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• Google Docs just ate your homework - CNET

  15-11-2017 23:43 via cnet.com
  Google says a Wednesday outage has been resolved. Guess you'll have to stop binge-watching and get back to that essay instead.
  
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• Samsung RF23M8090SG Counter-Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator review - CNET

  15-11-2017 23:39 via cnet.com
  With an attractive new design, compelling features and near-perfect performance, this fancy fridge feels like a legit luxury.
  
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• PureGear PureSwitch Smart Plug review - CNET

  15-11-2017 23:01 via cnet.com
  PureGear's PureSwitch wireless smart plug costs $40 and is a quick and easy way to smarten up your home's devices.
  
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• McAfee's own anti-hacking service exposed users to banking malware

  15-11-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  The purportedly safe link pointed users to a malicious Word document, laden with Emotet banking malware.
  
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• The PureSwitch smart plug offers automation and USB charging - CNET

  15-11-2017 22:58 via cnet.com
  PureGear's $40 PureSwitch wireless smart plug smartens up small appliances or devices with HomeKit and includes a USB charging port.
  
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• NetApp beats Q2 expectations as all-flash business builds more momentum

  15-11-2017 22:50 via zdnet.com
  NetApp's all-flash array annualized net revenue hit a run rate of $1.7 billion, up from $1.5 billion in Q1.
  
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• Cisco tops Q1 earnings targets

  15-11-2017 22:37 via zdnet.com
  Cisco's revenue by segment looks a bit different this quarter as the company completes its shift to recurring and subscription revenue models.
  
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• SpaceX to launch its most mysterious payload yet - CNET

  15-11-2017 22:28 via cnet.com
  The private rocket company is launching something for the government on Thursday. And that's about all anyone knows.
  
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• Ben Affleck wants 'graceful and cool' exit from Batman role - CNET

  15-11-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  Holy short-term heroes, Batman! "You don't do it forever," says the "Justice League" star of playing the Caped Crusader.
  
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• The Mobvoi TicHome Mini works like Google Home with a battery - CNET

  15-11-2017 22:02 via cnet.com
  A Google Assistant-equipped smart speaker you can take with you on the go, the TicHome Mini is ready for your command.
  
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• Mobvoi TicHome Mini review - CNET

  15-11-2017 22:02 via cnet.com
  This battery-powered Google Assistant speaker has a lot going for it, but it lacks polish.
  
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• Find an alternative to this battery-powered Google Home alternative video - CNET

  15-11-2017 22:02 via cnet.com
  The TicHome Mini has a lot going for it as a portable Bluetooth speaker with Google Assistant, but don't buy it instead of the Google Home Mini.
  
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• Google Maps gets makeover with new colors and icons - CNET

  15-11-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  The tech giant and cartographic colossus spruces up the Maps interface to make things easier to spot.
  
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• Just in time for Thanksgiving, Whole Foods cuts more prices - CNET

  15-11-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  The Amazon-owned grocer trimmed prices on Thanksgiving staples, including turkeys and russet potatoes. It also offered extra savings for Prime members.
  
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• Australian 4G coverage in global top 10: OpenSignal

  15-11-2017 20:50 via zdnet.com
  The percentage of time that Australians have access to 4G ranks within the top 10 globally, OpenSignal has said, with the fastest speeds nationally clocked by Telstra and lowest latency by Optus.
  
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• PlayStation's new Star Wars Battlefront II ad is a mean romance - CNET

  15-11-2017 20:27 via cnet.com
  Commentary: To celebrate the launch of EA's new game, Sony offers a very different take on boy meets girl.
  
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• Hillwalkers fall foul of Twitter crackdown | Brief letters

  15-11-2017 20:16 via theguardian.com
  Twitter and Russia | Men of letters | Swaths blasted | Evolving words | Robert Mugabe backwardsTwitter ruthlessly rooted out the duplicate accounts of a friend who was using one for himself and one for the hillwalking group whose Facebook page he moderates, and has banned him from returning. So I don’t see why the Russians can get away with destabilising the entire western world (Russia backed Brexit in fake Twitter posts, 15 November). Our group only wanted Twitter for last-minute meet-up
  
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• Forever 21 hack reveals payment card data - CNET

  15-11-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  The clothing retailer says hackers compromised point of sale devices at stores for a good part of the year.
  
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• Autodesk teams with Esri to integrate BIM, GIS tech

  15-11-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  The companies said the integration will give joint customers the ability to synthesize information from both BIM and GIS software.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2017 deals at Newegg - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  From gaming laptops to headphone bargains, Newegg has quite a few good deals -- and many of them start four days early.
  
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• Elon Musk wouldn't be seen dead in a Steve Jobs turtleneck - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:55 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A Rolling Stone profile of the Tesla CEO reveals a man with strong emotions.
  
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• See the world's longest track of sauropod dinosaur prints - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  Talk about bigfoot. The world's longest sauropod trackway follows an epic set of prints left by an absolute beast of a dinosaur.
  
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• Dyson to sue former chief executive Max Conze

  15-11-2017 19:45 via theguardian.com
  Technology firm alleges he leaked company secrets and used company resources for his own benefitTechnology firm Dyson is to sue its former chief executive for allegedly leaking its closely guarded secrets, in a claim his lawyers say is a “naked attempt” to distract from a wrongful dismissal suit against the company.The extraordinary row emerged after the company, founded by inventor Sir James Dyson, filed a high court claim against Max Conze, who led the company from 2011 to 2017. Co
  
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• Pixar uses VR to bring the Land of the Dead to life - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  "Coco VR," the first virtual-reality experience from Pixar, sets you loose as a skeleton to play in the imaginary universe of its next film.
  
