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• Jabra Halo Smart: A nifty neckband-style Bluetooth headphone that's great for taking calls video - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Halo Smart brings strong credentials as a stereo headset and also sounds pretty decent for music.
  
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• Facebook launches its unmanned solar-powered internet service provider video - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg released a video showing off Facebook's Aquila unmanned solar-powered aircraft, which will beam the internet into remote parts of the world.
  
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• Watch man in $250,000 McLaren chase skateboarding teen after windshield smashed - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A YouTube video shows an apparent confrontation at a stop sign that leads to a passenger in a McLaren jumping out and chasing a teen. It's now been enjoyed by many millions.
  
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• McDonald's learns hard lesson: Don't let the internet name your products - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  Want slurs with your fries? Learn from Boaty McBoatface. An online promotion tasted pretty terrible for a McDonald's New Zealand site.
  
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• 'Star Trek Beyond' red carpet premiere brings stars to San Diego (photos) - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  The third movie in the rebooted series got an outdoor IMAX premiere during San Diego Comic-Con 2016.
  
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• Edward Snowden is making an iPhone case to prevent government spying

  21-07-2016 23:22
  
  Edward Snowden hasn't owned a smartphone since he began leaking classified NSA documents that exposed the United States government's global surveillance program. That may change soon, as Snowden is now working on a cellphone case that would detect and fight against government snooping. The case, which Snowden refers to as an "introspection engine," would work by using a phone's SIM slot to monitor and shut down a phone's radios in the event of unauthorized access. The phone case would feature a
  
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• Obama administration offers EV charging loan guarantees

  21-07-2016 23:19
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday said it was expanding a federal loan guarantee program to include companies building electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, part of a broader effort to boost EV sales. The U.S. Energy Department issued a notice clarifying that charging facilities, including hardware and software, are now an eligible technology. The Energy Department said EV charging stations could be considered efficient electrical transmission or distribut
  
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• Leslie Jones makes triumphant return to Twitter after vanquishing racist trolls

  21-07-2016 23:15
  
  After leaving the platform in the face of racist trolls, Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones has returned to Twitter. On Monday, Jones left the platform after a scores of users bombarded the Saturday Night Live star with hateful, racist messages. Jones fought back, retweeting and sharing those messages with her followers, but ultimately logged off the platform anyway. SEE ALSO: Why did Twitter take so long to finally ban one of its biggest trolls? Twitter responded by permanently banning Breitbart ed
  
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• AT&T's 'thanks' keeps existing phone customers happy, but doesn't win new ones - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Competition is fierce in wireless as AT&T focuses on new businesses like video and its DirecTV acquisition for future growth.
  
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• ​'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' superbly skewered in parody video - CNET

  21-07-2016 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Disappointed by the latest superhero action movie by director Zack Snyder? You're not alone. Let Honest Trailers deliver some hard truths about "Batman v Superman."
  
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• PayPal announces Visa partnership; earnings rise

  21-07-2016 22:56
  PayPal Holdings Inc on Thursday showed strong growth in its online payments business, meeting Wall Street expectations on earnings and announcing a partnership with Visa Inc that is expected to bring a significant revenue increase. The company also unveiled a partnership with Visa - a deal for which investors had been eager - intended to make it easier for PayPal customers to use Visa credit cards in their transactions and allow shoppers to use PayPal in brick-and-mortar retail locations.
  
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• Sony's HT-NT5 soundbar is a stylish performer video - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony HT-NT5 offers a wealth of features and excellent sonic performance in an attractive package.
  
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• Big price tag seen for Musk's Tesla 'master plan', shares fall

  21-07-2016 22:43
  Elon Musk's latest "master plan" for Tesla Motors Inc to develop an electric commercial truck, a public bus, a pickup and systems to enable fully autonomous driving could cost $2 billion to $3 billion or more, experts and analysts said Thursday. Musk did not lay out a budget for his latest strategy, revealed on Wednesday, to expand Tesla into a broader range of vehicle markets as well as ride services and solar energy systems. The Tesla chief executive also did not explain how the company planne
  
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• Your iPhone or Mac could be hacked with one iMessage - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Security gaps in almost every version of iOS and OS X make your Apple device vulnerable to attack.
  
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• All the movies and TV shows arriving on Hulu, August 2016 - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of fun movies like "Clerks," "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "Silence of the Lambs make their way to Hulu along with lots of TV shows.
  
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• Experiencing Mr. Robot in VR: It was here, now it's gone - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Appointment viewing comes to virtual reality with a one-time experience (don't worry, it's coming back soon). So what was it like?
  
