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• Apple postpones reporting results by a day

  20-04-2016 23:59
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc will report its second-quarter results on April 26, a day later than scheduled, according to the company's website. Apple was expected to report its results on Monday, April 25, according to the Nasdaq website. The postponement was due to a memorial service for Silicon Valley veteran Bill Campbell, CNBC reported.
  
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• New Roku Stick vs Google Chromecast video - CNET

  20-04-2016 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Roku brings it's latest entry into the ring for the battle of media streaming sticks! It's the Roku stick versus the Chromecast. Let's get it on!
  
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• Your social media habits could be destroying democracy - CNET

  20-04-2016 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Voters are following social media while watching presidential debates. That's a problem, says a new study.
  
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• Harriet Tubman trumps Jackson on new $20 bill - CNET

  20-04-2016 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Abolitionist Tubman is the new face of the $20, and Twitter's hottest trending topic.
  
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• Snapchat's moving emoji are the latest quirky craze - CNET

  20-04-2016 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  With "3D stickers," Snapchat users can pin emoji to moving objects. The app also finds itself in hot water over a Bob Marley face filter. Meanwhile, Viber adds end-to-end encryption in its messaging app.
  
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• FCC studies technology behind '60 Minutes' hack of Congressman

  20-04-2016 23:17
  The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it is studying mobile carriers' use of decades-old communications technology with known security bugs after "60 Minutes" reported it could be remotely exploited to spy on callers. The CBS news program "60 Minutes" on Sunday showed German computer scientist Karsten Nohl remotely spy on a mobile phone used by U.S. Representative Ted Lieu. The attack leveraged security bugs in a global mobile network known as Signaling System No. 7 or SS7
  
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• Virgin Galactic returns to Spaceport America for exercises

  20-04-2016 23:14
  
  It was nothing but clear, blue skies as the sleek, jet-powered plane approached the runway at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico, only to briefly touch down and then thrust off again. Over and over ...
  
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• Review: Sony XBR-X930D 4K HDR TV

  20-04-2016 22:53
  
  Introduction and designIt's increasingly looking like the battle for picture supremacy between next generation 4K HDR (High Dynamic range) LED TVs will be fought behind the screen, with competing backlighting technologies. Being able to serve up the kind of peak highlights required for traffic-stopping HDR ultimately comes down to brightness, and the most effective weapon is a full array backlight. But, most of the time, in order to get the kind of brightness needed for HDR there are big trade-o
  
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• Review: Sony KD-55XD9305 4K HDR TV

  20-04-2016 22:53
  
  Introduction and designIt's increasingly looking like the battle for picture supremacy between next generation 4K HDR (High Dynamic range) LED TVs will be fought behind the screen, with competing backlighting technologies. Being able to serve up the kind of peak highlights required for traffic-stopping HDR ultimately comes down to brightness, and the most effective weapon is a full array backlight. But, most of the time, in order to get the kind of brightness needed for HDR there are big trade-o
  
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• Sony reportedly unsure if there will ever be a PlayStation 5 - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Lorne Lanning asked Shuhei Yoshida, "What does the PlayStation 5 look like?" He replied, 'You mean if."
  
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• Qualcomm profit forecast misses estimates on lower chip shipments

  20-04-2016 22:36
  (Reuters) - U.S chipmaker Qualcomm Inc forecast third-quarter profit below analysts expectations as it expects a drop in chip shipments, its biggest business. The company said it expects third quarter profit of between $0.90-$1.0 per share. Analysts on average were expecting profit of $1.02 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Qualcomm, whose chips are used in Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd smartphones, expects chip shipments to fall 13-22 percent to 175-195 million in the
  
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• VW Group's defeat device software is allegedly old enough to drive - Roadshow

  20-04-2016 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  And it's damn near old enough to buy a beer, too!
  
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• See Rocket League's new basketball mode in action, coming next week - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the entirely new way to play in this trailer for the game's "Hoops" mode.
  
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• Doom PS4 vs. Xbox One multiplayer beta performance comparison - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  New report analyzes the two console versions of id Software's upcoming shooter.
  
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• GameSpot's The Lobby: All the details on PlayStation Neo video - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Giant Bomb's Jeff Gerstmann shares the details of PlayStation Neo with The Lobby crew at GameSpot. How does Sony keep the PlayStation family of fans together?
  
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• Roku vs. Apple TV vs. Chromecast vs. Amazon Fire TV vs. Android TV - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Fed up with your dumb "Smart TV?" Tired of waiting for your console to boot up just so you can watch Netflix? Lookng for a cheap tech gift? There are plenty of reasons to get a new dedicated video streamer. We'll help you choose one.
  
