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• No humans, no hassle: Three online car-buying sites - Roadshow

  22-06-2016 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  While you can't buy a new car without some sort of human interaction, Prazo lets you lease one, while Carvana and Beepi take unwanted mystery out of buying a used car.
  
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• Thirty Helens agree: Smart-city technology can change our lives for the better - Roadshow

  22-06-2016 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  A new study from Mobileye suggests that Americans are excited to bring more technology into our commutes, as it can solve problems that have plagued us for years.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' actor says what we were all thinking - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Spoilers ahead, but let's just say that in Westeros, sometimes a straight line isn't the best path to survival.
  
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• Kid-friendly smart watch tells them when to brush their teeth, so you don't have to

  22-06-2016 23:37
  Getting a small child to brush their teeth can feel like hosting a nightly WWE wrestling match in your bathroom. But the new icon-based Octopus watch for kids ages 3 to 8 aims to help with this and other daily habits.  The Octopus watch's Kickstarter campaign has raised more than $231,000 in pledges — more than four times its $50,000 fundraising goal — which could indicate that at least a few parents are seeking help in the instilling-good-habits department.  SEE ALSO:
  
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• Use Honey to save money on Amazon purchases - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  This popular browser extension has a new trick up its sleeve, and it's all about Amazon.
  
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• IBM forms medical-imaging collaborative to battle major diseases - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Watson Health initiative taps "cognitive imaging" tech to help doctors worldwide tackle breast cancer, diabetes and eye and heart disease and more.
  
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• Man implants NFC chip to control his phone video - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Chip implants are commonly used in pets, but human implants are becoming increasingly common so users can control smart appliances and phones.
  
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• How to lose friends on Instagram video - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The most annoying posts on Instagram that may be costing you some followers.
  
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• Apple MacOS Sierra Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The key features in Apple's new operating system for desktops and laptops.
  
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• LG SH7B soundbar (pictures) - CNET

  22-06-2016 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  The LG SH7B is a wireless soundbar and subwoofer combo which offers excellent performance and wealth of connectivity options.
  
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• Banco do Brasil to raise Oi-related provisions, source says

  22-06-2016 23:02
  State-controlled Banco do Brasil SA, the nation's largest lender by assets, plans to book additional loan-loss provisions of 650 million reais ($192 million) due to a decision by phone carrier Oi SA to seek bankruptcy protection this week, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said. Should a bankruptcy court approve Oi's petition, Banco do Brasil would have to raise provisions on outstanding loans to Oi to 1.2 billion reais, said the source, who requested anonymity to speak about the m
  
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• Sydney only Australian city attracting female entrepreneurs: Dell

  22-06-2016 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sydney came eighth globally for its ability to attract and foster growth of female-founded firms, the Dell Women Entrepreneur Cities Index has revealed.
  
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• Spoiled.io sends anonymous Game of Thrones spoilers to all your worst enemies - CNET

  22-06-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  The best $.99 I've ever spent
  
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• LG LTNC11121V review - CNET

  22-06-2016 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't need a ton of storage space (or if your kitchen is cramped), this compact top freezer might be a good option.
  
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• Tesla bid for SolarCity 'shameful'

  22-06-2016 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tesla's bid to buy struggling solar energy firm SolarCity has been called "shameful" by financier Jim Chanos.
  
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• Seinfeld's apartment meets Doom, yada yada yada - CNET

  22-06-2016 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Serenity now! Become the master of your domain with this map that lets you combine the shoot-'em-up video game with the show about nothing.
  
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• Apple's macOS Sierra: Siri is coming to a laptop near you

  22-06-2016 22:09
  
  Mashable 's Senior Tech Correspondent Christina Warren gives you a first look at macOS Sierra, Apple's latest operating system for Mac. It launches fall 2016 as a free download for most users. The public beta launches in July.More details: http://on.mash.to/28NNfSB
  
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• Watch the intense movie-style trailer for NASA's Jupiter mission - CNET

  22-06-2016 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The Juno mission boldly goes where no spacecraft has gone before and a dramatic trailer highlights the danger of the journey.
  