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• A card game bought land to stop Trump's wall video - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:38 via cnet.com
  In a marketing stunt, the game maker promises to send customers surprises to save America -- including details on how it may stop President Trump's proposed Mexico border wall. The Cards Against Humanity game is known for grabbing online attention with its unusual Black Friday promotions.
  
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• Are you addicted to your phone? (The 3:59, Ep. 317) - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  We chat about people trying to curb their screen use, as well as expectations for the new "Justice League" movie.
  
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• 'Coco VR' brings Pixar's take on the Land of the Dead to life video - CNET

  15-11-2017 19:12 via cnet.com
  In its first virtual-reality experience, Pixar lets you explore the universe of its upcoming film "Coco."
  
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• NASA's unsung heroes: The Apollo coders who put men on the moon

  15-11-2017 19:05 via zdnet.com
  Learn how pioneering software engineers helped NASA launch astronauts into space, and bring them back again -- pushing the boundaries of technology as they did it.
  
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• UpVote 18: Margrethe Vestager on Apple, Trump and tech monopolies

  15-11-2017 18:56
  
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• 10 pros and cons of doing your Black Friday shopping online - CNET

  15-11-2017 18:50 via cnet.com
  Brave the stores for some great deals, or stay at home? Here's some things to think about.
  
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• Silver spoons at the ready: Meal deliveries for babies are here - CNET

  15-11-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  Organic baby food company Little Spoon launches a personalized nutrition platform to provide your little one with meals for each stage of development.
  
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• Hyundai to debut 8 new SUVs by 2020 - Roadshow

  15-11-2017 18:18 via cnet.com
  Powertrain choices will include gas, diesel, electric and hydrogen.
  
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• How the US decides which security flaws to keep secret - CNET

  15-11-2017 18:14 via cnet.com
  The White House releases its process for alerting companies about previously unknown vulnerabilities and explains why some are kept under wraps.
  
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• Android security: Sneaky three-stage malware found in Google Play store

  15-11-2017 18:12 via zdnet.com
  Tens of thousands of users have downloaded two newly uncovered forms of malware.
  
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• Love your Nissan? Thank Larry the human engineer - Roadshow

  15-11-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  Engineers like Larry Smythe spend their days thinking about the human form and how it interacts with what we drive.
  
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• Even Morton Salt has a freakin' Alexa skill - CNET

  15-11-2017 17:48 via cnet.com
  Need help with that Thanksgiving turkey? Give thanks for Morton Salt's new Alexa skill.
  
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• Bose sells its futuristic car suspension system to ClearMotion - Roadshow

  15-11-2017 17:34 via cnet.com
  ClearMotion, a startup that makes road-sensing technology, aims to bring Bose's secretive electromagnetic active car suspension system to a new generation of vehicles.
  
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• Apple under investigation in patent infringement dispute - CNET

  15-11-2017 17:27 via cnet.com
  The US International Trade Commission will investigate a complaint that accuses Apple of using patents without permission.
  
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• Trump administration releases rules on disclosing security flaws

  15-11-2017 17:17 via zdnet.com
  The White House's cybersecurity coordinator said the rules are "vital" to ensuring a balance between public disclosure and retaining flaws for intelligence operations.
  
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• Jack Dorsey saddened by Japan's 'Twitter killer'

  15-11-2017 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The social network's chief reacts to reports that a killer used Twitter to lure suicidal victims.
  
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• Sapho adds support for SAP Ariba, Concur Travel

  15-11-2017 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Sapho's latest release adds more chart flexibility and support for SAP Ariba and Concur Travel.
  
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• Falling for the joke: the risk of using Twitter as a news source

  15-11-2017 17:00 via theguardian.com
  The BBC was left red-faced after quoting a parody account in its Zimbabwe coverage, exposing the danger of journalists relying on social mediaThe trouble that the BBC got itself into on Wednesday morning, when both online and on air it referred to tweets from a parody Zanu PF account, illustrate the complexities of using social media as a reporting resource. This can especially be true in fast-moving news situations, where news organisations may have few reporters directly on the ground.While ma
  
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• 'Deadpool 2' teaser tucked into weird Bob Ross painting skit - CNET

  15-11-2017 16:49 via cnet.com
  Deadpool disguises himself as the friendly public-broadcasting art teacher and paints his way through a hidden teaser trailer for "Deadpool 2."
  
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• Having trouble with Face ID and sunglasses? Try this - CNET

  15-11-2017 16:39 via cnet.com
  Face ID is designed to work with sunglasses, but it's not perfect.
  
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• YouTuber Zoella apologises for old offensive tweets

  15-11-2017 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The vlogger and influencer has now deleted the tweets from 2010.
  
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• Why smart eyewear should look past Spectacles' spectacular failure

  15-11-2017 16:30 via zdnet.com
  The playful Snap Spectacles fared no better than Google Glass. Applications and core components must continue to advance to support the potential of smart eyewear.
  
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• Eva uses AI to highlight key information in meetings

  15-11-2017 16:27 via zdnet.com
  A new agent provides a set of tools for capturing important details and action items from conference calls using a combination of voice command responses and background transcribing. Its first target: customer feedback interviews.
  
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• 4G provision improves in Brazil

  15-11-2017 16:12 via zdnet.com
  The country is ranking higher in terms of speed - but other Latin nations perform better in terms of availability, says study.
  
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• Microsoft to integrate Visual Studio with AI services

  15-11-2017 16:07 via zdnet.com
  Another piece of Microsoft's 'Open Mind Studio' falls into place: A new extension enabling developers to use AI services from inside Visual Studio.
  
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• Microsoft's Visual Studio Live Share to improve developer collaboration

  15-11-2017 16:01 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft plans to debut a new developer collaboration service in early 2018 that could make it easier for developers to work in tandem even when located remotely.
  
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