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• Blackberry CEO says tech firms should comply with lawful access requests

  18-04-2016 23:59
  Tech companies should comply with lawful requests to access protected data, BlackBerry Chief Executive John Chen said on Monday, in thinly veiled criticism of rival Apple Inc for its recent standoff with the FBI. Chen made the comment in a blog posting after reports by Vice and Motherboard last week that threw a spotlight on a 2014 case in which Canadian law enforcement authorities used intercepted messages between some BlackBerry devices to unravel an organized crime network. The devices were c
  
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• Netflix is getting so original, it's overtaken HBO

  18-04-2016 23:39
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Look out, HBO. Last year, Netflix produced more original programming than cable's premium-network leader, according to numbers from both companies. The Internet video service isn't slowing down either, even if means risking subscribers with price increases needed to help pay for more exclusive TV shows and movies.
  
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• Netflix didn't get the sales boost it hoped for - CNET

  18-04-2016 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Although it now reaches almost every country in the world, Netflix offers mostly English content. It plans to change that in upcoming months.
  
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• Kaleidoscope VR World Tour winners (pictures) - CNET

  18-04-2016 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the winners from the Kaleidoscope VR World Tour 2016, a showcase of the best virtual-reality films, art and experiences.
  
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• Kaleidoscope festival is a whirl through virtual reality - CNET

  18-04-2016 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  With tour dates around the world, the festival shows off the best VR experiences for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR and more.
  
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• An Apple's eye view: Photos taken with the iPhone SE - CNET

  18-04-2016 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  The SE is small, but it takes some nice shots. These are a few test photos we took during the review process.
  
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• 16-year-old drone-racing champion hopes sport will enter big leagues - CNET

  18-04-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Luke Bannister, who in March won the World Drone Prix in Dubai, tells CNET he hopes first-person view (FPV) drone racing could become a professional sport.
  
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• This underwater drone lures and photographs your pet fish - CNET

  18-04-2016 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  Aquarium fish finally get their own camera gadget with a submersible designed to attract their attention for photos and videos. What's next...fish selfies?
  
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• Netflix second-quarter subscriber additions forecast misses estimates

  18-04-2016 23:08
  Netflix, which started in 1997 as a DVD-rental-by-mail firm, said it expected to add about 500,000 customers in the United States in the second quarter ending June. Netflix said it expected to add about 2 million subscribers internationally. Netflix said its forecast for fewer net adds internationally was because of tough comparisons with the year-ago period when it had launched in Australia and New Zealand.
  
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• IBM's revenue beats Street as cloud push begins to pay off

  18-04-2016 22:54
  (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp's quarterly revenue beat analysts' estimates, as the company's shift to high-growth areas such as cloud-based services begins to yield results. Under Chief Executive Ginni Rometty, IBM has been moving towards areas such as cloud-based services, security software and data analytics, while trimming its traditional hardware business by exiting low-margin businesses. The company's revenue fell 4.6 percent to $18.68 billion in the first quarter ended M
  
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• 5 tips every Snapchat user should know - CNET

  18-04-2016 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The most popular Snapchatters use these tricks.
  
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• Zelda meets God of War in Insomniac's new action game - CNET

  18-04-2016 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  From the makers of Ratchet and Clank comes new game Feral Rites.
  
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• BlackBerry defends giving police access to phone messages - CNET

  18-04-2016 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The company says it stood by its principles while helping law enforcement take down organized crime. It also seems to take a swing at Apple.
  
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• Watch CNETers struggle with the LG G5 video - CNET

  18-04-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The LG G5 has a modular design that lets you swap out parts. But is it as intuitive as it looks?
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' mega-quiz: Test your Westeros wisdom - CNET

  18-04-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  As season 6 of the HBO series approaches, find out how much you know about the sinister world of the Seven Kingdoms. When you play the Game of Thrones quiz, you win or you...don't win.
  
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• Amazon Prime costs more if you pay monthly - CNET

  18-04-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon challenges Netflix with a video-only Prime subscription, but its new monthly plans cost more in the long run. Meanwhile, Amazon adds tricks to Echo, and LinkedIn launches an app to help students.
  
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• GameSpot plays Halo 5 Firefight video - CNET

  18-04-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  GameSpot's Rob Handlery and Mike Mahardy dive into Halo 5's new mode, Warzone Firefight.
  
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• Is Apple operating a secret car lab in Germany? - Roadshow

  18-04-2016 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  One newspaper claims the tech giant is running a hush-hush facility staffed by folks from the German automotive industry.
  
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• Apple's WWDC 2016 developers conference runs June 13 through June 17, says Siri - CNET

  18-04-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  While there's been no official announcement yet, Apple's digital assistant is saying that the dates for this year's developer conference have been set.
  
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• GameStop forms publishing program to 'revolutionize' the process - CNET

  18-04-2016 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Q&A: We talk with a GameStop exec about the new "GameTrust" program and what it means for the company and industry overall.
  
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• 2016 Chevrolet Cruze will hit 42 mpg on the highway - Roadshow

  18-04-2016 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The next-generation compact Chevy outpaces the likes of the Ford Focus, Nissan Sentra and Mazda3.
  
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• Google Play Music now does podcasts too - CNET

  18-04-2016 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Google Play Music service now also handles podcasts, also with the contextual playlists feature which automatically connects users to shows based on their interests.
  
