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• Twitter reports slowest revenue growth since 2013

  26-07-2016 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twitter has reported its slowest quarterly sales growth in three years, as the company fends off competition from a growing number of social media sites.
  
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• Apple revenue is still falling, but the company did beat expectations in its latest earnings

  26-07-2016 23:56
  
  iPhone sales are down again, but the App Store and Apple Pay are on the rise.
  
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• Twitter's user numbers continue to struggle as latest financial results come in

  26-07-2016 23:52
  
  Only3,000,000 more monthly active users were added in the last three months.
  
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• Apple's secret car project may have a new boss - CNET

  26-07-2016 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  A new report says Bob Mansfield, a former head of hardware engineering at Apple, is now driving Project Titan.
  
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• Love Carpool Karaoke? Well, Apple is turning it into its own TV show

  26-07-2016 23:40
  
  But we don’t know if James Corden will be the host of the episodes.
  
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• Hackers could sniff out your passwords if you're typing nearby - CNET

  26-07-2016 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  The keysniffer attack picks up your passwords when you type on a wireless keyboard. But hackers have to sneak up pretty close to make it work.
  
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• How your Android phone could save you in an emergency

  26-07-2016 23:35
  
  For some Android users, calling for help is about to get upgraded. Dialing an emergency number the UK and Estonia will now instantly send information about your location if you're calling from an Android device, Google announced yesterday.  With the change, 999 operators (the emergency number in the UK and many other countries) will be able to access information from Android's new Emergency Location Service. ELS makes up for where tracking via GPS and cellphone towers can sometimes suffer:
  
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• Buying Guide: The 8 best on-ear headphones available today

  26-07-2016 23:35
  
  Best On-Ear HeadphonesUpdate: The best on-ear headphones are always in flux. Check out our updated list below.Between two extremes, there's usually a middle ground. Between small and large is medium, and in the case of headphones, on-ear headphones exist between over-ear and in-ear headphones.While similar to over-ear headphones in appearance, they fit to your head a little differently. Instead of enveloping your ears with a soft cushion, on-ear headphones create a light, breathable seal around
  
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• buying guide: The best noise-cancelling headphones available today

  26-07-2016 23:30
  
  Best noise-cancelling headphonesWhen it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, there are two types to look out for: active and passive. Passive means that when the headphones are pressed against your head, some sound is cut out in the process of closing your ears off to the world outside. It's not high-tech. Lots of headphones claim that this is some sort of advanced technique, but it's nothing more than a few layers of foam trying their darndest to keep sound out.Active noise cancellation, on th
  
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• Apple sells more iPhones than expected in third quarter

  26-07-2016 23:27
  Apple Inc sold more iPhones than Wall Street expected in the third quarter and forecast revenue in the current period would top many analysts' targets, soothing fears that demand for Apple's most important product had hit a wall. The world's most valuable publicly traded company said it sold 40.4 million iPhones in the third quarter, down 15 percent from the year-ago quarter but slightly more than the average analyst forecast of 40.02 million, according to research firm FactSet StreetAccount. IP
  
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• buying guide: The best headphones 2016: which headphones should you buy?

  26-07-2016 23:25
  
  Best headphones: which set should you buy?We're not audio snobs here. We're not going to claim that you're not a 'real' music fan if you're still using the cheap earbuds that came with your phone to listen to music. But what we will say is that just spending a little bit of extra money on a decent pair of headphones will get you a long way in terms of music quality, and will allow you to discern subtle details in your favorite songs that you might have otherwise missed. Bass notes that otherwise
  
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• As iPhone sale sag, Apple touts apps and services instead

  26-07-2016 23:20
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — You can expect to hear a lot more from Apple about the virtues of mobile apps and online services in coming months. And for good reason: They're just about the only part of Apple's business that's growing right now.
  
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• Chinese tech firm LeEco agrees to buy Vizio TV maker for $2B

  26-07-2016 23:18
  
  MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Chinese video streaming company LeEco is breaking into the U.S. TV market by buying Vizio, a manufacturer of budget-priced sets. The combination promises a marriage of hardware and content as tightly linked as your smartphone is to your monthly voice and data plan.
  
