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• What you should know about the iPhone 6's 'Touch Disease' (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 52) - CNET

  26-08-2016 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to update your iPhone's software right now. Also, is the iPhone 6S really faster than the Note 7? And Apple Music starts to flex its muscle.
  
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• Facebook changes 'Trending' feature to rely less on human editors

  26-08-2016 23:37
  By Yasmeen Abutaleb SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc changed its popular "Trending" feature, which shows users the most-talked about topics of the day, to make it more automated and further eliminate the potential for human bias, the company wrote in a blog post on Friday. The update is Facebook's latest attempt in recent months to stress its neutrality as its influence grows. Facebook said an internal probe found no evidence of bias.
  
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• Review: Mini Review: LG OLED55E6V

  26-08-2016 23:18
  
  I'll keep it short and sweet: If you're in the market for a 55-inch screen with an immaculate contrast ratio, beautiful color reproduction and 4K resolution, you'd be hard-pressed finding a set better than the OLED55E6. You've read about OLED elsewhere before, I'm sure, so I won't spend much time on it here and I'll just cover the basics. In brief, OLED passes an electric current through organic light-emitting diodes to create color on the screen. Each individual LED can be individually controll
  
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• Review: Mini Review: LG OLED55E6P

  26-08-2016 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I'll keep it short and sweet: If you're in the market for a 55-inch screen with an immaculate contrast ratio, beautiful color reproduction and 4K resolution, you'd be hard-pressed finding a set better than the OLED55E6. You've read about OLED elsewhere before, I'm sure, so I won't spend much time on it here and I'll just cover the basics. In brief, OLED passes an electric current through organic light-emitting diodes to create color on the screen. Each individual LED can be individually controll
  
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• Facebook changes to Trending topics after criticism - CNET

  26-08-2016 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook's added a more automated design that strips the descriptions from Facebooks' trending topics, after months of criticism over how its employees display news stories.
  
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• Whoops! False Northern Lights alert triggered by lawnmower - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  British group sent out a red alert for scenic aurora borealis, but uh, a staffer on a riding mower just drove too close to the sensor.
  
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• Facebook's change to Trending topics makes you read less - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  A more automated design strips the descriptions from Facebooks' trending topics. You'll have to hover to see more.
  
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• Is Spotify punishing artists who cozy up to Apple Music? - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  When singers and bands give exclusives to subscription-music rivals like Apple and Tidal, Spotify is depressing those musicians in search results, a report says. Spotify says that's not true.
  
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• Styley Star Trek stamps will deliver your mail at warp speed - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  New postage honoring 50 years of obeying the prime directive will soon whisk your letters to any starfleet address...on this planet at least.
  
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• Alexa, meet Iris: Amazon Echo now controls Lowe's smart hub - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Lowe's Iris system for home control now lets you adjust lights and temperature using the Amazon Echo, and your voice.
  
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• Stormtrooper who bonked head in original Star Wars movie has died - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  British actor Michael Leader will be remembered for his long-term role on the BBC's popular "EastEnders," but the famed space blooper will never be forgotten.
  
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• How tech helps refugees start new jobs, lives in Sweden and Finland video - CNET

  26-08-2016 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Many refugees seeking asylum in Sweden and Finland are turning to tech to find jobs. CNET reporter Laura Hautala saw first-hand how tech companies are helping refugees find work. This video is part of Life, Disrupted: A special CNET report on tech and the refugee crisis.
  
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• St. Jude says report by short sellers 'false and misleading'

  26-08-2016 21:55
  (Reuters) - Medical device manufacturer St. Jude Medical Inc said on Friday that a report by short-selling firm Muddy Waters and a cyber-security researcher alleging its heart devices were riddled with bugs was "false and misleading." The report, which caused St Jude shares to decline after its release on Thursday, alleged there were significant security bugs in the company's Merlin@home device for monitoring implanted heart devices. St. Jude initially responded on Thursday with a terse statemen
  
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• GIFs show how we'd all survive Mars without Matt Damon - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  We'll all have to breathe, eat and drink when we colonize Mars. These cartoons show how we'll reuse waste and pollutants to do it -- just like Mark Watney in "The Martian."
  
