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• Wes Anderson's 'Isle of Dogs' trailer video - CNET

  21-09-2017 23:56 via cnet.com
  Here's the trailer for the new stop-motion film from acclaimed director Wes Anderson. It hits theaters in March 2018.
  
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• Tech industry must secure against 'unintended consequences': Elop

  21-09-2017 23:47 via zdnet.com
  Intentionality, creativity, and leadership is the only way the tech industry can protect the world against the 'perils of unintended consequences', Telstra head of Innovation Stephen Elop has said.
  
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• Microsoft to open flagship London brick-and-mortar retail store

  21-09-2017 23:16 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is planning to open a retail store in London, execs have confirmed, but so far, there's no official opening date.
  
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• Facebook will hand over 3,000 Russia-linked ads to Congress - CNET

  21-09-2017 23:08 via cnet.com
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also vows to protect "election integrity," promising more transparency around political ads.
  
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• Instagram uses 'I will rape you' post as Facebook ad in latest algorithm mishap

  21-09-2017 23:04
  When Guardian reporter Olivia Solon was sent a rape threat, she posted a screenshot on Instagram. Then the Facebook-owned company made it an adInstagram used a user’s image which included the text “I will rape you before I kill you, you filthy whore!” to advertise its service on Facebook, the latest example of social media algorithms boosting offensive content. Related: Facebook to tighten ad targeting after antisemitic 'fail', says Sheryl SandbergContinue reading...
  
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• iPhone 8 is the fastest phone, but is the new Apple Watch really that bad? video - CNET

  21-09-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  Reviews are in for the Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone 8 and 8Plus. Apple boasts the fastest phone on Planet Earth but leaves out gigabit LTE, and IKEA's new ARKit app is our happy place.
  
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• Facebook to turn over Russian-linked ads to Congress

  21-09-2017 22:52 via zdnet.com
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined several ways the social networking giant plans to tackle online interference in elections, including changes to its ad buying policies.
  
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• Alexa beams up new Star Trek skills, including Klingon - CNET

  21-09-2017 22:26 via cnet.com
  The Amazon Echo boldly goes where no smart personal assistant has gone before, adding spacey sound effects, trivia and more.
  
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• Facebook to give Congress thousands of ads bought by Russians during election

  21-09-2017 22:16
  Mark Zuckerberg says providing ads will ‘help government authorities complete the vitally important work of assessing what happened’ in the electionFacebook will provide to Congress the contents of 3,000 advertisements purchased by Russians during the 2016 US presidential race, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday, following weeks of scrutiny surrounding the social network’s potential role in influencing elections.The CEO said in a Facebook live video that the company would pr
  
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• Lifx Mini Wi-Fi Smart Bulb Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  21-09-2017 22:12 via cnet.com
  Three new Lifx Mini smart bulbs go on sale tomorrow, and all three work with Apple HomeKit.
  
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• Facebook ads will target people who visited physical stores - CNET

  21-09-2017 21:23 via cnet.com
  The move comes as the social network faces increased scrutiny over its advertising tools.
  
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• 2018 Honda Odyssey picks up IIHS Top Safety Pick+ - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  It passed all but one test with perfect scores.
  
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• This epic light installation drowns you in rising sea levels

  21-09-2017 20:30
  
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• Baidu announces $1.5B autonomous driving fund

  21-09-2017 20:24 via zdnet.com
  The company also released the latest version of Apollo, its open-source autonomous driving platform.
  
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• Jailbreaking your connected coffee machine: The idiocy of things

  21-09-2017 20:23 via zdnet.com
  How many more of these IoT devices that use DRM technology to validate the use of proprietary refills do we have to endure?
  
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• Instagram brings face filters to live video - CNET

  21-09-2017 20:01 via cnet.com
  The Snapchat-like feature comes to video broadcasts.
  
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• Galaxies are violently chucking cosmic rays towards the Earth

  21-09-2017 20:00
  
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• Facebook strategist rejects PM's claim over extremist material

  21-09-2017 19:49
  Counter-terrorism expert says that, contrary to Theresa May’s assertion, technology companies are treating the problem of terrorist content seriouslyFacebook’s senior counter-terrorism strategist has dismissed Theresa May’s demand that the company should go “further and faster” to remove material created by terrorists and their supporters, describing the claim that it does not do enough as unhelpful.Artificial intelligence programs are being created to identify such
  
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• 'Red Oaks' returns to Amazon Prime in October - CNET

  21-09-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  The third season of the show is one of the bigger additions in a light month for Amazon.
  
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• Nvidia Shield TV gets a $20 price cut after Apple TV 4K debuts - CNET

  21-09-2017 19:39 via cnet.com
  The 4K and HDR-compatible streamer is down to $179 -- the same price as the Apple TV 4K.
  
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• These are the cars the SUV killed video - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 19:34 via cnet.com
  Full size sedans have given way to SUVs and Crossovers
  
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• Crime-fighting robot can detect weapons in a crowd - CNET

  21-09-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  Watch out, criminals. Knightscope’s new security robot uses the same technology as TSA screening points to detect the size and shape of weapons.
  
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• The viewer's guide to Star Trek: Discovery

  21-09-2017 19:20 via zdnet.com
  Discovery is the latest entry in the Star Trek universe. If you're wondering what it's about, who's in it, and how to watch it, you can find out here.
  