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• U.S. report says Tesla in fatal Autopilot crash was speeding

  26-07-2016 23:17
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A driver killed in the May 7 crash of a Tesla Motors Inc car while using Autopilot driving-assist software was exceeding the speed limit, U.S. highway safety investigators said on Tuesday in a preliminary report that did not state a probable cause. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said its preliminary findings showed the Model S was traveling at 74 miles per hour (mph) in a 65-mph zone at the time it struck a semi-truck near Willisto
  
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• Printer Buying Guide: What to look for when printer shopping video - CNET

  26-07-2016 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's Justin Yu, who's been reviewing printers since 2008, tells you what features and technologies matter most, and which ones you can ignore.
  
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• Surpassing the middle -- Electrolux out cleans expectations video - CNET

  26-07-2016 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The well rounded dishwasher isn't the best at anything, but is pretty good at everything.
  
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• Twitter still struggling to grow as rivals race ahead

  26-07-2016 23:00
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter is in danger of becoming the next internet company forced into a desperation sale if it cannot find a way to start luring people and advertisers back to its sometimes-befuddling messaging service.
  
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• Apple sales down, but iPhone 7 offers glimmer of hope - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Despite struggling with weak phone demand, the company manages to report better-than-expected quarterly results.
  
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• How the Samsung Note 7's iris scanning system works video - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  New information reveals specific details for the Note 7's iris scanning, Google Maps cleans up, and Bubble Zoom makes it easier to read digital comicbooks.
  
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• Nintendo's NX console might be portable, too video - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  A report says Nintendo's next-generation console will be a handheld that can connect to your television.
  
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• Apple iPad shows faint signs of life - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's troubled iPad business beat expectations and actually saw an increase in revenue.
  
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• Updated: The best soundbars 2016: 10 soundbars that kick bass

  26-07-2016 22:40
  
  Best SoundbarsIt's no secret that the audio quality on most TVs isn't all that great. With the push for ever slimmer televisions more and more manufacturers are sacrificing the audio quality of their speakers. After all, if there's no space for large speaker drivers you're going to get some weak sound.But not only are the speaker drivers vastly underpowered, they face in the wrong direction. They either point directly down into the floor or pump the audio out into the wall behind the screen.It's
  
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• Farewell Philae: Lander tweets its heartbreaking goodbyes

  26-07-2016 22:33
  
  By: Victoria WoollastonContinue reading...
  
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• Vizio's price tag: $2 billion, in a sale to China's LeEco - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  One of the top TV brands in the US will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chinese company.
  
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• Cybersecurity experts see merit in claims of Russian hacking

  26-07-2016 22:02
  
  PARIS (AP) — Experts who've followed the leak of Democratic National Committee documents say they believe the party's claim that Moscow had a hand in the hack, lending weight to the extraordinary allegation that the Kremlin is trying to tamper with the U.S. presidential contest.
  
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• New Facebook Messenger bot orders lunch for you, curates meals - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Allset's Facebook Messenger chatbot finds nearby restaurants, books tables and lets you order meals.
  
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• 13 keyboard shortcuts for Twitter addicts - CNET

  26-07-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Control Twitter from your keyboard with these handy shortcuts.
  
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• TSA says it's OK to carry a mummified head on a plane - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Got a mummified head? Need to fly somewhere in the US with it? No problem! Just make sure you declare it.
  
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• Inside the birthplace of every modern Tesla - Roadshow

  26-07-2016 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Join us for a 360-degree tour of Tesla's Fremont Factory, where every Model S and Model X is constructed. And, soon, every Model 3 will roll out of here, too.
  
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• Venmo users can make purchases, split checks - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The digital payment company has partnered with 11 retailers so far and is looking for more.
  
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• Obama: FBI to lead cyber incident response - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  The President put the federal agency in charge of government responses to major hacking attacks in a new policy directive.
  
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• Dear Elon: Mobileye breaks up with Tesla - Roadshow

  26-07-2016 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Mobileye's investors are not taking it well, sending the stock down after the news broke.
  
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• Blackberry stresses security in budget DTEK 50 phone video - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  BlackBerry's Scott Wenger gives a walk-through of the security features and specs of the DTEK 50.
  
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• Chinese conglomerate LeEco acquires Vizio for $2 Billion - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  One of the top TV brands in the U.S. will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the China-based company.
  
