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• Air Hogs introduces FPV flying to its DR1 racing drone line video - CNET

  21-02-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  The palm-sized quad has a live-streaming camera in front so you can fly it by first-person view.
  
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• Social network for data scientists Data.World raises $18.7m

  21-02-2017 23:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Data.World has secured $18.7 million in funding, bringing the total amount raised by the Austin-based startup to $32.7 million.
  
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• Google Glass

  21-02-2017 23:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: Our Google Glass review has been updated to note that it ceased production in 2015. But Google's the novel head-worn computer experiment may live on in a foldable Enterprise Edition one day. In the meantime, consumers can check out Snap Spectacles for similar camera-based features and a much cooler look. The original Google Glass review is below.
  Google Glass is the controversial wearable that had its sci-looking beta testers turning heads and being peppered with questions. How does it w
  
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• Aura is a drone you fly with hand gestures video - CNET

  21-02-2017 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  This $100 (roughly £80 and AU$130) quadcopter uses a unique glove controller to let you steer it across the floor, up walls and through the sky.
  
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• 5 ways to watch movies online for free - CNET

  21-02-2017 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Only the popcorn will cost you. Well, that and the internet connection for your phone, laptop or set-top box.
  
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• The return of the Galaxy Note 7? video - CNET

  21-02-2017 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung could be staging a comeback for its explosive phablet, with a redesigned battery and frame.
  
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• Uber's sexual harassment case shines light on a startup's culture of defiance

  21-02-2017 23:14 via theguardian.com
  
  From questionable labor practices to rejections of transportation laws, critics say Uber built its service through a ‘pattern of arrogance’Uber’s sexual harassment case is the latest controversy in a long history of the ride-sharing company flouting regulations and, according to the company’s critics, ignoring ethical and legal standards in the name of “disruption”. Related: Uber launches 'urgent investigation' into sexual harassment claimsContinue reading...
  
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• This car for kids is smarter than your car video - CNET

  21-02-2017 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The Actev Motors Arrow smart electric go-kart is for kids who want an upgrade from the Power Wheels, but it has the high-tech safety features to keep parents at ease.
  
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• Spot fake Amazon and Yelp reviews on the go with Fakespot for iOS - CNET

  21-02-2017 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Now available for iPhone, this handy tool can help you determine if all those gushing -- or glaring -- reviews are the real deal.
  
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• DHS computer systems reportedly suffer glitch - CNET

  21-02-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Computer networks at the Department of Homeland Security's appear to experience a hiccup of unknown origin.
  
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• 'Leaked' Samsung Galaxy S8 pic shows on-screen controls, no home button - CNET

  21-02-2017 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Virtual navigation buttons would show up on the screen's bottom edge.
  
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• LG Watch Sport Review: Not the best start for Android Wear 2.0

  21-02-2017 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  LG and Google teamed up to create the LG Watch Sport, one of the first devices to run Android Wear 2.0.
  
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• 'Alien: Covenant' photo confirms James Franco is aboard - CNET

  21-02-2017 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a picture of a bunch of people who are about to start running for their lives.
  
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• Self-driving Ubers are now ready for passengers in Arizona - Roadshow

  21-02-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  You can almost hear the shade Uber's throwing at the state of California.
  
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• Prepare for a new age of mobile technology

  21-02-2017 21:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Device capabilities will be transformed by emerging tools and the Internet of Things.
  
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• Jay Z not busy enough so he's reportedly starting a VC fund. - CNET

  21-02-2017 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The famed entrepreneur, rapper and author will invest in other entrepreneurs. When does he sleep?
  
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• How to watch the Oscars if you don't have cable - CNET

  21-02-2017 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Oscar Sunday is fast approaching. Find out how you can stream the awards show without a cable subscription.
  
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• Samsung's Note 7 reportedly making comeback... with a smaller battery - CNET

  21-02-2017 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  The refurbished devices would allegedly arrive as early as June.
  
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• No, you can't just walk out of Amazon Go with a six-pack - CNET

  21-02-2017 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  The store of the future might not have human cashiers, but people will be there to make sure your alcohol purchase is legal.
  
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• Yes, you need to clean your dishwasher. Here's how - CNET

  21-02-2017 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Get your dishwasher sparkling clean with these tips.
  
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• Nissan taps Margot Robbie as its first EV ambassador - Roadshow

  21-02-2017 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  She even got to drive the BladeGlider! No fair.
  
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• Amazon exec joins MLB's video-streaming service as new CEO - CNET

  21-02-2017 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Michael Paull, one of the minds behind Amazon Prime video, will now be in charge of Major League Baseball's popular streaming service.
  
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• AutoComplete: The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is impressively fast video - Roadshow

  21-02-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Toyota and Shell build some hydrogen stations, and FCA recalls its AWD sedans for loose driveshaft bolts.
  
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• Han Solo movie cast crams into Millennium Falcon for a photo - CNET

  21-02-2017 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Some fans are uncertain about the upcoming stand-alone film, but at least we can recognize Chewbacca.
  
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• Chicken lays giant mutant egg with another egg inside - CNET

  21-02-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Forget unboxing videos. An egg-opening video caught the internet's attention with a bizarre secret.
  
