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• Women alleging rape by Uber drivers: Give us our day in court - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:57
  Fourteen women write an open letter to Uber's board of directors asking the company to free them from private arbitration.
  
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• Apple's iTunes App Now Available Through Microsoft's Windows 10 Store

  26-04-2018 23:45 via macrumors.com
  iTunes, Apple's software for downloading, purchasing, and managing content on iOS devices and playing Apple content on Macs and PCs, is now available for download through Microsoft's Windows 10 Store.Microsoft first announced plans to bring the iTunes app to the Windows 10 Store in May 2017, and said at the time that the app would be available by the end of 2017. In December, though, an Apple spokesperson said that the two companies would not hit that deadline.
  "We have been working with Microso
  
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• How to backup a Mac to Time Machine with any hard drive

  26-04-2018 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  With the news that Apple has officially discontinued its AirPort lineup, many users will look to backing up their Macs with something other than Apple’s Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme with a connected external drive. Follow along for how to back up a Mac to Time Machine with any hard drive.more…
  
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• iTunes now available on the Microsoft Store after delay

  26-04-2018 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  After promising, and then pushing it back, iTunes is now finally available on the Microsoft Store after much anticipation.more…
  
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• Hyperloop travel looks cushy, thanks to BMW Designworks - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 23:27
  BMW's creative subsidiary imagined what Virgin Hyperloop One's pods could look like, and they're pretty impressive.
  
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• Apple Officially Discontinues AirPort Wireless Router Lineup [Updated]

  26-04-2018 23:19 via macrumors.com
  Apple has officially ended development on its AirPort line of products, which includes the AirPort Express ($99), the AirPort Extreme ($199), and the AirPort Time Capsule ($299)."We're discontinuing the Apple AirPort base station products. They will be available through Apple.com, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last," an Apple spokesperson told iMore.
  Apple has not updated its AirPort products since 2012 (Express) and 2013 (Extreme and Time Capsule), and in l
  
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• Fornite's highly anticipated meteor shower has begun - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:17
  The meteor that's been hanging above Fortnite players for weeks is now prompting a meteor shower -- and no one but Epic knows what it means.
  
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• Apple will stop selling its AirPort routers when supplies run out - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:12
  The company still will support the discontinued networking devices, which haven't been updated in five years, for the next half decade.
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 170: Apple officially kills AirPort routers, iPhone SE 2 rumors, macOS dark mode clues

  26-04-2018 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week Benjamin and Zac break news that Apple has officially discontinued its AirPort router line, weigh new iPhone SE 2 rumors, and clues about dark mode finally coming to macOS.
  9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Icy Mars crater stars in ExoMars' colorful image - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:03
  The European Space Agency's ExoMars orbiter shares a fresh look at a fascinating landscape feature on Mars, in full, fetching color.
  
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• Making the case for doubling Apple’s share buyback pace

  26-04-2018 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Next week, Apple will provide an update to its capital return program...
  
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• Apple officially discontinues AirPort router line, no plans for future hardware

  26-04-2018 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is officially exiting the wireless router business and selling off its remaining inventory of AirPort products. This includes the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and both models of AirPort Time Capsule. Apple shared the news in a statement to 9to5Mac:more…
  
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• Alternatives to Apple's discontinued AirPort routers - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:00
  Apple just announced it is discontinuing its AirPort Base Stations (Express, Extreme and Time Capsule). Here are some alternatives to replace them.
  
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• KGI: 2018 LCD iPhone will feature stronger display glass, more resistant to impact

  26-04-2018 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is expected to unleash three new iPhone models in the fall, two high-end models with OLED displays, and one 6.1-inch iPhone with an LCD display. In a new report, KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo is sharing a few more details for what to expect with the LCD model.more…
  
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• Tim Cook says he ‘loves the tax cut and tax reform’ and that ‘it’s great for business’

  26-04-2018 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  After Tim Cook’s visit at the White House on Wednesday, we’re now learning tidbits as to what was discussed during his time with President Donald Trump.more…
  
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• U.S. stocks rise on strong earnings reports: Technology shares lead the gains

  26-04-2018 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, led by the technology sector, after a strong round of corporate earnings reports...
  
