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• Solar plane pilot hopes to link to Silicon Valley's spirit

  23-04-2016 23:08
  
  OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN (AP) — The pilot of a solar-powered airplane on an around-the-world journey said Saturday that stopping in California's Silicon Valley will help link the daring project to the pioneering spirit of the area.
  
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• The Latest: Solar plane crossing Pacific nears California

  23-04-2016 22:50
  
  OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN (AP) — The Latest on the flight of a solar-powered airplane from Hawaii to California in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe (all times local):
  
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• Uber rage YouTube video gets doctor fired - CNET

  23-04-2016 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: The Miami doctor had been suspended after a video showed her attacking an Uber driver.
  
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• Review: Panasonic Vierra TX-DX750 4K UHD TV

  23-04-2016 21:06
  
  Introduction, design and featuresNo sooner have we got used to talking about 4K Ultra HD TVs than another potentially game-changing feature has come along. Called high dynamic range (HDR), this new feature introduces more brightness and colour to pictures and it's complicated and challenging from a technological point of view, but also, completely capable of transforming your TV viewing experience. Despite only costing £1,299, the Panasonic 50DX750 supports HDR as well as squeezing 4K's 38
  
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• Hands-on review: Huawei VR

  23-04-2016 20:58
  
  It turns out that looking through the Huawei VR headset on the other side of the world in China isn't too different from all of my other phone-based virtual reality experiences.These virtual reality goggles, announced at the Huawei P9 launch event in Shanghai last week, are a direct challenger to the Samsung Gear VR, and it really shows.In fact, it's hard to tell the two apart, given the fact that Huawei VR even matches Samsung's black-and-white design and mimics its 360-degree movies and games
  
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• Prince's death highlights fine line between sympathy and advertising - CNET

  23-04-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: After brands honor Prince on social media via their products, CNET's Bonnie Burton suggests a more tactful way of paying tribute to the deceased.
  
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• Pearl Mackie is Bill, the new 'Doctor Who' companion - CNET

  23-04-2016 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to run, Pearl! The new face joining Peter Capaldi in the Tardis has been revealed.
  
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• US government agency shames texting drivers on Twitter - CNET

  23-04-2016 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration roots out those who admit texting and driving and gives them a severe scolding.
  
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• Solar plane's crossing of Pacific going smoothly

  23-04-2016 19:24
  
  OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN (AP) — A solar-powered airplane on an around-the-world journey had traveled 80 percent of the way from Hawaii to California by Saturday morning.
  
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• Show us yours: Your audio system, speakers, headphones or home theater - CNET

  23-04-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  Audiophiles are proud of their systems and like to show off their gear. So send us pictures of your hi-fi!
  
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• What it's like inside Xiaomi, China's popular upstart phone-maker (pictures) - CNET

  23-04-2016 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  Xiaomi's Beijing headquarters looks like a typical Silicon Valley office, filled with toys and hip seating. There's even an office dog. I toured two nearby offices and the Xiaomi store in the mall attached to one office.
  
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• New 'Doctor Who' companion will be announced Saturday - CNET

  23-04-2016 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to run! The new face joining Peter Capaldi in the Tardis will be revealed Saturday.
  
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• Here's a bass lover's headphone: Maiden ED-Phon3S - CNET

  23-04-2016 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  Iron Maiden's Steve Harris' new Maiden ED-Phon3S on-ear headphones will rock your world.
  
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• The hyper-gendering of women in Silicon Valley is predictable and awful

  23-04-2016 16:17 via theguardian.com
  
  A helpful note to the men of the tech capital: I don’t consider being female my primary identifier or interest. Let’s talk about something elseThe Silicon Valley season premiere panel was eight men and one woman, and anyone could predict what would happen. The interviewer onstage asked each man questions about the popular HBO show satirizing Silicon Valley’s tech boom. He asked the creator, Mike Judge, what inspired the show; asked a main character whether he knew it would be s
  
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• 'Uber got off really lightly': drivers' union hopes dashed by two big setbacks

  23-04-2016 15:54 via theguardian.com
  
  As a lawsuit against the company was settled, a lawmaker said she would suspend a push for collective bargaining among independent contractors“It is what it is,” said Douglas O’Connor, the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Uber that was settled on Thursday, dashing hopes for a very public courtroom debate over employment classification in the gig economy.Related: Uber reaches $100m settlement in fight with drivers, who will stay contractorsContinue reading...
  
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• The new 'Doctor Who' companion will be announced today - CNET

  23-04-2016 15:37 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to run! The new face joining Peter Capaldi in the Tardis will be revealed today.
  
