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• Nissan introduces Titan King Cab because the world needs more suicide doors - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't need a full second row in your truck, the King extended cab might be what you're after.
  
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• Microsoft allowed to sue US government over gag orders, court decides

  09-02-2017 23:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft previously argued that gag orders are often used for crimes not involving national security.
  
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• Sonos demoes Alexa control, says more assistants coming - CNET

  09-02-2017 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  The multiroom music pioneer is starting with Amazon's ​Alexa, but says to expect more AI voice control.
  
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• 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia TRD Sport models storm Chicago Auto Show video - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  New trim for Toyota's compact crossover delivers style and better off-pavement capabilities.
  
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• French court: Dating site can keep promoting infidelity

  09-02-2017 23:26
  
  PARIS (AP) — Dating site Gleeden can keep singing the praises of cheating, a French court ruled Thursday in throwing out a complaint from a federation of Catholic families that the site's business model is immoral and illegal because it encourages extramarital affairs.
  
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• These scientists are proving Einstein wrong

  09-02-2017 23:25
  
  Albert Einstein’s theories have been influencing physics for over 100 years.  Until recently we haven’t had the technology to test these theories. But now, a team of scientists at MIT’s LIGO labs are doing just that. Looking for more VR content? Take a journey through space and time in the latest episode of Within's 'The Possible.' You can watch now on the Within app.
  
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• Most people are optimistic about workplace automation, social data suggests

  09-02-2017 23:20 via zdnet.com
  
  A study by Adobe Digital Insights posits that the average worker is upbeat about welcoming robots into the workplace.
  
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• Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg takes a trip to the Oculus lab - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook CEO's post comes a day after company says it's removing hundreds of Oculus Rift in-store demos.
  
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• Samsung Hello could be Bixby's new best friend on the Galaxy S8 - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung filed a trademark for "Samsung Hello," a software feature that could involve artificial intelligence.
  
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• Intel gives Trump credit for $7bn US factory it announced under Obama

  09-02-2017 22:50 via theguardian.com
  
  Intel’s CEO said the Arizona plant was a response to Trump’s business-friendly policies, but the company announced it in 2011 – and Obama gave a speech thereThis week Intel’s CEO used a meeting with Donald Trump to announce it would invest $7bn in building a factory in Arizona, creating about 3,000 jobs. It seemed like a coup for Trump, who has pledged to bring manufacturing back to the US. Continue reading...
  
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• CNET asks: Which Netflix original are you most looking forward to in 2017? - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  We want to know! What Netflix original series is in your binge-watching queue for 2017?
  
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• Nasdaq plans venture arm to invest in financial technology: sources

  09-02-2017 22:45
  By Anna Irrera NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exchange operator Nasdaq Inc plans to set up a venture capital arm to invest in financial technology companies that can help grow its own businesses, two people familiar with the plans told Reuters. The amount Nasdaq would invest could not be learned, though one person described it as "modest" relative to its broader earnings and capital plans. Nasdaq generated $2.3 billion in net revenue last year.
  
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• Microsoft lawsuit vs. secret government searches moves ahead

  09-02-2017 22:45
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — A judge refused the U.S. government's request to throw out a lawsuit from Microsoft that claims a federal law is unconstitutional because it prohibits technology companies from telling customers when the government demands their electronic data.
  
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• The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT is a hatchback with hustle - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Sporting two available engines and a whole bunch of tech, the Elantra GT takes what's good about the sedan and adds some extra cargo capacity.
  
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• Nvidia posts record Q4 results but shares fall after hours

  09-02-2017 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The graphics chipmaker has another stellar quarter, though the outlook for the current quarter is only slightly above market market consensus.
  
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• Say goodbye to shaky videos with this handy smartphone stabilizer

  09-02-2017 22:40
  
  The 'Steadicam Volt' will smooth out all your shaky videos and help you capture professional quality footage. Shoot from all the crazy angles just like a pro.
  
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• Twitter shares dive as losses widen

  09-02-2017 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twitter's fourth-quarter losses nearly double as user numbers grow but advertising revenues do not.
  
