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• Samsung waiting for Apple's OK on its Gear Fit 2 Pro iOS app - CNET

  29-09-2017 23:46 via cnet.com
  The Gear Fit 2 Pro is advertised as iPhone compatible -- but the app to make it so hasn't been approved by Apple yet.
  
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• Feds asking Facebook for info on anti-Trump activists - CNET

  29-09-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  The Justice Department even wants info on the 6,000 people who "liked" the DistruptJ20 Facebook page, search warrants show.
  
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• SNES Classic: Yes, some people could actually buy it today - CNET

  29-09-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  They're already selling out, but many stores actually had SNES Classics in stock when the doors opened.
  
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• Are you the master of your data?

  29-09-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Data-driven business strategies, including the use of predictive analytics, empower organizations to be more efficient and competitive.
  
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• How does Face ID work? Apple lets us know (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 103) - CNET

  29-09-2017 22:55 via cnet.com
  Apple releases a document detailing how Face ID works and adapts when your face changes; iOS 11 battery life is still brutal after the iOS 11.0.1 update; and the FCC wants Apple to activate FM radio on the iPhone.
  
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• Nintendo's best retro console isn't the SNES Classic, it's the 3DS - CNET

  29-09-2017 22:33 via cnet.com
  An ode to Nintendo's little time machine: The latest 2DS and 3DS portables are still the best way to play your old favorites.
  
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• New Uber CEO to meet London transport boss in license battle

  29-09-2017 22:31
  LONDON (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] will meet the head of London's transport system next week to try to retain the license for its ride hailing service in the British capital.
  
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• VW extends 6-year, 72,000-mile warranty to 'most' 2018 models - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 22:27 via cnet.com
  It's also transferable to subsequent owners, which brings a little extra piece of mind for used-car buyers.
  
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• Today's cars help you park better, but tomorrow's will park themselves - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 22:25 via cnet.com
  We take a closer look at the various levels of parking assistance technology available on today's cars and a look ahead at the auto-parking tech of the future.
  
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• Microsoft's Satya Nadella: Judge us on value we add, not tax we pay

  29-09-2017 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Satya Nadella speaks about the criticism facing large corporations like Microsoft over tax.
  
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• 2018 Honda Civic will not mess with success - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 22:14 via cnet.com
  There are no changes for the new model year, aside from a $100 price bump.
  
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• Why Intel built a neuromorphic chip

  29-09-2017 22:07 via zdnet.com
  Intel is already working on several chips designed to train and run deep neural networks faster. With Loihi, the chipmaker hopes to solve a whole different class of AI problems.
  
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• It's mini mania: Next up, a tiny Commodore 64 - CNET

  29-09-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  Glomming onto our love of all things retro and wee, Retro Games announces the C64 Mini, which comes with 64 games preinstalled.
  
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• Security firm finds some Macs vulnerable to 'firmware' attacks

  29-09-2017 21:47
  (Reuters) - Since 2015, Apple Inchas tried to protect its Mac line of computers from a form of hacking that is extremely hard to detect, but it has not been entirely successful in getting the fixes to its customers, according to research released on Friday by Duo Security.
  
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• FCC head, a critic of net neutrality rules, likely to be reconfirmed - CNET

  29-09-2017 21:38 via cnet.com
  Despite Democrats' protests over plans to dismantle net neutrality, Ajit Pai will likely keep his position as chairman thanks to the Republican-led Senate.
  
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• OJ Simpson getting latest iPhone, says lawyer - CNET

  29-09-2017 21:22 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The former sports star is being released from jail, and his lawyer says he now needs simple pleasures. Like one of Apple's phones.
  
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• This spacecraft could be the first to put humans on Mars video - CNET

  29-09-2017 21:16 via cnet.com
  At the International Astronautical Congress in Australia, Lockheed Martin unveiled its spacecraft designed to land on Mars.
  
