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• Why this 8-second video of a soda can has over 628,000 views - CNET

  30-11-2015 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  There's a Star Wars explanation for the brief viral video of a Coca-Cola can that is entertaining an entire fandom.
  
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• The 39 best Cyber Monday deals of 2015 - CNET

  30-11-2015 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best deals to help you ferret out the most value on the Web's biggest shopping day. (Last updated at 1:00 p.m. PT.)
  
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• Expensive Super Mario wristwatch levels up the luxury - CNET

  30-11-2015 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Got extra cash to blow on a luxury accessory with a plumber and a mushroom? Decorate your wrist with a Super Mario watch.
  
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• Target website stumbles on Cyber Monday, rivals out of stock

  30-11-2015 23:29
  
  By Nandita Bose and Nathan Layne CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. shoppers seeking to avoid the holiday crowds at bricks-and-mortar stores and snare deals on Cyber Monday came face-to-face with traffic jams and product sellouts, with some customers of Target Corp forced to wait in a virtual line. Sales on Cyber Monday, traditionally the busiest day of the year for Internet shopping, were up 14 percent from a year earlier at $490 million between midnight and 10 a.m. ET, according to Adobe Digital Index,
  
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• Cricket's Samsung Galaxy phones are half price for Cyber Monday - CNET

  30-11-2015 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The AT&T prepaid brand has slashed the cost of three Samsung Galaxy S models as part of an extended Cyber Monday promotion.
  
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• AT&T really wants you off that unlimited-data plan - CNET

  30-11-2015 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Anyone still on one of the grandfathered plans will see a $5 increase starting in February.
  
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• Loss-making Fronde finds a new CEO to lead cloud push

  30-11-2015 22:46 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Anthony Belsham appointed to revive company after a tough 2015 financial year.
  
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• VTech hack exposes 5 million accounts, including kids' photos, chats - CNET

  30-11-2015 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  The toymaker stores personal data and photos in a way that may be easy for hackers to access. Also, Amazon shows off its latest design for delivery drones.
  
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• VTech hack exposes 5 million accounts, including kids' photos, chats video - CNET

  30-11-2015 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The toymaker stores personal data and photos in a way that may be easy for hackers to access. Also, Amazon shows off its latest design for delivery drones.
  
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• Top carbon culprits US, China, India debate nuances of roles

  30-11-2015 22:13
  
  LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Call them the culprits of carbon.
  
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• U.S. states probe VTech hack, experts warn of more attacks

  30-11-2015 22:10
  
  By Jim Finkle, Clare Baldwin and Donny Kwok BOSTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - U.S. states said they will investigate a massive breach at digital toy maker VTech Holdings Ltd as security experts warned that hackers are likely to target similar companies that handle customer data. VTech did not break out the number of children affected. Motherboard reported on Monday that the hackers also stole photos and chat logs from VTech's Kid Connect service, which allows adults to use their smartphones to chat w
  
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• Apple Music coming to Sonos in December - CNET

  30-11-2015 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Sonos is about to be the first manufacturer to support the Apple Music streaming service via its beta program.
  
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• China, U.S. high-level cyber crime talks to begin Tuesday

  30-11-2015 21:32
  
  By Dustin Volz and Meg Shen WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Top U.S. and Chinese officials will convene this week in Washington for the first round of cyber security talks following the signing of a bilateral anti-hacking accord in September. China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun is in Washington through Sunday and will meet U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, Chinese state media reported. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is also expected to take part in the discussions.
  
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• Mario takes on Minecraft Guy in battle of the video games - CNET

  30-11-2015 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  The embodiments of two of the top video game franchises of all time go head-to-head to determine which one reigns supreme.
  
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• This Swatch watch will let you pay with your wrist - CNET

  30-11-2015 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Swiss watchmaker partners with Visa on its first foray into wearable tech. The Swatch Bellamy will sport an NFC chip, which allows for contactless payments.
  
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• George Lucas still believes Greedo shot first - CNET

  30-11-2015 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  In a new profile, the famous director discusses the notorious shootout and explains why he'll be watching "A Force Awakens" after taking "a deep breath."
  
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• ​Amazon's Cyber Monday Kindle sale offers hundreds of ebooks under $2 - CNET

  30-11-2015 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of books for the taking. Here are some favorites we picked up.
  
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• Awkward 'Star Wars Holiday Special' awakens in fan's mashup trailer - CNET

  30-11-2015 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  After watching this "Force Awakens" mashup, you may never see the embarrassing "Star Wars Holiday Special" the same way again.
  
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• How to find the cell phone family plan that's right for you - CNET

  30-11-2015 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  How much does it cost for a family of four across the major cell phone plan providers?
  