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• Politician: Ban public spending on Bigfoot, Pokemon hunts - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  A New Mexico state senator wants to cut off public spending on searches for fictional creatures like Bigfoot, leprechauns and even Pokemon.
  
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• 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure is ready for light off-roading video - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  New trim for Toyota's compact crossover delivers style and better off-pavement capabilities.
  
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• The most anticipated TVs of 2017 - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The new TVs are coming! But which ones are worth caring about? From OLED to LCD, high-end to low-, here are the ones we're psyched to check out.
  
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• 10 hacks to keep your kitchen spotless - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Unless you never cook, it's hard to keep your clean clean. Here are 10 tips to keep your kitchen as close to spotless as possible without trying too hard.
  
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• The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is a 475 horsepower muscle ute video - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  More power, tighter handling and sharper looks make this SUV a capable beast.
  
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• Dead Sea Scrolls mystery unfurls as scientists find hidden cave - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  The discovery of yet another cave thought to have contained the historically significant documents also turns up evidence they've been stolen.
  
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• The Envy Curved AIO 34 adds a touch of glamour to any office video - CNET

  09-02-2017 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  This elegant, feature-rich desktop will make you want to renovate around it.
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Accent to say, 'Eh!' in Toronto - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  The aging subcompact swam upstream in 2016 to a surprisingly strong sales year.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook 'optimistic' about UK's future after Brexit: BBC

  09-02-2017 21:44
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook told Prime Minister Theresa May the company was optimistic about Britain's future after it leaves the European Union, the BBC reported on Thursday. Cook met May at Downing Street and said he thought the UK would be "just fine" outside the European Union, BBC said. Apple could not be immediately reached for a comment. Last year, Apple said it was moving its London headquarters to the landmark Battersea Power Station, a move that was hailed by the gov
  
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• How to install Linux - CNET

  09-02-2017 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen.
  
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• Not even Donald Trump can save Twitter - CNET

  09-02-2017 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Can anything convince people to sign on to the social network? So far the answer is no.
  
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• Unicorn startup Zenefits nearly halves its staff with layoffs - CNET

  09-02-2017 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The rising star, once valued at $4.5 billion, is rapidly losing its shine, with 430 staffers cut from the company.
  
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• All three new iPhones will have wireless charging, report claims

  09-02-2017 21:05
  
  First, Apple came for our headphones. Now the tech giant may be cutting yet another cord from our lives. KGI Securities, a reliable source for iPhone leaks in the past, reported Thursday that three new iPhones rumored for this fall will feature wireless charging. SEE ALSO: There will be three new iPhones in 2017, report claims Apple is said to be working on over-the-air charging , which would allow a device to charge without needing to be directly connected to anything.  According to a note
  
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• Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 gets Android Nougat, becomes an even better deal - CNET

  09-02-2017 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  You'll have a hard time finding a better slate for $200, £170 or roughly AU$260.
  
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• Hubble spots 'big brother' of Halley’s Comet being torn apart by white dwarf

  09-02-2017 21:00
  
  By: Victoria WoollastonContinue reading...
  
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• Amazon Tap goes hands-free, thanks to update

  09-02-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Just say "Alexa": Amazon's $129 Alexa-enabled speaker can now be summoned from across the room.
  
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• Apple boss Tim Cook optimistic about UK's future outside EU

  09-02-2017 20:52
  
  LONDON (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook says the technology giant is committed to Britain's future outside the European Union.
  
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• Your Amazon Tap no longer requires tapping, just 'Alexa' - CNET

  09-02-2017 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Alexa-enhanced speaker finally joins the Echo lineup with an always-listening option.
  
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• AutoComplete: Hyundai's 2018 Elantra GT is a hotter hatch video - Roadshow

  09-02-2017 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota refreshes its biggest trucks and Ford shows all-new Expedition.
  
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• Twitter's in a tailspin. Will it take flight, or embrace the fail whale of fate?

