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• Visteon's curved OLED displays coming to cars at CES 2017 - Roadshow

  05-01-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Automotive equipment supplier Visteon showed off how OLED technology can better integrate displays in car cabins.
  
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• Top US intelligence official calls fake news "a grave concern" - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told the US Senate Thursday that Russia's election interference goes beyond hacking.
  
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• T-Mobile continues to gobble up wireless customers - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  At a CES event to promote the company's unlimited-only data plans, CEO John Legere touts another strong quarter of wireless phone subscriber growth.
  
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• This futuristic car is so intuitive it knows your needs — and even your emotions

  05-01-2017 23:52
  
  Toyota’s “Concept-i” car features an advanced digital assistant named “Yui” that uses artificial intelligence to get to know the driver.
  
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• Book by Cadillac offers unlimited vehicle access for $1,500 per month - Roadshow

  05-01-2017 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Insurance is included, there's no minimum membership length and users have access to a wide variety of Cadillac vehicles.
  
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• Pope Francis and Mark Zuckerberg use the same simple trick to protect themselves from hackers

  05-01-2017 23:47
  
  Not too long ago Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg did it, and now the pope is doing it. Covering up your webcam with a little strip of tape is the new hip thing — at least if you're trying to avoid the peering eyes of hackers.  A photo circulating Twitter shows Pope Francis getting in on the trend. He's seen looking over his personal iPad, with a circular piece of tape carefully placed over the webcam. SEE ALSO: Watch Amazon's heartwarming ad featuring an interfaith friendship The photo &md
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

  05-01-2017 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung has given its mid-range Galaxy A range a fresh new design taking elements of the Galaxy S7 and applying them to the new, cheaper handsets.The Galaxy A3 is the smallest and therefore cheapest member of the new range, but still features a lot of high spec that make it worth taking a look at for your new phone.Announced alongside the Galaxy A5, the Galaxy A3 features a 4.7-inch display, an octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, a fingerprint scanner and much more.
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• CES 2017: Solos smartglasses help cyclists get fitter

  05-01-2017 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cyclists are being targeted with a new pair of smartglasses that display training data to help them get increase their performance.
  
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• Onkyo VC-FLX1 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The Onkyo VC-FLX1 Flex smart speaker offers a laundry list of smart home features but its biggest selling feature could be the company's audio background.
  
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• The LeEco Smart bike is a fitness tracker you can ride - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  LeEco, the jack of all trades in the world of electronics, unveiled its latest smart bike at CES 2017.
  
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• Google's AI continues to crush humans at ancient game Go - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  In another win for the machines, AlphaGo has been secretly playing Go online and thrashing its human opponents.
  
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• ​Lenovo's low-cost flip-up Windows VR headset shows how work might get done in VR - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Flipping between the real and virtual worlds for under $400 later this year.
  
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• LG's see-through smart fridge takes the CES stage video - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  It just wouldn't be CES without touchscreen smart refrigerators -- and this year, LG brought one with Alexa built right in.
  
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• We survived the Samsung Gear VR 4D Experience video - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Brian Tong takes a ride on the only VR experience worth waiting in line for at CES 2017.
  
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• No doubt Russia interfered in election, US intel chief says

  05-01-2017 23:21
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Brushing aside Donald Trump's dismissiveness, the nation's intelligence chief insisted Thursday that U.S. agencies are more confident than ever that Russia interfered in America's recent presidential election. And he called the former Cold War foe an "existential threat" to the nation.
  
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• Soylent bounces back from diarrhea scandal with two new flavors

  05-01-2017 23:18
  
  There's a new nutritious fluid on the block, and it tastes like "Nectar." Meal-replacement company Soylent introduced the new flavor, along with Cacao, in a typically dramatic video Wednesday. The news follows the introduction of Coffiest, a coffee-flavored drink, last August.  Like the Original and Coffiest drinks, the new flavors will "deliver 20 percent of daily nutritional requirements," per the company. Image: soylent Some Soylent enthusiasts have ordered the new drink early via an ear
  
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• iDevices becomes Android-compatible at CES 2017 - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  This small move reflects a larger, slower shift in the smart home industry.
  
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• Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's CES 2017 Keynote: Watch live at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET - Roadshow

  05-01-2017 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  If you like insights from one of the auto industry's most important CEOs, this is the CES keynote to watch.
  
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• Say 'Open can' and this trash bin will oblige video - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Simplehuman's voice-controlled trash bin is definitely smart, but its $179 price tag might scare some away.
  
