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• You may not want to rely on Galaxy S8's Face Unlock - CNET

  01-04-2017 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Unlocking Samsung's new phone could be as easy as pulling up a photo of the handset's owner's.
  
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• Now you can search Snapchat Stories - CNET

  01-04-2017 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The company's curation team was "overwhelmed" by the number of Stories submitted, so Snap built a tool to let users search on their own.
  
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• You may not want to rely on Galaxy 8's Face Unlock - CNET

  01-04-2017 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Unlocking Samsung's new phone could be as easy as pulling up a photo of the handset's owner's.
  
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• Apple sneers at laptops in new iPad Pro push - CNET

  01-04-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In new ads, Cupertino chuckles at laptops because they're heavy and lack battery life.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8, Moto G5 Plus, and Huawei P10 (MobileTechRoundup show #394)

  01-04-2017 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S8 was officially announced this week while we also spent time with a couple other new phones. Kevin and I continue our mobile banter after the latest Merseyside derby.
  
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• Facebook Live gives glimpse into Oregon's run to Final Four - CNET

  01-04-2017 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The Ducks are using the social network's live stream to show its fans rare moments during its NCAA basketball tourney journey.
  
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• The TAD ME-1 ups the ante for 'small' high-end audio speakers - CNET

  01-04-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Audiophiliac luxuriates in the sound of the TAD ME-1 speakers.
  
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• Trump tweets plea for Obama to be investigated, not Russia - CNET

  01-04-2017 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The president also manages a personal slight against an NBC anchor.
  
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• Is George Takei running for Congress? Not in this galaxy - CNET

  01-04-2017 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Sorry, Star Trek fans, but Sulu's portrayer won't be boldly going into politics -- at least not right now.
  
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• Lenovo appoints new Brazil head

  01-04-2017 20:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's former COO has taken over as president.
  
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• The ZMF headphones are hand-crafted like musical instruments - CNET

  01-04-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Audiophiliac auditions a set of ZMF Eikon headphones.
  
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• Teardown shows new iPad bears strong resemblance to original iPad Air

  01-04-2017 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  With its latest teardown, iFixit determines that there are few differences between Apple's newest tablet and its first-generation Air.
  
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• How the special effects for 'Ghost in the Shell' were done - CNET

  01-04-2017 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  Scarlett Johansson's new film blurs the line between humanity and technology. The effects are a dazzling combination of live-action and cutting-edge CGI.
  
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• 'Ghost in the Shell' special effects gallery - CNET

  01-04-2017 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  See how live-action footage of Scarlett Johansson was combined with cutting-edge CGI for the new film's dazzling special effects.
  
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• Enchanting Harry Potter figures debut from Funko - CNET

  01-04-2017 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Recreate magical moments with Funko's Rock Candy line of figures based on Harry, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and other J.K. Rowling characters.
  
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• With Bixby, Samsung tries to talk its way into contention - CNET

  01-04-2017 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  The tech titan has big hopes for its new digital helper. Will it get shouted down by Google, Apple and Amazon?
  
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• Grandmaster Flash to Macbook Pro DJs: What are you doing? - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:10 via cnet.com
  
  He helped create the sound that MCs could rap over. Now the hip-hop forefather wonders where the showmanship is in trading turntables for a Touch Bar.
  
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• Wacom's Intuos Pro caters to creatives of all stripes - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ink or stylus, you can now use either.
  
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• Wacom Intuos Pro (2017) and Intuos Pro Paper review - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The class-leading graphics tablet for professionals has some smooth new moves.
  
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• The right reboots: The '90s movies we think need remakes - CNET

  01-04-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We asked CNET staffers which 1990s movies they'd like to see redone. Flip through the gallery to see their choices!
  
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• Infiniti has something in store for QX80 in New York - Roadshow

  01-04-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We still don't know exactly what's going on with it, though.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 finally makes its debut video - CNET

  01-04-2017 14:50 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's wrap-up, Samsung officially unveils its newest flagship phone and Facebook manages to clone Snapchat yet again.
  
