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• 5 hidden tricks on the Galaxy Note 8 video - CNET

  23-08-2017 23:51 via cnet.com
  Samsung's jumbo phone has many hard-to-find features. Here are five to impress your friends with.
  
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• Virgin now lets you bring your own iPhone to $1-a-year deal - CNET

  23-08-2017 23:50 via cnet.com
  The sweet offer announced in June that gives switchers a year of unlimited data for a dollar is now available to existing iPhone owners, not just new buyers.
  
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• Facebook picks veteran executive to lead hardware efforts: Business Insider

  23-08-2017 23:50
  (Reuters) - Facebook Inc on Wednesday named one of its veteran executives Andrew Bosworth to lead all of its consumer hardware efforts, including its Building 8 division, the Business Insider reported.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8: What you need to know (The 3:59, Ep. 272) - CNET

  23-08-2017 23:36 via cnet.com
  We break down everything Samsung announced at its big Manhattan phone launch.
  
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• Britain seeks close EU relationship on data protection after Brexit

  23-08-2017 23:35
  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will set out a plan to co-operate closely with Europe on data protection rules after it leaves the EU, hoping to reassure businesses and law enforcement agencies that there will be no disruption to exchanges of information.
  
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• Google memo writer hires Republican Party official as lawyer

  23-08-2017 23:18
  (Reuters) - The engineer fired from Google for writing a memo critical of the company's diversity hiring policies has hired a lawyer who is a member of the Republican National Committee to represent him.
  
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• Wal-Mart to enter voice-shopping market via Google platform

  23-08-2017 22:56
  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Incis teaming up with Alphabet Inc'sGoogle to enter the nascent voice-shopping market, currently dominated by Amazon.com Inc , adding another front to Wal-Mart's battle with the online megastore.
  
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• HP Inc's quarterly profit beats on higher PC sales

  23-08-2017 22:55
  (Reuters) - HP Inc , which houses the hardware business of former Hewlett-Packard Co, reported a slightly higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it sold more personal computers.
  
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• Samsung smart speaker reportedly on the way - CNET

  23-08-2017 22:39 via cnet.com
  The company's mobile chief confirms to CNBC that Samsung is close to joining the crowded field of voice-activated smart home speakers.
  
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• CNET asks: Are you impressed with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8? - CNET

  23-08-2017 22:36 via cnet.com
  Boom! The new Samsung flagship phone has finally been revealed! Are you impressed or disappointed? Are you going to buy it? We want to know.
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  23-08-2017 22:36 via cnet.com
  VW is determined to conquer every crossover segment possible, and the T-Roc should go a long way in that regard.
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc is a funky ute for urban commutes - Roadshow

  23-08-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  A whole bunch of safety tech is standard, and European buyers will have a choice of six(!) different engines.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 asks for a second chance video - CNET

  23-08-2017 22:31 via cnet.com
  After battery fires prompted a recall of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung hopes the Galaxy Note 8 will win loyal customers over.
  
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• HP beats Q3 expectations with strong PC sales

  23-08-2017 22:29 via zdnet.com
  For the second quarter in a row, HP sees revenue growth in both its PC and printing businesses. HP's PC sales grew last quarter while Lenovo's PC division saw flat sales.
  
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• Ex-CIA agent wants to take over Twitter to fire Trump - CNET

  23-08-2017 22:08 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Valerie Plame Wilson launches a GoFundMe effort to raise, oh, $1 billion to stop the president tweeting. She's currently a little short.
  
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• Sharp! Now you can buy scissors based on samurai katana - CNET

  23-08-2017 22:07 via cnet.com
  Want to slash through that water bill, or slice up that old love letter? Cut right to the chase with these cool Japanese offerings.
  
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• Samsung shows off its Siri, Alexa competitor on the Galaxy Note 8 video - CNET

  23-08-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  Samsung demonstrates its virtual assistant Bixby, which will be available on the Galaxy Note 8 and now runs in over 200 countries.
  
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• Could astronauts make tools from pee during long space trips? - CNET

  23-08-2017 21:47 via cnet.com
  Traveling through space for long periods means reusing everything, right down to atoms -- even those in human waste.
  
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• News articles on Facebook now include publisher logo - CNET

  23-08-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the update is part of larger effort to help news organizations boost subscriptions.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8 doesn't work with older Gear VR headsets - CNET

  23-08-2017 21:36 via cnet.com
  Guess what? You need another VR headset.
  
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• New Overwatch animated short tells Mei's harrowing backstory - CNET

  23-08-2017 21:33 via cnet.com
  It's been over a year since the launch of computer game Overwatch, but Blizzard continues to churn out great animated shorts to keep the fandom going.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gets official, Walmart heads to Google Home video - CNET

  23-08-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  In today's top stories, Samsung unveils its latest Note, which did not feature many surprises. Also, you will soon be able to shop from Walmart using your Google Home smart speaker.
  
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• Eclipse chasing in the Porsche Panamera 4S - Roadshow

  23-08-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  The conditions weren't perfect, but the car sure was.
  
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• Asus Transformer Pro T304

  23-08-2017 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Microsoft continues to push forward with developing premium computers, there’s still room in the market for copy cat-like devices that aren’t nearly expensive, yet are nearly as capable as Microsoft’s own laptops, tablets and desktops. Take the Asus Transformer Pro T304 as an example. For a lot less than the entry level Surface Pro all told, you not only gain a full-fledged (and similar-looking) 2-in-1 tablet, but Asus also includes a keyboard and a pen. It makes m
  
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• Lane warnings, blind-spot monitors could prevent 50,000 crashes each year - Roadshow

  23-08-2017 20:58 via cnet.com
  New research from the IIHS shows these two safety systems are worth their weight in gold.
  
