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• See parents of social-media fanatics try selfie sticks for the first time - CNET

  20-11-2015 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  In the Fine Brothers' latest "Elders React" video, the older generation tries out selfie sticks. "Whoever came up with this is an irritating genius," says one.
  
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• How long did the iPad Pro last as Brian's work computer? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast Ep. 16) - CNET

  20-11-2015 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  iPad Pro's have a charging issues, the Apple Pencil goes through torture we finally watch the Steve Jobs movie.
  
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• Ford creates a drugged-driving suit to show why you shouldn't toke behind the wheel - CNET

  20-11-2015 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker will use the suit as part of its new-driver education program, in the hopes that motorists will think twice before making a bad decision.
  
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• US Army will test a hydrogen fuel cell Chevrolet Colorado - CNET

  20-11-2015 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Some very hardcore testing will determine whether or not fuel cells are viable for Chevrolet's mid-size pickup.
  
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• Volvo teases S90 flagship sedan way ahead of its reveal in Detroit - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Details are scant, but there will be plenty of time to pore over details before its official unveiling in January.
  
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• Skull of bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh now on display - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  The skull of the black bear that served as inspiration for the beloved animal of children's books has been chosen from among 11,000 other animal skulls for display in London, along with a fascinating story.
  
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• Perfect for Thanksgiving (or not): Order your liquor by text - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Drinkeasy claims to be the first text-based liquor store. Is this too much convenience?
  
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• Give your washing machine a deep clean to remove mildew and pocket junk - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Clothes stink? It's probably your front-loading washer.
  
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• 2015 LA Auto Show special edition​ (CNET On Cars, Episode 78)​ video - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  T​he short list from the 2015 LA Auto Show: Watch this before you go or if you can't. Also, a​ major update on robotic braking​.​
  
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• Get over your ex with Facebook, Adele and robot cats - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Breaking up is hard to do, but Facebook wants to help. Bridget Carey offers other ways to ease the pain, including Adele's latest album, which could make history with CD shipments. What year is it?
  
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• DJI offers more power, lower prices for Black Friday - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  If you were hunting for a deal on a Phantom 3 Professional or Standard drone, DJI has a few nice packages to offer to kick off the holiday shopping season.
  
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• The 404 Show 1638: Jill Schlesinger homecoming (podcast) - CNET

  20-11-2015 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Jill Schlesinger is reuinited with the show once again to meet Russ for the very first time. The crew chats about a wide gamut of topics including Aziz Ansari's new Netflix show, Twitter's value, Jill's trip to Turkey and much, much more.
  
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• Tesla Motors recalls entire fleet of Model S cars over seatbelt issue

  20-11-2015 21:55
  
  Luxury automaker finds faulty seatbelt in European model of Model S car, forcing recall of the 90,000 vehicles currently on the roadElon Musk’s Tesla Motors is recalling every single Model S car because the luxury electric auto manufacturer found a faulty seatbelt in one of its European models.“Tesla recently found a Model S in Europe with a front seat belt that was not properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner,” said the company in an unattributed statement emailed t
  
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• Presidential candidate suggests microchips for Syrian refugees - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Transhumanist Party candidate Zoltan Istvan says implanting technology in those fleeing unrest in the Middle East could allow us to aid the humanitarian effort and protect our borders from terrorists.
  
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• Get over your ex with Facebook, Adele and robot cats video - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Breaking up is hard to do, but Facebook wants to help. Bridget Carey offers other ways to ease the pain, including Adele's latest album, which could make history with CD shipments. What year is it?
  
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• BMW's Concept Compact Sedan potentially presages a new 1 Series (pictures) - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Debuting at the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show in China, the BMW Concept Compact Sedan looks awfully close to being production ready. If it does come to market, it will likely arrive as a four-door complement to the diminutive 2 Series.
  
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• BMW's Concept Compact Sedan could preview an upcoming 1 Series sedan - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker used the Guangzhou Auto Show to debut a concept that appeals directly to younger Chinese buyers, but we think it would do well all around the world.
  
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• Why Ziploc bags are perfectly safe for sous vide cooking - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  No need to splurge on a vacuum sealer -- Ziploc bags are perfectly safe.
  
