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• Is Android Nougat a tasty enough name for our smartphones? (CNET's Open_Tab) video - CNET

  04-07-2016 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Google unveiled Nougat as the dessert that will represent the next version of Android last week. Jeff Bakalar, Scott Stein and Joseph Kaminski go over whether that name actually sounds delicious in this excerpt from CNET's Open_Tab.
  
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• Monsanto, Microsoft to invest in agricultural technology in Brazil

  04-07-2016 22:56
  U.S. biotech company Monsanto Co and Microsoft Corp announced on Monday a partnership to invest in agricultural technology startups in Brazil. Monsanto will join a Brazilian investment fund with up to 300 million reais ($92 million), managed by Microsoft, evaluating ideas for new digital tools to be applied to agricultural production in the country, executives said. "We want to foster new startups in the agricultural sector.
  
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• John Oliver explains what Americans missed by kicking out Brits - CNET

  04-07-2016 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: More than half a million YouTube viewers have already lapped up the comedian's take on the best of British that Americans should miss.
  
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• Trump's Star of David tweet inspired by supremacist site, report says - CNET

  04-07-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: After a controversial tweet featuring Hillary Clinton, cash and the Star Of David was removed, the image's roots are revealed.
  
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• Robot arm wins Amazon's tech award

  04-07-2016 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mechanical arm created by a Dutch team of roboticists wins Amazon's Picking Challenge award.
  
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• Updated: Android Nougat release date, news and features

  04-07-2016 19:43
  
  Android Nougat: release date, news and rumorsUpdate: The Android Nougat update has been renamed from Android N and, with just weeks until the release date, we got official word from Google that it'll indeed be the Android 7. This is not an iterative version number update. Here's everything we know today, as of Developer Preview 4.Android Nougat is Google's next phone and tablet operating system update that's been so thoroughly refined that the company is officially more than halfway through the
  
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• Kevin Durant lights up the Internet like a Roman candle - CNET

  04-07-2016 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  The basketball star's announcement that he's leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors creates a mad rush to Twitter.
  
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• Locusts to 'sniff out explosives'

  04-07-2016 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists are researching technology they hope will allow locusts to detect explosives using their sense of smell.
  
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• This artist has literally made jewellery out of air - and we want some

  04-07-2016 18:52
  
  An artist has combined science, technology and a creative flare to transform pollution particles found in air into unusual jewellery pieces.
  
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• Rendered images of a 'Space Black' iPhone 7 are enough to make you want one

  04-07-2016 18:36
  
  A new iPhone is expected in September.
  
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• Chris Evans spins out of 'Top Gear' - Roadshow

  04-07-2016 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  Evans drops out after ratings dip, but it looks like Matt LeBlanc will return for the next series.
  
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• Oculus Rift and CXC Simulations: a match made in VR racing heaven video - Roadshow

  04-07-2016 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  The makers of the most impressive home racing simulator we've tested join forces with a leader in VR tech to push digital racing realism to new heights.
  
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• Updated: The 12 best Android Wear watch faces

  04-07-2016 18:00
  
  One of the best features of Android Wear is the ability to quickly switch the style of your smartwatch by changing faces with a few swishes of the finger.If you're using an Android Wear smartwatch with iOS, you only have access to a select few through the Android Wear app. Unfortunately, that means that most of these won't work on an iPhone. On the other hand, Android users can download these to their phones right away and have the entire Google Play store to peruse for new watch faces.Here are
  
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• Round up: The best free Windows Media Player alternatives 2016

  04-07-2016 18:00
  
  Download the best free media playersThe best free media playersAfter 25 years of development, you might think Windows Media Player should have the power to handle all your video and audio needs. And yet, as you've probably noticed, it's still extremely limited, and won't even play some common file types without downloading extra components.Downloading an alternative media player can put an end to file compatibility woes; the best packages support just about every format, and some can even conver
  
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• Ben Affleck's super murderous Batman piles up the kill count - CNET

  04-07-2016 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  The latest Batman is by far the deadliest. Bruce Wayne's alter ego eschews his non-lethal ideology in a video compilation from "Batman v Superman."
  
