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• Star Wars reinvents old and new with these toys video - CNET

  05-05-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Hasbro's Legacy series revives the original Kenner toy line from 1977 and Forces of Destiny brings new galactic figures to life.
  
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• Google details how it clamped down on massive phishing scam - CNET

  05-05-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The company shut down the attack, which masked itself as a Google Doc invitation, within an hour.
  
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• 3 ways to take screenshots on the Galaxy S8 video - CNET

  05-05-2017 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  With no physical home button, the way you take screenshots on the Galaxy S8 is different from the previous model. Here are three ways to capture your screen on the Galaxy S8.
  
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• 'Alien: Covenant' releases the most terrifying clip yet - CNET

  05-05-2017 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  It's not about the gore. It's about the sickening feel of impending doom as everything slowly goes wrong.
  
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• Headed for the last load: Signs your washer may need replacing - CNET

  05-05-2017 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Your machine may be on its way to washing its last load. Here's why.
  
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• The 2017 Indy 500 pace car is a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  It doesn't hold a candle to 2001's Oldsmobile Bravada, but that's all right.
  
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• Chevrolet Corvette returns as 2017 Indianapolis 500 pace car - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  A Corvette Grand Sport will lead the 101st running of America's favorite milk-chugging contest.
  
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• Kanye West deletes his Instagram and Twitter accounts - CNET

  05-05-2017 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for one of Kanye's legendary Twitter rants, it's too late. He's gone.
  
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• Pikachu dancer deflates on stage, security literally #draghim - CNET

  05-05-2017 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  At the World Pokemon Festival, a Pikachu dancer physically (and probably emotionally) deflates in front of a live audience.
  
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• Do you need a 4K TV for HDR? - CNET

  05-05-2017 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  High Dynamic Range from Netflix, Amazon and 4K Blu-ray can deliver a real improvement in image quality. But you need an Ultra HD "4K" TV to get it?
  
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• V-Moda Forza Metallo Wireless: One excellent sounding Bluetooth sports headphone video - CNET

  05-05-2017 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  V-Moda's first wireless neckband-style headphone features strong sound and a comfortable, secure fit.
  
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• The 3:59 extended edition: How Google's next Pixel can catch up to Galaxy S8 - CNET

  05-05-2017 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here's our full podcast and live YouTube post-show on the Google Pixel, the phishing attack on Google docs and Instagram's red bathing suit spam.
  
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• Cell phone users tend to drink, smoke more than landline users - CNET

  05-05-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  A US Health Department study finds that mobile phone-only users are younger and more likely to party.
  
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• AutoComplete: Toyota Land Speed Cruiser concept rockets to 230 mph video - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Voyager shows us how to build a self-driving car, and Porsche recalls the Macan.
  
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• Sniff, sniff: Porsche recalls 52,000 Macan crossovers for fuel odors - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  It doesn't appear that the problem extends beyond an unsavory smell.
  
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• Super rare ghost-white lobster avoids becoming dinner - CNET

  05-05-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  A 1-in-100-million white lobster now haunts a tank in an Irish aquarium.
  
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• OnePlus 5 confirmed for a summer release - CNET

  05-05-2017 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The phone is rumored to have two rear cameras and top-of-the-line processing speeds.
  
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• Cell phone users in US drink, smoke more than landline users - CNET

  05-05-2017 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  A US Health Department study found that cellphone-only users drink and smoke more compared to landline users.
  
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• Mode Modern Sunrise Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-05-2017 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Mode Modern's Sunrise Smart Pillow is packed full of tech promising to enhance your z's.
  
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• Portable power for less: Save $130 on a portable generator - CNET

  05-05-2017 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  From Home Deals: $130 off a portable generator, and the best deals in power to go.
  
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• Here are the 'Game of Thrones' spinoffs we want to see - CNET

  05-05-2017 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  How about a look at the young Lannisters and a deep dive inside a Dothraki Khalasar?
  
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• Singapore celebrates Star Wars Day with 'sabertrees' video - CNET

  05-05-2017 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  Five iconic "supertrees" at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay attraction are now really huge lightsabers at night.
  
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• Trump's anti-H1B tactics compel Infosys to recruit 10,000 employees in the US

  05-05-2017 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Infosys should thank President Donald Trump for pushing it in this direction in a time of shifting business models that require more US hires to staff client-facing offices. Question is: Will it get the kind of hires it wants at a price it is willing -- or can afford -- to pay?
  