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• Smartphone savings on Black Friday 2015 - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for a new handset, retailers are slashing prices on certain smartphones for Black Friday.
  
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• Automatic, on demand espresso machine serves real barista quality shots video - CNET

  20-11-2015 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The $2,500 Krups EA9010 certainly costs a pretty penny but serves up high-quality espresso shots good enough to fool a professional expert in our blind taste test.
  
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• Some Starwood Hotels payment systems hit by malware

  20-11-2015 21:16
  
  (Reuters) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc said payment systems at 54 of its hotels in North America had been infected with a malware designed to collect payment card data. A third-party investigation showed that the malware was designed to collect certain payment card information, including cardholder name, payment card number, security code and expiration date, Starwood said on Friday.
  
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• Time for some smartwatch and fitness tracker Black Friday deals - CNET

  20-11-2015 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the best discounts we've found on some really good gadgets to slap around your wrist.
  
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• Fill your home with pheromones using your smartphone - CNET

  20-11-2015 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Already, you can set the mood with lighting and music before you even get home from a date. Soon, you might be able to scent it for success as well.
  
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• How to do the laundry without ruining your clothes or machines - CNET

  20-11-2015 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  These tips will increase the life of your machines and keep your clothes looking fresh.
  
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• Tesla recalls all Model S sedans for seat belt concerns - CNET

  20-11-2015 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Some 90,000 cars are being scrutinized after one owner reported a poorly connected seat belt.
  
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• Give your washing machine a deep clean to remove mildrew and pocket junk - CNET

  20-11-2015 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Clothes stink? It's probably your front-loading washer.
  
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• Watch 'The Lion King' musical in VR - CNET

  20-11-2015 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Your latest virtual-reality-powered journey takes you center-stage (and backstage!) for one of Broadway's most beloved shows.
  
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• VIDEO: Top tips on launching an app

  20-11-2015 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What do you need to do to make your app stand out? Jeremy Howell goes to the AppsWorld exhibition in London to find out.
  
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• FAA task force to recommend drone registry

  20-11-2015 19:59
  
  By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Federal Aviation Administration task force will submit recommendations for registering drone operators on Saturday, setting the stage for regulators next month to propose regulations intended to help reverse a surge in rogue drone flights. A final version of the panel's recommendations was expected to receive approval from 25 task force members on Friday. It would signal broad agreement among stakeholders, including drone makers, pilots, hobbyists and reg
  
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• Tesla's Musk seeks 'hardcore engineers'

  20-11-2015 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tesla boss Elon Musk appeals for software engineers to accelerate plans to build self-guiding cars, as the carmaker recalls all Model S cars sold over a potential seatbelt problem.
  
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• Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix: Everything you need to know

  20-11-2015 19:30
  
  Jessica Jones is the second Marvel series to be developed exclusively for Netflix. Following on from the success of Daredevil, the new show follows Krysten Ritter as the eponymous private detective, solving crimes in New York's grimy Hell's Kitchen district.
  Unlike other sleuths though, Jones used to be a superhero -- until a traumatic event in her past forced her to hang up the costume. Now, she takes on minor cases for cash, while caught in a spiral of despair and destructive behavior -- and
  
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• Review: Asus Chromebit

  20-11-2015 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction, design and setupIf you want to breathe new life into your existing monitor, projector or television, Asus's Chromebit is a simple $85 (£55, AU$118) solution that turns any display into a Chrome all-in-one PC. The device is a simple way to upcycle your existing hardware, which you may find obsolete for your computing needs. If you've already upgraded your desktop to a 4K display, why throw away that perfectly good, but outdated, 720p desktop monitor? Just plug the Chromebit in
  
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• FAA task force to submit drone recommendations Saturday

  20-11-2015 18:48
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Federal Aviation Administration task force will submit its final recommendations for registering drone operators on Saturday, setting the stage for the agency to propose new regulations next month, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a blog posting. The recommendations had been expected on Friday. (Reporting by David Morgan Edutubg by W Simon)
  
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• Tesla recalling all Model S sedans for seat belt issue

  20-11-2015 18:36
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Motors is recalling its entire fleet of Model S sedans to check their front seat belts after one passenger's seat belt became disconnected.
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront review: pew-pew-pew, just because

  20-11-2015 18:36
  
      WIRED takes in the evocative sights of Star Wars BattlefrontBy: Michael Rundle, Continue reading...
  
