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• The best Wi-Fi speakers and music systems of 2016 - CNET

  28-06-2016 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  With over a dozen different brands of Wi-Fi music players to choose from, it can be hard to find the right one for you. CNET helps you sort the wheat from the chaff.
  
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• Facebook's Like button finally reflects how I really feel

  28-06-2016 23:55
  
  I like Liking things. Most of the time, after I read an article or see some other type of amusing content online, I just want to Like it. Not share it on my News Feed, not blast it to my Twitter followers, but simply give it a thumbs up. A small virtual gesture that says, "Nice one." Facebook today made a little change that, if I could give it a click-induced vote of approval, I would. The network tweaked the design of its social plugin Like button, removing the lower case "f" and replacing it w
  
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• Can you hear them now? New buoy listens for singing whales

  28-06-2016 23:55
  
  MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Scientists have deployed a buoy 22 miles off the coast of New York's Fire Island to monitor several species of great whales in "near real-time." The high-tech acoustic device will eavesdrop on the songs of the whales to better understand and safeguard their movements near two busy shipping lanes entering New York Harbor.
  
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• Samsung Gear Fit 2 is way better than the original, but just shy of perfect

  28-06-2016 23:51
  
  Samsung is on an unbelievable roll. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are its two best smartphones ever, the Gear S2 received rave reviews after Samsung's previous smartwatches flopped, and the Gear VR is arguably the best mobile VR experience on the market.  SEE ALSO: Samsung's fitness-tracking wireless earbuds are completely cable-free With this renewed focus on quality comes the Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker.  The original Gear Fit released two years ago wasn't bad. Mashable's deputy
  
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• The Latest: Gov. Kasich may skip GOP convention

  28-06-2016 23:47
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. presidential campaign. (all times EDT):
  
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• Airbnb may be seeking new funding valuing the company at $30 billion - CNET

  28-06-2016 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  That valuation would put the home-rental service just behind Uber, the most-valued US startup.
  
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• Formula Drift New Jersey: Behind the scenes video - Roadshow

  28-06-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Join us in the pits and on the track as we check out some of drifting's most powerful machines.
  
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• Windows $10,000: Microsoft pays out for unauthorized update - CNET

  28-06-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's aggressive Windows 10 updater apparently went a little too far, costing the company.
  
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• Five ways to delete yourself from the internet - CNET

  28-06-2016 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Finally ready to get off the grid? It's not quite as simple as it should be, but here are a few easy-to-follow steps that will at the very least point you in the right direction.
  
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• Huawei Matebook wins the west with fast fingerprint login video - CNET

  28-06-2016 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  It looks like an iPad, it feels like an iPad, but the Matebook runs the full Windows 10 operating system.
  
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• Microsoft cools it with the Windows 10 upgrades in wake of lawsuit

  28-06-2016 22:35
  
  There's still some time to cash in on Microsoft's giveaway of Windows 10, but fear not if you're worried the free upgrade will happen without your permission, as the company is pumping the brakes on its no-holds-barred campaign to get everyone on board its latest operating system.Following complaints of annoying pop-ups and forced installations of Windows 10 without users' permission, Microsoft is changing its reminders so you can avoid a surprise upgrade."Since we introduced a new upgrade exper
  
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• Pinterest teases camera-search tech to make shopping a snap - CNET

  28-06-2016 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Users will soon be able to shoot a photo of a product they spot in the real world and get related recommendations online.
  
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• Try as it might, this Frigidaire dishwasher can't keep food down video - CNET

  28-06-2016 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The Frigidaire Professional FPID2497RF cleans well at first, but has a filter that can't keep up.
  
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• Sony's Xperia X Performance is a powerhouse video - CNET

  28-06-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  This super-charged version of the new Xperia X certainly lives up to its name.
  
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• Shining a limelight on the Sony Xperia X Performance - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's highest-powered Xperia phone, the Performance, punches up the hardware. We show it off here in its unusual limey shade.
  
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• Amazon Page Flip feature turns up on Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Does your Kindle make you miss thumbing through the pages in a book? A new features hopes to replace that utility.
  
