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• Interview: Why Ex Machina's visual effects will stun you in their simplicity

  26-02-2016 23:56
  
  This isn't Star WarsWith Oscars weekend upon us, we have the nominated flicks on our minds, and one standout film in particular. No, it's not The Revenant. Ex Machina, an independent film with a small cast, is up for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It's going against big blockbusters Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Martian, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant, though it stands as good a chance as any of winning.To discuss its stunning visual effects, whether we should be scared of a
  
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• Apple strikes again at FBI. What's next in the iPhone-hack battle? video - CNET

  26-02-2016 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The fight between Apple and law enforcement is heating up. Bridget Carey goes over the latest developments and when the standoff will head to court.
  
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• Bloomberg believes better electric vehicles will cause another oil crisis, and relatively soon - Roadshow

  26-02-2016 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Of course, the oil industry doesn't see eye to eye with the media in this instance.
  
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• Inside Faraday Future: is it really a big player in the future of electric cars?

  26-02-2016 23:29
  
  Chinese internet billionaire Jia Yueting has an impressive track record, yet his ambitious electric car plans are riddled with problems and financial questions
  “When was the last time when we saw a blue sky with white clouds?” mused Jia Yueting, the Chinese internet billionaire with a passion for electric vehicles.“The starlit sky has become a distant memory. We can’t wait to clear the haze from China’s sky. Integrating electricity, intelligence, connectivity and so
  
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• LG DLEX 5000 Dryer review - CNET

  26-02-2016 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The LG DLEX 5000 boasts impressive drying power, a beautiful design, and a wireless app connection.
  
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• Updated: iPhone 5SE release date, news and rumors

  26-02-2016 23:13
  
  iPhone 5SE release date, news and rumoursUpdate: We've recently heard that Apple might have changed the name of the upcoming phone once more to the iPhone SE. What ever could it mean? Some think it could mean "special edition," but hopefully it won't involve U2 in any way.Whatever Apple is going to call the new device, it's likely readying the iPhone for next month, according to the latest rumors, ditching the iPhone 6C, 5E and potentially, even the 5SE names and typical September release date.
  
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• Cook to Apple shareholders: Fighting the feds 'doesn't scare us' - CNET

  26-02-2016 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker's annual investor meeting takes place as the company faces one of the biggest legal battles in its history. Also: CEO Tim Cook plays coy when asked about plans for an electric car.
  
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• US: Sophisticated attackers hacked Ukrainian electric grid

  26-02-2016 22:48
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. investigation found that a December hack on the Ukrainian power grid was coordinated and highly sophisticated.
  
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• Inside Scoop: Inside Apple's shareholder meeting, Tim Cook talks privacy video - CNET

  26-02-2016 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's Tim Cook responded to the FBI investigation and reinforced the company's stance on privacy at its annual shareholders meeting. CNET News editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo reveals what else he said that made the audience give him a standing ovation.
  
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• Updated: The best Xbox One games - this generation's must-play titles

  26-02-2016 22:35
  
  IntroductionMicrosoft's Xbox One console is over two years old now, but in terms of this generation's lifespan it's only really just getting into its stride.That maturing development process is ably shown by the outstanding games now available to the unashamedly VCR-looking machine and also by Microsoft's show-stopping event at this year's E3.So if you've got an Xbox One and want to know what the must-play games are for this generation then look no further, we've got you covered.But let us know
  
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• The five people you'll meet at every Oscars party - CNET

  26-02-2016 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  If you're going to a party to watch the Academy Awards Sunday, be prepared to encounter one of these characters while you're trying to endure 20 unnecessary musical tributes.
  
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• LG's DLEX 5000 has hot looks and dries clothes fast video - CNET

  26-02-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  If you never thought a dryer could be sexy, feast your eyes on the $1,500 LG DLEX which offers killer good looks, great performance, and app-connected smarts.
  
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• Waiting for the Apple Car? Tim Cook has bad news for you

  26-02-2016 22:00
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook had a choice analogy to share during the company's annual shareholders meeting today regarding the ever-elusive Apple Car. But most intriguing of all, he didn't rule it out completely."Do you remember when you were a kid, and [it's] Christmas Eve?" said Cook, according to Business Insider. "It was so exciting - you weren't sure what was going to be downstairs? Well, it's going to be Christmas Eve for a while."While dreams of hitting the road Apple-style seem dashed for now, Co
  
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• Ray touchscreen remote review: Plenty of promise, but no Harmony video - CNET

  26-02-2016 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Ray Super Remote promises the world, with a touchscreen interface and claims of transcendent simplicity. But for most people, Harmony remotes remain a better choice.
  
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• ​Why Microsoft's Xamarin purchase is a blunder

  26-02-2016 21:51 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Being able to run C# programs on on Android and iOS sounds good, but Xamarin was never able to make a go of it. So, why should things change now?
  
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• Jesse Jackson tells Apple boss Tim Cook: ‘we applaud your leadership’

  26-02-2016 21:45
  
  The civil rights leader joined other investors at Apple’s annual shareholder meeting, where most supported the company’s stance against the FBIMost investors might cringe at the idea of their firm going to war with the US government. But these being Silicon Valley investors and this company being Apple, those rules may not apply.Continue reading...
  
