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• Alexa finally listens for Fire TV. It was worth the wait - CNET

  18-08-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  Now Amazon's always-listening Echo and Dot speakers can control Fire TV devices without the remote, using just your voice. Bingeing just got even easier.
  
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• Lele Tao: The 'online goddess' who earns $450k a year

  18-08-2017 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  24-year-old live streamer Lele Tao has one million fans, mostly young men. The first of a three-part series.
  
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• CNET UK podcast 527: Nokia's flagship and Andy's train-talking rage - CNET

  18-08-2017 23:45 via cnet.com
  Andrew Hoyle is joined by Katie Collins to discuss Nokia's new flagship Android phone and why chatting on the tube is bad for Andy.
  
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• Amazon was selling Echo Dots for the low, low price of $0 - CNET

  18-08-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  The smart speaker usually sells for $50. But for a short window on Friday, Amazon was giving it away through an unadvertised promotion.
  
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• Hey, Josh Cartu, how did you get to race Ferraris? - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 22:47 via cnet.com
  Some of us just want to own a Ferrari; Cartu takes his to the limit in the Ferrari Challenge series.
  
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• Risky design highlights the Mercedes-AMG GLE43 Coupe - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 22:44 via cnet.com
  It's a crossover with coupelike styling. Love it or hate it, you have to admit the designers are putting it all out on the line.
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLE43 review - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 22:44 via cnet.com
  Mercedes-Benz's sport crossover has excellent adaptive cruise control technology, but the COMAND infotainment system is overwrought and too complicated.
  
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• Did a new Xbox just leak? - CNET

  18-08-2017 22:23 via cnet.com
  A German electronics store might've just spilled the beans on the latest Xbox.
  
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• NASA greets Earth-buzzing asteroid Florence in September - CNET

  18-08-2017 22:13 via cnet.com
  A large asteroid named Florence will thrill astronomers when it comes in for a September flyby of Earth.
  
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• The 404 Show 1710: A conversation with Austin Walker (podcast) - CNET

  18-08-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  Waypoint's Austin Walker talks with Jeff about what it's like creating Vice's guide to gaming from the ground up, the culture shock of appearing on TV, visions of solar eclipses and the future.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg is taking two months paternity leave - CNET

  18-08-2017 21:49 via cnet.com
  The Facebook CEO says he'll take one month off after the upcoming birth of his second daughter and another month off in December.
  
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• Samsung hints hard about dual Galaxy Note 8 cameras in its latest ad - CNET

  18-08-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  It's clear when you know what you're looking for.
  
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• Nebula Mars is a home cinema in a lunch box video - CNET

  18-08-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  With its built in JBL 10W speakers and rechargeable battery that last up to 3 hours, the Nebula Mars projector is lightweight portable home theater.
  
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• Best Buy's 50-hour 'Black-Friday like' sale returns tonight - CNET

  18-08-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  Last year's 50-year anniversary sale was such a hit Best Buy is bringing it back for 2017 with deals on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Windows PCs and more.
  
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• 'The Punisher' is coming to collect in first trailer - CNET

  18-08-2017 21:05 via cnet.com
  Netflix tucks a brief look at Frank Castle and his new Marvel series at the end of the final episode of "The Defenders."
  
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• Android O is Oreo -- unless Google is trolling - CNET

  18-08-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  Google's Android O reveal is now officially timed to Monday's solar eclipse. What does that say to you?
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg is taking paternity leave - CNET

  18-08-2017 20:41 via cnet.com
  The Facebook CEO says he'll take two months off to spend time with his wife and daughters.
  
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• Trump OKs plan for independent Cyber Command - CNET

  18-08-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  White House raises stature of Cyber Command within the military, giving it more autonomy. The next move could be splitting it off from the NSA altogether.
  
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• Delphi partners with Innoviz for self-driving technology

  18-08-2017 20:34
  (Reuters) - Delphi Automotive Plc said on Friday it has partnered with laser-based sensor maker Innoviz Technologies to improve vehicle safety for self-driving cars, after making a minority investment in the Israel-based company.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GLE43 Deep Dive video - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 20:31 via cnet.com
  Mercedes is great at driver's aids like adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist, but the COMAND infotainment system falters.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GLE43 Coupe is a study in polarizing design video - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 20:30 via cnet.com
  The last eat to join the AMG stable combines the crossover and a coupe, with, let's just say, an interesting result.
  
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• Acura ARX-05 racecar is a spec stunner - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 20:30 via cnet.com
  Acura's racing interests just got more serious, unveiling the stunning ARX-05.
  
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• Acura ARX-05 is a stunning prototype racer - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 20:30 via cnet.com
  Is the NSX GT3 not racy enough for you? Acura has an even faster machine in the works.
  
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• BlackBerry rally derailed as investors lose patience on turnaround

  18-08-2017 19:58
  TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltdshares have been plunging from their more than two-year high hit in June after lackluster earnings and competitive threats have raised doubts about prospects for a turnaround at the business software maker.
  
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• Docker strives for profit with new Enterprise Edition

  18-08-2017 19:57 via zdnet.com
  Docker's new Docker Enterprise Edition is a Container-as-a-Service DevOps program for Windows, Linux, and mainframe applications.
  
