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• Signal encryption app sees 400% boost after election - CNET

  18-11-2016 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  The co-founder of Open Whisper Systems says the app has seen a 400 percent increase in installations since November 8.
  
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• Dog unleashes fury on TV - CNET

  18-11-2016 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  This four-legged fiend gets caught red-handed in a game of tug of war with the TV cord. Spoiler: the dog wins.
  
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• All of the PS4 Black Friday deals - CNET

  18-11-2016 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The best Black Friday deals on PS4 consoles, games and accessories in one place.
  
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• Three phone scam data breach hit 133,000 customers

  18-11-2016 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three says 133,000 customer accounts were hit by fraudsters in a bid to upgrade and steal phones.
  
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• Apple to fix 'touch disease' flaw for iPhone 6 Plus

  18-11-2016 23:02 via theguardian.com
  
  The significant flaw in touchscreens can be triggered when devices are dropped multiple times, Apple claimedApple has acknowledged a significant flaw that causes touchscreens to fail in some iPhone 6 Plus smartphones, claiming the problem can be triggered when devices are dropped multiple times.Announcing the “Multi-Touch Repair Program for iPhone 6 Plus” on Thursday, Apple said some devices may “exhibit display flickering or Multi-Touch issues after being dropped multiple time
  
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• Get a streaming hot bargain this Black Friday - CNET

  18-11-2016 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  Discounts on devices that serve up Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and Amazon video on your TV.
  
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• 2016's five best internet media streaming devices

  18-11-2016 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  A new generation of streaming devices give cord-cutters a wider away of good choices than ever. Here are the best of the best.
  
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• 4 apps that give your phone a free second number - CNET

  18-11-2016 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Need a disposable phone number for better online privacy? Or for an effective way to juggle work and personal lines? This is easier, and cheaper, than you think.
  
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• Garmin Edge 520 review - CNET

  18-11-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  If you're a competitive rider, the Edge 520 has plenty to offer you.
  
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• AT&T has cure for 'texting thumb' - CNET

  18-11-2016 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Hands aren't free because you're folding the laundry? AT&T will let you dictate text messages through Amazon's Alexa assistant.
  
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• Scan old printed photos easily with Google's PhotoScan app video - CNET

  18-11-2016 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Digitize your printed memories quickly with the free PhotoScan app, and use the Google Photos app to make adjustments to the coloring. You don't even need to take the picture out of the frame.
  
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• Apple will fix iPhones with 'touch disease'...for $149 - CNET

  18-11-2016 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The repair program applies only to the iPhone 6 Plus.
  
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• What you need to know about mini Bluetooth speakers video - CNET

  18-11-2016 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Mini wireless Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes, sizes and prices. Here are some things to look for before you buy.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkStation P310 Tower Workstation

  18-11-2016 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There was a time when workstations were expected to fit a certain template. They were meant to be big, expensive, noisy, and above all, powerful. For years, your average workstation would stick closely to this formula, but things have evolved, driven partly by the industry’s focus on power efficiency.One of these new workstations that dares to be different is the Lenovo ThinkStation P310, a relatively tiny (only 25 litres) model that is surprisingly affordable despite offering some crackin
  
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• Media company or tech platform? The hugely important battle to redefine Facebook

  18-11-2016 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Media companies have higher costs of legal and ethical responsibilities to society
  
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• Samsung UN55KS9000

  18-11-2016 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The UN55KS9000’s headline attraction is that it has all the specifications necessary to deliver - on paper, anyway - a genuinely premium high dynamic range experience for a mid-range price.These specifications include a high brightness output of beyond 1000 nits and a huge color range delivered by Quantum Dot technology that covers more than 90% of digital cinema’s DCI-P3 standard. The UN55KS9000 differs from the models that sit below it by supporting more localized controls of
  
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• Now hear this! Elf earbuds are perfect for taking elfies - CNET

  18-11-2016 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  If you often hang out with hobbits, you might want to look into getting yourself a pair.
  
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• Hell toupee: Cat wearing hat made of own fur looks like Trump - CNET

  18-11-2016 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  A Japanese photographer makes hats for his three Scottish fold cats, using their own discarded fur. One in particular gets our vote.
  
