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• An insanely great phono cartridge for well-heeled audiophiles - CNET

  29-07-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac finds analog bliss with the Koetsu Urishi Sky Blue phono cartridge.
  
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• I play the security odds in Las Vegas by rolling the Wi-Fi dice - CNET

  29-07-2017 20:17 via cnet.com
  Who hacks the hackers? An inside look at hunting for insecure connections at the largest cybersecurity gathering in the world.
  
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• Spigen case collection for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus hands-on: Function, style, and protection

  29-07-2017 19:44 via zdnet.com
  Spigen offers a large collection of case options for Samsung Galaxy S8 owners. We tested six options and found they all enhanced the functionality of the device while offering some protection from drops.
  
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• The 33 best VR games - CNET

  29-07-2017 18:48 via cnet.com
  What's worth playing in virtual reality? Here are all our favorites.
  
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• A musician’s take on the analog-digital divide - CNET

  29-07-2017 18:47 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac reviews Damon Krukowski’s new book “The New Analog: Listening and Reconnecting in a Digital World.”
  
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• Why I switched to Chrome on my iPhone - CNET

  29-07-2017 17:00 via cnet.com
  Even though it doesn't integrate with iOS as well as Safari does, I have my reasons for preferring Google's mobile browser.
  
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• Amazon Treasure Truck selling Nintendo NES Classic for $60 today - CNET

  29-07-2017 16:08 via cnet.com
  No need to pinch yourself. The deal is available in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle.
  
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• Our favorite book-to-movie adaptations - CNET

  29-07-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  Every week we ask folks around the office questions about pop culture. This week we wanted to find out which movies adapted from books were their favorites.
  
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• By the numbers: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV - Roadshow

  29-07-2017 14:52 via cnet.com
  Wondering how similar these two long-range EVs are? We've got some figures for you.
  
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• Apple kills iPods, Adobe kills Flash, Walmart kills SNES preorders video - CNET

  29-07-2017 14:50 via cnet.com
  It's been a strange week in retro tech news. With the death of the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, we learn the end is near for Flash. Meanwhile, retro game consoles for Atari and Sega Genesis begin taking preorders, while Walmart cancels preorders for the SNES Classic.
  
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• SNES Classic, Nokia 3310 and other retro tech done right - CNET

  29-07-2017 14:30 via cnet.com
  Nostalgia: Because romanticizing the past never goes out of style.
  
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• Nokia 3310 and NES Classic: Nostalgia Is the new black - CNET

  29-07-2017 14:30 via cnet.com
  In an attempt to win your heart (and wallet) phones, consoles and cameras purposely appeal to your sense of nostalgia.
  
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• Video Roundup: New in ransomware

  29-07-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Make no mistake: Ransomware is one of the biggest threats on the internet right now. Here's a look at what it is, how it's been wreaking havoc lately, and some of the ways you can protect yourself from it.
  
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• Use your phone abroad without breaking the bank - CNET

  29-07-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET’s Marguerite Reardon sorts out value options for accessing the internet while abroad.
  
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• Apple iPhone 7S Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  29-07-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Manufacturing woes are rumored to have imperiled Apple's iPhone 8's fall debut. Will the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus show up to provide consolation -- or succumb to the drama?
  
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• Foxconn's $10bn move to the US is not a reason to celebrate

  29-07-2017 13:00
  The company doesn’t have a great track record of keeping its job-creation promises, for one. Then there’s the issue of worker conditions in ChinaThe announcement by the Taiwanese giant Foxconn that it will build an LCD-manufacturing facility in Wisconsin worth an estimated $10bn was met with considerable fanfare. But the state has a troubled history in matters of economic development, and the company, a supplier to Apple, Google, Amazon and other tech giants, has a lackluster record
  
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• Tesla Model 3: Elon Musk rolls out mass market model

  29-07-2017 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  The electric car maker hopes the Model 3, starting at $35,000, will bring mass market interest.
  
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• Apple is removing VPN services from China App Store: providers

  29-07-2017 12:27
  BEIJING (Reuters) - Apple Incis removing virtual private network (VPN) services from its app store in China, VPN service providers said on Saturday, accusing the U.S. tech giant of bowing to pressure from Beijing to comply with stringent cyberspace regulations.
  
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• China mall offers 'man pod' havens for husbands wary of shopping

  29-07-2017 12:12
  SHANGHAI (Reuters) - At a Shanghai mall, rows of "man pods" equipped with video games are proving a big hit, providing a refuge for hundreds of weary husbands and boyfriends as their other halves shop until they drop.
  
