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• Uber sued by rider alleging rape, driver said to have violent past - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:59 via cnet.com
  Another lawsuit over sexual assault is filed against the ride-hailing company. The perpetrator reportedly had a "documented history of sexual and gender-motivated violence."
  
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• Got $10,000? KFC will sell you a creepy internet escape pod - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:55 via cnet.com
  If staying connected is ruffling your feathers, hatch a plan to buy this pricey pod, featuring a long-limbed Colonel Sanders.
  
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• These four iPhone camera apps help you take better photos video - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  The iPhone camera is great in its own right, but these four apps help take it to the next level.
  
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• Vodafone gains market share at expense of Telstra and Optus: Kantar

  16-11-2017 23:48 via zdnet.com
  Vodafone has gained market share from Optus and Telstra, according to Kantar, and now accounts for 15.7 percent of the total Australian mobile market thanks to its larger data allowances.
  
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• If 280 characters won't do, Twitter will help you tweetstorm - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  The social network is testing a tweetstorm function in its iOS and Android app. Make it rain!
  
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• Amazon picks up Marvel animated movies in December - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  If you wanted to watch Hulk take on Thor in the comfort of your own home, you'll be able to see that on Amazon Prime.
  
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• This Atlas robot can do CrossFit better than you - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  The latest video from Boston Dynamics, Google's former research team, shows off exactly how nimble one of its robot is. And how much I'm not.
  
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• Facebook rolls out new resources for creators

  16-11-2017 23:26 via zdnet.com
  The new tools should create stronger ties between content creators and their audiences, helping to keep Facebook engagement strong.
  
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• 9 smart thermostats to make your home the right temperature - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:12 via cnet.com
  Thinking about swapping out your old thermostat? One of these smart models might suit your needs.
  
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• Honda sets pricing for 110 mpge plug-in hybrid Clarity - Roadshow

  16-11-2017 23:07 via cnet.com
  Honda puts its all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid sedan, which achieves 110 mpg equivalent, on sale just in time for Christmas.
  
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• No budget to build an IT staff? No problem - CNET

  16-11-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  CNET@Work: IT troubles are sure to pop up as your startup scales -- not to mention malicious hackers. There are ways to protect yourself, however, without draining your bank account.
  
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• 'X-Files' returning, so Mulder and Scully share some glove - CNET

  16-11-2017 22:59 via cnet.com
  The truth is out there, and it'll be coming to a TV near you before the New Year's confetti has even been swept away.
  
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• Splunk shares surge on strong Q3 results

  16-11-2017 22:46 via zdnet.com
  Shares of Splunk were up more than 11 percent in after market trading.
  
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• Free Quad9 DNS service aims to make threat intel more accessible

  16-11-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  IBM Security, the Global Cyber Alliance and Packet Clearing House are offering the automated security solution for free with individuals and SMBs in mind.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 11.1.2 to fix iPhone X screen issues in cold weather

  16-11-2017 22:27 via zdnet.com
  As promised, Apple has released an update aimed to fix the iPhone X's display from becoming unresponsive in the extreme cold.
  
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• Airbnb buys Accomable to better support disabled travelers - CNET

  16-11-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  Airbnb listings used to limit details for the disabled to "wheelchair accessible." Soon you'll be able to find homes ready to handle all sorts of needs.
  
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• 9 smart thermostats to regulate your home's heat and AC - CNET

  16-11-2017 22:13 via cnet.com
  Not sold on a smart thermostat? Click through your options here.
  
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• OnePlus 5T hands-on: Love the screen, good cameras so far - CNET

  16-11-2017 21:55 via cnet.com
  The new phone goes on sale Nov. 21, starting at $499 or £449.
  
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• US gives your phone company the OK to block more robocalls - CNET

  16-11-2017 21:38 via cnet.com
  The FCC approves new rules letting phone companies block calls likely to be from fraudsters because they're dialed from certain types of numbers.
  
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• Witness the horror of Darth Vader with Anakin's voice - CNET

  16-11-2017 21:26 via cnet.com
  The Dark Side is strong with a video of Darth Vader overdubbed with Anakin Skywalker's less impressive voice.
  
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• Shopify partners with UPS for negotiated shipping rates

  16-11-2017 21:19 via zdnet.com
  The partnership also includes a native integration of UPS shipping, billing, and tracking services in the Shopify platform.
  
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• Black Friday 2017: Best Xbox, PS4 and Nintendo gaming deals - CNET

  16-11-2017 21:16 via cnet.com
  Looking for sweet deals on game consoles and video games? You've come to the right place.
  
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• This malware will steal your Twitter and Facebook accounts - CNET

  16-11-2017 21:02 via cnet.com
  A variant of the Zeus trojan isn't content with your banking details. It wants your social media logins, too.
  
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• Alexa in your car: Sirius XM needs some Amazon Prime

  16-11-2017 21:01 via zdnet.com
  The satellite radio service serves up great content. But Sirius XM is one of the most frustrating companies to deal with for customers. Could Amazon improve the experience?
  
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• Apology after Japanese train departs 20 seconds early

  16-11-2017 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Management on the Tsukuba Express line "sincerely apologised for the inconvenience" caused.
  
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• Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is the most insane Aston yet - Roadshow

  16-11-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  And, naturally, they're all sold out already.
  
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• Toyota announces Prius Plug-in hatchback, CH-R SUV recalls - Roadshow

  16-11-2017 20:29 via cnet.com
  Nearly 70,000 models covered in separate safety campaigns.
  
