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• $50 million 'Smart City Challenge' finalists announced at SXSW - Roadshow

  12-03-2016 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  In Austin, Texas, US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has just unveiled the seven cities that are still in the running for $50 million in funding that could radically reinvent their streets.
  
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• UK teenager leads team to World Drone Prix victory in Dubai

  12-03-2016 22:57
  
  The future is here, folks.
  
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• Lawmakers say digital-security commission is about more than just Apple vs. FBI - CNET

  12-03-2016 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Michael McCaul are trying to start a commission to examine privacy and security. But it goes beyond a "one-phone case."
  
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• These flying machines are the most remarkable in US history (pictures) - CNET

  12-03-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Since 1911, the Collier Trophy has recognized a significant aerospace achievement, from early seaplanes to the supersonic X-1. This year it went to a NASA mission.
  
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• NASA Dawn mission nabs a big win in aviation circles - CNET

  12-03-2016 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  For its journey to far-flung corners of the solar system, NASA takes home the Collier Trophy, a prize that's gone to Orville Wright, the Apollo 11 crew and other pioneers of air and space travel.
  
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• 15-year-old pilot from England wins Dubai's World Drone Prix

  12-03-2016 21:01
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A team led by a 15-year-old pilot from England took first place Saturday in the World Drone Prix, a new contest hoping to take flight both in this Mideast country fascinated by the technology and with sports fans worldwide.
  
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• Google's AlphaGo isn't taking over the world, yet - CNET

  12-03-2016 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The machine beat world champion Lee Sedol at Go, but computers still remain way behind humans at pretty much everything other than crunching data.
  
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• Extreme performance: The Pass Labs HPA-1 headphone amplifier - CNET

  12-03-2016 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Audiophiliac spends quality time with an extraordinary headphone amplifier.
  
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• Avoid a phone bill shocker when going country-hopping - CNET

  12-03-2016 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Everyone knows that using local SIM cards while traveling abroad is the cheapest option, but what if you're hitting multiple countries on your trip? CNET's Marguerite Reardon lays out your options.
  
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• The Beyerdynamic DT 1350 headphones sound so right - CNET

  12-03-2016 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Audiophiliac finds a lot to admire about these high-energy headphones made in Germany.
  
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• Big leagues take swing at high-tech cap - CNET

  12-03-2016 17:01 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly two-dozen Major League Baseball pitchers are wearing the protective Half Cap during spring training.
  
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• Parrot Zik 3.0 review - CNET

  12-03-2016 16:38 via cnet.com
  
  Parrot has made some small but significant upgrades to its Zik 3 headphone, making one of the best options for those looking for a wireless headphone that also offers active noise-cancellation.
  
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• Driverless cars will be hitting the road by 2020 in new government plans

  12-03-2016 14:47
  
  George Osborne announces trials for driven by onboard computers on motorways.
  
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• Watch this plucky British roadster trounce a million-dollar hypercar - Roadshow

  12-03-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  At a tenth of the price, no less!
  
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• Klipsch R-15PM review - CNET

  12-03-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Klipsch R-15PM is a breeze to setup, and its abundant feature set is buoyed by feisty, solid performance.
  
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• Klipsch R-15PM powered speakers offer fresh take on the traditional hi-fi video - CNET

  12-03-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Klipsch R-15PM is a likeable powered speaker offering convenience, lively sound and an abundance of features.
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq: Enough to become iconic? (CNET On Cars, Episode 85) video - Roadshow

  12-03-2016 13:50 via cnet.com
  
  Join ​Brian ​Cooley for an early look at the car that does green three ways, the secret world of automotive night vision, and our new list of top 5 driving distractions.
  
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• Google's AlphaGo beats world's top player Lee Se-dol with third straight win

  12-03-2016 13:33
  
  Many top Go professionals commented that the Go-playing software displayed unorthodox moves that confused humans.
  
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• Britain to test driverless cars on motorways from next year

  12-03-2016 12:32
  Britain said it will begin trialing driverless cars on motorways for the first time in 2017, as it moves toward its goal of allowing autonomous cars to take to the streets by 2020. The government said last year there were no legal barriers to the technology being tested and gave the go-ahead for vehicle trials to start on some local roads. Finance minister George Osborne will announce plans on Wednesday to test vehicles on motorways and say the government will bring forward proposals to remove r
  
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• Software beats human Go champ for 3rd time to clinch series

  12-03-2016 11:58
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Google's Go-playing software defeated a human champion for the third straight time Saturday to clinch the best-of-five series and establish its superiority in an ancient Chinese chess-like game long thought to be the realm of humans.
  
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• The Division interview: abandoned features and DLC plans

  12-03-2016 11:12
  
  Magnus Jansen, creative director at developer Massive Entertainment, talks about abandoned features and finding hope for humanity in violent games.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• How to replicate Dynamo's everyday illusions with your phone

  12-03-2016 11:01
  
  It’s about finding the right location and distance.
  
