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• Tough challenges ahead for Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey

  05-10-2015 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Job No. 1 for the new CEO: Revamp the stagnating microblogging service to make it more inviting for regular folks.
  
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• This Samsung fridge didn't quite stand out

  05-10-2015 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Despite strong performance scores, this mid-range French door refrigerator doesn't do much to set itself apart from the competition.
  
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• This smart iDevices Switch has only an average IQ

  05-10-2015 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  The iDevices Switch is only a basic smart plug right now, but HomeKit compatibility and the iDevices app show enough potential that it should stay on your radar.
  
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• Samsung keeps it simple with this French door fridge (pictures)

  05-10-2015 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  There's nothing revolutionary about this fridge, but the price might just be right.
  
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• BlackBerry Priv crowns Android with a sliding keyboard (photos)

  05-10-2015 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  What does a BlackBerry phone running Android look like? Well, it looks like this.
  
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• Farmer in US Midwest unearths ancient woolly mammoth

  05-10-2015 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  A farmer digging in a Michigan soy field makes a startling discovery -- giant bones from the Pleistocene era.
  
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• Review: Chromecast 2

  05-10-2015 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and overviewThere wasn't much the original Chromecast could improve upon – it was versatile, reliable, easy to setup and dirt cheap. Despite not having much room for improvement, somehow, Google found a way. Had you asked me two months ago what the original was missing, I would've said that it needed a few more compatible apps to round out the catalog and maybe a better app. But, considering its highly affordable sticker price, there wasn't much to complain about. But the firs
  
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• Data hack at 7 Trump hotels confirmed

  05-10-2015 23:10
  
  Customer credit and debit card numbers may have been stolen at seven Trump hotels after its payment systems were hacked for over a year. The Trump Hotel Collection said on its website that hackers gained ...
  
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• Wiggle your finger to control TV with Singlecue

  05-10-2015 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Give any TV set hand-gesture controls with a Singlecue sensor, have a two-way convo in your home webcam with Logi Circle, and keep track of your beers with the Budweiser Bud-E smart fridge.
  
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• Polar Pro PowerGrip H2O is more than your average GoPro pole mount

  05-10-2015 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  With elements seemingly borrowed from other GoPro accessories including the company's own battery-integrated pole mount, the PowerGrip H2O packs in a lot of usability.
  
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• iDevices Switch stumbles off the blocks

  05-10-2015 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Lack of features and problems with HomeKit hold this smart plug back from catching the competition
  
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• The thinnest and lightest small tablets

  05-10-2015 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  These slates are so small, sleek and thin, they'd give any top models a run for their money.
  
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• Verizon scraps its exclusive Sony phone before it even launches

  05-10-2015 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The carrier's decision not to introduce the Xperia Z4v is a big blow to Sony, which has struggled to break into the US market with its smartphones.
  
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• Steve Jobs lauded by Apple execs on fourth anniversary of his death

  05-10-2015 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Tim Cook, iTunes head Eddy Cue and others remember Apple's co-founder in messages posted to the company's internal site. One recalls the time Jobs mooned Al Gore.
  
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• Google starts Android 6.0 update for Nexus phones

  05-10-2015 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Marshmallow version of Android is being made available as an over-the-air update to a small number of devices.
  
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• Google in talks to invest in chat company Symphony: source

  05-10-2015 21:52
  
  (Reuters) - Google, which has now morphed into holding company Alphabet Inc, is in talks with messaging startup Symphony Communication Services LLC for a round of fundraising, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Symphony's chat service allows financial firms, corporate customers and individuals to put all of their digital communications on one centralized platform. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Monday that Google invested in a new round of funding for Symphony that valu
  
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• Hands-on review: Update: Sony Xperia Z4v

  05-10-2015 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and designUpdate: In a strange turn of events, Sony and Verizon have announced that their plans to release the Xperia Z4v have been cancelled. We were looking forward to this one coming out stateside, but we, just like you, will have to wait a little longer for Sony's next smartphone.Sony's latest flagship smartphone, the Z4v, is an offshoot of the Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z3+ that's making its way to US shores by way of Verizon Wireless. The new release aims to provide the best traits
  
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• Woz fools Seth Rogen with story involving Steve Jobs and a robbery

  05-10-2015 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Appearing on "The Tonight Show," the Apple co-founder confounds with his truth-telling skills.
  
