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• '90s tech toys you still secretly want - CNET

  09-12-2016 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Batteries are the real heroes here.
  
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• These deluxe speakers are made from Lamborghini exhaust pipes

  09-12-2016 23:45
  
  iXOOST is creating the most luxurious car-inspired speakers and collaborated with Lamborghini for its latest design “Esavox.”
  
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• U.S. trade judge rules Arista infringes more Cisco network patents

  09-12-2016 23:43
  By Andrew Chung NEW YORK (Reuters) - Arista Networks Inc used rival Cisco Systems' network device technology in its ethernet switches without permission, a U.S. trade judge ruled on Friday, handing Cisco yet another win in a sprawling legal battle over patents between the two companies. The judge, MaryJoan McNamara of the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, said that Arista had infringed two patents owned by Cisco. The ruling, which must be reviewed by the full commission over the
  
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• AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint willing to kill off Galaxy Note 7 - CNET

  09-12-2016 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  The carriers, unlike Verizon Wireless, will release a software update after the holidays to make Samsung's device unusable.
  
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• Meet the internet's most beloved mad scientist

  09-12-2016 23:30
  
  Colin Furze uploaded his first YouTube video 10 years ago. Four million YouTube followers later, he's one of the most favorite inventors, adrenaline junkies, mad scientist... you name it.
  
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• Chrysler Pacifica EV headed for CES debut? - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Chrysler's new minivan is already the first hybrid on the market, is a gas-free version in the wings?
  
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• 10 years, 4 million YouTube followers – meet the internet's favourite mad scientist

  09-12-2016 23:12
  
  Colin Furze has come a long way from his first videos, posted 10 years ago on his YouTube channel. That same channel now has over 3.9 million followers, making Furze one of the internet's favorite inventors/adrenaline junkies/mad scientists. Furze lives in a house with a big backyard in Stamford, Linconshire, which is basically where he builds most of his inventions. I went down there to meet with Furze and speak with him about his online longevity, and, hopefully, try out some of his creations.
  
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• Don't look now, but iPhone 6 battery explosions have been reported in China

  09-12-2016 23:07
  
  While some iPhone 6S users have been frustrated by spontaneous battery shutdowns lately, there are others whose power struggles are a bit more explosive.    Reports from China claim that some iPhone 6 batteries have been pulling a Note 7 and bursting into flames.  SEE ALSO: Brace yourselves — we might be getting a new iPhone color next year The Shanghai Consumer Council (SHCC) filed a complaint against Apple on behalf of Chinese iPhone users who have experienced a range of i
  
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• Cochlear to extract big data from hearing implants

  09-12-2016 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  After making the transition to AWS almost three years ago, Cochlear is excited about making the most of its data to help its patients.
  
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• Don't let Google notifications ruin the holidays - CNET

  09-12-2016 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Learn how to lower the profile of Google's shipping notices on your iPhone or disable them altogether.
  
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• Three serious Linux kernel security holes patched

  09-12-2016 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time to patch your Linux servers and PCs again.
  
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• Samsung's Note 7 refuses to die on Verizon video - CNET

  09-12-2016 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  The company announced a final software update to kill remaining Note 7 devices, but Verizon won't get on board for safety reasons.
  
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• Tim Cook to give commencement speech at MIT next summer - CNET

  09-12-2016 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's CEO will send off the graduating class of 2017 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  
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• Oakland fire victim's heartbroken love recovers treasured photo online - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  A luminous memory surfaces through tragedy as a Facebook search reunites a grieving woman with anextraordinary photo of her with her boyfriend.
  
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• Galaxy S7 Edge shines in black pearl - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  After adding a cool, blue shade to the S7 Edge's color scheme, it's back with another take on black.
  
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• The 404 Show 1685: It's all gonna be OK with Jill Schlesinger (podcast) - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Jill Schlesinger was kind enough to spend some of her birthday with us today to give her thoughts on the post-election economy. She also breaks down bond values, the Fitbit acquisition of Pebble and why it's OK to let your dog sleep in the same bed as you.
  
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• Someone made a tiny piano app for the MacBook Touch Bar

  09-12-2016 21:40
  
  The Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro is either the best feature to come to the laptop in years or the most gimmicky, depending on where you stand. (Glowing reviews aside, I stand by my assessment that it looks like an ergonomic nightmare.)  But that hasn't stopped creative developers from finding new uses for the Touch Bar. Now, one developer has made a new music app that turns the Touch Bar into what might be the world's tiniest piano. SEE ALSO: Despite mixed reactions, new MacBook Pro is
  
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• Kodak is using nostalgia to win its way back into your heart

  09-12-2016 21:39
  
  For many of us, or at least those born before the 2000s, Kodak can really bring back memories. It was the company behind those hunky yellow disposable cameras of the '90s. It was a pioneer in photography and motion picture film, breaking into the industry back in the 1880s.  But with a withering name that's now more nostalgic than contemporary, the 128-year-old company is now vying for its place in the digital world, with a new app and camera phone leading the way. Kodak is banking on that
  
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• Hulu rolls out user profiles, including one for kids - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Now multiple users on a single account can get tailored viewing preferences.
  
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• Dark side of wearables: Tsunami of useless medical big data

  09-12-2016 21:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Millions of consumers have been buying wearables designed to collect biometric health signals but doctors say it will be years before they provide real medical benefits.
  
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• My favorite laptops of 2016 - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  These are my personal picks for the best, coolest, and most noteworthy laptops of the year.
  
