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• Corning wants to put its Gorilla Glass on your next smartwatch - CNET

  30-08-2016 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  The glassmaker revealed Gorilla Glass SR+, a new super scratch-resistant material made specially for smartwatches.
  
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• T-Mobile's confusing unlimited plan, explained - CNET

  30-08-2016 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  All the limits on T-Mobile's multiple 'single' data plans.
  
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• Lowe's robot wants to help you find the plumbing aisle - CNET

  30-08-2016 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Home improvement store Lowe's is testing out a customer service robot that scans inventory and helps customers find products.
  
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• For kids, an iPad before surgery may be as effective as a sedative

  30-08-2016 23:00
  
  The use of mobile devices by parents to keep their kids occupied is fairly well established, but a new study indicates that those devices' calming effect may even be useful for surgeries. A new study being published by the World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) claims that giving a child an iPad to use before surgery can be as relaxing as a sedative.  SEE ALSO: McDonald's recalls Happy Meal fitness tracker "Our study showed that child and parental anxiety before anaesthe
  
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• Ancient skeletons unravel the secrets of how the Justinian plague ravaged its victims

  30-08-2016 23:00
  
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• Beats wins in case alleging double dealing before Apple sale

  30-08-2016 22:59
  
  A judge has dismissed the key claims in a lawsuit alleging that headphone maker Beats Electronics duped one of its early partners before negotiating its $3 billion sale to Apple two years ago. The summary ...
  
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• Playstation Now launches on PC - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Starting today, you can play select PlayStation 3 games on your Windows PC, as long as you have a Playstation Now subscription.
  
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• It might be a Waze off, but Google has a plan to take on Uber

  30-08-2016 22:46
  
  Google is reportedly readying to expand its Waze Carpool service, a move that would put the search giant in direct competition with Uber and Lyft as both companies offer carpool services.The news comes from a person familiar with the matter speaking to The Wall Street Journal. Google began a pilot program for Waze Carpool earlier this year, but limited it to several thousand workers in thein the San Francisco Bay Area. The service aims to help people find carpool rides to and from work, helping
  
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• Google to bring Waze-based ridesharing to San Francisco - Roadshow

  30-08-2016 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  It's not exactly an Uber competitor. In fact, Google hopes that its users *won't* end up turning into taxi drivers.
  
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• How to turn your kitchen into a tiny produce farm

  30-08-2016 22:36
  
  The Nanofarm is a stackable, miniature plant environment that allows owners to grow produce indoors. The invention is available for pre-sale on Kickstarter from Replantable.
  
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• Play some of PlayStation's best games on your PC starting today

  30-08-2016 22:35
  
  Sony announced today that its streaming service, PlayStation Now, is live on PC, opening up massive portions of the PlayStation catalog to your personal computer.For $19.99/£12.99 a month, PC owners can now stream over 400 PS3 games, including previously console-exclusive titles like God of War III, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, and The Last of Us.PS Now is also expanding its library with six more games: Mafia II, Tomb Raider, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Heavy Rain, Borderlands,
  
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• Facebook Live showing LAPD outside Chris Brown's home - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The social media network is broadcasting a continuing standoff after police respond to a 3:10 a.m. call from "a female requesting help."
  
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• Lowe's new robot wants to help you find the plumbing aisle - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Home improvement store Lowe's is testing out a customer service robot that scans inventory and helps customers find products.
  
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• Feel your loved one's heartbeat in real-time with a sophisticated ring

  30-08-2016 22:27
  
  The HB Ring allows you to see and feel the heartbeat of a loved one. It starts at $599 for a pair, which can be connected to an app to connect your ring to your partner's ring in seconds. 
  
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• Google expands nascent ride-sharing service: WSJ

  30-08-2016 22:23
  (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google unit plans to open its ride-sharing program to Waze app users in San Francisco this fall, pitting itself against Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL], the Wall Street Journal reported. Google in May launched a pilot program around its California headquarters which allowed several thousand area workers at specific firms to carpool together with users of its Wave navigation app, according to the WSJ report. (http://on.wsj.com/2bzJrcN0) Alphabet executive David Drummond
  
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• LG V20 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  The V20 promises to be LG's highest end phone. Here's what we know ahead of its September launch.
  
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• Cyber security firm Palo Alto's quarterly revenue jumps 41 percent

  30-08-2016 22:17
  (Reuters) - Palo Alto Networks Inc's quarterly revenue jumped 41 percent as spending by companies and governments on cyber security stayed strong after a spate of major attacks in the past few years. Palo Alto also said its board had authorized a share buyback of up to $500 million.
  
