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• Tower operator Crown Castle buys Lightower Fiber Networks for $7.1 billion

  18-07-2017 23:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The deal will make Crown Castle one of the largest owners of metro fiber in the US.
  
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• Samsung's Notebook 9 is a big-screen ultraportable with little extras video - CNET

  18-07-2017 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Its simple looks belie all the features this sub-3-pound notebook houses, especially for Galaxy phone users.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones,' 'X-Files' stars in very British Airways video - CNET

  18-07-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent and Ian McKellen are just a few of those who let themselves be mocked.
  
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• Watch trailer for a different kind of Wonder Woman movie - CNET

  18-07-2017 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" explores the superheroine's origin and the unusual romantic life of her creator.
  
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• The updated HP Spectre x2 sports a sweet design - CNET

  18-07-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Say hello to HP's updated Spectre x2.
  
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• Dell XPS Tower Special Edition

  18-07-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Updated: We've updated our Dell XPS Tower Special Edition review with impressions and benchmarks from the latest 2017 model.If you had a desktop computer growing up, it probably was a Dell. The company’s towers have always been attractive, reliable and, above all, value packed.The latest XPS Tower Special Edition is especially interesting in that it’s more compact than ever. What’s more, Dell has packed in Nvidia’s 10-series graphics cards, making it virtual reality-ready
  
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• 10 hidden features of Apple Music you need to know - CNET

  18-07-2017 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Master Apple Music with these tips.
  
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• Marantz's NR1508 AV receiver is big on features, small on size video - CNET

  18-07-2017 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The Marantz NR1508 is a talented performer in a compact package that now includes HEOS multiroom music capability.
  
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• IBM posts disappointing revenue results for Q2

  18-07-2017 22:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's critical "strategic imperatives" category brought in $8.8 billion in revenue for Q2, representing 7 percent year-over-year growth.
  
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• AutoComplete: Mercedes unveils its first-ever pickup, the X-Class video - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: The SCG003 is now US street-legal, and the fate of self-driving cars could be decided Wednesday.
  
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• 'Professor Marston and the Wonder Women' first trailer video - CNET

  18-07-2017 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Luke Evans and Rebecca Hall star in the true story of the Harvard psychologist behind the iconic Wonder Woman character, and the secret that could have destroyed him.
  
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• Flaw in home security system lets hackers remotely activate alarms

  18-07-2017 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  The company appears to have ignored the security report, months after it was filed.
  
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• 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric review - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Ioniq Electric, Hyundai's new electric vehicle, delivers excellent driving behavior and solid dashboard electronics, including support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but new EVs from Chevy, Tesla and Nissan will all trounce it in range.
  
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• Google Pixel 2 comes to life in this concept video - CNET

  18-07-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  A fan-made video gives us a 3D perspective on those rumored Pixel 2 renders.
  
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• JBL Everest Elite 750NC Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  18-07-2017 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  JBL's next-gen wireless noise-cancelling headphone is a step up in design, comfort level and sound, but it faces stiff competition.
  
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• Congressman asks NASA about ancient civilizations on Mars - CNET

  18-07-2017 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  A curious US congressman questions NASA about ancient civilizations on the Red Planet. A Mars rover scientist offers a sensible answer.
  
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• 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class puts some fancy trim on your cowboy boots - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Trucks are equal parts workhorse and lifestyle enhancer, so it's about time Mercedes-Benz dipped its toes into this segment.
  
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• The HP Spectre x2's stand sets it apart video - CNET

  18-07-2017 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  This 2-in-1 is optimized for inking.
  
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• Google adds bolder warnings to lessen risk of unverified apps - CNET

  18-07-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant introduces more security protections in the wake of the Google Docs phishing scam in May.
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq Electric strong on range, driving dynamics video - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  With 124 miles of range, the Ioniq Electric can serve most commuters' needs.
  
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• Hyundai's 124-mile electric mixes sedan seating, hatchback convenience - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The all-electric version of Hyundai's new Ioniq comes with four doors and a hatchback, and manages to get around 124 miles of range with an excellent driving character.
  
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• NBA's Sixers open incubator to give its startups a home court - CNET

  18-07-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  As the Philadelphia 76ers officially christen its innovation lab, the team desperately wants to win on the court and in the tech space.
  
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• Facebook hires former Uber PR chief Rachel Whetstone

  18-07-2017 20:40
  
  Whetstone, who left Uber following corporate scandals and has worked for leading Conservative politicians in the UK, will become communications VPRachel Whetstone, the former top public relations executive at Uber, is joining Facebook as vice-president of communications for Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Whetstone, a British public relations guru who worked for some of the UK’s most powerful Conservative politicians, stepped down as head of public policy and communications at Uber in A
  
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• Samsung puts defunct Note 7 phones to good use... as scrap - CNET

  18-07-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Remember those millions of recalled Note 7 devices Samsung has laying around? Now there's a plan.
  
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• 7 Spotify features you need to know video - CNET

  18-07-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  From finding song lyrics and managing playlists to starting a private listening session, these tips will make you a Spotify master.
  