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• How a long-exposure rocket launch photo spawns greatness - CNET

  18-11-2016 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Photoshop battles are one of my favorite subtopics on Reddit.com and this particular battle really shows the creativity of people on the site.
  
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• Samsung UE55KS8000

  18-11-2016 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The UE55KS8000’s headline attraction is that it has all the specifications necessary to deliver - on paper, anyway - a genuinely premium high dynamic range experience for a mid-range price.These specifications include a high brightness output of beyond 1000 nits and a huge colour range delivered by Quantum Dot technology that covers more than 90% of digital cinema’s DCI-P3 standard. Samsung is the only brand currently able to deliver such HDR-friendly numbers on a sub-£1600 55-
  
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• 9 unusual things you should always pack when traveling - CNET

  18-11-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pack these nine things on your next vacation to prevent constant trips to the store.
  
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• The internet is crowdsourcing ways to drain the fake news swamp - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Pundits and even President Obama are bemoaning fake news stories that appeared online leading up to the election. A solution might be found in an open Google Doc.
  
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• Data on over 130,000 Three mobile customers compromised in breach

  18-11-2016 20:50 via theguardian.com
  
  Three men arrested for alleged fraudulent use of company’s phone upgrade system in attempt to steal handsetsCustomer information from more than 130,000 users of the Three mobile network has been compromised in a cyber security breach, the mobile operator has said.
  Three boss, Dave Dyson, said in a statement that all affected customers were being contacted individually and that while personal information had been accessed, no financial information had been compromised. Continue reading...
  
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• The 404 Show 1683: Sadie Gennis, Ben Fox Rubin (podcast) - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Today, Jeff is joined by Sadie Gennis from TV Guide and Ben Fox Rubin from CNET News for a chat about Westworld, the madness of HGTV and some of the shows you should and should not be watching.
  
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• Here's a whole community of Apple HomeKit-powered smart homes - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  California home builder KB Home wants to use Apple HomeKit's connected home controls to sell houses -- and it's unveiling the first "HomeKit-enabled community" to help make the sale.
  
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• 3 ways to install apps from unidentified developers on MacOS - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  MacOS Sierra imposes stricter restrictions but you can still install apps from anywhere.
  
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• 2 ways to monitor the progress of downloads on a Mac - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  From the Dock, you can quickly check on a file's download progress from either the Launchpad or Downloads folder icon.
  
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• Stephen Colbert gives the Apple Book the spoof it deserves

  18-11-2016 20:27
  
  We all knew Apple was getting ahead of itself with its recent book with pictures of its own products. This new coffee-table book was a nice attempt at a pun, but it's certainly not Apple's most innovative endeavor. Stephen Colbert takes on how Apple would convince us otherwise.  Seth Meyers takes 'A Closer Look' at Trump's tumultuous transition Angry seal charges fisherman and puts him in his place Jump in bed with Britney Spears and Tinashe for their 'Slumber Party' video Jimmy Fallon is n
  
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• Stephen Colbert mercilessly mocks Apple's $300 coffee-table book - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: It's amazing how you can swipe a page and it actually turns.
  
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• How to set up Touch ID on the MacBook Pro - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Owners of the new MacBook Pro can unlock their machine or use Apple Pay with just a fingerprint. Here's how to set it up.
  
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• Here's what Ceres would look like, if you could actually see it - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  A color image of the fascinating dwarf planet shows how it would appear to the naked eye.
  
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• 9 tweets to celebrate the birthday of Mickey Mouse - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Social Studies: Everyone's favorite cartoon mouse has a birthday today, so I gathered some clips and well-wishes from Twitter users to help celebrate.
  
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• Our favorite Vizio TVs are even cheaper now for Black Friday - CNET

  18-11-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Vizio M series delivers the best picture quality for the money of any TV we've tested this year, and now it's up to $150 off. The step-down E and D series are also on sale.
  
