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• 12 Android 7.0 Nougat features you need to know - CNET

  08-12-2016 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Let's take a look at some of the features Google included in the latest version of Android Nougat.
  
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• Need to charge your car? Apple Maps can now help - CNET

  08-12-2016 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest network of electric vehicle charge stations can now be found on Apple Maps.
  
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• ​John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies at 95 - CNET

  08-12-2016 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  The celebrated astronaut was known for flying at supersonic speeds and his historic orbit around the planet in 1962.
  
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• 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  We've been waiting to get behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor and it did not disappoint. Whooo-boy, it did not disappoint at all.
  
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• From dust to glory in the latest Ford Raptor - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is finally here, and it's the baddest beast in the desert.
  
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• BlackBerry intros mobile security platform for enterprise IoT

  08-12-2016 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Dubbed BlackBerry Secure, the platform folds together BlackBerry's acquisitions of Good Technology, WatchDox, AtHoc and Encription into a comprehensive software suite.
  
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• ​Microsoft is officially the proud owner of LinkedIn - CNET

  08-12-2016 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant closes its $26.2 billion acquisition of the business social network.
  
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• Anova vs. Joule: Which sous vide machine has the edge? - CNET

  08-12-2016 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  In our latest smart-home showdown, we put immersion circulators from Joule and Anova head to head.
  
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• Clear out your bag by transferring multiple Pokemon in Pokemon Go - CNET

  08-12-2016 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can transfer Pokemon to Professor Willow by the masses. Here's how.
  
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• Enough with the EV teasers already, Faraday Future, jeez - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Either show the whole car ahead of time or exercise some chill on the whole news-cycle-domination thing.
  
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• Want better iPhone photos? Shoot raw - CNET

  08-12-2016 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Raw photos give you more control when editing images. If you have a newer iPhone and iOS 10, here's how to get started.
  
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• The Rinspeed Oasis concept is a funky living room on wheels - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Packing augmented-reality windows, a delivery box and even a freaking garden, THIS is how a concept car should be.
  
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• The Rinspeed Oasis concept heads to CES with autonomy on the brain - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  It's a funky little brick, it's electric, and it's even got a garden built into the dashboard.
  
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• ​Zuckerberg and Andreessen are a bit too cozy, lawsuit says - CNET

  08-12-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook shareholders file a lawsuit alleging a conflict of interest between the social network's CEO and a board member.
  
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• See a real-life, soaking wet Star Wars Speeder Bike battle - CNET

  08-12-2016 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  All it takes is a couple of weird, water-powered jetpacks and a whole lot of duct tape to be well on your way to joining the Rebellion.
  
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• AT&T Vice Chairman Ralph de la Vega to retire December 31 - CNET

  08-12-2016 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Thaddeus Arroyo, head of AT&T Mexico, will replace him after de la Vega retires at the end of the year.
  
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• 13 products we couldn't live without in 2016

  08-12-2016 21:48
  
  Sometimes, the best tech is simple. While 2016 was littered with futuristic gadgets — mind-melting virtual reality headsets, an iPhone without a headphone jack — we'd wager most of the technology you use day to day is a bit less amazing. Maybe you have a really good keyboard, or a neat smartphone app that saves you money: they may not dazzle , exactly, but they make a difference in your life. SEE ALSO: Little boy loses his sh*t over a Transformers toy In that spirit, we've collected
  
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• Germany sees rise in Russian propaganda, cyber attacks

  08-12-2016 21:10
  Germany's domestic intelligence agency on Thursday reported a striking increase in Russian propaganda and disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilizing German society, and targeted cyber attacks against political parties. "We see aggressive and increased cyber spying and cyber operations that could potentially endanger German government officials, members of parliament and employees of democratic parties," Hans-Georg Maassen, head of the BfV spy agency, said in statement.
  
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• You can demo Super Mario Run right now. Here's how.

  08-12-2016 21:09
  
  Last night (or more likely today), you probably watched Jimmy Fallon sprint through Mushroom Kingdom as he demoed the upcoming Nintendo iOS debut, Super Mario Run . It's nice to see the game on TV, but how about giving some fans out in the real world a shot? If you were really paying attention, you'd know that's exactly what Apple and Nintendo are doing next. SEE ALSO: Obviously, the 'Super Mario' theme song played by its creator and The Roots is perfect Lost in the excitement of seeing the high
  
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• Iron Fist 'is no white saviour': Netflix talks casting and criticism of its next Marvel show

  08-12-2016 21:00
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• How to make holiday light balls video - CNET

  08-12-2016 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Boost your front yard's holiday spirit with these light-strand balls you can make yourself on the cheap.
  
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• AT&T Vice Chairman Ralph De La Vega to retire on Dec 31 - CNET

  08-12-2016 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Thaddeus Arroyo, head of AT&T Mexico, will replace him after de la Vega retires at the end of the year.
  
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• AutoComplete: Alfa Romeo's 2017 Giulia starts out cheap, but it gets expensive quickly video - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Headlight tests reduce the number of cars winning the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, and Chevrolet prices the 2017 Cruze Diesel sedan.
  
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• Uber tries to solve sexual misconduct issues by banning riders from flirting

  08-12-2016 20:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Ride-share company releases guidelines that include no vomiting and other ‘not OK’ behaviors that could see people permanently banned from serviceUber released a new set of rules for passengers on Thursday, banning vandalism, “vomiting due to excessive alcohol consumption” and flirting.
  It is the first time Uber has published specific guidelines for passengers. The rules set out specific examples of unacceptable behaviour, and people flouting the rules could be permanentl
  
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• The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia starts under $38,000 - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  If you want the 505-horsepower Quadrifoglio version, though, it's going to cost a pretty penny.
  
