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• BMW i3 is on sale for $20K off... if you live in SoCal - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 23:47
  After a brief-ish nationwide stop-sale on all i3 models, BMW is doubling down by offering $10,000 off an i3 coupled with a pile of other incentives.
  
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• We tried to cheat at HQ and we still lost - CNET

  02-02-2018 23:40
  Armed with the new HQuack website, we wanted to see if its search algorithms would improve our chances of winning, but came up short.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is hatch-tastic - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 23:40
  With a brand-new infotainment system, new chassis tech and a fresh look, the A-Class is ready to take the globe by storm.
  
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• Apple launches repair program for iPhone 7 users with ‘No Service’ issues

  02-02-2018 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today has launched an official repair program for a small number of users experiencing an issue where their iPhone says “No Service”. This issue seems to be specific to the iPhone 7, according to Apple.more…
  
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• Apple’s Q118 earnings: What a difference a week makes!

  02-02-2018 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Not only was Apple's holiday quarter of 2017 a hard compare to previous year's numbers...
  
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• Apple Launches Official Repair Program for iPhone 7 Models Affected by 'No Service' Issue

  02-02-2018 23:32 via macrumors.com
  Apple today launched a repair program for iPhone 7 devices that are impacted by an ongoing bug that causes them to have no available service even when cellular coverage is available. Apple says the problem is caused by a component that has failed on the main logic board.The problem affects "a small percentage" of iPhone 7 devices, causing them to display a "No Service" message instead of properly connecting to an available cellular network.
  Customers who are experiencing this issue will receive
  
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• Lawmaker caught playing Candy Crush during State of the Union - CNET

  02-02-2018 23:31
  Commentary: It seems an iPhone and a game came in handy for Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a 21st-century hatch - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 23:28
  Whether it's the headlights or the infotainment, the A-Class is loaded with cutting-edge tech.
  
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• Friday 5: Favorite apps for iMac Pro [Video]

  02-02-2018 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  We recently talked about some of our favorite hardware accessories to pair with Apple’s new iMac Pro all-in-one desktop. Today, we’ll discuss some of our favorite apps that provide benefits to iMac Pro users in various ways. Watch our latest edition of our Friday 5 video series for more details. more…
  
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• 158: iPhone SE 2 pessimism, iBooks revamp, and iOS 12’s focus on fixes | 9to5Mac Happy Hour

  02-02-2018 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest on HomePod before its launch including what they ordered, a new report that casts doubt on the possibility of an iPhone SE 2, rumors about an iBooks overhaul and imagining an Apple Books service, plus iOS 12 rumors and Apple’s holiday quarter results.
  9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast
  
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• Netflix's 'Altered Carbon' thrills when the sci-fi gets trippy - CNET

  02-02-2018 23:06
  The body-swapping show shines when it trades one-note grimness for weird science fiction craziness.
  
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• Watching 'Altered Carbon' on Netflix? This was its creepy marketing campaign - CNET

  02-02-2018 23:04
  At CES 2018, Netflix had a secret booth filled with human bodies.
  
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• Apple hits correction territory, closing down more than 10.5% from its January 18th record high

  02-02-2018 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Shares of Apple Inc. tumbled 4.4% to $160.37, the lowest close in over three months...
  
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• 020: YouTube TV on Apple TV and Valentine’s Day Apple Watch Activity Challenge | 9to5Mac Daily

  02-02-2018 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today we’ve got Google’s YouTube TV service finally coming to Apple TV, but there’s a catch, and we’ve discovered a new Apple Watch Activity Challenge happening during the week of Valentine’s Day, plus the best Apple deals for this weekend from 9to5Toys.
  9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/0
  
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• Nintendo Labo's many cardboard forms - CNET

  02-02-2018 22:52
  Cardboard + games + programming + Nintendo Switch = crazy fun. Here's our first hands-on.
  
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• Bitcoin continues to face growing pains amid another sell-off - CNET

  02-02-2018 22:39
  The world's leading cryptocurrency dropped below $8,000 on Friday, about 60 percent off its all-time high of nearly $20,000 in mid-December.
  
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• Apple reportedly ramps down iPhone X component orders - CNET

  02-02-2018 22:33
  It's another sign that the iPhone X may not live on once its successor arrives later this year.
  
