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• AT&T offers Buy One iPhone X Get One Free for new ‘Next’ customers

  14-02-2018 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  AT&T is currently offering buy one get one iPhone X...
  
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• Amazon's delivery drones could cut greenhouse gas emissions - CNET

  14-02-2018 23:29
  They're still more a dream than reality, but aerial delivery drones could release less of the gases that lead to climate change, like carbon dioxide, researchers find.
  
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• Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway increases AAPL holdings, dumps over 90% of its IBM shares

  14-02-2018 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over the past few years, Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has turned from an Apple skeptic to rather bullish on the company. CNBC reports that Berkshire Hathaway has again increased its stake in AAPL shares, this time at the cost of IBM…more…
  
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• Lego Millennium Falcon: How fast can you build the Kessel run? - CNET

  14-02-2018 23:19
  Snap it together, fuzzball! A new playset tied to "Solo: A Star Wars Story" might reveal some movie spoilers.
  
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• Facebook’s latest privacy debacle points to larger problem: Trust - CNET

  14-02-2018 23:06
  The social network is in hot water over a VPN security app it owns called Onavo reportedly spying on users. But Facebook’s issues are deeper than that.
  
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• WikiLeaks' Assange shows pro-Republican view in reported leaks - CNET

  14-02-2018 22:59
  In private chat conversations a year before Donald Trump was elected, the WikiLeaks founder criticized Hillary Clinton as a "sadistic sociopath," The Intercept reports.
  
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• Apple’s Tim Cook dishes on health, taxes, and the demise of physical currency

  14-02-2018 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumers have been slower than expected to embrace using their phones to pay for goods...
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' author hints about 'Winds of Winter' book - CNET

  14-02-2018 22:31
  Send a raven, Westeros fans, we have news, though it's not concrete enough to get a countdown started. Yet.
  
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• How to Drag and Drop Text Between Apps on the iPad

  14-02-2018 22:19 via macrumors.com
  iOS 11 introduced handy new drag and drop features on the iPad, that let you drag photos, files, links, and more between apps. What you might not know, though, is that drag and drop also works for blocks of text.Instead of copying and pasting text on the iPad, you can select a block of text and then drag it right into another app using the drag and drop features.
  Here's how:Select a line or paragraph of text, making sure it's highlighted.Hold a finger on the highlighted text until it pops off th
  
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• Ford recalls 2018 Escape, Lincoln MKC SUVs for brake issues - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 22:11
  A loss of brake fluid can greatly compromise stopping power.
  
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• Apple responds to HomePod ‘ring’ issue, says not unusual for ‘vibration-dampening silicone’ to leave marks

  14-02-2018 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has issued a more direct response to customers experiencing issues with HomePod leaving white rings on certain wood surfaces in normal use. The response comes in an updated support article detailing how to clean and care for HomePod. Apple describes the occurrence as expected and not a defect.more…
  
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• Dyson plans to bring a premium electric car to market by 2020 - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 21:56
  After conquering the world of vacuum cleaners, hand driers and bladeless fans, James Dyson is turning his gaze on the world of electric vehicles.
  
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• UBS: How Apple could get to zero net cash

  14-02-2018 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc. has an enormous pile of cash -- about $163 billion, to be exact...
  
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• Want to buy stuff using bitcoin? Coinbase wants to help - CNET

  14-02-2018 21:42
  Doing business with cryptocurrency could become a bit easier with Coinbase Commerce -- if merchants actually embrace it.
  
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• OmniOutliner 3 for iOS brings major updates including iPhone X support, drag and drop, more

  14-02-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Omni Group has today released the latest version of its OmniOutliner iOS app. Among the new headline features are a simplified UI, document encryption, automation, iPhone X support, drag and drop support, and more.more…
  
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• Boston leads America in smart cities ranking

  14-02-2018 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Overall, the smartest city to live in is Copenhagen, Denmark, with an overall score of...
  
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• Some HomePod Owners Still Plagued With Setup Issues

  14-02-2018 21:04 via macrumors.com
  Days after the HomePod was released, there are still some new HomePod owners who are unable to use their new speakers due to HomeKit and Wi-Fi-related setup errors.Because it's controlled entirely through Apple's Home app, HomePod connects to HomeKit and relies on a functional HomeKit setup to function properly. Based on reports on Reddit, the Apple Support Communities, and the MacRumors forums, there are a handful of different errors people are running into.
  The most common issue seems to be er
  
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• Study: Even Apple and Google engineers can’t really afford to live near their offices

  14-02-2018 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Median home sales prices near the headquarters (meaning within a 20-minute commute) of some of the Bay Area’s biggest and best-known tech companies...
  
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• Drivers lose out in gig economy - CNET

  14-02-2018 20:54
  The first case to go to trial over classifying gig-economy workers ends in favor of Grubhub. It won’t be the last word.
  
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• SpaceX satellite broadband plan gets nudge from FCC head - CNET

  14-02-2018 20:51
  Elon Musk's company wants to send almost 11,000 satellites into low-earth orbit, and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is endorsing the project.
  
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• Magic Leap dreams of making sports better. Will it? - CNET

  14-02-2018 20:32
  Commentary: Magic Leap's big promises have a familiar ring about them. But whether they'll change my life as a serious sports fan remains to be seen.
  
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• Facebook Messenger gets more excited about your love life - CNET

  14-02-2018 20:31
  Lovebirds get digital doo-dads like streamlined access to heart-eye emoji and priority placement on each others' contacts lists.
  
