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• Samsung releases Tizen 3.0 update for Gear S3 smartwatch

  20-11-2017 23:59 via zdnet.com
  A major update is now rolling out for last year's Gear S3 smartwatch, bringing the latest version of Tizen to this flagship watch.
  
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• The iMac Pro supposedly has an iPhone processor, too - CNET

  20-11-2017 23:53 via cnet.com
  The "most powerful Mac ever" could have a Siri surprise.
  
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• You can trust this Samsung washer with your clothes video - CNET

  20-11-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  Samsung's $999 WF45M5500AZ front-load washer has an attractive blue finish and excellent cleaning power
  
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• AT&T-Time Warner in jeopardy as DOJ seeks to block deal - CNET

  20-11-2017 23:31 via cnet.com
  The Department of Justice cites antitrust concerns.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks reports strong Q1 results, appoints new CFO

  20-11-2017 23:27 via zdnet.com
  The security company beat market expectations, crediting its "land and expand" strategy for the strong quarter.
  
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• Black Friday smart home deals to help you connect the halls - CNET

  20-11-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  It's not just TVs -- Black Friday is a great time to score a bargain on smart home gadgets, too. Here are all of the deals we're tracking.
  
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• Best Wi-Fi speakers under $200: Sonos, Chromecast, Bose and more - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:57 via cnet.com
  Whether it's a smart speaker with Amazon Alexa onboard or a model with Chromecast multi-room, these are our favorites under $200. And no, Amazon Echo and Google Home didn't make the cut.
  
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• If your Pixel 2 phone buzzes, a fix is coming in 'weeks' - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:46 via cnet.com
  The update will tackle the strange sounds plaguing some devices.
  
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• DOJ antitrust lawsuit seeks to block AT&T, Time Warner merger

  20-11-2017 22:46 via zdnet.com
  DOJ officials say the proposed deal would harm competition, increase prices for consumers, and reduce innovation in the media industry.
  
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• Intuit Q1 strong with 2.55 million QuickBooks Online subscribers

  20-11-2017 22:37 via zdnet.com
  Intuit's first quarter went well as the company continues to add self-employed subscribers to its QuickBooks Online franchise.
  
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• Google Lens camera tool pops up in Pixel phone's Assistant - CNET

  20-11-2017 22:25 via cnet.com
  You won't have to go into the Photos app to learn about the world around you.
  
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• Can OnePlus appeal to more than just Android fanboys? - CNET

  20-11-2017 21:48 via cnet.com
  The Chinese phone maker's growth has exploded thanks to word of mouth. But CEO Pete Lau hopes to win you over to the OnePlus 5T, even if you're not a hardcore fan.
  
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• Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius V must die so SUVs can live - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  Both suffered from lagging sales.
  
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• 5 tips for using an iPad in your kitchen - CNET

  20-11-2017 21:37 via cnet.com
  Get the most out of Apple's kitchen aid.
  
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• AutoComplete: Uber buys 24,000 Volvos for self-driving program video - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  Plus: BMW recalls all the i3s, and Ford unveils its first plug-in hybrid police car.
  
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• Get a Dell M115HD mobile projector for $329

  20-11-2017 20:42 via zdnet.com
  That's a significant savings on this travel-friendly projector, which is barely bigger than the palm of your hand.
  
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• That interstellar asteroid is even weirder than we thought - CNET

  20-11-2017 20:38 via cnet.com
  The asteroid, discovered last month, lives up to its alien reputation as scientists reveal its bizarre traits and give it a proper name.
  
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• By the numbers: Tesla Roadster vs. Acura NSX vs. Porsche 918 Spyder - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 20:28 via cnet.com
  How does Tesla’s new performance machine stack up against two other electrified supercars?
  
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• McKinsey on digital marketing: Personalization is not what you think

  20-11-2017 20:20 via zdnet.com
  A top advisory consultant to large organizations shares his thoughts on critical issues that every CMO must consider. Watch the video for practical and important advice from an expert.
  
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• Amazon Echo comes in red now to help raise funds to fight AIDS - CNET

  20-11-2017 20:19 via cnet.com
  Amazon is partnering with (RED) and donating $10 from the sale of every red Echo tothe Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
  
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• Very early Galaxy S9 rumor: No iPhone X-style Face ID - CNET

  20-11-2017 20:18 via cnet.com
  This one goes heavy on the speculation.
  
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• ​Red Hat partners with AWS with OpenShift Container Platform 3.7

  20-11-2017 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat wants to be your AWS hybrid cloud and container company as well your Linux provider.
  
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• Origin Energy launches smart home kit for optimising energy usage

  20-11-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  At AU$199, the starter kit comes with sensors and other internet-connected things to help Origin's customers better manage energy usage.
  
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• Buyer beware: Cheap Black Friday TVs might not be a good deal - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  As Black Friday approaches, brace yourself for a tidal wave of cheap TV deals. But many aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.
  
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• That 'alien' asteroid is even weirder than we thought - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:48 via cnet.com
  An interstellar asteroid lives up to its alien reputation as scientists reveal its bizarre traits and give it a proper name.
  
