Apple iPhone 8 launch invokes Steve Jobs one more time

Steve Jobs memorably unveiled the original iPhone more than a decade ago. So it’s appropriate that the 10th anniversary edition of the iPhone be held at the theater named in his honor.  Apple sent out the invitations for the launch of its next iPhone (or iPhones), confirming the rumored date and location of Sept. 12 …

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Apple sends invites to its Sept. 12 event at Apple Park

Now playing: Watch this: Apple set to launch the next iPhone on September 12 1:12 The next iPhone (or, iPhones). A new Apple Watch. Siri. Lots and lots of augmented reality. These are just a few of things we’re expecting from Apple this year, and now the date is official: Tuesday, September 12. This year, Apple’s big reveal is at …

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DJI adds some variety to its Mavic Pro, Phantom 4 Pro drones

DJI makes a lot of fine adjustments to its camera drones. Much of the time these are done through firmware updates that unlock new features or enhance existing ones, but it also takes an existing drone and tweaks it. At IFA 2017, it announced it would do both.  The Phantom 4 Pro is now available in matte gray.  DJI The …

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Smartwatches surge in sales with Apple leading the way

Slowly but surely, the watches are taking over. With increased interest from the medical industry, and features like GPS and health tracking becoming standard on wearables, smartwatches are beginning to dominate the wearable technology market.  According to the latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), wearable shipments over the past couple of months grew 10.3 percent year over year …

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Apple’s iPhone event is official (The 3:59, Ep. 277)

Apple on Thursday sent out invites for its latest event, to take place on Sept. 12 at the new Steve Jobs Theater. This one is widely expected to be the launch for the newest iPhone. Plus, we may see some updates to the Apple Watch, Siri and AirPods. For today’s show, we run through expectations, wish list items and potential disappointments. …

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LG V30’s Point Zoom feels like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” mode

I’m not sure what LG meant to make me remember about the new V30, but I keep thinking about that slow zoom. A new targeted cinematic zoom mode in the V30’s camera settings enables the sort of gentle zoom that immediately brings to mind every “Curb Your Enthusiasm” meme in the world. I shot some footage of CNET’s Jessica Dolcourt …

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LG V30 hands

Now playing: Watch this: LG V30 hands-on: Big screen, new cameras, sloooow zoom 1:56 Announced at IFA 2017, the LG V30 is a gorgeous phone that sloughs away unnecessary features and amps up all its best. It gets a better screen, wireless charging and advanced video features you don’t see on a typical phone. Update: Read our full LG V30 …

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Instagram Stories arrive on the mobile web

Instagram is bringing one of its most popular features, the Snapchat clone Stories, to web browsers on your phone. Now people can watch Stories on a handset outside the Instagram app by heading to Instagram.com. Stories are strings of photos and videos that disappear 24 hours after you’ve posted them on the Facebook-owned photo app. Instagram copied the concept — …

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Nearly a half million Abbott pacemakers could get hacked

Sometimes life imitates art. In this case, a storyline from a hit spy show is leaping off the screen and could potentially turn deadly. The FDA sent notice Tuesday that nearly half a million pacemakers from the health company Abbott (formerly St. Jude Medical) are vulnerable to being hacked and need a software update to protect them. These devices are …

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Millennium Falcon drone to take off with ‘Han Solo’ movie

Remember those awesome battling Star Wars drones from Propel? An X-Wing, TIE fighter and Imperial Speeder Bike were revealed last year with hints that a Millennium Falcon drone would follow — and now we’ve learned that the Falcon will take flight alongside next summer’s Han Solo spin-off movie. Propel’s Battle Quad drones fight each other, shooting enemy drones out of …

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5 hidden search tips for Windows 10

Do you feel you spend too much time searching for things on your PC and not enough time actually doing things? If so, this handful of tips can help you do more and search less. Know your filters When you use the search box in the taskbar — either by typing in your search query or asking Cortana — you …

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5 things you need to know about the all

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LG V30 hands

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Amazon and Microsoft align digital assistants, the fate of the iPhone 8’s home button

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Star Wars Force Friday 2017: The coolest new toys

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