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• Buy a Galaxy S9 March 16, get one for free from Verizon - CNET

  15-03-2018 23:49
  Plus, Verizon is offering half off the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X with trade-in.
  
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• Fortnite on iOS is going live today - CNET

  15-03-2018 23:40
  Invites for the "so hot right now" sandbox survival shooter are being sent out right now. And it's already live.
  
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• Peter Thiel is totally over Silicon Valley, people - CNET

  15-03-2018 23:34
  The billionaire tech investor and prominent conservative says the next Google will likely appear away from San Francisco.
  
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• The Onion mocks Elon Musk's hiring of ex-Onion writers - CNET

  15-03-2018 23:08
  Commentary: After the Tesla and SpaceX CEO announces a new comedy project with its former staffers, The Onion peels back its feelings.
  
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• Google Lens w/ visual search and assistance now rolling out to Google Photos for iOS 

  15-03-2018 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last month, Google announced that Lens — its set of visual search and analysis tools — is coming to iOS. First introduced at last year’s Google I/O developer conference, it will be rolling out over the coming weeks to all users using Google Photos.more…
  
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• An Apple R&D bonanza

  15-03-2018 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will soon report the largest year-over-year increase in quarterly R&D expense in its history...
  
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• This is the ‘GrayKey’ box used by law enforcement to unlock iPhones [Gallery]

  15-03-2018 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s been a few years since the San Bernardino debacle between law enforcement and Apple over the company refusing to create a back door to unlock an iPhone. After going back and forth on the case, the FBI eventually dropped the case entirely after it found a third-party company able to gain access to the device.
  However, in 2017, a company by the name of ‘Grayshift’ created a device called ‘GrayKey’ that successfully unlocked iPhones without knowing the passcode.mo
  
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• Microsoft's leaning in on cloud gaming - CNET

  15-03-2018 22:36
  The software giant and Xbox maker is bringing together different cloud gaming projects under a new leader.
  
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• Lyft fails to provide wheelchair access, lawsuit says - CNET

  15-03-2018 22:25
  Disability rights advocates sue the ride-hailing company for discriminating against people in wheelchairs. Last month they sued Uber.
  
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• T-Mobile breaks record for, um, texting while water-skiing - CNET

  15-03-2018 22:12
  Commentary: To celebrate the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Un-carrier gets unhinged.
  
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• HomePod should become a hub for all Apple-centric needs

  15-03-2018 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today the HomePod is all about music, but it could be so much more...
  
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• Ford to make five safety technologies standard with Co-Pilot360 - Roadshow

  15-03-2018 21:42
  Auto emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring will soon be on most Ford vehicles.
  
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• Galaxy S10 may have Samsung's answer to iPhone X's Face ID - CNET

  15-03-2018 21:28
  Samsung is reportedly working on a 3D camera for the next Galaxy S phone.
  
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• Apple's new Families page details ways to monitor kids' iPhone use - CNET

  15-03-2018 21:24
  The company, facing backlash over children's phone addiction, is trying to make it easier for parents to know what control features are already available.
  
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• iPhone Users in Iran Now Unable to Access the App Store

  15-03-2018 21:23 via macrumors.com
  It appears the App Store is no longer accessible to iPhone and iPad users in Iran, with Apple apparently implementing a countrywide IP ban.According to Bleeping Computer, Iranians have been unable to access the App Store since approximately noon GMT, and when attempting to use the App Store, they're receiving a message that the store is unavailable in the country.
  All Iranian IPs appear to be unable to use the App Store at the current time. Iranian security researcher Meysam Firouzi told Bleepin
  
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• Apple patent application reveals ‘keyless keyboard’ featuring haptic feedback

  15-03-2018 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The US Patent & Trademark Office has published a patent application from Apple...
  
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• Facebook Lite is coming to Canada, Australia, the UK and US - CNET

  15-03-2018 21:06
  Tired of Facebook sucking up your data plan? The social network's stripped-down app is being released more broadly on Friday.
  
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• 2018 Easter Jeep Safari concepts teased - Roadshow

  15-03-2018 20:45
  It looks like we might see a Wrangler-based Jeepster concept.
  