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• Comcast to offer prepaid TV and internet service

  21-07-2016 22:20
  By Malathi Nayak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp, the No. 1 U.S. cable company, said on Thursday it will introduce prepaid TV and internet services to attract customers whose credit ratings do not quality them for postpaid services. The service will roll out later this year in Illinois, Michigan, Georgia, Florida and Indiana, and will extend to the entire country by the end of 2017, Philadelphia-based Comcast said in a statement. The new offering, which does away with credit checks and annual
  
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• Facebook's massive solar-powered drone takes its first flight

  21-07-2016 22:19
  
  Facebook has flown its full-sized solar-powered airplane for the first time, after years of anticipation. The large drone — named Aquila — had a successful test flight and ended up remaining in the sky for 90 minutes, which Facebook said was three-times longer than planned.  Aquila was announced at the F8 conference in March 2015, and although flights have happened on smaller models of the drone this is the first test of the full-sized version. Its main purpose, the company said
  
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• Meizu MX6 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  It's hard not to notice that Meizu's MX6 bears striking similarity to Apple's handsets, but the phone offers quality and more.
  
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• Facebook's self-flying, solar-powered, Wi-Fi airplane nails first flight - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  One small step for Facebook, and one giant step for Wi-Fi worldwide.
  
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• Witness a year in the life of Earth, as seen from 1 million miles away - CNET

  21-07-2016 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  One of NASA's farflung eyes in the sky offers a unique perspective on our planet over the course of a year.
  
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• Bugatti Chiron: High-speed beauty - Roadshow

  21-07-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  We took a close look at the new Bugatti Chiron. It's pretty, fast and...pretty fast.
  
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• Bugatti Chiron: Under the skin of the world's fastest hypercar - Roadshow

  21-07-2016 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Thought the Veyron was complex? Wait until you hear about Chiron.
  
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• PSVR's Cinematic Mode is like having a personal 226-inch screen

  21-07-2016 22:00
  
  As PlayStation VR nears ever closer to release, Sony revealed a new feature of the headset that essentially transforms its display into your personal 226-inch TV.Coined "Cinematic Mode," the PSVR can turn movies or games running on your PS4 into an ultra-widescreen affair. The information was originally released by PlayStation's Japanese blog, demonstrating the feature with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Robert Zemeckis' The Walk - a film we can only imagine induces ungodly cases of vertigo in V
  
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• NBN launching DOCSIS 3.1 for HFC network in second half of 2017

  21-07-2016 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In response to an Ovum report that said HFC networks rival fibre on performance, NBN has said it will deploy DOCSIS 3.1 technology before the end of next year.
  
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• 15 Amazon Echo tips and tricks - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Alexa devices are now loaded with features. Here are some tips to help you become more proficient with your Echo, Echo Dot or Tap.
  
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• Harry Potter script the most preordered book of 2016 - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  Publishing magic! The release of "Cursed Child" will make for a happy birthday present for both the now-grown wizard and author J.K. Rowling.
  
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• Mitsubishi recalls nearly 200,000 cars for suspension detachment - Roadshow

  21-07-2016 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks a lot, salt.
  
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• Musk's new Tesla 'master plan' comes with big price tag

  21-07-2016 21:34
  Elon Musk's latest "master plan" for Tesla Motors Inc to develop an electric commercial truck, a public bus, a pickup and systems to enable fully autonomous driving, could cost $2 billion to $3 billion or more, experts and analysts said Thursday. Musk did not lay out a budget for his latest strategy to expand Tesla into a broader range of vehicle markets as well as ride services and solar energy systems. The Tesla chief executive also did not explain how the company planned to pay for the new pr
  
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• T-Mobile to offer unlimited high-speed data in Brazil for Olympic games - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Uncarrier is celebrating the games next month by throwing in unlimited LTE data as well as free calls and texting for subscribers who are in Brazil.
  
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• Hidden features make this GE washer smart - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  GE's $900 top-load GTW810SSJWS washing machine has a 5.1 cubic-foot capacity, 13 cleaning cycles, and an optional $49 accessory that gives it Wi-Fi smarts.
  
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• GE GTW810SSJWS review - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  This $900 GE washing machine is priced right, but underwhelming performance holds it back.
  
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• Al Jazeera to launch English language digital streaming service in U.S

  21-07-2016 21:21
  Al Jazeera Media Network is preparing to make its English language international news channel video content digitally available to U.S. viewers again, according to a July 21 email sent to employees obtained by Reuters. The move comes almost three months after it shut down its U.S. cable television network, Al Jazeera America, citing economic challenges in the U.S. media market. Al Jazeera English reaches more than 305 million households in over 160 countries.
  
