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• 'It's time to go': Peter Capaldi on leaving 'Doctor Who' - CNET

  14-04-2017 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Peter Capaldi, Steven Moffat and the Doctor's new companion Pearl Mackie dish about season 10, Star Trek and a different regeneration.
  
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• 'How many RTs' is a viral monster and nuggets are to blame - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Social Cues: A viral tweet asking for free Wendy's nuggets is starting a new trend on social media.
  
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• Your Galaxy S8 might be getting a coat of armor - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  An AT&T phone code-named Cruiser is reportedly an upcoming Active variant of Samsung's Galaxy S8.
  
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• Volvo's first EV will probably be built in China - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  As will the 2018 S90 sedan, after being moved from its current production facility in Sweden.
  
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• Here's a cheap way to extend your Wi-Fi with the ZyXel PLA5236KIT powerline kit video - CNET

  14-04-2017 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  CNET editor Dong Ngo the benefits of low expectations when it comes to Wi-Fi, with the affordable ZyXel PLA5236KIT powerline kit.
  
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• Meet the iCar? Apple to test self-driving vehicles in California

  14-04-2017 21:31
  
  The iPhone maker has been awarded a permit to test autonomous cars, moving into a highly competitive space that includes Google, Tesla and FordApple is joining the fiercely competitive race to design self-driving cars, raising the possibility that a company that has already reshaped culture with its iPhone may try to transform transportation, too.Ending years of speculation, Apple’s late entry into a crowded field was made official Friday with the disclosure that the California department
  
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• 13 tips every iPad owner should know - CNET

  14-04-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Get up and running with your new iPad with this collection of tips and tricks.
  
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• GM investing $14M in, adding 1,100 jobs at Cruise Automation - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  It's also getting a sweet tax break in the process.
  
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• Bill Gates thought Windows Solitaire was too hard to win - CNET

  14-04-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Wes Cherry was a bored intern at Microsoft when he wrote Windows Solitaire.
  
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• AutoComplete: Apple receives a permit to test self-driving cars in California video - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Tesla teases some trucks, and Audi unveils a new privateer racecar
  
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• Here's the first look at Carrie Fisher in 'The Last Jedi' - CNET

  14-04-2017 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  At Star Wars Celebration Orlando, Director Rian Johnson speaks about working on the script with Fisher and gives fans a peek at the set.
  
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• Everything we spotted in that 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer - CNET

  14-04-2017 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Let's theorize and hypothesis and spend all day speculating what the heck is going on here. (We have eight months to kill, what's stopping you?)
  
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• Why would Nintendo get rid of the NES Classic? - CNET

  14-04-2017 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The NES Classic going away doesn't make any sense, no matter what theory is applied.
  
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• Nucleus Anywhere Intercom review - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Nucleus keeps video calls simple, but packs a few nice extras under the surface.
  
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• Alexa in tow, Nucleus Anywhere Intercom helps you keep in touch - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  This intercom connects you to your family, wherever they are.
  
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• Hydraulic press crushes a Furby into your nightmares - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The classic electronic Furby toy tangles with a hydraulic press to create a new vision of horror.
  
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• ​Kickstarter 101: When and how to run a crowdfunding campaign - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  The crowdfunding platform offers access to capital and an engaged customer base, but it takes work to launch a successful campaign.
  
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• Facebook knocks down massive spammer network - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says it had been "combating" the operation for six months.
  
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• The 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer has arrived - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  The internet waited patiently for a 2-minute teaser for a film that doesn't even come out for eight months. And, honestly, IT WAS WORTH IT.
  
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• 'Last Jedi' trailer sparks Force of funny Twitter reactions - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Once fans stopped freaking out, they had some jokes to make, and many involved Jar Jar.
  
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• Uber may face $1.13M in fines over drunk-driving complaints - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  California regulators say the ride-hailing firm didn't promptly suspend or investigate Uber drivers suspected of working under the influence.
  
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• Alphabet's newest smartwatch is not what you'd expect - CNET

  14-04-2017 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Study Watch is a new tool for investigative medicine.
  
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• Apple permitted to test autonomous vehicles on California roads

  14-04-2017 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  While the Cupertino company has been notoriously quiet about its autonomous car plans, the DMV has given it the green light to test the vehicles.
  
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• Lucid shows 217 mph electric car at New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Dodge Demon may have dominated the New York Auto Show, but new electric car maker Lucid looks set to give it future competition, announcing that its Alpha Speed Car was tested at 217 mph.
  
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• Apple receives autonomous-car testing permit in California - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Oh, great -- more fuel for the "Apple Car" fire.
  