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• The Bowlus Road Chief travel trailer has 1930s looks with 2016 tech video - Roadshow

  26-08-2016 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Limited Edition trailer has enough battery juice to keep you going off the grid for over a week.
  
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• No, software engineers aren't the highest paid employees in tech - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: You thought that coding is where the money is? A new report says that isn't true.
  
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• GameSpot's The Lobby: Is Metal Gear Survive really that bad of an idea? video - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Metal Gear Survive trailer revealed a new direction for the series, and the GameSpot crew weigh in on the heated debate surrounding the post-Hideo Kojima title.
  
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• Technology fan Andrew Luck just got a new flip phone

  26-08-2016 21:32
  
  Andrew Luck, the highest-paid player in NFL history, got a cool new piece of technology recently. No, not a personal robot butler or a self-driving car — a flip phone. SEE ALSO: How to get better players in 'Madden NFL 17' Ultimate Team mode Luck, who will make $25 million this season alone, announced on his Facebook page Thursday that he's upgraded to a new flip phone. We're guessing it cost him about $11, so he should have plenty of cash left over to get him through the next few months.
  
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• Chevy backs Colorado's new, powerful V6 with an 8-speed automatic for 2017

  26-08-2016 21:26
  
  The mid-size pickup truck market is heating up with several new, compelling entrants in the last year. And — thanks to Chevy — starting later this year, the mid-size segment is getting both more powerful and more efficient. SEE ALSO: Thieves steal $250,000 worth of wheels at Texas dealership Chevrolet announced Friday morning that it is bolting up a new 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine, which is backed by GM's 8-speed automatic transmission. Not only will drivers notice a bit more
  
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• Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for September 2016 - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  "Marvel's Luke Cage" and "Narcos" anchor a heavy-hitting September for Netflix.
  
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• The Bowlus Road Chief is the original aluminum travel trailer - Roadshow

  26-08-2016 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  First built in 1934, two years before the Airstream came to be, the Bowlus Road Chief is back and it's chock full of 21st century technology.
  
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• Get bowled over by the Bowlus Road Chief travel trailer - Roadshow

  26-08-2016 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Sleek, aerodynamic and modern, the Bowlus Road Chief travel trailer is not your granddad's trailer.
  
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• NBA 2K17 is doing something the franchise has never done before - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Watch a new video and get all the details on NBA 2K17's "The Prelude."
  
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• Xbox boss talks Scorpio, cross-play with PS4 - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Is Scorpio hurting Xbox One S sales? Will there ever be cross-play between Xbox One and PS4? Xbox boss responds to those questions.
  
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• Rollers, Nissans, rivals and puppies: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow

  26-08-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  We *really* love dogs.
  
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• Nintendo on its theme park plans -- 'It's a huge opportunity' - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The company says the teams at Universal and Nintendo are working well together; no timeline yet for when park may open.
  
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• Just drop some sarcasm? Your computer might pick it up soon - CNET

  26-08-2016 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Joined by Yahoo, a group of researchers wants to help computers understand your most ironic wordplay. As if.
  
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• U.S. Cellular's new share plans bump up the data - CNET

  26-08-2016 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The regional carrier's plans inch up both your data package and monthly prices, but you can change your plan at any time.
  
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• Resident Evil 7 weapons, story details confirmed by ESRB rating - CNET

  26-08-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  In Resident Evil 7, you'll use weapons like shotguns, chainsaws, and flamethrowers.
  
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• iOS 9.3.5 patches up big holes - CNET

  26-08-2016 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Update your iOS devices -- a trio of security flaws could lead to trouble.
  
