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• Pal-V Liberty autogyro car flies its way to Geneva - Roadshow

  07-03-2018 23:59
  The latest in a long line of disappointing attempts at making a flying car lands at the Geneva Motor Show, costs a boatload of greenbacks and currently lacks FAA certification.
  
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• Quick Takes: Jurassic World Gets New Game, UnitedHealthcare Offers Apple Watch to Members, and More

  07-03-2018 23:41 via macrumors.com
  In addition to our standalone articles covering the latest Apple news and rumors at MacRumors, this Quick Takes column provides a bite-sized recap of other headlines about Apple and its competitors on weekdays.Wednesday, March 7- Apple Watch soon available through UnitedHealthcare Motion: Apple Watch will be integrated into the wellness program, which provides participants with an eligible plan access to activity trackers that can enable them to earn up to $1,000 in incentives per year by meetin
  
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• See a robot solve a Rubik's Cube ridiculously fast - CNET

  07-03-2018 23:19
  An agile robot takes a Rubik's Cube from scrambled to solved in under half a second.
  
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• Amazon’s Alexa is randomly laughing and nobody knows why

  07-03-2018 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Some Alexa users may feel like they’ve been dropped into a science fiction story about an artificial intelligence gone awry...
  
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• 'Last Jedi' deleted scene: Finn calls Phasma a 'whoop hog' - CNET

  07-03-2018 23:06
  It's a shame this Star Wars scene was cut, because the former Stormtrooper has so much fun taunting his shiny boss.
  
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• Mystery bones likely belonged to Amelia Earhart, says study - CNET

  07-03-2018 22:34
  The enigma of aviator Amelia Earhart's disappearance gets a new twist with a forensic analysis of bones discovered decades ago on a Pacific island.
  
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• All-new Apple iPad Pro with Face ID could be imminent

  07-03-2018 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple investors have been hearing rumors about a new iPad Pro that features the company's new...
  
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• Bartesian cocktail machine to make its way to countertops this year - CNET

  07-03-2018 22:12
  Small-appliance maker Hamilton Beach will sell, market and distribute the Bartesian, a countertop device that uses pods and liquor to make cocktails.
  
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• Tesla Semi makes first fully loaded trip from Reno to Fremont - Roadshow

  07-03-2018 22:07
  This is the biggest and most difficult test yet for Tesla's heavy hauler. Can it make it all the way from its battery plant to its production line without charging?
  
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• No, iPhone X’s notch probably won’t get smaller or disappear anytime soon

  07-03-2018 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report says this year's new iPhones will all come with a smaller notch and even thinner side bezels around the display...
  
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• Rimac C Two electric hypercar shocks Geneva with 1,914 horsepower - Roadshow

  07-03-2018 22:00
  The C Two EV will hit 60 mph in 1.85 seconds and top out at 258 mph.
  
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• Get a 2016 128GB iPad Pro with Wi-Fi and cellular at Costco for just $400

  07-03-2018 21:53 via macworld.com
  
  Costco’s been rolling out some good ideals for iPad models lately. Last month I told you about great deal with a regular iPad, but this month Costco members can pick up the 2016 9.7-inch 128GB iPad Pro with Wi-Fi and Cellular for just $400. If you don’t mind slapping down some additional cash, you can get the 256GB model for just $500. The catch? Both are only available in gold or rose gold. (You’ll find the rose gold 256GB unit here.)Still, this is an impressive offer, especi
  
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• Apple Store Now Offering Exclusive Insta360 ONE Camera Bundle

  07-03-2018 21:40 via macrumors.com
  Insta360, a company that offers a 360 degree camera, today announced the launch of an exclusive Insta360 ONE Camera Bundle that's available only from the Apple Store.The bundle, priced at $329.95, includes an Insta360 ONE camera, a selfie stick, a case, a mini tripod, a micro SD card, and a new bullet-time handle.
  Designed to attach to an iPhone's Lightning port or connect to an iPhone using Bluetooth, the Insta360 ONE Camera allows users to shoot and livestream 360 degree video and capture 360
  
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• FCC commissioner broke law by endorsing Trump, senators say - CNET

  07-03-2018 21:35
  CNN reports that seven Democrats in the US Senate are calling for an investigation into comments the FCC's Michael O'Rielly made at the CPAC conference.
  