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• Mozilla's Hub experiment brings VR chat rooms to the web so your avatar can chill in a browser - CNET

  26-04-2018 22:18
  The Firefox developer wants to marry web browsers to virtual reality and augmented reality with technology called WebVR and WebXR.
  
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• Astronomers search for alien megastructures in satellite data - CNET

  26-04-2018 21:58
  A European Space Agency catalog of the Milky Way's billions of stars could be hiding evidence of highly advanced alien civilizations with serious building skills.
  
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• Apple co-founder Woz doesn’t invest in stocks: ‘I do not invest. I don’t do that stuff.’

  26-04-2018 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a Silicon Valley legend...
  
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• Comcast Xfinity adds Tile tracking to the X1 platform - CNET

  26-04-2018 21:49
  Popular Bluetooth tracker Tile and Comcast Xfinity are joining forces to keep up with your stuff.
  
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• Black lawmakers will visit Silicon Valley next week to talk to Apple about diversity

  26-04-2018 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  A record number of black lawmakers will be visiting Silicon Valley next week to ask executives at Apple...
  
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• Kuo Again Predicts No 3D Touch for 2018 6.1-Inch LCD iPhone

  26-04-2018 21:22 via macrumors.com
  Apple's upcoming 6.1-inch LCD iPhone may not feature 3D Touch due to cost constraints, according to a new note shared yesterday by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and published by Chinese site Feng.Kuo says that the 6.1-inch iPhone will use what he calls "Cover Glass Sensor" (CGS) technology, relocating the iPhone's touch module from the display panel (in-cell technology) to the surface glass. The CGS method reportedly results in a display that's lighter and more shock resistant.
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• Outrageous custom Lamborghinis - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 21:20
  These extra-special supercars are blinged out with lights, gold and, in one case, Donald Trump.
  
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• Tesla's Autopilot boss Jim Keller leaves the company - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 21:12
  Keller has left Tesla to return to designing superconductors.
  
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• Teardown: Apple HomePod smart speaker

  26-04-2018 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is seeking to reward buyers with an array of innovative features. Most target audiophiles...
  
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• Citibank Now Offers Apple Pay in Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong

  26-04-2018 20:56 via macrumors.com
  Citi today announced that its credit cards issued in Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong can now be used with Apple Pay, followed by Taiwan later this year.
  Citi cardholders can activate Apple Pay by opening the Wallet app, tapping the plus sign in the top-right corner, tapping the continue button, and positioning the credit card into the on-screen frame or entering the card details manually.Apple Pay is accepted at thousands of locations with contactless payment systems in each country. A compa
  
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• MoviePass appears to end its unlimited movie option, limited to four movies/month for now

  26-04-2018 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Surprise, surprise. It appears all-you-can-watch movie theater service MoviePass will no longer be offering an unlimited option, according to the company’s CEO. MoviePass hasn’t formally announced the change, but CEO Mitch Lowe downplayed the possibility of its return when asked about the change.more…
  
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• Save Over 80% on 6 Top-Reviewed Mac Apps

  26-04-2018 20:46 via macworld.com
  
  Not all of us are blessed with the creative writing acumen of John Green or J.K. Rowling, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that many of us struggle when it comes to producing our works of fiction. However, that doesn't mean it's impossible to get a better grip on the storytelling process. The Master Storyteller's Mac Bundle can help you refine your writing skills with a suite of intuitive apps, and it's on sale for nearly 90% off.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Snapchat's Spectacles 2 are here and Apple's AR glasses can't come soon enough

  26-04-2018 19:28 via macworld.com
  
  When Snapchat released its first pair of camera glasses, the hype was off the charts. With a carefully strategized marketing plan and release—which included pop-up vending machines and three-hour waits—the first Spectacles were a must-have gadget for the selfie generation, offering a hands-free way to keep their Snaps and Stories swinging.But it didn’t take long before Snapchat’s Spectacles were no longer creating one. By the time they were available to purchase online s
  
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• Counterpoint Research: In Q1, Apple grew 32% YoY in China due to strong iPhone X performance

  26-04-2018 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is now back to YoY growth in the first quarter since Q1 2015, which is an indication that its older generation iPhone user base is now upgrading...
  
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• Star Wars Resistance is an anime prequel to The Force Awakens - CNET

  26-04-2018 19:09
  The animated series follows a new Resistance pilot, but will also bring in Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma as voiced by Oscar Issac and Gwendoline Christie.
  