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• Giant cockroach inflatable crawls across your pool: Kill it with fire - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  When pool noodles and water wings aren't exciting enough for you, turn to a massive floating cockroach to make your swimming adventures a little more terrifying.
  
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• SpaceX signs first customer for used Falcon rocket

  30-08-2016 22:14
  By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX has signed its first customer to use a previously flown rocket, with launch planned for later this year, the companies said on Tuesday. The launch for Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES SA will mark the first commercial reuse of a Falcon 9 rocket, which is crucial to efforts by technology entrepreneur Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp to reduce the cost of space launches. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell previously
  
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• Star Wars fans, recognize anyone in this unused Stormtrooper concept art? - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Those cheekbones! When the official Star Wars Twitter account shared a concept photo, sharp-eyed viewers made a connection.
  
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• Want to walk like a dinosaur? Strap-on dino tails mystify internet - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Spread some Jurassic joy with these bizarre belts that are even showing up in some people's Facebook feeds.
  
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• Denon unveils first HEOS streaming receivers - CNET

  30-08-2016 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Denon has announced two new "X" series receivers which will feature the company's proprietary HEOS streaming protocol, two years after it debuted.
  
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• General Atomics lawsuit to delay Heron drone program: Germany

  30-08-2016 21:58
  Germany's Defence Ministry on Tuesday informed lawmakers that its plan to lease armed Heron TP drones from Israel Aerospace Industries [ISRAI.UL] will be delayed by months given a fresh legal challenge filed by U.S. weapons maker General Atomics. Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen in January announced the army would lease the Heron drones for about 580 million euros instead of buying Predator B drones from the privately held U.S. firm or Switzerland's RUAG, prompting protests by both firms wh
  
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• Nikola Motor Company's electric truck just became a lot harder to sell - Roadshow

  30-08-2016 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  The startup has abruptly changed course with its battery-electric truck, opting for a hydrogen fuel-cell power train, instead. Hmm.
  
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• You can now play noughts and crosses just by googling it

  30-08-2016 21:48
  
  Google’s reach is expanding again.
  
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• RHA pairs first portable amp with two new high resolution in-ears - CNET

  30-08-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  ​IFA 2016 kicks off tomorrow but Scottish headphone manufacturer RHA couldn't wait to announce its new collection of high-end audio gear that includes its first-ever headphone amp and two new in-ear monitors.
  
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• Alaska agency turns to crowdfunding for park project

  30-08-2016 21:39
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — With Alaska's fiscal crisis drying up funding for a number of state projects, officials hope a crowdfunding campaign will raise $50,000 toward shoring up a crumbling riverbank creeping toward century-old buildings at a state park.
  
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• This electric longboard's extended battery life can last for 6 miles of riding

  30-08-2016 21:37
  
  The second generation Boosted Board could not be cooler. The electric board has been completely revamped and is the same price as the first generation.  Ride on.
  
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• 'Alien' signal likely isn't, but if it is, they're way smarter than us - CNET

  30-08-2016 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  There's something strange coming from a distant star once again. It's probably nothing, unless it's something...something really big.
  
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• Apple rips into 'unprecedented' $14.5B tax bill from EU - CNET

  30-08-2016 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  The European Commission claims Apple paid an effective corporate tax rate of just 0.005 percent in 2014. Apple says the ruling has "no basis in fact or in law."
  
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• Griffin's Bluetooth adapter is early bet on iPhone 7 removing headphone jack

  30-08-2016 21:27
  
  Apple isn't letting any secrets slip before its Sept. 7 event, but a move by one major accessories maker hints that we may indeed see the end of the iPhone 7's headphone jack.  SEE ALSO: Apple sends out invites to iPhone 7 launch event Although no official announcement has been made about Apple doing away with the headphone jack, Griffin has decided to begin offering an accessory designed to make the potential transition less painful.  The iTrip Clip is a headphone adapter that uses Bl
  
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• Appliance Science: The surge protector - CNET

  30-08-2016 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  What can you do to protect your electronics from power surges? Use a surge protector. Appliance Science looks at how these devices save your gadgets.
  
