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• Pharma Bro threatens to destroy $2M Wu-Tang album he put on eBay - CNET

  06-09-2017 23:58 via cnet.com
  The infamous pharmaceuticals entrepreneur lists one-of-a-kind album but warns he may break it.
  
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• What we REALLY thought of the Galaxy Note 8 (The 3:59, Ep. 279) - CNET

  06-09-2017 23:57 via cnet.com
  We breakdown the Galaxy Note 8 reviews, talk about T-Mobile and Netflix, and go birding!
  
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• Amazon robots to invade New York - CNET

  06-09-2017 23:45 via cnet.com
  A new Staten Island shipping facility will create 2,250 new jobs for humans, and some jobs for nonhumans as well.
  
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• Disaster lurks: Stay connected when Irma hits - CNET

  06-09-2017 23:14 via cnet.com
  When a major storm hits, having the right tech gear can help you stay in touch with the world -- and survive.
  
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• Facebook sold ads to Russian-linked accounts during election - CNET

  06-09-2017 23:02 via cnet.com
  The social network says the ad spending was north of $100,000.
  
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• MobileIron adds Apple macOS features to its enterprise mobility management tools

  06-09-2017 22:39 via zdnet.com
  The Apple Release from MobileIron gives a nod to enterprises that are increasingly adopting Macs, but not managing them through central IT systems.
  
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• US House approves bill to advance autonomous car testing

  06-09-2017 22:33 via zdnet.com
  The bill would exempt a certain number of driverless vehicles from state safety regulations.
  
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• Amazon to open store-in-store concept inside some Kohl's locations

  06-09-2017 22:30 via zdnet.com
  The 1,000-square-foot Amazon Smart Home Experience areas will offer gadgets such as the Echo voice-activated smart speaker device and the Fire TV stick.
  
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• Goodbye, home button? Get ready for iPhone's biggest change - CNET

  06-09-2017 22:16 via cnet.com
  It may sound impossible to imagine an iPhone without a home button. But in some ways, Apple has been preparing users for this eventuality for years.
  
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• Chevy Bolt EV outsells the Volt plug-in for two months straight - Roadshow

  06-09-2017 21:57 via cnet.com
  The gap is likely to grow now that the Bolt EV is available nationwide.
  
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• Plug yourself into the new 2018 Nissan Leaf - Roadshow

  06-09-2017 21:34 via cnet.com
  With more range, sharper looks and better tech, the 2018 Leaf is ready to build upon the foundation laid by its forebear.
  
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• Google's Pixel 2 reportedly won't get a new processor surprise - CNET

  06-09-2017 21:29 via cnet.com
  The rumor that the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL could come with a Snapdragon 836 chip is now under attack.
  
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• Aurora fans could get big show thanks to huge, surly sunspot - CNET

  06-09-2017 21:16 via cnet.com
  The "northern lights" could stretch farther south than normal thanks to an unsettled sunspot wider than the Earth itself.
  
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• What's what with T-Mobile's 'free' Netflix plan

  06-09-2017 21:13 via zdnet.com
  For T-Mobile's best customers, its new "Netflix On Us" plan offers them free Netflix viewing.
  
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• An electrified ride in the 2018 Nissan Leaf video - Roadshow

  06-09-2017 21:01 via cnet.com
  The next-gen Leaf boasts new tricks like ProPilot assist and the e-Pedal. We take a quick first drive and try a few of them out.
  
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• See two intense X-class solar flares light up the sun - CNET

  06-09-2017 20:49 via cnet.com
  NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory gets an eyeful of two powerful solar flares.
  
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• Accenture snaps up IBB Consulting

  06-09-2017 20:39 via zdnet.com
  The Philadelphia-based consulting firm caters to broadband, media, mobile and technology companies.
  
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• Magna shows Tesla that three motors work better than two - Roadshow

  06-09-2017 20:23 via cnet.com
  Automotive equipment supplier Magna demonstrates a three-motor electric drive system, with torque vectoring, in a Tesla Model S.
  
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• This pen diagnoses cancer mid-surgery in seconds

  06-09-2017 20:00
  
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• 8 tips and tricks for iOS 11's Notes app - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  Though it once felt like an app that was going nowhere, Notes is getting much, much better in iOS 11.
  
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• These brands get the most love on social media

  06-09-2017 19:53 via zdnet.com
  Using social analytics technology, NetBase has looked at over 367 million social media mentions to rank the brands that have received the most positive posts throughout social media.
  
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• Google's Street View cameras get quality boost

  06-09-2017 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The new cameras will produce brighter and more colourful images than the old Street View cars.
  
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• Like Netflix? T-Mobile is giving it away for free - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:23 via cnet.com
  You'll need to be on a plan with at least two T-Mobile One voice lines to be eligible for the freebie.
  
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• Hackers gain access to hundreds of global electric systems - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:23 via cnet.com
  Researchers find that a cyberattack group has been quietly sneaking into the world's power grid control systems over the last six years.
  
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• NASA satellite peers at Hurricane Irma's churning eye - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:22 via cnet.com
  A weather satellite delivers a close-up look at the frightening eye of Hurricane Irma.
  
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• T-Mobile's latest perk: free Netflix video - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:18 via cnet.com
  The freebie is only for customers with two T-Mobile One unlimited plans. This isn't the only streaming video freebie from a wireless company.
  
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• Self-driving cars must have technology to prevent use in terror, lawmakers say

  06-09-2017 19:15
  In bipartisan vote, House of Representatives passes Self Drive Act, aiming to streamline regulatory process in order to get vehicles on road soonerSelf-driving vehicles will need to be equipped with cybersecurity technology to prevent them from being used in terrorist attacks, according to legislation passed by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday.With substantial bipartisan support in a voice vote, the House approved the so-called Self Drive Act, which seeks to speed the introduction of
  
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• US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of self-driving-car bill - Roadshow

  06-09-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  It's now up to the Senate to pass something similar.
  
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• Kohl's to offer in-store 'Amazon Smart Home Experience' - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:12 via cnet.com
  The department store chain is teaming with the online retail juggernaut and hoping to use Amazon's gadgets to lure customers through the doors.
  
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• Microsoft's Surface chief set to give keynote at London event - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  At iots annual Future Decoded event in London this October, Microsoft's Surface chief Panos Manay will give a keynote -- and perhaps unveil some new hardware.
  
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• Madonna less than happy with FedEx video - CNET

  06-09-2017 19:01 via cnet.com
  In a tweet, the pop superstar lets fans around the world know that she's having a hard time getting a package delivered.
  
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• 'A real sense you're the last hope of humanity': Fans review Destiny 2

  06-09-2017 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  We get your reviews of the highly-anticipated game - plus reaction from Anthony Joshua and Lady Leshurr.
  
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• Apparently Netflix thinks Netflix is a joke - CNET

  06-09-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Billboards in LA and New York appear to mock Netflix. Oddly, the streaming service appears to be behind them.
  
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• UpVote 14: platform capitalism and technology for Marxists

  06-09-2017 18:40
  
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• IIHS finds midsize pickups safe-ish, but lacking in safety tech - Roadshow

  06-09-2017 18:40 via cnet.com
  Generally, the newer the truck, the better it performed, which is not great news for Nissan.
  
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• Lenovo fined over Superfish adware-ridden laptops

  06-09-2017 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The Chinese company pays £2.7m to settle claims it put customers at risk by installing ad-delivery code.
  
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• How can we encourage the next generation of female digital leaders?

  06-09-2017 18:32
  
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• ​NGINX builds platform for application development and delivery

  06-09-2017 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Apache competitor aims to offer improvements across the board for with its new application suite.
  
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