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• There's a 'perfect storm' at the heart of big data

  28-06-2016 21:45
  
  Introduction and location dataThe personalisation revolution is in full swing. Mass advertising is dead… almost. There may still be plenty of commercials aimed at anyone who happens to be watching TV, but increasingly we all have our own digital channels.From the 'personalised experience' you get on retail websites to the 'suggested posts' on Facebook and the adverts for something you once searched for in Google tracking you around the internet, the web is getting savvy to what individual
  
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• Updated: Top 50 best free games you should play today

  28-06-2016 21:35
  
  Best free games to play todayThere's no doubt about it, gaming isn't cheap. Ask any hardcore gamer what system they play on and they've either invested thousands in a high-end PC or boast the latest and greatest from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. And, if you want to play every major game release, you'll need to prep your wallet for an additional series of unwieldy purchases.However, if gaming for you is nothing more than passive entertainment, there are more than enough titles that you won't hav
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  All signs point to Samsung's next stylus- slinging Note phone skipping version 5 for version 7. We look at why, when and what to expect from the large, expressive Android.
  
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• This hoodie will actually give you a massage

  28-06-2016 21:29
  
  The AiraWear hoodie comes with detachable massagers and posture-correctors, and was funded over 200% on Kickstarter. Read more: http://on.mash.to/295uGvX
  
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• J.K Rowling reveals history of 'American Hogwarts' school Ilvermorny - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Learn all about the wizarding school found on United States soil, including its Sorting Ceremony, in a new backstory and video on Pottermore.
  
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• Thales aims at boosting its revenue in cybersecurity with Cisco

  28-06-2016 21:22
  French electronics group Thales aims to increase its revenues by hundreds of millions of euros in the cybersecurity field through a strategic agreement it has signed with Cisco Systems, it said on Tuesday. "We hope that with this agreement, we will add several hundred millions of euros in the next years," said Jean-Michel Lagarde, who heads secure communications and information systems at Thales. "It will have a multiplier effect, as this is not only about cybersecurity, but also about secu
  
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• Facebook app builds slideshows for you video - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The iOS version of the app can automatically assemble a collection of photos and videos.
  
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• Volkswagon settles 'dieselgate' with US government for a staggering amount

  28-06-2016 21:20
  
  Volkswagen and the US Federal Government reached a partial agreement regarding the emissions cheating diesel vehicles. The $14.7 billion deal is between Volkswagen and the US Department of Justice, the US Federal Trade Commission, the State of California and 43 other states, along with private plaintiffs."Today's announcement shows the high cost of violating our consumer protection and environmental laws," said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez. "Just as importantly, consumers who were cheated by Vol
  
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• Moto G4 arrives July 12 for $200 and works on all major US carriers - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  A SIM card from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon is your ticket to using Motorola's unlocked G4 and G4 Plus, which sell unlocked in the US.
  
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• Microsoft pays woman $10,000 over forced Windows 10 upgrade - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  "I had never heard of Windows 10," travel agent Teri Goldstein tells The Seattle Times.
  
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• Watch three crazy guys scale the Eiffel Tower - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  In a butt-puckering video, three Russian men climb Paris' Eiffel Tower and record it using POV and drone footage.
  
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• Here's how much 'Game of Thrones' we have left - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  "Game of Thrones" showrunner David Benioff finally gives a mostly definitive answer as to how much more blood and fire we'll get.
  
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• Clinton proposes debt forgiveness to young entrepreneurs

  28-06-2016 21:12
  
  DENVER (AP) — Hillary Clinton on Tuesday proposed letting entrepreneurs defer making student loan payments in order to create jobs and stimulate growth.
  
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• Amazon's Alexa now lets you order a ride from Lyft

  28-06-2016 21:01
  
  The list of things Amazon's Alexa can do for you, from shopping to delivering news information, continues to increase almost every month. The latest addition to its skill set is the ability to order a Lyft ride via voice. SEE ALSO: Lyft driver Shaquille O'Neal confuses unsuspecting passengers with terrible disguises Like many other functions, you simply start by calling the name Alexa, the software running on your Amazon Echo, and then say, "ask Lyft to call a ride.” But that's just one ph
  
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• The Latest: Trump outlines steps to bring back jobs to US

  28-06-2016 21:00
  
  The Latest on the U.S. presidential campaign. (all times EDT): 3 p.m. Donald Trump is outlining steps he would take to bring back American jobs and address past trade deals, which he says have hurt the ...
  