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• Ask.fm changes hands once again

  04-07-2016 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Q&A-based social network Ask.fm is under new ownership, less than two years after it last changed hands.
  
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• Google Doodle parties with the stars and stripes - CNET

  04-07-2016 17:20 via cnet.com
  
  There's no better way to celebrate America's 240th birthday than hosting a barbecue.
  
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• Updated: Android 6 Marshmallow update: when you'll get it and key features

  04-07-2016 17:10
  
  Google, Samsung, HTC, Sony and LGUpdate: The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, HTC Desire 820 and HTC Desire 816 are starting to get Android Marshmallow, as is the Asus ZenFone 2, LG Magna and LG Spirit, along with a handful of other handsets.Android Marshmallow is here. There are battery life improvements, greater app permission controls, standardized support for fingerprint scanners, more granular volume controls, USB-C support and new Google Now features, which are all part of a mix that makes this an e
  
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• Mystery of why Mars has two moons is solved

  04-07-2016 17:00
  
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• UA Healthbox is Under Armour and HTC's idea of the ultimate fitness system

  04-07-2016 16:55
  
  Combines a fitness tracker with smart scales and a heart rate monitor, all linked to a central app and is now in the UK for the first time.
  
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• Online freedom is a 'human right' that must be protected, says UN

  04-07-2016 16:30
  
  Governments who cut off internet access are denying citizens their rights
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• Sucking robot arm wins Amazon Picking Challenge

  04-07-2016 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A robot arm that combines a suction cup and a "two-fingered" grip wins Amazon's warehouse robot competition.
  
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• Huawei P9 Plus review: Bigger, with more RAM and storage, and better speakers

  04-07-2016 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The 5.5-inch Huawei P9 Plus is every bit as impressive as the smaller 5.2-inch P9, but with a number of key feature enhancements. The dual-lens main camera will appeal to many, but the P9 Plus has plenty more going for it.
  
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• Remember those special-edition Dodge Vipers? Yeah, they're sold out - Roadshow

  04-07-2016 16:20 via cnet.com
  
  But, in its infinite generosity, Dodge is rolling out yet another special edition.
  
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• Here's your first look at the next Camaro stock car - Roadshow

  04-07-2016 15:28 via cnet.com
  
  'Merica.
  
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• Bloodhound back on course to smash land speed record in 2017

  04-07-2016 15:21
  
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• Play Pokémon on a Game Boy Advance that has been rebuilt in Minecraft

  04-07-2016 15:12
  
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• Play Pokémon on a Game Boy Advance rebuilt in Minecraft

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• Israel angered by Facebook hatred rules

  04-07-2016 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Government ministers in Israel accuse Facebook of failing to tackle "inciteful" posts against the country on the social network.
  
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• Top tablets with keyboards - CNET

  04-07-2016 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up our top tablets that include native keyboard functionality to make typing easier.
  
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• Bloodhound world land speed record attempt slated for October 2017 - Roadshow

  04-07-2016 14:57 via cnet.com
  
  The supersonic car could reach speeds of up to 1,000mph as it races along a dedicated track built in the South African desert.
  
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• Celebrate Camaro -- and America -- with this look back at pony-car greatness - Roadshow

  04-07-2016 14:47 via cnet.com
  
  A new Chevy promo video is rich with rare footage from the car's 50-year history.
  
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• US chat show host Stephen Colbert just introduced speedrunning to the masses

  04-07-2016 14:36
  He pitted a Super Mario speedrunner against a microwave and a relay team.
  
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• Use your eyes, voice -- and thoughts -- to replace passwords - CNET

  04-07-2016 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  From CNET Magazine: Password protection is so last century. Take a look at the future of security.
  
