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• The GPU shortage may be over: GeForce graphics cards in stock at normal prices - CNET

  09-05-2018 23:48
  Gamers, not just crypto miners, can buy GPUs now.
  
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• Airbnb wants you to visit Puerto Rico - CNET

  09-05-2018 23:45
  The home rental company partners with the island, saying it wants to help post-hurricane reconstruction efforts.
  
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• Sony PlayStation 4 cumulative sales 2.5 times greater than Microsoft’s Xbox One

  09-05-2018 23:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's no secret that the PlayStation 4 has been outselling the Xbox One, but the extent...
  
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• Human or bot? Google Duplex scares me - CNET

  09-05-2018 23:35
  Commentary: People can no longer tell when they're chatting with a robot. Google, what have you done?
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily 070: May 9, 2018

  09-05-2018 23:11 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/2018/05/9to5mac-daily-may-9-2018.mp3more…
  
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• Nintendo, Sony say you can repair game consoles without voiding warranty - CNET

  09-05-2018 22:51
  The FTC called them out. Will Microsoft be next?
  
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• ZTE's business comes to a grinding halt after the US ban - CNET

  09-05-2018 22:50
  It's hard to get things done when the government stops you from getting parts from US companies for seven years.
  
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• Tidal accused of deliberately inflating Kanye West’s and Beyoncé’s streaming numbers upon which royalties are paid

  09-05-2018 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tidal is under fire once again for allegedly inflating its streaming numbers....
  
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• Rapper 50 Cent says Instagram takes down his s*** - CNET

  09-05-2018 22:39
  Fiddy says he's leaving the image-sharing site and heading back to Twitter.
  
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• You can now buy tires at Amazon and get them installed at Sears - Roadshow

  09-05-2018 22:34
  One more thing you can add (relatively) worry-free to your Amazon shopping cart.
  
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• Eero Labs lets you test out new Wi-Fi features in beta - CNET

  09-05-2018 22:32
  Want to test out new Wi-Fi tech? Eero Labs gives you access to new features before they're released on your mesh Wi-Fi system.
  
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• Apple will sell video subscriptions directly via TV app - CNET

  09-05-2018 22:30
  The feature is coming this year, says a report.
  
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• Hands-On With Android P's New Swipe-Based Gesture System

  09-05-2018 22:26 via macrumors.com
  Google yesterday introduced the newest version of Android, Android P, at its Google I/O developer conference held in Mountain View, California. Android P includes a few enticing features like a new Dashboard for monitoring usage and an adaptive battery feature for improving battery life, but what was of interest to iPhone users was the new gesture system.Android P adopts a new gesture-based system interface that's reminiscent of the interface of the iPhone X, so we decided to download the Androi
  
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• Cadillac's ATS sedan is going away, and we'll miss it - Roadshow

  09-05-2018 22:00
  The smallest Caddy was a blast on back roads, but all good things must come to an end.
  
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• The coolest things we saw at Google I/O - CNET

  09-05-2018 21:59
  Here's everything awesome that was announced at Google I/O 2018
  
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• Reddit Q&A with Jack in the Box mascot's gets deeply weird - CNET

  09-05-2018 21:56
  Jack Box takes to Reddit for an AMA and answers questions about curly fries, tacos and some disturbing incidents from the fast-food chain's past.
  
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• Apple to sell subscriptions to video subscriptions through the TV app

  09-05-2018 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Inc.’s plan to reinvent cable TV is starting to look a lot like the strategy of its rival Amazon...
  
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• Apple said to be planning to upgrade TV app with service subscription feature within next year

  09-05-2018 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bloomberg has published a report with new details about how Apple plans to leverage its TV app on iOS and Apple TV to add new subscribers to its ecosystem. According to the publication, Apple plans to offer subscriptions to video services directly through the TV app sometime ” in the next year.”more…
  
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• Apple planning to upgrade TV app with service subscription feature within next year

  09-05-2018 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bloomberg has published a report with new details about how Apple plans to leverage its TV app on iOS and Apple TV to add new subscribers to its ecosystem. According to the publication, Apple plans to offer subscriptions to video services directly through the TV app sometime ” in the next year.”more…
  
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• Apple to Sell Subscriptions to Streaming Services Through its TV App

  09-05-2018 21:40 via macrumors.com
  Apple is planning to offer subscriptions to select streaming TV and video services through its dedicated TV app that's available on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, reports Bloomberg.The TV app already aggregates television and movie content from a range of different providers into one easy-to-access place, so offering subscriptions is a natural evolution of Apple's efforts to simplify and improve the television watching experience.
  Right now, while you can access content from hundreds of apps an
  
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• Senate Democrats just threw a legislative Hail Mary to save the net - CNET

  09-05-2018 21:39
  Democrats in the Senate are using some legislative maneuvering to save net neutrality, as websites join in a 'Red Alert' protest to let us to know what's at stake. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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• Apple opens first developer academy in Asia

  09-05-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  United States tech giant Apple has opened a developer academy in Bumi Serpong Damai on the outskirts of Jakarta...
  
