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• No, it’s not OK to let Tesla's Autopilot drive you to the hospital

  08-08-2016 23:53
  
  Over the weekend, the story broke that a Missouri lawyer, Joshua Neally, claimed that the Autopilot system in his Tesla Model X saved his life when he suffered a pulmonary embolism while behind the wheel. Neally contends his Model X drove him to the hospital, saving his life. Some, including KY3, the Missouri news station to originally air the report, are calling it the "counter-example to that fatal Florida crash." That's because Autopilot saved a life, rather than took one. This, as it turns o
  
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• iPhone 7 could arrive with a new home button and a darker shade video - CNET

  08-08-2016 23:43 via cnet.com
  
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• Quartet of security flaws affect 900 million Android devices - CNET

  08-08-2016 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  A security firm discovers flaws it calls "Quadrooter" that would let an attacker gain full control of an Android phone or tablet.
  
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• Pokemon Go is no more at Hiroshima memorial, US Holocaust museum - CNET

  08-08-2016 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  For players of the wildly popular game who can't stop themselves from searching for Pokemon absolutely everywhere, congratulations: Lines have been drawn for you.
  
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• Now let us never speak of that horrifying Lucille Ball statue again - CNET

  08-08-2016 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  A more pleasing rendition of comedian Lucille Ball replaces the alien "Scary Lucy" version in her hometown park.
  
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• Now let us never speak of horrifying Lucille Ball statue again - CNET

  08-08-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  A more pleasing rendition of comedian Lucille Ball replaces the alien "Scary Lucy" version in her hometown park.
  
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• Scary Android vulnerability affects nearly 1 billion phones

  08-08-2016 22:51
  
  Researchers have discovered a new form of Android malware, and it's pretty scary how many phones are vulnerable. If you have Google's Nexus 5X, Nexus 6 or Nexus 6P, HTC's One M9 or HTC 10, BlackBerry's DTEK50, or Samsung's Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge — some of the most popular Android models in the world — your phone, and all the data on it, could be at risk.  The vulnerability is called "QuadRooter," named after a piece of software native to Android devices with Qualcomm chipsets. The
  
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• Wilson X Connected Football turns practice into an epic game

  08-08-2016 22:31
  
  The team at Wilson X behind the Connected Basketball has come up with the next logical sports equipment innovation: the Connected Football.  SEE ALSO: He shoots, he scores! (And he checks the connected app to see how he did) Like the Wilson X basketball, launched last year, the Connected Football is engineered to help aspiring and current football players improve their throwing by gamifying practice.  On the outside, the ball looks like any normal football, but inside the ball contains
  
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• LendingClub posts bigger loss; says CFO resigns

  08-08-2016 22:30
  (Reuters) - Online lending platform operator LendingClub Corp reported a bigger quarterly loss, largely due to an impairment charge and higher operating costs, and the company said its chief financial officer had resigned. Reporting its first quarterly results since the ouster of the company's founder and CEO Renauld Laplanche in May, LendingClub said net loss widened to $81.4 million, or 21 cents per share, in the second quarter ended June 30, from $4.1 million, or 1 cent per share, a year earl
  
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• Nightclub fire families upset over 'Pokemon Go' stop at site

  08-08-2016 22:20
  
  WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — Relatives of 100 people killed in a 2003 Rhode Island nightclub fire and survivors are upset that the site is a stop in "Pokemon Go."
  
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• Frigidaire Gallery FGHT1846QF Custom-Flex Top Freezer Refrigerator review - CNET

  08-08-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  This Frigidaire Gallery fridge is one of the nicest top freezer designs we've seen -- but it runs warmer than we're comfortable with.
  
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• Features galore in this Frigidaire top-freezer fridge - CNET

  08-08-2016 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  It doesn't look like this much, but this $1,100 fridge has a deceptively good design.
  
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• Hey DC films, stop treating us like we're dumb - CNET

  08-08-2016 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: "Suicide Squad" is exactly as bad as you think it is, says CNET's Caitlin Petrakovitz. Why? Probably because DC's writers and directors think we're idiots.
  
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• Hulu to nix free, ad-supported video on its site video - CNET

  08-08-2016 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  The video-streaming service will no longer offer free content on its own website, according to a report. However, a deal should make Yahoo the new home of Hulu's free video.
  
