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• U.S. communications agency unveils Internet privacy proposal

  10-03-2016 23:00
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. communications regulator on Thursday released a long-awaited proposal to protect consumers' Internet privacy, but it would not bar any data collection practices. The plan would require broadband providers to obtain consumer consent, disclose data collection, protect personal information and report breaches. Broadband providers currently collect consumer data without consent and some use that data for targeted advertising, which has
  
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• Obama will not address Apple dispute in Texas remarks: official

  10-03-2016 22:45
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will not address a dispute over encryption between the U.S. Justice Department and Apple Inc during a trip to Texas on Friday, Kristie Canegallo, his deputy chief of staff, told reporters on a conference call on Thursday. (Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Chris Reese)
  
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• Google provides early peek at next Android operating system

  10-03-2016 22:29
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is previewing the next version of its Android operating system two months ahead of schedule in an effort to get the upgraded software on more mobile devices.
  
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• LG's Super LCD TVs first with two versions of HDR, starting at $1800 - CNET

  10-03-2016 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  They won't have the picture quality to match LG's OLED TVs, but the company's lineup of Super UHD LED LCD TVs will be the first to offer both high dynamic range formats, Dolby Vision and HDR10.
  
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• Former Microsoft CEO Ballmer does about-face on Linux technology

  10-03-2016 22:23
  Fifteen years after calling the open-source operating system Linux a "cancer," former Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has softened his position. Speaking on Wednesday night at a dinner hosted by Fortune magazine, Ballmer said the position was right for the time, but the threat from Linux was now "in the rearview mirror." "The company made a ton of money by fighting that battle very well," he said. "It's been incredibly important to the company's revenue stream" to maintain its posit
  
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• 33-pound 'Game of Thrones' chocolate dragon egg might satisfy your craving - CNET

  10-03-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Unhatched baby dragons have never tasted so good. Feast your eyes on a massive Easter egg crafted to look like an iconic prop from "Game of Thrones."
  
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• Amazon.com's primary e-commerce website back up after outage

  10-03-2016 22:03
  (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's primary e-commerce website was down for a brief period for some users on Thursday afternoon. The world's No. 1 online retailer was not immediately available for comment and the duration of the outage was not clear. (Reporting by Abhirup Roy in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
  
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• Hyperloop shoots for Europe launch by 2020 - CNET

  10-03-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Austria, Hungary and Slovakia are all set to benefit from Elon Musk's futuristic transportation system, thanks to an agreement announced Thursday.
  
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• New privacy rules expected for Internet providers

  10-03-2016 21:59
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government is proposing new privacy rules that would make Internet service providers such as cable and phone companies ask your permission in some instances before using and sharing your data.
  
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• US Cellular dangles $300 credit to attract customers - CNET

  10-03-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time, the carrier will credit customers for switching carriers and turning in their old phones. Yes, even broken models.
  
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• Insignia NS-­DR710NA17 series (2016 4K Roku TV) Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  10-03-2016 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Roku TV is our favorite Smart TV system, and Insignia is first out of the gate to offer it in a 4K television. And like previous Roku TVs, they're very affordable.
  
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• Jeep's Easter Safari concepts turn the mild into the wild (pictures) - Roadshow

  10-03-2016 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Every year, Jeep rolls out a number of crazy concepts for its trip to Moab, Utah. This year is no exception, with everything from forward-can trucks to a Hellcat-powered Wrangler.
  
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• 2016 Apple Event invite teases 'let us loop you in' - CNET

  10-03-2016 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  A 4-inch iPhone and an updated iPad are among the new products expected to be announced.
  
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• Spring brings a new crop of cars, including the Acura NSX and Honda Ridgeline - Roadshow

  10-03-2016 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  This year's most exciting new cars for the spring season include the return of a legendary supercar from Acura leading a handful of exciting sports cars, plus utility in the form of a reimagined pickup from Honda and an all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan.
  
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• FireEye hired to help probe Bangladesh Bank heist-sources

  10-03-2016 20:39
  FireEye Inc's Mandiant forensics division is helping investigate a cyber heist at Bangladesh's central bank last month that netted more than $80 million, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The two sources said Silicon Valley-based FireEye, which has investigated some of the biggest cyber thefts on record, was brought in by World Informatix, a smaller firm that is advising Bangladesh Bank on the investigation. World Informatix's website says it was founded by its chief exec
  
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• 'We're just getting started': inside Austin's contentious clash with Uber and Lyft

  10-03-2016 20:27 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  As thousands of techies head to Austin for SXSW, one city councilwoman stands to lose her job over a regulatory showdown with the ride-sharing firmsAnn Kitchen never imagined the repercussions of her decision to regulate Uber, the ride-hailing behemoth with a valuation of $62.5bn and – she now knows – a reputation for taking no prisoners.The 61-year-old Austin councilwoman had the temerity to propose that Uber and its rival, Lyft, be subject to the same rules that apply to other comp
  
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• Behmor Connected Coffee Brewer review - CNET

  10-03-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  With a useful mobile app and superb performance, the $329 Behmor Connected Coffee Brewer is tempting but needs to get better.
  
