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• That big pub crawl downtown? It's just "Pokemon Go" fans

  15-07-2016 23:24
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you thought it was bad dodging phone-fixated "Pokemon Go" players on the sidewalk, just wait: Legions of tipsy people could soon be chasing cartoon monsters from one tavern to the next in a series of pub crawls planned for cities across the U.S.
  
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• The 404 Show 1669: Pokemon Go for dummies, NES Classic Edition, Prime Day post-mortem (podcast) - CNET

  15-07-2016 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Which Pokemon Go character are you? The results are shocking. Today Russ and Jeff breakdown the mobile phenomenon, blow on the cartridge of the NES Classic Edition and discuss what they bought on Amazon Prime Day.
  
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• Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless: A top-notch mobile mouse video - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  It's fairly pricey, but for laptop users on the go the MX Anywhere 2 is worth the investment.
  
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• Wary Mideast states warn of Pokemon GO security dangers

  15-07-2016 22:53
  By Noah Browning DUBAI (Reuters) - Authorities in the Gulf Arab states of Kuwait and United Arab Emirates on Friday warned of security dangers to playing the wildly successful new smartphone app Pokemon GO. Users must resist the urge to point camera phones at Pikachu popping out in front of the Kuwaiti Emir's palace, mosques, oil facilities or military bases, Kuwait's Interior ministry said. "The danger in dealing with this game is that it involves the user photographing areas nearby with ... sm
  
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• Fast food might soon come with a side of Pokemon - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Pokemon Go developer Niantic says that sponsored locations are coming to the massively popular game...and it looks like McDonalds might be first in line.
  
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• Facebook helps baby lost in Nice attack find his way home - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  An 8-month-old boy is reunited with a caregiver after a Facebook post was shared thousands of times.
  
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• #PokemonGoMadeMe hashtag has gamers confessing their sins - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Litter-box cleanings and trips to Victoria's Secret and are among the events credited to the Pokemon Go craze.
  
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• Racing for Pokemon Go! video - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Who can catch the most Pokemon in 30 minutes? We pitted a Mazda3 against a Chevy Tahoe to see which is best for grabbing pocket monsters in the city.
  
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• Porsches, Porsches, Porsches and some other stuff: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow

  15-07-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Maybe my coworkers should start suggesting titles.
  
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• U.S. FCC says 62 bidders make down payments in spectrum auction

  15-07-2016 22:10
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that 62 bidders have made upfront payments in a forthcoming wireless spectrum auction, including AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications Inc, Dish Network, T-Mobile US and Comcast Corp. The auction is set to begin on Aug. 16. Last month, the FCC said the price of 126 MHz of television airwaves taken from broadcasters to be sold for wireless use is $86.4 billion. Analysts said wireless providers may
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' theme rendered in the dulcet tones of 64 floppy drives - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Obsolescence is coming, but it's not quite here yet. Outdated floppy drives revel in a moment of glory by playing the "Game of Thrones" theme song.
  
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• 7 craziest real things that happened because of Pokemon Go video - CNET

  15-07-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dead bodies being found, wanted criminals being captured, crazy stuff is happening because of Pokemon Go. Check out the craziest.
  
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• Fresh 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' footage and poster revealed video - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Attendees at the Star Wars Celebration in London got the first look at a new trailer for "Rogue One." Expect stormtroopers, a new planet and Darth Vader.
  
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• Netflix launches Flixtape because music is so passe - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Forget recording tapes and burning CDs -- today is all about the visuals, baby.
  
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• Hasbro's new Bop-It and Simon Air get wild and sloppy...and more complicated - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  There used to be buttons; now there are motion gestures
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet review - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  This Windows slate has the standard keyboard cover, but also offers optional add-ons, from a projector to a port replicator.
  
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• Aston Martin recalls cars for door locks that work too well - Roadshow

  15-07-2016 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Federal regulators frown upon locked doors that cannot be opened from the inside.
  
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• Nintendo NES Mini can't connect to internet, won't get more games - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Company also responds to question about possibility of mini-SNES or mini-N64.
  
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• Hasbro's new Bop-It and Simon Air get their gestures on video - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  We've got both toys, coming out in the fall: watch us wave our hands
  to try to use them.
  
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• Uncharted 4, Last of Us dev possibly teases new story - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Does everything happen for a reason? Or is life random? That could be the theme of something new from Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann.
  
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• Hands-on review: Vorke V1

  15-07-2016 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The flood of small form factor personal computers on the market means that it has become increasingly difficult for vendors to differentiate themselves from their competitors. This is particularly true given the razor-thin margins they tend to live on, which explains why corners are often cut where possible, and why sometimes some rival models share similar features and chassis.This is the case for the Vorke V1 and the Pipo X6S. We're checking out the former today, courtesy of Geekbuying, which
  
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• Genius buy: Einstein's smelly leather jacket sells for $146,000 - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Is this the sweet smell of science? Christie's sells the famed physicist's favorite piece of clothing at auction.
  
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• Super Smash Bros. Wii U sells 2 million in US, 3DS version hits 3 million - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a breakdown of how Nintendo games and hardware performed in June 2016.
  
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• Telltale's Batman game confirmed for August digital release, physical edition in September - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Additionally, The Walking Dead Season 3 getting retail release; Batman Comic-Con plans detailed.
  
