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• iPhone X? How do you pronounce that? - CNET

  09-09-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  Commentary: In what appears to be the latest leak from iOS 11 code, Apple's new flagship phone is called the iPhone X. But is that pronounced "Ex"?
  
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• iPhone 8 secrets leaked? Face ID, new AirPods and more - CNET

  09-09-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  An alleged leak reveals many features expected to the unveiled at Apple's Sept. 12 event, including new AirPods and animated emojis that react to your expressions.
  
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• Vizio's brilliant $149 alternative to Bluetooth speakers - CNET

  09-09-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  Vizio's little sound bar wireless subwoofer system blows away pricier Bluetooth speakers.
  
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• New iPhone names are reportedly iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus - CNET

  09-09-2017 20:27 via cnet.com
  A supposed leak of the iOS 11 firmware appears to reveal the names of the new iPhone models expected on September 12.
  
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• ELAC could release its first sound bar by mid-2018 - CNET

  09-09-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  ELAC America says it is interested in producing high-end sound bars and could have a model in the market by the middle of next year.
  
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• The next step in speaker design: Your room becomes the speaker - CNET

  09-09-2017 19:17 via cnet.com
  The future of sound reproduction requires bigger speakers. Much bigger.
  
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• How to stream NFL games if you don't have cable - CNET

  09-09-2017 18:22 via cnet.com
  Welcome to the cord cutter's guide to the 2017-18 NFL season.
  
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• Equifax's hack checker is a hot mess -- here's what to do - CNET

  09-09-2017 17:56 via cnet.com
  Equifax's hack checker needs to be checked.
  
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• More artificial intelligence, fewer screens: the future of computing unfolds

  09-09-2017 17:40 via zdnet.com
  Screen-free user experiences such as Amazon Echo and autonomous vehicles portend a future of computing without screens.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Discovery': How to stream, release date, time and more - CNET

  09-09-2017 17:22 via cnet.com
  The newest Star Trek series is approaching its debut at warp speed. Here's how to watch the crew's adventures.
  
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• From handsets to Hollywood: Apple joins the dash for content

  09-09-2017 17:00
  The tech giant is a latecomer to a market being transformed by Netflix and Amazon. But if it commits enough money, it could yet be a serious playerApple has Amazon, Netflix and the Hollywood studios in its sights. That is clear after a frenetic summer hiring big TV chiefs, scouting out space in a famous Hollywood studio and considering spending up to $5bn (£3.8bn) on the rights to distribute James Bond films.Apple has largely sat on the sidelines in the TV and film arms race being led by N
  
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• France, Germany, Italy, Spain seek tax on digital giants' revenues

  09-09-2017 16:04
  PARIS (Reuters) - France, Germany, Italy and Spain want digital multinationals like Amazon and Google to be taxed in Europe based on their revenues, rather than only profits as now, their finance ministers said in a joint letter.
  
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• Intel cuts cord on its current cord-cutting WiGig products

  09-09-2017 15:47 via zdnet.com
  As the chip giant discontinues its 802.11ad cards and antennas, it will keep pushing the wireless technology for VR headsets.
  
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• Got your smartphone or tablet wet? Here's how to save it

  09-09-2017 15:30 via zdnet.com
  If you're unlucky enough to drop your expensive smartphone or tablet into water, here's what to do to give you the best chance of reviving it.
  
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• Apple Watch 3: What we know, what we expect, what I want - CNET

  09-09-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  Apple's third-generation smartwatch may be announced Tuesday. Here's how it could become a lot more useful.
  
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• Equifax hack may affect up to 143M people, Google Drive changes coming video - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:50 via cnet.com
  In this week's wrap-up, credit-reporting company Equifax says it was the victim of an enormous data breach. Meanwhile, Google lets the world know its plan to replace the Google Drive desktop app.
  
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• Will cell networks stand up to Irma? - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Despite unprecedented flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, millions were still able to use their cell phones. Will Hurricane Irma victims be as lucky?
  
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• IBM's career re-entry program wants you back - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Many women in tech leave midcareer. Now companies like IBM are trying to get them back.
  
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• A century ago, the first Technicolor film was a total disaster - CNET

  09-09-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  A look back at "The Gulf Between," a fascinating but doomed moviemaking experiment that pushed the boundaries of tech. It could teach today's 3D movies a thing or two.
  
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• Not enough cash for the Note 8? Buy these 8 phones instead - CNET

  09-09-2017 13:01 via cnet.com
  These alternatives don't have all the Note 8's tricks, but they'll do what you need for much less.
  
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• Maria didn't get the Starbucks job, so she set out to crush it

  09-09-2017 13:00
  
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• HP's Omen is a gamer that's not too gaudy - CNET

  09-09-2017 13:00 via cnet.com
  The 15.6-inch laptop isn't as thin as a Razer Blade, but it still looks good.
  
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• HP's 15-inch Omen offers power and a beautiful 4K screen video - CNET

  09-09-2017 13:00 via cnet.com
  For under $1,600 you'll get a 15-inch laptop with a Nvidia GeForce 1060 GPU and a 4K screen.
  
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• HP Omen (15-inch, 2017) review - CNET

  09-09-2017 13:00 via cnet.com
  Powered by a Nvidia GeForce 1060, the 15.6-inch HP Omen is one of the only 4K gaming laptops you'll find south of $2,000.
  
