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• ​What3Words digital addresses spread to island nations - CNET

  03-02-2017 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  For countries with missing or broken postal address systems, assigning three-word labels to every geographic spot on the planet can be useful.
  
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• This utensil will make cutting and slicing avocados much easier

  03-02-2017 23:43
  
  The 3-In-1 Avocado Slicer from Oxo tackles every step in peeling and slicing an avocado with ease.
  
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• This wheelchair is controlled using only the tip of your tongue

  03-02-2017 23:32
  
  Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed the 'Tongue Drive System,' allowing people with limited mobility to control a wheelchair with tongue movements. 
  
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• Facebook will capitalize on your broken heart — just in time for Valentine's Day

  03-02-2017 23:32
  
  If you're feeling totally alone in the aftermath of a traumatic breakup, don't worry, Facebook knows what you're going through. Like, exactly what you're going through: When it happened, who you're pining over, and what you're trying to do to stave off that newly-reignited, deep-seated fear of winding up forever alone.  You know what, scratch that. You should worry. Facebook is using its insider info to coach companies on the best ways to take advantage of your broken heart through targeted
  
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• Zap away period cramps with this tiny device

  03-02-2017 23:31
  
  Livia is a small vibrating device that claims to cure menstrual cramps by distracting nerves that carry pain signals to the brain. Livia should not be used with a pacemaker or heart rhythm problem.
  
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• 'Deciphering' emoji has never been so hilarious - CNET

  03-02-2017 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Fire is not to be taken literally.
  
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• FCC led by Trump pick starts to reverse Obama policies

  03-02-2017 23:21
  
  The Federal Communications Commission often took stances that angered the phone and cable industries under the Obama administration. It's already starting to lean the other way. The regulator of broadcast ...
  
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• This guy made his own self-lacing sneakers out of Lego

  03-02-2017 23:17
  
  It was bound to happen. Who needs to pay $720 for a pair of Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 self-lacing sneakers when you can make your own? That's exactly what Vimal Patel did. Using a worn-out sneaker, some Lego pieces and a battery to power it all, Patel cobbled together his own Back to the Future kicks. While the sneaker with Lego pieces grafted on isn't exactly practical or stylish, Patel deserves big props for going the DIY route. Once again, there's nothing that you can't make with Lego. No silly hum
  
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• ​Samsung Gear S3 Frontier: The best smartwatch for outdoor use

  03-02-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's hefty, all-purpose outdoor smartwatch is the best choice for the traveller, hiker, or active sportsperson on-the-go.
  
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• IMDb: Say 'so long' to message boards on Feb. 20 - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Trolls and other hostile commenters are likely to blame.
  
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• High radiation levels at Fukushima reactor is bad, bad news - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  The fatal levels will keep officials from stabilizing the area as we approach the 5th anniversary of the nuclear plant's disaster.
  
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• The 404 Show 1690: Shanon Cook and her football playlists (podcast) - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Spotify's Shanon Cook is back on the show and bringing along with her the official mayoral playlists of Atlanta and Boston, just in time for the big game.
  
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• Integrated vs. specialized: Which shines the brighter light on "dark data?"

  03-02-2017 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Tools in the Big Data market love to divide themselves up into functional categories, leading to best-of-breed solution approaches. Does this enable customers sufficiently?
  
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• The coming app-pocalypse could kill some of the iPhone's greatest hits

  03-02-2017 22:22
  
  The App Store could be just months away from a major shakeup that would render thousands of apps obsolete, including many of the iPhone's earliest success stories. After more than a year of encouraging developers to update tens of thousands of apps that were never adjusted to support the 64-bit processors that debuted with the iPhone 5S, Apple appears poised to begin forcing developers' hands. SEE ALSO: Apps aren't dead — they're thriving to the tune of $89 billion While previous versions
  
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• Microsoft's Windows 10 Cloud version: Alleged screen shots leak

  03-02-2017 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Alleged screen shots of Microsoft's coming Windows 10 'Cloud' variant (which may actually have nothing to do with the cloud) have leaked to the Web.
  
