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• Beyonce gives YouTube another splash of 'Lemonade' - CNET

  30-11-2016 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  "All Night" is the latest song plucked from Beyonce's Lemonade visual album to land as a standalone video on YouTube.
  
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• This Android malware is hacking into your Google account to install apps

  30-11-2016 23:42
  
  Your Google accounts could have been compromised if you own a Android phone, thanks to a new malware variant known as "Gooligan." The malware has infected more than 1 million accounts, according to research released Wednesday from cyber security company Check Point, and that figure is growing by a massive 13,000 devices per day. SEE ALSO: If you receive this terrifying Google alert, you are not alone In August, Gooligan emerged as a complex malware that infects devices after users download apps
  
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• Spotify adds more original recordings with 'Singles' playlist - CNET

  30-11-2016 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The new weekly series features original songs and covers by artists, all recorded at Spotify's New York recording studio.
  
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• ​AWS regional product launch delay to continue in the name of immediate US use

  30-11-2016 23:36 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS CEO Andy Jassy has said his company will continue to focus on getting services out, even if that comes at the cost of global availability.
  
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• 6 ways the McDonald's Big Mac lives on after its inventor's death - CNET

  30-11-2016 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you find it heavenly or horrible, the two-all-beef-patties creation has made a meaty mark on pop culture. Here are some cheesy memories. Pass the special sauce.
  
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• Please make this keychain-sized Game Boy a reality

  30-11-2016 22:52
  
  Back in the early days of the Nintendo Game Boy, it was revolutionary that a full-fledged gaming experience could fit easily into a backpack.  The latest evolution of the Game Boy, which was unveiled during a recent Hackaday presentation, doesn't only just fit in a bag or a pocket — it's small enough to clip right onto your keyring.   SEE ALSO: This controller solves the Nintendo NES Classic's biggest problem Behold: the tiniest functional Game Boy known to man, courtesy of Jeroe
  
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• Google's Santa Tracker gets updated with Pokemon Go-type game - CNET

  30-11-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to track that fat guy in the red suit on December 24 and collect some virtual presents in your town while you wait.
  
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• AutoComplete: Bolt EV could cost Chevrolet $9,000 for each one sold video - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Chrysler's Pacifica Hybrid earns top MPG honors, and Honda prices out the 2017 CR-V.
  
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• Box beats Q3 estimates, raises outlook for fiscal year

  30-11-2016 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The enterprise cloud company also marked a corporate milestone in terms of quarterly revenue.
  
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• Wacky gifts for the tech-savvy person who has everything

  30-11-2016 22:17
  
  The latest technology can make for an easy holiday gift, but when it comes to the ultra-tech-savvy people in your life, finding a cool gadget they don't already own can be tough. Fear not! From "Star ...
  
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• The 8 Netflix features we desperately need in our lives

  30-11-2016 22:17
  
  Netflix finally did it. On Tuesday, the beloved streaming service debuted the feature we've all been waiting years for. Subscribers can now download certain movies and TV shows to watch later, without an internet connection. While binge-watchers everywhere are celebrating this game-changing opportunity to view Westworld on a flight to Cuba or while walking the dog, there are still some features Netflix is missing.  SEE ALSO: Netflix finally gives us the feature we've been waiting for Here a
  
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• Comma.ai, still kicking, open sources self-driving cars - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Self-driving car startup Comma.ai released its software platform and plans for a hardware module, the Comma Neo, freely to the public today.
  
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• Spotify adds more original content with 'Singles' playlist - CNET

  30-11-2016 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  The new weekly series features original songs and covers by artists, all recorded at Spotify's New York recording studio.
  
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• The Cadillac DPi-V.R is amazing, despite its clunky name - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Cadillac's returning to prototype endurance racing, and it's got one hell of a car for the job.
  
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• Cadillac returns to prototype endurance racing with a real stunner - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  They really need to work on their naming, though. DPi-V.R? Come on.
  
