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• U.S. court rules $24.9 billion Dell buyout underpriced by 22 percent

  31-05-2016 23:47
  By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Del (Reuters) - Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners underpriced their 2013 $24.9 billion buyout of Dell Inc [DI.UL] by about 22 percent and may have to pay tens of millions to investors who opposed the deal for the computer maker, a Delaware judge ruled on Tuesday. The ruling, which applies to about 5.5 million Dell shares, is a victory for the specialized hedge funds that have increasingly tried to squeeze more money from mergers using a type of lawsuit known as apprai
  
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• Deloitte agrees to pay $11 million for alleged false claims: U.S. Justice Dept.

  31-05-2016 23:46
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Deloitte Consulting LLP has agreed to pay $11.38 million to resolve allegations it submitted false claims under a U.S. government contract, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday. Deloitte, a New York-based consulting company, allegedly failed to comply with a price reductions clause in a contract awarded in 2000 by the General Services Administration for information technology services, the department said in a news release. (Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric
  
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• How to defend your home from bugs this summer - CNET

  31-05-2016 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Easy, earth-friendly alternatives to bug sprays.
  
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• Why Google’s fair use victory over Oracle matters

  31-05-2016 23:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Had Oracle won instead, a cascade of liability could have meant every Android phone owner in the world was breaching copyright lawThe Oracle v Google case matters to all of us, not just to the two software titans who have been battling over software copyright issues in the courtroom for the past six years. To understand why, it’s worth considering the cascade of liability that might have followed if Oracle had won the jury trial instead of Google.
  Oracle claimed that Google’s reuse o
  
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• Ceci n'est pas une autoroute: Paris bans pre-1997 cars in city center - Roadshow

  31-05-2016 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  It's only on the weekdays, and it sadly includes classic cars, but it could go a long way in reducing Paris' pollution problem.
  
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• Fluance ships two new belt-drive turntables following successful Kickstarter campaign - CNET

  31-05-2016 23:10 via cnet.com
  The RT80 and RT81 turntables both have built-in pre-amplifiers and budget-friendly price tags to bring your records to life.
  
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• VIDEO: DiCaprio silent at £11,400 phone launch

  31-05-2016 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy turn up - but won't talk - at the launch of a high-end, high-price smartphone.
  
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• Leonardo DiCaprio silent at £11,400 Solarin phone launch

  31-05-2016 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy turn up - but won't talk - at the launch of a high-end, high-price smartphone.
  
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• VR is the hottest thing in tech, now here come the gadgets

  31-05-2016 23:00
  
  TAIPEI, Taiwan — If there was any doubt that the tech industry sees VR as the next big thing, this year's Computex trade show killed it. Annually held in Taipei, the show is typically where mostly Asia-based manufacturers preview the PCs, tablets and phones that will be on store shelves about six months down the line. And by the looks of every booth, demo and press conference at the show, those shelves are going to be full of VR headsets and VR-related gear. Clearly, there's a broad expect
  
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• Xbox One gets price cut ahead of expected new models - CNET

  31-05-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  All models of the video game console now cost $50 less.
  
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• This Android phone will put military-grade security in your pocket — for $14,000

  31-05-2016 22:46
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge costs less than $800. The new Solarin Android smartphone costs £9,500, which is about $14,000. SEE ALSO: Android Nougat? Android Nachos? Google wants you to name Android N The team behind Solarin, Sirin Labs, announced the details on its super-expensive smartphone Tuesday, which the company said is designed for international businesspeople who want to keep sensitive information private. According to the company's press release, the phone uses the same commun
  
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• The MM 458 Speciale is proof that Ferrari will build you whatever, so long as you're loaded - Roadshow

  31-05-2016 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Borrowing elements from both the 458 Speciale and the 488 GTB, the MM 458 Speciale is a one-off creation for a single customer.
  
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• How to prepare yourself for Witcher's Blood and Wine expansion video - CNET

  31-05-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  GameSpot's Rob Handlery offers his Witcher 3: Blood and Wine to-do list before the new Toussaint DLC launches. From the new mutagen skill tree to armor options, see what made the list.
  
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• The entire mass of the Milky Way, measured - CNET

  31-05-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  The mass of our galaxy is almost too much to describe, but one researcher is trying anyway.
  
