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• The iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus probably won't feel the effects of Apple's throttling (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 118) - CNET

  09-02-2018 23:54
  New hardware and software design will reduce the effect of Apple's performance management software on the iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus. The HomePod reviews are here, and AirPower could come in March.
  
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• Apple might have a ‘HomePod mini’ in the works

  09-02-2018 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today is Apple's HomePod day!
  
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• Russian nuclear weapons staff arrested in cryptocurrency scheme - CNET

  09-02-2018 23:33
  The Russian Federal Nuclear Center reportedly catches scientists trying to make money by using computing power to process cryptocurrency transactions.
  
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• HomePod Hands-On: Unboxing and Overview

  09-02-2018 23:29 via macrumors.com
  Today's the official launch day of the HomePod, Apple's new Siri-powered smart speaker. As of now, the HomePod is available in all three launch countries -- the United States, UK, and Australia.The first orders have gone out to customers who purchased a HomePod starting on January 26, and Apple retail stores also have plenty of supply for walk-in purchases.We picked up a couple of HomePods this morning, and MacRumors videographer Dan has spent the last few hours testing out the sound quality, th
  
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• Insiders claim to share how iOS iBoot source code leaked

  09-02-2018 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Motherboard is out today with a follow-up on how Apple’s iBoot source code was leaked. While Apple has responded that it’s not an issue for the security of current products, some believe it could still be important in finding new vulnerability and bugs in iOS. Here’s the latest on how it all happened.more…
  
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• Amazon's new delivery program shouldn't hurt FedEx, UPS - CNET

  09-02-2018 23:09
  A new project called "Shipping with Amazon" is reportedly coming soon, but some analysts don't see it as a big threat to shippers.
  
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• Siri on HomePod can actually do quite a lot

  09-02-2018 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  From getting the latest news to checking the weather, Siri on HomePod can help you get answers to everyday questions...
  
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• Tesla Model 3 production targets now in German hands - Roadshow

  09-02-2018 22:51
  Elon Musk is betting big on the reliability of transatlantic shipping companies to meet his 2,500 car-per-week goal by next month.
  
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• How to connect HomePod to your Apple TV

  09-02-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  When you first power on your HomePod, it seeks out the nearest iPhone....
  
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• iPhone Source Code Was Leaked by Low-Level Apple Employee

  09-02-2018 22:34 via macrumors.com
  Earlier this week, source code for iBoot, a core component of the iPhone's operating system, leaked on GitHub. The code was old, for a version of iOS 9, and it was quickly pulled from GitHub after Apple issued a DMCA takedown notice, but it left many wondering how such sensitive code ended up publicly available.To answer that question, Motherboard got in touch with unnamed sources who were involved in the leak and investigated screenshots, text messages, and more, to determine just how it happen
  
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• Looks like Galaxy S9 will keep the headphone jack alive - CNET

  09-02-2018 22:20
  Even as Apple and Google abandon the 3.5mm port, Samsung may stick to its guns.
  
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• Apple has what it takes to weather market turmoil, says market watcher

  09-02-2018 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  You could hide out in Apple...
  
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• Glorious 'Black Panther' a Marvel blockbuster with teeth - CNET

  09-02-2018 22:12
  Michael B. Jordan plays Marvel's best villain yet in this dazzling fusion of high-tech superheroics and gloriously unapologetic blackness. It's the Wakanda I want.
  
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• New Stratos to debut at Geneva next Month, journos and nerds rejoice - Roadshow

  09-02-2018 22:09
  That amazing one-off modern Lancia Stratos tribute from 2010 is finally getting a limited production run thanks to an ex-Pininfarina employee.
  
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• Facebook tests 'downvote' button for feedback on comments - CNET

  09-02-2018 21:50
  This isn't the long-desired "dislike" button. Instead, Facebook is trying out a feature that lets some people mark comments as "offensive" or "misleading."
  
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• Amazon Studios hires NBC exec to replace ousted chief - CNET

  09-02-2018 21:48
  Jennifer Salke, who shepherded hits like "This is Us," will lead Amazon's Hollywood arm after its leader was fired following sexual-harassment claims.
  
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• The best way to play podcasts from your Apple Watch

  09-02-2018 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple doesn't have a podcast app for the Apple Watch...
  
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• How SpaceX's Falcon Heavy was really a blast from the past - CNET

  09-02-2018 21:05
  A new chapter in space is under way. But there's more historical depth to Elon Musk's rocket dreams than you may realize.
  
