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• Microsoft's Cortana-powered thermostat is totally gorgeous - CNET

  19-07-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Move over, Nest. Microsoft and Johnson Controls have a new, Cortana-powered thermostat called GLAS.
  
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• Microsoft brings Version History support to all files in OneDrive

  19-07-2017 23:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is adding version history support for all OneDrive files, but has no new ETA for its promised OneDrive differential sync capability.
  
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• How to install a dishwasher - CNET

  19-07-2017 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  The dirty dishes are piling up, and you're out of clean spoons. It's time to install that new dishwasher. It's not difficult if you know how.
  
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• How to remove a dishwasher - CNET

  19-07-2017 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  So your old dishwasher has finally given up on you. It's time to remove it, and get ready for a new one. Here's how.
  
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• A visual guide to installing (or uninstalling) your dishwasher - CNET

  19-07-2017 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Take a closer look at the process before you break out your tools.
  
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• AutoComplete: Buick debuts the 310-horsepower 2018 Regal GS video - Roadshow

  19-07-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Nissan will let you drive the new Leaf with one foot, and Chevrolet prices the Equinox Diesel.
  
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• Facebook in talks with publishers on supporting subscription models

  19-07-2017 23:13
  
  (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is in early talks with several news publishers about how its social media site can better support subscription business models, the company's head of news partnerships, Campbell Brown, said in a statement on Wednesday.
  
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• Amazon launches shopping social network Spark for iOS

  19-07-2017 23:11
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inchas launched a social feature called Spark that allows members to showcase and purchase products on its platforms, the retail giant's first clear move into the world of social media.
  
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• T-Mobile quarterly results top estimates as subscribers grow

  19-07-2017 23:07
  
  (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc's quarterly results topped analysts' estimates as the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier on Wednesday reported more phone subscribers who pay a monthly bill and record low customer dropout rate.
  
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• Qualcomm's profit slumps amid Apple battle

  19-07-2017 23:02
  
  (Reuters) - Qualcomm Increported a 40 percent slump in quarterly profit as its escalating patent battle with Apple Inctook a toll on its business.
  
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• If you use Wi-Fi on your iOS device, get this security update - CNET

  19-07-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Apple released the update on Wednesday to stop an exploit that targeted open Wi-Fi signals.
  
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• Apple granted patent for what could be a Siri dock - CNET

  19-07-2017 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker might be trying to get its voice assistant into more products.
  
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• Campbell Soup forms new e-commerce unit

  19-07-2017 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The company has hired a retail veteran to lead up the North American unit, which should accelerate Campbell's efforts to generate $300 million in e-commerce sales over the next five years.
  
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• T-Mobile shakes off rival unlimited plans as growth soars - CNET

  19-07-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  The company adds 1.3 million net new total customers during the second quarter of the year as the Un-carrier momentum rolls on.
  
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• U.S. House panel approves broad proposal on self-driving cars

  19-07-2017 22:32
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House panel on Wednesday approved a sweeping proposal by voice vote to allow automakers to deploy up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles without meeting existing auto safety standards and bar states from imposing driverless car rules.
  
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• Qualcomm tops Q3 targets, revenue down 11 percent

  19-07-2017 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualcomm said revenue was $5.4 billion, down 11 percent year over year.
  
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• You can drive the 2018 Nissan Leaf with just one pedal - Roadshow

  19-07-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  It's not a revolutionary technology, per se, but it's still a big leap forward for Nissan's electric car.
  
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• T-Mobile adds 1.3 million customers in Q2, continues to grab wireless share

  19-07-2017 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  T-Mobile's second quarter nearly matched its seasonally strong fourth quarter. The uncarrier approach continues to cause headaches for larger rivals.
  
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• Science + music = perfect formula at geeky Bluedot festival - CNET

  19-07-2017 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The delightful Bluedot festival, which combines music and science beneath a giant radio telescope, celebrates positivity and possibility.
  
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• Microsoft said to be closing Oregon factory for Surface Hub - CNET

  19-07-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The factory, once seen as a symbol of successful US manufacturing, is reportedly shutting down after just two years.
  
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• Bill Nye can't wait for more old people to die - CNET

  19-07-2017 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The Science Guy says in an interview that climate change deniers skew older, so climate science can only progress when they "age out."
  
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• Microsoft to partners: Here's how to sell Windows 10 Pro and 10 S

  19-07-2017 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is providing its partners with new guidance about how to sell to business customers Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 S.
  
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• 6 of the most useful Bixby Voice commands - CNET

  19-07-2017 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Now that Samsung's Bixby Voice feature is available in the US, let's take a look at some of its more valuable commands.
  
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• Russian man who helped build Citadel malware sentenced to 5 years

  19-07-2017 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The lead prosecutor said the Russian man had cooperated with the US government "from the start."
  
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• Coral blue Galaxy S8 costs you less than gray S8, for now - CNET

  19-07-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The nautical S8 looks great and will save you cash if you buy it now.
  
