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• Coachella thief caught stealing more than 100 phones - CNET

  17-04-2017 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  If you're an Apple phone user attending the festival, do yourself a favor and activate the Find My iPhone feature.
  
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• Facebook on Cleveland video shooting: 'We need to do better' - CNET

  17-04-2017 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  The social network said it was reviewing its reporting process so it can react faster to disturbing content.
  
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• Netflix says opportunity 'gigantic' despite slowing growth

  17-04-2017 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Netflix gains 4.95 million new subscribers in the first quarter, fewer than the 5.2 million it had forecast.
  
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• April the giraffe's fans smash YouTube viewing records - CNET

  17-04-2017 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Only one live channel has ever had more viewers than the baby giraffe and his mama. Hint: It's a legend-ary channel.
  
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• Amazon and The Roots team up to make children's shows - CNET

  17-04-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Expect two series, one animated and one live-action, from the partnership.
  
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• Sorry, Netflix -- you need to churn out hit shows too - CNET

  17-04-2017 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix loves to flout traditional TV's norms, including the need for home run hits. But its latest disappointing results show that without buzzy shows, we won't subscribe in droves.
  
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• Some Indians boycotting Snapchat over CEO's alleged remarks - CNET

  17-04-2017 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  In a lawsuit, a former employee alleges the CEO didn't want to expand to India because the country is "poor." Snap calls the allegation "ridiculous."
  
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• James Gunn will direct third 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie - CNET

  17-04-2017 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  "Make Mine Marvel," the director writes in a message to fans on Facebook.
  
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• How to install and level your refrigerator video - CNET

  17-04-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Got a new fridge? Here's how to set it up correctly from the get-go.
  
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• NYC wants Uber to add just the tip - CNET

  17-04-2017 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  If the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission have anything to do with it, expect Uber to buckle under pressure and add in-app tipping.
  
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• Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button

  17-04-2017 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung wants to keep you locked in the Bixby AI ecosystem in its fight against Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and others.
  
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• Choosing sides in the smartphone battle for the desktop

  17-04-2017 22:11 via zdnet.com
  
  After Continuum and DeX, here's a good chance that a full desktop environment will soon lurk inside your next smartphone. In the latest showdown between Android and Windows, Microsoft must establish a broader smartphone footprint before Android apps adapt.
  
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• Moto Z2 Force might get the headphone jack back - CNET

  17-04-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Besides a rumored headphone jack, the successor to the Moto Z Force might not be a Verizon exclusive this time.
  
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• This is what 1,100 mph winds will do to a planet - CNET

  17-04-2017 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Hold onto your hat. NASA takes a peek inside Saturn's atmosphere to see the sculptural patterns created by crazy high winds.
  
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• OVH

  17-04-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OVH may not be as well-known as some of its more consumer-oriented competitors, but don't be fooled. It's one of the largest web hosting companies in the world, with more than a million customers and 20 data centres – this outfit even builds and maintains its own servers and network.The company feels different from the moment you hit the website. What you see first isn't the latest low-cost deal, or a stock photo of a happy smiling customer – it's a picture of a Xeon E6 processor and
  
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• VW has bought back or repaired more than half of 2.0-liter diesels - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  It still has a long way to go, but the progress is impressive either way.
  
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• Red Hat steps up its Kubernetes game with OpenShift Container 3.5

  17-04-2017 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat wants you to manage your cloud containers with OpenShift Container Platform 3.5.
  
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• Listen to the four-cylinder 2018 Jaguar F-Type purr - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  I had reservations, but this video helped put them to rest.
  
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• Brazilian Post readies mobile device deployment

  17-04-2017 20:40 via zdnet.com
  
  All delivery staff will be equipped with smartphones
  
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• LG gram 13

  17-04-2017 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With portable and powerful laptops priced below the psychological barrier of $1,000 now somewhat of a commodity, the premium segment is one where a device has to live up to its price tag. Typically, manufacturers set themselves apart from the pack with design, and unique features (fingerprint unlock, excellent battery life, etc.). The LG gram 13 we reviewed costs much less than Apple’s 12-inch MacBook and comparably to Dell’s XPS 13. On the spec sheet, the gram 13 is more simila
  
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• Cops swear in 'drug sniffing' bearded dragon - CNET

  17-04-2017 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  That's Officer Iroh to you. A bearded dragon goes from April Fools' prank to sworn-in reptile cop.
  
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• AutoComplete: Lynk & Co previews 03 concept sedan video - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Tesla lowers the Model S 70's price, and Audi teases a new concept for the Shanghai Motor Show.
  
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• Instagram has a new feature that will remind you of Pinterest - CNET

  17-04-2017 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram just became a little like Pinterest with its new collections feature. Here's how to use it.
  
