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• Apple targets Android switchers with two new iPhone ads

  23-04-2018 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The two ads continue Apple's recent 'Switch to iPhone' campaign, which specifically urges...
  
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• Amazon, Netflix, Hollywood sue $20-a-month Set TV streaming service - CNET

  23-04-2018 23:17
  Amazon, Netflix, and plenty more claim to have proof the $20-a-month Set TV was too good to be legal.
  
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• Infiniti to build EV platform with influence from Q Inspiration concept - Roadshow

  23-04-2018 23:08
  If there's any concept worth using as inspiration for anything, it's this one.
  
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• Fly halfway around the world on Airbus' newest A350 - CNET

  23-04-2018 23:05
  Completing its first flight today, the Airbus A350 Ultra Long Range can fly 20 hours nonstop, enough to connect Singapore and New York on one load of fuel.
  
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• Game of Thrones meets Rick and Morty in Pickle Rick commentary - CNET

  23-04-2018 23:04
  Fans of the quirky Adult Swim comedy will relish the chance to hear Peter Dinklage and the Thrones showrunners chat about the episode.
  
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• Westworld's reality is slipping this season - CNET

  23-04-2018 23:02
  The uprising has become a rebellion and that's not all that's changed in season two of Westworld. Spoilers for episode one ahead!
  
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• Apple’s iPhone SE 2 could feature wireless charging

  23-04-2018 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's next budget iPhone, the rumored iPhone SE 2, could be like the...
  
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• Here's how Facebook defines terrorism -- and how it's responding - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:59
  The social network says it removed 1.9 million pieces of ISIS and al-Qaeda related content.
  
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• Behind the scenes at Alexa's laboratory - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:55
  The Alexa Voice Service team at Amazon's Lab126 is busy getting the next generation of Alexa gadgets ready for the real world. The wide majority of them won't be made by Amazon.
  
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• Soldier gets world's first penis-and-scrotum transplant - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:49
  A wounded US combat veteran is the recipient of a total penis and scrotum transplant performed by Johns Hopkins doctors during a complex 14-hour surgery.
  
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• Alphabet beats estimates with Nest in Google fold - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:46
  The smart home device company re-joined Google in February. Now we're trying to figure out how much Nest contributed to Google's sales success.
  
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• Westworld season 2 premiere confirmed some major fan theories - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:44
  Thankfully, season 2 of the HBO show gave fans some answers right away. Spoilers, spoilers everywhere.
  
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• How to check which apps have access to your iPhone’s camera and microphone

  23-04-2018 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over time it can be easy to forget which apps you’ve granted access to your iPhone’s camera and microphone. Whether you have privacy concerns or just want to tidy up, follow along for how to check and turn off app access to your camera and microphone.more…
  
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• Michigan, United Kingdom team up to address autonomy - Roadshow

  23-04-2018 22:33
  The partnership will focus on fleshing out rules and ideas and shouldn't bump up against any federal regulations.
  
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• How to dramatically speed up Apple Watch software updates

  23-04-2018 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Downloading watchOS software to your Apple Watch is a tremendously slow process...
  
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• Sony signs NBA star Steph Curry for TV, film, games and VR - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:25
  The basketball star may soon become an even bigger celebrity.
  
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• How to Get the Most Out of Apple's macOS Preview App

  23-04-2018 22:20 via macrumors.com
  All of Apple's Macs come with Preview, a feature that's built into macOS. Preview is the default app that opens up whenever you view an image or a PDF, and it actually has quite a few useful tools built into it, which we've explored in the latest video over on our YouTube channel.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Editing a Clipboard Image - If you copy an image to your Clipboard from another app, you can quickly edit what's on your clipboard in Preview. To do so, copy a
  
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• Rube Goldberg machine champs pour cereal with clock, guitar - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:07
  Rube Goldberg's world of whimsical mechanical inventions lives on as teams of students figure out the wildest ways to prepare a simple breakfast.
  
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• A who's who of Hollywood studios just sued this streaming service - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:05
  Amazon, Netflix, and plenty more claim to have proof the $20-a-month Set TV was too good to be legal.
  