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• 10 stories you may have missed this week

  09-09-2017 13:00
  
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• If Mark Zuckerberg runs for president, will Facebook help him win? | Katherine Haenschen

  09-09-2017 12:00
  Facebook can shift elections. That’s why, with rumors swirling that the social media CEO might run, transparency is needed now more than everDespite his protestations to the contrary, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been acting like someone planning to run for office. He hired a pollster, visited a Detroit auto plant and other swing-state locations, and gave a high-profile commencement speech.Meanwhile, Facebook has been under intense criticism for its role as a vector of misinformati
  
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• Tour a B-17 and other aircraft at the Palm Springs Air Museum - CNET

  09-09-2017 11:00 via cnet.com
  From WWII fighters and bombers to the jet age, the Palm Springs Air Museum offers a unique look inside and around some incredible aircraft.
  
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• Climb into the cockpit of an F-104 Starfighter - CNET

  09-09-2017 11:00 via cnet.com
  The Palm Springs Air Museum is an aviation paradise, with rare inside access to a B-17 bomber, an F-4 Phantom, an immaculate P-51 and other amazing planes.
  
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• The robots are coming to play chess with your granddad

  09-09-2017 10:00
  
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• Open House London lets you explore the city's hidden gems

  09-09-2017 10:00
  
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• Doing Open House London this weekend? Here's a handy guide

  09-09-2017 10:00
  
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• At Open House London this weekend? Here's a handy guide

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• If you don't have a mobile phone, tell us why

  09-09-2017 09:00
  As the world welcomes the latest iPhone this week, we want to hear from those who don’t have a mobile phone at all
  Apple will launch the iPhone 8 on Tuesday. The new phone is set to be a radical change for the company as it celebrates the device’s 10th anniversary.
  While for some, this will be a day that they have eagerly awaited, others may be less enthused. And there may be a few who don’t have a smartphone or even a mobile altogether. Continue reading...
  
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• Bain, SK Hynix group ups bid for Toshiba chip unit to $22 billion: sources

  09-09-2017 07:48
  TOKYO (Reuters) - A group including Bain Capital and South Korea's SK Hynixhas raised its offer for Toshiba Corp'schip business to 2.4 trillion yen ($22.3 billion) including a 200 billion yen investment in infrastructure, sources familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Uber faces FBI investigation for its 'Hell' tracking program - CNET

  09-09-2017 02:37 via cnet.com
  The authorities are looking into whether the ride-hailing company illegally used software to stalk its rival Lyft.
  
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• PSA: Equifax's hack checker is a hot mess - CNET

  09-09-2017 01:54 via cnet.com
  Equifax's hack checker needs to be checked.
  
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• More than credit scores: Why Equifax for Business matters

  09-09-2017 01:28 via zdnet.com
  In response to the Equifax data breach, Forrester Research explains how security and risk professionals can protect themselves and their firms.
  
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• A guide to surviving the Equifax data breach (without Equifax's help) - CNET

  09-09-2017 01:26 via cnet.com
  Most US adults are affected by the hack. Here's a step-by-step on what to do.
  
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• Fake likes: Researchers uncover Facebook 'collusion networks' - CNET

  09-09-2017 01:20 via cnet.com
  Security flaw allowed at least a million Facebook accounts to generate more than a 100 million "likes" and comments.
  
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• Is $1,000 too much for a phone? Yep, but it won't stop me - CNET

  09-09-2017 01:10 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 and Apple’s upcoming iPhone are on track to be more expensive than a phone should be. I’ll take one of each, please.
  
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• Is Berlin too chaotic for self-driving cars? - Roadshow

  09-09-2017 01:06 via cnet.com
  Automotive equipment supplier Magna takes on the unique traffic challenges of Berlin in order to develop self-driving software.
  
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• NVIDIA morphs from graphics and gaming to AI and deep learning

  09-09-2017 00:50 via zdnet.com
  NVIDIA, originally focused on semiconductor products for video graphics rendering, is transitioning into an AI super-computing company.How does that manifest and doe sit make sense?
  
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• Criticism of Equifax data breach response mounts, shares tumble

  09-09-2017 00:27
  (Reuters) - Equifax Incfaced a storm of criticism on Friday over a hack that may have compromised personal data for some 143 million Americans, with consumers clamoring for answers and cyber security experts questioning the response to the massive breach.
  
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• 8 tips and tricks for iOS 11's Notes app video - CNET

  09-09-2017 00:23 via cnet.com
  Apple has made several improvements to the built-in Notes app in iOS 11. Here are eight tips and tricks to get you started.
  
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• Bitcoin ETF idea still a little funky, experts say

  09-09-2017 00:17
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Demand for exchange-traded funds that would provide exposure to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin is strong, but regulators will likely wait until the underlying market matures more before approving such products, a panel of securities industry experts said on Friday.
  
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• Equifax data hack: What are your legal options? - CNET

  09-09-2017 00:15 via cnet.com
  Can you sue Equifax? We look at that question, as well as what the government is doing and what you should do if you're one of the 143 million affected.
  
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• Best Buy stops sale of Russia-based Kaspersky products

  09-09-2017 00:11
  (Reuters) - Best Buy Co, the No.1 U.S. electronics retailer, is pulling Kaspersky Lab's cyber security products from its shelves and website, amid concerns that the Moscow-based firm may be vulnerable to Russian government influence.
  
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