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• Yikes! In Costa Rica, jet appears to just miss motorists

  09-10-2015 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A YouTube video suggests an Iberia plane landing came too close to live beings as it diverted to a different runway and appeared to clip a fence.
  
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• Schlage's smart lock makes Sense of HomeKit (if you've got an Apple TV)

  09-10-2015 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt is the first HomeKit-compatible smart lock. Here's our full review, straight from the CNET Smart Home.
  
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• self cleaning brushroll can't save Electrolux's underwhelming stick vac

  09-10-2015 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Electrolux Ergorapido stick vac has cool features and a nice design, but falls short in one key area -- it's not good at cleaning.
  
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• Schlage's HomeKit deadbolt doesn't make Sense without Apple TV

  09-10-2015 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Despite simple setup and strong performance, it's hard to recommend this smart lock for anyone who doesn't want to get an Apple TV, too.
  
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• Here's a Siri-powered smart lock for the connected home (pictures)

  09-10-2015 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  This Bluetooth deadbolt hands Siri the keys to the smart home.
  
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• Dell offering EMC $27.25/share and special VMware stock: Re/code

  09-10-2015 23:18
  
  (Reuters) - Dell Inc is offering $27.25 per share in cash for data storage company EMC Corp in addition to a specialized stock in cloud software company VMware Inc , Re/code reported. The specialized stock, which would "track" the value of the 20 percent of VMware that EMC does not own, along with the cash offer would take the per-share offer above $30, Re/code said, citing sources briefed on the negotiations. Dell would also distribute, or sell, a portion of EMC’s stake in VMware to EMC s
  
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• Star Wars composer John Williams to get AFI Life Achievement Award

  09-10-2015 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  He's the man behind the geeky soundtracks of many a childhood. "Star Wars" composer John Williams is set to be honored with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 2016.
  
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• Share Live Photos

  09-10-2015 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Even though Apple's Live Photos can only be viewed on iOS 9 devices, there is a workaround so you can share them with other users. Here's how.
  
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• iDevices Outdoor Switch is useful, but overpriced

  09-10-2015 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Telling Siri to switch on holiday lights from the comfort of your couch is cool, but the price is a little steep for the convenience it offers.
  
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• A solid Switch, but worth 80 bucks?

  09-10-2015 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  The new iDevices Outdoor Switch performs basic functions well, but problems with its smart features hold back its potential.
  
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• Hands-on review: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

  09-10-2015 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Being laser focused on productivity, Microsoft is perhaps in a better position than any of its rivals in the phone space when it comes the dreaded word: phablets. The $649 (about £422, AU$893) Lumia 950 XL has been touted as the ultimate phone for getting things done, but that boils down more to Windows 10 Mobile than the phone's size.Of course, the phone's dimensions certainly help. At 5.7 inches on the diagonal, this is definitely a two-hander handset for anyone that isn't The Mountain-s
  
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• Nvidia dealt blow in bid to block Samsung shipments into US

  09-10-2015 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  An administrative law judge for the US International Trade Commission sides with Samsung on a patent dispute with Nvidia.
  
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• Google says Docs, Drive facing disruptions

  09-10-2015 21:59
  
  (Reuters) - Google Inc said some of its services including Drive and Docs were facing disruptions. Google's status page showed that its file-sharing services such as Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Classroom were facing disruptions. "We're investigating reports of an issue with Google Drive. We will provide more information shortly," the company said on its page at 2:55 p.m. ET. (http://bit.ly/1hsgVC3) Google, which has now morphed into holding company Alphabet Inc, also acknowledged the disrupt
  
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• Nvidia dealt a blow in bid to block Samsung shipments into US

  09-10-2015 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  An administrative law judge for the US International Trade Commission sided with Samsung on a patent dispute with Nvidia.
  
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• Computer science now top major for women at Stanford University

  09-10-2015 21:47
  
  By Sarah McBride SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Computer science has for the first time become the most popular major for female students at Stanford University, a hopeful sign for those trying to build up the thin ranks of women in the technology field. Based on preliminary declarations by upper-class students, about 214 women are majoring in computer science, accounting for about 30 percent of majors in that department, the California-based university told Reuters on Friday. If more women majored i
  
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• Samsung doesn't infringe Nvidia's graphics patents, ITC rules

  09-10-2015 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The US International Trade Commission ruled Samsung didn't infringe two patents, and though it did infringe a third, the judge ruled the patent invalid.
  
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• iPhone 6S chip controversy over battery life

  09-10-2015 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Not all new iPhones have the same processor chip, but Apple says differences in performance are minimal. Apple also pulls ad-blocking apps over privacy concerns, and Netflix raises its price again.
  
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• Hulu's virtual reality app is set for its close-up next month

  09-10-2015 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Tim Connolly, the streaming-video service's head of distribution, said Hulu's VR experience is "ready to go" in November when Samsung's $99 Gear VR headset starts to reach consumers.
  
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• F-U-N-D-E-D: Your butler is a text message away

  09-10-2015 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for someone to serve you? No matter where you live, there's probably a startup just waiting to become your virtual butler.
  