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• 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  It might be a Nissan underneath, but with all the luxury you’d expect in a Mercedes-Benz, the X-Class is unmistakably Teutonic.
  
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• Your ride-hailing apps are hitting airports' pocketbooks hard - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  The fees attached to your ride aren't enough to make up for lost parking revenue.
  
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• Are you the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom? - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  The next-generation Rolls-Royce flagship car is to be revealed later in July.
  
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• Forget headphones: Bluetooth Mesh may connect entire buildings - CNET

  18-07-2017 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Bluetooth's next act is all about creating supernetworks of smart devices.
  
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• Baidu will use Microsoft Azure services for self-driving cars

  18-07-2017 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Baidu will be making use of some of Microsoft's Azure services, as part of MIcrosoft's Connected Vehicle tookit, in delivering its self-driving car platform.
  
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• Money flows to robotic process automation

  18-07-2017 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey finds IT departments are the first to be feeling its impact.
  
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• What’s coming and going on Hulu for August 2017 - CNET

  18-07-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Hulu continues to add films at a brisk pace by bringing movies like “Saving Private Ryan,” “Bad Boys” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” online.
  
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• How to use PayPal in the iOS App Store video - CNET

  18-07-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Ever wanted to use PayPal to buy all your apps, movies and music from the App Store? Now you can.
  
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• CatBoost Machine Learning framework from Yandex boosts the range of AI

  18-07-2017 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  This is the year artificial intelligence (AI) was made great again. AI is all about machine learning, and machine learning is all about deep learning (DL), according to the hype. For connaisseurs like Yandex, there's more to AI than deep learning. CatBoost, the open source framework Yandex just released, aims to expand the range of what is possible in AI and what Yandex can do.
  
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• Cat Boost Machine Learning framework from Yandex boosts the range of AI

  18-07-2017 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  This is the year artificial intelligence (AI) was made great again. AI is all about machine learning, and machine learning is all about deep learning (DL), according to the hype. For connaisseurs like Yandex, there's more to AI than deep learning. Cat Boost, the open source framework Yandex just released, aims to expand the range of what is possible in AI and what Yandex can do.
  
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• Zuckerberg wouldn't beat Trump in election, poll says - CNET

  18-07-2017 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: A new poll declares that several Democrats would beat the president, but Facebook's CEO would not.
  
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• IObit Malware Fighter Pro

  18-07-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  San Francisco-based IObit is best known as a popular developer of PC maintenance utilities, including IObit Uninstaller, Advanced SystemCare and Driver Booster.IObit Malware Fighter Pro is the lead product in the company's security range, and has what looks like a capable feature set. It boasts both the IObit and Bitdefender antivirus engines, anti-ransomware capabilities, URL blocking, webcam protection, ad blocking, browser privacy tools and more.There is a 14-day trial of Malware Fighter Pro
  
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• Google bolsters security to prevent another Google Docs phishing attack

  18-07-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's about to get really difficult to accidentally fall for a phishing attack.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8 coming in late August, says Samsung exec video - CNET

  18-07-2017 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Without nailing down a specific date, Samsung's mobile chief teases the hotly anticipated phone.
  
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• Petya cyber-attack still disrupting firms weeks later

  18-07-2017 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some businesses hit by the Petya cyber-attack have not yet returned to normal operations.
  
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• Guy builds life-size Star Trek warp core - CNET

  18-07-2017 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  It won't power the USS Enterprise, but a faithful reproduction of the warp core from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" will rev up your sci-fi heart.
  
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• You can now purchase this $2M Ferrari-baiting supercar in the US - Roadshow

  18-07-2017 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  It might be a while before the SCG003S lands in your driveway, though.
  
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• ​Google Glass returns with Enterprise Edition: Why the rebirth, partner approach makes sense

  18-07-2017 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Glass Enterprise Edition gets the company into industry-specific use cases and relies on partners. The approach can work in a nascent field.
  
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• Google Glass returns: This time, it's professional - CNET

  18-07-2017 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  Google Glass 2.0 goes to work, and suddenly it looks normal. Maybe enterprise is where it should have been all along.
  
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• Bluetooth Mesh is coming, and it wants to challenge Wi-Fi - CNET

  18-07-2017 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  Soon, every new Bluetooth device could become a node in a vast network.
  
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• Wine's newest bouquet has hints of berries -- and data - CNET

  18-07-2017 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  You might not be able to detect notes of tech in your glass, but California winemakers are embracing cutting-edge techniques to create world-class vintages.
  
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• Nasa is working out how to create rocket fuel on Mars

  18-07-2017 17:57
  
  By: Abigail BeallContinue reading...
  
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• Winemaking gets smart - CNET

  18-07-2017 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Wineries in California are testing out how technology can help them make wine.
  
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• FBI issues privacy warning for your connected toys - CNET

  18-07-2017 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Gone are the days when you only had to worry about accidental ingestion.
  
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• Google Glass smart eyewear returns

  18-07-2017 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A revamped version of the technology company's augmented-reality eyewear is to be sold by software partners.
  
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