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• 'Game of Thrones' shooting multiple endings is a royal idea - CNET

  14-09-2017 23:58 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Want Jon on the Iron Throne? Want Daenerys there? Looks like all fans might get their wishes as the show plans out ways to beat leaks and spoilers.
  
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• LG 34U89C's a nice monitor when speed and color matter most video - CNET

  14-09-2017 23:57 via cnet.com
  This 34-inch curved IPS display looks good, but it's low res
  
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• Crayola kinda blue it with name of newest crayon color - CNET

  14-09-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Really? Bluetiful? It's enough to make you long for the days of Burnt Sienna and Raw Umber.
  
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• iPhone X: How Face ID works - CNET

  14-09-2017 23:46 via cnet.com
  It's like a tiny Microsoft Kinect embedded in your phone, plus machine learning.
  
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• Google sued over 'sex discrimination'

  14-09-2017 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Three former employees say Google pays women less than men for comparable work.
  
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• Kaspersky cyber-security chief urges customers to stay

  14-09-2017 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The chief executive of the Russian cyber-security firm says Americans should not distrust his firm.
  
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• Acer Swift 3

  14-09-2017 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Swift 3 is the latest budget laptop from Taiwanese electronics maker Acer, whose most notable contributions to the PC space this year have included a $9,000 (£9,000 around AU$15,120) gaming laptop and the world’s thinnest Ultrabook. For that reason, you may have expected the company to go big or go home with its next project, a goal that it all but set out to achieve. If the Swift 7 was Acer’s flagship, the Swift 3 is, well, just a cheaper version of that. This la
  
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• A sexbot that jokes with your kids? - CNET

  14-09-2017 23:06 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The creator of a sex robot appears on British TV and reveals his robot's dual purposes. Is this change we can believe in?
  
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• Lyft said to be eyeing international expansion - CNET

  14-09-2017 23:03 via cnet.com
  In playing catch-up to Uber, the ride-hailing company is reportedly looking to launch in Canada, Australia and the UK.
  
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• Oracle tops Q1 estimates

  14-09-2017 22:53 via zdnet.com
  Oracle's cloud business, including infrastructure as a service, came to $1.5 billion, up 51 percent.
  
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• 5 ways your iPhone 7 Plus' camera is getting upgraded - CNET

  14-09-2017 22:37 via cnet.com
  You are going to like Portrait mode even more after iOS 11 hits.
  
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• Chattanooga's biggest smart city concern is security

  14-09-2017 22:35 via zdnet.com
  After deploying 10-gigabit internet service across Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mayor Andy Berke says security is paramount.
  
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• 'Stranger Things' posters pay tribute to horror classics - CNET

  14-09-2017 22:16 via cnet.com
  From "A Nightmare on Elm Street" to "Alien," the season two marketing for "Stranger Things" brings the horror with loving movie poster spoofs.
  
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• New 'Stranger Things' poster channels 'Jaws' terror - CNET

  14-09-2017 22:16 via cnet.com
  Just when you thought it was safe to go back in The Upside Down, "Stranger Things" delivers a "Jaws" tribute poster.
  
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• Equifax hackers possibly pilfered 200,000 credit cards at once - CNET

  14-09-2017 22:13 via cnet.com
  Visa and Mastercard reportedly warned US financial institutions that hundreds of thousands of credit cards were stolen in the massive breach.
  
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• Former Google employees sue for pay discrimination - CNET

  14-09-2017 22:04 via cnet.com
  The suit follows an investigation by the US Department of Labor, as well as the infamous "Google memo" on gender diversity.
  
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• LG 34UC89G 34-inch curved monitor gets the design right - CNET

  14-09-2017 22:01 via cnet.com
  While it may lack some connectors, LG's gaming monitor puts almost everything in the proper places.
  
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• Airbnb offers hundreds of rooms to hurricane evacuees - CNET

  14-09-2017 21:40 via cnet.com
  The home rental company provides displaced people and relief workers free housing after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
  
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• For Mercedes, electrification is just one path to the future - Roadshow

  14-09-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  To survive in a tumultuous industry, even large corporations need to stay nimble, and Mercedes-Benz is certainly painting a difficult target.
  
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• Apple just made your iPhone more expensive to fix - CNET

  14-09-2017 21:23 via cnet.com
  Apple will even charge more to fix older iPhone models like the iPhone 6.
  
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• Hands-on with Jaybird's newest earbuds: RUN and Freedom 2

  14-09-2017 21:16 via zdnet.com
  RUN is the company's first completely wireless earbuds, and Freedom 2 received a small refresh.
  
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• Pixel 2 is coming! What's on your wish list? (The 3:59, Ep. 284) - CNET

  14-09-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  The Pixel gets a confirmed launch date; it'll be here next month. Plus, Roger shares his impressions of the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.
  
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• Sphero BB-9E

  14-09-2017 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As is inevitable with any new Star Wars movie, the launch of The Force Awakens brought with it a wave of new toys but none were as impressive as Sphero’s BB-8 droid. It was a fantastic achievement, not only in its construction but the way it married smart connectivity with fun. Controlling BB-8 through the smartphone app, or subsequent Force Band add-on, was a joy. Occasionally a bit fiddly but still a joy.Since then Sphero has launched a battle-worn version of BB-8 and dived int
  
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• ​New IBM big iron for Linux

  14-09-2017 20:43 via zdnet.com
  IBM mainframes are alive, well, and being designed to make the most of Linux.
  
