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• Deere responds to Justice Department move to block acquisition

  13-10-2016 23:58
  Deere & Co said its proposal to buy Precision Planting, an agricultural equipment and technology company, will increase consumer choice and directly benefit growers, in a response filed on Wednesday to the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit to block the acquisition. Deere announced its planned acquisition of Precision Planting in November 2015, for about $190 million. Precision Planting's parent is The Climate Corporation, which is a unit of Monsanto Co .
  
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• HP Inc to cut 3000-4000 jobs over next three years

  13-10-2016 23:48
  The company said it expects adjusted profit for fiscal 2017 to be $1.55-$1.65 per share. Analysts on average had expected $1.61 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. HP also raised its quarterly dividend by 7 percent and said it is increasing its share repurchase program by $3 billion.
  
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• 'Fantastic Beasts' to be first of five movies, J.K. Rowling says - CNET

  13-10-2016 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Magical news! Load up on popcorn, Potterheads, and plan to get to know Newt Scamander as well as you know Harry and Hermione.
  
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• 'Spinal Tap' meets 'Dr Strangelove' in a quirky blocumentary - CNET

  13-10-2016 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Mock-documentary "Houston, We Have a Problem" comically exposes the secret history of the Cold War, with some stunning drone footage thrown in.
  
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• Electric bike scheme first to be launched in the UK

  13-10-2016 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's first city-wide electric bike scheme is launched in Exeter.
  
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• How to make a to-do list with Alexa - CNET

  13-10-2016 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa's to-do list capabilities just got a lot smarter. You can now sync and add tasks to Any.do or Todoist using Alexa. Here's how.
  
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• Debate darling Ken Bone becomes Uber sellout - CNET

  13-10-2016 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The man who "won" the presidential debate is now pushing Uber's new uberSELECT luxury service in his hometown of St. Louis.
  
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• Spacecraft, mini-drones and robotic arms: Obama nerds out

  13-10-2016 22:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Barack Obama has a confession: He's a science geek, a nerd, and he's not apologizing to anyone.
  
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• This man felt Obama's fist-bump with his mind-controlled robotic hand

  13-10-2016 22:40
  
  This is pretty sick. While in Pittsburgh on Thursday to attend the White House Frontiers Conference, President Barack Obama fist-bumped Nathan Copeland, the first man to have his sense of touch restored via a mind-controlled robotic hand.  SEE ALSO: Watch Michelle Obama's entire speech on Trump and women A decade ago when Copeland, now 28, was a teenager, he lost all sensation from the chest downwards in a car accident. In another time, he would likely have never been able to feel again.&nb
  
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• The Apple Watch and your heart are very nearly in sync - CNET

  13-10-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology tested just how accurate wearables are when it comes to monitoring heart rate.
  
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• The future of selfies is this camera drone with facial recognition

  13-10-2016 22:21
  
  The Hover Camera Passport is an autonomous flying camera that uses facial and body recognition to follow its subjects around and take stunning photo and video.
  
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• Netflix books two Chris Rock stand-up specials - CNET

  13-10-2016 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The first show will tape in 2017, following a world tour being planned now.
  
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• Meet the floating storm cloud that is actually a speaker

  13-10-2016 22:10
  
  No, it's not magic. This cloud — from Richard Clarkson Studio and Crealev, which specializes in levitating products — hovers 1 to 2 inches over an oval surface using magnetic components.  
  
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• Yahoo hack gives Verizon pause in $4.8B deal - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Verizon is leaning toward finding Yahoo's huge data breach was "material," which could end up being a deal-breaker.
  
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• Netflix books 2 Chris Rock stand-up specials - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  The first show will tape in 2017, following a world tour being planned now.
  
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• Who wouldn't want to visit a Japanese owl cafe? Who? - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Like owls? Whooo doesn't?
  
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• Over a million Galaxy Note 7 phones still on after recalls - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Note 7 is dead, and Samsung wants its potentially explosive phones back. But data shows plenty of owners are ignoring the warnings.
  
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• Xbox boss talks about backward-compatibility ambitions - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Phil Spencer says Microsoft wants to have every game in the program, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
  
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• Twitter's Periscope Producer takes live streaming to the pros - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Content companies can now shoot Periscope videos on professional gear, and not just with a smartphone.
  