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• Exclusive: Honeywell explores acquisition of JDA Software - sources

  08-08-2016 22:06
  Honeywell International Inc is in talks to acquire JDA Software Group Inc, in a deal that could value the U.S. supply chain management software company at around $3 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. The acquisition would illustrate how Honeywell, a U.S. diversified industrial conglomerate, is keen to boost its automation portfolio after it agreed last month to acquire Intelligrated Inc, a U.S. distribution systems and logistics company, for $1.5 billion. JDA
  
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• Google Drive suffers service disruption - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Users are reporting an error message when trying to access Google's file storage service. "The server encountered an error. Please try again later." (Yep, still trying!)
  
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• Sorry 'Stranger Things' fans, electricity isn't monster-powered - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  A government blog post from the real Energy Department claims the Netflix show is no documentary. Sure, that's what they WANT you to think.
  
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• You had one job, Frigidaire video - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The $1,100 Frigidaire FGHT1846QF is filled with surprisingly helpful features -- but it just isn't cold enough.
  
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• Mom was wrong: Study shows gaming is good for school - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  New research yields some surprising results on how students spend their time online, and what it means for their test scores.
  
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• The world's first robotic kitchen is here and it'll blow your mind

  08-08-2016 21:13
  
  Researchers at Moley Robotics have used motion-capture technology to bring MasterChef champion Tim Anderson's mouth-watering meals to your table, hands free. 
  
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• First No Man's Sky update detailed, early copy players recommended to delete saves - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  First patch for Hello Games' No Man's Sky has new features, makes galaxies bigger, removes a big exploit.
  
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• Amazon Japan offices raided by antitrust regulators - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The company is suspected of pressuring retailers to offer lower prices to compete with rival sites.
  
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• How Batman differs from other Telltale games video - CNET

  08-08-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Keen to try out Telltale's Batman? Find out how it's different from other Telltale games and discover what you're in store for as The Dark Knight!
  
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• Science on the brain: How your mind's hidden 'physics engine' can predict the future

  08-08-2016 21:00
  
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• Hyundai expands DIY retrofit for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto - Roadshow

  08-08-2016 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  If you have the internet and an SD card reader, you can get the retrofit applied in just a few hours.
  
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• Complexity makes airline computer systems vulnerable

  08-08-2016 20:59
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Twice in less than a month, a major airline was paralyzed by a computer outage that prevented passengers from checking in and flights from taking off.
  
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• Google mocks iPhone storage capabilities - CNET

  08-08-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In a new ad for its Photos app, Google shows how much it cares about your iPhone's shortcomings.
  
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• Rocket League getting crazy-sounding 'rumble' mode, here's how it works - CNET

  08-08-2016 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Watch this video to see the bonkers-looking mode in action.
  
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• Pokemon Go banned in Iran due to 'security concerns' - CNET

  08-08-2016 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Iran becomes the first country in the world to ban its citizens from playing Pokemon GO.
  
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• A big get: Faraday Future hires former GM electric vehicle bigwig - Roadshow

  08-08-2016 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Peter Savagian will become Faraday's VP of Propulsion Engineering.
  
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• Internet agrees: Buzz Aldrin has the best #firstsevenjobs ever - CNET

  08-08-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Hey, all you summer-camp counselors out there yanking kids out of poison ivy. There's hope for you yet.
  
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• PS4 Neo being unveiled in early September, report says - CNET

  08-08-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  We'll reportedly know a lot more about the upgraded PS4 in a month's time.
  
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• Amazon dishes out details on Woody Allen TV series - CNET

  08-08-2016 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Entitled "Crisis in Six Scenes," the six-part series is scheduled to debut this fall as Amazon looks to Allen to help draw in viewers.
  
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• Clot-o-pilot: Tesla Autopilot helps sick man navigate to hospital - Roadshow

  08-08-2016 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  A man claims his Tesla's semi-autonomous driving systems helped him get to the hospital while suffering from a pulmonary embolism.
  
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• Samsung may release future Galaxy S phones with curved display only - CNET

  08-08-2016 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The company might dump the flat-screen variant of its flagship lineup, hints a Samsung exec.
  
