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• Fitbit hopes its new fitness headphone will fly high video - CNET

  28-08-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  The company's first headphone, the Fitbit Flyer, swoops in on the crowded in-ear sports headphone arena, aiming to make a mark.
  
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• Fitbit's new smartwatch, Ionic, up close: Is it an Apple Watch killer? video - CNET

  28-08-2017 23:41 via cnet.com
  Swimming, payments, music, GPS, apps and a whole new design. The $300 Fitbit Ionic watch is definitely ambitious.
  
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• Get your 'Game of Thrones' fix with making-of documentary - CNET

  28-08-2017 23:29 via cnet.com
  Season 7 is over, but there's plenty more for fans to look forward to with HBO's behind-the-scenes documentary series "The Game Revealed."
  
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• Ed Skrein quits 'Hellboy' reboot due to whitewashing concern - CNET

  28-08-2017 23:20 via cnet.com
  The actor says he was unaware his character in the comics was of mixed Asian heritage, and he hopes the role now can be "cast appropriately."
  
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• LG completes its premium kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven - CNET

  28-08-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  If you want matching ultra-high-end appliances, the LG Signature line now has you covered.
  
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• I went to Whole Foods and Amazon tried to sell me an Echo - CNET

  28-08-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Walk into your local Whole Foods and there's a less-than-organic come-on from its new owner. What might Amazon plug there next?
  
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• PlayStation VR gets a price cut -- and then there were three - CNET

  28-08-2017 22:17 via cnet.com
  Starting September 1, you'll pay US $50-$60 less than you would before.
  
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• Harvey forces weather service to add two new colors to maps - CNET

  28-08-2017 22:14 via cnet.com
  Due to the catastrophic deluge hitting Texas, the National Weather Service has redesigned its rainfall indicators.
  
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• Alexa’s new music feature makes your speakers work like Sonos - CNET

  28-08-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  Playing music around the house with your Alexa speakers just got a lot better. Here's how to set it up.
  
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• Watch the new 'Super Troopers 2' trailer on YouTube - CNET

  28-08-2017 21:34 via cnet.com
  The movie will hit theaters in April, but you can watch a trailer of the crime-fighting comedy troupe on YouTube.
  
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• Zazzle resets "thousands" of accounts after hackers brute-force passwords

  28-08-2017 21:21 via zdnet.com
  The company denied its systems were hacked, saying that the passwords were stolen from another site.
  
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• 30 of the best 'Game of Thrones' fan theories - CNET

  28-08-2017 20:54 via cnet.com
  Who's going to kill whom? Who's already dead? And who will ride the dragons?
  
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• NASA Cassini movie shows Saturn's rings from inside the gap - CNET

  28-08-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  Ride along with this sequence of images captured during the spacecraft's dramatic dive between Saturn and its scenic rings.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' winner? Iron Throne odds after season 7 - CNET

  28-08-2017 20:29 via cnet.com
  Bets are being placed on who will win in the end, and the top 10 contenders may surprise you.
  
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• Facebook drops the ax on false news ads - CNET

  28-08-2017 20:01 via cnet.com
  The massive social network is blocking false news websites from advertising on Facebook.
  
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• Zuckerberg baby No. 2 enters the world - CNET

  28-08-2017 19:44 via cnet.com
  Say "hello" to August, sister of Maxima, born in -- you guessed it -- August.
  
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• Philips SceneSwitch BR30 LED review - CNET

  28-08-2017 19:44 via cnet.com
  This well-rounded bulb offers three distinct light settings -- just turn off and back on to make a switch.
  
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• Elon Musk parks a Tesla inside a Boring Company tunnel - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 19:33 via cnet.com
  The tech entrepreneur, who wants to build a tunnel network for cars starting in Los Angeles, finds a sweet underground parking spot for his Tesla Model S.
  
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• Uber finally gets a CEO (The 3:59, Ep. 274) - CNET

  28-08-2017 19:31 via cnet.com
  Who is Dara Khosrowshahi? Also, we talk about back-to-school hacking and our latest Road Trip feature on Angola.
  
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• Cheaper avocados are here: Amazon closes Whole Foods deal - CNET

  28-08-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  The $13.7 billion acquisition, first announced in June, is expected to shake up the grocery industry.
  
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• Does Microsoft's brass still believe it has a chance in the phone market?

  28-08-2017 19:08 via zdnet.com
  With one of Microsoft's most celebrated Windows Phone customers, the NYPD, expected to dump their devices for iPhones, is there really even a toehold for Microsoft in the business-phone space?
  
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• Uber names Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick

  28-08-2017 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  The ride-sharing firm has named the Expedia boss as its chief executive pick, sources say.
  
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• Autonomous Smart EV concept with carsharing in mind headed for Frankfurt - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 19:01 via cnet.com
  Struggling small car brand betting big on shared urban mobility.
  
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• Dell EMC, HPE and Lenovo outline next-gen hyperconverged systems on VMware

  28-08-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Hyper-convergence in the data center is at the center of a series of announcements out of the VMworld conference kicking off in Las Vegas this week.
  
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• Dell EMC, HPE, and Lenovo outline next-gen hyper-converged systems on VMware

  28-08-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Hyper-convergence in the data center is at the center of a series of announcements out of the VMworld conference kicking off in Las Vegas this week.
  
