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• This start-up creates customized voices for people unable to speak

  18-07-2016 23:48
  
  American company VocaliD is creating customized voices for people who can't speak.  The new technology produces realistic voices by synthesizing and mixing recordings made before a person loses their vocal ability. 
  
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• Newly discovered orchid leers at you with its demon face - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Peering at this rare orchid is like looking into the face of the devil, except with pretty petals all around.
  
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• iTunes Match soon coming to all Apple Music subscribers - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The service matches songs in your iTunes library with an "audio fingerprint" algorithm meant to improve on the current system.
  
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• How to get started playing 'Pokemon Go'

  18-07-2016 23:32
  
  Ready to hit the streets in search of a Pikachu? The "Pokemon Go" smartphone game has become a phenomenon since its debut nearly two weeks ago. The appeal stems partly from how easy it is to ...
  
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• Netflix's swelling prices are starting to creep people out - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix finally began charging its long-time members an extra dollar every month, and the bill increase -- as well as the confusion about it -- caused its weakest subscriber growth in three years.
  
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• Yahoo may be another step closer to being sold - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  The same day CEO Marissa Mayer announces earnings, the next -- and possibly final -- round of bids reportedly comes in. That means the end of Yahoo, as we know it.
  
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• Netflix facing tougher times as US subscriber growth slows

  18-07-2016 23:20
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After years of spectacular success, Netflix is starting to hit some potholes. The internet video service is wrestling with slowing U.S. subscriber growth and an ambitious international expansion amid stiffening competition, a challenge that came into sharper focus Monday with the release of its second-quarter earnings.
  
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• Netflix growth weaker than expected, shares drop

  18-07-2016 23:18
  Netflix Inc said it added fewer video streaming subscribers than expected from April through June as customers canceled the service ahead of a price increase, and the company's shares fell 16 percent. The dominant subscription video service on Monday also forecast slower-than-expected growth in U.S. and international subscribers this quarter. Netflix, which distributes popular original shows such as "Orange is the New Black" and "House of Cards" along with movies and TV shows from major Hollywoo
  
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• Don't get enough sunshine? Your teeth will tattle on you - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers at a Canadian university learn that dead mouths do tell tales in new research that examined teeth from the 1700s and 1800s.
  
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• Netflix beats 2Q profit forecasts

  18-07-2016 23:16
  
  LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) – Netflix Inc. (NFLX) on Monday reported second-quarter net income of $40.8 million.
  
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• Logitech MX Anywhere 2 review - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The mini version of the MX Master, Logitech's flagship wireless mouse, is almost as feature-rich and offers excellent performance.
  
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• See Turf dancing in 360 degrees with 100 GoPros - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Dancers show off all their moves from every angle in a new video created by GoPro in collaboration with an Oakland-based dance group.
  
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• The iDevices Socket has a dim future video - CNET

  18-07-2016 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  This absurdly priced gadget finds no niche to fill in the crowded market of smart lighting.
  
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• Brutality of Turkey's failed coup caught on phones, social media

  18-07-2016 22:47
  The brutality of Turkey's failed coup attempt, when soldiers commandeered fighter jets, military helicopters and tanks in a bid to seize power, has gradually been emerging in video and pictures captured on cellphones during the chaos. Throughout the night of July 15, terrified Turks in Istanbul and Ankara listened to sporadic gunfire, explosions and the sonic booms of low-flying jets over their apartment blocks, rattling buildings and blowing out windows. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said 232
  
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• Download Amazon videos to your Android SD card - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Good news for storage-strapped Android phone and tablet owners: The Amazon Video app finally supports expansion cards!
  
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• ZTE ZMax Pro lands at MetroPCS for jaw-droppingly low $99 - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  ZTE hopes the phone draws some heads among budget-conscious consumers looking for premium features without a premium price.
  
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• Laziest Pokemon Go hack helps you hatch eggs without walking - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Don't call it cheating, call it a pro-tip.
  