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• Pro-Ject Debut Carbon review

  29-09-2017 21:03 via techradar.com
  
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  • Original review date: October 2017• Launch price: $400 / £349 / AU$550• Target price: $499 / £399 / AUS600Update: February 2024. OK, Pro-Ject's naming strategy can be a little confusing, so do note that there's now an also-five-star 2020 Debut Carbon Evo model and a 2021 Debut Pro to consider. In addition, certain Debut Carbon models (such as the Esprit) now support Sonos streaming too, to rival the 2023 Victrola Stream Carbon (we did warn you it's conf
  
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• Pro-Ject Debut Carbon

  29-09-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re wondering what’s the difference between a cheap, inexpensive turntable and ones exalted by audiophiles, it comes down to design, damping, materials and the phono cartridge. A $99 turntable will play records just fine, but you’ll want to spend more if sound quality is your goal. $400 (£349, AU$550) may sound like a lot to spend on a turntable, but entry-level hi-fi turntables like the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon are actually a bargain.In the case of the Debut Carb
  
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• Are you ready for the new world of work?

  29-09-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  As the workplace continues to evolve, it's imperative that organizations set employees up so they are empowered for optimal performance.
  
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• myPhone Hammer Axe Pro

  29-09-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We reviewed the Hammer Axe Pro from myPhone earlier this year. Well, not the exact model here, but the ODM (original design manufacturer) version from a Hong-Kong based vendor called Nomu. The S30, as it is known, impressed us back then thanks to a balanced combination of grunt and keen pricing (you can see the two phones next to each other in the following two screenshots below) .With a retail price of just over £173 ($230) at the time of writing (purchased from Geekbuying and including d
  
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• Yes, some people could actually buy the SNES Classic today - CNET

  29-09-2017 20:26 via cnet.com
  They're already selling out, but many stores actually had some SNES Classics in stock when the doors opened.
  
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• Apple reportedly buys French computer-vision startup - CNET

  29-09-2017 20:26 via cnet.com
  Regaind’s technology claims to sort and give meaning to photos using AI. Will it show up on your iPhone?
  
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• Sick of digital interaction? Put a fabric tube on your face - CNET

  29-09-2017 20:21 via cnet.com
  George R.R. Martin-sponsored art collective Meow Wolf introduces a stretchy Experience Tube that connects two people together for real-world communication.
  
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• NYC goes nuts for Amazon Treasure Truck SNES Classic sale - CNET

  29-09-2017 20:12 via cnet.com
  Today you can purchase the limited edition SNES Classic Edition gaming system complete with a bunch of old games for just under $80 if you're able to nab it via the Amazon Treasure Truck in New York City.We checked out the action and sure enough the truck was mobbed within minutes of opening.
  
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• Kia is still tuning the Stinger for us loud-loving Americans - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 20:05 via cnet.com
  Plus, special-edition models are coming this spring, and Kia is courting the aftermarket, too.
  
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• What's new to watch online for October (Netpicks) video - CNET

  29-09-2017 20:04 via cnet.com
  "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Stranger Things" return for what looks to be a great month for streaming.
  
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• SNES Classic Edition available from Amazon Treasure Truck - CNET

  29-09-2017 20:04 via cnet.com
  The daily deals program expands Friday to 18 major US cities. To celebrate, the carnival-themed trucks are selling the hard-to-get mini console.
  
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• Creating the perfect storm

  29-09-2017 19:38
  
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• Strengthening the weak link in security

  29-09-2017 19:31 via zdnet.com
  Security -- no matter the size of the organization -- is a vital part of business today. Your business' strong defence can be brought down by the weak link -- your employee.
  
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• Caring for our future with IBM Watson

  29-09-2017 19:25
  
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• VW has spent $30BN on Dieselgate in the US... so far - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 19:15 via cnet.com
  It feels like not cheating would have been the cheaper solution in the long run.
  
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• Bloodhound supersonic car fires up Eurofighter engine

  29-09-2017 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The British-led project to build a 1,000mph car reaches a key milestone in its development.
  