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• 2016 Lexus ES 350 review - Roadshow

  31-05-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a comfortable midsize luxury sedan, you've found one. If you're looking for value, on the other hand...
  
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• Xbox One price cut in anticipation of new model - CNET

  31-05-2016 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  All Xbox One models now cost $50 less.
  
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• PS4's Gran Turismo Sport lacks these two major features of past games - CNET

  31-05-2016 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's upcoming PlayStation 4 racing game is leaving behind two key features from PS3-era Gran Turismo games.
  
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• YouTuber spots mouse cursor in "Street Fighter V" game trailer - CNET

  31-05-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Capcom posted a trailer announcing Ibuki's return to the Street Fighter series, but then she got Kanye'd by a rogue Microsoft mouse cursor.
  
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• You can watch PlayStation E3 2016 show in a movie theater - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Find out here if a movie theater near you is broadcasting the event in June.
  
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• Unbox your laptop, and say hello to security risks - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Laptops from five popular PC makers all contained security vulnerabilities right out of the box, according to an investigation by Duo Labs.
  
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• At long last, a presidential candidate we can all agree on - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Just can't bring yourself to vote for any of the candidates this year? Here's a campaign you might be able to support.
  
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• Rainbow Six Siege update: Full patch notes and release date - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  A new patch for the team-based shooter arrives this week on PC and consoles, bringing new features, balance tweaks, and bug fixes.
  
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• Hackers are selling account credentials for 400 million Tumblr and MySpace users

  31-05-2016 21:28
  
  The latest trend in Internet security is selling login credentials from years-old hacks. MySpace and Tumblr have recently joined LinkedIn on the list of websites that had millions of login credentials stolen and put up for sale later. SEE ALSO: Microsoft will no longer let you use '12345' as your password Tumblr and MySpace were both hacked in 2013, but the number of affected users was never public knowledge until now. More than 64 million Tumblr accounts and more than 360 million MySpace accoun
  
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• EU cautions governments against banning Uber, Airbnb

  31-05-2016 21:23
  By Julia Fioretti and Eric Auchard BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - European Union governments should not ban services like home-rental site Airbnb or ride-hailing app Uber except as a last resort, the EU says in new guidelines, seeking to rein in a crackdown on the "sharing economy". In guidelines seen by Reuters, the European Commission said any restrictions by EU member states on these new online services should be justified and proportionate to the public interest at stake. In the case of room-re
  
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• Halo 5's next free expansion out today, here's everything it adds - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here is a complete rundown of all the new content coming to the Xbox One shooter today in the new Hog Wild update.
  
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• VIDEO: Could Brexit mean higher roaming costs?

  31-05-2016 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Could leaving the EU cost you more to use your phone abroad? Rory Cellan-Jones has been finding out.
  
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• PlayStation Plus free games of June 2016 for PS4, PS3, PS Vita - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the free games that subscribers can pick up in June.
  
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• Apple to enter 3-year product cycle for iPhone, starting with iPhone 7 - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 7 may look a lot like the 6 or 6S now that Nikkei reports Apple will shoot for a total redesign every three years instead of two.
  
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• Sony Xperia X specs vs. Xperia X Performance, Nexus 6P, HTC One A9 and ZTE Axon 7 - CNET

  31-05-2016 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Take a look at how Sony's latest Xperia X phone measures up to similarly-priced Android rivals, spec-by-spec.
  
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• Chewbacca star's comment sends Star Wars fan into hyperdrive - CNET

  31-05-2016 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The actor who plays Chewbacca responds to a Reddit thread showing two complementary Star Wars cars parked next to each other.
  
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• MySpace hacking might be the biggest data breach yet - CNET

  31-05-2016 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  If you were a registered MySpace user before 2013, your account might be one of the 360 million compromised.
  
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• Iran's new data policy could mean end of local access to Telegram app

  31-05-2016 20:54
  
  One of the popular messaging apps in Iran, Telegram, will soon be forced to hand over user data to local government authorities, according to reports. The rule, initiated by Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace, is set to go into effect in one year and will require all messaging apps to use servers located within the country. SEE ALSO: Messaging app Telegram is shaking up Iran's elections The move is particularly significant for Telegram, whose popularity within the country — which blocks
  
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• U.S. court says no warrant needed for cellphone location data

  31-05-2016 20:53
  By Dustin Volz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Police do not need a warrant to obtain a person's cellphone location data held by wireless carriers, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday, dealing a setback to privacy advocates. The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, voted 12-3 that the government can get the information under a decades-old legal theory that it had already been disclosed to a third party, in this case a telephone company. The ruling overturns a divided 2015 opini
  
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• Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, YouTube join EU anti-hate speech accord video - CNET

  31-05-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter, Microsoft, Facebook and YouTube have all agreed to a European Union code of conduct focused on eliminating hate speech and terrorist propaganda.
  
