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Control your music from Notification Center using Music Zone Widget

Music Zone Widget. Jason Cipriani/CNET Accessing your music from any screen on your iOS device is possible with Apple’s Control Center, but its use is limited to playback controls. After iOS 8 launched with extensions, developers have come up with clever ways to take advantage of the added functionality. Music Center is an app built solely to put your music …

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Pebble Time smartwatch breaks Kickstarter records

It’s Pebble Time and Morphin’ Time! In this episode of CNET Update, learn about the new Pebble Time smartwatch . It debuted on Kickstarter and the company pulled in $5 million from pre-orders in just a few hours. This isn’t your average Update roundup. The tech-news stars have aligned to give us new emoji, Waffle House and Power Rangers: Now …

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Feds say skin cancer apps are deceptive

The FTC says those behind supposed melanoma-detection apps, such as Health Discovery’s MelApp, must provide scientific evidence before making claims about their product’s efficacy. Health Discovery Corporation A wave of your smartphone won’t tell you if you’re sick, have a broken bone or, apparently, if you have melanoma. The Federal Trade Commission on Monday said it has taken action against …

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Apple Pay could benefit from Visa Europe’s new security

During transactions using a service like Apple Pay, a token is submitted instead of your actual credit card information. James Martin/CNET Apple Pay could find its ticket into Europe courtesy of a new service to be offered by Visa. Announced on Tuesday by Visa Europe, the new “tokenization” service will benefit European consumers who wish to use their mobile phones …

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Six awesome Android apps to get your creative juices flowing

Channel your inner ceramicist with Let’s Create! Pottery. Infinite Dreams Life’s too short to only use your phone and tablet for practical stuff. There are a ton of great apps to unlock your creativity and let you make something beautiful or fun. Related Links 5 fun multiplayer games for your Google Chromecast 7 great keyboard apps for your Android phone …

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GOP lacks votes to challenge FCC’s Net neutrality ruling, senator concedes

Emotions have run high over Net neutrality. Here, protesters interrupt a meeting of the FCC commissioners in December. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Senate Republicans appear to have largely abandoned efforts to fight an FCC vote later this week that’s expected to reclassify broadband as a public utility-like service. After years of grappling with how much or even whether the federal government …

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Google Chromebook Pixel 2 confirmed, but don’t expect much supply

Google’s Chromebook Pixel hasn’t been especially popular, likely due to its hefty price tag compared with other Chromebook models. Josh Miller/CNET A second generation of Google’s pricey Chromebook Pixel is coming, the head of the company’s Android and Chrome work programs may have let slip on Monday. Speaking at the TeamWork 2015 event Monday in San Diego, Google’s Renee Niemi …

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Apple scoops up UK audio developer

Apple’s Logic Pro X could become a beneficiary of Camel Audio’s tech. Sarah Tew/CNET Apple may have quietly acquired a small audio developer, according to filings with a UK government agency. Companies House, the UK’s corporation-listing entity, on Monday published a new address for Camel Audio that matches Apple’s UK headquarters. In addition, the company’s director is now listed as …

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