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• LG touts upcoming G6's safety with 'heat pipes'

  15-01-2017 23:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Our phones won't blow up: LG looks to capitalize off Samsung's Note 7 missteps with plenty of safety marketing and features.
  
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• LG touts upcoming G6's improved safety with 'heat pipes'

  15-01-2017 23:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Our phones won't blow up: LG looks to capitalize off Samsung's Note 7 missteps with plenty of safety marketing and features.
  
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• Rest in peace, 'Exorcist' author William Peter Blatty - CNET

  15-01-2017 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  A 1949 Washington Post article about an exorcism inspired the book that became one of the most terrifying films ever.
  
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• If vendors cannot keep a phone updated, why trust them with your household items?

  15-01-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Unless your next smart fridge is going to have a support lifecycle the length of Windows XP, it's going to be cracked in a couple of years.
  
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• Joe Biden, surprised with Medal of Freedom, sparks one last meme - CNET

  15-01-2017 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  President Obama's presentation to the vice president, about a week before they leave office, has inspired a batch of humorous tweets.
  
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• Twitter-verse grapples with Trump's tweets on civil rights icon - CNET

  15-01-2017 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: After Rep. John Lewis declares him no legitimate president, Donald Trump scoffs and says Lewis is all talk.
  
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• iPhone 10th, CES 2017, wearables, and headsets (MobileTechRoundup show #388)

  15-01-2017 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple announced the first iPhone ten years ago and CES 2017 just wrapped up. Kevin and I had plenty to talk about after about a month away from the mics.
  
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• Telstra guarantees subsea cables 'always on' in Japan, HK, Singapore

  15-01-2017 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Telstra's 'highly resilient' Japan-Hong Kong and Hong Kong-Singapore subsea cables now come with a guarantee that services will never suffer outages for more than a few hours.
  
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• Creepy 'what's in the box' ending to 'Se7en' was an accident - CNET

  15-01-2017 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The unnerving final scene that spawned Brad Pitt's infamous line almost didn't make it into the 1995 film.
  
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• Samsung Display ad could suggest Galaxy S8 design

  15-01-2017 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  If you were wondering what the Galaxy S8 will look like, an advertisement from Samsung's display division could drop a few hints.
  
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• Silk iPhone 7 collection hands-on: Style, protection, and functionality at affordable prices

  15-01-2017 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  There are a number of case options for the Apple iPhone. Silk provides 10 distinct series of cases for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and I tried several of them for the past month.
  
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• Facebook to roll out fake news tools in Germany

  15-01-2017 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook is rolling out new tools in Germany to help combat the spread of fabricated news stories.
  
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• ​Uber mapping fleet hits Gold Coast roads

  15-01-2017 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  The Californian startup darling has begun mapping Gold Coast roads to enhance its GPS capabilities as it looks to rely less on Google and Apple maps.
  
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• Hippies can go electric with this groovy Microbus from Volkswagen

  15-01-2017 20:00
  
  Volkswagen has redesigned the Microbus for the 21st century, with an autonomous pilot mode and all-electric driving.
  
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• On SNL, Trump gets trumped on Russian hacking - CNET

  15-01-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Inevitably, Saturday Night Live mocks Donald Trump's press conference. Inevitably, Vladimir Putin infiltrates it too.
  
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• PBS Kids, with a new channel, turns to tech old and new - CNET

  15-01-2017 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  For a free, 24/7 kids' channel, PBS experiments with cutting-edge interactivity, but it also relies on a TV tech as retro as it gets: broadcast airwaves.
  
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• Nintendo's Fils-Aime: The Switch won't oust the 3DS - CNET

  15-01-2017 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime chats with CNET about how a device you can hold in your hand isn't actually a handheld.
  
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• 7 can't-miss apps: Duobook, Forest, AlarmMon and more

  15-01-2017 17:21
  
  With the tech world recovering from a CES hangover, you may have missed some of this week's best apps. Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week's list includes an app that allows you to switch seamlessly between ebooks and audio books, two apps that help you focus better and an app that makes waking up in the morning more fun. Image: alarmmon AlarmMon The hardest part of waking up is staying awake and not falling back asleep. AlarmMon tries to solve this is
  
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• The science of touch: why physical contact can make you happier and more successful

  15-01-2017 17:00
  
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• Bellus3D Face Camera Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  15-01-2017 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new camera from Bellus scans your face in high resolution with crazy detail, making you the next Dolores or Teddy.
  
