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• Uber, Lyft to test passenger pick-up zones in San Francisco - CNET

  08-11-2017 23:25 via cnet.com
  To cut down on double-parking and blocked bike lanes and crosswalks, the city's mayor asks the ride-hailing companies to designate specific loading areas.
  
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• You'll be able to play Steam games in Windows VR next week - CNET

  08-11-2017 23:17 via cnet.com
  I tried playing Steam VR games in Microsoft's Mixed Reality. You'll get a chance too, starting Nov. 15, but not all games will immediately make the cut.
  
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• Cornerstone OnDemand nets $300 million investment from Silver Lake, LinkedIn; reports strong Q3

  08-11-2017 23:11 via zdnet.com
  Cornerstone said the funds will bolster its e-learning content, give it more balance sheet flexibility and drive growth.
  
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• Eufy Lumos LED Smart Bulb review - CNET

  08-11-2017 22:54 via cnet.com
  It isn't anything fancy, but the Alexa-compatible Eufy Lumos LED boasts solid specs and foolproof smart controls.
  
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• MINIX's creator would have liked to know Intel was using it

  08-11-2017 22:45 via zdnet.com
  Few people knew MINIX was running in most Intel processors, including its creator.
  
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• Twilio sets revenue record in Q3

  08-11-2017 22:40 via zdnet.com
  The cloud communications company surpassed $100 million in quarterly revenue for the first time.
  
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• Square reports strong Q3 results

  08-11-2017 22:23 via zdnet.com
  Square's gross payment volume, a key metric for the payments company, ticked up 31 percent to $17.4 billion.
  
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• Al Franken condemns big tech for failure 'to prevent spread of propaganda'

  08-11-2017 22:13 via theguardian.com
  Senator calls for greater scrutiny of companies such as Facebook and Amazon, warning of companies’ control over ‘so many aspects of our lives’Senator Al Franken renewed his calls for increased scrutiny of the role of major tech companies such as Facebook and Amazon on Wednesday, charging that they had “failed to take commonsense precautions to prevent the spread of propaganda, misinformation, and hate speech”.Speaking to the Open Markets Institute in Washington, the
  
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• Senate committee passes bill to stop online sex trafficking - CNET

  08-11-2017 22:11 via cnet.com
  An amendment to the Communications Decency Act aims to protect victims by allowing law enforcement to crack down on sites like Backpage.com.
  
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• Report: Galaxy S9 fingerprint scanner won't be in the screen - CNET

  08-11-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  But rumor says the Note 9 might get the forward-looking feature.
  
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• Mosquito vs. mosquito -- a solution to Zika? video - CNET

  08-11-2017 21:42 via cnet.com
  According to reports, lab-grown mosquitos will be dispatched in 20 states to help reduce the population of a mosquito known to carry Zika and yellow fever.
  
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• 'Incel': Reddit bans misogynist men's group blaming women for their celibacy

  08-11-2017 21:26 via theguardian.com
  The 40,000-strong ‘support group’ was largely populated by men who appear to hate women and in some cases advocate rapeReddit has banned a community dedicated to the “involuntarily celibate” that was largely populated by men who appear to hate women and in some cases advocate rape.The 40,000-strong ‘Incels’ community was nominally a “support group” for people who lack romantic relationships and sex. “They are involuntarily celibate or ‘
  
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• Astro A10

  08-11-2017 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's no shortage of awesome, high-end gaming headsets available today, but surround sound and premium perks can run you in the hundreds of dollars. Luckily, there are some solid contenders for much, much less money, finally freeing you from the flimsy, awkward chat headsets packed in with consoles.Astro's A10 Gaming Headset sees the celebrated headset maker dipping its toes into the budget realm, with a relatively no-nonsense offering that still keeps enough of the expected look and sound qua
  
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• Equifax, Yahoo fail to answer the most basic questions during Senate hearing

  08-11-2017 21:16 via zdnet.com
  Senators were left frustrated as Yahoo didn't know how it was hacked, and Equifax still didn't know who.
  
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• AT&T may need to jettison CNN to close Time Warner deal - CNET

  08-11-2017 21:16 via cnet.com
  The US Justice Department is reportedly asking the telecom giant for concessions.
  
