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• New Vehicle Owners Largely Satisfied With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  12-04-2018 23:49 via macrumors.com
  New vehicle owners who have purchased a car that's equipped with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are satisfied with the system and are increasingly relying on it for all in-car tasks, according to a new report released today by Strategy Analytics.In a survey querying new vehicle owners that have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto installed in their vehicles, Strategy Analytics found that 34 percent of CarPlay owners rely on CarPlay for all of their audio infotainment needs, while 27 percent of Android
  
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• Vizio courts cord cutters, challenges OLED, and adds new HDR options to its 2018 smart TV lineup

  12-04-2018 23:38 via techhive.com
  
  The manufacturer is stepping up its soundbar game with Dolby Atmos models, too.
  
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• Great light bulbs that work with Apple’s HomePod and Siri

  12-04-2018 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  I was able to tell Siri to change the bulb color to purple, blue, yellow...
  
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• Renders visualize what a blush gold iPhone X would look like [Gallery]

  12-04-2018 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Popular designer and concept creator Martin Hajek is back today with new renders imagining what the iPhone X lineup could have looked like this year. While we’ve already seen a slew of (PRODUCT)RED iPhone X concepts, Hajek’s both a red iPhone, as well as gold…more…
  
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• iMovie for iOS Gains Support for iPhone X Display and Adopts Metal for Graphics Processing

  12-04-2018 23:15 via macrumors.com
  iMovie for iOS was today updated to version 2.2.5, introducing long-awaited support for the full screen edge-to-edge display of the iPhone X.Along with iPhone X display support, today's update also adopts Metal for graphics processing, and it improves overall stability. Apple says installing the new version of iMovie requires iOS 11.2 or later.What's New
  - Updated for Super Retina display on iPhone X
  - Adopts Metal for graphics processing
  - Improves localization for Simplified Chinese
  - Improves
  
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• Lexus LS could spawn EV, PHEV, fuel cell variants - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 23:00
  Alternative powertrains are still on the table for the future, according to Lexus' chief engineer.
  
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• iMovie for iOS updated for iPhone X, now uses Metal for graphics processing

  12-04-2018 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following updates to iMovie and Final Cut Pro on macOS earlier this week, Apple has finally updated the iOS version of iMovie for the larger screen size of the iPhone X. The new version also uses Apple’s Metal framework for graphics processing within the app as well. Full release notes below:more…
  
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• Beautiful RED iPhone X mockups show what could have been

  12-04-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple missed a golden opportunity to bust out a RED iPhone X...
  
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• Mars scientists ponder: Impact crater or supervolcano? - CNET

  12-04-2018 22:42
  A cryptic crater on Mars continues to baffle in a new set of images from ESA's Mars Express spacecraft.
  
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• Gartner: Apple Mac posts 1.5% growth as worldwide PC shipments drop 1.4% in Q118

  12-04-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Worldwide PC shipments totaled 61.7 million units in the first quarter of 2018...
  
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• Will Smith, NASA astronaut talk poop, smells and sex in space - CNET

  12-04-2018 22:07
  The actor chatted live from Earth with International Space Station astronaut Drew Feustel of NASA about everything from bathrooms to sex in space.
  
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• Editing RAW images on an Apple iPad

  12-04-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  If your camera uses a RAW format supported by Apple’s iOS system on the iPad...
  
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• Westworld fans rejoice: Hulu cuts HBO price to $5 per month - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:56
  Want to see the second season of shows about the creepy android-populated theme park? Hulu wants you to tune in with its streaming video service.
  
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• Tesla removed from Autopilot crash investigation, NTSB says - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 21:52
  Tesla claimed that it left the investigation before being booted, but the NTSB's statement tells a different story.
  
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• Apple Music to Feature New Documentaries on Flume and Future Classic Label

  12-04-2018 21:50 via macrumors.com
  Flume, an Australian musician, is set to release two new documentaries called "Flume: When Everything Was New" and "Sleepless: The Story of Future Classic" on Apple Music on Friday, April 20. The two documentaries will delves into the history of Flume and his relationship with the Future Classic label.Flume and Future Classic popularized well-known music genre future bass, which took off starting in 2016. Flume's first EP, released in 2011, was titled "Sleepless" and was followed by a self-title
  
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• Amazon completes Ring acquisition, drops price of original video doorbell under $100

  12-04-2018 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon completed its acquisition of smart-home security company Ring this morning...
  
