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• Apple's self-driving car program detailed in DMV training doc - CNET

  21-04-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  More specifics on Cupertino's autonomous driving technology come to light by way of a reported document for training the human drivers who will staff the vehicles.
  
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• Apple's AR smart glasses could be in the works - CNET

  21-04-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  A leaked incident report suggests that Apple could be working on some interesting new eyewear, and that accidents happen.
  
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• Dentist accused of extracting teeth while riding hoverboard - CNET

  21-04-2017 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Prosecutors say an Alaska dentist sedated a patient and then filmed his unusual procedure.
  
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• Russian MP Seleznev incensed after son jailed in US

  21-04-2017 22:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Valery Seleznev said the sentence was "passed by man-eaters" and that his son was "abducted".
  
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• The Moto G5 is a rock-bottom bargain for your everyday essentials video - CNET

  21-04-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  With its decent set of specs and dirt-cheap price, the Moto G5 is well worth a look if you can't stomach the cost of Samsung's latest flagship.
  
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• Trump's cybersecurity plan is officially late - CNET

  21-04-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  President Donald Trump promised that a plan to improve cybersecurity in the US would be in place by his 90th day in office. It's now day 91.
  
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• Sony's STR-DN1080 receiver is a knockout video - CNET

  21-04-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony STR-DN1080 receiver does a lot for the money and sounds good to boot.
  
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• Volkswagen gets sentenced... to probation - Roadshow

  21-04-2017 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  It must also pay a $2.8 billion fine and agree to independent oversight.
  
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• Computer hacker Adam Mudd attacked gaming websites

  21-04-2017 21:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cyber attacks on universities and gaming websites, including Minecraft, cost them millions, a court hears.
  
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• 4 ways to lock your Windows 10 PC - CNET

  21-04-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  No Dynamic Lock? No problem.
  
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• LG G6 vs. Google Pixel XL: Which one's better? video - CNET

  21-04-2017 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't want the Galaxy S8, but can't decide between the G6 or Pixel XL, let's help you choose.
  
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• Apple nabs two of Google's top satellite executives - CNET

  21-04-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker reportedly recruited them for a new hardware team.
  
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• KFC launches sandwich into space - CNET

  21-04-2017 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Rob Lowe is KFC's new colonel and, well, things take a strange turn in the company's new ad.
  
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• 13 best downloadable keyboards for Android - CNET

  21-04-2017 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  There is no shortage of options when it comes to replacement keyboards on Android. Here are some of the best to choose from.
  
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• DreamHost

  21-04-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After 20 years in the business you'd expect DreamHost to know what they're doing, and first impressions of the website don't disappoint. The company offers shared, WordPress, web, VPS and dedicated hosting with stacks of custom and unusual features, all presented in a distinctive and appealing style.There's none of the hard-sell gimmickry you'll get elsewhere. No special offer or ‘buy now!’ banners, in fact there's no upfront mention of prices at all. Instead the company leads on wha
  
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• Starbucks Unicorn frappuccino jokes pour out on Twitter - CNET

  21-04-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Never mind the taste of the limited-edition drink, but does it put you in the mood for some Trent Reznor tunes?
  
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• The 3:59 extended edition: Galaxy S8 review and iPhone 8 rumors - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  We magically turned one of our favorite extended YouTube shows from the week into podcast form for your weekend listening.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 owners get 100,000 free song uploads and a bunch of other free stuff - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Music lovers will adore Google Play Music and its new collaboration with Samsung.
  
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• Spoiler! Major cameos for 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' revealed - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Director James Gunn and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirm to CNET which Guardians of the Galaxy members from the original comic books are in the movie sequel.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8: The best tips, tricks and hidden features - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Your new phone is a beast. Here are our best guides for using it.
  
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• Elon Musk is working on 'consensual telepathy' - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The billionaire tesla CEO's new startup, Neuralink Corp, wants to merge our brains with machines.
  
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• Bill Gates: My kids didn't have cell phones till they were 14 - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In an interview, the Microsoft co-founder says phones still aren't allowed at the dinner table.
  
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• Galaxy S8 is expensive...to build - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's new flagship phone -- on sale today -- costs more to build than top phones from Apple and Google, according to an IHS Markit estimate.
  
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• Which Galaxy S8 unlock option is the most secure? - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung is going all in on biometric authentication with the Galaxy S8. But, which one should you use?
  
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• Bill Nye wants to save the world from science deniers - CNET

  21-04-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  The Science Guy stops by CNET to talk about his new Netflix show...and we roast marshmallows (for science!).
  
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• Target swaps its shopping carts for Mario Karts - Roadshow

  21-04-2017 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  The stores already feel like a demolition derby on the weekend, so why not?
  
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• Could coconuts reveal the secrets of the great Alcatraz escape? - CNET

  21-04-2017 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  As if the 1962 breakout from the "inescapable" prison wasn't already nuts, researchers now hope to find the truth with help from fruit.
  
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• Surprise! Your online banking password might not be as secure as you thought

  21-04-2017 19:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Several major banks don't use case-sensitive passwords.
  
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• Roasting marshmallows with Bill Nye video - CNET

  21-04-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  We turn our studio into a lab during Bill Nye's visit just to see what would happen. Can we make some science with everyday household objects? With Bill, you betcha!
  
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• Honda debuts CR-V Hybrid in Shanghai, likely heading to US - Roadshow

  21-04-2017 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  There's certainly a case to be made for doing so.
  
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• Easy ways to try augmented reality video - CNET

  21-04-2017 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  From Snapchat to Facebook, augmented reality is everywhere. Here are a few simple ways to try it for yourself.
  
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• Samsung's Bixby will help you shop, unless you have Verizon - CNET

  21-04-2017 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  A new camera feature on the Galaxy S8 that recognizes bar codes and products was delayed on Verizon phones.
  
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• Bitrate, lossy, PCM: the audio terms you need to know when buying new kit

  21-04-2017 19:00
  
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• What made Einstein a 'Genius'? video - CNET

  21-04-2017 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Star Geoffrey Rush and the creators of National Geographic's "Genius" reveal what makes a mind like Albert Einstein's so unique in this exclusive video.
  
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• How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S8 - CNET

  21-04-2017 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Now that the S8 lacks a home button, the method to take a screenshot has changed.
  
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• What Nintendo's SNES Classic needs most - CNET

  21-04-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: If Nintendo resurrects its 16-bit system, it might as well be perfect.
  
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• Brain Tumour Charity cautious about Italy mobile phone ruling

  21-04-2017 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charity urges caution after a ruling in Italy about mobile phone use and brain tumour growth.
  
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• Canon EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D review

  21-04-2017 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Canon EOS Rebel T7i (EOS 800D outside the US) is the latest in a long line of entry-level Canon DSLRs that can chart their heritage back to the original EOS Digital Rebel (EOS 300D) that arrived back in 2003.Since then, the various iterations and updates that have come and gone have been firm favorites with both new and more experienced users alike.Canon's current EOS Rebel T6i / EOS 750D has established itself as one of our favourite entry-level DSLRs. It's packed with a range of features p
  
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• Bill Nye is back to teach us how to save the world video - CNET

  21-04-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Science Guy sits down with Bridget Carey to talk about his new Netflix show and the three biggest problems the world is facing.
  
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