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• The 4 refurbished tech products you should avoid - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Some refurb deals are outstanding. Others, not so much. Here are the items I wouldn't buy no matter how good the price.
  
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• Nintendo sells almost a million Switch consoles in first month - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  More than 900,000 Switch units have sold so far in North America, making it Nintendo's fastest-ever selling console.
  
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• New Audi R8 LMS GT4 race car is one serious looker - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Then again, I'm a sucker for a good set of canards.
  
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• Microsoft confirms just a handful of Windows Phones will get Windows 10 Creators Update

  14-04-2017 19:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is rolling out a new test builds for Windows 10 to phone Insiders (and to PC users), while acknowledging that only a dozen or so Windows Phone models will get Windows 10 Creators Update.
  
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• Audi R8 LMS GT4 will race its way into your heart - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  You'll probably never get to drive one, but you can always dream.
  
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• YouTube has a hidden dark mode. Here's how to turn it on - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Paint it black.
  
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• Goodbye, NES Classic: Nintendo stopping shipments this month - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Forget about your hopes of getting an NES Classic at a regular price this year.
  
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• 3 good reasons to draw on Windows Maps - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Find your way, see where you've been or just jot down some notes.
  
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• Big Linux bug, low security concerns

  14-04-2017 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  A long-fixed bug in how Android and Linux handles UDP network connections has caused a lot of unnecessary worry.
  
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• See a razor-equipped drone play real-life Fruit Ninja - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  A drone with a razor blade attached slices up bananas, apples, cucumbers, kiwis and tomatoes at 70 mph in this crazy video.
  
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• Haven't spent enough on Candy Crush? Buy this $650 backpack - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Want to declare your love for the 5-year-old puzzle game to the world? Now you can buy swimwear or a phone case.
  
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• Turn on two-factor authentication to protect your accounts video - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Add another layer of security to your online accounts by turning on two-factor authentication or two-step verification when you log in.
  
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• Saturn's adorable UFO-shaped moon, Atlas, gets a close-up - CNET

  14-04-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can a moon be cute? If you're a tiny Saturn moon that resembles a flying saucer, the answer is "Yes!"
  
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• Inside Netflix: we reveal how brain scans and bots help shows go from lens to your living room

  14-04-2017 19:00
  
  By: Libby PlummerContinue reading...
  
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• DevOps still suffers from silo effect, survey shows

  14-04-2017 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  When DevOps works, it works well. But it's still hampered by too much data, conflicting data, and lack of communication between teams, a recent study concludes.
  
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• Ubuntu 17.04: The bittersweet Linux release

  14-04-2017 17:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Ubuntu 17.04 is another solid desktop release, but Unity, its default desktop, is being retired. This new distribution's real improvements are in its cloud and server versions.
  
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• Language agnostic document processing: Finding relations using statistics, machine learning, and graphs

  14-04-2017 17:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Would you like to be able to find related work regardless of domain or language, more efficiently than you ever thought possible? Omnity is out to help achieve this, using a mix of techniques.
  
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• 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 receives some small nips and tucks - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 17:03 via cnet.com
  
  Mercedes-AMG's pocket rocket small crossover receives a small visual pick-me-up for the 2018 model year.
  
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• Shadow Brokers' latest file drop shows NSA targeted Windows PCs, several banks

  14-04-2017 16:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest dump of hacking tools and exploits targets Windows machines, in some cases as late as Windows 8.
  
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• NSA's arsenal of Windows hacking tools have leaked

  14-04-2017 16:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest dump of hacks and exploits target most versions of the operating system.
  
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• Is Apple looking to buy Toshiba's memory business? - CNET

  14-04-2017 16:59 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is said to be considering a bid for Toshiba's semiconductor unit after the Japanese manufacturer posted massive losses
  
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• 3 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' classics you can't miss - CNET

  14-04-2017 16:56 via cnet.com
  
  The new shows have arrived. But if watching season 11 sends you back to the vault of oldies, here's where to start.
  
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• Tesla hopes to unveil semi truck this year, pickup by 2019 - Roadshow

  14-04-2017 16:49 via cnet.com
  
  You'd think Elon Musk would be focused on the Model 3, but he's always thinking several years ahead.
  
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• Meet Ohmni, a telepresence robot for technophobes

  14-04-2017 16:45 via zdnet.com
  
  This robot automatically connects so you can video chat with loved ones and roam around their homes even if they don't answer the phone.
  
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• Vivo's Xplay6 is a weird iPhone Galaxy S7 Edge mashup - CNET

  14-04-2017 16:33 via cnet.com
  
  This phone from China takes the best bits of both phones and the result is a good looking device.
  
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