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• How the 2019 Ford Raptor Ranger compares to the Colorado ZR2 - Roadshow

  07-02-2018 23:43
  Ford has announced an overseas Raptor version of its new Ranger midsize pickup. How would it compare to its toughest competitors if it makes it to the US?
  
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• Consumer Reports: Samsung and Roku ‘smart’ TVs vulnerable to hacking

  07-02-2018 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumer Reports has found that millions of smart TVs can be controlled by hackers exploiting easy-to-find security flaws...
  
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• Don't worry, Apple probably won't throttle your iPhone X or 8 - CNET

  07-02-2018 23:20
  In Apple's rebuttal to congress, the company says its newest iPhones have unspecified "hardware updates" that prevent them from needing to be slowed down like the iPhone 6 or 6S.
  
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• 2018 Lexus RX three-row models priced from $47,670 - Roadshow

  07-02-2018 23:04
  Your mom and dad's dream SUV just got way more practical, and way nicer to spend time in thanks to optional luxury packages.
  
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• HomePod early reviews, Apple Watch apps, iOS 11.3 Battery Health, and your comments and questions: Macworld Podcast episode 591

  07-02-2018 23:00 via macworld.com
  
  The first round of HomePod reviews are out. Developers are leaving the Apple Watch. The beta of iOS 11.3 with Battery Health settings will be released soon. We also feature your comments and questions for Michael Simon, Jason Cross, Roman Loyola, and Dan Masaoka in the Macworld Podcast, episode 591.Here are relevant links to get more info on the stuff discussed on the show.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• About 20 percent of cryptocurrency owners bought with credit - CNET

  07-02-2018 22:59
  A survey of around 3,000 people finds some were so desperate to buy cryptocurrencies, they bought on credit.
  
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• Tom Cruise shows off his daring 'Mission: Impossible' stunt - CNET

  07-02-2018 22:39
  Cruise proves his daredevil determination in this stunt maneuver on a crashing helicopter from "Mission: Impossible - Fallout."
  
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• Comical Mars crater spotted by NASA looks like a tadpole - CNET

  07-02-2018 22:35
  There's a pollywog on Mars. NASA has fun describing an oddball crater spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
  
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• British phone maker Wileyfox enters administration - CNET

  07-02-2018 22:33
  The 3-year-old maker of budget phones runs out of funds ... for now at least.
  
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• Apple hardware engineer hiring jumped 80% this fall; What’s Cupertino building?

  07-02-2018 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  We discovered what appears to be an absolutely massive jump in hardware engineering positions at Apple's headquarters...
  
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• Here are the 157 new emoji for 2018

  07-02-2018 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The emoji list for 2018 has been published which adds 157 new emojis to the standard...
  
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• Apple Watch sets new all-time record for wearables shipments; ‘Apple has won the wearables game’ – analyst

  07-02-2018 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has won the wearables game...
  
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• Apple Watch and other wearables can detect diabetes, study finds - CNET

  07-02-2018 21:13
  Research from Cardiogram and UCSF shows heart rate sensors on ordinary wearables can detect diabetes with 85 percent accuracy.
  
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• Google 'Yeti' revives rumor of cloud-gaming entry, reportedly - CNET

  07-02-2018 20:53
  It's not the first time Google has toyed with the idea.
  
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• Google sent me junk mail to drum up ad business - CNET

  07-02-2018 20:45
  Commentary: You think Google is the world's most sophisticated online ad company? So why is it using junk mail -- via snail mail -- to get ad business?
  
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• Federation Square flagship Apple store labeled ‘Pizza Hut pagoda’ as Melbourne City Council vows to fight design

  07-02-2018 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new Apple Store proposed for Federation Square has been labelled a 'Pizza Hut pagoda' as the Melbourne City Council...
  
