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• Too fat for Facebook: photo banned for depicting body in 'undesirable manner'

  23-05-2016 23:49 via theguardian.com
  
  Facebook has apologized for wrongly banning a photo of plus-sized model Tess Holliday for violating its ‘health and fitness’ advertising policyFacebook has apologized for banning a photo of a plus-sized model and telling the feminist group that posted the image that it depicts “body parts in an undesirable manner”.Related: The ‘perfect body’ is a lie. I believed it for a long time and let it shrink my lifeContinue reading...
  
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• OnePlus 3 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  23-05-2016 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  The Android handset with a cult following is about to make its fourth phone debut. Here's what we know (and think) so far.
  
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• Facebook is ready to distract you at work with puppycams

  23-05-2016 23:34
  
  Facebook Live is taking off, but one thing it's lacked is continuous streams. You know, the kind that let you watch a nature cam nestled in the woods, or a 24-hour feed of a world-famous landmark, or, most importantly, puppies. Lots and lots of puppies. Mercifully, that's all changing today as the social network is rolling out the Continuous Live Video API, which is exactly what it sounds like, as reported by TechCrunch.Whereas there's a 90-minute limit on normal Live videos, Facebook has cracke
  
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• Get the full version of Minecraft running on a Raspberry Pi - CNET

  23-05-2016 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Don't want to mess around with the less capable Minecraft Pi? Here's a workaround to get the real deal on your Pi.
  
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• Blueberry comes packed with spider nest in most horrifying breakfast ever - CNET

  23-05-2016 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Most Reddit users find these photos to be berry disgusting,but blueberry farmer claims buggy fruit likely wasn't dangerous.
  
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• Lyft's new Scheduled Rides might help you make your flight - Roadshow

  23-05-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can schedule a Lyft trip ahead of time.
  
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• So many leaks. So many fakes. Is the real iPhone 7 one of these designs?

  23-05-2016 23:11
  
  It's spring, which means the flowers are blooming, we've got our light jackets on (or no jackets), and most importantly: iPhone 7 rumors are leaking — pretty much every day. Apple's next flagship iPhone(s) aren't expected to be unveiled until September, but the Internet is already awash with lots and lots of purported specs and leaked photos of the devices.  SEE ALSO: Why you shouldn't believe every single iPhone 'leak' and rumor Which ones are real and which ones are fake? Hard to te
  
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• No more mad dash: Lyft is testing 24-hour reservations

  23-05-2016 23:07
  
  Ride sharing company Lyft has announced plans to begin testing scheduled rides, starting first in – where else? – San Francisco. The company has long resisted adding scheduling to its service, arguing there wasn't a need to schedule rides since most of its drivers could get to you that quickly. The addition of ride scheduling will help Lyft close the gap between its service and for-hire services, like black car and limo companies. Booking a Lyft will only add one more step to the pro
  
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• Snapchatting climbers are now attempting to summit Everest after 4 deaths on the mountain

  23-05-2016 22:55
  
  Two experienced climbers have been sharing their ascent up Mount Everest via Snapchat, and right now, they are making their final push to the summit of the tallest mountain on Earth. As an added challenge, Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards are going for the summit — which stretches 29,029 feet above sea level — Tuesday Everest time (Monday ET) without the assistance of supplemental oxygen.  SEE ALSO: 2 mountaineers are climbing Everest, and you can watch it all unfold on S
  
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• Snapchatting climber summits Everest after 4 deaths on the mountain in a week

  23-05-2016 22:55
  
  UPDATE — 9:41 p.m ET Cory Richards reached the summit of Mt. Everest on Monday evening, while Adrian Ballinger turned around before reaching the top. Both are safe, and Cory is now descending. Original Story: Two experienced climbers have been sharing their ascent up Mount Everest via Snapchat, and right now, they are making their final push to the summit of the tallest mountain on Earth. As an added challenge, Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards are going for the summit — w
  
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• Pulses rise as Fitbit defends accuracy of fitness trackers - CNET

  23-05-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  A study funded by a law firm suing the wearables maker raises questions about the accuracy of Fitbit technology.
  
