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• How to throw a Pokeball in Pokemon Go video - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Does that pesky Pokemon keep dodging your balls? Here's how you sling a Pokeball.
  
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• Cisco unveils three DNA network security technologies

  11-07-2016 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco has announced three new security applications that will form part of its Digital Network Architecture for embedding security software solutions within network infrastructure.
  
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• Cisco bolsters cloud security offering with new solutions

  11-07-2016 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco Umbrella Roaming, Defense Orchestrator, Security for Digital Transformation, and the three new DNA security offerings are all designed to improve and simplify security over networks.
  
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• Hilarious 'Chewbacca Mom' shows serious side, to mixed reviews - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  She became famous for laughing with a mask on. Her latest video is a heartfelt call for healing after the Dallas shootings, but some on the internet are rolling their eyes.
  
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• Google notifies users of 4,000 state-sponsored cyber attacks per month: executive

  11-07-2016 23:27
  (Reuters) - A senior executive of Alphabet Inc's Google unit said on Monday that the company was notifying customers of 4,000 state-sponsored cyber attacks per month. Speaking at a Fortune magazine tech conference in Aspen, Colorado, Google senior vice president and Alphabet board member Diane Greene mentioned the figure while touting Google's security prowess. The internet search leader, which develops the Android mobile system and also offers email and a range of other applications for consume
  
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• Pokemon Go can see everything in your Google account. Here's how to stop it - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Read this if you installed Pokemon Go on an iPhone.
  
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• Make room, Siri: Alexa can control iDevices gadgets now, too - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Designed with Apple HomeKit in mind, iDevices' Siri-compatible smart switches and thermostats now work with Amazon's Alexa, too.
  
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• Let the Pokemon Go pub crawls begin - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Adult Pokemon fans are getting ready to come together, raise a few glasses and then catch them all!
  
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• Here's exactly what you get at every Pokemon Go level - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how leveling up in Pokemon Go pays off.
  
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• Facebook is being sued for $1bn over allegedly violating US anti-terrorism laws

  11-07-2016 23:15
  
  A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of five families in New York federal court.
  
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• Craigslist missed connections are now basically PokéStops

  11-07-2016 23:15
  
  Thanks to the new addictive app Pokémon Go , millennial missed connections are on the rise. A slew of Pokémon Go trainers posted missed connection ads on Craigslist for people they interacted with while playing the game. Let's help these hopeful souls find their Ash Ketchums. SEE ALSO: All of these Pokémon in my apartment better pay rent A shy San Francisco trainer is feeling positive. Image: craigslist A Chicago user will stop at nothing when it comes to Pokémon meta
  
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• How to get Pikachu as your starter in Pokemon Go - CNET

  11-07-2016 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  If you're patient, Pikachu can be your very first Pokemon in Pokemon Go.
  
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• SEC to probe Tesla for possible securities law breach: WSJ

  11-07-2016 23:05
  (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Tesla Motors Inc for a possible securities law breach after the electric car maker failed to disclose a fatal crash in May, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The SEC is scrutinizing whether Tesla should have disclosed the accident as a “material” event, or a development a reasonable investor would consider important, the WSJ said. (http://on.wsj.com/29Icppr) "Tesla has not re
  
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• Amazon's Daily Deal is one of our favorite Bluetooth wireless sports earbuds - CNET

  11-07-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is running a half-price sale on the Jaybird X2 today, a popular wireless sports headphone model with a tough design that's sweat-resistant and boasts an 8-hour battery.
  
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• What do we say to the god of death? Bring Syrio back to 'Game of Thrones' - CNET

  11-07-2016 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  The actor who plays Arya's sword-fighting teacher says 'of course' he would want to return to the HBO hit.
  
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• ​Watch a hydraulic press get the last bit of toothpaste and ketchup - CNET

  11-07-2016 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  See the awe-inspiring crushing power of a hydraulic press squeeze an impressive amount of condiment and toothpaste out of seemingly empty containers.
  
