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• Pioneer SX-S30 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  01-02-2017 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  With its low-profile looks and Pandora's box of streaming features, the Pioneer SX-30 seemingly offers a lot for the money.
  
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• Why Facebook keeps pushing you to go 'live' with video

  01-02-2017 23:54
  
  From billboards to TV ads to endless notifications, Facebook is furiously promoting its live video feature as it tries to get more users to shoot and watch such videos. But will it be a big business for ...
  
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• Facebook's Oculus must pay $500m in virtual reality lawsuit

  01-02-2017 23:36 via theguardian.com
  
  Jury determined that VR company’s CEO Palmer Luckey failed to comply with a non-disclosure agreement with games company ZeniMax
  The Facebook-owned company Oculus has been ordered to pay half a billion dollars to the games company ZeniMax after a jury determined that the Oculus CEO, Palmer Luckey, failed to comply with a non-disclosure agreement.Related: Who is Palmer Luckey, and why is he funding pro-Trump trolls?Continue reading...
  
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• Facebook beats Street 4Q earnings, revenue forecasts

  01-02-2017 23:36
  
  MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook blew past Wall Street's expectations yet again with its quarterly earnings report, despite some concerns that its "ad load," or the number of advertisements it can show users without clogging up their feed, has reached its limit.
  
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• No faking it, Facebook rakes it in - CNET

  01-02-2017 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  The social network crushes fourth-quarter earnings expectations even as it continues to grapple with fake news.
  
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• HPE acquires behavioral security analytics firm Niara

  01-02-2017 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Niara's behavior analytics software will be integrated with HPE Aruba's ClearPass network security portfolio.
  
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• Snapchat celebrates Black History Month with 'Young, Black and Proud' story

  01-02-2017 23:28
  
  Snapchat is taking new steps to celebrate Black History Month in its app. The app is rolling out a set special geofilters and launching a new "Our Story" called "Young Black and Proud," which encourages Snapchat users to share their experiences and what makes them proud, to commemorate Black History Month. SEE ALSO: This book service wants to help you celebrate black excellence in literature As with other "Our Stories," the content will be curated by Snapchat's editorial team and be live in the
  
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• Facebook is closing in on two billion users

  01-02-2017 23:26
  
  The social network reported big numbers in its latest round of financial results with revenue and profits also up.
  
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• U.S. jury issues $500 million verdict in Facebook virtual reality lawsuit

  01-02-2017 23:24
  A U.S. jury in Texas on Wednesday ordered Facebook Inc, its virtual reality unit Oculus, and other defendants to pay a combined $500 million to ZeniMax Media Inc, a video game publisher that says Oculus stole its technology. The jury in federal court in Dallas found Oculus, which Facebook acquired for about $2 billion in 2014, used ZeniMax’s computer code to launch the Rift virtual-reality headset. ZeniMax alleges that video game designer John Carmack developed core parts of the
  
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• Gaming forum hacks include details of over 4 million accounts video - CNET

  01-02-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  PSP ISO, Xbox 360 ISO and CD Projekt Red forum hacks from 2015 and 2016 revealed information like gamer usernames and passwords.
  
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• ​ANZ creates chief data role to oversee 'digital transformation'

  01-02-2017 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Emma Gray has been appointed as the bank's first chief data officer.
  
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• Twitter's big tease on abuse updates is extremely disappointing

  01-02-2017 23:11
  
  Twitter has a big plan to combat abuse. CEO Jack Dorsey and VP of Engineering Ed Ho have been chatting back and forth about it, on Twitter, all week.  But don't get too excited just yet — you'll probably roll your eyes when you hear today's update.  Making Twitter a safer place is our primary focus and we are now moving with more urgency than ever. — Ed Ho (@mrdonut) January 31, 2017 We heard you, we didn't move fast enough last year; now we're thinking about progress in da
  
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• Roast, grind and brew coffee with Bonaverde video - CNET

  01-02-2017 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Bonaverde Berlin wants to change how you drink your coffee. Add green coffee beans, scan an RFID tag and the machine does the rest.
  
