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• Airbnb pledges to put hosts at front and center of business - CNET

  07-03-2017 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  The home rental service says it's becoming more accountable to hosts. CEO Brian Chesky even changed his title to CEO and Head of Community.
  
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• ​Quantify to list on ASX after AU$5m reverse takeover

  07-03-2017 23:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The Perth-based company will be debuting its Internet of Things 'game changer' on the Australian Securities Exchange on Wednesday morning.
  
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• The LG G6's camera has a few new tricks video - CNET

  07-03-2017 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  These upgrades to LG's latest flagship phone are great for Instagram lovers and video makers.
  
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• CIA's hackers are allegedly fixated on Pokemon - CNET

  07-03-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  At least eight of the CIA's exploits to spy on Android devices are named after Pokemon, according to WikiLeaks.
  
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• ZTE agrees to plead guilty and pay up to $1.2b to settle Iran sanctions case

  07-03-2017 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  ZTE Corporation has admitted that it contravened US trade sanctions on sales to Iran and will pay up to $1.2 billion in penalties to settle the case.
  
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• Bend me, shape me: cloud applications not always as agile as hoped, survey suggests

  07-03-2017 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Half of cloud and Software as a Service users express the same frustrations that on-premises packaged software users have been voicing for years.
  
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• I spy with an iPhone: What tech's open to the CIA? - CNET

  07-03-2017 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  WikiLeaks says CIA malware targets iPhones, Android devices and smart TVs. Here's a look at some of the gadgets and programs that are allegedly vulnerable.
  
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• Syrian refugee loses Facebook case to stop fake news - CNET

  07-03-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  A judge finds the social network isn't responsible for the sharing of fake news reports that falsely linked the man to terrorism.
  
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• LG Phoenix 3 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  07-03-2017 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  The prepaid Phoenix 3 will feature a 5-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera and Android Marshmallow.
  
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• Nerf Rival Rechargeable Battery Pack Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  07-03-2017 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Where by "guns," I mean "blasters," and by "upgrade," I mean batteries.
  
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• Avaya sells networking business to Extreme Networks for $100 million

  07-03-2017 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Avaya ​filed to restructure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January.
  
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• LG G6: 7 camera tricks you have to check out - CNET

  07-03-2017 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  LG's G6 flagship has a number of new camera features that'll keep you snapping, shooting and Instagramming all day.
  
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• Goodyear's Eagle 360 Urban crazy spherical tire has landed - Roadshow

  07-03-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  The legendary rubber company takes its spherical concept tire a step further with a connected, tread-morphing surface.
  
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• GoDaddy

  07-03-2017 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US-based GoDaddy is a hosting giant, the largest in the business, with more than 63 million domains under management and over 14 million customers. But is it the right company for you?GoDaddy's baseline Economy plan – priced at £5 ($6.10) a month for the three-month plan, £4 ($4.90) a month paid annually, all prices excluding VAT – seems relatively limited, with support for only one website and 100GB of storage. There's a free domain, basic email and easy installation of
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg to be Harvard commencement speaker - CNET

  07-03-2017 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Bill Gates and the Facebook CEO, both Harvard dropouts, appear in a video to launch the momentous news. Gates is a far better actor.
  
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• How to share multiple photos in one Instagram post - CNET

  07-03-2017 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how you can upload and share more than one photo or video in just one post.
  
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• Geostationary Lightning Mapper sends first images back to Earth video - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  NOAA's Lightning Mapper is operational and currently sending back lightning strike data and images to national weather forecasters in hopes of providing an early warning system for severe weather in the Western Hemisphere.
  
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• ​Here's how to know if you need to replace your fridge - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  It may be time to upgrade your refrigerator if you see these warning signs.
  
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• Mom posts Facebook Live video of 10-year-old driving, say cops - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: A Connecticut mom is arrested after authorities witness what they say was a troubling broadcast.
  
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• WikiLeaks and how the CIA sees your WhatsApp messages, explained - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  A WikiLeaks data dump claims to detail ways in which the CIA can hack your devices, including phones, computers and TVs. Here's everything we know about Vault 7 -- so far.
  
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• Uber to hire a COO to help embattled chief Travis Kalanick - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The top ride-hailing company, after a troubled few weeks, confirms it'll hire someone for the No. 2 spot.
  
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• WikiLeaks: Here's how the CIA hacks your phones, TVs and PCs - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The organization released thousands of documents it claims show how the US spy agency can crack open devices from Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft.
  
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• Google Cloud expands and invests in partner program

  07-03-2017 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  "An open platform encompassing diverse partners maximizes the possible surface of innovation for customers," Google Cloud executive Bertrand Yansouni said.
  
