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• Nintendo NX: What we know about the specs, price and release date of the next Nintendo game console - CNET

  06-04-2016 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  As Nintendo works on its next console gaming platform, codenamed the NX, the Internet rumor mill stays busy considering the ways the legendary company could make us say "wow."
  
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• Get your VR headset to fit just right video - CNET

  06-04-2016 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  All the adjustments and tricks to make sure your headset fits snugly, without getting uncomfortable.
  
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• 7 ways to organize bathroom appliances - CNET

  06-04-2016 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Are hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons and crimpers overtaking your bathroom like long-tailed electric monsters? Pick one of these tips for wrangling your hair appliances and you'll have more free counter space than ever before.
  
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• Is Tesla freaking out over Model X production? - Roadshow

  06-04-2016 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  A new email sent to a Tesla Motors Club forum user contains language that could be seen as concerning, especially to early adopters of the automaker's electric SUV.
  
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• Captain, your holodeck is ready: HTC Vive video review video - CNET

  06-04-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  HTC Vive takes you and your room to virtual reality.
  
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• Wazombi Smart Shades review - CNET

  06-04-2016 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Smart Shades promises scheduling and automation, but doesn't deliver on the basics quite yet
  
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• Court taps brakes on lawsuit against Uber - CNET

  06-04-2016 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Drivers for the ride-hailing service are fighting to be classified as employees rather than independent contractors.
  
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• Manual gearbox confirmed for 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S video - Roadshow

  06-04-2016 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Manual gearboxes may not be dead after all, Aston Martin confirms that the v12 Vantage S will let you change gear yourself.
  
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• Facebook perks up Live video by copying ideas from other apps (CNET Update show notes) - CNET

  06-04-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Will color filters and floating hearts get users to broadcast more live video? Also, Amazon expands Prime Now, and learn why WhatsApp's encryption is a big deal.
  
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• VIDEO: Liquid-pumped robot made by 3D printer

  06-04-2016 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robotics researchers in the US develop a new technique to build working robots using a 3D printer.
  
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• RIP Revolv: Nest shuts down the smart home hub it bought two years ago - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Revolv Smart Home Hub will cease to function on May 15 as parent company Nest Labs works to put all its resources behind its Works with Nest program.
  
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• Gears of War 4 release date confirmed, box art revealed - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Series of upcoming updates on The Coalition's sequel teased.
  
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• Apple fixes Siri bug, which opened up access to photos and contacts video - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Apple repaired a flaw in the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, which would have allowed strangers to access your photos and contacts through Siri.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. Apple iPhone 6S video - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Does Samsung's Galaxy S7 best Apple's iPhone 6S once and for all? Let's get it on!
  
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• How to make your GIFs load fast every time - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Make your GIF fast and easy-to-view with these tips.
  
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• Bonkers 120-sided die puts the big roll in role-playing games - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  It was nice knowing you, d20. The Dice Lab debuts a monstrous 120-sided die that can handle the jobs of your entire regular dice collection.
  
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• Overwatch PS4 vs. Xbox One graphics comparison - CNET

  06-04-2016 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  New technical analysis compares the two console versions' resolution and frame rate.
  
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• Superman's smartphone: Henry Cavill promotes new Huawei P9 - CNET

  06-04-2016 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  The actor takes a break from promoting "Batman v Superman" to join Scarlett Johansson in lauding the new dual-camera phone.
  
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• Uncharted 5 could happen with another developer, director says - CNET

  06-04-2016 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Naughty Dog could hand the reins over to a new studio for the next game, but only if they "get the essence of it right."
  
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• Suspect 'tried to flee by hoverboard'

  06-04-2016 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Florida man suspected of a drug offence tried to flee from US police on his hoverboard, an affidavit seen by the BBC says.
  
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• Rock Band 4 PC funding campaign comes up well short - CNET

  06-04-2016 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Crowdfunding effort for a PC version of the music game fails big time, bringing in only 52 percent of its target.
  
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• Sanders and Trump agree: Apple should move manufacturing to US - CNET

  06-04-2016 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  The left and right find some middle ground during this election season.
  
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• Can you find the four-letter word in Scunthorpe? Facebook did - CNET

  06-04-2016 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: The social network reportedly censors promoted posts featuring the English town's name.
  
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• Hands-on review: Updated: Huawei P9

  06-04-2016 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Huawei P9 is the latest flagship smartphone from the Chinese firm, which is steadily improving with every handset it launches. The P9 then, is looking to be its best phone to date.Huawei recently joined forces with photography giant Leica, so it's no surprise the focus of the Huawei P9 is firmly placed on the two cameras bolted to the rear.Taking over from the Huawei P8, which lacked any real unique selling point, Huawei has ensured this time around it has something to really shout about.Thi
  
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• BMW continues futureproofing with RideCell investment - Roadshow

  06-04-2016 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  RideCell provides software for a wide variety of mobility services, including car sharing, ride sharing and dynamic transit.
  
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• Plays.tv wants to be like Facebook for gamers. It's off to a good start - CNET

  06-04-2016 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Since some gamers like to show off what they can do or learn by watching others, it makes sense someone started a social network for all things gaming.
  
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• Why your next UPS driver might be an ugly robot on wheels - CNET

  06-04-2016 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  A prominent venture capital firm's investment in a delivery startup shows one more job category at risk of being automated out of existence.
  
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• Apollo 15 camera lens used on moon zooms onto auction block - CNET

  06-04-2016 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  It's not often a piece of moon exploration history becomes available for your personal collection, but a Zeiss telephoto lens going up for auction has quite a story to tell.
  