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• Don't prejudge this speedy LG dryer because it looks ordinary video - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  The LG DLEX 3570V dryer may look like your average front-loading clothes dryer but it spins through laundry cycles with impressive swiftness.
  
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• 7 reasons 'Rogue One' stands out in the Star Wars saga - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The upcoming Star Wars movie appears to have it all: a female lead, a diverse cast, Darth Vader, the Death Star origin story and a mysterious new robot.
  
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• Don't be fooled by its ordinary looks, this LG dryer has lots of speed - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The LG DLEX 3570V dryer has a conventional appearance that hides plenty of clothes drying power.
  
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• Cook ups Apple support for fight against AIDS

  30-11-2016 21:37
  Apple Inc is expanding its support for the fight against AIDS through the (RED) charity founded by rock singer Bono, Chief Executive Tim Cook said in an interview ahead of World Aids Day. Over the next week, the company will expand its line of (RED) products and donate $1 for each transaction made using mobile payment Apple Pay in its physical and online stores, up to a total of $1 million. Bank of America will contribute up to that sum for Apple Pay transactions using its cards.
  
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• OnePlus 3 receives Android 7.0 Nougat in open beta

  30-11-2016 21:36 via zdnet.com
  
  OnePlus 3 owners who can't with a willingness to test out early software can install an early version of Android 7.0 right now.
  
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• 13 aerial shots on Instagram that will make you want a drone - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Social Studies: Drones make it possible to take breath-taking shots. Here are some stunning views from drone photographers on Instagram.
  
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• Find out if your Google account has been hacked - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Check to see if your Android device has been hit by Gooligan and what to do if it has.
  
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• Netflix finds even more ways to waste our time (The 3:59, Ep. 146) - CNET

  30-11-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Plus we talk about Facebook's arcade and a digital pill that can make flights easier.
  
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• EPA to maintain 2025 emissions goals...for now - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Something tells me that may change with the next administration, though.
  
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• Wacky tech gifts for the ultra-tech-savvy who has everything

  30-11-2016 20:57
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The latest tech can make for an easy holiday gift, but when it comes to the ultra-tech-savvy people in your life, finding a cool technology they don't already own can be tough.
  
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• 9 Netflix TV shows you should definitely download - CNET

  30-11-2016 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The Netflix app finally lets you download content for offline viewing. Here are nine series to start your on-the-go binge-fest.
  
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• Justin Bieber says Instagram is hell - CNET

  30-11-2016 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: During a concert in London, the great singer laments the state of social media.
  
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• ​AWS' Snowmobile data transport truck highlights why cloud giant is so damn disruptive

  30-11-2016 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to move petabytes of data to AWS? The cloud provider has a tractor trailer for that. The move is a bit nutty, but highlights how far AWS will go to gain workloads.
  
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• Reddit to crack down on abuse after CEO is targeted

  30-11-2016 20:38
  (Reuters) - Social media website Reddit Inc, known for its commitment to free speech, will crack down on online harassment by banning or suspending users who target others, starting with those who have directed abuse at Chief Executive Steve Huffman. Huffman said in an interview with Reuters that Reddit's content policy prohibits harassment, but that it had not been adequately enforced. "Right now we are in an interesting position where my inbox is full of them, it's easy to start with me." As w
  
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• Mastercard launches selfie payment authentication in Brazil and Mexico

  30-11-2016 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is investing in biometric payment capabilities to eliminate the need to remember passwords and improve security.
  
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• Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro reunite for flippin' sweet tots - CNET

  30-11-2016 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The stars of the 2004 comedy are back to their old roles, briefly, in a commercial for Burger King's cheese tots. They're freaking starving.
  
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• AWS to Oracle: Now it's our turn and we got next

  30-11-2016 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  At re:Invent, CEO Andy Jassy characterized his company's services as "super powers" that free customers from the shackles of "old guard" companies like Oracle.
  
