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• 7 rules to save money on air conditioning this summer - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let your AC blow your money away. Use these tips and pay less to cool your house this summer.
  
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• Flushies? Millennials fess up to snapping toilet selfies - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Celebrate National Selfie Day with some surprising (and not so surprising) survey results revealing the secret habits of selfie-takers.
  
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• Is Uber 2.0 now possible after CEO’s departure? - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Uber may get a fresh start following Travis Kalanick's resignation. But any new CEO needs to watch out for the old one's continued involvement.
  
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• The HondaJet is sleek, small and adorable - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  At the Paris Air Show, Honda Aircraft Co. showed off its first business jet. With eye-catching engines and a long, pointed nose, it looks like no other aircraft in the sky.
  
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• Inside Honda's striking $5 million business jet - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  The HondaJet was far from the biggest or most glamorous aircraft at the Paris Air Show, but its sleek lines and eye-catching engines are worth a close look. Hop aboard.
  
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• iPhone 8's embedded Touch ID may still be causing headaches - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  An uncertain future for the upcoming iPhone's fingerprint sensor may result in delayed shipments, according to industry analysts.
  
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• Spotify lets you build group playlists on Facebook Messenger - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  This seems a lot easier than mixtapes.
  
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• Security considerations for IoT systems and devices

  21-06-2017 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  How do you leverage IoT endpoints and environments without increasing security risks? Here are some practical tips for locking down your IoT setup.
  
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• Electrolux EI30GF45QS review - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The $2,700 Electrolux EI30GF45QS cooks food well -- as long as you have the time to spare.
  
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• iPhone origin story: 'Because Steve hated this guy at Microsoft' video - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  Former Apple software engineer Scott Forstall sits down with Computer History Museum historian John Markoff to discuss the impetus for the iPad and iPhone.
  
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• Richard Branson excuses mistakes of Uber's Travis Kalanick video - CNET

  21-06-2017 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  When asked what advice he would give the next CEO, Virgin's founder describes Kalanick as "an extraordinary individual who's human like the rest of us." Branson also reveals he submitted a name for the CEO position, but not his own.
  
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• Virgin got ballsy with the iPhone, and it’s great - CNET

  21-06-2017 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Sprint’s prepaid arm is getting aggressive, which is good for you.
  
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• HBO fills Reddit, Twitter with 'Game of Thrones' Easter eggs - CNET

  21-06-2017 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  As the summer solstice rolls around, HBO is using social media to remind us that winter, and a new season of Game of Thrones, is coming.
  
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• Netpicks: Everything coming and going on Netflix for July 2017 - CNET

  21-06-2017 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "Castlevania" land on Netflix. Are you ready?
  
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• Oracle beats Q4 expectations with continued cloud momentum

  21-06-2017 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  After landing a major deal to move AT&T workloads to the cloud, Oracle seeks to keep growing cloud revenues from its existing customers.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates longest, shortest day of the year - CNET

  21-06-2017 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  It's the solstice, the beginning of summer... and winter.
  
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• Hands-on with Samsung Bixby Voice beta: 3,000 reasons to finally use the button

  21-06-2017 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  A couple months after launching the Galaxy S8 with a dedicated Bixby button with limited functionality, an early beta is now being tested on devices across the US.
  
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• Data of nearly all registered US voters left unsecured for weeks in RNC trove

  21-06-2017 22:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Personal data, including names, birth dates, addresses, voter registration details and social media posts, made vulnerable due to improper security settingsA data trove owned by the Republican National Committee (RNC) containing personal details of nearly every registered voter in the US was left unsecured for nearly two weeks earlier this month due to an improperly configured security setting, internet security firm UpGuard revealed on Monday. The data, which includes names, birth dates, addres
  
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• Yes, Bill Gates is still richer than you -- and everyone else - CNET

  21-06-2017 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  No surprise, Mark Zuckerberg also makes Forbes' annual list of the richest Americans.
  
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• Kia, Genesis, Porsche have highest initial quality, JD Power IQS says - Roadshow

  21-06-2017 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  Fiat, Jaguar and Volvo are at the bottom. Womp womp.
  
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• The coolest fidget spinners making the rounds - CNET

  21-06-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  The fidget spinner, one of 2017's hottest trends, comes in all sorts of unusual varieties, including glow-in-the-dark and Batman-themed toys.
  
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• With Uber's Travis Kalanick out, will Silicon Valley clean up its bro culture?

  21-06-2017 22:06 via theguardian.com
  
  His departure may give pause to other tech bro-dominated startups pursuing growth at all costs, but some say Silicon Valley’s issues are too deep rootedUber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns following months of chaos
  The ousting of the Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick is wake-up call for Silicon Valley and a tech industry which has long celebrated founders who break the rules and pursue growth at all costs.
  On Tuesday Uber’s investors finally pressured the ride-sharing company’s
  
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• Disable iMessage easily when moving to Android video - CNET

  21-06-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  iMessage is a convenient platform so long as you use an iPhone or iPad. Here are three easy steps to stay connected while leaving iMessage behind.
  
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• How to decide if Virgin's $1 mobile plan is right for you - CNET

  21-06-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Obviously there are some caveats. Here's everything you need to know about this seemingly unbeatable deal.
  
