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• Elon Musk and the cult of Tesla: How a tech startup rattled the auto industry to its core

  24-04-2017 23:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Tesla is one of the most innovative and controversial companies in the world. Learn how its bold mission and Elon Musk's personality created a brand that attracts both fans and critics.
  
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• Bose SoundLink Revolve and Revolve Plus ratchet up the sound quality video - CNET

  24-04-2017 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  While they're expensive, Bose's new cylindrical wireless Bluetooth speakers deliver excellent sound for their compact size.
  
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• This is not the iPhone 8. But if it is, we are down - CNET

  24-04-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  A graphic designer made renderings of what the next iPhone might look like. And it looks pretty cool.
  
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• The iPhone 8 might be delayed by two months - CNET

  24-04-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Alleged manufacturing bottlenecks with hardware components jeopardize the fall release for a possible new iPhone.
  
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• New ways to use your slow cooker (that don't involve food) - CNET

  24-04-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  That slow cooker can do more than make meals. Here are just a few uses.
  
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• How and why Apple's robot Liam disassembles iPhones

  24-04-2017 22:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple introduced Liam last year, and now, new details show how (and why) it disassembles old iPhones.
  
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• T-Mobile's Uncarrier mojo pays off, posts strong Q1 net subscriber gains

  24-04-2017 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  T-Mobile added subscribers on all fronts in the first quarter, as it continues to be a headache for incumbents.
  
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• T-Mobile's all-in bet on unlimited pays off - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The carrier's move to eliminate all options except for its T-Mobile One unlimited data plan didn't slow its momentum down.
  
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• HyperX Pulsefire FPS

  24-04-2017 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HyperX might be better known for making RAM and gaming headsets, but recently the company has gone full-long into peripherals. Now, HyperX has introduced its first gaming mouse, the PulseFire FPS.Priced at $49 (about £40, AU$65), the HyperX Pulsefire FPS is an affordable gaming mouse that feels comfortable in the hand and tracks well. However, this low-cost peripheral runs into fierce competition with better specced and more featured packed mice including the $39 (£49, AU$99) Logitec
  
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• Korean politician lures young voters with Starcraft maps - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Politicians are desperate to impress newer generations of voters. So Moon Jae-in turns to gaming as his means of persuasion.
  
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• LinkedIn reaches half a billion users - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  The professional network hits the 500 million member milestone.
  
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• Is the business intelligence market finally maturing?

  24-04-2017 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Forrester's top three predictions in the BI market.
  
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• Hyperikon 60W Equivalent LED review - CNET

  24-04-2017 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  At 8 bucks per bulb, the Hyperikon LED offers strong dimming performance and better-looking colors in your home.
  
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• Vision-guided robot 'Mr. Roboto' joins Zulily's workforce

  24-04-2017 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Human coworkers welcome the new addition.
  
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• 2017 Subaru Impreza looks the same, drives totally differently video - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  While the outside doesn't change much, Subie's New Global Platform makes for a better-handling Impreza.
  
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• Violin Memory acquired by Soro's Quantum Partners

  24-04-2017 21:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Violin Memory, a pioneer in all-flash arrays (AFA) that fell on hard times after their IPO, announced today that they have been acquired by Quantum Partners LP, a private investment fund managed by Soros Fund Management LLC.
  
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• Google Maps now helps you travel abroad like a local - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  A new feature on Google Maps can translate local reviews into your language.
  
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• Deep dive: Subaru Impreza gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and not much else video - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Starlink infortainment system gets smartphone interface integration, but doesn't offer much functionality beyond that.
  
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• 2017 Subaru Impreza review - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  The latest Impreza gets new underpinnings for tighter handling, but the Starlink infotainment system could use some work.
  
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• 2017 Subaru Impreza: It's all new, we swear - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  While the visuals haven't changed much, the 2017 Subaru Impreza rides on a new platform for increased rigidity and handling prowess.
  
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• Instagram is back up, please resume your shameless food pics - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Social Cues: The popular social network for images went down around lunchtime on the East Coast. All hell broke loose.
  
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• Origin NS-17

  24-04-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We recently reviewed the Origin EON17-X, and this is another spin on the laptop which turns it into a Windows 10 Pro-toting workstation.That underlines one fundamental shift currently happening in the world of high-end computing. The growing popularity of portable gaming rigs has been beneficial to the mobile workstation market as a number of niche vendors have embraced a new potential audience by exploiting economies of scale.Put simply, a powerful gaming computer can also be – with a few
  
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• Netgear Orbi RBK30 Tri-Band WiFi System review - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Negear Orbi RBK30 has no power-line capability but make sure you have plenty of wall sockets around the house if you want to get the most out of it.
  
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• Netgear Orbi RBK40 Tri-band WiFi System review - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Netgear's new Orbi RBK40 strikes a balance between cost and performance. Here's CNET's full review.
  
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• Your next Samsung Galaxy phone could curve on all sides - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung is reportedly planning to curve the displays to all four sides of its smartphones, but that's easier said than done.
  
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• Larry Page shows off crazy 'flying car' Kitty Hawk video - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, the Kitty Hawk Flyer travels over fresh water, and you don't need a pilot's license to fly one.
  
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• Space station astronauts science their way into record book - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Talk about a busy work week. A recent ISS crew set a new record for devotion to science in space.
  
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• Q Acoustics M3 Soundbar

  24-04-2017 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You may not have heard of Q Acoustics before but the British audio brand has been around since 2006. The company produced some great-sounding speakers throughout the years but, like every other speaker maker, Q Acoustics began making soundbars because of consumer demand. The company’s first soundbar, the Q Acoustics M4, wowed us with its sound, value and ease of use. While it wasn't much to look at, the M4 topped of our list of best soundbars for its exceptional performance-to-price r
  
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• Hate crowds, love cons? Here's how I cope - CNET

  24-04-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  What do you do when you want to go to pop-culture conventions but crowds make you want to run for the hills? Here are a few ideas.
  
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• Back up your drone footage on-site with Seagate's new Fly Drive - CNET

  24-04-2017 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  With up to 2TB of storage space and an integrated SD card slot, the new portable drive is made for drone enthusiasts.
  
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• Galaxy S8 preorder numbers: How you like them apples? - CNET

  24-04-2017 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Preorder numbers for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are the "best ever," the company says.
  
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• Tim Cook almost put the brakes on Uber over privacy video - CNET

  24-04-2017 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  A report details how Apple's CEO confronted Uber's CEO over how its app tracked iPhone users.
  
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• Open-source EdgeX Foundry seeks to standardize Internet of Things

  24-04-2017 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Fifty companies have joined up to unify Internet of Things edge-computing programming.
  
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• Ford patents roof rack-mounted airbags for rollover protection - Roadshow

  24-04-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Airbags traditionally work from the inside of the car, but this one is a bit different.
  
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• Samsung's smart home slog

  24-04-2017 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The smartphone giant is gaining little in the smart home race from its broad home product portfolio.
  
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• Siri can now read WhatsApp messages to you - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  "Hey Siri, read new WhatsApp messages."
  
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• Sling TV cloud DVR hits Apple TV - CNET

  24-04-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The internet TV company's cloud DVR is now available to Apple TV users for an extra $5 per month.
  
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