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• Human-robot interactions take step forward with 'emotional' chatbot

  05-05-2017 19:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Researchers describe the ‘emotional chatting machine’ as a first attempt at the problem of creating machines that can fully understand user emotionAn “emotional chatting machine” has been developed by scientists, signalling the approach of an era in which human-robot interactions are seamless and go beyond the purely functional.The chatbot, developed by a Chinese team, is seen as a significant step towards the goal of developing emotionally sophisticated robots. Continue
  
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• NBA live in VR - CNET

  05-05-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Up close with the Golden State Warriors and the experience of broadcasting an NBA game in VR
  
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• Five years of social media history can get anyone in trouble - CNET

  05-05-2017 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Social Cues: The State Department wants to look at the past five years of a refugee's social media history. But who doesn't have posts they regret sharing?
  
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• Nissan gives its popular Rogue model an electric motor - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan increases the options for its Rogue small SUV, adding a hybrid drivetrain option available with front- or all-wheel-drive.
  
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• New features in Windows 10 video - CNET

  05-05-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Creators Update is rolling out to PCs. From 3D capabilities to voice commands, here's a quick look at what's new.
  
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• 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan equips its Rogue small SUV with a hybrid drivetrain, but why does the engine never seem to stop?
  
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• Is this Amazon's new Echo with a built-in screen? - CNET

  05-05-2017 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  An alleged image of Amazon's upcoming Alexa-enabled device, code-named "Knight," has surfaced on the internet.
  
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• 2,000-hp Toyota Land Speed Cruiser picks up world record at 230 mph - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Land Speed Cruiser is now officially the world's fastest SUV.
  
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• Cord cutter curious? 10 considerations before you cancel cable TV - CNET

  05-05-2017 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Save a bunch of money! Kick that ancient box to the curb! Ditch all those channels you never watch anyway! Never deal with a cable guy again! Not so fast.
  
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• Lacie's Thunderbolt 3 RAID systems are staggering fast video - CNET

  05-05-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  CNET editor Dong Ngo what really matters with the super-fast and massive Thunderbolt 3 storage systems, the 6big and 12big, from LaCie.
  
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• Volvo will chase 2017's coast-to-coast solar eclipse in new XC60s - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  It'll capture the footage in 360-degree VR for anyone who misses it.
  
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• iPhone legal battle may take new, dramatic turn video - CNET

  05-05-2017 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Chipmaker Qualcomm could seek an import ban on iPhones coming into the US as part of its legal dispute with Apple over billions of dollars of licensing fees.
  
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• Stronger swearing, WIRED redesign: Podcast 316

  05-05-2017 18:15
  
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• Elon Musk asks the internet to name his new boring machine, internet goes nuts - CNET

  05-05-2017 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter users give the Tesla CEO plenty of ideas for what to call his new tunneling machine.
  
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• Debenhams Flowers data breach hits 26,000

  05-05-2017 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Customers of the main Debenhams.com website have not been affected by the incident.
  
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• If it's not poltergeists or the Russians, it could be your power utility

  05-05-2017 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a mystery for your wall of weird. All of a sudden, six battery backups died at the same time (with no visible power problems). Read on to learn how we solved the mystery, and how six brave little UPSs gave their lives in service to geekdom.
  
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• Here's how startup Voyage built its first autonomous Ford Fusion - Roadshow

  05-05-2017 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Bear in mind, this is only the hardware side. There's still plenty of work left to do.
  
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• Iolo System Mechanic

  05-05-2017 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CCleaner might be the biggest name in PC maintenance, but it’s not the only tool that promises to clean up unnecessary files and give your machine a performance boost. 
  Iolo System Mechanic optimizes your PC by clearing clutter from your hard drive, carrying out basic repairs, cleaning up the registry and carrying out general maintenance tasks on a predetermined schedule.In addition to the usual disk cleaners, this program can also adjust which programs run at startup, and includes a
  
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• Get an Asus T-Mobile CellSpot AC1900 router for $59.99 - CNET

  05-05-2017 17:04 via cnet.com
  
  Been thinking about a router upgrade? This top-rated model prioritizes Wi-Fi calls, and you don't need to be a T-Mobile customer to reap the benefits. Plus: Bluetooth sport 'phones for eight bucks!
  
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• This Doritos bag plays 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' soundtrack video - CNET

  05-05-2017 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is what comes inside the crunchiest way to buy the Marvel movie's tunes.
  
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