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• Puro Sound Labs' headphones let you know when you're headed for hearing loss video - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Tinnitus fans can skip these warm-sounding wireless headphones that help you keep your audio in a safe range.
  
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• Robot showcase features pizza- and sushi-making bots (Tomorrow Daily 409) video - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  A pair of robotic arms craft pieces of sushi at a robot showcase; also, Audi plans to deploy technology allowing select models to "talk" to traffic lights.
  
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• Ridin' thrifty: Here are the cars favored by buyers making $250k+ per year - Roadshow

  16-08-2016 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Edmunds used Polk vehicle registration data to compile a list of the best-selling cars with US buyers making more than $250,000 a year. Not to sound like an Upworthy article or anything, but the answers might surprise you.
  
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• Dinosaur thief urged to return statue's giant foot - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Leggo my leg, oh!A traveling European exhibit discovers that someone swiped one of the legs from its largest dino, the Diplodocus.
  
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• Transform your smartphone into a laptop with this simple accessory

  16-08-2016 23:25
  
  The Superbook is an accessory that turns a smartphone's computing power into a laptop-like interface. The smart shell is compatible with apps, games and the Microsoft Office Suite.  Andromium Inc., the company that created The Smartbook, is currently seeking funding for the product on Kickstarter and plans to sell units for $99.
  
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• See an iPhone encased in Flubber get dropped from way up high - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Flubber, a mysterious rubbery substance, undergoes a dramatic drop test while cuddling an iPhone. Will either or both survive?
  
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• What life would be like on an Earth-like planet around Proxima Centauri - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  News that a livable planet may be circling the sun's closest counterpart is exciting space fanatics, but such a place may have some major differences, too.
  
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• Puro Sound Labs BT5200 Bluetooth Headphones review - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  It's not often you can say headphones are good for your health, but the Pure Sound Labs BT5200 certainly make the case for it.
  
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• World's fastest EV trounces Tesla Model S and LaFerrari in drag race

  16-08-2016 23:03
  
  When Croatian carmaker Rimac Automobili unveiled its Concept_One, the world's fastest electric vehicle (EV) this spring, we were blown away by both its design and performance figures. Thing is, though, sometimes having the best specs doesn't always translate into real-world speed and performance. But in Rimac's case, it does. On Tuesday morning, Archie Hamilton released a video depicting a drag race between the Concept_One, and both a Tesla Model S P90D and Ferrari LaFerrari — two of the f
  
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• Wanted: A better economy class - CNET

  16-08-2016 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Though passengers and airlines say they want a better economy experience, actually bringing it to the skies won't be easy.
  
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• French mayor bans 'anarchical' Pokemon settlement in village

  16-08-2016 23:00
  
  A French mayor has denounced the "anarchical settlement" of "Pokemon Go" characters on the "territory" of his eastern village and has ordered the game's creator to remove ...
  
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• Microsoft gaining on Apple in innovation, study claims - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A recent study suggests Microsoft's work environment is becoming more innovative and is approaching that of Apple. One of the least innovative tech environments? Facebook.
  
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• Take a downtown train to Manhattan's newest Apple Store - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The World Trade Center Transportation Hub is Manhattan's latest shopping destination, anchored by an all-new Apple Store.
  
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• Heads up, Haiku: Hunter's HomeKit ceiling fan is here - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  'The Signal' is a smart ceiling fan designed to work with Apple HomeKit -- which means you'll be able to ask Siri to turn it on and off.
  
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• Apple store opens its doors at World Trade Center Hub - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is a one of the key retailers as the historic mall reopens 15 years after the September 11, 2001, attacks.
  
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• 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x review - Roadshow

  16-08-2016 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  While the Frontier has fine manners both on- and off-road, it's playing catch-up to the competition.
  
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• See the 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x on the top of the desert - Roadshow

  16-08-2016 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  While the Frontier may not have a lot of fancy-pants features, it still looks good out in the open desert.
  
