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Hands on with Apple’s Force Touch trackpad

Now playing: Watch this: Test driving Apple’s Force Touch trackpad 2:49 One of the most talked-about new features in the upcoming 12-inch Apple MacBook is its new touchpad. Apple calls its versions trackpads, and this new type is the Force Touch trackpad, a new approach to the traditional hinged click-down design found on most laptops. But you don’t have to …

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Apple yanks rival fitness bands from stores

Is Apple clearing out rival health trackers to make more room for the Apple Watch? Apple The Apple Watch is shoving aside some of its potential competition. A check of Apple Stores in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and New York by Recode on Wednesday discovered that the Jawbone Up and the Nike+ FuelBand are no longer on the …

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Jamstik Today’s deals couldn’t be more different. A little something for everyone, I’d say: budding musician, cash-strapped videographer, and, um, guy who likes big monitors. 1. Schooled of rock I’ve been wanting to learn guitar for as long as I can remember, and even went so far as to buy one. But finding a regular time to meet with an …

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Robert Downey Jr. gives young fan 3D

If this video doesn’t lift your spirits today, I don’t know what will. Actor Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ), who plays Iron Man in the “Iron Man” and “Avengers” movies, has partnered with a maker of bionic limbs to give one lucky 7-year-old an amazing new arm. Related Links 3D-printed prosthetic Iron Man hand not grown, built ‘Star Wars’ robotic arm …

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Facebook faces lawsuit over kids’ online purchases

Facebook is up against a class-action lawsuit over kids making purchases without parental permission. CNET Facebook will find itself in court later this year defending itself against a lawsuit over children spending their parents’ money. On Tuesday, US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman in San Jose, Calif., ruled that the company must face a nationwide class-action lawsuit that aims to …

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Apple Watch accessories charge with style

There are many companies that would love to sell you a fancy stand for that fancy Apple Watch. In this CNET Update, take a look at some of the first Apple Watch accessories. Apple stores are making room for more Watch gear — the company is no longer selling rival fitness bands. Meanwhile, the Swiss watchmaker Swatch is out to …

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Tablet sales expected to grow, but just barely, in 2015

IDC says Apple’s iPad business should keep showing weakness in 2015. CNET Things just keep getting worse for tablet makers — especially Apple. Researcher IDC on Thursday chopped its outlook for tablet growth in 2015, now saying device shipments will increase by only 2.1 percent to 234.5 million units, down from its prior estimate of 5.2 percent. That forecast includes …

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