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• Florida programmer sentenced to 16 months for bitcoin exchange scheme

  20-10-2017 23:47
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Florida software engineer was sentenced to 16 months in prison on Friday after being found guilty of scheming to help an illegal bitcoin exchange avoid having banks and regulators look into its activities.
  
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• Snap lays off 18 employees in recruiting division

  20-10-2017 23:26
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Social media company Snap Incsaid on Friday it had laid off 18 people in its recruiting division, an unusual move for a young company with ambitious growth plans and a likely reflection of tough competition from Facebook Inc .
  
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• Robert Scoble regrets being 'really hurtful to women' - CNET

  20-10-2017 23:08 via cnet.com
  The tech evangelist issues apologetic comments after being accused of sexual harassment by three women.
  
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• Bitcoin hits $6,000, making its creator even more insanely rich - CNET

  20-10-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  The cryptocurrency reached a new high Friday, keeping up a huge gain for 2017.
  
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• The best way to freeze bacon for single servings - CNET

  20-10-2017 22:53 via cnet.com
  Eat alone? Bulk buy bacon? No need to defrost the whole pack -- just follow this quick tip.
  
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• Tech companies to lobby for immigrant 'Dreamers' to remain in U.S.

  20-10-2017 22:46
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nearly two dozen major companies in technology and other industries are planning to launch a coalition to demand legislation that would allow young, illegal immigrants a path to permanent residency, according to documents seen by Reuters.
  
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• Bitcoin soars to record high above $6,000

  20-10-2017 21:55
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bitcoin surged to a record high of more than $6,000 on Friday, pushing its market capitalization to $100 billion at one point, as investors continued to bet on an asset that has a limited supply and has paved the way for a whole slew of crypto-currencies.
  
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• YouTube's making a Tinder comedy about dating every last match - CNET

  20-10-2017 21:49 via cnet.com
  All 252 of them.
  
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• Want to score an iPhone X? Here are the best preorder tips - CNET

  20-10-2017 21:40 via cnet.com
  Here's how to avoid getting on the backorder list.
  
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• Consumer Reports says Tesla misunderstands 'positive' Model 3 rating

  20-10-2017 21:26
  DETROIT (Reuters) - Consumer Reports said on Friday that Tesla Inchad apparently misunderstood the "average" reliability rating the magazine assigned to the electric carmaker's Model 3 sedan this week, calling it generally "positive" for an all-new vehicle.
  
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• Apple iMac (2017)

  20-10-2017 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Say what you will about the iMac, but none can deny its impact on the technology world. It’s a veritable icon, worthy of being the object of desire in films and TV on legacy and design alone – and the 2017 version of the iMac is no different.With upgraded internals and a 4K screen employing an impressive color gamut, not to mention high-quality, comfortable input devices, the 2017 iMac is well worth your consideration if shopping for an all-in-one computer.That said, discerning buyer
  
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• The Mac Mini has been waiting 3 long years for an update (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep.106) video - CNET

  20-10-2017 21:06 via cnet.com
  Tim Cook responds to a customer about the future of the Mac Mini, and the latest iPhone X updates.
  
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• NASA installs a sweet new HD camera on the space station - CNET

  20-10-2017 21:06 via cnet.com
  See first video from the enhanced HD camera a NASA astronaut installed during a spacewalk.
  
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• Star Wars fans get surrounded by Stormtroopers, face Kylo Ren - CNET

  20-10-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  Complete with the First Order leader force-choking a member of the Resistance.
  
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• Whole Foods says hacking incident resolved

  20-10-2017 20:46
  (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc'sWhole Foods Market said on Friday it had replaced affected point-of-sale systems at venues located within some stores where payment card information had been stolen.
  
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• Vision is the next big challenge for chips

  20-10-2017 20:45 via zdnet.com
  Neural engines are already showing up in phones and chipmakers are racing to develop more powerful hardware to meet demand for vision processing in a growing list of applications.
  
