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• iPad Pro 2 release date, price and everything you need to know

  27-08-2016 22:15
  
  iPad Pro 2: release date, news and rumorsApple launched its largest ever tablet in September last year. The iPad Pro 12.9 came with a huge 12.9-inch screen, supported the Apple Pencil stylus and packed a powerful processor - it was a big change to the iPad game.We were big fans, giving it 4.5-stars in our full TechRadar review, praising the slate for its impressive front-facing speakers and great display among other things.Then there was the iPad Pro 9.7, an iPad Air 2 replacement which came wit
  
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• How to get your drone license (and legally make money) - CNET

  27-08-2016 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The FAA's new commercial drone rules look pretty daunting. We'll walk you through.
  
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• This robot is a lousy sandwich chef - CNET

  27-08-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  In her latest clip, robotics video-blogger Simone Giertz proves that a robot is no match for a stubborn jar of peanut butter.
  
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• Navy gets $2.7B attack submarine sponsored by Michelle Obama

  27-08-2016 21:49
  
  An attack submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and will be named for her home state has been delivered to the U.S. Navy. Submarine builder General Dynamics Electric Boat, based in Groton, ...
  
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• Amazon launching physical bookstores in Chicago, San Diego, Portland, report says

  27-08-2016 21:41
  
  Amazon's quiet march toward direct competition with brick and mortar bookstores will expand with the launch of an additional store in one of the biggest cities in the U.S.  The move follows what some had seen as an experiment in the launch in 2015 of a physical bookstore in Amazon's headquarter city of Seattle. SEE ALSO: People who like Amazon.com may also like Amazon's new physical bookstore According to a report in the Financial Times on Friday, the online bookseller has confirmed plans t
  
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• Trump tweets: Fatal shooting of NBA star's cousin is reason African-Americans will vote for me - CNET

  27-08-2016 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: On Saturday, the Republican candidate offers another of his instant musings on America. Not everyone is moved.
  
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• Thrill-seeking unicyclist rides on edge of 840-foot-high chimney in Romania - CNET

  27-08-2016 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  It takes someone with superhuman balance and nerves of steel to unicycle and juggle on top of a tall, crumbling structure. Meet Flaviu Cernescu.
  
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• This friendly robot wants to become a part of your family

  27-08-2016 19:33
  
  The Aido robot is a friendly, interactive home assistant that features voice activation, a multimedia projector, and smarthome control.
  
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• When tech firms judge on skills alone, women land more job interviews - CNET

  27-08-2016 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  An experiment with removing gender from job applications makes the case that bias influences hiring.
  
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• Apple files Touch ID fingerprint patent to catch thieves

  27-08-2016 18:51
  
  No matter how many passwords you set, your iPhone is never totally safe. Thieves are getting craftier and hackers are becoming more and more sophisticated. But a new patent might help catch iPhone stealers CSI -style.  Apple has just filed a patent called "biometric capture for unauthorized user identification," which uses its Touch ID to store an image of fingerprints other than the user's on file.  You can read the abstract description for the patent in full: Apple has been going a l
  
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• Audio specifications: Which ones matter, which ones don't - CNET

  27-08-2016 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  The Audiophiliac breaks down specs into easy-to-understand language.
  
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• Facebook overhauls Trending feature after bias claims

  27-08-2016 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Social media giant Facebook makes its Trending feature more automated after criticism it was biased against conservative views.
  
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• Singapore is the first country in the world to unleash self-driving taxis.

  27-08-2016 18:14
  Similar to the  Uber, nuTonomy riders hail the taxi through their smartphones. The company is hoping to roll out a full fleet of these smart cars by 2017. 
  
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• The Nintendo NX controllers might borrow some tricks from the Wii

  27-08-2016 16:16
  
  It sounds like Nintendo's newest console might be borrowing one or two ideas from its classic Wii box - specifically motion controllers.Two anonymous sources speaking to Let's Play Video Games has hinted that the controllers for the upcoming console will have basic motion control support, similar to the Wii Remotes, as well as vibration force feedback. Wii Remotes can also be used to play some games on the Nintendo NX, the source adds.Think waving around a controller to simulate sword play, for
  
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• Are biofuels really worse than petrol when it comes to climate change?

  27-08-2016 15:10
  
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• Travel Advisory - CNET

  27-08-2016 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Scams and scares to watch out for on the road.
  
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• Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET

  27-08-2016 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  From Facebook to the streets, isolationist ideas have gained traction in Nordic countries that have taken in high numbers of asylum seekers.
  