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• Pebble now lets you get to important stuff on your wrist more quickly

  30-08-2016 21:10
  
  Smartwatch maker Pebble released a massive update today that brings about an updated UI and new features. Best of all, the update is available for most Pebble smartwatches, new and old. Pebble began targeting the fitness crowd earlier this summer with an updated Pebble Health app for Android and iOS. Today's update focuses on the Pebble Health app on the smartwatch itself, making it easier to quickly glance at important info. Pressing the Up button on your Pebble will now show you your step and
  
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• EU's net neutrality guidelines get published

  30-08-2016 21:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New guidelines are published setting out how the EU's net neutrality rules should be applied.
  
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• Will.i.am's custom Tesla Model S is perfectly hideous

  30-08-2016 20:57
  
  Last weekend, Will.i.am's customized and heavily modified Tesla Model S was spotted street-parked in Beverly Hills. Luckily (or unluckily, depending on your aesthetic sensibilities) for us, someone captured a walk-around video of the thing. From the detailed video shot in the dark, we can see that the rear doors have been made into rear-hinged suicide doors. However, they still retain the stock handles that extend as the driver gets near. SEE ALSO: Tesla drivers who abuse Autopilot could lose Au
  
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• Mark Hamill trims his beard, teases fans about 'Episode IX' - CNET

  30-08-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Mark Hamill loses his bushy beard and sparks fan speculation about the fate of Luke Skywalker in the "Force Awakens" sequel.
  
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• Google+ gets a new look that might make you care - CNET

  30-08-2016 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Google's social network gets a redesign that might convince people to use it. All users will see the new interface by default.
  
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• Parrot's pellet shooting, grab claw drone goes on sale next month

  30-08-2016 20:42
  
  Has flying drones lost its thrill for you? What if there was a way to bring some of the fun back by, say, shooting small objects at people? Parrot's angling for just that with its Parrot Mambo minidrone. We first told you about the pellet shooting, grab claw quadcopter in July, but now we have word that it goes on sale next month for a reasonable price. The Mambo is a tiny thing - it only weighs 2.2oz on its own - but it includes two accessories that will delight you/annoy everyone around you.Th
  
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• University study finds flaws in criticism of St. Jude cyber security

  30-08-2016 20:41
  University of Michigan researchers on Tuesday said their own experiments undermine recent allegations of security flaws in St. Jude Medical Inc's pacemakers and other implantable medical devices. Shares of St. Jude fell 5 percent on Thursday after short-selling firm Muddy Waters and its business partner, cyber security company MedSec Holdings Inc, alleged finding significant security bugs in the company's Merlin@home device for monitoring implanted heart devices. The university said its research
  
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• Uber hires senior Target executive to lead global operations

  30-08-2016 20:39
  Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] has plucked a top executive from retail giant Target to help lead the growing ride services company and reshape its image. Uber said on Tuesday it hired Jeff Jones, chief marketing officer for Target Corp, to oversee the bulk its global operations. Jones will be president of ride-sharing at Uber, running local Uber services in every city, as well as marketing efforts and customer support.
  
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• Father and son map the Faroe Islands with DIY gear - CNET

  30-08-2016 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Google Maps hasn't made it to the Faroe Islands yet, so one father and son team took matters into their own hands.
  
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• Snapchat just made it super easy to design a filter for your wedding - CNET

  30-08-2016 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Snapchat's new tool makes the process a breeze.
  
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• Apple decries 'unprecedented' $14.5B tax bill from EU - CNET

  30-08-2016 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  The European Commission claims Apple paid an effective corporate tax rate of just 0.005 percent in 2014. Apple says the ruling has "no basis in fact or in law."
  
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• Google's upcoming phones may not be 'Nexus' at all

  30-08-2016 20:20
  
  The Nexus line may cease to exist as we know it, as Google is reportedly dropping the name for the upcoming iterations of its flagship Android phones.Starting this year, Google will rebrand its Nexus handsets with a new title and specialized take on the Android operating system, sources tell Android Central.It isn't clear whether Google is just taking a break from the 6-year-old Nexus series, or if the shift marks a permanent change to the company's phone-making philosophy.It also wasn't reveale
  
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• Twitter to share video advertising cash with creators

  30-08-2016 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twitter will start sharing advertising revenue generated by videos made by individual users with their creators.
  
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• Arya actress: It'd be cool to kill off this character on 'Game of Thrones' - CNET

  30-08-2016 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Maisie Williams says she'd like to have her character cross another major name off her list before the hit show ends.
  
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• Call of Duty Infinite Warfare multiplayer will be revealed at eSports extravaganza XP

  30-08-2016 20:05
  
  The first look at the new game’s multiplayer will come during the competitive tournament in LA.
  
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