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• Facebook bug 'kills' users in 'terrible error'

  11-11-2016 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An unusual bug on Facebook showed many users of the social network as dead on Friday.
  
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• Facebook pulls ad tool that excluded ethnic groups - CNET

  11-11-2016 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Advertisers will not be able to keep ads for housing, job opportunities or credit off your feed based on your "ethnic affinity," Facebook announced.
  
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• Cheap TV deals of Black Friday 2016 (plus our favorite picks) - CNET

  11-11-2016 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Buying a dirt-cheap TVs on Black Friday is an American tradition, and here are the absolute dirt-cheapest TVs we've found. We haven't reviewed any of them, but we still picked one TV at each size class that seems like the best deal. We'll be adding more TVs when additional sales (particularly from Amazon) are announced. Thanks as usual to BestBlackFriday.com for the assist.
  
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• Global industry groups voice opposition to China cyber security law

  11-11-2016 23:16
  By Dustin Volz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 40 international business and technology organizations representing hundreds of companies on Friday expressed “deep concerns” to the Chinese government about a new cyber security law they said would likely increase the separation between China and the rest of the world economy. Beijing on Monday adopted a cyber security law it called necessary to counter growing threats of hacking and terrorism. The measure, to take effect in June 2017,
  
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• You can buy your own jetpack starting spring 2017 - CNET

  11-11-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Jetpacks in the sky. You have to be "well qualified" to buy. Take a look, you'll be shook, a jetpack rainbow.
  
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• 2017 Lotus Evora 400 review - Roadshow

  11-11-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Following a two-year hiatus, Lotus is back stateside. Here's what we've been missing.
  
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• Lotus Evora 400 is a 186 mph comeback video - Roadshow

  11-11-2016 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  After a two-year hiatus, the British sports car maker returns with its fastest street car to date.
  
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• Twitter impresses advertisers with BuzzFeed U.S. election livestream

  11-11-2016 23:07
  Twitter Inc said it was able to deliver more viewers than promised to advertisers on a U.S. election night livestream, good news for the microblogging site as it tries to ward off growing competition for ad dollars from Snapchat and Instagram. Twitter partnered with BuzzFeed to host an election night broadcast on Tuesday and attracted major advertisers, including Paramount Pictures, Amazon.com Inc’s “Man in the High Castle,” Activision Blizzard Inc’s “Call of Duty,&
  
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• SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Service Pack 2 arrives

  11-11-2016 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The new SLES includes improvements across the board.
  
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• You're wearing it wrong! How to adjust Google's Daydream headset video - CNET

  11-11-2016 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Some people think Google's Daydream is uncomfortable to wear. This simple trick makes it easier.
  
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• This ingenious device let's you throw your GoPro around for incredible aerial selfies

  11-11-2016 22:55
  
  This invention lets you capture stunning photos and video by throwing your camera through the air.
  
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• How savvy marketing put Trump over the top

  11-11-2016 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  It all came down to "genius" real-time marketing skills.
  
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• Winter is coming, and average fuel economy is heading south - Roadshow

  11-11-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  It happens every year, but it's still kind of a bummer to see.
  
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• Facebook glitch made it appear some users had died

  11-11-2016 22:33
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some Facebook users received an unsettling shock Friday.
  
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• Facebook profile glitch 'kills' millions. Even Mark Zuckerberg

  11-11-2016 22:25
  
  A glitch on the social media site found people logging in to their accounts on Friday, only to find they had been prematurely ‘memorialized’ Rumors of Mark Zuckerberg’s death may have been greatly exaggerated – but by his own billion-plus user website, as a glitch on Friday afternoon led Facebook to declare two million users, including Zuckerberg himself, prematurely dead. Related: Facebook’s failure: did fake news and polarized politics get Trump elected?Continue r
  
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• Hey, Facebook: Social media really can change what people believe

  11-11-2016 22:18
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't believe that fake news on his social network influenced the election.  But recent findings from the Pew Research Center suggest the opposite is true, as 20 percent of social media users say they've changed their stance on a political issue because of something they saw on sites like Facebook. The shift was usually pessimistic. SEE ALSO: Facebook is the most powerful force online — and these new numbers prove it "People who said they had changed the
  
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• Why some of your Facebook friends are wearing safety pins - CNET

  11-11-2016 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Even Star Trek captain Patrick Stewart has pinned on the latest political statement.
  
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• Peter Thiel goes 'big league', joining Trump's presidential transition team

  11-11-2016 22:11
  
  The PayPal founder’s support for Donald Trump made him an outlier in liberal Silicon Valley. What do we know about this controversial billionaire? Controversial Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel will be a member of Donald Trump’s transition team, the campaign has confirmed.Thiel’s involvement in a Trump administration has been the subject of frenzied speculation in Silicon Valley, where the businessman was the sole prominent advocate for the divisive Republican candidate.C
  
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• Zuckerberg: 'Crazy' to say Facebook influenced election

  11-11-2016 22:07
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the idea that fake news spread on Facebook influenced the outcome of the U.S. election is "crazy." Still, the majority of Americans (six in 10) say they get ...
  
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• Appear to be "dead" on Facebook? You're not alone

  11-11-2016 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  UPDATED: Not everyone is affected by the apparent bug, which "memorializes" profiles in the event of a Facebook user's death.
  
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• Why the Screenshots album is the best iPhone photos album - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Because easy screenshot eradication.
  
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• The 25 greatest alien encounter movies, ranked - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  When UFOs descend to Earth, things get pretty real pretty quickly. This is the definitive ranking of the 25 greatest alien encounter movies as scored by Metacritic.
  
