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• Comic-Con 2017: You're not getting rid of Ben Affleck as Batman - CNET

  22-07-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  The "Justice League" panel also reveals that The Flash's universe-bending Flashpoint storyline will hit the big screen, and more.
  
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• Pokemon Go Fest hit by glitches, Niantic to hand out refunds - CNET

  22-07-2017 23:06 via cnet.com
  In an echo of the game's troubled debut, a first-of-its-kind event in Chicago, meant to bring players together in an urban park, is hamstrung by network outages.
  
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• Ready Player One: first trailer for Steven Spielberg's virtual reality game thriller

  22-07-2017 22:22
  The BFG director debuted the footage from his new film at a Comic Con event, showcasing elaborate VR and special effectsThe first footage from Steven Spielberg’s forthcoming thriller Ready Player One has been released onto the internet.Spielberg revealed the trailer for the film as part of an event at Comic Con in San Diego, marking his first film since his Roald Dahl adaptation The BFG. Continue reading...
  
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• Comic-Con 2017: 'Justice League' footage unites DC's heroes - CNET

  22-07-2017 22:10 via cnet.com
  The superpowered gang is back together in long-awaited footage from the upcoming film -- and who's that at the very end?
  
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• Comic-Con 2017: 'Ready Player One' dazzles with VR world - CNET

  22-07-2017 21:47 via cnet.com
  Steven Spielberg, king of 1980s pop culture, promises plenty of references from that decade in his upcoming film.
  
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• Audiophile appeal: The Outlaw Audio RR 2160 stereo receiver - CNET

  22-07-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  Outlaw Audio’s feature-packed RR 2160 stereo receiver sounds expensive, but it isn’t.
  
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• Comic-Con: New 'The Walking Dead' s8 trailer, dissected shot by shot - CNET

  22-07-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  Take a closer look at the new trailer for "The Walking Dead." Season 8 airs on AMC on Oct. 22.
  
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• Magnepan MMGi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of sound - CNET

  22-07-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  Chances are you've never heard -- or seen -- a speaker that sounds like the Magnepan MMGi.
  
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• 'Justice League,' 'Thor,' 'Westworld' and more: Comic-Con live - CNET

  22-07-2017 18:11 via cnet.com
  Comic-Con offers a glimpse into the hottest upcoming TV shows and movies. We've got all your updates here.
  
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• Video Roundup: New in artificial intelligence

  22-07-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  From Microsoft to Lenovo -- many companies are betting big on artificial intelligence, and they're applying it in a range of ways. But while it does help them accomplish different tasks, it might also have some unintended consequences, like the automation of all human jobs within the next century.
  
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• The torturous Comic-Con wait for a glimpse at Justice League - CNET

  22-07-2017 15:44 via cnet.com
  Comic-Con's famed Hall H has been the spot for some of the biggest announcements in geekdom. I find out how hard it is to get inside.
  
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• Apple Watch 3 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  22-07-2017 15:39 via cnet.com
  The Apple Watch 3 rumor mill is in overdrive with talk of cellular connectivity, a FaceTime camera and smart bands.
  
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• Comic-Con: Netflix puts you in 'Defenders' and 'Stranger Things' - CNET

  22-07-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  Say hello to the Defenders, pay your respects to Barb in person, and check out the world of Netflix's new fantasy epic "Bright."
  
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• Adobe Creative Cloud

  22-07-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subscriptions mean you don’t own the software you’re spending money on, you have to keep forking out every month, and if you cancel the payments, you no longer have access to those apps. What possible advantages can this scheme of things offer over just buying the programs outright?If this question is on your mind, you might benefit more from Adobe’s prosumer apps, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. They’re self-contained programs with no ongoing charge, which you
  
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• 13 songs that remind us of summer the most - CNET

  22-07-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  Every week we ask people around the office questions about pop culture to see what makes them tick. This week we wanted to know which songs from any era reminded people of summer the most.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 reveal set for Aug. 23; Musk plans East Coast hyperloop video - CNET

  22-07-2017 14:50 via cnet.com
  In this week's wrap-up, Samsung announces an official date for its Note 8 event. Meanwhile, Elon Musk tweets about building a new way to get from NY to DC.
  
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• Maytag MEDB955FC dryer review - CNET

  22-07-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  With a 9.2-cubic-foot drum, this Maytag dryer does large batches of laundry -- but at its own pace.
  
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• Change these 5 privacy settings in Windows 10 video - CNET

  22-07-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  You can decide just how much of your information Windows 10 tracks and shares.
  
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• 6 rumors about Apple Watch 3 video - CNET

  22-07-2017 13:50 via cnet.com
  Current rumors are driving wild theories about what Apple has planned for the next generation.
  