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• Which Canon dSLR? - CNET

  27-08-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Having trouble choosing among Canon's dSLRs? This guide will help you get started.
  
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• Up close and personal with Tokyo's 59-foot Gundam statue - CNET

  27-08-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In Tokyo there's a 1:1 scale "replica" of a Gundam mobile suit. Here's what it looks like up close.
  
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• Fundam with Tokyo's giant Gundam - CNET

  27-08-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking out over Tokyo Bay is a giant robot, a 1:1, 59-foot model of a Gundam Mobile Suit. Here's what it looks like up close.
  
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• Cheap(ish) college tech you need for dorm living

  27-08-2016 14:00
  
  Well, it's August. It's like if Smonday were a month, and worse, it's the time for the dark void that is college shopping. Everyone will tell you to buy different things, and you will buy these overpriced things and throw a third of them away. Because you can't afford to do that, we've put together a list of things you might actually use this year. They'll keep your devices charged, they'll keep you comfortable, fit, or fed; they'll make your roommate like you and, best of all, they might make i
  
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• Apple iOS 9.3.5 solves huge security problems video - CNET

  27-08-2016 13:50 via cnet.com
  
  The iOS 9.3.5 update follows the discovery of spyware exploiting flaws that could compromise earlier versions of the mobile software.
  
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• The 16 fastest combat planes in the US Air Force - CNET

  27-08-2016 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  These impressive, fast and incredibly expensive planes are currently protecting America's freedom.
  
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• Meet the entrepreneurs at the heart of India's digital transformation

  27-08-2016 13:00
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) review - CNET

  27-08-2016 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This professional version of Lenovo's Yoga hybrid is expensive, but packs in plenty of high-end features, including a rare OLED display.
  
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• Hands-on review: Panasonic ToughBook CF-20

  27-08-2016 12:30
  
  Microsoft practically invented the convertible tablet category with its Surface line of devices, spawning a number of copycats with detachable keyboards. While these are fine for indoor use, their flimsy keyboard covers and low screen brightness (with odd exceptions, such has the Surface Pro 4) render them pretty useless for traversing challenging outdoor environments.Panasonic is pitching its rugged ToughBook CF-20 as a device that offers the flexibility of a convertible tablet combined with th
  
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• Twitter has plans to help you filter out unwelcome tweets

  27-08-2016 12:18
  
  There's a lot of abuse and harassment dished out on Twitter - check out the mentions for most celebrities and politicians if you don't believe us - and the platform has come in for plenty of criticism for not dealing with its troll problem sooner.Now Bloomberg says help is on the way, with a new keyword-filtering tool to allow users to remain blissfully unaware of the vitriol being sent in their direction. Swearwords and racial slurs could be blocked from a user's notifications screen, for examp
  
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• How to install and configure graphics drivers in Linux

  27-08-2016 11:00
  
  How to install Nvidia drivers in LinuxThe hunt for gaming performance on Linux is a constant and ever-changing challenge. The market for discrete graphics cards has become dominated by the two graphics giants: Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). This has meant the decision boils down to one simple question: Which company's graphics card do I buy? But once you delve deeper into the details this question becomes quite a complex one.The answer will change depending on your price/performance pr
  
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• Silicon Week: Alienware: 'We didn't build the Graphics Amplifier to be a one-hit wonder'

  27-08-2016 10:00
  
  Alienware has now been going for more than 20 years, and it's been a decade since the company partnered with Dell to work together on increasingly ambitious gaming machines. The Miami, US-based company makes aspirational products loaded with power, built with otherworldly designs and carrying premium price tags to match.According to its co-founder and General Manager Frank Azor, Alienware has fostered an ambitioninnovation and had a drive to make the best gaming PCs in the business from the very
  
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• iMac 2016 release date, news and rumours

  27-08-2016 09:45
  
  iMac 2016 rumour roundupAlthough it may seem that the range has only recently had an upgrade, the late 2015 iMac brought little more than a processor upgrade and a long-awaited bump to Retina screens across the board.With Apple's computing market share dipping to 4.9% in Q2 of 2016, there are few doubts that the company will release a spread of updated all-in-ones at its September 2016 event.The biggest updates are likely to be seen with the guts of Apple's iMac range, with Intel's latest Kaby L
  
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• Banking is tough when you're an immigrant. This app changes that