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• Australia blocks another 59 popular pirate sites

  18-08-2017 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The latest court decision brings the total of blocked domains to 340.
  
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• Airbnb gives free housing after Barcelona attack - CNET

  18-08-2017 19:54 via cnet.com
  The home rental company activates its disaster response tool for those affected by the assault that left 14 people dead.
  
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• This McLaren 720S is a flying purple people eater - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  Grimace, your ride has arrived.
  
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• McLaren built a very purple 720S for a very particular customer - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  Parts of his collection feature some... interesting color combinations.
  
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• Spotify's free subscribers can now play music on Google Home - CNET

  18-08-2017 19:48 via cnet.com
  Even if you don't pay, you can now play Spotify on your smart home hub.
  
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• White House elevates status of US Cyber Command

  18-08-2017 19:37 via zdnet.com
  The Trump administration is also considering separating Cyber Command from the National Security Agency.
  
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• Chinese 'cyber-court' launched for online cases

  18-08-2017 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The court will specialise in internet-related cases as the number of online disputes rises.
  
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• CDNsun

  18-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CDNsun is a Czech content delivery network which offers a wide range of features for a budget price.Network size doesn't tell you much on its own, but it's hard not to be impressed by CDNsun's 70+ locations. With 32 in Europe, 23 in North and South America and 17 in Oceania, you're getting access to more than twice the POPs of some of the competition.The service supports multiple CDN types: origin pull (content is hosted on your server and grabbed when required), origin push (content is hosted w
  
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• 3 ways to reuse your old tablet video - CNET

  18-08-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Do you have an old tablet lying around your house? Repurpose it as a remote, a second screen or a digital photo frame.
  
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• Amazon's 'Galaxy Quest' reboot has a new writer - CNET

  18-08-2017 18:44 via cnet.com
  After being put on hold, this could get the new series rolling again.
  
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• Apple may soon let you rent movies fresh from the theater - CNET

  18-08-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  A report says major movie studios might work out a way to let you download movies just weeks after playing in theaters.
  
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• Tesla adds automatic high beams via over-the-air update - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 18:40 via cnet.com
  It wasn't available on all Autopilot 2.0 cars in all markets, but now it is.
  
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• How to spot fake eclipse glasses video - CNET

  18-08-2017 18:40 via cnet.com
  Don't be fooled and fry your eyes. Here are some ways to tell if your shades are trustworthy.
  
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• Watch Jon Snow imitate a dragon in 'Game of Thrones' video - CNET

  18-08-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  Actor Kit Harington demonstrates his "Game of Thrones" character's species confusion in a charming video from Emilia Clarke's Instagram account.
  
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• Android O is Oreo -- unless Google's trolling - CNET

  18-08-2017 18:23 via cnet.com
  Google's Android O reveal is now officially timed to Monday's solar eclipse. What does that say to you?
  
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• Would you spend $18,000 on carbon wheels for a Porsche 911? - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 18:18 via cnet.com
  Porsche claims it's the first in the industry to use a special carbon braiding process.
  
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• Here's how Porsche builds its unique braided carbon wheels - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 18:18 via cnet.com
  Spoiler alert: There's a lot of carbon fiber involved.
  
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• Tackling neo-Nazis, making planes quieter: Podcast 331

  18-08-2017 18:10
  
  By: WIREDContinue reading...
  
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• Nestle defends 'Kit Kat' campaign against Atari 'Breakout' lawsuit

  18-08-2017 18:05
  (Reuters) - Nestle SAon Friday paddled back claims in a new lawsuit in which Atari SAaccused the Swiss food company of pilfering its classic 1970s video game "Breakout" to help sell Kit Kat chocolate-covered wafer bars.
  
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• Leica TL2 review

  18-08-2017 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leica hopes to appeal to a new generation of photographer with the Leica TL2. Shunning more traditional body-mounted controls in favor of a large touchscreen interface as on the original T and TL, the TL2, like its predecessors, is rather at odds with brand's rich heritage, with its renowned film and digital cameras having been used by some of the world's greatest photographers. But with a price tag that would make some full-frame cameras blush (and that's before we've talked about the cost
  
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• Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka resigns

  18-08-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Sikka abruptly resigned amid executive tensions and an "untenable atmosphere" surrounding the company.
  
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• Google to unveil Android O on Aug. 21 via livestream

  18-08-2017 17:52 via zdnet.com
  Will it be called Android Oreo? Android Octopus? Android Oatmeal? We're about to find out.
  
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• Essential Phone review: has Android's daddy delivered?

  18-08-2017 17:42
  
  By: David PierceContinue reading...
  
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• Experts sound alarm over news websites' fake news twins

  18-08-2017 17:17
  Kremlin supporters suspected to be behind fraudulent articles designed to look like they came from Le Soir and the GuardianFake articles made to look like they have been published by legitimate news websites have emerged as a new avenue for propaganda on the internet, with experts concerned about the increasing sophistication of the latest attempts to spread disinformation.Kremlin supporters are suspected to be behind a collection of fraudulent articles published this year that were mocked up to
  
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• Pick up a brand new, last-gen VW Tiguan for $21,995 - Roadshow

  18-08-2017 16:49 via cnet.com
  If you care more about value than having three rows, this is the one for you.
  
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