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• Before HomePod: History of the short-lived iPod Hi-Fi

  09-02-2018 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The reviews are in and HomePod is finally here, but let’s take one last look at Apple’s short-lived home speaker from 2006, the iPod Hi-Fi. The similarities between the two launches are deeply similar, although I think the timing of HomePod’s launch suggests it won’t face the same fate as iPod Hi-Fi anytime soon.more…
  
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• HomePod is now widely available at Apple Retail Stores

  09-02-2018 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today is HomePod launch day in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, and as promised...
  
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• This is the special Galaxy Note 8 that North Korean athletes can't take home - CNET

  09-02-2018 20:40
  We got our hands on the limited-edition Note 8 that caused a predicament for Samsung and the Olympic Committee.
  
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• A house-size asteroid just made a rare close pass by Earth - CNET

  09-02-2018 20:27
  Space rocks buzz by us all the time, but we don't get many of this size invading our orbital space more than a few times a year.
  
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• Here’s how Apple is displaying HomePod in its retail stores [Gallery]

  09-02-2018 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s HomePod went on sale this morning in the U.S., and customers who preordered the smart speaker are receiving their shipments across all three countries where the device is available, including Australia and the United Kingdom.more…
  
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• Apple investigates Florida man’s ‘exploding’ AirPod

  09-02-2018 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The tiny pieces of Apple AirPods fit into Jason Colon’s hand...
  
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• Apple adds live news listings to TV app on iOS and Apple TV

  09-02-2018 19:57 via macworld.com
  
  Apple has updated the prominent Watch Now section of the TV app to feature live news channels. iPhone and iPad users with iOS 11.2.5 and Apple TV users with tvOS 11.2.5 will see the change immediately.Finding the new section is easy. From the Watch Now tab, scroll down past the Up Next section to the What to Watch recommendations. This list is dynamic, but it currently shows a row of TV shows and movies, then a PyeongChang 2018 row for Winter Olympics coverage. Below that is the new News row. M
  
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• Olympics opening ceremony memes: Tonga doesn't give a shirt - CNET

  09-02-2018 19:53
  A shirtless and greased-up Pita Taufatofua set the gold standard for meme material as the Pyeongchang games got underway.
  
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• Galaxy S9 could pair with this rebooted Samsung accessory - CNET

  09-02-2018 19:47
  The original turned the Galaxy S8 into a laptop replacement.
  
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• Chicago Auto Show 2018: All the new debuts - Roadshow

  09-02-2018 19:46
  In case you weren't following along, here's a one-stop shop to catch up on everything from the Second City.
  
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• Sonos Makes a Spotify Playlist for Apple's HomePod With Hidden 'We're Going to Be Friends' Message

  09-02-2018 19:36 via macrumors.com
  To celebrate the official launch of the HomePod, Sonos, one of Apple's major competitors in the speaker market, made a "Welcome to the Party" playlist for the new device with a hidden message.
  Shared on Twitter, the playlist features 21 songs, with each song selected for its title to send a secret note to Apple. Here's the song list:Hello / Apple / Something About Us / Together / Feels Right / Even Though / You're Crazy / For This / Home / POD / Remember / Two Is Better Than One / Just Playing /
  
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• Bite into National Pizza Day with super kooky pie innovations - CNET

  09-02-2018 19:33
  For National Pizza Pie Day 2018, we've rounded up the most bizarre pizza gadgets and permutations around, from 3D-printed pizzas to shoes that order dinner.
  
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• Toyota preps 'Start Your Impossible' campaign for Winter Olympics - Roadshow

  09-02-2018 19:22
  The Japanese mobility company is launching the new ad campaign to celebrate eight years of Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship.
  
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• Facebook creates $10 million community leadership program - CNET

  09-02-2018 19:19
  The money will be awarded to Facebook users "who are building communities through the Facebook family of apps and services," according to a statement from the company.
  
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• HomePod is Now Widely Available at Apple Stores

  09-02-2018 19:16 via macrumors.com
  Today is HomePod launch day in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, and as promised, the speaker is now on display and available to purchase at most of Apple's retail stores in each of those countries.HomePod box via Kris Jones on Twitter
  HomePod has already received rave reviews for its sound quality from both the media and early adopters, but customers who prefer their own listening demo can now visit one of Apple's stores to hear it for themselves. Of course, customers can also t
  
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• City of Detroit to hold off on enforcing new Airbnb restrictions - CNET

  09-02-2018 18:52
  Earlier this week, the city began sending notices to Airbnb hosts that outlined new limitations for renting out rooms. But the city said today that they won't enforce the new rules right away.
  
