Sharp's Aquos R Compact barrows the Essential's camera notchIt’s been less than half a year since the Essential Phone debuted with a camera cutout in its display, introducing us to the soon-to-be-ubiquitous “notch.” Apple’s iPhone X was next, of course, and now the design is making its way to Japan’s domestic market smartphones.....
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5 'Shark Tank' judges share the best things they've ever bought for less than $100Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Five judges from the television show 'Shark Tank" share the best thing they've purchased for little money that reaped a big return.
Kevin O'Leary says one of his wisest investments was a stack of Post-It Notes.
Rohan Oza says the car service he bought to close a ....
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Bitcoin just hit an all-time high — here's how you buy and sell itReutersBitcoin hit a record high of $5,866 on Friday, October 13, after a dismal September in which the cryptocurrency fell to $2,900 a coin on September 15.
Two years ago, the idea of buying the virtual currency even at that price was laughable. After a rapid rise in value in 2013, the cryptocurre....
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Apple Upgrade Program users get an early start on iPhone X pre-ordersWe’re less than a week away from when Apple opens pre-orders for the highly anticipated iPhone X. While there’s little you can do to guarantee a device on day one, Apple has revealed it’s allowing members of its iPhone Upgrade Program to “get a head start” on their upgr....
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Waiting to upgrade to Apple's iPhone 8? You're not aloneApple's older model iPhone 7 is enjoying a new sales bump while the new iPhone 8 line isn't flying off shelves at the pace of its predecessors, according to an analyst report Monday. It makes sense for a few reasons.....
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Cars Ransacked By Robbers Before 'KUWTK' Star's BirthdayKim Kardashian and Kanye West's mansion was attacked by burglars.
On Friday, around 4 a.m. a crook was spotted at the Bel Air mansion of the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" stars. The suspect did not enter their home but ransacked three luxury vehicles at the end of the driveway. The burglar was ....
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Apple sued by Tokyo based Emonster over the use of the word 'Animoji'Tokyo based Emonster has sued Apple over the use of the term 'Animoji' unveiled by Apple as a feature for iPhone X according to a report by Reuters.
Emonster, in an appeal to federal court in San Francisco, pointed out that using 'Animoji' is a "textbook case" of deliberate infringement.
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Apple Swears It Won't Trick You Into Buying the Most Expensive iPhone XThe iPhone X will go on sale on November 3, with pricing to start at $999 and go all the way up to $1,149 for the most expensive model.
And while some people think that the top configuration is the only worthy choice, Apple says that you should actually buy the iPhone model that is just right for....
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Ouch: Delta to Give Up on Windows Phone, Surface for Apple's iPhone and iPadDelta Air Lines is informing staff that it's going to be replacing Microsoft's devices, including here Windows phones and Surface tablets, with Apple products because of an obvious reason.
In a private email that reached the web this week, Delta says the transition will begin in early 2018 when a....
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Japanese software firm sues Apple over iPhone X 'animoji' featureApple's animoji feature allow users to animate the facial expressions of emojis using facial recognition technology. It will be included on the iPhone X which is scheduled for release in November.
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Apple won't try and upsell iPhone buyers on the iPhone XAmid reports that iPhone 8 sales are reportedly falling below expectations, with the CEO of Rogers Communications going so far as to call iPhone 8 demand "anemic," Apple's financial prospects for the next year rest heavily on the company's highly anticipated iPhone X. Set to hit store shelves on Nov....
I went to the world's largest Applebee's to figure out why chain restaurants are dyingPeter Balonon-Rosen/Marketplace
The world's largest Applebee's is just north of Times Square in Manhattan.
Its plethora of problems reveal why chain restaurants aren't capturing millennials' hearts.
"Welcome to Applebee's."
That's the first thing I hear. The words ring out, even before the....
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The Apple Store doesn't actually sell many iPhonesMuch is made of Apple's retail arm. The company described it as its "biggest product" during the recent iPhone X launch, and it's initiated a revamp of its stores to turn them into cult-like "plazas" where fans gather to worship the latest technology.
But according to a new survey of US consumers....
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Millennials outnumber baby boomers in tech — and it highlights Silicon Valley's ageismJaimie Trueblood/HBO
Millennials are close to constituting a majority of the tech workforce while older industry vets struggle to find work.
The new study by job search website Indeed exposes ageism in Silicon Valley.
The tech industry’s prejudice against older folks is alive and well....
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Apple to help Puerto Rico get connected, but it needs Google's helpRead more...
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Apple is already being sued over one of the iPhone X's featuresThe iPhone X isn't even out yet and Apple is already being sued over one of its biggest features.
