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• Yahoo says all of its 3bn accounts were affected by 2013 hacking

  03-10-2017 23:58
  The company said last December that data from more than 1bn user accounts was compromised in the largest breach in history, but is now tripling that figureYahoo said on Tuesday that every one of its 3bn accounts was affected by a 2013 data theft at the tech company, tripling its earlier estimate of the largest breach in history. The company, now part of Verizon Communications, said last December that data from more than 1bn user accounts was compromised by hackers in August 2013. Continue readin
  
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• Yahoo says all 3 billion accounts hacked in 2013 data theft

  03-10-2017 23:57
  (Reuters) - Yahoo, now part of Verizon Communications Inc , said on Tuesday that an investigation showed all 3 billion of its user accounts were affected in a 2013 data theft, tripling its earlier estimate of the largest breach in history.
  
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• Tesla shares recover from bottleneck fears

  03-10-2017 23:53
  (Reuters) - Investors put aside worries about Tesla Incmeeting production targets for its Model 3 mass-market sedan to push the electric car maker's shares higher on Tuesday, overturning an initial drop of almost 3 percent.
  
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• Your Yahoo account was definitely hacked -- here's what to do - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  If you're wondering what to do after hearing about the massive data breach, follow these steps to make sure you're safe.
  
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• Yahoo 2013 data breach hit 'all three billion accounts'

  03-10-2017 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The internet giant says three billion user accounts were affected, more than originally thought.
  
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• Here's how to delete your Yahoo account - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:46 via cnet.com
  Ready to move on? Here's how to shut down your Yahoo account and move to Gmail.
  
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• Ford to cut costs $14 billion, invest in trucks, electric cars: CEO

  03-10-2017 23:46
  DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co plans to slash $14 billion in costs over the next five years, Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett told investors on Tuesday, adding that the No. 2 U.S. automaker would shift capital investment away from sedans and internal combustion engines to develop more trucks and electric and hybrid cars.
  
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• Philip K. Dick's Android dreams even more relevant today - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:45 via cnet.com
  Commentary: With "Blade Runner 2049" hitting theaters this week, I returned to the 1968 novel that inspired the original film and was struck by its prescience.
  
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• Yahoo now says all 3 billion accounts hit in 2013 breach - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  The largest hack in history just got three times worse for Yahoo.
  
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• Former Equifax chief apologizes to Congress over hack

  03-10-2017 23:31
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The former head of Equifax Incapologized repeatedly on Tuesday at a congressional hearing for the theft of millions of people's personal data in a hacking breach, saying it took weeks for the credit bureau to understand the extent of the intrusion.
  
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• Waymo's lawsuit against Uber is delayed to December - Roadshow

  03-10-2017 23:24 via cnet.com
  The legal fight over self-driving cars will wait a bit longer.
  
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• Even Bert and Ernie from 'Sesame Street' now have a vlog - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:22 via cnet.com
  The famous Muppet roommates tackle a crafty challenge that ends with Ernie cheating and Bert in his usual Bert despair.
  
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• Las Vegas shooting was Twitter's saddest day ever: study

  03-10-2017 23:20
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The mass shooting in Las Vegas, in which at least 59 people were killed and more than 500 injured, was the saddest day ever recorded on Twitter, according to Hedonometer, a tool that measures sentiment on social media platforms.
  
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• Dropbox's quest to win your heart, and Wall Street's too - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:20 via cnet.com
  In 2009, Apple's Steve Jobs said the Silicon Valley darling had no future. Now, dressed up with a splashy rebranding campaign, Dropbox hopes to finally prove him wrong.
  
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• Lifx Beam Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  Here's the third new Lifx product in the past two weeks: a set of smart, color-changing light bars that work with Siri, Alexa and the Google Assistant.
  
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• Samsung Odyssey: The premium mixed-reality headset video - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:10 via cnet.com
  Designed for Microsoft's mixed-reality experience, this $500 headset has AMOLED screens and built-in headphones and microphones.
  
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• Microsoft to acquire virtual reality social network AltspaceVR - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:08 via cnet.com
  The network that lets you hang out with friends over VR almost closed last summer. Now it has a new owner.
  
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• Restaurant tries tasteful way to get you off your phone - CNET

  03-10-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Chef Marco Canora of New York's Hearth wants you to talk to each other. So he's offering an easy solution to put your phone away.
  
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• Restricting SaaS to Authorized Users

  03-10-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Once your company has decided to embrace SaaS, it's critical to lock down credentials and keep malicious actors from gaining access. We'll talk about monitoring user activity for insider threats, multifactor authentication, behavior analysis to catch anomalous activity, and other important considerations for safe SaaS deployments.
  
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• Accelerating Security Innovation: Introducing the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework

  03-10-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Staying ahead of cybercriminals is a full-time job, and one that most companies don't have time or resources to manage. The new Palo Alto Networks Application Security Framework creates a constantly expanding app marketplace for innovative security technologies, putting the best minds in the business to work for you.
  
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• Yahoo says all 3 billion accounts hit by 2013 hack

  03-10-2017 22:59 via zdnet.com
  Originally the hack was thought to have exposed more than one billion accounts.
  
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• Samsung Odyssey could be the Windows VR headset to beat (hands-on) - CNET

  03-10-2017 22:35 via cnet.com
  The OLED displays you crave.
  
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• Your next hire: Employee or independent contractor? - CNET

  03-10-2017 22:33 via cnet.com
  CNET@Work: In this era of the gig economy, it's relatively easy to find people willing to work on a short-term basis. It also helps avoid hiring mistakes.
  
