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• U.S. judge postpones decision in bid to block Toshiba memory unit sale

  14-07-2017 23:35
  
  (Reuters) - A U.S. judge did not reach a decision Friday in Western Digital Corp's bid to temporarily block Toshiba Corp from selling its flash memory business in an $18 billion deal.
  
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• Uber shareholders discuss stock sale to SoftBank, others: Bloomberg

  14-07-2017 23:34
  
  (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc's shareholders and its board, led by venture capital firm Benchmark, have discussed selling some of their shares to Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Group Corp  and other potential investors, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Get started with Google's Backup and Sync app - CNET

  14-07-2017 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Learn how to set up Google's new desktop app and what it can and can't do.
  
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• Co-founder of Twitter’s talent agency arm leaves company - CNET

  14-07-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Darren Lachtman co-founded "Niche," which Twitter acquired in 2016 for $30 million.
  
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• Audi's 25th Hour is a self-driving car test lab - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  German automaker's autonomous car cabin simulator studies how people will react to self-driving tech.
  
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• The pros and cons for today's App Store developer (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 92) - CNET

  14-07-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  We talk to Bombing Brain Interactive's Creative Director, Joe Cieplinski, about life as a developer, the pros and cons of the App Store and advice for people who want to get started developing apps.
  
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• The pros and cons for today's App Store developer (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 92) video - CNET

  14-07-2017 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  We talk to Bombing Brain Interactive's Creative Director, Joe Cieplinski, about life as a developer, the pros and cons of the App Store and advice for people who want to get started developing apps.
  
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• Audi is wiring self-driving car passengers to see what makes them tick - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  German automaker's autonomous car cabin simulator studies how people will react to self-driving tech.
  
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• Buffett, Malone explore investment in Sprint: sources

  14-07-2017 22:51
  
  (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc and John Malone's Liberty Media Corp are exploring an investment of between $10 billion and $20 billion in U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Corp, people familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Juicero lays off staff, plans to launch cheaper juicer - CNET

  14-07-2017 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  After catching flak that its smart juicers were overpriced and superfluous, Juicero lays off a fourth of its workers.
  
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• 2018 Honda Accord wants to make sedans cool again video - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  New 10th-gen model get turbos, sleek styling and more room.
  
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• Survey: What's on your company's tech budget for 2018?

  14-07-2017 21:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your company's spending priorities for the upcoming year.
  
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• The Honda Accord Coupe is dead, and a whole segment goes with it - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Accord Coupe was the last of its kind, outside of expensive luxury cars.
  
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• Scientists investigating strange signals from nearby star - CNET

  14-07-2017 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Unexplained radio transmissions from 11 light-years away are getting a closer listen from humanity's biggest ear.
  
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• Alienware 17 R4

  14-07-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last year, Dell refreshed the 17.3-inch Alienware 17, complete with a 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia 10-series graphics and – perhaps most interestingly – Tobii infrared eye recognition technology.Now that Intel has finally released gaming-grade versions of its  latest “Kaby Lake” processors for gaming laptops, you can finally purchase an Alienware 17 R4 and enjoy it at its full potential. In traditional Alienware fashion, this magnificent monste
  
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• Sprint chairman engages Warren Buffett for possible investment: WSJ

  14-07-2017 20:48
  
  (Reuters) - Sprint Corp's chairman, Masayoshi Son, has engaged in talks with Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Warren Buffett and media mogul John Malone to discuss a potential investment in the U.S. wireless company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
  
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• The net neutrality fight is on: Where do we go from here? - CNET

  14-07-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Ultimately, the rules governing the open internet may head to the courts or Congress. We break down how they may play out.
  
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• Honda Civic Type R looks even more badass in touring car form - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Anyone have racecar money sitting around that they want to loan me?
  
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• Doogee Mix smartphone hands-on: Great performance with a fabulous screen

  14-07-2017 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Doogee Mix Android 7.0 phone maximizes screen size in a compact body and delivers loads of performance.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler recalls 805,000 cars for alternator, airbag issues - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  The vehicles are split between two separate, unrelated recalls.
  
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• AutoComplete: 2018 Honda Accord ditches the coupe, gains turbochargers video - Roadshow

  14-07-2017 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Nissan builds an action camera that's also a dashcam, and Ford rolls out its own flavor of ice cream.
  
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• Amazon Tap

  14-07-2017 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's been a full year since the launch of the Amazon Tap, the portable version of the Amazon Echo. When we first got our hands on the Tap, it was hard to even wrap our heads around what the Tap was aiming to be.Thankfully, one year and one MAJOR software update later, we've got a better idea of what Amazon was aiming for with its portable Echo. At its core, it's a basic Bluetooth speaker that has Alexa built into it. The advantage of this is that the Tap is portable – well-suited
  
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• ZTE Blade Spark Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  14-07-2017 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The phone features a fingerprint reader, Android Nougat and a 13-megapixel camera.
  
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• The 404 Show 1706: Getting trapped in a VR nightmare (podcast) - CNET

  14-07-2017 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Giant Bomb's Vinny Caravella is here to talk about the future of VR, getting trapped in an ATM machine and a microscopic animal that's actually the most resilient living thing on the planet.
  
