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• Xiaomi passes its smartphone shipment target for 2017

  05-11-2017 23:56 via zdnet.com
  The Chinese company has shipped 70 million smartphones in 2017, according to its CEO, and is looking to ship 100 million in 2018.
  
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• Juniper aims to grow telco business with enhanced Contrail Cloud Platform

  05-11-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  By addressing the challenges service providers face deploying cloud environments, Juniper aims to broaden its Tier 1 telco business and reach more Tier 2 and Tier 3 companies.
  
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• 'Avengers: Infinity War' directors tease about trailer release - CNET

  05-11-2017 22:40 via cnet.com
  Joe and Anthony Russo post an Orson Welles wine commercial that sure seems like a subtle request that fans quit whining.
  
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• Altice to sell wireless service on Sprint's network

  05-11-2017 22:40
  (Reuters) - Altice USA , the fourth-largest U.S. cable operator, said it would introduce mobile service on Sprint Corp'snetwork, becoming the latest in its industry to plan to enter the wireless market in an effort to retain customers.
  
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• CNET UK podcast 531: iPhone X is here and food and science unite - CNET

  05-11-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  Andrew Hoyle and Katie Collins discuss the busy iPhone X launch, how restaurants are bringing science to the dinner table and why a supersonic car going slowly is still cool.
  
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• Amazon discounts other sellers' products as retail competition stiffens

  05-11-2017 21:25
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is cutting prices of products from third-party sellers on its website, moving beyond its more typical method of discounts on items it sells directly.
  
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• NBN announces 1Gbps enterprise wholesale product

  05-11-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  With the rollout now reaching metro areas, NBN is updating its enterprise services with a 1Gbps Ethernet product, a dedicated team for working with businesses, an 'industry engagement' partner program, and tailored pricing.
  
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• iPhone X hands-on, Kindle Oasis, HTC U11 Life, Apple Watch 3 (MobileTechRoundup #412)

  05-11-2017 19:16 via zdnet.com
  There were a few new purchases in hand this week, along with a couple new evaluation phones so there is plenty of mobile tech to enjoy in the podcast.
  
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• Russia funded Facebook and Twitter investments through Kushner associate

  05-11-2017 19:00 via theguardian.com
  Institutions with close links to Kremlin financed stakes through business associate of Trump’s son-in-law, leaked files revealTwo Russian state institutions with close ties to Vladimir Putin funded substantial investments in Twitter and Facebook through a business associate of Jared Kushner, leaked documents reveal.The investments were made through a Russian technology magnate, Yuri Milner, who also holds a stake in a company co-owned by Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior
  
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• iPhone X may feel the screen burn-in too, Apple says - CNET

  05-11-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  Commentary: As Google takes heat over burn-in on the Pixel 2 XL, Apple acknowledges potential issues with the screen on its iPhone X.
  
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• Growth without scale: Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile headache

  05-11-2017 16:51
  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The collapse of the attempt by T-Mobile US to merge with Sprint Corp will underline its importance as a driver of growth when its main owner, Deutsche Telekom, reports quarterly results this week.
  
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• BT Openreach van effigy set alight by frustrated villagers

  05-11-2017 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Broadband speeds are so slow, villagers say they are unable to do more than check emails and do a little browsing.
  
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• Caseology case roundup for the Apple iPhone X: Stylish drop protection for less than $15

  05-11-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Millions of people put their iPhones in cases and the smaller size, along with extremely high price, of the iPhone X makes it even more likely that people will use a case. Caseology offers eight affordable options for everyone.
  
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• iPhone X vs. iPhone 8 Plus photo samples - CNET

  05-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  See how photos from the Apple iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus compare.
  
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• iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: Is the camera worth the money? - CNET

  05-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  See if you can tell the difference between the cameras on the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus.
  
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• BenQ MH530FHD

  05-11-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TVs are cheap these days unless you want one that’s bigger than 50-inches. Whereas your average branded 50-inch model is about £600 ($500), Sony’s 55-inch Bravia KD55A1 OLED TV will cost you four times as much!Those who want the 85-inch Sony Bravia 85XD8505 can expect to pay a twelvefold cost increase for a TV that’s not even double the size of a 50-inch model.The solution for those who want the big-screen experience without the high cost is projection. And that’s e
  
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• 7 smart doorbells to watch over your front stoop - CNET

  05-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Part buzzer, part security camera, today's doorbells do a lot more than their predecessors.
  
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• 7 smart doorbells that make screening visitors oh-so easy - CNET

  05-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  No peephole? No sweat. These smart doorbells show you who's at your front door.
  
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• 1-Ring Moon Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The Moon is a levitating eyeball-shaped security cam that's the smart home device of either your dreams or your nightmares.
  
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• Toyota seeks more investments in Israeli auto tech, robotics

  05-11-2017 13:56
  TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Japan's Toyota Motor Corp is seeking more investments in Israeli robotics and vehicle technologies after its venture arm led a $14 million investment in Intuition Robotics in July.
  
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• iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: How much better is the camera? video - CNET

  05-11-2017 13:50 via cnet.com
  Can you spot the difference between the 8 Plus and the X? Low light and selfies may be the deciding factor.
  
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• China online shopping: Dishonest websites face fines

  05-11-2017 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  New laws mean shopping websites which publish false product adverts will face tough fines.
  
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• Twitter criticised for 'erasing' bisexual photos

  05-11-2017 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The social media platform is criticised for failing to show any photos under the bisexual hashtag.
  
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• Social media giants have 'moral duty' to tackle child abuse

  05-11-2017 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Paedophiles are targeting gaming platforms used by children, Home Secretary Amber Rudd says.
  
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• Parrot Bebop 2 Power FPV

  05-11-2017 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  French firm Parrot has enjoyed notable success with its Bebop range of drones, with the Bebop 2 combining excellent performance with good image capture at a low price. The Bebop 2 Power is, as the name suggests, an upgraded variant of that product, with its most notable improvement being longer flight time thanks to the fact that it ships with not one but two batteries, each rated for around 30 minutes of stamina. Bundled with the Parrot Skycontroller 2 remote and the Parrot Cockpitglasses FPV h
  
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• How not to turn child abuse into a game

  05-11-2017 09:00 via theguardian.com
  A trailer for David Cage’s Detroit: Become Human hints at the danger of trivialising sensitive social issuesTo what extent might a semi-autonomous robot maid be able to intervene in domestic abuse cases of the future? The question underpins Detroit: Become Human, a forthcoming PlayStation game directed by the French game maker David Cage.Last week, during a press event held in Paris, Cage showed footage of the game, due for release next spring, in which Kara, an android housekeeper, bears
  
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• Amazon's Jeff Bezos sells over $1B in company stock - CNET

  05-11-2017 01:10 via cnet.com
  The world's richest man unloads a few shares. Is the money bound for space?
  
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• Emojis: The evolving picture language

  05-11-2017 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Click looks at how Emojis have changed since they were designed in 1999.
  
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