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• What is Ecobee? - CNET

  28-07-2017 23:50 via cnet.com
  Catch up on the basics of the popular connected thermostat.
  
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• Laurene Jobs is buying The Atlantic magazine - CNET

  28-07-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  Steve Jobs' widow and the Emerson Collective will purchase a majority share in the magazine, according to Atlantic Media owner David Bradley.
  
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• Former Pebble, Essential and WebOS designer joins Google Home team - CNET

  28-07-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  Liron Damir is the latest executive to leave Andy Rubin's Essential company.
  
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• Amazon everywhere: E-commerce titan is topic companies can't avoid

  28-07-2017 23:20
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - What looms over businesses as far flung as car repair, lab equipment and swimming pool gear? In a word, Amazon.
  
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• Nokia received $2B from Apple as part of settlement agreement

  28-07-2017 23:01 via zdnet.com
  The upfront cash payment was part of the deal reached over Nokia's patent infringement claims against Apple.
  
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• MPs demand compensation for poor broadband speeds

  28-07-2017 23:00
  Report calls on Ofcom to get tough on providers that promise fast speeds but fail to deliverMillions of broadband customers who do not get the connection speeds they pay for should receive compensation, MPs have said.A new report calls on Ofcom, the media and telecoms regulator, to get tough on broadband providers that promise fast speeds but fail to deliver. Continue reading...
  
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• A foolish petition to open source Adobe Flash

  28-07-2017 22:59 via zdnet.com
  Please, please let Adobe Flash die in peace.
  
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• Garmin Vívosmart 3: One slim, feature-packed activity tracker video - CNET

  28-07-2017 22:50 via cnet.com
  The next-generation Vívosmart has a built-in heart-rate monitor and new fitness monitoring tools, including VO2 max and all-day stress tracking in a slimmer design.
  
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• Bollinger B1 electric SUV is like a cartoon version of a Land Rover Defender - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 22:50 via cnet.com
  Electric truck start-up Bollinger debuts the boxy and butch B1.
  
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• The man behind the fastest-growing PC game rarely plays it - CNET

  28-07-2017 22:38 via cnet.com
  The mystery creator of PUBG admits he's not your typical gamer.
  
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• Optimus Prime power bank is Transformers for adults - CNET

  28-07-2017 22:13 via cnet.com
  Autobots fans, roll out! Hasbro teases an Optimus Prime battery pack that's more than meets the eye.
  
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• Hackers scour voting machines for election bugs

  28-07-2017 21:55
  LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Hackers attending this weekend's Def Con hacking convention in Las Vegas were invited to break into voting machines and voter databases in a bid to uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited to sway election results.
  
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• A social app that took viewers to shows, presidential debates is ending - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  There will be one less venue for hanging out with friends in virtual reality.
  
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• Made in the USA -- by robots

  28-07-2017 21:42 via zdnet.com
  Robotic sewing machines help bring clothing manufacturing back to the US.
  
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• 'The Emoji Movie' is getting stinky reviews - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  Commentary: It's one thing to jump on a phone trend. It seems like another to make a movie out of it. At least, if you believe the critics.
  
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• How to delete Google search screenshots from your Android device video - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  The Google search app has started keeping a visual record of your recent searches. It's not as invasive as it sounds, but if you're worried, here's how to get rid of them.
  
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• Exclusive: Congress asks U.S. agencies for Kaspersky Lab cyber documents

  28-07-2017 21:32
  LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A U.S. congressional panel this week asked 22 government agencies to share documents on Moscow-based cyber firm Kaspersky Lab, saying its products could be used to carry out "nefarious activities against the United States," according to letters seen by Reuters.
  
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• The 404 Show 1708: Nerd math, Jeff Bezos, retro consoles, fidget spinners (podcast) - CNET

  28-07-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  Ben Fox Rubin is back at it with a great billionaire discussion about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and others. We'll also solve some serious nerd math, defend fidget spinners and tell you which retro consoles aren't worth buying.
  
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• These were the best hacks at Black Hat and Def Con this year

  28-07-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  If you weren't in Las Vegas for the heat and hacking, we've got you covered.
  
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• Fitbit's next watch will allow apps from other companies - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  These apps would be powered by software acquired when Fitbit bought Pebble.
  
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• Top 7 alternatives to the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  Apple's iconic iPods are going away. But if you're still in the market for a dedicated music player, there are still some worthy options out there.
  
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• Defending against cyberwar: How the cybersecurity elite are working to prevent a digital apocalypse

  28-07-2017 20:42 via zdnet.com
  Cyberwar has evolved from the theoretical to the ominous. TechRepublic went inside one of the defenders vs. hackers war games that's helping nations prepare to defend themselves.
  
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• 6 free apps to install on your new MacBook video - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  An Apple MacBook comes with a lot of preinstalled software, but it doesn't cover everything. Here are six free apps that you may find useful.
  
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• Chinese researchers hack into Model X, take control of brakes - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 20:25 via cnet.com
  Software update 8.1 already patched the holes, so don't worry too much.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler gets the green light for 2017 diesel sales - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 20:15 via cnet.com
  The post-Dieselgate approval process is no joke, especially when the feds are accusing you of cheating like VW did.
  
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• Everything looks like a hack when you're paranoid at Defcon - CNET

  28-07-2017 20:15 via cnet.com
  As the Defcon hacker convention kicks off, vandalism that looked like a hack popped up on Wet Republic's website. It was just an ad.
  
