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• House of the Dragon: Everything we know about the Game of Thrones prequel - CNET

  31-10-2019 23:01
  The incestuous, dragon-riding Targaryens are the focus of the upcoming HBO show.
  
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• The top-rated Sony SRS-XB20 portable wireless speaker is just $22.79 - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:48
  This popular Bluetooth speaker is ultraportable and can be wirelessly daisy-chained with other speakers.
  
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• Apple TV Plus reviews: Are the new shows any good? - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:45
  Check out our reviews of Apple's new streaming titles The Morning Show, See and For All Mankind.
  
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• ‘The Morning Show’ director disputes report of $300M budget

  31-10-2019 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple TV+ officially debuts tomorrow with an initial lineup of originals including The Morning Show. Ahead of that launch, a new report from Business Insider today refutes earlier details on how much Apple is spending on the series.more…
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• Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro expected to ship in fourth quarter

  31-10-2019 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s widely-expected 16-inch MacBook Pro is depicted in macOS Catalina 10.15.1 betas (image: MacGeneration)
  Jim Hsiao for DigiTimes:Worldwide notebook shipments are forecast to drop 1.8% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2019 after registering a nearly 2% increase in the prior quarter, according to Digitimes Research.
  Apple’s new 16-inch ultra-thin-bezel MacBook Pro is expected to begin volume shipments in the fourth quarter… Because of Apple’s new MacBook Pro, Qu
  
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• US Interior Department to ground its drones over Chinese spying risk - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:21
  The latest escalation in trade tensions between the US and China will bring down 800 drones.
  
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• Ford shows off flock of F-150 and Mustang models headed to SEMA - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 22:21
  Ford's SEMA display will feature no fewer than 50 custom vehicles.
  
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• Alienware's kick-ass new Aurora gaming computer: Save $133 - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:10
  A surprisingly good discount on a new gaming PC with all the bells and whistles.
  
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• Google turns to court to protest ties to rivals in antitrust probe - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:57
  The search giant objects to consultants involved with the investigation, who used to work for NewsCorp and Microsoft.
  
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• Apple iPhones accounted for 8 of the top 10 device trade-ins in Q3

  31-10-2019 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s iPhone 7 in Jet Black
  HYLA Mobile, a provider of software technology and services for mobile device returns management and reuse solutions, has announced findings from its third quarter 2019 trade-in trends report.
  Dennis Sellers for Apple World Today:Key findings from HYLA’s Q3 trade-in trends report includes:
  • iPhones accounted for 8 of the top 10 devices traded-in in Q3 of this year. The top traded device was the iPhone 7, followed by the iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 Plus, iP
  
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• Sisters win Halloween dressed as adorable NASA lunar module and astronaut - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:54
  Big sis is the lunar lander and little sis is proud astronaut Neil Armstrong waving the American flag.
  
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• Blizzard's Blizzcon 2019: How to watch the protests, announcements and more - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:49
  The developer behind Overwatch, Diablo, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft has come under fire for its handling of the Hong Kong protests.
  
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• With Apple TV+, the streaming wars are a fight Apple isn’t likely to lose

  31-10-2019 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon star in The Morning Show on Apple TV+, available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions on November 1.
  Joan E. Solsman for CNET:Apple TV Plus, launching Friday, is the gadget giant’s subscription video service with original TV shows and movies for $5 a month. It’s Apple’s combatant in the so-called streaming wars, one of a crop of deep-pocketed tech and media companies pouring money into creating subscription video services
  
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• Star Wars has never been better, thanks to Disney - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:24
  Commentary: Disney has ushered in a golden age for a galaxy far, far away, and I can't wait to see The Rise of Skywalker. Oh, and I love The Last Jedi.
  
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• Visible launches discounted family plan -- and the family is optional - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:18
  Bring any four bodies to the Verizon carrier's new Party Pay program and get unlimited service as low as $25 per person.
  
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• 2020 Mazda CX-9 gets new standard features, but a hefty price bump - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 21:10
  And available second-row captain's chairs? Aye-aye, says Mazda.
  
