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• The best iPad games - CNET

  09-05-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  The iPad's a fantastic game system. Here are our favorite picks.
  
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• More changes coming to Microsoft's Windows as a Service strategy

  09-05-2017 23:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is continuing to tweak its Windows 10 patching and updating strategy, and plans to hold off until 2019 before releasing another version of Windows 10 designated as its Long Term Servicing Branch.
  
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• Do fidget spinners annoy you? Here are some alternatives from the past video - CNET

  09-05-2017 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Devices to occupy your mind have been around for many years, so here's a quick look at some fidgety toys we've enjoyed before.
  
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• Alexa introduces voice calling and messaging video - CNET

  09-05-2017 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon aims to turn the Echo into a communication hub for the smart home
  
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• Jimmy Kimmel mocks critics of his health care plea - CNET

  09-05-2017 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The late-night host slams those who criticized his plea for universal healthcare. Video of his monologue trends highly on YouTube.
  
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• Go on a spacewalk with this NASA action-cam video - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Step outside the International Space Station with an up-close video that pulls you into a spacewalk.
  
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• Top 25 laptops with the best battery life - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  This updated list shows the current laptops, tablets and 2-in-1 hybrids with the longest battery life.
  
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• Nvidia tops Q1 targets as revenue nearly doubles

  09-05-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Nvidia said sharp growth of its deep learning technology helped accelerate revenue growth in the quarter.
  
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• Move over, Ellen: Nugget Boy's tweet is most retweeted ever - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Nevada teen's tweet to Wendy's pleading for a year of free nuggets is now the most retweeted, surpassing Ellen DeGeneres' Oscar selfie.
  
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• SoftBank reportedly nears $95B tech fund announcement - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The fund, which Bloomberg said could be announced next week, is one of the few things Apple and Qualcomm seem to agree on.
  
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• Roku Ultra

  09-05-2017 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite some ferocious competition, Roku is still king of the streaming world. Well, at least it was in 2016 when, as a platform, it beat out Apple, Amazon and Google with its line-up of streaming video boxes. So what, then, can the company do this year to win over a new generation of Roku-ites? The answer lies in both 4K and HDR performance. At its core, the Roku Ultra is a born and bred performance monster, a trait it inherited from its predecessor, the 2015 Roku 4. It’s capable of
  
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• In New York City, Star Wars tops Star Trek for dog names - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Vader, Luke, Starlord and Samsung all make the list on an interactive data map showing the names of licensed dogs in New York City.
  
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• T-Mobile could soon make its own cheap phones - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  The carrier could introduce three T-Mobile-branded "Revvl" phones, according to one report.
  
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• NSA chief: US alerted France to Russian election hacking - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  NSA Director Mike Rogers says France was informed of Russian meddling before hackers leaked emails stolen from Emmanuel Macron's campaign.
  
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• Microsoft reportedly aims to make Windows 10 PCs into smart home hubs - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  The software giant is reportedly working on a HomeHub feature that would let you control devices from Nest, SmartThings and other vendors.
  
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• Nzblord

  09-05-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to Usenet services, the unfortunate truth is that many offerings are tricky to use and require significant technical expertise. And obviously enough, those less confident in the world of newsgroups will want to pick an easy-to-use provider.Nzblord is a great option if you want to get the most out of a Usenet service and avoid any unnecessary hassles at the same time. Rather than having a newsreader client you have to set up and learn your way around, this provider offers a simple w
  
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• South Korea building entire 'city' for autonomous car development - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  It'll occupy 88 acres, which isn't the size of Seoul or anything, but it's still pretty darn substantial.
  
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• 3 quick tips for navigating your iPhone video - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  It's never too late to learn some and new tricks for getting more out of your iPhone.
  
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• 25 crazy cleaning tricks your mom never taught you - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Hate to clean? Want to clean your house without working too hard? We've got you! Here are 25 cleaning tips that will cover every area of your home.
  
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• Good news! The entire Senate just embraced web encryption

  09-05-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Remember this for next time lawmakers bring out the pitchforks.
  
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• Apple confirms WWDC opening keynote on June 5

  09-05-2017 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  As expected, Apple will kick off this year's developer conference with a keynote where the company will likely reveal a new version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
  
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• AutoComplete: Toyota cuts 2017 RAV4 pricing for almost all variants video - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Study finds people willing to pay big bucks for autonomy, and BMW silently stops production of the 6 Series coupe.
  
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• Google Assistant already works in Spanish - CNET

  09-05-2017 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  If you're using Google's messaging app Allo in Mexico and Spain, you can use Assistant within the app in Spanish.
  
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• Toyota drops prices for nearly all 2017 RAV4 crossovers - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Hybrid buyers, though, don't get a discount on Toyota's greenest RAV4.
  
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• Bear rushes mountain biker in thrilling action-cam video - CNET

  09-05-2017 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Bikers encounter a bear in a dramatic viral video featuring a heart-pounding chase scene.
  