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• CEO Tim Cook defends Apple's resistance in FBI iPhone case

  26-02-2016 21:39
  
  CUPERTINO, California (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook got a standing ovation Friday at his first stockholder meeting since his company's epic clash with the FBI unfolded. He defended the company's unbending stand by saying: "These are the right things to do."
  
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• The 404 Show 1651: 24,000 days with Steve Guttenberg (podcast) - CNET

  26-02-2016 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  The legendary Steve Guttenberg is back on the show to share selected stories from his more than 24,000 days walking this earth. From a disastrous Steven Spielberg screening to not realizing he was talking Bruce Willis, Steve has had a truly bizarre and fascinating life as a legally blind projectionist.
  
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• 3 reasons the Samsung Galaxy S7 doesn't have a USB-C port

  26-02-2016 21:29
  
  USB Type-C is the future of Android connections for data and power, yet the new Samsung Galaxy S7 doesn't bother to include this connection type.It's a curious decision when the LG G5, also announced at MWC 2016, uses the port, and we've seen the same from the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and OnePlus 2.The benefits are undeniable: USB-C is small, reversible and powerful, and it would take the likes of a big player the size of Samsung to really smooth out the transition from micro USB.None of that swayed S
  
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• Rev. Jesse Jackson backs Apple in FBI privacy fight video - CNET

  26-02-2016 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Outside Apple's annual shareholders meeting, Rev. Jesse Jackson talks about the importance of privacy in relation to the FBI San Bernadino iPhone investigation and shows his support of Tim Cook.
  
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• Exclusive: How Dell designs its master class laptops

  26-02-2016 21:15
  
  Behind the design of the Dell XPS 15Dell has shoved off its tarnished reputation for faulty PCs and its cheesy "Dude, you're getting a Dell" ads from the '90s to become a true juggernaut in the computing world. In its XPS profile alone, Dell produces some of the industry's best designed laptops.As we've previously seen, the Round Rock, Texas firm takes a great deal of time and care into designing the impressive Dell XPS 13. But what exactly is the process of taking a device from concept to proto
  
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• Donald Trump struggles with spelling on his Samsung - CNET

  26-02-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Having boycotted his iPhone, the Republican candidate sends out several tweets from his Samsung device, complete with gaffes. Is it that tough to switch?
  
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• 'No-selfie zones' set up in one of the world's biggest cities - CNET

  26-02-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Selfies are officially a public safety problem in Mumbai, leading police to ban them at 16 popular tourist spots.
  
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• Even tire manufacturers cheat, and Nokian admits to exactly that - Roadshow

  26-02-2016 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The company apologized after a report surfaced, claiming the Finnish company built special "ringer" versions of its tires to win comparison tests.
  
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• Apple's next 4-inch iPhone could have a new name

  26-02-2016 20:45
  
  While we wait for the iPhone 7, Apple is said to be re-introducing the world to a 4-inch iPhone at its March event. But, it won't be named the iPhone 6C, nor will it be called the iPhone 5SE. The latest rumor drops a number altogether and kicks it simple, with the name iPhone SE.We've been collecting the numerous whispers regarding the successor to the iPhone 5C, which released in 2013. But Apple's next phone could be its first (well, since the very first iPhone) to ditch a numeral and run on le
  
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• ​Do you know the truth about leap year? Take our quiz - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot more to leap year than a little tweak to the calendar. Jump in and take our quiz to see how much you know about its origins, romantic traditions and memorable moments.
  
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• Stare into the bright heart of the blue bubble nebula - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  A gossamer-blue bubble surrounds a hot, short-lived star and Hubble is there to witness the celestial beauty.
  
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• Garageio review - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Garageio tests the boundaries, opening the door to tools like geofencing and voice control.
  
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• Garageio opens the door to IFTTT and Echo integration video - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  Users can choose whether or not to walk through it
  
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• Ray Super Remote review - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Ray Super Remote promises the world, with a touchscreen interface and claims of transcendent simplicity. But for most people, Harmony remotes remain a better choice.
  
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• Celebrate the Oscars by watching actors read mean tweets about themselves - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  See how George Clooney, Eddie Redmayne, Susan Sarandon and other actors react to the critical Twitterverse on the latest Mean Tweets segment on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
  
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• Which is safer _ Uber or a taxi? There's no clear answer

  26-02-2016 20:10
  
  The deadly shooting rampage in Kalamazoo, Michigan, raises anew a question that has dogged Uber and other taxi competitors: Their rides may be cheaper and more convenient than a cab, but are they as safe? ...
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg on migrants: ‘no tolerance for hate speech on Facebook’ – video

  26-02-2016 20:06
  
  Speaking to an audience in Berlin, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed the harder approach the social network is taking to hate speech on the platform, singling out attacks on migrants as a particular area where they intend to make improvements. Stating that ‘we are committed to doing better’, 31-year-old Zuckerberg said an increase in engagement with the German people had helped to point the company in the right direction Continue reading...
  