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• Small fish, small pond: Why Pebble went belly up

  08-12-2016 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Pebble is the the latest in a line of category pioneers that struggled to gain traction after optimizing a device for early adopters.
  
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• Anova vs. Joule in a sous vide showdown - CNET

  08-12-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  In our latest smart-home showdown, we put immersion circulators from Joule and Anova head to head.
  
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• Super Mario Run is on track to collect all the coins...like $70 million of them - CNET

  08-12-2016 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Mario is finally making his mobile game debut, and projected revenue numbers show that he could could make more money than a blockbuster movie.
  
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• Banking on change: Tech startups target financial services

  08-12-2016 20:14
  
  It may not be much longer before bank branches join video-rental stores and record shops as relics of a bygone era. Silicon Valley is pressuring banks to change their ways or risk becoming the latest industry ...
  
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• Watchdog group claims smart toys are spying on kids

  08-12-2016 20:13
  
  Some people consider dolls creepy enough, but what if that deceptively cute toy was listening to everything you said and, worse yet, letting creeps speak through it? According to The Center for Digital Democracy, a pair of smart toys designed to engage with children in new and entertaining ways are rife with security and privacy holes. The watchdog group was so concerned, they filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Dec. 6 (you can read the full complaint here). A similar one was
  
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• Smart Home Showdown: Sous vide machines video - CNET

  08-12-2016 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  We test two Wi-Fi-enabled immersion circulators to find the best device for sous vide cooking.
  
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• Google is opening Home to third party developers

  08-12-2016 19:59
  
  Google Home is about to get a lot more useful. The company is opening its voice-enabled Assistant to developers who can start creating "actions" for the device. Early partners will include media companies like NBC News, Buzzfeed and NPR, as well as consumer apps like Quora, Genius and Todoist. SEE ALSO: Google's data centers, offices will use 100% renewable energy in 2017 The idea is similar to the "skills" developers create for Amazon's Echo line: companies can create "Conversation Actions" tha
  
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• ​Here's how to get banned from Uber - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The ride hailing service tells customers "behavior matters." No vomiting, sex or guns in a car.
  
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• Watch yet another truck get stuck under the 'Canopener Bridge' - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  Think the low-clearance warning signs on an infamous North Carolina bridge don't apply to you? If you're wrong, the world may be watching you on video.
  
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• 2017 Subaru Impreza Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  With better handling, a wealth of new safety features and both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay across the range, Subaru has a real winner on its hands.
  
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• New social media app offers to pay users - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Treem is an app that claims to ensure that only certain people see your social media posts. And it promises to give power users 20 percent of any sale or IPO.
  
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• Google lets developers build 'Conversation Actions' for Google Home

  08-12-2016 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Starting today, developers can use Actions on Google, the developer platform for the Google Assistant, to build services for Google's voice-activated speaker.
  
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• Get your Pokemon Go fix at Starbucks - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Thousands of Starbucks stores in the US are turning into PokeStops or Gyms, starting Thursday.
  
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• Sandberg: False stories on Facebook didn't sway election

  08-12-2016 19:39
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg says she doesn't think misinformation spread on the social media platform swayed the election in favor of President-elect Donald Trump.
  
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• RIP home button? Galaxy S8 may have all-screen design video - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  A new report says Samsung's Galaxy S8 will ditch a physical home button and have a design that's all-screen in front, without a typical frame around the edge.
  
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• Starbucks catches Pokemon Go fever, turns stores into Gyms video - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The mobile game phenonom is now in Frappuccino form, with Starbucks stores partnering with the mobile game.
  
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• 2017 Subaru Impreza is all new, but looks familiar - Roadshow

  08-12-2016 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  The new Impreza may not be the most distinctive car on the road, but it's shaping up to be one of the best.
  
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• ​Facebook's new profile-pic frames let you wave your own flag - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  A new feature called camera effects lets you create and share custom looks for profile photos. Because we all want to belong.
  
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• Will Super Mario Run race it's way into our hearts? (The 3:59, Ep. 151) - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Also on the podcast, Amazon bats down rumors it plans to open thousands of new stores.
  
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• Felicity Jones to Star Wars fans: I am not Daisy Ridley - CNET

  08-12-2016 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  In a hilarious PSA video, Felicity Jones of "Rogue One" asks fans to please stop confusing her with Daisy Ridley.
  
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• Microsoft to offer option of 16 years of Windows Server, SQL Server support through new Premium Assurance program

  08-12-2016 19:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's coming 'Premium Assurance' for Software Assurance customers for Windows Server and SQL Server will offer 16, instead of 10, years of support.
  
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• Microsoft to offer option of 16 years of Windows Server, SQL Server support through new Premium Assurance offer

  08-12-2016 19:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's coming 'Premium Assurance' for Software Assurance customers for Windows Server and SQL Server will offer 16, instead of 10, years of support.
  
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• Developers: Will AI run you out of your job?

  08-12-2016 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Forrester: AI will disrupt how developers build applications and the nature of the applications they build.
  
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• How to use cloud BI and analytics to drive innovation

  08-12-2016 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  New research report highlights three imperatives for organizations seeking to drive innovation with cloud BI and analytics.
  
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• Turn your giggle into 3D-printed art and it could be sent into space

  08-12-2016 19:00
  
  By: Oliver Franklin-WallisContinue reading...
  
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