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• Sharp posts fifth straight loss amid bailout talk

  04-02-2016 23:55 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The figures for the three months to December were worse than analysts' expectations and Sharp's fifth straight quarter of loss.
  
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• Kia might have a German-fighting sports sedan in the works for 2017 - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Of all outlets, Reuters received the news through mysterious sources.
  
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• An easy way to fix a sluggish iPhone or iPad video - CNET

  04-02-2016 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  iPhone or iPad running slow? Try this.
  
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• Sorry Kevin Bacon, we're separated by 3.5 degrees (CNET Update show notes) - CNET

  04-02-2016 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  On Facebook #FriendsDay, the social network says we're all connected by 3.5 people -- not six. Meanwhile, Amazon Echo plays Spotify songs and Google takes self-driving cars to new destinations.
  
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• Julian Assange may finally walk out of his embassy refuge - CNET

  04-02-2016 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Wikileaks founder, who still faces arrest and extradition on charges of sexual assault, says he will step foot outside for the first time in three and a half years.
  
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• What it takes to broadcast the Super Bowl video - CNET

  04-02-2016 23:08 via cnet.com
  Brian Cooley checks the tech behind the broadcast of Super Bowl 50.
  
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• Super Bowl special effects: New cameras power 'Matrix'-style replays - CNET

  04-02-2016 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The broadcast will use a record number of cameras to capture angles that put viewers in the middle of the action.
  
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• Museum's 155-year-old mouse trap catches a fresh rodent - CNET

  04-02-2016 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Some inventions stand the test of time, like this still-functioning old mouse trap that wasn't ready to resign itself to history just yet.
  
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• How to watch tonight's Hillary Clinton-Bernie Sanders NBC Democratic debate online - CNET

  04-02-2016 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  MSNBC is hosting the next Democratic debate tonight. Here's how you can tune in.
  
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• This master button is exactly what your smart home was missing - CNET

  04-02-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Pebblebee Stone is a smart button and item tracker, but it can also be used to control multiple smart devices with the press of a single button.
  
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• What is the environmental impact of Dieselgate? - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists from the Netherlands crunched some numbers, and the results are a little bleak.
  
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• Sorry Kevin Bacon, we're separated by 3.5 degrees video - CNET

  04-02-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  On Facebook #FriendsDay, the social network says we're all connected by 3.5 people -- not six. Meanwhile, Amazon Echo plays Spotify songs and Google takes self-driving cars to new destinations.
  
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• 'Prehistoric meat' from 1951 dinner turns out to be a mammoth ruse - CNET

  04-02-2016 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  When you explore the far reaches of the globe, no ordinary dinner will do. But woolly mammoth and giant ground sloth? More hoax than haute cuisine, new research says.
  
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• Apple tells Supreme Court that Samsung case is 'legally unexceptional' - CNET

  04-02-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  The giant doesn't want the court to examine its patent win against Samsung and "prolong" the battle.
  
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• CEO Dauman takes over chair at Viacom, replacing Redstone

  04-02-2016 21:58
  
  Aging media mogul Sumner Redstone stepped down as executive chairman of Viacom on Thursday and was replaced by CEO Philippe Dauman, a move that immediately disappointed investors. Although the decision ...
  
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• Scion is dead -- here's why (AutoComplete Ep. 4) video - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  In a surprise move, Scion is killed off by Toyota, VW's latest attempt at a Dieselgate recall, and the new engine we expect in F-150.
  
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• See the brainless 'purple sock' worm scientists found under the sea - CNET

  04-02-2016 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  The sea floor is a wonderland, and scientists have discovered some new species of worm-like critters that look like discarded laundry items and churros.
  
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• Obama health care law posts respectable sign-up season

  04-02-2016 21:36
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Still facing political jeopardy, President Barack Obama's health care law beat expectations by earning solid sign-ups this year, according to figures released Thursday by the administration.
  
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• Don't even think about flying a drone near Super Bowl 50 - CNET

  04-02-2016 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Temporary flight restrictions issued by the FAA make flying any model aircraft near Levi's Stadium off limits for the big game.
  
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• Play Chess in Facebook Messenger with this secret command - CNET

  04-02-2016 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of wasting time by sending stickers to Facebook friends, challenge him or her to a game of chess.
  
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• Compact hustle: The 367-horsepower Audi RS Q3 Performance (pictures) - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  One of Audi's smaller utes grows even more powerful with the new RS Q3 Performance trim level, which adds power and equipment to an already surprisingly capable little crossover.
  
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• Apple Music for Android update adds SD card support - CNET

  04-02-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  Thanks to a recent update, you no longer have to worry about managing storage on your device.
  
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• Volkswagen submits fix for 3.0-liter diesel engines in the US - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  Regulators reportedly have 20 business days to test and commit to the planned remedy.
  
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• Jeeps from the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge at King of the Hammers - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Jeeps were out in full force this morning at staging for the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge. But these aren't just any Jeeps. Take a look at these modified rigs, taking on the rigors of King of the Hammers.
  