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• Zuckerberg on refugee crisis: 'Hate speech has no place on Facebook'

  26-02-2016 20:00
  
  Speaking in Berlin, Facebook boss calls Germany’s handling of European refugee crisis ‘inspiring’ and says site must do more to tackle anti-migrant hate speech Mark Zuckerberg conceded Friday that Facebook didn’t do enough until recently to police hate speech on the social media site in Germany, but said that it has made progress and has heard the message “loud and clear”.German authorities, concerned about racist abuse being posted on Facebook and other socia
  
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• Yondr CEO discusses creating phone-free zones at events with Tomorrow Daily video - CNET

  26-02-2016 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Smartphones are changing how we experience live music in an increasingly digital world, but Yondr's CEO thinks we can still enjoy a show without our devices, and his product aims to do just that.
  
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• Hands-on review: MWC 2016: LG 360 Cam

  26-02-2016 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The LG 360 Cam is a pocketable VR camera that's ready to change how complicated it is to record virtual reality videos and photos.It pairs two 13MP camera lenses on a stick, and each one is capable of capturing 200-degree wide angle photos and videos, then merging them together as one.The stitching technology behind creating a seamless virtual reality world is sophisticated, but the user experience of this 360 camera remained fairly simple when Wi-Fi worked at MWC 2016.It plays nicely with the f
  
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• Review: Updated: Nissan Leaf

  26-02-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Design, interior and infotainmentUpdate: NissanConnect EV services are temporarily unavailable via mobile apps. The lack of proper security measures left all Nissan Leaf's with CarWings or NissanConnect EV vulnerable to access from hackers with just the vehicle identification number (VIN). Electricity-powered cars predated gasoline cars by about 50 years and even outsold gasoline cars toward the tail end of the 19th century. It's hard to imagine that electric vehicles were once a common sight (b
  
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• Drug-dealing brothers jailed after mocking judge on Facebook

  26-02-2016 18:53
  
  Two brothers whose sentences had been suspended are jailed for two years after obscene ‘jeering’ online at judge’s leniency Two brothers summoned back to court for mocking a judge on Facebook after she decided not to send them to prison for dealing drugs have been jailed for two years.
  Forty minutes after Daniel Sledden, 27, received a suspended jail term from judge Beverley Lunt, he posted online: “Cannot believe my luck 2 year suspended sentance beats the 3 year jail ye
  
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• Arm Holdings geared up for the next technological revolution

  26-02-2016 18:17
  
  From smartphones to internet of things, Cambridge-based chip designer remains at the heart of a new front in tech innovationThe smartphone revolution has transformed Arm Holdings into the UK’s leading technology company, but while the pace of change is now showing signs of slowing, Arm is not. Instead, the Cambridge-based company appears to be at the heart of a new front in technological innovation.Founded in a Cambridge barn 25 years ago, Arm is now worth almost £14bn. With its hi-t
  
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• Far Cry Primal: a pre-history of violence

  26-02-2016 18:08
  
  Far Cry Primal is a gorgeous new pre-historic take on Ubisoft's open-ish, first-person action formula.By: Michael Rundle, Continue reading...
  
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• Why RPG 'UnReal World' took 26 years to reach Steam

  26-02-2016 18:06
  
  Today, a game nearly three decades in the making finally arrives on Steam -- the very long awaited UnReal World.
  Finnish developers Sami Maaranen and Erkka Lehmus began working on UnReal World in 1990, releasing a playable build to the public two years later. After finding a devoted audience, keeping the game going became something of a passion project.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Review: Updated: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

  26-02-2016 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction, design and displayLumia flagships are a rare breed, not just in terms of new models, but on the street as well. Almost four years have passed since the Lumia 900 line began, and a lot has happened in that time – not least the evaporation of Windows Phone's already paltry market share.The Nokia Lumia 930, nominally the last flagship-class device in the WIndows Phone era, was released back in mid 2014, but the world has moved on. Now, a QHD screen and a powerful 64-bit processo
  
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• Google wants to predict the next sentences of dead authors

  26-02-2016 17:43
  
  Google is teaching its artificial intelligence how to understand language by making it predict, and replicate, the works of famous dead authors.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Hampton Creek is taking on Big Food

  26-02-2016 17:29
  
  Hampton Creek makes vegan food from novel plant-based ingredients, but their quest to create a plant-based egg substitute is causing shockwaves right at the top of the food industryBy: Olivia Solon, Continue reading...
  
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• Foxconn, Sharp extend takeover talks deadline: source

  26-02-2016 17:18
  TOKYO/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Sharp Corp and Foxconn agreed on Friday to extend a deadline for takeover talks by 1-2 weeks, a person familiar with the matter said, after the Taiwanese firm had put the deal on hold to clarify "new material information". Sharp, a loss-making Japanese display maker, announced on Thursday it had decided to sell a two-thirds stake to Foxconn, in a deal worth an estimated $5.8 billion. Shares in Sharp slid 11 percent on Friday after sources said the delay was over previous
  
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