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• Vizio D series 2017 (D65-E0 and D55-E0) review - CNET

  28-07-2017 19:58 via cnet.com
  Vizio's D series is a sprawling mess of mostly ho-hum models, but we found two image quality diamonds in the rough.
  
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• Alleged bitcoin fraud 'mastermind' sought by U.S. held in Greek prison

  28-07-2017 19:33
  ATHENS (Reuters) - A Russian national suspected of masterminding a money-laundering operation using bitcoin was transferred to prison in Greece on Friday, while the United States prepares documentation to back an extradition request for him.
  
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• No more Nanos? No more Shuffles? No problem - CNET

  28-07-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  If you're among the (admittedly select) few mourning the passing of Apple's little MP3 players, fear not: There are alternatives. Cheap alternatives. Plus: a sync/charge cable with a Lightning and Micro-USB connector on the same tip!
  
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• Obama cybersecurity czar: We gave Trump a head start - CNET

  28-07-2017 19:08 via cnet.com
  Michael Daniel spent four years working on cybersecurity for the White House. But he knows there's much more to be done.
  
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• Why you need a password manager video - CNET

  28-07-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  By now, you know you should be using unique passwords. Make it easy and painless with a password manager.
  
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• What is Ring? - CNET

  28-07-2017 18:58 via cnet.com
  Catch up on the basics of the popular smart doorbell.
  
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• PlayerUnknown: A chat with the man behind 2017's viral PC game - CNET

  28-07-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  The creator of this bloodthirsty game is... humble?
  
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• São Paulo seeks tech startups

  28-07-2017 18:34 via zdnet.com
  The city government will select local and international technology ventures to participate in its second acceleration scheme
  
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• How Microsoft plans to turn Azure into an 'AI cloud'

  28-07-2017 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is forging ahead to make FPGA processing power available to external Azure developers for data-intensive tasks like deep-neural-networking tasks.
  
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• Amazon's 'Hub' is a delivery locker for residential buildings - CNET

  28-07-2017 18:28 via cnet.com
  The storage service is a residential version of the Amazon Locker that's been available at retailers for years.
  
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• Google, Facebook show power of ad duopoly as rivals stumble

  28-07-2017 18:16
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Quarterly results from Alphabet Incand Facebook Incprovided fresh evidence this week that the digital advertising market is effectively a duopoly, a dynamic with deep implications for two of Silicon Valley's titans.
  
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• Slip into a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse for $30,875 - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 18:06 via cnet.com
  If you really love the Traverse, you can spend Cadillac money on it, provided you go for the most expensive trim.
  
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• Prepare to bid farewell to most Cadillac sedans - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 18:06 via cnet.com
  The automaker will streamline its sedan offerings to better align with buyers' tastes.
  
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• 2018 Audi TT RS Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  The latest TT RS is better on the road, better on the track and more or less just better all-round.
  
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• Nest camera and Amazon Echo help catch home intruders

  28-07-2017 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  A landlord who used his tenants' home for sex and an alleged burglar are caught out by smart tech.
  
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• Genish's arrival tightens Vivendi hold on Telecom Italia

  28-07-2017 17:39
  MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italianamed Vivendi's Amos Genish as its general manager for operations on Friday as the French media giant tightened its grip on the Italian phone group, where it is the largest shareholder.
  
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• ​State phone-hacking plans put on ice in Austria

  28-07-2017 17:32 via zdnet.com
  Spying on apps like WhatsApp using smartphone spyware would have gone too far, say Austrian politicians.
  
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• Wall Street braces for end of Snap share lockup

  28-07-2017 17:24
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A flood of Snap Inc shares held back since the Snapchat owner's initial public offering could start to trade freely next week, pressuring a stock that has already plunged far below its debut price.
  
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• Exit music: the iPod Shuffles off this mortal coil

  28-07-2017 17:23
  Apple’s iconic MP3 player has officially been discontinued, rendered obsolete. In the age of streaming, it’s a wonder it’s survived this longName: iPodAge: 16. Continue reading...
  
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• BenQ Zowie XL2540

  28-07-2017 17:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Many manufacturers like to claim they make monitors for pro gamers, but BenQ, with its Zowie range, really does take that market seriously, as its Zowie XL2540 monitor demonstrates.What we mean by this is that many companies target serious and professional gamers with monitors that push high resolutions, large screen sizes, wide aspect ratios and ‘extreme gaming’ designs, with flashy aesthetics and glowing LEDs.While some of these features, such as high resolutions and ultra-wide asp
  
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• Jeff Bezos: how the world's richest man can change his stingy reputation

  28-07-2017 17:14
  The Amazon boss became the world’s richest man on Thursday, but he’s still looking for ways to do good with his money. He could start by improving the lives of his workersOn Thursday, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos finally became the world’s richest man. But he still hasn’t decided how to spend his money. Long known for being less charitable than other prominent members of the top .001%, Bezos recently hinted that he is finally looking for opportunities to put more of
  
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• Porsche officially ditches Le Mans for Formula E - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 17:12 via cnet.com
  It was a good run, but it's time to think about the future.
  
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• Can the Civic Type R steal the Hot Hatch crown from the Focus RS? video - Roadshow

  28-07-2017 17:02 via cnet.com
  The Ford Focus RS has held the hot hatch crown since it launched but can the new Honda Civic Type R usurp the thrown?
  
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• Brompton's gone electric: WIRED takes new battery-powered folding bike for a test ride

  28-07-2017 17:00
  
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