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• Apocalyptic hagfish spill covers highway in slime - CNET

  14-07-2017 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Containers filled with creepy sea creatures broke open on an Oregon highway, creating one of the slimiest roadway spills ever recorded.
  
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• At Disney's Star Wars land, your choices matter video - CNET

  14-07-2017 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  At D23, a 50-foot-wide model reveals new details for Star Wars-themed lands, opening in 2019.
  
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• Mayim Bialik and Hodor insult plastic bottle users - CNET

  14-07-2017 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The "Big Bang Theory" and "Game of Thrones" stars get together to claim that plastic bottles are primitive. Yes, it's a SodaStream ad.
  
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• New Doctor Who to be revealed Sunday - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  The thirteenth Doctor, who will replace Peter Capaldi, takes a bow after the Wimbledon tennis final.
  
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• NASA sees 'dragon scales' on surface of Mars - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Red Planet's surface looks a lot like the scaly skin of an out-of-this-world dragon in this Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image.
  
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• Calls for law change after Indians left in dark over data leaks

  14-07-2017 19:36
  
  MUMBAI (Reuters) - Fears Indian telecom upstart Reliance Jio suffered a major data breach, compromising the personal data of over 100 million customers, have prompted calls for India to adopt more robust laws to protect consumers.
  
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• Oculus Rift plus Touch bundle gets permanent $499 price - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The all-in-one bundle has everything you need to get started in VR gaming, except a pricey PC.
  
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• Snapchat just made it super-easy to design a custom filter on the fly - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  The social app's new tool makes the process a breeze.
  
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• Our electric car is driving on sunshine | Letters

  14-07-2017 19:21
  
  Solar-powered vehicles are here – but are they really the answer?Our solar panels occupy only a third of our roof area. Even so, on a summer day they produce about the same power our Volkswagen electric car draws as it charges from a plug in the garage.So, to the extent that we top up during the day, we are literally driving on sunshine: nil use of resources, nil pollution, and, in the context of your article (Battery cars may eat up more than Hinkley Point’s capacity by 2030, 13 Jul
  
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• AT&T to run wireless, media as separate units - source

  14-07-2017 19:18
  
  (Reuters) - AT&T Incwill run its wireless and DirecTV satellite television businesses separately from Time Warner Inc'smedia assets following its $85.4 billion acquisition of the entertainment group, a source told Reuters on Friday.
  
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• Kenmore 13002 review - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Don’t expect style or extras, but this highly affordable model can still get the dirt off of your dishes.
  
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• Try iOS 11's Notes app as a document scanner video - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  With iOS 11, you no longer need to install a random third-party app to scan docs.
  
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• Save money on your cable bill video - CNET

  14-07-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The average cable customer pays over $100 a month for cable, but there is a way to cut costs without sacrificing your service.
  
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• U.S. lawmaker calls for hearing on Amazon's Whole Foods deal

  14-07-2017 18:51
  
  WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The top Democrat on the U.S. House of Representatives' antitrust subcommittee has voiced concerns about Amazon.com Inc's$13.7 billion plan to buy Whole Foods Market Incand is pushing for a hearing to look into the deal's potential impact on consumers.
  
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• Microsoft issues fix for new Surface Pro hibernation issue

  14-07-2017 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has made available a fix for a hibernation bug that has affected a number of users of its latest Surface Pro device.
  
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• $400 Kenmore dishwasher shines where it counts video - CNET

  14-07-2017 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  It's an entry level model without any style or frills, but it gets the job done.
  
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• The Kenmore 13002 cuts the frills, keeps the cleaning power - CNET

  14-07-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  This dishwasher is plain, white and cheap, but it’s what’s inside that counts.
  
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• Trump voter commission releases voter complaints — and their personal data

  14-07-2017 18:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The government just doxed several concerned (and angry) citizens.
  
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• How to record your own voice for Waze navigation - CNET

  14-07-2017 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Love the sound of your own voice? Now you can listen to it give you driving directions!
  
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• 3D printing hands on: Modding the Ultimaker 3 with 3D printed accessories

  14-07-2017 18:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ultimaker 3 is a fine printer, but there are still some tweaks you might want to make. In this edition of the 3D Printing Discovery Series, we showcase two great (and necessary) mods for the Ultimaker 3.
  
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• How machine learning is taking on online retail fraud

  14-07-2017 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Fraud is one of the biggest causes of lost revenue for online retailers. Fraugster and Riskified, two startups that operate in this space, share their insights and methods for safeguarding online retail.
  
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• Sprint's new leasing plans deliver annual upgrades to all - CNET

  14-07-2017 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  The new Sprint Flex and Sprint Deals programs let you pick the phone of your choice and decide later if it's keeper.
  
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• UK laptop flight ban explained: US has lifted the laptop flight ban, UK ban remains

  14-07-2017 18:06
  
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• UK laptop flight ban could be lifted this week

  14-07-2017 18:06
  
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• ‘Shadowhunters’ Dominic Sherwood finds the magic in tech - CNET

  14-07-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dominic Sherwood talks to CNET about the cool tech on the unique Netflix series.
  
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