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• Google's Pixel 2 gets bent out of shape during torture test - CNET

  20-10-2017 20:39 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The torturers at JerryRig Everything get ahold of Google's new phone and it doesn't appear to stand up so well. Especially the back.
  
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• Get your stylish hatchback on with the 2019 Audi A7 - Roadshow

  20-10-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  One of the original not-quite-a-sedans is back with a whole new look.
  
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• HP ZBook x2 might be the laptop artists have long awaited video - CNET

  20-10-2017 20:22 via cnet.com
  Not starving artists, though, because this tablet-laptop hybrid is also heavy and expensive.
  
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• HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2

  20-10-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is the company’s mainstream device for those looking to grab a laptop that can also double as a tablet if needed. It is the company’s cheapest convertible notebook and competes with the likes of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and Yoga 370, the Toshiba Portege X20W-D, as well as the Dell Latitude 5289, 5285 and 7389.Design
  HP Inc embraced a more conventional design for the EliteBook x360 1030 G2. It looks very similar to the Spectre x360 and shares the good
  
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• Hideo Kojima loves 'Blade Runner 2049' - CNET

  20-10-2017 19:58 via cnet.com
  The Metal Gear gaming legend professes his profound love for "Blade Runner" in Rolling Stone.
  
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• Get a $1,000 software and services bundle for $49

  20-10-2017 19:56 via zdnet.com
  Packed with tools designed for business growth, Briefcase offers tremendous value. There's just one catch.
  
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• Elephone S8 hands-on: A solid, no-nonsense phone for business use

  20-10-2017 19:34 via zdnet.com
  The Elephone S8 is a tri-bezel-less phone with a huge screen and a gorgeous glass back that is great for consumers and business users.
  
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• Middlesbrough modified Kodi box trader gets suspended jail term

  20-10-2017 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Brian Thompson had planned to argue the law in connection with the boxes was a "grey area".
  
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• Trader who sold TV Kodi boxes enabling free streaming of paid content avoids jail

  20-10-2017 19:13 via theguardian.com
  Brian Thompson, 55, from Middlesbrough, receives suspended sentence after selling illegally pre-configured set-top boxes to stream sports and films A trader who made about £40,000 selling set-top TV boxes allowing viewers to watch Premier League matches and movies for free has avoided a jail term.
  Shop owner Brian Thompson, 55, advertised what are often called Kodi boxes on the front of his Middlesbrough outlet with a sign saying “Sick of paying monthly subscriptions? Free Sky, Virgi
  
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• Get the iPhone X ASAP video - CNET

  20-10-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Five tips to get the Apple's new iPhone on launch day before it goes out of stock.
  
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• Cherry Labs Cherry Home Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  20-10-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  The Cherry Home system uses your voice, your gait and even the length of your limbs to identify you. It also recognizes whether you're sitting and laughing or tripping and falling.
  
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• Take a look at the new Amazon Echo - CNET

  20-10-2017 18:58 via cnet.com
  With a brand-new design -- and a brand-new price point -- the second-gen Amazon Echo seeks to keep the momentum going this holiday buying season.
  
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• Apple hit with trademark lawsuit over iPhone X 'animoji' feature

  20-10-2017 18:56
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Japanese software company is suing Apple Incin a U.S. court over the trademark for the term "animoji", alleging the U.S. technology company stole the name to use on a feature of its iPhone X.
  
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• Amazon Echo (2017) review - CNET

  20-10-2017 18:55 via cnet.com
  Alexa's new flagship smart speaker is better than the first one -- and it costs a lot less, too.
  
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• Finally! The Nokia 3310 comes to the US for $60 - CNET

  20-10-2017 18:51 via cnet.com
  Nokia's retro phone will be in stores on Oct. 29.
  
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• Google expands tech startup acceleration projects in LatAm

  20-10-2017 18:40 via zdnet.com
  The company is turning its São Paulo venue into a hub to foster ventures across the region.
  
