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• 3D-printed iPhone case gives you perfect Pokemon aim every time - CNET

  22-07-2016 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Level up your Pokemon-catching skills with an assist from a special iPhone case designed to guide your finger during Pokeball throws.
  
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• World of Marvel's Black Panther expected to push diversity boundaries this November - CNET

  22-07-2016 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel is shining the spotlight on Black Panther's homeland in a new comic book series that focuses on black women, a rarity in the traditional comics space.
  
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• Cosplay at Comic-Con 2016: From stormtroopers to Sansa Stark - CNET

  22-07-2016 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  One thing you can count on seeing at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego is a lot of incredibly costumed convention-goers. Here's just a sampling of what we've seen so far.
  
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• The $100,000 Pokemon trading card you can buy on eBay - CNET

  22-07-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Die-hard Pokemon fans can collect this 'vintage' Pikachu trading card from 1998 for a cool six figures.
  
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• ​Why Land Rover's move to take autonomy off-road may be its trickiest ascent yet - Roadshow

  22-07-2016 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Britain's luxury off-road masters gave me a glimpse into their self-driving future. Will customers buy in, or will the magic be lost when everything goes autopilot?
  
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• Time to sit back and leave the Robomow alone video - CNET

  22-07-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  We put the Robomow RS612 in automatic mode this week and learn that you still have to keep an eye on on the robot lawnmower.
  
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• Would you drink 63-day-old milk? Scientists would - CNET

  22-07-2016 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Your cold milk could hang around a lot longer with the help of a new treatment process that radically extends its shelf life.
  
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• Fisher-Price shoves four baby gadgets into one giant frame - CNET

  22-07-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The 4-in-1 Smart Connect Cradle 'n Swing is big and expensive, but it is also many-talented.
  
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• Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Smart Connect Cradle n Swing review - CNET

  22-07-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The giant Cradle 'n Swing has many talents, but don't expect to it to store or travel well.
  
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• This $1.5 million Star Trek home theater is Trekkie heaven - CNET

  22-07-2016 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  A millionaire's mind-boggling Star Trek-themed theater took four years to build.
  
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• A beginner's guide: How to play 'Pokémon Go'

  22-07-2016 21:51
  
  If you're starting out in the colorful world of Pokémon Go and you're keen to catch them all/be the best like no one ever was/etc., there are a few key things you need to get to grips with first. Whether you've never played Pokémon before or you have fond childhood memories that you're looking to rekindle, you'll still be starting from scratch with this game — it's very much its own beast. SEE ALSO: How to level up quickly in 'Pokémon Go' without spending money It's al
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg's AI is already making him toast

  22-07-2016 21:38
  
  Mark Zuckerberg's personal artificial intelligence is already toast...ing his bread. Since January, the Facebook founder and CEO has been working on an AI to help him at home and with work. "You can think of it kind of like Jarvis in Iron Man," he wrote on Facebook in January. SEE ALSO: Senator pummels Mark Zuckerberg with questions about gun sales on Facebook Now, in an interview with The Verge on Facebook's next decade, Zuckerberg revealed that's he's made real progress with the AI and that "i
  
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• Steer sold multiple times at Iowa auction in girl's memory

  22-07-2016 21:32
  
  When buyers heard that the money from an Iowa steer auction would go toward a scholarship fund named for a young car accident victim, they repeatedly donated the steer back to be resold. The Telegraph ...
  
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• They're creepy and they're colorized, 'The Addams Family' - CNET

  22-07-2016 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Snap, snap!Watch beloved 1960s sitcoms blossom into color thanks to a die-hard fan of retro TV.
  
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• Lazy travelers can ride this suitcase straight to the gate - CNET

  22-07-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Walking is sooo overrated. Glory in the stares as you hop on Modobag's motorized luggage and ride at a blistering 8mph to your final airport destination.
  
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• Skirmish Is probably not the Battlefront offline mode you're looking for video - CNET

  22-07-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Our sister site GameSpot went hands on with Skirmish, Star Wars Battlefront's new offline mode, at the Star Wars Celebration in London.
  
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• Pokemon Go player: I caught all Pokemon in the US - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  One New York-based player of the insanely popular mobile game claims he's caught 'em all. (But the Mewtwo is still at large.)
  
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• Pokemon Go breaks Apple App Store record - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  The popular augmented reality game had more downloads in its first week than any other app in history, Apple confirmed.
  
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• Meet Graham, the hideous creature built to survive car crashes - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Happy nightmares! Australian road-safety commission creates the perfect man for car-accident survival. Let's all be thankful we did not evolve in his image.
  
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• Shopping tips for buying a new mouse video - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to spend a lot to get a mouse that works for you; here's a few tips to think about while you shop.
  
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• Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless: Full-size Bluetooth headphone with active noise cancelling rivals Bose QC35 video - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Marketed toward discerning business travelers, the feature-packed PXC 550 offers a comfortable fit and delivers strong performance.
  
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• Fallout Shelter arrives in another massive market - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Players in this gamer-rich country can now play Bethesda's first mobile game.
  
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• Pokemon Go dev hopes game can make the world a better place - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  "We wanted to build a game that would inspire people to go outside, get exercise, discover new places, and have fun with their friends."
  
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• The 404 Show 1670: the last VCR, Elon Musk's masterplan, Facebook Aquila, Comic-Con (podcast) - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Today Justin Yu brings along the sad tale of the last VCR. We'll also breakdown Elon Musk's vision of the future, Facebook's WiFi drone test flight Aquila and the current state of Comic-Con.
  