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• Kyocera Hydro Shore splashes its way onto AT&T for $80 - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The waterproof budget phone features a 5-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera and Android Lollipop.
  
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• 21 shortcuts for Microsoft Edge you need to know - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Get an edge with Edge.
  
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• Google touts new search features to help you vote - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Amid a heated US presidential race, the company is launching tools to help people figure out how to register to vote and get information on the upcoming national conventions.
  
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• Quiz: Pokemon or Star Wars character? - CNET

  15-07-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Know your Pokemon, you think? Take this quiz, you must!
  
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• FCC says 62 bidders advance in spectrum auction

  15-07-2016 20:29
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that 62 bidders have made upfront payments in a forthcoming wireless spectrum auction including AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications Inc, Dish Network, T-Mobile US and Comcast Corp. The auction is set to begin on Aug. 16. Last month, the FCC said the price of 126 MHz of television airwaves taken from broadcasters to be sold for wireless use is $86.4 billion. ...
  
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• The Latest: Celebrities among the fans searching for Pokemon

  15-07-2016 20:25
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the "Pokemon Go" smartphone game craze (all times EDT):
  
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• NASA readying next Mars rover - CNET

  15-07-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  The space agency says it's set to move forward on the final stages of design and construction.
  
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• Police plead with Pokemon Go players to stop calling 911 - CNET

  15-07-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Oh, yes. The belief that there are monsters in police stations and firehouses is causing players to call in and check.
  
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• NASA shows what it would be like to land on Pluto - CNET

  15-07-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  New Horizons made a close pass of the distant dwarf planet last year, and now the space agency has visualized a future approach in preparation for reaching the surface.
  
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• This is what Hyundai's first N performance car will sound like - Roadshow

  15-07-2016 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  The future is coming, and it sounds very good, indeed.
  
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• Google simplifies voter registration process - CNET

  15-07-2016 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Registering to vote can be a hassle but a quick search on Google can save you time
  
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• AutoComplete for July 15, 2016: Ford invests in mapping startup for self-driving cars video - Roadshow

  15-07-2016 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Subaru updates the BRZ but not its cost, Aussies dislike the Focus RS and Carfection drives the new 718 Cayman
  
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• Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case for Apple iPad Pro Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  15-07-2016 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  All the benefits of physical key switches without the obnoxiously loud noise.
  
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• Rogue One sizzle reel revealed at Star Wars Celebration Europe

  15-07-2016 20:02
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Pokemon: From Game Boy to augmented reality

  15-07-2016 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look at the first time that Pokemon became a craze in the 1990s.
  
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• Review: Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player

  15-07-2016 19:48
  
  DESIGN, FEATURES AND PERFORMANCEIt's sleek, it's small and it's most definitely smart, but Sony's latest Blu-ray player begs a big question: Why hasn't Sony made a machine that plays Ultra HD Blu-ray discs?Given its movie studio arm's propensity to push 4K movies, that's something of a surprise, but the Sony BDP-S6700 isn't without a trick of its own – it's cheap. It might be one of the last reasonably premium Blu-ray players that doesn't support Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. And since high-end
  
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• Testing the newest Nvidia 1080 gaming desktops video - CNET

  15-07-2016 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  These high-end gaming machines are built for virtual reality.
  
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• Subaru's updated 2017 BRZ won't cost much more than last year's - Roadshow

  15-07-2016 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  You'll only pay a couple hundred bucks more, and the numerous changes to the car are well worth the price bump.
  
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• AT&T Drone program to improve network - CNET

  15-07-2016 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  AT&T is looking into new ways to use drones to enhance LTE network
  
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• Kodak Pixpro SP360 4K review - CNET

  15-07-2016 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  The SP360 4K's single-lens design gives you more shooting flexibility than other 360 cameras, but you may find the included editing software frustrating.
  
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• Going off road in Land Rover's prototype self-driving cars - Roadshow

  15-07-2016 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  We got up close with a range of Land Rover's new concepts, including new autonomous tech for its off-road vehicles.
  
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• Hollywood reacts to 'Pokemon Go' craze

  15-07-2016 19:10
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Pokemon Go" has caught the public's attention — and Hollywood is no exception.
  
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• Hands-on review: Updated: JBL Legend CP100

  15-07-2016 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JBL Legend CP100Update: The JBL Legend CP100 is delayed due to a software specification change after the unit was submitted for certification. The specification change required software tweaks and re-submission for certification by both Apple for CarPlay and Google for Android Auto. Its still coming, but there isn't a formal release date yet.JBL is a well-known brand for audio products, whether its home, car or portable products. The company produces aftermarket speakers, sound processors and am
  
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• Updated: 12 best Blu-ray players 2016

  15-07-2016 19:01
  
  Best Blu-ray playersWhen looking for the best Blu-ray player for your needs, there are a number of things you need to consider. One of the biggest is whether to go for a standard BD player or take the plunge and buy one that can play Ultra HD 4K discs. While Ultra HD Blu-ray players are hitting the market, there is such a small amount of native UHD content available there's still a compelling argument to be made for saving some money by purchasing a non-UHD Blu-ray player.If you're looking for a
  
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• Summer tech built for travel video - CNET

  15-07-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  With summer in full swing, these three gadgets will make the most of any vacation or road trip.
  
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