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• iBoot leak means it’s time to dump those old iPhones and iPads

  09-02-2018 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you're running an older iPhone or iPad that's stuck on iOS 9...
  
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• As Galaxy S9 looms, Samsung ad shows how little details matter - CNET

  09-02-2018 18:30
  Commentary: In a new ad, Samsung offers a heartening look at how hard its robots are working to help make its phones.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: $100 iTunes Gift Card $85, Apple Watch Series 3 from $294, Beats Studio3 $280, more

  09-02-2018 18:28 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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• Waymo v. Uber trial over trade secrets ends in settlement - CNET

  09-02-2018 18:18
  The courtroom battle over whether Uber stole technology related to self-driving cars came to an abrupt end on Friday morning.
  
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• Winter Olympics site looks just as chilly in NASA space view - CNET

  09-02-2018 18:11
  Check out NASA and the ESA's scenic views of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics sites in South Korea as seen by satellites.
  
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• Lyft riders can now donate to Black Girls Code - CNET

  09-02-2018 18:04
  Black Girls Code is joining Lyft's Round Up & Donate program, which lets riders donate to different charitable causes.
  
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• Uber and Waymo Agree to Settle Case Involving Uber's Alleged Theft of Self-Driving Technology

  09-02-2018 17:59 via macrumors.com
  Over the past five days, Uber and Waymo have been entangled in a court case over Waymo's allegations that Uber stole its self-driving LiDAR system. Today, the two companies have announced that they reached a settlement agreement, under which Uber will pay Waymo a 0.34 equity stake, "amounting to about $245 million at Uber's recent $72 billion valuation" (via CNBC).Additionally, Uber has agreed that it will not incorporate Waymo's self-driving technology into any of its own hardware or software.
  
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• HomePod Diary: Hands-on, and this thing is a Sonos Play 5 killer

  09-02-2018 17:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  There are Apple products I’ve been more excited to receive, but I can’t think of any that I’ve awaited with such impatience. The reason? Curiosity about that audio quality!
  I wrote last time that it was Home hub and voice control of HomeKit devices for my partner that really sold it to me, and I wasn’t expecting too much from it on the audio front. Sure, it was going to beat out other smart speakers, but I didn’t see it as serious competition to proper HiFi brands.
  
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• Apple’s HomePod is openly hostile to any hardware or service not made by Apple

  09-02-2018 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The notion of Apple’s 'walled garden' ecosystem of products precedes even the iPhone...
  
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• Nissan Titan lift kit adds 3 inches, retains warranty - Roadshow

  09-02-2018 17:27
  Best of all, it's a totally bolt-on solution, no major modifications necessary.
  
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• Sonos welcomes ‘Fruit Machine’ Apple’s HomePod with a clever playlist and a snarky hidden message

  09-02-2018 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The relationship between Apple and Sonos is complicated to say the least. Apple Stores sell Sonos speakers and Sonos supports Apple Music streaming, but the two companies are competing head on in the smart speaker space with the Alexa-equipped Sonos One and the Siri-powered HomePod.
  With HomePod hitting stores today, Sonos has welcomed Apple’s new competitor with a clever and snarky playlist that you just have to see.more…
  
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• Tom’s Guide reviews Apple HomePod: Great sound, but Siri needs work

  09-02-2018 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Music has long been part of Apple's raison d'etre; Steve Jobs drew inspiration from...
  
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• Apple puts Beats headphones on sale, but fails to match these deals from third-party retailers

  09-02-2018 16:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is now offering official discounts on BeatsX, Solo3 and Powerbeats3 wireless headphones. While you can save up to $60 per model, these deals pale in comparison to the savings you can find at authorized third-party retailers. 9to5Toys has been actively tracking discounts on each model:more…
  
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• HomePod repair cost nearly price of new unit, AppleCare+ ideal for parents and pet owners

  09-02-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  HomePod is now in the hands of customers and Apple is publishing more details, tips, and guides for its first smart speaker. We previously discovered that AppleCare+ for HomePod would cost $39, and now Apple has shared that out-of-warranty repair and replacement will cost almost as much as a new HomePod.more…
  
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• Apple iPhone surpasses Samsung to become world’s No.1 smartphone brand

  09-02-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service...
  
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• The controversial Galaxy Note 8 putting Samsung in a bind - CNET

  09-02-2018 16:01
  We got our hands on the special-edition Note 8 that's causing quite a predicament for Samsung and the Olympic Committee.
  
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