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• See one astronaut's wild pictures from space - CNET

  07-08-2017 23:55 via cnet.com
  Space tacos, oddball islands and Star Wars references abound in NASA astronaut Jack Fischer's delightful Twitter feed from the space station.
  
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• A love letter to astronaut Jack Fischer's Twitter account - CNET

  07-08-2017 23:55 via cnet.com
  @Astro2fish is a wonderland of gorgeous space imagery, poetic tweets and odes to tacos in microgravity. And it's smothered in awesome sauce.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' battle even crazier from behind the scenes - CNET

  07-08-2017 23:46 via cnet.com
  From a mechanical dragon to explosive pyrotechnics, see everything that went into making the incredible "Game of Thrones" loot train battle.
  
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• The 5 best Chromebooks for school or anywhere else in 2017

  07-08-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Chromebooks are great for work and the classroom.
  
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• It is surprisingly easy to bamboozle a self-driving car - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 22:45 via cnet.com
  Researchers confused cameras into misinterpreting signs with a few small tricks and a lot of math.
  
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• Hotspot Shield VPN accused of violating users' privacy - CNET

  07-08-2017 22:23 via cnet.com
  A privacy group has requested a FTC investigation into the VPN company, claiming Hotspot violated its own privacy policy.
  
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• Twilio beats Q2 revenue targets

  07-08-2017 22:20 via zdnet.com
  Twilio's share price was up as much as 12 percent in after hours trading.
  
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• This weird trick can free up gigabytes of space on your iPhone - CNET

  07-08-2017 22:15 via cnet.com
  Whoa! This unusual (and risk-free) hack can free up hundreds of megabytes, or maybe even a couple gigabytes.
  
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• Segregated Valley: the ugly truth about Google and diversity in tech

  07-08-2017 21:50
  Silicon Valley says it is committed to racial diversity in its workforce. But the numbers tell a different story
  Google has spent much of the past 72 hours insisting its commitment to diversity is “unequivocal” after the internal publication and subsequent leak of an anti-diversity polemic by a Google engineer. The unidentified software engineer argued, among other things, that biological differences between men and women account for the extreme gender imbalance at Google and other t
  
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• AI on the high seas: Royal Caribbean sets a course for 'frictionless and immersive' vacations

  07-08-2017 21:50 via zdnet.com
  The CIO of Royal Caribbean explains how artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies are a crucial part of the cruise line's effort to rethink customer experience. Read this fascinating story for keen insights into digital transformation.
  
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• How to get Alexa to play baby-making music (and other themed playlists) - CNET

  07-08-2017 21:49 via cnet.com
  Amazon just made it possible for you to cue up music for an activity, like a party, the spa or, er, adult nap time. Here's how it works.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  07-08-2017 21:35 via cnet.com
  As expected, the Galaxy S8 gets a more durable step-up model.
  
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• Intel outlines specs for its Core i9 X-series aimed at high-end desktops

  07-08-2017 21:29 via zdnet.com
  The chips will also come in handy when it comes to fending off AMD.
  
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• Hawaii adds hydrogen, will soon sell the Toyota Mirai - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 21:26 via cnet.com
  It'll make Hawaii only the second state in the union where you can buy Toyota's hydrogen car.
  
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• Silicon Valley’s weapon of choice against women: shoddy science | Angela Saini

  07-08-2017 20:45
  Support for the anonymous Google ‘manifesto’ on gender difference is reminiscent of the thinking behind the eugenics era• Angela Saini is the author of Inferior: How Science Got Women WrongSexism has long been recognised as a problem in Silicon Valley. But a lengthy memo written by a Google software engineer, and leaked online, has laid bare the ugly underbelly of how some in this male-dominated world think about women. The “manifesto” (which at the time of writing r
  
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• Here's how you can test new Google Home features before everyone else - CNET

  07-08-2017 20:28 via cnet.com
  For those who enjoy living on the bleeding edge.
  
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• Oomi's intriguing smart home kit costs way too much video - CNET

  07-08-2017 20:10 via cnet.com
  There's a lot to like about this versatile smart home system -- except for the $700 price tag, that is.
  
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• Get a Harman Kardon Onyx Mini Bluetooth speaker for $49.99 - CNET

  07-08-2017 20:06 via cnet.com
  This top-rated premium speaker costs at least $70 elsewhere, and actually lists for $200! Plus: hoverboards make a comeback?
  
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• Buy the right backup camera video - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  Not all backup cameras are the same. Buy a car that has a good one.
  
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• The OnePlus 5 glitters in gold - CNET

  07-08-2017 19:34 via cnet.com
  Feast your eyes on the new "soft gold" colour of the awesome OnePlus 5.
  
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• If you like 'Valerian', check out these brain-melting comics - CNET

  07-08-2017 19:25 via cnet.com
  If you liked the look of the eye-popping "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", these space opera and sci-fi comics will melt your brain.
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 review - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 19:19 via cnet.com
  The 2017 Silverado 1500 not only has the greatest towing capabilities in its class, but it's also a joy to drive on the road.
  
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• Netflix tries to go 'Kick-Ass' (The 3:59, Ep. 262) - CNET

  07-08-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  We chat about Netflix's first acquisition, Firefox's comeback attempt and Google's diversity struggles.
  