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• This BMW concept motorcycle won't let you fall video - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  BMW says the Motorrad Vision Next 100 is so safe, riders can leave the helmet at home.
  
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• Inside a Japanese owl cafe - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Pay a modest entry fee and you can make new feathered friends, take owl selfies, and even pet them. Warning: Extreme cuteness alert.
  
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• How electric Bob Dylan made it OK to rock the folk - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In '65, Bob Dylan officially melded folk and rock with a controversial live electric gig. The Nobel winner's move still resonates through hearts and guitar strings today.
  
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• Microsoft HoloLens

  13-10-2016 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HoloLens, Microsoft's augmented reality (AR) viewer, feels like the future of computing.Being upfront, the headgear that I tried at Build 2015 was "early development hardware," and it definitely felt that way. But the potential, and how close HoloLens is to achieving it, is simply remarkable.[Editor's Note: Microsoft didn't allow cameras inside the Build 2015 HoloLens demo room. These images are of a HoloLens inside a glass case that was just outside.]The moment I tried on HoloLens during a "Hol
  
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• How to use third-party apps (like Uber) in Maps for iOS 10 - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  With just a few taps you can call an Uber or reserve a tablet without ever leaving the Maps app.
  
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• Nate Silver sparks electoral map meme: What if bears voted? - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Oh, Nate Silver, what have you started? The statistician's maps showing only women or only men voting inspires a comic craze that nosedives fast.
  
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• Valve shows devs new hands-like Vive controller - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  The controllers for HTC's VR device let users mimic more natural hand motions, say developers who tried them.
  
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• Hyperloop One aims for full-scale test with new $50 million financing

  13-10-2016 21:25
  A Hyperloop involves using magnets to levitate pods inside an airless tube, creating conditions in which the floating pods could shuttle people and cargo at speeds of up to 750 mph (1,200 kph). The concept originated in a paper by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk in 2013, who envisioned it whisking passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 30 minutes. Hyperloop One got its latest round of funding from DP World Group of Dubai.
  
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• Here's how Honda's 2017 CR-V stacks up against rivals - Roadshow

  13-10-2016 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Honda's latest heads into America's hottest segment. How will it fair against the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue and Subaru Forester?
  
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• OS X 10.11 El Capitan

  13-10-2016 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's much better to think of El Capitan as an OS X update that adds some spit and polish to its predecessor, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, while also providing some convenient tweaks and features. And despite some minor pain points, Apple has succeeded in that respect.If you're wondering whether you should make the leap from Yosemite to OS X 10.11 El Capitan, the answer is ostensibly yes. That being said, let's take a deeper look at Apple's latest, including its highs and lows, to see why you should cons
  
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• Ferrari's 488 GTB has the looks to match its performance - Roadshow

  13-10-2016 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  A car that looks as good as it performs.
  
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• 5 privacy settings to change in Windows 10 - CNET

  13-10-2016 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Taking back the operating system, one privacy setting at a time...
  
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• Toyota to hire 1,000 more employees at new U.S. headquarters in Texas

  13-10-2016 21:09
  (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday said it will hire 1,000 additional staff for its new U.S. base under construction in a Dallas suburb. Toyota's new 100-acre (40.5-hectare) headquarters campus in Plano, Texas is set to open in mid-2017, and will employ about 4,000, including the new hires, Toyota said. “We will be hiring more than 1,000 new team members across numerous functions, and our hope is that they will help us in Toyota’s mission to address mobility challenges for eve
  
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• Sony to launch smartphone games in 2018: Nikkei

  13-10-2016 21:02
  (Reuters) - Sony Corp plans to release five or more smartphone games around late March 2018, the Nikkei business daily said on Thursday. Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony's video game development arm, is looking to develop smartphone games based on popular PlayStation titles, which will target Japan and other parts of Asia, the Nikkei added. (http://s.nikkei.com/2e0VVuv) The game titles are expected to be revealed by year-end, Nikkei said. Sony was not immediately available for comment. ...
  
