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• Pandora plucks Roger Lynch from Sling TV as new CEO - CNET

  14-08-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  Co-founder Tim Westergren stepped down as CEO in June amid some big changes in leadership.
  
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• What did Marvel look for in 'Inhumans'? Fast and cheap - CNET

  14-08-2017 23:37 via cnet.com
  Director Roel Reiné tells CNET how his low-budget action background made him the man to realise Marvel's latest TV show.
  
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• 2017 Nissan Murano review - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 23:37 via cnet.com
  With sharp styling, a near-luxury interior and respectable performance mix, Nissan's Murano is tops when it comes to five-passenger crossover SUVs.
  
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• 2017 Nissan Murano Platinum: Deep Dive video - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 23:37 via cnet.com
  Sit back for a full tech walkthrough of Nissan's Murano Platinum.
  
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• Tech companies turn on Daily Stormer and the 'alt-right' after Charlottesville

  14-08-2017 23:30
  The internet has long been a gathering place for white supremacists. But in the wake of the Virginia attack, some are reconsidering their willingness to host hate
  For more than four years, The Daily Stormer has used the internet to dish up a daily menu of hate-fueled, neo-Nazi, white supremacist red meat to its readers. On Sunday, a handful of the companies involved in making that possible decided that enough was enough. Go Daddy, a popular internet domain registrar and web hosting service, anno
  
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• 2017 Nissan Murano Platinum is a stylish crossover SUV - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 23:29 via cnet.com
  Nissan's Murano crossover SUV is a visual standout in a class filled with boring and bland entries.
  
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• How to make a portable air conditioner - CNET

  14-08-2017 23:19 via cnet.com
  Make your own portable AC unit for camping, the beach or just hanging out -- with no electrical know-how.
  
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• NHS cyber-defender Marcus Hutchins back online

  14-08-2017 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Marcus Hutchins was arrested earlier this month on a trip to cyber-security conferences in Las Vegas.
  
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• Star Wars tweet leaves fans dreaming of 'Last Jedi' trailer - CNET

  14-08-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  Are these the droids Star Wars fans are looking for, or is "Good Morning America" just teasing millions of movie buffs?
  
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• You can now follow Bill Gates on Instagram - CNET

  14-08-2017 22:56 via cnet.com
  He's richer than those rich kids of Instagram, but don't expect champagne and yacht photos.
  
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• 9 tips and tricks for the OnePlus 5 - CNET

  14-08-2017 22:53 via cnet.com
  Ready to get the most out of one of the hottest phones in 2017?
  
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• StarCraft Remastered is now available - CNET

  14-08-2017 22:24 via cnet.com
  No additional pylons required.
  
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• Pastor wants churchgoers to tweet from pews - CNET

  14-08-2017 21:59 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A German pastor believes you should share your prayers in the moment. So he holds special Twitter services.
  
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• Here are some of the collectible Ferraris you can bid on during Monterey Car Week - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 21:59 via cnet.com
  Mecum Auctions will list a number of rare Ferraris during the weeklong celebration of all things automotive. Here are some of our favorites.
  
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• Microsoft's .NET Core 2.0: What's new and why it matters

  14-08-2017 21:58 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is rolling out .NET Core 2.0, .NET Standard 2.0 and ASP.NET Core 2.0, advancing the company's goal of more of a common .NET platform everywhere.
  
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• AWS launches data security service called Macie with machine learning

  14-08-2017 21:50 via zdnet.com
  Macie is AWS' managed service designed to protect sensitive data across S3 with more data repositories to follow.
  
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• Metal mystery object at beach has everyone baffled - CNET

  14-08-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  Aliens haven't landed on a Rhode Island beach, but pretty much all other guesses are on the table for a strange object found embedded in the sand.
  
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• Apps that give your phone a second number - CNET

  14-08-2017 21:38 via cnet.com
  Need a disposable number? Or an effective way to juggle work and personal lines? This is easier, and cheaper, than you think.
  
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• Moto E4 Plus review: An economical smartphone for those who only care about battery life

  14-08-2017 21:03 via zdnet.com
  Shopping for an Android device on a tight budget? This phone will do the job, but just barely.
  
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• Google, GoDaddy dump neo-Nazi site The Daily Stormer - CNET

  14-08-2017 21:03 via cnet.com
  Both Google and GoDaddy say the white supremacist site violates their terms of service.
  
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• The best mobile VPNs can ensure your privacy anywhere

  14-08-2017 20:44 via zdnet.com
  Going mobile? Stay secure. Here's how find an effective VPN service. (Hint: You can't trust every VPN provider.)
  
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• How Helpful is Alexa While On-the-Go? We Find Out video - CNET

  14-08-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  Ever wish you could have Amazon Alexa with you wherever you go? We take the new HTC U11 equipped with Amazon Alexa for a spin outside the home to see how much more we can get done.
  
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• Toyota patents cloaking device to help 'see' through car pillars - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  Video cameras? Pfft. Toyota's solution is simpler and less expensive.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8 gets officially teased in a 'big' way - CNET

  14-08-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  Rumors of the phone also point to a dual-SIM option in Europe.
  
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• GoDaddy and Google expel Daily Stormer over victim smear

  14-08-2017 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  First GoDaddy and then Google expel the Daily Stormer from their web address registration services.
  
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• See fruit punch attack a NASA astronaut's face in space - CNET

  14-08-2017 20:11 via cnet.com
  NASA astronaut Jack Fischer shows what happens when you blow air into a bottle full of red liquid. Spoiler alert: it's messy.
  