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• China's new viral app could be straight out of Black Mirror

  20-10-2017 18:30
  
  By Eleanor PeakeContinue reading...
  
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• Zero SR electric motorcycle offers more comfort than your average bike video - Roadshow

  20-10-2017 18:24 via cnet.com
  Amazing torque and solid looks are let down by disappointing range. Check out our full review.
  
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• Tech firms to remove extremist posts within hours

  20-10-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Firms such as Facebook and Twitter have agreed to do more to remove extremist content within hours of it being posted.
  
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• 808 Audio XL-V Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  20-10-2017 18:20 via cnet.com
  The new XL-V speaker looks similar to Amazon's original Echo and costs $130.
  
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• The new, cheaper Amazon Echo is more tempting than ever video - CNET

  20-10-2017 18:19 via cnet.com
  With all the smarts, an improved design, and a much lower price, the second-gen Amazon Echo could be a juggernaut this holiday season.
  
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• KFC's Twitter follows all the Spice Girls for a reason - CNET

  20-10-2017 18:03 via cnet.com
  Fried-chicken giant KFC pulls off a brilliant social-media joke through the careful selection of people it follows on Twitter.
  
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• Hackers race to use Flash exploit before vulnerable systems are patched

  20-10-2017 18:01 via zdnet.com
  APT28 threat group is moving fast in the hope that targets haven't yet installed a recently released patch to fix the recently uncovered exploit
  
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• Facebook Messenger now lets you pay pals with PayPal - CNET

  20-10-2017 17:48 via cnet.com
  Facebook's payments get a boost ahead of Apple's peer-to-peer Apple Pay.
  
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• How to enable the Pixel 2's Do Not Disturb while driving feature - CNET

  20-10-2017 17:40 via cnet.com
  The toggle is a little buried in the Settings app, but it's there.
  
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• Huawei Band 2 Pro review

  20-10-2017 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Huawei has launched the Band 2 Pro, the successor to a wearable that saw limited release outside of the US under the name Honor Band Z1.Compared to that watch’s circular design, the Band 2 Pro looks more akin to the competition it aims to take on, the Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Alta HR.This waterproof wearable comes with built-in GPS, a limited touch interface for simple navigation on-the-go and rocks a style that blends in with your running gear and office dress code alike.At $69 (£
  
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• Chinese phone maker Vivo entering Hong Kong, Russia and beyond - CNET

  20-10-2017 17:20 via cnet.com
  One of China's biggest phone makers is branching out to more countries, including Singapore and Taiwan.
  
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• Thrive: the new showing off online is showing off that you’re not online

  20-10-2017 17:16 via theguardian.com
  Arianna Huffington’s upcoming app stops you receiving notifications, so you can concentrate on other things. But is it the best way to break free of technology?
  Name: Thrive.Appearance: Dark, sleek, slightly sinister. Continue reading...
  
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• Google's AlphaGo Zero destroys humans all on its own - CNET

  20-10-2017 17:16 via cnet.com
  The new artificial neural network taught itself to master the ancient game Go within weeks, without any tips from humans.
  
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• DIY-IT guide to disaster preparedness: Because it's always something

  20-10-2017 17:08 via zdnet.com
  Between natural disasters and cyberattacks, IT managers have a big job ensuring business continuity. In this guide, we offer ten key strategies to help your organization weather Mother Nature's wrath and cyberattackers' latest weapons.
  
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• iPhone launch X-pectations: 2-3 million units, per KGI - CNET

  20-10-2017 16:55 via cnet.com
  Noted analyist Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone X might be hard to find at first.
  
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• LifeBEAM Vi

  20-10-2017 16:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Before artificially intelligent machines actually take over the world and enslave us all, we predict a wonderful, blissful time when runners finally get our hands – and probably ears – on a real-time, artificially intelligent, adaptive running coach that can guide us skillfully to a 5k, 10k or marathon personal record.While watches such as the Garmin Forerunner 935 are much smarter than we’ve ever seen, it’s still largely down to us to decode the data these devices provid
  
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