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• BeOn's smart bulbs keep an ear out for trouble -- with or without power

  20-10-2015 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  With built-in Bluetooth, a battery backup and a microphone that listens for your doorbell or smoke alarm, these brainy bulbs are some of the smartest we've seen.
  
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• BeOn: smarter than the average smart bulb? (pictures)

  20-10-2015 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  These connected bulbs keep an ear out for trouble, fool burglars into thinking you're home and keep shining when the power's out.
  
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• Forget websites, Facebook wants you to read the news in its app

  20-10-2015 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest social network is bringing its Instant Articles feature to more people, making it easier to read news stories within its app instead of surfing the Web to find out what's what.
  
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• Surge of Star Wars fans too much for ticket sites

  20-10-2015 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Movie ticket sites couldn't handle the force of Star Wars fans, with glitches lasting hours after the latest "Force Awakens" trailer premiered. Meanwhile, Apple shares subscriber numbers for Apple Music, and the new Apple TV goes on sale next week.
  
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• Senate considers controversial cyber security bill

  20-10-2015 23:48
  
  By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday began debating a long-delayed bill that would make it easier for corporations to share information about cyber attacks with each other or the government without concern about lawsuits. Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate could pass the bill within days. "We intend to pass the cyber security bill," he told reporters, "hopefully by early next week." The House of Representatives passed its version o
  
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• Consumer Reports criticizes reliability of Tesla Model S

  20-10-2015 23:45
  
  By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) - Consumer Reports said it would no longer recommend Tesla's Model S sedan due to reliability concerns, in a blow to the luxury electric-powered car initially awarded the highest-ever score in the U.S. magazine's performance ratings. The decision, based on the influential publication's annual survey of vehicle reliability, sent shares of Tesla Motors Inc reeling and underscored the risk of introducing cutting-edge fuel-saving technology and digital multimedia sy
  
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• Yahoo continues to sputter as services fail to excite

  20-10-2015 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  No matter how hard Yahoo tries to restore its luster as a top Internet destination, its shares of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba are all anyone seems to care about. Still, CEO Marissa Mayer keeps trying. Her latest move: A new search-ad deal with Google.
  
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• Watch all Darth Vader's kills in this impressive 'Star Wars' supercut

  20-10-2015 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Lightsabers, TIE fighter blasts and force-chokes are all on display in this fan-made supercut. And yes, Anakin is included too. He's worse than you'd think.
  
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• Sydney to Brisbane and back: NBN has 1,800km of copper to last five months

  20-10-2015 23:11 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  NBN has admitted that it is planning to spend AU$14 million acquiring copper to be used in its so-called multi-technology mix network rollout.
  
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• Review: Logi Circle

  20-10-2015 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Logi CircleInvesting in a home security camera is a wise move if you want to protect your family and valuables. But after you buy one and set it up, that's about all there is to do with it. That is, until something bad happens and you need to drudge through hours of footage. It's not a purchase known for offering any bit of fun. Some might argue that to have "fun" isn't why people buy security cameras, but Logi begs to differ.The $199 (£159, about AU$274) Logi Circle operates in a similar
  
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• Ireland to probe Facebook's handling of EU citizens' data

  20-10-2015 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Ireland's Data Protection Commission could order Facebook to suspend data transfers to the US if the social network is found to be inadequately protecting that data.
  
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• Big, street-legal Little Tikes Cozy Coupe can be your ride

  20-10-2015 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  A Little Tikes car made for big people goes up for sale on eBay with a combination of speed and nostalgia.
  
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• What's new at Amazon for November 2015

  20-10-2015 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  A new season of "Vikings," plus Amazon's original series "The Man in the High Castle" arrive on Amazon Prime alongside a bunch of other titles. Check out the full list right here.
  
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• Waylens is a data-driven action cam built exclusively for drivers

  20-10-2015 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  This Kickstarter campaign aims to sell an OBD-II connection that uses your car's computer to pick out the most exciting parts of your dash cam video.
  
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• VMware quarterly revenue beats estimates

  20-10-2015 22:19
  
  (Reuters) - VMware Inc reported quarterly revenue that beat analysts' estimates as demand rose for its virtualization software that helps cut the cost of moving data to the cloud. Analysts on average had expected revenue of $1.66 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. VMware's numbers on Tuesday were in line with the preliminary estimates made public on Oct. 12.
  
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• AT&T accidentally ushers in large-screen LG G Vista 2

  20-10-2015 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  A YouTube video from AT&T, which has since been marked private, details the upcoming smartphone and its basic features.
  
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• Senate to consider controversial cyber security bill

  20-10-2015 21:43
  
  The U.S. Senate is expected to begin considering as soon as Tuesday a long-delayed bill that would make it easier for corporations to share information about cyber attacks with each other or the government without concern about lawsuits. The House of Representatives passed its version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) in April with strong support from both Republicans and Democrats. Senate Republican Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, said the Senate could pass the bill within d
  
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• US agent jailed for Bitcoin theft

  20-10-2015 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former policeman involved in investigating the crime website Silk Road is sentenced to six and half years in prison for stealing $700,000 of the virtual currency Bitcoin.
  
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• You'll still need roads: Catch a Lyft in a DeLorean in NYC on Wednesday

  20-10-2015 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  You won't be able to travel to the past or future, but if you're in New York City maybe you can catch a free ride in a "Back to the Future"-style DeLorean on Wednesday.
  
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• First Star Wars Imax poster revealed, and it's a beauty

  20-10-2015 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  AMC Theatres unveils the first in a series of limited-edition "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Imax posters.
  
