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Optical parts maker II-VI eyes 5G, driverless cars with Finisar buy

11/9/2018, 1:05:11 PM
Laser and optical parts maker II-VI Inc said on Friday it would buy Apple Inc su... ✔ Both the companies supply parts to Apple, but Finisar, which makes vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) that power iPhone Face ID, has an edge as it got an investment of $390 million from Apple in December ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Apple Could Dominate the Holiday Shopping Season, Data Shows

11/9/2018, 3:07:27 PM
It makes most of the products people want this year. ✔ The holiday shopping season is about to kick into high gear as Black Friday looms ✔ Many of those offers include Apple and Samsung products ✔ And when it’s all said and done, Gazelle’s data suggests more shoppers might buy those products if retailers offer solid deals in each category



This magician brings some serious tricks to the iPad Pro

11/9/2018, 3:49:33 PM
iPad magic pro#iPad #magic #mac #apple #iphone #magician #gadget #ガジェット #マジック #手品 #art #表参道 #Tokyo #iPadpro pic.twitter.com/DdfNupZhQE — Shinya Uchida(内田伸哉) (@shinyamagician) November 7, 2018 TechCrunch editor Matthew Panzarino’s more conventional iPad Pro review is a must-read if you&#… ✔ iPad magic pro#iPad #magic #mac #apple #iphone #magician #gadget #ガジェット #マジック #手品 #art #表参道 #Tokyo #iPadpro pic.twitter.com/DdfNupZhQE Shinya Uchida(内田伸哉) (@shinyamagician) November 7, 2018 TechCrunch editor Matthew Panzarino’s more conventional iPad Pro review is a must-read if you’re thinking of forking out for the device tricks not included ✔ Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil)



Apple iPhone XR Inventories Are “Bloated,” Analyst Says

11/9/2018, 2:38:21 PM
KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst John Vinh said iPhone XR inventory is piling up at stores due to weak sales. ✔ The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report ✔ Last Friday, Apple’s stock declined 6.6%, after Apple’s guidance range for sales for the all important holiday December quarter fell short of Wall Street expectations at the midpoint ✔ Apple had forecasted fiscal first-quarter sales of $89 billion to $93 billion, versus the average analyst projection of $93.02 billion



iPhone X specs vs. iPhone XS, XS Max, XR: What's new and better

11/9/2018, 12:02:32 PM
Goodbye, headphone jack and home button. Hello, notch. ✔ We answer that and much more in our exhaustive review ✔ The iPhone XS retains the familiar design of the iPhone X, including a 5.8-inch OLED display and stainless-steel sides ✔ The iPhone XR comes in white, black, coral, yellow, blue and red (Product Red) and cost $749, £749 or AU$1,229 ✔ That's $50, £50 or AU$150 more than the iPhone 8 cost when it launched last year



iFixit’s MacBook Air teardown is here, and there’s good and bad news

11/9/2018, 1:03:07 PM
It’s more repairable, but only just ✔ Image: iFixit Other design tweaks, like including the Touch ID sensor and Thunderbolt ports on separate logic boards, bring more good news ✔ These will mean that the main logic board won’t have to be entirely replaced just because one port develops a fault ✔ Nevertheless, it reverses Apple’s recent trend towards MacBooks that are close to unrepairable



This Samsung Galaxy S10 'leak' looks BETTER than the iPhone XS

11/9/2018, 3:18:51 PM
SAMSUNG could trump the Apple iPhone with next year’s Galaxy S10 smartphone – at least when it comes to design. Recent hints from Samsung – and a leaked render of what could be the phone – su… ✔ 3 The leaked handset has a very attractive design An image of the Galaxy S10 was posted to Twitter by prominent mobile industry leaker and designer Ben Geskin ✔ Speaking at this week's Samsung Developer Conference, the company showed off a host of new mobile phone displays, as spotted by Android Police ✔ What do you think of this apparent Samsung Galaxy S10 design



