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• Eric Schmidt steps down as executive chairman of Google's parent Alphabet

  21-12-2017 23:58 via theguardian.com
  Schmidt, who played an integral role in Google’s rise to power, will remain on Alphabet’s board and serve as a technical adviserEric Schmidt will step down as the executive chairman of Alphabet’s board of director’s, the company announced on Thursday. Schmidt will remain on Alphabet’s board and serve as a technical adviser to the company, whose holdings include Google, YouTube, Nest and Waymo. Continue reading...
  
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• Eric Schmidt to step down as executive chairman of Alphabet - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:54 via cnet.com
  The longtime Google executive will move into a role as “technical advisor,” the company said.
  
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• Huawei signs AI mobile agreement with Baidu

  21-12-2017 23:49 via zdnet.com
  Huawei and Baidu will work together on developing and building an open AI mobile ecosystem, including devices, technology, internet services, and content.
  
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• Standard automatic braking grows in popularity ahead of schedule - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  Self-imposed standards be damned, the democratization of active safety systems is gaining traction faster than some thought it might.
  
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• Here's why future iPhones are likely to get bigger batteries - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  Hint: It has to do with upgraded hardware like the camera.
  
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• Hate 'Last Jedi?' The Star Wars Expanded Universe is worse - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:13 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Star Wars was a bloated, cheesy mess long before Rian Johnson's new film came along. You know it to be true.
  
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• Alphabet: Eric Schmidt steps down as executive chairman

  21-12-2017 23:05 via zdnet.com
  Schmidt will transition to a technical advisor role and remain on the board.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates the solstice in both hemispheres - CNET

  21-12-2017 23:04 via cnet.com
  Those living below the equator can admire Google's summer solstice animation. The rest of the world can check out Google's tribute to winter.
  
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• Bill Gates: These 6 tweets inspired me in 2017 - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:50 via cnet.com
  From "Toilet: A Love Story" to the sport of Extreme Reading, the billionaire shares the tweets that gave him hope this past year.
  
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• Facebook puts toe in music streaming with UMG deal - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:49 via cnet.com
  A multiyear deal lets people use songs from Universal Music Group's vast music library in videos on Facebook, Instagram and Oculus.
  
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• Are Hex's Star Wars iPhone cases better than OtterBox's? - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:39 via cnet.com
  Yes, more Star Wars-themed iPhone cases have hit the market. Hex's come in leather.
  
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• Jaguar reportedly drops I-Pace pricing on early Dutch reservation holders - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 22:21 via cnet.com
  The British carmaker's first all-electric vehicle gets possible pricing and an option list.
  
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• How to clean your gas cooktop with just a few supplies - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:05 via cnet.com
  Even burnt-on gunk is no match for dish soap and a scrubber.
  
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• LinkedIn IDs machine learning as its most rapidly expanding job category

  21-12-2017 22:03 via zdnet.com
  LinkedIn analysis of emerging job categories since 2012 finds tech and data-related jobs rising the fastest.
  
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• How to clean your gas cooktop without harsh chemicals - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:01 via cnet.com
  All you need are some supplies you probably already have at home.
  
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• How to clean your gas cooktop video - CNET

  21-12-2017 22:01 via cnet.com
  It only takes a few household supplies to get your stovetop clean.
  
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• Apple developing advanced heart monitor for new Apple Watch: Report

  21-12-2017 21:08 via zdnet.com
  At Cupertino, a prototype version of the Apple Watch allows users to squeeze the frame with two fingers to send a weak electrical current to the heart to pick up signals.
  
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• iPhone battery replacement: Here are the best options - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:56 via cnet.com
  You'll get more life out of your iPhone and maybe a performance boost to boot. Find out the costs, pros and cons of hiring a pro or doing it yourself.
  
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• 8 ways to speed up your old, tired iPhone - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:56 via cnet.com
  Apple is slowing down older iPhones to conserve battery life. Use these tips to boost your phone's performance.
  
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• Google celebrates the solstice in both hemispheres - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:49 via cnet.com
  Those living below the equator can admire Google's summer solstice animation. The rest of the world can check out Google's tribute to winter.
  
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• Elon Musk promises new Tesla nav system 'light-years ahead' of current one - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 20:31 via cnet.com
  It's reportedly coming early in 2018.
  
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• Nokia, Huawei strike multi-year patent licensing deal

  21-12-2017 20:28 via zdnet.com
  Specifics of the deal aren't being disclosed, but Huawei will now have access to a slew of mobile patents.
  
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• Apple reportedly developing EKG monitor for Apple Watch - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:25 via cnet.com
  In an effort to make its smartwatch more than a productivity tool, Apple may add EKG monitoring to future Apple Watch versions, says Bloomberg News.
  
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• AutoComplete: Porsche, Tesla top Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey once again video - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 20:19 via cnet.com
  Plus: Chevrolet unleashes new apps for its infotainment system, and Honda dives into solid-state battery tech.
  
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• Lost WWI submarine finally found 103 years later - CNET

  21-12-2017 20:08 via cnet.com
  The Royal Australian Navy's first submarine is no longer lost. Historians hope to finally unravel the story behind its tragic fate.
  
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• Steam's Winter Sale is here - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:56 via cnet.com
  Plus, Good Old Games (GOG)'s Winter Sale is already underway.
  