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• Samsung did not infringe Nvidia graphics chip patents: U.S. ITC

  09-10-2015 21:18
  
  By Andrew Chung NEW YORK (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has been cleared on its use of graphics chip technology owned by Nvidia Corp without permission, in a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling on Friday. Judge Thomas Pender said Samsung did not infringe two Nvidia patents, and while it did infringe a third, he ruled that patent is invalid because it was not a new invention compared with previously known patents. Nvidia spokesman Robert Sherbin said the ruling will be reviewed by
  
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• Moto 360 review: A worthy successor to last year's model, but not perfect

  09-10-2015 21:15 via cnet.com
  How does the new Moto 360 stack up? CNET's Dan Graziano gives you a first look.
  
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• Cinemas must 'drastically improve' or lose audiences, says Christopher Nolan

  09-10-2015 21:14 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Interstellar director tells festival audience about the importance of using real film, as opposed to digital technologyCinema chains need to drastically improve the experience they offer to customers or the next generation of moviegoers will stop going, the film director Christopher Nolan has said.British-born Nolan, one of the most the powerful film-makers in the world, was speaking at the London Film Festival (LFF) on Friday about the importance of using real film, as opposed to digital techno
  
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• Tail-monitoring gadget tries to sense your dog's emotions

  09-10-2015 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The TailTalk prototype is intended to be an emotion sensor for dogs that interprets their feelings based on tail position. Like people usually do, but more accurately.
  
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• Samsung does not infringe Nvidia graphics chip patents: U.S. ITC

  09-10-2015 20:43
  
  By Andrew Chung NEW YORK (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has been cleared of using graphics chip technology owned by Nvidia Corp without permission, according to a ruling by a U.S. International Trade Commission judge on Friday. Judge Thomas Pender said Samsung did not infringe two Nvidia patents, and while it did infringe a third, he ruled that patent is invalid because it was not a new invention compared with previously known patents.
  
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• Is the Cayman GT4 a better Porsche than the 911?

  09-10-2015 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  With the GT4 Porsche have finally made the Cayman we've all been waiting for. But, is it now better than a 911?
  
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• Meet BlaBlaCar, a ride-sharing service for the talkative or taciturn

  09-10-2015 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The service lets passengers find cheap rides from one city to another in 19 countries. But Brazil, not the US, is next on the company's expansion list, CEO Frédéric Mazzella says.
  
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• You're watching your TV wrong: 15 ways to get the most out of your TV

  09-10-2015 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  If you've shelled out for a high-def TV, you deserve a high-def viewing experience. But you may not be getting one.
  
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• New California law extends privacy rights to electronic data

  09-10-2015 19:30
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — California now requires police to get a court order before they can search messages, photos and other digital data stored on phones or company servers in the nation's most-populous state.
  
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• Elon Musk says Apple hires engineers that Tesla fires

  09-10-2015 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Tesla's CEO muses that Apple won't find it easy to build a car.
  
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• Cephalopod consciousness, data deals: Podcast 238

  09-10-2015 19:27
  
  
  Listen this week for an entertaining look at the most interesting technology and science stories from the last seven days, with WIRED.co.uk's James Temperton, Cara McGoogan and Emily Reynolds.By: WIRED.co.uk, Continue reading...
  
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• Three ways to use Google Now on Tap

  09-10-2015 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Android 6.0 Marshmallow puts Google right at your fingertips, literally.
  
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• Review: Updated: Philips 55PUT6400

  09-10-2015 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and featuresUpdate: With immediate effect, Philips has just slashed a huge chunk off the cost of this already pretty affordable 4K Ultra HD TV. Now with a price of just £749 - down over £150 from its £900 start point - this is one of the best-value UHD televisions around, especially with it's combination of 55-inch scale and smart TV prowess.While the prices of 4K UHD TVs have plummeted over the past two years, they still generally command a significant premium ove
  
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• Netgear router exploit detected

  09-10-2015 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A flaw in thousands of Netgear routers has been exploited by hackers, according to a security researcher.
  
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• At $2,000 for 55 inches, LG's OLED TV gets slightly more affordable

  09-10-2015 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  LG's OLED televisions produce amazing picture quality but demand serious cash. And while two grand for a 55-inch television is hardly "cheap," it's a lot less than last year. The 55EG9100 isn't 4K and does have a curve, but it's still pretty appealing.
  
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• DARPA seeks to treat bodies with light, electricity, sound and magnets

  09-10-2015 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  As part of its ElectRx program, which seeks to heal by treating the body like the electrical system it is, the government agency has awarded grants to seven agencies.
  
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• Cannondale SLATE 105: the coolest thing in WIRED's office

  09-10-2015 18:30
  
  WIRED wants to give you a glimpse into the bizarre, interesting and -- frankly -- cool objects, ideas and prototypes that pass through our midst.
  Join WIRED Creative Director Andrew Diprose on a guide to the strangest, most amazing or simply most unfathomable object in the WIRED office.By: WIRED.co.uk, Continue reading...
  