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• JBL Pulse 3

  21-09-2017 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JBL has been a leader in the Bluetooth speaker world for years due to its dedication to sound quality and the sheer number of speakers it offers. A quick look at JBL’s site and you’ll quickly discover that the company has 10 different Bluetooth speakers for you to choose from. The selection may seem a bit overwhelming but, on the bright side, it also means somewhere hidden in that line-up there’s a speaker that will fit your specific needs. If you want an ultra-portab
  
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• Top 5 cars the SUV killed - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 19:04 via cnet.com
  The full size sedans that used to be king of the road now play second fiddle - at best.
  
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• This security robot can detect weapons video - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:53 via cnet.com
  A new wave of Knightscope crime-fighting robots is rolling out to patrol malls and airports alongside human security guards.
  
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• Volvo XC40 strikes out in a new design direction - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 18:40 via cnet.com
  Volvo unveils its new premium compact SUV, showing off standard design cues, but also taking its look in a new direction.
  
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• CNET asks: How has the Equifax security breach affected you? - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  About half of the US population's personal data has been compromised. Does it scare you? What have you done about it? We want to know.
  
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• Tech's push to teach coding isn't about kids' success – it's about cutting wages

  21-09-2017 18:33
  Today’s hi-tech wages threaten Silicon Valley’s bottom line. What better way to drive down coders’ pay than by investing in a new generation of cheap labor?This month, millions of children returned to school. This year, an unprecedented number of them will learn to code.Computer science courses for children have proliferated rapidly in the past few years. A 2016 Gallup report found that 40% of American schools now offer coding classes – up from only 25% a few years ago. N
  
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• Google Compute Engine now offers faster Nvidia GPUs

  21-09-2017 18:33 via zdnet.com
  Google's Cloud GPUs sees Nvidia K80 and P100 GPUs introduced.
  
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• Nuviz HUD adds some smarts to your lid video - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 18:24 via cnet.com
  The Nuviz is a heads-up display for your helmet that costs a lot and, for now at least, doesn't do much.
  
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• Nuviz adds a HUD to your helmet - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 18:23 via cnet.com
  Need a little more smarts in your helmet? Nuviz is it.
  
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• Nuviz Head-Up Display Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 18:22 via cnet.com
  Google Glass for your helmet sounds good in theory, but in practice it's a bit lacking.
  
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• 5 certifications that will jumpstart your IT career (​ZDNet Academy)

  21-09-2017 18:09 via zdnet.com
  Here's a cost-effective way to prepare for the most important IT certification exams.
  
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• Hide the annoying app dock in iOS 11's Messages app - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:06 via cnet.com
  Don't want to see a row of iMessage apps every time you open a conversation? We don't blame you.
  
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• Twitter to meet with committee probing US presidential election - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:05 via cnet.com
  The social network says it will sit down with the Senate intelligence committee, which wants to know what impact Russia might have had.
  
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• Your Lifx smart bulbs now support Apple HomeKit -- and Siri - CNET

  21-09-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  You can now control color-changing Lifx smart bulbs using spoken Siri commands -- but only if you're using third-gen bulbs or better.
  
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• Mercedes' first electric SUV will be built in Alabama - Roadshow

  21-09-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  It's part of a $1 billion investment in the automaker's Tuscaloosa facility.
  
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• Google rolls out Android zero-touch enrollment for the enterprise

  21-09-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Companies can configure Android devices before they're shipped to employees.
  
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• Google Cloud Dataprep now available in public beta

  21-09-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The tool prepares data for immediate analysis or for training machine learning models.
  
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• Bigger than WannaCry: A giant cyber attack will happen unless we rethink security, says GCHQ

  21-09-2017 17:59 via zdnet.com
  A huge attack which makes WannaCry look like small fry will occur in the not to distant future - unless something changes.
  
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• Star Trek: Discovery continues the mission of futurism and bold social commentary

  21-09-2017 17:54 via zdnet.com
  The combination of positive, visionary futurism with relevant social commentary distinguishes Star Trek from every other science fiction television program. "Star Trek: Discovery" -- premiering September 24 --adds a new twist.
  
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• Amazon plans to hire 2,000 for a new office in New York City - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:47 via cnet.com
  The move comes as cities across North America compete to play host to Amazon's upcoming second headquarters, expected to bring 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in development.
  
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• Microsoft waffles regarding what's next for Dynamics 365 for SMBs

  21-09-2017 17:46 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft seems to be rethinking its strategy around how to sell Dynamics 365 to small and mid-size businesses after pushback from some partners.
  
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• WinX DVD Author

  21-09-2017 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WinX DVD Author can be used in five different ways, and should cover pretty much all of your DVD creation needs.
  The program’s primary function is to take a selection of video files (of just one if you prefer) and transform them into a DVD, complete with a menu and subtitles if you like.The second tool is much the same, but rather than burning a DVD, you can instead create VOB files for burning at a later time. If you choose this route, the third function – VOB compilation – is
  
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• This budget earbud sounds (almost) too good to be true - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:37 via cnet.com
  The Final Audio Design E3000 in-ears sound like they cost more than double their very reasonable price.
  
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• Is the Apple TV 4K for you? (The 3:59, Ep. 288) - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:30 via cnet.com
  Our own TV guru David Katzmaier breaks down all the details of Apple's latest set-top box.
  
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• Raiders vs. Redskins: How to stream the game if you don't have cable - CNET

  21-09-2017 17:24 via cnet.com
  Welcome to the cord cutter's guide to the 2017-18 NFL season.
  
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• Is it time to have that confrontational meeting with a poor vendor?

  21-09-2017 16:54 via zdnet.com
  When a vendor delivers subpar service, you should work with them to try to resolve the problem. But if that doesn't help, you may need to up the ante. Here's a look at how to handle 'The Big Meeting'.
  
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