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• Do you have to go to stores to get the best Black Friday deals? - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:44 via cnet.com
  For the most part, you don't need to fight the crowds for great deals.
  
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• Kia built an AI chatbot to sell you stuff on Facebook - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 19:36 via cnet.com
  This is what AI's going to be stuck doing for the next decade, isn't it?
  
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• Paris Hilton says she and Britney Spears invented the selfie - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:18 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The socialite takes to Twitter to insist that she was at the dawn of a cultural phenomenon. But was she?
  
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• Apple won't be HomePod for the holidays (The 3:59, Ep. 319) - CNET

  20-11-2017 19:15 via cnet.com
  The $349 smart speaker is delayed until 2018. Plus, we talk about the new Google Pixel Buds.
  
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• Uber inks deal with Volvo for fleet of self-driving cars

  20-11-2017 19:02 via zdnet.com
  Volvo says it aims to be the "supplier of choice" for autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Apple won't be HomePod for the holidays (The 3:59, Ep. 319) video - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:44 via cnet.com
  The $349 smart speaker is delayed until 2018, plus we talk about the new Google Pixel Buds.
  
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• The 34 best Black Friday 2017 deals so far - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  Some are available now, some start by Thanksgiving, but all of them will be in effect by Black Friday, Nov. 24. Here are the absolute best deals we've found so far.
  
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• Got $10,000? KFC's Col. Sanders-themed Faraday cage could be yours - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:33 via cnet.com
  KFC's latest goofy gimmick is a mesh steel cage designed to cut off your cell signal during the holidays.
  
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• My favorite iPhone X feature: Hidden notifications

  20-11-2017 18:29 via zdnet.com
  The first time you look at notifications on the iPhone X, you might be in for a surprise. A surprise I grew to appreciate.
  
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• This is the best tablet deal in history - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:21 via cnet.com
  For an impossible $99.99, you can get a 10-inch HD tablet with oodles of bells and whistles. Game, set and match, Apple. Plus: a super-fast mobile charger.
  
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• OnePlus 5T vs. OnePlus 5: What's new? video - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:17 via cnet.com
  The OnePlus 5T is different than its predecessor in five key ways. Here's what's different.
  
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• Best wearables for holiday 2017 video - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:15 via cnet.com
  Keep up with these fitness trackers and smartwatches.
  
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• Robot companions are just what the doctor ordered - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:12 via cnet.com
  In hospitals and elder care centers, companion bots might make a variety of experiences less painful or lonely.
  
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• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp comes to your phone Nov. 22 - CNET

  20-11-2017 18:01 via cnet.com
  The popular Nintendo game will arrive on Apple and Android devices this week, and will feature microtransactions.
  
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• Uber orders 24,000 Volvos for self-driving program - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:55 via cnet.com
  Volvo will deliver the vehicles between 2019 and 2021.
  
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• BMW recalls every single i3 EV over unbelted crash concerns - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:51 via cnet.com
  The automaker also halted the sale of any i3 currently on dealer lots.
  
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• How blind-spot monitoring works - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:50 via cnet.com
  They're no replacement for an old-fashioned glance over your shoulder, but blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert systems can help watch your back.
  
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• Apple received search warrant over Texas church shooter's phone - CNET

  20-11-2017 17:44 via cnet.com
  The Texas Rangers found an iPhone SE near the body of mass shooter Devin Patrick Kelley. Now, they want Apple to hand over his iCloud data.
  
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• How to force close apps on the iPhone X - CNET

  20-11-2017 17:35 via cnet.com
  The process is similar to previous iOS devices, with a minor change.
  
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• iRobot syncs with IFTTT to make your Roomba smarter - CNET

  20-11-2017 17:21 via cnet.com
  With a little help from IFTTT, your Roomba can run automatically at the perfect time, or automatically pause a cleaning cycle when you answer a phone call.
  
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• Porsche Tech Live Look brings AR to dealerships - Roadshow

  20-11-2017 17:20 via cnet.com
  It could mean faster trips through the service department, which is always nice.
  
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• Uber plans to buy 24,000 autonomous Volvo SUVs in self-driving push

  20-11-2017 16:54 via theguardian.com
  ‘It only becomes a commercial business when you can remove the vehicle operator from the equation,’ says ride-hailing firm battling Lyft and WaymoUber is planning to buy up to 24,000 self-driving cars from Volvo, the company has announced, moving from its current model of ride-sharing using freelance drivers to owning a fleet of autonomous cars.Following the three-year self-driving partnership with Volvo, the non-binding framework could give Uber a boost in its ambitions to perfect
  
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• Uber and Volvo strike deal for 24,000 self-drive cars

  20-11-2017 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Uber plans to purchase up to 24,000 cars from Volvo before 2021 to build a self-drive fleet.
  
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• Dell EMC chosen the best IT workplace in Brazil

  20-11-2017 16:39 via zdnet.com
  Great Place to Work Institute picked the company as the best large-sized IT employer in the country.
  
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