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• Review: Download review: 7-Zip review

  04-07-2016 14:30
  
  7-Zip's remit is simple: it compresses and decompresses files. With hard drives and SSDs now larger and cheaper than ever, you might well wonder just why such tools are still needed. Two key reasons are the internet (compressing files means they can be sent and received faster) and security (compressed files can be encrypted and password-protected).You can also make self-extracting compressed archives that you can send to others without having to worry about what software they have installed.Whe
  
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• Malware posing as a Facebook notification tricks 10,000 people

  04-07-2016 14:24
  
  The phishing scam hit thousands of users, mainly in South America.
  
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• Facebook defends content removal policies after Israel calls it 'a monster' - CNET

  04-07-2016 14:08 via cnet.com
  
  The social network denies claims made by an Israeli government minister that it is sabotaging attempts to track down terrorists.
  
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• Why there's still a role for the CIO in the age of shadow IT

  04-07-2016 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How organisations buy technology is changing -- but that doesn't mean the IT team is obsolete.
  
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• The fast fingerprint readers on these phones crush the competition - CNET

  04-07-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Open sesame! Top-speed response times get you into your phone and on with your business.
  
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• Marantz SR5011 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  04-07-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Marantz's new SR5011 receiver offers a raft of features including immersive surround support and eight HDMI ports.
  
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• Has technology made us more independent? - CNET

  04-07-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: As Apple, Google, Microsoft and Facebook have risen to become dominant forces, have Americans become more their true, free selves?
  
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• Muslim Match dating website hacked

  04-07-2016 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The personal details of more than 150,000 members of dating website Muslim Match have been posted online.
  
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• Samsung's foldable tablet idea revealed in even greater detail

  04-07-2016 13:34
  
  Ever thought your tablet was too big for your bag? Samsung has filed more patents which could see slates that fold and fit in your pocket.It would allow for a large screen tablet to fold over in half, much like a book. The patent features a side-screen similar to that from a Samsung Galaxy Edge phone. That may mean you'd be able to customise the shortcuts included on the side of the phone.The new patent describes how the technology would allow the user to enter different modes when unfolding the
  
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• Hit anime Attack on Titan returns for season two in 2017

  04-07-2016 13:25
  
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• See an F1 race through the eyes of the driver and witness his near-superhuman reactions

  04-07-2016 13:04
  
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• Israel's high tech boom threatened by shallow labor pool

  04-07-2016 12:56
  Without the huge populations of emerging markets like India or the vast network of foreigners who call Silicon Valley home, Israel's high tech enterprise seems to have dried out the well. Over the next decade it will face a shortage of about 10,000 engineers and programmers in a market that currently employs 140,000, according to the country's chief scientist, Avi Hasson, who is the government's point man on sustaining innovation. "The issue of skilled and available manpower is the main barrier
  
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• Updated: How to set up your TV for the perfect picture

  04-07-2016 12:52
  
  Introduction Today's TV images have never looked better. Indeed, the latest 4K Ultra HD screens are so good that broadcasters and content providers are struggling to offer programmes able to truly do them justice. These 3840 x 2160 televisions offer four times the pixel density of regular Full HD sets and with deep colour technologies, like Quantum Dot , OLED and enhanced WCG panels, have a depth and vibrancy that leaves yesterday's goggleboxes looking positively pallid. HDR (High Dynamic Range)
  
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• Cross-buy for PC and Xbox One finally has a launch date

  04-07-2016 12:40
  
  Microsoft has finally given us a launch date for when we'll be able to get our hands on Xbox Play Anywhere - September 13. The service, which will allow you to buy a game once and then own it across both Windows 10 and Xbox One, was first announced by Microsoft at its conference at E3 2016.Unfortunately the initiative will not automatically be coming to ever Xbox One game, but Microsoft is planning to bring the service to all its first-party Xbox One games in the future including Gears of War 4,
  
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• What really happens in a footballer's brain when they miss a penalty

  04-07-2016 12:39
  
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• The science behind what happens in a footballer's brain when they miss a penalty

  04-07-2016 12:39
  
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