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• 'Stranger Things' fans crash museum website over a hoodie - CNET

  08-11-2017 21:12 via cnet.com
  In season 2 of "Stranger Things," character Dustin Henderson dons a purple hoodie with a Brontosaurus on the front. Now everybody wants one.
  
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• Apple Pay Cash: How to use your iPhone's new Venmo feature - CNET

  08-11-2017 21:05 via cnet.com
  Apple Pay Cash is here, and it makes sending or requesting money almost too easy.
  
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• Will Apple's new iPad have facial recognition? - CNET

  08-11-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  Rumor has it the tablet may follow the path of iPhone X and come with Face ID unlocking technology.
  
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• Steven Soderbergh's newest film, Mosaic, is a free app - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  The award-winning director, together with HBO, launches a new film experience packaged inside an app that lets you change the point of view as the story unfolds.
  
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• 'Westworld' star confirms second season is coming soon - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:53 via cnet.com
  Choose your white or black hat and get ready. Turns out HBO had already released the premiere date, but many fans weren't aware of it.
  
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• AutoComplete: BMW M3 CS is the baddest M3 yet video - Roadshow

  08-11-2017 20:51 via cnet.com
  Plus: Buick unveils the LaCrosse Avenir, and Vespa debuts its first electric scooter.
  
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• Real grasshopper found immortalized in van Gogh painting - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:40 via cnet.com
  Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh worked more than pigments and paints into his "Olive Trees" masterpiece. There's also an insect.
  
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• Uber working with NASA to make flying taxis a reality

  08-11-2017 20:39 via zdnet.com
  The ride-hailing company wants to bring its business model to the skies by 2023, an Uber executive said Wednesday.
  
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• The drive-thru data center: Where an appliance runs your local cloud

  08-11-2017 20:31 via zdnet.com
  The race to the edge, part 3: Where a fast food restaurant chain that can't always reach the cloud because its city is surrounded by a rain forest finds a way to move its data center into something like a refrigerator.
  
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• Target offers 25 percent off kitchen gear in pre-Black Friday sale - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:31 via cnet.com
  The retailer kicks off its Weekend Deals series with a focus on appliances.
  
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• GoBook Y1102

  08-11-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Way back in January of 2007, TechRadar published a review of a laptop called the GoBook. Nearly 12 years on from that, we’re checking out another GoBook laptop (not from the same company), the Y1102, which at less than a fifteenth of the price of its predecessor, provides another interesting take on the small form factor by embracing a Yoga-like convertible format.Design
  One thing that you immediately notice upon holding the Y1102 is the feel of its surface. It is rubbery – identical
  
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• Get an eMeet M1 Bluetooth conference speaker for $125.99

  08-11-2017 20:28 via zdnet.com
  Able to capture 360-degree audio from up to 26 feet away, this handy portable tool could make conference calls more tolerable.
  
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• Microsoft adds 'Near Share' feature to new Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build

  08-11-2017 20:26 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is testing a new option for sharing files, photos, URLs and more between nearby Windows 10 PCs with its latest Windows 10 test build, No. 17035.
  
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• We must not let Big Tech threaten our security, freedoms and democracy | Al Franken

  08-11-2017 20:20 via theguardian.com
  The dominance of these companies requires that the government consider their role in the integrity of our democracy, writes Senator Al Franken
  As lawmakers grapple with the revelations regarding Russia’s manipulation of social media during the 2016 election, many are shocked to learn the outsized role that the major tech companies play in so many aspects of our lives. Not only do they guide what we see, read, and buy on a regular basis, but their dominance – specifically in the marke
  
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• Facebook wants your nude photos to fight revenge porn - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:19 via cnet.com
  In a pilot project in Australia, the social network is converting explicit images into unique digital fingerprints that can be blocked from the site.
  
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• UberAir will be a flying car service video - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:17 via cnet.com
  The flying vehicle shown is a concept design. The UberAir service could take off in the US as soon as 2020.
  