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• ZTE ZMax Pro Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  The MetroPCS exclusive phone features a massive 6-inch display, a 13-megapixel camera and even a fingerprint sensor.
  
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• Zuckerberg's immigration reform group targets Trump policies - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  FWD.us, the lobby group backed by Facebook's CEO, releases report showing critical swing states have unfavorable views of the presumptive Republican nominee's immigration platform.
  
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• IBM revenue beat estimates as shift to cloud pays off

  18-07-2016 22:32
  (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp's quarterly revenue beat analysts' expectations as the company's shift to high-growth areas such as cloud-based services begins to yield results. Revenue from "strategic imperatives", which includes cloud and mobile computing, data analytics, social and security software, rose 12 percent in the second quarter. Cloud revenue jumped 30 percent, compared with 34 percent in the preceding quarter. Total revenue dropped 2.8 percent to $20.24 billion for
  
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• ​You probably won't give up Pokemon Go for Nintendo 3DS, but I would - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo's old handheld hangs around in my bag
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover's Overhead Clearance Assist is coming to save us from ourselves - Roadshow

  18-07-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Jaguar Land Rover is developing a new system called Overhead Clearance Assist that's designed to warn drivers before they inadvertently shear bikes and kayaks off their roof racks.
  
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• How future Jaguars, Land Rovers will help drivers avoid a close shave - Roadshow

  18-07-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Future Jaguar Land Rover models will help keep you from inadvertently shearing bikes and kayaks off your roof rack.
  
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• Netflix's subscription additions miss expectations

  18-07-2016 22:14
  (Reuters) - Netflix Inc's U.S. and international subscription additions in the second quarter fell short of analysts' expectations as price hikes for its video streaming service put off customers. The company said on Monday it added 1.52 million subscribers in its international markets, compared with the average analyst estimate of 2.1 million. Netflix, whose popular original shows include "Orange is the New Black" and "House of Cards", said it added 160,000 subscribers in the United States in t
  
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• Netflix facing tougher times as subscriber growth slows

  18-07-2016 22:10
  
  Netflix is running into trouble as the internet video service wrestles with slowing U.S. subscriber growth and an ambitious international expansion amid stiffening competition. The challenge came into ...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S7 Active fails CNET's dunk test - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  CNET took the Galaxy S7 Active poolside to see how the phone stands up to its water-resistant claims. The verdict: not so great.
  
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• Porn-site commenters use these emoticons most (bow-chicka-winky) - CNET

  18-07-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Because everything can be turned into data, Pornhub has compiled statistics showing the cyber shorthand its users prefer.
  
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• Hands-on review: ZTE Z Max Pro

  18-07-2016 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ZTE Z Max Pro is the latest sign that Chinese phone manufacturers are continuing to close the specs gap between mid-range and high-end smartphones in 2016.It's a $99 (after an instant rebate that will always be available) Android Marshmallow phone with surprising specs, including a rear fingerprint sensor and a 6-inch Full HD display. The phone is also outfitted with a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, a Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor. The CPU runs at speed of 1.5GHz and has 2GB o
  
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• 3D-printed Pokédex for playing 'Pokémon Go' has built-in battery

  18-07-2016 21:40
  
  You wish you were playing Pokémon Go like a real Pokémon trainer using this 3D-printed Pokédex. Recently, Sparkfun user Npoole printed this Pokédex case for his Samsung Galaxy S4 and posted the photos online. Pokémon fans will immediately recognize the portable Pokémon scanner and encyclopedia device as the original model Professor Oak gave to Ash Ketchum and Pokédouchebag/Ash's rival/Oak's grandson Gary.  SEE ALSO: 6 ways to save battery lif
  
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• Video of purported iPhone 7 bores us - CNET

  18-07-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The leaked video seems to back rumors that the next iPhone will feature a similar design as previous models.
  