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• Occupy Congress: Dems hold a sit-in to force gun law vote video - CNET

  22-06-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Democratic representatives on the House floor demand a vote on gun control legislation in the wake of the deadly nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. After Republicans shut off House cameras to C-SPAN, the network begins using Facebook Live and Periscope feeds from members of Congress to broadcast the protest.
  
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• Gran Turismo Sport vs. Forza Horizon 3: Which Racer Reigns Supreme? video - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  How do the two biggest racing games at E3 2016 stack up against one another? Our sister site GameSpot compares Microsoft's Forza Horizon 3 and Sony's Gran Turismo Sport.
  
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• Okta hires Goldman Sachs to lead IPO or sale: sources

  22-06-2016 21:46
  Okta Inc, a U.S. cloud identity management company valued at $1.2 billion in its latest private fundraising round, has hired Goldman Sachs Group to lead an initial public offering or outright sale, people familiar with the matter said. Okta's exploration of both an IPO and a sale underscores the dilemma faced by several technology companies this year, as the frothy stock market valuations of many of their peers begin to come down, prompting potential buyers to enter the fray. Okta could file for
  
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• Ghostbot: Meet the bot that will get rid of annoying texters - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Is your phone flooded with texts from people you don't want to talk to? A new feature in the Burner app helps handle people who can't take a hint.
  
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• Zmodo's Pivot cam rotates to catch all the action - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Zmodo Pivot security camera has a handful of neat features hiding behind its unassuming exterior.
  
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• Totally tubular Misfit Ray aspires to fashion in a fitness band video - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  This round metal tube tracks steps and sleep, but it's just a
  different shape for the same idea.
  
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• God of War PS4 influenced by canceled Star Wars TV show, will offer 'more diverse emotional palette' - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, there was "a lot of pushback initially" for depicting the Spartan hero as anything other than a "force of nature."
  
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• Converse intros Chuck Taylors with Bluetooth guitar pedal inside

  22-06-2016 21:21
  
  The Chuck Taylor from Converse has always been popular with rock stars. Now, embedded technology has made the sneaker even more useful to musicians.  The Converse All Wah literally puts a guitar wah-wah pedal in your shoes, allowing you to twist your guitar's sound with no need to precisely place your foot on a bulky, sometimes unstable external guitar pedal. The sneaker works by connecting to a traditional wah-wah box via Bluetooth and can be used in a normal music set-up, connected to an
  
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• New Mafia 3 trailer shows off guns and cars preorder bonuses - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Thinking about preordering the crime game? Here's a video that shows off everything you get.
  
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• Kia breaks premium brands' 27-year run atop J.D. Power Initial Quality Study - Roadshow

  22-06-2016 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Chrysler and Jeep earn honors for best improvement, and seven General Motors vehicles rest atop their respective segments.
  
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• Uber, Lyft battle governments over driver fingerprint checks

  22-06-2016 21:01
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Hailing a ride with a smartphone app in many U.S. cities is coming down to a fight over fingerprints.
  
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• #NoBillNoBreak trending globally as US politicians hold sit-in over gun control - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, US Democrats stage a sit-in on the House floor and use social media to get the word out.
  
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• Tado teams with Alexa to smarten up your air conditioner - CNET

  22-06-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The smart gadget is like a Nest for your window AC unit, and now you can control it by asking Alexa.
  
