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• FTC's data-throttling suit against AT&T dismissed - CNET

  29-08-2016 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  The wireless carrier prevails in court but it still could face a $100 million fine from another agency, the FCC.
  
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• Buying Guide: The best wireless earbuds available today

  29-08-2016 23:50
  
  Wireless earbuds are an incredible innovation for those of us who love listening to music while working out, but hate being tethered to our devices. This level of freedom used to come at a cost of either sound quality or price but thankfully those caveats have gone the way of Sarah McLachlan – they're just not a huge deal anymore. Now you can find premium-sounding wireless earbuds for as much or just a bit more than their wired counterparts.You could spend hours thumbing through spec sheet
  
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• Facebook's Trending Topics hits turmoil over fake news story - CNET

  29-08-2016 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The social network promoted a fake news story over the weekend about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. It's the latest in a string of controversies the Trending Topics feature has faced.
  
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• Instagram will soon suggest Stories from people you don't follow

  29-08-2016 23:15
  
  Instagram's obvious bid to compete with Snapchat by launching a Stories feature was, apparently, just the beginning.  SEE ALSO: Instagram just declared war on Snapchat Now the app will harness the power of Facebook's algorithmic expertise to begin surfacing Instagram Stories from people you don't already follow, according to a report from Techcrunch .  The suggestions will appear at the top of your screen and will be based primarily on your interests and the people you follow on the ap
  
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• It took 1,000 hours to 3D print and build this awesome life-size Stargate - CNET

  29-08-2016 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  This impressive replica took over 2,000 parts and 1,000 hours to create, without any help from distant aliens.
  
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• Apple facing record bill for Irish tax

  29-08-2016 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple could be ordered to pay billions of euros in back taxes in the Republic of Ireland under a European Union ruling expected on Tuesday.
  
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• R.I.P. Gene Wilder, who brought both chocolate and meme factories to life - CNET

  29-08-2016 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The legendary comedian dazzled on screen in the 1960s and '70s and continued to play a starring role in viral memes online in recent years.
  
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• Garmin Fenix Chronos Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  29-08-2016 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Garmin's latest watch combines sport with style.
  
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• Alcatel Fierce 4 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  29-08-2016 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Who says a big phone has to cost the moon?
  
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• HTC One A9 successor rumored for IFA, still looks like an iPhone

  29-08-2016 22:45
  
  HTC will reportedly unveil a successor to the HTC One A9 on September 1, just in time for IFA 2016 in Berlin, Germany.While the sound of a new phone is always exciting, the new HTC handset borrows a few cues from a certain competitor - something the elder One A9 did, too.Not only will the supposed smartphone maintain its noticeable resemblance to the iPhone 6S, but it will also apparently be called the HTC One A9s -similar to Apple's penchant for adding an "S" to its mid-generation phones, Ventu
  
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• HTC One A9 successor rumored for IFA, and it still looks like an iPhone

  29-08-2016 22:45
  
  HTC is reportedly announcing a successor to the HTC One A9 on September 1 - just in time for this year's IFA conference in Berlin, Germany,Not only will the supposed smartphone keep its noticeable resemblance to the iPhone 6S, but will also be called the "A9s" -similar to Apple's penchant for adding an "S" to its mid-generation phones, VentureBeat reports.Additionally, the leaked image of the A9s shows a chassis virtually identical to the original A9, save for an even more iPhone-like placement
  
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• Updated: MacBook Pro 2016 release date, news and rumors

  29-08-2016 22:40
  
  MacBook Pro 2016 release date, news and rumorsApple's MacBook Pro range hasn't been updated for some time: the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina was refreshed in March 2015 and the 15-inch in May. New MacBook Pros are clearly imminent, especially considering Apple's market share in the computing space fell 4.9% in Q2 2016 compared to the year prior.The biggest change is likely to be in the Pros' processors, and while there are rumours of detachable touchscreens we'd take them with a hefty pinch of
  
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• Unboxing Garmin's elegant Chronos sport watch (pictures) - CNET

  29-08-2016 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Fenix Chronos is a GPS multisport watch with some serious style.
  
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• This isn't a spaceship, it's a Maserati-based hearse

  29-08-2016 22:35
  
  The old adage "live fast, die young" just got an update. Because now, thanks to an Italian coach-builder, you can live fast, die young ... and get driven to your funeral even faster . What a time to be alive! Wait, no, scratch that. The swoop-y corpse carriage you see above was created by the Ellena Autotrasformazioni company. It started life as a diesel-powered Maserati Ghibli. Then it was stretched by just over 64 inches, bringing its total length to just over 21-and-a-half feet. SEE ALSO: Thi
  
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• Another reason to keep your tires properly inflated: Wildfires - Roadshow

  29-08-2016 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  One woman's insistence on driving on the rim actually started a pretty gnarly wildfire in California.
  
