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• Mark Zuckerberg: 'I'm concerned' about Trump immigration order

  27-01-2017 23:13
  
  Mark Zuckerberg is finally speaking out against Donald Trump.  The Facebook CEO said he was "concerned" about the recent executive order on immigration signed by Donald Trump.  "We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on people who actually pose a threat. Expanding the focus of law enforcement beyond people who are real threats would make all Americans less safe by diverting resources, while millions of undocumented folks who don't pose a threat will live i
  
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• Apple: You share iCloud data, and we'll make iPhones smarter - CNET

  27-01-2017 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  The company believes privacy is important, but services like Siri work better when a company can analyze real-world data.
  
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• This magical food recycler eliminates the grossest thing about composting

  27-01-2017 23:05
  
  By turning your food waste into fertilizer, the 'ZERA Food Recycler' gives you no excuse not to compost.
  
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• 9 tips every Uber addict should know - CNET

  27-01-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Ride Uber? Read this.
  
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• Guess what new dope patent Apple filed

  27-01-2017 22:53
  
  We've seen our fair share of eyebrow-raising patent filings from Apple, but this one from Cupertino might be the most unexpected yet. The company has filed a patent application for a vaporizer, yes a vaporizer. SEE ALSO: iPhone 8 might ditch the aluminum body for a stainless steel frame The application, which was first spotted by Digital Trends, was published on Thursday, although it was originally filed in July 2016. It describes "an apparatus for vaporization or sublimation of a substance." Th
  
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• Bosch, Cisco, BNY Mellon, others launch new blockchain consortium

  27-01-2017 22:40
  Cisco Systems Inc , Bosch Ltd and several other companies, have set up a consortium to work on how blockchain can be used to secure and improve "internet of things" applications, as sectors beyond finance seek to benefit from bitcoin’s underlying technology. The group, which also includes Bank of New York Mellon Corp , Foxconn Technology Group, security company Gemalto and blockchain startups Consensus Systems (ConsenSys), BitSE and Chronicled Inc said on Friday that they will collaborate
  
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• Google said to be planning a budget model of the Pixel

  27-01-2017 22:26
  
  The second generation smartphone could have a more mid-range priced sibling.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg dropping lawsuits seeking to buy Hawaii land

  27-01-2017 22:09
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Friday that he was dropping lawsuits seeking to buy out Native Hawaiians who own small pieces of land within his sprawling estate on the island of Kauai, promising to ...
  
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• '10 Cloverfield Lane' hits Amazon in February 2017 - CNET

  27-01-2017 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime video picks up the sort-of sequel to "Cloverfield" as well as a bunch of James Bond movies.
  
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• The many pieces of the PicoBrew Pico -- a beer-making robot - CNET

  27-01-2017 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Like a microwave for beer, the Pico automatically turns prepackaged ingredients into your favorite frothy beverage.
  
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• Nvidia Shield owners rejoice: You now have Amazon and more - CNET

  27-01-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  The powerful streaming and gaming box has gotten better and better since its 2015 debut. The latest upgrade makes the original just as good as the all-new version. We go hands-on.
  
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• Toshiba to sell off part of its memory business

  27-01-2017 21:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The Japanese firm is in serious need of cash to make up for losses within its US nuclear division that could reach several billion dollars.
  
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• How to get a free data plan for your tablet - CNET

  27-01-2017 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Who says you can't get something for nothing? If you have modest needs, you can score some no-strings-attached data.
  
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• Nvidia Shield owners rejoice: your box now has Amazon, lotsa other upgrades too - CNET

  27-01-2017 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  The powerful streaming and gaming box has gotten better and better since its 2015 debut. The latest upgrade makes the original just as good as the all-new version. We go hands-on.
  
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• The future is coming, but I can't see it - CNET

  27-01-2017 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Smart glasses and VR still have a problem... my vision.
  
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• HBO Go latest to jump on Apple single sign-on: 'Westworld' bingeing, here we come! - CNET

  27-01-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Now you don't have to keep typing in your login info to watch your favorite HBO shows.
  
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• Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Creators Update test build: New privacy settings, game features

  27-01-2017 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest Windows 10 Creators Update test build for PCs, 15019, adds new privacy settings and gaming features to Microsoft's coming Windows 10 feature release.
  
