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• Apple's HomePod gets a teardown: Two key takeaways - CNET

  12-02-2018 23:53
  The new smart speaker is built like a "tank," which is good because it's almost impossible to repair on your own, the iFixit team discovers.
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s repatriated cash ‘front and center’ tomorrow

  12-02-2018 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  On the eve of the annual Apple shareholders meeting...
  
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• Spotted at Olympics: Mario the plumber made US curling team - CNET

  12-02-2018 23:25
  It's-a me! Fortunately, American curler Matt Hamilton has mushroom in his heart for the jokes about his video game doppelganger.
  
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• BMW bets big on its forthcoming X7 full-size SUV set to debut in LA - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 23:24
  No longer willing to suffer from the snickers issued by nearly every other luxury SUV maker, BMW is going big with a fancy full-size.
  
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• How to Create Alarms on Your HomePod

  12-02-2018 23:15 via macrumors.com
  HomePod, much like an iPhone or iPad, can be used as an alarm clock replacement to wake you up in the morning or remind you of important tasks.Using HomePod as an alarm clock is simple, but it is controlled separately than alarms on your iPhone and there are a few tricks to be aware of.
  Setting Using Siri
  The easiest way to set an alarm on the HomePod is to ask Siri. Siri can set a one-time alarm for you, or Siri can set recurring alarms that go off every day. Some sample commands: Hey Siri, set
  
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• Apple Music poised to knock off Spotify

  12-02-2018 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is turning up the volume on Apple Music, the streaming subscription that comes loaded on its devices...
  
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• Singing Furbys power this musical instrument from hell - CNET

  12-02-2018 22:53
  Listening to this terrifying racket is probably how Sid the "Toy Story" psycho passes his days.
  
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• Headless robot skiers tackle slopes beyond the Olympics - CNET

  12-02-2018 22:48
  Skiing isn't just for humans. Eight bizarre-looking robots competed in South Korea with their own version of downhill skiing.
  
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• Apple debuts new ‘how to’ videos for iPhone X Portrait selfies and bouncing Live Photo

  12-02-2018 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has posted three new "how to" videos for iPhone users...
  
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• How to AirPlay Audio From Your Mac to HomePod

  12-02-2018 22:13 via macrumors.com
  To play music from third-party music services like Spotify to your HomePod, you don't need an iOS device -- a Mac will work too. You can send any audio playing on your Mac right to your HomePod, and not just audio from iTunes.To AirPlay from Mac to HomePod, your Mac and your HomePod need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
  Make Sure Volume is Enabled in Menu Bar
  It's easiest to AirPlay sound to the HomePod from a Mac using the menu bar on your Mac, but to do that, you need to make sure your audio s
  
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• Amazon follows Apple by designing custom AI chips for Alexa

  12-02-2018 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon has started designing a custom artificial intelligence chip that would power future Echo devices...
  
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• TrendForce: Apple’s MacBooks passed ASUS with 9.6% market share in 2017 global notebook market

  12-02-2018 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Market research firm TrendForce reports that the global notebook shipments for 2017 registered...
  
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• Consumer Reports: Google Home Max and Sonos One Sound Better Than HomePod

  12-02-2018 21:40 via macrumors.com
  Consumer Reports has conducted some early audio testing of the HomePod, and while the full evaluation isn't yet finished, the site believes that both the $400 Google Home Max and the $200 Sonos One sound better than Apple's new $349 smart speaker.The HomePod received a "Very Good" sound quality rating, as did the Sonos One and the Google Home Max, but the latter two speakers also received higher overall sound quality scores.
  Consumer Reports says that its speaker tests are conducted in a dedicat
  
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• Apple Shares New Tutorial Videos on Portrait Selfies and Live Photos

  12-02-2018 21:23 via macrumors.com
  Apple today shared three new iPhone tutorial videos on its YouTube channel, providing quick walkthroughs on shooting a Portrait mode selfie, editing a Portrait selfie, and creating a Live Photo that uses the "bounce" effect.The first two videos pertain to the iPhone X, which is the only iPhone that supports Portrait mode selfies thanks to the front-facing TrueDepth camera, while the Live Photos video is applicable to all devices that support Live Photos.Each video is just over 30 seconds in leng
  
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• What it took for one Adobe Premiere editor to switch to Apple’s Final Cut Pro X

  12-02-2018 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  It seems more and more are discovering that FCPX is really the fastest and best way...
  