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• Vancouver driver had phone and tablet tied to steering wheel

  16-11-2017 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Vancouver police say they pulled the motorist over when they noticed him wearing headphones.
  
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• Twitter revises verified-account policy video - CNET

  16-11-2017 20:03 via cnet.com
  The social media company is reviewing which accounts can earn the prestigious checkmark icon.
  
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• Intuit takes the wraps off new Quickbooks Assistant chatbot service

  16-11-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  The AI-driven voice interface for the QuickBooks Self-Employed mobile app makes it easier for users to surface insights from their financial data.
  
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• NASA looks for Mars lessons in world's saltiest pond - CNET

  16-11-2017 19:58 via cnet.com
  The fascinating Don Juan Pond in Antarctica could teach us more about water on Mars, the space agency hopes.
  
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• T-Mobile Black Friday deal: Buy one iPhone/Galaxy/LG, get one free - CNET

  16-11-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  T-Mobile lets you buy one get one for some of this year's most popular phones.
  
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• Step into the Pixar movie 'Coco' in VR (The 3:59, Ep. 318) - CNET

  16-11-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  We chat about Pixar's first virtual-reality experience called "Coco VR," while Nintendo fave "Duck Hunt" adds VR too.
  
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• The new Church of the AI God is even creepier than I imagined - CNET

  16-11-2017 19:36 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Way of the Future, the God-bot religion founded by former Google executive Anthony Levandowski, has a website. And, oh.
  
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• Microsoft Windows 10 Redstone 4 test build 17040: Lots of fixes, plus a few minor features

  16-11-2017 19:24 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to roll out many fixes plus a few minor features in its latest Windows 10 test build for PC Insiders .
  
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• In 2018, IoT will move beyond experimentation

  16-11-2017 19:15 via zdnet.com
  The Internet of Things extends beyond devices and connectivity.Here's how Forrester predicts IoT will reshape businesses in 2018.
  
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• The history of the Toyota Supra - Roadshow

  16-11-2017 18:56 via cnet.com
  The story so far of Toyota’s legendary sports car before its (possible) return.
  
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• Facebook 'must share information' on Russian interference in UK

  16-11-2017 18:44 via theguardian.com
  Social network is urged to reveal what it knows as expert says it is unlikely Russian professional trolls only used TwitterFacebook is under pressure from academics and parliamentarians to reveal what it knows about Russian attempts to manipulate British politics, as research efforts flounder against the company’s locked-down social network.“Facebook has been very silent on this,” said the Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake. He said representatives of all major soci
  
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• OnePlus 5T will be $500 on Nov. 21 with face unlock, dual cameras - CNET

  16-11-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  The new handset also has a 6-inch screen and slim bezels.
  
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• History of the Toyota Supra - Roadshow

  16-11-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  The story so far of Toyota’s legendary sports car before its (possible) return.
  
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• Amazon Key hack could make you clueless in a home invasion - CNET

  16-11-2017 18:32 via cnet.com
  A program could freeze the security camera's live feed, making it seem like you're watching a safely closed door while intruders sneak in.
  
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• OnePlus 5T: Bigger screen, same design - CNET

  16-11-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  No design overhaul here. The OnePlus 5T looks very much like its OnePlus 5 predecessor but with a larger screen.
  
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• Google makes BigQuery data transfer service generally available

  16-11-2017 18:21 via zdnet.com
  The data transfer service, which has some new features, gives Google a compelling way to sell its cloud services to its existing advertising customers.
  
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• Facebook, Google, Twitter join tool IDing 'trusted' news - CNET

  16-11-2017 18:16 via cnet.com
  After being slammed for proliferating hoax news, tech giants are joining a program that identifies articles from "trustworthy" news publishers.
  
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• Brave browser lets you pay your favorite YouTube stars - CNET

  16-11-2017 18:02 via cnet.com
  The browser blocks ads, but its makers still want money to flow to what we like online.
  
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• 2019 Subaru Ascent three-row SUV headed for LA Auto Show - Roadshow

  16-11-2017 18:01 via cnet.com
  It's going to be a busy end of November.
  
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• Spire develops a health-tracking wearable that never needs charging

  16-11-2017 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The company's new Health Tags can stick with you from thick to thin and even survive repeated trips through the washer and dryer.
  
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• OnePlus 5T launch: 'all-screen' experience at half price of iPhone X

  16-11-2017 18:00 via theguardian.com
  Chinese company’s latest smartphone is hoping to attract users with 6in-screen complete with facial recognitionThe latest Android smartphone from Chinese upstart OnePlus hopes to tempt users looking for the new all-screen experience, but at less than half the price of an iPhone X.The 5T is a revamped version of the 5 launched in June and marks the second time the company has updated its smartphone line more than once in a year. According to co-founder Carl Pei, this is because “when
  
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• Ears-on time with Massdrop's affordable tube headphone amplifier - CNET

  16-11-2017 17:47 via cnet.com
  If you’re curious about tube amplifiers, the Massdrop x Eddie Current ZDT Jr headphone would be a great place to start.
  
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• Here's what happens when serious nerds outfit a home theater - CNET

  16-11-2017 17:41 via cnet.com
  Show Us Yours: Comic book art prints, multiple game consoles, thousands of movies and homemade Super Mario Bros. Boo lamp art. Yep, Mat and his wife are massive nerds.
  
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