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• Apple iPhone X supplier Samsung warns of weak display panel demand

  26-04-2018 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samsung Electronics posted record first-quarter profits on Thursday, but warned about a slowdown...
  
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• BMW M850i xDrive promises 523 hp, looks amazing in camo - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 18:58
  Maybe one day, we'll see the actual thing.
  
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• Science nears a brain-cancer biopsy with simple blood test - CNET

  26-04-2018 18:57
  Checking brain tumors is an invasive procedure, but researchers may have unlocked a low-risk technique to test for brain cancer with a simple blood sample.
  
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• BMW M850i xDrive will be one heck of a grand tourer - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 18:54
  If it's promising 523 horsepower, imagine what the M8 will produce.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook told President Trump that he loves the tax cut and tax reform – Larry Kudlow

  26-04-2018 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  He said it's great for business. And Apple is going to be building plants, campuses, adding jobs, lots of business investment...
  
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• Snap Spectacles are back... why?? (The 3:59, Ep. 393) - CNET

  26-04-2018 18:39
  We discuss the new rebooted Spectacles, Facebook's profit and the death of cash.
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: Amazon Storage Sale, Nomad Apple Watch Bands 20% off, 13″ MacBook Air $300 off, more

  26-04-2018 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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• New survey finds 75% of enterprise employees with choice pick iOS over Android, 72% Mac over PC

  26-04-2018 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jamf has released a new survey today titled The Impact of Device Choice on the Employee Experience. Among other findings, Jamf reports that about three-quarters of employees picked iPhone, iPad, or Mac over competing options when given a choice.more…
  
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• Facebook branded a 'morality-free zone' in UK inquiry - CNET

  26-04-2018 18:11
  Mark Zuckerberg sent Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer to Parliament to face tough questions about Cambridge Analytica, dark ads and fake news.
  
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• Pro-Trump social media stars 'Diamond and Silk' slam Facebook in Congressional hearing - CNET

  26-04-2018 18:05
  The popular social media duo, who are vocal supporters of President Trump, have accused Facebook of bias against conservatives and say they were censored.
  
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• Fortnite is now the biggest console free-to-play game of all time - CNET

  26-04-2018 18:00
  Drizzy has a lot to answer for.
  
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• Dropbox Paper now lets you ‘templatize’ docs into standardized templates for streamlining workflows

  26-04-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dropbox is out today with an update that’s bringing the option to create templates with its popular Dropbox Paper software. The collaborative and creative focused software is getting this new feature on both its iOS app and the web.more…
  
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• Volvo wants EVs to account for half of its sales by 2025 - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 17:53
  If you're wondering where most of these sales will come from, the answer is probably China.
  
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• Total recall? Amazon's giving Alexa a better memory - CNET

  26-04-2018 17:39
  New features are on the way for Amazon's voice assistant -- including the ability to remember things about you.
  
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• Next-gen VW Golf will be offered as 48-volt mild hybrid - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 17:36
  48-volt systems are all the rage right now, and they're a good first step in electrification.
  
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• MacBook Pro: The butterfly keyboard effect

  26-04-2018 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  This keyboard has to be one of the biggest design screwups in Apple history...
  
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• Kick off a summer of songs with the JBL Flip 3 for $49.99 - CNET

  26-04-2018 17:14
  That's a full 50 percent off this top-rated portable speaker, which can repel splashes and play for up to 10 hours. Plus: a seriously excellent freebie for business folks.
  
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• Award-Winning Cablewings Add Power Cord Storage Back to Your Mac's Charger

  26-04-2018 17:12 via macrumors.com
  German company brezzl today announced it is now accepting pre-orders for its Cablewings cable management solution for Apple power adapters.Cablewings
  Cablewings are small plastic pieces that attach to an Apple power adapter and have small spikes that can hold a wrapped up power cord. They are compatible with Apple's USB-C power adapters for all 2015 and later MacBook and 2016 and later MacBook Pro models, and they also work with Apple's iPad and iPhone chargers.The product is inspired by Apple's
  
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• Spotify takes on Apple Music with new free tier

  26-04-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spotify is going all in on its free tier to take on Apple Music...
  
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