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• Cadillac's base ATS Coupe is still a respectable performer video - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 18:55 via cnet.com
  A punchy 2.0-liter turbo and sharp handling put it right there with the BMW 4-Series and Audi A5.
  
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• 2017 Cadillac ATS Coupe review - Roadshow

  29-09-2017 18:55 via cnet.com
  With a punchy 2.0-liter turbo engine and stellar dynamics, the Cadillac ATS Coupe is good enough to give its German competition fits.
  
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• Musk's rude rocket, Trump's prankster: Podcast 337

  29-09-2017 18:52
  
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• CNET asks: Are you buying the SNES Classic Edition? - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:41 via cnet.com
  The SNES Classic is coming to town. Are you excited about getting one or are you expecting the same results as the NES Classic release -- shortage and disappointment? We want to know.
  
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• Tesla chief Musk's latest idea: Intercity rocket travel

  29-09-2017 18:39
  ADELAIDE/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk on Friday outlined ambitious plans for a manned mission to Mars and a rocket capable of carrying passengers from one continent to another on Earth.
  
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• Get cat-ear Bluetooth LED headphones for $23.39 - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  Designed with kids in mind, these adorable glowing 'phones would make a great gift.
  
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• Uber clashes with regulators in cities around the world

  29-09-2017 18:37
  From Europe to north America, the ride-hailing company has run into trouble with authorities over falling foul of rules Claiming to be a communications platform rather than a taxi service, Uber has expanded by ignoring existing rules. This has prompted protests against the ride-hailing company by drivers, run-ins with national authorities, and new laws designed to curb its activities. The decision by Transport for London to strip Uber of its licence last week was the latest in a long line of cla
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX isn't the only company aiming for Mars - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  SpaceX is working on huge rockets to take us further than ever before, but Lockheed Martin has a plan for how astronauts could actually live on Mars.
  
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• Amazon's first live NFL video stream overcomes rough start - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:32 via cnet.com
  It wasn't all smooth sailing for Amazon's live stream of the Thursday's Packer-Bears game, but the reviews were more positive than negative.
  
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• #PuberMe for Puerto Rico -- like Ice Bucket Challenge, with acne - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:28 via cnet.com
  Comedians Stephen Colbert and Nick Kroll will donate to Puerto Rico hurricane relief for each gawky puberty pic tweeted by a star.
  
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• GoPro Hero 6 Black polishes its performance, but not its looks - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:14 via cnet.com
  A custom processor has improved stabilization and boosted frame rates, but its outside remains the same as the Hero 5.
  
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• Harrison Ford drinks scotch, proves he's still funny - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:06 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The Star Wars actor takes laconic to new heights in a late show appearance.
  
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• ​Yamaha's YAS-207 sound bar one of the best for the money video - CNET

  29-09-2017 18:05 via cnet.com
  The Yamaha YAS-207 offers a wealth of features and excellent sound for an affordable price.
  
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• What is Microsoft's AndromedaOS?

  29-09-2017 17:57 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to advance its long-time goal of a truly common operating system across different Windows form factors with its 'AndromedaOS' effort.
  
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• The wily math behind Reliance Jio's path to telecom supremacy

  29-09-2017 17:56 via zdnet.com
  After having pushed the Indian telecom industry towards the brink of despair with its cut rate pricing, Reliance Jio's new scheme is a master class in how to seek market dominance through financial ingenuity.
  
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• Motorola VerveOnes+

  29-09-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite most sane people still thinking they're a solution waiting for a problem, true wireless earbuds are here to stay, with launches from Apple, Philips, Jaybird, Onkyo, B&O, Motorola and dozens of no-brand Chinese alternatives on Amazon showing the big brands' desire to enter this category.With the VerveOnes+, Motorola – via the parent company Binatone – were one of the first to the high street, offering Bluetooth convenience plus a water-resistant build.On launch in 2016 the
  
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• Women students are still leaving computer science. Here's why - CNET

  29-09-2017 17:29 via cnet.com
  Universities are getting women into their intro computer science courses. Keeping them on that high-tech track is another matter.
  
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