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• Apple Maps Transit Directions Now Available in Tucson, Arizona

  12-02-2018 20:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple recently updated its Maps app to add transit directions and data for Tucson, Arizona. Transit directions have been available in Phoenix, Arizona since October of 2017, but transit information for Tucson appears to be new.Apple Maps users in Tucson can now select public transportation routes when getting directions between two locations, with SunTran bus lines available as a transit transportation option. Amtrak routes are also available, and have been for some time.
  Apple has not yet added
  
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• Ryan 'Deadpool' Reynolds trolls Josh Brolin on 50th birthday - CNET

  12-02-2018 20:25
  The Merc with a Mouth wishes Cable from the "Deadpool" sequel a very Goonie birthday, Norman Rockwell-style.
  
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• Android P will embrace the iPhone X's notch, says report - CNET

  12-02-2018 20:25
  Could A future Android have a cut-out on top of the screen, too?
  
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• Verizon says it's locking its phones down to combat theft - CNET

  12-02-2018 20:06
  The wireless carrier has been selling phones unlocked, allowing you to swap SIM cards and use other carriers. Soon, it'll lock phones for a certain period.
  
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• Trump wants to defund space station, make it a private venture - CNET

  12-02-2018 20:05
  An internal NASA document obtained by CBS News suggests the White House plans to stop funding the ISS after 2024, turning it over to private industry.
  
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• Apple’s strategy for iOS and macOS: Take more time to squash the bugs, unify iOS and Mac apps

  12-02-2018 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next sweeping iOS update, codenamed 'Peace' and likely to be called iOS 12, will include a number of...
  
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• How to Reset Your HomePod

  12-02-2018 19:57 via macrumors.com
  If you're having trouble with HomePod and need to return it to its factory settings, there are two simple methods for resetting the device and erasing all of your content.
  You can either use the Home app on the iPhone, or manually reset the HomePod on the device itself. Here's how:Resetting HomePod with iPhone Open up the Home app.3D Touch or long press on the HomePod icon.Choose "Details" to access your HomePod's settings.Scroll down to the bottom of the settings section and tap "Remove Accesso
  
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• Study: Facebook is for old people

  12-02-2018 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook lost 2.8 million users under the age of 25 last year...
  
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• Alibaba signs deal to stream Disney in China - CNET

  12-02-2018 19:25
  Disney shows and movies will steam in China through Alibaba's media and entertainment arm.
  
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• How To Play and Control Podcasts on HomePod With Siri

  12-02-2018 19:21 via macrumors.com
  Siri on HomePod lets you listen to any show found in Apple's Podcasts catalog with a few voice controls that are similar to those for Apple Music playback. In this guide, we've listed some of the most useful Siri controls for Podcasts, along with basic commands that will help you do things like pause and rewind parts of a Podcast you might have missed, subscribe to a podcast, change the volume, and more.Podcast Commands
  "Hey Siri, play the Game Scoop podcast."
  "Hey Siri, play the newest episode
  
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• Range Rover Sport climbs 999 stairs at Heaven's Gate in China - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 19:19
  It might be called Heaven's Gate, but going up a thousand stairs sure sounds like hell to me.
  
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• Range Rover Sport climbs its way to the sky in China - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 19:18
  The automaker recently drove up 999 steps at the Heaven's Gate landmark in China.
  
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• Apple shifts approach on feature development, report says - CNET

  12-02-2018 19:11
  The company has decided to spend more time working on features before release in order to weed out more bugs, according to Bloomberg.
  
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• Ranger Raptor gets its big brother's 10-speed gearbox - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 19:10
  In a most fortuitous case of hand-me-down engineering, Ford has bestowed the F-150 Raptor's excellent 10-speed on its scrappy little brother, the Ranger Raptor.
  
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• Verizon No Longer Plans to Sell Unlocked iPhones

  12-02-2018 18:59 via macrumors.com
  Verizon plans to stop selling unlocked smartphones as a way to deter criminals from stealing the devices, the company told CNET.As of today, Verizon devices will be locked to the Verizon network and unlocked as soon as a customer signs up for service and activates the phone. Later in the spring, though, smartphones will remain locked until unlocked by Verizon, and Verizon has not yet shared details on how long it will keep phones locked before offering to unlock them.
  Verizon previously sold all
  
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• Apple HomePod: The audiophile perspective plus 8 1/2 hours of measurements; HomePod is 100% an audiophile-grade speaker

  12-02-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  I am speechless. The HomePod actually sounds better than the KEF X300A...
  
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• Why Verizon is locking down your phone (The 3:59 Ep. 354) - CNET

  12-02-2018 18:47
  We discuss Verizon's new phone locking policy, hacking at the Olympics, and break down blockchain for you.
  
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• Snapchat's Snap Map gets a web version - CNET

  12-02-2018 18:27
  Now you can watch public snaps tied to geographic locations without opening the app through a heat map of sorts.
  
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• Westminster Dog Show delivers cute overload on Twitter - CNET

  12-02-2018 18:19
  No cable, no problem. Get your fix of pretty puppers through the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Twitter feed.
  
