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• Spotted in space: An explosion far brighter than the entire Milky Way - CNET

  14-01-2016 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Astronomers detail their discovery of a record-setting supernova that defies easy explanation.
  
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• How to enable Night Shift in iOS 9.3 - CNET

  14-01-2016 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  A new feature being tested by Apple is supposed to be easier on your eyes; here's how to enable it.
  
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• HP Spectre x2 review - CNET

  14-01-2016 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Despite an awkward kickstand, this tablet-first hybrid costs less than Microsoft's version and doesn't force you to buy the keyboard separately.
  
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• Hands-on review: Updated: Razer Forge TV

  14-01-2016 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Razer Forge TV has been a slippery device these past few months. Without major fanfare, Razer started selling the device on its store earlier this year, but hasn't been overly vocal about what the future of the device was going to be. It turns out what Razer had planned was an integration with the recently acquired Ouya Store, giving it a stand-out feature in the crowded set-top market. The acquisition will bring 1,100 games to Android TV, 250 of which will be available starting today after syst
  
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• We're here to help: Feds want to accelerate autonomous-car development - Roadshow

  14-01-2016 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  From working to develop a solid national policy to allowing firms to file for rule exemptions, the government is ready to get behind the future of transportation.
  
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• ​Raytheon Websense rebrands as Forcepoint, acquires Intel Security's Stonesoft

  14-01-2016 22:57 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Cybersecurity firm Raytheon Websense has acquired Intel Security's firewall business, with the three companies to be known collectively as Forcepoint.
  
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• HP Spectre x2 is a Surface-like tablet, keyboard included video - CNET

  14-01-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  This tablet-first hybrid costs less than Microsoft's version, and doesn't force you to buy the keyboard separately.
  
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• Amazon Prime packs new perks, discount membership video - CNET

  14-01-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  New-release video games are cheaper for Amazon Prime subscribers. And this weekend, Prime memberships get a price cut to promote the award-winning series "Mozart in the Jungle."
  
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• Jupiter probe grabs solar-power record - CNET

  14-01-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  While it hasn't reached its destination yet, the Juno spacecraft has surpassed an impressive milestone in space exploration.
  
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• One common reason your smart thermostat isn't working: The C wire - CNET

  14-01-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's why the C, or "common" wire can be an important part of your smart thermostat installation.
  
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• Are extreme-sports junkies still in love with GoPro? - CNET

  14-01-2016 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  GoPro's looming layoffs and its sales warning suggest the action-cam market may be a fad. The company is expected to bank on drones and new video software to keep building up its staying power.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sued for allegedly fudging sales numbers - Roadshow

  14-01-2016 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Two FCA dealerships have filed a federal suit claiming, among other things, conspiratorial behavior. Naturally, the automaker disagrees.
  
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• Skype smashes language barrier with rollout of translation services - CNET

  14-01-2016 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft has completed the roll out of the real-time translation feature to all Skype for Windows users. It says traffic spiked after the preview launched a year ago.
  
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• Google self-driving exec says needs proposals to share research

  14-01-2016 21:29
  John Krafcik, the head of Google's project to develop self-driving vehicles, said on Thursday he would have to see specific proposals before entering into a consortium including automakers. Krafcik appeared with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, who spoke of working with companies to develop safety guidelines for self-driving vehicles. Krafcik was asked whether Google would enter into a consortium of automakers that Mark Rosekind of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wi
  
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• How to enable native Chromecast support in Chrome - CNET

  14-01-2016 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Want to ditch the Chromecast extension for built-in support? Google has finally obliged.
  
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• JetBlue restores booking but still recovering from outage

  14-01-2016 21:26
  By Jeffrey Dastin NEW YORK (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways Corp said it has restored online booking and check-in after a power outage shut its main website for about two hours on Thursday, raising concern about delayed flights. A maintenance operation disrupted power at a data center run by JetBlue's business partner Verizon Communications Inc, the airline said in a statement, adding that this was not a "cyber security issue." Verizon has since restored power at the center, and JetBlue's website is
  
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• German high court rules Facebook "Friend Finder" is unlawful