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• You can now buy Yuneec's new $1,900, feature-packed drone

  16-08-2016 22:22
  
  Yuneec's Typhoon H drone (formally the Typhoon PRO with Intel RealSense Technology) is officially available for purchase from a variety of retailers, as the company announced at the Intel Development Forum on Tuesday afternoon.  Prices vary among sellers: Buydig is listing them for $1,299, though it doesn't come with Intel RealSense. B & H and Best Buy have the full versions for the official Pro retail price, $1,899. Wholesaler Jet is offering the drones (which, again, seem to be the ba
  
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• You can now buy Intel's new $1,900, feature-packed drone

  16-08-2016 22:22
  
  Intel's Typhoon H dronen is officially available for purchase from a variety of retailers, as the company announced at the Intel Development Forum on Tuesday afternoon.  Prices vary among sellers: Buydig is listing them for $1,299.00, while B & H and Best Buy have them for Intel's official retail price of $1,899.99. Wholesaler Jet is offering the drones at $1,035.58 if you opt out of free returns and pay by debit card.  You can also buy the Intel RealSense Module separately to atta
  
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• Google Glass flopped, but Intel still likes smart glasses - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  A tiny new computer system called Joule powers smart safety glasses -- for assembly-line workers, not the general public.
  
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• Under New York's WTC Oculus, a new Apple Store opens video - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's latest retail location is in the middle of an expansive underground mall in downtown Manhattan.
  
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• Olympian Shaunae Miller's finish-line dive creates yet another golden meme - CNET

  16-08-2016 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Usain Bolt's meme is so yesterday. The Bahamanian runner's controversial dive is social media's new obsession.
  
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• GoPro strapped to Hot Wheels car captures rocketing road trip - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  This is the four-wheeled toy adventure you dreamed of as a kid, complete with a detour into the swimming pool.
  
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• PivotHead builds AR safety glasses using Intel's Joule video - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Intel shows how its new Joule technology can be used to advance computer vision using a set of augmented-reality safety glasses.
  
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• WowWee CHiP is a hyper, engaging robot pet

  16-08-2016 21:54
  
  In the 16 years since Sony introduced AIBO, the first robotic pet, consumer robotics has not exactly flowered. AIBO was  a smooth-moving, shockingly intelligent and incredibly expensive product. Ultimately, it couldn't survive even as long as the average dog. However, its influence continues even to this day and can be seen in WowWee's charming and mostly effective CHiP robot dog. Designed for everyone eight-years-old and above, the mostly white (with silver-blue-accents), $199 CHiP comes c
  
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• Ford says it will have a fully autonomous car by 2021

  16-08-2016 21:54
  
  Ford Motor Co. intends to have a fully driverless vehicle — no steering wheel, no pedals — on the road within five years. The car will initially be used for commercial ride-hailing or ride-sharing services; ...
  
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• Grush your teeth: Kids show how this toothbrush turns brushing into gaming video - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Intel-backed startup Grush makes brushing more fun for kids.
  
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• Meet the man cycling the UK using virtual reality

  16-08-2016 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aaron Puzey is cycling the length of Great Britain from the comfort of his own living room, using the power of virtual reality.
  
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• FCC spectrum auction reaches next round - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  The agency starts auctioning off airwaves that TV broadcasters agreed to give up earlier this summer, but the process is likely to drag on into 2017.
  
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• Fitbit, Apple Watch and now McDonald's - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The world's biggest fast-food chain has been pushing health and wellness after decades of being criticized for selling junk food and encouraging bad eating habits.
  
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• Surface Pro 4 ad uses Cortana to take down the iPad Pro

  16-08-2016 21:28
  
  Shots. Fired. Microsoft just lobbed a piping hot, tablet-sized dose of shade at Apple's iPad Pro, and it's delicious.  SEE ALSO: Apple pushes iPad Pro as 'computer' in latest ad Microsoft on Tuesday posted a new commercial on YouTube in which the Surface Pro 4 and Cortana take on the iPad Pro and Siri, with Cortana running down a list of its features. Predictably, the voice of Siri stumbles through the commercial as it comes up short (in Microsoft's estimation) on every point made by Cortan
  
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• Ditch the VR controller, see Project Alloy track your fingers video - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Intel's new Project Alloy mixes AR and VR by allowing the user to use their hands as controllers.
  
