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• Palmer Luckey lied -- and that matters more than his politics - CNET

  27-09-2016 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: VR's boy genius is caught in a lie. But which lie did he tell?
  
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• Selena Gomez's Instagram account hits 100m followers

  27-09-2016 23:19
  The singer takes top place as the most-followed person on the photo-sharing site.
  
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• Hit the road, headphone jack. USB wants your job - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  A trade group is done creating a technology to let ordinary USB ports take over from the 3.5mm audio jack on laptops and PCs.
  
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• CraveCast can't wait to crew a Mars mission with Elon Musk - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX CEO has announced his plan to make humans a multi-planetary species. Who will be the first to volunteer among us? The crew discusses our Martian future. Join us at 3 p.m. PT today.
  
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• Elon Musk unveils epic SpaceX plan to colonize Mars - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX CEO says in case of a doomsday event, we need to be prepared to go to Mars. Why Mars? It's better than the "hot acid bath" of Venus, he says.
  
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• Electric car tipping point may challenge pioneers

  27-09-2016 22:38
  Electric car prototypes and plans are set to dominate the Paris auto show as the Volkswagen diesel scandal and falling battery costs persuade executives and investors that plug-in vehicles are ready to go mainstream. The expected flurry of announcements signals a threat to pioneers of the current generation of battery-powered cars, such as Tesla and Renault-Nissan , who will now have to work harder to defend their lead. VW is leading the charge, keen to turn a page after its exposure last year a
  
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• Uber had passengers waive liability in case of injury, death in self-driving cars - Roadshow

  27-09-2016 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Before passengers could ride in one of Uber's self-driving cars, they had to sign an agreement waiving their rights to sue in the event of an accident.
  
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• Yes, someone's made a Donald Trump sniff movie - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: After the Republican nominee appears to sniff his way through Monday's debate, a YouTuber dramatizes his nasal sound effects.
  
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• Acer Predator G1 review - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  This smaller VR-ready gaming desktop has its own roll-along suitcase and a reasonable price to boot.
  
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• Elon Musk reveals grand plan to colonize Mars​ video - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ​unveils his ambitious plan to inhabit Mars and shows a concept video of the interplanetary transport system he's designing for the mission.
  
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• Take a selfie as a form of political protest? Yes you can. - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  In a fun and humorous way, Mozilla is helping EU citizens protest an old copyright law that prohibits selfies, panoramas and memes in front of certain landmarks.
  
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• Elon Musk unveils epic SpaceX plans to colonize Mars - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX CEO says in case of a doomsday event, we need to be prepared to go to Mars. Why Mars? It's better than the "hot acid bath" of Venus, he says.
  
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• Amazon could start dropping off packages inside your home - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Do you want to give Amazon a key to your front door? A partnership with two smart home developers could open the way.
  
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• Pilots, air traffic controllers shifting to text messaging

  27-09-2016 22:20
  
  CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — Federal officials say airline pilots and traffic controllers are on schedule to switch to text communications at most of the nation's busiest airports by year's end.
  
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• Can't afford an Apple Watch? Health insurer Aetna might pay for you - CNET

  27-09-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Aetna, a health insurance company that covers 23 million people in the US, says it will subsidize employee Apple Watch purchases for participating employers.
  
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• Rogers Communications committed to dividend growth - deputy chairman

  27-09-2016 22:09
  Rogers Communications Inc remains committed to its dividend growth strategy and the failure of its Shomi video streaming joint venture has not diminished its enthusiasm to invest in new technologies, its deputy chairman said on Tuesday. The Toronto-based company said on Monday it expects to shoulder between C$100 million ($75.68 million) and C$140 million in losses from the wind-down of the service, which was a response to the threat Netflix Inc posed to Rogers' cable television business. "We've
  
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• Aetna to offer Apple Watch at a discount to certain customers

  27-09-2016 22:01
  (Reuters) - U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc said it would offer some customers discounts on Apple Inc's smartwatch, marking the first deal made by the tech giant with an insurer for its devices. Aetna, which has about 23 million members in the United States, will also give away the Apple Watch for free to its nearly 50,000 employees, Aetna said in a statement on Tuesday. The deal could help Apple boost the appeal of its Watch to potential customers as the company looks to target health and fitness
  
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• Microsoft tries to show that the NFL is now happy with Surface - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: The relationship between the league and the tablet has had its issues. But a new ad seems to say it's all good.
  
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• Diesels take back seat, electrics up front at Paris car show

  27-09-2016 21:53
  
  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Carmakers are finding the Paris auto show , held in a city whose mayor wants to ban diesels to reduce pollution, to be a fine place to show off new zero-emission electric vehicles.
  
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• AutoComplete: German automakers band together to promote 5G in cars video - Roadshow

  27-09-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Hyundai faces a full-on strike, and the order books are open for the targa-topped Mazda MX-5 RF
  
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• Kenmore's 81383 dryer is practical, not packed with high style (pictures) - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Kenmore 81383 dryer won't win any contests for its stunning or elegant design but it does offer some practical features.
  
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• Watch as Elon Musk unveils epic SpaceX plan to get us to Mars - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX CEO says in case of a doomsday event, we need to be prepared to go to Mars. Why Mars? It's better than the "hot acid bath" of Venus, he says.
  
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• Kenmore 81383 Dryer review - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  You won't be bowled over by the Kenmore 81383 dryer's looks, but its practical features and flexibility are easy to live with.
  