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• The 35 best Cyber Monday deals of 2015 - CNET

  30-11-2015 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best deals to help you ferret out the most value on the Web's biggest shopping day. Last updated 10:25 a.m. PT.
  
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• Cyber Monday photo-printing deals to check out - CNET

  30-11-2015 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you want to get those holiday cards out ASAP or you're looking to turn a prized photo into wall art, here are a couple ways to save.
  
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• Bring back the old zoom slider in Google Maps - CNET

  30-11-2015 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Hello, old friend.
  
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• The future of anti-aging might not involve going under the knife

  30-11-2015 19:43
  
  Scientists believe they can slow down old age with a new drug that could extend life and have you live up to 110 or 120 years old. Reported by the Telegraph, the drug in question, metformin, is used to combat diabetes, but tests on animals have also shown the aging process to slow down.While it's no fountain of youth promising immortality, the Food and Drug Administration in the US has approved testing the drug in humans starting as early as next year, according to the Telegraph.Slowing down dis
  
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• Windows 10 Settings menu: The Devices tab - CNET

  30-11-2015 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  This tab doesn't mean what you think it means.
  
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• U.S. Cyber Monday sales jump, high traffic leads to website outages

  30-11-2015 19:07
  
  By Nandita Bose CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. online sales grew 14 percent on Cyber Monday, on track to set a record, leading some retail websites, like Target Corp's, to crash temporarily due to high customer traffic. Website outages and slow checkouts during the five-day shopping spree starting Thanksgiving Thursday, were also reported at PayPal Inc, department store chain Neiman Marcus, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, L Brands Inc's Victoria Secret, and at Foot Locker Inc. Sales on Cyber Monday, the busiest
  
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• Cyber Monday: The best Cyber Monday deals: PS4, Xbox One, TVs and laptops

  30-11-2015 19:02
  
  Cyber MondayLoading Cyber Monday deals links...Welcome to Cyber Monday on techradar! While this day doesn't quite have the same reputation for deal mayhem, if you're in the market for cheap tech you should definitely pay attention to it.Why? Because retailers have stocked up their warehouses for Black Friday, and now it's Cyber Monday and they need to shift everything they've got left. So prepare for even bigger discounts on TVs, laptops, consoles and more.We're rounding up all of the best Cyber
  
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• Windows 10 Settings menu: The System tab - CNET

  30-11-2015 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  The System tab is your main hub for PC info and general settings.
  
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• Updated: 10 best phones in the world today

  30-11-2015 18:43
  
  10: Sony Xperia Z5 PremiumUpdate: In addition to providing you with the web's most authoritative ranking of today's top smartphones, we've now added video to each entrant to help you get an even better look at how each one will feel in your hands.YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtmtDvio3H0You're here for one thing: to find the best phone. Luckily for you, at TechRadar we check out every phone under the sun, putting the ones that matter through our rigorously vigorous testing process to
  
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• Beatie Wolfe is using music to treat dementia

  30-11-2015 18:43
  
  Beatie Wolfe is using music to treat Alzheimer's disease.By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Continue reading...
  
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• Beatie Wolfe is using music to treat Alzheimer's disease

  30-11-2015 18:43
  
  Beatie Wolfe is using music to treat Alzheimer's disease.By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Continue reading...
  
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• John Legend records song with actual stars from space - CNET

  30-11-2015 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Real stars get in on recording with superstar John Legend after an assist from astrophysicist.
  
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• Online shoppers outnumber in-store shoppers over Thanksgiving weekend - CNET

  30-11-2015 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Consumers cite avoiding crowds, saving time and finding better or similar deals as top reasons for shopping on the Internet.
  
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• This machine can bring a human heart back from the dead

  30-11-2015 18:29
  
  TransMedics' Organ Care System puts a donated heart into conditions similar to those inside a person's chest, preserving it at near-body-temperature for up to ten hours. By: Gian Volpicelli, Continue reading...
  
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• BlackBerry to leave Pakistan after refusing to ditch user privacy - CNET

  30-11-2015 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Canadian company has taken a stand against demands for "backdoor" access to it services, including encrypted email and messages.
  
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• Linkin Park: rock superstars and venture capitalists

  30-11-2015 18:16
  
  Musicians investing in tech is nothing new, but Linkin Park are backing hot, high-growth companies with a remarkable success rate.By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Continue reading...
  
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• Linkin Park: rock superstars and rich venture capitalists

  30-11-2015 18:16
  
  Musicians investing in tech is nothing new, but Linkin Park are backing hot, high-growth companies with a remarkable success rate.By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Continue reading...
  
