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• Tamagotchi time! The '90s toy is back, at least in Japan - CNET

  11-04-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Pump up the jam, and pass the Dunkaroos. The digital pet you forgot somewhere in your sixth-grade locker has returned.
  
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• New giraffe baby will tide you over until April gives birth - CNET

  11-04-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Memphis Zoo welcomes a new giraffe baby, and the pictures are aww-worthy.
  
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• Is the Samsung Galaxy S8 the fastest phone right now? video - CNET

  11-04-2017 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  LG's G6 and Samsung's Galaxy S8 are going head to head this month, but which is the faster phone? And does that even matter anymore? Plus, YouTube TV is a good start, but not great.
  
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• VW to offer 6-year transferable warranty for Atlas, Tiguan - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  A six-year, 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is one hell of a deal.
  
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• 2018 Acura TLX Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  More than a refresh, Acura gives its TLX sedan a new look, an A-Spec performance trim and vastly redesigned dashboard tech.
  
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• Misfit Flare Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  11-04-2017 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  A simple design and a $60 price for Misfit's latest fitness tracker.
  
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• United Airlines has big trouble in China's social network - CNET

  11-04-2017 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Social Cues: After video of an Asian passenger being dragged off a United flight goes viral, millions on Weibo are pushing back.
  
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• Your email: Confusing adaptive cruise - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Jack G. in Florida swears his car is trying to kill him; Cooley explains that is a feeling some drivers may know on the road to autonomy.
  
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• Moto C and C Plus phones rumored for first-time buyers - CNET

  11-04-2017 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The two handsets could reportedly sport 5-inch displays and entry-level hardware.
  
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• ​Huawei ups cloud ante, US market remains elusive

  11-04-2017 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese tech giant is ramping up efforts in public cloud, venturing into some markets on its own instead of with its telco partners, but remains coy about its US footprint, which has remained small.
  
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• Project to connect the Amazon rainforest goes ahead

  11-04-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The fiber optic network roll out will resume by the end of April
  
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• These hackers want to do your taxes, and take your refund too - CNET

  11-04-2017 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  You might hate doing your taxes, but with $5.8 billion to gain, criminals will gladly file them.
  
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• The best tablets money can buy - CNET

  11-04-2017 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  These high-end tablets are the cream of the crop. If you want one, expect to pay top dollar.
  
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• US, Europe partner to counter 'fake news' and cyberattacks

  11-04-2017 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The center will be headquartered in Finland next to neighboring Russia, which stands accused of launching so-called "hybrid" attacks, such as the spreading of fake news.
  
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• United Airlines, your unfriendly skies need these new slogans - CNET

  11-04-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter kindly offers up a batch of new mottos for the beleaguered airline. Now serving punch!
  
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• 'The Fate of the Furious' review: Wheels spin and engines stall - CNET

  11-04-2017 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  The eighth movie in the "Fast and the Furious" series feels like it's going through the motions.
  
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• iPad Review: A low-cost tablet with tremendous value

  11-04-2017 21:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple surprised everyone last month by releasing a revamped iPad model priced at $329. We put it to the test.
  
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• The easy way to switch from an iPhone to the Samsung Galaxy video - CNET

  11-04-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Transfer all your photos, text messages, music and contacts from your old Apple phone to your new Samsung device using the Samsung Smart Switch app.
  
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• It's April 11: Do you know where your Win 10 Creators Update is?

  11-04-2017 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  April 11 is the start of the multiple-month-long rollout of the Windows 10 Creators Update. Here's what's happening starting today.
  
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• Instagram Direct messages just became more like Snapchat - CNET

  11-04-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can send disappearing photos and videos through Instagram's DMs, which sounds kinda familiar...
  
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• Microsoft fixes 'critical' Office Word security flaw under active attack

  11-04-2017 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers have seen the exploit being used in a large-scale email campaign to distribute the Dridex malware.
  
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• What we expect from NASA's 'oceans beyond Earth' news - CNET

  11-04-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The space agency has found something intriguing at a moon in the outer solar system that could influence our plans for visiting. Tune in Thursday.
  
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• BMW car club chapter bans some new Bimmers from the track - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The matter revolves around advanced driver assistance systems like autonomous emergency braking.
  
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• Facebook hosting Communities Summit this summer in Chicago - CNET

  11-04-2017 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  The social network wants to help users overseeing Facebook Groups community pages "gather, share and connect in real life."
  
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• AMD unleashes high-performance Ryzen 5 desktop chips

  11-04-2017 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  AMD has released four Ryzen 5 chips, strengthening the company's grip on the mainstream PC market.
  
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• Take time to stop and smell the 1,700 Lego daffodils - CNET

  11-04-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A cheery display of daffodils in the UK city of Hull isn't what it seems from a distance. Every stem and flower is crafted from Lego bricks.
  
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• Honda Miimo is an adorable Roomba for your lawn - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  After being announced years ago, it's finally coming to the US.
  
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• Honda Miimo is a robot that will mow your lawn - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  For the low, low price of "a lot of money," you can skip the whole mow-it-yourself thing.
  
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• Sprinkl Conserve Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  11-04-2017 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Sprinkl's new device conserves your water and your paycheck.
  
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• This is what a powerful earthquake looks like underwater - CNET

  11-04-2017 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Blue waters turn cloudy in a dramatic video showing a diver's view at the moment a 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes.
  
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• This souped-up telescope scours the cold corners of the Universe where stars go to die

  11-04-2017 19:13
  
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• Hasta la vista, Vista: Microsoft kills the ancient OS video - CNET

  11-04-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Vista gave Windows a new style (and new headaches). Ten years later, Microsoft pulls the plug on life support.
  
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• Slack launches message menus in effort to boost workflow tools

  11-04-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With new ​message menus, Slack is adding clickable drop-down menus that let people complete more complex workflows inside Slack.
  
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• Did Apple intentionally cripple your iPhone 7? (The 3:59, Ep. 208) - CNET

  11-04-2017 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Qualcomm levels some serious charges against Apple. Also, tax season is hack season! And we riff on the United Airlines incident.
  
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• While bots get the buzz, apps get the lion's share of funding

  11-04-2017 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  We are moving toward the age of chatbots -- where chatbots will replace apps, according to predictions. But a new report shows that this might not be the case.
  
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• Toyota dumps $1.3B into Kentucky to build a better Camry - Roadshow

  11-04-2017 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  It's the largest investment by any automaker in the state.
  
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• Apple Pay to rule over Samsung, Android rivals, study says - CNET

  11-04-2017 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to contactless payments, a new study from Juniper Research forecasts Apple well ahead of Google and Samsung over the next 4 years.
  
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• Get a Lenovo Ideapad 110S 11.6-inch laptop for $109.99 - CNET

  11-04-2017 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  That's an amazing price for this cute little laptop, which includes a year of Office 365 Personal.
  
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• Origin PC Omni stuffs a lot of gaming power into a big-screen all-in-one video - CNET

  11-04-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Behind its curved 34-inch display lies an upgradable PC with desktop components.
  
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• Qualcomm's battle against Apple heats up video - CNET

  11-04-2017 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  The chipmaker says Apple is trying to use its power to force Qualcomm into lowering its fees.
  
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