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• Lenovo's Flex 5 has more screen for bigger entertainment video - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:56 via cnet.com
  Don't let its mainstream looks fool you, this is a pretty sweet 2-in-1 for multimedia use.
  
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• The NBA is back in VR. Maybe fans will watch - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:51 via cnet.com
  NextVR is airing another slate of NBA games in virtual reality. Will more games and new features woo new viewers?
  
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• This entry-level LG fridge doesn't keep things cold enough video - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:50 via cnet.com
  Black stainless steel helps the LG LFCS25426D look a lot nicer than it is, but we wish it were a stronger performer.
  
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• igloohome Smart Deadbolt 02 review - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  Singapore-based startup igloohome debuts the Deadbolt 02. For $199, you'll get a Bluetooth fob, a touchscreen keypad and yes, physical keys.
  
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• Equifax says systems not compromised in latest cyber scare

  12-10-2017 23:47
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Equifax Inc said on Thursday that one of its third-party vendors had been running malicious code on one its web pages, but that the credit reporting agency was not the subject of another cyber attack and its systems were not compromised.
  
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• Asteroid that just buzzed Earth may not miss on return visit - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:44 via cnet.com
  Asteroid 2012 TC4 doesn't have a very memorable name, but it might leave quite an impression years from now.
  
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• General Electric says internal ideas will produce $5bn in savings

  12-10-2017 23:40 via zdnet.com
  GE says its efforts "to disrupt itself" have generated a backlog of valuable innovations that will produce billions of dollars in value
  
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• Igloohome's Deadbolt 02 helps you manage your front door video - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:30 via cnet.com
  This $199 startup smart lock offers a touchscreen keypad, bluetooth keys and physical keys.
  
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• Waymo safety report shows how to build self-driving cars safely - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 23:28 via cnet.com
  Ever wondered how Waymo develops its autonomous minivans? Wonder no more.
  
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• Facebook reportedly plans to add African-American board director - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:26 via cnet.com
  Sheryl Sandberg, the social network’s No. 2 executive, made the remarks in a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus.
  
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• Tesla to recall 11,000 Model X SUVs due to seat issue

  12-10-2017 23:25
  (Reuters) - Electric carmaker Tesla Incis recalling 11,000 Model X sport utility vehicles worldwide due to a faulty locking mechanism in their rear seats that raises the risk of the seats falling forward in a crash.
  
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• This is what Americans fear most in 2017 (it's not zombies) - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:19 via cnet.com
  A Chapman University study reveals America's deepest fears, and it's not all clowns, sharks and zombies.
  
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• What's really holding back today's CIO from digital transformation?

  12-10-2017 23:14 via zdnet.com
  A new generation of IT leader has been arriving on the scene, more in-tune with the business, more collaborative, and with better soft skills, but a legacy tangle of tech stands in the way of moving towards the future.
  
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• Singapore central bank, bank association, Accenture in blockchain tie-up

  12-10-2017 23:06
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consulting company Accenturesaid on Thursday it has been appointed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) to manage and develop a blockchain-based platform for interbank payments.
  
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• 10 hidden Facebook Messenger tips - CNET

  12-10-2017 23:06 via cnet.com
  You can play games, send money and a whole lot more.
  
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• Equifax removes webpage after malware issue

  12-10-2017 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The firm is still reeling since disclosure of an earlier cyber-breach that affected millions in the US and UK.
  
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• Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X SUVs to adjust seat cables - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 22:44 via cnet.com
  An improperly adjusted cable could cause the seat back to move in a crash.
  
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• This 2-second tip keeps your toilet clean - CNET

  12-10-2017 22:29 via cnet.com
  Clean your toilet bowl less with this super fast tip.
  
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• Hyatt Hotels discovers card data breach at 41 properties

  12-10-2017 22:19
  (Reuters) - Hyatt Hotels Corpsaid on Thursday it had discovered unauthorized access to payment card information at certain Hyatt-managed locations worldwide between March 18, 2017 and July 2, 2017.
  