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• Star Trek-themed 3Doodler pens flying high on Kickstarter - CNET

  21-06-2017 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Travel to the final frontier of creativity with limited-edition Trek-themed 3Doodler pen sets on Kickstarter.
  
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• Fedora 26 beta finally rolls out

  21-06-2017 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat and community developers took their own sweet time, but the next version of Fedora is finally on the runway and ready to fly.
  
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• Bask in this glowing new footage from 'Blade Runner 2049' - CNET

  21-06-2017 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins look to be putting together one of the best looking sci-fi flicks in years.
  
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• Star Trek honored by new 3Doodler pens - CNET

  21-06-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Travel to the final frontier of creativity with limited-edition Trek-themed 3Doodler pen sets on Kickstarter.
  
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• Nanotubes could monitor your car's tire tread wear for cheap - Roadshow

  21-06-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Is there anything nanotubes can't do? Aside from pay my student loans, that is.
  
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• AutoComplete: The 2018 Toyota Camry bumps up the price, MPG video - Roadshow

  21-06-2017 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Polestar goes its own way, and Tesla loses its head of Autopilot software.
  
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• Forbes confirms that Bill Gates is still richer than you - CNET

  21-06-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  No surprise, so is Mark Zuckerberg.
  
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• Storage and networking for the IoT

  21-06-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  IoT data streams can be incredibly valuable, but they can also tax on-premises datacenter resources. Here's how cloud can help your operation scale for IoT processing.
  
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• Cube iWork 1X 2-in-1 Tablet PC

  21-06-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to tablets or laptops, the bare minimum you should be looking for to run Windows 10 comfortably is a quad-core (or quad-thread) device with 4GB of system memory and 64GB on-board storage (eMMC is okay, but preferably SSD).Cube, a newcomer to TechRadar Pro, unveiled the iWork 1X at the beginning of the year. This 2-in-1 convertible laptop was the first one to come with the Intel Atom X5-Z8350 processor, a slightly improved version of the Z8300, one of the most popular CPUs of 2016.T
  
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• Samsung's new fleet of Family Hub smart fridges on sale now - CNET

  21-06-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's family of touchscreen refrigerators just got bigger -- and certain models are already available at a steep discount.
  
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• Intel is bringing drones and VR to the Olympics - CNET

  21-06-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant signs a seven-year deal to use its technologies during the Olympics, starting with the 2018 Winter Games.
  
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• 7 things to know about Snapchat's new Snap Map feature - CNET

  21-06-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Snap Map gives you a glimpse of what's going on around you through one of the many lenses of Snapchat.
  
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• The most terrifying Stephen King creations of all time - CNET

  21-06-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  The horror legend can scare us with anything from a clown to a dog, so good luck sleeping after viewing these images.
  
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• Try Safari's new autoplay video blocker right now - CNET

  21-06-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  You can take the next version of Apple's browser for a spin with the Safari Technology Preview.
  
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• Virgin Mobile goes iPhone-only, offers year of unlimited service for $1

  21-06-2017 20:12 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're not a fan of Apple's iPhone, Virgin Mobile is no longer the carrier for you.
  
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• 'The Mist' review: Stephen is still King in unnerving new series - CNET

  21-06-2017 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The new Spike TV show does the acclaimed author proud, expanding his 1980 horror novella beyond the supermarket into a 10-episode series. Cleanup on aisle 3!
  
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• Curiosity Rover is now running science experiments without human help

  21-06-2017 20:00
  
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• Curiosity Rover can now hunt for certain types of rock without human help

  21-06-2017 20:00
  
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• What Marvel needs to stay on top at the box office - CNET

  21-06-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  No matter how big the MCU gets, it "always comes down to the characters," says Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
  
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• New 'Game of Thrones' trailer teases epic battles to come - CNET

  21-06-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Get a new glimpse at what's promising to be the hugest war Westeros has ever seen as forces converge from all directions in HBO's hit series.
  
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• Intel to work with IOC to bring VR, drones and more to the Olympics

  21-06-2017 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  By signing on as an Olympic Partner through 2024, Intel has a global platform to showcase the technology its new Sports Group has to offer.
  
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• See summer solstice at Stonehenge in glorious time-lapse - CNET

  21-06-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Experience the magical view of the summer solstice at Stonehenge through a lovely video from English Heritage.
  
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• 26 weird objects seen on Mars, explained (pictures) - CNET

  21-06-2017 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  From Donald Trump's face to crabs to jelly doughnuts, entertaining images from Mars amuse scientists and excite conspiracy theorists and alien fans.
  
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• 8 quick ways to clear up drive space in Windows 10 - CNET

  21-06-2017 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Bumping up against your PC's physical storage limit? Here's how to grab a couple gigs' worth of space.
  
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• The 2018 Toyota Camry is a little more expensive, a lot more efficient - Roadshow

  21-06-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  It's also a little bit better-looking.
  
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• Jimmy Kimmel mocks shopping at Amazon's Whole Foods - CNET

  21-06-2017 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The late night host thinks he's just trying some hummus. Then things go all Amazon. For Kimmel, it's a terrible idea.
  
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