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• 900 million Android devices harbor security flaws video - CNET

  08-08-2016 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Check Point researchers discover four flaws that could compromise a huge number of Android phones and tablets.
  
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• NBC signs deal to create original content for Snapchat

  08-08-2016 19:19
  (Reuters) - Comcast Corp's NBC Universal has signed a multi-year deal with Snapchat to produce original content for the messaging app, a Snapchat executive told Reuters. NBC is set to kick off this initiative with "The Voice on Snapchat", a series that collects user-submitted performances judged by 'coaches' from the broadcaster's singing show "The Voice", the Wall Street Journal, said on Monday. NBC Universal could not be immediately reached for comment.
  
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• Review: Updated: Moto 360 Sport

  08-08-2016 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction, design and featuresUpdate: Moto's sportier take on the regal 360 has earned a spot on our list of best Android Wear smartwatches. Its rugged build, built-in GPS and rather affordable price make it an easy choice for fitness-focused people.Original review follows below.The Moto 360 Sport looks like a 'sporty' version of the Moto 360 (2015), but it's much more than that. This is only the second Android Wear watch to have GPS, and the tech is much better implemented than it was in the
  
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• AT&T to refund customers $6.8 million for 'directory assistance' scams - CNET

  08-08-2016 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The telecommunications company will also pay a $950,000 fine to the U.S. Treasury for allowing scammers to charge customers for phony directory assistance services.
  
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• Lyft adds multiple stops so you can pick up, drop off your friends - CNET

  08-08-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  No need to haggle with the driver or fuss with your phone. You can now make extra stop-offs in the Uber-rivalling ridesharing app.
  
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• Walmart buys the 'Amazon killer.' Is it enough? (The 3:59, Ep. 91) - CNET

  08-08-2016 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  We talk about the $3.3 billon deal and why it's a bad day to be a Delta passenger.
  
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• Wal-Mart buying Jet.com to lift online sales, battle Amazon

  08-08-2016 18:49
  The Jet deal would be Wal-Mart's biggest yet in a five-year e-commerce acquisition spree, as the world's largest retailer tries to also be a dominant player online. Wal-Mart has spent billions to build up its e-commerce business over the years. Its efforts included offering two-day shipping at half the price of Amazon's Prime shipping program, opening massive e-commerce distribution centers and hiring thousands of workers.
  
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• U.S. to auction $1.6 million of bitcoin from various cases

  08-08-2016 18:43
  The U.S. government said on Monday it plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoins that were forfeited during several cases, several of which stemmed from investigations of the online black market known as Silk Road. The U.S. Marshals Service said that the online auction would be held on Aug. 22, and that potential bidders must register by Aug. 18. The auction is the latest by the Marshals Service of the digital currency.
  
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• Facebook tests Express Wi-fi service in India

  08-08-2016 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook confirms that it is in the early stages of testing a wi-fi service with Indian internet service providers (ISPs).
  
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• Elvis Presley's BMW 507 is resplendent in all its restored glory - Roadshow

  08-08-2016 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Missing for nearly half a century, the Bimmer that The King drove around Germany during his military service has been found and restored.
  
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• BMW restored Elvis Presley's 507 and oh my goodness it's perfect - Roadshow

  08-08-2016 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be able to see it in person at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
  
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• NBCUniversal will create shows just for Snapchat - CNET

  08-08-2016 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  The multi-year deal with the social network will give users new content from NBCUniversal TV shows such as "The Voice," "E! News" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
  
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• NBCUniversal believes in magic, acquires TV rights to Harry Potter - CNET

  08-08-2016 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  Beginning in 2018, fans of the boy wizard can watch the eight Harry Potter movies and additional J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World films on the USA Network and Syfy.
  
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• AutoComplete: Nissan reportedly looking to sell its battery operations video - Roadshow

  08-08-2016 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Volkswagen may have more software troubles, and Jaguar Land Rover adds 50,000 cars to the Takata recall fray.
  
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• This smart pillow wirelessly streams music to help you sleep better

  08-08-2016 18:22
  
  ZEEQ, created by Moley Robotics, could be the answer to your sleeping problems.  The smart pillow wirelessly streams music and gathers analytics through built-in sensors as you sleep. The company hopes to distribute the pillow by 2017. 
  
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