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• Watch out Samsung! China's LeEco is coming for you with Vizio buyout.

  26-07-2016 21:21
  
  If you've never heard of LeEco, now is a good time to become familiar with it.  The Chinese company that has been called the "Netflix of China" has a foothold in multiple industries such as video streaming, consumer electronics and automobiles. And in a joint announcement Tuesday, LeEco said it would acquire Vizio for $2 billion. SEE ALSO: Vizio Wins 4K at CES With 120-Inch TV, $999 Model The transaction is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter, with LeEco gaining 100 percent o
  
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• We Happy Few - How does it actually play? video - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  GameSpot tells you exactly what sort of gameplay you can expect from the Bioshock-esque, retrofuturistic We Happy Few.
  
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• The new Batman introduces multiplayer to Telltale's adventure games - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Other people can help you make decisions and provide feedback on your actions.
  
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• Nintendo's secret new console might be handheld -- not stationary - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Nintendo NX might be more like a Game Boy or Nintendo DS than a traditional game system.
  
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• Kano inks deal with Toys R Us and Barnes & Noble to sell DIY computer kit - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Kano's DIY computer kit for kids started out on Kickstarter, and will soon be available in retail stores.
  
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• Watch Quake's original designer talk about Quake Champions' new characters - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Meet the Champions you'll be fragging with in Quake Champions.
  
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• Don't miss a minute of the DNC with these apps - CNET

  26-07-2016 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're in Philly or following the Democratic National Convention from home, here are seven apps every DNC-watcher should have on their phone.
  
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• Tesla driver killed in Autopilot crash was speeding, report says

  26-07-2016 21:00
  
  Joshua Brown, the Tesla driver who on May 7 died in a crash in Florida while the car's Autopilot was engaged was speeding, according to a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) preliminary report. SEE ALSO: Tesla is the only carmaker beta testing 'autopilot' tech, and that's a problem This revelation may not surprise many people. The Model S is often billed as one of the sturdiest cars ever built. Not only does it have a five-star crash safety rating, but also its structur
  
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• Facebook to pledge 1,500 housing units for general public - CNET

  26-07-2016 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  To help offset real-estate demand in Menlo Park, Facebook is constructing 1,500 housing units and dedicating a percentage of that for low-income families.
  
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• Apple's car project gets a new boss, says report video - CNET

  26-07-2016 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  Bob Mansfield is reportedly the new head of Apple's Project Titan. Mansfield was a high-ranking executive at Apple for years.
  
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• Tesla Factory Tour video - Roadshow

  26-07-2016 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Join us for a look at the gigantic birthplace of every Model S, Model X and, soon, every Model 3.
  
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• Former PlayStation Exec joins Killer Instinct dev - CNET

  26-07-2016 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  "The world ain't ready for this!"
  
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• U.S. report says Tesla driver speeding in fatal Autopilot crash

  26-07-2016 20:43
  A driver killed in the May 7 crash of a Tesla Motors Inc car while using Autopilot driving-assist software was speeding, U.S. highway safety investigators said on Tuesday in a preliminary report that did not state a probable cause. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said its preliminary findings showed the Model S was traveling at 74 miles per hour (mph) in a 65-mph zone at the time it struck a semi-truck near Williston, Florida. Joshua Brown was killed when his vehicle drove u
  
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• Free Xbox One/360 Games With Gold for August 2016 revealed - CNET

  26-07-2016 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  WWE 2K16, Spelunky, and more coming for Xbox Live Gold members.
  
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• Your complete guide to Messages on iOS 10 - CNET

  26-07-2016 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Apple revamped its messaging platform on iOS 10 with stickers, apps and other fun, if at times, gimmicky features. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• U.S. issues guidelines for responding to major cyber attacks

  26-07-2016 20:38
  The White House issued new instructions on Tuesday on how government agencies should respond to major cyber security attacks, attempting to combat perceptions the Obama administration has been sluggish in addressing threats from sophisticated hacking adversaries. The announcement was made amid suspicion in the U.S. government that hackers working for Russia may have engineered the leak of emails stolen from the Democratic National Committee in an attempt to influence the Nov. 8 presidential elec
  
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