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• iPhone sales are much stronger than some seem to realize

  02-02-2018 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  As many predicted, Apple yesterday posted record-breaking earnings for the recent holiday quarter...
  
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• You'll glove Minnesota's first-ever snowball vending machine - CNET

  02-02-2018 22:27
  There's no business like snow business -- if you're willing to pay a dollar for a substance that you could just scoop off the ground for free.
  
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• Ford Ranger: Where it's been and what we know about the new 2019 model - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 22:27
  Looking back at the history of Ford's small pickup truck in the US before its 2019 revival.
  
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• Google promotes Google smart speaker on Google homepage - CNET

  02-02-2018 22:16
  In an unusual move, the Google Home Max is advertised on the search giant's homepage.
  
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• HomePod: Imagining a future family of smart speakers [Concept]

  02-02-2018 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  HomePod is finally almost here, but will one size truly fit all or could we eventually see a whole family of smart speakers from Apple? Keeping with true Apple tradition, this is naturally the moment to wonder and ask: what about HomePod 2 and new variants? Check out our concepts below:more…
  
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• AAPL slides into correction territory after mixed earnings results as the rest of market dips

  02-02-2018 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  AAPL stock today has dipped into what some are calling a correction as the rest of the market is down in what may be the biggest stock selloff since 2016.more…
  
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• How to set up your own Time Machine server

  02-02-2018 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Time Machine is a generally quick and convenient way to back up your data and has come...
  
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• Polar bears struggling to catch enough seals as ice fades - CNET

  02-02-2018 21:57
  High-tech collars fueled a new study showing the impact of climate change on polar bears.
  
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• Review: Lifeprint's 'Hyperphoto' Printer Lets You Instantly Print Your iPhone Photos and Videos

  02-02-2018 21:44 via macrumors.com
  Lifeprint, a company known for its iPhone-compatible ZINK photo printer, recently introduced a new, larger photo printer that's able to print images that are 3 by 4.5 inches instead of 2 by 3 inches, the normal standard size for mini printers designed for the iPhone.The new Lifeprint 3x4.5 Hyperphoto Printer for iPhone, priced at $150, is an Apple exclusive that's designed to give customers a quick and easy way to instantly print their iPhone photos. Lifeprint asked me to check out the new 3x4.5
  
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• Dow plunges more than 600 points; Apple shares fall

  02-02-2018 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report sent interest rates higher...
  
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• Roundup: Comparing the 18-core iMac Pro to the 10-core model

  02-02-2018 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iMac Pro is an interesting product. It’s not as modular as a Mac Pro could be, but is much more powerful than a standard 5K iMac. With that being said, the iMac Pro is getting outstanding reviews, and recently, Apple has begun shipping the 18-core iMac Pro, the most powerful Mac you can purchase today. And reception seems to be pretty good.more…
  
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• Marvel's 'Black Panther' will get early fan screenings on Feb. 12 - CNET

  02-02-2018 21:11
  Those attending will also get to see a Q&A session with the cast, which will stream on Twitter.
  
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• iPhone Was Best Selling Smartphone in Q4 2017 Amid Industry Wide Decline

  02-02-2018 21:04 via macrumors.com
  Apple yesterday announced that it sold 77.3 million iPhones during the first fiscal quarter of 2018 (fourth calendar quarter of 2017), and according to data shared by Strategy Analytics, Apple's record sales made the iPhone the top selling smartphone in the world during the quarter.In Q4 2017, Samsung shipped 74.7 million phones, 2.6 million fewer than Apple's 77.3 million. Other vendors like Huawei and OPPO shipped far fewer devices at 41 million and 29.5 million, respectively. Apple also beat
  
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• Getting sideways with Fredric Aasbø in the Toyota 86 - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 21:04
  The Formula Drift champion gives us some tire-slaying tips in Toyota's fun little sports car.
  
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• Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak bought bitcoin at $700 – and cashed out when the price shot up

  02-02-2018 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  For bitcoin enthusiasts, it's been a tense few months watching the price of the cryptocurrency rocket...
  
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• Planets beyond our galaxy spotted for the first time - CNET

  02-02-2018 20:56
  Scientists have used light bent by gravity itself to detect planets over 3 billion light-years away from Earth.
  
