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• Apple Discontinues Financing Options in the United Kingdom

  24-04-2018 23:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple has stopped offering financing options to customers in the United Kingdom, as indicated by the elimination of its UK financing page, which was removed from the UK Apple site this afternoon.Apple previously allowed customers in the UK to sign up for financing on Apple products through PayPal Credit or Barclays when checking out from the online Apple Store. PayPal Credit could be used on purchases with a £99 minimum, while Barclays was available for purchases over £399.
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• Apple Airpods vs Jabra 65t - CNET

  24-04-2018 23:36
  The Airpods finally have some competition. See how they stack up against the highly rated Jabra Elite 65t.
  
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• Bose QuietComfort 35 II vs Sony WH-1000XM2 - CNET

  24-04-2018 23:35
  The two top wireless noise-canceling headphones face off in this head-to-head comparison.
  
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• Nest Hello vs Ring Pro - CNET

  24-04-2018 23:09
  Can Nest's video doorbell stand toe-to-toe with the popular Ring Video Doorbell Pro?
  
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• Dell XPS 13 vs HP Spectre - CNET

  24-04-2018 23:09
  It's a battle of the super-premium 13-inch laptops as these two pale riders fight to be your full-time PC. They've both got the good looks, but only has a workable webcam, while the other falls short on battery life.
  
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• Cambridge Analytica: We didn't use Facebook data in Trump campaign - CNET

  24-04-2018 23:05
  The company says it didn't use improperly handled data on millions of Facebook users in the 2016 election because of its "effective uselessness."
  
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• 3 countries are more prepared for AI than the rest of us - CNET

  24-04-2018 23:02
  Automation will affect labor markets and economies around the world, and no one is really ready. But researchers say some countries are ahead of the rest.
  
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• Austria’s AMS AG, maker of Apple TrueDepth components, warns of short-term demand difficulties

  24-04-2018 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Before Apple Inc. unveiled the iPhone X in September, some investors expected the company's new flagship product...
  
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• Audi recalls 342K vehicles for defective water pumps - Roadshow

  24-04-2018 22:59
  Audi A4, A5, A6 and Q5 models are all affected.
  
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• Garlic bread sent to edge of space comes back less appetizing - CNET

  24-04-2018 22:53
  Ballooning a chunk of garlic bread into the stratosphere probably won't become the next hot culinary trend.
  
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• 8 iPhone Qi wireless chargers tested. And the winner is…

  24-04-2018 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’re looking to get a Qi-charger for your iPhone...
  
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• Master & Dynamic introduces new $69 Lightning to 3.5mm headphone cable

  24-04-2018 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Popular audio company Master & Dynamic has today introduced a new Lightning to 3.5mm cable that it hopes will make life easier for those who want to use traditional headphones with their iPhone…more…
  
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• OtterBox drops Avengers: Infinity War phone cases ahead of movie opening - CNET

  24-04-2018 22:20
  OtterBox's Avengers: Infinity War Symmetry and Defender Series cases are available for the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.
  
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• Apple Watch Boosts Verizon Activations Amid Phone and Tablet Subscriber Loss

  24-04-2018 22:12 via macrumors.com
  Verizon, the largest carrier in the United States by subscriber count, saw a monthly subscriber increase of 260,000 during the first quarter of 2018, reports Bloomberg, largely due to an increased number of smart watch activations.The company actually lost phone and tablet subscribers last quarter, but the dip in subscribers did not hurt its bottom line because of smart watches, wearables, and other connected devices like vehicles.Image via Bloomberg
  Verizon says it added a total of 359,000 subs
  
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• Amazon begins free delivery to your car

  24-04-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon's latest perk: Free delivery to your car...
  
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• Review: Philips Hue Wellner is a HomeKit table lamp with a fun design, but color costs extra

  24-04-2018 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Philips Hue isn’t just a line of smart bulbs — the collection also includes a variety of complete smart lighting solutions including table lamps. Hue Go is a popular option with its portable design, while Hue Wellner trades portability for a larger and interesting design…more…
  
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• Apple Watch activations help boost Verizon growth despite losing phone and tablet customers

  24-04-2018 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States’ biggest carrier, Verizon, gained a ton of new subscribers in the last quarter, but not in a way you would expect.
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• Apple’s next-gen LCD iPhone could be $200 cheaper than OLED counterparts

  24-04-2018 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next generation of iPhones will start production in August, according to a supply chain report...
  
