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• Red Hat releases the last of the RHEL 6.x line

  21-03-2017 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 has just been released.
  
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• Trump makes 2033 Mars mission an official NASA goal - CNET

  21-03-2017 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The president signs a bill that funds the space agency and sets an aggressive new timeline for setting foot on the Red Planet.
  
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• Buy a BMW SUV, help save the environment... eventually - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The more SUVs you buy now, the more money BMW will have to create its future electric vehicles.
  
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• ​LifeJourney launches Australian Women in STEM initiative

  21-03-2017 23:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The third initiative from the US-based company's Australian Day of STEM program is aimed at encouraging young women into tech-based careers.
  
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• New details on the Android O Developer Preview video - CNET

  21-03-2017 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Google officially releases the Android O preview for developers, Samsung's Bixby looks to be the smartest AI on a phone, and Super Mario Run comes to Android!
  
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• Nintendo's fix for the Switch Joy-Con desync issue is surprisingly simple - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  It's a hardware problem, but Nintendo seems to have found an interesting solution.
  
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• How red is the iPhone 7 Plus Product Red Special Edition? - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  We unbox the new Product Red iPhone 7 Plus and compare it to every red thing we can find.
  
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• Uber executives defend embattled CEO in latest damage-control effort

  21-03-2017 22:45 via theguardian.com
  
  Board member Arianna Huffington and other executives repeatedly said they support Travis Kalanick despite weeks of turmoil and public relations crisesTop executives at Uber defended its CEO, Travis Kalanick, on Tuesday, claiming that the company roiled by scandals can “fundamentally change” its culture with the embattled founder at the helm. Board member Arianna Huffington and two executives repeatedly said they supported Kalanick during a conference call with reporters. The call was
  
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• Android O touts better battery life and notifications - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant unveils the next generation of its mobile software, but it's only a preview version.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus cases add fetching new color options - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Along with a new red iPhone, Apple introduced new colors to its line of protective iPhone cases.
  
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• NASA spots breaks in Mars Curiosity rover's wheel treads - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Curiosity rover's wheels are taking a beating from the harsh conditions on the Red Planet, with the damage reaching a new level.
  
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• Android O will make your battery last longer video - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Google's released the details on its next version of Android. Want better battery life? You got it. But what does Android O stand for?
  
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• Red iPhone 7 Plus unboxing: Checking out the red of Product Red video - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's newest color iPhone has a metallic finish. Here's what's in the box.
  
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• Find out if solar panels will help you with Google's heat map - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Google has rolled out its Project Sunroof tool nationwide. Plug in your address to see if your roof gets enough sunlight to go solar.
  
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• On World Poetry Day, we bring you the best poems on Twitter - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Social Cues: Brevity is the soul of Twitter.
  
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• What should the 'O' in Android O stand for? - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Google has a history of giving its operating system versions fun names. So we gathered our best guesses as to what the "O" could could be.
  
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• Amazon to build up brand registry as part of fight against fakes - CNET

  21-03-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The e-tailer will build a list of logos and intellectual property in its war against knockoffs.
  
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• Microsoft tries to get Tim Cook to switch to a Surface Pro 4 - CNET

  21-03-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: At the China Development Forum, Microsoft is the sponsor, and, well, wouldn't you showcase your device? Especially if Apple's CEO were there?
  
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• This smart football boot promises to make you a better player

  21-03-2017 21:00
  
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• Official 'Simpsons' bikes let you ride like Bart - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  State Bicycle Co. introduces a "Simpsons"-themed product line, and it's not as crazy as you might think. Though you can sit on a pink doughnut.
  
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• AutoComplete: When it comes to autonomous cars, not all cities are created equal video - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Ford's Raptor Baja run goes 360° and Verizon's traffic-straddling Jeep.
  
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• Xbox Live outage really wrecking some people's day - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The world has come to an end for some folks.
  
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• Instagram expands shopping functionality with Shopify, Bigcommerce integrations

  21-03-2017 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Instagram's 'shoppable' post format is designed to encourage potential shoppers to make more in-the-moment purchases while browsing photos on the social network.
  
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• Android O brings better battery life and notifications - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant unveils the next generation of its mobile software, but it's only a preview version.
  
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• Microsoft finalizes its Chinese-customized Windows 10 edition

  21-03-2017 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Chinese-government-approved version of Windows 10 is ready to go to market.
  
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• Harry Potter fans can scoop up magic with butterbeer ice cream - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Buttercream and butterscotch ice creams come together, with a swirl of butterscotch added, making a dessert fit for a wizard.
  
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• Watch the Final Four in VR. But this year you have to pay - CNET

  21-03-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Intel teams up with Turner and CBS to take college basketball fans courtside -- in virtual reality -- for March Madness.
  
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• Twitter shuts down more than 600K terrorist accounts - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  In a report, the social network says its internal tools found many of the offending accounts.
  
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• New York State announces a new $2,000 rebate to get more EVs on the road - Roadshow

  21-03-2017 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Anybody buying a new electric car in New York State can now look forward to an extra $2,000 Drive Clean Rebate -- assuming they choose the right car.
  
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• At SXSW, VR hits a new rhythm - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Virtual reality was the buzz of this year's SXSW conference -- and music-based VR cut through the festival's noise.
  
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• Google's extremism apology came after UK pressure – minister

  21-03-2017 19:45 via theguardian.com
  
  Government ‘read the riot act’ to the firm, which must do more to tackle far-right videos on YouTubeGoogle’s public apology over placing advertising next to extremist material came only after it was “read the riot act” at a Whitehall summit last Friday, it has emerged.
  The company’s bosses are expected to meet Cabinet Office ministers again this week, setting out further action to strengthen their advertising policies and ensure government ads do not appear ne
  
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• The apocalypse likely won't turn us into killers, game study says - CNET

  21-03-2017 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Ever wondered what you'd do if you knew the world was about to end? Researchers say you probably won't turn into a marauding bandit.
  
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