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• The armor sets of 'Game of Thrones,' ranked - CNET

  13-07-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  In a world as dangerous as "Game of Thrones," armor is everything. Here's a rranking of 21 of the show's suits of armor, from worst to best.
  
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• Taking silver place in Chevy's heavy duty truck - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Sure, it looks good, but the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD needs a bit more tech to keep up with the Ford F-250.
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Despite a comfortable ride and an excellent Duramax turbodiesel engine, the Silverado falls behind competitors when it comes to driver’s aids and towing capabilities.
  
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• Music streamer SoundCloud has cash until fourth quarter after layoffs

  13-07-2017 23:26
  
  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - SoundCloud, the world's biggest music-streaming service, is still struggling to find a business model - it now has enough cash to last until fourth quarter, after laying off 40 percent of its staff, a representative said on Thursday.
  
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• Net neutrality supporters send the FCC 2 million comments - CNET

  13-07-2017 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  "Day of Action" protest organizers also said millions of emails were sent to Congress urging them to keep a free and open internet.
  
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• Sega Genesis Flashback Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  13-07-2017 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Will the Sega Genesis Flashback be the best ticket to my Sega childhood, or a cruel disappointment?
  
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• Jaguar E-Pace sets Guinness world record for furthest barrel roll - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Nimble little minx, isn't she?
  
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• DraftKings and FanDuel abandon fantasy sports merger

  13-07-2017 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US government officials said in June the deal raised concerns about competition and they would try to block it.
  
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• Shopify adds eBay as its latest merchant sales channel

  13-07-2017 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The integration will allow users of Shopify's e-commerce platform to sync their inventory and sell their products on eBay directly from their Shopify accounts.
  
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• B&O Beoplay H9

  13-07-2017 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Love them or hate them, Beats headphones have normalized purchasing headphones that cost way too much. But with their ubiquity, there are some audio lovers out there who want to stand out from the crowd and aren’t afraid of paying a bit more to do so – and luxury brands, like Bowers & Wilkins, Master & Dynamic and Bang & Olufsen have started to take notice. Each now have luxury headphone offerings for the audiophile fashionista. Headphones from these brands push
  
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• Is this the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?

  13-07-2017 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  A picture from an official Samsung account includes a smartphone we haven't seen before. Is it the Note 8?
  
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• Back up your SoundCloud account before it disappears - CNET

  13-07-2017 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The audio streaming service may be going out of business, so download your library before it's gone forever.
  
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• Smarty-pants ravens can plan ahead like humans, says study - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  A group of ravens displayed their planning and bartering skills in experiments that show the intelligent birds can think about the future.
  
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• I controlled a Sony OLED Android TV with an Amazon Echo Dot - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  And it felt like the future. Well, actually, more like the present.
  
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• New gadget warns you when you smell bad - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Kunkun Body aims to alert you before others get sniffy in your direction.
  
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• Facebook rumored to release a wireless Oculus headset video - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Look ma, no wires! Rumors point to a $200 wireless Oculus VR headset, but there's one big catch.
  
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• Airbnb host penalized for canceling Asian woman's reservation - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  And California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing got creative with the penalty.
  
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• iPhone 8's AR reportedly powered by frickin' laser beams - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The next iPhone might get a 3D laser system on the back, according to one report.
  
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• 'Dick-ometrics': Prove your membership with your pants down - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Live-cam site CamSoda wants you to log in with your penis. We chat with the company about how it keeps your dick pics secure.
  
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• The Jaguar E-Pace brings F-Type looks to the land of crossovers video - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  The E-Pace is now the third SUV that Jaguar has shown off, and this baby, or cub as Jaguar calls it, strikes an impressive figure alongside its bigger brother, the F-Pace.
  
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• Guy stuck in ATM slips 'help me' notes to customers - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  How about a little drama dispensed with your cash? A Texas worker trapped behind a bank automatic teller machine uses the receipt slot to beg for rescue.
  
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• Trump Hotels caught up in data breach (again) - CNET

  13-07-2017 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  If you stayed at any of these hotels between August 2016 and March 2017, your credit card information may have been stolen.
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD: This heavy duty truck struggles to keep up with the competition video - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  We like the comfortable ride and a super-quiet cabin, but the Silverado lacks driver's aids that would make towing a bit easier.
  
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• AutoComplete: Jaguar's E-Pace baby SUV is born video - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Hyundai i30 N revealed, BMW bringing Skype and Microsoft Exchange to cars.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar E-Pace Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The F-Pace isn't the only Jaguar crossover in town anymore.
  
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• 2018 Jaguar E-Pace is a Sporty Spice crossover for the 21st century - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  With a bevy of connected tech and some sharp looks backed by sharper engines, the E-Pace is likely to repeat the successes of its larger sibling, the F-Pace.
  
