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• LinkedIn, HPE launch nonprofit to support open datacenter designs

  23-05-2017 23:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The Open19 Foundation, whose founding members also include GE Digital, Vapor IO and Flex, will support open hardware and open software projects.
  
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• MSI's thin Stealth Pro 4K laptop is nothing but hit and miss video - CNET

  23-05-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot to like (and not like) about the Stealth Pro, but its thin body, 4K display and backlit keyboard add some extra attraction.
  
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• Sony Bravia XBR-65X900E

  23-05-2017 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sony’s 2017 TV range is turning into a procession of evidence that the brand is listening to its customers more than any other TV brand right now.The recently tested A1E OLED models finally satisfied the Sony fan itch for a big-screen Sony OLED TV. The 55X930E delivered most of the brightness and backlight blooming improvements to Sony’s Slim Backlight Drive technology we’d hoped for. And now we have the 65X900E, which not only recognizes the widely held view that LCD TVs with
  
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• Here's what NASA's new rover will look like on Mars - CNET

  23-05-2017 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  An artist gives us a compelling portrait of NASA's upcoming Mars rover when it reports for future duty on a planet far, far away.
  
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• Sony Bravia 65XE90 (KD-65XE9005)

  23-05-2017 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sony’s 2017 TV range is turning into a procession of evidence that the brand is listening to its customers more than any other TV brand right now.The recently tested A1 OLED models finally satisfied the Sony fan itch for a big-screen Sony OLED TV. The 55XE9305 delivered most of the brightness and backlight blooming improvements to Sony’s Slim Backlight Drive technology we’d hoped for. And now we have the 65XE9005, which not only recognises the widely held view that LCD TVs with
  
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• Instagram just made it way easier to publicly show off your Stories - CNET

  23-05-2017 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram wants you to watch even more Stories, and share your own. Here's where to find them along with how to share or hide your own.
  
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• When fidget spinners make an awful app popular - CNET

  23-05-2017 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  Fidget spinners remain wildly popular, but an app that simulates the toys isn't worth your time.
  
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• Uber driver charged with kidnapping female passenger in Canada

  23-05-2017 23:13 via theguardian.com
  
  18-year-old woman in Toronto claims driver refused to allow her to leave the car and attempted to take her to a private locationToronto police have charged an Uber driver with kidnapping and forcible confinement after a passenger alleged that he refused to allow her leave the car and instead attempted to take her to a private location.
  Police responded to the call on Sunday afternoon. The 18-year-old passenger claimed the driver had initially attempted to engage her in inappropriate conversation
  
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• Inside North Korea's mysterious military - CNET

  23-05-2017 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  From testing hydrogen bombs to launching cyberattacks, the rogue nation is taking an incredibly aggressive posture.
  
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• Here's why your Galaxy S8 might not actually be fast-charging - CNET

  23-05-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need to charge your Galaxy S8 in a hurry? Don't use it while it's charging.
  
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• People are actually happier with the iPhone SE than the iPhone 7 - CNET

  23-05-2017 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  A survey by the ACSI found that people were more satisfied with Apple's iPhone SE than any other phone.
  
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• Google adds family sharing to YouTube and other apps - CNET

  23-05-2017 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant tries to make it easier for parents to share videos and to-do lists with their kids.
  
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• Intuit's Q3 boosted by 59 percent growth in QuickBooks Online users

  23-05-2017 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Intuit has also raised its guidance for the fiscal year.
  
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• Instagram now lets you 'archive' embarrassing old photos -- here's how - CNET

  23-05-2017 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram has added an archive option.
  
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• Revisit the early days of Star Wars video games - CNET

  23-05-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Star Wars and video games landed in our homes together in the early '80s, so we're taking a look back at those early days.
  