Jet Black Friday Deals: 5 Tech Offers You Can't Miss

11/9/2018, 3:48:14 PM
An iPad for $249, anyone? ✔ The company said that the deals will begin on November 21 at 10 p.m. ET, or the night before Thanksgiving ✔ But if you buy it on Jet over the Black Friday holiday, you’ll be able to get it for just $249 ✔ Some Savings on Bose If you’re in the market for a high-end audio experience, the Bose QuietComfort 35II headphones will be on sale at Jet for just $299



iPhone XS Models Suffer Weak Initial Sales In Samsung’s Home Turf

11/9/2018, 1:16:08 PM
Apple’s 2018 iPhone models are not performing well in Samsung’s home country, South Korea. ✔ It appears Apple’s current lineup of iPhones isn’t getting as much attention as last year’s models in Samsung Electronics’ home country, South Korea ✔ Despite the significant improvement in the iPhone XS models’ performance, they still failed to surpass the record made by the iPhone 7



Best Black Friday 2018 Walmart deals: PS4 and Xbox One for $200, $99 Google Home Hub and more

11/9/2018, 3:38:44 PM
Walmart comes out swinging for Black Friday. ✔ Walmart Walmart has revealed its full list of Black Friday deals for 2018 -- and the world's biggest retailer is coming out swinging ✔ We haven't reviewed either model directly, but the specifications look similar to the S405 we reviewed in 2017 (pictured), which costs roughly $350 more at 65 inches



TALE OF THE TAPE Oleksandr Usyk and Tony Bellew how do they compare?

11/9/2018, 3:25:52 PM
TONY BELLEW will once again prepare to shock the boxing world on Saturday night. He challenges unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO world cruiserweight titles. Bellew defined the o… ✔ TONY BELLEW will once again prepare to shock the boxing world on Saturday night ✔ To watch though PC or Mac the fight will also be live streamed through Sky's web player ✔ For iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Android Tablet users download the Sky Sports Box Office app from either the Apple or Play Store



WhatsApp is going to let you test new features before everyone else

11/9/2018, 1:27:28 PM
WhatsApp has a group of people who can test new features before there general release, here's how to access them ✔ WhatsApp is going to allow iPhone owners to test news features ahead of everyone else, and access is going to be open to all ✔ This will take you to the Windows Store which will allow you to add the WhatsApp beta to your phone ✔ While unlikely, these apps could have been modified from the official release



Sneaker marketplace GOAT announces an AR-centric Black Friday giveaway

11/9/2018, 2:09:42 PM
Black Friday giveaways have become a tradition for online sneaker marketplace GOAT. Today it’s announcing the details of this year’s campaign, which will be its first to incorporate augmented reality. Director of Communications Liz Goodno described this as “the largest digital sne… ✔ Also on the list are the New York and Los Angeles locations of Flight Club, the famous sneaker retailer that GOAT merged with earlier this year ✔ The AR elements were built using Apple’s ARKit, and it sounds like the startup plans to do more with the technology in the future ✔ In addition, it’s getting ready to open its next Flight Club store, this time in Miami



AmEx wins China approval to clear card payments

11/9/2018, 2:44:57 PM
American Express Co on Friday won approval to clear card payments in China, maki... ✔ The approval is a significant step toward opening up China’s bank card market to foreign investors, the central bank said, adding that it would continue to ease in an orderly way market access for clearing and settlement institutions ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Wall Street drops on China concerns, oil slide

11/9/2018, 3:26:42 PM
U.S. stocks fell on Friday, with shares of technology, energy and industrial com... ✔ Data on Friday showed U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in October and at their fastest pace in six years, fueled by a jump in costs for energy and trade services ✔ Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 2.51-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and for a 2.50-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Why ‘Free Trading’ on Robinhood Isn’t Really Free

11/9/2018, 2:17:43 PM
The brokerage startup has attracted millions of users with commission-free trading. But that doesn’t mean Robinhood is the cheapest way for many investors. ✔ That’s risky to do on exchanges, where banks or hedge funds can suddenly snap up or dump many shares, moving their price and hitting market makers with losses ✔ Robinhood’s FAQ says our execution quality and speed matches or beats what’s found at other major brokerages ✔ At the end of the day, Mr. Nagy said, there’s no such thing as a free lunch



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