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• You can drive underwater with this sportscar-like submarine

  01-12-2016 23:32
  
  'The Undersea Aquahoverer' is a personal submarine that looks just like a sportscar.  And it requires no other skill than knowing how to drive a real car. James Bond would have loved this invention.
  
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• ​Netflix to hand infrastructure heavy lifting to AWS

  01-12-2016 23:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The streaming giant has set a goal to hand AWS all of the infrastructure work that is not Netflix-specific.
  
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• Facebook wants to teach you all about how AI works

  01-12-2016 23:12
  
  Pay attention, everyone: Facebook is trying to teach you something.  Since you probably let the social network distract you from just about every other educational opportunity that comes your way, you should at least learn a bit now.   SEE ALSO: Facebook to roomful of journalists: 'We hear you' It's all about artificial intelligence. The already pervasive tech, according to a Facebook blog post, "remains mysterious" for most people even as they use AI systems every day.   The post
  
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• Watch $1 knife get sharpened into a killer cutting-edge blade - CNET

  01-12-2016 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  A Japanese man's viral video shows how he transforms a super-cheap knife into a sword-like tool, though his cat's not impressed.
  
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• Joule review - CNET

  01-12-2016 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  The $200 Joule immersion circulator is a worthy candidate to be your sous vide machine of choice, thanks to its streamlined look, integration with Amazon's digital assistant and helpful app.
  
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• Live NFL games start streaming this Sunday on CBS All Access - CNET

  01-12-2016 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The $6/month internet TV service will kick off its first live pro football games starting with this weekend's slate on December 4.
  
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• Zotac Magnus EN1060

  01-12-2016 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  These days, a PC no longer has to be big in order to be powerful. Want the proof? Look no further than Zotac’s ZBox Magnus EN1060.
  Inside of its unassuming, desk- and entertainment center-friendly chassis are some serious components, like the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 chip and an Intel Core i5 quad-core processor. In plain speak, it’s got enough gusto to power the latest games, even if they’re funneled through a high-end virtual reality headset, like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.B
  
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• Diversity at startups? Not so much - CNET

  01-12-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  For startups, having formal plans to address diversity just isn't a priority.
  
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• The next Apple Watch could have a circular display - CNET

  01-12-2016 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  A newly published Apple patent shows the company is thinking about giving the Apple Watch a round facelift.
  
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• Workday Q3 beats estimates

  01-12-2016 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  In terms of guidance, Workday's outlook for the year is on the light side compared to expectations.
  
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• Two of Silicon Valley's favorite startup websites are joining forces

  01-12-2016 22:10
  
  Product Hunt, the "Reddit for startups" website favored by Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs, has been acquired. The three-year-old startup was acquired by AngelList, a company that matches startups with prospective investors and employees. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Recode reported the deal was worth about $20 million. SEE ALSO: Boom time is over: Startups are failing as funding dries up Product Hunt will continue to operate independently, though the companies plan to cre
  
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• HBO and Cinemax now available through Amazon Prime - CNET

  01-12-2016 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Missing out on what John Oliver and Bill Maher have been saying about Donald Trump? Now's your chance to catch up.
  
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• Epson Expression ET-3600 EcoTank

  01-12-2016 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Epson has come up with a new type of printer, the EcoTank family, to tackle the issue of total cost of ownership for individuals and organisations that churn out a large amount of printouts.For those who print large numbers of documents, buying cartridges and swapping the empty ones is costly, both in pecuniary terms and costs in terms of potential lost opportunities caused by downtime and frequent maintenance routines.Of course, printer vendors have historically emulated the razor blade busines
  
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• 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid review - Roadshow

  01-12-2016 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  With 200 horsepower, the Camry Hybrid boasts more power than the typical midsize sedan, but its fuel economy falls behind the competition.
  
