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• 'Wonder Woman' is on sale at Amazon for $10 - CNET

  13-10-2017 23:57 via cnet.com
  And via Movies Anywhere, it's technically on sale on every other video service, too.
  
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• Sprint's unlimited data plan for a single line goes up $10 - CNET

  13-10-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  The $50 unlimited plan is no longer available for a single line, according to Sprint's website -- but family plans might save some cash.
  
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• Want to snap a spacewalk selfie? It's harder than you think - CNET

  13-10-2017 23:32 via cnet.com
  A NASA astronaut offers up a perfect metaphor for what it's like to snap a selfie while wearing a spacesuit outside the International Space Station.
  
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• Princeton graduates' crypto-currency wins backing of big U.S. investors

  13-10-2017 23:14
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. investors including Digital Currency Group have taken part in a pre-sale of basecoin, a crypto-currency to be created by three Princeton University computer science graduates, Intangible Labs CEO and co-founder Nader Al-Naji said.
  
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• Not a one-trick pony car: Ford's Shelby GT350 is a Mustang like no other video - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  An exotic engine and track-focused chassis make the Shelby GT350 is one of the most thrilling rides on the road today.
  
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• Nintendo Switch dock that's also a projector hits Indiegogo - CNET

  13-10-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  The Ojo projector promises to let you play Nintendo Switch anywhere, without having to all huddle around the console's 7-inch screen.
  
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• Flight 666 lands in HEL for last time on Friday the 13th - CNET

  13-10-2017 22:55 via cnet.com
  Finnair is on the skyway to HEL ... sinki, that is. Somehow it's not nearly as hot at the demonic destination as one would think.
  
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• Uber backtracks on threat to leave Quebec and says it will stay for now

  13-10-2017 22:50
  Company had said it would quit if province pushed forward with new rulesQuebec’s transport minister stands by proposals ‘as a matter of fairness’Uber has backed down from its threat to cease operations in the Canadian province of Quebec, saying instead that it now sees an opportunity for “constructive dialogue” with provincial authorities. The ride-hailing service said last month it would stop operating in Quebec as of 14 October if the province continued to push fo
  
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• SoFi withdraws U.S. banking application, citing leadership change

  13-10-2017 22:42
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Student online lender Social Finance Inc said on Friday that it is withdrawing its application for a bank license in the wake of the departure of a number of senior executives, including co-founder and former Chief Executive Mike Cagney.
  
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• Watch a robot defend AI at the UN

  13-10-2017 22:39 via zdnet.com
  Sophia got to share her views with some powerful leaders
  
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• Oracle Open World 2017: 9 announcements to follow from autonomous to AI

  13-10-2017 22:06 via zdnet.com
  Oracle highlights machine learning and artificial intelligence for running cloud services, delivering smart applications and driving data-driven decisions. Here's what's coming.
  
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• Qualcomm files lawsuits in China to ban iPhones

  13-10-2017 21:49
  (Reuters) - Qualcomm Incconfirmed an earlier report that the chipmaker had filed lawsuits in China, seeking to halt the manufacture and sale of Apple Inc'siPhones in the country.
  
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• Fitbit Ionic is the most advanced Fitbit watch... but not the best smartwatch video - CNET

  13-10-2017 21:37 via cnet.com
  It has tons of features, including music, payments, waterproofing and great battery life. It's not all perfect though.
  
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• Microsoft now holds meetings in tree houses - CNET

  13-10-2017 21:21 via cnet.com
  Fresh air, fast Wi-Fi -- what's not to like?
  
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• Wall Street raises targets on Netflix, citing price increases

  13-10-2017 21:13
  (Reuters) - Netflix Incshares hit an all-time high on Friday as Goldman Sachs and other brokerages raised their price targets on the world's biggest online-streaming company, citing its ability to raise fees without scaring away customers.
  
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• NutriBullet Balance Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  13-10-2017 21:13 via cnet.com
  The blender has a built-in scale and Bluetooth connection so you can use an app to build a better smoothie.
  
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• 3 ways your iPhone's Mail app just got better - CNET

  13-10-2017 21:09 via cnet.com
  See how Mail on your iPhone has improved.
  
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• Watch the Tesla Model 3's Autopilot in action - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  Spoiler alert: Nothing goes awry, and that's very much a good thing.
  
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• Cyberpedia: Let's Get to the Bottom of Cloud Security

  13-10-2017 21:00 via zdnet.com
  Navigating the glut of cloud security vendors and technologies can be a huge challenge and a massive headache. Palo Alto Networks' Cyberpedia site delivers relevant, up-to-date guidance that will increase your knowledge and help you make better-informed decisions when it comes to protecting your data and resources.
  
