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• 2016 in review: iPhone continued success, Moto surprises, and rise of Huawei

  26-12-2016 23:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple continues its fairly consistent market share, Samsung failed with the Note 7, Lenovo impressed with the Moto Z line, and Huawei continues its rise around the world.
  
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• ​CyanogenMod is dead. Long live LineageOS

  26-12-2016 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyanogen has switched gears, leaving the Android variant CyanogenMod in the lurch, CyanogenMod's developers aren't giving up. They're forking the code into LineageOS.
  
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• How Marine training helped a talking dinosaur come to market - CNET

  26-12-2016 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  CEO of smart-toy startup credits time in the Marine Corps Reserves for skills he took to the tech and toy industries.
  
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• Rivals: Porsche GT3 RS vs. Ford Mustang GT350R vs. Dodge Viper ACR - Roadshow

  26-12-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take three high-powered and infamous cars, add one day of unlimited track time and see which one takes the podium finish.
  
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• Rivals: Ford Mustang GT350R vs. Dodge Viper ACR vs. Porsche GT3 RS video - Roadshow

  26-12-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've got gobs of horspower, tons of torque and plenty of burnt rubber. Three track monsters go at it, but only one can take the checkered flag.
  
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• Britney Spears is not dead – Sony was just hacked (again)

  26-12-2016 20:58 via theguardian.com
  
  Sony Music Entertainment’s Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements including ‘RIP @britneyspears’Sony Music Entertainment’s Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements that pop music icon Britney Spears had died. Sony Music, a unit of Sony Corp, said in a short statement that its social media account was “compromised” but that the situation “has been rectified”. Continue reading...
  
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• Sony Music's Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent

  26-12-2016 20:26
  Sony Music Entertainment's Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements that pop music icon Britney Spears had died. Sony Music, a unit of Sony Corp. , said in a short statement that its social media account was "compromised" but that the situation "has been rectified." The company said it "apologizes to Britney Spears and her fans for any confusion." A Sony spokeswoman refused to comment further. A Twitter spokesman did not return emails seeking comment.
  
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• Hiding your tracks from Trump: Online privacy worries heat up - CNET

  26-12-2016 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  In the face of a new administration, activists and regular people alike embrace tools for keeping their browsing habits and communications private.
  
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• This tiny device will let you play your vinyl records anywhere

  26-12-2016 20:00
  Vinyl records have been making a big comeback...and thanks to this one small device, it's now easier than ever to play records anywhere. 
  
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• Twitter accounts of Abu Qatada and other key al-Qaida figures suspended

  26-12-2016 19:55 via theguardian.com
  
  Jihadi scholars’ accounts focused mostly on war in Syria and frequently attacked Islamic StateTwitter has suspended the account of Jordanian preacher and al-Qaida spiritual leader Abu Qatada, along with two other influential scholars aligned with the extremist group. The three accounts, which between them had tens of thousands of followers and were used several times a day, were at the heart of an online network of al-Qaida supporters, said Cole Bunzel, scholar of jihadism at Princeton Uni
  
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• Snail defends itself by whacking predators with its shell - CNET

  26-12-2016 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Japanese and Russian snail species use the only weapon nature gave them to push attacking beetles out of the way.
  
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• George Michael inspired James Corden's Carpool Karaoke - CNET

  26-12-2016 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Back in 2011, the singer and host rocked out in a car together, and their sheer joy sparked an idea that's now a popular video bit.
  
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• Streaming hits (and misses) of 2016 - CNET

  26-12-2016 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu produced more original TV shows and movies than ever in 2016. We list the big names, breakout hits and ones to avoid.
  
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• Acer's new Aspire C Series of all-in-one PCs offers Linux, FreeDOS options

  26-12-2016 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Available in 21.5-inch and 23.8-inch options with ultra-slim bezels, the all-in-ones can be purchased with either Windows 10, FreeDOS or Linpus Simple Linux pre-installed. Prices start at $449.99.
  
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• Year's Best: 5 of our favorite crossovers of 2016 - Roadshow

  26-12-2016 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at 5 crossovers that made an impression on us in 2016.
  