A developer is suing Apple for copyright infringement, alleging that Apple stole the "Animoji" name from the developer's app of the same name.
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Apple hit with trademark lawsuit over iPhone X 'animoji' featureJustin Sullivan/GettyNEW YORK - A Japanese software company is suing Apple in a U.S. court over the trademark for the term “animoji”, alleging the U.S. technology company stole the name to use on a feature of its iPhone X.
Tokyo-based Emonster kk sued Apple on Wednesday in federal ....
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The OnePlus 5T might be an iPhone 7 clone in a Galaxy S8's bodyYou may have a harder time finding a OnePlus 5 right now, not that you should buy one as long as OnePlus hasn't fixed its serious privacy problem. More and more rumors say a OnePlus 5T may be imminent, which would explain why the OnePlus 5 is out of stock.
A new series of leaked images show a dev....
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iPhone X anticipation may be slowing iPhone 8 sales2017 is a bit of an anomaly year for Apple. Though we’ve grown used to receiving two new iPhones each year – one standard-sized iPhone and one Plus model – this year we’re getting three new iPhones. One of those, as you likely already know, is the iPhone X – a special r....
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STOCKS HIT RECORD HIGHS: Here's what you need to knowUS Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage
The major averages closed at record highs on Friday.
The day didn't start out so well though, as General Electric caught investors off-guard with its disastrous earnings report ahead of the bell.
But, after sliding m....
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Apple is giving select customers the best chance at pre-ordering an iPhone XiPhone X pre-orders don't start until October 27th, and by every account, it's going to be sold out in minutes. Most estimates we've seen suggest that you'll be very lucky to get a phone in your hands November 3rd -- unless you're a member of Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program.
Apple is rolling out a....
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Apple reportedly solved its iPhone X woes, but you still probably won't be able to get one at launchRead more...
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I posted so many Instagram Stories that I broke itHi, my name is Ray Wong and I have a very, very serious Instagram Stories addiction. There, I said it. Don't judge me.
But I'm not your usual junkie. I posted so much on my IG Stories during my recent vacation in Japan that I broke it (well, sort of). And boy, was I pissed.
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Wireless CEO's comments suggest iPhone 8 sales may be even worse than we thoughtAmid reports that iPhone 8 sales aren't exactly setting the world on fire, Roger Communications CEO Joe Natale intimated that iPhone 8 sales may be even lower than initially imagined. During an earnings conference call this week, Natale said (via CBC) that demand for the iPhone 8 thus far has been ....
Apple visiting Foxconn as iPhone X production strainsFoxconn chairman Terry Gou was tipped to host a visit from Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams in Taiwan later this week. Williams is reportedly visiting Taiwan for the 30th anniversary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), with an event taking place on October 23rd. It is likely....
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Kim Kardashian Is The Victim Of A Horrifying Robbery, AGAINSay it ain't so! Kim Kardashian is once again the victim of a horrifying robbery. According to reports, a burglar snuck onto Kim and Kanye West's Bel Air property and then ransacked three of their luxury vehicles. The suspect, whose face was caught on surveillance cameras, allegedly made off with ....
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Rumor says Galaxy S9 is going to be a powerhouse, but the source is shady so Samsung is already working on the Galaxy S9 series, but the phones are still months away from launch even if development started earlier than expected. Some say that Samsung is looking to have the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in stores earlier than the Galaxy S8 was this year, in an effort to target the....
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Pair accused of killing man in moped mugging in courtNathan Gilmaney, 18, and a 17 year-old friend, allegedly stabbed Abdul Samad, 28, in the heart for his iPhone shortly before midnight in Little Venice, west London.....
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Apple will have only 3 million iPhone X units when it launches — good luck finding one (AAPL)YouTube/MKBHD
Apple will only be able to ship between 2-3 million iPhone X units at launch, says KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
If true, this means there will not be many iPhone X units in any individual market because it is launching in 56 countries.
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iPhone X release nightmare: Here's the problemThe iPhone X launch was a problem since it was announced – but a bit of analysis today suggests Apple’s troubles are ending soon. While billboards, underground tram ads, and video spots run rampant across the world for iPhone X, behind the scenes Apple’s pushing the line when it co....
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The $1,000 iPhone X is beautiful, but I'm not interested — here's whyApple's upcoming iPhone X is beautiful.
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For $1,000, you get a pocket supercomputer that's mostly screen. Aside from a tiny notch on the top, the face of the phone is almost entirely touchscreen display. There's no Home button, and almost no "bezel" (the black frame arou....