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• Wander Westeros with 'Game of Thrones' Google Maps guide - CNET

  13-07-2017 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Walk the Kingsroad, frolic in the water gardens of Dorne and visit the stone walls of Winterfell with Google's Street View guide to "Game of Thrones."
  
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• 'Stranger Things,' 'Westworld' among top Emmy nominees - CNET

  13-07-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  In a year when "Game of Thrones" is out of consideration due to air dates, sci-fi and fantasy shows more than hold their own.
  
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• Snap shares draw bullish options bets after slipping below IPO price

  13-07-2017 20:26
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Options traders were placing bets this week that shares of Snap Incwere primed for a rebound after slipping below their initial public offering price of $17.
  
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• DirecTV Now ups cord-cutter game with cloud DVR soon, 4K later - CNET

  13-07-2017 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  A slew of cool new features are in store for AT&T's live-streaming TV service, including the long-promised cloud DVR and a new interface this year, and 4K HDR video in 2018.
  
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• FCC approves new spectrum for vehicle radar systems

  13-07-2017 20:14
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved allocating a larger consolidated block of spectrum for use by motor vehicle and aircraft radar systems to help avoid crashes.
  
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• Uber and Yandex to combine ride-hailing in Russia and beyond

  13-07-2017 20:13
  
  FRANKFURT/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Uber and Yandex, the "Google of Russia", have agreed to combine their Russian ride-sharing businesses, with Yandex the leading partner in a deal that extends to five nearby markets.
  
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• Moving into Production, Staying in the Cloud

  13-07-2017 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  When an app is ready for production release, many organizations opt to bring it in-house, rather than trusting it to the cloud. We'll look at the feasibility of hosting production environments in the public cloud and highlight smart ways to protect Web-facing apps from attacks.
  
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• ESPN to show X Games in virtual reality - CNET

  13-07-2017 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The sports network will stream skateboarding and BMX racing events for the first time in VR using 360-degree cameras.
  
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• UsenetExpress

  13-07-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UsenetExpress is a powerful new tier-1 Usenet provider which offers strong security, a 10GB uplink per server and up to 150 streams for an excellent price.The service is relatively young, and that brings some issues of its own. There's only a US-based server farm currently, for instance. A European location is coming, but that won't help your performance right now.Retention doesn't match the best of the rest, at ‘up to 1100+ days’ quoted for binary, 3000+ for text over 110,000 newsgr
  
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• Bosch brings anti-lock brakes to bicycles - Roadshow

  13-07-2017 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  We try out Bosch's new bicycle anti-lock brake system, and find it makes for quick, safe stops.
  
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• How to protect yourself from the Verizon data breach

  13-07-2017 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  To be safe, you must change your Verizon PIN.
  
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• 10 hidden features of Spotify you need to know - CNET

  13-07-2017 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Master Spotify with these tips.
  
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• Tour the dog-friendly Whistle office in 360 degrees - CNET

  13-07-2017 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Step inside the Whistle office where every day is bring-your-dog-to-work day.
  
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• Uber stages retreat in Russia as it merges with rival Yandex

  13-07-2017 19:35
  
  Ride-hailing company makes second embarrassing climbdown after selling its Chinese operations last yearUber is scaling back in Russia by spinning off its operations in the country to form a new company majority-owned by local rival Yandex.The deal involves Uber’s ride-hailing and food-delivery services in Russia, as well as Azerbaijan, Belarus and Kazakhstan, folding into the new firm, along with Yandex’s own taxi app, which also operates in Armenia and Georgia. Both brands will cont
  
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• Microsoft's newest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build adds Mixed Reality tweaks

  13-07-2017 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's latest Fast Ring Windows 10 Fall Creators Update build for PCs includes a number of feature updates, especially around Mixed Reality support.
  
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• New version of Google Drive goes live video - CNET

  13-07-2017 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  Backing up your computer just got a lot easier with Google's newest cloud syncing tool.
  
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• CNET asks: How do you avoid hacking and fraud? - CNET

  13-07-2017 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  With the rise of the internet come the dangers of fraud and hacking. What steps are you taking to protect yourself?
  
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• 'Turn down the volume!' Soon your Amazon Echo could control a Fire TV - CNET

  13-07-2017 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  At long last, Amazon's Fire TV devices could be controlled by Amazon's Echo and Dot speakers, no voice remote required.
  
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• Al Franken: Net neutrality protects your rights, so protect it - CNET

  13-07-2017 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Sen. Al Franken says that if the FCC ignores millions of Americans and guts net neutrality, the courts will step up to protect the First Amendment.
  
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