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• Porsche powertrain development chief arrested for diesel cheating - Roadshow

  20-04-2018 23:55
  Jeorg Kerner was one of three employees targeted by German authorities for involvement in the Dieselgate scandal.
  
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• Missing Scandal? 12 shows to stream on Netflix right now - CNET

  20-04-2018 23:40
  Thank goodness Netflix is here to comfort us in our darkest hour.
  
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• SpaceX will build Mars rockets on an island full of history - CNET

  20-04-2018 23:38
  Elon Musk's planned BFR Mars rocket finds a home in Los Angeles. It's oddly fitting for what could be a very historic spacecraft.
  
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• iPhone X owners are extremely satisfied with basically everything except Siri

  20-04-2018 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  When it came to overall customer satisfaction, iPhone X owners in our study gave the product an overall 97% customer satisfaction...
  
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• Waiting for LG G7? LG's V-series phones may come soon after - CNET

  20-04-2018 23:30
  Mid-2018 could be chock-full of LG phone releases.
  
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• Mark Hamill? Mayim Bialik isn't Luke-warm over Star Wars crush - CNET

  20-04-2018 22:51
  The Big Bang Theory star isn't afraid to freak out over meeting Master Skywalker on the set of her nerd-centric sitcom.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily 065: April 20, 2018

  20-04-2018 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/9to5mac-daily-april-20-2018.mp3more…
  
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• Stop and look at these Dolce & Gabbana-designed appliances - CNET

  20-04-2018 22:47
  The Italian fashion house has again teamed up with appliance maker Smeg to expand its "Sicily is My Love" line with designs inspired by the country.
  
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• Apple Notifying WWDC 2018 Scholarship Winners

  20-04-2018 22:45 via macrumors.com
  Each year, Apple offers free WWDC scholarships to students and STEM organization members who don't have the $1,599 necessary to purchase a ticket to the company's annual developer conference.For the upcoming 2018 event, Apple accepted scholarship applications from March 26 to April 1, and since then, Apple has been going through the submissions and choosing winners. As of today, all scholarship applicants who are being awarded with free WWDC attendance are receiving emails from Apple.
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• Sloppy report depicts Apple as struggling with LG as an alternative to Samsung OLEDs on new iPhones

  20-04-2018 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report claiming to understand Apple's supply chain has asserted that LG screens...
  
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• U.S. Department of Justice Investigating Claims AT&T, Verizon and GSMA Colluded to Prevent Customers From Easily Switching Carriers [Updated]

  20-04-2018 22:28 via macrumors.com
  The United States Department of Justice today launched an antitrust investigation to determine whether U.S. carriers, including Verizon and AT&T, have coordinated to prevent consumers from easily switching wireless carriers, reports The New York Times.AT&T, Verizon, and GSMA, an industry group that sets mobile standards, were asked in February for documents related to their efforts to hinder the implementation of eSIMs. An embedded SIM, or eSIM, is a standardized chip that's designed to
  
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• Buy a highly-rated portable Bluetooth speaker on Amazon for $27.09

  20-04-2018 22:23 via macworld.com
  
  At this point I think it’s safe to say the HomePod isn’t a massive hit, and the $349 price tag likely has a lot to do with that—to say nothing of the way it basically locks you into Apple Music. Still, Bluetooth speakers are fun, especially when they’re portable. If you’d like to get your hands on a highly rated one for far less cash, Tronsmart is selling its portable T6 25-watt dual-driver speaker on Amazon for just $27.09, down from the usual price of $41.99.To r
  
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• Nintendo sells replacement parts for Labo kits because cardboard doesn't last forever - CNET

  20-04-2018 22:12
  Nintendo's quirky Labo accessory kits are fun, but they're made out of cardboard. Fortunately, you can buy replacement parts for cheap.
  
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• Apple notifying WWDC 2018 scholarship applicants of award status

  20-04-2018 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s WWDC is set for June 4. Now, the company has begun notifying scholarship applicants of their award status. While the typical ticket price is $1599, WWDC scholarship winners receive free access to the conference and more.more…
  
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• New iPhone SE could arrive in May with Touch ID, A10 Fusion, and no 3.5mm headphone jack

  20-04-2018 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple will release an updated iPhone SE in May, according to...
  