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• How to report phishing attempts and other suspicious messages to Apple

  12-04-2018 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Phishing and scams are a constant issue and staying sharp to weed out attempts is important. In addition to staying safe yourself, you can help the broader community and reduce phishing and more by reporting suspicious messages to Apple when you notice them, here’s how.more…
  
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• Spotify acquires Loudr to try to make sure musicians get paid - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:33
  The streaming music company, facing copyright infringement accusations, gets a better way to track what songs it's playing so it doesn't shortchange music publishers.
  
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• EU's Android antitrust fine reportedly won't dent Google power - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:31
  A multibillion dollar fine will cost Google money, but it'll leave intact the tech giant's services on phones, like search and maps, Reuters says.
  
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• Huawei could beat Samsung to 'world's first' foldable phone - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:24
  Huawei could release a foldable smartphone this November, according to a report.
  
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• 'GrayKey' iPhone Unlocking Box Seeing Wide Adoption Among Law Enforcement

  12-04-2018 21:24 via macrumors.com
  GrayShift's recently publicized "GrayKey" box designed to crack locked iPhones is seeing wide adoption among police forces and federal agencies across the United States according to a recent investigation by Motherboard.Motherboard found that regional police forces like the Maryland State Police, the Indiana State Police, and the Miami-Dade County Police have purchased or are soon purchasing GrayKey technology, while other forces like the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department have looked i
  
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• Apple Music to release exclusive Flume documentaries on April 20th

  12-04-2018 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Flume, an electronic music producer from Australia, recently took to social media to announce two new documentaries coming to Apple Music. The Australian electronic music producer has been making waves over the past few years for his unique genre-bending sounds.more…
  
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• Police around the U.S. can now unlock iPhones

  12-04-2018 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Law enforcement agencies across the country have purchased GrayKey, a relatively cheap tool for bypassing the encryption on iPhones...
  
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• Mastercard, Discover and Amex Ending Signature Requirement for Purchases Tomorrow, Visa to Follow Later This Month

  12-04-2018 20:30 via macrumors.com
  Starting tomorrow, the major credit card companies in the United States are officially eliminating the signature requirement for purchases, marking an end to a long running but increasingly unnecessary policy.American Express, Visa, Discover, and Mastercard first announced plans to end credit card signatures late last year, but have now confirmed to The Verge that the policy change will go into effect starting on April 13. American Express, Mastercard, and Discover all plan to stop requiring sig
  
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• How to edit PDFs with ease using PDFelement Pro, 50% off for 9to5 readers

  12-04-2018 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sometimes Apple’s built-in PDF editing tools, such as Preview, just don’t cut it. That’s where a tool like PDFelement and its Pro version fill the gap for advanced PDF editing tasks on your Mac. The app makes PDF editing and creation as easy as using an app like Microsoft Word, and it lets you do a whole lot that you won’t get with your Mac’s stock apps. In the video below, we take a hands-on look at some of the features in PDFelement to show you a more efficient wa
  
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• Volvo FL Electric truck packs up to 186 miles of range - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 20:16
  Production and sales will start in Europe in 2019.
  
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• Amazon Key, Ring doorbells may become your new smart home BFFs - CNET

  12-04-2018 20:12
  In an interview, Amazon's head of devices and Ring's CEO talk about Amazon completing its purchase of the smart doorbell maker and a new price drop for Ring's first smart doorbell.
  
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• Apple Store staffers to mark Earth Day with green shirts starting this week

  12-04-2018 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Store employees will celebrate Earth Day by again wearing green shirts instead of traditional navy blue...
  
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• Uber agrees to expanded FTC settlement after 2016 data breach - CNET

  12-04-2018 19:37
  The FTC revisited the original agreement after it was revealed the ride-hailing company had covered up the breach for more than a year.
  
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• Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data on non-users

  12-04-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  We've already learned quite a bit from Mark Zuckerberg's grilling on Capitol Hill....
  
