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• Unfold this 24-inch monitor as a second screen for your smartphone

  02-11-2016 23:45
  It doesn't matter if it's the best or most practical product, as long as it's weird enough to be sort of cool. That's the only way some will seriously consider one of the most intriguing Kickstarter projects we've seen in recent memory — a fold-up device that gives you a large, second display for your smartphone or laptop. SEE ALSO: Kendall Jenner and Will.i.am join forces to launch wireless headphones No, it's not made of a new plastic material that folds up; instead, it uses traditional
  
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• Facebook doubles down on video as forecast worries investors - CNET

  02-11-2016 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The social network wants you to post more video of yourself. Its third-quarter earnings show how Mark Zuckerberg will turn your ego into dollars.
  
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• Start chatting with Google Assistant video - CNET

  02-11-2016 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Google's digital assistant has learned some new tricks and can now handle a real conversation! Here are some new commands you can start with.
  
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• Fanboy favorites: BMWs, Porsche 911s and Nissan GT-Rs at SEMA 2016 - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  While wandering the halls, we noticed a great deal of attention paid toward the three types of vehicles mentioned here. So, naturally, we snapped some pics of the cars we found to be the most popular amongst the trend-setting youth, or whatever.
  
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• LG V20 review - CNET

  02-11-2016 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  If a phone with a swappable battery is a must-have for you, the LG V20 is the best you can get.
  
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• Facebook gold streak continues in 3Q, boosted by video

  02-11-2016 23:15
  
  Whether it's a video clip of your friend's dog or a live stream of the presidential debates, you are likely watching more videos on Facebook than ever. And that means you're also more likely to see video ...
  
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• 'Escape from New York' with Snake Plissken's countdown watch - CNET

  02-11-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Kurt Russell's character bet his life he could beat it, but now fans can support a Kickstarter campaign to make a smartwatch version of the retro timepiece.
  
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• Nissan e-Power to use gas to charge the battery, not turn the wheels - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Its new e-Power drivetrain is a hybrid system unlike most others.
  
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• Nearly 9 out of 10 smartphones shipped run on Android - CNET

  02-11-2016 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Google's mobile software ran on 88 percent of all phones shipped between July 1 and the end of September, Strategy Analytics says.
  
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• In the eye of the beholder: The most out-there car designs at SEMA - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  We'd break the site if we tried to put every single wacky car, truck or bike design in this gallery, so we hand-picked some of our favorites from the aftermarket show here in Vegas.
  
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• Watch The Game Awards from front row in VR - CNET

  02-11-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't have a ticket to the video game industry's Oscars, at least you can pretend to be there.
  
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• Uber rebuilds its app from the ground up - CNET

  02-11-2016 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Uber tries to speed pickups, offers personal destination ideas and gives you the option of driving straight to a friend. No new safety features though.
  
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• CHiP Smart Cookie Oven Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  02-11-2016 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Chip Smart Cookie Oven, which debuted this week on Kickstarter, is a Wi-Fi-connected countertop appliance that its designers say will bake perfect cookies in less than 10 minutes.
  
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• Facebook latest earnings reveal it's had a very good last three months

  02-11-2016 22:22
  
  Latest financial results show almost 1.8 billion users and revenue of 7 billion dollars.
  
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• Facebook reports sharp rise in revenue, shares dip

  02-11-2016 22:15
  Facebook Inc on Thursday posted earnings growth that beat Wall Street's high expectations as the world's biggest online social network said daily mobile users exceeded the one billion mark for the first time. Mobile ads accounted for 84 percent of Facebook's total advertising revenue of $6.82 billion in the third quarter that ended Sept. 30, compared with 78 percent a year earlier. The company is also reaping the benefits of a big push into video, both on Facebook itself and on the Instagram pho
  
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• Australian government departments responsible for their own cybersecurity: Tehan

  02-11-2016 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Rather than take a centralised approach, the individual components of the Australian government should look after themselves, cyber minister Dan Tehan has said.
  
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• DOJ sues AT&T's DirecTV for blocking Dodgers channel - CNET

  02-11-2016 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  A federal suit against AT&T's satellite TV business over alleged collusion with other providers could throw a monkey wrench into AT&T's Time Warner buyout.
  
