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• Hail to the chick: Chinese pheasant looks like Donald Trump - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Photos of a bird in China have gone viral thanks to its astonishingly presidential head of hair.
  
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• ​ACT wants Australia-wide interoperability in government service delivery

  16-11-2016 23:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The ACT government will soon be launching new digital services for citizen engagement as it looks toward an Australia-wide model.
  
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• Jaguar's I-Pace isn't just a great concept, it's coming to production video - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Slated for the market in 2018, Jaguar's first electric SUV sports a stunning cab-forward design.
  
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• LeEco LePro 3 review - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  The LePro 3 is a high-end phone with a low price tag. But without a well-known brand name to back it up, is that enough to convince you?
  
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• 9 #LessNoteworthyMovies that are so bad, they're good - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Social Studies: The latest hashtag game to take over Twitter dares people to turn their favorite film into a flop.
  
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• The Almond 3 could totally use a good omen video - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  CNET editor Dong Ngo quickly explains why the Almond 3 Wi-Fi system is not exactly ready for prime time.
  
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• Millennials wearing Snapchat Spectacles could be a privacy disaster

  16-11-2016 23:35
  
  The new Snapchat Spectacles might look like a toy, but connected sunglasses may carry hidden security implications.  Snap Inc. — the company behind the disappearing message app Snapchat — unveiled its newest product, Spectacles, on Thursday. The sunglasses-turned-video-camera lets you capture quick 10-second scenes that immediately get sent to your Snapchat account on your phone (making them public is another step). SEE ALSO: Of course you have to buy Snapchat's Spectacles from
  
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• Apple promises to replace iPhone batteries after shutdown complaints

  16-11-2016 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The China Consumers Association has asked Apple to look into complaints that a considerable number of iPhone 6 and 6s handsets shut down without warning. Apple is reportedly looking into the matter.
  
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• What T.J. Miller dislikes about 'Silicon Valley' (Hint: it's T.J. Miller) video - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  'Silicon Valley' star T.J. Miller tells CNET what's he's learned about tech since working on the show, his thoughts on 'technorati,' and why he's the worst part of the show.
  
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• How to give the gift of VR - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a unique and special gift? Here's everything you need to know about buying VR gear (and apps) for someone else -- and spending surprisingly little in the process.
  
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• Google Earth VR is the godlike virtual reality experience we've been waiting for

  16-11-2016 23:12
  
  Never have I uttered the phrase "holy f—k" so many times in one virtual reality session. That's how amazing the new Google Earth VR is when you experience it using the HTC Vive.  This is the Google Earth experience I've been waiting for.  SEE ALSO: 'The Martian VR Experience' comes to PlayStation VR and HTC Vive Offered as a free download in the Steam VR store, Google Earth VR starts out by offering tours of various cities around the globe. Yes, do take those tours: You'll need a
  
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• 15 smart ways to save electricity - CNET

  16-11-2016 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are 15 ways to monitor and reduce your electricity usage at home using some smart gadgets and a few easy tricks.
  
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• Highlights from WIRED Retail 2016

  16-11-2016 22:47
  
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• Apple's Jony Ive says the iPhone almost didn't happen - CNET

  16-11-2016 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The chief of design at Apple says in an interview that the company's flagship product "wasn't inevitable" and might have fallen through many times.
  
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• This anti-theft backpack can also charge your phone

  16-11-2016 22:43
  
  The Lifepack is a solar-powered, anti-theft backpack that incorporates tech and convenience to meet every user's needs.
  
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• NetApp Q2 earnings solid, flash systems gain momentum

  16-11-2016 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  NetApp's bottom line outlook for the third quarter was above estimates, but sales were light. The second quarter had the same dynamics.
  
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• Cisco Q1 solid but segment revenues decrease

  16-11-2016 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Collaboration revenue decreased 3 percent, as did data center revenue, which fell to $834 million with cloud adoption as the likely culprit.
  
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• Hyundai's next Ioniq is a fully autonomous concept - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  When you've already unveiled three electrified models, there's really nowhere else to go from there.
  
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• Hyundai, WaiveCar team up to offer Ioniq EV car sharing for free - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  What better way to get your new car in front of as many faces as humanly possible?
  
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• Stephen Hawking sets time limit for mankind - CNET

  16-11-2016 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In a speech at the Oxford Union, the physicist reportedly suggests we still have time, but not that much.
  
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• Twitter suspends several alt-right accounts

  16-11-2016 22:02
  
  Twitter has suspended the accounts of several prominent members of the so-called "alt-right" in an apparent crack down on accounts tied to hate speech or threats of violence. Twitter declined ...
  
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• The LePro 3's polished but hefty design - CNET

  16-11-2016 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The LePro 3 features a Snapdragon 821 processor, a 16-megapixel camera and access to LeEco's video streaming platform.
  