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• Report: US police departments around the country now able to unlock encrypted iPhones

  12-04-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the privacy debate surrounding technology continues to make its rounds in recent news, Apple’s stance on privacy and security hasn’t changed, especially when it involves law enforcement.more…
  
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• Ring slashes the price of its video doorbell to $100

  12-04-2018 19:12 via techhive.com
  
  Amazon has completed its acquisition of Ring and immediately cut the price of its popular video doorbell
  
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• Apple Stores relying on in-store contractors to catch up on iPhone battery service backlog

  12-04-2018 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s no secret that Apple Stores have struggled to keep up with demand for iPhone battery replacements, and it appears the company is trying a new strategy to reduce repair times for customers with affected iPhones. 9to5Mac has heard from multiple Apple Stores that the company has brought in both AppleCare employees and external contractors to work in retail stores on iPhone battery replacements specifically.more…
  
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• Ring Video Doorbell Gets New $99 Price Tag Following Amazon Acquisition

  12-04-2018 19:03 via macrumors.com
  Ring today announced [PDF] that its acquisition by Amazon has been completed, and following the merger, Amazon has permanently dropped the price tag of the entry-level first-generation Ring Video Doorbell.The Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell is now available from Amazon for $99.99, $50 off of the original $149 MSRP for the accessory. The Video Doorbell, which offers 720p video, is designed to allow you to see and speak to anyone who comes to the door using a connected smartphone.While the entry
  
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• Facebook is lying about your data

  12-04-2018 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mark Zuckerberg's Congress testimony following the Cambridge Analytica breach...
  
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• Uber unveils safety features, including faster 911 calls - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 18:54
  The ride-hailing company says it's also improving driver screening and adding a former US secretary of Homeland Security to its safety advisory board.
  
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• That's bananas: Mummified monkey found in Minneapolis store - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:50
  No one knows how the poor little guy ended up in an air duct at the downtown Dayton's department store, but there are plenty of theories.
  
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• T-Mobile rolls out Apple Business Chat - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:48
  T-Mobile users can turn to the messaging feature to complete tasks like changing their plans.
  
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• Facebook had a privacy summit while Zuckerberg was away - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:47
  While Mark Zuckerberg was in Washington, DC, defending Facebook’s privacy practices, back in California, his staff was learning about privacy challenges.
  
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• Ring drops the price of its Video Doorbell to just $100 - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:40
  Ring, now owned by Amazon, just lowered the price of its first-gen smart doorbell.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch Series 3 $299, 5K Retina iMac $200 off, SanDisk 400GB microSDXC $180, more

  12-04-2018 18:30 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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• Want your sweet PS3 Linux settlement cash? Sunday's your last day - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:19
  Sony may owe you $65, but you'd better move fast.
  
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• The biggest revelations from Zuckerberg's testimony (The 3:59, Ep. 385) - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:18
  Facebook CEO faced tougher questions on his second day, Amazon closes its acquisition of Ring, and Spotify & Hulu are opening up their popular discounted bundle
  
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• Uber will expand settlement with FTC after 2016 data breach - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:16
  The FTC is expanding its complaint with Uber after the company failed to notify the public after paying hackers $100,000 to delete stolen data on 57 million people.
  
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• Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple is frittering away their AR lead, lack of software innovation to blame

  12-04-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is frittering away its lead in the augmented reality space after setting a rapid pace ...
  
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• Ring Video Doorbell review: The gadget that makes crooks think you never leave home

  12-04-2018 17:54 via techhive.com
  
  Ring provides home security through a video peephole, letting you see who's at the door whether you're inside the house or 100 miles away.
  
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• Last Dodge Demon, last Viper head to Barrett-Jackson charity auction - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 17:54
  They're being auctioned as a pair, so be prepared to plunk down some big bucks.
  
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• Apple Store Employees to Celebrate Earth Day With Green Shirts Starting This Week

  12-04-2018 17:39 via macrumors.com
  Apple Store employees will celebrate Earth Day by again wearing green shirts instead of traditional navy blue for the next few weeks.Apple's retail chief Angela Ahrendts with employees ahead of Earth Day in 2017
  Apple has already provided many of its retail employees with the new uniform, which they will begin wearing as early as Friday, April 13 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries, according to a reliable source. The new shirts will likely be worn at least through
  
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• Tesla's latest software update adds traffic-based navigation - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 17:28
  It will watch traffic on along a route and reroute it as needed.
  
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• Mac users will start getting 32-bit app warnings today

  12-04-2018 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will begin issuing an alert box when you open a 32-bit app in MacOS 10.13.4...
  
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