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• Exclusive: Alphabet's Waymo demanded $1 billion in settlement talks with Uber - sources

  12-10-2017 22:16
  SAN FRANCISCO(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Waymo sought at least $1 billion in damages and a public apology from Uber Technologies Inc as conditions for settling its high-profile trade secret lawsuit against the ride-services company, sources familiar with the proposal told Reuters.
  
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• Chrysler saw a minivan and wanted to paint it black - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  The new Pacifica S appearance package lends a bit of meanness to an otherwise pedestrian family vehicle.
  
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• 2018 Chrysler Pacifica S package 'murders out' the minivan - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  Who doesn't want to have the scariest car in the mall parking lot?
  
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• Amazon to keep U.S. holiday hiring flat at 120,000 workers

  12-10-2017 21:30
  (Reuters) - Amazon.com Incsaid it would hire 120,000 workers in the United States this holiday season, same as last year, joining a list of U.S. retailers cautious about their hiring plans amid an improving job market.
  
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• PillDrill offers reminders to improve medication adherence

  12-10-2017 21:15 via zdnet.com
  While it leaves a few loopholes, the PillDrill system can remind people visually and audibly that it's time to take their meds.
  
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• AutoComplete: Infiniti teases a new QX80 set to debut in Dubai video - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 21:14 via cnet.com
  Plus: Honda might have a base-model Type R in the works, and Ford gets some wild cars ready for SEMA.
  
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• Equifax website showed you ads full of malware, expert finds - CNET

  12-10-2017 21:09 via cnet.com
  A security analyst spots malicious advertisements on the Equifax website, which could have tricked visitors into downloading unwanted software.
  
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• 'Rick and Morty’ Szechuan sauce madness shows our dark side - CNET

  12-10-2017 21:06 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The absolute insanity surrounding the sauce briefly offered by McDonald's is more proof we can't have nice things.
  
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• Target partners with Google for voice shopping through Google Express

  12-10-2017 21:02 via zdnet.com
  Target joins Walmart, Costco, Kohl's and Ulta in a growing list of retailers that have partnered with Google's voice-activated shopping platform.
  
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• VIPRE Advanced Security

  12-10-2017 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It may not have the profile of the big-name competition, but Florida-based ThreatTrack has been in the security business for a very long time. Established in 1994 as Sunbelt Software, the company spent years developing anti-spyware solutions, introduced its VIPRE antivirus brand in 2008, and now offers a range of products for home and business users.VIPRE Advanced Security is the company's consumer-oriented security suite, a blend of dual-engine antivirus (Bitdefender and its own), firewall, spa
  
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• 'Stranger Things' spoofs 'Friday the 13th' in creepy trailer - CNET

  12-10-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  Count up to 13 with "Stranger Things" in a Netflix tribute trailer based on the classic slasher film and get ready for the show's final trailer on Friday,
  
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• Google pledges $1B to prepare workers for tech jobs - CNET

  12-10-2017 20:43 via cnet.com
  The initiative comes as Silicon Valley faces scrutiny over the implications of tech and automation on jobs and the workforce.
  
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• Ford builds four wild Focus SEMA concepts - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 20:37 via cnet.com
  Whether you like to stunt or stunt-drive, there's a concept for you.
  
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• Sign up for Movies Anywhere and get 5 free movies - CNET

  12-10-2017 20:29 via cnet.com
  Ready to put all your movies under one digital roof? Here's how to add your collections to the Movies Anywhere locker.
  
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• Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook owes US an apology over Russian meddling

  12-10-2017 20:28
  Facebook’s chief operating officer gave first live interview by a senior executive since the company disclosed it found some 3,000 politically divisive adsFacebook owes the American people an apology for the way it handled Russia’s interference in last year’s presidential election, its chief operating officer said on Thursday.“It’s not just that we apologize. We’re angry, we’re upset. But what we really owe the American people is determination” to
  
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• Movies Anywhere wants to fix your scattered digital library video - CNET

  12-10-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  Hollywood studios team up to create an app that bridges your purchases from iTunes, Amazon, Google and Vudu. If only it worked for every movie.
  
