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• New Year honour for TV tech campaigner Maggie Philbin

  30-12-2016 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Maggie Philbin has been appointed OBE in the New Year Honours list for helping to get children interested in science and tech.
  
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• What we do and don't know about Russia's interference in the presidential election

  30-12-2016 23:30
  
  On Thursday, the U.S. government formally retaliated against Russia for allegedly interfering with the U.S. presidential election. The Obama administration's actions represent a historically aggressive response to a cyberattack in America (or elsewhere). SEE ALSO: President Obama sanctions Russia for hacking The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a joint report formally accusing Russian intelligence operatives of gaining access to a “U.S. political party"—presumably the D
  
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• Russia, brushing off Obama, looks to friendlier Donald Trump

  30-12-2016 23:30
  
  Stung by new punishments, Russia is looking straight past President Barack Obama to Donald Trump in hopes the president-elect will reverse the tough U.S. stance toward Moscow of the last eight years. In ...
  
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• Video: Leveraging mobile to drive SMB sales in an Amazon world

  30-12-2016 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Aiming to meet consumer expectations set by enterprise giants, Paul Leary of Bespoke Collection explains how his wine business uses mobile to motivate sales teams an connect with customers.
  
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• Who controls the marketing tech stack in 2017: The CIO or CMO?

  30-12-2016 22:49 via zdnet.com
  
  A funny thing happened along the way to using technology to better connect with the marketplace: The CIO and CMO both decided to have a hand in it. How will they agree and align in 2017 as digital becomes central to the end-to-end customer experience?
  
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• Trump praises Putin for holding back in U.S.-Russia spy dispute

  30-12-2016 22:27
  By Polina Devitt and Polina Nikolskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for refraining from retaliation in a dispute over spying and cyber attacks, in another sign that the Republican plans to patch up badly frayed relations with Moscow. Putin earlier on Friday said he would not hit back for the U.S. expulsion of 35 suspected Russian spies by President Barack Obama, at least until Trump takes office on Jan. 20. "Great move on
  
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• Uber says there will be 'no surprises' with fares on New Year's Eve

  30-12-2016 22:22
  
  Math can be difficult. Just ask Facebook.  That being so, Uber has a gift for you this New Year's Eve. No, it's not free rides. The holiday is one of Uber's busiest, and therefore most-lucrative, nights of the year.  Instead, as part of Uber's annual tip sheet to attempt to ease the onslaught of hate on surge pricing via social media, Uber recounted that the app's "upfront fares" feature will offer you "no surprises."  Expect to see less tweets with screenshots like this: 9.9x Ube
  
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• Facebook temporarily bans author after he calls Trump fans 'nasty fascistic lot'

  30-12-2016 22:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Temporary ban of Kevin Sessums, well known for celebrity profiles and memoirs, is latest example of social media platform’s censorship of journalistsA journalist was temporarily banned from Facebook after a post in which he called Trump supporters “a nasty fascistic lot”, in the latest example of the social media platform’s censorship of journalists.Facebook “reviewed and restored” the post by Kevin Sessums after being contacted by the Guardian and dropped the
  
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• Putin says Russia won't expel diplomats; Trump offers praise

  30-12-2016 21:36
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States on Friday for trying to punish Russia but said his country will not immediately retaliate and instead will wait for a new U.S. approach by Donald Trump. The president-elect praised Putin's move and called him "very smart."
  
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• Run-DMC sues Amazon and other retailers for trademark violations - CNET

  30-12-2016 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  A member of the hip-hop group said in his complaint that Amazon, Walmart and their business partners sold illegitimate Run-DMC merchandise.
  
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• The Latest: Consulate's chef among expelled Russians

  30-12-2016 21:14
  
  The Latest on the tensions between the United States and Russia over hacking attacks in the U.S. elections (all times EST): 3:10 p.m. An official says a chef is among the Russians being expelled from the ...
  