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• A new app will grow the White House on your dollar bill

  01-12-2016 21:56
  
  With today's advanced technology, learning about the White House is as easy as pointing your phone camera at a dollar bill.  With the latest White House augmented reality app, 1600 , you can transform your plain old dollar bills into a nifty and insightful learning experience. Josh Earnest , White House Press Secretary, announced that the app, made available Thursday, will let users experience a digital year at The White House and get insight into the traditions, events and the life of the
  
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• ​Airbnb cracks down on rentals in London, Amsterdam - CNET

  01-12-2016 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Making nice with regulators, the home-rental site limits the number of days people can rent out their pads. Is this a sign of times to come?
  
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• Laughter goes wild in Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - CNET

  01-12-2016 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  It's only natural to laugh at these photos, from a fox doing a face-plant to a buffalo having a bad day.
  
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• White House's '1600' app brings your dollar bill to life - CNET

  01-12-2016 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  All you'll need is a buck and a phone to learn the history of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: A new app shows a year in the life of the "People's House."
  
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• Walk on the wild side with Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - CNET

  01-12-2016 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  You may find these photos amoos-ing. Or maybe you can't bear to laugh. Anyhow, they're toad-ally entertaining.
  
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• Toyota gives first glimpse at edgier 2018 Camry - Roadshow

  01-12-2016 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  This first look suggests America's perennial best-selling car will embrace a bolder look.
  
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• 10 best gifts under $30 for the Snapchat addict in your life

  01-12-2016 21:16
  
  Shopping for someone whose primary form of communication is rainbow barf selfies can be a daunting task. So why not get them something that will complement what you already know they love: Snapchat. Sure, Snapchat now makes its own pricey (and incredibly hard to find) gadget, but that doesn't mean that's your only choice for the holidays. SEE ALSO: 30 boring gifts that everyone secretly wants Here are 10 Snapchat-inspired gifts that will cost a lot less than a pair of Spectacles. 1. Einstein tot
  
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• Visa buys CardinalCommerce for ecommerce authentication tools

  01-12-2016 21:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Visa acquired partner CardinalCommerce so it can ease transactions and security.
  
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• Visa buys CardinalCommerce for e-commerce authentication tools

  01-12-2016 21:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Visa acquired partner CardinalCommerce so it can ease transactions and security.
  
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• This shape-shifting furniture assembles like LEGO

  01-12-2016 21:10
  
  Remember that wooden self-assembling chair? This is the improved, significantly cheaper and more sustainable version. 'SPYNTEX' offers sets for adults and kids which can be used to create a variety of different shapes, furniture and toys. It's basically LEGO for the entire family.
  
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• This coin-sorting wallet will save you from fumbling with change

  01-12-2016 21:01
  
  The 'Kin' coin-sorting wallet is an ingenious solution to the frustration of loose change.
  
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• Asus MB169C+

  01-12-2016 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Having more than one monitor is a boon for productivity, and it's usually easy to get hold of a second panel if you're working from home or the office. On the move, however, you can't exactly chuck your favorite 4K-resolution stunner into a backpack. For that reason, mobile workers have long felt the paint of having to revert back to using a single display.
  Portable monitors are one solution to the conundrum, but devices in its category so far have been dogged by issues such as high input latenc
  
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• Watch the first teaser for Kia's Detroit-bound sports car - Roadshow

  01-12-2016 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Fewer than 40 days until we get to see the real thing!
  
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• How to order prescription Snapchat Spectacles

  01-12-2016 20:47
  
  Fear not, glasses wearers. Prescription lenses for Spectacles, Snap's video-camera glasses, have arrived. Rochester Optical, a lens manufacturer based in Rochester, New York, is now cutting and selling prescription lenses for Spectacles, the company announced Thursday.  SEE ALSO: People are already hacking their Snapchat Spectacles The lenses start at $99 and cost depends on prescription strength, lens type and coating. The lens types include standard plastic, high-index, polarized Rx Sun o
  
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• 'Whisper' heard in abandoned mine creeps out the internet - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  An explorer documents some weird sounds deep in a mine, but you probably shouldn't trust your ears.
  
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• How to create your own Twitter Moment - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  With a few taps or clicks, you can curate a series of tweets into a Moment of your own for your followers to see.
  
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• Post Office and TalkTalk broadband customers hit by cyber attack

  01-12-2016 20:22
  
  A bug designed to disrupt service has left thousands of customers without broadband internet access.
  