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• Binge watching on Netflix no longer requires internet access

  30-11-2016 20:10
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix subscribers can now binge on many of their favorite shows and movies even when they don't have an internet connection.
  
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• AutoComplete: The Bolt EV could cost Chevrolet $9,000 for each one sold video - Roadshow

  30-11-2016 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Chrysler's Pacifica Hybrid earns top MPG honors, and Honda prices out the 2017 CR-V.
  
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• Scans of 'Lucy's' bones cast doubt on how our early human ancestors lived

  30-11-2016 20:00
  
  By: Liat ClarkContinue reading...
  
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• Amazon launches AWS Greengrass for IoT

  30-11-2016 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon Web Services has launched AWS Greengrass to combat the challenges faced by devices at the edge in the new Internet of Things world.
  
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• Download Netflix shows to watch offline video - CNET

  30-11-2016 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  No Internet needed to binge your favorite Netflix shows. Meanwhile, there's news to share about this CNET show.
  
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• This controller solves the Nintendo NES Classic's biggest problem

  30-11-2016 19:52
  
  Getting your hands on an NES Classic — the coveted digital update of Nintendo's popular console from the '80s — is the challenge of this holiday season.  But once you've finally called in a few favors and spent as much (or more) than you would on a PS4 or Xbox One, the NES Classic has one more agonizing hurdle for gamers to clear: how to manage its ridiculously short (two-foot!) controller cable. SEE ALSO: All 30 NES Classic Edition games, reviewed (in 30 words) Sure, if you're
  
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• Trump will get power to text all Americans - CNET

  30-11-2016 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Donald Trump, president-elect of the US and Twitter aficionado, will be able to send unblockable mobile alerts to all Americans starting January 20.
  
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• Snap makes a Spectacle of itself video - CNET

  30-11-2016 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The why behind the wacky: Snapchat Spectacles explained.
  
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• Someone rigged Amazon Echo and Google Home to talk to each other and it's hilarious

  30-11-2016 19:23
  
  One tech fan set up his Google Home and Amazon Echo to respond to one another in an infinite loop.
  
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• NASA wants you to help them figure out how to poop in space

  30-11-2016 19:23
  
  NASA is challenging the world to help them design an in-suit toilet to replace the inconvenient space diaper currently being used.  The 'Space Poop Challenge' is offering $30,000 to people who can figure out a waste disposal system that can last up to six days and allows the astronaut to still move freely inside the suit.
  
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• First look: Blink security cameras for lazy people

  30-11-2016 19:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Blink launched its wireless, battery-powered security camera system in the UK yesterday, and I've been testing the system for a week that included a holiday in Italy.
  
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• Trump will get keys to unblockable mobile alerts - CNET

  30-11-2016 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Donald Trump, president-elect of the US and Twitter aficionado, will be able to text all Americans starting January 20.
  
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• Workday takes customer workloads into the cloud with AWS

  30-11-2016 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The HR software firm has selected AWS as it preferred provider for public cloud customer workloads.
  
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• HP Enterprise, NXP win Thomson Reuters Foundation anti-slavery awards

  30-11-2016 19:13
  Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and NXP Semiconductors NV won Thomson Reuters Foundation's anti-slavery award on Wednesday for efforts to eradicate forced labor from supply chains. Selected from a shortlist of ten companies including Apple and Tesco, the winners of the Foundation awards were announced in London. "The bar has now been raised for businesses all over the world to follow suit," said Monique Villa, chief executive of the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
  
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• 9 delicious subscription box gifts for foodies and cooks - CNET

  30-11-2016 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Know someone who loves cooking or eating? They'll love these subscription boxes.
  
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• Google accounts hit with malware -- a million and growing - CNET

  30-11-2016 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Security firm Check Point says a Trojan horse campaign called Gooligan is striking 13,000 new Google accounts every day.
  
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