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• Urbanears Plattan II

  30-12-2016 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You’ve no doubt seen people wearing the Urbanears Plattan on your commute without ever realizing what they are, and that’s the point. Urbanears’ styling is a mix of modern design with traditional Bauhaus minimalism that doesn’t stand out, but manages to be iconic nonetheless. While the original Plattan headphones were just fine, Urbanears wasn’t satisfied with being mediocre. The company took customer feedback to heart and addressed many complaints about comfor
  
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• Next-gen Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell to get a big range boost - Roadshow

  30-12-2016 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Expect to drive 30% farther in the hydrogen-powered crossover.
  
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• Watch this scary aborted jet landing in the wind - CNET

  30-12-2016 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: A plane landing in the UK seems to be pointing sideways. It tries to land, then the pilot changes his mind.
  
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• Russia will not expel anyone over U.S. sanctions, to wait for Trump

  30-12-2016 20:10
  By Polina Devitt and Polina Nikolskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin refrained on Friday from retaliating for the U.S. expulsion of 35 suspected Russian spies, putting the onus on Donald Trump to help solve a crisis over Russian cyber attacks when he takes over the White House next month. As a Sunday deadline approached for dozens of Russians to leave the United States, Putin said he would wait for the actions of Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, before responding. U.S. President
  
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• 2017: Here's what you should be paying attention to

  30-12-2016 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  A year is an incredibly long time in tech, but here are a few things you should be keeping an eye out for as the year progresses.
  
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• Apple to cut iPhone production by 10 percent, report says - CNET

  30-12-2016 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  A Japanese business newspaper analyzed information from the tech giant's suppliers to predict the cuts.
  
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• Putin ignores Obama's sanctions for election hacking attacks - CNET

  30-12-2016 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Saying he would wait for Donald Trump to assume the presidency, the Russian president says he wouldn't respond in kind to expulsions and sanctions ordered by President Obama.
  
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• Twitter creates New Year's Eve stickers that look a lot like Snapchat filters

  30-12-2016 19:03
  
  2016 was rough for many reasons. For Twitter, the year included a languishing of its stock price, many exits of top leaders, struggle to combat abuse and a failed attempt to be acquired.  SEE ALSO: Twitter's Periscope launches 360 video But Twitter is ringing in the new year with as much joy as it can via its platform. It is introducing New Year's Eve stickers for users to attach to photos that show scenes in Dubai, London, New York, Paris, Rio, Sydney, Tokyo and New Delhi. On top of that,
  
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• What to consider before canceling cable video - CNET

  30-12-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking to cut the cord, keep these tips in mind before canceling your cable subscription.
  
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• The 404 Show 1687: Movies ruined by modern technology (podcast) - CNET

  30-12-2016 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Russ and Jeff give 2016 the finger and discuss movies that would be undone by modern day technology.
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Iron Man' arrives on Hulu - CNET

  30-12-2016 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of superhero options are now available to stream, including the movie that kicked off Marvel's movie empire.
  
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• The Latest: Some expelled diplomats in US only 2 months

  30-12-2016 18:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the tensions between the United States and Russia over hacking attacks in the U.S. elections (all times EST):
  
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• Review: Apple AirPods and going wireless

  30-12-2016 18:37
  
  How do the much talked about wireless earphones actually sound?
  
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• New year, new you, new fitness & health tech deals - CNET

  30-12-2016 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  From Home Deals: Looking to get healthy in the new year? We have a selection of deals that can help you shed the pounds while keeping the dollars.
  
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• eBay builds its own tool to integrate Kubernetes and OpenStack

  30-12-2016 18:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Intent on keeping its developers happy, the e-commerce company has developed a framework for deploying containers on its large-scale OpenStack cloud.
  
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• 3 alternative Facebook apps for Android and iOS - CNET

  30-12-2016 17:49 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to use Facebook's app to get your social media on.
  
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• Moscow mocks Obama with Donald Trump-style tweet - CNET

  30-12-2016 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Russia's embassy in the UK reacts to new sanctions against Moscow with, what else, a carping tweet.
  
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• Would you live in a wooden flatpack skyscraper?

  30-12-2016 17:00
  
  By: Oliver WainwrightContinue reading...
  
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• Star Wars card firm Topps hit by 'unforgiveable' hack

  30-12-2016 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Credit and debit card verification details among the data that may have been accessed, the firm behind the Star Wars trading cards has said.
  