  27-08-2016 05:43
  
  Immigrants in most countries have a host of legal impediments that make many activities more difficult, but a new app called Monese (pronounced Muh-neez) is letting immigrants bank with less hassle in the UK. Unlike many banks that require special fees for immigrants, Monese offers low-cost international banking transactions and the option to withdraw and deposit money in multiple country. The app also claims you can open an account in under 3 minutes. Users must have a form of government-issued
  
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• BMW previews James Bond-like 'Remote View 3D' for new 5 Series

  27-08-2016 03:36
  
  Want to know what's happening around your car at all times? It seems with the next BMW 5 Series, you might be able to do just that. SEE ALSO: Timeline: The future of driverless cars, from Audi to Volvo BMW decided to be a big tease Friday morning when it released the single image you see above accompanied by a two-sentence press release: Presumably, this is BMW's way of previewing one of the tech treats on its forthcoming next-generation mid-size 5 Series luxury sedan, called Remote View 3D. Fro
  
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• Will VR ever be mainstream or will it remain a niche?

  27-08-2016 03:22
  
  On this week's episode of MashTalk, the Mashable Tech team talks about a wide range of things happening in the tech world from Android to VR to McDonald's (yes, Mickey D's) to Apple CEO Tim Cook. I'm joined this week by our Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff and for the first time by our tech analyst and editor Adario Strange. It's my first time manning our podcast and I somehow didn't mess it all up! SEE ALSO: The 10 best features hiding in the Android Nougat update First up is Google's newly-re
  
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• How will driverless cars make life or death choices? Google exec admits he doesn't know - CNET

  27-08-2016 01:45 via cnet.com
  
  As Uber rolls out its driverless cars in Pittsburgh, Google futurist Ray Kurzweil says he's still working out the moral dilemma in the case of a potentially fatal accident by an autonomous vehicle.
  
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• TechRadar deals: Bank holiday sales: grab a great deal on electronics and gadgets

  27-08-2016 01:23
  
  bank holiday salesBank holiday weekends are a great time to take advantage of the bank holiday sales from your favourite gadget, electronics and gaming retailers. Well, when you're not dashing outside to frantically light the barbecue whenever the rain teases a reprieve that is.We had a cheeky heads-up on some of the discounts and have been able to put together an extensive list of our deal highlights from the top retailers out there. If you'd prefer to dig out a discounted treasure of your own,
  
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• Dropbox looking to bridge the platform gap for end users

  27-08-2016 01:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Dropbox has claimed it will always be committed to helping end users collaborate, no matter what device they're using or on which platform.
  
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• Nintendo NX won't make the same mistakes as the Wii U, exec says

  27-08-2016 01:08
  
  It's not surprising to hear that the Nintendo Wii U was a dud, but it is coming from Nintendo's Chief Operating Officer, Reggie Fils-Aimé. Speaking with [a]list, a marketing website, Fils-Aimé recalled the company's learning experience from the failure of the GameCube. Forced to go back to the drawing board, Nintendo went on to create the wildly successful Wii."We always do our breakdown of what worked, what didn't, andcertainly we've done that with Wii U, and we continue to believ
  
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• Breach in fishing license system exposes data in Northwest

  27-08-2016 00:44
  
  A breach in a vendor's system that processes online sales of hunting and fishing licenses in Idaho, Oregon and Washington state exposed several million records containing buyers' personal information, ...
  
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• Facebook changes Trending Topics after criticism - CNET

  27-08-2016 00:38 via cnet.com
  
  The social network adds a more automated design that strips human-written descriptions from its list of popular topics, following months of criticism over how it displayed news stories.
  
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• Updated: Nintendo NX release date, news and rumors

  27-08-2016 00:25
  
  The path to the Nintendo NXThe Nintendo NX is going to be a very strange system, if you believe any number of the dozen or so patents Nintendo has filed in the last few months. We now know the release date of the console, and even a few of its new features, but there's still an air of mystery about Nintendo's next piece of hardware.We're not totally in the dark, however. A report published by Eurogamer has given us our most detailed look yet at Nintendo's new system. Mostly the report confirms m
  
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• Updated: Apple vs Spotify: latest developments in the music streaming service battle

  27-08-2016 00:09
  
  Apple vs SpotifyUpdate August 26: The Spotify and Apple fight has gotten even uglier, as an August 26 Bloomberg report alleges Spotify is actively burying search results for musicians who have exclusive deals with Apple Music.In response, a Spotify representative told Recode that allegations artists are being buried in its search results are "unequivocally false," though they didn't deny other elements of the Bloomberg article.The report's anonymous sources said artists who've given Apple exclus
  
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