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• Review: Updated: Nvidia Shield Tablet K1

  06-04-2016 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction, design and displayWhen Nvidia first showed off its Shield Tablet in 2014, we were a bit unimpressed. After all, Android tablets were coming out in droves and it was rather difficult to stick out when Google's own Nexus 7 was putting them all to shame. Plus, the original Shield clamshell was more unique, even if it wasn't the best-looking device.The landscape looks a lot different now. Google itself has moved on to making larger tablets to compete with Apple's iPad, and most of the
  
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• Android Marshmallow uptake doubles since last month - CNET

  06-04-2016 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  The latest flavor of Google's mobile software is finally squeezing its way into more devices.
  
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• Facebook's live video service gets more emotional (The 3:59, Ep. 23) - CNET

  06-04-2016 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Today we discuss Facebook's new video tools, WhatsApp's added encryption and our social-network pet peeves.
  
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• Doom open beta date and DLC revealed

  06-04-2016 18:38
  
  Bethesda has announced an open beta for its upcoming reboot of DOOM, along with a series of planned updates for the full game.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• VW and the feds might miss yet another Dieselgate 'deadline' - Roadshow

  06-04-2016 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  A judge gave both parties an extra month to reach a conclusion, but it appears that might not be enough time.
  
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• VIDEO: Huawei phone uses Leica camera tech

  06-04-2016 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huawei launches a smartphone that it co-engineered with the camera specialist Leica, promising high quality photos that can be refocused after being snapped.
  
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• The security flaws at the heart of the Panama Papers

  06-04-2016 17:31
  
  The front-end computer systems of Mossack Fonseca are outdated and riddled with security flaws, analysis has foundBy: James Temperton and Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• HTC Vive launch plagued by problems in Europe

  06-04-2016 17:02
  
  Virtual reality headset HTC Vive is now on sale – but if you're in the UK or Europe, you may not have realised.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Huawei P9, P9 Plus arrive to take on the iPhone with dual-lens camera system

  06-04-2016 16:41 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  New smartphones from Huawei use deal with Leica to challenge flagship rivals.
  
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• Watch this 3D-printed robot walk out of its printer

  06-04-2016 16:37
  
  This 3D-printed robot has been created with both solids and liquids at the same time. It also doesn't need any assembly.
   By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Phishing email that knows your address

  06-04-2016 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio 4's team investigate a new phishing scam which entices users to click on malware by claiming they owe money to UK firms.
  
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• Kik's chatbot store will let brands talk to you

  06-04-2016 15:59
  
  Messaging app Kik has launched a "chatbot store" which will let brands create bots to talk to users. By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Huawei P9 uses dual-cam tech to refocus

  06-04-2016 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huawei unveils a dual-camera smartphone that can refocus photos after they have been taken.
  
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• Tay, Microsoft's racist chatbot raises difficult questions - Tech weekly podcast

  06-04-2016 15:54 via theguardian.com
  
  How the tech firm’s artificially intelligent Twitter chatbot went from sweet tween to Holocaust denier overnightIt’s the most compelling story out of the tech space so far this year: when AI goes rogue. Microsoft’s blunder has raised a myriad of questions and concerns regarding public-facing AI.Joining Olly Mann to discuss the Tay incident and the future of AI are Guardian’s tech reporter Alex Hern, internet artist Darius Kazemi and comedian Myq Kaplan. Continue reading..
  
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• What's the best combination of Alexa devices for your house? - CNET

  06-04-2016 15:49 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa's devices work together pretty well, but not seamlessly. Here's how to find the right ones to fit your home's setup.
  
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• Facebook live-streaming brings the Love and the Wow, with a side of sepia - CNET

  06-04-2016 15:48 via cnet.com
  
  The social network releases new features to amp up your live broadcasts, including Instagram-like filters and the ability to find other live videos.
  
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• Huawei P9 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  06-04-2016 15:41 via cnet.com
  
  Huawei's new P9 -- and its big brother, the P9 Plus -- have two 12-megapixel cameras on the back, as part of a Leica tie-up that the company hopes will give it an edge in the smartphone photo race.
  
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• Huawei P9: CNET Editors react video - CNET

  06-04-2016 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Senior Editors Luke Westaway and Andrew Hoyle give their first impressions of Huawei's dual-camera smartphone, and what it means for Huawei in the smartphone race.
  
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• Hands-on review: Huawei P9

  06-04-2016 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Huawei P9 is the latest flagship smartphone from the Chinese firm, which is steadily improving with every handset it launches. The P9 then, is looking to be its best phone to date.Huawei recently joined forces with photography giant Leica, so it's no surprise the focus of the Huawei P9 is firmly placed on the two cameras bolted to the rear.Taking over from the Huawei P8, which lacked any real unique selling point, Huawei has ensured this time around it has something to really shout about.Thi
  
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• A browser for people who think Chrome is for dummies - CNET

  06-04-2016 15:23 via cnet.com
  
  Vivaldi 1.0, from the creators of Opera, is crammed with options for those of you who want to break out of the confines of ordinary browsers.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) review: More connections, but no touchscreen

  06-04-2016 15:20 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Lenovo has delivered another impressive ThinkPad X1 Carbon, albeit one that's distinctly evolutionary. Connectivity is improved, but the touchscreen option is gone and battery life could be better.
  
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• iPhone SE: Why Apple's latest handset could be a sleeper hit

  06-04-2016 15:18 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Consumers with three-year old iPhones may not be rushing out to buy the iPhone SE at launch but watch this space says one analyst.
  
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