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• ​How to buy a smartwatch or fitness tracker in 2017 - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  There's a truckload of fitness trackers and smartwatches to choose from. Here's how to find the one that's right for you.
  
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• Facebook Live hosts an interactive telenovela - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  You could choose what was going to happen next in the Spanish soap opera by hitting the buttons you usually use to like, laugh at or love something.
  
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• Simon Optix Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Hasbro's newest version of Simon is glowing, wearable headgear.
  
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• Simon Optix turns your face into a board game video - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Match the glowing colors and try to look cool: Simon has just turned into a piece of wearable tech.
  
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• How to use the new berries in Pokemon Go - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  There are two new berries in Pokemon Go. Here's how to make the most of them.
  
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• Softbank and T-Mobile reportedly trying again for merger - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  To do that, Softbank would be willing to give up control of Sprint, the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the US, according to a Reuters report.
  
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• Apple iPad Pro 2 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  17-02-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Can Apple regain its tablet mojo after years of sagging sales?
  
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• This Trump mask uses voice recognition, bigly video - CNET

  17-02-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Toy maker Redwood Ventures puts a high-tech spin on a costume mask of the president. The Trumpism Randomizer Mask makes its huge debut in front of New York's Trump Tower.
  
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• Special items, berries and the new Pokémon in Pokémon Go

  17-02-2017 22:26
  
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• Special items, berries and the full list of new Pokémon in Pokémon Go

  17-02-2017 22:26
  
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• 10 ways to improve iPad battery life - CNET

  17-02-2017 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your iPad running longer on a single charge with these battery-saving tips.
  
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• Chevrolet will build thousands of autonomous Bolt EVs, report says - Roadshow

  17-02-2017 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  If it happens, it would be the largest self-driving deployment of its kind.
  
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• Hologram Barbie is your new personal assistant video - CNET

  17-02-2017 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  This animated Barbie lives in a box on your nightstand, dancing to music and awaiting your commands. Mattel gives a preview at the New York Toy Fair.
  
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• The fifth-gen Apple TV will get 4K! ... Is that it? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 72) - CNET

  17-02-2017 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's WWDC heads back to San Jose for the first time since 2002. Plus, the Apple TV has lost its identity, and the iPhone 8 will get wireless charging.​
  
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• See Jimmy Fallon's viral spoof of Trump's press conference - CNET

  17-02-2017 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Fallon's Trump insists he and Elon Musk are working on a secret project.
  
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• Apple slams PCs in new iPad Pro ad campaign - CNET

  17-02-2017 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Can you believe that Cupertino is bashing PCs again? It is, on behalf of its high-end tablet.
  
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• Ford remakes classic car film 'Rendez-vous' in 360 degrees - Roadshow

  17-02-2017 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  But is it really a remake of "Rendez-vous" if you close the roads and do it all legally?
  
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• You can get a sous vide for $100 and $2 Philips LED light bulbs right now - CNET

  17-02-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  From Home Deals: The best deals on appliances, smart home and kitchen goods.
  
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• 'Archer' season 7 hits Hulu in March 2017 - CNET

  17-02-2017 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Because you can never have enough Sterling Archer, the complete seventh season arrives online.
  
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• Congressman calls for probe into Trump's use of Android phone - CNET

  17-02-2017 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  In a letter to the House Oversight Committee, a Democrat from Los Angeles worries hackers could hijack Trump's "prized Twitter account" through the personal phone he reportedly chooses to use.
  
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• AutoComplete: Mercedes rolls out its electric eTruck in Germany video - Roadshow

  17-02-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Maven brings the Bolt EV to LA, and Lotus builds an homage to James Bond.
  
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• Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming

  17-02-2017 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On one end of the portable PC gaming spectrum, you have the $4,199 MSI GT83VR Titan, a beast of a machine. Beyond breaking your wallet, the Titan is a machine designed to handle any and everything you throw at it.Then, there’s the $799 (£899, AU$1,614) Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming. Hardcore gamers need not apply here. This laptop is aimed directly at those who want an affordable-yet-capable gaming laptop.We find the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming to deliver on nearly aspect of an affordable
  
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• Police pull python playing mechanic from under the hood - CNET

  17-02-2017 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  Who you gonna call when the exterminator isn't available? Florida cops were happy to wrestle with a slippery, slithery suspect.
  
