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• Richard Roeper suspended after allegedly buying Twitter followers - CNET

  30-01-2018 23:55
  The probe into the film critic's social media account follows a New York Times report this weekend on Twitter bots.
  
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• Phil Schiller explains what’s changed since the iPod Hi-Fi, HomePod’s spatial awareness & more

  30-01-2018 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the HomePod release inches closer, Apple and its executives are continuing to tout its sound quality and more to the press. Phil Schiller recently sat down with Sound and Vision to discuss the HomePod, talking about the inspiration Apple drew from the iPod Hi-Fi, how Siri and HomeKit integration works, and more…more…
  
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• Do iPhone X sales spell trouble for Apple?

  30-01-2018 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  A couple of notable reports have claimed that the iPhone X...
  
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• Steven Soderbergh's iPhone-shot film 'Unsane' looks insane - CNET

  30-01-2018 23:26
  A trailer for the psychological thriller shows the gritty consequences of digital stalking.
  
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• Will 'Moroccan Blue' be enough to save LG phones? - CNET

  30-01-2018 23:22
  The LG G6 and Q6 gains flashy colors like "Moroccan blue," "lavender violet" and "raspberry rose."
  
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• Airbnb to troll Trump during State of the Union - CNET

  30-01-2018 23:14
  Commentary: As the US president delivers his address, the home rental site will run an ad countering his alleged nasty remark about Haiti and other countries.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 12 could finally fix systemic frame rate issues and interface inconsistencies

  30-01-2018 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today’s news about Apple putting new features on the back burner for iOS 12 means that the company...
  
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• Why some scientists hate the super blue blood moon hype - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:50
  A few are bugged by all the attention Wednesday's supermoon lunar eclipse is getting. Do they have a point?
  
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• NASA's Mars Curiosity rover shares epic travel panorama - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:43
  Enjoy a stunning scenic overlook of the Curiosity rover's journey across the Gale Crater on Mars.
  
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• DTS Play-Fi now does TV streaming - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:43
  The multiroom system now lets you stream audio in sync with your TV.
  
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• Google took down more than 700,000 bad apps in 2017 - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:32
  From a flashlight app that actually stole your money to a fake WhatsApp that millions of people downloaded, it’s been a busy year for Google's security team.
  
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• Android users can now tell Alexa to text someone - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:22
  Got an Android phone and an Amazon Echo device? You can now tell Alexa to fire off a text to one of your contacts.
  
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• Microsoft Office for iOS updated w/ improved collaboration, drag & drop support on iPad, more

  30-01-2018 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following a round of updates for its suite of Mac applications earlier this month, Microsoft today has announced updates for Office on iOS. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and One Drive are all gaining new features, including drag and drop support and more.more…
  
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• 8 awesome TVs for watching the big game - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:10
  Which TV should you buy in preparation for the big game? We've got the answer.
  
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• Don't use Facebook's Messenger Kids, critics say - CNET

  30-01-2018 22:08
  Kids are "simply not ready to have social media," a child-advocacy group tells Mark Zuckerberg, sounding an alarm about Facebook's app for the under-13 crowd.
  
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• Review: Outcast delivers the best Apple Watch podcast playback experience yet

  30-01-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Podcast playback remains one of the biggest opportunities for Apple Watch. Apple doesn’t offer an official Podcasts app and watchOS doesn’t let developers create a fully featured app with features like sync, subscriptions, and even volume control.
  Outcast for Apple Watch doesn’t magically fix any of those limitations, but the app does work within current constraints in a way that makes it actually usable.more…
  
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• How Apple’s HomePod will handle software updates

  30-01-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  As HomePod pre-orders began last week and some first impressions came out...
  
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• Super-expensive TVs worth drooling over - CNET

  30-01-2018 21:31
  Money can't buy happiness or love or basic human decency, but it can buy the next best thing: eye-popping TVs. Here are the perfect new sets, assuming you're set for cash.
  
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• U.S. DOJ and SEC probe Apple over updates that slow iPhones with aging batteries

  30-01-2018 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating whether Apple Inc. violated securities laws...
  
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• Google expands Howard West program to lure more black engineers - CNET

  30-01-2018 21:12
  The program will grow from three months to a full academic year, and is opening up to other historically black colleges and universities.
  
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• Radical new engines make a run at reality in the F-150 - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 21:06
  Achates' highly efficient opposed piston engine is set to find a home in the Ford. Brian Cooley explains what makes it special.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe renderings show bulky body, thin lights - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 21:02
  It's like the Kona deleted Facebook and hit the gym.
  
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• US investigating Apple's use of software to slow older iPhones - CNET

  30-01-2018 21:01
  The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are putting questions to the company, says a Bloomberg report.
  
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• Car safety features trickle down at a glacial pace, study says - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 20:51
  The Highway Loss Data Institute estimates that it can take 30 years to achieve 95 percent adoption of safety tech in the automotive industry.
  
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• FCC: Disaster alerts on phones must up their game - CNET

  30-01-2018 20:49
  The Federal Communications Commission updates standards to ensure that only people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies get the messages.
  
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• Here’s how HomePod will handle future software updates

  30-01-2018 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  As HomePod pre-orders began last week and some first impressions came out, we’re able to gain more knowledge about Apple’s upcoming smart speaker. One aspect of HomePod that’s gone under the radar is how the device handles software updates.more…
  
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• Elon Musk's flamethrower makes $7.5M in sales - CNET

  30-01-2018 20:41
  Maybe The Boring Company will give up drilling and become an arms dealer.
  