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• Avocado toast for days: Here are the best Whole Foods-Amazon deals - CNET

  28-08-2017 18:56 via cnet.com
  It's only Day 1, and Amazon-owned Whole Foods has already cut prices -- in some cases substantially.
  
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• Google error disrupts corporate Japan's web traffic

  28-08-2017 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The tech giant's mistake resulted in widespread problems with internet banking and gaming sites.
  
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• Ransomware behind NHS Lanarkshire cyber-attack

  28-08-2017 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Some appointments and procedures were cancelled after NHS Lanarkshire's IT systems were attacked.
  
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• Kafka gets SQL with KSQL

  28-08-2017 18:27 via zdnet.com
  Apache Kafka is a key component in data pipeline architectures when it comes to ingesting data. Confluent, the commercial entity behind Kafka, wants to leverage this position to become a platform for the enterprise and today is announcing a milestone on the road to ubiquity: SQL.
  
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• Dara Khosrowshahi: who is the man chosen as Uber’s next CEO?

  28-08-2017 18:24
  During his 12 years with Expedia it became a dominant name in the travel industry, but it will be a major challenge to steady Uber’s shipThe man designated as Uber’s new chief executive left Tehran for the US aged nine on the eve of the Iranian revolution, and became a driving force behind the success of the online travel company Expedia.Dara Khosrowshahi, who was chosen ahead of Meg Whitman, the chief executive of HP Enterprise, and the former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt, is ex
  
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• Fitbit launches its first smartwatch that can beat Apple and Google

  28-08-2017 18:19 via zdnet.com
  Fitbit has launched a fitness-oriented smartwatch with built-in GPS, music player and contactless payments system so you don't need to carry a smartphone when you go for a run or a swim. You can also write your own apps in JS/CSS/SVG.
  
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• How to turn Google Home into a Bluetooth speaker - CNET

  28-08-2017 18:04 via cnet.com
  A recent Google Home update turned it into a Bluetooth speaker. Here's how to pair your phone and stream any audio you want.
  
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• 4 things the Galaxy Note 8 can do that the Galaxy S8 can't video - CNET

  28-08-2017 18:01 via cnet.com
  If you're on the fence about which phone to buy, here's some Note 8 features that might tip the scales.
  
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• Intel unveils AI-focused Movidius VPU chip

  28-08-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The Myriad X VPU comes with improved processing capabilities for edge devices such as drones, VR headsets, smart cameras, wearables, and robots.
  
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• Owl disrupts Avon and Somerset police's phone system

  28-08-2017 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say engineers worked "tirelessly" to get the phone lines and website up and running again.
  
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• 2018 Mazda CX-3 gets new tech and refinement upgrades - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 17:34 via cnet.com
  One of America's best-handling crossover SUVs gets a bit more grown up with added features for the new model year.
  
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• Craving unlimited cloud storage? That all-you-can-eat buffet is shutting down

  28-08-2017 17:24 via zdnet.com
  There used to be a bunch of vendors offering unlimited storage in the cloud. Not so much anymore. CrashPlan exited this space last week. What does this mean for the future of cloud storage? We take an in-depth look.
  
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• Watch a Land Rover Discovery Sport race a team of sled dogs - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 17:00 via cnet.com
  How does one convert dog power to horsepower?
  
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• Brazil makes inroads into biometric citizen registration

  28-08-2017 16:56 via zdnet.com
  The country expects to collect the data from 140 million citizens by 2020
  
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• Apple's iPhone event scheduled for Sept. 12: Report

  28-08-2017 16:51 via zdnet.com
  Ready for some new Apple hardware? It won't be long now.
  
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• Dell updates Inspiron, XPS 13 laptops with Intel Kaby Lake processors

  28-08-2017 16:43 via zdnet.com
  In addition to refreshing its notebooks with the new 8th-generation Core processors, the PC manufacturer adds new versions to the Inspiron 7000 family of 2-in-1 laptops.
  
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• September 12 said to be iPhone 8 day - CNET

  28-08-2017 16:30 via cnet.com
  The Wall Street Journal is reporting that 3 new iPhones will be unveiled on September 12.
  
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• Insta360 One Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  28-08-2017 16:26 via cnet.com
  Insta360's latest iPhone-compatible camera makes snapping in 4K VR a breeze.
  
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• 2018 Mazda CX-3 Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 16:23 via cnet.com
  Sharpest-handling subcompact crossover SUV gets a bit more grown up with new convenience and safety features.
  
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• IT heroes: Use customer service to build business relationships

  28-08-2017 16:18 via zdnet.com
  A new generation of IT managers redefines its role, crossing boundaries and silos in the quest to say "yes." Learn from their stories of practical IT transformation.
  
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• Toyota and Mazda to share next-gen infotainment platform - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 16:00 via cnet.com
  We'll first see the system on the new Camry, followed by additional Mazda and Toyota models over the next few years.
  
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• ​Fitbit tips data, services strategy with coaching, health program app

  28-08-2017 16:00 via zdnet.com
  Fitbit launched its Ionic smartwatch, but its future may revolve around data, services and health coaching for the enterprise.
  
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• Nissan's Rogue Hybrid hits the road - Roadshow

  28-08-2017 15:29 via cnet.com
  The 2017.5 Nissan Rogue Hybrid rolls just a few more miles for every gallon sipped.
  
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