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• 5-deal Friday: Dirt-cheap games, sport 'phones and more!

  09-10-2015 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: Dead Space for a dime? Yep. An MFP with AirPrint for under $30? Yep. All that and more!
  
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• Intel to secure EU's okay for $16.7 billion Altera deal: sources

  09-10-2015 18:12
  
  By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - World No. 1 chipmaker Intel Corp will be given the go-ahead from the EU for its $16.7 billion bid for Altera Corp, its largest ever deal, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The U.S. company is looking to Altera to reinforce its portfolio of higher-margin chips used in data centers and to focus on chips for cars, watches and other devices in a future "Internet of Things". The U.S. Department of Justice cleared the deal unconditionally last mon
  
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• Microsoft's surprise laptop, better signal in pubs and the top tech brands in CNET UK podcast 452

  09-10-2015 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface Book packs an alarmingly cool bendy-straw hinge, and Waterstones is taking Kindles off its shelves. All this and more in this week's CNET UK podcast.
  
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• China arrested hackers at U.S. request: Washington Post

  09-10-2015 17:44
  
  The Chinese government took unprecedented action by complying with a U.S. request and arresting hackers suspected of stealing secrets from U.S. companies to pass to Chinese state-run companies, the Washington Post reported on Friday. The arrests came in September before Chinese President Xi Jinping went to Washington for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama that included one of the most contentious issues between the two countries - corporate and government cyber espionage. The Post, which cit
  
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• Tech companies like Facebook not above the law, says Max Schrems

  09-10-2015 17:42 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Austrian student who took on Facebook over data privacy in the European court of justice and won says the fightback is just beginningThe EU’s safe harbour ruling is a “puzzle piece in the fight against mass surveillance, and a huge blow to tech companies who think they can act in total ignorance of the law,” says Max Schrems, the man who brought the case.“US companies are realising that European laws are getting more and more enforced. But still, people don’t believ
  
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• The fascinating stories of the X-Wing extras who were never stars, but were in Star Wars

  09-10-2015 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  A long time ago, in a film studio far, far away, a ragtag alliance of unknown extras donned alien masks to shoot a low-budget sci-fi movie. New documentary "Elstree 1976" tells their stories -- CNET met its director, Jon Spira.
  
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• Taste the future of food at WIRED 2015

  09-10-2015 17:18
  
  As well as an amazing line-up of speakers on the main stage, WIRED2015 will also give attendees the chance to sample everything from cricket crisps to freeze-dried fruit powder.By: WIRED.co.uk, Continue reading...
  
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• Why the centuries-old Ordnance Survey is still going places

  09-10-2015 17:11 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Rumoured to be heading for George Osborne’s sell-off list, the mapping agency has plotted a route through the digital age to remain a unique asset On a housing estate in Southampton, surveyor Alyson Whiting is painstakingly recording the outline of a curved flowerbed. One of a small army of field workers for the Ordnance Survey, she is using a tablet computer wirelessly linked to a satellite antenna atop a long pole – affectionately known among the national mapping agency’s sta
  
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• The Great British meme off - Tech Weekly presents Updog podcast

  09-10-2015 16:59 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  In the wake of the big cultural event that was Bake Off we celebrate the human meme that is Nadiya HusseinThe Bake Off final is the biggest TV event of the year. And these days, it's also the biggest thing on the internet in the UK. So on this week's episode of Updog, the Guardian's podcast celebrating all things internet-y, Elena Cresci wanted to celebrate the memes of Bake Off, and pay tribute to its winner, one-woman-emoji-keyboard Nadiya Hussein. But first, she had to convince Alex Hern that
  
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• Five-deal Friday: Dirt-cheap games, sport 'phones and more!

  09-10-2015 16:54 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: Dead Space for a dime? Yep. An MFP with AirPrint for under $30? Yep. All that and more!
  
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• Twitter Teams Up With Church To Broadcast Live Services On Periscope App

  09-10-2015 16:51
  
  Twitter has teamed up with the Church of England to broadcast church services live on Periscope. ChurchLive will offer a range of services to a global audience for free using Twitter’s livesteaming app.
  
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• iPhone 6S, 6S Plus to hit more than 50 new countries this month

  09-10-2015 16:32 via cnet.com
  
  The new iPhone lineup is rushing to many more markets around the world, starting Friday and continuing throughout October.
  
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• David Tennant's Kilgrave taunts Marvel's 'Jessica Jones' in new Netflix trailer

  09-10-2015 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Detective Jessica Jones has her share of secrets, and David Tennant's character Kilgrave knows them all.
  
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• Intel to secure EU okay for $16.7 billion Altera deal: sources

  09-10-2015 16:15
  
  By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp is set to get the go-ahead from EU antitrust regulators for its $16.7 billion offer for Altera Corp, its largest ever deal, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The world No. 1 chipmaker is looking to Altera to reinforce its portfolio of higher-margin chips used in data centers and to focus on chips for cars, watches and other devices in a future "Internet of Things". The European Commission will clear the deal without
  
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