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• Man loses BMW in parking garage for six months - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: An out-of-towner in the UK parks a friend's car and then forgets where he parked it.
  
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• Noted everyman Nick Offerman warms up the CNET stage with a personalized greeting video - CNET

  05-01-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  At a show dominated by gadgets and concept technology, actor and comedian Nick Offerman joined Jeff Bakalar on stage to talk about a form of human expression that has survived the technological revolution.
  
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• The Latest at CES: Is the washing machine spying on me?

  05-01-2017 22:56
  
  The Latest on the CES gadget show in Las Vegas (all times local): 1:55 p.m. Is Alexa spying on you? It's a fair question in light of attempts by authorities investigating the slaying of an Arkansas man ...
  
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• T-Mobile says unlimited plans will be only option

  05-01-2017 22:56
  
  T-Mobile said unlimited plans will be the only option for new customers even though they are more expensive than some of its old, limited plans. The company had said in August that it was phasing out its ...
  
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• Ridiculous futuristic massage chair was inspired by a sports car

  05-01-2017 22:56
  
  LAS VEGAS — The future is here and it's super comfy and relaxing. Bodyfriend is a wellness company based in South Korea that makes extremely intricate massage chairs and medical devices to help you relax. Their latest creation, called Aventar looks more like a luxury sports car than something that will give you an impressive massage.  SEE ALSO: Lego Boost is robot building for the rest of us Image: bodyfriend The luxury chair, that Bodyfriend says was actually inspired by a sports car
  
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• Hubblo streams 3D 360 VR video to make you even more sick video - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  This compact 360 VR camera adds stereoscopic output and does all the stitching in camera.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

  05-01-2017 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is one of the best phones in the world, but it’s expensive and is out of reach for those who don’t want to spend a lot on their new smartphone.That’s why Samsung has brought in a lot of the Galaxy S7 language and features into its new mid-range device, the Galaxy A5.Boasting some good spec paired with a design overhaul, the Galaxy A5 looks to be the best phone for those who want Samsung’s top end features without spending the money.Samsung Galaxy
  
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• LG SJ9 Soundbar

  05-01-2017 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We were sceptical that Dolby's new 3D surround sound technology could ever make it into a soundbar.That was until last year's Samsung HW-K850 absolutely blew us away with its use of the technology, which uses its speakers to not only create the illusion that sound is coming from behind you (as is with traditional surround sound), but also above you. Now LG has also entered the Dolby Atmos game with the 5.1.2 channel SJ9 soundbar, which the company was showing off at CES 2017 and which produ
  
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• Razer's prototype projector beams your game over your walls and ceiling video - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Project Ariana projector uses color cues and in-game images to turn any room into an immersive experience.
  
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• Streaming is the king of music now, Nielsen says too - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  On-demand streaming grew to 38 percent of total listening last year, making it the biggest format and taking it past digital sales for the first time.
  
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• Shhh, your washing machine might overhear you

  05-01-2017 22:31
  
  Alexa, are you spying on me? It's a fair question in light of attempts by authorities investigating the slaying of an Arkansas man to obtain voice recordings collected by an Amazon Echo speaker and its ...
  
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• ​Lenovo's super-affordable flip-up Windows VR headset shows how work might get done in VR - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Flipping between the real and virtual worlds for under $400 later this year.
  
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• Don't lose your snooze: the technology that's promising a better night's sleep

  05-01-2017 22:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Sleep technology is one of the biggest trends at CES, the world’s top electronics show, from beds that stop snoring to a pillow that monitors sleep cycles A bed that adjusts itself in the night to stop people from snoring. A princess and the pea-style gadget that fits under a mattress and monitors sleep. A “water-based, app-controlled mattress topper”, which will encourage deep slumber. Related: LG unveils Hub Robot to compete with Amazon Echo and Google HomeContinue reading...
  
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• A Facebook Live video of torture stayed up for 30 minutes. Why?

  05-01-2017 22:30
  
  Live video on Facebook: It's everywhere. On the News Feed, Facebook's algorithm promotes videos when they're streamed. There's a dedicated tab for live video on their mobile app. And in a massive ad campaign seen everywhere from airport walls to TV screens, Facebook's suggesting to you what to broadcast, and how to watch it. But not everything you come across is safe viewing—for you, or for others. Earlier this week, up to 16,000 people viewed the torturing of a man in Chicago, according t
  
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• Under Armour and Tom Brady want to help you sleep better - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  The fitness brand has teamed up with New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady to develop special pajamas. Plus, the company has added new features to its software for smart shoes.
  
