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• Court dismisses Vodafone domestic roaming case

  20-12-2017 23:44 via zdnet.com
  Vodafone's attempt to have the ACCC's draft decision-making process on wholesale mobile domestic roaming ruled to be flawed has been dismissed by the Australian Federal Court.
  
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• Snowden, privacy groups oppose new surveillance bill - CNET

  20-12-2017 23:40 via cnet.com
  The ACLU and other organizations try to rally the public against a bill that extends US foreign surveillance powers four years.
  
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• Apple admits slowing older iPhones, says it's to prevent battery issues - CNET

  20-12-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  The company says the practice deals with problems -- like unexpected shutdowns -- caused by aging batteries or cold conditions.
  
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• Apple: Some older iPhones slowed to prevent battery issues

  20-12-2017 23:19 via zdnet.com
  Apple confirms it slows the performance of iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and iPhone SE models to stop aging batteries from causing an unexpected shutdown.
  
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• Uber finally hires a COO, former Orbitz head Barney Harford - CNET

  20-12-2017 23:05 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company hires a second-in-command to help keep things under control.
  
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• Solving Silicon Valley's diversity problem

  20-12-2017 23:02 via zdnet.com
  The future had better not be like the present... Notes from a recent conference "Inclusivity in Tech"
  
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• 2018 sci-fi, fantasy and geek movies to get excited about - CNET

  20-12-2017 22:45 via cnet.com
  From Han Solo's solo outing to Marvel's Infinity War to Martin Scorsese's Netflix gangster epic, 2018 promises plenty of film goodness.
  
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• Self-driving Chevy Bolt bumps motorcycle in minor collision - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 22:41 via cnet.com
  Surprise, surprise -- the autonomous car was ruled not at fault.
  
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• The 7 biggest iPhone X annoyances and how to fix them - CNET

  20-12-2017 22:39 via cnet.com
  New iPhone, new problems. Here are solutions to some of the worst ones.
  
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• Magic Leap announces mixed-reality headset video - CNET

  20-12-2017 22:18 via cnet.com
  The secretive company lifts the veil on its headset, which it says will be shipping next year.
  
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• EU court to Uber: Face it, you're a transport service - CNET

  20-12-2017 22:13 via cnet.com
  Europe's highest court says the ride-hailing company should be regulated differently. This decision could have major ramifications for Uber.
  
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• Job market in 2018 will feel AI's influence - CNET

  20-12-2017 21:22 via cnet.com
  Artificial intelligence will be a steady undercurrent, but it won't be the only factor affecting job seekers in the coming year, says Glassdoor.
  
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• AutoComplete: BMW X7 gets one step closer to dealerships video - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 21:18 via cnet.com
  Plus: Audi adds Amazon Music to its infotainment system, and VW gets more good news regarding Dieselgate.
  
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• Uber suffers blow as EU court rules it's a taxi service - CNET

  20-12-2017 21:17 via cnet.com
  Europe's highest court says the ride-hailing company should be regulated like a transportation service. This decision could have major ramifications for Uber.
  
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• Magic Leap One Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  20-12-2017 20:56 via cnet.com
  The first product from the secretive, Google-funded augmented-reality startup has finally been revealed. Founder and CEO Rony Abovitz shares some key insights about Magic Leap One.
  
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• Samsung could make $22 billion off next year's iPhones - CNET

  20-12-2017 20:51 via cnet.com
  Apple is reportedly buying 180 million to 200 million OLED displays from Samsung.
  
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• Magic Leap shows off AR headset that ships in 2018

  20-12-2017 20:48 via zdnet.com
  After years of anticipation, Magic Leap has shared details about its three piece AR headset that will be available to developers next year.
  
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• BMW's big-boy X7 SUV enters preproduction phase - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 20:44 via cnet.com
  We're about a year away from seeing the final version.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' study looks at dragons and global warming - CNET

  20-12-2017 20:29 via cnet.com
  Dragon-caused global warming. White Walkers hibernating in summer. Serious science meets fantasy in a climate study on the world of "Game of Thrones."
  
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• Security firm Keeper sues news reporter over vulnerability story

  20-12-2017 20:20 via zdnet.com
  The vulnerability was fixed, but Keeper now demands that the allegedly defamatory article is pulled offline.
  
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• Cloud security: Why these solutions aren't ready for prime time

  20-12-2017 20:19 via zdnet.com
  Where we look back at a month of intriguing questions and engaging answers, but where some of those answers may have been just responses rather than solutions.
  
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• Blockchain shows promise for energy companies

  20-12-2017 20:03 via zdnet.com
  Potential benefits include security, transparency, efficiency, and speed.
  
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• Pennsylvania now home to first McLaren F1 service center in US - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  It might seem out of the way, but it's better than shipping your car to the UK.
  
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• Need your McLaren F1 serviced? Head to Pennsylvania - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  McLaren just opened its first official F1 service center in the US.
  
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• Salesforce Brazil head steps down

  20-12-2017 19:14 via zdnet.com
  Mauricio Prado had been serving as general manager since February 2016; no plans for a replacement have been announced.
  