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• Ex-BlackBerry CEO Heins resigns from wireless charging company - CNET

  28-06-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  His resignation is part of a larger revamp of Powermat as it looks to focus on wireless charging again.
  
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• Airbnb seeks funds valuing it at $30 billion: source

  28-06-2016 20:58
  (Reuters) - Apartment-sharing startup Airbnb is in talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at $30 billion, a source close to the company said on Tuesday. Airbnb intends to use the financing to support new investments and growth opportunities, the source added.
  
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• The Frigidaire FPID2497RF brings class to your kitchen's most menial task - CNET

  28-06-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Frigidaire's Professional dishwasher provides features to help you wash dishes like a pro.
  
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• Frigidaire FPID2497RF review - CNET

  28-06-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Frigidaire Professional FPID2497RF dishwasher can't seem to rid dishes of pesky dirt that just won't go away.
  
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• Still waiting for your Oculus Rift? VR headset has returned to Amazon - CNET

  28-06-2016 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The Rift virtual-reality headset is now back in stock at the online retailing giant.
  
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• Facial recognition tech could be key to saving coral reefs

  28-06-2016 20:10
  
  Scientists are using facial recognition technology and 360-degree underwater photos to examine the effects of coral bleaching in a speedy and innovative way.  New software building on the two can examine thousands of images over weeks, rather than years. It's 900 times faster than previous methods and more accurate than a human.  Additional reporting by the Associated Press.
  
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• Born in the USA: Toyota Camry earns 'Most American Car' honor again - Roadshow

  28-06-2016 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  Because nothing's more fun than schooling ultranationalists on how to actually buy American.
  
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• ​Try Cortana commands on the Xbox One - CNET

  28-06-2016 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Cortana is taking over the Xbox One when it comes to commands.
  
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• Microsoft broke an age-old rule with Windows 10 updates and paid the price

  28-06-2016 19:47
  
  Windows 10 is one the smartest, most consistent and well-thought-out Windows updates in a decade and it pains me to see people rejecting an operating system that would likely improve their digital lives. But there's also a thing called free will and people have a right to just say no. And when they do that, you have to accept their decision and move on. Eventually, people usually make the right call or realize that holding onto aging technology is actually hurting them in other ways. SEE ALSO: 7
  
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• Google offers new way for users to manage ads, personal data

  28-06-2016 19:46
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is trying to make it easier for you to manage the vast pool of information that it collects about your online activities across phones, computers and other devices.
  
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• Finding things to buy on Pinterest is about to get a lot easier

  28-06-2016 19:46
  
  Pinterest announced a collection of new tools on Tuesday that aim to make shopping on the site easier, including the addition of visual search tech that lets you shop online for products you discovered offline, with the help of your camera. The company announced the new suite of tools, dubbed “Shopping with Pinterest,” at an event held at its company headquarters in San Francisco. SEE ALSO: 7 travel apps for making your summer vacation plans The biggest piece of news from the event i
  
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• We could all be pets in an elaborate alien zoo, claims Neil deGrasse Tyson

  28-06-2016 19:41
  
  Intelligent alien life may have already found us and enslaved humanity in a giant zoo: planet Earth
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• Microsoft pays $10,000 for a Windows 10 update gone wrong video - CNET

  28-06-2016 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  A business owner's computer was rendered essentially useless after an unauthorized upgrade to Windows 10. She sued Microsoft and won.
  
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• WD updates My Passport portable drives with new look, larger capacity - CNET

  28-06-2016 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  The new My Passport Ultra, Ultra for Mac and Ultra Metal portable drives now deliver up to 4TB of storage space.
  
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• Twitter pushing into AR and VR via new hire with Apple background - CNET

  28-06-2016 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  Could Twitter be working on new apps for virtual and augmented reality?
  
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