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• Amazon v Donald Trump? Jeff Bezos may soon face his biggest challenge yet

  18-11-2016 20:13 via theguardian.com
  
  The president-elect has been verbally sparring with Bezos for months. Now things could get a lot tougher for AmazonAmazon will almost certainly enjoy its biggest ever day on Black Friday next week.The discount shopping event will help the American online retailer to continue its run of 22 years of unbroken and dramatic sales growth since it was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. It is now valued at more than $375bn (£304bn), making it one of the biggest companies in the world. Continue reading
  
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• Samsung UE43KS7500

  18-11-2016 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Although the TV size trend continues to march inexorably upwards, there are still plenty of people who don’t want, can’t afford or can’t accommodate a really massive screen, but who would still like their new TV to carry the latest cutting-edge features and picture quality. If this sounds like you, then the Samsung UE43KS7500 could be the answer to your prayers.It measures just 43 inches from corner to corner, making it the smallest 4K TV in Samsung’s 2016 range. Its scre
  
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• Amazon Alexa users now have access to 60,000+ recipes - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Allrecipes is the latest company to integrate with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.
  
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• No spires required for our community broadband | Letters

  18-11-2016 19:57 via theguardian.com
  
  Kim Stoddart’s report (Living in a broadband ‘not-spot’? Try using the church spire to get a signal, 12 November) highlights a variety of local attempts to solve this problem but bemoans the fact that Ceredigion in west Wales is seventh from the bottom out of 650 UK constituencies for connectivity. Oh really? Not in our part of Ceredigion. We have a mast supplying 4G signals from all four major mobile network operators and we buy, and distribute 40Mbps broadband from a small te
  
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• Dell error hands Mexicans $33 laptop bargain

  18-11-2016 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mexico tells Dell to honour the sale of laptops mistakenly advertised at their shipping cost.
  
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• eBay Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals loaded with laptops, TVs and drones - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  The online auction giant has a long list of "eBay Approved" deals including the Apple iPad Pro tablet, DJI drones and Xbox One and Playstation 4 bundles.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler issues two recalls for 88,888 Jeep and Dodge vehicles - Roadshow

  18-11-2016 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Malfunctioning wipers and potential fuel leaks prompt recalls.
  
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• AT&T's DirecTV Now streaming video gets spotlight on Nov 28 - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  The $35-a-month service will have more than 100 channels, but AT&T will unveil details like video-on-demand, local channels and free trials.
  
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• Internet of things set to change the face of dementia care

  18-11-2016 19:26 via theguardian.com
  
  From digital assistants to ‘smart’ medicine bottles, a new wave of connected devices could help people live independently for longerSmart bottles that dispense the correct dose of medication at the correct time, digital assistants, and chairs that know how long you’ve sat in them are among the devices set to change the face of care for those living with dementia.Dementia is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales, and is thought to affect more than 850,000 people in
  
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• Laptops for every holiday wish list - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  From laptops to hybrids, there's a perfect PC for everyone this holiday season.
  
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• Airbnb wants to be your travel agent video - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  As a way to expand beyond home rentals, the Airbnb site is adding ways to book tours and activities during your trip.
  
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• HTC Bolt review - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  The 5.5-inch phone's minor issues pile up too high to justify its price.
  
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• How to set up, use Apple Pay on a MacBook Pro - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Online shopping has never been easier.
  
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• Tech tips for Thanksgiving video - CNET

  18-11-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thanksgiving can be a stressful time with all the cooking and travel involved. The gadgets you already have can help make things easier with hands-free voice assistants and cooking apps.
  
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• The UK craft sector isn’t a ‘hipster’ economy. It’s sparking innovation | Rosy Greenlees

  18-11-2016 18:54 via theguardian.com
  
  The future of manufacturing in the UK will look very different by creating bespoke goods through disruptive collaborationThere is nothing new in the adage that we are no longer a making economy. It’s a theme that has been picked up and echoed in most post-industrial economies over the past decade – just look at the last US presidential campaign. In the UK barely 10% of workers are employed within orthodox manufacturing; a generation ago that figure was well over four times as high. I
  
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• Dark Souls 3, Overwatch and Pokemon Go win awards at the Golden Joysticks

  18-11-2016 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fantasy adventure role-playing game wins the ultimate game of the year prize at this year's Golden Joysticks.
  
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• Space tourism: When will the rest of us reach orbit? - CNET

  18-11-2016 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Two former NASA astronauts and a space entrepreneur share their views on when regular Joes will be able to leave Earth.
  
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