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• Netgear Orbi

  27-01-2017 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sometimes, no amount of prime router placement can get you decent Wi-Fi coverage throughout your house. Netgear isn’t the first to try and solve this problem, but its new Orbi Wi-Fi system tackles it pretty handily.Comprised of one Router device and one (or more) Satellite device, the Orbi system broadcasts an unimpeded Wi-Fi signal to every room in the house. It sounds like an empty promise from a 2am infomercial, but we can gladly report that Orbi can do exactly what it says on the tin.
  
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• Bride in a T. rex costume makes for the best first look ever - CNET

  27-01-2017 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Sometimes true love comes in the form of an extinct Cretaceous-period dinosaur.
  
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• I blew into a Tostitos bag and it told me to call an Uber - CNET

  27-01-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  An alcohol-detecting Tostitos chip bag wants you to be safe on Super Bowl Sunday and call an Uber if you've been drinking.
  
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• LG 2017 OLED TVs now up for preorder, starting at $2,500 - CNET

  27-01-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Revealing pricing for the "cheaper" 2017 OLED TVs in LG's C7 series for the first time, retailer B&H sets the 55-incher at $2,500 and the 65-incher at $4,000.
  
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• Behind-the-scenes 'Lego Batman Movie' video celebrates teamwork - CNET

  27-01-2017 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Watch this "Behind the Bricks" featurette for more footage of the Caped Crusader and his pals.
  
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• Facial recognition cameras are planned for New York City bridges and tunnels

  27-01-2017 20:40
  
  Last fall, New York governor Andrew Cuomo laid out a sweeping initiative for the bridges and tunnels of New York City. The "transformational plan," which is part of a larger, $100 billion infrastructure effort for the state, aims to "reimagine New York's crossings" for the 21st century and the future — a future that, in some aspects, looks to be straight out of Minority Report . The plan calls for the installation of cameras equipped with advanced facial recognition technology in an effort
  
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• England, Scotland and Wales are getting their own flag emoji

  27-01-2017 20:22
  
  The flags are set to be added later in the year.
  
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• AI watchdog needed to regulate automated decision-making, say experts

  27-01-2017 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Algorithms can make bad decisions that have serious impacts on people’s lives, leading to calls for a third party body to ensure transparency and fairnessAn artificial intelligence watchdog should be set up to make sure people are not discriminated against by the automated computer systems making important decisions about their lives, say experts. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to an explosion in the number of algorithms that are used by employers, banks, police forces an
  
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• The NHS should protect patient confidentiality | Letters

  27-01-2017 19:52 via theguardian.com
  
  The agreement of the NHS to hand over patient information to the Home Office immigration authorities (Report, 25 January) fills us with anger and dismay. Patient confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of an ethical and effective healthcare system. That is why, in the absence of a court order, the NHS does not share even the address of a patient with the police or any other public body, except in the most serious cases of harm to the person, involving murder, rape or manslaughter.There is an
  
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• How this California company fits five acres of farmland into 40-foot shipping containers

  27-01-2017 19:50
  
  All over the country are food deserts – generally urban, impoverished or isolated communities that are devoid of grocery stores and farmers markets, and thus lack access to fresh food. Local Roots is a Los Angeles-based urban agriculture company that is seeking to fill this void. Through a little bit of creativity and a whole lot of technology, the team has developed a solution to this growing problem. “We see Local Roots as pioneering the way for making urban agriculture a real solu
  
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• Poof pet activity tracker-a well built device but the app needs work

  27-01-2017 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The Poof pet activity tracker will track your pet's activities and could help you find your lost pet - if you have an army of Poof users living nearby.
  
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• How to get your TV ready for Super Bowl 2017 - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  The Super Bowl is coming up soon. Chances are you'll be watching it on a TV, possibly along with a bunch of other people. Here's how to get the most out of the biggest TV viewing experience of the year.
  
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• Real Pokemon pokeballs you can throw in battles are the next big thing - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  These Tomy Throw 'n' Pop Pokeballs were our favourite find at the UK Toy Fair in London. Battle your friends with collapsible dice and collect miniature Pokemon figures.
  
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• Zoo wants your help collecting deadly spiders - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Would you offer to catch poisonous spiders in the name of science? The Australian Reptile Park hopes so.
  
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• Starz app comes to Amazon Fire TV - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  But the HBO competitor's app is still not Comcast-compatible.
  
