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• Buying Guide: The best VR headsets 2016

  21-06-2016 23:59
  
  Best VR HeadsetAfter what feels like an eternity of waiting, we are finally living in the age of VR. Consumer versions of both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have been officially released, Sony's PlayStation VR is just around the corner, and that's not to mention the dozens of other VR headsets that are either out now or out soon.Virtual reality headsets might not be quite mainstream just yet, but it's only a matter of time before their prices creep down and they slowly make their way into every g
  
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• Updated: Best Business Broadband deals in the UK (June 2016)

  21-06-2016 23:41
  
  IntroductionOne cannot imagine any business, in this day and age, regardless of the size and line of business, being totally offline. Chances are your local fish and chips has decent broadband, allowing it to provide wireless internet to its customers.For business broadband though, price is not the only thing to consider. Reliability, speed and support are as important, if not more than just price.Speaking of which, it is worth shopping around and bearing in mind that, like for the consumer mark
  
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• 6 things you should know about Minecraft Realms for iOS, Android - CNET

  21-06-2016 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft recently updated the Minecraft Pocket Edition, adding online gameplay. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new feature.
  
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• Windows Phones are finally (!) getting mobile payments - CNET

  21-06-2016 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  If you're one of the very few who own a Windows 10 handset, and have a compatible credit card, you'll be able to use Microsoft Wallet with tap-to-pay this summer. That's a lot of ifs.
  
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• How Steve Jobs helped LeBron James defeat Silicon Valley's favorite team

  21-06-2016 23:36
  
  The passion and fire of Steve Jobs is the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately for Silicon Valley darlings the Golden State Warriors, the Apple founder's words served as fuel for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a new report. SEE ALSO: Tech and business insight from Andy Grove that still rings true today In an attempt to inspire his teammates, James played Steve Jobs' famous and often quoted 2005 Stanford University commencement address in the locker room, an 
  
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• MonBaby makes sure your baby's sleeping well - CNET

  21-06-2016 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  This smart clip-on monitor tells parents if their child turns over, stops moving or stops breathing.
  
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• Wait for 8? More evidence iPhone 7 will be a boring upgrade

  21-06-2016 23:25
  
  Meet the new iPhone 7, (nearly) the same as the old iPhone 6S. At least that's what you can expect from Apple's next smartphone in September, according to a new report today.It'll keep the sizing steady with a 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus, and neither will see a major shift in design, says the Wall Street Journal.What is changing? The newspaper echos on-again, off-again rumors about Apple removing the headphone jack in favor of audio sent through the Lightning port or wirelessly
  
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• Kuka supervisory board backs CEO in talks with Midea

  21-06-2016 23:14
  The supervisory board of German industrial robot maker Kuka has given Chief Executive Till Reuter a free hand for negotiations concerning a 4.5 billion euro ($5.06 billion) takeover bid by China's Midea , sources said on Tuesday. Kuka is the biggest German industrial technology company to be targeted by a Chinese buyer in a wave of deals over recent months, and the bid caused a stir among German politicians. The supervisory board unanimously backed Reuter, according to two sources with knowledge
  
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• Tesla rival Faraday approved to test self-driving cars on California roads

  21-06-2016 23:04
  Faraday Future plans to begin testing prototype self-driving electric vehicles on California roads later this year after winning approval from the state, an industry source said on Tuesday.
  
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• Oi rivals seen gaining while bankruptcy puts Brazil M&A hopes on hold

  21-06-2016 23:02
  By Guillermo Parra-Bernal SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian phone carrier Oi SA faces long odds in trying to reorganize under the country's complex bankruptcy law, offering rivals a chance to bolster their market dominance while leaving hopes for consolidation in the $45 billion industry on hold for now. Brazil's largest ever bankruptcy filing at 65.4 billion reais ($19.4 billion), Oi's petition is fraught with challenges due to a complex debt structure and wide creditor base, analysts said. The b
  
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• Adobe third-quarter revenue forecast largely below Wall St. estimates

  21-06-2016 22:41
  (Reuters) - Photoshop maker Adobe Systems Inc forecast third-quarter revenue largely below analysts' estimates, sending the company's shares down 4.5 percent after the bell on Tuesday.
  
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• Google's mobile app can figure out what's wrong with you - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Trying to diagnose your symptoms with a Google search just became a whole lot easier.
  
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• Facebook signs deals with media firms, celebrities for Live: WSJ

  21-06-2016 22:37
  (Reuters) - Facebook Inc has signed deals worth more than $50 million with media companies and celebrities to create videos for its live-streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported. Facebook has signed nearly 140 deals, including with CNN, the New York Times, Vox Media, Tastemade, Mashable and the Huffington Post, the Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a document.
  
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• Michelle Obama has joined Snapchat, and you can follow along - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The first lady will use Snapchat, the social network that's famous for its short-lived disappearing messages, to highlight the stories of hard-working girls around the world.
  