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• Tinder's emojis and GIFs find their way to users' hearts - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Follow up the swipe right with a happy face or a beer mug to keep the good times rolling.
  
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• Why Microsoft wants in on the marijuana business and why the DEA won't stop it

  16-08-2016 21:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Opinion: Redmond's partnership with 'seed-to-sales' software purveyor Kind is bound to bring more legitimacy to an already-thriving business.
  
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• How you redesigned CNET's mobile site without even knowing it - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  We're serving our site to you the way you want it.
  
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• Intel's Euclid brings smart sensors to robots video - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Intel unveils a candy-bar-sized RealSense module that will help developers build robots with better machine vision.
  
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• Slack goes down again, prompting anxiety everywhere

  16-08-2016 21:11
  
  Panic briefly took over on Tuesday when everyone's favorite messaging app/millstone went down temporarily. Office communications, Giphy gags and helpful pings were halted while Slack worked on the issue that prevented many users from accessing the app. SEE ALSO: Slack outage cues massive freakout, but it's significant for more than that Slackbot momentarily and mercifully fell silent for many as reports of connectivity issues started coming in late morning Pacific Time. Confusion and anguish rei
  
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• ​Intel's next-gen PC chip works, it's the fastest ever, and it's coming this fall - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  If you're a video editor or hardcore gamer, you might be excited by Intel's seventh-generation Core chip, code-named Kaby Lake. CEO Brian Krzanich shows it up and running.
  
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• Call Of Duty Zombies is heading to the 1980s, complete with Knight Rider himself

  16-08-2016 21:10
  David Hasselhoff is heading back to the 1980s to fight zombies in Call Of Duty.
  
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• Ultimate Team and 5 things we learned about FIFA 17 from Gamescom

  16-08-2016 21:07
  
  FIFA 17′s online aspect has been fleshed out by EA Sports.
  
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• 7 tips for podcasting on the cheap - CNET

  16-08-2016 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to dip your toe -- er, voice -- into the wonderful world of podcasting? You can do it for next to nothing. Here's how.
  
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• Intel turns to Overwatch to show off seventh-generation core video - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Intel's CEO put his company's new core processor to the test on stage by playing Overwatch.
  
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• Here's your first look at Windows in VR - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  How will you get PC things done inside a VR headset? This Microsoft video should give you some idea.
  
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• Review: Sony Xperia X Performance

  16-08-2016 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Introduction and designThe Sony Xperia X Performance is a phone that makes a statement. It's just not a very consistent one.Like the others in the new X series, the Sony Xperia X Performance is really good at waving all the signs of a flagship phone. The eye-grabbing glass and brushed metal design make it enjoyable to look at and its 5.6-inch body fits nicely in one hand.Underneath the hood, though, there's a mix of what you'd expect to find in a top-tier smartphone, but with a few unpleasant su
  
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• YouTube to swallow up Google's Hangouts on Air - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Google decides that YouTube will be the new home for Hangouts on Air. The service will no longer be a part of Google's social network as of September 12.
  
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• Titanfall 2 beta dates and details confirmed - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  It will take place over the course of two weekends, beginning this Friday.
  
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• The Witcher 3 GOTY version doesn't let you carry over save data on consoles - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, developer confirms it will have a separate trophy/achievement list and that a new patch is coming.
  
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• Intel turns to Overwatch to show off 7th generation core video - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Intel's CEO put his company's new core processor to the test on stage by playing Overwatch.
  
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• Intel, Microsoft jump into mixed reality with Project Alloy and Windows Holographic tie-up video - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Intel teams up with Microsoft on mixed reality, combining AR and VR into one environment using Windows Holographic.
  
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• No Man's Sky could get paid DLC - CNET

  16-08-2016 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The game's director says he was "perhaps naive" for suggesting No Man's Sky might only get free updates.
  
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