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• 10 tips and tricks to get the most out of Samsung Health - CNET

  05-04-2017 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung Health is your one-stop shop for fitness tracking.
  
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• Rock 'em, sock 'em! Giant robots from US, Japan will duke it out - CNET

  05-04-2017 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  If you like seeing enormous 'bots smash cars and each other, mark your calendar for August.
  
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• How to find your lost phone with the Google Home - CNET

  05-04-2017 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you misplace your phone around the house, the Google Home can help you locate it.
  
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• Time for a switch? GE may sell its lightbulb biz - CNET

  05-04-2017 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  What would its founder, Thomas Edison, think?
  
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• Twitter releases MLB streaming schedule after losing NFL deal - CNET

  05-04-2017 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The social network enters its second season streaming Major League Baseball games weekly after losing bid to stream NFL games again to Amazon.
  
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• Amazon rolls out new Alexa dashboard and device address API

  05-04-2017 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Device Address API enables skills to request and access the configured address in a user's device settings.
  
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• Electric planes could make travel cheaper - CNET

  05-04-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Backed by JetBlue and Boeing, Zunum Aero plans to make electric hybrid jets that could cut the price of your ticket.
  
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• HP Spectre x360 13, a capable little hybrid with style - CNET

  05-04-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  This downsized version of its 15-inch sibling still manages to pack quite a bit into its diminutive 13-inch body, including a 4K display.
  
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• The 13-inch HP Spectre x360's a little 2-in-1 that makes a big impression video - CNET

  05-04-2017 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  With a 4K screen and stylish design, it looks sharp all around​.
  
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• Chrome browser's 'secure' isn't the same thing as 'safe'

  05-04-2017 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  WordFence has discovered that just because a site shows up as being 'secure' with Google's Chrome web browser doesn't mean the site is actually safe.
  
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• Company bricks smart garage-door opener after bad review - CNET

  05-04-2017 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Garadget's founder admits he was annoyed by a customer's invective, so he remotely disables the app-based opener. Welcome to the internet of things.
  
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• Barry Manilow comes out as gay, fans say congrats, and 'duh' - CNET

  05-04-2017 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The "Copacabana" singer publicly reveals his sexual orientation, but the "Breakfast Club" wardrobe question remains.
  
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• Customer engagement and the commonwealth of self interest: Part one

  05-04-2017 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Self interest is not only the major driver in human behavior -- the desire to live a happy life -- but is also the prime mover in all customer-business relationships, by definition really. What does that mean for your business? Check this out.
  
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• New York auto show to debut a Demon, a fast Civic and a Buick softroader - Roadshow

  05-04-2017 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Next week kicks off the New York Auto Show, where automakers will unveil much-anticipated models, such as the Dodge SRT Demon, a new Civic Si, a Buick wagon with all-wheel drive and even a new Toyota minivan.
  
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• Google brags it does AI better than the other guys - CNET

  05-04-2017 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The company says its custom-made AI chips are up to 30 times faster than today's conventional processors and use much less power, too.
  
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• MSI WS63

  05-04-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mobile workstations have now almost caught up with their desktop counterparts when it comes to sheer performance, assuming that you’re ready to pay the premium and live with the restrictions (like battery life and limited expansion capabilities).MSI has bucked the trend and produced a laptop with a unique design and a couple of features that set it apart from the rest of the competition. The WS63 (and its alter-ego, the GS63VR) is thin (17.7mm) and light enough (1.8kg) to be classified as
  
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• Pepsi cans Kendall Jenner protest ad amid internet outcry - CNET

  05-04-2017 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  After becoming the target of an online protest, the company pulls the controversial commercial.
  
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• TPU is 15x to 30x faster than GPUs and CPUs, Google says

  05-04-2017 21:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Google shared details about the performance of the custom-built Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) chip, designed for machine learning.
  
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• 8,200 Uber and Lyft drivers fail new Massachusetts background checks - Roadshow

  05-04-2017 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Hundreds were reportedly rejected for prior offenses, some of which were violent in nature.
  
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• In curious Mars image, NASA asks 'Is that an impact crater?' - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Mars is littered with impact craters, but a circular shape seen near the South Pole raises some questions.
  
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• 'Transformers' director Michael Bay says 14 more stories coming - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  "Last Knight" will be Bay's last "Transformers" movie, but he reveals the Bumblebee spinoff isn't the final film in the franchise.
  
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• Why Darth Vader and other top villains need a dermatologist - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Big-screen baddies have skin conditions more often than heroes do, and that could have negative implications for those who suffer from real-life dermatological ails, a study finds.
  
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• 2017 Honda Ridgeline long-term update: Seeing stars like we've never before - Roadshow

  05-04-2017 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  We drive our long-term test truck into the darkest, coldest night we've ever seen to capture some amazing interstellar footage.
  
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• Rumored iPhone 8 might get a later release date than expected - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Technical issues in manufacturing could result in the iPhone 8 missing the usual September launch, according to a report.
  