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• New 'exploding ant' species puts on a gory, goo-filled show - CNET

  20-04-2018 21:57
  A new kind of exploding ant found in Borneo will simultaneously fascinate you and gross you out with its toxic self-sacrifice.
  
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• Pot is getting more personalized - CNET

  20-04-2018 21:56
  The race is on to develop a 23andMe-type genetics test for cannabis, with the goal of breeding marijuana for specific ailments.
  
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• Even Westworld creators are deleting Facebook - CNET

  20-04-2018 21:48
  At the Tribeca Film Festival, Jonathan Nolan compares Facebook to Cuba's authoritarian regime under Fidel Castro, and Lisa Joy says she's canceled her account.
  
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• The woman who gave Apple’s Macintosh a smile

  20-04-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kare, who is sixty-four, will be honored for her work on April 20th, by her fellow designers, with the prestigious AIGA medal...
  
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• 5 Westworld hints we got from the writers of the show - CNET

  20-04-2018 21:24
  After an AMA on Reddit with the two showrunners, we learned this season was inspired by a children's book and we could be seeing more than just ShogunWorld.
  
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• BMW teases iX3 EV concept for Auto China in Beijing - Roadshow

  20-04-2018 21:21
  It's done something heretical to BMW's classic grille shape.
  
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• Latest App Store redesign for iOS shows 800% increase in downloads for Featured apps

  20-04-2018 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The latest iOS 11 update to the App Store seems to be getting a ton of praise, and today it looks like developers are joining in on the fanfare.more…
  
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• Featured Apps in Revamped iOS 11 App Store Can See 800% Download Boost

  20-04-2018 20:45 via macrumors.com
  Earning a featured spot in the revamped iOS App Store can increase app downloads by up to 800 percent, according to new data sourced from app analytics site Sensor Tower and shared by TechCrunch.The data, collected from September 2017 to the present, suggests an app that's highlighted using either the "App of the Day" or "Game of the Day" feature in the U.S. sees the greatest increase in downloads.
  Specifically, "Game of the Day" apps have seen a median download increase of 802 percent for the w
  
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• Video: iPhone app icon management tips – do you know them all?

  20-04-2018 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  In this hands-on video walkthrough, we step through several basic and several advanced app icon management tips for iPhone users. Chances are you’ll know many, if not most of these, but there’s probably at least one or two tips that have flown under your radar. Watch our hands-on video to find out. more…
  
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• Greenpeace slams Daisy, Apple’s new iPhone recycling robot

  20-04-2018 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is out with its 2018 Environmental Responsibility Report...
  
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• Subaru's first plug-in hybrid probably packs Prius Prime parts - Roadshow

  20-04-2018 20:36
  It's allegedly called Evoltis, but thankfully that hasn't been confirmed.
  
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• Handmaid's Tale season 2 on Hulu a chilling must-watch - CNET

  20-04-2018 19:49
  Review: Margaret Atwood's book is off the table now, so Gilead's disturbing world is expanding to even creepier areas in the next season on Hulu.
  
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• MacBooks slip further down best laptop brand ranking over touchscreen resistance

  20-04-2018 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Laptop Mag is out today with its ‘Best & Worst Laptop Brands 2018’ report. While Apple received the highest score of any company for “Support & Warranty” it also scored the lowest in “Innovation” and “Value and Selection,” putting it at the bottom of the pack overall.more…
  
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• Apple is changing, and everyone knows it except Apple itself or something

  20-04-2018 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Analysts on average expect Apple to sell 3 percent more smartphones in the current fiscal year...
  
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• Win Apple’s new iPad & Apple Pencil from 9to5Mac & DearMob [Giveaway]

  20-04-2018 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thanks to our sponsor DearMob, we’re giving away Apple’s newly introduced 9.7-inch iPad along with an Apple Pencil just as the device adds support (a total value of $460+ USD). Head below to enter.
  And for a limited time, 9to5 readers can get DearMob iPhone Manager’s latest version for free, normally $59.95. DearMob iPhone Manager is the world’s 1st iOS manager to transfer iPhone and iPad data to your Mac with U.S. Military grade encryption method. It helps you
  
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• It’s finally time for Apple’s iPhone to expand into lower-priced categories

  20-04-2018 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  If the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone comes with DSDS and single-SIM models, we believe it will result in two benefits...
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win AirPods in a Color of Your Choice From ColorWare

