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• Razer Phone: Why you'd buy or avoid one video - CNET

  04-12-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  Razer's first phone is unique, for better or for worse.
  
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• Facebook launches parent-controlled Messenger app for kids

  04-12-2017 23:45 via zdnet.com
  Messenger Kids allows children to start one-on-one or group video chats with parent-approved contacts.
  
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• Konnected Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  04-12-2017 23:44 via cnet.com
  Konnected's Alarm Panel wants to make your existing wired security system smart.
  
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• Facebook Messenger now lets kids chat video - CNET

  04-12-2017 23:38 via cnet.com
  Facebook now has a version of Messenger designed specifically for kids to chat with approved contacts. But will parents opt-in?
  
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• Bulletproof co-founder opposes Macquarie Telecom's AU$17.9m takeover bid

  04-12-2017 23:34 via zdnet.com
  Although he exited the company in September, Lorenzo Modesto still has a 12.6 percent interest in Bulletproof and believes the bid from Macquarie Telecom is too low.
  
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• How to enable Alexa notifications video - CNET

  04-12-2017 23:30 via cnet.com
  Alexa can send you notifications when your Domino's pizza or Amazon order is out for delivery. Here's how it works.
  
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• Amazon launches in Australia, cranking up Christmas competition

  04-12-2017 23:29
  Local retailers face stiffer competition as worldwide online retailer opens up its full service Amazon has launched in Australia, ending months of speculation around the timing of when it would finally open its full offering Down Under and setting up a sales frenzy before Christmas.The e-commerce giant has already been selling Kindle e-reader devices, audio books and content from its Australian website but it has now activated its full-service local offering, featuring its own products and items
  
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• Sony BRAVIA X940E (XBR-75X940E)

  04-12-2017 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We always look forward to Sony’s annual refresh of its X940 TV range. Well, we say range, but actually there’s only ever a single X940 model. What a model it is, though, invariably delivering a huge 75-inch screen powered by some of Sony’s most high-level picture technologies.The latest X940, the  XBR-75X940E, is potentially Sony’s most exciting yet. It still uses the same direct LED lighting with local dimming technology used to such great effect by its predecessors
  
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• Amazon goes live in Australia

  04-12-2017 23:25 via zdnet.com
  After months of speculation, the online retail giant has officially graced Australian shores.
  
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• 2019 Lamborghini Urus Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  04-12-2017 23:18 via cnet.com
  The term "SUV" keeps getting redefined, and now here comes Lamborghini to blow it out of the water. Meet the fastest SUV on the planet, the world's first Supersport Utility Vehicle.
  
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• Target launches Wallet to combine payment, coupons at checkout

  04-12-2017 23:16 via zdnet.com
  Just in time for the holiday season, Target has launched a mobile payment solution within its main app. Using a barcode to scan at checkout, Wallet is restricted to Target's credit and debit card.
  
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• Sony BRAVIA XE94 (KD-75XE9405)

  04-12-2017 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We always look forward to Sony’s annual refresh of its X940 TV range. Well, we say range, but actually there’s only ever a single X940 model. What a model it is, though, invariably delivering a huge 75-inch screen powered by some of Sony’s most high-level picture technologies.The latest X940, the KD-75XE9405, is potentially Sony’s most exciting yet. It still uses the same direct LED lighting with local dimming technology used to such great effect by its predecessors, wher
  
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• The ZTE Axon M is $200 less at Best Buy - CNET

  04-12-2017 22:59 via cnet.com
  Get this dual-screen phone for only $525.
  
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• 'House of Cards' to come back... without Kevin Spacey - CNET

  04-12-2017 22:38 via cnet.com
  After suspending production of the show in light of accusations against its star, Netflix announced it would create a sixth and final season.
  
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• Bill Gates thinks you should read these 5 books - CNET

  04-12-2017 22:09 via cnet.com
  A celebrity comic's autobiography and a blunt tale of eviction in Milwaukee are just two of the billionaire's recommended reads.
  