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• 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure can be yours for $27,700 - Roadshow

  14-09-2017 20:40 via cnet.com
  It's better equipped for light off-roading.
  
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• NASA's Cassini gets farewell soundtrack by Saturn itself - CNET

  14-09-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  NASA's veteran spacecraft is riding into the sunset and providing its own fireworks. A few astrophysicists decided to provide the music.
  
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• Distributed ledger start-up catches eye of credit unions, closes $3 million seed round

  14-09-2017 20:13 via zdnet.com
  Swirlds collecting accolades, improving platform
  
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• Expect new Google Pixel phones on Oct. 4 video - CNET

  14-09-2017 20:06 via cnet.com
  Google has released a couple of teasers that almost certainly point to new phones early next month.
  
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• Yet another trove of sensitive US voter records has leaked

  14-09-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  Each record contained details on voters, including names, addresses, dates of birth, their ethnic identity, whether an individual is married, and the individual's voting preferences.
  
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• Google 'segregates' women into lower-paying jobs, stifling careers, lawsuit says

  14-09-2017 20:00
  Exclusive: Women say Google denied them promotions, telling the Guardian they were forced into less prestigious jobs despite qualifications Google systematically pays women less than men doing similar work, according to a class action-lawsuit accusing the technology company of denying promotions and career opportunities to qualified women who are “segregated” into lower-paying jobs.
  The complaint, filed Thursday on behalf of all women employed by Google in California over the last fo
  
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• Chevrolet, Audi and Kia top J.D. Power 2017 Tech Experience Index Study - Roadshow

  14-09-2017 19:52 via cnet.com
  Safety technologies score high, while navigation systems disappoint.
  
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• Vantiv, Visa team up on merchant payment system for SMBs

  14-09-2017 19:37 via zdnet.com
  The service is built around Visa's card-based platform Visa Direct.
  
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• Parrot Mambo FPV Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  14-09-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  With a new add-on camera, FPV headset and controller, this bundle lets you learn to race at your own speed.
  
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• Tesla Model 3’s aero caps can be removed in jiffy - Roadshow

  14-09-2017 19:25 via cnet.com
  If you don’t dig the looks of the aero wheel covers, just rip them off.
  
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• 2018 Bentley Continental GT: All New In And Out video - Roadshow

  14-09-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  After 14 years the Bentley Continental GT has been re-designed from top to bottom.
  
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• ​Brazil leads 4G expansion in LatAm

  14-09-2017 19:16 via zdnet.com
  The country ranks first in the region both in the number of lines and the total user base.
  
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• Google purges malicious Android apps with millions of downloads - CNET

  14-09-2017 19:08 via cnet.com
  Malware hidden in the Android apps would secretly register victims for paid services or send fraudulent text messages that people would have to pay for.
  
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• Sen. Al Franken wants Apple to answer Face ID privacy concerns - CNET

  14-09-2017 19:03 via cnet.com
  The face scanning technology lets you unlock your iPhone with a glance. Franken wants Apple CEO Tim Cook to tell him about the privacy implications.
  
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• Get a self-powered wireless doorbell for $18.99 - CNET

  14-09-2017 18:52 via cnet.com
  This surprisingly versatile system includes two receivers, each with your choice of 58 ringtones! Plus: turn one wall outlet into 10 (and add 4 USB ports).
  
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• Parrot Mambo FPV

  14-09-2017 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Parrot Mambo FPV is a lot like the Parrot Mambos that have come before it. It’s a small plastic drone that's intuitive to fly and lots of fun. It can be flown using your smartphone, it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and it supports modular accessories – and it's those accessories that set this latest Mambo apart from similar drones. The previous iteration came with a pellet gun and a grabbing arm, which, while amusing, felt a little gimmicky. This new
  
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• Microsoft Pix camera app now can snap documents, too - CNET

  14-09-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  We're photographing more whiteboards and business cards now, so the camera app uses its AI smarts to do a better job.
  
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• Top 5 reasons to buy the Apple iPhone X video - CNET

  14-09-2017 18:28 via cnet.com
  The newest iPhone is a big departure from older models. Here are some reasons to justify paying $1000 or more for one.
  
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• Top 5 reasons not to buy the Apple iPhone X video - CNET

  14-09-2017 18:28 via cnet.com
  It's Apple's glimpse into the future of phones, but maybe you should think twice before committing to one.
  
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• Looker announces version 5, doubles down on data platform play

  14-09-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Latter-day BI tool Looker announces a new v5 release.Its Action Hub, Viz Blocks, Data Blocks, and Applications strengthen its value as a data platform.And new BI features enhance its core strengths.
  
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• 7 best headphones you can buy now video - CNET

  14-09-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  Check out our picks for best-in-class headphones.
  
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• Watch this epic SpaceX rocket booster blooper reel go boom - CNET

  14-09-2017 17:52 via cnet.com
  Witness the thrill of defeat with a SpaceX video highlighting the breathtaking rocket booster failures that came before success.
  
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• Google to announce new Pixel smartphones on October 4

  14-09-2017 17:32 via zdnet.com
  Google quietly announced the date early on Thursday and has now invited members of the press to the launch.
  
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• Get ready for smartwatches everywhere by 2021 - CNET

  14-09-2017 17:25 via cnet.com
  You can expect to see even more smartwatches now that they can make phone calls too, experts predict.
  
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• Apple: Face ID didn't fail during iPhone X demo - CNET

  14-09-2017 17:07 via cnet.com
  The security feature worked "as it was designed to," said the company.
  
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