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• DHS, FBI describe North Korea's use of FALLCHILL malware

  14-11-2017 23:57 via zdnet.com
  The North Korean government has likely been using the malware since 2016 to target the aerospace, telecommunications, and finance industries, the US government says.
  
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• Another sexual assault lawsuit filed against Uber video - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:52 via cnet.com
  A New York-based law firm is seeking class-action status and asking the courts to force Uber to do more about alleged sexual assaults by its drivers.
  
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• Cards Against Humanity is buying a piece of the US border - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  For its latest holiday stunt, the game company will send six "America saving" surprises in an attempt to stop the president's border wall.
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang Fastback Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  14-11-2017 23:28 via cnet.com
  It's more efficient, more agile and has smarter tech than before, but it's still a 'Stang with a standard Line Lock burnout mode!
  
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• Polk Omni S2 review - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:25 via cnet.com
  The Polk Omni S2 is a well-priced, versatile Play-Fi speaker with decent sound quality, but Sonos' shadow looms large.
  
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• Best wireless Bluetooth headphones for iPhone X - CNET

  14-11-2017 23:19 via cnet.com
  All of Apple's new iPhones, including the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, leave off the headphone jack. With that in mind, here's a look at several top wireless Bluetooth headphones that will help you forget it's gone.
  
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• Now you can ramp up the bass on Google Home speakers - CNET

  14-11-2017 22:36 via cnet.com
  Here's how you can turn the bass up to 11 (or… plus 6 decibels, at least) on your Google Home speaker.
  
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• Automation will impact the global workforce in 2018

  14-11-2017 22:19 via zdnet.com
  Robotic process automation is going to reshape the workforce, plus more of our automation predictions.
  
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• 'Justice League': 5 things DC has to get right - CNET

  14-11-2017 22:06 via cnet.com
  Wonder Woman, Batman and friends team up in this make-or-break movie. Here's my wish list for DC's group outing.
  
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• Kid fools Face ID, unlocks mom's iPhone X video - CNET

  14-11-2017 22:01 via cnet.com
  Apple faces new Face ID security criticism after a mom demonstrates how her 10-year-old son can unlock her iPhone X with his face.
  
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• Uber hit with new lawsuit by female passengers alleging rape - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:59 via cnet.com
  Two women say the ride-hailing company hasn't done enough to protect riders from sexual assault by drivers.
  
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• OnePlus backdoor means hackers could take over your phone - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:56 via cnet.com
  Software called EngineerMode means hackers could do whatever they want with a phone as long as they have it in hand.
  
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• 5 tips and tricks for Google Pixel Buds - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:53 via cnet.com
  They're not just ordinary earbuds. Google tucked a few impressive tricks into the tiny gadget. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• ADT acquires Datashield, aims to blend physical and cyber security

  14-11-2017 21:52 via zdnet.com
  The bet is that enterprises will use the same company to protect their physical locations to secure networks too.
  
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• iPhone X and 8 get faster wireless charging with iOS 11.2 - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:44 via cnet.com
  The software update ups wireless charging 50 percent faster.
  
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• See that massive Antarctic iceberg up close - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:32 via cnet.com
  A-68 was the iceberg seen around the world. Now, NASA has a close flyover look at the monster to go with all the satellite images.
  
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• LG V30 is the 'everything but the kitchen sink' phone video - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  Notice anything... different about this CNET video?
  
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• Apple Watch accurately detects hypertension and sleep apnea, study finds

  14-11-2017 21:30 via zdnet.com
  The study was conducted by health startup Cardiogram and UCSF and followedmore than 6,000 subjects.
  
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• Twitter further clarifies how it handles abusive behavior - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:25 via cnet.com
  The social network elaborates on its policies with two new Help Center pages.
  
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• Astro A20

  14-11-2017 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Astro recently introduced the  A10 Gaming Headset to offer the quality and allure of the brand’s pricier, surround sound offerings at a much lower price. And now, the Astro A20 Wireless Headset finds itself between those two extremes. As the name suggests, it's wireless like Astro's higher-end offerings, such as the excellent A50, and it's a hair more stylish than the A10s. However, it also drops surround sound from the more expensive headsets and lacks the MixAmp technology for
  
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• Did iPhone X's Face ID already get fooled? (The 3:59, Ep. 316) - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  A security company claims it was able to trick Face ID. Also: a worthy alternative to Samsung's Galaxy S8, and Firefox's big new upgrade.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2017 deals at Best Buy (updated) - CNET

  14-11-2017 21:13 via cnet.com
  Best Buy's Black Friday deals start at 5 p.m. on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day) and run through Nov. 25. Here's a look at which deals CNET likes best -- including some you can get right now.
  
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• BMW confirms i8 Roadster hybrid debut for LA auto show - Roadshow

  14-11-2017 21:05 via cnet.com
  The convertible version of the BMW i8 hybrid sports car makes its debut in Los Angeles, three years after the original.
  
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• ​Linux totally dominates supercomputers

  14-11-2017 21:04 via zdnet.com
  It finally happened. Today, all 500 of the world's top 500 supercomputers are running Linux.
  
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• Shinola launches high-end headphones -- we go ears-on - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  Not to be confused with the shoe polish, this Detroit manufacturer is following up its exquisitely designed turntables and watches with a set of premium headphones. But how do they sound?
  