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• Hennessey apparently thought the Dodge Demon needed more power - Roadshow

  09-05-2018 20:58
  By adding an even bigger supercharger and a bunch of other tweaks, Hennessey made the Demon do 0-60 in under 2 seconds.
  
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• Apple Says Inventory of All iPhone Replacement Batteries Now Available Without Delay

  09-05-2018 20:56 via macrumors.com
  iPhone users who have been waiting to take advantage of Apple's discounted battery replacement offer may be in luck.
  Apple has confirmed that "service inventory of all iPhone replacement batteries is now available without delay," in an internal memo distributed to Apple Stores and its network of Apple Authorized Service Providers on April 27. The document was obtained by MacRumors from a reliable source.What this means is that Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers can now order iPh
  
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• Upcoming Steam Link App Will Let You Play Steam Games on Your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

  09-05-2018 20:31 via macrumors.com
  Valve today announced the upcoming launch of the Steam Link app, which is designed to allow Steam users to play Steam games on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV using either a 5GHz network or a wired Ethernet connection to a host PC or Mac.Because of the requirement to stream via an Ethernet connection or a 5GHz network, it won't be possible to play Steam content on the go, but it will be handy for accessing a Steam library while at home on alternate devices or while at a friend's house or another
  
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• Jony Ive reveals the origin of Apple Watch and why it’s cool to wear something on your wrist again

  09-05-2018 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sir Jonathan Ive, Chief Design Officer of Apple, Inc., is sitting across from me at a seamless white oak table...
  
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• Valve's Steam Link app will let you stream PC games to Android and iOS devices

  09-05-2018 19:54 via pcworld.com
  
  Valve's Steam Link app will stream games from your PC to your phone across your home network, freeing you up to play anywhere you'd like. But probably the bathroom.
  
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• Hulu Launches Live TV Guide for its Streaming Service

  09-05-2018 19:30 via macrumors.com
  Hulu today announced the launch of a Live TV Guide that's designed to allow subscribers to its live television service to access a dynamic list of the television programs that are currently available to watch.Hulu first introduced a Live TV guide option on the web as a test project last fall, and promised an interface redesign with the Live TV guide back at CES in January. As of this morning, Hulu's new guide and dedicated live destination is rolling out to the fourth and fifth-generation Apple
  
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• ‘Disappearing’ Signal messages are stored indefinitely on Macs

  09-05-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Signal isn’t perfect, and if you use the desktop client on a Mac, you might want to be careful...
  
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• Steam Link and Steam Video apps coming soon to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

  09-05-2018 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Steam announced today that it will be rolling out its Steam Link and Steam Video apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV soon.more…
  
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• 'Black Dot' Unicode bug can crash Messages—here's how to fix it

  09-05-2018 19:26 via macworld.com
  
  Uh oh! Another Unicode attack is messing up a popular messaging platform. This time it’s Apple’s own Messages app being hit by what has come to be called the “Black Dot” bug.We know iPhones and iPads running iOS 11.3 and 11.4 beta are affected, and it’s highly likely that Apple Watch and Apple TV are as well. Messages on the Mac might be affected as well, but the greater resources of the Mac could give you the ability to quickly delete the message thread before the
  
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• Google’s latest Android version tries to make Android phones more like Apple’s iPhone X

  09-05-2018 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google has a new version of Android coming to your phone with features...
  