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• Volkswagen I.D. electric cars start production in November 2019 - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 18:13
  The US will get the I.D. Crozz crossover first, while the rest of the world will get the I.D. hatchback first.
  
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• Apple joins LG, Valve, and others investing up to $10.6 million in OLED mini display maker eMagin

  12-02-2018 17:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Quietly, Apple has been bringing together a number of moving parts in its strategy around virtual and augmented reality hardware...
  
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• Apple Goes to Court With French Tax Activist Group That Paints Company as The Empire From Star Wars

  12-02-2018 17:41 via macrumors.com
  Last month, Apple sued French tax activist group "Attac" for occupying its flagship Parisian store during a protest of what Attac called "wide-scale tax evasion." Today, Apple has asked the court in Paris to ban the group from its French stores and prevent any further stunts from happening.In response to the court filing, Attac today mobilized in front of the court in further protest, sporting a Star Wars theme that equates Apple to The Empire and Tim Cook to Emperor Palpatine (via The Guardian
  
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• 3D printing revives hard-to-find Porsche Classic parts - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 17:40
  It's not like the factory cranks out replacement parts for 50-year-old cars all the time.
  
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• MacBook Lineup Represented Estimated 1 in 10 Notebooks Shipped Worldwide Last Year

  12-02-2018 17:32 via macrumors.com
  Apple's lineup of MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models accounted for roughly one in ten notebooks shipped worldwide last year, according to data published today by research firm TrendForce.
  TrendForce claims that Apple surpassed ASUS to become the world's fourth largest notebook vendor, with an estimated 9.6 percent market share in 2017, up from 8.3 percent in 2016. ASUS saw its market share drop to an estimated 9.5 percent last year, down from a reported 10.3 percent in 2016.
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• Blockchain explained: It builds trust when you need it most - CNET

  12-02-2018 17:26
  Here’s everything you need to know about the technology powering the bitcoin cryptocurrency today and, soon, a myriad of services that will change your life.
  
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• Apple could have a new approach to developing features - CNET

  12-02-2018 17:12
  A new report says the company could take longer working on features to weed out the bugs.
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Elantra promoted to IIHS Top Safety Pick+ - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 17:05
  It was previously awarded Top Safety Pick, but there's always room for improvement.
  
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• iPad 2018 rumors: Animoji and tabbed windows on tap

  12-02-2018 17:02 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 2/12/18: Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that the next iPad with get tabbed windows and an Animoji-ready camera .When it comes to the tablet market, there’s the iPad and there’s everybody else. Apple dominates the market, especially in the premium price range. To hold on to its position, Apple has been kept things fresh with new models like the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and new technologies like Apple Pencil and ProMotion.To read this article in full, please click h
  
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• Google’s next Android version to mimic Apple’s iPhone X notch

  12-02-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google is working on an overhaul of its Android mobile software for a new generation of smartphones...
  
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• Winter Olympics cyberattack designed to cause chaos - CNET

  12-02-2018 16:44
  The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics' internal servers crashed in the attack, as did public Wi-Fi. Officials confirmed the attack, but won't identify the perp.
  
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• iOS 12: Animoji in FaceTime, deeper Siri integration, DND improvements

  12-02-2018 16:36 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 02/12/18: A report from Bloomberg echos previous rumors that iOS 12 will have fewer new features, focusing on stability and performance. It notes that animoji will come to FaceTime, Siri will be more deeply integrated into the OS, and Do Not Disturb mode will get a few tweaks.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
  
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• Apple’s iOS 11.3 confirmed to restore original performance on older iPhones with aged batteries

  12-02-2018 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to some benchmarks did by iHelpBR editor Filipe Espósito on an iPhone 6 Plus...
  
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• Apple set 4 all-time records in Q118

  12-02-2018 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple investors weren't thrilled about the lower-than-expected guidance for the 2018 second quarter...
  
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• I drove a tank without having to enlist - Roadshow

  12-02-2018 16:00
  At the aptly named Drive A Tank you can jump into the driver's seat of some of the most iconic military hardware of the 20th century. You can even shoot at targets, safe in the knowledge that no-one's going to shoot back.
  
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• 'Alto's Odyssey' Launching on iOS and tvOS February 22

  12-02-2018 15:58 via macrumors.com
  iOS game developer Snowman today announced that "Alto's Odyssey" will launch on the iOS and tvOS App Stores on Thursday, February 22. With the confirmation of a release date, Apple today shared a new card on the iOS App Store noting the launch, along with snippets of an interview with the game's developers (via TouchArcade). The game was originally set to debut in the summer of 2017 but got delayed because "it takes longer to build things right."
  Alto's Odyssey is a sequel to the original 2015 g
  
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