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• Hold on to your wallets: Steam's Autumn sale is now live - CNET

  22-11-2017 23:48 via cnet.com
  Need more PC game discounts? Fine -- GOG's Black Friday sale starts today, too.
  
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• Apple wants you to share your AirPods this Christmas - CNET

  22-11-2017 23:19 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The tech giant releases a holiday ad that shows the true meaning of love. Or, at least, dancing.
  
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• YouTube outlines plan to protect kids from disturbing content - CNET

  22-11-2017 23:13 via cnet.com
  The five new guidelines include removing ads from inappropriate videos and blocking predatory comments from videos that feature minors.
  
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• Q&A: Explaining the fight over U.S. 'net neutrality' regulations

  22-11-2017 22:54
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is poised to vote on Dec. 14 to rescind the so-called net neutrality rules championed by former President Barack Obama.
  
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• Uber faces slew of investigations in wake of 'outrageous' data hack cover-up

  22-11-2017 22:40 via theguardian.com
  US, UK, Australia and Philippines to investigate hack that affected 57m peopleGlobal nature of breach exposes Uber to potential liability in many regionsUber is facing government scrutiny around the world in the wake of its admission it concealed a massive data breach affecting 57 million drivers and passengers. The $68bn ride-hailing company acknowledged Tuesday that hackers had stolen the personal information in October 2016, and that Uber had paid them $100,000 to destroy the information and
  
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• 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' reveals baby raptor scene - CNET

  22-11-2017 22:40 via cnet.com
  Chris Pratt shares a sweet moment with a tiny dinosaur in this sneak peek at the "Jurassic World" sequel.
  
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• The 37 best Black Friday 2017 deals, including 12 available now (updated) - CNET

  22-11-2017 22:21 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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• Garmin Vivomove HR review - CNET

  22-11-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  Want a full fitness tracker but don't want it to look like one? The Garmin Vivomove HR might be your choice.
  
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• These are the Monoprice Black Friday deals - CNET

  22-11-2017 22:00 via cnet.com
  Coming tomorrow: 20 percent off nearly everything on the site, plus a $160 3D printer. You can also score some great deals right now.
  
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• Facebook to let users see if they 'liked' Russian accounts

  22-11-2017 21:53
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Incsaid on Wednesday it would build a web page to allow users to see which Russian propaganda accounts they have liked or followed, after U.S. lawmakers demanded that the social network be more open about the reach of the accounts.
  
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• Latest Windows 10 'Redstone 4' PC test build adds more feature refinements

  22-11-2017 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to deliver lots of fixes and a few minor feature updates to testers of its next Windows 10 feature release with Insider Build 17046.
  
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• Hiding a hack? Uber promised not to do things like that - CNET

  22-11-2017 21:51 via cnet.com
  In a settlement with the FTC, the company said it wouldn't mislead users about the security of their data.
  
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• Broadcom considering sweetened Qualcomm bid: sources

  22-11-2017 21:44
  (Reuters) - Chipmaker Broadcom Ltd is considering raising its offer to buy rival Qualcomm Inc by offering more of its own stock, following consultation with several of Qualcomm's top shareholders, according to people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Galaxy S9, S9 Plus rumored to appear at CES tradeshow in January - CNET

  22-11-2017 21:30 via cnet.com
  Samsung may show off its next pair of flagship phones as early as January, during CES 2018.
  
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• Don't believe these 5 Cyber Monday myths - CNET

  22-11-2017 21:23 via cnet.com
  Think you've got the Internet's biggest shopping day all figured out? Think again. Here are some common misconceptions about everyone's favorite Monday.
  
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• Motorola Moto Z2 Force on sale at T-Mobile for $375 - CNET

  22-11-2017 21:21 via cnet.com
  At T-Mobile, the Moto Z2 Force is the cheapest it's ever been.
  
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• Asus ZenPad Z8S

  22-11-2017 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Asus ZenPad Z8S is a Verizon exclusive tablet running Android 7.0 with a $249 price tag, or $99 on a two-year contract. The price of this tablet is easy to digest, and makes the device’s few drawbacks a bit more palatable.We’ve seen the release of solid Android tablets slow to a crawl compared to a few years ago, but Asus’ latest is proof that some companies are still committed to the form factor.
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• Why the right web analytics platform is (even more) business critical

  22-11-2017 21:10 via zdnet.com
  Forrester breaks down the importance of web analytics in today's digital age.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Everything we know so far - CNET

  22-11-2017 21:09 via cnet.com
  Luke Skywalker is full of angst and his island is full of Porgs. What the heck is a Porg? Let's examine all the clues about the upcoming movie.
  
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• Updated: Best Black Friday 2017 cheap TV deals (plus our favorite picks) - CNET

  22-11-2017 21:08 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's another update to our roundup, including our recommended picks.
  
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• They're already camping outside Best Buy for Black Friday - CNET

  22-11-2017 20:52 via cnet.com
  Commentary: In Texas, a man and his family set up their tent Saturday in order to get $300 off a TV.
  