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• Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty to creating and selling Kronos malware

  14-08-2017 20:05
  British cybersecurity researcher who stopped WannaCry attack is denying that he created and sold malware designed to steal people’s online banking detailsThe British cybersecurity researcher Marcus Hutchins has pleaded “not guilty” to charges of creating and selling malware designed to steal people’s online banking details.Hutchins, 23, achieved fame as the “accidental hero” who helped to halt the spread of the WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled the UK&r
  
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• That one 'Game of Thrones' moment has Twitter buzzing - CNET

  14-08-2017 19:58 via cnet.com
  Forget about dragons and fiery death, it was a quiet revelation shared over scrolls that lit up the "Thrones" fandom online.
  
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• Tesla tows tiny house around Australia with Model X - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 19:57 via cnet.com
  It's all in the name of touting its solar energy offerings.
  
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• Facebook launches China-only version of Moments photo app

  14-08-2017 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC understands that Facebook wants to study how apps organically gain users in China.
  
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• Amazon Web Services is in need of certified professionals (​ZDNet Academy)

  14-08-2017 19:43 via zdnet.com
  Become AWS certified and boost your profile.
  
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• Microsoft begins deploying fix for ongoing Band 2 sync issue

  14-08-2017 19:42 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has begun rolling out a fix for its Band 2 fitness devices meant to address a week-plus-long sync issue that some users have reported.
  
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• Legendary Pokemon Mewtwo comes to Pokemon Go - CNET

  14-08-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  You'll need a special invite to catch one, though.
  
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• ‘Scandal’ creator Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC for Netflix - CNET

  14-08-2017 19:18 via cnet.com
  The big-name producer responsible for shows like "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" signed a multi-year deal with the streaming giant.
  
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• See 'Games of Thrones' heroes duke it out with lightsabers - CNET

  14-08-2017 19:16 via cnet.com
  Two mighty franchises meet as Brienne and Arya test their fighting skills with Star Wars lightsabers instead of swords.
  
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• How to make your iPhone and Android pictures look better - CNET

  14-08-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Whether you have an iPhone 7 Plus, a Galaxy S8 or a Google Pixel, here are 3 tips to make your photos look better.
  
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• FDC Servers CDN

  14-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Founded in 2001, FDC Servers is a popular provider of budget network solutions, including dedicated servers, private cloud, virtualization and hosting products.The company also offers a simple CDN based on its own small network, comprising of just 13 locations spread across North America and Europe.The feature set is mostly about the basics. There's support for accelerating HTTP, video on demand and live streaming resources. You can use shared SSL or custom SNI SSL certificates, and access contr
  
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• Not just 'GoT,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' leaked in HBO hack (The 3:59, Ep. 266) - CNET

  14-08-2017 18:59 via cnet.com
  We talk about more HBO shows leaking online, Android Wear's second act and tech companies getting dragged into the Charlottesville controversy.
  
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• Tips for better browsing with Microsoft Edge video - CNET

  14-08-2017 18:58 via cnet.com
  ​In an attempt to lure you away from Chrome, Microsoft has improved its Edge browser. Here's some tips to get you started.
  
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• Apple might not ship very many HomePods in 2017, report says - CNET

  14-08-2017 18:55 via cnet.com
  HomePod manufacturer Inventec Appliances will only ship a limited number of speakers this year, according to a report.
  
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• Microsoft PowerPoint exploit used to bypass antivirus and spread malware

  14-08-2017 18:49 via zdnet.com
  It's the first time this exploit has been used to target PowerPoint users - and it's being used to distribute powerful Trojan malware, say researchers.
  
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• Sonic Mania review: the Blue Blur is back to his best

  14-08-2017 18:38
  
  By: Matt KamenContinue reading...
  
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• Internal memo claims Microsoft may have turned the corner on Surface Pro 4, Surface Book customer dissatisfaction

  14-08-2017 18:15 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft may be readying a more concerted comeback against Consumer Reports' latest Surface PC findings, according to a new leaked Microsoft memo.
  
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• Roku streaming stick just got a price drop to $40 - CNET

  14-08-2017 18:13 via cnet.com
  CNET's favorite streaming device is now an even better value.
  
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• Honor 8 review

  14-08-2017 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Essential Review
  This is TechRadar’s review summary that gives you all the key information you need if you’re looking for quick buying advice in 30 seconds – our usual full, in-depth review follows.
  The Honor 8 costs the same as its closest rivals, the ZTE Axon 7 and OnePlus 3, and similarly only works on GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile in the US. It's the prettier of the three, but the only one to start at 32GB instead of 64GB. It’s therefore automatical
  
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• Smart will soon have fewer US dealers than Lamborghini - Roadshow

  14-08-2017 17:53 via cnet.com
  You can thank the automaker's plan to go fully electric for that.
  
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• A love letter (of sorts) to LoveFilm

  14-08-2017 17:40
  
  By: James TempertonContinue reading...
  
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• Become a Pikachu with Snapchat's new Pokemon filter - CNET

  14-08-2017 17:20 via cnet.com
  A new Pokemon filter on Snapchat lets you transform into a Pikachu.
  
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• Your next iPhone could be $100 cheaper, or $450 more expensive

  14-08-2017 17:15 via zdnet.com
  The next crop of iPhones are set to be both cheaper and more expensive than Apple's current offerings.
  
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