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• Apple blocks outdated versions of Adobe Flash - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Mac OS X users with the Flash plug-in installed in Safari will need to make sure they're running the latest version.
  
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• Merkel urges EU measures to safeguard computer chip production

  21-06-2016 22:24
  The production of computer chips and batteries in Europe should be excluded from EU rules on state aid, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday. Speaking at an economics conference in Berlin, Merkel said such a move was necessary to ensure Europe did not cede its leading global position in making machines for chip production. "We need to have certain capabilities in Europe," she said, alluding to competition from the United States and China.
  
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• Windows Phones are finally getting tap-to-pay, with caveats - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  If you're one of the very few who own a Windows 10 handset, and have a compatible credit card, you'll be able to use NFC payments this summer.
  
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• Daihatsu will let you 3D-print the vehicular abomination of your dreams - Roadshow

  21-06-2016 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Off-the-shelf customization is so 2008.
  
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• Jeep that killed Star Trek actor was part of recall video - Roadshow

  21-06-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Investigators are trying to determine what lead to the death of actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in the new Star Trek movies. His 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which rolled down a driveway and pinned him, was part of an April recall by Fiat Chrysler over a gearshift issue that might confuse drivers into thinking the car was in park when it was actually in neutral.
  
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• Amazon and Google's drone delivery plans hit snag with new US regulations

  21-06-2016 22:16
  
  The Obama administration has green-lit commercial drones so long as they stay within sight of a pilot – which isn’t exactly what companies had in mindIn the not-too-distant future, Amazon could use a drone to deliver a package from a country warehouse all the way to … a nearby farm.And that, the government said on Tuesday, is about it. Continue reading...
  
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• Astronaut snaps breathtaking view of full moon rising over clouds - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  A surreal image from the International Space Station shows the full moon suspended above clouds highlighted by the setting sun.
  
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• 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman review - Roadshow

  21-06-2016 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  The 2016 Mini Clubman is the biggest and most premium Mini yet, but it is still a Mini: quite small, playful and quirky.
  
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• Apple reportedly pulls legacy MacBook Pro, making space for new models - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The legacy MacBook Pro, the one with a spinning disc drive and a low-res screen, may soon be replaced by a new generation of machines.
  
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• ​Demi Lovato breaks up with Twitter and Instagram - CNET

  21-06-2016 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Lovato tweets that she's quitting Twitter and Instagram after telling followers they need to "pay more attention to good than bad."
  
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• Windows Phone users get tap-to-pay, one less reason to leave

  21-06-2016 21:59
  
  Microsoft finally has its own tap-to-pay solution for Windows 10 Mobile users: Microsoft Wallet allows Lumia users to add their credit, debit and loyalty cards to use at stores that support near field communications (NFC) payments. To be sure, this isn't the first NFC payment solution available on Windows 10 Mobile. Softcard supported NFC payments on Windows Mobile, but the service was discontinued in March 2015 after Google purchased the company. Since tap-to-pay is a standardized feature, Micr
  
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• The Basslet is a vibrating subwoofer bracelet that helps your body feel the beat - CNET

  21-06-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Connect it to any audio source and this wearable subwoofer emits haptic feedback vibrations that sync up perfectly with your music.
  
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• The most interesting smartphones to excite your eyes - CNET

  21-06-2016 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  A little personality goes a long way. These smartphones break the mold by building in a little something surprising.
  
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• Power up: BMW is putting old car batteries to use in your home

  21-06-2016 21:38
  
  BMW is taking its household name more literally, as the automaker wants to power homes with the same technology propelling its electric vehicles.Using an i3 electrical vehicle battery, BMW's domestic power solution is the first instance of a car company using a electric car battery as an alternative to power storage in a home. While Tesla's well-documented Powerwall or Nissan's home battery have put a similar concept into practice, BMW's version claims to be the first "complete" battery used in
  
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• Dodge announces end of Viper production on model's 25th anniversary

  21-06-2016 21:38
  
  The Dodge Viper lived fast and will die young.  Dodge announced Tuesday morning that it has created five new special-edition Viper models to mark the car's 25th anniversary. It also announced that 2017 will be the last year of Viper production. When a rumor broke out last October that a new Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) labor deal might terminate the Viper in 2017, Dodge denied it. Now, it turns out, the rumor was true. From left, the Viper Snakeskin Edition GTC (inspired by the
  
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• Michelle Obama in passenger seat for 'Carpool Karaoke'

  21-06-2016 21:36
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Who will be next in the passenger seat for an upcoming edition of "Carpool Karaoke" with late-night comic James Corden?
  
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• Nioh dev isn't compromising on game's 'Dark Souls difficulty' - CNET

  21-06-2016 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Team Ninja's Nioh already has a reputation for brutal difficulty before it's even released, and the studio isn't planning on changing that.
  