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• Faraday Future reportedly gets realistic, scales back ambitions a tad - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The best way to eat an elephant, after all, is one bite at a time.
  
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• 4 things Google Home can do to beat Amazon Echo in 2017 - CNET

  03-02-2017 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Analysis: By focusing on a few critical strengths, Google could take the 2017 smart home by storm.
  
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• This app connects refugees to volunteer translators via Facebook Messenger

  03-02-2017 21:56
  
  Language barriers can make a refugee's long journey even more grueling, but a new app is getting them the translation help they need —  wherever they are in the world. Tarjimly, which launched Tuesday, connects volunteer translators to refugees and immigrants who need to speak with doctors, aid workers, legal representatives and other crucial services in a new country. It acts as a Facebook Messenger bot, allowing for easy, real-time translations on any smartphone. SEE ALSO: 5 crucial
  
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• Monster Clarity HD Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

  03-02-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wireless headphones are clearly the future with popular phones like the iPhone 7 and Moto Z dropping the century-old 3.5mm analog jack. And while it’s a trend easily spotted in high-end handsets, even less popular phones like the HTC Bolt have gotten rid of the jack. Although the analog headphone jack may never die completely, it’s clear wireless will be the future. This has lead to headphone manufacturers creating a slew of new wireless headphones. Monster, most known for
  
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• How do you beat fake news? Transparency, says Wikipedia co-founder - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Openness is the "kryptonite" to false information spread on social channels, according to Jimmy Wales.
  
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• How to donate to victims of the non-existent Bowling Green massacre - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: After Trump spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway invents a massacre, an appeals site appears online.
  
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• Yepo 737S

  03-02-2017 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  White box laptop suppliers sell millions of devices every year and have a major role in supplying affordable notebooks to markets not covered by the usual tier-1 players.Although they are not well known, the hardware these vendors dole out has flooded the entry-level end of the laptop market, with multiple products very often based around the same blueprint.However, the past 12 months have been notable from an outsider’s perspective. There seems to be a concerted approach from these sort o
  
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• Baratza Encore review - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Baratza Encore creates premium coffee grounds at home yet for a sensible price.
  
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• Self-lacing sneaker uses Lego to go 'Back to the Future' - CNET

  03-02-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  A DIY Marty McFly harnesses the power of Lego to build a self-lacing shoe that would make Doc Brown proud.
  
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• Forget telepresence robots on wheels, Google wants telepresence drones

  03-02-2017 20:42
  
  Drones can do one thing existing telepresence robots can't: fly up and down stairs. This is one reason why Google thinks telepresence drones are a good idea, according to a U.S. patent discovered by Recode . SEE ALSO: 9 USB-C accessories to give your new gadgets a boost The patent, filed in August 2016 but made public on Thursday, describes a lightweight drone that could be used by remote workers to videoconference with colleagues indoors.  The patent claims the drone system could allow for
  
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• Baratza Encore makes premium ground coffee for less cash - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  While it does cost as much as some fancy coffee makers, the Baratza Encore burr grinder turns whole beans into gourmet grinds for a lot less money than elite machines.
  
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• Boeing space taxis said to be using hundreds of 3D-printed parts - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  The CST-100 Starliner space taxis will be made with more than 600 3D-printed parts, a report claims.
  
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• 4 things Google Home can do to beat Echo in 2017 - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Analysis: By focusing on a few critical strengths, Google could take the 2017 smart home by storm.
  
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• Elon Musk defends decision to stay on Trump's economic forum - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla and SpaceX CEO takes to Twitter to explain why he will continue his service to President Trump' economic advisory council, even as Uber's CEO backs out.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 could tote a stylish stylus - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's S Pen, a hallmark of the company's Note line, could give the upcoming tablet an extra layer of functionality.
  
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• Chevrolet owners are positively plowing through 4G LTE data - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Owners went through 4 petabytes (yes, petabytes) in 2016.
  
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• Tim Cook to receive honorary degree from the University of Glasgow

  03-02-2017 20:19
  
  The Apple boss is to receive an honorary doctorate of science.
  