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• The Most Dangerous Town on the Internet - video

  10-03-2016 19:47 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  What if there were ‘countries’ the size of the average suburban household? What if they had their own rules, laws, and currencies? What if one of them almost brought the entire Internet to its knees? They’re called data havens, and they are the Switzerlands of the Internet: bunkers, caves, and sea fortresses, offering cybercriminals and freedom fighters alike the privacy to conduct unregulated information exchanges, malware attacks, spam dumps, ransomware breaches, and more. Ne
  
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• 'Creative Control' looks at the near future of personal VR

  10-03-2016 19:42
  
  What does technology look like five minutes in the future? It's a question that's on a lot of artists' minds lately. Whether it's the Siri-like companion in Spike Jonze's "Her," a beautiful A.I. ...
  
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• Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War' trailer heats up - CNET

  10-03-2016 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel's mightiest heroes face off in the new trailer for "Civil War," which features a first glimpse at the newest webslinger.
  
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• What do Maseratis and minivans have in common? - Roadshow

  10-03-2016 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Several major components, once the Levante plug-in hybrid is on sale.
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly using cell phone jammer on train - CNET

  10-03-2016 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A Chicago man allegedly just wanted a bit of peace and quiet. He is accused, though, of using illegal electronic means to achieve serenity.
  
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• Spelling mistake prevented hackers taking $1bn in bank heist

  10-03-2016 19:31 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  New York Fed reveals spelling of ‘foundation’ as ‘fandation’ prompted bank to seek clarification and stop transfer, but hackers still got away with about $80mA spelling mistake in an online bank transfer instruction helped prevent a nearly $1bn heist last month involving the Bangladesh central bank and the New York Fed, banking officials said.Unknown hackers still managed to get away with about $80m, one of the largest known bank thefts in history.Continue reading...
  
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• Speed up your Android by adjusting animation settings - CNET

  10-03-2016 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  Using an older Android device, or just want to make an easy speed adjustment? Check out these quick steps to get moving.
  
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• Subaru's next-generation Impreza is headed for the Big Apple - Roadshow

  10-03-2016 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Subaru will show its 2017 Impreza for the first time at the New York Auto Show later this month. It rides atop a new architecture that will underpin all future Subaru models.
  
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• A great drip coffee maker with some useful smarts video - CNET

  10-03-2016 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  The $329 Behmor Connected Coffee Brewer's blend of top notch coffee making and hi-tech smart home abilities is a step in the right direction.
  
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• U.S. auto safety agency seeks details of Google self-driving crash

  10-03-2016 19:05
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. auto safety regulator said on Thursday the agency is seeking additional details of a recent crash of an Alphabet Inc Google self-driving car in California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is collecting information to get a "more detailed exploration of what exactly happened," NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind told Reuters on the sidelines of an event on highway safety. A Google self-driving car struck a municipal bus in M
  
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• One man worked out how to hack into any Facebook profile

  10-03-2016 19:05
  
  Luckily the Good Samaritan reported the issue to Facebook immediately.
  
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• Michael Horn, Volkswagen of America CEO, resigns - Roadshow

  10-03-2016 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The newly appointed head of the North American region will take his place in the interim.
  
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• Apple confirms a live event for March 21

  10-03-2016 18:54
  
  A new iPhone and iPad could be on the way.
  
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• Trump up your Facebook reaction icons with The Donald and his many moods - CNET

  10-03-2016 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Already sick of Facebook's emoji-like reaction icons? Swap them out for a grimacing, smiling or angry Donald Trump face instead.
  
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• What to do when your laptop is held for ransom (The 3:59, Ep. 8) - CNET

  10-03-2016 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  In the latest 3:59 podcast, CNET's Roger Cheng and Ben Fox Rubin talk about ransomware, invasive ads and instant online credit.
  
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• Get a refurbished unlocked iPhone 5C for $99.99 - CNET

  10-03-2016 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: That's for the 8GB GSM model; it's also available with 16GB for $134.99. Either way you get a free case. Grab this as a backup phone or maybe a starter phone for your kid.
  