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• Can 3D-printed coral save the world's reefs? - CNET

  17-02-2017 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  Jacques Cousteau's grandson Fabien plans to use synthetic coral reefs in a new effort toward marine conservation.
  
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• Yes, a bird can eat an alligator - CNET

  17-02-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  A large, hungry wading bird chooses an unusual snack as a wildlife photographer catches the moment on video.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg rules his empire but politics is another country | Anne McElvoy

  17-02-2017 20:22 via theguardian.com
  
  The Facebook founder could yet lead other tech titans into the arena of public life. But theywould need a whole new set of skillsAbraham Lincoln took under 300 words to deliver the Gettysburg address. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg deployed just under 6,000 to explain his mission as a defender of globalisation, and mark an official shift in his career plan from tech titan to political aspirant. Related: Mark Zuckerberg's letter annotated: what he said and what he didn'tContinue reading...
  
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• LG Watch Sport tips: Save battery, customize buttons and more - CNET

  17-02-2017 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure where to begin with your fancy new watch? We've got you.
  
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• iPhone battery replacement: DIY or hire a pro? - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Find out the costs, pros and cons of both options.
  
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• Razer's Blade Pro is 17 inches of pure excitement video - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  It's not remotely cheap, but if you want top gaming performance in a stealthy thin laptop, this thing is amazing.
  
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• New Lotus one-off pays homage to James Bond's Esprit spy car - Roadshow

  17-02-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Because who doesn't want to drive around humming the Bond theme?
  
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• James Bond's Lotus Esprit reimagined as Evora Sport 410 - Roadshow

  17-02-2017 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  If you've seen "The Spy Who Loved Me," you should recognize this Evora.
  
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• Robot monitors in homes of elderly people can predict falls, says study

  17-02-2017 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  In future, sensor networks could interpret movement data and contact relatives or support staff when a person is at riskRobotic movement sensing systems in the homes of elderly people can predict with a high level of accuracy when a person is at high risk of having a fall and send warnings to support workers or relatives, say researchersThe US study, carried out in a senior housing centre in Missouri, found that telltale signs, including a sudden decline in walking speed, were linked to an 86% c
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy S8 could get the brand-new Exynos 9 chip, too - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is still widely expected, but Samsung usually sells phones using one of its in-house processors as well.
  
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• Apple's BeatsX headphones are just the right fit video - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  These AirPod alternatives make great fitness companions you can comfortably wear around your neck all day.
  
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• The new 'Justice League' Batmobile is totally badass - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  At a New York Toy Fair sneak preview, we got to check out a new collectors' edition of the Batmobile that shows us exactly what the vehicle in the upcoming feature film will look like.
  
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• LG Watch Style review - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  It may be thin and light, but the LG Watch Style has one of the smallest batteries of any smartwatch.
  
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• Throw yourself into the VR void 250 miles above Earth with the ISS spacewalk app

  17-02-2017 19:00
  
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• The world's first colour-changing hair dye reacts to the world around you

  17-02-2017 19:00
  
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• Find a parking spot without going crazy video - CNET

  17-02-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stop driving around in circles! Use these apps and websites to easily find a parking spot.
  
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• Deleting your Yahoo email account? Yeah, good luck with that

  17-02-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Some Yahoo users say inconsistent security practices makes the account deletion process near impossible.
  
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• Weekend Streaming: David Brent returns in Netflix original - CNET

  17-02-2017 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of good choices to stream this weekend including a 90-minute movie starring Ricky Gervais as the insufferable main character the original series of "The Office."
  
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• Snap finally releases a 'How to use Snapchat' video - CNET

  17-02-2017 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The long-awaited user manual bewildered parents have been waiting for.
  
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