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• Huge battery and curved screen tipped for the Galaxy Note 6

  23-04-2016 15:31
  
  If you've been holding off on a Galaxy S7 purchase to see what Samsung is going to do with its larger Note device this year, we've got some gossip for you, courtesy of Dutch site GSM Helpdesk.The site reckons the Note 6 will come equipped with a monster 4,000mAh battery, a significant jump from the 3,000mAh one that was inside the Galaxy Note 5. This device could be one that runs and runs.GSM Helpdesk's sources also reckon there's the chance of a curved screen for the Note 6, although apparently
  
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• Thrust your rump into a chair made from a 737 engine - CNET

  23-04-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to take off to a higher plane of furniture design with a honking chair crafted from a Boeing jet engine cowling.
  
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• This sleek porch light can also alert you to intruders (pictures) - CNET

  23-04-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Read on to find out why the $199 Kuna Light Fixture is smarter than your standard porch light.
  
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• The Kuna porch light's hidden camera is watching you video - CNET

  23-04-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $199 Kuna Light Fixture's got a secret weapon - a discreet 720p HD live-streaming camera that's keeping an close eye on your fro
  
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• Plextor M7V SSD review - CNET

  23-04-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plextor's latest M7V is an affordable solid-state drive that will last you a long time.
  
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• Kuna Light Fixture review - CNET

  23-04-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $199 Kuna Light Fixture is like your current porch light, only better: It's also equipped with a security camera for watching the front door (and yes, spying on your neighbors too).
  
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• How to outfit your supervillain lair (pictures) - CNET

  23-04-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Congratulations, you've achieved supervillain status! You will now be issued with a bespoke bulletproof suit, a superyacht and the keys to a cliff-clinging mansion. Enjoy.
  
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• Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 review - CNET

  23-04-2016 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 are the supercharged sportscars of the high-end speaker world, combining whiplash-inducing looks, cutting edge technology and exquisite performance.
  
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• How Facebook plans to take over the world

  23-04-2016 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Social network went from digital directory for college kids to communications behemoth – and it’s planning for prosperity with its global takeoverIt’s late afternoon on a blustery spring day on the waterfront at San Francisco’s Fort Mason, a former military base that’s now hired out for corporate functions. Vast warehouses, once used to store army supplies, are awash with sleek signs, shimmering lights and endless snacks. Behind them is an Instagram-ready view of Al
  
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• The ultimate smart TV for every platform

  23-04-2016 11:00
  The Best smart TVs aroundSmart TVs have evolved enormously from the early days of Internet connected telly, with the novelty of IP streaming giving way to the seamless integration of catch-up TV and SVOD services. Where before we were happy to live in our rigid, linear channels, now we expect to treat Netflix and Amazon like any other content choice.But today's smart sets aren't just about what you watch, they're about how you watch, with the whole user experience grabbing a makeover. Some brand
  
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• Acer Switch Alpha 12 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  23-04-2016 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  But unlike the Microsoft version, the must-have keyboard cover comes included.
  
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• A new PlayStation is in the works and Google's in trouble video - CNET

  23-04-2016 10:50 via cnet.com
  
  Sony might introduce another PlayStation, but it's not the PS5? Also, the European Union wants Google to explain itself.
  
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• Celebrate Shakespeare's life (and death) with Twitter's latest custom emoji

  23-04-2016 10:30
  
  Twitter's made a habit of releasing custom emoji to celebrate sporting events and movie releases, and the latest tailor-made graphic has been launched in honour of the world's most favourite playwright: use #ShakespeareLives to see it in your own tweets.The occasion is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, and you can also use the hashtag #Shakespeare400 to get involved (and activate the emoji). Sir Patrick Stewart kicked off the digital festivities by quoting one of his favourit
  
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• Solar plane's Pacific crossing going smoothly

  23-04-2016 08:05
  
  OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN (AP) — A solar-powered plane's flight across the Pacific Ocean was going smoothly as it gets closer to a stop in Northern California.
  
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• The Latest: Solar plane's Pacific crossing going smoothly

  23-04-2016 07:32
  
  The Latest on the flight of a solar-powered airplane from Hawaii to California in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe (all times local): 9:45 p.m. The final leg of a solar-powered airplane's journey ...
  
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• Electra Glam Punk 3i bike review | Helen Pidd

  23-04-2016 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘When I eventually plucked up the courage to take it out, one mate asked if I was offering a mobile dominatrix service’When the designers at Electra dreamed up the Glam Punk 3i in their sun-strewn Californian studio, they probably didn’t imagine it dodging glass on a bike lane in Moss Side in the rain. It languished in the office for ages while I agonised over what to wear astride such a ludicrous machine. You can’t rock a high-vis cagoule on a gold-and-black cruiser with
  
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• The Latest: Solar plane's circumnavigation going smoothly

  23-04-2016 06:42
  
  The Latest on the flight of a solar-powered airplane from Hawaii to California in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe (all times local): 9:45 p.m. The final leg of a solar-powered airplane's around-the-world ...
  