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• Aerix Varius

  22-07-2017 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cutting edge drones like the DJI Inspire 2 and Yuneec Typhoon 4K may offer amazing handling and stunning video capture in the air, but they're hardly the most portable of beasts – the Inspire 2 has to be transported in a suitcase-size container, for example. We've seen more mobile examples in recent months – including the Zerotech Dobby – but when it comes to the ultimate in pocket-sized drone flight, you have to go a long way to beat the Aerix Varius.With its wings folded the
  
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• The UK's startups need a Brexit transition deal to soften the blow

  22-07-2017 11:00
  
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• The UK government wants a Brexit transition deal. Here's what it means for startups

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• False memories and false confessions: the psychology of imagined crimes

  22-07-2017 11:00
  
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• 'Marvel's The Defenders' trailer 2: War in New York video - CNET

  22-07-2017 10:21 via cnet.com
  The new trailer released at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 shows there may be no "us" in team, but four heroes must join together anyway.
  
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• Comic-Con brings 'The Gifted' trailer for youthful X-Men spinoff video - CNET

  22-07-2017 08:52 via cnet.com
  A family goes on the run from the government because their children are a little too special.
  
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• Toyota eyes mass EV output in China as early as 2019: report

  22-07-2017 07:54
  TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is likely to begin mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) in China as early as 2019, the Asahi daily reported on Saturday.
  
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• Comic-Con 'Marvel's Inhumans' trailer shows Medusa in action video - CNET

  22-07-2017 07:43 via cnet.com
  ​The hair is here. Royal drama on the moon spills over to Earth, with Black Bolt, Maximus and the giant teleporting bulldog Lockjaw (so freaking cute).
  
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• Drones will have to be registered in UK safety clampdown

  22-07-2017 07:01
  Owners of drones over 250g will need to show they understand safety and privacy laws as government acts after dozens of near-misses with aircraftDrones will have to be registered and users forced to take a safety awareness test under new regulations announced by the UK government.
  Dozens of near-misses with aircraft around airports have stoked fears over the safety of drone use. Continue reading...
  
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• Comic-Con attendees get a taste of The Tick's mighty justice - CNET

  22-07-2017 05:51 via cnet.com
  At a panel for the Amazon Prime Video superhero show "The Tick" at San Diego Comic-Con, fans of Mr. "I am the wild blue yonder" got treated to a full episode of the show and a little insight from the cast and creators.
  
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• Comic-Con 2017: New 'Game of Thrones' trailer, dissected shot by shot - CNET

  22-07-2017 05:22 via cnet.com
  Dragons! Armies! If you don't want to miss a thing, take a closer look at the new trailer for “Stormborn” and “The Queen’s Justice,” from season 7 of "Game of Thrones" on HBO.
  
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• Comic-Con: The Defenders have arrived to kick ass and take names - CNET

  22-07-2017 04:42 via cnet.com
  On Friday we chatted with the cast and showrunner, and learned that every Netflix-Marvel show has led to this moment.
  
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• Comic-Con 2017: 'The Gifted' promises mutant mayhem in X-Men spin-off - CNET

  22-07-2017 02:20 via cnet.com
  While "The Gifted" is an X-Men spin-off, the TV show on Fox will not be featuring cameos from famous superheroes. Find out more from the San Diego Comic-Con panel and new revealing footage.
  
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• C-Turtle: The landmine-detecting robot 'turtle'

  22-07-2017 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The disposable robot is made from cardboard and powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero computer.
  
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• Someone strapped a 360-degree camera to a rocket - CNET

  22-07-2017 01:08 via cnet.com
  What an owl would see if he were an astronaut.
  
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• UK to bring in drone registration

  22-07-2017 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Drone owners will also be required to pass a safety awareness test.
  
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• Comic-Con: Conquer Westeros in 'Game of Thrones' Winter Is Here experience - CNET

  22-07-2017 01:03 via cnet.com
  Hope you dressed warmly, because HBO set up a "Winter Is Here" environment for "Game of Thrones" fans at San Diego Comic-Con. It's open to anyone with an SDCC badge, but be prepared for a line that stretches a few blocks.
  
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• Bitcoin averts split as miners back new software upgrade

  22-07-2017 00:51
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Digital currency bitcoin on Friday averted a split into two currencies after its network supported an upgrade to its software that would enhance its ability to process an increasing number of transactions.
  
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• Take that Milwaukee. Pokemon Go is protected free speech - CNET

  22-07-2017 00:29 via cnet.com
  Judge says augmented reality games are free speech and probably shouldn't require event permits.
  
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• Comic-Con 2017: Surprises in 'Game of Thrones' season 7 trailer and panel - CNET

  22-07-2017 00:28 via cnet.com
  Let there be dragons! Watch the new trailer for “Stormborn” and “The Queen’s Justice,” the next two episodes of the season 7 of "Game of Thrones." Plus Hodor moderates the cast at this year's Comic-Con panel.
  
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• Latest 'Game of Thrones' trailer shown at Comic-Con video - CNET

  22-07-2017 00:25 via cnet.com
  Can't wait for Sunday's new episode? New "Game of Thrones" teaser appears at SDCC 2017.
  
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• iPhones are very expensive but 'a safe bet,' says Woz - CNET

  22-07-2017 00:21 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Speaking in China, the Apple co-founder claims that you get what you pay for with Apple. Is this still true?
  
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