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• Tokyo will make its 2020 Olympic medals from recycled smartphones

  01-02-2017 23:06
  For those who've dreamt of taking a selfie with Olympic superstar Simone Biles, this might be the closest your smartphone will ever get to her. Olympics organizers are hoping to construct medals for Tokyo 2020 from recycled smartphones. SEE ALSO: How Nike plans to break one of the most daunting barriers in human performance “Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic medals will be made out of people’s thoughts and appreciation for avoiding waste,” said three-time Olympic gold medal-win
  
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• Instagram just ruined Instagram

  01-02-2017 23:02
  Instagram, the popular social network based around sharing photos, died suddenly on Tuesday. The service was 6 years old. The cause of death was trying to be everything to everyone, a condition it had suffered for months but had been managing quite well. Despite its status as both a top-rated app in Apple's App Store and one of Facebook's prized acquisitions, Instagram couldn't find a path that remained true to its original mission, a fact that became evident when a new beta version of the app s
  
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• ​Reporters start warming the White House Skype seats - CNET

  01-02-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Four journalists ask inaugural questions from the cyber seats designated for Washington outsiders during daily press briefings.
  
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• Facebook's quarterly profit, revenue beat estimates

  01-02-2017 22:30
  Facebook Inc reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue as the world's largest social network continues to benefit from its aggressive push into mobiles and video. Facebook's shares were up 2.7 percent at $136.78 after the bell on Wednesday. Mobile ad revenue accounted for 84 percent of company's total advertising revenue of $8.63 billion in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with 80 percent a year earlier.
  
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• Facebook's Q4 beats across the board, monthly users up 17 percent

  01-02-2017 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The world's largest social network now stands at more than 1.86 billion monthly active users.
  
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• Facebook's business still scores, despite fake news troubles - CNET

  01-02-2017 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg's problems with misinformation on his social network may have gotten all the headlines, but Facebook has one thing to celebrate, at least for now: It's raking it in.
  
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• Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Creators Update test build has lots of fixes for PC users

  01-02-2017 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft pushes more bug fixes and fairly minor updates to Windows 10 Fast Ring Insiders with PC test build 15025.
  
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• Facebook's Oculus ordered to pay $500 million to ZeniMax

  01-02-2017 22:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey failed to comply with a non-disclosure agreement.
  
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• Leaked video shows 'nightmare inducing' robot from Boston Dynamics

  01-02-2017 22:06
  
  The company behind Atlas has a new impressive and terrifying robot.Alphabet-owned Boston Dynamics is expanding beyond robots with legs. The company, which has previously made two-legged, human-like robots like Atlas and four-legged, dog-like robots like Spot, is now experimenting with a robot on wheels. Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson shared a video of Boston Dynamics showing off a new robot called Handle — named apparently after its supposed ability to handle objects — that uses
  
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• Beyoncé's big baby announcement sends Twitter into a tizzy - CNET

  01-02-2017 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  The pop icon and her husband Jay-Z shared some big news on Instagram Wednesday, and social media celebrated with a GIF-storm.
  
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• Jon Stewart trashes Trump, with a Star Wars reference - CNET

  01-02-2017 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The comedian insists the president is exhausting the people by creating "savage, purposeful, vindictive chaos." He worries Trump will go full Palpatine.
  
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• Is Acura's NSX hybrid supercar struggling amid slow early sales? - Roadshow

  01-02-2017 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The hotly anticipated Japanese sports car appears to be stumbling out of the gate. Here's what's going on.
  
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• The easiest way to clean a scorched pan - CNET

  01-02-2017 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tired of spending hours scrubbing away to clean just one scorched pan? This trick will save you time and all you need is a dryer sheet.
  
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• Self-driving car prototypes need less human help, data show

  01-02-2017 21:59
  
  Self-driving car prototypes appear to be getting better at negotiating California streets and highways without a human backup driver intervening, according to data made public Wednesday by California transportation ...
  
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• Bigger, better LibreOffice 5.3 released for the cloud

  01-02-2017 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest version of LibreOffice is out now for Linux, macOS, Windows, and, at long last, the cloud.
  
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• Your e-books are about to get a big IQ boost - CNET

  01-02-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for video, hyperlinks and interactive quizzes, all neatly packed on your tablet or laptop, as web and e-book tech groups get on the same page.
  
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• 10 easy slow cooker recipes for Sunday's big game - CNET

  01-02-2017 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Get your party prep in early and feel like a winner, even before the game starts.
  
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• Tesla is now testing autonomous vehicles on public California roads - Roadshow

  01-02-2017 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Unlike Uber, it appears Tesla followed all the rules before getting started.
  
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• 'Powerless' mixes superheroes, startups and texts from Batman - CNET

  01-02-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  DC comics get the comic treatment in this new superpowered workplace sitcom.
  
