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• Future-gen Apple Watches could analyze your bicep curl or golf swing

  11-04-2018 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  A patent recently filed by Apple seeks to use advanced sensors on a newly designed Apple Watch band...
  
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• How well does ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ run on a Mac? Apple Arcade episode 5

  11-04-2018 23:35 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is ahead of the curve in many fields, but gaming simply isn’t one of them. Take Crystal Dynamics’ beautiful and exciting Rise of the Tomb Raider. Lara Croft’s latest adventure launched on Xbox consoles all the way back in 2015 (and a PC release followed in January of 2016), but it won’t be making its Mac debut until Thursday, April 12. Better late than never, I guess.If you’re wary of slapping down $60 for a new release, you'll want to tune in to Apple Arcade
  
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• Tesla Model Y enters production in November 2019, report claims - Roadshow

  11-04-2018 23:16
  Not to drag Tesla, but I'll believe it when I see it.
  
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• Apple: Time for the cash flood

  11-04-2018 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Apple reports FQ2 results for the period ending March on May 1, the tech giant...
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg memes are best part of his Facebook testimony - CNET

  11-04-2018 23:02
  The internet jokes about the Facebook CEO looking like Star Trek's Commander Data, his "booster seat," AI dreams and senators who don't understand tech.
  
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• Tips and tricks on switching and closing out apps on iPhone X

  11-04-2018 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Whether you’ve just gotten an iPhone X or have had one since launch, there are a couple of ways to improve your gesture habits for a smoother experience. Follow along for some tips and tricks on switching and closing out apps on iPhone X.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Using hardware buttons to make smart lights familiar for guests and family

  11-04-2018 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. 
  In our fifth installment of HomeKit Weekly, we’re going to explore how to use HomeKit-enabled hardware buttons to make using smart lights familiar for guests and family. 9to5Mac has also teamed up with FIBARO to offer a HomeKit bundle giveaway so enter now for a chance to receive free HomeKit gear including The Button.more&h
  
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• Impossible Foods: Meet White Castle's meatless burger - CNET

  11-04-2018 22:42
  With its first foray into fast food, the vegan-meat startup introduces the "Impossible Slider" to 140 White Castle locations.
  
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• Star Wars inspired 9/11 attacks, Margaret Atwood says - CNET

  11-04-2018 22:35
  The author of The Handmaid's Tale says the only difference is the terrorists didn't get away.
  
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• Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg feels the burn in Congress hearings - CNET

  11-04-2018 22:32
  The CEO sits through hours of questions as lawmakers slam him during two congressional appearances this week.
  
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• This smart garage kit from Home8 keeps an eye on your garage - CNET

  11-04-2018 22:01
  Home8's $100 ActionView Garage Door Control System includes a camera, hub and garage door controller for remote access and garage door smarts at the push of a button.
  
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• Smart speaker penetration hits 20% of U.S. Wi-Fi households

  11-04-2018 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In just three months, that’s more than a 50 percent increase to an astounding 18.7 million U.S. home...
  
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• Coach offers up Apple Watch bands at a discount, including snakeskin, floral print, Rexy and more

  11-04-2018 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  While not greatly advertised at all, Coach does indeed sell bands for the Apple Watch. However, unlike most third-party band makers, Coach is willing to charge a premium for its bands.more…
  
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• Instagram promises users download data feature following pushback from Facebook privacy issues

  11-04-2018 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook-owned Instagram will allow users to download their data locally, just in case you want to delete your account, or perhaps save a copy to your photo library.
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• 82 percent of U.S. teens use an iPhone – and that number is only growing

  11-04-2018 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone is a popular device — and it’s only getting more popular...
  
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• Audi's head of self-driving cars leaves company - Roadshow

  11-04-2018 21:11
  Alejandro Vukotich has left the automaker following the launch of the Audi A8, the world's first Level 3 production car.
  
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• LG G7 specs leak: A notch that turns off, better camera, AI - CNET

  11-04-2018 21:07
  A new report shares a ton of details about the upcoming LG G7 ThinQ phone.
  