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• UnitedHealthcare lets Apple Watch users can earn money for medical expenses

  07-03-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anyone enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Motion can get an Apple Watch Series 3 and have the option to apply earnings from the program toward buying the device...
  
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• iPad 2018 rumors: New iPad Pro design with Face ID to launch at WWDC in June

  07-03-2018 21:24 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 3/07/18: An analyst has projected new iPad Pro models to ship late in the June quarter, after a launch at WWDC.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 here
  
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• Amazon Working on a Fix for Alexa Devices Scaring Users With Creepy Laughter

  07-03-2018 21:16 via macrumors.com
  For the past couple of weeks, speakers equipped with Amazon's Alexa voice-based personal assistant have been randomly laughing, scaring and creeping out speaker owners who have affected devices.
  Complaints have been surfacing on Twitter, Reddit, and other social media platforms over the course of the last few weeks, but the issue started receiving widespread attention this week after it was shared on BuzzFeed. From Reddit:A friend of mine at work just a couple of days ago told me this very thing
  
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• FCC's Pai wants $1B for networks in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands - CNET

  07-03-2018 21:05
  Chairman Ajit Pai steps up FCC efforts to help the island territories repair and expand wireless and broadband networks devastated by last year's hurricanes.
  
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• Apple updates Apple Music for Android

  07-03-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Version 2.4.0 of Apple Music for Android has been released with additional features for music video playback...
  
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• Dear Mazda, stop teasing us with gorgeous wagons that we'll never get - Roadshow

  07-03-2018 20:54
  The 2019 Mazda6 Tourer is a beautiful wagon that sparkles like a diamond in a sea of half-baked crossovers and SUVs, but it's not coming to America.
  
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• 2019 Mazda6 Tourer is playing with our wagon-loving hearts - Roadshow

  07-03-2018 20:53
  The long-roof version of the beloved Mazda6 won't be coming to our shores, so we must admire it from afar.
  
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• The Loomo Segway is a robot sidekick you can ride - CNET

  07-03-2018 20:44
  It's part scooter and part robot with a lot of possibilities.
  
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• Senate Dems say FCC commissioner broke the law by endorsing Trump - CNET

  07-03-2018 20:44
  CNN reports that seven Democrats in the U.S. Senate are calling for an investigation into comments FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly made at the CPAC conference.
  
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• Bitcoin plunges after SEC warns about cryptocurrency exchanges - CNET

  07-03-2018 20:44
  Virtual currencies may be a bold new technology frontier, but marketplaces where you can buy and sell them aren't exempt from regulation.
  
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• Samsung QLED TVs take on OLED with style, improved picture - CNET

  07-03-2018 20:40
  The TV behemoth has a few new tricks up its sleeve, but its biggest weapon might be augmented image quality.
  
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• Facebook, Google, others target online wildlife trafficking - CNET

  07-03-2018 20:35
  The Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online boasts a roster of major tech firms. The goal: Fight poachers by stopping e-trade in illegal animal products.
  
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• This garage gadget adds simple smarts to your garage door - CNET

  07-03-2018 20:33
  The $89 Garadget connects to your Wi-Fi network for remote access and voice control of your garage door.
  
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• Analyst: President Trump’s tariff impact on Apple would be just a ’rounding error’

  07-03-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  A likely scenario might be input cost increases of between $20 million to $30 million, due to the use of steel and aluminum...
  
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• Samsung wants your TV to disappear

  07-03-2018 20:15 via techhive.com
  
  A new 8K UHD, microLED, ambient mode, and smart features for your phone were all touted at today's Samsung 2018 TV press presentation
  
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• Analyst: Apple to ship revamped iPad Pro with TrueDepth Camera and Face ID, no Home button in Q2

  07-03-2018 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s prepping to release a revamped 'iPad Pro' with a slimmer bezel and no home button...
  
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• Google Debuts 'Android P' With Support for iPhone X-Style Notches

  07-03-2018 19:50 via macrumors.com
  Google today announced a new Android update, Android P, which introduces support for display notches built into Android devices that mimic the design of the iPhone X.According to Google, Android P offers support for "the latest edge-to-edge screens with display cutout for camera and speaker," with a new "DisplayCutout" class for outlining the size and shape of a notch on an Android device.
  Several new Android devices feature an edge-to-edge display with an included notch much like the iPhone X.
  