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It's official: Apple's iPhone X launch is going to be an absolute nightmareThe day Apple fans have been anxiously awaiting for the past two months — nay, the past two years — is almost upon us. Apple and its partners will begin taking preorders for the hotly anticipated iPhone X next Friday, October 27th, and the iPhone X will then be released a week later on November ....
iPhone 8 Plus vs Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8: which one to buyWe are just two and a half months away from calling the year over and we already have most of this year's top smartphones lined up in stores. Of course, we're still waiting for the iPhone X to finally land in users' hands, but, unless you already had your heart set on Apple's most expensive iPhone t....
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Ahead of iPhone X release, Apple gets hit with a lawsuit over the 'Animoji' nameAhead of the upcoming iPhone X release, Apple has been hit with a lawsuit regarding one of the device's more intriguing new features. According to a report from The Recorder, Enrique Bonansea is suing Apple for infringing upon his Animoji trademark. Animoji, if you recall, is the name Apple gave to ....
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Huawei Mate 10 scores 97 on DxOMark, one point behind Google Pixel 2Google Pixel 2 is about to face some stiff competition from Huawei's freshly released Mate 10 Pro flagship. Popular image quality authority DxOMark has awarded the new Mate 10 the impressive score of 97 – coming second only to the Pixel 2. Two weeks ago, Google's phone set a record by becoming the....
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It looks like Apple wants to do something about the iPhone X's sky-high pricePricing for the iPhone X starts at $999, but most people won't have to pay all of that at once. Carriers will probably engage in a fierce iPhone X pricing war come November, looking to ink as many new subscribers as possible. Not to mention that you can always pay for the iPhone in installments. But....
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Analyst: Apple To Have 2-3 Million iPhone X Units Ready At LaunchThe iPhone X will finally launch next month on Nov. 3, but there's been a lot of talk surrounding Apple's ability to keep up with consumer demand. Now, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will only be able to stockpile 2 to 3 million units of the iPhone X just before its release.....
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iPhone X Already Cannibalizing iPhone 8 Sales, Carrier SaysSales of the iPhone 8 lineup have been rather slow so far, with analysts estimating that the iPhone 7 is actually selling better right now, but there's a good reason why all of these are happening.
With the more substantially-overhauled iPhone X just around the corner, more potential new iPhone b....
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Google will reimburse for the Pixel 2 if you overpaid at its pop-up storeGoogle launched the first-gen Pixel last year, killing the Nexus family in the process, in a bid to reinvent its smartphones and focus on premium products. A year later, the Pixel 2 models are still high-end Android handsets running the latest version of Android and selling for iPhone-like prices.
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Mac mini is not dead, sayeth Tim CookYou thought that just because Apple hasn't updated it in over three years, the Mac mini is dead? We don't blame you, but according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, there's still hope for Apple's tiny desktop computer.
The news comes via Cook's somewhat surprising response to a customer's letter, uneart....
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Workers at iPhone supplier in China protest unpaid bonusesHundreds of workers streamed through dark streets, blocking an entrance to an Apple iPhone supplier's factory in eastern China to protest unpaid bonuses and factory reassignments, two witnesses and China Labor Watch, a New York based non-profit group, said Thursday.....
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Tim Cook assures fans the Mac Mini isn't forgottenIt's been quite a while since Apple updated the venerable Mac Mini. In fact, it's been three long years since Apple devoted any attention to the beloved machine. In that time frame, Apple has gone through three full iPhone release cycles while also managing to refresh and update all of the other Mac....
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Verizon expects strong iPhone X demand this holiday seasonThe iPhone X sure is expensive, but that doesn't mean that Apple won't sell millions upon millions of units this year. Most reports say that Apple may meet its production goals for 2017 after all, although it'll struggle to meet consumer demand well into 2018.
Verizon also said it expects strong ....
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How ARKit will make more money than ARCore or Camera Effects (for now) After the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and ARKit launches, it’s clearer than ever that Apple owns the four waves of augmented reality. But Google’s launch of ARCore has the startup CEOs, corporates and VCs with whom Digi-Capital works confused (not to mention Facebook Camera Effects). Read M....
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DxO One camera for Android on the way, new accessories debut The best compact camera smartphone attachment you can buy is getting an Android version, and a heap of updates for the existing iPhone model that make it even better (and it’s already excellent). The DxO One, DxO’s first camera hardware, gets a free software update this morning tha....
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IPhone X – the most important things you should know!After months of constant leaks and speculations about a brand new redesigned iPhone that would accompany the upcoming iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, the reveal is finally here. iPhone X (pronounced ten) is Apple's newest device which features an amazing edge-to-edge screen and an all glass design. Here are so....
