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• What if fast radio bursts were powering alien starships? - CNET

  10-03-2017 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Strange signals from billions of light-years away may have a natural cause. If they're artificial, they'd require some awesome engineering, say scientists.
  
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• ​Pinterest's Lens tool rolls out to all US users - CNET

  10-03-2017 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Now when you must have your neighbor's dining room table, you can snap a picture and (hopefully) learn all about it on Pinterest.
  
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• The 404 Show 1693: Atomic-level storage (podcast) - CNET

  10-03-2017 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  In which Russ and Jeff discuss the giant concrete arrows spread across the country, atomic-level storage and a secret Tinder for seriously good-looking people.
  
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• Google's self-driving car group tries to block Uber from using allegedly stolen tech

  10-03-2017 23:06 via theguardian.com
  
  The injunction request escalated the intellectual property dispute between the two technology companies and adds to the growing list of Uber’s troublesWaymo, Google’s self-driving car company, has asked a judge to block Uber’s work on autonomous vehicles, escalating the high-profile intellectual property dispute between the two technology companies and adding to the growing list of Uber’s troubles.In court filings on Friday, the self-driving car operation owned by Alphabe
  
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• UNC's Roy Williams says Trump's tweets are BS - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The famed NCAA basketball coach takes a jab at the president during a postgame interview.
  
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• How to mute abusive Twitter trolls: Try these new notification settings - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter has updated its notification settings in an attempt to curb harassment.
  
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• 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' stars thank fans on 20th anniversary - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  The cast and crew who made a vampire slayer into a feminist icon chime in to thank showrunner Joss Whedon and the fans who've loved the show for two decades.
  
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• CNET asks: Nintendo Switch -- are you loving or hating it? - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  If you're lucky enough to get your hands on one, we gotta ask: Is it the bomb, a flop or somewhere in between?
  
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• Up close with the motoring legends of the Automobile Driving Museum - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Historic cars like Packards, Studebakers, Cadillacs and MGs fill LA's Automobile Driving Museum. Here's a look inside.
  
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• From Avantis to Triumphs: Check out the incredible cars of LA's Automobile Driving Museum - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The Automobile Driving Museum in Los Angeles is filled with classic cars from Studebakers to Packards, Model As to Zs, and more. Here's an up-close look at all the incredible vehicles.
  
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• Beats headphones are getting more frequent discounts - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  In the hypercompetitive headphone market, we're seeing Beats by Dre models often selling for less than their list prices. A lot less.
  
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• ​Congress to Trump: Your tweet deletes might break the law - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  Members of the House Oversight Committee warn that the president's habit of deleting tweets may violate the Presidential Records Act.
  
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• Waymo asked court to put Uber's self-driving cars in park - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  It's part of a new filing that includes sworn testimony discussing stolen intellectual property.
  
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• Amped Wireless Ally Plus is an excellent Wi-Fi system video - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Practice isn't the only way to make perfect: CNET's Dong Ngo explains what the Amped Wireless Ally Plus Wi-Fi system can do for your music.
  
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• ​How Android is helping keep a Pakistani language alive - CNET

  10-03-2017 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  Google builds a keyboard that lets residents of Pakistan's Swat Valley type on Android phones in Torwali, their endangered native language.
  
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• Qualcomm invests in semiconductor factory in Brazil

  10-03-2017 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  A joint venture with the government will see $200m invested in the creation of the São Paulo-based site.
  
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• Pokemon Go CEO vows more top-requested features coming - CNET

  10-03-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  I saw CEO John Hanke of Niantic, maker of Pokemon Go, and all I got were two lousy Pidgeys and no details about what to expect this year.
  
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• Is the Honda Civic Type R or Ford Focus RS the better hot hatchback? video - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Debating the merits of the two freshest sport compacts to come to America.
  
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• Volkswagen pleads guilty in US for Dieselgate-related charges - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  It was the first time Volkswagen admitted criminal guilt in any court around the world.
  
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• CA set to allow self-driving-car tests without ride-along human - CNET

  10-03-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The state's DMV hopes to loosen rules around autonomous-vehicle testing, but it appears the Uber snafu didn't have anything to do with it.
  
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• Why the Bitly link-shortening service went down for some users

  10-03-2017 21:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Comcast users were unable use Bitly link shortening services for several hours because Comcast blocked its addresses out of security concerns.
  
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• Facebook to stream Major League Soccer matches this season - CNET

  10-03-2017 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The social network will stream at least 22 of Univision's MLS games in English.
  
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• The Racemo is India's first connected sports car - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  The marketing might be incredibly confusing, but the car itself looks neat.
  