  14-01-2016 21:16
  Germany's highest court has declared unlawful a feature that encourages Facebook users to market the social media network to their contacts, confirming the rulings of two lower courts. A panel of the Federal Court of Justice ruled that Facebook's "friend finder" promotional feature constituted advertising harassment in a case that was filed in 2010 by the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (VZBV). The court concluded this was a deceptive marketing practice, confirming decisions by two l
  
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• U.S. regulators could waive some safety rules for self-driving cars

  14-01-2016 21:14
  The U.S. Transportation Department said on Thursday it may waive some vehicle safety rules to allow more driverless cars to operate on U.S. roads as part of a broader effort to speed up development of self-driving vehicles. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled the new policy guidance for self-driving vehicle testing in Detroit. Major automakers and technology companies led by Alphabet Inc's Google are racing to develop and sell vehicles that can drive themselves, but they have complain
  
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• Fake Door Drop app makes life easier (and grosser) for lazy millennials - CNET

  14-01-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Funny or Die's fictional Door Drop app is aimed at app-addicted millennials who want help getting their deliveries from the porch into their hands and mouths.
  
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• Review: V-Moda Crossfade Wireless

  14-01-2016 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  V-Moda Crossfade WirelessWireless headphones are made possible by trade-offs. The cable might be gone, but you'll sometimes be stuck with a spotty Bluetooth signal, a battery that drains too fast or a high price tag in its absence.Many wireless headphone models fall victim to these problems, but thankfully, V-Moda's Crossfade Wireless isn't one of them. Stocked with bass-heavy sound, 12-hour battery life and a strong Bluetooth tether, this $300 (about £206, AU$430 plus international shippi
  
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• 'Don't snoop on staff,' bosses warned

  14-01-2016 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After a European court rules that the rights of a man whose employer read his private messages were not violated, companies are warned not to go too far.
  
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• Brighten your batcave with Rainbow Batman figures - CNET

  14-01-2016 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Why should the criminals of Gotham get all the colorful costumes? Now you can have the Caped Crusader in pink, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
  
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• Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact touch down in US - CNET

  14-01-2016 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Sony continues to struggle with carrier partnerships, so the only way you'll be able to buy it is unlocked through retailers.
  
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• Force Cortana to use Google instead of Bing - CNET

  14-01-2016 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  This handy Chrome extension thwarts Microsoft's attempt to make Bing a thing.
  
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• Focus on the task at hand with Mac app HazeOver - CNET

  14-01-2016 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  Avoid distractions by highlighting your active window and dimming the rest.
  
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• Ford GT looking so fresh, so clean in white (pictures) - Roadshow

  14-01-2016 17:59 via cnet.com
  
  It's snowy here in Detroit, and Ford decided to give the Ford GT supercar a cloud-like makeover for the 2016 North American International Auto Show. Check out some photos from the floor.
  
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• Tim Peake's spacewalk: everything you need to know

  14-01-2016 17:37
  
  Tim Peake will make history today as he becomes the first British citizen to go into actual space; the astronaut will complete his inaugural spacewalk.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Review: Lenovo Yoga 700 (14-inch)

  14-01-2016 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IntroductionFinding a laptop that fits your every need is hard. You want a lightweight package for an on the go system with a spacious screen, competent performance and battery life to last you through the day. Lenovo thinks its 14-inch Yoga 700 meets this happy medium with mid-range size system featuring mid-range performance at a mid-range price of $899.A signature feature of the Yoga series, the notebook's touchscreen can be flipped backward, converting it into a 14-inch tablet complete with
  
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• Renault becomes latest subject of diesel-related investigations - Roadshow

  14-01-2016 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  The French automaker's stock price took a big dip after a series of police raids.
  
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• Widow sues Twitter for alleged aid to Islamic State

  14-01-2016 17:08
  The widow of an American killed in a shooting attack at a Jordanian police training center has sued Twitter Inc, blaming the social media company for making it easier for Islamic State to spread its message. Tamara Fields, a Florida woman whose husband Lloyd died in the Nov. 9 attack, accused Twitter of having knowingly let the militant Islamist group use its network to spread propaganda, raise money and attract recruits. "Without Twitter, the explosive growth of ISIS over the last few years int
  
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• Deliberately boring 'Desert Bus' game comes to VR

  14-01-2016 17:08
  
  One of the most boring games of all time is going to be reborn in virtual reality. It will probably, like its predecessor, be relentlessly, deliberately dull.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Get a portable car jump-starter for $39.99 - CNET

  14-01-2016 16:53 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: Be prepared! This compact power bank, which can also charge your phone, plugs directly into your cigarette lighter. It's normally $59.99. Plus: free Zoho Vault for businesses!
  
