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• Get to know the Galaxy Note 8's awesome dual camera - CNET

  05-09-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  Live Focus, Dual Capture, adjust blur... what does it all mean? We got you.
  
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• How to spot a phishing email - CNET

  05-09-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  Even if you have security software, phishing is a serious threat, one that can expose you to ransomware. Here's how to avoid these dangerous emails.
  
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• Revisit the first landing of a probe on an alien moon - CNET

  05-09-2017 23:13 via cnet.com
  Celebrate the end of the Cassini mission with a look back at when the Huygens probe's landing on Saturn's moon Titan.
  
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• Who's that girl? Madonna turns to Twitter to prove identity - CNET

  05-09-2017 22:44 via cnet.com
  Even the Material Girl can have issues with the day-to-day woes of life. Can social media spread a Ray of Light, and get the singer back Into the Groove?
  
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• Facebook's Safety Check feature is now mobile video - CNET

  05-09-2017 22:39 via cnet.com
  Facebook's tool that helps those in disaster areas is now on its mobile app. Here's how to find it.
  
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• Tracking Hurricane Irma: How to get alerts on your phone - CNET

  05-09-2017 22:38 via cnet.com
  Here's how to stay on top of your weather situation.
  
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• Hurricane Irma: ​Be ready for the next hurricane with a go bag - CNET

  05-09-2017 22:36 via cnet.com
  Keep this bag ready for a hurricane -- or any other natural disaster for that matter.
  
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• HPE beats Q3 expectations

  05-09-2017 22:35 via zdnet.com
  Enterprise Group revenue, which makes up the bulk of HPE's sales, was up slightly thanks to growth in Storage and Networking revenues.
  
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• Five things you need to know about the 2018 Audi RS3 video - Roadshow

  05-09-2017 22:30 via cnet.com
  Audi builds a screaming compact sport sedan for the faithful.
  
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• How to pick the best weekend to see the leaves changing - CNET

  05-09-2017 22:23 via cnet.com
  As temperatures cool across the US, the leaves will begin to change. Use this prediction map so you don't miss peak changing weekend.
  
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• Honda divulges deets on CR-V Hybrid before Frankfurt - Roadshow

  05-09-2017 21:33 via cnet.com
  It's basically an Accord Hybrid, but taller.
  
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• When will the iPhone's price drop? - CNET

  05-09-2017 21:30 via cnet.com
  With an expected iPhone 8 announcement just a week away, when should you expect iPhone 7 deals? iPhone 6 deals?
  
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• PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds sells 10 million copies - CNET

  05-09-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  Let's put the viral game sensation in context.
  
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• How to livestream NFL games when you don't have cable - CNET

  05-09-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  Welcome to the cord cutter's guide to the 2017-18 NFL season.
  
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• Tech leaders slam Trump for ending DACA video - CNET

  05-09-2017 21:06 via cnet.com
  Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg calls it a "sad day" and Microsoft vows to go to court as the giants of Silicon Valley speak out against President Donald Trump's repeal of the "Dreamers" immigration program.
  
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• WhatsApp to launch dedicated chat apps for businesses

  05-09-2017 21:02 via zdnet.com
  The app for SMBs will be free, while another fee-based app is in the works for larger enterprises.
  
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• Not all fans are onboard with new 'Magic School Bus' trailer - CNET

  05-09-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  Kate McKinnon takes the steering wheel from Lily Tomlin's original Ms. Frizzle, but the animation style isn't making the grade with some fans.
  
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• Robotics in business: Everything humans need to know

  05-09-2017 20:57 via zdnet.com
  An executive guide to the technology and market drivers behind the $135 billion robotics market.
  
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• How Apple is turning Siri into its next great platform

  05-09-2017 20:48 via zdnet.com
  Apple might not be courting device makers as hosts for its voice agent, but recent shifts show that Apple is stepping up Siri's evolution from oracle to platform.
  
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• Lenovo settles over Superfish adware, will pay $3.5 million - CNET

  05-09-2017 20:36 via cnet.com
  The adware created security holes in Lenovo laptops, leaving users potentially vulnerable to attacks.
  
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• Sun set: Oracle closes down last Sun product lines

  05-09-2017 20:35 via zdnet.com
  Oracle is shutting down SPARC and Solaris. Good bye, Sun. It was nice knowing you.
  