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• Pictar could make your iPhone a better camera than it already is - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  It isn't the first case that's attempted to give your iPhone a more traditional camera look and feel, but it could be the best.
  
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• Sous weed: Gorgeous ganja grub to tempt your tastebuds (pictures) - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Unofficial pot holiday 4/20 means a lot of people will get the munchies. Elevate your weed cuisine with these sublime sous vide dishes from cannabis chef Monica Lo.
  
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• Qualcomm revenue falls 19.5 percent

  20-04-2016 22:16
  (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc reported a 19.5 percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by lower demand for its chips for mobile devices amid stiff competition from Chinese and Taiwanese rivals. The San Diego-based company's total revenue fell to $5.55 billion in the second quarter ended March 27, from $6.89 billion a year earlier. Net income attributable to Qualcomm rose to $1.16 billion, or 78 cents per share, from $1.05 billion, or 63 cents per share. (Reporting by Kshitiz Goliya in Bengaluru; Editi
  
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• Coffee ice cubes: Because you need more coffee in your coffee - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Forget Starbucks. Up your at home coffee game with coffee ice cubes.
  
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• Microsoft discontinues Xbox 360, servers staying online - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Xbox boss Phil Spencer: "While we've had an amazing run, the realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old are starting to creep up on us."
  
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• Record Skype calls for free - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Need to keep an audio archive of your Skype calls? Here's a fast and free way to do it.
  
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• 10 reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7

  20-04-2016 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung refined the Galaxy S6 this year with the release of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. It's a nearly perfect smartphone that stands on top of the rest in early 2016.
  
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• Prevent your blow dryer from overheating with this quick tip - CNET

  20-04-2016 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  You can prevent your dryer from overheating and make it last longer in seconds with a tool you probably already have in your bathroom.
  
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• The Elder Scrolls Online teaser marks arrival of The Dark Brotherhood - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  "Your talent for homicide has been noticed."
  
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• Harriet Tubman to trump Jackson on new $20 bill - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Abolitionist Tubman is reportedly the new face of the $20, and Twitter's hottest trending topic.
  
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• No glamour, plenty of convenience from Sears' five new connected home products - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  As it turns out, a connected water softener is a pretty cool idea.
  
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• Google under fire with EU for breaching antitrust rules video - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  After a yearlong investigation, the European Union claims that Google pressures phone makers to preinstall Chrome and its search engine in exchange for Play store access.
  
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• The post-PC era takes its toll on Intel (The 3:59, Ep. 31) - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  We discuss Intel's huge round of layoffs and a smart home turning on its owner.
  
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• Canada Netflix users complain as access to U.S. service blocked

  20-04-2016 21:29
  By Ethan Lou TORONTO (Reuters) - Some Canadian Netflix Inc users cried foul on Wednesday after the video-streaming giant appeared to have made good on its pledge to block access for customers using unauthorized services to view more varied American content. Canadian customers have access to less content on the service, with one website estimating Canadians could see 4,000 TV shows and movies, compared with 7,000 in the United States. Netflix said in January it would clamp down on usage of proxie
  
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• Mohu recalls Android BeBox speaker due to fire risk - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Flat-panel antenna manufacturer Mohu is investigating the cause of a fire in one of its BeBox Smart Android speakers and is seeking a voluntary recall.
  
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• Get your 'Game of Thrones' on with free HBO this weekend - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Come for "Game of Thrones" and stay for Beyoncé's "Lemonade" as the cable service offers itself up free for a weekend of binge viewing.
  
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• Peeks from the 'Sherlock' season 4 set (pictures) - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Good luck trying to decipher any hidden meaning in these behind-the-scenes photos posted by cast and crew of the BBC sleuthing drama.
  
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• Snapchat's Bob Marley look-alike feature sparks Twitter backlash

  20-04-2016 21:05
  By Anjali Athavaley NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new filter on messaging app Snapchat that allows users to look like the late reggae singer Bob Marley sparked a backlash on social media on Wednesday, with many on Twitter calling it racially insensitive. The filter, which lets users to give themselves dread locks and digital blackface, was launched on April 20, a counterculture holiday that celebrates cannabis. Snapchat said the filter was created together with the Bob Marley estate.
  
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• How the US Air Force's latest speed record could impact your daily commute

  20-04-2016 21:02
  
  The United States Air Force has shattered a land speed record, launching a rocket-powered, magnetically levitated (maglev) sled to a speed of 633 miles per hour (mph).The previous maglev speed record was 510 mph, set a couple of years ago. Breaking the record was no easy task, requiring almost six months of planning. One of the challenges the Air Force's 846th Test Squadron faced was creating a smooth ride for its rocket-powered sled, which houses vibration-sensitive equipment. They used liquid
  
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• Westeros and Zelda collide in 'Game of Hyrule' mashup video - CNET

  20-04-2016 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The bloody acts of violence and wanton sex from "Game of Thrones" get crammed into Nintendo's squeaky clean fantasy universe (if you don't count the blatant butchering of chickens) in a new fan film.
  