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• Uber moves beyond ride-hailing with new partnerships - CNET

  11-04-2018 21:06
  The company announces car rental, bike rental and public transportation collaborations in the US.
  
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• Cambridge Analytica's acting CEO returns to former position - CNET

  11-04-2018 20:59
  Just weeks after taking the helm of the controversial data firm that allegedly scraped people's Facebook data, Alexander Tayler goes back to his previous position as chief data officer.
  
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• Robots will eradicate teen jobs

  11-04-2018 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automation revolution is here and millions of human workers could be replaced by machines...
  
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• Gordon Murray designed the OX flat-pack truck for the developing world - Roadshow

  11-04-2018 20:16
  The legendary car designer has teamed up with the Global Vehicle Trust to design the ideal cheap, simple and rugged vehicle to kickstart development in the third world.
  
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• Sprint and T-Mobile restart merger talks

  11-04-2018 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. have rekindled merger talks as the wireless rivals explore a combination...
  
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• Apple Music hits 40 million members, names a new leader - CNET

  11-04-2018 19:55
  Apple's streaming-music service is promoting a UK-based exec as its top boss as it announces adding 2 million new members in a month (though it's still far behind Spotify).
  
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• After reportedly losing $40M on Spectacles, FCC filing shows Snapchat ready to try again

  11-04-2018 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even though Snapchat has had a tough go at its first attempt at a wearable after reportedly losing up to $40 million, it looks like the company is pushing forward with a second generation. In a new report from Variety, a new FCC filing describes what could be Snap’s second swing at its camera focused wearable.more…
  
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• WatchOS 4.3.1 beta warns that watchOS 1 apps won't work on future versions

  11-04-2018 19:44 via macworld.com
  
  If you're using an old Apple Watch app that hasn't been updated in a while, you might run into some problems when watchOS 5 lands (likely sometime this fall). The latest beta of watchOS 4.3.1, which is sort of the watchOS equivalent of iOS 11.4, warns you when you try to launch an out-of-date app."This app will not work with future versions of watchOS. The developer of this app needs to update it to improve its compatibility." That's the warning that pops up on your Apple Watch when you try to
  
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• Get a foldable Apple Watch charging stand for $28 on Amazon

  11-04-2018 19:37 via macworld.com
  
  Want a nifty Apple Watch charging dock for a buck less than it takes to buy a charging cable from Apple itself? Today on Amazon you’ll find Dodocool’s MFi-certified foldable stand for Apple Watch for $28. It’s listed as $40, but you’ll see the $12 discount if you plug in the code H43FB8KU at checkout.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Oliver Schusser named new Apple Music chief as service passes 40 million subscribers

  11-04-2018 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Music is thinking globally as the streaming service officially surpasses 40 million paid subscribers...
  
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• Bill Gates named world's most admired man - CNET

  11-04-2018 19:16
  Commentary: The annual list shows the Microsoft co-founder at the top, alongside Angelina Jolie. And Vladimir Putin is far more admired than Donald Trump.
  
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• Apple names Oliver Schusser as head of Apple Music division as the service now surpasses 40 million subscribers

  11-04-2018 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The last we heard, Apple Music had surpassed 38 million subscribers back in March. Now we’re hearing that the service has now surpassed 40 million subscribers. That’s 2 million subscribers in just about a month.
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• Thousands of hacked websites are infecting visitors with malware

  11-04-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thousands of hacked websites have become unwitting participants in an advanced scheme...
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: $219 off 13-inch MacBook Pro, UE BLAST Alexa Speaker $100, MFi Apple Watch Dock $28, more

  11-04-2018 18:29 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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• A Quiet Place sound guys take revenge on noisy eaters - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:52
  The movie's sound editors Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl explain "sonic envelopes" and the need to see, and hear, the film in a theater.
  
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• The Amazon Echo Spot is now available in Canada - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:50
  Alexa's tiny touchscreen smart speaker is now available for preorder across Canada, and expected to ship out by the end of the month.
  
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• US-China trade war will kill jobs, Alibaba chairman says - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:49
  Jack Ma, the co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant, released a statement Wednesday in which he shared his concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China.
  