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• Scientists create human-pig hybrid video - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers at the Salk Institute have created something that could lead to human tissue production one day.
  
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• Pikachu go! Finally, a real Pokemon pokeball you can throw video - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Summon your inner Ash Ketchum with Tomy's Throw 'n' Pop Pokeballs. Beat your opponent by winning the highest number with your miniature 'mon.
  
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• Move photos from iPhone to Windows 10 video - CNET

  27-01-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are three easy ways to transfer photos from an iPhone to a Windows PC.
  
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• This Victorian dream home can be yours ... in Lego - CNET

  27-01-2017 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  Build a Victorian house replica one brick at a time with this new project up for a vote on the Lego Ideas site.
  
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• These are the techy, geeky toys to watch for in 2017 - CNET

  27-01-2017 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  An inflatable RC BB-8 droid, a nippy electric skateboard and a beautiful story book that comes to life are our picks from the UK's biggest toy fair.
  
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• PayPal on Amazon? It might happen yet - CNET

  27-01-2017 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon may be one step closer to accepting PayPal after the payment giant's CEO said the two company's had been in talks.
  
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• MashTalk: How Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm could affect future iPhones

  27-01-2017 18:51
  
  Apple's suing another company again, and this time it's not Samsung. On this week's MashTalk, Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal, Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff and yours truly chat about Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm and the latest iPhone 8 rumors.  We also have special guest, Tech Reporter Brett Williams, to explain why everyone should get laser eye surgery in case of the apocalypse. SEE ALSO: MashTalk: Looking back at the biggest trends of CES 2017 Consumers might not care as much ov
  
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• Sprint announces $50 all-you-can-eat mobile deal - CNET

  27-01-2017 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  But the deal that gives new subscribers unlimited data, talk and text for 50 bucks a month is only being offered through the end of the January.
  
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• Toshiba chairman Shigenori Shiga ready to step down: Nikkei

  27-01-2017 18:49
  Shiga was chairman of Westinghouse when the unit booked charges of $930 million in fiscal 2012 and $390 million in fiscal 2013, which Toshiba failed to flag at the time in violation of the Tokyo bourse's disclosure rules. Toshiba did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours. The Japanese conglomerate's nomination committee will decide on the matter of Shiga's resignation and an announcement could come as soon as Feb. 14, the Nikkei reported on Friday.
  
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• Police tweet slyly appeals to owner of 5.5 pounds of marijuana - CNET

  27-01-2017 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: A large amount of pot was apparently delivered to the wrong address.
  
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• Weekend Streaming: Flying sharks abound with 'Sharknado 4' on Netflix - CNET

  27-01-2017 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been dying to watch the fourth installment of the "Sharknado" series, you're in luck. Netflix just added it.
  
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• Organised cybercrime gang members arrested after ATM attacks

  27-01-2017 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Group responsible for carrying out highly-sophisticated attacks against banks ATMs.
  
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• Apple ruined the MacBook Pro charging cable — this magnetic adapter will make it all better

  27-01-2017 18:18
  
  'MagNeo' allows you to use your USB-C port as intended. Not only can you charge your laptop with this adapter, but you can also experience 4k video and Thunderbolt 3 data transfer. Its magnetic design makes it easy to use.
  
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• Talking to robots might make you feel better about your love life, new research shows

  27-01-2017 18:10
  
  Robots are being built and tested to help humans with many things — from delivering food to folding our clothes. As we look to them to perform day-to-day tasks in the future, researchers are working more and more toward giving robots human qualities, like the ability to give emotional support. Researchers from Northwestern University, Cornell University and the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel wanted to see if it's possible to have robots comfort people in times of emotional ne
  
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• The merging of humans and machines is happening now

  27-01-2017 18:00
  
  By: Arati PrabhakarContinue reading...
  
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• Smart baby-trackers mostly unnecessary, say US doctors

  27-01-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group of paediatricians claims devices tracking babies' health cause false alarms and should be regulated.
  
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• Alien-looking 'E.T.' insect found trapped in ancient amber - CNET

  27-01-2017 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers discover a very strange old creature that looks like it should be trying to phone home.
  
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• Check out the best techy, geeky toys of 2017 video - CNET

  27-01-2017 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  From radio controlled skateboards to augmented reality story books, these are the toys we found excited us the most at London's 2017 Toy Fair.
  
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