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• Suss out 'Sherlock' season 4 clues shared from the set - CNET

  20-04-2016 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Cast and crew from "Sherlock" are tweeting pictures from the set. But don't worry about spoilers. These photos would baffle even Holmes himself.
  
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• Elizabeth Warren calls a waambulance for Ted Cruz on Twitter - CNET

  20-04-2016 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sends a barrage of tweets criticizing Ted Cruz for "whining" about having a stressful job.
  
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• Correction: Netflix-Getting Original story

  20-04-2016 20:39
  
  In a story April 18 about Netflix's expansion into original programming, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of a lecturer at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. The correct spelling ...
  
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• Watch every season premiere on HBO (including Game of Thrones) free this weekend

  20-04-2016 20:24
  
  For 72 glorious hours this weekend, HBO is unlocking its channel to everyone, anywhere, regardless of what cable package you pay for. Starting on Friday and lasting until late Sunday evening, you have front-row tickets to watch the premieres of Silicon Valley, Game of Thrones, Jurassic World and Beyonce's Lemonade, a super secret project that looks trippier than a Lady Gaga music video.If you're looking for a dash of poignant political humor, Last Week with John Oliver is on Sunday night as is t
  
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• Snapchat brings emoji to life with 3D stickers video - CNET

  20-04-2016 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  The app finds a new way to get quirky with emoji that move in video, but it also runs into controversy with a Bob Marley filter. Meanwhile, Viber rolls out total encryption for chats, right as tech companies voice concerns about a possible anti-encryption Senate bill.
  
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• Microsoft says game over for Xbox 360

  20-04-2016 20:23
  (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it would stop production of its popular Xbox 360 video game console, which helped the company gain a firm foothold in the market. Xbox 360 also introduced Microsoft's Kinect motion-sensing game device. It was the company's primary gaming console, until it launched the Xbox One in 2013.
  
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• Rocket League alley-oops to Hoops next week

  20-04-2016 20:13
  
  Rocket League is about to literally change the game, as the breakout hit soccer/racing hybrid sees its all-new basketball mode storm the court next week.Debuting Tuesday, April 26, Rocket League's Hoops update adds a new twist on the soc-car game as well as a new arena dubbed the Dunk House.Replacing the rectangular goalpost for a hoop-and-backboard, players will have to make the most of pulling off aerial maneuvers and ball trajectories to land those tricky shots. Even Psyonix Design Director C
  
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• Microsoft discontinues Xbox 360 console

  20-04-2016 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Microsoft says it is to stop manufacturing the Xbox 360 games console, 10 years after it launched.
  
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• These key features set smart locks apart (pictures) - CNET

  20-04-2016 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Curious about smart locks, but don't know where to start? This handy slideshow will give you the lowdown.
  
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• Elevator makers see the upside of evolving China

  20-04-2016 19:56
  By John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) - Things are looking up for elevator companies as the impact of China's urbanization, rising divorce rates and an aging population underpin the longer-term outlook for the industry's leading players in the world's biggest lift market. Forecasts for a second straight year of declining new installations might suggest otherwise, but the biggest elevator and escalator manufacturers -- United Technologies' Otis, Finland's Kone, Germany's ThyssenKrupp and Switzerland's
  
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• The rumours of a new PlayStation console are building, and it's all to do with The Matrix

  20-04-2016 18:54
  
  There are multiple reports that Sony will introduce a ‘PlayStation 4.5′ later in the year.
  
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• Exclusive: Hutchison rules out more EU remedies to secure O2 bid - sources

  20-04-2016 18:49
  By Pamela Barbaglia, Julien Toyer and Andrés González LONDON/MADRID (Reuters) - Ck Hutchison Holdings will not offer EU regulators further concessions to secure a takeover of Telefonica's O2 and is ready to challenge a rejection of its bid, sources familiar with the matter said. The Hong-Kong-based group still hopes to persuade the European Commission to allow its 10.3 billion pound ($15 billion) bid to become Britain's biggest mobile operator, which will cut the number of players
  
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• 10 reasons to buy the HTC 10

  20-04-2016 18:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The HTC 10 is available for preorder and after spending three weeks with the newest HTC model, Matthew Miller offers up 10 reasons to consider ordering yours today.
  
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• High-tech police car 'can scan criminals' faces while travelling at 75mph'

  20-04-2016 18:35
  
  State media have reported the vehicle’s 360-degree camera scans faces within a 600-meter radius of the car.
  
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