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• Government hacking goes on steroids (The 3:59, Ep. 147) - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Also on the podcast, we tackle the Gooligan hack hitting some Android devices, and Reddit's scandal over comment editing.
  
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• Google now offering Daydream View in colors 'Crimson' and 'Snow'

  01-12-2016 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's well-reviewed VR headset is now available in new colors.
  
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• AutoComplete: Rolls-Royce gives us a sneak peek at its upcoming SUV video - Roadshow

  01-12-2016 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  BMW builds a snoozefest of an Art Car, and China raises its supercar tax.
  
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• Stephen Colbert mocks Mitt Romney's dinner with Donald Trump - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: What else are late-night hosts to do but muse on the new administration?
  
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• Hands-on with Moto's new Moto Z Mods: Incipio car dock, Mophie battery - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  We take a look at two new snap-on accessories for the Moto Z, Z Force and Z Play.
  
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• Bach to the future: AI, meet classical music - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  University of Washington researchers sound out a way to help computers think and even write like a composer. Roll over, Beethoven!
  
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• Product Hunt gets acquired by AngelList - CNET

  01-12-2016 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  A tracker for new products and a network for startups come together.
  
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• Apple to use drones for Apple Maps data collection: Report

  01-12-2016 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple is planning several updates to Apple Maps in its pursuit to topple Google Maps.
  
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• Use this Apple tool to check if your iPhone 6S is eligible for a new battery

  01-12-2016 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're having issues with your iPhone 6S randomly shutting off, Apple may replace it for free.
  
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• 9 Netflix movies you should definitely download - CNET

  01-12-2016 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Huzzah! Netflix now lets you download movies for offline viewing! Here are nine great ones to take on your next flight, road trip or whatever.
  
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• Over a million Google accounts compromised by malware video - CNET

  01-12-2016 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  According to a security firm, the malware "Gooligan" could give an attacker access to your Google life under certain circumstances.
  
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• Chromecast Ultra

  01-12-2016 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google is chasing the 4K HDR crowd. It’s seen the writing on the wall that 2160p video is the future alongside high dynamic range content and has appropriately responded with the new 2016 Chromecast Ultra. So what makes this iteration of Google’s pint-sized streaming device so special? It’s ‘Ultra’ not only because it’s capable of 4K playback and HDR video, but because it has an attached ethernet port and improved internal components that make videos
  
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• Hyundai's new i20 rally car is all new, all awesome - Roadshow

  01-12-2016 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  This is Hyundai's third rally car since it entered the WRC in 2014.
  
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• Hyundai prepares its third rally car for the World Rally Championship - Roadshow

  01-12-2016 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Based on the i20, this new racer is ready to tackle whatever terrain awaits it.
  
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• These detailed, laser-blasting 'Star Wars' drones are pure badass

  01-12-2016 19:37
  
  Propel's hand-painted and hand-sized Star Wars drones are more than just your average licensed toy. The hand-sized drones, available in four designs (Millennium Falcon, X-Wing, TIE Fighter and 74-Z speeder bike), light up and shoot lasers just like in the movies. The latter isn't just for show. Up to 12 drones can engage in aerial dogfights to recreate Star Wars ' most epic space battles. SEE ALSO: The Force is strong with these hand-painted, laser-shooting 'Star Wars' drones Ahead of its launch
  
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• US, EU take down Avalanche cybercrime network

  01-12-2016 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The Avalanche family of malware has cost users more than $6 million in damages.
  
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• AWS rolls out tools for development, operations

  01-12-2016 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Dev and testing is key to agility, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels stressed at re:Invent.
  
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• Microsoft releases a new Windows 10 Creators Update build to Windows Phone Insiders

  01-12-2016 19:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Ahead of next week's WinHEC China event, Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Mobile test build for Fast Ring phone Insiders, 14977.
  
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• Police make 5 arrests in 'unprecedented' cybercrime takedown

  01-12-2016 19:28
  
  U.S. and European officials say they've knocked out a cybercrime group accused of inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars in losses worldwide, putting five key suspects in custody. The European Union ...
  
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