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• This new battery innovation could speed EV charging, extend range - Roadshow

  29-08-2016 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers at Northwestern University believe they've constructed a material that encompasses the best of both batteries and supercapacitors.
  
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• Watch Apple's next iPhone unveiling via live stream September 7 - CNET

  29-08-2016 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Enjoy the upcoming long holiday weekend, but then get ready to mourn the possible end of the headphone jack. Watch it all unfold live next Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT.
  
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• What to expect when Apple reveals the iPhone 7 on Sept. 7 - CNET

  29-08-2016 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has set the date for its iPhone 7 event, where the company may also debut a new Apple Watch. Here's what the next models could hold in store.
  
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• ​Linus Torvalds' love-hate relationship with the GPL

  29-08-2016 21:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Linux's founder appreciates what the GNU General Public License has given Linux, but he doesn't appreciate how some open-source lawyers are trying to enforce it in court.
  
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• Updated: Surface Book 2 release date, news and rumors

  29-08-2016 21:42
  
  Surface Book 2Microsoft released its Surface Book 2-in-1 in October 2015, calling it the "ultimate laptop." It shipped jam-packed with a detachable screen, Surface Pen support, Intel "Skylake" dual-core processors and Windows 10 Professional. That's on the low-end configuration. Shell out an extra 200 bucks (£300, AU$600) over the $1,499 (£1,299, AU$1,899) asking price and Microsoft will throw in an Nvidia-based discrete GPU.Despite an appetizing list of hardware specs, the 2-in-1 di
  
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• FBI investigating possible voter database hacks in two states

  29-08-2016 21:22
  
  The FBI is investigating possible voter registration data breaches caused by foreign hackers in Arizona and Illinois, according to a report by Yahoo! News .  SEE ALSO: Hackers have found a way to turn WikiLeaks into a weapon According to an alert obtained by Yahoo! , the agency has warned election officials around the country to be on the alert for such intrusions. While the alert didn't name the states specifically, a source identified the states to Yahoo! . Both Arizona and Illinois repor
  
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• See what's inside those shrieking rubber chickens from hell - CNET

  29-08-2016 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  There's a secret hidden inside every squawking chicken toy, and the team behind YouTube channel What's Inside is determined to find it.
  
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• Sony's stylish e-ink watch is back, this time with more designs

  29-08-2016 21:10
  
  Sony is crowdfunding yet another watch - this time bring back its stylish FES Watch line of wearables to augment your wardrobe.Using an e-ink display on both the body and strap, the updated FES Watch U can change designs with a single press of a button to match your mood - or jacket, or handbag, or what have you. The Watch U can also connect to dedicated apps on iPhone for more specialized patterns - though the watch doesn't need to be synced up to a smartphone to function like the Apple Watch.A
  
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• Can a Galaxy Note 7 frozen in ice survive a 100-foot drop? - CNET

  29-08-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Watch as Samsung's large-screen phone gets the ultimate durability test with only ice to protect it from an impressive height.
  
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• Two state election databases hacked, FBI warns - CNET

  29-08-2016 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The attacks by suspected foreign hackers, said to target Arizona and Illinois, lead the bureau to urge election officials to beef up their computer systems' security.
  
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• Apple to unveil new iPhones on September 7 video - CNET

  29-08-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  We'll get our first official look at the newest iPhones at next week's event, but Apple will show off more than that. Here's what we're expecting.
  
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• 8 Pokemon Go myths you should stop believing - CNET

  29-08-2016 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some of the more common Pokemon Go tips that need to be debunked.
  
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• Watch the remastered BioShock's first 14 Minutes - CNET

  29-08-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  See how much better the 2007 game looks with its fresh coat of paint; also, there are jellyfish now.
  
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• FAA forecast: 600,000 commercial drones within the year

  29-08-2016 20:37
  
  There will be 600,000 commercial drone aircraft operating in the U.S. within the year as the result of new safety rules that opened the skies to them on Monday, according to a Federal Aviation Administration ...
  
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• Smashing a mirror with a hammer in slo-mo brings dazzling destruction - CNET

  29-08-2016 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  In this YouTube video of a hammer hitting a looking glass, it's as if Thor got mad at his own face while shaving.
  
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• Quantity over quality: China's booming EV industry might be ready to bust - Roadshow

  29-08-2016 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  New regulations and looming government decisions could whittle some 200 electric automakers down to just 10.
  
