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• Fisk: The word that's all the rage at Dictionary.com - CNET

  05-08-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  Commentary: After the National Rifle Association posts an incendiary video to Twitter, one word from it fascinates many.
  
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• NASA to 9-year-old applicant for alien-protection job: Maybe - CNET

  05-08-2017 20:52 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Jack Davis, a self-styled Guardian of the Galaxy, applies for a gig as NASA's planetary protection officer. The space agency offers him hope.
  
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• At last -- A wireless speaker with a rock and roll heart - CNET

  05-08-2017 19:17 via cnet.com
  Living large with a pair of Klipsch's The Sixes wireless horn speakers.
  
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• Luc Besson says 'The Fifth Element' was a 'nightmare' video - CNET

  05-08-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  The "Valerian" director looks back on the painful process of creating his colourful sci-fi classic, as well as his favourite moment from the film.
  
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• DevOps delivers faster software releases - and happier people

  05-08-2017 17:40 via zdnet.com
  'The most rewarding aspect of DevOps is the impact on individuals. To see people that are genuinely happy, and derive happiness from their work.'
  
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• Why the iPhone 8 may play hard to get - CNET

  05-08-2017 16:22 via cnet.com
  We'll probably see three iPhones this year -- and the best one will likely be more expensive than ever.
  
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• This Borg Cube makes your computer irrelevant - CNET

  05-08-2017 16:00 via cnet.com
  You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
  
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• Our favorite electronic toys growing up - CNET

  05-08-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  Every week we ask people around the office questions to see what makes them tick. This week we wanted to know what their favorite electronic toys were when they were kids.
  
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• WannaCry hero arrested for malware distribution, Apple pulls VPN apps out of China video - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:50 via cnet.com
  In this week's wrap-up, the security researcher who halted the spread of WannaCry faces charges that he wrote and spread banking malware. Meanwhile, Apple removes VPN apps from its App Store in China due to Chinese law.
  
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• Video Roundup: New at Microsoft

  05-08-2017 14:00 via zdnet.com
  From a Cortana-powered thermostat to a new focus on machine reading in its growing AI division, Microsoft is making waves lately. The Redmond-based company has even bet on white spaces to bring broadband internet to rural America. Here's a look at what's new at Microsoft.
  
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• The 5 best ways to view the 2017 total solar eclipse - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  From the inexpensive to the wallet-breaking, there are lots of ways to watch this year’s eclipse.
  
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• Solar eclipse safety glasses buying guide video - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The great American solar eclipse is coming, and we want to make sure you can see it safely. Check out these five NASA-approved manufacturers currently selling solar eclipse safety glasses.
  
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• Smart-gun advocates: Don’t worry about hacked firearms - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  One of the creators behind a hacked smart gun says he's learned his lesson. Now he wants more hackers to test the safety features on the weapons.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover's wildest images from 5 years on Mars - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Since touching down, NASA's Curiosity rover has seen a "fish," braved damaged wheels, eyed dust devils and watched the sun set.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad 13 (2017) review - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The affordable and durable Lenovo ThinkPad 13 is fine laptop for a budget price.
  
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• In the market for a cheap phone? - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  CNET’s Marguerite Reardon helps a reader on a budget search for a phone that’s light on the wallet.
  
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• A simple laptop that covers the bases - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 is a solid notebook for anyone interested in something basic.
  
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• 6 tips and tricks for the Motorola Z2 Force - CNET

  05-08-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Motorola's latest smartphone has a few tricks up its sleeve. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Bail of $30,000 set for UK cyber expert Marcus Hutchins

  05-08-2017 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Prosecutors say Marcus Hutchins admitted writing and selling code designed to steal bank details.
  
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• Germany needs tougher laws against cyber crime, top policeman tells paper

  05-08-2017 12:34
  BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's top police official has called for tougher laws to fight cyber crime on the illegal internet - the Darknet - and other organized criminal structures, in an interview published on Saturday.
  
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• Game of Thrones episode four leaked online confirms HBO

  05-08-2017 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Following a separate hack earlier this week HBO confirms unseen episode four of GoT has been leaked online.
  
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• Tesla lowers price of Model X, saying margins improved

  05-08-2017 11:50
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc on Friday lowered the base price of its Model X SUV to $79,500 and said improving margins were behind the move, which came as the automaker is ramping up production of its new lower-priced Model 3.
  
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• Marcus Hutchins denies US malware charges, says lawyer – video

  05-08-2017 11:24
  The lawyer for Marcus Hutchins, the cyber-expert who thwarted a global ransomware attack, says he denies charges brought against him in the US. Speaking on Saturday, Adrian Lobo says the 23-year-old will plead not guilty to six counts of creating and sharing the malware known as Kronos. Hutchins, who found a ‘kill-switch’ that derailed the attack that crippled the NHS in May, was granted bail under strict conditions that he pay $30,000 (£23,000) and remain in the USWannaCry &ls
  
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• What is the Kronos malware Marcus Hutchins is accused of creating?

  05-08-2017 11:00
  
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• Uber knowingly put 'fire risk' cars on Singapore roads

  05-08-2017 10:13 via zdnet.com
  Ride-sharing operator reportedly continued to lease more than 1,000 Honda Vezel cars to local drivers, despite being aware of a safety recall and after one such vehicle had caught fire earlier in the year.
  
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• WannaCry 'hero' to plead not guilty to accusation he wrote banking malware

  05-08-2017 03:09
  US prosecutors claim Marcus Hutchins, hailed as ‘accidental hero’ for stopping major ransomware attack, admitted to creating Kronos malware targeting banks
  The British security researcher who stopped a global ransomware attack admitted to police that he wrote the code of a malware that targeted bank accounts, US prosecutors said during a hearing on Friday, but his attorneys said that he planned to plead not guilty.Marcus Hutchins, the 23-year-old hailed as a hero for stopping the Wan
  
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• Google tests publishing tech similar to Snapchat: source

  05-08-2017 01:24
  (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google is developing technology that media companies could use to create stories similar to those found on Snapchat's "Discover" platform, a person familiar with the plans said on Friday.
  
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• WannaCry researcher denies creating banking malware at court hearing

  05-08-2017 01:20 via zdnet.com
  The security researcher rose to fame for curbing the spread of the WannaCry ransomware in May.
  
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• More iPhone 8 leaks hint at ultrasharp video recording for both cameras (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 94) - CNET

  05-08-2017 01:14 via cnet.com
  We'll dig even deeper into Apple's accidental leak of alleged iPhone info, including details on a new "Smart Camera" feature that could be a big advancement for the iPhone 8 and Apple's Portrait Mode.
  
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• More iPhone 8 leaks hint at ultrasharp video recording for both cameras (AB Extra Crunchy, Ep. 94) video - CNET

  05-08-2017 01:13 via cnet.com
  We'll dig even deeper into Apple's accidental leak of alleged iPhone info, including details on a new "Smart Camera" feature that could be a big advancement for the iPhone 8 and Apple's Portrait Mode.
  
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• YouTube child protection mechanism 'failing'

  05-08-2017 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Only a small fraction of public reports about child endangerment receive a response from the online video site.
  
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• Apple to launch watches that can make calls: Bloomberg

  05-08-2017 00:23
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to release a version of its smartwatch later this year that can connect directly to cellular networks, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Do you live in the path of the solar eclipse? video - CNET

  05-08-2017 00:09 via cnet.com
  On Aug. 21, the United States will witness a total solar eclipse. NASA has released a video animation showing the eclipse's path of totality. See if your city is on the route!
  
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