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• iOS 11.3 Battery Health FAQ: What it does and how to use it on your iPhone

  07-02-2018 20:25 via macworld.com
  
  The second public beta of iOS 11.3 is available for download, and it brings highly anticipated changes to the Battery settings that let you see your battery health and control throttling. While it doesn’t provide the kind of granular controls some users were hoping for, it will be a welcome addition for people concerned about performance slowdowns. Here’s what you need to know about it:Can I use it on my phone?
  Battery Health will show up in your Settings menu for the iPhone 6 or la
  
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• Apple’s powerful new iMac Pro is actually cheaper than the original Mac

  07-02-2018 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Is the iMac Pro really the most expensive Mac ever? No, it is not...
  
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• Check out all the differences in Microsoft Office for Mac vs. Windows version

  07-02-2018 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The first time I realized that there were differences in Microsoft Office for Mac...
  
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• Ford's Ranger Raptor plays with our hearts in the dunes - Roadshow

  07-02-2018 19:21
  It's real and it's amazing, but it's not for you or I just yet.
  
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• You can get a 3-port car charger for $7.40 today

  07-02-2018 19:18 via macworld.com
  
  If you've got a smartphone with a fancy new USB-C port—or you own a Nintendo Switch—today's deal will interest you. Aukey is selling a three-port car charger via Amazon for $7.40 when you use coupon code 6DULVOPL.This charger is usually $20, so you're getting it for 63% off the usual price. Aukey's deal lasts until February 14.As you might've guessed from the intro, this charger has one USB-C port and two standard USB-A ports. That means it can charge any device you throw at it
  
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• Goldman Sachs: No ‘super cycle’ for Apple as iPhone X demand is ‘weakening’

  07-02-2018 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple shares are not likely to beat the market as iPhone sales will disappoint again...
  
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• Apple Watch's heart rate sensor can detect diabetes, Cardiogram study finds

  07-02-2018 18:45 via macworld.com
  
  The tiny Apple Watches on our wrists have already saved lives. Not only do they keep us more active, they can also detect a variety of heart diseases without needing any additional bands or accessories. But a new study by Cardiogram is taking it one step further.The mobile health data company’s deep learning network, DeepHeart, already uses data from the Apple Watch ($429 on Apple.com) heart rate sensor to detect atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Now it’s adding a
  
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• Cosmonaut wants you to know these aren't UFO landing sites - CNET

  07-02-2018 18:10
  A strange pattern of circles seen from the International Space Station can be explained away as a human-caused phenomenon.
  
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• French billionaire said to be near deal to sell building that will house Paris Apple Store

  07-02-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  A company owned by the family of French billionaire Christopher Descours is in talks to sell...
  
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• Valentine's Day brings a spike in searches for 'alone' GIFs - CNET

  07-02-2018 18:00
  Take comfort in data that shows you're not alone when you're expressing your Valentine's loneliness through scenes of weeping.
  
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• Get a GoPro Hero4 Black for $149.99 - CNET

  07-02-2018 17:36
  It's a refurb, but a factory-sealed one with a full one-year GoPro warranty. Plus: two bonus deals!
  
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• T-Mobile CEO says Verizon bills scarier than spider with tail - CNET

  07-02-2018 17:32
  Commentary: The societal hopes his company expressed during the Super Bowl have faded. Now, John Legere is back to slamming the competition.
  
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• John Gruber reviews Apple’s HomePod: Seemingly impossible sound quality

  07-02-2018 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  I’ve been testing Apple’s new HomePod for the last week or so...
  
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• Harley-Davidson recalls 175,000 motorcycles over brake failure - Roadshow

  07-02-2018 17:15
  Over 30 different ABS-equipped models are covered in the recall.
  
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• HomePod faces a challenge with which Apple is totally unfamiliar or something

  07-02-2018 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  HomePod, which finally starts shipping this week, was delayed for several months...
  
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• Consumer Reports finds Samsung, Roku TVs vulnerable to hacking - CNET

  07-02-2018 16:48
  Certain smart TVs not only raise privacy concerns but can be controlled by hackers exploiting easy-to-find security flaws, according to the publication.
  