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• UK consumer advocate sues Facebook for defamation over scam ads - CNET

  23-04-2018 22:01
  Martin Lewis wants to make sure consumers know he never endorses any products. Scammers are making that hard by posting ads featuring him on social media.
  
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• Video editor behind HomePod ad featuring FKA Twigs discusses his creative process

  23-04-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last month, we saw a behind-the-scenes look at the cinematography and production of Apple’s vibrant HomePod ad directed by Spike Jonze. Today, the video editor behind the film has shared an inside look at the post-production process and his own creative workflow with Frame.io. more…
  
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• Apple to close world’s last Apple Watch pop-up store

  23-04-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The world’s last Apple Watch store will soon be no more...
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily 066: April 23, 2018

  23-04-2018 21:56 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-23-2018.mp3more…
  
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• Will cryptocurrency fund the next indie film hit? - CNET

  23-04-2018 21:48
  Braid, a horror flick at the Tribeca Film Festival, is brought to you by blockchain. As with a lot of crypto ventures, its adherents see a revolution.
  
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• Uber will finally stop letting your ex-drivers see your exact address - Roadshow

  23-04-2018 21:44
  Currently, Uber drivers have access to all your exact pick-up and drop-off locations, even if you delete the app, but this is changing.
  
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• iPhone SE 2 could get wireless charging, like iPhone X - CNET

  23-04-2018 21:36
  Rumor has it Apple's other iPhone will have a glass backing, like the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
  
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• EU hits pause on Apple’s deal to buy Shazam

  23-04-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  European regulators will launch an in-depth investigation of Apple's planned $400m purchase of Shazam...
  
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• Apple Shares Two New Ads Aimed at Encouraging Android Users to Switch to iPhone

  23-04-2018 21:15 via macrumors.com
  Apple today shared two new videos in its "Life's easier on iPhone" series, which are aimed at encouraging Android users to switch over to an iPhone.The first ad, "App Store," depicts exploding app icons that are meant to demonstrate the superior safety of the iOS App Store, which is curated by human editors to protect against malicious apps.
  Apple's second ad highlights Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting on the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X, both features that are designed to offer studio qual
  
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• J. Cole's KOD snags title from Drake for most-streamed album - CNET

  23-04-2018 21:08
  More people in the US listened to the rap album on Apple Music and Spotify in its first 24 hours than any other.
  
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• U.S. Wi-Fi use drops as carriers embrace unlimited mobile data plans

  23-04-2018 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. mobile phone users are slowly reducing their reliance on Wi-Fi as carriers continue...
  
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• The Apple-Shazam deal is now under investigation - CNET

  23-04-2018 21:00
  EU regulators worry Apple might use Shazam to stifle competition.
  
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• Watch the 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 hit its 212-mph top speed on track - Roadshow

  23-04-2018 20:58
  Feel like trying this at home? Do society a favor and don't.
  
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• Remodeling set to begin in May at Apple’s Palo Alto store, less than 6 years after opening

  23-04-2018 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tim Cook greeting iPhone customers at Apple Palo Alto.
  Apple has announced that their retail location in Palo Alto, CA will be closing for an undetermined amount of time beginning in May. The building will be remodeled as part of Apple’s strategy to bring all of its 500+ retail locations into the Today At Apple era. While store employees have not yet been given a specific date of closure, the renovations are expected to begin in “mid May.” We’ll update this post as m
  
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• Quicken 2018’s subscription isn’t really a subscription

  23-04-2018 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Quicken has done themselves something of a disservice with their marketing...
  
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• Beats headphone deal: $110 off Studio3 Wireless at Best Buy and Amazon - CNET

  23-04-2018 20:17
  The price for Beats' premium over-ear wireless noise-canceling headphones has dipped -- for certain colors.
  