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• Fitbit gives dismal holiday-quarter sales forecast, shares plunge

  02-11-2016 22:04
  (Reuters) - Wearable fitness device maker Fitbit Inc's revenue forecast for the key-holiday shopping quarter fell well short of analysts' estimates, hurt by stiff competition from rival device makers. Fitbit forecast revenue of $725 million to $750 million for the key holiday-shopping quarter, well below analysts' estimates of $985.1 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. That implies revenue growth of 5.4 percent at the top end of the forecast. Fitbit is the leader, according to researc
  
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• 'Grand Theft Auto' maker Take-Two's revenue jumps 31.4 percent

  02-11-2016 21:56
  Videogame publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc reported a 31.4 percent rise in adjusted revenue, driven by strong demand for "NBA 2K17", the latest version of its popular basketball franchise, as well as higher downloads of its games. Take-Two, like rivals Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard, has in recent years benefited from a shift to the high-margin digital business, where players download games rather than buy physical game discs. Adjusting for deferrals, net revenue rose to $479
  
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• Facebook goes full-throttle into video as earnings soar - CNET

  02-11-2016 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  The social network wants you to post more video of yourself. Its third-quarter earnings show how Mark Zuckerberg will turn your ego into dollars.
  
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• Microsoft Teams: 7 things you need to know - CNET

  02-11-2016 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new Office 365 component for collaborative communication is the company's long-promised answer to Slack.
  
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• Justice Department sues AT&T's DirecTV for blocking Dodgers channel - CNET

  02-11-2016 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  A federal suit against AT&T's satellite TV business over alleged collusion with other providers could throw a monkey wrench into AT&T's Time Warner buyout.
  
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• Is this the new Motorola Moto M? - CNET

  02-11-2016 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to a recent leak we may have our first look at the new Motorola Moto M.
  
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• It's not just you: Siri is getting smarter

  02-11-2016 21:37
  
  Siri had a brain transplant. It wasn’t done in a day or a week or over a few months. Almost since the day Apple introduced its voice assistant on October 4, 2011, Siri has undergone an almost continual series of brain transplants that shifted its silicon-powered mind from pure Artificial Intelligence to AI powered, in part, by machine learning.  SEE ALSO: Here's how to use apps with Siri in iOS 10 Apple recently shared with me its perspectives on artificial intelligence, where it fits
  
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• SF cab company sues Uber for 'predatory' pricing - CNET

  02-11-2016 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Flywheel Taxi says Uber uses its billions to put rivals out of business and create a monopoly.
  
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• Facebook gold streak continues in 3Q, thanks partly to video

  02-11-2016 21:36
  
  Whether it's a video clip of your friend's dog or a live stream of the presidential debates, you are likely watching more videos on Facebook than ever. And that means you're also more likely to see video ...
  
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• Facebook beats Street 3Q forecasts

  02-11-2016 21:36
  
  Facebook Inc. (FB) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $2.37 billion. The Menlo Park, California-based company said it had profit of 82 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains ...
  
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• Can using Facebook help you live longer? Scientists think so

  02-11-2016 21:24
  
  Researchers claim to have found a link between online social interactions and longevity.
  
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• Why are YOU here? Understanding all the supercars at SEMA - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Cars of all shapes and sizes litter the SEMA floor, but supercars have an especially strong presence. Let's see why they're all here at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  
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• Facebook goes full-throttle into online video as earnings soar - CNET

  02-11-2016 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The world's biggest social network added features around one goal: to get you to record yourself and put it on Facebook. Its third-quarter earnings show how that's all part of Mark Zuckerberg's master plan.
  
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• Microsoft adds new chat-based service for workers

  02-11-2016 21:21
  
  Taking a cue from competing online services like Slack, which let workers chat and share information on the job, Microsoft is adding a new program called "Teams" to its Office 365 suite of internet ...
  
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• 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R review - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The GT350R is much more than a hopped-up Mustang with big wheels and more power. This is a reinvention.
  
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• Skyjacked: The ridiculous lifted pickup trucks and SUVs of SEMA 2016 - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Sitting anywhere remotely near the ground is so overrated. Why not upgrade your ride to something that flies a bit higher? These are some of our favorite lifted pickups and SUVs from the 2016 SEMA show.
  
