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• This scent machine works with Alexa because even smells are smart - CNET

  03-01-2018 23:57
  The $189 Moodo is a machine that uses scent capsules to keep your home smelling like "The Gardens of Kanazawa," "Beach Party" and other combinations.
  
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• How to track ‘bomb cyclone’ winter storm Grayson on iOS

  03-01-2018 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The huge winter storm named Grayson is hitting Florida, South Carolina, and more and is expected to affect most of the East Coast. Here are some of the best ways to keep an eye on the storm, and we’ll explain the intense sounding “bomb cyclone” phenomenon too.more…
  
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• Tesla delivered 1,550 Model 3s, built 2,425 in Q4 - Roadshow

  03-01-2018 23:45
  Tesla built as many Model 3s in the last month as it did in the first four months of production.
  
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• Dear tech companies: Please stop shipping unfinished shit (I'm asking nicely this time) - CNET

  03-01-2018 23:43
  Commentary: Shipping early is still not OK.
  
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• Intel Claims Security Flaw Also Impacts Non-Intel Chips, Exploits Can't Corrupt, Modify or Delete Data [Updated]

  03-01-2018 23:40 via macrumors.com
  Intel this afternoon addressed reports of a serious design flaw and security vulnerability in its CPUs, shedding additional light on the issue that was uncovered yesterday and has since received extensive media coverage.In a statement on its website, Intel says that it planned to disclose the vulnerability next week when additional software patches were available, but was forced to make a statement today due to "inaccurate media reports."According to Intel, the issue is not limited to Intel chip
  
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• Apple's $29 Battery Replacement Program Could Lead to 16M Fewer iPhones Sold in 2018

  03-01-2018 23:37 via macrumors.com
  Apple's decision to offer $29 battery replacements to customers with older iPhones could cause iPhone sales to drop in 2018, according to Barclays analyst Mark Moskowitz (via CNBC).Customers opting for a battery replacement instead of upgrading an iPhone could be a "mild headwind" for iPhone unit sales, potentially resulting in millions of fewer iPhone purchases during the year. Moskowitz believes up to 77 percent of iPhone users are eligible to upgrade their batteries.In our base case scenario,
  
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• Spotify files for its IPO

  03-01-2018 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Music streaming giant Spotify confidentially filed IPO documents with the SEC at the end of December...
  
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• Brazil Demands Apple Explain How iPhone Owners Can Obtain Battery Replacements

  03-01-2018 23:05 via macrumors.com
  Brazilian state agency Procon-SP today asked Apple to better explain why it has implemented power management features in older iPhones and how Brazilian iPhone users can obtain battery replacements, reports Reuters.In a blog post on the Procon-SP website, the agency says that it sent a notice to Apple on Wednesday demanding information on how iPhone customers can replace their batteries, what models are included in the action, how long replacements will be available for, and the cost in Brazil.I
  
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• Apple developing new original drama ‘Are You Sleeping’ starring Octavia Spencer

  03-01-2018 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is developing a new original drama series entitled 'Are You Sleeping,' starring Octavia Spencer...
  
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• The toughest iPhone X case at CES - CNET

  03-01-2018 22:48
  We've challenged the top case makers to a drop-off to see which one can protect an iPhone X from the highest drop.
  
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• Baidu, BlackBerry form an autonomous-driving dream team - Roadshow

  03-01-2018 22:31
  The Chinese and Canadian companies join forces to advance self-driving technology.
  
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• Apple Authorized Service Providers Can Upgrade an iMac Pro's RAM Starting Later This Month

  03-01-2018 22:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple Authorized Service Providers will begin to receive standalone memory modules for the iMac Pro in late January, allowing them to start completing RAM upgrades and repairs, according to an internal memo distributed by Apple.
  The directive, obtained by MacRumors, states that Apple Authorized Service Providers will be strictly required to use Apple-provided memory modules. Apple says RAM removal and installation requires the use of a special fixture and stiffeners, or else there is a risk of d
  
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• Apple has already partially implemented fix in macOS for ‘KPTI’ Intel CPU security flaw

  03-01-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  After a public disclosure of a security flaw with nearly every Intel processor produced for the last 15 years...
  
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• Brazilian agency requires Apple to inform consumers on batteries

  03-01-2018 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Brazilian state agency responsible for consumer issues notified Apple Inc. on Wednesday...
  
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• 5 TV technologies I hope we’ll see at CES 2018 (but probably won’t) - CNET

  03-01-2018 21:51
  There will be countless amazing TV technology innovations debuting at Consumer Electronics Show this year. These won’t be among them.
  
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• New electric cars: Love it or lease it? - Roadshow

  03-01-2018 21:46
  An overwhelming majority of EV buyers are choosing to lease their cars rather than buy them. But why?
  
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• iPhone sales could dip by 16M units, thanks to battery snafu - CNET

  03-01-2018 21:45
  About 10 percent of Apple's iPhone users would rather switch batteries than pony up for a new phone, a financial analyst says.
  