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• AGM X1

  01-04-2017 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There’s something about the AGM X1 that sets it apart from the bevy of rugged smartphones that have emerged from mainland China in recent times.It comes from one of the very few vendors that have focused exclusively on the growing global ruggedised smartphone market and the company – AGM, which stands for Actions Gain Memory – has made some smart choices that reflect its expertise.The first one is the price: At around £210 (about $260, AU$340) at the time of writing, it i
  
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• Garmin Forerunner 935 announced with a focus on performance and results

  01-04-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin is a leader in the GPS sports watch market and has various series to address the needs of every athlete. It's latest premium offering comes as the Forerunner 935.
  
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• With Bixby, Samsung tries to talk its way into the voice market - CNET

  01-04-2017 14:17 via cnet.com
  
  The tech titan has big hopes for its new digital helper. Will it get shouted down by Google, Apple and Amazon?
  
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• Use your smartphone to fix car troubles and detect heart problems

  01-04-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Your smartphone is a very versatile tool. Here are some interesting, unusual and useful things you can make it do, from fixing your car to diagnosing a heart condition.
  
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• No March Madness sadness over here: I beat Microsoft's Bing! - CNET

  01-04-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's Terry Collins prevails over Bing's prediction tool to (kinda) claim major bracketology braggadicio.
  
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• Geeni grants your wish for a cheap smart plug - CNET

  01-04-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Geeni Energi outprices its competition, making the smart home affordable for almost everyone.
  
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• Geeni Energi review - CNET

  01-04-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Energi smart plug offers solid basic functions for an unparalleled price.
  
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• ​Galaxy S8: Signature design gives Samsung back its product identity

  01-04-2017 13:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung firmly establishes its product identity and shows itself as the best hardware maker in smartphones with the Infinity Display, polished metal work, and glossy Gorilla Glass finish.
  
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• Rise of the machines: are algorithms sprawling out of our control?

  01-04-2017 12:00
  
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• Boardman Mountain Bike Pro 29er review: ‘A lot of bike for the money’

  01-04-2017 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  I am something of a lapsed devotee of mountain biking. The Boardman’s job was to tempt me back Halfway down the rutted, slippery track on the deserted North Downs, pellets of mud bouncing off the tyres and into my face, I remembered why mountain biking in a British winter can be such fun: it’s the grown-up equivalent of leaping into puddles. Getting grubby is half the point.I am something of a lapsed devotee. My own ageing mountain bike has lain idle in a garage for several years as
  
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• These are the biggest new movie releases coming out in August

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• These are the biggest new film releases coming out in August

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• These are September's biggest film releases

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• These are October's biggest film releases

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• The biggest new movie releases coming out in June

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• The biggest new movie releases coming out in July

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• The biggest new movie releases coming out in August

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• The biggest movie releases coming out in May

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• The biggest movie releases coming out in June

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• The biggest movie releases coming out in April

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• The biggest and best film releases in October

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• Top 5 'Top 5' prediction fails video - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:50 via cnet.com
  
  We dug through the archives to find our biggest mistakes from the past 21 years.
  
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• Top ThinkGeek April Fools' jokes: Can you find Barb? - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:01 via cnet.com
  
  A Hot Pocket sleeping bag, a swim desk and a "Westworld" temporary tattoo lead ThinkGeek's annual parade of prank products for April Fools' Day.
  
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• ThinkGeek fakes out April Fools' Day 2017 - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:01 via cnet.com
  
  Swim while you type and then relax in a tentacle wrap at home with ThinkGeek's annual lineup of goofy fake products (that might possibly become real).
  
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• Google's April Fools' prank is a pet project, fur real - CNET

  01-04-2017 09:01 via cnet.com
  
  Now your cats and dogs can get their paws on the internet with Google's new "I'm Feeling Woof" and "I'm Feeling Meow."
  
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• Journalism+Silicon Valley: What Balance Of Power?

  01-04-2017 02:48 via zdnet.com
  
  A recent panel debated the rise in the power of Silicon Valley "platform companies" and their negative effects. Too little...too late.
  
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