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• Infiniti's Detroit-bound QX50 Concept has been a long time coming - Roadshow

  30-12-2016 16:31 via cnet.com
  
  Second-generation compact crossover will finally get the tech and safety features it deserves.
  
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• The Latest: Turkey's foreign minister urges calm

  30-12-2016 16:27
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the tensions between the United States and Russia over hacking allegations (all times EST):
  
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• US gives detailed look at Russia's alleged election hacking

  30-12-2016 16:25
  
  The U.S. has released its most detailed report yet on accusations that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. The 13-page joint analysis ...
  
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• 2016 in transport: Rocket misery, EV traction, and supercomputers

  30-12-2016 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This year has changed the transport space with research movers, company shakers, and more than one high-profile failure.
  
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• Lenovo updates ThinkPad laptops with Windows 10 Signature Edition, Intel Optane storage tech

  30-12-2016 15:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's flagship notebooks will also feature Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors, support for Microsoft's Precision TouchPad drivers, and even a silver color option.
  
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• This revolutionary device could save gunshot victims from bleeding out

  30-12-2016 15:35
  
  'XSTAT 30’ is a sponge-filled syringe that is designed to stop blood flowing out of a wound.  The tiny sponges are released inside the open wound and expand when in contact with blood. The dressing lasts around four hours and each syringe can soak up around a pint of blood.
  
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• Putin says Russia won't expel US diplomats in hacking flap

  30-12-2016 15:06
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States on Friday for imposing sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the American presidential election, but said no U.S. diplomats will be ousted in reprisal for Washington's moves in the wake of hacking attacks.
  
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• Tech resolutions you only have to do once this year video - CNET

  30-12-2016 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  New Year's resolutions can be hard to keep, but here are some that you only have to do once to cover you for the rest of the year.
  
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• Self-driving tractors could be key to solving the looming food crisis

  30-12-2016 15:00
  
  By: Matt BurgessContinue reading...
  
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• LG teases a trio of robot helpers ahead of CES - CNET

  30-12-2016 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Starting with a mobile Alexa that doubles as a hub, LG's making a strong play to smarten your connected home.
  
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• Infiniti QX50 Concept heads for Detroit guided by next-gen semi-autonomous tech - Roadshow

  30-12-2016 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Shapely crossover features trick variable-compression engine and aggressive new style, too.
  
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• Russia will not expel anyone in response to U.S. sanctions, Putin says

  30-12-2016 14:42
  By Polina Devitt and Polina Nikolskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would not expel anyone in response to Washington's decision to throw out 35 suspected Russian spies and sanction intelligence agencies it believes were involved in computer hacking in the 2016 presidential election. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov earlier proposed expelling 35 U.S. diplomats after outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama ordered the expulsions and sanctions on Thursday.
  
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• Storage in 2017: Big improvements are on the way

  30-12-2016 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If 2016 wasn't tumultuous enough for you - the world's largest storage company sold itself to Dell - you ain't seen nothin' yet. The pace of change in the storage industry is accelerating - and that's good for us.
  
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• Twitter may soon let users edit tweets, boss Jack Dorsey suggests

  30-12-2016 14:14
  
  The days of having to delete, re-write and post again could come to an end in 2017.
  
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• Microsoft's 2016: Windows 10 foibles and futures are the big stories

  30-12-2016 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a quick look back on what the audience for ZDNet's 'All About Microsoft' was clicking -- and what it means for Microsoft in 2016 and the year ahead.
  
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• The Latest: Putin says Russia will not expel US diplomats

  30-12-2016 14:03
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the tensions between the United States and Russia over hacking attacks in the US elections (all times EST):
  
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• Year's best: 5 of our favorite sports cars of 2016 - Roadshow

  30-12-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A rundown of five sports cars that really got our hearts pumping in 2016.
  
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• The best sci-fi, fantasy and nerderific shows coming in 2017 - CNET

  30-12-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From "Star Trek: Discovery" to "The Defenders", these are the new and rebooted shows you'll be obsessed with in the new year.
  
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