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• Teen falls to his death while taking an extreme selfie, report says

  05-10-2015 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In Russia, a so-called daredevil teen tries to take a picture while hanging from a rope off the side of a building. The rope snaps.
  
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• U.S. official defends surveillance on eve of EU data ruling

  05-10-2015 21:22
  
  By Julia Fioretti BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence does not conduct mass, indiscriminate harvesting of foreigners' private data, a senior U.S. official has said on the eve of a landmark EU court ruling that will affect thousands of companies including the likes of Facebook. Robert Litt, legal adviser to the Director of National Intelligence, firmly rebutted allegations that a U.S. surveillance program known as Prism, revealed in 2013, allows authorities to hoover up such information on a v
  
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• Verizon scraps the Sony Xperia Z4v phone before it even launches

  05-10-2015 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  It's a big blow to Sony, which has struggled to break into the US market with its smartphones.
  
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• Polar Pro PowerGrip H2O more than your average GoPro pole mount

  05-10-2015 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  With elements seemingly borrowed from other GoPro accessories including the company's own battery-integrated pole mount, the PowerGrip H2O packs in a lot of usability.
  
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• Weird Facebook glitch leads to true love

  05-10-2015 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Schuler Benson was accidentally logged into the Facebook page of a stranger. Little did he know the incident would lead him to the woman of his dreams.
  
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• Paracord grenade hides survival tools inside

  05-10-2015 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Prepare for the apocalypse with a paracord grenade stuffed with everything you need to make it through an episode of "The Walking Dead."
  
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• How to use Nightstand Mode on the Apple Watch

  05-10-2015 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  A new feature transforms the Apple Watch into a bedside clock when it's charging. CNET's Dan Graziano shows you what you need to know.
  
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• Google takes stake in Wall Street-backed chat company Symphony: WSJ

  05-10-2015 21:03
  
  (Reuters) - Google, which has now morphed into holding company Alphabet Inc, took a stake in Symphony Communication Services LLC in a fundraising round that values the messaging startup at $650 million, the Wall Street Journal reported. Symphony's latest funding round is expected to close this week, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. (http://on.wsj.com/1RreVN1) The company's chat service allows financial firms, corporate customers and individuals to put all of their digita
  
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• Hands-on review: Updated: Asus ZenWatch 2

  05-10-2015 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: The Asus ZenWatch 2 is now available to purchase. The Google Play Store is selling the new Asus smartwatch in Navy Blue, size 49mm and Light Aqua, size 45mm with both only $149 (£159.99, about AU$210).Original hands on below...Asus's phones and tablet might not be killing it in the style department, but when it comes to the ZenWatch there's reason to sit up and pay attention. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that the ZenWatch 2 is the nicest looking Android Wear watch out there rig
  
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• Updated: Asus ZenWatch 2 release date, news and features

  05-10-2015 20:45
  
  Update: Asus has cut the price of the original Asus ZenWatch in preparation for the launch of the ZenWatch 2 to $149 (£159.99, about AU$210). The Google Play Store is now also selling the new Asus smartwatch in Navy Blue, size 49mm or Light Aqua, size 45mm.Asus' first Android Wear smartwatch, the Asus ZenWatch, has only been out for half a year, but it's already announced its successor, the Asus ZenWatch 2.While the ZenWatch 2 may be hot on the heels of the original, it doesn't reflect poo
  
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• See GIF animations in Google Image Search in Chrome

  05-10-2015 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Want to use Google for your GIF searches, but see the results as moving GIFs instead of still pictures? Now you can fix that with a Chrome extension.
  