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• Spider-Man arrives in latest Captain America: Civil War trailer

  10-03-2016 18:37
  
     Marvel Studios has finally revealed the first look at Spider-Man in the latest trailer for Captain America: Civil War.
  The webswinger, now played by British actor Tom Holland, appears at the very end of the teaser for this third Captain America feature. Although we don't see Holland sans-mask, we do get a good look at his costume, right as he swings in to rather brazenly nab Cap's iconic shield.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Pokémon Co-Master is a battling boardgame for iOS and Android

  10-03-2016 18:30
  
    Pokémon Sun and Moon won't be the only new Pokémon games fans have to look forward to for the 20th anniversary of the monster-catching franchise. Along with the new core game instalments on Nintendo 3DS, Pikachu and pals will be coming to smartphones and tablets with the digital boardgame Pokémon Co-master.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Review: Updated: Razer Blade Stealth

  10-03-2016 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and designRazer has been chasing the dream of creating a capable gaming laptop that's also thin and formal enough to pass as an everyday notebook. It's an ethos that has helped spawn the compact Razer Blade gaming notebook. However, trying to strike this perfect balance has led to choosing components too underpowered for gaming and too taxing on battery life.Now Razer is going in a different direction with the Blade Stealth, the company's first Ultrabook. It's a compact 12.5-inch la
  
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• Apple sets March 21 event, Wall Street expects new iPhone

  10-03-2016 18:24
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc sent an invite to reporters on Thursday for an event at its Cupertino, California headquarters on March 21, possibly signaling the unveiling of a new iPhone. The world's best-known technology company often reveals new products at such events. It is expected to update its flagship iPhone and iPad products soon. Apple shares have risen in the past two weeks as Wall Street bets the company will launch a less expensive iPhone this month to boost sales in developing countries li
  
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• Apple calls press event for 21 March

  10-03-2016 18:20
  
  The event will likely see the unveiling of a new entry-level iPhone 5, potentially called the iPhone 5se (for "special edition").By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• Quitting apps doesn't save your iPhone battery life

  10-03-2016 18:10
  
  Apple’s own head of iOS confirmed as much.
  
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• The best irons, as tested by a Savile Row master tailor

  10-03-2016 17:31
  
  A Savile Row master tailor puts four steam-generator irons to the test and tells WIRED which is best for that freshly-pressed lookBy: Chris Haslam, Continue reading...
  
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• Twitter tries to keep unhappy employees with bonuses

  10-03-2016 17:16 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Payouts of $50,000 to $200,000 offered to job-shopping staffFormer employees call work environment at microblogging site stressfulTwitter is offering payouts between $50,000 and $200,000 to keep its job-shopping employees from jumping ship according to the Wall Street Journal. The bonuses are being offered in the form of restricted stock to retain workers for six months to a year, according to the report. Related: Twitter share price nosedives on news it is losing usersContinue reading...
  
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• 'Spring Break for nerds' kicks off Friday in Austin, Texas

  10-03-2016 17:16
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The smell of BBQ is in the air and talk about virtual reality, online privacy and the latest hot apps is on everyone's minds. It's time again for South by Southwest Interactive, an annual tech festival dubbed "Spring Break for nerds."
  
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• Ford patents windshield movie screen for driverless cars

  10-03-2016 17:11
  
  Ford has filed a patent for an autonomous car windshield that turns into a 50-inch plus movie screen.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• U.S. auto safety agency seeking details of Google self-driving crash

  10-03-2016 17:09
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. auto safety regulator said on Thursday the agency is seeking additional details of a recent crash of an Alphabet Inc Google self-driving car in California. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) chief Mark Rosekind told Reuters on the sidelines of an event on highway safety that the agency is collecting more information to get a "more detailed exploration of what exactly happened." A Google self-driving car struck a municipa
  
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• FCC expected to unveil internet privacy proposal Thursday

  10-03-2016 17:07
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to unveil details of a proposal on Thursday to protect consumers' internet privacy, safety advocates and industry officials said. FCC chairman Tom Wheeler is expected to unveil a long-awaited plan for new broadband privacy rules that be voted on initially by the commission during its March 31 meeting. A FCC spokeswoman declined to comment on the timing of the privacy proposal.
  
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• AlphaGo wins second game against Go champion - video

  10-03-2016 17:05 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Google’s AlphaGo defeats world Go champion Lee Sedol for a second time on Thursday, putting owners of the machine only one victory away from the $1m [£700,000] prize. Sedol says the match was a ‘complete loss’ for him and that AlphaGo was in control of the game from the first move. The five-game series is scheduled to run until TuesdayGoogle’s AlphaGo wins second game against Go champion
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• Researchers are turning used tyres into concrete buildings

  10-03-2016 17:02
  
  Engineers at the University of Sheffield are experimenting with creating concrete out of used car tyresBy: Gian Volpicelli, Continue reading...
  
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• Comic: the long, slow death of Twitter

  10-03-2016 16:55 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  When Brad Colbow discovered the microblogging site, it seemed like a cool place to hang out, like a neighborhood bar. Then things started to change… Continue reading...
  
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• Astro Noise, exhibition review: A film-maker's response to the surveillance state

  10-03-2016 16:08 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  CitizenFour director Laura Poitras uses a New York art gallery space to explore the nature of the post-9/11 United States.
  
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• Crossrail 2 should be made a development 'priority'

  10-03-2016 15:59
  
  London should foot half the £33bn bill for Crossrail 2 and development should be made a government priority, according to an independent report.By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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