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• Hyundai claims Palisade and Grandeur names in the US - Roadshow

  04-04-2018 23:53
  The names could be used for a new full-size SUV and an Azera replacement.
  
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• AirPort Express showing up in iOS 11.4 Home app, suggests AirPlay 2 speaker support on the way

  04-04-2018 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the return of AirPlay 2 in iOS 11.4, it appears that Apple still has some tricks up its sleeve...
  
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• Mercedes' next C63 will be a hybrid, says AMG boss - Roadshow

  04-04-2018 23:20
  Tobias Moers, CEO of AMG, told CarAdvice that the next generation of C63 models will be performance hybrids.
  
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• Take a spin in this new Star Wars Y-Wing Starfighter set - CNET

  04-04-2018 23:14
  The workhorse ship of the rebel fleet is back, piloted by Gold Leader with the help of his trusty astromech droid. Take a closer look here.
  
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• Stunning Star Wars Lego Y-Wing set would impress Gold Leader - CNET

  04-04-2018 23:12
  All hail Gold Leader and the workhorse ship of the rebel fleet, which returns for Star Wars Day in an impressive edition.
  
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• Instagram Disables Several APIs Used by Third-Party Apps

  04-04-2018 23:11 via macrumors.com
  Along with multiple privacy-related API changes being made to Facebook, Facebook, which owns Instagram, announced that it has disabled several Instagram Platform APIs as of today, disabling certain Instagram features that are available in third-party Instagram apps.Third-party Instagram apps will no longer be able to use APIs that provide access to follower lists, likes, relationships, and public comments.To continuously improve Instagram users' privacy and security, we are accelerating the depr
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg admits Facebook scans the contents of all private Messenger texts

  04-04-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook scans the contents of messages that people send each other on its Messenger app...
  
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• Virgin Hyperloop One shows off new futuristic travel pod - CNET

  04-04-2018 22:39
  The Richard Branson-led company has seen some recent boardroom drama, but continues to pitch its revolutionary speedy-transport mode around the world.
  
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• Apple debuts four new iPhone X Apple Pay ads

  04-04-2018 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has debuted four new iPhone X Apple Pay ads on U.S. broadcast and cable networks...
  
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• Facebook Details Several Privacy Changes Coming in the Wake of Cambridge Analytica Scandal

  04-04-2018 22:27 via macrumors.com
  Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Shroepfer today wrote a blog post outlining several changes that are being made to Facebook APIs to limit the amount of data apps can collect from Facebook users.Changes are being made to the Events, Groups, and Pages API to cut down on what apps can see. With the Events API, for example, apps will no longer be able to access attendees or posts on the event wall, and the Groups API will no longer provide member lists or names associated with posts or commen
  
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• Buick Velite 6 hybrid and EV models headed for China - Roadshow

  04-04-2018 22:22
  The brand that brought you the Boulevard Ride is now looking to expand its alternative-fuel offerings in China's booming market.
  
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• iPhone Slowdown Lawsuits Ordered to Be Centralized in Northern California District Court

  04-04-2018 22:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple's legal battle against dozens of iPhone slowdown class action lawsuits will take place in a courtroom near its headquarters.
  The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation today disclosed it has ordered [PDF] all iPhone slowdown lawsuits to be transferred to the U.S. District Court for Northern California and, with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Judge Edward J. Davila for consolidated pretrial proceedings.More than half of the 61 lawsuits—and counting&mdash
  
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• New iPad review, Apple to ditch Intel, and iOS 11.4 beta: Macworld Podcast episode 599

  04-04-2018 22:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld’s Leif Johnson has been using the new iPad for the past week. What does he think so far? Bloomberg says that Apple may use its own processors in Macs starting in 2020. Apple has released a beta of iOS 11.4. We also feature your comments and questions for Leif Johnson, Roman Loyola, Dan Masaoka, and Michael Simon in the Macworld Podcast, episode 599.Poll results
  Before the show, we asked (via Twitter) what worries you most about Apple making its own Mac chips. Here are the results
  
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• Mars landscape looks like bacteria in this bizarre image - CNET

  04-04-2018 21:59
  Mars shows off its strange side with a NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image that looks like some sort of weird alien amoeba.
  
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• Reuters reviews Apple’s new 6th-gen iPad: The tablet to buy

  04-04-2018 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's 6th-generation iPad isn’t only meant for students and teachers....
  
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• YouTube shooter's motive? She was 'upset' at the site's policies - CNET

  04-04-2018 21:49
  Police say the woman who shot three people and killed herself at YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, California, was upset at the streaming giant's policies and practices.
  
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• New Avengers: Infinity War posters show superheroes in action - CNET

  04-04-2018 21:47
  See Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther and the rest of Marvel's heroes in a new set of Infinity War images that also drop a few costume clues.
  
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• Facebook to warn 87 million users that their data ‘may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica’

  04-04-2018 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook will warn these users with a notice atop the News Feed with information about what data of theirs might have been attained...
  
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• Apple Music hits 40 million paid subscribers milestone

  04-04-2018 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Music recently greatly expanded with a Music Videos section...
  
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• Facebook wants to be extra clear about what it's gathering on you - CNET

  04-04-2018 20:43
  New privacy policies don't let Facebook take more of your data, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg won't commit to extending all EU data protections to users worldwide.
  
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• Apple’s latest hire should see Siri get seriously smarter

  04-04-2018 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A day after news broke of John Giannandrea’s departure from Google...
  