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• Facebook’s WhatsApp updates privacy policy, details upcoming data download tool ahead of GDPR

  24-04-2018 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  WhatsApp has today shared its updated privacy policy and terms of service. Additionally, the messaging service has made a FAQ sheet available for its upcoming data download tool, detailing how it will work.more…
  
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• Survey: More people are buying the iPhone 8 than iPhone X - CNET

  24-04-2018 21:19
  Apple's priciest phone isn't its most popular, according to a consumer research group.
  
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• We won't see a Ferrari EV until at least 2023 - Roadshow

  24-04-2018 21:00
  Ferrari will focus on bringing more hybrids to market in the near term.
  
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• Stormtroopers, Chewbacca, R2-D2 to announce 49ers NFL draft picks - CNET

  24-04-2018 20:55
  Commentary: The NFL is trying to make Day 3 of the draft more (at all?) interesting. So it's letting teams make "entertaining" announcements.
  
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• This dip in Apple’ share price is silly, I’m buying it

  24-04-2018 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of the best (in my opinion) and largest companies in the world is on sale...
  
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• Nintendo Labo, my demonic children and the weekend from hell - CNET

  24-04-2018 20:47
  Commentary: With some kids, Nintendo Labo can be a magical, educational bonding experience. Mine are not those kids...
  
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• CIA says foreign AI is tracking its spies - CNET

  24-04-2018 20:31
  AI systems are now more likely to snoop on agents than their human counterparts.
  
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• Sense8 finale lands June 8 on Netflix - CNET

  24-04-2018 20:23
  Netflix ordered a two-hour conclusion to the sci-fi series last year after the show's cancellation spurred fans to petition for more.
  
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• Why is my car made of plastic? - Roadshow

  24-04-2018 20:13
  Cars bodies are full of plastic, and it's not just to be cheap.
  
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• Company formerly known as Yahoo to pay $35M over massive breach - CNET

  24-04-2018 20:12
  Altaba, called Yahoo before the Verizon buyout, will have to pay for a failure to disclose a giant data breach from 2014.
  
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• Apple releases updates for iOS 11.3 and macOS 10.13.4 High Sierra

  24-04-2018 20:10 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released updates to iOS and macOS High Sierra that patches a few security holes. The macOS High Sierra update (which retains a version number of 10.13.4) only contains security patches. The iOS 11.3.1 update also addresses an issue where touch input didn’t work on iPhone 8 models that were repairs using “non-genuine replacement displays.” Apple
  Apple has released support documents for iOS and macOS that details the contents of the security patches. According t
  
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• Mitsubishi Lancer could return as a hatchback - Roadshow

  24-04-2018 20:00
  A new Lancer hatch would borrow styling cues from the e-Evolution concept.
  
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• Get a new MacBook Pro for $265 off with Best Buy's one-day sale

  24-04-2018 19:55 via macworld.com
  
  Best Buy is having another one of its impressive one-day sales today, and among the smaller offerings you’ll find a few great deals on the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar and last year’s 9.7-inch iPad. The MacBook Pro deal is the most impressive as it lets you knock off either $250 or $265 off the list price, while the iPad deal falls in line with some of the steep discounts we’ve been seeing since the 2018 iPad launched.For the 13-inch MacBook Pro, here&rsquo
  
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• Instagram Releases New 'Data Download' Tool for Downloading Photos, Videos, Messages and More

  24-04-2018 19:40 via macrumors.com
  Instagram today released a new Data Download feature which is designed to let Instagram users download a copy of their photos, videos, stories, profile info, comments, and messages to comply with the European Union's upcoming GDPR privacy law.While the privacy law is only applicable in Europe, Instagram has made the new download tool, accessible here as long as you're signed in to an Instagram account, available to all of its users.
  An Instagram spokesperson told TechCrunch that while the Data D
  
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• Instagram makes its promised data download tool available to all users

  24-04-2018 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Roughly two weeks ago, Instagram announced that it would soon offer a way for users to download all of their data, including photos, videos, and messages. Today, the social media service has launched its data download tool via the web.more…
  
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• Rogue Amoeba launches new podcasting bundle with over $50 savings, includes Audio Hijack, Fission, and more

  24-04-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Starting and producing a podcast on your own can be expensive. You’ll need to get your own microphone, let alone a software suite that you’ll have to both learn and manage to use in a short period of time.more…
  
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• 5 reasons to switch from Spotify Premium to its new free tier (and 5 reasons not to)

  24-04-2018 19:22 via techhive.com
  
  Spotify has taken the wraps off its new mobile app, which includes a major upgrade to the streaming service's free tier. Here's why Premium users might want to give it a listen.
  
