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• What's next for AT&T megadeal? A look back at Comcast-NBC

  24-10-2016 23:53
  
  AT&T is following in the footsteps of its rival Comcast in snapping up its own entertainment conglomerate — in this case, Time Warner. But what's happened in the aftermath of Comcast's 2011 purchase of ...
  
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• Some people think this could be Larry Page's flying car

  24-10-2016 23:48
  
  Did someone just spot Google co-founder Larry Page's flying car?  A photo of a mysterious-looking vehicle at the airport in Hollister, California, has been the subject plenty of speculation lately.  SEE ALSO: Google’s big hardware moment is also its biggest test Page's start-up Zee.Aero has a hangar at the airport, where it's apparently developing and testing what it calls "a revolutionary new form of transportation." The San Jose Mercury News got its hands on the image, taken by
  
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• The 21 most awesomely geeky (and cool!) T-shirts - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  You'll look like a million bitcoins!
  
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• Mirai malware simplifies internet attacks like last week's

  24-10-2016 23:36
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A massive internet attack that paralyzed Twitter, Netflix and other services is being blamed on a specific kind of malware designed to harness the power of ordinary consumer devices.
  
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• Free flu shot? Uber will deliver one tomorrow to these 17 places - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  For one day only, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Uber is promising to deliver free flu shots -- if you live in certain cities or states.
  
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• Cubs' victory cheered by famous fans Clinton, Murray and more - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  No one knows who'll win the World Series, but the Cubbies might take the crown for the most celebrity fans.
  
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• Doom designer on video game violence and culture - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  "It's not the game, it's the gun."
  
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• Microsoft's October 26 Windows event in New York: What to expect - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Surface, an Echo-like home hub, and more software for HoloLens could be part of the surprises
  
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• Is Titanfall 2's single-player a worthy addition? video - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Titanfall 2 has stepped up from its predecessor and features a full single-player campaign. GameSpot's Rob Handlery discusses with Justin Haywald what he thinks of it.
  
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• U.S. calls on automakers to make cyber security a priority

  24-10-2016 23:24
  Automakers should make shielding the electronic and computer systems of vehicles from hackers a priority, developing layers of protection that can secure a vehicle throughout its life, U.S. regulators said on Monday. The cyber security guidelines issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are recommendations, not enforceable rules. Some of the agency's proposals, included in a paper titled "Cybersecurity Best Practices for Modern Vehicles," echo moves major manufacturers a
  
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• Battlefield 1 update released, check out the patch notes - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  An issue with class rank has been resolved, which could make it look like you've lost rank.
  
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• US changes toddler screen time advice

  24-10-2016 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Until now the American Academy of Paediatrics has recommended that children under two have no screen time at all.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is as good as gone video - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  If you have a Note 7 phone, return it right away.
  
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• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta wraps up, changes coming based on feedback - CNET

  24-10-2016 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Developer says it got valuable data about matchmaking and weapon balance from the beta.
  
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• Better Caring raises AU$3m in Series B round ahead of aged care regulatory changes

  24-10-2016 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Better Caring has secured AU$3 million to capitalise on the regulatory changes taking place in the aged care and disability support system in Australia.
  
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• Try to survive this 4-hour supercut of horror movie screams - CNET

  24-10-2016 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Aaaaah! Yaaaargh! Eeeeek! Every scream imaginable makes an appearance in Shudder's never-ending "Stream of Screams."
  
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• Apple's Portrait Mode has arrived. Here's how to use it

  24-10-2016 22:20
  
  By: Victoria WoollastonContinue reading...
  
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• 'Stranger Things' logo lights up as Halloween costume - CNET

  24-10-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  It takes three people and some crafting skills to pull off this costume inspired by the opening credits for the hit Netflix series.
  
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• This device can project 'Star Wars'-like holograms in the air

  24-10-2016 22:03
  
  Holovect is a laser-based volumetric display system that draws objects in the air using light. The device is able to modify air within a box-shaped section of space, allowing laser beams to refract and reflect on it. That creates 3D projections which can be seen by multiple observers from different locations. 
  