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• iPhone 6

  02-11-2016 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: iPhone 6 prices have continued to drop, and now that iOS 10 has landed, it could very well be the best choice for you. Sure, it's not nearly as fast or powerful as Apple's new iPhone 7, but our review now reflects how 2014's flagship goes against the iPhone SE.You'll also find helpful guides inserted throughout to point you in the direction of the best accessories for your iPhone 6, whether it's old or brand new.Lastly, some iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users have encountered something tha
  
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• Someone has fixed the most annoying thing about cables

  02-11-2016 20:58
  
  ECLIPSE, the charging cable organizer, features 3 USB ports and 3 separate channels to hide messy cords without tangling.
  
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• Snails the size of your head: SEMA's wildest turbochargers and superchargers - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Do you like forced induction? Do you like shoving thousands of horsepower into the pavement? You're going to love the collection of massive superchargers and turbochargers on display at SEMA.
  
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• Wileyfox Swift 2 matches a metal body with a low price video - CNET

  02-11-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  This new Android phone might be hella cheap, but it still comes with a good-looking metal body and a decent set of specs.
  
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• Mustang Shelby GT350R is a two-seat terror on the track video - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  We knew the new Shelby would be fast when going in a straight line. We didn't know how great it'd be the rest of the time.
  
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• Johnny Depp's Harry Potter role isn't magical news for all fans - CNET

  02-11-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Warner Bros won't confirm the actor's exact role in the film series, but the internet thinks it has a pretty good idea. And naturally, there's some controversy.
  
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• Facebook blocks Admiral's car insurance discount plan

  02-11-2016 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook blocks an insurer's plan to view young drivers' profiles to set car insurance premiums.
  
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• Mustang Shelby GT350R lounging on the track - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The quickest Mustang of the Moment is in its element on the track.
  
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• Apple, the company that now sells how many dongles? - CNET

  02-11-2016 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Just how askew is Apple's new dongle fetish? Compare it with how the company once competed against Microsoft.
  
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• New Apple ad shows off iPhone 7 speakers in the cleverest way

  02-11-2016 20:19
  
  How long before Apple devotes a commercial to the iPhone’s SIM slot? There was a time when Apple advertised whole products, but lately it’s been devoting entire commercials to features, such as the expressive Messages in iOS 10. Now, it’s targeting the new stereo speaker on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The good news is that the approach is pretty light-hearted. The ad, which you can view below, will air for the first time on Wednesday during Game 7 of the World Series between the C
  
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• Apple's latest ad dives head-first into iPhone 7 audio quality

  02-11-2016 20:19
  
  How long before Apple devotes a commercial to the iPhone’s SIM slot? There was a time when Apple advertised whole products, but lately it’s been devoting entire commercials to features, such as the expressive Messages in iOS 10. Now, it’s targeting the new stereo speaker on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The good news is that the approach is pretty light-hearted. The ad, which you can view below, will air for the first time on Wednesday during Game 7 of the World Series between the C
  
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• How to hack your memory and remember almost anything

  02-11-2016 19:48
  
  By: Ruby Lott-LavignaContinue reading...
  
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• AutoComplete: Hyundai builds a record-setting hybrid, GM's Maven teams up with Uber video - Roadshow

  02-11-2016 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz whips up another AMG SUV.
  
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• Why Microsoft decided to take on Slack

  02-11-2016 19:41
  
  Microsoft now has a direct Slack competitor, Microsoft Teams. The new app will let teams in workplaces collaborate in real time, and it boasts both fun, familiar features (GIFs!) as well as differentiators like integration with Microsoft Office software. The thing is, Microsoft already has plenty of apps. Creating Teams (which is now in preview and will formally launch in early 2017) has the potential to add a layer of complexity that might confuse customers and even dilute the purpose of other
  
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• Microsoft Teams brings Slack-style messages to Office 365

  02-11-2016 19:39
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Get ready for the 'extra-super moon' of November - CNET

  02-11-2016 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  The closest full moon of the century (so far) shows up on November 14 as our lunar neighbor cozies upto Earth.
  
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• Obamacare really is like the Galaxy Note 7, says Trump campaign - CNET

  02-11-2016 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Mike Pence, Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee, insists that President Obama's joke about Samsung misfired.
  
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