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• Here's why Apple says it's slowing down older iPhones - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:47 via cnet.com
  The company says the practice targets problems -- like unexpected shutdowns -- caused by aging batteries or cold conditions.
  
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• Apple is bringing iOS and Mac apps together (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 115) video - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:46 via cnet.com
  For Apple to move toward bringing iOS and MacOS together as one was just a matter of time. Is Apple throttling the performance of older iPhones with worn-down batteries? Plus, it's the four-year anniversary of the Mac Pro.
  
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• Five things you need to know about the 2018 Nissan Leaf video - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  Range is up 40 percent, it includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and loses the Teletubby looks
  
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• 2018 Nissan Leaf takes a new tack in the EV wars video - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 19:30 via cnet.com
  They've left the battery range arms race to others and lean on fresh tech.
  
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• Snap a selfie at one of Google's Fiber murals, win a prize - CNET

  21-12-2017 19:24 via cnet.com
  A Google contest in five Fiber cities has you hunting for murals and sharing the photos on Twitter.
  
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• Tiny US soft drinks firm changes name to cash in on bitcoin mania

  21-12-2017 19:02 via theguardian.com
  Long Island Iced Tea Corp’s shares jump 432% after new name includes word ‘blockchain’, the currency’s ledger technologyShares in a tiny US soft drinks firm, Long Island Iced Tea Corp, have quadrupled in value in just one day after it changed its name to Long Blockchain Corporation, the latest move by a string of obscure companies rebranding themselves in an attempt to ride the bitcoin bubble.The small business, which produces a range of soft drinks on Long Island, said i
  
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• See the world's smallest Christmas card through a microscope - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:54 via cnet.com
  The UK's National Physical Laboratory delivers the tiniest of high-tech holiday greetings by way of a powerful microscope.
  
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• Here's why Apple says it's slowing down your old iPhone - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:53 via cnet.com
  The company says the practice targets problems -- like unexpected shutdowns -- caused by aging batteries or cold conditions.
  
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• Facebook, Universal Music strike multi-year licensing deal

  21-12-2017 18:53
  (Reuters) - Facebook Inc and Universal Music Group on Thursday announced a global agreement that will enable users to upload videos featuring music from Universal's library across the social media network as well as Instagram and Oculus.
  
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• Facebook strikes music deal with Universal

  21-12-2017 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement.
  
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• Honda hops on solid-state battery bandwagon - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 18:44 via cnet.com
  Given how they can benefit future EVs, it's not surprising.
  
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• Yep, Apple slows down older iPhones video - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:38 via cnet.com
  In an official statement, Apple says it throttles performance of some iPhones to prevent battery issues.
  
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• Russia's Globex bank says hackers tried to steal 55 million roubles from it

  21-12-2017 18:35
  MOSCOW (Reuters) - Hackers tried to steal 55 million roubles ($940,000) from Russian state bank Globex using the SWIFT international payments messaging system, the bank said on Thursday.
  
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• High-tech lenders target the decades-old store credit card

  21-12-2017 18:32
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The once-hot online lending industry has been battered by scandal and losses since last year, but one of the oldest forms of lending - store credit - is increasingly attracting tech companies aiming to supplant a retailer's credit card.
  
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• Facebook says its age-based recruitment ads aren't discriminatory - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:31 via cnet.com
  Facebook denies claims that its employment ads targeting specific age groups are discriminatory.
  
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• Tesla, Porsche top Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 18:23 via cnet.com
  Genesis came out of the gates with a strong third-place showing, too.
  
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• Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?

  21-12-2017 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others?
  
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• The 10 most satisfying cars, according to Consumer Reports - Roadshow

  21-12-2017 18:14 via cnet.com
  Every year, Consumer Reports polls new car owners on which vehicles were the most satisfying. These are the results.
  
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• Your Apple HomeKit devices were open to hackers, report says - CNET

  21-12-2017 18:13 via cnet.com
  A reported security flaw with Apple HomeKit made your connected devices susceptible to hacks.
  
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• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC

  21-12-2017 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Photoshop might be the most powerful tool in the world for image manipulation, but it doesn’t have any in-built photo organizing tools, and it can be slow and cumbersome for everyday photo enhancements.That’s where Lightroom comes in. It can organize your photos into one large, searchable catalog, and offers a wide range of image adjustments, enhancements and one-click presets. Photoshop is perfect for in-depth image manipulation, but is also set up for artists, illustrators and desi
  
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• Massdrop’s new $150 Sennheiser headphone is a slam dunk - CNET

  21-12-2017 17:47 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac has ears-on time with the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee.
  
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• Dating app Hinge wants to make ghosting disappear - CNET

  21-12-2017 17:45 via cnet.com
  A new feature called Your Turn is aimed at helping online daters start and keep conversations going.
  
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• Long Island Iced Tea skyrockets after renaming itself Long Blockchain

  21-12-2017 17:44
  (Reuters) - Beverage maker Long Island Iced Tea Corp'sshares jumped 300 percent after the company said it would rebrand itself Long Blockchain Corp, the latest obscure U.S. firm totap into the frenzy surrounding crypto currencies.
  
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• Britain's digital banks: profitable or just popular?

  21-12-2017 17:28
  LONDON (Reuters) - British app-based bank Monzo and others like it want to make money by allowing other firms access to their customers rather than lending to them, but this is an untested path to profitability.
  
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