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• Celestial 'snow' flies in wondrous Rosetta comet GIF - CNET

  24-04-2018 19:11
  It looks like it's snowing on the surface of Comet 67P, but there's more to a gorgeous new space GIF than meets the eye.
  
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• Apple releases Security Update 2018-001 for macOS

  24-04-2018 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released Security Update 2018-001 for macOS...
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 11.3.1 Update With Fix for Third-Party Display Repair Issue

  24-04-2018 19:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released iOS 11.3.1, the thirteenth official update to the iOS 11 operating system. iOS 11.3.1 comes nearly one month after the launch of iOS 11.3, an update that introduced a Battery Health feature for keeping tabs on your iPhone's battery status, Business Chat for Messages, new Animoji for iPhone X, and more.
  The iOS 11.3.1 update can be downloaded for free on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the update, go to Settings --> General --> Software
  
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• Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 Security Update

  24-04-2018 19:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released a new security update for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, which comes nearly one month after the first version of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 was released to the public.
  The new macOS High Sierra security update can be downloaded directly from the Mac App Store or through the Software Update function in the Mac App Store on all compatible Macs that are already running macOS High Sierra.According to Apple's release notes, Security Update 2018-001 is recommended for all users and is
  
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• Apple releases iOS 11.3.1 with third-party display repair fix, macOS 10.13.4 security update

  24-04-2018 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released a new software update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 11.3.1 is likely a bug fix update to the iOS 11.3 software update released last month. Apple has also released a security update to the recent macOS 10.13.4 update to macOS High Sierra.more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 11.3.1

  24-04-2018 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today released iOS 11.3.1 (Build 15E302)...
  
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• 6,399 reasons why I haven’t yet replaced my 2014 iMac

  24-04-2018 19:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  My main machine is a late 2014 27-inch iMac with a 4GHz Core i7 CPU, 24GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD...
  
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• Are you the new Audi Q8 SUV? - Roadshow

  24-04-2018 18:30
  Audi's latest teaser on Facebook is definitely an SUV, but beyond that, nothing has been confirmed.
  
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• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13-inch MacBook Pro $1,000, 9.7-inch iPad 128GB $330, $5 iTunes Movie Sale, more

  24-04-2018 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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• The Apple Watch was one of the key engines of Verizon's growth - CNET

  24-04-2018 18:22
  Otherwise, the company lost 24,000 phone customers in the first quarter. In the background is a Justice Department investigation into possible collusion with AT&T.
  
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• Wolfenstein II to join Nintendo Switch ranks June 29 - CNET

  24-04-2018 18:02
  June 29 is officially when Wolfenstein II lands on Nintendo Switch shores.
  
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• Ireland, Apple appeal over EU tax clawback gets timeframe

  24-04-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  An appeal by Apple and Ireland against a European Union ruling for the U.S. firm to pay 13 billion euros ($16 billion) in disputed taxes...
  
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• Apple mocks Android (yet again) in ads - CNET

  24-04-2018 17:54
  Commentary: In two new ads, Apple plays up its app store's security and its portrait camera feature.
  
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• Urban Armor Gear unveils its Plasma Case for iPad and iPad Pro with Apple Pencil holder

  24-04-2018 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Urban Armor Gear has revealed its latest protection for Apple’s iPad lineup, the Plasma Case. These new cases will be available for the 5th and 6th generation 9.7-inch iPad as well as both iPad Pros.more…
  
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• Why I bought a second iPhone 6S as a backup - CNET

  24-04-2018 17:47
  As an audiophile, I can't live without a headphone jack on my iPhone. Here's why I decided to buy a spare 6S.
  
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