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• Apple's WWDC 2016 starts June 13, according to Siri - CNET

  18-04-2016 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  While there's been no official announcement yet, Apple's digital assistant is saying that the dates for this year's developer conference have been set.
  
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• Dark Souls 3 1.04 patch notes include Greatsword changes, bug fixes, more - CNET

  18-04-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  See the full patch notes here; fix for PC crashing issues not included.
  
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• Photos taken with the iPhone SE - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  The SE is small, but it takes some nice shots. A few test photos we took during the review.
  
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• Watch this walkthrough of the refreshed Tesla Model S - Roadshow

  18-04-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  One well-known Tesla fan was lucky enough to get up close with Tesla's recently refreshed electric sedan, and his video takes a look at all the changes.
  
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• Back in 2005 Mark Zuckerberg didn't expect Facebook to grow beyond colleges - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  In an interview in 2005, Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook is an online directory for colleges and not something intended to take over the world.
  
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• The Division players will be punished for using Falcon Lost glitch - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Players criticise Ubisoft for "deflecting blame."
  
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• Bill Campbell, mentor to Apple's Jobs and Google's Page, has died - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Called "The Coach" because he advised tech's biggest executives, Campbell was arguably the most influential man -- and one of the most beloved -- in Silicon Valley.
  
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• Forget the new video-only plan: Why the 'real' Amazon Prime is still the best deal ever - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Amazon now lets you get its Prime video service for $8.99 per month. But for anyone who buys any physical goods on Amazon, it's a bad deal compared to the full Amazon Prime package.
  
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• See a stuntman backflip over a zooming electric race car - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Formula E race cars aren't just for racing anymore. They're also good for crazy, no-look backflip stunts.
  
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• Watch Nintendo legend Miyamoto reminisce about Pokemon's 20th anniversary - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Iconic Nintendo designer talks about his contributions to the series and thanks fans for their support in new video.
  
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• Teradek Sphere will change how live 360-degree video is created - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  This small black box and its software lets you stitch and monitor immersive HD video on the fly -- wirelessly -- to an iPad and live-stream it.
  
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• Can a smart washer and dryer freshen up the CNET Smart Home? - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  We take at look at a connected washer and dryer pair to see if they're advanced enough to make the CNET Smart Home even smarter.
  
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• Taylor Swift lip-syncs! (Yes, it's a new Apple Music ad) - CNET

  18-04-2016 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: The pop star mimes to an old song, which Apple reportedly maintains isn't just a toothpaste ad kind of ad.
  
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• Verizon tops list of Yahoo suitors as others reportedly bow out - CNET

  18-04-2016 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Some tech and media firms that initially expressed interest in the struggling portal won't be placing bids after all, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Wine aged at the bottom of a lake tastes like... - CNET

  18-04-2016 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A Portuguese winery decides to send crates of its red blend down nearly 100 feet into a lake. What emerges is surprising.
  
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• YouTube to rock Coachella with live-streamed VR videos - CNET

  18-04-2016 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The video giant wants to make live virtual-reality clips a thing, starting with the popular California music festival.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video wants to be the new Netflix (The 3:59, Ep. 29) - CNET

  18-04-2016 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming video service comes out with a standalone monthly option, offering new competition in online TV.
  
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• VW teases 'high-tech' SUV concept for Beijing - Roadshow

  18-04-2016 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Although it lacks a name, Volkswagen's next concept is a high-end, plug-in crossover with 376 horsepower.
  
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• World's biggest cyber wargame features battle over online services and industrial control system

  18-04-2016 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  'Berylia' may be a fictional battleground but the issues involved are perfectly plausible.
  
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• 5 tips to get the most out of the LG G5's camera - CNET

  18-04-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get to know the capabilities of the G5's camera.
  
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• 9 useful Siri commands for your Apple TV - CNET

  18-04-2016 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Stop using the remote for everything on your Apple TV and put Siri to work.
  
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• Watch the Titanic sink in this gripping animation - CNET

  18-04-2016 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  The last moments of the Titanic come to life in a real-time animated video that shows just how fast -- and how slow -- the ship sank.
  
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• Ehang Ghost 2.0 VR Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  18-04-2016 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  After its initial appearance last November and a big showing at CES 2016, the smartphone-controlled camera drone that offers a "VR" experience arrives at the end of the month.
  
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• Amazon offers video streaming service as monthly subscription

  18-04-2016 18:12
  (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said it would offer its video streaming service as a monthly subscription as it looks to drive membership in its Prime bundle. Amazon Prime Video, which is the first service to be separated from the Prime service, will cost $8.99 per month, according to the company's website. At the same time, Amazon will offer its Prime subscription on a monthly basis for $10.99 per month.
  
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• Here's one reason why EVs don't use AA batteries - Roadshow

  18-04-2016 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  "Saturday Night Live" pokes fun at electric vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz AA-Class.
  
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• You can only buy this colorful, unique iPad Pro in one place - CNET

  18-04-2016 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  You might need to shield your eyes after you behold this one-off iPad Pro donated by the Apple Design Team for a museum's charity auction.
  
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• Drone collision with jet highlights growing aviation danger

  18-04-2016 17:42
  
  LONDON (AP) — A collision between a British Airways passenger jet and a drone over London has left the plane undamaged but the aviation industry deeply shaken.
  
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• Amazon experiments with monthly Prime subscriptions

  18-04-2016 17:35
  
  The American branch is introducing a $10.99 per month option that offers the full array of Prime features on a rolling contract basis.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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