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• Superheroes' sweet rides evolve from comics to films - CNET

  30-08-2017 23:45 via cnet.com
  See how the cars, motorcycles, gliders, vans and other vehicles driven by superheroes like Batman and Captain America have changed over the decades.
  
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• 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 22:43 via cnet.com
  New semi-autonomous features, a plug-in hybrid powertrain and stunning good looks make the midsize crossover a stunning value.
  
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• Box grows revenue by 28 percent in Q2, beats on EPS

  30-08-2017 22:37 via zdnet.com
  However, after two quarters of achieving positive free cash flow, Box reported that for Q2 free cash flow was negative $14.7 million.
  
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• Generic Millennial Ad throws every cliche into a commercial - CNET

  30-08-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  Strum your ukulele, invent some hashtags and enjoy a scathing parody of millennial-focused commercials that miss the mark.
  
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• How to spot the massive asteroid passing by Earth right now - CNET

  30-08-2017 22:32 via cnet.com
  Its name is Florence, and it's basically a mountain speeding through space. Here's how to catch it as it zips by as close as it will come in our lifetimes.
  
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• Workday rides subscription revenue growth to Q2 earnings beat

  30-08-2017 22:24 via zdnet.com
  Workday said subscription revenue was $434.5 million, an increase of 42 percent from the same period last year.
  
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• Miele Scout RX2 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 22:21 via cnet.com
  The Miele Scout RX2 robot vacuum uses two cameras to navigate your home.
  
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• Nearly a half million pacemakers could get hacked - CNET

  30-08-2017 22:08 via cnet.com
  The FDA recalls 465,000 pacemakers (y'know, the things that keep your heart beating) because they need a software update to protect from hacking.
  
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• Volvo XC60 is a baby XC90, and we're just fine with that - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 22:03 via cnet.com
  The redesigned midsize crossover takes a cue from its big brother, and the results are gorgeous.
  
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• This Polaroid-like camera prints out GIFs instantly - CNET

  30-08-2017 21:50 via cnet.com
  We all know about Polaroid cameras that instantly produce photos, but an intrepid inventor decided he wanted to do the same thing for GIFs.
  
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• Maps show Hurricane Harvey flooding is worse than you thought - CNET

  30-08-2017 21:22 via cnet.com
  We knew the destruction from Hurricane Harvey was bad, but this interactive map of Houston's floods show exactly how severe it is.
  
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• Five things to know about the gorgeous and sporty Jaguar XE video - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  The Jag XE is a compelling alternative to the German sport sedan, but before you try to take this cat here are 5 things you should know.
  
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• Jaguar's XE is a fantastic ride with dodgy tech video - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  The 2017 XE excels when it comes to performance and looks great, but tech annoyances make it hard to live with.
  
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• InControl Touch Pro tech in the Jaguar XE: a big screen and a big disappointment video - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  We love just about everything about the 2017 XE... everything except the tech. Take a closer look and see why.
  
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• DIY vacuum actuators make robots that squirm and squish

  30-08-2017 21:09 via zdnet.com
  Video demonstrates the flexibility of robots that run on air
  
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• Miele Dialog Oven Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 20:50 via cnet.com
  The oven uses electromagnetic waves along with traditional radiant heat to cook your food.
  
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• Brazilian government debates first national digital strategy

  30-08-2017 20:49 via zdnet.com
  Public consultation covers topics from connectivity enhancements to changes in technology curricula in schools.
  
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• Amazon makes elastic GPUs generally available

  30-08-2017 20:46 via zdnet.com
  Using elastic GPUs can dramatically reduce the price of running certain graphical workloads.
  
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• New Uber CEO meets staff as emotional Travis Kalanick gets standing ovation

  30-08-2017 20:45
  Dara Khosrowshahi, the former Expedia CEO, holds an all-staff meeting as the ousted Uber founder describes the last six months as the hardest of his lifeThe incoming Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, former CEO of Expedia, addressed the ride-hailing company in an all-hands meeting Wednesday at the company’s San Francisco headquarters.Khosrowshahi, who starts next Tuesday, replaces the ousted leader and co-founder Travis Kalanick, who resigned following a string of controversies including allega
  
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• Make your phone's battery last longer when the power goes out video - CNET

  30-08-2017 20:32 via cnet.com
  Don't get disconnected when the next disaster strikes. Find out how to keep your phone up and running as long as possible.
  
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• Female Witchsy founders use fictional male to beat sexism

  30-08-2017 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The women behind online art seller Witchsy say developers responded better to emails from "Keith".
  
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• Cyber-flaw affects 745,000 pacemakers

  30-08-2017 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The manufacturer says that patients should discuss a code fix when they next see their doctors.
  
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• Amazon Prime: 20 benefits every member gets - CNET

  30-08-2017 20:15 via cnet.com
  A full list of all the stuff that is (and isn't) included with your Prime subscription -- including new deals from Whole Foods.
  