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• Yahoo, Equifax apologize for hacks. Congress doesn't buy it - CNET

  08-11-2017 20:06 via cnet.com
  Marissa Mayer and Rick Smith, ex-CEOs of companies plagued by billions of breached accounts, say they're sorry. But they're still looking for solutions.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler interior pictures show big changes - Roadshow

  08-11-2017 20:06 via cnet.com
  It's no longer the anachronism it used to be.
  
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• Sprint service is about to get more expensive - CNET

  08-11-2017 19:34 via cnet.com
  CEO Marcelo Claure teases a price hike coming next quarter.
  
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• Chevrolet maybe, probably teases Corvette ZR1 in new video - Roadshow

  08-11-2017 19:23 via cnet.com
  If that's what it is, expect some monstrous capability.
  
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• Apple cooking up AR headset for 2020, report says video - CNET

  08-11-2017 19:19 via cnet.com
  Apple is working on an augmented reality device you can wear on your head, according to a Bloomberg report.
  
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• Netgear Arlo Outdoor Smart Home Security Light Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  08-11-2017 19:09 via cnet.com
  Meet the Netgear Arlo Outdoor Smart Home Security Light, a smart floodlight that watches over your yard.
  
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• T-Mobile locks in cell backup for Google's Nest Secure - CNET

  08-11-2017 19:05 via cnet.com
  Power off and Wi-Fi down? T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier covering your back, and you can get it from them starting Friday.
  
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• Mysterious explosive zombie star refuses to stay dead - CNET

  08-11-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Stars usually go out in a bright flash that fades fast, but astronomers have spotted a massive star that just keeps exploding after more than 50 years.
  
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• We may be wearing Apple AR headsets by 2020 (The 3:59, EP. 313) - CNET

  08-11-2017 18:54 via cnet.com
  Apple may be betting big on augmented reality, Twitter gives us some room to breathe and Snap is in all kinds of trouble.
  
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• Invisible Browsing VPN

  08-11-2017 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Invisible Browsing VPN (ibVPN) is a brand of Romanian-based firm Amplusnet and has been offering VPN services since 2010.The company has six VPN plans. Unlike most providers, these aren't simple variations of the same product – instead they're aimed at very different audiences.The Standard plan gives you 100+ servers in 44 countries, for instance, with wide protocol support and a NAT firewall. This looks very cheap at $3.08 (£2.45) a month paid annually, but there are drawbacks. The
  
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• Microsoft to integrate third-party security information into its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service

  08-11-2017 18:49 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is partnering with Bitdefender, Lookout and Ziften to integrate their macOS, Linux, iOS and Android threat-detection offerings with Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
  
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• Dolby Atmos: Why it's cool, how it works and how to get it - CNET

  08-11-2017 18:34 via cnet.com
  From movie theaters to your own home, here’s how Dolby Atmos surrounds you with sound from all directions -- even above.
  
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• AM General sues Activision over 'Call of Duty' Humvee use - Roadshow

  08-11-2017 18:27 via cnet.com
  The "Call of Duty" franchise rakes in billions, and AM General wants a piece of the pie.
  
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• São Paulo allows smartphone use in classrooms

  08-11-2017 18:23 via zdnet.com
  Student from schools in the Brazilian state will be allowed to browse the web for "educational purposes"
  
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• Match Group's Tinder emerges as cash cow courtesy of data science, dynamic pricing, paying off tech debt

  08-11-2017 18:23 via zdnet.com
  Match Group has a serious growth engine in Tinder and the monetization is just starting. Here's a look at the moving technology parts.
  
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• Sheep can recognize people's faces from photographs - CNET

  08-11-2017 18:02 via cnet.com
  All eyes on ewe: Sharp-eyed sheep can tell the difference between photos of Barack Obama and a random person's face.
  
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• Microsoft Office 365 users to get LinkedIn-powered Resume Assistant

  08-11-2017 18:01 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is tying together LinkedIn Insights and Word to create a new Resume Assistant feature for Office 365 users.
  
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• First electric Vespa scooter packs 62 miles of range - Roadshow

  08-11-2017 17:43 via cnet.com
  The Vespa Elettrica will hit the road in 2018.
  
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