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• Apple begins offering certified refurb Apple TV 4K from $149

  02-02-2018 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  From 9to5Toys:
  Apple is now offering certified refurbished Apple TV 4K with prices starting at $149. Both the 32GB and 64GB models are available for 15% off.more…
  
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• Microsoft Surface Laptop drops price to $799 - CNET

  02-02-2018 20:49
  While it's not the high-end model, it's still a good deal.
  
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• How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password With a Friend in iOS 11

  02-02-2018 20:36 via macrumors.com
  In iOS 11, there's a handy new feature that's designed to let you quickly share your Wi-Fi password with a friend, and, if you're at a friend's house, to get the Wi-Fi password with just a tap.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The only prerequisite for this feature, aside from iOS 11, is that you and your friend need to have each other listed as contacts in the Contacts app. Here's how it works: When a friend is at your house, have them open up the Settings app.Tap on W
  
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• David Pogue hands-on with Apple’s HomePod: ‘Better sound than any competitor’

  02-02-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  After missing its holiday shipping deadline, Apple is almost ready to release the HomePod...
  
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• Apple Now Selling Refurbished Apple TV 4K Models at $30 Discount

  02-02-2018 20:21 via macrumors.com
  Just after adding refurbished iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models to its online store, Apple is now selling refurbished Apple TV 4K models for the first time in the United States. Apple TV 4K was released in September 2017.
  32GB and 64GB models are available for $149 and $169 respectively in the United States, reflecting modest savings of $30 off Apple's regular pricing for the equivalent brand new Apple TV 4K configurations. We've yet to see any refurbished Apple TV 4K models listed in other coun
  
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• YouTube TV now available on Apple TV

  02-02-2018 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just in time for the big game, the Winter Olympics, the Oscars and everything else...
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Protective 'Limitless' Case for iPhone X From Mous

  02-02-2018 20:02 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Mous to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an ultraprotective Limitless iPhone case for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or earlier iPhones.Mous' Limitless cases all feature a shell that's made from a high impact "AiroShock" material, TPU, and Polycarbonate. Mous says the AiroShock lining of its cases contains thousands of micro air pockets. Air in the micro pockets acts as a spring in the event of a fall, minimizing the damage from an im
  
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• Aston Martin needs a Chinese battery partner for its RapidE, and fast - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 19:48
  We can just see the personal ad now: "SBAM seeks CBM 4 EV partnership, LTR starting with RapidE."
  
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• Toyota Super Bowl ads focus on mobility, Olympic partnerships - Roadshow

  02-02-2018 19:38
  First two spots -- "Good Odds" and "Mobility Anthem" -- hit the web today.
  
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• Overwatch, but better? Hands on with Hue-enhanced PC gaming - CNET

  02-02-2018 19:24
  A new Hue Entertainment integration with Razer lets you connect your color-changing lights with popular PC games for real-time lighting effects as you play. We tested it out at the CNET Smart Apartment.
  
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• If you want Microsoft Office 2019, you're going to need Windows 10 - CNET

  02-02-2018 19:06
  The upcoming productivity app update drops Window 7 and Windows 8.1 support.
  
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• Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective in talks to back BuzzFeed News

  02-02-2018 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Emerson Collective, the social impact enterprise founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs,...
  
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• Staples has 12 duster cans for $40

  02-02-2018 18:39 via pcworld.com
  
  Normally $80, this pack of duster cans will keep your PC and other electronics clean for months.
  
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• Report: iPhone beats out Samsung in Q4, global smartphone shipments up 3% in 2017

  02-02-2018 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  IHS Markit is out with its 2017 data on smartphone shipments. The firms’ numbers are a bit more positive than what we saw yesterday from Strategy Analytics, pointing to a smaller quarterly decline along with a greater increase in year-over-year shipments. The data also puts iPhone in first place with the highest share of holiday quarter smartphone sales.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: urBeats3 Lightning Headphones $79, iTunes $1 Movie Rentals, Pad & Quill up to 30% off, more

  02-02-2018 18:29 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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• Apple HomePod debuts with strong sales; 45% of buyers are iPhone X owners, 92% of buyers were male

  02-02-2018 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has finally made its foray into the premium voice-activated speaker market...
  
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• How will Sonos compete against Apple’s HomePod?

  02-02-2018 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over the past 16 years, the wireless speaker company Sonos has had to contend with a parade of naysayers...
  
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