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• CIA, MI5 hacked smart TVs to eavesdrop on private conversations

  07-03-2017 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The malware, developed during a hackathon between British and American spies, turns ordinary smart TVs into listening devices.
  
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• 8 ways Redditors turned this surprised Corgi into a star - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to Reddit's Photoshop Battles, this image of a Corgi driving a car just got even funnier.
  
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• Carbon Health puts total control of doctor-patient relationship in your hands

  07-03-2017 21:04
  
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• LinkedIn and Russian regulators at impasse over data laws - CNET

  07-03-2017 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  The social network remains banned in Russia as talks break down over compliance with the country's data storage laws.
  
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• Free download: Digital transformation, a CXO's guide

  07-03-2017 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  In this joint special feature from ZDNet and TechRepublic, we offer practical advice on how to plan and implement digital transformation projects. And we've made it available as a free download.
  
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• Audeze iSine 10 review - CNET

  07-03-2017 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  The $400 Audeze iSine 10 is a bit strange-looking for an in-ear headphone and its large, open design has its drawbacks, but it sounds fantastic.
  
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• Amazon Prime ships off to Mexico - CNET

  07-03-2017 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Subscribers in Mexico can now get unlimited shipping on over 20 million products, as well as Amazon's Prime Video streaming service.
  
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• At Alphabet's X, failure is a balancing act - CNET

  07-03-2017 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Astro Teller, leader of the ambitious "moon shot" factory, says his employees' ideas should pan out about 50 percent of the time.
  
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• Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket concept will give you deja vu - CNET

  07-03-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Jeff Bezos' rocket company releases a new animation of its spaceflight system, and it looks an awful lot like something another Silicon Valley billionaire has been working on.
  
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• ​How to choose a Web hosting provider - CNET

  07-03-2017 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Picking a good hosting provider boils down to three S's -- speed, support and security. For good measure, scale may be another S-word to ponder.
  
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• NBN hints at skinny fibre for FttN upgrades to FttDP

  07-03-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  NBN has said that it could eventually upgrade FttN users to FttDP technology by using skinny fibre to lengthen the fibre run, with FttN cabinets to be 'repurposed' for other uses at that time.
  
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• No headphone jack on Pixel 2? The case for and against - CNET

  07-03-2017 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Will the next Pixel phone go the way of the iPhone 7 and ditch the headphone jack? Here's why that does -- and doesn't -- make sense.
  
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• Trump tweets false Gitmo claim about Obama - CNET

  07-03-2017 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In a Twitter escalation, the president says his predecessor released 122 "violent" prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. It was actually nine.
  
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• ​Understanding VPNs and how to choose one - CNET

  07-03-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Do you want to browse safely and connect to cloud-based services like email and social networking while working remotely? Then you're going to want a VPN service provider.
  
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• See the first underwater video of ultra-rare beaked whales - CNET

  07-03-2017 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  True's beaked whale swims into the science spotlight with a video showing the scarce sea mammals out for a leisurely swim.
  
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• Facebook to face MPs over failure to remove problem images

  07-03-2017 19:35 via theguardian.com
  
  Scrutiny follows BBC investigation that found site took down only 18 out of 100 posts reported for sexualised pictures of children Facebook will be questioned by a powerful group of MPs over its failure to remove sexualised images of children following a BBC investigation that found posts reported under its own guidelines were not being taken down.The BBC investigation revealed that of the 100 images and posts it flagged using Facebook’s tools, just 18 were deemed by moderators to breach F
  
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• Amazon's Twitch launches Pulse social network for gamers

  07-03-2017 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Can Amazon take on Twitter with a social network just for gamers?
  
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• 2018 Porsche 911 GT3: The beast is back and it's driving stick video - Roadshow

  07-03-2017 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  How does a 500-horsepower RWD stick-shift Porsche sound? Good? Yeah, thought it did.
  
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• 2017 Honda Civic Type-R is real, spectacular, coming to the US video - Roadshow

  07-03-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  For the first time, there will be a Honda-badged Type R in the US. Enthusiasts, rejoice!
  
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• Goodyear shows off its smart, spherical tire concept video - Roadshow

  07-03-2017 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  These tread-morphing tires can read the road and adjust accordingly.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Discovery' finally gets its captain - CNET

  07-03-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Actor Jason Isaacs beams into the captain's chair of the Starship Discovery, but little else is known about the role.
  
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• Aston Martin Valkyrie is a V12 bat out of hell video - Roadshow

  07-03-2017 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  A collaboration between Aston and Red Bull Racing, the formerly named AM-RB 001 now sports a name nearly as pretty as the car itself.
  
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