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• Uber admits underpaying New York City drivers by millions of dollars

  23-05-2017 21:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Tens of thousands of drivers eligible for a refund after company admits it took too much commission from drivers’ fares for two-and-a-half yearsUber will pay New York City drivers tens of millions of dollars after admitting to underpaying them for two-and-a-half years by taking a larger cut of drivers’ fares than it was entitled. Under the terms of service the ride-hailing company put in place in November 2014, Uber was supposed to take its percentage of the commission – rangin
  
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• Facebook Live adds chat and joint video streams - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The social network wants more people to connect while on Facebook Live -- even as the company deals with violent footage on the platform.
  
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• Apple hones diversity push with new VP role - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Denise Young Smith, Apple's head of HR, will now oversee the company's diversity and inclusion efforts.
  
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• Instagram just made it way easier for randoms to see your Stories - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram wants you to watch more stories to share your own. Learn where to find such stories and how to share or hide your own stories from these new collections.
  
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• 4 ways to improve battery life on the Galaxy S8 video - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Try using one of these four features to stretch the phone's battery life a little further.
  
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• 2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  23-05-2017 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo takes everything that's great about the large XC90 SUV and distills it down to a more compact, but equally potent package.
  
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• Microsoft launches new Surface Pro like Apple, with an edge - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: A new video surfaces for Microsoft's latest Surfaces. It has a little funkiness to it.
  
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• Security as a Service? We want it, say IT leaders

  23-05-2017 21:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey finds cloud everywhere, and with it, demand for security services.
  
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• Fans can vote for OnePlus 5 to come in weird 'unicorn' color - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  OnePlus shows off four potential colors for its upcoming OnePlus 5 phone, including a psychedelic pinkish blue.
  
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• Bye, Siri: 6 tips for using Google Assistant on the iPhone - CNET

  23-05-2017 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to kick Siri to the curb? Well now you can... kind of.
  
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• A2 Hosting

  23-05-2017 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Founded back in 2003, A2 Hosting now provides products for just about all your web hosting needs. The company has a particular focus on performance, with website talk of ‘turbo servers’ and ‘up to 20x faster’ speeds for the top account, but there are plenty of other features on offer.Shared hosting starts with the Lite plan at £3 ($3.90) a month initially, doubling on renewal. This limits you to five databases, 25 email addresses, and allows hosting one website only
  
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• Roger Moore's coolest James Bond gadgets - CNET

  23-05-2017 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Roger Moore leaves a wealth of great memories from his time as James Bond -- not least his trusty gaggle of gear, including a laser gun and a watch that always saves the day.
  
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• Microsoft starts rolling out collaborative inking Whiteboard app

  23-05-2017 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The rollout coincides with updates to the Surface Pro but also with an increasingly competitive whiteboard market.
  
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• Rat Cafe to serve up rattuccinos with friendly rodents - CNET

  23-05-2017 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Step aside, cat cafes. The San Francisco Dungeon will offer coffee with a side of rodent companionship.
  
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• Instagram follows Snapchat again with location-based Stories - CNET

  23-05-2017 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can see Stories from the same place or city, or with the same hashtag.
  
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• Chinese tech giant crashes hard in US overreach - CNET

  23-05-2017 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Little-known LeEco cuts 70 percent of its US workforce as its lofty goals couldn't match the reality of a tough market.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  23-05-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Small updates and new accessories make this new Surface Pro ever so slightly different.
  
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• Amazon: 'I do' want to sell you hipster wedding stuff - CNET

  23-05-2017 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  The online retail giant is launching a wedding shop in its Handmade section, a Etsy-like market for handcrafted items.
  
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• Chef expands its cloud and container menu

  23-05-2017 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Chef, the popular DevOps company, has expanded its Chef Automate program to handle cloud-native and container-first server environments.
  
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• Neil Gaiman will recite Cheesecake Factory menu (for a price) - CNET

  23-05-2017 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  If you ever wanted to hear writer Neil Gaiman say the words "pit beef sandwich," then here's your opportunity to help make it happen.
  
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• Mysterious star ends its strange dimming event video - CNET

  23-05-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no solid explanation on why "Tabby's Star" varied in brightness over the past few days. It could have been a planet or some kind of alien structure for all we know.
  