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• FX to stream ad-free for $6, but only for Comcast cable users - CNET

  07-08-2017 19:03 via cnet.com
  The FX+ service will launch Sept. 5, but since it requires a Comcast Xfinity TV subscription, cord cutters need not apply.
  
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• Humans like mistake-prone robots better than perfect performers

  07-08-2017 19:02 via zdnet.com
  To err is human, but to replicate errors may soon be robotic
  
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• Fried chicken beer embraces grease, poultry and hops - CNET

  07-08-2017 18:59 via cnet.com
  Vegetarians will want to pass on Fried Fried Chicken Chicken, a bizarre beer that used real bird bits in the brewing process.
  
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• Google engineer's manifesto on diversity causes big stir video - CNET

  07-08-2017 18:57 via cnet.com
  A treatise that went viral within Google's ranks blames biology for why women are underrepresented in tech.
  
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• Oomi's slick smart home system is a jack of all trades - CNET

  07-08-2017 18:46 via cnet.com
  With a DIY security camera, a smart plug, color-changing bulbs, a robust automation engine and a dedicated control tablet, Oomi promises a more comprehensive connected home.
  
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• Oomi Home Starter Kit review - CNET

  07-08-2017 18:46 via cnet.com
  Years after raising $1.7 million, the Indiegogo success story wants to sell you a do-it-all smart home starter kit.
  
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• Chevy Silverado 1500 won't sweat the job or the commute video - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  If you're looking for great capabilities and class-leading on-road manners, you're looking for a Silverado.
  
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• Chevy Silverado 1500: Deep Dive video - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  Join us up in the driver's seat for a full tech walkthrough of Chevy's Silverado 1500.
  
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• 2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 Redline adds menace - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 18:42 via cnet.com
  The Z71 Redline edition has plenty of blacked-out and red highlights, creating an imposing looking package.
  
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• Privacy group accuses Hotspot Shield of snooping on web traffic

  07-08-2017 18:30 via zdnet.com
  The privacy group says the FTC must investigate discrepancies in the company's privacy policy.
  
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• Sexism in the tech industry 'needs to be called out'

  07-08-2017 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Newsbeat's been speaking to young women working in the tech industry about sexist remarks made by a Google employee.
  
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• Google's new algorithm edits your photos in the blink of an eye

  07-08-2017 18:29
  
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• HomePod can wait: Three reasons we depend on Alexa

  07-08-2017 18:11 via zdnet.com
  With HomePod on the horizon, some Amazon Echo users are getting Pod-curious. But if you're going to look at the HomePod, first consider what you might be giving up if you dump your Alexas.
  
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• Zus Smart Tire Safety Monitor Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  Just because you drive an old car doesn't mean you can't have the fancy safety gadgets.
  
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• OnePlus 5 looks great in soft gold and it's on sale right now - CNET

  07-08-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  You can pick the phone up right away and it won't cost you any more than the existing colour options.
  
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• DirecTV Now adds live CBS stations to woo cable cord cutters - CNET

  07-08-2017 17:58 via cnet.com
  Just in time for NFL football, the $35 per month streaming TV service closes a Big Bang-sized hole in its channel lineup.
  
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• Google Pixel XL now $200 cheaper ahead of Pixel 2 debut - CNET

  07-08-2017 17:54 via cnet.com
  The standard-sized Pixel also gets a $125 discount. And both have headphone jacks.
  
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• GM recalls 700,000 pickup trucks for power steering failure - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 17:45 via cnet.com
  Hope you didn't skip arm day last week.
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT offers way more stuff for a bit more money - Roadshow

  07-08-2017 17:44 via cnet.com
  There are now two different engines on offer, doubling the number of configurations over the 2017 model.
  
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• Netflix's first takeover: a comics firm

  07-08-2017 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Millar, who set up the company, says it is only the third time a comic book purchase on this scale has ever happened.
  
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• What's next for Microsoft's Skype for Business unified communications products

  07-08-2017 17:07 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft looks to be readying a new Skype for Business on-premises server and may soon clairfy how Teams fits into its unified communications business roadmap.
  
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• Japan's 'golden coder' making games apps aged 82

  07-08-2017 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Masako Wakamiya took up programming when she retired from her bank clerk job.
  
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• In-memory computing: Where fast data meets big data

  07-08-2017 16:48 via zdnet.com
  The evolution of memory technology means we may be about to witness the next wave in computing and storage paradigms. If Hadoop disrupted by making it easy to utilize pooled commodity hardware with spare compute and storage, could the next disruption come from doing the same for spare compute and memory?
  
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• Samsung's ultra-durable Galaxy S8 Active launches this week

  07-08-2017 16:47 via zdnet.com
  Hard on phones? The Galaxy S8 Active just might be the phone for you.
  
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• Apple joins Instagram to show off iPhone photos (of course) - CNET

  07-08-2017 16:47 via cnet.com
  At least they're not actual photos of iPhones.
  
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• Netflix kicks ass, takes comic books with first acquisition - CNET

  07-08-2017 16:27 via cnet.com
  The streaming giant buys Millarworld, the comic book publisher behind popular titles "Kick-Ass," "Wanted" and "Kingsman."
  
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• Dumping Windows and installing Linux Mint, in just 10 minutes

  07-08-2017 16:12 via zdnet.com
  One of my netbooks needed refreshing, and I decided to dump Windows completely and install only Linux Mint. The entire process took 10 minutes. Here are the details.
  
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