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• Apple denies allegations of abusing French developers who’ve earned one billion euros from App Store

  15-03-2018 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has issued a statement defending against allegations made by France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire...
  
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• Razers, razors, Razrs and blades. What's the difference? - CNET

  15-03-2018 20:29
  Because not everyone knows.
  
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• Android Wear needs more than a new name to fight Apple Watch - CNET

  15-03-2018 20:24
  Commentary: Goodbye Android Wear, hello Wear OS. Here's to hoping a lot more change is coming.
  
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• Ford teases Bronco, Mustang GT500 and other future products - Roadshow

  15-03-2018 20:14
  New Bronco, Explorer and Escape are just part of the new product push.
  
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• Video Depicts Likely Fake iPhone X-Style 'iPhone SE 2'

  15-03-2018 20:10 via macrumors.com
  A video featuring a device that appears to be a cross between an iPhone SE and an iPhone X surfaced on Weibo this morning and was shared by Japanese site Macotakara.The smartphone in the video, which has a notch at the front, an edge-to-edge display, and a vertical rear camera in a body that's similar to the current iPhone SE, is very likely an Android clone device. Fake devices like these can often be found in China, where the video originated.
  There have been rumors suggesting Apple is working
  
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• Apple unveils ‘Families’ webpage with kid-safe computing tips

  15-03-2018 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple just rolled out a new webpage dubbed 'Families' with tips on...
  
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• Google adds wheelchair accessibility info to transit maps - CNET

  15-03-2018 19:56
  Google Maps makes it easier for people using a wheelchair to navigate on public transportation.
  
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• Fans back Alicia Vikander after 'Tomb Raider' breast criticism - CNET

  15-03-2018 19:52
  Internet trolls attack Vikander's physique as Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider," but fans are quick to defend her leaner look.
  
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• US sanctions Russia for election interference, cyberattacks - CNET

  15-03-2018 19:48
  The US government takes action against Russia for misdeeds including what it's calling the "most destructive cyberattack in history."
  
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• Bill Gates meeting set with President Trump - CNET

  15-03-2018 19:44
  The Microsoft co-founder, whose foundation has been focused on improving life in developing countries, is reportedly discussing foreign aid.
  
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• Rihanna slams Snapchat over controversial ad: 'Shame on you' - CNET

  15-03-2018 19:43
  Rihanna responds to an ad for a "Would You Rather" app on Snapchat that asks viewers if they'd want to "Slap Rihanna" or "Punch Chris Brown."
  
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• Deals: 2018 Mac Essentials Bundle, New Anker Chargers, and Latest 4K iTunes Movies on Sale

  15-03-2018 19:42 via macrumors.com
  StackSocial this week launched the 2018 Mac Essentials Bundle, made up of ten apps that can help you be more productive, keep your online identity secure and private, clean up your Mac, and more. The bundle has an estimated value of $524.90 when adding up the cost of all ten apps included, but StackSocial knocked the price down to $19.99 for a limited time.Additionally, those interested can enter the promo code SAVEMAC during checkout to get the 2018 Mac Essentials Bundle for an even cheaper pri
  
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• What to expect at Apple’s WWDC 2018

  15-03-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicks off with its traditional keynote on June 4, 2018...
  
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• Create a partition on your Mac to run multiple operating systems

  15-03-2018 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  To partition your Mac's hard drive so you can run a separate operating system...
  
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• Google will start testing playable in-game ads - CNET

  15-03-2018 18:58
  The company is launching minigames that will reward players, as well as multioption video ads that let players choose what they want to watch.
  
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• GM invests $100 million to produce self-driving cars in Michigan - Roadshow

  15-03-2018 18:53
  The General is investing heavily in its home state in order to turn it into a worldwide leader in autonomous vehicle manufacturing, starting with its Cruise AV.
  
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• Audi E-Tron GT gives us a peek at the brand's grand electric future - Roadshow

  15-03-2018 18:50
  In addition to committing to producing a four-door electric sports car by 2021, the company doubled down on EVs saying that it would offer 20 electric models by 2025.
  
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• Google's Android Wear now has a new name. Blame the iPhone - CNET

  15-03-2018 18:44
  From here on out, you can call it Wear OS. Seems lots of people like to mix and match their smartphones and their accessories.
  