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• Doctors find iPhone app better at assessing heart blood flow than ‘gold standard’ Allen test

  04-04-2018 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Scientists have found that a smartphone application performed a better wrist-artery blood flow assessment...
  
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• Apple Releases First Beta of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 to Public Beta Testers

  04-04-2018 20:25 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released the first beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 update to public beta testers, one day after seeding the update to developers and one week after releasing macOS High Sierra 10.13.4.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program will be able to download the new macOS High Sierra beta through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.
  Those who want to be a part of Apple's beta testing program can sign up to participate through the beta testi
  
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• Optimize Your Wi-Fi Connection With A Lifetime Of NetSpot Pro, Now 80% Off

  04-04-2018 20:22 via macworld.com
  
  Few things match the frustration that comes with a spotty Wi-Fi connection. And, despite your best efforts to troubleshoot them on your own, these networks can be fickle beasts that cut out for seemingly no reason at all. NetSpot Pro arms you with the tools to deep dive into your Wi-Fi network, diagnose its problems and optimize your connection, and lifetime licenses are currently on sale for 80 percent off the usual price.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Get A Lifetime Of Project Management Professional Certification Training For $49

  04-04-2018 20:12 via macworld.com
  
  As more companies look to reduce costs and boost efficiency, project managers are experiencing an increase in demand--and compensation--for their skills. However, demand alone won't secure you a spot in this field. The Project Management Professional Certification Training Bundle will help you along the path by preparing you ace a number of certification exams companies look for when hiring project managers, and it's on sale for over 90% off.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 53 With Bug Fixes and Feature Improvements

  04-04-2018 19:56 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 53 includes bug fixes and feature improvements for Service Workers, WebRTC, Loading, Rendering, Media, Accessibility, CSS, Web API, and Web Inspector.
  The Safari Technology Preview update is availa
  
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• New Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are on the way - Roadshow

  04-04-2018 19:41
  A report says the new sports coupes will have a 2.4-liter engine.
  
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• YouTube shooter's motive? She was 'upset' at YouTube policies - CNET

  04-04-2018 19:39
  San Bruno police confirm the woman who shot three people and killed herself at YouTube's San Bruno headquarters was upset at YouTube's policies and practices.
  
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• What is gamma and HDR EOTF on TVs, and why should you care? - CNET

  04-04-2018 19:33
  No, we're not talking about the radiation that created The Hulk. Here's why shades of gray mean so much to TV image quality.
  
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• Google employees push back against company's Pentagon work - CNET

  04-04-2018 19:28
  Staffers oppose the company's work on the Defense Department's Project Maven, a pilot AI program that could be used to for drone strikes.
  
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• Apple really wants you to buy things quickly - CNET

  04-04-2018 19:17
  Commentary:In a series of new iPhone X ads, Cupertino shows how you can buy things in seconds with Apple Pay. But should you?
  
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• You probably can't write this common form of the letter 'g' - CNET

  04-04-2018 19:12
  Surprise! You see two different forms of the lowercase print letter "g" all the time, but there's a good chance one of them plays tricks on you.
  
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• Latest macOS update disables DisplayLink, rendering thousands of monitors dead

  04-04-2018 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Users of popular Mac desktop extension app Duet Display are being advised not to update to macOS 10.13.4...
  
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• Honda Clarity Fuel Cell now at California dealerships - Roadshow

  04-04-2018 19:01
  Get your green on in the carpool lane with Honda's latest hydrogen-powered EV.
  
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• YouTube HQ shooter Nasim Aghdam ran video channels - CNET

  04-04-2018 18:52
  The San Bruno Police Department identifies the shooter, who reportedly maintained her own YouTube video channels.
  
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• Facebook takes on Russia's IRA, but is it too late? (The 3:59, Ep. 380) - CNET

  04-04-2018 18:43
  In today's episode: Facebook axes accounts linked to Russia's Internet Research Agency and Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress. Also, the shooting at YouTube's headquarters and robots that serve as companions.
  
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• Niantic plans Pokémon GO Earth Day Cleanup events around the world, offers special unlocks as rewards

  04-04-2018 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pokémon GO developer, Niantic, has today announced that it is working on “host[ing] the most coordinated cleanups in a 48-hour period” for Earth Day. The globally coordinated events will allow players to make the planet a more beautiful place and also receive some special Pokémon GO unlocks.more…
  
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• VR's long-term effects unknown. Your kids are the guinea pigs - CNET

  04-04-2018 18:32
  A new report looks at the very limited research on virtual reality and kids. For now, the impact is a pretty big mystery. And yes, parents should worry.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: 9.7-inch iPad (prev. gen.) $249, Nest E Thermostat $123, MacBook Backpack $10, more

  04-04-2018 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more…
  
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• YouTube HQ shooting: Here's everything we know - CNET

  04-04-2018 18:26
  A shooter, who reportedly ran her own YouTube channels, wounded three people at the video site's headquarters before apparently taking her own life.
  
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• Apple Music and iCloud Music Library Face Syncing Issues as Users Discover Temporary Fixes

  04-04-2018 18:21 via macrumors.com
  Apple Music and iCloud Music Library sometimes face slight delays when syncing your music between devices like a Mac and iPhone, but since the launch of iOS 11.3 reports about these delays have grown much more frequent. On the MacRumors forums, in Apple's support communities, and throughout numerous Reddit posts, users have mentioned that when they add new music on their Mac or iPad, it no longer appears on their iPhone.Some users have said that toggling iCloud Music Library on/off works to kick
  
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