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• PayPal's first Super Bowl insults Ben Franklin - CNET

  04-02-2016 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Claiming to be "new money," PayPal sneers at old money, including old men on bank notes.
  
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• Sharp chooses Foxconn as preferred bidder over Japan fund: sources

  04-02-2016 18:55
  By Taro Fuse and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) - Sharp Corp has chosen Taiwan's Foxconn as its preferred bidder in takeover talks, sources with knowledge of the decision said, paving the way for the biggest acquisition by a foreign company in Japan's insulated technology sector. Foxconn, known formally as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, offered to invest around 700 billion yen ($5.9 billion) in the struggling electronics maker, one of the sources said. While a generous Foxconn offer had been fl
  
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• GPS error caused 'havoc' for companies

  04-02-2016 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several companies were hit by hours of system warnings after 15 GPS satellites broadcast the wrong time, according to time-monitoring company Chronos.
  
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• Injured football player may wear 3D-printed brace in Super Bowl - CNET

  04-02-2016 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Carolina Panthers All-Pro linebacker Thomas Davis could suit up with a custom-printed arm brace to protect a nasty fracture during the biggest game of his life.
  
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• Verizon punches up its prepaid plans - CNET

  04-02-2016 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  To keep pace with the increasingly competitive prepaid space, Verizon doles out more data per buck.
  
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• VIDEO: Charging cable backs up your phone

  04-02-2016 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A phone charging cable that backs up your data as you top up your battery is produced by a British firm.
  
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• Weird and wild fire pits to spark your imagination (pictures) - CNET

  04-02-2016 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  From dragons to villains to a certain little droid, here are 11 fire pits inspired by sci-fi and fantasy, each of which would add an epic quality to your yard.
  
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• Apple walloped with $625.6M in damages from FaceTime lawsuit - CNET

  04-02-2016 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant was the target of a patent troll, a company that makes money by suing other companies.
  
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• Making sure Facebook works at the Super Bowl

  04-02-2016 18:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — It's the pain of crowds: Texts, photos and video streams take forever or just can't get through.
  
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• Continental recalls 5 million vehicles for a different kind of airbag problem - Roadshow

  04-02-2016 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  This recall, which is completely separate from Takata's recall, involves a faulty control unit.
  
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• Hackers targeted Alibaba accounts

  04-02-2016 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hackers tried to access over 20 million active accounts on the Taobao shopping site, Chinese state media says.
  
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• F-35 fighter jet hampered by flaws

  04-02-2016 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A list of serious flaws have been found in a jet fighter that has been in development for 15 years.
  
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• Why you should give a crepe about Bose's new high-tech cooking system - CNET

  04-02-2016 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  CNET got an exclusive look at Bose's upcoming induction stovetop that it designed to create the ultimate cooking experience. See it action.
  
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• Weird and wild fire pits spark imagination (pictures) - CNET

  04-02-2016 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  From dragons to villains to a certain little droid, here are 11 fire pits inspired by sci-fi and fantasy, each of which would add an epic quality to your yard.
  
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• Hands-on review: Honor 5X

  04-02-2016 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Honor 5X has had a strange launch to say the least, something the Chinese manufacturer isn't unused to. It was announced back in October 2015, released in some Asian markets the follwoing month, and then shown off again at CES 2016 in Las Vegas for its US release.But now the phone is coming to the UK and the rest of Europe, coming in at the remarkable price of £189.99 (US$199.99, about AU$275).Honor has managed to make a great looking phone, channeling elements of its parent company Hu
  
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• Get an unlocked LG G Flex 2 for $199.99 - CNET

  04-02-2016 17:11 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: Originally $700 (!), this 5.5-inch phone features an arched design and scratch-resistant coating.
  
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• Horse photobombs prize-winning selfie; beast's owner seethes - CNET

  04-02-2016 16:36 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: The horse's owner says she gave no consent for the photo that a neighbor entered in a contest and then won.
  
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• Doom reboot is probably even more violent than you thought

  04-02-2016 16:23
  
  The new Doom will be released on 13 May 2016, Bethesda has announced, and as well as a traditionally over-the-top and expensive collector's edition and some multiplayer bonuses, we now know a bit more about how the game will play.By: Michael Rundle, Continue reading...
  
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• Automakers to recall 5M vehicles for another air bag problem

  04-02-2016 16:12
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Another problem has developed with automotive air bags, this one resulting in recalls of up to 5 million vehicles worldwide.
  
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• ​BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  04-02-2016 16:10 via cnet.com
  
  Not only is it a 10-inch tablet, but connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse and the M10 becomes a PC.
  
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• Synek Counter Top Beer Dispenser Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  04-02-2016 16:08 via cnet.com
  
  Getting a doggy bag for your beer has never sounded so cool... or possible.
  
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• Auction site eBay 'fixes' bug

  04-02-2016 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  EBay says it has partially fixed a vulnerability on its online auction site that could have allowed hackers to trick users into downloading malware.
  
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• Review: Leica SL (Typ 601)

  04-02-2016 16:00 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, because all its 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, many
  
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