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• Why Android Oreo stacks up well as a major update

  05-09-2017 20:28 via zdnet.com
  Do you know exactly how to eat an Oreo? Sorting the update's major improvements into three layers can help determine if it's love at first bite
  
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• Which brands topped the social media Movers and Shakers list in 2017?

  05-09-2017 20:04 via zdnet.com
  You do not have to be a new, hot technology in order to get consumers talking about your brand. Consumer engagement can happen across all brands -- if you get it right.
  
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• Apple's Tim Cook vows to help Dreamers after DACA dies - CNET

  05-09-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  Cook says he will work with Congress to find a "legislative solution that provides permanent protections."
  
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• Video of man getting beaned by robot demonstrates need for novel safety mechanisms

  05-09-2017 19:52 via zdnet.com
  Airbags may provide crucial protection where humans and robots work side-by-side
  
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• DACA's demise puts tech dreamers in a tough position - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  The Trump administration pulls the plug on an Obama era program that let some undocumented immigrants work in the US. That raises questions echoing across Silicon Valley.
  
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• Lenovo settles on Superfish adware, will pay $3.5 million - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  The adware created security holes in Lenovo laptops, leaving users potentially vulnerable to attacks.
  
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• Chief digital officers emerge in business transformation efforts

  05-09-2017 19:41 via zdnet.com
  Chief information and technology officers still lead the pack in Constellation Research's Business Transformation 150- list, but digital and innovation specialists gain footing.
  
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• Tweet Like Werner Herzog Day throws dark shroud over Twitter - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  Twitter embraces iconic German director Werner Herzog's cinematic heart of darkness with funny tweets filled with dread and despair.
  
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• Microsoft extends by three months its Windows 10 S-to-Pro free upgrade offer

  05-09-2017 19:21 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is giving Windows 10 S users an extra three months to upgrade for free to Windows 10 Pro if they decide applications they need still aren't in the Windows Store.
  
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• Get a snap-on outlet cover with 2 USB ports for $14.97 - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:16 via cnet.com
  No wiring required! This ingenious item adds a pair of 2.1-amp charging ports to nearly any outlet. Plus: a 64GB PC/Android USB drive for just $15.
  
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• Yamaha YAS-207 Sound Bar

  05-09-2017 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With so many entry-level soundbars these days it’s difficult to make a decision about which one to buy. From virtual surround and Google Cast connectivity to consider, and big decisions to make like whether you want a subwoofer or not, it can be hard to pick a good piece of audio equipment out from the crowd. Light on features and rather bland to look at, the Yamaha YAS-207 won’t fit every home theatre. But for those with a limited budget plus the room (and an ear) for extra bas
  
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• Facebook looks to cash in on WhatsApp, possibly without ads - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:05 via cnet.com
  The social networking giant wants to start making money off WhatsApp, with its massive base of 1 billion daily users.
  
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• Alexa was everywhere at Europe's biggest tech show (The 3:59, EP. 278) - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:03 via cnet.com
  Amazon's digital assistant showed up in lots of products at IFA 2017. Also, we talk about AI's ability to protect us and spark World War III.
  
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• YouTube seeks to simplify livestreaming - CNET

  05-09-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Tweaks to YouTube's livestreaming tech are designed to make it easier to record on the fly.
  
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• A critical Apache Struts security flaw makes it 'easy' to hack Fortune 100 firms

  05-09-2017 18:49 via zdnet.com
  Servers and data stored by dozens of Fortune 100 companies are at risk, including airlines, banks and financial institutions, and social media sites.
  
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• 'Peppa Pig' says 'spiders can't hurt you,' Australia laughs - CNET

  05-09-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  An episode of the kids' show claiming spiders are harmless gets pulled Down Under, where numerous species can put you in the hospital with their bites.
  
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• See 2.8 million stars shine in one stunning image - CNET

  05-09-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  My god, it's full of stars. A Gaia satellite image showing millions of Milky Way stars looks like an abstract glitter painting.
  
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• Mercedes to light up Frankfurt with EQA electric sedan concept - Roadshow

  05-09-2017 18:22 via cnet.com
  If you thought the light-up star was too much, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
  
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• Microsoft adds new Insider Lab for Enterprise for testing Windows 10 Enterprise features

  05-09-2017 18:19 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is looking to get more feedback from IT pros about business-focused Windows 10 features via a new virtual lab, known as Olympia Corp.
  
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• Hurricane Irma: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

  05-09-2017 18:14 via zdnet.com
  Another serious hurricane is headed for the US. Technology can help you stay informed, and stay safe.
  
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