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• Sydney buses trial free Wi-Fi as provider collects and discloses personal user info

  08-01-2017 23:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The NSW government has announced that free Wi-Fi will be provided in a trial across 50 buses, using a network provider that openly collects a vast amount of user data and passes it onto third parties.
  
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• Detroit Auto Show was inspiration for Pixar's Cars, says John Lasseter video - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Pixar's Jon Lasseter Pixar brings a life sized Lightning McQueen to the stage and reveals that the show itself was inspiration behind the Cars movies.
  
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• Accept your fate: you can't escape the smart home - CNET

  08-01-2017 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  The good news is you might even love it. What we learned at CES 2017.
  
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• Waymo shows autonomous Chrysler in Detroit, touts new in-house sensors - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Google's self-driving car dramatically sharpens its focus and lowers costs with new sensor suite.
  
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• Google shows improved self-driving system in Chrysler Pacifica

  08-01-2017 22:36
  By Alexandria Sage and Paul Lienert DETROIT (Reuters) - Google unveiled its latest self-driving system in a Chrysler Pacifica minivan during a Sunday preview ahead of the Detroit auto show, saying the technology is more reliable and affordable. The announcement came from John Krafcik, head of Google's Waymo unit, whose search for partners to develop and install the company's autonomous driving technology into real cars has so far yielded only an alliance with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and a pend
  
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• Waymo's self-driving Chrysler Pacifica shines up for Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Autonomous minivan boasts much sharper, next-generation sensors developed by Google in-house.
  
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• The iPhone at 10: It changed everything

  08-01-2017 22:01
  
  When something is as ubiquitous as the iPhone, it can be hard to remember what life was like without it. Apple’s iPhone, which was introduced 10 years ago today at MacWorld by Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs, is more than a device or expert integration of components, software and design. It’s a cultural object with influence that’s still being felt far and wide. I wasn’t present at the unveiling. At the time, I worked for PCMag.com and, though we covered Apple and its
  
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• Zotac VR Go

  08-01-2017 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Zotac was one of the first companies to put together a VR backpack PC concept, and now it also has one of the first devices to come to market, in the shape of the Zotac VR Go, unveiled at CES 2017.The VR Go has come a long way since Zotac's first VR Backpack, which essentially threw a Mini ITX desktop into a bag with a huge battery and called it a day. Now we have a PC all-in-one in a custom-designed enclosure for the explicit purpose of being worn and carried around on your back.The overall des
  
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• Ford is first to bring Alexa into the passenger seat video - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa's road trip with Ford brings the cloud a little closer to your car
  
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• Twitter gives Martin Shkreli a timeout - CNET

  08-01-2017 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  The pharmaceutical executive's account is suspended following his trolling of a freelance journalist.
  
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• Scare your friends with a creepy 3D scan of your face video - CNET

  08-01-2017 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  I tried out a high-resolution infrared scanner that measures 500,000 points on your face in incredible detail.
  
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• Apple says iPhone 7 Plus can make you absurdly popular - CNET

  08-01-2017 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In an charming new ad, Cupertino wants you to use Portrait Mode on your iPhone 7 Plus. It's a sure way to make people admire you.
  
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• Chipolo Item Tracker Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  08-01-2017 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Chipolo claims its new Bluetooth item trackers are the thinnest and loudest on the market.
  
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• Dell S2718D Ultrathin Monitor Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  08-01-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Plus two full-size USB ports for your peripherals.
  
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• Sony Xperia Projector beams a touchscreen on any surface video - CNET

  08-01-2017 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Thought projectors weren't cool? Sony's Xperia Projector turns your kitchen counter into a giant 23-inch tablet.
  
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• NBA to stream game on Facebook Live in India - CNET

  08-01-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Battle between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings will be shown only to fans in India.
  
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• Augmented reality in the car steps towards production at CES - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Automotive equipment suppliers Harman, Continental and Visteon show augmented reality concepts, projecting contextual driving information on the windshield.
  
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• Bosch's concept car provides haptic feedback through thin air video - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Bosch's CES 2017 concept car places the focus on personalization through facial recognition and gesture control.
  
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• The vinyl jukebox is coming back into production after 25 years

  08-01-2017 19:07
  
  There's just something about the warm sound of a vinyl record.  For the first time in 25 years, record player manufacturer Crosley has decided to go retro and bring back the classic vinyl jukebox player, but with a modern twist. Its CR1209A full-sized Rocket Vinyl Jukebox will be the only jukebox in production.  SEE ALSO: Vinyl sales are back to '90s levels Its stylish yet classic-looking jukebox is decked out in shimmering gold and chrome with a clear glass top over the record changer
  
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• Riding in cars with computers: How tech at CES changes driving - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  At CES, automakers and equipment suppliers showed off a horde of new concept technologies, likely to hit production in cars over the next few years, which will change the nature of driving.
  
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• 2018 Kia Stinger Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  It's nice to see Kia follow through on its promise to build a sport sedan.
  
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• SpaceX rocket launch delayed a week by poor weather - CNET

  08-01-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  Launches may resume January 14 after strong winds and heavy rain subside in California.
  
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• Cops accused of taking selfie in front of burning house - CNET

  08-01-2017 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In New York, video of two police officers smiling into a phone disturbs some.
  
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• If you bring a new laptop to CES 2017, better make sure it's a two-in-one hybrid - CNET

  08-01-2017 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  Flipping and folding hybrids make up the majority of cool new laptops at CES this year.
  
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• Samsung's CES 2017 4D VR rides rock you every which way - CNET

  08-01-2017 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  The company's demos make you physically feel what you're seeing in Gear VR goggles.
  