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• Samsung IFA 2017 launch: What you need to know - CNET

  30-08-2017 20:13 via cnet.com
  The Korean company packs its event in Berlin with plenty of news on gear ranging from home appliances to wearables.
  
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• Best back to school tech under $50 video - CNET

  30-08-2017 20:09 via cnet.com
  Here are some cool, cheap back to school gadgets, that might fit your budget.
  
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• I still don't use anti-virus software. Am I nuts? - CNET

  30-08-2017 20:01 via cnet.com
  It's been years since I first revealed my shocking secret. Have I paid the price for ignoring all the security experts?
  
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• The end of the car key is right around the corner - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 19:59 via cnet.com
  Its demise will delight some, infuriate others - like most things car tech.
  
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• Kia procee'ds with sleek wagon concept for Frankfurt Motor Show - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 19:42 via cnet.com
  Concept car designed just minutes away from where it will be revealed.
  
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• Goodbye car keys video - Roadshow

  30-08-2017 19:31 via cnet.com
  Isn't it time we say goodbye to the car key?
  
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• Google Home expands its smart home reach with Z-Wave - CNET

  30-08-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  Z-Wave shows off upgraded firmware at IFA in Berlin allowing you to control devices with your voice through Google.
  
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• Samsung's Bixby is a no-show on its new wearables - CNET

  30-08-2017 19:23 via cnet.com
  The giant's new smartwatches don't support its digital assistant though its earbuds do via a Samsung phone.
  
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• Samsung QuickDrive Washing Machine Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 19:17 via cnet.com
  Samsung's new QuickDrive washing machine claims to clean just as well -- in half the time.
  
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• Samsung Gear Sport Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  Samsung looks to make strides to beat the Apple Watch 2.
  
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• Samsung Powerstick Pro Cordless Vacuum Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 19:07 via cnet.com
  With increased flexibility and lots of suction power, Samsung's latest wants to make cleaning up quick and easy.
  
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• Calling all fitness freaks: Samsung's new wearables want you - CNET

  30-08-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  The Korean company, which has launched more than a dozen wearables over the past three years, is making a shift from style to sports.
  
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• Google-funded thinktank fired scholar over criticism of tech firm

  30-08-2017 18:56
  New America Foundation, which has received $21m from Google, dropped Open Markets initiative after senior fellow wrote blogpost praising EU fineAn influential Washington thinktank that has received more than $21m in funding from Google and its chairman Eric Schmidt dropped a team of scholars after its leader wrote an article praising the European Union’s decision to fine the tech giant.The New America Foundation is one of the leading left-leaning policy groups in the US and is led by Anne-
  
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• Amazon's Alexa and Microsoft's Cortana are friends now (The 3:59, Ep. 276) - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:55 via cnet.com
  We take a look at this new partnership and Alfred talks about spending an afternoon channeling an anime ninja.
  
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• Mysterious signal from deep space goes hyperactive - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:49 via cnet.com
  Scientists searching the cosmos for signs of intelligent alien life pick up the only known repeating "fast radio bursts" again and are asking others to tune in too.
  
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• Bosch HomeProfessional WAY287W5 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:49 via cnet.com
  Ditch your loud washer for good -- Bosch says this one is oh so quiet.
  
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• Facebook brings basketball player LaVar Ball's life to your feed - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:37 via cnet.com
  The new reality show is part of Facebook's growing list of original video content.
  
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• How to setup multiroom playback across all of your Alexa devices - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  Want to sync up your Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show smart speakers to play music together in perfect harmony? Here's how.
  
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• Goodbye, home button: iPhone 8 may be more radical than thought - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  You might be controlling the upcoming flagship iPhone in a whole new way.
  
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• iOS 11's most underrated security feature? A password manager

  30-08-2017 18:30 via zdnet.com
  The upcoming iOS 11 update means you'll never have to remember your app password again.
  
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• Cortana and Alexa team up, will talk to each other video - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:18 via cnet.com
  A partnership between Microsoft and Amazon has the smart voice-controlled assistants working together to do more tasks.
  
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• Samsung's new sport watches tackle the sea with ease video - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Gear Sport and Gear Fit Pro 2 are both fully waterproof and have a wide range of fitness tracking features.
  
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• Samsung Icon X 2018 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  In addition to much better battery life, the newest version of Samsung's fully wireless headphones also gain Bixby support.
  
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• Samsung Gear Sport and Gear Fit 2 Pro are ready for a swim - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  Samsung's latest fitness trackers add 50 meter water resistance.
  
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• Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  30-08-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Gear Fit 2 Pro arrives Sept. 15.
  
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• Dropbox updates Paper with new features, integrations

  30-08-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The update includes new design tool integrations, a new API endpoint, and more organizational features.
  
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• Stealthy malware targets embassies in snooping campaign

  30-08-2017 17:54 via zdnet.com
  Turla hacking operation is using the new Gazer backdoor to conduct espionage, say researchers at ESET.
  
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