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• Elon Musk's Trump hunch? Landmark climate deal is safe - CNET

  23-05-2017 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  The CEO of electric car company Tesla says his direct chat with President Donald Trump last month suggested the US will stick with the Paris environmental pact.
  
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• Lenovo Vibe X3 review: The all-rounder Android phablet

  23-05-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lenovo  has been making headlines from quite a while. The Chinese tech major  along with Samsung has accounted for more than half of the 4G smartphone  volumes in the fourth quarter of 2015. Fast forward to 2016 and the company has already launched the budget Vibe K4 Note, which is giving a tough fight to other popular smartphones in the sub Rs 15,000 segment and then there is the A7000 Turbo, which is retailing at Rs 10,990.However, the company does not want to confine itself to
  
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• LeEco Le 2 hands-on review

  23-05-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LeEco has ambitious plans for India and aims to be among the top three smartphone manufacturers in India by the end of this fiscal. The company recently unveiled it's new mid range contender - the Le 2, a complete overhaul of it's highly successful Le 1S range.LeEco had recently launched a slight refresh of the original Le 1s in the form of the Le 1S Eco, which fared very well in our official review . The company managed to sell 500,000 units of the Le 1s range in less than 100 days, making it n
  
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• How to open the Tesla Model X's falcon doors in an emergency - Roadshow

  23-05-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Not that you'll ever need this information, but you never know when it may come in handy.
  
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• Google rolls out enterprise bundle for Chrome, Citrix support

  23-05-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Chrome adoption in the enterprise has already doubled in the past two years, Google says, but now it's easier for IT admins to deploy and manage the browser.
  
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• ​Google Families makes it easy to share calendars, photos, and reminders

  23-05-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google wants to streamline the process for families to stay connected.
  
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• Gionee A1 Review: Big on selfie, bigger on battery

  23-05-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gionee is one of the most consistent brands in the offline smartphone industry for several years. The company recently unveiled two new smartphones at MWC 2017—Gionee A1 and Gionee A1 Plus. Without much delay, Gionee rolled out the A1 smartphone in India in less than a month’s time. The smartphone costs Rs 19,000 and focuses on selfies and battery with a 16MP selfie camera and a 4010mAh battery.The A1 targets the offline market and stands against the likes of Vivo V5 and Oppo F1. Aft
  
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• Asus R510J gaming laptop review

  23-05-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There aren't too many options in gaming laptops in India, and many that exist have some pretty mediocre configurations at exorbitant prices. The R510J does have some really good specs, but considering Asus classifies it as a gaming laptop, the Nvidia 950M GPU option seems a bit mediocre. But that said, there's still a lot going for it, as we figured out during the review process.
  Design and Build
  Clearly aimed to be a desktop replacement, the Asus R510J isn't small by any means. The 15.6-inch wi
  
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• AutoComplete: Dodge's Challenger SRT Demon gets priced video - Roadshow

  23-05-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Hyundai mulls a high-performance N SUV, and Subaru ponders electrification.
  
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• Surface Pro (2017) vs. Surface Pro 4: Tech specs and key differences

  23-05-2017 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Pro. Here's how it differs to the Surface Pro 4 tablet.
  
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• Huawei's new laptop looks like a MacBook Pro video - CNET

  23-05-2017 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  The Matebook X is a sleek 13-inch fanless debut from Huawei.
  
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• Huawei Matebook E tablet unfolds luxe keyboard and 2K screen video - CNET

  23-05-2017 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  The 12-inch tablet looks like an iPad Pro running Windows 10.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Book a great Windows 10 tablet, but no Surface Pro video - CNET

  23-05-2017 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  The svelte 12-inch tablet includes a keyboard and stylus in its base price.
  
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• Ikea's Tradfri smart bulbs to support Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit this summer - CNET

  23-05-2017 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Swedish home furnishing retailer is planning to jump in with all three major voice platforms for its smart lighting system later this year.
  
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