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• Digital transformation in the cloud

  18-05-2017 23:59 via zdnet.com
  
  How the cloud can save your business from oblivion
  
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• Thousands exposed in hack of font sharing site DaFont - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Over 98 percent of the passwords were cracked, thanks to the site's poor password security.
  
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• ​Google wants you to use VR more than 40 minutes a week - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the "Angry Birds" of VR, or whatever else will pull people in
  
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• Samsung rumored to resell Note 7 as 'Fandom Edition' phones - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  A report claims that Samsung will sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7s under the name "Galaxy Note FE."
  
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• You now can sign up for Comcast's Xfinity Mobile service - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  If you're already a customer of its broadband internet service, that is. And its unlimited plan is discounted by $20 to $45 for signups through July 31.
  
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• ​Nvidia makes the case for GPU accelerators

  18-05-2017 23:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Moore's Law is slowing down as emerging AI workloads are demanding more performance. But Nvidia says it's got a plan. At this year's GPU Technology Conference, it announced powerful hardware and software for deep learning.
  
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• Batter up! Facebook will stream 20 MLB games this season - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant joins Twitter in broadcasting baseball games to its users.
  
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• Almost all iPhone users will buy another iPhone, says survey - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  A study shows that Apple holds a 92 percent retention rates among iPhone users, compared to Samsung's 77 percent.
  
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• Spotify is draining even more money the bigger it gets - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The more people who stream Spotify, the harder it is for the service to hang onto money, according to a report.
  
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• HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset works the same as models from Acer and others, but has more padding and a bigger cutout for your nose.
  
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• Google declares war on 1-star app reviews - CNET

  18-05-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  It will target the lowest-rated 25 percent in the Google Play Store.
  
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• Eyes-on with HP's mixed-reality headset video - CNET

  18-05-2017 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft and HP hope to make VR, AR and mixed reality affordable and easy to use.
  
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• Apple's new campus has just about everything, except day care - CNET

  18-05-2017 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The futuristic "Spaceship," aka Apple Park, features trees and a massive gym but no help for young parents.
  
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• Salesforce satisfies Q1 targets, ups outlook

  18-05-2017 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The CRM giant reported revenue of $2.39 billion, up 25 percent year over year.
  
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• You can now order a 2018 Subaru Forester that matches your soul - Roadshow

  18-05-2017 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not the brooding type, there are still plenty of affordable Forester trims from which to choose.
  
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• Vevo revamps its TV look and feel, starting with Apple - CNET

  18-05-2017 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  The online music-video service redesigned itself for television sets, starting with Apple TV.
  
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• Font sharing site DaFont has been hacked, exposing thousands of accounts

  18-05-2017 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Over 98 percent of the passwords were cracked, thanks to the site's poor password security.
  
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• Inside Microsoft's Cosmos DB

  18-05-2017 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Cosmos DB marks Microsoft's full-on plunge into the world of NoSQL/non-relational databases.Built as the back-end database for Microsoft's own Web properties, it's available to the public as an Azure cloud service.
  
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• Destiny 2 revealed: 'massive campaign', '4v4 crucible' – and an in-game map

  18-05-2017 21:58 via theguardian.com
  
  Bungie gave its first glimpse of the second-entry in its billion-dollar franchise, and fans may finally find something to make up for the loss of their old stuffHalo developer Bungie has lifted the lid on Destiny 2, revealing the first details about its follow-up to the 2014 massively multiplayer online first-person shooter.As the first true sequel to Destiny, following three years of expansion packs and content patches, Destiny 2 provided a chance to start over for the developer: existing playe
  
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• Star Wars gets help from Google's new VR tool - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The new tool, called Seurat, could help create immersive Star Wars experiences.
  
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• ZenFone AR scores a first video - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Asus' phone with both Google Daydream and Tango shows us how cool "reality" can really be.
  
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• You can soon watch YouTube videos together in VR - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The goal: Try to make VR more social.
  
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• How to make shopping lists with Google Home - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  The new Google Home shopping list takes your list out of Keep and places it in Google Express for easier shopping. Here's how to make your own, separate list.
  
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• Samsung's Note 8 might not be its first dual-camera phone - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  An alleged leaked image shows the Galaxy C10 hosting two rear cameras.
  
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• OnePlus 5 aims hard to boost its camera game - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  By partnering with DxO, OnePlus is working to improve the camera on its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 5.
  
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• US might ban laptops from European flights after all - CNET

  18-05-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  The US Department of Homeland Security tweets that it's still considering only allowing large electronics in checked baggage.
  
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• AutoComplete: The 2018 BMW M5 is going to be a monster video - Roadshow

  18-05-2017 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Uber joins the trucking world, and Volvo prices out the 2018 XC60.
  
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• Nissan teases new Leaf EV's gorgeous headlight - Roadshow

  18-05-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  At long last, Nissan begins the teaser campaign for its second-generation electric car.
  
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• See the squirm-inducing growth cycle of a Hercules beetle - CNET

  18-05-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  This video shows how the Hercules beetle looks like an alien creature in its early phases, but grows into a gorgeous monster of a bug.
  
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• Google's latest Daydream update focuses on social VR video - CNET

  18-05-2017 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Google updates its Daydream VR platform to support standalone VR headsets and the ability to share VR experiences with other users.
  
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