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• National framework for self-driving cars inches closer to law - Roadshow

  19-07-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Passing legislation isn't exactly a speedy process, so don't expect this to get signed into law by the end of the week.
  
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• Amazon makes it easier to buy a Jack Daniel's chicken sandwich - CNET

  19-07-2017 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The company introduces the Amazon Pay Places feature, with the first partner being T.G.I. Fridays.
  
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• Marissa Mayer reportedly wants another CEO job - CNET

  19-07-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The former Yahoo seat doesn’t just want to become a full-time venture capitalist, according to a new report.
  
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• RadioShack brand to survive under new owner: sources

  19-07-2017 20:44
  
  (Reuters) - The RadioShack brand will live on after a family office already owed $23 million by the bankrupt U.S. electronics chain agreed to assume ownership of it, as no other buyers submitted better bids this week, people familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Keep these foods in the fridge (even if they won't kill you) video - CNET

  19-07-2017 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Some things are just better if you keep them in the refrigerator.
  
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• GM cleared in first case over updated ignition switch

  19-07-2017 20:39
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal jury in New York on Wednesday found General Motorswas not to blame for a crash of an Arizona man who alleged that his accident was caused by an updated version of the carmaker's ignition switch that did not adequately fix the flaws of a previous model.
  
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• Got a stupid question for an astronaut? These are stupider - CNET

  19-07-2017 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Houston, we have a hashtag: #StupidQuestionsForAstronauts shows that Twitter jokesters can truly rocket. And then a real astronaut decides to help out.
  
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• For the blind, Google Glass offers a clear path ahead - CNET

  19-07-2017 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  New designs and applications are helping doctors, soldiers and the visually impaired see the world in unexpected ways.
  
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• California cool: Celebrating the design of the Golden State - CNET

  19-07-2017 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Apple, Google and "Blade Runner" are part of an exhibit at London's Design Museum that chronicles California's global influence on technology, culture and design.
  
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• Google "right to be forgotten" case goes to top EU court

  19-07-2017 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  France's highest administrative court has asked theCourt of Justice of the European Union to consider whether Google must delist certain search results globally.
  
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• Humans have generated one billion elephants worth of plastic

  19-07-2017 20:00
  
  By: Alexandra Simon-LewisContinue reading...
  
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• Harry Potter holiday experience lets you shop like a wizard - CNET

  19-07-2017 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  A new Harry Potter-themed holiday experience called "Christmas in the Wizarding World" lets you experience the season's magic in a new way.
  
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• Containers consolidation: Open Container Initiative 1.0 released

  19-07-2017 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  With Open Container Initiative 1.0, container runtime and image specs have been standardized.
  
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• Google 'right to be forgotten' case referred to top EU court - CNET

  19-07-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  The case has high stakes for how far-reaching national regulations can be enforced over the internet.
  
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• Focal Listen Wireless review - CNET

  19-07-2017 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The highly regarded French audio company's first stab at premium Bluetooth headphone delivers excellent sound. But is it the right sound for you?
  
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• New banking regulator defends agency effort to regulate fintech

  19-07-2017 19:42
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new head of a U.S. banking regulatory agency on Wednesday defended his predecessor's efforts to explore granting special federal charters to startup online lenders.
  
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• Beyond the iPhone: Apple has outgrown Apple

  19-07-2017 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  A decade after the iPhone's unprecedented global impact, the company is increasingly making its presence felt inside devices made by others.
  
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• Apple has outgrown Apple

  19-07-2017 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  A decade after the iPhone's unprecedented global impact, the company is increasingly making its presence felt inside devices made by others.
  
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• Audi likens women to used cars in Chinese ad - Roadshow

  19-07-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Audi in China faces backlash over an ad that makes an unfortunate comparison.
  
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• How to get started with Google's Backup and Sync app video - CNET

  19-07-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Learn how to set up Google's new desktop app and what it can do.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 10.3.3

  19-07-2017 19:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Time to update your iPhones and iPads - maybe for the last time before iOS 11.
  
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• Don’t expect Samsung’s Bixby speakers anytime soon - CNET

  19-07-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung’s smart assistant just landed on phones in the US, but it’ll be some time before it jumps on speakers, a new report suggests.
  
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• Air traffic control is not just for planes anymore - CNET

  19-07-2017 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  With thousands of drones taking to the skies every day, the airspace is bound to get crowded. These companies are working to prevent drone disruptions.
  
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• Austrian activist, 25,000 supporters seek right to bring class-action suit against Facebook

  19-07-2017 19:17
  
  LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) heard arguments on Wednesday over whether to allow a class action suit against Facebook, brought by Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems - and about 25,000 other users across the globe.
  
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• Huawei Band 2 Pro

  19-07-2017 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Huawei is launching the Band 2 Pro, the successor to a wearable that saw limited release outside of the US under the name Honor Band Z1.Compared to that watch’s circular design, the Band 2 Pro looks more akin to the competition it aims to take on, the Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Alta HR.This waterproof wearable comes with built-in GPS, a limited touch interface for simple navigation on-the-go and rocks a style that blends in with your running gear and office dress code alike.Huawei is also
  
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