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• Google Cloud is a serious contender in the public cloud space

  17-04-2017 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Forrester breaks down Google Cloud's value and areas for growth.
  
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• Top 5 Disney attractions that should be movies video - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  "Jungle Cruise" will become a movie, so what other rides should get the film treatment? We asked CNET's resident Disney expert, Bridget Carey, to weigh in.
  
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• Master & Dynamic MW50 Wireless

  17-04-2017 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you want a pair of headphones that stand apart from the Beats, Sony and Audio Technica cans, it’s hard to think of a better choice than Master & Dynamic. The relatively young audio company, founded in 2013, has made a line of headphones that don’t compromise on materials, build quality, design or sound. Our first experience with the luxury headphone maker was with the Master & Dynamic MH40 that we lauded for its gorgeous design, build and audio quality. And now we&rsq
  
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• AutoComplete: Lynk and Co previews 03 concept sedan video - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Tesla lowers the Model S 70's price, and Audi teases a new concept for the Shanghai Motor Show.
  
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• How to level your refrigerator - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Having problems with your refrigerator? Maybe it's the wrong kind of level. Learn why your refrigerator should be somewhat not leveled to function properly.
  
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• These far-out animals fascinate and amuse scientists - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  The animal kingdom lets loose with some its strangest creations, from a bizarre underwater orb to a very long-lived albatross.
  
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• iPhone 8's new fingerprint sensor may be on the fritz - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Another report came out that the upcoming iPhone's fingerprint sensor may not be working.
  
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• Tesla cuts least expensive Model S price to $69K - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Nice.
  
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• Amazon chucking Diapers.com this week - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Diapers.com and five other sites run by Amazon-owned Quidsi will shutter and redirect to Amazon.com, marking the end for a $545 million acquisition.
  
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• Clever homemade baby stroller fits under an airplane seat - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  A designer's handcrafted baby stroller made from aluminum and oak folds up so small it can be carried onto an airplane with no fuss.
  
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• Cloudera sets IPO price range of $12 to $14

  17-04-2017 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The offering is expected to give the big data management company a valuation well below $4 billion.
  
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• What's Facebook's next plan to take over the world? (The 3:59, Ep. 211) - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  We offer a preview of Facebook's developers conference, talk about the new season of "Silicon Valley" and geek out over "The Last Jedi."
  
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• Trump tweets recommendation for book with blank pages - CNET

  17-04-2017 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The president would very much like you to read this book. It won't take long.
  
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• GitHub makes its Developer Program free, adds new benefits

  17-04-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The program, which has attracted 17,000 people so far, is designed to encourage more developers to build on the Github platform.
  
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• Google agrees to open Android to competing apps in Russia - CNET

  17-04-2017 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant reaches settlement deal with Russia's competition regulators that allows preinstallations of other search engines and apps on Android.
  
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• NASA astronaut: Space toilet inspires 'sheer terror' - CNET

  17-04-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Forget motion sickness and adjusting to microgravity. Astronaut Jack Fischer is most worried about facing the space station's intimidating bathroom facilities.
  
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• Is Mastodon the new social media star, or imploding black hole?

  17-04-2017 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Mastodon has exploded onto the social scene in the last week and is gaining users at a phenomenal rate. But is the new network an open source geek's dream or Twitter's ultimate nightmare?
  
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• Google takes Android search blow in Russia

  17-04-2017 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Android phones in Russia can now come pre-installed with rival search engines and competing apps.
  
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• Why telling the truth 'warts and all' could help you find love

  17-04-2017 18:00
  
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• This futuristic battery is powered by nitrogen

  17-04-2017 18:00
  
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• Genesis exec says headlights will be unnecessary one day - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sure sounds terrifying, doesn't it?
  
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• Social influencers finally have the chance to make money with The8App

  17-04-2017 17:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Micro-influencers want to be rewarded for their interactions on social media and now The8App enables users to monetize their social influence by sharing brand campaigns.
  
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• Is a $650 pan and burner better than a cooking lesson? - CNET

  17-04-2017 17:36 via cnet.com
  
  The Hestan Cue cooking system contains Bluetooth-connected hardware that automatically regulates the skillet's temperature and provides video instruction through a connected app.
  
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• 3 ways to take faster screenshots in Windows 10 video - CNET

  17-04-2017 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Taking images of your screen in Windows 10 doesn't have to be clunky. Use these built-in features to take faster and more precise screenshots.
  
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• VW to invest $300M in hundreds of EV chargers across US - Roadshow

  17-04-2017 17:18 via cnet.com
  
  It's part of the company's massive settlement with diesel owners and federal regulators.
  
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• Internet pioneer Robert Taylor dies

  17-04-2017 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The engineer launched the Arpanet and also helped inspire the Mac computer and Microsoft Word.
  
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