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• Driverless Roborace car speeds around Donington

  29-08-2016 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A prototype racing car, testing self-driving technology for the forthcoming Roborace contest, takes a lap around Donington Park's circuit.
  
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• New Rokus may support HDR, ditch the numbers

  29-08-2016 20:21
  
  Another year, another Roku refresh. Leaked documents show the company's plans for releasing new media streaming boxes with HDR support before this year's holiday season. The leak comes from tech blog zatsnotfunny.com, which surfaced the leak on two Canadian websites and corroborates an FCC filing. The leaked product lineup has already been pulled from one site, but we were able to view it via Google's web cache.The documents show an upcoming rebrand for the Roku series, which will no longer feat
  
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• Facebook's Zuckerberg is almost ready to show off his AI - CNET

  29-08-2016 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  In September, we'll get to see what else Mark Zuckerberg's AI system can do aside from make toast.
  
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• FBI warns of possible state election-system hacks

  29-08-2016 20:15
  
  The FBI is warning state officials to boost their election security in light of evidence that hackers breached related data systems in two states. In a confidential "flash" alert from its cyber ...
  
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• Barb from 'Stranger Things' gets a very Barb-like toy tribute - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Toy maker Funko crafts a Barb figure from "Stranger Things" in its signature Pop Vinyl style, complete with eyeglasses, pink ruffled blouse and a purple Trapper Keeper.
  
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• Barb from 'Stranger Things' gets a toy tribute - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Toy maker Funko crafts a Barb figure from "Stranger Things" in its signature Pop Vinyl style, complete with eyeglasses, pink ruffled blouse and a purple Trapper Keeper.
  
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• Facebook CEO says group will not become a media company

  29-08-2016 19:37
  ROME (Reuters) - Facebook Inc. will not become a media company, its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, telling students the firm would remain a technology platform. An increasing number of users are turning to social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter , to find their news, but Zuckerberg said his firm had no ambitions to become a content provider. "No, we are a tech company, not a media company," said Zuckerberg, after a young Italian asked him whether Facebook intended to
  
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• The coolest, geekiest backpacks - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Got a basic backpack? It's time for an upgrade.
  
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• Watch BioShock Remaster's first 14 Minutes - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  See how much better the 2007 game looks with its fresh coat of paint; also, there are jellyfish now.
  
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• Microsoft says MacBook is as useful as a hat for your cat - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A new ad for the Surface Pro 4 suggests Apple's MacBook isn't too useful.
  
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• First design-your-own Xbox One controllers ship, as Microsoft sees 'tremendous interest' - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Design Lab has shipped its first controllers; new orders will arrive in only two weeks.
  
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• Government forecast: 600K commercial drones within the year

  29-08-2016 19:21
  
  Federal aviation officials estimate there will be 600,000 commercial drone aircraft operating in the U.S. within the year as the result of new safety rules that opened the skies to them on Monday. Michael ...
  
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• New Witcher 3 patch coming tomorrow, here's everything it adds, changes, and fixes - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  The RPG's newest update lands Tuesday alongside the launch of the Game of the Year version.
  
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• New 'Westworld' trailer rides into town with a sense of dread - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Something bad is happening in a futuristic theme park filled with robotic cowboys in the full-length trailer for the HBO series "Westworld."
  
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• iPhone owners sue Apple over 'Touch Disease'

  29-08-2016 19:17
  
  Owners of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices are slapping Apple with a lawsuit over a so-called "Touch Disease" that makes the devices unusable. SEE ALSO: An internal defect is causing tons of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to break The case, which was filed in the Northern District of California Saturday, alleges that Apple is aware of the technical glitch but refuses to fix affected devices. Named plaintiffs Todd Clearly, Jun Bai and Thomas Davidson are reportedly accusing Apple of fraud. "The iPhones ar
  
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• The BMW super-coupe rumor mill says to keep your eyes peeled in 2019 - Roadshow

  29-08-2016 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Faced with sales well below the competition, BMW's reportedly reinvigorating its large-luxury lineup with a "sporty two door."
  
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• Apple sued by iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners over touchscreen problems - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Users are reporting a display defect that makes the phone screen unresponsive.
  
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• Final Fantasy 15 director talks about delay - CNET

  29-08-2016 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  There are still too many bugs and Square Enix wanted to accommodate people whose consoles aren't connected to the internet.
  
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• Survey says: Infiniti, Mercedes owners most likely to embrace automation - Roadshow

  29-08-2016 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Robot Jesus, take the wheel.
  
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