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• Debate tweets, memes tell Clinton, Trump their next moves - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Social media responds as the presidential candidates spar over everything from cybersecurity to taxes in the first of three planned debates.
  
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• A round-up of how to register to vote on social media

  27-09-2016 21:10
  
  National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday.  Google doodle celebrated the occasion on Monday, following the lead of Facebook and Snapchat and urging its users to vote. Now Instagram, Uber, and Twitter are joining in on the movement. SEE ALSO: Google will help you register to vote with a new 'Doodle' Instagram Starting Tuesday, Instagram will send its users who are 18 and older a message (via sponsored post) urging them to vote. There will be a link in the caption that reads "Learn More" tha
  
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• What to look for in a budget Blu-ray player video - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Forget 4k for now. Buying an HD Blu-ray player still makes a lot of sense.
  
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• See Battlefield 1's single-player in impressive new trailer - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  We finally know more about the World War I game's campaign.
  
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• These poker-playing robots can bluff better than humans

  27-09-2016 21:00
  
  By: Adam KucharskiContinue reading...
  
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• Google iOS update lets you get ultra-sneaky with search - CNET

  27-09-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Incognito mode comes to Google's iOS app, along with video integration for your secret search sessions.
  
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• Beyond Good & Evil director teasing fans with new artwork - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Could this be a young Pey'j and the star of Beyond Good & Evil 2?
  
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• Trump and Clinton both blew it as far as technology is concerned

  27-09-2016 20:52
  
  The subject of technology was largely absent from Monday night's presidential debate, minus some throwaway lines about "the cyber." Given the night's agenda, which focused on "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity" and "Securing America," that's a missed opportunity.  SEE ALSO: #TrumpWon trends in the morning after the debate — with plenty of laughter The future of tech is relevant to every American's life. Jobs will be impacted or wiped out entirely by automation during the nex
  
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• Europe can finally buy Samsung's Note 7 on October 28 - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Did you know that in Europe, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 never properly went on sale? That changes next month.
  
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• Elon Musk details his plan to send humans to Mars in this video - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  How do we get to the Red Planet? In this live stream, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX will explain his ambitious plan.
  
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• Materials programmed to shape shift

  27-09-2016 20:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists have pre-programmed materials to change their shape over time.
  
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• Donald Trump: Nope, 'no sniffles' during presidential debate - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  The candidate says any apparent breathing issues during Monday night's debate may have been caused by his microphone.
  
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• Witcher dev invites players to 'kill' Gwent's servers yet again - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  The second server stress test kicks off today; here's what you need to know.
  
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• N64 emulator removed from Xbox One - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  The paid app let you play classics like Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64.
  
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• Too lazy to stand in line? Nissan has an autonomous chair just for you - Roadshow

  27-09-2016 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Sure, there's an automotive tie-in, but it's fun to pretend that there isn't.
  
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• Best and worst NBA 2K17 face scans video - CNET

  27-09-2016 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  NBA 2K17's face scanning feature has outdone itself. The GameSpot crew can't wait to see some of these rising stars on the court.
  
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• Mavic Pro, DJI's first foldable drone is the size of a water bottle

  27-09-2016 19:39
  
  NEW YORK CITY — Even as the world of available public drone fly space shrinks, DJI continues to innovate, hoping to find new ways to attract drone customers and encourage them to fly — even indoors. The small, smart, foldable Mavic Pro, which DJI unveiled on Tuesday, is the company's latest siren song to the drone curious. It cuts away at least one layer of the complexity that might have kept the drone-shy at bay: no more attaching the propeller blades. Instead, the Mavic Pro folds u
  
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• Edward Snowden's favorite messaging app is now on desktop

  27-09-2016 19:33
  
  The ultra-secure messaging app favored by Edward Snowden and many security analysts has finally landed on desktop.  Signal, the app made by the same organization that powers the encryption in WhatsApp and other services, now has a dedicated desktop experience for its iPhone users.  SEE ALSO: How to keep your Google Allo messages secure and private Notably, Signal still doesn't have a standalone desktop experience — you'll need to link the desktop version to your mobile version &m
  
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• Sony, Atlantic, Warner Bros. team to sue YouTube music pirates - CNET

  27-09-2016 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  14 music labels seek massive damages from YouTube ripping site.
  
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• Pixel phone, Chromecast Ultra, Andromeda: What's next from Google video - CNET

  27-09-2016 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Google, celebrating its 18th birthday, is soon expected to unveil a slew of new gadgets. We round up the reports of what we might see Oct. 4.
  
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• This Japanese app rewards drivers with coffee for not picking up the phone - Roadshow

  27-09-2016 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Bribing people into driving safely? Sounds like my kind of app.
  
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• Google fights router hackers with OnHub security - CNET

  27-09-2016 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  OnHub's real-world experience has helped Google learn to dodge common security flaws. That's welcome news in a world of easily hacked routers.
  
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• Use Microsoft Rewards to score free Amazon or Starbucks gift cards every month - CNET

  27-09-2016 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Formerly Bing Rewards, Microsoft's we'll-pay-you-to-love-us program can be turned into cold, hard store credit. Here's how to max out your monthly points.
  
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• Black-as-night Doritos taste like garlic, ward off vampires - CNET

  27-09-2016 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Forget nacho cheese and cool ranch. You need some garlic-flavored Doritos to power your vampire-fighting escapades.
  
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