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• We flip out over Motorola Razr's return, while Google schools us on science - CNET

  23-05-2016 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  A Motorola video hints the classic Razr flip phone will be resurrected June 9. Meanwhile, Google launches a new app for experiments called Science Journal.
  
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• GMC makes towing easier with – what else? – more cameras

  23-05-2016 22:42
  Technology has made new cars smarter and safer to drive, but what about towing? GMC teamed up with Echomaster to put the infotainment display to use for safer and easier towing with a dealer-installed triple camera accessory for 2014 and newer Sierra trucks.Three Echomaster cameras can be installed on 2014 and newer models of Sierra 1500 and HD (2500 and 3500) vehicles.The camera system offers two side-view and a rear-view cameras, ensuring the trailer is where you want it to be. The rear-camera
  
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• Summer return of the Razr? Teaser video gets nostalgic for flip phones video - CNET

  23-05-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  A new teaser video from Motorola hints that the Razr is returning June 9. Are flip phones back in style?
  
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• GoPro, Pixpro, or Ricoh? Finding the best 360 camera video - CNET

  23-05-2016 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  You can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a 360-degree camera. We tested three of them to find out what kind of quality and ease of use you can expect at each price point.
  
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• Disney will make Netflix the happiest place on earth this September - CNET

  23-05-2016 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly four years after the deal was announced, Netflix will become the exclusive place (in the United States) to stream new Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar movies.
  
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• Fallout 4 Far Harbor's best weapons video - CNET

  23-05-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Fallout 4 Far Harbor released just in time for the weekend. Stock up on your survival gear and let Rob school you on the DLC's best weapons. Is that a harpoon?
  
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• Facebook Live videos now let you fast forward through the fluff

  23-05-2016 22:03
  
  I'm guilty of this: Starting a Facebook Live video replay, sitting through 1-2 minutes (or less) of it, then clicking away because it was boring/not funny/whatever. Facebook knows there's many more people like me who don't watch Live videos simply because the beginning doesn't grab us, and we have no idea when it does get good. To keep us fixed to our screens, it wants to do something about this video exodus. The most exciting part? It actually can.The company is rolling out an engagement graph
  
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• Swinging for the fences: Hyundai to build a 250-mile EV by 2020 - Roadshow

  23-05-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  According to Hyundai's director for eco-friendly vehicle development, we'll see both 200-mile and 250-mile Hyundai EVs by the end of the decade.
  
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• A tour of Samsung America's audio lab (photos) - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's audio lab outside of Los Angeles is the birthplace of products such as the HW-K950 Atmos soundbar and the Radiant360 speaker. Take a tour of the facility.
  
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• Facebook wants you to hear VR as well as you see it

  23-05-2016 21:52
  
  Facebook just acquired Two Big Ears, a UK-based virtual reality audio startup, for its immersive audio technology.The company's mission is to assist developers replicate how sound works in a three-dimensional space using a combination of speaker and sound processing technologies. Two Big Ears want to "make VR audio succeed across all devices and platforms," which is great news for developers who don't want to be locked into developing only for Facebook and Oculus, which is owned by the social ne
  
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• Fallout 4 Far Harbor: Tips to get you ready - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you should do before heading into Fallout 4's Far Harbor.
  
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• Bosch's all-electric e-kart brings EV speed and serenity to go-kart racing

  23-05-2016 21:50
  
  Following the lead set by the all-electric Formula E racing series, EV tech is coming to karting. SEE ALSO: Lamborghini's crisp, wild Huracán LP 580-2 is the most fun raging bull yet Capable of doing 0-to-60 mph in under five seconds and a top speed of 80 mph, Bosch's new all-electric go-kart is about to change the kart racing industry. That's because, until now, gasoline-powered karts have been the industry standard for kart racing. Image: BOSCH The e-kart prototype isn't just a glo
  
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• Disney movies will exclusively stream on Netflix starting this September - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly four years after the deal was announced, Netflix will become the exclusive place (in the United States) to stream new Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar movies.
  