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• Oh, cool. Facebook is saying we're all dead

  11-11-2016 21:48
  
  Many living Facebook users were "memorialized" Friday afternoon, meaning the social network claimed they were dead. You just can't make this stuff up. SEE ALSO: Facebook pledges to clear News Feed of misinformation, again It's unclear why this happened, but the issue affected a variety of users — including the author of this post: "We hope people who love Damon will find comfort in the things others share to remember and celebrate his life," a new header said at the top of my profile page,
  
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• Everyone blamed Facebook for Trump, so Facebook killed everyone

  11-11-2016 21:48
  
  Many living Facebook users were "memorialized" Friday afternoon, meaning the social network claimed they were dead. You just can't make this stuff up. SEE ALSO: Facebook pledges to clear News Feed of misinformation, again It's unclear why this happened, but the issue affected a variety of users — including the author of this post: "We hope people who love Damon will find comfort in the things others share to remember and celebrate his life," a new header said at the top of my profile page,
  
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• Silent but smelly: BYD introduces 100-mile electric garbage truck - Roadshow

  11-11-2016 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  A 3.9-ton truck that can go 100 miles on a single charge is seriously impressive.
  
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• Reducto! Cast these five Happy Potter spells on Amazon - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  In a promotion for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", even muggles and no-majs can command water, fire, flowers and more.
  
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• Where to buy the Nintendo NES Classic Edition - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  On the lookout for the NES Classic Edition? Here's where you can get it.
  
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• Google Daydream vs. Gear VR: Which is the best mobile VR device? video - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Two companies want to put VR on your face through your phone. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• The 404 Show Throwback: John Hodgman (podcast) - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Please enjoy this classic episode of the show with noted Internet man, John Hodgman.
  
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• The best Black Mirror episodes from series one and two

  11-11-2016 21:26
  
  By: Ruby Lott-LavignaContinue reading...
  
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• How to control your lights and thermostat using Google Home - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  With a little setup, you can control your thermostat or lights using Google Home.
  
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• Twitter outperforms on ads for BuzzFeed's election livestream

  11-11-2016 21:24
  Twitter said it was able to deliver more viewers than promised to advertisers on an election night livestream, good news for the microblogging site as it tries to ward off growing competition for ad dollars from Snapchat and Instagram. Twitter Inc partnered with BuzzFeed to host their election night broadcast on Tuesday and attracted major advertisers, including Paramount Pictures, Amazon’s “Man in the High Castle,” Activision Blizzard’s “Call of Duty,” Johnni
  
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• BlackBerry has one more keyboard phone up its sleeve - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Though BlackBerry stopped making its own phones, it does promise an upcoming handset with a physical keyboard.
  
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• Mini NES is gone? Here are some Nintendo backup options - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  If you need your retro Nintendo fix and that Mini NES is nowhere to be found, there are a few alternatives to consider.
  
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• 12 tips and tricks for Google's Daydream View - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Before you get lost in the virtual world that is Daydream, read through our list of tips.
  
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• Watch Cubs win the World Series, this time in Lego - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Highlight video takes us back out to the ballgame, where Chicago fans are sure to click with the results.
  
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• 21 awesomely geeky laptop stickers - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Some of these references are so deep that outsiders will have no idea you're such a tech, sci-fi or 'Harry Potter' nerd.
  
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• What to watch online this weekend (November 11, 2016) - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The second season of Amazon's "Red Oaks" just got added to the service. Find out what else is new online.
  
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• What's new to stream for November 2016 video - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Find out the best new stuff to hit Netflix, Amazon and Hulu in the month of November.
  
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• Don't worry, Netflix hasn't totally changed its interface -- yet - CNET

  11-11-2016 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  But you still might be seeing a new Netflix interface on your computer.
  
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• Facebook tweaks race-based ad targeting policy

  11-11-2016 21:00
  
  Facebook says it will no longer allow advertisers to use ethnicity as a filter when it comes to targeting or hiding ads offering housing, employment or credit. The changes come after ProPublica reported ...
  
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• High-res commercial satellite launches from California coast

  11-11-2016 20:56
  
  A commercial satellite capable of taking high-resolution images from space was launched Friday from a military base along the California coast. The satellite known as WorldView-4 was lifted into orbit ...
  
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• Facebook buys CrowdTangle to boost content insights for publishers

  11-11-2016 20:55 via zdnet.com
  
  CrowdTangle's platform helps businesses measure social performance, and identify traffic-generating content and social influencers.
  
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• AT&T to throttle your video quality in the name of 'data saving' - CNET

  11-11-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Beginning in early 2017, the carrier will enable a feature that will stream video on your phone in 480p, which is cool if you like watching grainy videos.
  
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• Lexus puts its grille on a spaceship and oh, man, is it terrible - Roadshow

  11-11-2016 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Seriously, what's with automakers and pretending that cars belong in space?
  
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• AutoComplete: Hyundai's Ioniq will be most fuel-efficient car without a plug video - Roadshow

  11-11-2016 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan puts a bigger battery in every 2017 Leaf, and Buick reigns supreme in sales.
  
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• Newegg's Black Friday deals start November 21 - CNET

  11-11-2016 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The online electronics retailer will be offering savings on a wide range of products.
  
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• GoPro mocks phone addicts in new ad - CNET

  11-11-2016 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: GoPro suggests you can't be in the moment if you're filming things with a phone.
  
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• Facebook says don't blame us for Trump video - CNET

  11-11-2016 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  After facing criticism for spreading fake news about the candidates, Facebook's CEO speaks out.
  
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• 8 apps to help you relax after the election - CNET

  11-11-2016 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Stressed out? Can't sleep? These apps may help, and they're all cheap or free.
  
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