Earlier this week, it was reported that Apple was planning an expansion of its Reno data center, with the company awaiting city approval. Today, the Reno City Council officially approved Apple’s proposal for a $1 billion expansion…

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Back in February, Snapchat parent company Snap Inc filed for a $3 billion initial public offering and today, the company has reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2017. The numbers, as you can tell from the company’s stock plunge, were considerably less than initial Wall Street estimates…

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Did you know Apple has its own official Giphy account? It does and its page is filled with custom GIFs from Apple ads, exclusive content, and music documentaries. The only question remaining is…why?

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Last time I asked the Hackintosh community what they want to see in Apple’s pre-announced modular Mac Pro to find out what could win back the pros that have abandoned Apple’s hardware. This time I’ve asked the pros– iOS and Mac developers, photographers, audio engineers, animators and more– what they want from the promise of a modular Mac for pros, along with the display Apple also announced it’s working on.

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Google Search on mobile is adding a new view that better surfaces and summarizes events from sites like Eventbrite and Ticketmaster. Available on iOS, users will now be able to filter based on location and other factors.

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Readdle is out with a new version of its PDF Expert for iOS that includes a new design and editing features. PDF Expert 6 for iPhone and iPad features new editing capabilities, a streamlined design, improved cloud sync, password protection, and more. Check out the full release notes below:

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Imagination Technologies, the company behind the PowerVR GPU tech seen in Apple’s AX chips, has announced the first chip based off of its new Furian architecture. The PowerVR Series8XT GT8525 introduces significant enhancements in mobile graphic performance. The very type of performance that could find a home in future devices that have a focus on AR/VR requirements…

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New data from Strategy Analytics shows that Apple’s iPhone 7 was the top-selling smartphone during the first quarter of 2017 despite a slight year-over-year drop in sales. While Apple doesn’t release iPhone sales by model, Strategy Analytics estimates that the iPhone 7 accounted for 6.1% of total smartphones shipped while the iPhone 7 Plus captured 4.9% of shipments.

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Take $330 off Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar

Apple’s Touch Bar-enabled 13-inch 512GB MacBook Pro $299 off

Beats Powerbeats3 discounted to $130 in Flash Blue, Shock Yellow, more

iTunes $50 Gift Card from PayPal for $42.50 with email delivery

Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro $100 off in all capacities/colors, starting at $500

Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad 32GB in Silver, Gold or Space Gray $299 shipped (Tax NY/NJ only)

Apple Watch Series 1/2 $70 off in nearly every style, priced from $200

Amazon lowers its minimum free shipping threshold!

MacID for iOS: unlock your Mac using iPhone or Apple Watch, now just $1

• Krashlander for iOS hits lowest price in over a year: $1
• Block Fortress titles for iOS hit lowest price in years: $1 ea
• App Store Free App of the Week: Zip-Zap iOS puzzler goes free (Reg. up to $2)
• Brothers A Tale of Two Sons for iOS drops to just $3

Review: LeEco Super4 4K Ultra HDTVs look great, but aren’t without troubles

10 reasons why the Panasonic Lumix GH5 might be my next camera [Video]

9to5Rewards: Waterfield Designs’ popular Bolt Briefcase [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Anker iPhone Accessory sale from $4: Cases, Lightning Cables, Speakers, more!

Daily Deals: HP OfficeJet All-In-One Printer w/ AirPrint $40, Miroir Element DLP Projector $125, more

• WD 4TB My Passport Hard Drive w/ $25 Best Buy Gift Card $118, more
• At $4, this Apple Watch Case is a sporty complement to your Nike band
• Poweradd Pilot X7 20,000mAh Battery Power Bank from $16.50
• LEGO Architecture Louvre Kit drops to Amazon all-time low at $42, more
• Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Kero Blaster, Sudoku+, MacID, more
• Today’s Best Game Deals: Nier Automata from $36, LEGO Star Wars + MGS V $28, more
• Smartphone Accessories: Aukey LED Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port $32, more
• LG 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner $175 (Reg. $227)
• Get 2TB of Cloud Storage with Degoo Premium Lifetime Plan: $60
• Hoover Carpet Cleaner SteamVac hits Amazon all-time low at $70
• Jewelry for Mom up to 40% off today only at Amazon, starting at $5
• Sperry extra 30% off sale discounts our favorite shoes, clothes and more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Otterbox unveils new rugged Venture coolers and Elevation tumblers

Parrot intros new prosumer drones focused on commercial features

Framed Tweets turns anyone’s Twitter speak into a work of art

• AOC’s newest 16-inch 1080P IPS USB-powered displays ultra-thin and portable
• Como Audio’s new speakers take on Sonos with multi-room audio playback
• H&M’s Vacation Shop has all of the Summer Must-Haves
• Beyerdynamic teases Xelento wireless earphones with high-end aluminum design
• Mokase turns your iPhone or Android into an on-the-go coffeemaker
• SNOOZ brings white noise machine into the 21st Century with iPhone control
• Harman’s Echo competitor features Cortana virtual assistant and Skype calling
• Fender releases new Mustang GT iOS/Android-connected amps [Video]
• Degreeº is an in-ear thermometer for kids that beams continuous stats to your iPhone
• Weber’s Summit Charcoal Series hits with mouthwatering features, big price tag
• Reigning Champs x adidas release French Terry Collaboration
• AirBuddy is the “smallest and lightest” diving gear on the market
• Momo smart hub sports facial recognition and works with Hue, Nest, more
• GE Sol smart lamp coming this fall with HomeKit and Alexa support
• Aero is the portable eBike that folds in 3 seconds, has a 45 mile range
• Battle Bay for iOS/Android from the makers of Angry Birds available now
• Loewe bild 9 OLED 4K UHDTV combines mid-century design, high-end tech
• Tregren T-series is the “true” smart garden for your kitchen
• Target launches World of Inspiration Collection in time for Summer
• Acer’s newest 32-inch 4K display is definitely built for professionals
• DJI sees new competitors: Bolt Drone w/ VR hits Kickstarter under $175
• Monoprice unveils Strata Home: affordable Sous Vide cookers, robo vacs and more
• Dreamscreen adds reactive backlighting to your 4K TV and home theater setup
• Zara’s New Beach and Picnic Collection is full of color

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II $229 (Reg. $279)

Blue Raspberry USB Microphone for Mac/PC/iOS $160 (Reg. $200)

Amazon Echo Show is now available for pre-order, save $100 off a two-pack

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Microsoft has officially released Visual Studio for Mac following an extended preview period for developers. The release corresponds with the kick off of Microsoft’s Build 2017 developer conference this week.

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