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• 'Star Trek: Discovery': Why the lead character's name is Michael - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  Original showrunner Bryan Fuller brought this "Pushing Daisies" and "Wonderfalls" tradition to Star Trek.
  
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• Bose SoundLink Micro review - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  While it may not be a bargain, Bose's smallest and most affordable wireless speaker is arguably the best sounding speaker for its size.
  
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• Equifax's information, security heads to retire immediately: CNBC, citing DJ

  15-09-2017 23:39
  (Reuters) - Credit score company Equifax Inc's chief information officer and chief security officer will retire effective immediately, CNBC said on Friday, citing Dow Jones.
  
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• U.S. Senator Warren introduces Equifax bill, launches industry probe

  15-09-2017 23:30
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Friday she has begun an investigation into Equifax'smassive data breach, and along with 11 other Democratic senators, introduced a bill to allow consumers to freeze their credit for free.
  
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• Berlin's closed, creepy and amazing airport - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:26 via cnet.com
  Once one of the largest buildings in the world, the terminal at Berlin's former Tempelhof Airport played many roles in history, from symbol of Nazi power to vital link in the Berlin Airlift.
  
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• Watch Audi cars hum the 'Star Trek' theme for the Emmys - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:23 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The Emmys broadcast is Sunday, so Audi got its R8, SQ5 and TT RS cars to play TV theme tunes with a classical orchestra.
  
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• T-Mobile's Apple Watch Series 3 plan caps at 3G speeds for $10 - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  It'll be another $10 for 4G LTE speeds.
  
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• Canelo vs. GGG fight: How to stream, start time, date and more - CNET

  15-09-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin face off Saturday night for a long-awaited boxing superfight.
  
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• Slacker Radio is acquired by LiveXLive Media for $50M - CNET

  15-09-2017 22:51 via cnet.com
  The streaming music service will merge with the live music network company.
  
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• Inside the mother of all airports - CNET

  15-09-2017 22:49 via cnet.com
  Though it's been closed for almost 10 years, Berlin's Tempelhof airport remains a fascinating place. Talk a walk inside the massive, historic and influential terminal building.
  
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• Slacker Radio gets acquired by LiveXLive Media - CNET

  15-09-2017 22:15 via cnet.com
  The streaming music service will merge into the live music network company.
  
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• ​Check Point's bogus Windows Subsystem for Linux attack

  15-09-2017 22:00 via zdnet.com
  If you deliberately set out to make your Windows system open to attack via WSL, yes, you could be attacked by Bashware.
  
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• Google disables offensive ad keywords found by BuzzFeed

  15-09-2017 21:54
  (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google said it had disabled a "majority" of the offensive keywords that BuzzFeed found could be used by advertisers to target people searching for racist and anti-Semitic topics.
  
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• Audi says 2019 A8's Level 3 self-driving tech capable of doubling speed - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  The German automaker won't be content with Traffic Jam Pilot's current 37-mph limit. It wants to hit 81.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now available in stores - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:51 via cnet.com
  Samsung's comeback phone is now on sale at wireless carriers and third-party retailers.
  
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• Mozzie Hoverboard Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  The Mozzie hoverboard comes with lights, an app and Bluetooth speakers, all at a reasonable price, but it requires a fearless rider.
  
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• Google's ad platform reportedly allowed anti-Semitic campaign - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:40 via cnet.com
  Following a similar report about Facebook, BuzzFeed News says it was able to launch an ad campaign on Google targeting phrases like "Zionists control the world."
  
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• Dell Alienware 15 (R3, 2016) review - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:37 via cnet.com
  With the power of a larger laptop in a chunky but compact chassis, the Alienware 15 is ready to rout.
  
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• Asus ZenBook 3

  15-09-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Ultrabooks continue to get smaller and more powerful, the likes of the Asus ZenBook 3 become more and more enticing. Who doesn’t want a more portable computer that’s powerful enough to handle most everyday computing tasks? It’s a compelling sales pitch made by the likes of Apple and its MacBook, or Dell with the Dell XPS 13. Sure, you pay a bit more for the device, but at the end of the day your back isn’t yelling at you for hauling around a 15-inch behemoth. 
  
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• The 404 Show 1713: Say it ain't so, Shanon Cook (podcast) - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:26 via cnet.com
  It's Shanon Cook's last show, so we take a trip down memory lane with our favorite music from the 90s.
  
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• Facebook hires AI expert, launches lab in Canada's Montreal

  15-09-2017 21:19
  TORONTO (Reuters) - Facebook Inchas hired artificial intelligence academic Joelle Pineau to head its new research lab in Montreal, the Silicon Valley social media company said on Friday.
  