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• Super Mario Bros movie coming from Minion studio, report says - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  Ready for "Despicable Plumbers"? The studio that brought us the little yellow meme-makers may be ready to game on with Mario and Luigi.
  
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• Alldocube Thinker i35

  14-11-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The last time we reviewed a product from Alldocube (formerly known as Cube), we noted that the iWork 1X 2-in-1 tablet PC in question was an average performer but with a shockingly low price. At the time of the review, it was the cheapest Windows convertible device to offer 4GB of RAM and 64GB on-board storage until it was discontinued.But with the Thinker i35, the Chinese startup is aiming higher with components, build quality and a price tag that are squarely aimed at the more lucrative mid-mar
  
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• 9 home security systems to keep watch when you're out - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:26 via cnet.com
  These DIY kits offer the flexibility to design a security system that's right for your home.
  
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• Deliveroo claims victory in self-employment case

  14-11-2017 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Deliveroo riders are self-employed finds labour law body the Central Arbitration Committee.
  
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• Scientists issue new 'Warning to Humanity' - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:21 via cnet.com
  Twenty-five years after the first warning, over 15,000 scientists sign a notice that raises a red flag about overpopulation and environmental destruction.
  
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• Could your kid's face unlock your iPhone X? - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  A family posts a YouTube video showing a 10-year-old unlocking his mom's new iPhone with Face ID.
  
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• Get an LG 43-inch 4K commercial monitor for $550

  14-11-2017 20:14 via zdnet.com
  Normally $800, this expansive screen promises to boost productivity with its multitasking-friendly resolution and quartet of HDMI inputs.
  
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• Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' gets 2018 return date - CNET

  14-11-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  Praise be! The Emmy-winning dystopian series has been scheduled for a second season in April. Blessed be the fruit.
  
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• HP's new Spectre is the coolest-looking new laptop of the year video - CNET

  14-11-2017 19:35 via cnet.com
  HP upgrades the super-slim Spectre with super-fast new CPU, a much-needed touchscreen and a cool new white-and-gold design.
  
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• Stardock introduces Groupy windows-management tool for Windows 7, 8.1, 10

  14-11-2017 19:03 via zdnet.com
  Stardock's new Groupy app, now in beta, is designed to make Windows desktops work like tabbed browsers.
  
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• BMW confirms i8 Roadster hybrid debut for Los Angeles auto show - Roadshow

  14-11-2017 18:55 via cnet.com
  The convertible version of the BMW i8 hybrid sports car makes its debut in Los Angeles, in a three year follow-up to the original.
  
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• The next iPhone could get rear 3D sensors - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:53 via cnet.com
  If true, this could give the iPhone for 2019 new tricks.
  
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• Enterprise, Education users get six more months of support for Windows 10 1511

  14-11-2017 18:52 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft will continue to provide security updates to Windows 10 Enterprise and Education users still on 1511. Here's how and why.
  
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• EA backlash causes changes in Star Wars Battlefront II video - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:51 via cnet.com
  An online uproar forces Electronic Arts to make it less difficult to play as major characters from the Star Wars universe like Vader, Leia and Chewbacca.
  
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• Uber now tells you how much a scheduled ride will cost - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:49 via cnet.com
  When you schedule a ride, you won't get any surprises when you pay your fare.
  
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• Could your kid unlock your iPhone X? - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  A family posts a YouTube video showing a 10-year-old unlocking his mom's iPhone X with his face.
  
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• Google sets the stage for Home Max with its updated app - CNET

  14-11-2017 18:05 via cnet.com
  Google's new look app will help you find something to watch across all of your services, and refined sound controls set the stage for its new high-end Google Home Max speaker
  
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• Elasticsearch 6.0: not that new, but quite improved

  14-11-2017 18:04 via zdnet.com
  Elasticsearch is an open source platform that is about a lot more than just search. It entails a whole stack of solutions and is growing rapidly. Today its new version is out, and its CEO discusses the way forward.
  
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• Elastic Search 6.0: not that new, but quite improved

  14-11-2017 18:04 via zdnet.com
  Elastic Search is an open source platform that is about a lot more than just search. It entails a whole stack of solutions and is growing rapidly. Today its new version is out, and its CEO discusses the way forward.
  
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• Poshmark raises $87.5 million Series D, eyes expansion

  14-11-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The fashion resale social network has raised over $160 million in the past six years .
  
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• Dropbox, Autodesk expand partnership with AutoCAD integration

  14-11-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The companies will enable people using AutoCAD to open and save files stored in Dropbox without leaving the AutoCAD application.
  
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• UK supermarkets try face-based ID and payment system

  14-11-2017 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  The biometric system will let people buy alcohol and knives without needing to involve shop staff.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2017 cheap TV deals (plus our favorite picks) - CNET

  14-11-2017 17:53 via cnet.com
  A crazy price on a new TV is the essence of Black Friday sales, and this year the deals are, in fact, certifiably insane. Here are the bonkers discounts so far, with more to come.
  
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• Google Cloud Spanner goes multi-region

  14-11-2017 17:19 via zdnet.com
  Having opened cloud access to the global database platform behind AdWords a few months back, Google is now unleashing Spanner's full global cross-region capabilities.
  
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• Handy app bans cleaner for being ill

  14-11-2017 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  A cleaner was fined and stopped from working for a London customer by a "gig economy" business.
  
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