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• Taping over your computer microphone does nothing — here's what to do instead

  22-06-2016 20:50
  
  When Mark Zuckerberg recently posted a photo with his computer in the background, it revealed his paranoia about hackers tapping into not only his webcam, but his microphone, too. SEE ALSO: NFL Twitter account hacked soon after Drake's, Twitter 'checking' into leaks The photo shows the internal microphone, right next to the line in/out, of the Facebook CEO's MacBook covered with what looks like tape. While putting tape over your microphone seems like it could help with security, Mashable te
  
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• How to make your computer's internal microphone hacker-proof

  22-06-2016 20:50
  
  When Mark Zuckerberg recently posted a photo with his computer in the background, it revealed his paranoia about hackers tapping into not only his webcam, but his microphone, too. SEE ALSO: NFL Twitter account hacked soon after Drake's, Twitter 'checking' into leaks The photo shows the internal microphone, right next to the line in/out, of the Facebook CEO's MacBook covered with what looks like tape. While putting tape over your microphone seems like it could help with security, Mashable te
  
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• Verizon says 'Can You Hear Me Now?' tagline is now irrelevant - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: After Sprint hires the guy who recited the famous line in Verizon commercials, a Verizon ad shows Jamie Foxx sniffing that no one talks on the phone anymore.
  
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• APNewsBreak New technology speeds massive coral reef survey

  22-06-2016 20:43
  HONOLULU (AP) — Scientists using facial recognition technology and 360-degree underwater photos said Wednesday they have developed new software to quickly assess coral bleaching and other damage to the world's imperiled reefs.
  
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• ​Go inside 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The cast of "Rogue One" graces the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly, which promises to deliver behind-the-scenes news of the upcoming "Star Wars" film. Plus: Darth Vader is back!
  
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• Tributes to slain British MP pour in on eve of 'Brexit' vote video - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Google's UK site joins those memorializing Jo Cox on what would have been her 42nd birthday.
  
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• Last Guardian director doesn't feel added pressure after lengthy development and expectations - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  "For me, what's most important is that I am creating and completing this game in the way that I envisioned it."
  
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• Softbank CEO says he must stay on to prepare for the robot revolt

  22-06-2016 20:38
  Yesterday, the Japanese business world was rocked when it was announced that would-be successor to Masayoshi Son, Nikesh Arora, would not be taking over the top spot at Softbank and is instead leaving the company.  Arora's tweetstorm about the matter aside, there were many questions about the sudden shift for one of Japan's largest, most high-profile tech companies. On Wednesday, Son removed some of the mystery by blaming the change on the unlikeliest reason imaginable: the Singularity. SEE
  
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• How to make your Galaxy S7 feel more like stock Android - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  One of the best parts of Android is the customization it allows for, and your Galaxy S7 is no different.
  
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• Car quality improves even as new technology is introduced

  22-06-2016 20:37
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Despite adding sophisticated electronic safety features and touch screens that once were prone to glitches, most automakers improved their reliability scores this year in an annual survey of new-car buyers.
  
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• Misfit Ray review - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  A revamped design isn't enough, but the Ray tries to look like something that isn't tech at all.
  
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• VR exclusives are good, Oculus exec says after Valve boss says they're bad - CNET

  22-06-2016 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Oculus Head of Content Jason Rubin says funding exclusive games is what's making virtual reality grow.
  
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• Senate blocks access to online data without warrant

  22-06-2016 20:07
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday blocked an expansion of the government's power to investigate suspected terrorists, a victory for civil libertarians and privacy advocates emboldened after a National Security Agency contractor's revelations forced changes in how the communications of Americans are monitored.
  
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• A French artist hand-painted our favorite emojis onto this billiard set - CNET

  22-06-2016 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Head-bandage, corner pocket.
  
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• Hydraulic Press Channel crushes its own YouTube award - CNET

  22-06-2016 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube's Silver Play Button award faces the punishing strength of a hydraulic press and shows the world just how tough it is.
  
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• NY Fed may do 'enhanced monitoring' of SWIFT money transfers: Yellen

  22-06-2016 19:40
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York might begin taking closer looks at international money transfers using the SWIFT network, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday in response to questions over a recent theft by cyber criminals.
  
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• ​Red Hat Ceph Storage 2 unveiled

  22-06-2016 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest Red Hat Linux storage program comes with enhanced object storage capabilities and improved ease of use
  
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