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• Growling at Yeti, OtterBox is venturing into bear-resistant coolers - CNET

  09-05-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Returning to its drybox roots, iPhone case-maker OtterBox has a new line of Venture coolers to take on the likes of fast-growing Yeti.
  
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• Will Amazon Echo Show grace your kitchen counter? (The 3:59, Ep. 224) - CNET

  09-05-2017 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's smart speaker gets a touchscreen, and Army sci-fi fan fiction could actually save us from a dystopian future.
  
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• US official says France warned about Russian hacking before Macron leak

  09-05-2017 19:22
  
  US cyber officials gave France ‘heads up’ that Russia was hacking their systems and was working with the UK and Germany to help shield upcoming electionsThe US National Security Agency tipped off French officials that Russia was hacking the country’s computer systems during the presidential campaign and is working with the UK and Germany to help shield their upcoming elections from Moscow’s interference.The NSA director, Adm Mike Rogers, told a Senate committee on Tuesday
  
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• Amazon Echo

  09-05-2017 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Amazon Echo is about to get its biggest upgrade yet – a touch screen and a camera. The new device is called the Amazon Echo Show, and it's the next evolution for Amazon's smart speaker. So what does that mean for the original Echo, the one we reviewed almost two years ago? A lot, actually. As it turns out some of the new functionality coming to the Echo Show will be coming to the original Echo. That includes voice calling and messaging – two features the Echo has desper
  
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• NSA chief: This is what a worst-case cyber attack scenario looks like

  09-05-2017 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyber chief outlines the three main features of a serious cyber attack.
  
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• Google Home brings iDevices into its smart home family - CNET

  09-05-2017 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  iDevices outlets, sockets and switches now play nice with all three major smart home assistants -- Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
  
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• ​Hello Alice: The AI-based virtual advisor for female entrepreneurs

  09-05-2017 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  On day two of the 2017 Dell EMC World conference, the tech giant launched Alice, an artificial intelligence platform for female entrepreneurs.
  
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• VMware expands Google Chromebook, Dell EMC integrations

  09-05-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  VMware also announced a collaboration with Dell EMC that integrates VMware's AirWatch and Horizon with Dell's Client Command and Wyse thin client.
  
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• VMware aims to manage Internet of things infrastructure

  09-05-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  VMware is expanding its data center, mobile and cloud management footprint to the Internet of things. After all, IoT could use some management and security help.
  
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• BMW stopped building 6 Series coupes, retains convertibles - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Coupes are a hard sell for BMW, it appears.
  
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• This electromagnetic tube could detect radiation up to 100km away

  09-05-2017 18:54
  
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• How to move apps to the microSD card on your Galaxy smartphone - CNET

  09-05-2017 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  It's a quick and easy way to free up storage on your phone.
  
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• ​Snowden praises open source for protecting privacy

  09-05-2017 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden claims 21st century political freedom and privacy is springing from open-source software.
  
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• ​Open Invention Network expands open-source patent protection beyond Linux

  09-05-2017 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  ​The Open Invention Network has protected Linux with strong patent consortium for more than a decade. Now, it's expanding its protection to other major open-source projects.
  
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• Dell 24 S-series gaming monitor (S2417DG) review - CNET

  09-05-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Dell's S2417DG budget gaming monitor delivers on high refresh rates and Nvidia features.
  
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• Opel Insignia wagon looks slick in fire-department livery - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  Sure, it might be called the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer in Europe, but over here, we'll know it as the Regal TourX, albeit with a few adjustments.
  
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• Uber should lose its licence if it doesn't improve workers' rights, say drivers

  09-05-2017 18:14
  
  Minicab and black-cab drivers join GMB union in urging Transport for London to take actionA group of minicab drivers, many employed by Uber, have joined black-cab drivers and unions in calling for improved workers’ rights to be a condition of Uber being able to renew its London licence later this month.United Private Hire Drivers, which says it has 1,200 members and organised a go-slow protest blocking roads in the capital in November last year, is calling on Transport for London to insist
  
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• Prank your friends with Snapchat's infinite snap tools - CNET

  09-05-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want to send an endless loop of video to confuse your friends? Snapchat's got you covered. Plus, draw with emoji!
  
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• Inside the (somewhat) secret Toyota USA Automobile Museum - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  Celicas, Supras, racers and three 2000GTs await inside the incredible Toyota USA Automobile Museum.
  
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• Inkscape

  09-05-2017 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Inkscape is a great free program for creating vectors (scalable graphics that won't blur when you resize them). It's so good, in fact, that it's a serious alternative to premium tools like Adobe Illustrator.
  Free vector illustration software Inkscape is compatible with SVG format, but can also important EPS, PostScript, JPG, PNG, BMP or TIP images and export PNG or other vector-based formats. Inkscape provides several tools and various shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, transparency effe
  
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