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• Amazon Kindle App for iOS Gains New Magazine Format, Support for Returning Kindle Unlimited Books

  23-04-2018 20:10 via macrumors.com
  Amazon's Kindle app for iOS was today updated to version 6.6, introducing a handful of useful new features to those who read Amazon books on their iPhones and iPads.The updated version of the app features a new mobile-friendly format that's designed for magazines, and this new option comes shortly after rumors suggesting Apple is going to debut a subscription news service that would include magazines.For background, Apple recently purchased Texture, a service that provides unlimited access to mo
  
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• Google’s ‘Chat’ is not end-to-end encrypted like Apple’s iMessage

  23-04-2018 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google has been quietly corralling every major cellphone carrier on the planet into adopting technology to replace SMS...
  
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• Buy last year's 9.7-inch iPad at Walmart for 25% off

  23-04-2018 20:02 via macworld.com
  
  If you’re in the market for an iPad (and you can’t see yourself using an Apple Pencil), you shouldn’t rule out last year’s 9.7-inch model. Sure, its near-identical modern-day cousin is hogging the spotlight these days, but that relative lack of attention means steep cuts on the 2017 variety grow more common by the day. Normally these discounts only get you down to $280 or so (down from the usual retail of $330), but Walmart is currently offering the 2017 32GB 9.7-inch iP
  
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• Emerson Sensi thermostats answer Google Assistant commands - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:53
  Emerson's Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Thermostat​ and Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat​ now respond to queries from Google Assistant.
  
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• GE now shipping first Siri-controlled window air conditioner, works with HomeKit and Amazon Alexa

  23-04-2018 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  After being announced some time ago, GE’s HomeKit compatible window air conditioner is now available for purchase. The 8,000 BTU, Energy Star rated unit also works with Alexa, Google Home products, and IFTTT in addition to Apple’s HomeKit.more…
  
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• Alien life on Mars might look like something here on Earth - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:46
  If you want to know what might be able to survive the Red Planet, look no further than the nearest cow gut.
  
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• Deals: iPhone X and Beats at Best Buy, 2017 iPad at Walmart, and Latest Anker Discounts

  23-04-2018 19:42 via macrumors.com
  Best Buy is back today with a refresh of deals on Apple and Apple-related products and accessories, this time including a deal on the iPhone X. With the sale, you can save up to $200 on Apple's iPhone X, when purchasing and activating the smartphone on Sprint's 24-month installment agreement.
  Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The sale brings down the cost of t
  
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• Sanctions against Kaspersky are 'logical next step,' senator says - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:36
  The call for additional restrictions on the cybersecurity company follows a ban by the US government.
  
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• Net neutrality is officially dead. Now what? - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:36
  The FCC has taken the final step in erasing the 2015 rules protecting the internet. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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• What digital money could do for you - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:28
  Digital cash has the potential to help us save more, manage our money and even break the cycle of poverty for the world's poor. It's not without risks.
  
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• Volvo S90 Ambience concept is a three-seat palace for the soul - Roadshow

  23-04-2018 19:27
  And it might not stay a concept for long.
  
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• Sit back and really relax with Volvo's S90 Ambience concept - Roadshow

  23-04-2018 19:27
  It's a three-pronged assault on your well being, in a good way.
  
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• Pizza Hut celebrates NFL draft with homage to math - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:22
  Commentary: Thursday's draft will feature the NFL's new sponsor offering a special prize to the Pi Pick.
  
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• HomeKit-Enabled GE Window Air Conditioner Now Available for Purchase

  23-04-2018 19:11 via macrumors.com
  GE has a new HomeKit-enabled single-room air conditioner available for purchase, which is the first HomeKit-compatible GE product that's launched so far.The GE Energy Star 115 Volt Electronic Room Air Conditioner (model number AHP08LX) can be purchased exclusively from Lowe's for $319. Though Lowe's is charging $319, the GE site says the MSRP for the device is $269, so it may be prudent to wait for a sale.
  According to GE, the Window Air Conditioner offers 8,000 BTUs sufficient for cooling mediu
  
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• RIP net neutrality: What happens now? (The 3:59, Ep. 390) - CNET

  23-04-2018 19:06
  We discuss what's next for net neutrality, Amazon home robots and the death of cash.
  
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