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• Apple may be discontinuing the 11-inch MacBook Air

  30-11-2015 18:10
  
  If you're in need of a lightweight 15-inch notebook, Apple might soon have you covered. Rumors have surfaced that Tim Cook's team is planning to ditch the 11-inch MacBook Air in favor of a larger format laptop. The rumor, which comes via a Chinese news site, says Apple will be keeping the 13-inch MacBook Air models, but it will ditch the 11-inch version in order to clear a path for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to the news outlet's sources. Additionally, the next-generation MacBook Air is ru
  
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• The 25 best Cyber Monday deals of 2015 - CNET

  30-11-2015 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best deals to help you ferret out the most value on the Web's biggest shopping day. Last updated 7:53 a.m. PT.
  
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• Why Dubsmash's lip-syncing video app went viral

  30-11-2015 18:00
  
  Lip-sync selfies might seem frivolous in concept, but Dubsmash co-founder Roland Grenke believes there's a glaring gap in the market -- and his app is here to fix it.By: Charlie Burton, Continue reading...
  
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• The best IFTTT recipes for holiday shoppers - CNET

  30-11-2015 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the automated "If This Then That" service can help you with your holiday shopping.
  
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• Mount a tablet inside your kitchen cabinet for easy recipe-reading - CNET

  30-11-2015 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Protect your tablet from splashes and read recipes at eye level. All for just a few dollars.
  
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• Neil deGrasse Tyson picks between Millennium Falcon, USS Enterprise - CNET

  30-11-2015 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  The noted astrophysicist reveals on his show "Star Talk" which sci-fi spaceship he'd rather be on board.
  
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• Target website down on Cyber Monday traffic

  30-11-2015 17:45
  
  (Reuters) - Discount retailer Target Corp's website was down due to heavy traffic on Cyber Monday. Shoppers looking for bargains on http://www.target.com/ were greeted with an error message: "So sorry, but high traffic's causing delays. If you wouldn't mind holding, we'll refresh automatically & get things going ASAP." "Both traffic and order volumes are exceeding Target's Thursday Black Friday event ... To help manage the volume, we have been metering traffic to the site," Target spokeswoma
  
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• Amazon delivery drones get a new look - CNET

  30-11-2015 17:44 via cnet.com
  
  Two years on from its unveiling, Amazon Prime Air now features a sleeker, smarter unmanned aircraft. When it will be cleared for takeoff remains anyone's guess.
  
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• Why Sony just unlocked another PS4 core for developers

  30-11-2015 17:42
  
  The PlayStation 4 is about to (technically) get even more powerful, as Sony has issued a "stealth update" unlocking more of the console's computer power for developers.
  The PS4 houses an eight-core CPU in its sleek, angular chassis, but anyone trying to make games for the machine only has access to six of them. Until now, those other two CPU cores were reserved for running the operating system, with utilising the GPU being emphasised over placing more demands on th
  
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• The Cheapskate's favorite Cyber Monday deals (2015) - CNET

  30-11-2015 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: It's Cyber Monday! Or, as I like to call it: Monday!
  
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• Peter Jackson hints at directing 'Doctor Who' as Peter Capaldi drops by - CNET

  30-11-2015 17:37 via cnet.com
  
  The "Doctor Who" star finds the "Lord of the Rings" director polishing his Oscars in a comic video skit.
  
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• 5 reasons why you should embrace a tech-infused Employee Benefits scheme

  30-11-2015 17:36
  
  In association with PC World BusinessCall them perks, rewards, benefits, loyalty points, everybody loves a freebie or a discount which is why they have proven so popular in the competitive consumer market where the likes of Nectar or Clubcard have been a bit, striking a chord in every bargain hunter out there.For employers or employees, running or embracing such schemes can be beneficial as well and there are many organisations across the land that facilitate and manage these.For employeesClearl
  
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• Cyber Monday: The best Xbox One deals for Cyber Monday 2015

  30-11-2015 17:20
  
  While Cyber Monday is the smaller of the two deal days at the end of November, it's known for often having better deals.Retailers have stock they need to shift, so while we see new product discounts on Cyber Monday, we also see further reductions on already discounted goods.Here are the best Xbox One deals for Cyber Monday so far - we'll be adding more as we find them!Xbox One deals on Cyber MondayXbox One: £219.99 at CurrysXbox One Wireless Controller: reduced to now £34.99 at argos
  
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• Cyber Monday sales still on top, but losing some luster

  30-11-2015 17:13
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are rolling out online deals on so-called "Cyber Monday." But now that shoppers are online all the time anyway, the 10-year-old shopping holiday is losing some of its luster.
  
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