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• 8 'Pokémon Go' tricks that'll help you become a Pokémon master

  11-07-2016 22:24
  
  So you're going crazy for Pokémon Go , aren't you? You can't stop thinking about it, tweeting about it and playing the darn game that's taken the entire world by storm. You want to become a Pokémon master, right? Though the game's quite simple, it's also deep if you're a completionist and want to brag in front of all your friends.  SEE ALSO: The 15 weirdest places people have caught them all in 'Pokémon Go' Friendships and relationships are being tested over Poké
  
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• Security, business innovation 'critical': Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins

  11-07-2016 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Security, innovation, executive sponsorship, alignment between IT and business, and IoT strategies are necessary for digital transformation, with the Cisco CEO also providing an update on its partnership with Apple.
  
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• AutoComplete for July 11, 2016: Next step in Tesla's 'masterplan' is coming and engine oil 101 video - Roadshow

  11-07-2016 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk to reveal next chapter in Tesla's masterplan. Plus, "Chris Harris on Cars" drifts onto TV and a crash course in engine oils.
  
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• Symantec names Fey COO as it prepares to close Blue Coat deal

  11-07-2016 22:12
  (Reuters) - Cyber security firm Symantec Corp said on Monday it planned to appoint Michael Fey to the post of president and chief operating officer as it prepares to purchase his company, Blue Coat, for $4.65 billion. After the deal closes, Fey will report to Greg Clark, who is now Blue Coat's CEO and is slated to take the helm of Symantec.
  
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• Hands-on review: Beelink BT7 Mini PC

  11-07-2016 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If there's something peculiar about the Beelink BT7, it's not the device itself but the box it comes in. You see, the container is highly reminiscent of the box which the Intel NUC (next unit of computing) mini PCs nestle inside. We would go as far to say that the box is a faithful reproduction of Intel's packaging.At any rate, inside said box, Beelink includes not just this palm-sized PC but also a driver CD, two HDMI cables (a long one and a short one), as well as a 100mm VESA bracket (plus sc
  
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• Pokemon Go: Where it's available now - and coming soon - CNET

  11-07-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Still don't have Pokemon Go? You're not alone.
  
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• Warner Bros. settles with FTC for not disclosing it paid PewDiePie, YouTubers - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The government agency is slamming Warner Bros. Home Entertainment over how it handled its campaign for 2014's Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor.
  
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• Pokemon Go pumps up Nintendo's value by billions - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo is part owner of Pokemon and the company is reaping the rewards of this mega hit. Meanwhile, criminals are using the game to their own advantage.
  
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• Cat S60 is a the first phone to pack a FLIR thermal imaging camera - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  It's also one of the most waterproof phones ever, capable of diving up to 5 meters for a maximum of one hour.
  
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• Pokemon Go: Have you caught the fever? (The 3:59, Ep. 75) video - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  On our big 75th episode, we talk about the phenomenon that is Pokemon Go, as well as talk about Amazon's Prime Day.
  
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• Science finds fingerprints on Earth of distant exploding stars - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  New research finds prehistoric climate change and even a speeding of evolution on Earth could be blamed in part on the death of a (very) distant star.
  
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• Qualcomm's supercharged chip for premium phones promises 10 percent faster performance - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Snapdragon 821 is a brawnier alternative to the chip powering phones like the Samsung Galaxy S7. We'll start seeing it in devices by fall.
  
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• Flying an Airbus A380 like a fighter jet - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  To fly the world's largest airliner you need courage, patience and the skill to master a small control stick.
  
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• Cozmo the AI robot gets even more powerful - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The palm-sized companion robot will have a software development kit available to makers and hobbyists.
  
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• Tesla's secret plan could be revealed soon video - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Elon Musk tweeted that part two of the "top secret Tesla masterplan" may arrive later in the week.
  