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• Go-playing software beats human champ for 3rd straight time

  12-03-2016 10:09
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Google's Go-playing software defeated a human champion for the third straight time Saturday to clinch the best-of-five series and establish its superiority in an ancient Chinese game long thought to be the realm of humans.
  
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• ​AlphaGo is the official winner in landmark man vs machine Go match

  12-03-2016 09:30 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  It is official, machine wins. DeepMind's AlphaGo has clinched victory against a South Korean Go champion by defeating him for the third time in a row out of a game of five, in the historic battle between man and machine.
  
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• How to stop harassment in video games

  12-03-2016 09:12
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Many women say popular video games such as "World of Warcraft" and "Halo" are rife with harassment, stalking and sexism that game companies don't police effectively. But there are some steps the game industry, social media and law enforcement could take to combat harassment.
  
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• Girls keep out: Female video gamers face vile abuse, threats

  12-03-2016 09:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Nico Deyo, a 33-year-old e-commerce specialist from Milwaukee, used to enjoy mixing it up with players from around the world in the popular online fantasy game "World of Warcraft." Then a stalker began harassing her on the game's forums, impersonating her in the game and, later, sending her barrages of Twitter messages, some threatening her with graphic rape and murder.
  
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• Heston Blumenthal on making bacon sarnies for outer space

  12-03-2016 09:00
  
  Heston Blumenthal has created a personalised menu for Tim Peake to enjoy in space, including bacon sarnies in a can and Alaskan salmonBy: Matthew Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Obama says 'dangers are real' in debate over encryption

  12-03-2016 04:38
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Barack Obama sided with law enforcement Friday in the debate pitting encryption and personal privacy against national security, arguing that authorities must be able to access data held on electronic devices because the "dangers are real."
  
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• Obama: 'Absolutist' view won't solve encryption debate

  12-03-2016 03:00
  
  President Barack Obama said Friday that the encryption versus national security debate, currently being played out in Apple's legal fight against the federal government, won't be settled by taking an "absolutist ...
  
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• What Adam Savage is doing now that 'Mythbusters' is over video - CNET

  12-03-2016 02:44 via cnet.com
  
  Following 14 years of cohosting the wildly popular series, Adam Savage is adjusting to life after "Mythbusters" and finally has some time to reflect on the show's legacy.
  
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• MacBook storage could run 1000 times faster with new Intel tech (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Ep. 29) - CNET

  12-03-2016 02:22 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's March 21st event looks meh, there's rumors of an 5.8 inch OLED iPhone and you don't need to close apps running in the background of your iPhone.
  
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• What happened to Buster from 'Mythbusters'? video - CNET

  12-03-2016 01:28 via cnet.com
  
  "Mythbusters" co-host Adam Savage talks about the spectacular end of Buster, the show's crash test dummy.
  
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• The one myth Adam Savage didn't get to bust on 'Mythbusters' video - CNET

  12-03-2016 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  Adam Savage tested more than one thousand myths for the show, but there was one he really wanted to do but didn't. It all had to do with ducks.
  
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• Get to know the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge's edge screen - CNET

  12-03-2016 01:08 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung added new features that take advantage of the curved screen; let's take a look.
  
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• DIY gas masks tested against pepper spray grenades - CNET

  12-03-2016 01:03 via cnet.com
  
  Can household items be transformed into effective gas masks? This is one craft project that could leave you choked up.
  
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• Crave ​Ep. 232: Some things we learned from Scott Kelly's year in space - CNET

  12-03-2016 00:59 via cnet.com
  
  Scott Kelly returned to Earth last week with some serious frequent-flier miles, a vast knowledge of microgravity gardening, and a few more inches of height.
  
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• The 'Dieselgate' bad news just won't quit (AutoComplete Ep, 9) - Roadshow

  12-03-2016 00:56 via cnet.com
  
  Three more updates on "Dieselgate," plus some good news for minivan lovers, and the foundation of next-generation Subarus.
  
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• Obama: We can't take an 'absolutist' view on encryption - CNET

  12-03-2016 00:53 via cnet.com
  
  Though the president says he's not talking specifically about Apple's scuffle with the FBI, he thinks data should be treated like all other privacy trade-offs we make for public safety.
  
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• Rapper Lil' Wayne says pour champagne on your Samsung phone - CNET

  12-03-2016 00:51 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In new ads featuring the hip-hop artist and Wesley Snipes, Samsung pushes the virtues of its VR and new water-resistant phones.
  
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• Google's Chris Urmson explains self-driving car crash - Roadshow

  12-03-2016 00:43 via cnet.com
  
  During a presentation at Austin's SXSW, Google's director of its self-driving car project, Chris Urmson, explained exactly what happened when one of its self-driving cars collided with a bus.
  
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• Customize your Galaxy S7 with these hidden features video - CNET

  12-03-2016 00:30 via cnet.com
  
  These lesser-known options help personalize Samsung's newest phone.
  
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• Lil Wayne does an excellent job of delivering a baby elephant in this Samsung advert

  12-03-2016 00:20
  
  He also has great fun with his new S7 and a bottle of champagne. And Wesley Snipes.
  
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