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• Save big on these smart home bundles, security systems - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Home Deals: Start up a smart light set with these cheaper bundles, as well as get a 16-channel security system for an impressively low price.
  
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• Is Google working on an eye-tracking headset? - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  According to Engadget, the company's standalone VR headset project is alive and well -- and it might keep track of where your eyes are pointing.
  
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• You could win a million dollars if you can make water from thin air

  24-10-2016 21:45
  
  If you can make water from thin air, a non-profit organization is willing to pay you more than a million dollars for it.  XPRIZE, an organization that encourages bright minds to develop technologies to address sensitive and widespread issues, today announced two new prizes. SEE ALSO: 10 'Star Trek' Technologies That Actually Exist The nonprofit organization announced "Water Abundance XPRIZE" and "Women’s Safety XPRIZE" initiatives. The former, which carries a reward of $1.75 million,
  
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• Buick breaks 35-year domestic drought in Consumer Reports reliability survey - Roadshow

  24-10-2016 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, four Fiat Chrysler brands are having a grand ol' time at the bottom of the rankings.
  
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• A day at the drone races - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Gadget geeks and adrenaline seekers are helping the sport of drone racing take off.
  
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• Watch Dogs 2's open world steps into the spotlight for New Trailer - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  San Francisco gets highlighted in Watch Dogs 2's latest trailer.
  
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• Here are the 10 most -- and least -- reliable cars according to Consumer Reports - Roadshow

  24-10-2016 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Every year, Consumer Reports ranks all its vehicles based on reliability data. This year's 10 best (and 10 worst) cover a number of automakers and countries of origin.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8? Yes, Samsung is planning on it video - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  It seems Samsung is holding on to hope for the Galaxy Note brand, as the company offers a trade-in deal for an upcoming Note 8. Yet Samsung reportedly still doesn't know why the Note 7 was prone to overheating and exploding.
  
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• 'Walking Dead' deaths send social media into mourning - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Oh nooooo! Negan killed (BLEEP)! and also (BLEEP)! Twitter is (BLEEPING) freaking out over the season 7 premiere!
  
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• LG: No plans to ditch G5's modular design - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  The company reiterates that it will not scrap the G5's swappable approach (and the phone's accompanying accessories) with its next flagship.
  
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• How to prepare yourself for the next DDoS attack - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Most experts say it's a matter of when, not if. Here's how to make sure the next outage doesn't totally wreck your day.
  
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• Connected cams reportedly recalled after Friday's web attack - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Webcams made by China's Xiongmai could be at the heart of the hack that brought down parts of the internet.
  
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• Pokemon Go celebrates Halloween in first-ever in-game event - CNET

  24-10-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Doubling up on "candy" from October 26 to November 1? That's definitely "treat."
  
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• Apple squashes bugs with Mac OS Sierra, Apple Watch and Apple TV updates - CNET

  24-10-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Mac OS Sierra 10.12.1, watchOS 3.1 and tvOS 10.0.1 are mostly about fixing little issues -- but they also bring a couple new features.
  
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• Blurring effect comes to iPhone 7 Plus with software update

  24-10-2016 20:17
  
  Apple's iPhone 7 Plus is getting a new camera capability — the blurring of backgrounds to focus attention on people or other objects in the foreground. Apple first announced the "portrait mode" ...
  
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• Apple iOS 10.1 now available, bringing Portrait mode to iPhone 7 Plus - CNET

  24-10-2016 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The depth of field effect is still in beta, though.
  
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• 'Jessica Jones' only hiring female directors next season - CNET

  24-10-2016 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Leave it to the hit Netflix show about a reluctant, complex female superhero with a tragic backstory to shake up the status quo behind the scenes.
  
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• AT&T-Time Warner deal means even more social media spoilers - CNET

  24-10-2016 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Brace yourselves: Countless clips are coming to your newsfeeds with a new DirectTV service that makes it easier to share content.
  
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• How waterproof is the Google Pixel? - CNET

  24-10-2016 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  What IP53 really means.
  