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• Facebook will identify what Russia-linked content you liked - CNET

  22-11-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  The social network said a new tool for spotting posts from a Russian troll farm will be available by the end of the year.
  
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• Air New Zealand, Swiss travel platform Winding Tree in blockchain tie-up

  22-11-2017 20:36
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it has teamed up with Swiss travel start-up Winding Tree to explore applications based on blockchain technology that could help the national flag carrier of New Zealand improve the efficiency and security of services such as booking and baggage tracking.
  
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• Adopt a whole family of ice-age mammoths - CNET

  22-11-2017 20:13 via cnet.com
  A rare family of four well-preserved mammoths, including a baby, are up for sale, which makes for quite the ice-age menagerie.
  
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• Net neutrality battle with FCC heats up (The 3:59, Ep. 321) - CNET

  22-11-2017 20:11 via cnet.com
  We talk about a proposal to repeal rules that keep ISPs from blocking or slowing down access to websites or services. Also, Uber's breach and Black Friday shopping in VR.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 orders open up for non-employee reservations - Roadshow

  22-11-2017 20:09 via cnet.com
  It is hopefully proof that Tesla is beginning to move beyond "production hell."
  
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• Apple iPhone SE 2 coming by July, report claims - CNET

  22-11-2017 20:01 via cnet.com
  China Economic Daily is reporting that Apple will release an upgraded smaller, cheaper iPhone by the middle of next year.
  
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• The 35 best Black Friday 2017 deals, including 10 available now (updated) - CNET

  22-11-2017 20:00 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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• Exclusive: SAP investigating its sales practices in Gulf region

  22-11-2017 19:55
  DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - German business software giant SAP , which last month said its South African sales commissions were being probed byU.S. regulators, has launched an investigation into its business practices in the Gulf region, it said on Wednesday.
  
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• Apple researchers offer best look yet at self-driving program - Roadshow

  22-11-2017 19:49 via cnet.com
  It's believed to be the first public paper from Apple's secretive efforts.
  
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• Tech still hedge funds' sweetheart sector: Goldman Sachs

  22-11-2017 19:44
  LONDON (Reuters) - Tech stocks remain the largest net sector exposure for equity hedge funds, which are set to deliver their strongest returns since 2013, Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday in a note on the industry's most and least favored areas of the market.
  
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• Uber breach, cover-up trigger government probes around the globe

  22-11-2017 19:40
  TORONTO (Reuters) - Governments around the globe launched investigations into Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] after the company disclosed it had covered up a breach that exposed data on millions of customers and drivers, the latest scandal to rock the ride-hailing firm.
  
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• Andy Serkis on his Star Wars villain, how you too can play an ape - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:38 via cnet.com
  The world's most famous motion capture actor talks about his "deeply wounded" animated Star Wars bad guy, plus "Black Panther" and a new game based on the "Apes" films.
  
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• Peter Thiel sells most of remaining Facebook stake

  22-11-2017 19:37
  (Reuters) - Facebook Inc's first major investor Peter Thiel has sold three-quarters of his remaining stake in the social network as part of a previously established trading plan, a regulatory filing showed.
  
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• How to watch Thanksgiving football if you don't have cable - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:36 via cnet.com
  Find out your live streaming options for the NFL's trio of Thanksgiving Day games.
  
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• Net neutrality heats up with the FCC (The 3:59, Ep. 321) video - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:21 via cnet.com
  We talk about net neutrality, Uber's breach and Black Friday shopping in VR
  
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• Apple's Beats supports Kaepernick in pulsating new ad - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:18 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Serena Williams, Neymar, Kris Wu and Michael K. Williams star in the ad that suggests you should listen to no one but yourself.
  
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• 'The Last Jedi:' Supreme Leader Snoke is more complicated than you know video - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Andy Serkis tells us where the darkness for Supreme Leader Snoke comes from for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
  
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• Bose SoundSport Free review - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Bose's SoundSport Free totally wireless earphones are more expensive, but they sound better and fit more securely than the AirPods.
  
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• Andy Serkis talks about the evolution of motion capture video - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  The job of acting hasn't changed for Andy Serkis, he tells us, but the technology has.
  
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• Andy Serkis removes the suit for 'Black Panther' video - CNET

  22-11-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Andy Serkis approaches acting the same, he tells us, whether he's in a motion-capture suit or acting as himself in Marvel's "Black Panther."
  
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• Lenovo Star Wars: Jedi Challenges

  22-11-2017 18:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fans of Star Wars (or any sci-fi/fantasy story) have long yearned to be a part of their favorite movie’s universe. From battling waves of droids to donning that legendary Jedi cloak, it’s the stuff that connects us to our favorite characters and stories. With recent advances in VR and AR technologies, becoming a part of a story you fancy is now more real than it ever has been. And that’s precisely the road Lenovo is taking you on with Star Wars: Jedi Challenges.
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