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• Android P tries Apple's approach to shrinking photo sizes - CNET

  07-03-2018 19:44
  Google's next smartphone software will support a new photo format called HEIC, an approach Apple took with iOS 11 in 2017 to cut file sizes in half.
  
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• NASA spies fierce cyclone dance on Jupiter - CNET

  07-03-2018 19:41
  The Juno spacecraft has spotted another oddity on the planet best known for its Great Red Spot: hurricanes circling each of the gas giant's poles.
  
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• Apple Watch can earn you money from just walking - CNET

  07-03-2018 19:37
  UnitedHealthcare is integrating the Apple Watch into its wellness incentive program, which lets members earn money if they meet daily walking goals.
  
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• Facebook's Messenger Lite app now includes video chat - CNET

  07-03-2018 19:30
  The app was intended for older Android devices with slow internet connections.
  
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• Apple reportedly to debut less expensive HomePod and MacBook Air this year

  07-03-2018 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  While HomePod is still fresh on the market, industry sources claim...
  
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• Pepe the Frog creator sues Alex Jones' Infowars - CNET

  07-03-2018 19:26
  The artist behind the image argues Infowars is violating his copyright for Pepe.
  
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• iMac Pro shootout: 8-core vs. 10-core

  07-03-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We were able to collect more 10-core iMac Pro CPU intensive benchmarks to compare with our 8-core iMac Pro...
  
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• Android P is all about notches and notifications - CNET

  07-03-2018 19:00
  The search giant’s new mobile software -- right now only a preview version -- also brings upgrades in security and indoor mapping.
  
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• Google has a searchable index of Life magazine images - CNET

  07-03-2018 18:57
  The search giant used object recognition to create a database of images from the iconic magazine that work with word searches.
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 51 With Bug Fixes and Feature Improvements

  07-03-2018 18:56 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced two years ago in March of 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.Safari Technology Preview release 51 includes bug fixes and feature improvements for Accessibility, Security, Loading, Service Workers, Rendering, Styles, and Web Inspector.The Safari Technology Preview update is available through
  
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• Permafrost thaw could spew greenhouse gases within decades - CNET

  07-03-2018 18:49
  A surprising NASA study say the coldest areas of Arctic permafrost may start to thaw and unleash their reservoirs of carbon within mere decades.
  
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• Smart Speaker Survey States iPhone Owners 22 Percent More Likely to Buy Speakers, Favor Amazon Over Google

  07-03-2018 18:34 via macrumors.com
  In January, Voicebot.ai surveyed 1,057 Americans over the age of 18 regarding their ownership or interest in smart speakers, and today the researchers have published their final report with the results. While the data precedes Apple's entry into the market with HomePod in February, it does include a few points of data regarding iPhone/iOS users and their interest in smart speakers, prevalent long before rumblings about Apple's HomePod began.
  Specifically, the Smart Speaker Consumer Adoption Repo
  
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• Lamborghini won't build an EV if it can't survive the 'Ring - Roadshow

  07-03-2018 18:18
  At the Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini's director of R&D said that while he isn't ruling out EVs, they'll need to meet strict performance benchmarks.
  
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• Your Apple Watch can earn you money for medical expenses - CNET

  07-03-2018 18:03
  UnitedHealthcare is integrating the Apple Watch into its digital wellness program, which lets members earn money if they meet daily walking goals.
  
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• “Broken Mac? Fix it with these simple troubleshooting tips

  07-03-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  These tips can help prevent you from having to take an unnecessary trip to see a Genius at your nearest Apple Store...
  
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• This is how much your Apple ID is worth on the dark web - CNET

  07-03-2018 17:58
  Got $15.39? That's the going rate for an Apple login. But it pales in comparison to the value of a PayPal account.
  
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• Ocean XPrize prototypes set to unveil deep-sea mysteries - CNET

  07-03-2018 17:49
  Meet the bold ocean-exploring drones and underwater vehicles that are newly crowned as finalists for the $7 million Shell Ocean Discovery XPrize.
  
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