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• Now's a great time to rent camera gear - CNET

  26-12-2016 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of seasonal discounts on rentals to try high-end products
  
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• We take on the ultra-challenging Gazelle Rally (Part 1) - Roadshow

  26-12-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Come along to Morocco as we tackle everything from rocks to silt to dunes in a 2007 Land Rover Defender 110.
  
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• Come along as we rally with the Gazelles in Morocco (Part 1) video - Roadshow

  26-12-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Considered one of the toughest motorsports events in the world, the Gazelle Rally pits teams of two women against the harsh Moroccan desert. The episode features dunes, rocks, a Land Rover Defender and the infamous "Morocco Taco."
  
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• BMW's i8 hybrid supercar may gain tech from Formula E safety car cousin - Roadshow

  26-12-2016 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plug-in super coupe could receive performance upgrades being tested on race series pace car.
  
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• UK needs a more joined-up approach to broadband provision

  26-12-2016 17:55 via theguardian.com
  
  Last week’s government announcement of investment into superfast broadband under the Broadband Delivery UK programme (theguardian.com, 22 December) is welcome news for the UK economy, as there is plenty of evidence to suggest that lack of broadband coverage is preventing many businesses from operating to their full potential, particularly in rural areas. But beyond the investment headlines, we also need to see evidence of a joined-up approach to finding a long-term solution to providing un
  
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• Singer George Michael mourned across social media - CNET

  26-12-2016 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: After the sudden death of yet another musical icon, stars and others turn to social media to offer tributes.
  
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• Think the holiday deals are done? Think again. - CNET

  26-12-2016 17:12 via cnet.com
  
  It's not too late to get great prices on gifts for yourself.
  
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• Welcome to CodeYourFuture, the UK's only refugee coding school

  26-12-2016 17:00
  
  By: Matthew ReynoldsContinue reading...
  
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• Snap acquires Israel-based AI startup for $40 million: Report

  26-12-2016 16:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Snapchat's parent company has made another artificial intelligence play. This time, it's centered around e-commerce.
  
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• Insider Q&A: Mimecast's Peter Bauer

  26-12-2016 16:47
  
  Email has become a crucial part of how companies communicate, but those systems are constantly being attacked by everything from inbox-clogging spam to phishing emails looking to steal secrets and money. ...
  
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• Engineering's stark racial inequalities revealed by report

  26-12-2016 16:43 via theguardian.com
  
  Being black or minority ethnic bigger barrier to employment than any other factor finds Royal Academy of EngineeringBlack engineering graduates are less likely to find jobs than white students with lower second or third class degrees, according to a report that reveals stark inequalities within the profession.The review, by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), found that being black or minority ethnic was a bigger obstacle to employment than any other factor considered, including degree cla
  
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• Everyone crashed their new holiday drone

  26-12-2016 15:24
  
  Few things define the holidays like the fading whine of a newly-gifted drone as it floats ever farther away, over branches and out of sight, where it will eventually smack into a tree and smash into the ground. Many people have given and received drones this holiday season. Many of those people have also watched as their presents — in minutes — turned into husks of their former selves. SEE ALSO: Here's the anti-drone gun of your Rambo fantasies Drones are hard, but hopefully we can a
  
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• These touch lights snap to each other to create custom lighting for your home

  26-12-2016 15:00
  
  This unique modular lighting system called 'Helios' is controlled by a simple touch, allowing you to create different designs.
  
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• Quantified self to quantified health: how tech helps doctors fill gaps in patient records

  26-12-2016 15:00
  
  By: Daniel KraftContinue reading...
  
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• Got a chronic disease? There will soon be a prescription app for that

  26-12-2016 15:00
  
  By: Daniel KraftContinue reading...
  
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• Gift cards and exchange tips video - CNET

  26-12-2016 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you didn't get what you wanted this holiday season here are few tips to help you get the most out of gift card exchanges.
  
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• Smartphones in 2016: What worked, what didn't

  26-12-2016 14:43 via zdnet.com
  
  While not everything smartphone makers announced in 2016 was a hit, seemingly small features became must-haves throughout the year.
  