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• AT&T to start rolling out 5G markets in Austin, Indianapolis

  01-02-2017 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  At launch, the wireless networks should offer theoretical peak speeds of 400 Mbps, reaching peak speeds up to 1Gbps in some areas later in the year.
  
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• ​Zuckerberg close to updating Facebook's mission - CNET

  01-02-2017 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  The CEO posts the founder's letter he wrote five years ago and says he's almost done writing a new one. The social network's Sheryl Sandberg is reflecting, too.
  
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• IT projects to resume in Brazil in 2017

  01-02-2017 21:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite current uncertainty, tech spending will increase and the local IT market is set to grow by 5.7 percent, says IDC
  
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• The entire run of 'The Golden Girls' lands on Hulu in February - CNET

  01-02-2017 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Around Valentine's Day, you can watch 180 episodes' worth of the adventures of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia in Miami.
  
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• Waymo's self-driving cars improve performance in California tests

  01-02-2017 21:24
  Alphabet Inc's Waymo said its fleet of self-driving vehicles logged more than 600,000 miles last year on public roads in California, while rival Tesla Inc reported operating autonomous vehicles for just 550 miles on public roads since last October, according to reports released on Wednesday by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles. California requires auto companies and suppliers who test their self-driving vehicles on public roads to provide an annual compilation of miles traveled in autonom
  
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• Identity theft, credit card fraud cost US consumers $16 billion in 2016

  01-02-2017 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  A study from Javelin Strategy & Research found that card-not-present (CNP) fraud increased 40 percent in 2016.
  
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• Withings Steel HR review - CNET

  01-02-2017 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Long battery life and a subtle look: The Withings Steel HR is swim-friendly and low-key.
  
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• Acer Swift 7

  01-02-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since the arrival of the 12-inch MacBook, Apple’s rivals have responded in kind with enough super thin laptops to practically create a new subcategory. It’s one that we like to call ultra-thin, ultra-luxurious Ultrabooks, and the Acer Swift 7 wants to bring that experience to more people.Acer largely nails the attempt, with a 13-inch gorgeous device wrapped in black and gold aluminum that’s not much thicker than an iPad with a sharp, colorful screen and extra USB-C port. But, c
  
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• ​Monumental Google Doodle kicks off Black History Month - CNET

  01-02-2017 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Doodle honors Edmonia Lewis, a black and Native American sculptor active in the 19th century and known for her marble statues.
  
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• U.S. fines Mastercard, UniRush $13 million for prepaid card breakdowns

  01-02-2017 20:47
  By Lisa Lambert WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Wednesday fined Mastercard Inc and UniRush $13 million for a failure with prepaid cards that in 2015 left tens of thousands of people unable to pay bills and access cash. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered the companies to pay $10 million in restitution to customers, with payments of around $100 to $250 depending on the harm the cardholders had suffered. UniRush hired Mastercard to process its payments.
  
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• AutoComplete: VW to offer cash payouts for 3.0-liter diesel owners video - Roadshow

  01-02-2017 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  EVs fall short on IIHS crash tests, and BMW releases yet another piece of forbidden fruit.
  
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• Gaming forum hacks include details for over 4 million accounts video - CNET

  01-02-2017 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  PSP ISO, Xbox 360 ISO, and CD Projekt Red forum hacks from 2015 and 2016 revealed information like gamer usernames and passwords.
  
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• BMW's 5 Series wagon is your latest basket of forbidden fruit - Roadshow

  01-02-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  You won't be able to get one in the US, but it's an impressive car nevertheless.
  
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• BMW 5 Series Touring is the one to get, if you could, but you can't - Roadshow

  01-02-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  You can thank the tastes of the American market for keeping this station wagon a piece of forbidden fruit.
  
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• Whoosh! Swish! Meet Bat Bot, the new flying batlike drone

  01-02-2017 20:24
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Holy drone, Batman! Mechanical masterminds have spawned the Bat Bot, a soaring, sweeping and diving robot that may eventually fly circles around other drones.
  
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• Data: Self-driving cars needing less human help than in past

  01-02-2017 20:24
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Self-driving car prototypes appear to be getting better at negotiating California streets and highways without a human backup needing to intervene, according to data made public Wednesday by California transportation regulators.
  
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• You can now play a murder mystery game with Amazon's Alexa

  01-02-2017 20:23
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Apple considers legal challenge to Trump's immigration ban - CNET

  01-02-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  "This country is strong because of our immigrant background," says Apple CEO Tim Cook.
  
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