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• At last! A vibrating umbrella that tells you it's about to rain - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Developed by former Samsung engineers, the Opus One "smart" umbrella is a fine idea. Or is it?
  
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• Here's why the iPad Mini 2 still makes a great gift - CNET

  09-12-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  The iPad Mini 2 has most of the Apple goodies you love, while being the cheapest iPad you can buy.
  
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• The best shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video

  09-12-2016 21:00
  
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• The best shows to binge on Amazon Prime Video

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• The best shows to binge on Amazon Prime Instant Video

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• The best shows and TV series on Amazon Prime UK

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• The best binge-watching TV shows on Amazon Prime UK

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• Samsung software update will disable Galaxy Note 7 phones completely

  09-12-2016 20:44 via theguardian.com
  
  Move is intended to render the devices useless in order to prevent any more phones from exploding or catching fire, an issue that led to expansive recallSamsung’s next software update for the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone will render the devices useless in order to prevent any more from catching fire and exploding.A problem with the device’s lithium ion battery led some units to combust, in some cases injuring their owners and causing damage to property. The issues continued even after Sa
  
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• Obama orders review of 2016 election cyber attacks

  09-12-2016 20:39
  By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election and deliver a report before he leaves office on Jan. 20, the White House said on Friday. In October, the U.S. government formally accused Russia of a campaign of cyber attacks against Democratic Party organizations ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, and Obama has said he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about con
  
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• Tablet of Time - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Talking trailers the morning after a holiday party is super rough.
  
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• Obama orders review of hacks during 2016 presidential campaign - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  The president is reportedly seeking answers before he leaves office in January.
  
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• Chevy Bolt EV needs basically zero maintenance for first 150K miles - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  And even after that you won't need to do much to keep this $30,000 EV running like a top.
  
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• Netgear users advised to stop using affected routers after severe flaw found

  09-12-2016 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Anyone can exploit the flaw after the exploit code was published.
  
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• Netgear routers vulnerable to "trivial" remote attacks

  09-12-2016 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  An exploit leveraging the vulnerability has been disclosed, meaning anyone can use it.
  
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• How to make your own holiday light balls - CNET

  09-12-2016 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Give your front yard a little more holiday cheer with these light strand balls you can make yourself on the cheap.
  
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• AutoComplete: Chevrolet Bolt EV might lose a fair bit of battery capacity, however unlikely video - Roadshow

  09-12-2016 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Ford builds a track-only GT350 racecar, and Michigan passes the most comprehensive autonomous car law to date.
  
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• Verizon refuses to push out Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 kill switch

  09-12-2016 19:47
  
  Just when it looked like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was finally going the way of the dodo, the biggest mobile carrier in the U.S. has stepped in to give the explosive handset's loyalists another excuse to cling to it a little longer.  SEE ALSO: Samsung gets a big chunk of money back from Apple Shortly after Samsung announced its plan to issue a software update to permanently disable any remaining Note 7's active on U.S. networks, Verizon issued its own news release declaring that the carrier
  
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• Yessss! Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes back to Best Buy December 20 - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  If you act fast, you might be able to snag one of those 'lil $60 retro consoles.
  
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• Our favorite laptops of 2016 video - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Dan Ackerman picks his favorite laptops for 2016, from slim hybrids to gaming systems.
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Fuller House' is back for season 2 - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  There are new titles being added to lots of services. Find out what you should watch this weekend.
  
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• Dell retains PC sales leadership in Brazil

  09-12-2016 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The manufacturer is the best sales performer across all segments in the third quarter
  
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• How to cut the cord for $10: installing an indoor antenna video - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Getting rid of cable is as easy as connecting an indoor OTA antenna. We show you how.
  
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• The best free tech gifts you can give - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Even Santa won't organize someone's photo library or set up a password-management system. If you have the skills, prepare to become a holiday hero.
  
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• Verizon won't push Samsung Galaxy Note 7 death update - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The wireless carriers says it doesn't want to put customers in danger.
  
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• Best online services to mail holiday cards video - CNET

  09-12-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  This holiday season you don't have to go to the post office to mail cards.
  
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• Samsung software update will brick the few Note 7s left in the wild - CNET

  09-12-2016 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  With 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices returned in the US, Samsung is taking an even more dramatic step to bring in the rest.
  
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• Jabra Elite Sport

  09-12-2016 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
   I really love the idea of wireless earbuds, because… well, they’re just cool. I’ve been using the Apple AirPods on and off for a couple of months, and while the fit on those is terrible and the functionality poor, there’s something amazing about just shoving two buttons into your ears and hearing music.The Jabra Sport Elite aren’t cheap by any means (RRP of £229 / $250 / around AU$330), but they promise so much. These things can track your run, monitor
  
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• Exclusive: Japan's TDK in talks to buy iPhone supplier InvenSense - sources

  09-12-2016 18:50
  The deal would allow TDK, already a major smartphone components supplier, to boost its sensor technology offerings. InvenSense designs gyroscopes which help smartphones calculate motion, enabling augmented reality games such as Pokemon Go. TDK has offered $12 per share to acquire InvenSense, one of the people said, cautioning that negotiations are ongoing and that terms could still change before a potential deal is reached.
  
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• Belkin better watch the throne. iHome is on the rise video - CNET

  09-12-2016 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  The ISP8 SmartPlug partners with well-chosen smart home allies -- but is it enough?
  
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