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• Hey Siri: give me a product development road map for AI

  15-03-2018 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Infighting, rushed development, and lack of vision have damaged Apple’s Siri development...
  
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• 2019 Kia Sorento priced from $25,990 - Roadshow

  15-03-2018 18:32
  The high-zoot Sorento SXL climbs as high as $46,490.
  
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• Android Wear Becomes 'Wear OS by Google' as 1 in 3 Android Wear Watches are Used by iPhone Owners

  15-03-2018 18:31 via macrumors.com
  Google today announced that it's dropping the "Android" moniker from the name of its software designed for smart watches because it's not just Android users who are using the devices.Going forward, Android Wear, which is built into a wide range of smart watches from companies like LG, Misfit, Asus, Huawei, Fossil, and more, will be known as "Wear OS by Google."
  Google says that it's making this change because in 2017, one out of every three new Android Wear watch owners used an iPhone.Android We
  
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• Are Android smartphones as safe as iPhones? (The 3:59, Ep. 370) - CNET

  15-03-2018 18:21
  Google beefs up its security for smartphones, the US levels sanctions against Russia, and the internet of things still scares us.
  
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• Intel's 8th-Gen Xeon and Core Processors Feature Redesigned Hardware to Address Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities

  15-03-2018 18:17 via macrumors.com
  Intel CEO Brian Krzanich today announced that its next-generation Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) processors and its 8th-generation Intel Core processors will feature redesigned components to protect against the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities that affect all modern processors.Spectre variant 1 of the vulnerabilities will continue to be addressed in software, while Intel is implementing hardware-based design changes to offer future protection against Spectre variant 2 and Meltdown variant 3.We
  
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• Apple CarPlay: How it works, the apps, the vehicles and the features

  15-03-2018 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  So what is Apple CarPlay? Think of it as a way of mirroring some of the key features and functions...
  
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• SwiftKey Updates iOS App With New 'Toolbar' for Quicker Access to GIFs and More

  15-03-2018 17:56 via macrumors.com
  iOS and Android keyboard app SwiftKey today announced its "biggest update" since the company was acquired by Microsoft in April of 2016. SwiftKey 7.0 includes a "Toolbar" designed to give users fast access to features that are both old and new.Found under a new "+" sign to the left of the prediction bar, Toolbar will give iOS users the ability to quickly add emoji, GIFs, and items copied from the Clipboard into their messages, as well as customize the keyboard's theme.
  For Android users, Toolbar
  
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• PETA says aliens don't like humans skinning animals - CNET

  15-03-2018 17:38
  Commentary: On billboards in Roswell, New Mexico, and the location of "Close Encounters," animal rights activists say they know why space people are naked.
  
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• It’s not quite a Mac mini, but it’s my server

  15-03-2018 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China...
  
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• Apple Denies Abusing French Developers, Says They've Earned 1 Billion Euros From App Store

  15-03-2018 17:34 via macrumors.com
  Apple has issued a statement defending against allegations made by France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire, who earlier this week accused the iPhone maker of treating French startups and developers unfairly.
  In the statement, loosely translated from French to English, Apple said it has "strong relationships" with French developers, and added that they have collectively earned one billion euros in revenue from the App Store.Le Figaro via MacGeneration:We are proud to have strong relationships wi
  
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• Charming Scrabble keyboard puts the words at your fingertips - CNET

  15-03-2018 17:25
  Turn everything you type into a triple-word score with an official Scrabble mechanical keyboard from Massdrop.
  
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• Russia faces US sanctions for election interference, cyberattacks - CNET

  15-03-2018 17:06
  The US government takes action against Russia over what it's calling the "most destructive cyberattack in history."
  
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• I toured private islands in AR and VR, and all I got was a towel - CNET

  15-03-2018 17:05
  Commentary: Royal Caribbean is trying to lure you to your next vacation with augmented and virtual reality.
  
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• Google announces new name for Android Wear: Wear OS - CNET

  15-03-2018 17:05
  Android's line-up of wearables isn't Android Wear anymore. You can call it by its new name, Wear OS.
  
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