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• Apple Card users can now finance iPhone purchases for 24 months, interest-free

  31-10-2019 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple on Wednesday introduced a new program that will allow Apple Card users to finance their iPhone purchases for 24 months, without paying interest plus buyers get 3% back on purchases…
  Sarah Perez for TechCrunch:It’s not quite an “Apple Prime” subscription, but it’s compelling… The program aims to appeal to consumers who frequently upgrade their iPhone to the latest model, but often turn to their carrier to finance those purchases.
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• Apple TV+ premiere, OS update problems, and more

  31-10-2019 21:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple TV+ is almost here! The misadventures of Apple’s OS updates! That and more are in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 674 with Leif Johnson, Roman Loyola, and Michael Simon.Listen to episode 674To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Costco Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 deals - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:54
  The store is also kicking off early holiday savings with great Sonos, Xbox, Fitbit and other discounts starting Nov. 7.
  
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• 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan earns Top Safety Pick Plus, but safety comes at a cost - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 20:39
  Buyers need to add on a lot of optional equipment to drive off in a model that earns the safety award.
  
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• Apple TV+ joins streaming wars with Spielberg and Oprah but no library

  31-10-2019 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple TV+ is home to the biggest directors and top stars
  Lynn Elber for The Associated Press:As the streaming wars near a fever pitch and viewers are targeted from every vantage point — Disney Plus has the Marvel and Star Wars brands! HBO Max counters with “Game of Thrones” and DC superheroes! — Apple TV Plus could be cast as the highly pedigreed and improbable underdog.
  While the venture counts Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg among its first wave of talent, Apple TV P
  
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• Uber allegedly paid up $100K and made hackers sign NDAs after data breach - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:27
  The men demanded money from companies in exchange for agreeing to delete data they'd stolen.
  
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• George R.R. Martin to focus on next Game of Thrones book over House of the Dragon - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:23
  Sorry, GoT prequel series. Martin has some pressing homework to finish: Winds of Winter. For realsies.
  
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• Motorola Razr: Leaked images offer first look at upcoming foldable phone - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:17
  The foldable Razr is coming.
  
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• General Motors recalls 600,000-plus pickups, SUVs for unintentional braking - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 20:11
  The recall affects models from both Chevrolet and GMC.
  
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• Apple introducing new silver/black Magic accessories for upcoming Mac Pro

  31-10-2019 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s Mac Pro is still slated to ship sometime this fall and a new image asset shows off new Apple Magic accessories including a keyboard in silver and black without the numpad. So far, Apple has only made its space gray Magic Keyboard in the larger variant that includes the number keypad.more…
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• Apple fixes and re-releases botched HomePod update

  31-10-2019 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alistair Charlton for GearBrain:Apple has fixed and re-released a software update for its HomePod which initially caused the smart speaker to stop working.
  The update first arrived on October 29, but HomePod owners quickly reported problems. In multiple cases, the update bricked the speaker, completely stopping it from working. Apple pulled the update, fixed the problem, and re-released it the following day.
  The update will be pushed out and installed automatically on all HomePods, or you can ma
  
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• Our favorite Stasher reusable silicone bags are 20% off (today only) - CNET

  31-10-2019 19:02
  Time to stock up on storage.
  
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• AirPods Pro: How to customize Force Sensor controls

  31-10-2019 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  AirPods Pro come with some great features like noise cancellation and a Transparency mode with a new in-ear design. Along with the updated form, Force Sensors in the AirPods Pro stems offer new controls. Read on for how to customize AirPods Pro controls including press speed, press duration, and what your left and right Force Sensors do.more…
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• ACLU sues DOJ, FBI over facial recognition secrecy - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:40
  The rights organization wants to know who has access to your biometric data.
  
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• T3 reviews Apple AirPods Pro: Impressive, brilliant-sounding, fantastic

  31-10-2019 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  AirPods Pro are packed with audio innovation to deliver superior sound and an immersive noise-canceling experience.
  Matthew Bolton for T3:What does it mean for these to be “Pro” – Apple’s favourite buzz word – compared to the originals? The headline news is that in most ways the AirPods Pro are much better specced than the more basic – and, to be fair, £100/$100 cheaper – AirPods. The Pros give you a proper in-ear fit, gym-friendly sweat and water
  
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• Spooky Halloween asteroid flyby one of the closest near misses ever seen - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:14
  A big space boulder scopes out the trick-or-treating situation here on Earth. Fortunately, it doesn't knock on any doors.
  
