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• Reykjavik turns off street lamps so citizens can view the northern lights - CNET

  02-10-2016 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Icelandic city says bye-bye streetlights, hello, northern lights for an exceptional nighttime display.
  
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• Drivers stunned as porn appears on electronic billboard - CNET

  02-10-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In Jakarta, Indonesia, an alleged miscreant somehow hacks into a billboard and offers an interesting movie.
  
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• Alphabet may face large EU fine over antitrust issues - CNET

  02-10-2016 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  The EU wants Google to stop paying phone makers to preinstall Google search on their devices, Reuters reports.
  
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• 'Luke Cage' binge-watchers punched out by two-hour Netflix outage - CNET

  02-10-2016 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Let's hope you weren't planning a marathon of the new series Saturday afternoon, or if you were, that you loaded up on cash for the barbershop swear jar.
  
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• On SNL, Donald Trump claims he tweets from golden toilet bowl - CNET

  02-10-2016 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A new season of "Saturday Night Live' begins, with Alec Baldwin playing the Republican candidate and revealing the location of his 3 a.m tweets.
  
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• Apple loses patent retrial, owes $302.4 million to VirnetX - CNET

  02-10-2016 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  Tech titan ordered to pay damages for infringing patents related to its FaceTime video conferencing application.
  
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• This psychedelic zebrafish scale could unlock the secrets of regeneration

  02-10-2016 17:00
  
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• Who inherits a selfie? States seek to fill privacy law gaps

  02-10-2016 16:48
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — When a loved one dies, laws cover how their houses, cars, and other property are passed on to relatives. But the rules are murkier — and currently far more restrictive — when it comes to pictures on Facebook, emails to friends or relatives and even financial records stored in online cloud accounts.
  
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• 5 Snapchat settings you should change right now

  02-10-2016 16:04
  
  There are a few fun Snapchat settings tweaks that can make the app work better for you. And even more fun-er-er. From customizing emojis to giving yourself a Snapchat "birthday party," our suggestions will see you making the most of the available functionality. Get in there!  1. Personalize friend emojis You know that friend emojis change over time based on how you interact with your Snapchat buddies, but did you know you can customize them to show alternative emojis? To start changing your
  
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• Google’s Pixel hardware event is really about software - CNET

  02-10-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even though the search giant is expected to show off enticing hardware -- new flagship phones, a Chromecast, a smart home hub -- the event is about one thing: getting Google's AI into your life.
  
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• Extremely Together is playing ISIS at its own game to tackle extremism

  02-10-2016 14:00
  
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• New augmented reality comic book shows the resilience of acid attack survivors

  02-10-2016 13:03
  
  As an acid attack survivor, Monica Singh once found it incredibly difficult to look in the mirror. Her scarred skin brought her back to the day men poured a bucket of acid on her in Lucknow, India — a violent retaliation for her rejection of a marriage proposal. More than half of Singh's body was burned instantly, altering her appearance forever. But the activist says using a mirror has helped her reclaim love for her reflection, and for herself.  SEE ALSO: 8 instances of everyday Ind
  
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• Meet the jets and props of the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - CNET

  02-10-2016 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From a C-130 to a PBY Catalina to an Avro Vulcan, the Royal Air Force museum at Cosford in the UK houses dozens of incredible aircraft. Here's a full tour.
  
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• Logitech's £85 webcam is aimed at gamers and vloggers with a built-in 'green screen'

  02-10-2016 13:00
  
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• From propeller biplanes to jet bombers: the incredible planes of the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - CNET

  02-10-2016 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The RAF Museum Cosford is home to over 80 aircraft from the past 100 years of flight. From huge propeller planes to tiny jets, there's lots to see. Here's a full tour.
  
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• If you've been having Netflix problems this weekend, you're not alone

  02-10-2016 10:23
  
  If you were planning a chilled-out Saturday evening in front of Netflix there's a good chance your viewing plans were hit by a worldwide outage that affected the service for around two hours from 8pm UK time (3pm Eastern).Netflix owned up to the "streaming issues" on Twitter and has since announced that everything is up and running again, so you shouldn't be seeing any more problems on your devices if you have a Sunday binge-watch planned.As yet there's no word on what caused the breakdown, whic
  
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• Hands-on review: UPDATED: GoPro Karma Drone

  02-10-2016 10:06
  
  Update: We added a GoPro Karma drone video using the newly launched GoPro Hero5 Black below. It show how easy it is to pilot and how smoothly the video turns out. More videos to come as the drone release date nears.The GoPro Karma is the action camera company's long-awaited entry into the burgeoning drone category, and it looks like good things come to those video-capturing adrenaline junkies who wait.The Karma is a well-priced drone that provides stabilized video while hovering as high as 3280f
  
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• Hands-on review: UPDATED: GoPro Hero5 Session

  02-10-2016 10:03
  
  Update: The GoPro Hero5 Session release date is here and our review has been updated with a new video to show off the Karma drone that's launching at the end of the month. Now that the official apps have launched, we'll refresh to a full review this week.The GoPro Hero5 Session is the small, cube-shaped action camera that's now capable of shooting stabilized 4K video and capturing all sorts of new wide angles.It's the scrappy alternative to the new GoPro Hero5 Black, and surprisingly it shares m
  
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• Hands-on review: UPDATED: GoPro Hero5 Black

  02-10-2016 09:59
  
  Update: The GoPro Hero5 Black release date is today and we've updated our ongoing review with more footage from the GoPro Hero5 Karma drone. See the new camera in action from the air.GoPro Hero5 Black is here to give you an new epic level of 4K video that, for the first time in two years, gives you a reason to upgrade your action camera.There's no GoPro Hero5 Silver. Instead, the Black version combines the best features of both editions with 4K video at 30 frames per second and a much-needed int
  
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• 10 NASA achievements that are awesome - CNET

  02-10-2016 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  This Day in Tech History: On October 1, 1958, NASA became operational. Happy birthday, NASA! Here are some of our favourite things you've done.
  
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• Show cars: French movie cars at the 2016 Paris Motor Show - Roadshow

  02-10-2016 04:40 via cnet.com
  
  Tucked away in a dramatically lit corner of the Paris Motor Show is a collection of famous film cars. Be prepared to not recognize some of them, as many are from French films, but whether you're an international film buff or just a car fan, this gallery is for you.
  
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• US hands internet control to ICANN - CNET

  02-10-2016 03:25 via cnet.com
  
  The long-planned turnover takes place, but not before triggering an outcry from critics.
  
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• Twitch adds ad-free viewing, premium features for Amazon Prime subscribers - CNET

  02-10-2016 00:14 via cnet.com
  
  The live-streaming service unveils the Twitch Prime membership tier for viewers who link an Amazon Prime account.
  
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