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• Alan Rickman, Harry Potter's infamous Snape, dies at 69 - CNET

  14-01-2016 16:50 via cnet.com
  
  The legendary actor who won millions of fans worldwide as Professor Severus Snape has died of cancer.
  
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• The Audiophiliac asks the experts: Do digital audio connections sound different? - CNET

  14-01-2016 16:47 via cnet.com
  
  Opinions vary: do USB, optical and coaxial digital audio connections sound different, and if so, why?
  
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• GoPro stock seen staying grounded until drones take flight

  14-01-2016 15:38
  (Reuters) - GoPro Inc's disappointing fourth-quarter revenue forecast showed that its action cameras are losing traction with customers, with analysts expecting the company's fortunes to turn only after a successful launch of commercial drones. Cowen & Co was the most bearish with a $11 price target, which it revised from $18. GoPro said quarterly revenue was hit by a price cut meant to boost demand for its Hero4 Session cameras.
  
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• Google Nest's battery-drain: Chilly users turn up heat over thermostat software glitch

  14-01-2016 15:37 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  A software update may the source of Google-owned Nest's smart thermostats becoming unresponsive or or incapable of operating efficiently.
  
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• Giant army drone set to dodge trees

  14-01-2016 15:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A large military drone that can carry loads of up to 500kg will be tested later this year to see if it can fly itself between trees without crashing.
  
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• Add a to-do list to your notification shade on Android - CNET

  14-01-2016 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Collateral will keep the tasks you need to complete in plain sight, giving you a better chance at getting things done.
  
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• MindTouch raises $12 million, aims to expand

  14-01-2016 14:30 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The company said it will use its first round of outside funding to expand marketing, engineering and integration with larger partners.
  
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• How to set up a networked hard drive with a Mac - CNET

  14-01-2016 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Sharing a storage drive over Wi-Fi is a great way to access all your important files across multiple devices. Learn how to set up a networked drive using a Mac.
  
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• What's it like to have your emails investigated?

  14-01-2016 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How does it feel to have your emails investigated?
  
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• Apple iPhone ban? New York looks to outlaw sale of encrypted smartphones

  14-01-2016 14:12 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  A proposed bill in New York doesn't demand backdoors in smartphones but will seek to ban the sale of smartphones whose encryption can't be bypassed by the manufacturer.
  
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• Egypt arrests Facebook page administrators ahead of revolt anniversary

  14-01-2016 13:36
  Egyptian security forces have arrested two people for managing multiple Facebook pages they said were used to support the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and encourage protest, the Interior Ministry said. The move intensified a security crackdown on dissent in the run-up to the fifth anniversary of the uprising that began on Jan. 25, 2011 and ended Hosni Mubarak's autocratic 30-year rule. Protest marches and rallies then were often organized by youth activists on Facebook and other social media plat
  
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• Bowie views top daily record on Vevo, beating Adele

  14-01-2016 13:28
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Bowie fans found a new way to be passing time after the pop star's death: setting a single-day record for video views on Vevo.
  
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• Nest thermostat bug leaves users cold

  14-01-2016 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A software problem with smart thermostat Nest has angered users and left them with cold houses.
  
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• Pan cleaning myths and what actually works - CNET

  14-01-2016 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want your pots and pans to look like new? Here are the tips to skip and those that actually work.
  
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• Google's Motorola battery patents up for grabs but it's IBM that keeps patent crown

  14-01-2016 12:49 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Google is looking to offload hundreds of battery patents for technology used in hardware ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles..
  
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• Watch this drone drag another drone from the sky with a net

  14-01-2016 12:39
  
  Drone killing -- stopping rogue drones that could be equipped with explosives -- will be a big business. Boeing has already developed a laser to shoot drones out of the sky but there may be an easy solution: the humble net.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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