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• US says it doesn't need secret court's approval to ask for encryption backdoors

  04-12-2017 22:08 via zdnet.com
  Critics have long argued that the government has wide latitude to conduct surveillance under broad approvals from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
  
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• Mega Man 11 headed to Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC in 2018 - CNET

  04-12-2017 22:04 via cnet.com
  In honor of his 30th anniversary, Mega Man is getting a refreshed look, a new game and a series of classic rereleases.
  
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• Apple could ship 100 percent more AirPods next year - CNET

  04-12-2017 22:03 via cnet.com
  Apple is predicted to ship 26-28 million AirPods in 2018, according to KGI analysts.
  
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• Instagram to flag hashtags that can hurt animals - CNET

  04-12-2017 21:52 via cnet.com
  Animal selfies can look cool, but the photo-sharing service wants users to know that sometimes the wildlife is abused.
  
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• Star Wars and Star Trek unite in 'Trek Wars' trailer - CNET

  04-12-2017 21:28 via cnet.com
  A fan-made "Trek Wars" trailer creates an alternate universe where Star Wars and Star Trek coexist in harmony.
  
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• Senators to FCC: Investigate phony net neutrality comments - CNET

  04-12-2017 21:10 via cnet.com
  Twenty-eight lawmakers ask FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to put off voting on net neutrality until it investigates claims that many public comments on the issue were made by bots.
  
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• Google engineer reportedly says humans aren't designed to drive cars - CNET

  04-12-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A software engineer for Google-owned Waymo takes to Twitter to describe his struggles with a real-world rental car.
  
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• ​Brazil's first online bank ramps up innovation

  04-12-2017 20:35 via zdnet.com
  A year after launching its API platform, Banco Original is driving new initiatives related to artificial intelligence and data analytics
  
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• AutoComplete: Meet MOIA's electric ride-share van video - Roadshow

  04-12-2017 20:34 via cnet.com
  Plus: Ford renews its Transit Connect van, and Cadillac speeds up vehicle reveals.
  
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• Get a Doogee Mix unlocked 5.5-inch smartphone for $177.99

  04-12-2017 20:04 via zdnet.com
  Great performance and a fabulous, nearly bezel-free AMOLED screen are among the highlights of this enterprise-ready GSM model.
  
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• Apple Pay Cash hits iPhones next week - CNET

  04-12-2017 19:43 via cnet.com
  Apple's Pay Cash Venmo-style money service will roll out to iOS devices next week.
  
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• Google will give 6 months free Netflix with new Pixelbooks - CNET

  04-12-2017 19:38 via cnet.com
  Google sweetens the deal on new Pixelbook laptops with free Netflix.
  
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• ​Computer vendors start disabling Intel Management Engine

  04-12-2017 19:32 via zdnet.com
  Intel has admitted that its in-chip Intel Management Engine program has major security holes. Some PC vendors are now disabling Management Engine to protect their customers.
  
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• Apple Pay Cash: How to use your iPhone's new Venmo-like feature - CNET

  04-12-2017 19:29 via cnet.com
  Apple Pay Cash is nearly here, and it makes sending or requesting money almost too easy.
  
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• Windows Update is broken for some Windows 7 users

  04-12-2017 19:24 via zdnet.com
  Some Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 users are reporting they can't check for updates using Windows Update and Microsoft Update. No word yet on a Microsoft fix.
  
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• The Razer Phone is amazing and no one will buy it (The 3:59, Ep. 326) - CNET

  04-12-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  We discuss the merits of Razer's niche gaming phone and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the text message.
  
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• See astronauts throw a pizza party in space - CNET

  04-12-2017 19:03 via cnet.com
  International Space Station astronauts make their own edible flying saucers after NASA sends up a special meal kit.
  
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• Cadillac to unveil future models sooner to improve quality - Roadshow

  04-12-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Here's why you can expect to see future models unveiled earlier.
  