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• US authorities drop another iPhone fight after being given passcode

  23-04-2016 06:30 via theguardian.com
  
  The legal maneuverings in two cases illustrate the challenge Washington faces as it pressures the technology industry to build wiretap-friendly productsThe US government dropped a court case that could have forced Apple to unlock one of its iPhones, the second time it has done so in as many months.The Department of Justice on Friday night told a federal judge in New York that someone had given investigators the passcode to an iPhone linked to a local drug investigation.Continue reading...
  
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• Feds don't need Apple's help in New York, either - CNET

  23-04-2016 05:34 via cnet.com
  
  "An individual" gave them the passcode to a Brooklyn drug dealer's iPhone, and they used that to unlock the device.
  
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• Look Mao, no hands! China's roadmap to self-driving cars

  23-04-2016 05:28
  By Jake Spring BEIJING (Reuters) - In the race to develop self-driving cars, the United States and Europe lead in technology, but China is coming up fast in the outside lane with a regulatory structure that could put it ahead in the popular adoption of autonomous cars on its highways and city streets. A draft roadmap for having highway-ready, self-driving cars within 3-5 years and autonomous vehicles for urban driving by 2025 could be unveiled as early as this year, said Li Keqiang, an automotiv
  
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• Solar plane passed half way point for final leg of journey

  23-04-2016 03:55
  
  OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN (AP) — The pilot of a solar-powered plane on an around-the-world journey took a few minutes Friday to exchange pleasantries with the United Nations secretary general as he flew high above the Pacific Ocean en route to a stop in Northern California.
  
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• The cast of HBO's 'Silicon Valley' talks...about themselves video - CNET

  23-04-2016 02:46 via cnet.com
  
  Brian Tong sits down with Thomas Middleditch, Zachary Woods, Martin Starr and Amanda Crew who talk about each other for HBO's Silicon Valley Season 3 premiere.
  
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• The Latest: Solar plane passed half way point for final leg

  23-04-2016 02:32
  
  The Latest on the flight of a solar-powered airplane from Hawaii to California in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe (all times local): 5 p.m. A solar-powered airplane has passed the halfway point ...
  
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• HBO's Silicon Valley cast talk women in tech video - CNET

  23-04-2016 02:18 via cnet.com
  
  Zachary Woods, Martin Starr, Thomas Middleditch and Amanda Crew talk about how 'Silicon Valley' does reflect the tech world's dude fest.
  
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• Bowers and Wilkins' new diamond speakers reach for the sky video - CNET

  23-04-2016 01:18 via cnet.com
  
  The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 are high-end speakers in every respect, but their high cost is offset with amazing performance and sumptuous looks.
  
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• At Tribeca, virtual reality takes early steps toward art

  23-04-2016 00:56
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walking through most doors at the Tribeca Film Festival means taking a seat in a theater full of chattering moviegoers. But there are also darkened, cloth-wrapped chambers — like old carnival booths promising never-before-seen wonders — that offer nothing but a headset, headphones and perhaps some advice, like: "Watch for the dragon."
  
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• Recalls, recalls and more recalls. (AutoComplete Podcast, Ep. 15) - Roadshow

  23-04-2016 00:52 via cnet.com
  
  We have recalls galore, the latest rumors on the supposed Apple Car and a new BMW update that'll make it easier than ever to record your track day antics.
  
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• Recalls, recalls and more recalls. (AutoComplete, Ep. 15) video - Roadshow

  23-04-2016 00:46 via cnet.com
  
  We have recalls galore, the latest rumors on the supposed Apple Car and a new BMW update that'll make it easier than ever to record your track day antics.
  
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• Uber drivers seek to team up with Teamsters - CNET

  23-04-2016 00:42 via cnet.com
  
  Labor union says it has received "overwhelming outreach" from Uber drivers seeking benefits and a stronger voice on the job.
  
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• Nebraska researchers test new firefighting tool _ drones

  23-04-2016 00:34
  
  BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Researchers in Nebraska tested a new tool on Friday that could eventually help in fighting grass fires — drones.
  
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• China ban on Apple services is a challenge for key growth area

  23-04-2016 00:01
  The blocking of Apple mobile entertainment services in China poses fresh challenges for the tech company as it prepares to report its first-ever drop in iPhone sales. The news on Thursday that Apple Inc's online book and film services had gone dark in China came at a vulnerable moment for the company. Apple executives have said that iPhone sales will fall for the first time in the company's second quarter, and the results for that quarter will be released on Tuesday.
  
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