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• 'Limited' Nintendo Switch preorders available in NYC video - CNET

  12-01-2017 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  We hope you're already in line. If not, you'll probably need a time machine so you can get in line yesterday.
  
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• US appeals court reopens lawsuit against Apple for alleged App Store monopoly

  12-01-2017 23:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a group of iPhone owners may proceed with their class action suit, alleging anti-competitive behavior.
  
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• Trump finally gives Rudy Giuliani a job ... kind of

  12-01-2017 23:47
  
  Former New York City Mayor and recent Donald Trump superfan Rudy Giuliani has finally been blessed with a government job —  the small fruit, perhaps, of spending 2016 praising the president-elect at every opportunity.  The job is not quite a job, really, but hey. Giuliani, after apparently being considered for secretary of state, will instead be an informal cybersecurity advisor to the Trump administration.  SEE ALSO: The people taking Trump’s secretary of state pick t
  
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• Self-lacing shoes that also keep your feet warm video - CNET

  12-01-2017 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Watch out, Nike. Digitsole's smart shoes not only open and close automatically, but have special insoles that adjust the temperature inside.
  
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• The 2017 Buick Encore deserves a double-take - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  This little subcompact crossover may just be the best offering in its class.
  
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• 2017 Buick Encore Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  It's the best-selling model from Buick, and we can see why.
  
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• Peep this: First Look at Marvel's 'The Defenders' - CNET

  12-01-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  The cast of the upcoming Netflix series appears on this week's cover of Entertainment Weekly, teasing what's to come.
  
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• Trump's CIA director wants to track your Facebook - CNET

  12-01-2017 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate intelligence committee asked potential CIA director Mike Pompeo what limits he'd have for mass surveillance.
  
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• With one tweet, Trump makes L.L. Bean trendy - CNET

  12-01-2017 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The president-elect endorses the outdoor clothing company on Twitter, and the tweets immediately pour out --for and against.
  
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• FCC: AT&T and Verizon's free data programs violate net neutrality rules video - CNET

  12-01-2017 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  AT&T and Verizon...you've got some 'splaining to do (or maybe not).
  
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• Give someone a hug through the internet with this plush toy

  12-01-2017 23:03
  
  Share a 'hug' with a loved one from anywhere in the world. This plush toy called 'Parihug' will send haptic feedback from one to the other or though an app.
  
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• FDA: Hackers could take control of connected cardiac devices

  12-01-2017 23:03
  
  It's a sad truth, but if something can be connected to the internet, hackers will more than likely take a run at it. It doesn't matter if it's a children's toy or an essential medical device — if there's a vulnerability, chances are it can and will be exploited.   That was all too clear this week when the FDA issued a warning about the vulnerabilities of a series of connected implantable cardiac devices used by patients to relay their vitals to caregivers from home. The devices give a
  
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• I can't stop thinking about the massage I got from this $7,000 chair at CES - CNET

  12-01-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The BodyFriend Rex-L is a stylish chair that gives one heck of a massage.
  
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• House bill aims to block tech giants from building "Muslim registry"

  12-01-2017 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The bill would specifically prevent the government from forcing tech companies to help build the so-called registry.
  
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• Nintendo Switch pre-orders go live on Friday, but there's a catch

  12-01-2017 22:40
  
  Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch hybrid portable handheld/game console will launch in March. When exactly? We won't know the details until Thursday night when Nintendo holds its Switch tell-all online stream. But one thing we do know is when Nintendo fans will be able to put down their money for a pre-order. SEE ALSO: 5 new things we've learned about the Nintendo Switch since its reveal According to a tweet sent out by Nintendo's flagship store in New York City, there will be a "limited quan
  
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• Fitness meets VR gaming with this badass flying machine

  12-01-2017 22:19
  
  ICAROS is a fitness machine that simulates flying and pairs with a VR headset to merge gaming and exercise.
  
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• HTC isn't killing off the One line of phones - CNET

  12-01-2017 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The much beloved franchise will live on in some new incarnation, though the U series phones are the company's new flagship product.
  
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• Google Maps for iOS, Android gains full Uber support

  12-01-2017 22:11 via zdnet.com
  
  You can now book Uber rides from within Google Maps. The feature is rolling out globally.
  
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• Takata to pay $1 billion to settle U.S. air bag probe: sources

  12-01-2017 22:07
  Japan's Takata Corp is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges as early as Friday as part of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over its handling of air bag ruptures linked to 16 deaths worldwide, sources said. It could help Takata win financial backing from an investor to potentially restructure and pay for massive liabilities from the world's biggest auto safety recall. In 2015, Takata admitted in a separate $70 million settlement with U.S. auto safety regulators that i
  
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• Amazon to add more than 100,000 jobs in U.S. hiring spree

  12-01-2017 22:04
  By Jeffrey Dastin and Emily Stephenson NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it will create more than 100,000 jobs in the United States, from software development to warehouse work, in its latest move to win over shoppers by investing in faster delivery. The world's largest online retailer will grow its full-time U.S. workforce by more than 50 percent to over 280,000 in the next 18 months, it said in a press release. Amazon is spending heavily on new warehouses so it ca
  
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• New 2018 Buick Enclave expected at the New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Roomier cabin and additional trim levels likely for next-gen three-row crossover.
  
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• Ready for the LG G6? It might be coming next month - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  LG teases a mystery phone in a video. Chances are good it's the company's next flagship bound for the MWC show next month.
  