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• RIVA Arena

  12-10-2017 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sonos has been the defacto choice for those looking to create a multi-speaker listening experience in their home. That's because Sonos’ mesh Wi-Fi technology and do-everything app makes using its speakers a pleasure. However, for those who don’t like how Sonos speakers sound or simply don’t want to buy into the Sonos ecosystem, there hasn't always been a ton of stellar alternatives. Samsung and LG have their own multi-room speakers, sure, but they can be quite expensive an
  
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• Will these blenders, brewers and robots change how you eat and drink? - CNET

  12-10-2017 20:15 via cnet.com
  Take a look at the best, worst and weirdest technology on display at the Smart Kitchen Summit, a trade show dedicated to connected kitchen appliances and devices.
  
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• New cryptocurrency finds unlikely fan in Harry Redknapp

  12-10-2017 20:15
  Former Tottenham Hotspur manager urges people to get involved with Electroneum in rare tweet firm says he was not paid forWarnings about bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies are coming from all directions. The City watchdog has said the bitcoin industry is unregulated and investors could be wiped out. Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JP Morgan, has called them a fraud and said the entire bitcoin system will blow up. Even Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, has said cryptocurrencies are r
  
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• Apple Watch Series 3 review: Always connected, just without the guilt

  12-10-2017 20:08 via zdnet.com
  Apple's newest smartwatch is smarter in that it's always connected, but is it worth the cost?
  
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• AT&T subscriber losses highlight cord-cutting threat: analysts

  12-10-2017 20:07
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc's third-quarter video losses sent pay-TV industry shares down on Thursday after Wall Street analysts raised concerns about the continued threat of consumers cancelling their cable and satellite television subscriptions.
  
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• Oculus Go: We must control virtual reality before it controls us

  12-10-2017 19:52 via zdnet.com
  We must face up to the potential dangers of widespread virtual reality technology before it's too late.
  
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• Richard Branson buys into hyperloop high-tech train business - CNET

  12-10-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop One melds train tech startup with his own brand.
  
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• Facebook Stories are coming to brand pages - CNET

  12-10-2017 19:45 via cnet.com
  The social network wants to get more people to use Stories, which haven’t gained traction on the Facebook app.
  
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• Base Civic Type R reportedly surfaces in NHTSA docs - Roadshow

  12-10-2017 19:37 via cnet.com
  This is yet more proof that a cheaper Type R is in the works.
  
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• Viacom launches TV ads in dispute with Charter

  12-10-2017 19:28
  (Reuters) - Viacom Inc , parent of networks including MTV and Nickelodeon, launched TV ads this week urging its viewers to call customer service at cable company Spectrum ahead of a deadline that may result in a costly blackout for 16.6 million customers.
  
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• Google Home vs. Amazon Echo fight heats up (The 3:59, Ep. 298) - CNET

  12-10-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  The Google Home Mini hits a snag, Alexa now recognizes your voice, and Target comes to Google Home.
  
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• OLED TV Black Friday price drop dilemma: Buy now or wait? - CNET

  12-10-2017 19:17 via cnet.com
  The best TVs we've ever tested are at their lowest prices yet, but they could drop even further. What's a high-end TV shopper to do?
  
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• Google has Pixel-perfect timing to advance in smartphones

  12-10-2017 19:01 via zdnet.com
  The high bar and rapid leapfrogging of the smartphone state of the art carries a number of barriers to entry. But the sea of sameness is providing smooth sailing for Google's device efforts.
  
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• Samsung Gear Sport

  12-10-2017 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: The Gear Sport will arrive in the US on October 27 for $299 and is available for pre-order starting October 13. We've reached out to Samsung for international shipping details and will update once we hear back.Original hands-on review follows.
  The Gear Sport, Samsung’s latest smartwatch, has been announced at IFA 2017 alongside the Gear Fit 2 Pro and Icon X 2018 earbuds.It marks a departure from tradition, with Samsung historically releasing two variants of its flagship smartwatch.
  
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