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• You may have trouble getting an iPhone 7 at launch

  26-08-2016 20:45
  
  You may want to preorder the iPhone 7 way in advance, as a newa report claims the upcoming iPhone's launch may be hindered by short supply.Apple is reportedly undergoing a shortage of materials following a batch of faulty components, an industry source told Japan's Nikkei Asian Review. The source adds that if Apple sticks to its typical fall release window, initial demand for the newest iPhone might potentially go unmet.In addition to a component shortage, the drop in demand for iPhones in gener
  
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• Ax handle made using gummy bears looks handy and delicious - CNET

  26-08-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Made from gummy bears, resin and a double ax head, this gadget looks more like a snack than a signature lumberjack tool.
  
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• BMW will soon turn your 5 Series into a surveillance device - Roadshow

  26-08-2016 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Its Remote View 3D technology could be used in a number of ways, most of which are thankfully not creepy.
  
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• Spotify exec says album exclusives are bad for everyone - CNET

  26-08-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Spotify won't try to lure subscribers with promises of albums and songs you can only get from its premium service, according to an interview with Billboard.
  
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• Sitting in traffic isn't just bad for your mood, it's bad for your health - Roadshow

  26-08-2016 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  A new study finds that pollution levels in cars can be 40 percent higher while idling in traffic.
  
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• UK regulator to monitor WhatsApp's data sharing with Facebook

  26-08-2016 19:58
  (Reuters) - Britain's data privacy regulator said on Friday it would monitor how popular messaging service WhatsApp shares data with parent Facebook Inc under a new privacy policy. The Information Commission's Office (ICO) said while some users may be concerned by the lack of control provided by the updated privacy policy, others may consider it a positive. WhatsApp, which has more than a billion users, said on Thursday it would start sharing users' phone numbers with Facebook, allowing for more
  
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• Panasonic and Sony want to make 8K TVs mainstream by 2020

  26-08-2016 19:39
  
  You gotta hand it to both TV manufacturers and Olympic athletes: they never rest, and they never stop trying to get better.Less than one week after the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, Sony and Panasonic have started to give real thought to Tokyo's upcoming 2020 games – specifically, how the games are going to broadcast and watched by millions of people around the world. The prefered method they've arrived at? 8K Super Hi-vision. To that end, Sony and Panasonic have announ
  
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• Apple patches major flaws with iOS 9.3.5 video - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Three vulnerabilities found could allow an attacker to take over iPhones and iPads. Apple's latest iOS update takes care of that.
  
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• How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  WhatsApp just changed its terms and conditions, which now allow it to share information, such as your phone number, with Facebook. Use these steps to opt out.
  
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• Snakes on a cell tower: T-Mobile photo full of nope nope nope - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Paging Samuel L. Jackson! You're needed immediately at a T-Mobile cell tower to deal with some $@*$%!# snakes.
  
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• Stain free shine from the Frigidaire Gallery Dishwasher - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Frigidaire FGID2466QF makes a smudgeproof stainless finish affordable.
  
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• Frigidaire FGID2466QF 24 In. Gallery Built-In Dishwasher review - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Racks that look like spider legs and an abundance of confusing options get in the way of the Frigidaire FGID2466QF.
  
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• The 404 Show 1673: Proxima b, Uber's big loss, unsubscribable email lists (podcast) - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Giant Bomb's Vinny Caravella talks with Jeff about Proxima b, how hard it is to actually unsubscribe from certain email lists and what Uber's $1.27 billion loss means for the future of the shared economy.
  
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• Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga trades up to OLED video - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  This familiar hybrid adds an OLED display for stunning visuals.
  
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• Pokemon Go captures 55M mobile users in first month - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The mobile app became an immediate sensation when it launched in July, but questions are already cropping up over whether it can keep it up.
  
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• Digitize your handwriting and drawing video - CNET

  26-08-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Turn your handwriting into text or your drawings into digital pictures with these devices and apps.
  
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