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• See a sweating robot do push-ups like it was Schwarzenegger - CNET

  14-10-2016 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  If the "Terminator" actor took off his skin but still wanted to work out, he might be Kengoro, a skeleton robot that actually perspires.
  
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• Verizon's Google Pixel phones won't be so terrible after all

  14-10-2016 23:20
  
  Good news Android fans: Verizon's version of the Pixel and Pixel XL won't be second-rate to versions purchased from Google after all. Last week, Google told 9to5Google it would be in charge of releasing monthly security updates for Verizon's Pixels and Verizon would be in charge of pushing out system updates (read: new versions of Android). Well, that's no longer the plan. Google will release both system updates and monthly security patches and Verizon's Pixel phones will receive them on the sam
  
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• Exclusive: Volkswagen to pay $175 million to U.S. lawyers suing over emissions

  14-10-2016 23:19
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG , in another step to move past its costly diesel emissions cheating scandal, has agreed to pay $175 million to U.S. lawyers suing the German automaker on behalf of the owners of 475,000 polluting vehicles, two people briefed on the agreement said on Friday. In August, the lawyers in the class action litigation sought up to $332.5 million in fees and costs for their work in a $10 billion settlement that gives U.S. owners of 2.0 liter pollut
  
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• Volkswagen to pay $175 million to U.S. lawyers suing over emissions

  14-10-2016 23:08
  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG , in another step to move past its costly diesel emissions cheating scandal, has agreed to pay $175 million to U.S. lawyers suing the German automaker on behalf of the owners of 475,000 polluting vehicles, two people briefed on the agreement said on Friday. In August, the lawyers in the class action litigation sought up to $332.5 million in fees and costs for their work in a $10 billion settlement that gives U.S. owners of 2.0 liter pollut
  
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• US bans all Samsung Galaxy Note 7s from flights - CNET

  14-10-2016 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration ban comes just after a second recall of the devices.
  
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• Gov't bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones from airliners

  14-10-2016 23:00
  
  Passengers and flight crews will be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights under an emergency order issued Friday by the Department of Transportation in response to reports ...
  
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• FilmStruck aims to bring the art house into your living room

  14-10-2016 23:00
  
  Does this sound familiar? You want to stream a movie and end up spending most of your time clicking through a disorganized sea of options, most of which aren't especially good, anyhow. FilmStruck, a new ...
  
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• Power Rangers will crossover with the DC Universe for comic miniseries - CNET

  14-10-2016 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  DC Comics and BOOM! Studios are launching one morphin' collaboration this January.
  
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• See a sweating robot do push-ups like he was Schwarzenegger - CNET

  14-10-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  If the "Terminator" actor took off his skin but still wanted to work out, he might be Kengoro, a skeleton robot that actually perspires.
  
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• US bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights

  14-10-2016 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US Department of Transportation has banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights after reports of the device catching fire.
  
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• Look out Rebelle Rally, we're coming for you - Roadshow

  14-10-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The first-ever Rebelle Rally promises to be a challenge, both physically and mentally.
  
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• U.S. bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 from all flights

  14-10-2016 22:27
  
  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have banned all Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones from airline flights, including air cargo. The Note7 ban is effective on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 12:00 p.m. ET. SEE ALSO: How the push for thinner phones contributed to the Samsung Note7 debacle The FAA had previously urged all Note7 owners to keep their phones powered off during flights. The new or
  
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• U.S. bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from air travel

  14-10-2016 22:27
  Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices will be banned from aircraft in the United States starting on Saturday at noon EDT (1600 GMT) under an emergency order, regulators said on Friday after numerous reports of the devices catching fire. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd scrapped its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on Tuesday because of incidents where the phones began smoking or caught fire, dealing a huge blow to its reputation.
  
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• FAA may ban all Samsung Note 7s from flights - CNET

  14-10-2016 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  The ban would come just after a second recall on the devices took effect.
  
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• Anti-Defamation League, 'Pepe' artist join up to save 'sad frog' - CNET

  14-10-2016 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Creator Matt Furie to design positive 'Pepe' images that will be promoted by the ADL to combat the sad frog's appropriation by haters.
  
