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• Shazam for iOS Gains Revamped Interface, Real-Time Lyric Syncing Feature

  15-02-2018 23:58 via macrumors.com
  Shazam, which Apple is in the process of acquiring, was today updated to version 11.7.0, introducing several major new features.When a song is Shazamed, the result is now displayed with the song's name and an image of the performing artist, rather than the previous cluttered interface with large links to YouTube, Apple Music, and more.
  You can access additional information on a Shazamed song by tapping on the artist's image for details or by using the small bubble buttons displayed at the top an
  
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• FCC watchdog investigates Ajit Pai over Sinclair-Tribune merger - CNET

  15-02-2018 23:50
  The FCC's inspector general has been investigating whether Chairman Pai inappropriately pushed for rule changes that would favor Sinclair Broadcast Group.
  
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• All new iPhone apps must embrace the iPhone X notch, Apple decrees - CNET

  15-02-2018 23:49
  Love it or hate it, the notch isn't going away.
  
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• New Kia Ceed adds lots of tech and new good looks for Geneva - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 23:43
  Kia’s European hatch gets a full refresh with lots of new tech and 100 percent less apostrophe.
  
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• Apple's original TV shows and series: Carpool Karaoke is coming back for a second season

  15-02-2018 23:39 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 02/15/18:The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Carpool Karaoke is coming back for a second season.Apple is said to be spending as much as $1 billion over the course of 2018 on original TV programming. That's a lot of TV! It's not the $8 billion Netflix is going to spend, but it's still a huge commitment.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple iPhone took more than half of worldwide smartphone revenue share in Q417, a new record

  15-02-2018 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple generated three times more smartphone revenue than nearest rival Samsung...
  
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• 160: The HomePod Review | 9to5Mac Happy Hour

  15-02-2018 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac have a short chat about the new Apple HomePod. (Stay tuned for 9to5Mac’s official review later next week. This episode was also recorded before stain-gate, so thoughts on that next episode.)
  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 players. more…
  
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• Apple renews Carpool Karaoke spin-off for a second season

  15-02-2018 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of Apple’s first original content efforts was a spin-off of James Corden’s popular Carpool Karaoke segment from The Late Late Show on CBS. While early reviews and user response to the series were mixed, Apple has renewed its Carpool Karaoke spin-off for a second season…more…
  
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• Apple Renews 'Carpool Karaoke: The Series' for Second Season

  15-02-2018 23:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple has renewed "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" for a second season, CBS CEO Les Moonves announced this afternoon (via The Hollywood Reporter). Positioned as Apple's second original TV show after "Planet of the Apps," "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" season 1 debuted last August."Carpool Karaoke: The Series" is based on the Carpool Karaoke segment made popular by "The Late Late Show With James Corden." Apple's TV show pairs up different celebrities, musicians, athletes, putting them together in a c
  
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• Shazam update brings real-time lyrics syncing, interface tweaks, more

  15-02-2018 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Popular music recognition service Shazam, which Apple announced it would be acquiring back in December, has today released a new version of its iOS app. The update brings Shazam to version 11.7 and includes interface tweaks and more.more…
  
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• Analyst: Apple’s next big growth biz is ‘Other products’

  15-02-2018 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  By next year, it will be Apple’s 4th largest business...
  
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• 'Cobra Kai' trailer teases a 'Karate Kid' rematch - CNET

  15-02-2018 22:51
  Sweep the leg, Johnny. The infamous 1980s foes face off again in a preview of the YouTube Red series.
  
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• 'Ready Player One' trailer offers a Steven Spielberg tribute - CNET

  15-02-2018 22:48
  When retro pop-culture rules your film, it's kind of impossible not to give your own legendary director a nod. Or a roar.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 delays may mean more cancelled reservations - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 22:46
  Elon Musk has a lot riding on the implementation of the new production line at Gigafactory 1 and its ability to boost Model 3 production.
  
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• US: Russia's NotPetya the most destructive cyberattack ever - CNET

  15-02-2018 22:43
  Both the US and the UK attributed last year’s NotPetya attack to the Russian military. The Trump administration said the attack would be met with "international consequences."
  
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• There's *already* a HomePod coaster to protect your fancy furniture - CNET

  15-02-2018 22:40
  "Designed in Minneapolis and handcrafted by leather artisans."
  
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• How long can an Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo, Google Home infinite loop last? - CNET

  15-02-2018 22:01
  Who do you think will break the chain -- Alexa, Siri or the Google Assistant? CNET is livestreaming our experiment on YouTube so you can watch along.
  
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• Apple is now Warren Buffett’s largest investment; Apple comprises 14.6% of Berkshire Hathaway’s assets

  15-02-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway added over 31 million Apple shares to its portfolio in the December quarter...
  
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• First interstate Hyperloop could connect Chicago and Cleveland - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 21:42
  A trip could take under 30 minutes.
  
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• Apple will require all new apps to natively support iPhone X display from April

  15-02-2018 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has informed developers today that all new apps submitted to the App Store from April 2018 must support the iPhone X’s Super Retina display. This means developers of new apps must ensure they accommodate the notch and go edge-to-edge on the 5.8-inch OLED screen.
  Apple has not set a deadline for when updates to existing apps must support iPhone X natively. From April, all new apps must also be built against the iOS 11 SDK.more…
  
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• All New Apps Must Be Built With iOS 11 SDK Starting in April

  15-02-2018 21:41 via macrumors.com
  Apple today sent out a notice to developers letting them know that starting in April of 2018, all new apps submitted to the App Store must be built using the iOS 11 SDK, which is included in Xcode 9 or later.Furthermore, Apple says that all new apps designed for the iPhone, including universal apps, must support the iPhone X's Super Retina display.Update your version of Xcode to the latest release of Xcode 9 available on the Mac App Store, which includes the iOS 11 SDK, and build your apps. Star
  
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• Apple confirms Telugu bug fix coming in next release of iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS

  15-02-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has confirmed via iMore that a fix for the Telugu message bug is coming soon on all of its major platforms.more…
  
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• How General Motors' reverse lights make a fool of you - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 21:29
  Why are they on when the car isn't in reverse?
  
