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iOS 9 Hands On

Why one dev has pulled his iOS 9 ad blocker from the App Store

High-profile developer Marco Arment, creator of the Peace ad blocker, isn't the only one agonizing over the ethics of blocking adverts on the mobile Web.
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The Apple Car might be appearing sooner than we thought

Apple executives have reportedly met with the California DMV over permits for the mythical Apple Car ... and permits would require them to provide details.
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Google promising ‘new treats’ on Sept. 29

Google is holding a media event on Sept. 29, at which it's expected to unveil a new Nexus or two and an updated Chromecast device.
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And the most popular iPhone 6S model in preorders is …

Demand for Apple's new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus appears to be brisk, with the larger rose gold model apparently a particular favorite.
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Google has plans for a lot more of its self-driving cars

A Google executive has revealed plans for the future of the search giant's self-driving car program.
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Tinder adds a ‘Super Like’ for those people you’re really into

Tinder now lets you express your admiration for a potential match in even stronger terms, with the once-daily use of a new "Super Like" button.
Flying Drone

Drone pilot arrested after buzzing past an LAPD helicopter

Drones are a growing threat for aircraft, and the latest pilot to get himself into trouble had a near miss with a police helicopter in Los Angeles.
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Hey Siri and Live Photos respect user privacy, Apple says

Apple wants to reassure you about data collection concerns with it's new Live Photos and Hey Siri apps on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.
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Facebook wants to make it easier for you to support causes

If you change your Facebook profile picture to support causes, you'll like this: The site wants to let you revert back to your old image automatically.
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Google ready to return to China with a stripped-down Play Store

Five years after pulling out of that country, Google will seek Chinese government approval for a specially adapted version of the Play Store.
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Bing promotes Microsoft Edge when you search for Chrome or Firefox

Run a search for Chrome or Firefox on Bing in the U.S. and the search engine will gently suggest that you might want to try Microsoft Edge instead.
Higher-res screens for the iPhone 6S rumored while talk of an iPhone 6C continues

Next-generation Force Touch tech headed to new iPhones, says report

The newly rumored "3D Touch" tech adds an extra layer of pressure sensitivity for interacting with your iPhone 6S.
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Snooz uses white noise to help improve your sleep

Snooz helps you drift off with a customizable drone of white noise by your bed. It's currently looking for $100,000 on Kickstarter.
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New hires suggest Amazon is getting serious about meal delivery

Before long, there might not be very much that Amazon doesn't deliver — the retail giant is expanding its meal delivery service to more cities.
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Google is finally ready to launch Android Pay

Insider leaks and tips from Google itself suggest Android Pay will launch in the next two weeks.
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Google adding personalized hurricane warnings to its search results

Google has added some extra personalization features to its platform, giving you up-to-the-minute forecasts whenever you run a search for a hurricane.
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Popcorn Time says Hollywood is far too greedy

Popcorn Time says Internet users are turning to illegal means for their movie and television fixes because they're hampered by restrictions and high prices.
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Arro is the latest cab-hailing app to try and topple Uber

Watch out, Uber, the competitors are coming. Arro just launched in New York City with a promise not to rely on surge pricing during busy periods.
Drones gone wild

FAA’s new app lays down the rules for drone flights

The Federal Aviation Administration's new mobile app will tell you exactly where you're not allowed to take your drone for a spin
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How a track stand can confuse Google’s self-driving car

If you really want to cause problems for one of Google's self-driving cars trundling around your local streets, try performing a track stand on your bike.
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YouTube subscriptions are coming

A new report suggests a revamped version of YouTube's Music Key and a separate subscription service for premium content are launching soon.
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Apple and TV companies still haggling over online streaming

We might be getting a new Apple TV next month, complete with a Nintendo Wii-like remote — but negotiations over a streaming service are still stalling.
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Netflix’s high-definition DRM cracked for the first time

Pirates were able to overcome the latest Netflix DRM technology, reportedly torrenting a Breaking Bad episode in 4K that weighed in at nearly 18GB.
Steve Jobs

“One more thing …” now belongs to Swatch

Swatch has gone ahead and trademarked a phrase that's very Apple in its connotations: Steve Jobs' famous catchphrase, "one more thing ..."
Apple Car

Apple’s latest hire is another piece in the jigsaw for the Apple Car

Apple's recent hires are a good indication of its future plans for a self-driving Apple Car.
Google Pay

Android Pay tipped to launch this Wednesday

On the heels of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, inside sources suggest Android Pay is imminent too.
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Your Chrome extensions will soon work on Firefox too

Developers will soon be able to write extensions that work smoothly across all the major Web browsers.
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Google-Twitter integration arrives for desktop search results

You can now get the latest Twitter updates included right in your Google search results, as the companies' partnership extends from mobile to desktop.
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NYT exposes reasons why you might not want to work at Amazon

Amazon is one of the world's most successful companies — but it's also one of the most punishing places to work, according to The New York Times.
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Google could soon be searching your desktop too

A patent application granted to Google this week shows the company wants to take a closer look inside your desktop applications and your offline data.
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Star Wars updates: first Rogue One cast photo, Episode IX director announced

Get your first look at the cast of Rogue One in their official garb, plus find out who's sitting in the director's chair for Star Wars: Episode IX in 2019.
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Kaspersky CEO hits back over malware claims

CEO Eugene Kaspersky wrote a rebuttal to claims that his security company has been planting false positives for other antivirus companies to trip up over.
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Comcast’s YouTube rival is just weeks away

Watching TV on your smart living room set is becoming identical to watching video on your laptop or smartphone, and Comcast's new YouTube rival is proof.
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Motorola teases, then unteases, the new Moto 360

Motorola posts, then removes, a video from its Twitter account that seems to show the Moto 360 v2.