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• Acer Chromebook 14 proves a laptop doesn't have to look cheap to be inexpensive video - CNET

  21-06-2016 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to a big full HD display wrapped in an all-aluminum chassis, this Chromebook looks great without a significantly higher price.
  
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• Don't 'ghost' on a date: Ghostbot is the app that'll break things off for you

  21-06-2016 21:21
  
  A new app will detect incoming texts from a person you’re hoping to cease all communication with and send unenthusiatic automated responsesRejecting unwanted suitors over text is an awkward challenge for a generation of online daters. So why not outsource the thorny interaction to a robot?Ghostbot will detect incoming texts from the person you’ve chosen to “ghost” – a modern (and cowardly) dating trend that involves ceasing all communication with an unwanted suitor
  
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• How to find out if you're getting a Ticketmaster voucher video - CNET

  21-06-2016 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of Ticketmaster customers will be getting discounts, and possibly free tickets, as part of a settlement in a class action suit over certain fees.
  
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• Mafia 3's underbosses can turn on you if they're neglected - CNET

  21-06-2016 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  The underbosses can turn against you if you don't assign them any districts
  
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• Formula E to hold Las Vegas virtual race

  21-06-2016 21:04
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Formula E, the world's first fully electric car racing series, is planning a virtual race in Las Vegas next January with a likely $1 million jackpot for the winner. Series chief executive Alejandro Agag told Reuters on Tuesday that the event, pitting regular race drivers against a handful of fans on simulators, could even become a round of the regular championship in future. "This will be the first virtual race with 20 professional drivers of a racing champions
  
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• PlayStation Vue live TV service now available on Roku, hits Android phones next week (hands-on) - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  The app for Sony's live TV service, which offers a variety of TV channels nationwide starting at $30 per month, is now available for download on Roku streaming sticks, boxes and TVs, with an Android mobile app coming soon.
  
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• Twitter ups video limit to 140 seconds video - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Gone is the 30-second limit for videos. Instead, Twitter users can now create and share videos that are over 2 minutes long.
  
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• Pampered muscle: Bentley Continental GT V8 S video - Roadshow

  21-06-2016 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  The surprisingly economical Continental GT V8 S boasts fine, luxury coachwork but dismal dashboard electronics.
  
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• Give yourself a hand if you can make sense of this optical illusion - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  "I have decided to paint my ideas on my own body." South Korean artist Dain Yoon shares her dazzling makeup illusion art on Instagram.
  
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• Travel the world without printing a thing - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Your complete guide to traveling without paper, from tickets to touristing.
  
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• 2016 Bentley Continental GT review - Roadshow

  21-06-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  With continent-spanning range and comfort, the Bentley Continental GT V8 is the place to be for long drives, but its electronics are frustratingly out of date.
  
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• White House clears small, commercial drones for takeoff

  21-06-2016 20:49
  
  Routine use of small drones by real estate agents, farmers, filmmakers and countless other commercial operators was cleared for takeoff by the Obama administration Tuesday, after years of struggling to ...
  
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• New U.S. rules on small low-altitude commercial drones

  21-06-2016 20:49
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a move that stopped short of allowing package deliveries by unmanned aircraft, the Obama administration unveiled landmark rules on Tuesday that will open the skies for low-level small drones for education, research and routine commercial use. The use of drones for deliveries from companies like Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc, however, will require separate regulation. The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta, declined to
  
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• Elon Musk says the Tesla Model S 'floats well enough' to double as a boat

  21-06-2016 20:46
  
  Tesla’s Model S might just help you live out your  James Bond  fantasies. Even though Tesla's CEO Elon Musk does not recommend it, the car "floats well enough to turn into a boat for short periods of time." Musk made the revelation after a video surfaced of a man driving a Model S through a flooded tunnel in Kazakhstan. More details: http://on.mash.to/28NxBtv 
  
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• Facebook scraps in-video links to other sites

  21-06-2016 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook withdraws video creators' ability to embed links into their clips to direct viewers to their own sites.
  
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• FAA just made it easier to make money and save lives with a drone - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  The Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule Part 107 makes it easier for businesses to fly, but don't expect drones to start delivering packages just yet.
  
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• The DNC's dossier on Hillary Clinton may have just been leaked - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The same hacker who allegedly stole Donald Trump's playbook has now released a dossier of information about Hillary Clinton. Both sets of info were allegedly obtained from the Democratic National Committee.
  
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• Mortal Kombat boss likes idea of a horror movie fighting game - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Ed Boon doesn't seem to hate the prospect of a game devoted to horror movie characters.
  
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• Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for July 2016 - CNET

  21-06-2016 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  The entire "Back to the Future" trilogy, the "Lethal Weapon" quadrilogy and "Mean Girls" all arrive on Netflix.
  
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