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• Winter Olympics USA luge team embraces bitcoin donations - CNET

  14-02-2018 20:22
  USA Luge welcomes risk both on the Winter Olympics sliding track and in investments as it gathers bitcoin donations.
  
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• Universal Apps: Is the Mac in danger?

  14-02-2018 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  There have been published reports that, beginning with macOS 10.14 and iOS 12...
  
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• Apple acknowledges HomePod leaves white ring on wooden surfaces - CNET

  14-02-2018 20:04
  Commentary: Be careful where to put your Apple smart speaker.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 3 certified refurb now available from $279

  14-02-2018 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  From 9to5Toys:
  Apple is now offering its latest Apple Watch, Series 3 on its certified refurbished store. Both the 38mm and 42mm models are available. With prices starting at $279, the GPS model is available at up to 15% off.more…
  
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• Six U.S. intelligence agencies warn against using Chinese phones from Huawei

  14-02-2018 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  All six indicated they would not recommend private citizens use products from the Chinese companies...
  
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• Your next phone may get 5G-like speeds on 4G (The 3:59 Ep. 356) - CNET

  14-02-2018 19:37
  We weigh in on how future phones may get even faster, explain why criminals love cryptocurrency, and talk about Magic Leap's future.
  
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• Apple News editors field pitches from publications over Slack, publishers still struggle to monetize traffic

  14-02-2018 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Not much is publicly known about the team of editors behind Apple’s News app on iOS...
  
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• Subaru Viziv Tourer Concept previews a sharp wagon (?) for Geneva - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 19:19
  If you liked the last few Viziv concepts, you're bound to dig this one, too.
  
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• Apple Now Selling Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 Models

  14-02-2018 19:12 via macrumors.com
  Apple today updated its online store for refurbished products in the United States to add a selection of Apple Watch Series 3 models, marking the first time Apple's newest wrist-worn device has been available from the refurbished store since its September 2017 release.As of the writing of this article, there are two refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 GPS-only models available at a $50 discount, which equates to 13 to 15 percent off of the regular price. No LTE models or models with stainless steel
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT sedan is an air-bending four-door sports car - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 19:00
  Ahead of its debut in Geneva, Mercedes-AMG sent out a few more teasers of its new super-sedan being tested in the wind tunnel.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT 'Coupe' heads to the wind tunnel - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 19:00
  I'm not an engineer, but this four-door looks pretty slippery.
  
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• Apple Confirms HomePod Can Leave White Rings on Wood Surfaces With Oil or Wax Finishes [Updated]

  14-02-2018 18:43 via macrumors.com
  Apple has issued a statement confirming that the HomePod can possibly leave white rings on wood surfaces with an oil or wax finish.Image: Wirecutter
  The strange discovery was brought to light in HomePod reviews published by Wirecutter and Pocket-lint, as highlighted by VentureBeat, while at least one customer shared a picture of the same problem on Twitter.Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles:
  For our tests we placed the speaker on a solid oak kitchen worktop treated with Danish oil.Within 20 minutes the
  
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• Buick, Lexus top J.D. Power dependability study - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 18:40
  This is Lexus' seventh year in a row at the top of the rankings.
  
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• Cheaper 6.1-inch iPhone could sell 100 million units, says report - CNET

  14-02-2018 18:38
  A cheaper price on the rumored non-OLED phone could goose sales.
  
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• Apple admits HomePod may leave white ring on wood surfaces, recommends using elsewhere

  14-02-2018 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uh oh. A few days after HomePod hitting the market, customers have noticed an unwelcome occurrence caused by Apple’s new smart speaker: wood staining.more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Pioneer CarPlay Receiver $250, Powerbeats3 Earphones $99, Apple Watch Series 1 $179, more

  14-02-2018 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
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• HTC head of smartphones resigns - CNET

  14-02-2018 18:14
  Chialin Chang, who helmed HTC's phones and connected devices business, has left the company.
  
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• Enjoy Valentine's Day from space with a heart-shaped island - CNET

  14-02-2018 18:14
  The European Space Agency shows its romantic side with a satellite view of beautiful Netrani, which is shaped like a heart.
  
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• Twelve South launches new SurfacePad leather cover for iPhone X [Video]

  14-02-2018 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple accessory maker Twelve South today launched a new SurfacePad cover for the iPhone X. More like a Smart Cover for the iPhone than a traditional case, it protects the front and rear of your iPhone X, while providing sleep/wake functionality by way of a magnetized front cover.
  The iPhone X SurfacePad also provides two handy credit card slots, works as a stand for videos and FaceTime calls, and is comprised of full-grain leather instead of Napa leather like the previous version. As a result, u
  
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• Twelve South Debuts New SurfacePad Case for iPhone X

  14-02-2018 18:05 via macrumors.com
  Twelve South today announced the launch of a new SurfacePad case for the iPhone X, expanding its popular SurfacePad design to Apple's latest flagship iPhone.The SurfacePad is a folio-style case, but rather than being bulky like most cases with this design, it's ultra thin because it attaches to the back of an iPhone using Twelve South's "SurfaceGrip" technology.
  Basically, SurfaceGrip is an adhesive that lets you remove and reapply the SurfacePad to the iPhone X over and over again without losin
  
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• The most dependable vehicles in 2018, according to J.D. Power - Roadshow

  14-02-2018 18:02
  J.D. Power asked owners of 2015 model year vehicles how their cars held up over the past three years. These are the most dependable vehicles in each individual segment.
  
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• Latest Apple Park drone flyover shows virtually finished campus

  14-02-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the video, you can see the center and surrounding foliage is nearly all in place now...
  
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