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• BlackBerry CEO chides Apple over 'civil responsibility' - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: John Chen still finds fault with Apple's refusal to unlock a terrorist's iPhone, arguing that companies must pitch in "if the world is in danger."
  
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• Is better battery life on the iPhone 7 worth losing the headphone jack? video - CNET

  21-07-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  A poll says only 10% of people will upgrade if the iPhone design stays the same. Apple releases the third beta for all its major software, and the AirPods are coming.
  
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• Saudi Arabia says it didn't ban 'Pokémon Go'

  21-07-2016 21:11
  
  Officials in Saudi Arabia are denying reports they banned Pokémon Go in the country.  The country's Council of Senior Religious Scholars, which issued a fatwa against the Pokémon card game in 2001, took to Twitter Thursday to deny reports they recently renewed the old ban in response to the Pokémon Go mobile game. SEE ALSO: Pokemon Go shouldn't be as good as it is On Twitter, the council — Saudi Arabia's top religious establishment — said the new game requir
  
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• The last VCR manufacturer in Japan will close shop next month - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Only one month left to pick up that VCR you've had on your eye on for the last 30 years.
  
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• 'Powerless' adds laughs to the DC Universe - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  As long as it doesn't rely solely on references to DC Comics lore, this sitcom could take off.
  
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• Autopilot technology drives Teslas but comes with warnings

  21-07-2016 20:49
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Tesla in Autopilot mode can drive itself but it's not a "self-driving" vehicle, at least as far as safety regulators are concerned.
  
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• AutoComplete for July 21, 2016: Elon Musk unveils Tesla's second 'master plan' video - Roadshow

  21-07-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Mercedes and Ferrari still selling cars with iffy Takata inflators, and we take a ride in Volkswagen's three-row SUV prototype.
  
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• McLaren has one thing Tesla doesn't: Profits - Roadshow

  21-07-2016 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Woking's actually in its third year of profitability, and it's building nothing but insanely expensive supercars.
  
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• Cleveland native takes you beyond the RNC in photos - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  A cinematographer from Cleveland gives us a tour of his hometown, highlighting the Republican convention's host city and its visitors this week through the eyes of both.
  
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• Google just made reading comics on smartphones a lot easier - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  At San Diego Comic-Con, the search giant unveils a feature called Bubble Zoom, which enlarges speech bubbles with the push of a button.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner doesn't like glasses (or babies)

  21-07-2016 20:23
  
  There's no Samsung Galaxy Note 7 rumor more eye-opening than its purported iris scanner. Evidence of its existence have mounted in the past few weeks, and now, we're finding out even more about it.An article from TechTastic provides a few new and interesting details about the tech that's set to debut in the Note 7.First off, let's start with the obvious: the iris scanner won't be able to verify your identity if the phone's too close. According to product documentation, holding the phone any clos
  
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• Daimler accelerates electric car plans, sees higher R&D spending

  21-07-2016 20:23
  Germany's Daimler which owns the Mercedes-Benz luxury brand, has accelerated development of premium electric cars, Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said, adding he saw the vehicle segment gaining market share. "As a tendency, and as a trend, we have become more bullish in that regard." The carmaker will reveal more about its plans for electric cars at the Paris motor show in October, he said. Daimler reiterated it will increase spending in research and development, which it expects to be "signific
  
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• Edward Snowden's phone case will tell you if you're being tracked

  21-07-2016 20:22
  
  Edward Snowden stepped into the world of product design Thursday as he unveiled a concept for a new phone case that can detect when the device's radio is transmitting. He presented the design for the case, which wires into the iPhone's interior workings via the SIM slot to monitor electrical signals sent to its internal antennas, at the MIT Media Lab's Forbidden Research event with hardware hacker Andrew "Bunnie" Huang.  SEE ALSO: Former attorney general says Edward Snowden performed 'publi
  
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• Group dates come to Tinder - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Say hello to Tinder Social, a new feature that makes it easier for groups to get together.
  
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• This smart road bike comes with GPS and a display built-in video - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's Dan Graziano gives you a first look at the SpeedX Leopard Pro smart bike.
  
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• See new star of Amazon's 'The Tick' squeezed into the blue bodysuit - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Spoon! Time to practice your battle cry. Amazon reveals a first look and premiere date for its live-action "The Tick" reboot.
  
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• Brooding 'Riverdale' looks like it could be crazy fun - CNET

  21-07-2016 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  Warner Bros. Television debuted the pilot for this updated, darker soap-opera-ish take on the classic Archie Comics characters.
  
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