"Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.5 to Developers" MacRumors 2:31 PM
"Apple releases first macOS 10.12.5 beta for Mac" 9to5Mac 2:31 PM
"Apple squashes cert-handling bug affecting macOS and iOS" The Register 10:27 AM
"Security check: Which apps have permission to access your online accounts? A recent social-media hijacking reveals how poor services are about aging out unused connections." Macworld 7:07 AM
"Pixie review: Smart tags uses augmented reality on the iPhone to make finding lost items fun/Pixie turns finding lost keys, devices, pets, or just about anything else into a fun augmented reality game using small teardrop-shaped Bluetooth trackers and a companion iOS app." Macworld 8:13 AM
"Pad and Quill's Leather Backpack is a tech bag at home in the woods" iMore 11:22 AM
"Logitech BRIO review: The best webcam you can buy" Neowin 4:56 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"A closer look at iOS 10.3's streamlined App Store ratings and reviews capabilities" iDownload Blog 10:28 AM
"Hands-on with tvOS 10.2: fast scrolling, updated Remote app & more" iDownload Blog 10:58 AM
"Hands-on: Classroom 2.0 brings manual class creation to the iPad [Video] 9to5Mac 10:27 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How To Use Theater Mode On Apple Watch" Redmond Pie 3:20 PM
"How To Use Find My AirPods Feature In iOS 10.3 And Over" Redmond Pie 2:47 PM
"How to save emails from Mail to Notes as PDFs on iOS" 9to5Mac 11:43 AM
Tips
"You Can Opt Out of Sharing iCloud Analytics in macOS Sierra 10.12.4" The Mac Observer 5:47 PM
"Leaving New Fingerprints on the iPhone: Q. The fingerprint sensor on my iPhone used to be very consistent, but it has been acting weird lately and only works some of the time — which means I have to type in my passcode instead. What might be causing this unreliability?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 2:56 PM
"How to identify all the 32-bit apps installed on your iPhone running iOS 10.3" AppleInsider 2:30 PM
"Details on App Store Developer Responses" MacStories 11:21 AM
"iCloud wasn't breached but you should still reset your password and set up 2-factor authentication" iMore 10:58 AM
"How to manage your Apple ID, iCloud, iPhone backups & more in iOS 10.3" AppleInsider 10:28 AM
"How To Identify The Apps You Use That Apple Will Kill Soon" Apple Must 10:22 AM
"iTunes U gains new annotation features, 1:1 video messaging and feedback, and media sharing between apps" 9to5Mac 2:46 PM
"Apple permits iPhone app chronicling US drone strikes to return to App Store [u] AppleInsider 2:31 PM
"MLB․com At Bat app gains personalized team Home screen icons with iOS 10.3" 9to5Mac 2:30 PM
"Apple now lists 20+ more carriers w/ Wi-Fi Calling and or VoLTE support following iOS 10.3" 9to5Mac 11:40 AM
"Rigiet is the most advanced stabilizer to capture your life" Riglet 11:19 AM
"Waze's new 'order ahead' feature would be perfect for self-driving cars" The Verge 10:47 AM
"watchOS 3.2 brings 6 unique face colors to Apple Watch Nike+, new band-matching colors to other faces" 9to5Mac 10:45 AM
"Facebook and Apple Set their Sights on Augmented Reality" AccessWire 8:35 AM
"Facebook 'borrows' from Snapchat for latest iOS app update" Cult of Mac 8:35 AM
"Apple's CarPlay gains quick-access task switcher with iOS 10.3" AppleInsider 8:28 AM
"Netgear Expands Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi Router Family With Lower Cost AC2200 Wall Plug And Satellite Offerings" HotHardware 3:58 PM
"Netgear expands its Orbi Wi-Fi system into a product family, adding two less-expensive models: For one SKU, the router manufacturer shrunk its satellite to fit a wall plug." TechHive 8:22 AM
"Square brings its Apple Pay-compatible card readers to small businesses in the UK" 9to5Mac 7:52 AM
"StopKnot can free you from earbud tangle hell" Apple World Today 7:34 AM
"Urbanears built AirPlay and Chromecast into its WiFi speakers" Engadget 7:12 AM