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• Empty your wallets: The Steam Lunar New Year sale has begun - CNET

  15-02-2018 21:27
  Steam's thousands of discounted games include big titles like Tekken 7 at 50 percent off and the Nioh: Complete edition at 30 percent off.
  
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• Apple to Fix Telugu Character Bug Causing Devices to Crash in Minor iOS Update

  15-02-2018 21:26 via macrumors.com
  Apple has confirmed that a fix for a recently discovered bug that causes apps like Messages to crash on iPhone, iPad, and Mac has been included in iOS 11.3, macOS 10.13.4, watchOS 4.3, and tvOS 11.3, updates that are currently being beta tested ahead of a release this spring.Furthermore, Apple told iMore's Rene Ritchie that the bug will also be addressed in an upcoming iOS update that will be released in the near future, ahead of iOS 11.3, so customers won't need to wait several weeks for a fix.
  
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• 2019 Subaru Ascent three-row SUV starts at $31,995 - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 21:23
  That's about $5,000 more than a base Outback.
  
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• Mobile insulin dosing tool gets FDA clearance - CNET

  15-02-2018 21:20
  Glooko​'s Mobile Insulin Dosing System for type 2 diabetes evaluates a patient's fasting blood glucose levels and recommends changes to insulin dosage.
  
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• Major new iOS bug can crash iPhones and disable access to Messages and other apps

  15-02-2018 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple had a shockingly bad week of software problems just before the end of 2017, and it looks like 2018...
  
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• EPA boss encourages production of dirty diesel gliders, report says - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 21:11
  Gliders -- new heavy-duty trucks with old, rebuilt engines -- can emit 44 to 50 times more pollutants than the new legal limit. And the EPA head is OK with that.
  
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• Will Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster crash into Earth or Venus? - CNET

  15-02-2018 21:02
  Elon Musk's SpaceX Tesla may have a grim fate in store as scientists calculate its odds of colliding with a planet.
  
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• Pad & Quill introduces leather coaster to prevent HomePod from damaging wooden surfaces

  15-02-2018 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  With a quick turnaround time, Pad & Quill is now offering a coaster for the HomePod, claiming “state of the art surface protection” for your wooden surfaces.more…
  
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• New bug crashes apps on Apple devices with an Indian symbol - CNET

  15-02-2018 20:22
  If you receive this Indian language character on an Apple device, it’ll cause the app to crash.
  
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• Peter Thiel reportedly considered leaving Facebook's board - CNET

  15-02-2018 20:20
  The investor who made a massive bet on Facebook thought about exiting over national politics, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Pad & Quill Debuts New Leather Coasters for HomePod

  15-02-2018 20:20 via macrumors.com
  Following news that the HomePod leaves white rings on some wood surfaces treated with oil or wax, Pad & Quill has designed and debuted new Leather Coasters that are meant to be used with the HomePod.Available in two colors, Whiskey and Chestnut, the 4-inch HomePod Coasters are made with full-grain leather and offer a soft leather backing.
  Pad & Quill's new coasters will prevent the rings that occur on some wood furniture due to a chemical reaction between the wood and the silicone used f
  
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• 2019 Infiniti QX50 sports mega MPG gains from new engine tech - Roadshow

  15-02-2018 20:16
  And all it took was a slight reimagining of the internal combustion engine!
  
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• Brave browser's $1M promotion is for publishers this time - CNET

  15-02-2018 20:05
  You might see YouTube stars and websites trying to get you to use the browser so they can be paid even in today's ad-blocking world.
  
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• HP launches Device as a Service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices

  15-02-2018 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  HP Inc. today unveiled an expansive new set of Device as a Service (DaaS) offerings for customers and channel partners...
  
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• Science takes a step toward real-life lightsabers - CNET

  15-02-2018 20:00
  A new state of matter makes the sci-fi sword seem possible. It could also give us computers nearly as fast as the speed of light.
  
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• How to change Siri's voice

  15-02-2018 20:00 via macworld.com
  
  Siri sound great. It’s one of the more natural-sounding virtual assistants, and she’s full of personality, too.She? Is Siri a “she?” It doesn’t have to be! Siri’s default voice is female, but you can make Siri sound male, too. You can even give her three different accents: American, British, and Australian. (If you’re using Siri in non-English language, your choices will probably differ).Change Siri’s voice in iOS
  Here’s how to make Siri sou
  
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• Google Maps iOS update adds new bottom bar with real-time transit and driving info

  15-02-2018 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new version of Google Maps for iOS is available and it brings a refreshed bottom bar with some handy functionality.more…
  
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• Uber faces tougher rules in London (if its license is renewed) - CNET

  15-02-2018 19:36
  The city's transport regulator is overhauling laws for private hire vehicles to bring them in line with new technologies.
  
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• Confirmed: Essential's gorgeous teal phone goes on sale today - CNET

  15-02-2018 19:34
  Sure enough.
  
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• Google is cracking down on annoying online ads (The 3:59, Ep. 357) - CNET

  15-02-2018 19:32
  The search giant has rolled out new ad-blocking tech on Chrome. Also on the podcast, we discuss spending with bitcoin.
  
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