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• UPS delivers on truck-drone hybrid (The 3:59, Ep. 182) - CNET

  21-02-2017 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Also on the show: another Uber scandal, and Verizon and Yahoo agree on new deal terms.
  
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• Uber harassment probe disturbs social media - CNET

  21-02-2017 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  Social Cues: Also trending on Twitter are a riot in Sweden and deaths along Libya's shore.
  
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• No, you can't just walk out of Amazon Go with a six-pack of beer - CNET

  21-02-2017 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  The store of the future might not have human cashiers, but people will be there to make sure your alcohol purchase is legal.
  
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• MATRIX Voice brings fast and affordable development of voice-controlled IoT apps on Raspberry Pi

  21-02-2017 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The new MATRIX Voice tool competes with Google Home and Amazon Echo to bring affordable voice control to the Raspberry Pi platform
  
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• Dodge, Chrysler recall 69,000 AWD sedans for loose driveshaft bolts - Roadshow

  21-02-2017 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  You... probably don't want the front driveshaft disconnecting at speed.
  
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• Here One buds could be the future of augmented listening - CNET

  21-02-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  I spent a week with my ears in the future: audio-processing the real world is a strange experience.
  
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• Alexa now works with Sengled carbon neutral LED bulbs - CNET

  21-02-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  "Alexa, reassure me that buying this new gadget won't harm the environment."
  
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• UPS tucks delivery drone into delivery truck to make a delivery - CNET

  21-02-2017 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  The shipping giant outfits an electric truck with a drone launch pad to test drone-assisted delivery.
  
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• Here One review - CNET

  21-02-2017 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  Doppler Lab's new totally wireless earbuds don't quite live up to the hype, but these feature-laden headphones are one of the best AirPods alternatives we've tested to date.
  
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• Shell, Toyota add 7 more hydrogen refueling stations in California - Roadshow

  21-02-2017 17:32 via cnet.com
  
  The goal is to have 100 such stations around The Golden State by 2024.
  
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• Apple takes on the European Commission over €13bn tax charge

  21-02-2017 17:26
  
  By: Alexandra Simon-LewisContinue reading...
  
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• Get a 4-pack of Samsung earbuds for $14.99 - CNET

  21-02-2017 17:23 via cnet.com
  
  Not everyone wants to go wireless. These super-comfy 'buds are a steal at this price. Plus: an exclusive discount on an Echo Dot battery base!
  
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• Are smart glasses about to make a comeback?

  21-02-2017 17:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Analysts are forecasting that smart glasses are set to be the fastest-growing type of wearable device.
  
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• Microsoft OneDrive to get differential sync in Q2 2017

  21-02-2017 17:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's latest OneDrive roadmap shows Q2 2017 as the ship target for a long-awaited feature: Differential sync.
  
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• Turning big data into business insight through 2017

  21-02-2017 17:08 via zdnet.com
  
  How can the cloud help CIOs to make the most of the information their firms collect?
  
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• Stunning VR app Tilt Brush comes to Oculus today - CNET

  21-02-2017 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  It was previously only available for the HTC Vive.
  
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• Here One 'smart' wireless earphones aren't AirPods killers, but they're better in some ways video - CNET

  21-02-2017 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Doppler Labs totally wireless headphones don't quite live up to the hype, but they sound good, are loaded with features and have room for improvement.
  
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• Brain scans predict whether teenagers will use drugs in the future

  21-02-2017 17:00
  
  By: Matt BurgessContinue reading...
  
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• UPS put a delivery drone in a delivery truck to make deliveries - CNET

  21-02-2017 16:51 via cnet.com
  
  The shipping giant tries out an electric truck with a drone launch pad to test drone-assisted deliveries.
  
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• Hot damn, the Camaro ZL1 will hit 198 mph - Roadshow

  21-02-2017 16:46 via cnet.com
  
  And this isn't even the Camaro's final form, although any forthcoming Z/28 probably won't be able to match this.
  
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• Facebook Messenger bots let you send money with TransferWise

  21-02-2017 16:45
  
  By: Bonnie ChristianContinue reading...
  
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• Still buzzing: the people using pagers in 2017

  21-02-2017 16:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Britain will soon be down to just one paging provider, but for the nation’s paramedics, lifeboat crews and birdwatchers the devices remain essential kit
  In the 1990s, it was cool to have a pager. When the beep sounded in your bag or on your belt, it delivered one message to you and another to those nearby: that you were so rich or important that people needed to contact you all the time. Now we’re all rich and important, thanks to mobile phones, but a few of us still use pagers. On T
  
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• Yesterday´s ERP Future is Today´s Reality

  21-02-2017 16:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Yesterday´s Future is Today´s Reality - why running SaaS ERP is a game changer in the Industry. In the area of Business applications, cloud seems to be all over the place. But it has many facets which all have its right to exist, though it´s a fatal misunderstanding to see cloud simply as an alternative technical deployment option.
  
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• Hands on review of the Meizu Pro 6 Plus Android phone

  21-02-2017 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Meizu Pro 6 Plus Android smartphone gives you all the capabilities, performance, and quality you would expect from a top-notch business smartphone.
  
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