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• VMware shares pare gains after report Apple not renewing licensing agreement

  05-10-2015 20:40
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - VMware shares sharply pared gains on Monday after CRN reported Apple will not renew an expiring VMware enterprise licensing agreement. VMware shares were up more than 2 percent before the report and were last up 0.5 percent at $80.12. Reuters has not verified the accuracy of the CRN report. (Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Frances Kerry)
  
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• How to download Android 6.0 Marshmallow right now

  05-10-2015 20:37
  
  Getting Android 6.0 MarshmallowUpdate October 5: Android Marshmallow is available for select Nexus devices as an OTA update right now! Android is the world's most popular operating system, installed on billions of devices around the globe, which is why it's so exciting that Google has brought out a brand new, better-than-ever version: Android 6.0 Marshmallow.As usual the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update brings a range of improvements and new features, and while it will debut on the Nexus 5X and Ne
  
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• Facebook glitch leads to true love

  05-10-2015 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  He was accidentally logged into the Facebook page of someone he'd never met, and little did Schuler Benson know the incident would lead him to the woman of his dreams.
  
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• Leaders who follow: What candidates' Twitter lists reveal

  05-10-2015 20:35
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jeb Bush follows Donald Trump on Twitter but that's a one-way street: Trump mainly follows people with a connection to himself. Ted Cruz's follow list is a big tea party, though he keeps an eye on President Barack Obama, too.
  
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• Updated: New Apple Watch bands: here's all 19 straps in one place

  05-10-2015 20:34
  
  New Apple Watch bands and styles ready for fallUpdate: The Hermès bands are up for grabs now. Check out page 14 for more details on the luxury strap pricing and buying locations.Rather than announcing a new Apple Watch, Apple promptly unveiled new bands and cases during its iPhone 6S launch event Wednesday. True to its mantra, "there's an Apple Watch for everyone," 19 designs have been added to an already large collection of 38 straps and cases.Most of the cases will come in the 38mm and
  
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• The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport tugs at your heartstrings -- and your pursestrings

  05-10-2015 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  The current Maserati GranTurismo is beginning to feel a little long-in-the-tooth when it comes to technology and dynamics, but its aesthetics may still overwhelm you.
  
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• Updated: Android Marshmallow release date: when can I get it?

  05-10-2015 20:21
  
  Google, Samsung and HTCUpdate: Android Marshmallow release date is upon us. Android 6.0 is rolling out now to the Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9 and Nexus Player as an OTA update, though you can also install the factory image. The new version of Android will also arrive on theNexus 5X and Nexus 6P flagship phones. Read on for more details. Android Marshmallow is now closer to its release date than ever, thanks to its new official name, official press event and a bevy of confirmed new features to all manner of
  
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• Four more Transformers movies on the way, Hasbro says

  05-10-2015 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for a lot more Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The president of Hasbro Studios announces plans to release a bunch of Transformers movies over the next 10 years.
  
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• Updated: Android Marshmallow release date, news and features

  05-10-2015 20:10
  
  AndroidMarshmallowreleasedate,newsandfeaturesUpdate: Android Marshmallow is out now! Select Nexus device owners can nab the update over the air. We'll keep an eye on the OS' rollout to non-Nexus phones and tablets, so stay tuned for more. Android Marshmallow is the official name of Google's next operating system update. Expect it at the end of the month.The sugar rush is on at Google in preparation for the Android Marshmallow release date in a few days. Now that we know the sweet-treat name, we'
  
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• Facebook to beam free Internet to Africa

  05-10-2015 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  As part of Facebook's Internet.org initiative, the project would provide Internet access to certain areas of Africa that currently can't get online.
  
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• Updated: Best free video editing software: 20 top programs in 2015

  05-10-2015 20:03
  
  IntroductionIt's the first law of movie-making: no matter how expensive your camera, or how skilled you are at using it, your raw footage will always be rubbish. And so, if you're looking to add a little professional polish, then installing a video editor will be essential.Commercial video editors can be very expensive, of course, but you may not have to go that far. Whether you want to trim your clips down to size, add a soundtrack or captions, apply transitions or special effects, there are so
  
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• What's new in Adobe Lightroom CC (pictures)

  05-10-2015 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Adobe's overhauled the import interface, added a dehaze to the adjustment brush and streamlined the import of Photoshop Elements catalogs.
  