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• A gadget to test for food allergies? Not a piece of cake - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  The handheld, Bluetooth-enabled Nima sensor will let you know if there's gluten in your food. But gluten testing is complex, and opinions about this pocket-size device are mixed.
  
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• Gigabit LTE: Crazy-fast wireless speeds, explained - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Ludicrous wireless speeds are coming -- way before 5G.
  
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• YouTube TV vs. Sling TV vs. DirecTV Now vs. PlayStation Vue: Channel lineups compared - CNET

  05-04-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google's YouTube is the latest company to offer a new alternative TV package that streams live broadcasts over the internet. But does it have enough channels?
  
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• Pepsi cans Kendall Jenner protest ad amidst massive internet outcry - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  When the company became the target of an online internet protest, it pulled the controversial commercial.
  
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• 9 classic 'Doctor Who' adventures to get you in the mood for season 10 - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  All 26 seasons of "Doctor Who" are now available on streaming service Britbox. Here's where to start.
  
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• 9 classic 'Doctor Who' adventures on Britbox - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Every episode of the sci-fi sensation is available in the US now. Here's a selection of classic adventures to get you in the mood for season 10.
  
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• Trump is a very specific sort of liar, says Louis C.K. - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Appearing with Stephen Colbert, the comedian explains the nuances of lying. The video is soaring up YouTube's trending chart.
  
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• YouTube TV: Millennials will love TV on their phones, trust us! - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube TV launches a rival slim bundle of live online channels, and it's betting young viewers prefer real TV on mobile (even if nobody else seems to).
  
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• Adblock Plus developer Eyeo acquires micro-payments system Flattr

  05-04-2017 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Combining the companies creates "a game changer for how money is distributed to creators directly from their fans, readers, and consumers," Eyeo said.
  
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• 'I am Heath Ledger' trailer is a tearjerker. Get the tissues - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Actor who won posthumous Oscar for role as The Joker is remembered in poignant Spike documentary.
  
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• Alcatel Flash Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Two camera lenses on the front means you'll be able to artfully blur selfies, too.
  
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• Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition sings, 'Don't you forget about me' - Roadshow

  05-04-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  After nearly a decade, Nissan is continuing to roll out new special editions of the 370Z. How about a new generation?
  
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• Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition is a good reminder the Z still exists - Roadshow

  05-04-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Hard to believe it's been nearly a decade, but she's still kickin'.
  
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• Only a subset of Windows Phones will get Windows 10 Creators Update

  05-04-2017 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  A handful of existing Windows Phone devices from Microsoft and other manufacturers will get the Windows 10 Creators Update before the end of April. Here's what's on the current list.
  
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• Germany OKs plan to fine social networks for unchecked hate speech - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  German cabinet approves draft law that would charge sites like Twitter and Facebook as much as $53 million for failing to regulate hate speech and fake news.
  
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• Can any good come from engaging with internet trolls?

  05-04-2017 19:28 via theguardian.com
  
  Online abuse has been around for years, but the idiom of the troll has changed the landscape. Can they be reasoned with?Q: Should I ever engage with my trolls?A: Firstly, let’s settle on a definition of “troll”. A troll is not someone who makes you feel bad. It’s not someone whose opinion you find offensive, or a “devil’s advocate” who assumes a position contrary to your own with the intention of stirring up trouble. That person, while annoying, is calle
  
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• Apple's MagSafe cable might be back (thanks to a dongle) - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  A patent filing for a MagSafe-to-USB-C dongle could hint at the possible return of the MacBook Pro's much-loved magnetic charging cable.
  
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• Roadtrip: Seeing stars in the Honda Ridgeline video - Roadshow

  05-04-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  We drive our long-term test truck into the darkest, coldest night we've ever seen to capture some amazing interstellar footage.
  
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• GoPro's stabilizer accessory looks crazy, but it works - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  This extension cable for the camera maker's Karma Grip gimbal gives you mounting flexibility including on the end of its new pole mount, El Grande.
  
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• What's it like to use YouTube TV? We go hands-on video - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube's new live TV streaming service has more than 40 channels and unlimited cloud DVR for $35 a month. Let's take a spin.
  
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• Take a tour of YouTube's live TV app - CNET

  05-04-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube TV is now available, bringing live channels like ESPN, Fox and CBS to screens in select cities. Here's what the phone app looks like.
  
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• Physicists make progress in near-impossible hunt for rare particle decay

  05-04-2017 19:00
  
  By: Abigail BeallContinue reading...
  
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• IBM Watson is creating highlight reels at the Masters

  05-04-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  IBM is harnessing Watson's ability to see, hear and learn to identify great shots at the Masters.
  
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• Deliveroo has built a bunch of tiny kitchens to feed more hungry Londoners

  05-04-2017 19:00
  
  By: Matt BurgessContinue reading...
  
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• Amazon catches NFL games for a cool $50 million (The 3:59, Ep. 205) - CNET

  05-04-2017 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  All games will be available globally to Amazon Prime members. Also, we chat about the new world of care robots.
  
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• Uber sued by car-share stab victim

  05-04-2017 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Camacho was slashed in the face with a knife while in an Uber car.
  
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