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• Is the Google Home growing up fast enough? - CNET

  26-12-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  As we head toward CES, we check on the progress of Google's Echo competitor. Does it have any chance of catching up to Amazon's Alexa?
  
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• Here are the year's best shows to binge before 2017 - CNET

  26-12-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Couldn't keep up with all the new TV? It's time to spend your holiday bingeing the year's greatest shows.
  
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• Harambe homages and Biden's antics: memes that made 2016 more bearable

  26-12-2016 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The internet provided humorous respite for those who became cynical and weary amid the onslaught of bad, worse and fake news. Here are some highlightsLevity may not be the first thing people think of when they consider the year 2016. But there was diversion from this year’s most popular internet memes. Not all were positive. Or amusing. But here we go! Continue reading...
  
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• Death to Apple's Mac Mini: I made a Hackintosh - CNET

  26-12-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: After years of waiting for a decent upgrade to Apple's desktop computers, I've given up. I decided to build a PC; then make it work like a Mac.
  
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• Can you guess our emoji predictions for 2017?

  26-12-2016 13:00
  
  By: James TempertonContinue reading...
  
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• 2017 predictions, emoji edition: the answers

  26-12-2016 13:00
  
  By: James TempertonContinue reading...
  
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• The company which wanted to 'put a bullet in Google's head' is dead

  26-12-2016 12:43
  
  It turns out lying about userbase, millions of dollars, and ambitious claims aren’t enough for a company to take Android’s future away from Google.  SEE ALSO: Cyanogen versus Google: Biting the Android that feeds Cyanogen Inc., a startup based in Palo Alto, is shutting down all its services, including nightly builds. The company’s open source fork CyanogenMod will also be discontinued on New Year’s Eve.  The surprise announcement leaves over 50 million users, wh
  
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• The company that wanted to put 'a bullet through Google's head' is dead

  26-12-2016 12:43
  
  It turns out lying about userbase, millions of dollars, and ambitious claims aren’t enough for a company to take Android’s future away from Google.  SEE ALSO: Cyanogen versus Google: Biting the Android that feeds Cyanogen Inc., a startup based in Palo Alto, is shutting down all its services, including nightly builds. The company’s open source fork CyanogenMod will also be discontinued on New Year’s Eve.  The surprise announcement leaves over 50 million users, wh
  
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• 3 ways to get a better grip on your phone - CNET

  26-12-2016 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Having a hard time operating that big screen single-handed? These clever accoutrements can help, as well as making drops less likely.
  
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• Inside India's plan to substitute cash with its citizen's fingerprints

  26-12-2016 10:06
  
  India just took its next major step in becoming a cashless society. SEE ALSO: Inside UPI: How India is bringing mobile banking to 1.3 billion people IDFC Bank has launched an app called Aadhaar Pay that aims to help millions of its citizens without a smartphone to pay for their purchases digitally with just their fingerprint.  Merchants will be able to download the app on their Android smartphones and attach a fingerprint scanner device. To make payments, buyers will only have to choose the
  
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• Top 5 rejected 'Top 5' ideas video - CNET

  26-12-2016 09:50 via cnet.com
  
  Not every crazy idea becomes a full "Top 5" episode. Find out which ones didn't make the cut.
  
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• The Attention Merchants review – how the web is being debased for profit

  26-12-2016 08:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Tim Wu on a decades-long campaign to monetise attention which has reached new intensity in the Facebook ageTim Wu is an expert on concentrations of power. An author, activist and lawyer, he is most famous for coining the phrase “net neutrality” – the idea that the oligopoly that owns our internet infrastructure shouldn’t charge differently for different kinds of data. In his new book, he targets another kind of corporate domination: the industry that monopo
  
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• From Amazon Echo to Oculus Touch: the best tech of 2016

  26-12-2016 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  In a bad year for many things, technology actually had a good time - but what are the products and services really worth buying? 2016 may have been a bad year for most things, but it was actually a pretty good year for technology, with plenty of new products and services released that were worth the digital ink used to describe them.Continue reading...
  
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