Apple CEO Tim Cook could potentially collect his maximum 2017 performance award — 280,000 shares — if the company’s current stock performance holds through an Aug. 24 deadline.

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Google on Wednesday released a major update of Google Earth for iOS, most notably delivering an expected switch to 64-bit code — something essential for the app to keep running on this fall’s iOS 11.

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Red’s $1200 Hydrogen One smartphone with 3D display is more than vapor, with three prototypes being demonstrated — with one having a fully functional display.

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The latest HomePod firmware leak suggests that Apple is planning to introduce new machine learning capabilities that will allow the iPhone’s camera to recognize objects and types of scenes in real time, and adjust settings accordingly for the best-possible photo.

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Ridesharing service Lyft has announced that throughtout August, it will match donations made by riders using Apple Pay as a part of its “Round Up and Donate” program.

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Apple’s forecast for its next fiscal quarter was particularly strong, leading market watchers to believe that, in addition to the next-gen “iPhone 7s,” the much anticipated “iPhone 8” could be on sale at the tail end of the September quarter in limited quantities, or at the very least in early October.

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MagSafe was removed from the 2016 MacBook Pro, and its not likely coming back. Does the Vinpok Bolt-S cable fill the gap, or is the attraction of the old technology best left in the past?

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A reference to an iPad keyboard accessory from Apple rival Microsoft was discovered on the Windows maker’s website, suggesting the company may have a new wireless accessory in the works for the market’s top tablet.

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Two recent features of Plex’s media streaming app — Live TV and DVR — have emerged from beta, with the former appearing on the Apple TV for the first time.

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With limited allotment available at the reduced price, Adorama has Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad in Space Gray for $279, a discount of $50 off MSRP. What’s more, shipping is free, and Adorama will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ. This deal is expected to sell out.

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