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• The best Apple Watch deals: Series 3 cellular model hits lowest price ever, $199 - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:01
  Plus: The brand-new Series 5 model is now available for $21 off.
  
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• Next is a new app that brings dynamic playlists to Apple Music

  31-10-2019 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Since Apple introduced the MusicKit API back in 2017, developers have created amazing apps to access Apple Music with exclusive interfaces and features. And now, it’s time for Next, a new iOS app created by Sorcererhat that brings dynamic playlists to Apple Music.more…
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• Netflix's The Witcher: New trailer confirmed its December release date - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:00
  The show finally gets a release date.
  
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• Twitter will no longer accept political ads; gauntlet thrown to Facebook

  31-10-2019 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  In an implicit swipe at the FaceBook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s position on running false political ads on Facebook, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced on Wednesday the company would no longer accept political ads.
  Steve Kovach for CNBC:It’s hard to think of a better way for Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to poke Mark Zuckerberg in the eye than announcing a rebuttal to his controversial stance on political advertising just minutes ahead of Facebook’s earnings call.
  On Wednesday, Dorsey anno
  
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• Nintendo Switch sales are creeping closer to those of SNES - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:54
  Nintendo also says it sold nearly 2 million Switch Lites in less than two weeks.
  
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• 24 hours with AirPods Pro, hands-on: Thoughts so far about Apple's wireless earbuds - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:50
  Seven early impressions of Apple's new noise-canceling earbuds, which actually fit in my ears this time.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 31, 2019 – 16-inch MacBook Pro, AAPL earnings

  31-10-2019 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Ford Ranger first to benefit from new ARB 4x4 collaboration - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 17:24
  Ford Performance and ARB 4x4 Accessories plan for lots of new off-road goodies.
  
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• Aaron Sorkin says Mark Zuckerberg is 'assaulting truth' with Facebook ad policy - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:22
  In an open letter in The New York Times, the screenwriter says Facebook should be a reliable source of public information.
  
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 season 1 challenges and where to find flaming rings, hidden 'T' - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:20
  Take to the waters for this week's challenges.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group announce intent to merge automakers - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 17:07
  The American-Italian automaker will combine forces with the French automaker for one massive conglomerate.
  
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• Amazon’s MacBook Pro sale starts at $1,780, plus Apple Watch Series 3 Cell hits new low, more

  31-10-2019 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon’s 1-day MacBook Pro sale headlines the best Halloween deals alongside new all-time low on Apple Watch Series 3 and the latest Arlo Ultra 4K cameras. Head below for all that and more in this 9to5Toys Lunch Break episode.more…
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• Apple lays the groundwork for an iPhone subscription

  31-10-2019 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested that Apple is working on new ways to pay for iPhones on a monthly basis during a conference call with analysts on Wednesday.
  Kif Leswing for CNBC:Apple investors have speculated for years about the possibility that Apple could sell hardware, like the iPhone, on a subscription basis… Under the argument for an iPhone subscription, which some people call Apple Prime after the Amazon program of the same name, Apple would bundle hardware upgrades with services like
  
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• The best outdoor home security cameras of 2019 - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:01
  Weatherproof home security cameras take on the elements without complaint. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Fight a VR Darth Vader in the final chapter of Star Wars Vader Immortal - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:00
  The other new Star Wars trilogy wraps up Nov. 21, exclusively on Oculus.
  
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• Dropbox updates its third-party extensions with Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, more

  31-10-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dropbox is out today with a solid expansion of its third-party extensions to help customers more easily get work done. New Dropbox App Extensions include Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, WhatsApp, Freshbooks, and more.more…
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• Motorola Razr: Leaked image may offer first look at upcoming foldable phone - CNET

  31-10-2019 16:39
  The foldable Razr is coming.
  
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• After President Trump laments loss of iPhone Home button, former Apple designer responds

  31-10-2019 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s iPhone X did away with the anachronistic Home button on November 3, 2017
  Last Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump offered feedback for Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding the company’s iPhone, especially its Home button or lack thereof. In a tweet, the leader of the world’s largest economy called out the Apple CEO and lamented the loss of the Home button on the company’s smartphones.To Tim: The Button on the IPhone was FAR better than the Swipe!
  — Donald J. Trump (
  
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