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• Mouse-maker Logitech finds success by moving beyond PC legacy

  16-11-2016 21:59
  By Eric Auchard BARCELONA (Reuters) - Pioneering computer mouse maker Logitech isn't ready to walk away from the personal computer business just yet, even though its chief executive spends all his time these days thinking how to expand into faster-growing accessory markets. Bracken Darrell, the company's design-minded president and CEO, has devoted his four years in charge of the Swiss-American electronic accessories maker to push Logitech into mobile music speakers, gaming, wearables and home a
  
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• Lucid EV makes a cameo, and camo'ed, appearance in Los Angeles - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Startup automaker Lucid Motors showed its drivable electric vehicle, still in development, in a brief appearance at the Los Angeles auto show.
  
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• FAA tests antidrone tech at Denver International Airport - CNET

  16-11-2016 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  The agency wants to find the best approach to keeping drones away from the airspace over airports.
  
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• Software fix didn't work on some Fiat Chrysler gearshifts

  16-11-2016 21:52
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Software designed to fix confusing gear shifters on 1.1 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles didn't work on 29,000 of them. Now the owners are being asked to take the vehicles back to dealers for another try.
  
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• When AR takes over we will all rent virtual diamonds and have AI personal shoppers at home

  16-11-2016 21:51
  
  By: Liat ClarkContinue reading...
  
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• Black Friday deals on cameras and drones - CNET

  16-11-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Bundles, gift cards and a couple price drops are the deal highlights for this holiday season.
  
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• The Acura Precision Cockpit concept is no-nonsense beauty - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  There's a whole lot of NSX inspiration in here, and we can dig it.
  
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• Acura's Precision Cockpit concept is all about the screens - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  If this concept is any hint, Acura's next-gen interiors will be simple -- and simply gorgeous.
  
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• Big jump in women on tech company boards

  16-11-2016 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Women directors can have a profound effect on reshaping business
  
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• Cadillac showcases Escala concept; we'd rather they get on with building it video - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  After a high society debut in Pebble, the Cadillac Escala concept graces the LA show. Stop teasing us, Caddy! We want a production model!
  
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• 15 tweets about what your refrigerator says about you - CNET

  16-11-2016 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Social Studies: A new hashtag game is trending on Twitter Wednesday that has some questioning their choices in life and others dishing out the hilarity.
  
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• Holiday shoppers: You'll spend more on tech this year - CNET

  16-11-2016 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's annual shopping study reveals how much Americans plan to spend in 2016 plus some surprises about how millennials shop for gifts (or not).
  
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• New Balance official shoe of white people, say neo-Nazis - CNET

  16-11-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: If you want to see how social media can inflame and unbalance, look no further than the case of New Balance.
  
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• AutoComplete: Honda's new Civic Si is the most powerful one yet video - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Lamborghini drops the top on the rear-wheel drive Huracan, and Mazda refreshes the CX-5 crossover.
  
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• Google Allo now predicts which emoji you want to use

  16-11-2016 20:58
  
  Google is making it even easier to share emoji and stickers on its messaging app Allo. The app is now applying its AI-powered text prediction skills to emoji and stickers to make chatting even smoother.  SEE ALSO: Google's new website lets you play with its experimental AI projects Called "Smart Smiley," the feature works just like Allo's Smart Replies, which suggest words and phrases based on your conversations. As you type, the app will now suggest emoji and stickers based on what you're
  
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• Amazon to discount Prime from $99 to $79 on Friday

  16-11-2016 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The one day 20 percent discount comes just in time for Black Friday.
  
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• Google AI experiment needs your cruddy doodles - CNET

  16-11-2016 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Limber up your drawing hand. Google wants to see you fast-draw common objects to help an AI system learn.
  
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• 'Post-truth' declared word of the year - CNET

  16-11-2016 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Oxford Dictionaries says it's mirroring our time, fueled by the rise of social media.
  
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• Gift Guide: Choosing a streaming device without overpaying

  16-11-2016 20:41
  
  Your streaming TV options have gotten better and cheaper. Features that once required a $100 device can now be had for as little as $30. A cheap device is fine for getting TV shows and movies from most ...
  
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• Apple AirPods could come next month - CNET

  16-11-2016 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  An authorized Czech Apple retailer is taking pre-orders for the AirPods, with an expected ship date in December.
  
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• AWS rolls out SaaS subscriptions on the AWS Marketplace

  16-11-2016 20:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The new SaaS offerings have no monthly fees or subscription costs and instead lets customers pay as they use on an existing AWS bill.
  
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• Google CEO to meet with EU antitrust chief on Friday

  16-11-2016 20:39
  Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai will meet in Brussels with EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager and Guenther Oettinger, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, as the final stop in a short tour of the continent, spokespeople for Google and the EU confirmed.
  
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• 2017 Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  16-11-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  After an embarrassingly short run with the ELR, Cadillac tries electrification again with a plug-in hybrid version of its CT6 luxury flagship.
  
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• Amazon wants you (and your parents) to ditch Spotify - CNET

  16-11-2016 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  The company's streaming music service now offers family plans in the US for $14.99-a month.
  
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• Westfield Labs wants to merge physical and digital shopping

  16-11-2016 20:30
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Actually, this is the best use of 3D Touch on the iPhone yet - CNET

  16-11-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  A recent accidental discovery has led me to rethink the most useful 3D Touch shortcut on the iPhone.
  
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