"All the new Apple Watch bands—and third-party knockoffs for under $25" [Slideshow] Macworld 7:07 AM
"Intel announces Optane modules for desktops" bit-tech 6:20 AM
"Intel unveils its affordable 'premium class' Optane Memory module" Neowin 7:10 AM
"Intel launches Optane 2280 PC cache in 16GB and 32GB options: M.2 compatible Optane 2280 will boost PC storage performance, claims Intel" V3 6:20 AM
"Intel brings Optane Memory storage to desktops with a caveat" SlashGear 6:20 AM
"Asus unleashes the power of Intel Optane with its newest motherboards" TechRadar UK 6:20 AM
"Intel launches 16GB and 32GB Optane Cache modules" Hexus 6:20 AM
"Intel's new Optane memory promises to supercharge your PC on the cheap" The Next Web 6:21 AM
"Intel Launches Optane Cache modules for Desktops" Guru3D 6:21 AM
"Intel's first Optane memory modules available next month: Intel says first PC memory modules based on its much-talked of high speed NAND flash alternative memory called 3D XPoint, will be commercially available next month." Electronics Weekly 6:20 AM
"Intel punts Optane 2280 for PC motherboard performance kick: Head turned by Ryzen? Turn it back to Intel with Optane" The Inquirer 6:05 AM
"Intel Kaby Lake X leak reveals new specs to compete with AMD Ryzen models" International Business Times 6:21 AM
"Intel's new tech makes hard drives feel as fast as an SSD" BGR 4:23 PM
"AMD 'Ryzen' Zen Architecture: Competitive Threat to Intel In The Server Chips Market" Droid Report 6:33 AM
"AMD Could Be Headed For Exciting Times With Vega Launch Just Around The Corner" Amigo Bulls 6:33 AM
"AMD claims imminent Radeon RX Vega 4GB cards will match Nvidia's 11GB GTX 1080 Ti: Oh, really?" The Inquirer 6:41 AM
"Microsoft 'responded in under 30 minutes' to email info request after London terror attack" Neowin 9:11 AM
"Microsoft: We've got 10 million Insiders testing Windows 10 to keep bugs at bay" ZDNet 6:40 AM
"Exposed files on Microsoft's document-sharing site" BBC 7:26 AM
"Microsoft beefs up Skype for Business as Amazon Chimes in: Corporate comms face-off" The Register 7:17 AM
"Windows 10 Creators Update Hits RTM, Here's How To Download It" HotHardware 4:23 PM
"HP launches Z2 Mini Workstation" Hardware News 6:17 AM
"Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) Receives Neutral Rating from Mizuho" Chaffey Breeze 6:16 AM
"Dell EMC's Cameron Chehreh: Modernizing Govt Tech Act Seeks to Help Agencies Fund IT Upgrades" Executive Biz 6:14 AM
"Cisco Spark Meets Customer Care: Cisco unveils a digital customer support solution for help desks and small teams, and Altocloud announces a Sales Communications Solution built on the Spark platform." No Jitter 6:21 AM
"UK pre-orders open for Porsche Design's £2,395 Windows 10 'convertible of your dreams'" Neowin 6:09 AM
"Transition to substrates for ICs below 10µm begins" EE Times Asia 5:58 AM
"Razer's 2017 Blade Pro boasts a new CPU and THX certifications: It's the same machine as before, now with upgraded internals and a technical stamp of approval." Engadget 10:51 AM
"Apple shares crack pre-split equivalent of $1,000 per share" MacDailyNews 2:40 PM
"AAPL price crushes old record, cruises past $1,000 pre-split per-share price" AppleInsider 3:44 PM
"Apple shares reach new high as analyst predicts $200 price" Cult of Mac 4:01 PM
"Apple, Inc. Likely to Announce Dividend Increase Next Month" The Motley Fool 3:44 PM
"Apple's stock surges toward 5th record close this month" MarketWatch 10:54 AM
"How one analyst thinks Apple could hit $200" Business Insider 10:54 AM
Industry News
"Dow at risk of longest losing streak since 1978" CNNMoney 9:40 AM
"Dow Snaps Eight-Session Losing Streak With Triple-Digit Gains as Crude Jumps: The Dow Jones Industrial Average ends an eight-session losing streak with a triple-digit gain, clawing back from some of the heavy losses seen over the past week." TheStreet 5:04 PM
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