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• Review: Updated: Nextbit Robin

  22-07-2016 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and designUpdate: The Nextbit Robin is a smartphone that promises something different from the standard smartphone offering. Just looking at it is enough to tell you that. While our reviewer wasn't exactly sold on its marquee feature, the dynamic onboard-to-cloud storage solution, you can't argue that Nextbit's debut isn't an all-around attractive package. And there might be a slick, red version of the Robin on the way, too.The specs are solid, its feature set and build quality are
  
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• Make Witcher 3 more like Skyrim with this first person mod - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  You'll soon be able to explore the world of The Witcher thanks to this mod.
  
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• Wonder Woman is the big star of upcoming DC Collectibles line - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Check out some of the amazing pieces on display at the DC Collectibles booth at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
  
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• Assassin's Creed dev seeking suggestions about in-game economy from fans - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  You can now give your thoughts to Ubisoft about how the series has handled economies.
  
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• 10 Reddit keyboard shortcuts for more efficient time-killing - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  These keyboard shortcuts let you run around Reddit faster.
  
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• U.S. asks phone companies to provide 'robocall' blocking technology

  22-07-2016 20:10
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Friday pressed major U.S. phone companies to take immediate steps to make technology that blocks unwanted automated calls available to consumers at no charge. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, in letters to CEOs of major phone companies, said so-called robocalls, automated pre-recorded telephone calls often from telemarketers or scam artists, continue "due in large part to industry inaction." Wheeler's le
  
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• Tapping into cloud-based IT resources can make robots smarter and more capable

  22-07-2016 20:08 via zdnet.com
  
  What happens when you mix cloud computing with robotics? You get more powerful robots.
  
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• iMessage flaw could compromise iPhones, iPads, Macs - CNET

  22-07-2016 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Double-check what version of iOS and OS X you are running because outdated versions carry a huge vulnerability.
  
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• Optical illusions gone wild! Find the frog, then look for the lizard - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Indian photographer Yuwaraj Gurjar shares two nature photos featuring carefully camouflaged creatures.
  
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• These are the Star Wars drones you're looking for - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Millennium Falcon takes flight in your living room thanks to dronemaker Propel. Best yet, it shoots lasers.
  
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• Volt Infinity review - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  A comfy ride, powerful motor and electric gears make the Volt Infinity a lovely all-round ride.
  
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• DAQRI is opening an augmented reality research center in Austria - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  An industrial smart helmet is the focus, with cars and more to come
  
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• 7 things that happened to us on the world's first Pokemon Go 5K training run

  22-07-2016 19:38
  
  What happens when you combine circuit training, a 5K run and Pokemon Go?
  
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• 'Star Wars Episode 8' is one step closer to theaters - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Now the magic begins with special effects and all the final touches that will be applied to the highly anticipated film. You'll just have to wait until the end of next year to see it all.
  
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• 360-degree video tour of North Korea gets you inside its isolated capital

  22-07-2016 19:29
  
  North Korea is a bizarre place, cut off from the rest of the world under its dictatorship. Only about 2,500 foreigners reportedly visit the country every year.  Heck, most people don't want to visit North Korea because it's such a strange place. Thanks to 360-degree cameras and VR headsets, you can now see what life is like in the capital city of Pyongyang from the comfort and safety of your own home. Using a GoPro Hero 4 Black modified with a replacement 280-degree lens, photographer Aram
  
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• That's a wrap: 'Star Wars Episode VIII' finishes filming - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Now the magic begins with special effects and all the final touches that will be applied to the highly anticipated film. You'll just have to wait until the end of next year to see it all.
  
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• Here's the poo-emoji plunger you didn't ask for - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Poo-Plunger attempts to hitch a crowdfunding ride on the back of one of the emoji world's most expressive symbols.
  
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• Amazon teams with Wells Fargo to offer student loan discounts - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Wells Fargo will offer discounts on private student loans to subscribers of Amazon "Student Prime," in a marketing campaign designed to win over younger people.
  
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• Fisher-Price's latest gadget can't quite swing it. video - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Although the Cradle 'n Swing boasts many talents, it's too big and expensive to prove indispensable.
  
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• Signs point to Verizon as Yahoo's buyer - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The communications giant, which also owns AOL, was named as the likely buyer of Yahoo, according to Bloomberg. The price: About $5 billion.
  
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• Want to help the future of self-driving cars? Sign up for Chffr - Roadshow

  22-07-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The name's not that great and the software is still in beta, but it will help Comma.ai learn how to drive like a human being.
  
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• The genius trick that keeps trash bags from falling in - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your trash bags keep falling off the lip of the garbage can, try using Command Hooks to secure them and for easier removal.
  
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• Honda builds wacky 'Sonic'-themed Civic for Comic-Con - Roadshow

  22-07-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The car was built to help celebrate the game franchise's 25th anniversary, or perhaps to scare small children.
  
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• Find deals on summer tech buys video - CNET

  22-07-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for new tech toys this summer, these tools can help you can find the best deals on those gadgets.
  
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• AutoComplete for July 22, 2016: Volkswagen suspends vehicle sales in South Korea video - Roadshow

  22-07-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The US Department of Energy extends loan programs to EV chargers, and Honda debuts a ridiculous themed Civic for Comic-Con 2016.
  
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• ​Intel is opening an augmented reality research center in Austria - CNET

  22-07-2016 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  Intel's DAQRI smart helmet is the focus, with cars and more to come
  
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