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• Sassy Donald Trump may be the one you've been waiting for - CNET

  14-10-2016 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Actor Peter Serafinowicz decides to give Trump's defense of his conduct toward women a different tone. It creates a revelatory effect.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8's firmware is already in production - CNET

  14-10-2016 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung has already started software production for the alleged Galaxy S8, according to the latest report.
  
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• The basic home clock just got a huge upgrade

  14-10-2016 21:44
  
  The Glance Clock displays important, 21st century notifications like traffic, weather, calendar alerts and calls. The smart clock invention is available on Indiegogo.
  
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• Electric cars set to get road priority in clean air zones

  14-10-2016 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Electric cars could be given priority at traffic lights and exempted from one-way systems, a government consultation suggests.
  
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• Macy's flagship in New York debuts Apple shop

  14-10-2016 21:29
  
  Customers at Macy's flagship store in New York will be able to wander over from eyeliner to iPads. Macy's launched an Apple shop Friday at its Herald Square store, the first U.S. department store with ...
  
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• How does Battlefield 1 compare to past Battlefield games? video - CNET

  14-10-2016 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Immersive maps, vivid sound, and the new Operations mode, GameSpot's Scott Butterworth and Spencer Kalin-Mulder detail what sets Battlefield 1 apart from its predecessors.
  
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• CES is slowly morphing into the Las Vegas Motor Show - Roadshow

  14-10-2016 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Keynotes from two different automotive CEOs highlight a shift in industry trends.
  
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• Salesforce bows out of Twitter bidding - CNET

  14-10-2016 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Marc Benioff tells the Financial Times that his company "walked away."
  
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• New Resident Evil 7 teaser hints at returning character - CNET

  14-10-2016 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Who is this mysterious voice?
  
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• PlayStation VR will sell 'hundreds of thousands' of units at launch, exec says - CNET

  14-10-2016 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  At $400, PlayStation VR is "extremely affordable," PlayStation boss Jim Ryan says.
  
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• The 404 Show 1679: Ben Fox Rubin, Note 7, Amazon bodegas, PlayStation VR (podcast) - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Ben Fox Rubin returns to the show to help us break down the Note 7 fallout, what an Amazon bodega might look like and discuss the VR landscape with PlayStation VR now out in the wild.
  
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• Newest Pokemon Sun/Moon creature can change types, see it in action here - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  More Pokemon revealed and detailed in newest gameplay trailer; demo arrives next week.
  
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• Audis, Ferraris, Cornholio and rally races: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow

  14-10-2016 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, THAT Cornholio.
  
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• Yahoo nixes earnings call as Verizon awaits - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The internet giant is keeping mum, following weeks of bad press, as it looks to close its deal with Verizon.
  
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• Verizon may give you unlimited data, up to an hour at a time - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The PopData program lets customers pay for a brief all-you-can-eat pass onto Verizon's data network, but not necessarily when the customers want it.
  
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• TSA finds loaded gun hidden under clay inside a computer - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  The latest gem from the TSA's Instagram account shows a flyer trying to smuggle a loaded firearm in a very bizarre manner.
  
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• Salesforce CEO says company will not bid for Twitter

  14-10-2016 20:38
  Salesforce.com Inc's chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he has ruled out bidding for Twitter Inc , a decision that appeased Salesforce's investors on Friday and raised questions about Twitter's future. A spokeswoman for Salesforce confirmed the comments made to the FT and said the company had nothing further to add. Twitter declined to comment.
  
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• CNET UK podcast 502: Samsung's Note 7 finally dies and gaming excitement galore - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  On the UK's best tech podcast this week is Samsung's Note 7 woes, Apple's new home and a whole host of reasons for gamers to be excited.
  
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• Verizon may let you have unlimited data, an hour at a time - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  The PopData program lets customers pay for a brief all-you-can-eat pass onto Verizon's data network, but not necessarily when the customers want it.
  
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• Twtitter shares tumble as Salesforce rules out bid

  14-10-2016 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shares in Twitter drop more than 7% after Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff says his firm would not bid for the social media website.
  