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• Verizon promises an open road for unlimited-data customers

  20-10-2015 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The company may have raised the price of its grandfathered unlimited-data plan, but it says it won't try to slow down its heaviest users.
  
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• NBN announces G.fast FttB trial with 800Mbps speeds

  20-10-2015 21:01 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  NBN has been trialling G.fast technology on Australia's high-speed broadband network, attaining speeds of up to 800Mbps, with commercial services to launch in 2017.
  
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• Big asteroid to buzz Earth on Halloween, not another like it until 2027

  20-10-2015 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  An unexpected and large asteroid is coming around for a rare flyby, zipping past Earth close enough for scientists to get a good look.
  
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• Tesla, other tech-heavy cars fall short on reliability: Consumer Reports

  20-10-2015 20:27
  
  By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) - Advanced fuel-saving technology and digital multimedia systems in vehicles, including the Tesla Model S sedan, are hurting reliability, Consumer Reports magazine found on Tuesday in its annual survey of vehicle reliability. Tesla's stock fell 10.2 percent following the report, which found owners reported "an array of detailed and complicated maladies" in their Model S sedans. There is "an emerging trend of increased troubles" with many vehicles that use new tr
  
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• Gray market for iPhone 6S thrives in India

  20-10-2015 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  The high price tags for iPhones in India have triggered entrepreneurs to offer cheaper deals through the country's gray market.
  
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• How to set up the fingerprint scanner on Nexus 5X, 6P

  20-10-2015 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Android 6.0 Marshmallow officially supports fingerprint sensors now, and Google's latest crop of devices are the first to implement it. Here's how to set up Nexus Imprint.
  
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• HTC packs Android Marshmallow into an iPhone clone with the One A9 (hands-on)

  20-10-2015 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  HTC's new One A9 features Google's brand-new mobile operating system and a design that will be very familiar to Apple fans...but it has a really good unlocked price, at least in the US.
  
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• SL borrows much of its design from Leica S

  20-10-2015 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Unfortunately, that doesn't include the comfy molded grip.
  
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• Leica's fast full-frame mirrorless delivers, but needs some design refinement

  20-10-2015 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's the fastest full-frame mirrorless thus far and takes great photos and video, but it's not the most comfortable camera to use.
  
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• Leica SL product photos (pictures)

  20-10-2015 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  There are equal parts good and not-so-good in the design of the Leica SL.
  
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• Leica SL full-resolution photo samples

  20-10-2015 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The SL delivers excellent photo quality, but you may want to change to default JPEG settings which crank up the contrast a little too high and frequently turn blue skies cyan.
  
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• Hands-on review: Leica SL (Typ 601)

  20-10-2015 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and featuresLeica has a reputation for building high quality cameras and lenses, and strictly speaking it was the first company to introduce mirrorless digital system cameras, as its long-running M models are rangefinders – which don't have reflex mirrors. However, it wasn't until the Leica T (Typ 701) was introduced in April 2014 that the company had what many would consider a modern mirrorless or compact system camera (CSC). While the T follows Leica's minimal design ethic,
  
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• Irish students build all-electric DeLorean for Back to the Future Day

  20-10-2015 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The car will also serve as a promotional vehicle to help Irish students get excited for careers in STEM fields.
  
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• Review: Toshiba Portege Z20t

  20-10-2015 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and designThe Toshiba Portege z20t ($1,399, £1,289, AU$1,815) is a business-grade hybrid laptop that is compact, lightweight and moderately stylish.Competing in the same class as the business-focused Dell Venue 11 Pro 7000 and the HP Elite x2 1011, the Portege is capable as both a laptop and as a tablet, with enough power and battery life to get you through the average work day. However, like most business hybrids, especially those of the thin and light variety, the Portege do
  
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• Why does James Blunt make so little from Spotify?

  20-10-2015 18:44
  
  James Blunt has revealed how much he makes per track streamed on Spotify -- and it's rather underwhelming.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Wireless carrier Verizon is also in the market for eyeballs

  20-10-2015 18:40
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon has long been known as a home phone and wireless service provider. But it's evolving to make more money by tracking what we watch and read on our phones.
  
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• See 'Star Wars' actors react to the new 'Force Awakens' trailer

  20-10-2015 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Lead actors Daisy Ridley and John Boyega record themselves watching the new trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" that premiered Monday night. Excitement abounds.
  
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• Turn an old laptop into a Chromebook

  20-10-2015 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Neverware's CloudReady lets you install Chrome OS on nearly any machine. Here's how to get started.
  
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• Make pit stops in navigation mode with Google Maps' update for Android

  20-10-2015 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant's map app now keeps you on track while making stops for gas, coffee, food or anything else that breaks up your journey.
  
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• Irish court orders investigation of Facebook data transfers to U.S

  20-10-2015 18:16
  
  By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's High Court on Tuesday ordered an investigation into Facebook's transfer of European Union users' data to the United States to make sure personal privacy was properly protected from U.S. government surveillance. The court told the Irish Data Protection Commissioner to launch a probe following a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) two weeks ago which struck down the Safe Harbour agreement that had allowed the free transfer of data
  
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• HTC's One A9 shows off Android Marshmallow and iPhone likeness (pictures)

  20-10-2015 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Take a look at HTC's new One A9, which showcases the very latest version Android in an iPhone-style body.
  
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• HTC One A9 first look: Radical design changes with a price $250 less than the iPhone 6

  20-10-2015 18:15 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The HTC One A9 is HTC's latest One series device, that shows a substantial departure from the curved back, BoomSound front-facing speakers, and unique camera innovations of the past.
  
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