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• T-Mobile raises forecast; sees 'upside' from AT&T-Time Warner deal

  24-10-2016 20:02
  T-Mobile US Inc raised its forecast for customer additions for the year and Chief Executive John Legere said AT&T Inc's proposed plan to buy Time Warner Inc could help T-Mobile to carve out more market share. AT&T on Saturday proposed to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion in a bid to acquire content to stream over its network to attract a growing number of online viewers. "I would say the great news is (AT&T is) going to be further unfocused than they are now and the upside opportunit
  
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• Google really wants you to use Android Pay online - CNET

  24-10-2016 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant announces partnerships with Visa and Mastercard to simplify mobile web purchases.
  
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• A voyage of Discovery: a look back at one of Nasa's most important space shuttles

  24-10-2016 20:00
  
  By: Amelia HeathmanContinue reading...
  
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• These skin-like robots could amplify our senses in the future

  24-10-2016 19:51
  
  The Sarotis Project explores how people interact with the world around them using an experimental prosthesis that can sense its surroundings. 
  
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• T-Mobile CEO Legere loves idea of AT&T-Time Warner mashup - CNET

  24-10-2016 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  The outspoken CEO expects to grab customers while AT&T focuses on its massive deal.
  
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• Apple just killed the easiest way to disable annoying iMessage effects

  24-10-2016 19:49
  
  Apple just released iOS 10.1, and buried in its list of feature updates and bug fixes is an interesting change that might drive some people crazy. SEE ALSO: iOS 10.1 is now available with Portrait mode for iPhone 7 Plus Those screen-filling special effects in iMessage are now much harder to get rid of. Previously, you could enable "Reduce Motion" in your Settings to avoid lasers, balloons, text slamming and other wizardry enabled in iOS 10's version of the Messages app. In the release notes for
  
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• Samsung's new tablet comes with the Note7's awesome GIF maker

  24-10-2016 19:44
  
  If you really like the idea of Samsung's S Pen stylus, but hate that the Galaxy Note7 literally burned up in flames, maybe you'll like the company's new Galaxy Tab A. At $350, the Tab A is less expensive than an iPad Air 2 but has a comparable 10.1-inch display and comes with the S Pen stylus. SEE ALSO: 5 awesome Android phones to replace your Galaxy Note7 Honestly, it's a pretty average tablet. But if you're looking for a reasonably-sized tablet with an S Pen for drawing or note-taking and the
  
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• Chinese company recalls cameras used in cyberattack that crippled Twitter, Spotify

  24-10-2016 19:39
  
  A Chinese electronics company is recalling cameras that security researchers linked to Friday's massive cyberattack that brought down Twitter, Spotify, Reddit and other websites.  Xiongmai, a company that makes camera modules for surveillance equipment, is recalling some devices that were sold in the United States. SEE ALSO: How an attack on a company you've never heard of crushed the internet "Security issues are a problem facing all mankind. Since industry giants have experienced them, Xi
  
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• Apple's all about the MacBook on October 27 video - CNET

  24-10-2016 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's Shara Tibken gives us the inside scoop on what to expect from the new MacBook ahead of the October 27 event, and what Apple's quarterly earnings report may say about iPhone sales.
  
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• Google Pixel XL Review: Nexus is dead, long live the Pixel

  24-10-2016 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's push into becoming a hardware company by creating its own smartphone is off to a fantastic start.
  
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• Hired experts back claims St. Jude heart devices can be hacked

  24-10-2016 19:27
  Short-selling firm Muddy Waters said in a legal filing on Monday that outside cyber security experts it hired have validated its claims that St. Jude Medical Inc cardiac implants are vulnerable to potentially life-threatening cyber attacks. Muddy Waters released a 53-page report from boutique cyber security firm Bishop Fox, the latest piece of evidence to emerge in an ongoing dispute over claims made in August by the short-selling firm and cyber research firm MedSec Holdings that St. Jude cardia
  
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• This snake looks like it's wearing sunglasses and a mustache - CNET

  24-10-2016 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Meet the most hipster of all snakes, a slithery Texas resident with markings that look like shades and a villainous mustache.
  
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