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• The list of smart things that use Apple HomeKit gets longer at CES - CNET

  08-01-2017 17:24 via cnet.com
  
  While not as deep as Amazon Alexa compatible devices, the number of products which work with Apple HomeKit certainly grew at CES 2017.
  
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• The world is on the brink of having its first ever entirely cashless day

  08-01-2017 17:00
  
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• Nokia finally returns to the smartphone market

  08-01-2017 16:36
  
  After years of anticipation, Nokia is finally back in the smartphone game.  To little fanfare, the Finnish technology company HMD Global (HMD) Sunday unveiled the Nokia 6, a mid-range Android smartphone for the Chinese market. HMD owns the rights to use Nokia’s brand on mobile phones.  SEE ALSO: Microsoft subtly admits the Nokia deal was a failure and 7,800 employees will lose their jobs The Nokia 6, which runs the newest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android
  
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• VPN.sh

  08-01-2017 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VPN.sh is a no-frills service which focuses on the privacy basics only. The company offers no native clients, for instance. To get connected you must either install the free OpenVPN app, or set up your device or operating system manually.This means there's no scope for company-specific bonus features. No ad-blocking, no tracker detection, no smartly designed client, just the regular OpenVPN system. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it gives experienced users many more configuration options,
  
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• Governments don't set the political agenda anymore, bots do

  08-01-2017 15:00
  
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• Our gadgets are getting mouthy - CNET

  08-01-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  At CES 2017, Amazon's Alexa takes center stage to work her way into our washing machines, cars and a lot more.
  
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• I've seen lots of baby tech products at CES. I'm not buying -- yet - CNET

  08-01-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Parenting is just the latest place where tech is invading our lives. Name a product, and there's a "smart" version, particularly at CES 2017. But few are must-haves.
  
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• If you're going on a Samsung VR flight, don't wear a dress - CNET

  08-01-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's 4D Gear VR demos jolt you back and forth and even flip you upside down.
  
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• France thwarts 24,000 cyber-attacks against defence targets

  08-01-2017 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France warns hackers are attacking its defence systems and this year's election could be a target.
  
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• Protect your privacy by moving to the dark web

  08-01-2017 13:00
  
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• This bracelet tracks how much alcohol is in your bloodstream and it's kind of genius

  08-01-2017 12:07
  
  A new type of wearable tech has been unveiled at CES 2017.
  
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• Hands-on with BlackBerry's 'Mercury' phone

  08-01-2017 12:00
  
  By: Matt BurgessContinue reading...
  
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• Gallery: the weird and wonderful gadgets unveiled at CES 2017

  08-01-2017 11:30
  
  By: Victoria WoollastonContinue reading...
  
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• IBM Watson: the AI changing the worlds of science and tech

  08-01-2017 11:00
  
  By: Amelia HeathmanContinue reading...
  
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• IBM Watson is ready to take on the cybercriminals

  08-01-2017 11:00
  
  By: Amelia HeathmanContinue reading...
  
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• CES 2017: Nokia Android phone spurns the West

  08-01-2017 09:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first Android smartphone to carry Nokia's brand is announced as a China exclusive.
  
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• Automakers, suppliers team up to share costs of self-driving cars

  08-01-2017 08:39
  By Paul Lienert and Alexandria Sage LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Automotive suppliers and automakers are expanding alliances to develop self-driving car technology that can serve multiple automakers, as the race to put such vehicles on the road separates companies that can go it alone from those that need help sharing the financial and technical burdens. While some companies, such as Tesla Motors, General Motors and Ford Motor, are trying to develop proprietary driverless systems, a larger group of aut
  
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• The coolest health-tech products we saw at CES 2017

  08-01-2017 06:26
  
  LAS VEGAS — At CES 2017, we previewed some of the coolest health tech set to hit the market. SEE ALSO: The best tech of CES 2017 From a brand new take on the electric breast pump to a discreet way to check sobriety during a night on the town, trust us, there's a lot of neat stuff on the horizon. 1. Proof Image: Brian koerber/mashable The Proof wearable wants to help drinkers keep an eye on their BAC levels.  The company behind this wristband claims it can measure alcohol molecules thr
  
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• A BMW crashed right outside CES -- but humans appear to be at fault - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 06:03 via cnet.com
  
  It wasn't a self-driving car.
  
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• 2018 Ford F-150 Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 06:01 via cnet.com
  America's best-selling truck gets a diesel option and a few new tech features.
  
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• 2018 Ford F-150 gets new front, new butt - Roadshow

  08-01-2017 06:01 via cnet.com
  
  The venerable pick-up truck is getting some visual updates for 2018, as well as a new powerplant option.
  
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• CES 2017: Clothes-folding Laundroid robot readies for launch

  08-01-2017 04:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A clothes-folding robot that has been in development for more than a decade is at the CES tech show to promote its imminent launch.
  
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• Put your blinds to good use with the solar powered SolarGaps video - CNET

  08-01-2017 03:43 via cnet.com
  
  These smart blinds change their angle throughout the day to maximize power draw, and the company hopes to work with Google Home.
  
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• StubHub looks to sell you tickets, T-shirts and a hotel room - CNET

  08-01-2017 03:34 via cnet.com
  
  The biggest ticketing marketplace worldwide plans to expand into many more services this year, StubHub's president tells CNET.
  
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• HMD Global launches first Nokia-branded smartphone, exclusively for China

  08-01-2017 03:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't worry, HMD Global promises more to come in the first half of 2017 after snagging brand rights to Nokia.
  
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