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• Apple's Siri Speaker is reportedly in the works - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  The rumored voice-control speaker is said to come with surround sound, no touchscreen and will allow for integration with Apple products.
  
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• Samsung’s Bixby virtual assistant is still nowhere in sight - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung is reportedly about to miss the promised spring rollout of its new assistant to US Galaxy S8 phones.
  
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• The Apple TV is great. Here's how to make it even better video - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  We humbly offer seven ways for Apple to improve its streaming machine.
  
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• Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update starts rolling out to Surface Hub

  31-05-2017 23:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is starting to roll out Windows 10 Creators Update to its Surface Hub customers. Here are some of the new features, which will be introduced via a phased approach.
  
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• Silk Road founder loses appeal challenging life sentence - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  A court denies Ross Ulbricht's attempt to get his life-behind-bars sentence reduced.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks delivers strong Q3 results

  31-05-2017 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The security company said it added customers at a rapid clip and upped its outlook.
  
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• Watch Disney World's two new 'Avatar' rides in 4K - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Visitors to the new 'Avatar' attractions at Disney World captured hi-def footage of the parks' rides, offering a glimpse into Pandora's bioluminescent world.
  
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• Essential: We can unleash Android's power better than Google - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  The company lays out its grand vision of accessories that will help its Essential Phone improve over time.
  
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• Tesla's Musk: I'll dump Trump if US dumps Paris climate deal - CNET

  31-05-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: On Twitter, the Tesla CEO says he's done all he can to persuade President Donald Trump to remain in the global pact.
  
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• Cybersecurity pros want to buy Shadow Brokers’ hacked exploits - CNET

  31-05-2017 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The Shadow Brokers Response Team hopes to raise enough money to prevent the next WannaCry attack.
  
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• HPE posts Q2 net loss of $612 million

  31-05-2017 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  HPE CEO Meg Whitman said Q2 revenue was driven down by reduced server demand from a single Tier 1 customer.
  
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• How GPU-enabled machine learning could help space robots

  31-05-2017 22:36 via zdnet.com
  
  BluHaptics CEO Don Pickering explains how underwater drone software will be used in space.
  
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• Box beats expectations for Q1

  31-05-2017 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud content management company reported revenues up 30 percent year-over-year and maintained positive free cash flow.
  
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• Gaming is ready to speedrun through your life, Mary Meeker says - CNET

  31-05-2017 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Kleiner Perkins partner known for her predictions sees a big future for eSports.
  
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• Apple's Siri Speaker enters production: Report

  31-05-2017 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The rumored device could be announced as soon as next week.
  
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• Mary Meeker's 2017 internet trends report: 5 takeaways

  31-05-2017 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As usual, the lengthy compilation of Internet prognostications offers a comprehensive look at the current digital technology landscape and what tech trends to expect next.
  
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• Net neutrality may have lost Netflix as an ally - CNET

  31-05-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix CEO Reed Hastings isn’t going to fight the rollback of the rules governing an open internet and believes change is coming no matter what.
  
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• Waze expands carpool service, gives Uber a run for the money - CNET

  31-05-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  The mapping and navigation app launches its old-school carpool service across the entire state of California.
  
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• The 2017 Honda Civic Type R likely costs less than $34,000 - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  It'll go up when destination and taxes are taken into account, but it's still pretty darn inexpensive.
  
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• Firebrand LPIC-1 Junior Level Linux Certification

  31-05-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) provides accredited certification for IT professionals who want to master Linux. Its LPIC-1: System Administrator course is the first step to proving you can administer Linux systems.While technically you can go to the LPI website to purchase learning materials and register for the exam, Firebrand Training offers a way to become a certified administrator in less than a week through its 'accelerated learning' program.Firebrand is distinctive in that unlike o
  
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• New Honda Civic Si: As fast as the wind, as gentle as a breeze video - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The hot Si variant of the 2017 Honda Civic gets a power and performance bump, as well as new refinements to make it a less harsh daily driver.
  
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• Continental wants to put wireless EV chargers everywhere - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  A little bit of juice over a large number of charging sessions could keep your battery topped off for when you need it most.
  
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• Here's why the Ring Video Doorbell Pro is a worthy upgrade

  31-05-2017 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  After using the standard Ring Video Doorbell camera, I recently upgraded to the newer, more expensive Pro model and it made a huge difference.
  
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• Survey: Do you trust the hybrid cloud approach?

  31-05-2017 21:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Take this short, multiple choice survey and give us your experience with cloud vendors and solutions.
  
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• AutoComplete: BMW's next Art Car spans three different mediums video - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Cadillac investigates V2I tech, and Ford offers a limited-edition Focus RS hatchback.
  