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• Google Cloud Platform adds free tier

  10-03-2017 20:08 via zdnet.com
  
  On the final day of the Google Next conference, Google stresses its commitment to openness
  
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• ​Pennsylvania sues IBM over jobless claims system upgrade - CNET

  10-03-2017 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Lawsuit alleges the company failed to deliver on a contract to replace its system for processing unemployment claims, costing the state $170 million.
  
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• Is Nintendo Switch better as a console or a handheld? - CNET

  10-03-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  ​Commentary: Nintendo big and small, or my curious time with Switch
  
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• 'Doctor Who' audiobooks get the Humble Bundle treatment - CNET

  10-03-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Pay what you like -- well, at least $1 -- for "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood" audiobooks, while you support a nonprofit called Children in Need.
  
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• Lego Worlds review: an overly complex Minecraft rival that just misses the mark

  10-03-2017 19:33
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Weekend streaming: 'Love' season two ready to binge on Netflix - CNET

  10-03-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Judd Apatow's awkward romantic comedy series returns for its second season on the big red streaming service.
  
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• B&O Play by Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  10-03-2017 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  B&O Play's isn't loaded with features, but it's attractively designed, is comfortable to wear, and sounds very good.
  
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• The one setting you should change on your Garmin watch - CNET

  10-03-2017 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Own a Garmin GPS watch? You should be using Every Second Recording.
  
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• Will the cloud go serverless?

  10-03-2017 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  What does the serverless cloud mean for you?
  
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• Get ready for March Madness video - CNET

  10-03-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prepare your brackets and get notifications about your favorite teams with these March Madness apps.
  
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• Google pulls Nexus 6 March security update

  10-03-2017 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Having issues using Android Pay on your Nexus 6 after the latest update? You're not alone.
  
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• Google briefly pulls Nexus 6 March security update

  10-03-2017 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Having issues using Android Pay on your Nexus 6 after the latest update? You're not alone.
  
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• ​Parent tips: How to use your phone to control your Nintendo Switch - CNET

  10-03-2017 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to set up parental controls on your phone, set up timers and even cut off your kids from playing.
  
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• Nissan to turn over a new Leaf in September - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  The company will offer free lease extensions to keep owners in their current cars for just a bit longer.
  
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• 5 of the quickest cars from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show video - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  There was a lot of fast metal on show in Geneva this year. Here are 5 of the best.
  
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• Best sound bars under $300 - CNET

  10-03-2017 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  A good sound bar doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are the sound bars and sound bases under $300 that we liked best in our reviews.
  
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• New and improved Samba file server released

  10-03-2017 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Samba, the classic Linux/Unix Windows-compatible file server, has been given a major update.
  
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• 'Fate of the Furious' trailer shows self-driving cars used as weapons - CNET

  10-03-2017 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  The eighth "Fast and Furious" movie cheekily explores the potential dark side of driverless cars when put in the hands of a cyberterrorist.
  
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• NASA's Jupiter moon mission gets a super-retro name - CNET

  10-03-2017 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  NASA's official name for its Europa moon mission turns back the clock to evoke a time when masted ships flew across the oceans.
  
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• GoPro's Hero5 Session is a perfect little throw-and-go camera video - CNET

  10-03-2017 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  It might look like GoPro's original cube camera, but this update is well worth the extra money.
  
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• AutoComplete: Land Rover's Project Hero uses a drone for disaster response video - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Cadillac introduces V2V tech, and Subaru recalls the 2017 Impreza.
  
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• How to properly clean your coffee grinder - CNET

  10-03-2017 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Gunk can build up inside your coffee grinder over time. Here's how to remove that buildup, whether you use a blade or a burr grinder.
  
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• Land Rover's Project Hero combines a drone with the Discovery SUV to save lives - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations built this car specifically for the Austrian Red Cross.
  
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• Former CIA chief: WikiLeaks hurts ties with Silicon Valley - CNET

  10-03-2017 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  Ex-CIA director David Petraeus says WikiLeaks' unmasking of CIA hacking tools will spoil things between the spy agency and tech central.
  
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• Project Hero puts drones to work in Red Cross disaster response - Roadshow

  10-03-2017 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Built for the Austrian Red Cross, Land Rover's Project Hero is meant to give responders a new method of searching for survivors and bringing them to safety.
  
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• Professor's toddlers crash BBC interview in video gone viral - CNET

  10-03-2017 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Robert Kelly was being interviewed live via Skype on BBC News about South Korea when his two oblivious offspring barged in.
  
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