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• Not so grey matter! Brain scans are transformed into beautiful and sprawling works of neon art

  15-01-2017 15:00
  
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• Bendable and foldable phones are coming. Are you ready? - CNET

  15-01-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: These envelope-pushing phones will move everyone forward, but it may be years before they're fully embraced.
  
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• This car headrest monitors your brain waves to stop you falling asleep at the wheel

  15-01-2017 13:00
  
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• FlyVPN

  15-01-2017 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While some VPNs try to specialise in a particular area of the security market, FlyVPN takes a simpler approach, piling on the features to try and win absolutely everyone.There's site unblocking, for instance, maybe including Netflix (this changes constantly, so don't rely on it). Hundreds of servers in 40+ countries. Native clients. Desktop and mobile support. Not to mention multiple protocols, and unlimited traffic.
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• Games reviews roundup: Her Majesty’s Spiffing, Super Mario Run, Don Bradman Cricket 17

  15-01-2017 10:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Brexit Britain goes into space, Mario hits the smartphone sector in style, and the cricket simulation series hits us for six PS4, Xbox One, PC, Billy Goat Entertainment, cert: 3
  ★★★★ Continue reading...
  
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• South Korea prosecutor weighs economic impact of arrest of Samsung chief

  15-01-2017 09:15
  By Ju-min Park and Se Young Lee SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor said on Sunday it will take into account the economic impact of whether to arrest Samsung Group [SAGR.UL] leader Jay Y. Lee in connection with an influence-peddling investigation involving the president. The office also delayed by one day, until Monday, its decision on whether to seek the arrest of Lee, the third-generation leader of South Korea's largest conglomerate, or chaebol, citing the gravity of the case.
  
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• Twelve things you need to know about driverless cars

  15-01-2017 08:30 via theguardian.com
  
  By 2025 most of today’s drivers are unlikely to even want to own a car. But will we still have gridlock? Will you need to pass a test? We asked the expertsFrom forecourt to scrapyard, a new car in the UK lasts an average of 13.9 years, which is why if you got one today, it might very well be the last car you buy. Over the next decade, accelerating autonomous driving technology, including advances in artificial intelligence, sensors, cameras, radar and data analytics, are set to transform n
  
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• South Korea prosecutor delays decision on arrest warrant of Samsung's Lee

  15-01-2017 07:52
  By Ju-min Park and Se Young Lee SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor has delayed until Monday a decision on whether to seek a warrant to arrest Samsung Group [SAGR.UL] leader Jay Y. Lee, a suspect in an influence-peddling investigation involving President Park Geun-hye, citing the gravity of the case. The special prosecution had said it would make a decision on Lee by Sunday.
  
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• Gadget mountain rising in Asia threatens health, environment

  15-01-2017 06:48
  
  The waste from discarded electronic gadgets and electrical appliances has reached severe levels in East Asia, posing a growing threat to health and the environment unless safe disposal becomes the norm. ...
  
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• Apple tries to prove your AirPods won't fall out - CNET

  15-01-2017 01:45 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In new ads, Apple presents its new earpieces with suitable simplicity and an encouragement to dance on parked vehicles.
  
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• Programming in the early days of the computer age

  15-01-2017 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pioneering scientist and programmer Joyce Wheeler looks back on her time spent using Edsac - one of the first modern computers
  
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• Coding pioneer

  15-01-2017 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pioneering scientist and programmer Joyce Wheeler looks back on her time spent using Edsac - one of the first modern computers
  
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• Rapunzel's hair grows back, with attitude, in 'Tangled' sequel - CNET

  15-01-2017 00:41 via cnet.com
  
  Hair today, gone tomorrow: The Disney Channel movie gives the princess back her long locks, and she's not happy about it.
  
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• Sharp QW-D41F452B Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  15-01-2017 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  Point the water jets where you need them in Sharp's newest black glass dishwasher.
  
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• Sharp Karakuri Fridge/Freezer (SJ-WX830F-BK) Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  15-01-2017 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  The asymmetrical Karakuri fridge from Sharp has clever features, hidden compartments and a unique design that's "inspired by ninjas." Why does Europe get all of the fun appliances?
  
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