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• Spotify and Hulu join forces for $13 subscription bundle - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:41
  Combining the video- and music-streaming subscriptions will save you five bucks a month.
  
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• Some senators just don't get Facebook - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:40
  Tuesday's five-hour hearing highlighted one thing: Relatively few senators understand Facebook's business.
  
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• Zuckerberg's Facebook data was sold to Cambridge Analytica, too - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:34
  Even Facebook's CEO wasn't safe from the massive data grab by "malicious third parties."
  
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• Apple’s Numbers 5 for Mac: Inching closer to being a more full-featured spreadsheet app

  11-04-2018 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Numbers for Mac has always occupied an awkward position...
  
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• The best-sounding portable Alexa speaker is $99.99 today - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:27
  And only today! Grab the Ultimate Ears Blast at a massive discount. Plus: a killer deal on a must-have kitchen appliance and a CNET giveaway with huge prize bundles.
  
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• Concept imagines (PRODUCT)RED iPhone X & iPhone X Plus [Video]

  11-04-2018 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Earlier this week, Apple released a (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, and yesterday evening we saw our first hands-on look at the device. Now, a new concept video offers a look at what a (RED) iPhone X and iPhone X Plus could look like…more…
  
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• Elon Musk says social media and AI should be regulated - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:10
  In an upcoming interview with CBS This Morning, the Tesla CEO says there needs to be some form of public oversight on artificial intelligence and social media.
  
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• FTC warns companies about shady warranty terms - CNET

  11-04-2018 17:05
  This week, the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to six companies that made "questionable" statements about what customers have to do to keep their product warranties.
  
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• Apple’s red iPhone 8: It’s very red, and this time Apple got the front right

  11-04-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the second consecutive year, Apple is releasing a Product RED color variant of its iPhone...
  
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• Zuckerberg faces more Cambridge Analytica questions from Congress - CNET

  11-04-2018 16:59
  The Facebook co-founder and CEO weathered intense and sometimes inane questions from the US Senate. Now he needs to rebuild trust.
  
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• Video converter Handbrake updated with 4K presets, improved user interface

  11-04-2018 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  After releasing its 1.0 almost two years ago and going through security issues in 2017, Handbrake, a video transcoding app, is finally getting a new update. Handbrake is a Mac utility that can convert video files to several different codecs, it can even rip DVDs and Blu-ray discs. From my experience, it’s always been the most performant video converter for Mac, using all CPU cores to get the job done as quickly as possible while exercising your Mac’s fans.more…
  
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• A tale of two hospitals that adopted Apple’s Health Record app

  11-04-2018 16:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's Health Record app allows patients to pull in their healthcare info from multiple providers...
  
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• 40-inch smart TV with built-in Roku costs just $230 on Amazon now

  11-04-2018 16:24 via macworld.com
  
  Whether you’re a cord cutter, a cord shaver, or even a cable subscriber, a smart TV can elevate your viewing experience. And if you use cord-cutting services like Hulu and HBO Now, Roku’s lineup of video streamers are among the best on the market. But you don’t have to buy these two things separately. In fact, you can get a 40-inch TCL smart TV with built-in Roku for $229.99 right now, which is about 10 percent off its average price on Amazon.To read this article in full, plea
  
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• Spotify & Hulu partner to offer money-saving bundle & 99 cent three-month trial

  11-04-2018 16:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spotify and Hulu teamed up last year to offer a discounted bundle to students, and they have now done it again for the rest of us – though with some caveats …more…
  
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• Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for Earth Day, 30 minute workout will unlock eco-friendly animated sticker pack

  11-04-2018 16:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s second annual Earth Day Activity Challenge for Apple Watch is set to take place in just over a week and a half, and this year Apple has upgraded the sticker pack for Messages with animated designs. Apple has also slightly tweaked the requirement this year.more…
  
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• Best-selling iOS game Fortnite adds ‘cinematic’ instant replay, instant forts and more [Video]

  11-04-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  When Epic Games brought its popular action survival game Fortnite to iOS, it took just three days to generate more than a million dollars in in-app purchases.
  But the company isn’t taking a continued revenue stream for granted. A couple of weeks after one major update, it has now announced another …more…
  
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