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• Alien frightens life out of New Yorkers, thanks to 'X-Files' - CNET

  20-12-2017 19:02 via cnet.com
  Commentary: To get viewers primed for a new season of the famed sci-fi series, an alien invades a New York Post newspaper dispenser.
  
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• Web browsing comes to Amazon's Fire TV ahead of YouTube ban - CNET

  20-12-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  The new browser seems like a backdoor to allow Fire TV devices to access YouTube after Google removes it from Amazon's device.
  
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• Best Apple Moments in 2017 video - CNET

  20-12-2017 18:50 via cnet.com
  Does the iPhone X make this list? Apple had its fair share of not-good moments, from the HomePod delay to iOS 11, but which one was the worst? What are your worst moments for Apple?
  
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• How to opt out of Facebook's new facial recognition feature - CNET

  20-12-2017 18:46 via cnet.com
  A new feature will use facial recognition to send an alert when someone posts a photo of you.
  
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• Baby sea turtles prove their stamina on tiny treadmills - CNET

  20-12-2017 18:43 via cnet.com
  Little swimsuits and mini treadmills teach scientists more about the impressive physical prowess of baby sea turtle hatchlings. Yes, the tykes are adorable.
  
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• Data on 123 million US households found unsecured online video - CNET

  20-12-2017 18:39 via cnet.com
  The data reveals "billions of personally identifying details ... about virtually every American household," according to UpGuard researchers who discovered the problem.
  
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• Report: Apple plans to unify iOS, Mac apps next year

  20-12-2017 18:34 via zdnet.com
  The announcement could come over the summer, with a release later in 2018.
  
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• Google Home's 2017 in review: All grown up and ready to battle - CNET

  20-12-2017 18:32 via cnet.com
  The Google Home came into its own as a smart speaker in 2017. Now we'll find out if that matters.
  
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• Roadshow's 10 favorite vehicles of 2017 - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 18:25 via cnet.com
  We look back at the ten best vehicles that we drove in the last year and tell you what makes them great.
  
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• Top 10 of 2017: Our best rated cars of the year - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 18:19 via cnet.com
  We look back at the 10 cars that earned our highest review rating in the last year and tell you what makes them great.
  
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• Apple may offer combined iOS and Mac apps next year - CNET

  20-12-2017 18:19 via cnet.com
  Applications that work with touchscreen iPhones or iPads as well as on Mac desktops and laptops could be coming in late 2018.
  
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• Wearables shipments to hit 222.3 million units by 2021: IDC

  20-12-2017 18:14 via zdnet.com
  The wearables market is still dominated by watches and wristbands, but more form factors have emerged in the category.
  
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• EPA, CARB approve fixes for 24,000 more VW 3.0-liter diesels - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 18:11 via cnet.com
  This builds on an earlier approval from October.
  
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• Zelectric Motors builds the electric vintage Volkswagen of your dreams - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  If you like your old-school VW or Porsche with a dash of the future, check out Zelectric Motors.
  
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• Hey, David Benardo, how'd you get to be the head of Zelectric Motors? - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 18:00 via cnet.com
  When you want a reliable air-cooled Volkswagen, the only thing to do is swap out that drivetrain.
  
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• The biggest and noteworthy auto recalls of 2017 - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 17:58 via cnet.com
  Tesla, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Ford were all bitten by the recall bug.
  
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• GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs

  20-12-2017 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The UK's ability to cyber-attack other countries has improved says a Parliament committee report.
  
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• GCHQ cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs

  20-12-2017 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The UK's ability to cyber-attack other countries has improved says a Parliament committee report.
  
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• Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed

  20-12-2017 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world.
  
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• Ooma buys smart camera maker Butterfleye

  20-12-2017 17:34 via zdnet.com
  Ooma said it plans to integrate Butterfleye's smart camera into its Ooma Home security product.
  
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• Magic Leap reveals its new augmented-reality smart glasses - CNET

  20-12-2017 17:31 via cnet.com
  The secretive startup has officially launched its hardware, the Magic Leap One Creator Edition, saying it will ship in 2018.
  
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• When confronted, online trolls sound like reasonable people - CNET

  20-12-2017 17:25 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A British news channel calls some of those who have emailed or left threatening Twitter messages to a politician.
  
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• White House commends Facebook and Microsoft, YouTube TV app still coming to Roku, Apple TV video - CNET

  20-12-2017 16:42 via cnet.com
  Today's major tech stories include appreciations for Facebook and Microsoft for their help fighting North Korean cyberattacks, YouTube's TV app eventually reaching Roku and Apple TV, and Facebook's new facial recognition options.
  
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• Audi adds Amazon Music streaming to in-car media services - Roadshow

  20-12-2017 16:41 via cnet.com
  The new integration is offered on certain 2017 and 2018 models.
  
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• Tiny Metal Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  20-12-2017 16:24 via cnet.com
  Available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC, it's the game fans of the genre have been missing for ages.
  
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