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• Amazon offers Chinese consumers more overseas options to boost Black Friday sales

  26-11-2017 23:58 via zdnet.com
  Amazon is offering a so-called 72-hour 'Real Black Friday' shopping festival to Chinese consumers this year by allowing them to shop at four of its most favorable overseas Amazon websites in a bid to boost sales.
  
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• Imgur just learned 1.7M accounts got exposed in 2014 hack - CNET

  26-11-2017 23:42 via cnet.com
  The hack made off with email addresses and passwords, likely due to an old encryption system.
  
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• ​Linus 'Linux' Torvalds gives security developers guidance

  26-11-2017 23:33 via zdnet.com
  Leading open-source developer Torvalds does more than swear at poor security development. He spells out what he expects from security programmers.
  
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• Australians will own their banking and internet data under new legislation

  26-11-2017 23:19 via zdnet.com
  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will be charged with overseeing the new Consumer Data Right.
  
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• Imgur just learned 1.7M accounts exposed in 2014 hack - CNET

  26-11-2017 21:34 via cnet.com
  Hack, which made off with email addresses and passwords, likely occurred due to old encryption system.
  
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• Mexican authorities seek information from Uber about data breach

  26-11-2017 21:30
  MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's transparency body said on Sunday it would seek information from Uber about the consequences of a large data breach that the ride-hailing company disclosed on Tuesday.
  
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• 'Sesame Street' cooked up a tasty 'Stranger Things' parody - CNET

  26-11-2017 21:07 via cnet.com
  Cookie Monster Demogorgon! Muppet Barb! "Sharing Things" explains why being a good friend is important, especially in the Snackside Down.
  
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• The 40 best Cyber Monday 2017 deals you can get right now (updated) - CNET

  26-11-2017 21:04 via cnet.com
  Black Friday is behind us and Cyber Monday ahead. Here are the best bargains you can still get online and the up-and-comers.
  
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• Jodie Foster's 'Black Mirror' episode looks chilling - CNET

  26-11-2017 20:36 via cnet.com
  Want to make sure your kid doesn't get lost? This technological solution almost certainly is a terrible idea.
  
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• Watch Daisy Ridley build a Lego Millennium Falcon - CNET

  26-11-2017 20:21 via cnet.com
  Star Wars star reveals which color lightsaber she'd choose, plus other tidbits, all while snapping together the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.
  
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• The rise of the robots brings threats and opportunities | Letters

  26-11-2017 20:00 via theguardian.com
  Readers respond to the advance in robotics, and what it means for our economy, social fabric and the planetThe difference between the robots of today and all previous forms of automation is that they are so flexible (Editorial, 25 November). Intelligent robots will be utilised in any new enterprise rather than people now because the financial returns are likely to be so much greater, given that there will be no recruitment difficulties, wage demands, overtime claims, strikes, sickness absence, p
  
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• FBI reportedly failed to inform US targets of Russian hackers - CNET

  26-11-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  Only two of nearly 80 targets interviewed by the Associated Press said the bureau notified them of the threat.
  
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• Bitcoin tops $9,000 mark for first time - CNET

  26-11-2017 19:04 via cnet.com
  The cryptocurrency has risen nine-fold since the beginning of the year.
  
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• The best Office Depot and OfficeMax Cyber Monday laptop, desktop PC deals

  26-11-2017 18:58 via zdnet.com
  The specials include a $180 HP Chromebook and a number of all-in-one PCs.
  
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• How much?! – Star Wars Battlefront II and the problem with paid-for video game rewards

  26-11-2017 16:00 via theguardian.com
  A backlash from gamers and concern from legislators has drawn attention to virtual add-ons that cost real-world moneyWhen the new Star Wars video game, Battlefront II, was made public in a final testing session before a general release, it didn’t receive quite the reception its publisher, Electronic Arts, was hoping for.It featured a confusing mixture of virtual collectibles and randomised rewards that could be used to unlock characters within the game, meaning it would take 40 hours of co
  
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• UK drone users to sit safety tests under new law

  26-11-2017 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  A draft bill proposes a number of new requirements for drone owners, while tackling illegal use.
  
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• Why we should be wary of ending net neutrality | Emily Bell

  26-11-2017 15:00 via theguardian.com
  Rolling back net neutrality laws is just part of Trump’s giant experiment in media deregulation with little protection for the consumer“Do you want [the internet] to be governed by engineers and entrepreneurs, or do you want it governed by lawyers and bureaucrats here in Washington?” That was the question asked to the American public by Ajit Pai, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, when he appeared on Fox News last week to talk about his intention to change the way
  
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• Pad & Quill Timberline and Bella Fino: Handcrafted wood and leather cases for the Apple iPhone X

  26-11-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Pad & Quill have been making cases for Apple products since 2010 and to celebrate the 10th anniversary iPhone it now has seven cases made with leather, wood, and polycarbonate.
  
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• Hollywood tech lands a leading role in health care - CNET

  26-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The motion capture tech that helped bring films like "Lord of the Rings" to life is helping postoperative patients with their recovery.
  
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• Dive into home security with these indoor cameras - CNET

  26-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Whether you're serious about security or simply want to spy on a mischievous pet, these indoor security cameras are vying for a spot in your home.
  
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• 7 tips to score the best deals on Cyber Monday - CNET

  26-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Missed Black Friday? Here's how you can ensure you have a more successful Cyber Monday.
  
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• 46 indoor security cameras for a safer smart home - CNET

  26-11-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  You can't always keep an eye on things at home, so these smart security cameras promise to do the heavy lifting on your behalf.
  
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• Best Cyber Monday MacBook, laptop, tablet and PC deals this year - CNET

  26-11-2017 06:30 via cnet.com
  Cyber Monday is here. Here are the best laptop and tablet deals to keep you working and playing all year long.
  
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• U.S. prosecutors' letter spurred orders in self-driving car lawsuit

  26-11-2017 04:05
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The judge overseeing a lawsuit between Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] and Alphabet Inc'sWaymo self-driving car unit issued a series of orders this week, prompted by information shared with him by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  
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• Black Friday, Thanksgiving online sales climb to record high

  26-11-2017 03:27
  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United States surged to record highs as shoppers bagged deep discounts and bought more on their mobile devices, heralding a promising start to the key holiday season, according to retail analytics firms.
  
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• Dell offers numerous Cyber Monday deals on laptops, desktops, including $130 Inspiron notebook

  26-11-2017 02:26 via zdnet.com
  The manufacturer's 12-page ad is filled with PC specials and "doorbusters" throughout the online shopping day.
  
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• Please enjoy this local TV reporter's unhappy Black Friday - CNET

  26-11-2017 01:17 via cnet.com
  Commentary: An Indiana news reporter is poised to describe the crowds at a local mall. However, it's early and he gets angry.
  
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• The 40 best Cyber Monday 2017 deals you can get right now - CNET

  26-11-2017 01:07 via cnet.com
  Black Friday is behind us and Cyber Monday ahead. Here are the best bargains you can still get online and the up-and-comers.
  
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• Black Friday 2017 sees record online sales - CNET

  26-11-2017 00:00 via cnet.com
  But year-over-year sales growth was fatter for Thanksgiving Day. Damn the cranberries, full steam ahead to the worldwide shopping mall!
  
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