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• Beats Studio3 Wireless review: Easy setup, exceptional battery life, and superb noise cancellation

  13-10-2017 20:50 via zdnet.com
  The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones combine tried and true design with Apple's W1 chip for an impressive experience.
  
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• BMW recalls 85,000 X3 SUVs for potential airbag problems - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  The issue isn't with the airbag system itself, but a component connected to it.
  
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• Sprint's Safe & Found app lets you keep tabs on your family - CNET

  13-10-2017 20:33 via cnet.com
  The app lets you see where your family is and control who calls your kids, or what they see online.
  
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• Dubai Police owns a hoverbike because the world makes no sense - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 20:20 via cnet.com
  If only we all had oil money sitting around.
  
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• First spending boost in years set to pad tech stock earnings

  13-10-2017 20:11
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The first global increase in corporate spending since 2012 will likely boost the earnings of technology companies outside of the so-called FAANG group of Facebook Inc , Amazon.com Inc , Apple Inc , Netflix Incand Google , adding momentum to a 25 percent rally in the sector for the year to date.
  
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• Silicon Power Armor A85

  13-10-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When the Silicon Power Armor A85 arrived, a few individuals got excited by the notion that we’d been sent a hip flask containing some rare libation. Sadly, we had not.It turned out that while being the rough size and shape of that particular receptacle, the Armor A85 is actually an external hard drive which is built to be abused beyond all reasonable expectations. The 1TB model we reviewed retails at around £78 in the UK, $75 in the US, or if you’re in Australia, it will set yo
  
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• YouTube lifts Swazi bare-breasted dancer restrictions

  13-10-2017 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  YouTube denies accusations of racism, saying it wanted to be culturally sensitive about uploads.
  
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• Qualcomm wants to ban iPhone sales and manufacturing in China - CNET

  13-10-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  Qualcomm fires the latest salvo in the long-standing legal dispute with Apple.
  
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• Facebook wants to feed your face hole video - CNET

  13-10-2017 19:35 via cnet.com
  The social network taps into food-ordering services to let you order pickup or delivery, directly from a restaurant's page.
  
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• IRS puts Equifax contract on hold during security review

  13-10-2017 19:31
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has temporarily suspended a contract worth more than $7 million it recently awarded to Equifax Inc following a security issue with the beleaguered credit reporting agency's website on Thursday.
  
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• AutoComplete: Aston Martin drops the top on DB11 Volante video - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 19:21 via cnet.com
  Plus: Shell makes a jump into EV charging networks, and Polestar gets vulgar in its latest teaser.
  
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• High-tech baby gear for new parents video - CNET

  13-10-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Technology has turned these basic baby items into high-tech monitors that help keep your little one safe.
  
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• Woz wants to retrain you for a career in tech - CNET

  13-10-2017 18:34 via cnet.com
  The Apple co-founder is launching Woz U, a digital institute to help get people into the tech workforce.
  
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• 6 great phones that still have a headphone jack video - CNET

  13-10-2017 18:27 via cnet.com
  The 3.5mm headphone jack is on the way out, but it isn't dead yet. Here are our top picks for phones that still have one.
  
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• Fitbit Ionic review

  13-10-2017 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fitbit has become synonymous with fitness trackers, but now, with the company in its tenth year, it’s decided to expand into a whole new market. Long rumored, we finally have the first Fitbit smartwatch, and it’s called the Ionic.The company has combined its fitness know-how with the smarts of a variety of companies it’s bought – such as Pebble, which Fitbit acquired in 2016 – and brought it all together to add an impressive new wearable to its range.Offering simila
  
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• Netflix previews final 'Stranger Things' trailer video - CNET

  13-10-2017 18:17 via cnet.com
  "Stranger Things" returns to Netflix on Oct. 27 with the availability of all nine episodes of season 2. ​
  
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• Polestar teases first new car, shows off its vulgar side - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 18:14 via cnet.com
  This might be the first time I've seen an automaker one of the more hard-core curse words in its marketing.
  
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• 2017 BMW i8 review - Roadshow

  13-10-2017 18:08 via cnet.com
  Take one turbocharged engine, add two electric motors and you have a performance car that's a hella lot of fun.
  
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• 5 Misconceptions about Shadow IT

  13-10-2017 18:07 via zdnet.com
  Shadow IT happens when individual teams and lines of business begin using cloud services without IT's involvement or oversight, and it's a risk that businesses cannot afford to take. Here, we discuss five common misconceptions and key considerations for any organization that does business in the cloud.
  
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