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• Steampunkt: Touchscreen navigation retrofit now available for classic Porsches - Roadshow

  31-05-2016 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Can't live without USB ports, but also can't live without your '85 3.2 coupe? Now you can finally have both.
  
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• Dell announces gargantuan 17-inch 2-in-1 laptop because... why?

  31-05-2016 20:49
  
  Dell has officially gone too far.  At Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, Dell announced a whole bunch of new laptops in various screen sizes, most of which are hardware refreshes. But the biggest "Oh god, why?" device is the 17-inch Inspiron 7000 2-in-1. SEE ALSO: Asus ZenBook 3 will make your current laptop look fat It's already ridiculous that companies make 15-inch 2-in-1 laptops (some of which are actually pretty good), but an even bigger convertible with a 17-inch screen? Who is this designed
  
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• 150 years after Memphis massacre, marker shows struggle

  31-05-2016 20:34
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The simple marker tells the story of one of the darkest episodes in this city's history, the three-day run of violence known as the Memphis massacre.
  
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• Take Amazon's Alexa assistant for a test drive in your browser - CNET

  31-05-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  If you're unsure how an Amazon Alexa speaker might fit into your life, you can now try it out for free using Amazon's new site Echosim.io.
  
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• Google's secret keyboard feature lets you easily move the cursor - CNET

  31-05-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Finally, an easy way to control the cursor on iPhone or Android.
  
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• Sony's Xperia X phone in all its angles - CNET

  31-05-2016 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Take a photographic tour of the mid-price Android handset, and its 23-megapixel camera.
  
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• Tesla boots up new referral program with $1,000 credits, interesting prizes - Roadshow

  31-05-2016 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  What other automaker would offer up a unique set of wheels for getting friends to buy from the same brand?
  
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• Microsoft's Lumia 650 in pictures - CNET

  31-05-2016 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  It's got a low price, but with all the worries surrounding the Lumia brand, is the 650 a phone worth considering?
  
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• This smart umbrella tells you when you need an umbrella - CNET

  31-05-2016 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Billed as the world's first super umbrella, the TARAbrella has its own built-in weather forecast system.
  
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• Microsoft's HoloLens just got a bit more convenient - CNET

  31-05-2016 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  The first major software update for the augmented reality goggles adds a handful of new features, including multitasking and improved photo support.
  
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• iPhone 7 may not feature drastic changes video - CNET

  31-05-2016 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  A report from the Nikkei says Apple might be entering a three-year iPhone product cycle as opposed to the two-year model it currently follows.
  
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• Instagram will finally give businesses an official presence on its platform

  31-05-2016 19:00
  
  Businesses will soon be able to find a new home on Instagram. The photo sharing app previewed new profiles and tools for businesses Tuesday, which will be available to people in the U.S., New Zealand and Australia in the next few months. SEE ALSO: Stop turning eating time into life-or-death food photoshoots The update, which we first got a look at earlier this month, will add a prominent “contact” button to profiles, detailed analytics tools and easier access to promotion tools, whic
  
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• Internet giants commit to tackling hate, terrorist propaganda in EU - CNET

  31-05-2016 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook, Twitter and others agree to investigate hateful, threatening speech within 24 hours of anyone reporting it.
  
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• Take Amazon Alexa for a test drive in your browser - CNET

  31-05-2016 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  If you're unsure how an Amazon Alexa speaker might fit into your life, you can now try it out for free using Amazon's new site Echosim.io.
  
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• Mechanical Pong table transports the classic game into real life - CNET

  31-05-2016 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  Pong steps out from the screen and into a coffee table with a playable mechanical version of the famous arcade game.
  
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• How to use Spotify: Building your library, downloading music and more - CNET

  31-05-2016 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot going on in Spotify's app. Here's what you need to know.
  
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