For the past six months I’ve been in the market for a new laptop, and like a lot of people, I put off making a purchase until Apple unveiled its redesigned MacBook Pros, which were officially introduced in late October and shipped last month. For those who missed the release, the new MacBook Pros come …
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December, 2016
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6 December
Social media faces the music with Grammy nominations
And the nominees are… Beyonce, Justin Bieber and Adele fans have reason to celebrate on social media today as the three artists are Grammy nominees in several major categories. Meanwhile, a hashtag parodying President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks is popping up across Twitter, and Facebook users are debating whether a Texas Republican’s decision to cast his electoral vote for Trump …
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6 December
What to do with a broken iPhone 7 or 7 Plus screen
Oops, you did it again — you dropped your iPhone 7 ($190 at eBay) on the sidewalk and now the screen is a mess. Good news: Apple‘s (sort of) got your back. Broken iPhone screens are so ridiculously common that the company has apparently decided they don’t even need to charge that much for the repair — because, you know, …
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6 December
Mophie now shipping Juice Pack Air battery cases for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
With the release of a new iPhone, especially one that has some sort of change to its design, new battery cases typically get released a few months after the launch of the phone. Such is the case for Mophie’s new Juice Park Air for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The new battery cases, which also feature wireless charging capabilities (though …
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6 December
Google app becomes a destination, not just a search tool
The Google app is taking a new step away from its original purpose — search — toward giving you information the company thinks you might want. The app offers a search bar above a stack of “cards” that present information tailored for you, such as weather forecasts, news headlines and a map showing where Google thinks you parked your car. …
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6 December
Samsung scores unanimous Supreme Court win over Apple
Now playing: Watch this: Samsung wins in Supreme Court battle against Apple 1:14 The US Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Samsung a victory in its long-running patent dispute with Apple. The nation’s highest court said in a unanimous opinion that damages for design patent infringement can be based only on the part of the device that infringed the patents, not …
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6 December
LinkedIn wants to help you get the conversation started
It can be awkward, sometimes even downright painful to start a conversation, especially when you’re looking for a job. LinkedIn is now offering users tips, called Conversation Starters, for how to connect or reconnect with other members through its messaging feature. The professional network launched the new option Tuesday with the simple goal of helping break the ice in informal …
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6 December
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 could lose its headphone jack, too
People scoffed and moaned when the iPhone 7 ditched the headphone jack, but it seems like the trend could continue. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 may become the next popular phone to forgo the headphone jack, according to SamMobile. A lot is riding on Samsung’s next Galaxy S flagship. After this fall’s Galaxy Note 7 went up in flames, all …
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6 December
Apple Music surpasses 20 million subscribers
Apple Music appears to be growing on listeners. The music subscription service has surpassed the 20 million subscriber milestone just 18 months after its launch, Billboard reported Tuesday. That number represents growth of 15 percent since the company announced in September it had accumulated 17 million paying customers since it launched in June 2015. Apple Music is hitting new highs …
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6 December
PayPal tries to make it easier to give the gift of cash
Sure, ugly Christmas sweaters are a nice gift, but cash is pretty good too. In an effort to make giving cash a little more personal, PayPal on Tuesday came out with a series of digital cards people can use when sending money to friends and family. According to an online survey commissioned by PayPal, the top gift Americans want this …
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