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• How to view two Safari tabs at the same time on iOS 10 - CNET

  18-07-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to stop making fun of the iPad's inability to view two Safari tabs at the same time.
  
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• ​Roll into your next tailgate party with the Kicker Bullfrog Jump wireless speaker - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  If your tailgating game needs an audio upgrade, the new Bullfrog Jump Bluetooth speaker from Kicker is up for the job.
  
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• Opera Software sale scaled down to avoid privacy concerns - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  US regulators would have taken too long to approve the sale based on how it would affect personal information, the Chinese consortium that wants to buy Opera said.
  
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• Atom-sized storage could change the face of data and memory

  18-07-2016 20:53
  
  The secret to our data storage woes could be an atom or, more precisely, a grid of them. Atoms, the smallest building blocks in nature, have their appeal as a storage medium. We certainly need a new storage paradigm. Something that takes up considerably less space than the current large-scale solution: data centers. SEE ALSO: Researchers stored an OK Go music video on strands of DNA Dotted throughout the world, data centers are like highly organized versions of our basements, crammed full of stu
  
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• 'Star Trek Beyond' final trailer is out, but you may not want to watch it - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  With the movie's release just days away, star and co-writer Simon Pegg is urging fans to stay away from promos.
  
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• Why Pokemon Go doesn't live up to the legacy of Pokemon video - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  People love Pokemon Go, but does it really live up to the legacy that is Pokemon? GameSpot's Mary Kish catches a pocket monster, then talks about the history of Pokemon, and why Pokemon Go just doesn't cut it.
  
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• Yet another iPhone 7 leak? video - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  A new video claims to show Apple's next iPhone side by side with the iPhone 6S. Is it the real deal?
  
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• This millennial is steering the RNC's social media strategy - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The tall task for RNC Digital Director Samantha Osborne: Getting the party's message to a fragmented GOP.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' season 7 coming later, will be shorter - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  You have more time to sew your Jon Snow costume because season 7 of "Game of Thrones" will arrive later than premieres usually do.
  
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• Exploring Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's open world, side quests, and more - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Our recent hands-on time filled in some major blanks, including the game's Mass Effect-style social elements and semi-open world structure.
  
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• TCL UP130 series (Roku TV, 2016) review - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  TCL's UP130 and US5800 series take the joy of Roku TV and infuse it with the millions of extra pixels of 4K resolution. What's not to love?
  
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• Dark Souls, Tekken publisher will announce new IP in August - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Bandai Namco to reveal a "very interesting" project at Gamescom next month.
  
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• Xbox One getting background music Soon, but not from Spotify - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  For now, Spotify is remaining exclusive to PlayStation on console.
  
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• Witness the beauty of Pyrex glass exploding in extreme slow motion - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Glass usually shatters too fast to view the intricacies of its structural failure. A slow-motion video lets us see every dazzling detail.
  
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• More details on Crackdown 3's delay - CNET

  18-07-2016 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft Studios boss reveals the game's campaign needs more work before everyone gets to play it.
  
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• If phones were teenage girls: Study hall video - CNET

  18-07-2016 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  It's hard to focus with all these phones going off.
  
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• 'Pokemon' no: Trying, but failing to get the smartphone game

  18-07-2016 19:58
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — No one, it seems, can escape "Pokemon Go."
  
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• AutoComplete for July 18, 2016: Big trucks, future buses and a Dieselgate that just won't quit video - Roadshow

  18-07-2016 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The F-Series Super Duty really can haul, the future of the humble bus right might be here and VW just can't get away from Dieselgate.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy S7 Active takes a dip in the pool - CNET

  18-07-2016 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  CNET took the Galaxy S7 Active poolside to see how the phone stands up to its water-resistant claims. The verdict: not so great.
  
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• Chip designer ARM to be acquired by Softbank for $32 billion video - CNET

  18-07-2016 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  You might not know ARM by name, but its technology powers the majority of smartphones. Now, ARM will become a subsidiary of a huge telecom company.
  
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