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• Old habits die hard: New study shows we still love taking the wheel - Roadshow

  23-05-2016 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  According to the latest University of Michigan transport study, it'll be a while before self-driving tech takes hold.
  
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• Project Ara: Google's vision for the future of the smartphone video - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Google lead engineer Rafa Camargo gives a demo of its modular smartphone concept, Project Ara. The prototype phone lets you swap in interchangeable parts by popping them in and out.
  
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• Take a behind-the-scenes look at 'Top Gear' with the 'Extra Gear' aftershow - Roadshow

  23-05-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Hosted by car-vid legend Chris Harris and former CNET employee Rory Reid, it's bound to be a good'un.
  
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• The Division 1.2 patch notes include new raid, loot changes, and more - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  See the complete patchnotes for The Division's major update coming out tomorrow.
  
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• The 2017 Ford Fusion is the best mid-size car you can buy

  23-05-2016 21:20
  
  IntroductionI remember when Ford unveiled the second-generation Fusion (or fourth-generation Mondeo for those across the Atlantic) for the 2013 model year – it was drop-dead gorgeous. The design borrowed sexy styling cues from Aston Martin, but packaged them into a practical mid-size sedan.It was an athletic car that demanded to be pushed on windy roads, so much that I even received a speeding ticket in a Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (not my highest point). The SYNC with MyFord Touch infot
  
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• Facebook buys Two Big Ears and makes its VR audio tool free - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The Facebook 360 Spacial Workstation will allow VR game creators to place sounds in 360 degrees.
  
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• President Obama's at the next table, but Hanoi diners don't give a pho - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  During a weeklong trip to Asia, the president dined with chef Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam for an episode of "Parts Unknown" that will air in September.
  
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• In Depth: 5 reasons Google Home will beat Amazon Echo

  23-05-2016 21:04
  
  Google Home will beat Amazon EchoGoogle IO 2016 was jam-packed with exciting product and service announcements - just check out our complete breakdown of the conference to see what we mean. But while there were plenty of new goodies to sink our teeth into, Google Home was among the most interesting, not least because it sets the stage for an epic showdown between two tech giants.What is Google Home? Put simply it's a smart speaker, but one that's aimed at pulling together the big G's smart home
  
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• 5 easy ways to fix fraying cables - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  It's a fact of life. Cables break, usually at the worst times possible. However, these easy steps can breathe some extra life into your most commonly used cables.
  
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• Uncharted 4's sales surpass 2.7 million in first week - CNET

  23-05-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The fourth entry in the series makes a strong debut, but falls short of Uncharted 3's record.
  
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• Google's vision for the future of the smartphone video - CNET

  23-05-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Google lead engineer Rafa Camargo gives a demo of its modular smartphone concept, Project Ara. This is Google's prototype of a smartphone that lets you swap in interchangeable parts by popping them in and out.
  
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• Buy your 'X-Men: Apocalypse' tickets on Snapchat this week - CNET

  23-05-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  From now until opening day Thursday, fans can order tickets through an ad in Snapchat's Discovery section.
  
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• DIY Online Photo Printing Services - CNET

  23-05-2016 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the perfect printing service for Graduation and Fathers Day? Check out our DIY Online Photo Printing Services and recommendations!
  
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• How to play Mirror's Edge Catalyst five days early - CNET

  23-05-2016 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  Get hands-on time with DICE's open-world free-running game early.
  
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• Google's creepy password-killing Project Abacus will be tested by banks this summer - CNET

  23-05-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of typing a password or PIN, Google's Project Abacus analyzes how you use your phone to automatically log you in.
  
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• This alcohol monitoring wristband just won a $200,000 prize - CNET

  23-05-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  The BACTrack Skyn measures your sweat to determine blood alcohol content.
  
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