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• SpaceX Falcon Heavy towers over historic Apollo launchpad - CNET

  03-01-2018 21:43
  Feast your eyes on what is soon to be the most powerful operational rocket in the world.
  
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• Alexa could be our next crime fighter - CNET

  03-01-2018 21:29
  A UK police force is exploring ways to let residents report crimes on their Amazon Echo speakers.
  
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• Intel Memory Access Design Flaw Already Addressed by Apple in macOS 10.13.2

  03-01-2018 21:16 via macrumors.com
  A serious design flaw and security vulnerability discovered in Intel CPUs has reportedly already been partially addressed by Apple in the recent macOS 10.13.2 update, which was released to the public on December 6.
  According to developer Alex Ionescu, Apple introduced a fix in macOS 10.13.2, with additional tweaks set to be introduced in macOS 10.13.3, currently in beta testing. AppleInsider also says that it has heard from "multiple sources within Apple" that updates made in macOS 10.13.2 have
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s ‘batterygate’ solution may mean 16 million fewer iPhones sold this year

  03-01-2018 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc.’s offer to replace iPhone batteries cheaply may cut sales of new handsets by millions of units...
  
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• Sorry, aliens not causing 'Tabby's Star' weirdness - CNET

  03-01-2018 20:44
  KIC 8462852, the strangest star in the galaxy, dims and brightens in a way that could be explained by an advanced civilization. But the star's namesake has nixed that idea.
  
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• Apple's space-gray keyboards go for silly prices on eBay - CNET

  03-01-2018 20:35
  Savvy eBay sellers are recouping some of their iMac Pro costs by selling off the rare and coveted space-gray keyboards and mice.
  
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• The TV content wars will have grisly season finale

  03-01-2018 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The golden age of TV programming is heading for a grisly finale. Netflix, Amazon, Apple and Hulu...
  
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• Apple Working on 'Are You Sleeping' TV Show Starring Octavia Spencer

  03-01-2018 20:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple has yet another new original television show in the works, which will star Octavia Spencer, known for her work in movies like "Hidden Figures," "The Help," "Gifted," and "The Shape of Water."According to Variety, the upcoming series is a drama called "Are You Sleeping," which is based on a novel by Kathleen Barber.Image of Octavia Spencer via Variety
  Described as a psychological thriller, the book focuses on a podcast that reopens a murder case, similar to the popular "Serial" podcast. The
  
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• iPhone 2018 rumors: LG Display to supply 6.5-inch OLED display

  03-01-2018 20:13 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 01/03/18: LG Display is said to be the supplier of OLED displays for a 6.5-inch iPhone this year.It’s not enough that the new iPhone X is only a month or so old; rumors about next year’s iPhone are already starting to fly. We’ll keep track of what’s been said and what seems feasible in this article so you can keep up with the latest iPhone gossip.What's the latest?
  A report from Electronic Times in Korea states that LG Display has an order with Apple to produce 1
  
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• ConnectSense Debuts New HomeKit-Compatible Smart In-Wall Outlet

  03-01-2018 20:01 via macrumors.com
  Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show that's set to take place next week, ConnectSense has introduced its latest HomeKit-compatible product, the Smart In-Wall Outlet.ConnectSense first released a HomeKit-enabled dual-plug Smart Outlet back in 2015, and is now following it up with an in-wall version.
  The Smart In-Wall Outlet is installed in a home in place of a traditional outlet, allowing anything that's plugged in to be controlled via the ConnectSense app, the Home app, or Siri, much like othe
  
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• Verizon's 5G home networks will run on Samsung routers - CNET

  03-01-2018 19:43
  The company's fixed wireless 5G service, slated to hit Sacramento and up to four other US cities before the end of 2018, will use Samsung hardware.
  
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• Fee Waivers for Apple Developer Program Now Available for Government, Nonprofit Organizations and Educational Institutions

  03-01-2018 19:36 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced the official availability of fee waivers for its Apple Developer Program for nonprofit organizations, accredited educational institutions, and government entities in the United States who plan to distribute free apps on the App Store.Qualified organizations are able to apply for the waiver, which will provide a free annual membership to the Developer Program. Apple normally charges developers $99 per year.Apple's plan to offer free developer memberships to government and no
  
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• A reality check about Apple’s iPhone ‘batterygate’

  03-01-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple found itself in the thick of it when it quietly released an update, iOS 10.2.1...
  