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• Twitter shares tumble as Salesforce rules out bid

  14-10-2016 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shares in Twitter drop more than 7% after Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff says his firm would not bid for the social media website.
  
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• Anki Cozmo is like a Disney character turned into a robot toy video - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  It's adorable, and it's a sign of where robots are headed next.
  
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• No replacement for displacement: Engines are about to grow again - Roadshow

  14-10-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  And we can all thank emissions regulations for it.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Pro 3

  14-10-2016 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Knock it for the Windows 8 launch. Lay into it for how it debuted the original Xbox One. But, when it comes to the Surface Pro 3, don't pull out the torches and pitchforks just yet – Microsoft is onto something here.Over the past few years, the Redmond, Wash. Windows maker has proved to be one of the bolder technology companies, for better or worse. Microsoft clearly isn't scared of falling on its face in the hope of landing on what in the world tech users want next in this turbulent indus
  
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• Yahoo nixes earnings call amid Verizon woes - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The internet giant is keeping mum, following weeks of bad press, as it looks to close its deal with Verizon.
  
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• Boeing names new sales chief as John Wojick plans to retire

  14-10-2016 20:09
  The Chicago-based company named Ihssane Mounir as vice-president of sales and marketing, succeeding company veteran John Wojick who turned 60 this year and who plans to retire after overseeing record-quick sales of around 5,000 airplanes. The changeover will take effect early in 2017, Boeing said, confirming a decision first reported by Bloomberg News. Mounir, 44, currently spearheads sales in North Asia including China, which has become a key battleground against Europe's Airbus and is on cours
  
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• Mafia III review - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Mafia III seems to have all the right pieces, but ultimately fails to deliver on its potential.
  
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• Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus now available sim-free - CNET

  14-10-2016 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Choose a carrier later, or switch at will, with unlocked versions of Apple's new iPhones.
  
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• How to make perfect microwave eggs, every time video - CNET

  14-10-2016 19:59 via cnet.com
  Chowhound and CNET combine forces to share how it easy it is to make scrabbled eggs AND fried eggs in the microwave. Say goodbye to cold, mediocre breakfasts, and hello to warm, morning meals.
  
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• Salesforce CEO says will not bid for Twitter: FT

  14-10-2016 19:45
  (Reuters) - Salesforce.com Inc's Chief Executive Marc Benioff has ruled out bidding for Twitter Inc , adding that it was not the "right fit", the Financial Times reported on Friday.
  
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• These 10 widgets belong on your iPhone's lock screen - CNET

  14-10-2016 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Get your must-have widgets here.
  
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• Tick, tock, Apple Watch: Google's new watches may land early 2017 video - CNET

  14-10-2016 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  As the Nike+ Apple Watch hits stores this month, a report says Google's new smartwatches are coming next year with the updated Android Wear 2.0 operating system.
  
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• 10 questions you'll have to answer if you want to be a big-shot engineer at Google

  14-10-2016 19:07
  
  Working for Google may sound fun, but the interview process sure doesn't. After applying for a director of engineering role at the company, Pierre Gauthier — a computer engineer who started his own tech company 18 years ago — was asked some pretty intimidating questions in a phone interview. After failing to give the Google recruiter the "right answers," he decided to create a Gwan.com blog post to share the challenging questions, his responses and candid thoughts with the public. SE
  
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• Apps to help with disaster preparation video - CNET

  14-10-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the recent impact of Hurricane Matthew, it's important to be prepared in the event of natural disasters. These apps can help you get ready.
  
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• Samsung finally puts the Galaxy Note7 out of its misery

  14-10-2016 18:59
  
  I'm sure there was a ton of great tech news this week, but if I'm being honest, Samsung's Galaxy Note7 nightmare eclipsed everything and that's exactly why we only talked about it on this week's MashTalk.  We wanted to have Entertainment Editor Josh Dickey dial in to explain why he's not giving up his Note7, but technical issues with Skype foiled our plans, so you'll just have to make do with me, Senior Tech Correspondent, Tech Editor Pete Pachal and semi-regular Deputy Tech Editor Damon Be
  
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