  20-04-2018 19:00 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with ColorWare to give MacRumors readers a chance to win a set of custom-painted AirPods, which are available in dozens of different colors.ColorWare is a company that's been around for quite some time, offering custom paint jobs and unique skins for a range of electronic devices. AirPods can be ordered from ColorWare in custom colors for a fee of $299, with an additional $40 fee to paint the case a matching shade.
  At $299 (or $349 with the case), there'
  
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• iPhone 2018 rumors: iPhone SE 2 coming in May without a headphone jack

  20-04-2018 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 04/20/18: Japanese blog Mac Otakara spoke with some iPhone case makers at a trade show who expect the new iPhone SE to have the same size and shape, but without a headphone jack.Now that we’re well into 2018, rumors about the next iPhone have started to pile up. We’ll keep track of everything that’s being said and analyze what seems feasible in this article so you can keep up with the latest iPhone gossip.New iPhone SE in May, without headphone jack
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• Democratic Party sues Russia, Trump, WikiLeaks over 2016 hacks - CNET

  20-04-2018 18:57
  The DNC alleges the Russian government worked with the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks to help the former reality star win the election.
  
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• Q Acoustics' all-new 3000i speaker lineup promises to extend the company's bang-for-the-buck hi-fi tradition

  20-04-2018 18:55 via techhive.com
  
  Refinement, not revolution, takes center stage in this redesign.
  
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• Mint SIM vs. Red Pocket: Which carrier has the better $240 annual plan? - CNET

  20-04-2018 18:52
  If you're willing to pay for a year in advance, you can score a pretty robust plan. So which carrier offers more bang for the buck?
  
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• Kaspersky calls out Twitter's Jack Dorsey over ad ban - CNET

  20-04-2018 18:40
  In an open letter, Eugene Kaspersky criticizes Twitter's CEO and reveals that his Russia-based cybersecurity firm has been banned from advertising on the social network.
  
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• Let McLaren's new titanium exhaust sing you the song of its people - Roadshow

  20-04-2018 18:38
  What does it sound like? It sounds like it's worth it, that's what.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin Lightning Cable Charging Kits $10, Twelve South TimePorter $32, Adjustable iPad Stand $9, more

  20-04-2018 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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• Your next Volvo might have a Mercedes engine - Roadshow

  20-04-2018 18:17
  If Daimler buys up a small chunk of Volvo, it could become a new engine supplier to the Swedish automaker.
  
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• Get your Nintendo Labo fix at Amazon's Treasure Truck - CNET

  20-04-2018 18:04
  The rolling storefront is offering the Labo Variety Kit.
  
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• LAPTOP Magazine’s Best and Worst Laptop Brands 2018: Apple falls to #7

  20-04-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple just doesn't seem as focused on its laptop business as it used to be...
  
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• iPhone SE 2 won't have a headphone jack, report says - CNET

  20-04-2018 17:56
  The new iPhone SE 2 is rumored to come out in the next few months, but the phone will reportedly lack a jack.
  
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• Try out Alexa's new custom skills with this great deal on an Echo Dot

  20-04-2018 17:44 via macworld.com
  
  Amazon announced Alexa Blueprints this week, a new skill that lets you create custom responses and commands for your smart speaker. But you need an Echo to try them out. At $50, the Echo Dot is already the cheapest Alexa speaker you can buy, and right now it’s even cheaper: Newegg is selling the Echo Dot for $39.99 and they're even throwing in  promotional $10 gift card.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• How to create ebooks with Pages on Mac

  20-04-2018 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Creating an excellent ebook on your Mac...
  
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• Seeing a green moon on 420? You must be high... - CNET

  20-04-2018 17:23
  Puff, puff, science. A glaring-green-moon rumor has reappeared in time for 420 "weed day" celebrations of all things pot.
  
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• Cannabis Club TV streams marijuana videos to dispensaries - CNET

  20-04-2018 17:19
  A startup focused on amassing pot-related videos for dispensaries is all about education and awareness.
  
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• 2018.5 Nissan Rogue Sport adds standard safety systems, hikes price - Roadshow

  20-04-2018 17:15
  It's already on sale at dealerships.
  
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• LG hits snag in supplying new Apple iPhone screens - CNET

  20-04-2018 17:05
  Apple may need to keep using Samsung displays for all its new phones if LG Display can't fix its manufacturing issues.
  
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