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• Review: Samsung's Gear VR shows the promise of VR _ today

  20-11-2015 18:26
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung makes history of a sort Friday by launching the first major consumer-oriented virtual-reality headset. (It comes with an asterisk; prototypes and other not-quite-mass-market versions have been available for a while.) And its Gear VR headset is pretty impressive as first-generation devices go.
  
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• Europe to rule on UK's 'unlawful' mass surveillance

  20-11-2015 18:25
  
  Judges at the European Court of Justice will decide whether the UK's controversial Dripa legislaiton is lawfulBy: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Snapchat's lackluster ad business threatens $16 billion valuation

  20-11-2015 17:59
  
  By Heather Somerville SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Snapchat, maker of a free mobile app that lets users send videos and messages that disappear in seconds, is struggling to gain traction with advertisers, fuelling investor concern that its $16 billion valuation isn't justified by a business that hasn't yet shown it has a steady source of income. Fidelity Investments' decision to slash the estimated value of its Snapchat stake by 25 percent in the third quarter exacerbated concern about the company'
  
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• Death Star and Borg Cube paper lanterns light up your fandom - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're a Star Wars fan or a Star Trek fan (or both!), these paper lanterns will add a sci-fi touch to your home decor.
  
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• Take a closer look at Samsung's Gear VR headset (pictures) - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's Gear VR headset brings virtual reality to the masses -- but only for newer Samsung phones.
  
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• Apple’s Jimmy Iovine Apologises For Saying Women Need Help Finding Music

  20-11-2015 17:55
  
  The music producer, who founded Beats with Dr Dre, now works for Apple after the tech giant bought the audio brand in 2014
  
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• Samsung Gear VR (2015) review - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Affordable virtual reality is here, but you need a Samsung phone to hop aboard.
  
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• Force Awakens prop photos intensify #WhereIsLuke mystery

  20-11-2015 17:48
  
      As part of our month-long build up to WIRED’s Star Wars special issue – and The Force Awakens – we’ve got a special look at some of the hand-crafted props used in the upcoming film.By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Continue reading...
  
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• Get a glimpse as Wizarding World of Harry Potter goes Hollywood - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  Accio! Harry Potter fans hoping to summon the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to California get a look inside the upcoming theme park, set to open in the spring.
  
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• Windows turns 30, Sky's Q box and Black Friday blues (CNET UK podcast 458 show notes) - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:46 via cnet.com
  
  We discuss Sky's fancy new premium TV service Sky Q, wish Windows a happy 30th birthday and debate whether the UK is sick of Black Friday riots.
  
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• Facebook safety, tech of 2015: Podcast 244

  20-11-2015 17:42
  
  
  We look at how Facebook's Safety Check can help people in trouble and glance back at our favourite technology from 2015.By: WIRED.co.uk, Continue reading...
  
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• PS2 emulation coming to PS4 -- oh wait, it's already here - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  Sony has confirmed PS2 emulation is coming to PS4. Those who've purchased a Star Wars Battlefront bundle can already take advantage.
  
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• Review: Updated: Apple Pay

  20-11-2015 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US launch at McDonald'sApple Pay is as easy as apple pie. In fact, that's exactly the first thing I paid for when installing the digital wallet on my iPhone.Waiting in line at McDonald's, I had my hands full with my smartphone, car keys I hadn't put away yet and sunglasses I just had to take off indoors - I'm not that much of a badass.For the first time since my parents bought me McDonald's Happy Meals as a kid, I didn't have to take out my wallet. It remained firmly in my back pocket.Apple Pay
  
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• Best bets for Black Friday computer sales - CNET

  20-11-2015 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  These are the deals on laptops, tablets, desktops and hybrids worth checking out for Black Friday bargains.
  
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• From fake guitars to collectible toys, gifts for any gamer

  20-11-2015 16:54
  
  Video-game players aren't that difficult to shop for. Let's face it: It's an expensive hobby, and most gamers have something on their list that they've set aside in the hopes that Santa might deliver.
  
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