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• Phone a friend: HQ Trivia adding answer sharing with friends for select games

  09-05-2018 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  After gaining a handful of new social features earlier this year, live game show HQ Trivia is getting even more social beginning this week. The company announced today that starting this week, users will be able to see their friends’ answers during Friday games…more…
  
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• Jony Ive opens up about Apple Watch origin and the watch he ‘admires most’ in Hodinkee interview

  09-05-2018 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s top designer Jony Ive is featured in watch magazine Hodinkee this month to talk about the origins of the Apple Watch, his long-time friend and design partner Marc Newson, the future of Apple, and more.more…
  
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• Hulu begins rolling out Live TV Guide for its streaming TV service

  09-05-2018 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hulu’s interface has been criticized in the past and issues were especially apparent with the company’s Live TV service, where browsing through channels was a bunch of tiles, with no way of knowing what’s coming next. As promised, however, the company is changing that…more…
  
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• 9to5Toys Last Call: high-end 15-inch MacBook Pro $1,700, Belkin Lightning Cable $5, ZAGG iPad Pro Keyboard $80, more

  09-05-2018 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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• Apple Store expands HomeKit lineup with Fibaro’s clicky ‘Button’ controller

  09-05-2018 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Earlier this year, we went hands-on with the Fibaro’s “The Button” HomeKit controller. After initial availability via Amazon and the Fibaro website, the versatile HomeKit accessory is now being sold by Apple — adding more HomeKit hardware on Apple․com.more…
  
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• Building a home theater network for Apple fans

  09-05-2018 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you want your devices to play nicely on a home theater network, you’ll need to put some thought into purchasing and setup...
  
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• Inspiring the future: Why Apple should establish an official public archive

  09-05-2018 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last week, Apple celebrated 20 years of the iMac. Major anniversaries are today relatively uncommon for the company, but will become increasingly prevalent in the future. Now 42 years old, Apple is a cornerstone in the technology industry. With such a rich and unique history, Apple’s products and values deserve to be properly catalogued through an official digital archive.more…
  
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• Ralph Lauren to add Apple’s Angela Ahrendts to Board of Directors

  09-05-2018 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ralph Lauren Corporation today announced that it plans to add Angela Ahrendts...
  
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• Apple expands developer academy program to Indonesia with new location in Jakarta

  09-05-2018 17:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  After opening up 400 free spots at this year’s Apple Developer Academy in Italy last week, Apple has now announced its first developer academy in Asia. As reported by The Jakarta Post, Apple is opening its newest developer academy in Jakarta…more…
  
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• Apple sells an iPhone X every three seconds in Europe

  09-05-2018 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple sold at least one iPhone 6-type phone for every iPhone X...
  
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• Apple is reportedly removing apps that share your location data with third parties

  09-05-2018 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is also cracking down on instances where the data is used for purposes unrelated to improving the user experience...
  
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• Niantic recruiting Pokémon GO players to create AR map of the world

  09-05-2018 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Niantic CEO John Hanke said that Pokémon GO players will help create a 3D map of the world that can be used to enhance the game and assist in the development of new augmented reality apps …more…
  
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• Aukey's 10,000mAh Powerbank is now 36% cheaper on Amazon

  09-05-2018 16:25 via macworld.com
  
  Portable chargers provide convenience and peace-of-mind wherever life takes you, and right now, you can snag a 10,000mAh Aukey powerbank for the lowest price we’ve ever seen it—just $12.80 on Amazon using a code.To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Canalys: Apple’s iPhone X was Europe’s No.1 smartphone in Q1

  09-05-2018 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is a new era for smartphones in Europe...
  
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• Apple lands on Jet․com with deals on MacBooks and more, beats Amazon on inventory

  09-05-2018 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  This morning, retailer Jet officially announced that it has joined the Apple authorized reseller program. For the Walmart-acquired retailer, this has substantial ramifications, particularly in its ongoing battle with Amazon. This amounts to a huge score for Jet against the online giant, as it will be offering the breadth of Apple products while Amazon only offers a handful of listings.
  Along with today’s news, the retailer is offering a handful of deals to kick off Jet’s partnership
  
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• Apple urges FCC to leave ‘super-high’ radio spectrum available for 5G and future innovation

  09-05-2018 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has urged the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to leave the so-called ‘super-high’ radio spectrum free for use for 5G and other uses that may be developed later.
  The FCC licenses a number of different radio spectrums, which means that they are reserved for a specific purpose, like mobile voice calls or television. Unlicensed radio spectrum can be used for a variety of purposes, and Apple wants to see frequencies in the 95GHz to 3000GHz range remain unlicensed &h
  
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• Qualcomm's new chip to land in Wear OS smartwaches later this year - CNET

  09-05-2018 15:40
  The chip maker is also reportedly working on a smartwatch.
  
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• Twins born on May the 4th named for Star Wars royalty - CNET

  09-05-2018 15:35
  Actor Mark Hamill sends his regards.
  
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