  09-02-2017 20:35
  
  Twitter is losing.  They're losing executives, money, advertisers, investor confidence, and respect from developers and creators. But someone still believes its best days ahead.  "The whole world is watching Twitter. While we may not be currently meeting everyone’s growth expectations, there is one thing that continues to grow and outpace our peers: Twitter’s influence and impact," CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday on a call with analysts following another brutal quarterly earn
  
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• Secrecy surrounds White House cybersecurity staff shakeup

  09-02-2017 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The Obama-appointed chief information security officer was charged with keeping the president and his staff safe from cyber-threats posed by hackers and nation-state attackers.
  
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• What's your favorite '80s movie? (The 3:59, Ep. 177) - CNET

  09-02-2017 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  There's a blizzard in New York and we're the only ones in the office. That means we get to talk about whatever we want!
  
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• These hot deals don't suck: $15 deep fryer, $20 cordless vacuum and $2.70 LED bulbs - CNET

  09-02-2017 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  From Home Deals: The best deals on appliances, smart home and kitchen goods
  
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• Trouble for VR? Facebook ending slew of Oculus demos in Best Buys video - CNET

  09-02-2017 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  A lack of consumer interest is one reason Oculus owner Facebook is closing hundreds of VR pop-ups in the big box chain, says a report.
  
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• Twitter advertising revenue falls, shares drop more than 10 percent

  09-02-2017 19:49
  Twitter Inc posted the slowest revenue growth since it went public four years ago, sending shares down more than 10 percent on Thursday on fears that rivals Snapchat and Facebook Inc were winning the war for advertising. Revenue from advertising fell from a year ago and a 4.0 percent year-on-year rise in users to 319 million fell short of Wall Street forecasts as well. The election of prolific tweeter Donald Trump as U.S. president failed to produce a "Trump Bump" in Twitter's results, and Twitt
  
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• Peter Mansfield, Nobel winner for work on MRI, dies at 83

  09-02-2017 19:45
  
  Physicist Peter Mansfield, who won the Nobel Prize for helping to invent MRI scanners, has died at the age of 83. The University of Nottingham released a statement from Mansfield's family on Thursday confirming ...
  
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• Google wants to use Chrome to suck you into virtual reality - CNET

  09-02-2017 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Chrome now supports WebVR, which brings virtual worlds to web browsers. Allies include Mozilla, Microsoft and Facebook, but we can expect some rough patches.
  
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• Facebook gets serious about the big bucks in TV shows - CNET

  09-02-2017 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook doubles down on its big bet to create homemade TV shows.
  
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• If this alarm clock can't get you out of bed in the morning, nothing will

  09-02-2017 19:33
  
  The Ruggie helps chronic oversleepers get out of bed in the morning by forcing users to stand to shut off the alarm.
  
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• Microsoft to release Visual Studio 2017 on March 7

  09-02-2017 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next version of its Visual Studio tool suite will be released March 7. Here's a refresher on what's new in VS 2017.
  
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• There's a new Hyperloop company, and its leader is a familiar face

  09-02-2017 19:18
  
  You can't keep a good Hyperloop visionary down.  Just a few months after settling a particularity acrimonious lawsuit with the company he co-founded, Hyperloop One, Brogan BamBrogan launched on Thursday a brand-new Hyperloop company, Arrivo. SEE ALSO: 5 tough questions for Hyperloop One Companies like Arrivo (which means "Arrival" in Italian) keep cropping up because no one actually owns the Hyperloop idea. The sub-supersonic, tube-based, next-gen transportation concept was cooked up by Tes
  
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• Snap commits to spending $1B with AWS

  09-02-2017 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Combined with its commitment to Google, Snap plans to spend $3B on cloud services over five years - and may build its own infrastructure.
  
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• Verizon will now come to your house to fix your cracked phone screen, you irresponsible slob

  09-02-2017 19:11
  
  Good news, Verizon customers, and irresponsible phone owners everywhere. If you finally feel the need to repair your pathetic, cracked phone screen (after being turned down by yet another date because of it), you won't even have to leave your house—if you live in the right area, that is. As part of its Total Mobile Protection device insurance plan, Verizon is now offering same-day phone screen repair service in-store and via house call .  Yes: House call. The program rolls out today,
  
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