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• Why the EU Is holding up Apple’s Shazam acquisition

  07-02-2018 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Austria wants the Commission to take over the case, as do France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden...
  
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• Apple utterly dominates the premium smartphone market in China with 85% share

  07-02-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to preliminary data from the IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker...
  
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• How to turn off Apple’s iPhone throttling in iOS 11.3

  07-02-2018 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's iOS 11.3 Beta has added the ability for you to disable a feature that throttles...
  
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• UK government to strengthen gig economy workers' rights - CNET

  07-02-2018 15:26
  Improved sick pay, holiday pay and stable contracts should benefit workers for apps like Uber and Deliveroo.
  
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• The Independent reviews Apple’s HomePod: Exceptional audio quality, easy to use, and reliably accurate with spoken commands

  07-02-2018 15:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Apple HomePod is Apple’s smart hi-fi speaker, with a big emphasis on hi-fi quality audio...
  
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• 2018 Dodge Durango gets Mopar goodies at Chicago Auto Show - Roadshow

  07-02-2018 15:00
  New performance exhaust, springs and optional styling features debut.
  
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• Apple Watch sets a record for wearables shipments - CNET

  07-02-2018 14:40
  The electronics giant shipped 8 million units in the fourth quarter of 2017, easily topping Fitbit's old record, according to Canalys research.
  
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• Goldman Sachs in talks with Apple to finance iPhone sales

  07-02-2018 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  As Apple Inc.’s investment bank, Goldman Sachs GS Group Inc. has raised tens of billions of dollars...
  
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• Move aside Uber, London cabbies have it all mapped out in driver battles - CNET

  07-02-2018 14:25
  In their fight against Uber, London's taxi drivers claim a distinct advantage: They must forgo GPS and navigate the huge city entirely from memory.
  
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• Take a closer look at the insanity of the McLaren Senna - Roadshow

  07-02-2018 14:07
  When form follows function, science and engineering take a front seat in design. The result? The McLaren Senna.
  
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• What’s SATA ’bout? The problem with older laptops and hard drive upgrades

  07-02-2018 14:00 via macworld.com
  
  It was baffling, irritating, and inexplicable. My wife’s mid-2012 MacBook Pro remains in generally good condition, but she started to bump up against the storage limits of its 500GB drive, between iPhone photos and videos and her music collection. She prefers to not use iCloud for sync and storage, especially after watching me wrestle with problems over the years. (It all works fine for me now.)A drive upgrade seemed a logical and easy course. Apple used to make it relatively easy to pop
  
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• Voice wars: Siri vs. Alexa vs. Google Assistant - CNET

  07-02-2018 14:00
  Three voice assistants are fighting for space in your smart home -- is there a clear winner?
  
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• Verizon maintains top wireless network ranking - CNET

  07-02-2018 14:00
  For the ninth time in a row, Verizon has come out on top in RootMetrics' semiannual test of the major wireless carriers in the US.
  
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• Wireless charging is meh, but it's going to get way better - CNET

  07-02-2018 13:00
  This year's advances in wireless charging will help us ditch the cable.
  
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• 5 ways Apple can stop developers from abandoning Apple Watch

  07-02-2018 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  By all accounts, Apple Watch Series 3 is a huge hit for Apple. Over the past year, Apple Watch has steadily increased its sales, with Series 3 models selling at twice the rate of Series 2 last year, according to Tim Cook, and wearables revenue increasing by 50 percent for the fourth straight quarter.But while people may be buying more Apple Watches than ever before, apps are going in the other direction. In the past few months, several notable apps have departed from the Apple Watch store, amon
  
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• 16 rugged cases to protect your iPhone X

  07-02-2018 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  Speck Presidio UltraImage by SpeckSpeck has many variations on its Presidio case, and the most rugged is the $49.95 Presidio Ultra, a two-layered rubbery case sandwiched inside a two-layered hard polycarbonate bumper for four layers of protection. It even covers the buttons and ports to keep out dirt. Speck says it can survive drops of 15 feet.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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