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• NASA spacecraft to explore edge of the sun under a new name - CNET

  31-05-2017 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Solar Probe Plus is ditching its less-than-inspiring name in honor of Eugene Parker, a living pioneer in the study of stars, including our own sun.
  
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• DEWALT aims for construction site IoT, digital transformation

  31-05-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  DEWALT, best known for its tools, is planning to offer construction site networking and an IoT platform that can track productivity and assets.
  
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• ​Kubernetes leads container orchestration

  31-05-2017 20:53 via zdnet.com
  According to a 451 Research study, containers are taking over cloud server deployments, and Kubernetes is taking over container orchestration.
  
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• Look for a 'bold' new Motorola phone Thursday - CNET

  31-05-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Lenovo teased a new Motorola phone for June 1, but which one is it?
  
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• Google expands Android Pay to Canada - CNET

  31-05-2017 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Now Canadians can shop at several local shops with a tap of their Android phone.
  
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• A Chevy Silverado traveled 500,000 miles, here's what that final moment looks like - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Half a million miles on a car is even more impressive with some context.
  
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• The Acadia Denali is all chrome, all the time - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Even those with mad photoshop skills can't edit out the blingy glare from that grille.
  
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• 2017 GMC Acadia Denali review - Roadshow

  31-05-2017 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The luxury-focused Denali trim line adds a few cosmetic touches and extra tech... and a high price tag as well.
  
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• 'Wonder Woman' 8-bit trailer delivers retro-style action - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Jam a bunch of quarters in your pocket, we're going back to the 1980s with Diana Prince and crew in this fun time-warping video.
  
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• SAP eyes further growth in Brazil

  31-05-2017 19:55 via zdnet.com
  The vendor is expanding its SME client base and promoting digital innovation platform Leonardo as local businesses seek innovation and efficiency to weather the economic instability.
  
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• 5 reasons you'll want Intel's crazy new Core i9 CPUs, and 3 reasons you won't - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  It’s more than just the sky-high cost that will keep you away from the latest Intel chips.
  
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• Alienware 15 R3

  31-05-2017 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over the years, the 15-inch gaming laptop has become the sweet spot for gamers, and the Alienware 15 has been a top choice for its design and powerful specs. The 15-inch size is big enough to enjoy games on a built-in display while not being too cumbersome to carry around. With the latest third-generation model, the Alienware 15 R3 offers incremental bumps in specs with relatively unchanged design. New for this year’s model are Intel’s latest Kaby Lake processors and Nvidia&rsqu
  
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• Is it OK to keep posting photos of my kids on Facebook?

  31-05-2017 19:43 via theguardian.com
  
  Even aside from privacy concerns, sharing photos means involving your children in social media’s erratic emotional economyQ: I recently had a baby. In the days after the birth, I put a few photos of him on Facebook and was thrilled with the love that came back. Can I keep sharing photos of him on social media?A: Congratulations! Not just on the baby, but on arriving at a central dilemma of modern parenting so early in the day. You love your baby, your friends and family love your baby, and
  
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• China's new cybersecurity law rattles tech giants

  31-05-2017 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  But look no further than Russia for some idea of how US companies will be affected.
  
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• Apple doesn't love me anymore, croons lifetime fanboy - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Roberto Hoyos, the man behind the "Make Apple Great Again" hats, returns with a sad remake of Ed Sheeran's "Shape Of You."
  
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• When AR meets video chat, remote troubleshooting gets real - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Project Chalk app starts with video chat but lets you make notes on your screen that the recipient sees on an object itself through augmented reality.
  
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• Spotify claims it can predict the Song of the Summer - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  By the end of the summer, we all know which songs were on heavy rotation, but Spotify says it can predict the hits by digging into the data.
  
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• ​Computex 2017: Always Connected PC sounds great, but we'll have to wait

  31-05-2017 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualcomm and Microsoft made a compelling case for a new class of laptops with 1Gbps wireless, longer battery life and full Windows 10. Asus, HP, and Lenovo will be first to offer Always Connected PCs, but they aren't ready yet.
  
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• Google adds security features to Gmail

  31-05-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Using a dedicated machine learning model, Google is delaying a small fraction of Gmail messages for more thorough phishing analysis.
  
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• End those frustrating calls where your parents ask how tech works video - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Using augmented reality, Vuforia's Project Chalk video calls lets you make annotations on the screen so you can show someone how to set-up and use gadgets.
  
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• 7 ways Apple TV can get better - CNET

  31-05-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's World Wide Development Conference may bring news of improvements to the streaming and gaming box. Here's hoping.
  
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