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• BrandPost: Five simple steps to keep your Mac safe from hackers

  03-01-2018 19:28 via macworld.com
  Apple’s macOS is still privileged from a security standpoint, despite gaining increasing attention from cyber crooks as its popularity has grown in recent years. And because of the rise of platform-agnostic threats, such as phishing scams, Mac users have all the more reason to lock down their device before they take it on the Internet.Today we’re going to look at five simple steps that all Mac users – even novices – can take to ensure the integrity of their data and onli
  
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• Logitech's popular MX Master 2S mouse is 20% off right now

  03-01-2018 19:27 via macworld.com
  
  Amazon’s kicking off the year with its first sale price on a popular mouse: the Logitech MX Master 2S. Currently this model is $80, or 20 percent off its normal $99 MSRP.Note that Amazon is out of stock of the mouse until Sunday, but you can still order it right now for the sale price.What makes this mouse so popular is that it packs so many great features into a single device. For starters, the MX Master 2S is a 4000 DPI mouse, with a touted battery life of up to 70 days, and works on al
  
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• Hybrids, EVs comprise majority of Norway new car sales - Roadshow

  03-01-2018 19:20
  It doesn't hurt that the government incentivizes such purchases.
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 4.2.2 to Developers

  03-01-2018 19:20 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.2.2 update to developers, two weeks after seeding the second beta and a month after releasing watchOS 4.2, an update that introduced support for Apple Pay Cash.Once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Apple Developer Center, the new watchOS beta can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software update.
  To install the update, the Apple Watch needs to have at
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 11.2.5 to Developers

  03-01-2018 19:19 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 11.2.5 update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the second beta and three weeks after the release of tvOS 11.2.1, an update that introduced a fix for a HomeKit vulnerability.Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 11.2.5 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode.
  We don't yet know what features or changes might be included in the tvOS
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Beta of macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 to Developers

  03-01-2018 19:18 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 update to developers, two weeks after seeding the second beta and a month after releasing macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, the second major update to the macOS High Sierra operating system.The macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 beta can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center or through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store with the proper profile installed.
  It's not yet clear what improvements the third update to mac
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Beta of iOS 11.2.5 to Developers

  03-01-2018 19:17 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming iOS 11.2.5 update to developers, two weeks after seeding the second beta and three weeks after releasing iOS 11.2.1, an update that introduced a fix for a HomeKit vulnerability.Registered developers can download the iOS 11.2.5 beta from Apple's Developer Center or over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center.
  As of beta 2, iOS 11.2.5 includes a new feature that allows Siri to play daily news podca
  
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• NASA unveils epic star-filled 60th anniversary logo - CNET

  03-01-2018 19:16
  NASA's past, present and future are all on symbolic display in a heroic logo designed to celebrate its 60th birthday in 2018.
  
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• How to Close All of Your Safari Tabs at Once on iPhone or iPad

  03-01-2018 18:54 via macrumors.com
  There are some iOS gestures and tricks that have been around forever, but remain relatively hidden because they're hard to find unless you know about them.Closing all of the tabs in your Safari browser on an iOS device is one such trick -- it's simple if you know how to do it, but it's a gesture you might not know exists.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Here's how to do it: Open up Safari.Long press on the "Tabs" icon denoted by two squares. On iPhones, it's at the bot
  
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• Swedish startup Einride prepares to drop the T-Pod at Detroit - Roadshow

  03-01-2018 18:39
  Einride is bringing its dream of silent, autonomous trucks to the Detroit Auto Show.
  
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• No, Apple won’t buy Netflix when they repatriate their billions

  03-01-2018 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Don’t expect Apple to buy Netflix this year with the billions of dollars they'll soon be repatriating...
  
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• How to Get Your iPhone's Battery Replaced at Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider

  03-01-2018 18:32 via macrumors.com
  Apple has reduced the price of battery replacements for the iPhone 6 and newer to $29, down from $79, as part of its apology over a lack of communication about the power management changes it made starting in iOS 10.2.1. The discount is effective immediately and available until the end of 2018.
  iPhone users in most countries can initiate the battery replacement process online by scheduling an appointment with the Genius Bar at an Apple Store. The reduced price is also available at some third-par
  
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• Grab these iPhone and Android charger deals while they last - CNET

  03-01-2018 18:03
  MyCharge, which makes excellent external battery chargers, is having a 40 percent off sale on all of its products sitewide.
  
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• Ford nixes Fusion redesign, report claims - Roadshow

  03-01-2018 18:03
  It doesn't mean the car is dead in the water, though.
  
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• Apple leads race to become world’s first trillion-dollar company

  03-01-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The race is on to become the world’s first trillion-dollar company...
  
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• Lose weight with the Cheapskate! - CNET

  03-01-2018 17:56
  Put your money where your pie-hole is. Plus: a crucial item to help you survive this crazy winter, and my first-ever deal on an essential product for new parents.
  
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• Spotify reportedly files for IPO - CNET

  03-01-2018 17:55
  But the company may be planning skip a traditional offering in favor of a direct listing.
  
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• Security flaw reportedly threatens Intel-based PCs - CNET

  03-01-2018 17:55
  Security researchers report that a flaw in Intel's processor design may leave the door open to exposing sensitive system data.
  
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• Intel’s massive chip flaw could hit Mac where it hurts

  03-01-2018 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  A major security flaw discovered in Intel chips requires a software fix that could negatively impact...
  
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• Netflix confirms 'Bright' sequel with silly orc auditions - CNET

  03-01-2018 17:20
  Get ready for more bad-tempered orcs, angry humans and fancy elves as Netflix promises a sequel to its action-fantasy movie "Bright."
  
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