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• Hands-on review: Updated: New Amazon Fire TV

  20-09-2015 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new Amazon Fire TV has just been announced, and we've already had our hands on the new Ultra HD streaming device.Using the same basic chassis design as its Fire TV forebear, the new Amazon Fire TV actually has some pretty nifty new innards.Cut to the chase
  What is it? The next generation of Amazon's media streaming box, the Fire TV
  When is it out? October 5 2015
  How much does it cost? £79.99 / $99.99 for the base unit, with a US-exclusive Gaming Edition for $139.99
  Why is it better? A
  
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• Samsung said to plan smartphone-leasing program

  20-09-2015 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  South Korean electronics giant planning to follow Apple with monthly payment plan for smartphones, Forbes reports.
  
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• Technology gap gives foreign firms the edge in China robot wars

  20-09-2015 23:21
  
  By Gerry Shih DALIAN, China (Reuters) - In a cavernous showroom on the outskirts of this port city in northeastern China, softly whirring lathes and svelte robot arms represent Dalian Machine Tools Group's (DMTG) vision of an automated future for Chinese manufacturing. On closer inspection, however, most of the machines' control panels bear the logos of Japan's FANUC Corp or the German conglomerate Siemens. The imported control systems in DMTG's products – used in the assembly of everythin
  
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• GoPro shares could fall due strong competition: Barron's

  20-09-2015 23:17
  
  Barron's said investors in GoPro are "skittish" about the company's ability to ward off competition from Apple Inc , which has upgraded the camera on its iPhone to produce more high resolution video. Officials at GoPro were not immediately available for comment on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Kim Dotcom finally faces extradition hearing

  20-09-2015 22:21 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The United States wants internet figure Dotcom back to face copyright violation, racketeering and money laundering charges.
  
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• Tidal launch was mismanaged, says Arcade Fire's Win Butler

  20-09-2015 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Even though he joined Jay Z on stage, Butler says the artists knew nothing about the PR was being conducted for the streaming service. He also says the iPhone isn't the cause of civilization's decline.
  
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• Carly Fiorina leaps to second place in Republican race

  20-09-2015 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A new CNN/ORC poll shows that the former HP CEO is now seen as a strong challenger for the Republican nomination.
  
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• Snowden says aliens could be trying to get in touch right now

  20-09-2015 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In a conversation with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, the Moscow-based NSA whistleblower offers his views on interplanetary communication. He fears their communication may be encrypted, so we're missing it.
  
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• Pastor re-creates the Vatican in Lego for the pope's visit

  20-09-2015 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Rev. Bob Simon spent 10 months building this miniature model of the Vatican from half a million Lego bricks, now on display at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
  
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• Ferrari fans hit California coast to share love of a classic machine

  20-09-2015 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A world-class event in Monterey attracts the rarest cars and a sea of fans -- who bond over pristine paraphernalia like vintage seat belt buzzers.
  
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• The Toshiba Q300 is totally overpriced

  20-09-2015 13:50 via cnet.com
  
  CNET editor Dong Ngo explains the only way you can get yourself the overpriced Toshiba Q300 solid-state drive and still enjoy it.
  
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• The best multidevice Bluetooth keyboard yet

  20-09-2015 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  The compact, smooth-operating K380 is a desktop wireless keyboard replacement that connects to up to three devices -- including tablets and phones -- and allows you to toggle between them.
  
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• Midpriced receiver flexes home theater muscle

  20-09-2015 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Denon AVR S910W comes fully loaded with up-to-the-second features, and delivers highly transparent sound.
  
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• Liquid nitrogen cocktail in bar leads to teen having stomach removed

  20-09-2015 01:18 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A UK bar is heavily fined after serving a woman a very unsafe science-based drink.
  
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• US, China discuss deal to limit use of cyberweapons, says report

  20-09-2015 00:16 via cnet.com
  
  The countries are in talks to prohibit first strikes against critical infrastructure, according to The New York Times. The negotiations could lead to first-ever arms-control deal for cyberspace.
  
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