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• The state of the 2017 NAIAS in Detroit with Rod Alberts video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Executive Director of the DADA, Rod Alberts, joins us to talk about how things are going at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
  
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• Digging deep on the new Chevy Traverse with Kathleen Murawski video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Marketing Manager for the new Traverse joins us in Detroit to walk through all the details.
  
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• Talking design with Nissan's Mamoru Aoki video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan's Executive Design Director joins us in Detroit to talk about the Vmotion 2.0 concept and a whole lot more.
  
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• Watch a drone crash into Seattle's Space Needle - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  The Pacific Northwest landmark wasn't harmed, but staff report this is the third drone recovered on the property.
  
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• Discussing how gigaflops, not horsepower, will drive your autonomous car video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Join us for a conversation from the Detroit Auto Show with NVIDIA's Senior Director of Automotive about autonomy and smarter, faster cars.
  
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• Talking the future of BMW EVs with Stefan Juraschek in Detroit video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  We sat down with BMW's Head of Electric Powertrain to talk about what's next for i.
  
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• Roadshow editors dive deep on the new Honda Odyssey, Toyota Camry and Kia Stinger video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about the three biggest cars from the Detroit Auto Show.
  
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• Detroit Auto Show Editors Roundtable: Join us as we pick our favorites video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  SUVs or sports cars? Our choices were many and varied when it came to pick best in show.
  
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• Google lets imaginations run wild with Toontastic 3D app - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  Search giant's popular storytelling app now lets kids draw and create cartoons in 3D.
  
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• Intel's new mini desktop computer is priced to sell - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  A cheap, fully functional Windows 10 PC with a quad-core Apollo Lake Celeron processor for $230? Say hello to the Intel NUC6CAYS NUC.
  
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• Vampire bats now snacking on human blood - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Garlic won't save you. Some vampire bats in Brazil surprised scientists by adding human blood to their diets.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar F-Type Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Just like the white glue we used in grade school, Jaguar realized a little dab is all it needed for its sports coupe.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar F-Type adds fresh face, new cabin tech - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  The F-Type underwent a mild refresh for the 2018 model year, because why mess with success?
  
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• Amazon launches AWS re:Start, a UK job training and placement program

  12-01-2017 21:29 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS is partnering with the charity The Prince's Trust and the UK Ministry of Defence to help young adults and veterans develop cloud skills.
  
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• Panasonic's robot companion projects the future of Alexa video - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  This egg-shaped robot on wheels takes home assistants to the next level by adding personality, human interaction and the ability to project images onto any surface.
  
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• AutoComplete: EPA accuses Fiat Chrysler of violating Clean Air Act video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  The US government forms a self-driving car advisory committee, and Jaguar refreshes the F-Type.
  
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• Bring RC toys to life with bots_alive video - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Stick a decal on an RC toy, hold your smartphone above it and watch it turn into an autonomous robot.
  
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• Las Vegas rolls out the first self-driving shuttle service in the U.S.

  12-01-2017 21:20
  
  Even with the bright lights of CES fading away in the rearview mirror, the city of Las Vegas is still showcasing exciting tech breakthroughs this month.  This week Vegas, in partnership with NAVYA and Keolisrolled, rolled out the first trial of an all-electric, self-driving public transportation service in the country, immediately fulfilling the promise of some of the autonomous tech shown off on the convention showroom floor by putting it to work out on the streets.   SEE ALSO: Why Go
  
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• These 5 tips will change the way you brew coffee at home - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Even a drip coffee machine can brew a cup with an artisanal flavor.
  
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• Heavy data users: AT&T and Verizon are coming after you (The 3:59, Ep. 162) - CNET

  12-01-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, we talk about Amazon's hiring binge, Samsung's foldable phone and Peter Thiel's take on Apple.
  
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• Learn what keeps the new Honda Odyssey quiet from Honda NVH Project Leader Andrea Martin video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Squeaks and buzzes and rattles? Not in your new Odyssey.
  
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• Amazon plans to hire 100,000 over the next 18 months

  12-01-2017 21:13
  
  Amazon plans to hire 100,000 full time workers over the next 18 months, highlighting its ambitious expansion plans — and the sharp contrast the e-commerce powerhouse strikes against traditional brick-and-mortar ...
  
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• Google's biggest Android problem is also ruining emoji

  12-01-2017 21:09
  
  Want to use that new selfie emoji? How about the facepalm or avocado? If you're on Android, or texting someone who is, there's a good chance those new characters aren't working.  That's because Google, like Apple, ties emoji updates to its new software releases: update to the latest version of Android, get the newest emoji. It sounds straightforward enough, but there's one glaring problem that's been a major handicap for Google for years. SEE ALSO: The ultimate guide to the 104 new emoji in
  
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• Testing wearable sensors as 'check engine' light for health

  12-01-2017 21:05
  
  A next step for smart watches and fitness trackers? Wearable gadgets gave a Stanford University professor an early warning that he was getting sick before he ever felt any symptoms of Lyme disease. Geneticist ...
  
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• Talking safety, autonomy and more with Volvo NA CEO Lex Kerssemakers video - Roadshow

  12-01-2017 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo uncovered the first fully autonomous car available to consumers here in Detroit, and we talked to Volvo North America's CEO about all that and more.
  
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• The X-Files will return for season 11 in 2018

  12-01-2017 21:00
  
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• Kickstarting classical music: Emika on crowdfunding an orchestra for her new album

  12-01-2017 21:00
  
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• Someone reverse engineered the umbrella - and it totally works

  12-01-2017 20:48
  
  It seems like the classic umbrella design has been wrong all along.  The 'KAZbrella' opens and closes inside out, making it much more convenient to use.
  
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