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• You deserve what you tolerate: Why companies must enforce security standards

  23-08-2017 20:55 via zdnet.com
  Companies that fail to enforce security policies must be prepared to handle the consequences.
  
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• 'Raging Joker'? Bring on the Scorsese Batman villain movie - CNET

  23-08-2017 20:20 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The "Raging Bull" and "Taxi Driver" director's gritty, hard-boiled filmmaking is perfect for Bruce Wayne's psychotic, clown-painted nemesis.
  
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• Where to get the best deal on the Galaxy Note 8 - CNET

  23-08-2017 20:19 via cnet.com
  Before you spend upwards of $960 on this beast, check these discount options.
  
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• Open source professionals are more in demand than ever

  23-08-2017 20:15 via zdnet.com
  Dice and The Linux Foundation's 2017 Open Source Jobs Report reveals Linux and open-source jobs are hotter than ever.
  
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• Microsoft turns Windows 10 Fall Creators Update focus to 'stabilization' as of Build 16273

  23-08-2017 20:15 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Update test build, No. 16273, is almost entirely about bug fixes, as it closes in on 'release to the world' (RTW).
  
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• Samsung shows off its Siri and Alexa competitor video - CNET

  23-08-2017 20:12 via cnet.com
  Samsung demonstrates its virtual assistant Bixby, which will be available on the Galaxy Note 8 and now runs in over 200 countries.See our Galaxy Note 8 hands-on: https://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-galaxy-note-8-phone-first-look/
  
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• The Note 8's stylus has some neat new tricks - CNET

  23-08-2017 20:11 via cnet.com
  With the S Pen, you can draw live messages and translate words on screen in real time.
  
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• Taylor Swift announces new album ... on Instagram - CNET

  23-08-2017 20:07 via cnet.com
  A post of the cover for the new album, "Reputation," passed the half-million-likes mark in less than an hour.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8's coolest S Pen stylus tricks - CNET

  23-08-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  The Note 8 is a powerhouse of a phone, but it's the stylus that's the most fun to play with.
  
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• Samsung makes video calls more seamless with DeX video - CNET

  23-08-2017 19:52 via cnet.com
  Samsung shows off DeX, which lets you connect a Galaxy Note 8 to your computer by plugging it into a dock.
  
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• Samsung shows what the Note's S-Pen can do video - CNET

  23-08-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  Samsung's new S-Pen lets you animate and draw via live messages.
  
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• LG bullish on EVs: New US plant will build motors, batteries - Roadshow

  23-08-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  LG announced plans for a new plant in Michigan, which will supply electric powertrain components for the Chevrolet Bolt.
  
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• Ford C-Max can't decide if it's a wagon, hatch or crossover - Roadshow

  23-08-2017 19:36 via cnet.com
  The segment defying Ford C-Max may be difficult to classify, but it's hard to argue with its combination of fuel economy and cargo space.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus, Moto Z2 Force, LG G6, HTC U11 - CNET

  23-08-2017 19:23 via cnet.com
  The Note 8 is Samsung's premium phone yet. Check out how it compares to its other high-end rivals.
  
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• How to livestream the Mayweather-McGregor fight - CNET

  23-08-2017 19:20 via cnet.com
  Cord cutters, don't worry -- you aren't left out of the fun.
  
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• Dive into a digital volcano without melting your face off - CNET

  23-08-2017 19:18 via cnet.com
  GE's immersive digital volcano website takes you into the belly of a fiery beast through the eyes of researchers on a daring expedition.
  
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• #Hashtag10: the best hashtag fails in a decade

  23-08-2017 19:04
  The ‘funny little hack’ started a decade ago with #barcamp, and now 125m of them are shared daily on Twitter alone – but not without a few misfiresThe hashtag turns 10 today, and its inventor, Chris Messina – aka user no 1186 on Twitter – has explained how a small group of early Twitter users wanted to make conversations easier to follow. Related: Obama's anti-racism tweet after Charlottesville is most liked ever on TwitterContinue reading...
  
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• Take 360 photos with the Facebook app - CNET

  23-08-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Now you can do more than just view wraparound panoramas -- you can capture them as well.
  
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• Krystal CDN

  23-08-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Founded in 2003, Krystal is a UK web hosting company which owns and manages its own server network.The company also offers an OnApp CDN-based content delivery network that can be used to accelerate any site, whether it's hosted by them or not.Krystal targets the service at first-time users and low-bandwidth sites, and we do mean 'low'. The company says most of its customers will need less than 50GB bandwidth a month, although much more is available if you need it.The Krystal website is clearly a
  
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• With Galaxy Note 8, Samsung hopes to smother battery debacle - CNET

  23-08-2017 18:47 via cnet.com
  The company is ready to get past last year's controversy with an upgraded phone that packs some new tricks.
  
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• Samsung president thanks fans for Galaxy Note loyalty video - CNET

  23-08-2017 18:47 via cnet.com
  Samsung president DJ Koh expresses gratitude to the Samsung community for sticking with the company after the Note 7 debacle.
  
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• If you had a Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has a discount for you - CNET

  23-08-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  Former Galaxy Note 7 owners can get a break from Samsung of up to $425 for the new Galaxy Note 8.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8 launch: Everything you need to know - CNET

  23-08-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  The Galaxy Note 8 is now official. Here's everything you need to know about Samsung's new superphone.
  
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• Robot makers slow to address cyber risk: researchers

  23-08-2017 18:41
  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Researchers who warned half a dozen robot manufacturers in January about nearly 50 vulnerabilities in their home, business and industrial robots, say only a few of the problems have been addressed.
  
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• Galaxy Note 8 vs. Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus: What's the difference? - CNET

  23-08-2017 18:38 via cnet.com
  The Note 8 is bigger and better than before. Here's how it stacks up against Samsung's current flagships.
  
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