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• Bandcamp gets indie music in tune with ACLU donations - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Over 400 artists and labels will donate Friday's proceeds from record sales to the civil liberties group to protest President Trump's immigration order.
  
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• New 'Transformers 5' Super Bowl teaser is missing something - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  There's a definite Star Wars similarity going on, with an absent hero and a focus on ancient secrets.
  
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• #DeleteUber has allegedly cost Uber more than 200,000 users

  03-02-2017 20:14
  
  Fallout from Uber’s reaction to the immigration ban is hurting the company.
  
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• AutoComplete: Nissan's NV Cargo X is a bonkers off-road cargo van video - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Hyundai teases the Elantra GT ahead of Chicago, and Nissan recalls 341,000 Altima sedans.
  
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• The Synology RT2600AC router is great for advanced users video - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  CNET editor Dong Ngo explains why the Synology RT2600AC is great for those wanting to get the most out of their home network.
  
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• The 7 best tech items from AmazonBasics - CNET

  03-02-2017 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's house brand is kind of a modern-day RadioShack, offering necessities like batteries and cables on the cheap. Here's a look at some of the best tech stuff in the AmazonBasics catalog.
  
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• Try not to squirm: Live cockroach plucked from woman's skull - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  Watch at your own risk. The creepy-crawly menace is real and apparently there's no place a cockroach won't venture.
  
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• A hacker redirected dead links in Trump tweets to 'Brony' videos

  03-02-2017 19:52
  
  If you can stomach scrolling back through President Donald Trump's Twitter feed, you're in for a treat. Make it far enough and you'll stumble across this gem:  "@FranzThompson: @LOUISFANUCCHIIV Go vote and support @realDonaldTrump at http://t.co/9LnAKc0KGF" That sounds cool!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2013 From the attached video, the tweet makes it look like the 45th president of the United States is a fan of My Little Pony conventions — but as far as we kn
  
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• Universal remote deal: Logitech Harmony Smart Control is $70 at Best Buy and Amazon - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  One of our favorite universal remotes is on sale now at the lowest price we've seen.
  
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• Toyota, Suzuki near technology partnership agreement: Nikkei

  03-02-2017 19:40
  The partnership will also cover areas such as development and procurement, which includes applications for information technology and sharing sources for parts in Japan and abroad, the Nikkei said. Suzuki and Toyota's unit Daihatsu Motor will continue to sell automobiles under their separate brands to avoid risks related to antitrust laws.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Snapchat entering the stock market

  03-02-2017 19:31
  
  Snapchat is one of the biggest social media sites around.
  
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• Teacher has special handshake for each kid, to internet's delight - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  An English teacher with personalized handshakes for each and every student wins the internet with a heart-warming video.
  
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• Make a super realistic 3D version of yourself in your own home

  03-02-2017 19:22
  
  Easily create hi-res 3D models at home with HP's 'Sprout Pro G2'. What would you print?
  
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• The new 'reality' of smartphones: AR/VR applications

  03-02-2017 19:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Mobile devices will play a key role in the use of augmented and virtual reality applications.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook shares his HomeKit routine - CNET

  03-02-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook explains how he uses Siri and HomeKit during a quarterly earnings call.
  
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• BMW updates i8 with fresh matte paint for Geneva - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Now, your complicated hybrid supercar can be had with paint that's even more complicated to maintain!
  
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• BMW i8 Geneva debut reveals a hybrid that's running on fumes - Roadshow

  03-02-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Could a refreshed model be on the way soon?
  
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• Snap shoots for the sky, promises little in $3 bln IPO pitch

  03-02-2017 19:08
  Snapchat owner Snap Inc shot the opening salvo in its $3 billion initial public offering on Thursday, outlining aggressive expansion plans but offering new investors no say on how the company is run and no promise of profits. Snap's publication on Thursday of its IPO registration document sets the stage for its upcoming marketing campaign to convince investors to look past its widening losses and the firm grip of its founders, and focus on its rapid growth of active users. The number of Snap's d
  
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