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• Android Marshmallow is live, but probably not for your device

  05-10-2015 19:47
  
  Android Marshmallow, the latest update to hit Google's mobile operating system, is available now and promised to be the sweetest yet. With the update installed, users will have access to a ton of new features, like Now on Tap, the smart feature that assists you with relevant feedback based on the context of, say, your e-mails. Going to see The Martian this weekend? Now on Tap will display the showtimes at your local theater.Now on Tap is worth the upgrade alone, but a few more additions packed i
  
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• This label will help you differentiate between 4K HDMI cables and counterfeits

  05-10-2015 19:34
  
  If your organization is looking into buying a suite of HDMI cables that can display 4K content, the search just got a lot easier. HDMI Licensing, the organization responsible for overseeing the HDMI standard, has developed a certification for HDMI cables specifically designed to transmit Ultra HD content. The Premium HDMI Cable Certification Program will provide HDMI cable manufacturers with a standard designed to weed out cables that are 4K-capable versus counterfeit products. Those cables that
  
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• What to expect at Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 event

  05-10-2015 19:25
  
  IntroductionA new Surface Pro 4 is widely expected at Microsoft's big New York City event Tuesday morning, but that's just scratching the surface. The event will likely be part of Microsoft's larger play to expand the breadth and reach of Windows 10, and we may see new devices beyond the Surface Pro 4, Microsoft's flagship laptop-tablet hybrid. With Microsoft's ambitious plans to have a billion devices running Windows 10 in the next few years, here are some possible announcements that could begi
  
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• What to expect at Microsoft's Surface event

  05-10-2015 19:25
  
  IntroductionA new Surface Pro 4 is widely expected at Microsoft's big New York City event Tuesday morning, but that's just scratching the surface. The event will likely be part of Microsoft's larger play to expand the breadth and reach of Windows 10, and we may see new devices beyond the Surface Pro 4, Microsoft's flagship laptop-tablet hybrid. With Microsoft's ambitious plans to have a billion devices running Windows 10 in the next few years, here are some possible announcements that could begi
  
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• Legal troubles, market realities threaten Uber's global push

  05-10-2015 19:20
  
  By Leila Abboud and Jeremy Wagstaff PARIS/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Uber Inc's aggressive global expansion is looking costlier and riskier than ever as the company struggles with regulatory and competitive obstacles in major markets. The Uber Pop service, known as Uber X in the U.S., which enables people to offer rides in private cars, is now banned outright in most of Western Europe. In Australia, Uber is popular but mostly illegal, with several big court challenges looming.
  
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• Survey: The best and worst enterprise apps

  05-10-2015 19:02 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Which enterprise apps matter most to your company? Which matter least? Take Tech Pro Research's survey and share your thoughts and get a free copy of the research report.
  
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• U.S. to hold final auction of bitcoins from Silk Road case

  05-10-2015 19:00
  
  The U.S. government on Monday announced that it would hold a final auction of bitcoins seized during the prosecution of the creator of Silk Road, an online black market where illegal drugs and other goods could be purchased with the digital currency. The U.S. Marshals Service said it would hold an online auction on Nov. 5 for about 44,341 bitcoins. The auction will be the last of bitcoins the government took into custody while prosecuting Ross Ulbricht, who authorities say ran Silk Road and was
  
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• HTC continues to prove unprofitable as sales dwindle

  05-10-2015 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  Third-quarter financial results show the Taiwanese smartphone maker struggling both with the big names and the upstart Chinese device makers.
  
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• Steve Jobs' widow reportedly tried to block new film about her husband

  05-10-2015 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Laurene Powell Jobs and other allies of the late Apple co-founder say the latest film portrays him as cruel and inhumane, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  
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