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• Continental built a tire that can change pressure based on weather - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 21:13 via cnet.com
  No matter where you're driving, ContiAdapt can provide the proper contact patch.
  
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• Liquid cats, sex-swapped bugs lead silly science awards - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:09 via cnet.com
  The 2017 Ig Nobel awards honor some of the most absurd science, thrusting cats in containers of all shapes into the spotlight. None were harmed.
  
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• D20 waffle maker rolls a critical hit for breakfast - CNET

  15-09-2017 20:58 via cnet.com
  Battle for your breakfast. ThinkGeek's D20 waffle maker turns out edible versions of your favorite dice roll.
  
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• iPhone X wireless charging is coming to a Starbucks near you - CNET

  15-09-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  Starbucks' wireless chargers won't work with the iPhone X yet, but that should change soon.
  
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• U.S. push for self-driving law exposes regulatory divide

  15-09-2017 20:52
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - As the U.S. Congress moves quickly to pass the first federal law governing self-driving cars, some state and city officials are pushing back over fears that the measure will limit their ability to regulate vehicle safety at the local level.
  
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• Best iPhone X cases - CNET

  15-09-2017 20:45 via cnet.com
  The new iPhone X won't ship until November, but there are plenty cases already available for it, so get an early start on picking one out to protect your $1,000 investment.
  
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• A boxier but better Alienware 15 - CNET

  15-09-2017 20:19 via cnet.com
  It lacks some of the rakish angularity of its predecessor, but that's a small tradeoff for better airflow and build quality.
  
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• iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Which has better business specs?

  15-09-2017 19:53 via zdnet.com
  The specifications for the new iPhones and Samsung's latest Galaxy devices are now official. Based on those specs, how do these phones compare for business buyers?
  
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• Penclic Mouse B3, First Take: Getting a grip on repetitive strain

  15-09-2017 19:38 via zdnet.com
  This mouse with a pen-like attachment aims to deliver an ergonomic cursor-navigation experience.
  
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• Equifax: 400,000 UK consumers could be affected by data breach

  15-09-2017 19:03 via zdnet.com
  'Process failure' led to UK data being held in US, company said.
  
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• iPhone X's hidden security trick video - CNET

  15-09-2017 19:01 via cnet.com
  Apple's senior VP of software Craig Federighi tells a developer how the iPhone X could prevent others from using Face ID.
  
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• How to clean your headphones video - CNET

  15-09-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Whether you have earbuds or headphones, give them a good clean because they've been in your ears!
  
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• How the evolution of wearables has changed security requirements

  15-09-2017 19:00 via zdnet.com
  As wearables have evolved to standalone IOT devices, and as different enterprise use cases have emerged, security demands have changed, explains Samsung's Eric McCarty.
  
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• In Irma’s aftermath, carriers scramble to restore service - CNET

  15-09-2017 18:53 via cnet.com
  Mobile operators have responded quickly following the devastating hurricane, but in areas pummeled by Irma cell service is still hard to come by.
  
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• Bitcoin value plummets after China orders trading in currency to cease

  15-09-2017 18:52
  Beijing orders exchanges to stop trading in bitcoin amid fears increasing number of consumers in market could spark wider financial problemsThe value of bitcoin collapsed below $3,000 (£2,200) at one point on Friday after Chinese authorities announced a crackdown on the digital currency.Bitcoin is the first, and the biggest, "cryptocurrency" – a decentralised tradable digital asset. Whether it's a bad investment is the $70bn question (literally, since that's the current value of all
  
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• SJCAM SJ7 Star

  15-09-2017 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If the GoPro Hero5 Black is the current undisputed heavyweight champion of the 4K action camera world, the scores of cheaper rivals that are currently coming through the ranks are the young and feisty contenders for its crown.But so far none of them has managed to topple GoPro's relatively expensive offering, even if cheaper rivals claim to boast similar spec-for-spec attributes, proven sensors and comparable technology.Cameras from Yi Technology (notably the YI 4K Action Camera), Olfi and Veho
  
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• Your next BMW might not have a traditional key - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 18:34 via cnet.com
  BMW is interested in replacing keys with mobile apps.
  
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• SoFi CEO Cagney to step down immediately

  15-09-2017 18:31
  (Reuters) - Online lender Social Finance, which is currently investigating claims of sexual harassment by employees, said on Friday its chief executive, Mike Cagney resigned, effectively immediately.
  
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• Trying to drown a $60,000 SUV at the Land Rover Experience - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 18:27 via cnet.com
  Ever wonder what it’s like to go hood-deep in muddy water in a 4x4, but don’t want to risk your own? Ever wanted to get axle-deep in mud, but don’t have an SUV? The Land Rover Experience in England offers that and more.
  
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