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• Singapore university opens incubation site in Jakarta

  29-07-2017 11:53 via zdnet.com
  NUS Enterprise inks partnership with Indonesia's Salim Group to set up its Block71 incubation site in Jakarta, touting it as a platform for startups in Singapore and Indonesia to build ties.
  
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• India's Silicon Valley is dying of thirst and a growing "water mafia" is calling the shots

  29-07-2017 11:00
  
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• Tesla's Musk hands over first Model 3 electric cars to early buyers

  29-07-2017 10:20
  FREMONT, Calif. (Reuters) - Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday the Model 3 had over half a million advance reservations as he handed overthe first 30 to employee buyers, setting the stage for the biggest test yet of the company's strategy to become a profitable, mass market electric car maker.
  
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• Sir Peter Jackson’s studio reveals augmented reality demo

  29-07-2017 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Apple gave Sir Peter's studio, Wingnut AR, special access to its augmented reality developer kit.
  
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• Watch Elon Musk unveil the first production Tesla Model 3 video - Roadshow

  29-07-2017 07:38 via cnet.com
  Miss the live event? Don't worry, catch all the highlights here.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 has no key, so don't forget your phone - Roadshow

  29-07-2017 07:02 via cnet.com
  When you pick up your new Model 3 electric car, Tesla won't hand you a key, but instead program your phone to unlock the doors and start it up.
  
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• Elon Musk hands over first Tesla Model 3 electric cars to buyers

  29-07-2017 06:59
  With half a million orders for the $35,000, 350km-range vehicle, the upstart carmaker faces its biggest testTesla boss Elon Musk has handed over the first of what he hopes will be a mass-market electric car to employee buyers, setting the stage for the biggest test yet of the company’s plans to revolutionise the auto industry.Outside Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California on Friday night, Musk showed off the $35,000 Model 3 which has a range of 220 miles (350 km) on a charge that mar
  
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• Tesla Model 3 final production model unveiled - Roadshow

  29-07-2017 06:56 via cnet.com
  Tesla Motors unveils its fourth and most affordable vehicle to date, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 sedan.
  
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• Tesla Model 3: 5 things you need to know video - Roadshow

  29-07-2017 06:30 via cnet.com
  We have all the details on the new Model 3, but here's what you really need to know.
  
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• Kasparov: 'Embrace' the AI revolution

  29-07-2017 05:41 via bbc.co.uk
  AI may destroy jobs but will create many more and increase productivity, said the chess grandmaster.
  
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• West Highlands worst for UK broadband

  29-07-2017 04:32 via bbc.co.uk
  More than 65% of connections in Ross, Skye and Lochaber were below target speeds of 10mb/s.
  
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• Deception tech helps to thwart hackers' attacks

  29-07-2017 01:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Fake networks and spoofed data can frustrate hackers looking for an easy way to cash in
  
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• Deceitful data

  29-07-2017 01:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Fake networks and spoofed data can frustrate hackers looking for an easy way to cash in
  
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• Airbnb guest files lawsuit after alleged sexual assault by host - CNET

  29-07-2017 01:51 via cnet.com
  The woman says Airbnb didn't thoroughly screen a Los Angeles host accused of attacking her. Airbnb says it conducts rigorous background checks.
  
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• Explore Facebook with this hidden feed - CNET

  29-07-2017 01:35 via cnet.com
  Facebook knows what you like, and wants to give you more of it. Here's how.
  
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• Hackers target 30 voting machines at Defcon video - CNET

  29-07-2017 01:33 via cnet.com
  A group of hackers showed how electronic voting machines could be attacked, and how votes can be changed.
  
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• Why the Galaxy S8 Active could be nearly invincible - CNET

  29-07-2017 01:02 via cnet.com
  Rumors say the S8 Active won't crack under pressure thanks to a shatter-resistant screen.
  
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• 20 genius uses for salt: Clean your appliances, remove stains and more - CNET

  29-07-2017 00:43 via cnet.com
  Salt isn't just for your french fries. It can be used to clean appliances, take out stains and much more.
  
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• Toshiba to give Western Digital notice on closing memory sale

  29-07-2017 00:13
  (Reuters) - Toshiba Corphas agreed to give Western Digital Corptwo weeks' notice before closing any sale of a memory chip unit that would involve transferring joint venture shares that Western Digital claims give it a say in the $18 billion sale of the unit.
  
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• CNET Asks: What’s your favorite tech product for the summer? - CNET

  29-07-2017 00:07 via cnet.com
  Whether you’re traveling, spending time with friends, or just hanging out by the pool, which tech products do you tend to grab for?
  
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• Get to know the CNET family: Q&A with Abigail Kirn - CNET

  29-07-2017 00:00 via cnet.com
  Meet Abigail, CNET intern turned pro whose magic power wish is to have a green thumb.
  
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