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• The Razer phone is amazing and no one will buy it! (The 3:59, Ep. 326) video - CNET

  04-12-2017 18:50 via cnet.com
  We discuss the merits of Razer's niche gaming phone and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the text message.
  
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• 6 high-tech ways to decorate for the holidays - CNET

  04-12-2017 18:22 via cnet.com
  Tech your halls with cool lights, smart gadgets and the only thing a self-respecting geek should put atop the tree.
  
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• New Ford Transit Connect focuses on safety, versatility, tech - Roadshow

  04-12-2017 18:15 via cnet.com
  The vans hit Europe in mid-2018, and the US is likely to follow some time after that.
  
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• Facebook wants to mentor small UK firms at its new London headquarters

  04-12-2017 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Newsbeat gets a tour of the new Facebook HQ as they launch their mentoring scheme for small businesses.
  
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• Mercedes teases new Sprinter interior, EV coming in 2019 - Roadshow

  04-12-2017 17:43 via cnet.com
  One of the most popular vans in the world is set for some big changes.
  
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• Beyonce 'unlikely' to use burner email

  04-12-2017 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The claim was made half in jest by Ed Sheeran during a media interview.
  
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• Best TV gifts for the 2017 holidays - CNET

  04-12-2017 17:36 via cnet.com
  Nothing says "Happy Holidays!" like a gigantic box swathed in candy cane wrapping paper. Here's our picks this season, some of which are less expensive than you'd think.
  
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• Mgcool Band 3 hands on: Attractive hardware, awful software

  04-12-2017 17:35 via zdnet.com
  The Mgcool Band 3 is a low cost fitness band that tracks basic activity functions -- but the app needs a lot of work.
  
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• Something is rotten at Apple

  04-12-2017 17:27 via zdnet.com
  Last week was a long, bad week for Apple engineers. And for users of its products.
  
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• Going data-driven on a budget

  04-12-2017 17:12 via zdnet.com
  How can you think and do data analysis globally, aiming to act and have an impact locally, when the data you need is scattered and incomplete and your resources are limited? And what does an analysis on the affordability of data plans around the world show?
  
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• California self-driving rule tweaks boost manufacturer liability - Roadshow

  04-12-2017 17:08 via cnet.com
  The changes to the proposed rules came after a number of public comments.
  
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• 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' trailer debuts on Thursday - CNET

  04-12-2017 17:05 via cnet.com
  Start running. This time, even Bryce Dallas Howard's character is in appropriate footwear for fast dinosaur getaways.
  
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• Opinion: Net neutrality is a myth, and the FCC changes aren't what you think

  04-12-2017 16:53 via zdnet.com
  David Gewirtz argues that the FCC is not eliminating the no-blocking, no-throttling, and no-paid-prioritization restrictions on American Internet providers. And he dives deep into the federal regulation code changes to explain why.
  
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• Prepare yourself for the OnePlus 5T Star Wars phone - CNET

  04-12-2017 16:52 via cnet.com
  Ready yourself for planetfall of the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition phone.
  
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• CVS Health and Aetna bet $69 billion merger on analytics, data, digital transformation

  04-12-2017 16:48 via zdnet.com
  CVS Health and Aetna have merged in a bid to reinvent health care with a vertically integrated stack of services and touch points. And now comes the hard part: Using data and analytics to really make it all work.
  
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• My favourite audiobook: WIRED's Matt Burgess

  04-12-2017 16:41
  
  WIRED's Matt Burgess chooses The Circle by Dave Eggers as his favourite audiobook
  
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• Fujifilm X-A3

  04-12-2017 16:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Essential Review
  This is TechRadar's review summary, which gives you all the key information you need if you're looking for quick buying advice in 30 seconds – our usual full, in-depth review follows.
  The Fujifilm X-A3 is a great camera with a vintage-ish look that produces consistently good images. Designed as step-up from both a smartphone and a point-and-shoot compact, this entry-level mirrorless camera is reasonably priced, and reasonably easy to get to know, while images can
  
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