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February, 2017
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4 February
AKG’s twin flagship headphones, the K812 and K872
As the world gets ever more complicated a great-sounding headphone can provide a temporary shelter from the storm. Play the music you love, close your eyes, and take it all in with AKG’s K812 or K872 headphones. The K872 headphone is a near twin of the K812 that came out a few years ago. They were both designed primarily for …
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4 February
Why Comcast’s new Roku app fee will infuriate you
You might not need another reason to hate Comcast, but here’s one anyway. The nation’s largest cable operator is set to begin beta testing its Xfinity TV app for Roku devices later this year. And it’s sneaking in a charge that customers will likely find outrageous. In this edition of Ask Maggie, I explain how the charge works and why …
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4 February
We get an earful at Brooklyn’s guitar and ukulele haven
I’m not a musician, but some of my best friends are. I was having lunch with one of them at my favorite Brooklyn Middle Eastern restaurant on Atlantic Avenue, and he mentioned we were just a few blocks north of Retrofret, an amazing vintage fretted instrument shop. We head up a flight of stairs, across a rooftop walkway, and the …
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3 February
Weekend streaming: ‘Finding Dory’ heads to Netflix
Here’s our brief weekly roundup of the newest video to hit the major online streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. For more information on what’s available to watch online, check out CNET.com/Netpicks or subscribe to the podcast — it’s free! And go to TVGuide.com to see what else is out …
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3 February
AT&T, Verizon catch a break under Trump FCC
There’s a new sheriff in town at the Federal Communications Commission and he just gave AT&T and Verizon a big pass. The FCC said Friday it would end its inquiry into the companies’ so-called zero-rating offers that allow customers to watch video from certain applications from their mobile devices without it counting against their monthly data caps. AT&T lets its …
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3 February
Apple to make iPhones in India, where they’re just taking off
Some iPhones could soon come with a “made in India” label. Priyank Kharge, IT minister for the Indian state of Karnataka, said Thursday on Twitter: “Apple’s intentions to make iPhones in Bengaluru will foster cutting-edge technology ecosystem & supply chain development in the state.” Kharge also gave a statement to local press expressing his approval for “Apple Inc.’s proposal to …
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3 February
The iPad of the future is Apple’s biggest missing link
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro was my favorite Apple product of last year. It stayed in my bag and near me constantly. It’s super-polished. It’s the best example of a product that just checks off the extras you’re looking for, and delivers. Is it a new-feeling thing? No. But it’s very, very functional. It might even be, for all purposes as …
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3 February
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S3 could arrive with the S Pen
Stylus fans, rejoice! The rumored Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 could come with Samsung’s S Pen upon release, SamMobile reports. The tablet is expected to be announced February 26 at the annual Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, and would replace Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2, a device that earned a positive CNET review. A stylus would gear the tablet more toward …
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3 February
Stream this new music from Sampha, Syd, Reba and more to soothe your soul
TGIF! If you’ve had a long week, you’re not alone. Aside from the impending weekend, one of the best things about Fridays is new music. Here are a few recommendable new records to stream while you’re taking some well-deserved “me time.” Self-care routine with face masks, candles, essential oils and a glass of wine all optional. Just do you, boo. …
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