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• VenueNext gets cash plug to bring sports app to Europe

  13-10-2016 21:00
  
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• Google Search will now help you learn about what's on your ballot

  13-10-2016 20:57
  
  Google is making it easier for you to find information about the upcoming election.  The company is updating its search so that information about polling places and who is on your ballot will appear directly within search results. SEE ALSO: Court upholds right to take selfies in the voting booth Now, when you enter queries like "where is my polling place" or "who's on my ballot," Google will surface relevant results within the search in both Spanish and English. In both cases, you'll need t
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fires put water on Fiat Chrysler talks - Roadshow

  13-10-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  That stinks for all parties involved, for a variety of reasons.
  
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• Discovery invests $100 million in digital media venture

  13-10-2016 20:49
  Discovery Communications , which owns networks like the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, on Thursday became the latest TV company to invest in digital content in an effort to reach mobile viewers. Through the deal, Discovery will have the option in two years time to acquire a controlling stake in Group Nine, which will be run by Thrillist CEO Ben Lerer, according to David Zaslav, CEO of Discovery. Discovery, like many traditional media companies, is working to get more of its content online
  
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• Top 6 new features in Battlefield 1 video - CNET

  13-10-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Battlefield 1 is shaping up to be the most significant addition to the series in years. From the behemoths to the beta changes, GameSpot's Spencer Kalin-Mulder lists Battlefield 1's top new features.
  
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• Verizon closing call centers in five U.S. states, 3,200 jobs affected

  13-10-2016 20:35
  Verizon Communications Inc said on Thursday it plans to close call centers in five states, including its home state of New York, as the No. 1 wireless company trims head count and reorganizes operations in a saturated wireless market. The move, which will affect 3,200 workers is a part of Verizon's effort to consolidate customer service operations across the United States. The company, which has a workforce of about 162,700, recently agreed to buy Yahoo Inc for $4.8 billion as it looks to tap ne
  
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• Microsoft Surface Book

  13-10-2016 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In its short tenure as a hardware maker, Microsoft has become the defacto trailblazer for Windows-running devices. It all started with the lofty promise that its Surface tablet could replace your laptop. We were skeptical about it three years ago, but after the Surface Pro 3, Microsoft nearly perfected the formula and showed veteran computer manufacturers how hybrids should be made.Now, Microsoft introduces the Surface Book as the "ultimate laptop." Like the Surface tablets before it, this lapto
  
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• New Dark Souls 3 DLC trailer shows off PvP combat - CNET

  13-10-2016 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Ashes of Ariandel comes out on October 25; watch a new trailer for it right now.
  
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• Valve developing new Vive controller - CNET

  13-10-2016 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  New controller is in the prototype phase; could offer better finger tracking.
  
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• Game of (leather) thrones: Tesla Model S is the king of luxury sedans - Roadshow

  13-10-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Its Q3 2016 sales nearly double that of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
  
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• PlayStation VR can display video from Xbox One, PC using cinematic mode - CNET

  13-10-2016 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  It's not perfect, but you can use Cinematic mode for more than just PS4 content.
  
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• Is Amazon Music Unlimited a good deal? - CNET

  13-10-2016 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  With plans starting at just $4 per month, Amazon's new streaming service sounds like an affordable alternative to the likes of Spotify. But is it really?
  
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• Ferrari 488 GTB dominates on road and track video - Roadshow

  13-10-2016 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Testing Ferrari's turbocharged, 661-horsepower beast on the road and the racetrack and everything in between.
  
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• 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB review - Roadshow

  13-10-2016 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Though you'll pay dearly for the privilege, it's hard to imagine a much better driving experience than that offered by the GTB.
  
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• Bose SoundTouch 300

  13-10-2016 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Perhaps the two biggest things in the world of home audio right now are multi-room streaming speakers and soundbars, but it’s uncommon for the two to intersect. In the past the Sonos Playbar has done just that, and now Bose is getting in on the action with its SoundTouch 300, which is compatible with the company’s SoundTouch range of multi-room speakers. While Bose has positioned the SoundTouch 300 as a weighty addition to your existing SoundTouch multi-room setup, it&rsquo
  
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• HTC's virtual-reality accelerator is taking new submissions - CNET

  13-10-2016 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Vive X, a $100 million fund for VR companies, is rounding up its next batch of startups.
  
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• Periscope extends beyond phones as Twitter ups ante on video

  13-10-2016 19:34
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter is taking the smartphone shackles off its live-video service Periscope in its latest attempt to broaden its audience.
  
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