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• Auto safety advocates criticize U.S. self-driving car legislation

  03-10-2017 22:01
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A coalition of auto safety advocates criticized a bill before the U.S. Congress that would allow automakers eventually to sell up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles annually if they could demonstrate they are as safe as current vehicles.
  
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• Equifax triggers debate on cyber rules

  03-10-2017 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Lawmakers say they are considering tougher penalties in cases where consumer information is hacked.
  
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• Snapchat is launching art exhibits worldwide in AR - CNET

  03-10-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  Tired of turning your face into a panda? You can now see giant balloon puppies in the park.
  
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• Google Pixel 2 event: Watch live here on Wednesday, Oct. 4 - CNET

  03-10-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  Pixel 2 phones, Google Home Mini and Home Max smart speakers and a "Pixelbook" laptop are just some of the products Google is rumored to unveil.
  
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• Foreign government code reviews 'problematic': White House cyber official

  03-10-2017 21:50
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Allowing foreign governments to require reviews of software secrets of technology products built by U.S. companies is "problematic," the top White House cyber security official said on Tuesday, adding that the increasingly common arrangements presented both security and intellectual property risks.
  
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• Goldman CEO keeps open mind on digital currency bitcoin

  03-10-2017 21:38
  (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group IncChief Executive Lloyd Blankfein said he is keeping an open mind on bitcoin after a media report that the investment bank was exploring a new trading operation dedicated to cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Samsung Odyssey virtual reality headset announced for Windows

  03-10-2017 21:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The headset is being pitched as a premium option to experience the Mixed Reality platform.
  
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• Google really doesn't want you to shop on Amazon - CNET

  03-10-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The search giant releases an ad to show there's an alternative to buying things on Amazon. It's called Google Express.
  
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• Amazon delivers supplies to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico - CNET

  03-10-2017 21:12 via cnet.com
  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says the online retailer has sent a plane full of essential supplies to the Caribbean island devastated by Hurricane Maria.
  
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• Short sellers 'clamoring' to borrow Roku shares: S3 Partners

  03-10-2017 21:04
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Traders on Tuesday were "clamoring" to borrow shares of Rokuin order to sell them short following the video-streaming company's initial public offer last week, according to S3 Partners.
  
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• Tesla semi truck picture allegedly surfaces on Reddit - Roadshow

  03-10-2017 21:01 via cnet.com
  Tesla won't say whether or not it's the real thing, though, which is expected.
  
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• Ava DuVernay: With Netflix, 'I have a choice' - CNET

  03-10-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  The director spoke at a Vanity Fair event with Netflix executive Ted Sarandos about creating films for streaming services.
  
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• Laurene Powell Jobs is joining the wide world of sports - CNET

  03-10-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  Steve Jobs' widow is purchasing a stake in a DC-based sports group that owns the NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals.
  
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• Instagram baby photo thief banned from social media

  03-10-2017 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Kati Ringer, 21, claimed other people's babies were sick or dead in an attempt to get money.
  
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• iOS 11.0.2 is out

  03-10-2017 20:34 via zdnet.com
  Small batch of bug fixes and improvements.
  
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• Apple's iOS 11.0.2 update for iPhone and iPad is out

  03-10-2017 20:34 via zdnet.com
  It's a small batch of bug fixes and improvements.
  
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• State of Cloud Security Infographic

  03-10-2017 20:30 via zdnet.com
  This infographic illustrates several key findings from an exclusive survey conducted by CBS Interactive on behalf of Palo Alto Networks. Covering private and hybrid environments, infrastructure as a service, and software as a service, the data shows enterprises embracing cloud technologies despite serious concerns about data protection.
  
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• 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ - Roadshow

  03-10-2017 20:27 via cnet.com
  Say what you will about reliability, but the car has proven to be mighty safe in the event of a collision.
  
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• Broadcom, Brocade push back merger deadline

  03-10-2017 20:21 via zdnet.com
  The companies have been tied up in regulatory review hurdles for nearly a year.
  
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• Toys R Us is turning its stores into a digital playground - CNET

  03-10-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  The toy giant's augmented-reality app adds places games throughout the store for kids to play with.
  
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• 'Kinky' new fly species found hiding in New York park - CNET

  03-10-2017 20:06 via cnet.com
  Scientists discover a new kind of fly with unusual mating behaviors buzzing around New York City.
  
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• Do turn signals have to be red? - Roadshow

  03-10-2017 20:02 via cnet.com
  Your car's turn signals don't have to be red, but they usually are. Here's why.
  
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• Microsoft acquires social virtual-reality startup AltspaceVR

  03-10-2017 20:01 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft also takes the wraps off another Mixed Reality headset and reiterates its Windows Mixed Reality vision at its Windows Mixed Reality showcase in San Francisco.
  
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• The Pixel 2 XL might arrive a month after the Pixel 2 - CNET

  03-10-2017 19:59 via cnet.com
  People who want the bigger second-gen Pixel may have to wait until Nov. 15, according to a report.
  
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• Satya Nadella is making Microsoft nicer - CNET

  03-10-2017 19:45 via cnet.com
  The CEO who took over from cofounder Steve Ballmer in 2014 said he's pushing the famously competitive and combative Microsoft to be more empathetic.
  
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• Leak: Samsung Odyssey could be the Windows VR headset to beat - CNET

  03-10-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  The OLED displays you crave.
  
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