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• Lego Technic adds a Bugatti Chiron to its garage in August - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 20:30
  If you thought the GT3 RS was difficult, just wait.
  
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• Apple supplier says report of iPhone X production cuts was overstated

  30-01-2018 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan’s Murata Manufacturing Co, which supplies components for the iPhone X...
  
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• Opinion: iOS 12 could finally fix systemic frame rate issues and interface inconsistencies

  30-01-2018 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today’s news about Apple putting new features on the back burner for iOS 12 means that the company will finally be focusing on polishing up its mobile operating system. After years of interface inconsistencies and frame rate issues, iOS may be getting some much-needed attention on the finer details.
  While frame rate issues have gone unnoticed by many, prominent YouTuber and entrepreneur Chris Pirillo has been documenting his findings over the years with a public list of issues. The mo
  
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• The Nokia 3310 finally gets the 4G LTE update it needs - CNET

  30-01-2018 20:08
  It arrives in early February, starting with a single market.
  
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• Apple is reportedly launching 3 new Macs with custom chips this year

  30-01-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has at least three new Macs in the works for 2018, including a desktop and two laptops...
  
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• Snapchat’s Bitmoji Deluxe adds new skin tones and hairstyles - CNET

  30-01-2018 19:53
  The company says the new customization options are about making the software more inclusive.
  
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• Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle coming in 2018 - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 19:28
  Harley-Davidson, not always the last word in cutting-edge technology, will enter the 21st century with a possibly LiveWire-based production electric motorcycle later this year.
  
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• Bloomberg: SEC and DOJ launch probe into Apple over iPhone slowdown issue

  30-01-2018 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bloomberg reports that both the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched an investigation into whether Apple may have violated laws with its practice of throttling iPhones with older batteries to avoid unexpected shutdowns.more…
  
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• The new Formula E racer looks like the freakin' future - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 19:11
  The protective "halo" doesn't even make it look like a flip-flop... that much.
  
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• iOS 12: Fewer new features with focus on quality and performance

  30-01-2018 19:06 via macworld.com
  
  It’s rare that Apple fans cheer a lack of new features in an upcoming product, but that may be the case with the next round of iPhone updates. After a flurry of embarrassing bugs in this year’s release of iOS, Apple is reportedly scaling back its plans for iOS 12 as it shifts its focus to quality and performance. And iPhone users should applaud this decision.What's new in iOS 12?
  iOS 12 will certainly add new features, just not as many as originally planned. That is, if this story b
  
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• Apple to deprecate raft of essential services in macOS Server this spring

  30-01-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is deprecating a significant portion of essential network services included in macOS Server this year...
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: 15″ MacBook Pro $200 off, Amazon Logitech Sale, Apple Watch Stand $21, more

  30-01-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more…
  
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• 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' trailer puts shrinking heroes on the run - CNET

  30-01-2018 18:23
  Paul Rudd's Scott Lang returns from his Avengers-adventure to find that Evangeline Lilly's Hope Van Dyne has all the cool toys now.
  
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• Lawmaker wants to ban Elon Musk's flamethrower - CNET

  30-01-2018 18:15
  A California politician is outraged by The Boring Company's popular flamethrowers, but fans are sticking up for the fiery gadgets.
  
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• Eddy Cue confirmed as SXSW keynote speaker, likely to talk Apple’s TV plans

  30-01-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  SXSW, the popular annual event that features film, music, media, and tech conferences and festivals, has announced its latest round of featured speakers for this year which includes Apple’s own Eddy Cue. While Apple has played its original content efforts close to the chest so far, Cue might shed more light on what we can expect from Apple in this area.more…
  
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• Snapchat adds ‘Deluxe’ Bitmoji as Instagram introduces scheduled posts 

  30-01-2018 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Snapchat has unveiled new enhancements to its Bitmoji feature that will offer way more customizations than ever before. For business users, Instagram is also releasing new features with the ability to schedule posts.more…
  
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• Hawaii official who sent missile alert thought attack was real - CNET

  30-01-2018 18:03
  The official who mistakenly sent an alert to millions earlier this month warning of an incoming missile attack misheard a recording and thought the threat was real, FCC says in report.
  
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• Things about Apple’s iPhone X that I absolutely love

  30-01-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  After using the iPhone X for over two months, I've come to really love some of the subtler changes...
  
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• TVs are only getting brighter, but how much light is enough? - CNET

  30-01-2018 17:58
  Recent prototype TVs with high dynamic range can get 15 times brighter than yours. Will you need sunglasses to watch them?
  
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• Child advocates tell Facebook to scrap Messenger Kids - CNET

  30-01-2018 17:31
  Children are "simply not ready to have social media," an advocacy group tells Mark Zuckerberg, sounding alarms about Facebook's app for the under-13 crowd.
  
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• Waymo buys 'thousands' of minivans for self-driving domination - Roadshow

  30-01-2018 17:30
  Fiat Chrysler will supply the Google spinoff with a whole lot more of its Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
  
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• Digital Photography Review: Apple’s iPhone X is among the very best smartphone cameras on the market

  30-01-2018 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone X is the newest flagship phone from Apple...
  
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• Amazon makes health care costs its next world to conquer - CNET

  30-01-2018 17:25
  A new company will use tech to improve the medical system for employees at Amazon and its two partners, and maybe set an example for the rest of us.
  
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