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• Watch CNET's Next Big Thing panel today for a look at your future - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  This CES 2017 Supersession panel features four of the world's leading Smart Home doers and thinkers from Amazon, August, Google and SmartThings, plus a guest appearance from Carly Chaikin of "Mr. Robot" fame.
  
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• Dell Ultrasharp UP3218K Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  You've never been able to buy a 8K monitor. Dell's about to change that.
  
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• There's a Linux-powered car in your future

  05-01-2017 22:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Linux is well on its way to becoming the default automobile operating system.
  
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• Intel's self-contained VR headset can make your furniture a part of the game world

  05-01-2017 22:11
  
  LAS VEGAS — It's no secret Intel is investing heavily in virtual reality.  Intel's CEO Brian Krzanich reiterated the company's commitment to pushing VR forward with Project Alloy, the company's self-contained VR headset reference design, during CES 2017 on Thursday.  SEE ALSO: Here's when Intel's standalone wireless VR headset will arrive I've tried every major VR headset and many of the lesser known ones, so I jumped at the chance to try out Alloy. It's important to remember tha
  
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• Holo Cube: Hellraiser puzzle box, or clever AR/VR toy? video - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Merge VR's foam block novelty works with a VR headset to make magic things sprout from it.
  
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• Changhong H2 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  The H2's special sensor can tell you how sweet your food is and your body fat levels.
  
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• " Say 'Open can' and this trash bin will oblige " video - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Simplehuman's voice-controlled trash bin is definitely smart, but its $179 price tag might scare some away.
  
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• Das Keyboard 5Q Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-01-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The first cloud-connected keyboard is aimed mainly at gamers.
  
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• Xiaomi shows off a new, super-thin smart TV that costs less than $2,000

  05-01-2017 22:05
  
  LAS VEGAS — Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi is jumping in to the ultra-thin TV game.  The company introduced a new smart TV, the Mi TV 4, during a press event at CES Thursday. The ultra-slim set is just under 5 millimeters thick, making it the company's thinnest TV yet. SEE ALSO: Nvidia is bringing Google Assistant to your TV Since it is so thin, the television ships with a dedicated soundbar that houses the Mi TV's speakers and other components. The soundbar connects to the TV via a
  
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• Snapchat accused of lying about user numbers to inflate value of IPO

  05-01-2017 22:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Former employee filed lawsuit saying tech company misrepresented internal numbers about users and growth ahead of possible $25bn initial public offeringA former Snapchat employee has accused the tech company of lying about its user numbers to deceive investors ahead of a possible $25bn initial public offering and has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination over his refusal to cooperate.Anthony Pompliano filed a lawsuit against the social media company on Wednesday in Los Angeles. In the su
  
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• Honda motorcycle needs no kickstand, can drive itself - Roadshow

  05-01-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Honda showed off a concept self-balancing motorcycle during CES 2017, making use of technology it originally developed for its Uni-Cub personal transportation device.
  
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• T-Mobile will credit low-data users $10 a month - CNET

  05-01-2017 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  The "Kickback" program applies only to T-Mobile One unlimited data customers who use less than 2 gigabytes of data a month.
  
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• Roadshow's CES 2017 panel: Autonomous cars: The future's biggest surprises - Roadshow

  05-01-2017 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Before you know it, cars will start driving themselves. What happens next?
  
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• Gorilla Glass is jumping from phones to cars

  05-01-2017 21:47
  
  LAS VEGAS — Go ahead, throw a rock at your windshield. It might survive — if that windshield is made with Gorilla Glass. The same material protecting the delicate LCD screens on millions of smartphones is now ready for your road trip. SEE ALSO: Welcome to the humanization of self-driving cars Corning, the company that develops and manufacturers Gorilla Glass, introduced Gorilla Glass for Automotive on Thursday at CES in Las Vegas. It's related to the material used in smartphones, but
  
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• This is what your next Samsung TV may look like video - CNET

  05-01-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's Lifestyle TV could pass as a piece of art. Its impossibly crisp 8K display gives a glimpse of what the company has in store for its TV lines.
  
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• Samsung upgrades Family Hub 2.0 smart fridge video - CNET

  05-01-2017 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's smart refrigerator now includes voice recognition, entertainment like Spotify and the ability to customize user profiles with to-do lists and notes.
  
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