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• Days Gone - Why we're excited about the return of Bend Studio video - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  GameSpot takes a look back at Days Gone developer Bend Studio, how they fit into gaming history and their part in some of the best and worst games ever made.
  
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• Get a free Amazon Fire tablet with subscription to Texture (the Netflix of magazines) - CNET

  11-07-2016 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The limited time deal ends July 21.
  
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• GM, Lyft expand Express Drive program, tout partnership

  11-07-2016 20:54
  General Motors Co and ride-hailing company Lyft Inc said on Monday they would expand their short-term rental program to California and Colorado, building on an effort that GM President Dan Ammann said has "dramatically exceeded expectations." The program, called Express Drive, makes GM cars available to Lyft drivers along with insurance and maintenance. The expansion will include two electric vehicles as options in California, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the extended-range electric 2016 Chevr
  
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• Batman: Return to Arkham delayed until at least November, report says - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Sources say the studio behind the game was struggling to achieve a solid frame rate.
  
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• No Man's Sky's 18 quintillion planets take up just 6GB on disc - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Hello Games reveals what's on the No Man's Sky disc.
  
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• All the Pokemon Go news from around the world - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Pokemon Go has made headlines all over the world, and you can check them all out here.
  
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• Facebook blamed for Palestinian attacks in $1 billion lawsuit filed by victims' families - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Families that lost loved ones from attacks committed by terrorist group Hamas are charging the social network for playing "an essential role" in their ability to operate.
  
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• Where's my dang phone? New optical illusion rings a bell with internet - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Can you spot the mobile phone located somewhere on an elaborately detailed carpet?
  
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• 7-Eleven celebrates 50th anniversary of Slurpee with free giveaway - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The convenience store chain's signature slush drink turns 50, and you can nab a free one today.
  
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• Farnborough Airshow: Keeping drones safe from harm

  11-07-2016 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How to protect technology such as drones from cyberattacks is one of the big issues at the Farnborough Airshow.
  
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• Carfection reviews the Ecto-1 from 'Ghostbusters' video - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  With a new "Ghostbusters" movie comes a new Ecto-1. Carfection took the modified hearse for a spin on the streets of London.
  
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• New Xbox One/PC features not in response to PS4's lead, Microsoft says - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  "Sony is doing incredibly well with the PS4 but they're doing something fundamentally different from us."
  
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• Sony launches FE 50mm F1.4 ZA, finally a fast full-frame 50mm - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The company also announces price and availability for the long-awaited 70-200mm G Master lens and its new wireless flash system.
  
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• Pokemon Go players take to the streets

  11-07-2016 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new mobile game that lets players catch Pokemon as they roam the streets becomes a phenomenon.
  
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• Relatives of Palestinian attack victims sue Facebook for $1 billion in U.S.

  11-07-2016 20:05
  By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A group of Israelis and Americans filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking $1 billion in damages from Facebook Inc. for allegedly facilitating deadly Palestinian militant attacks on their loved ones. The plaintiffs, relatives of four Israeli-U.S. dual nationals and one visiting U.S. citizen who died in attacks in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or the occupied West Bank between 2014 and 2016, accused Facebook of helping Hamas militants operate. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. Distr
  
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• Hamster-powered machine draws a hamster portrait - CNET

  11-07-2016 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  A hamster takes its rightful place beside the luminaries of the art world thanks to the efforts of a very strange drawing machine.
  
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• Fujifilm X-T2 incorporates useful design features - CNET

  11-07-2016 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  A nifty LCD construction and more granular continuous-shooting controls top the list.
  
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• Disappearing text on receipts leaves consumers unable to return gadgets - CNET

  11-07-2016 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In the UK, some stores use receipts printed using thermal printers, but the text can fade quickly.
  
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• 'Dalek' commands can hijack smartphones

  11-07-2016 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers demonstrate how garbled speech commands hidden in radio or video broadcasts could be used to control a smartphone.
  
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