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• A deep dive into the tech inside of the 2017 Mazda 3 video - Roadshow

  27-12-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  A sporty hatch with intuitive infotainment and a head-up display.
  
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• Huawei Mate 10 to launch on AT&T in February: Report

  27-12-2017 22:43 via zdnet.com
  For its first carrier deal, Huawei is planning a $100 million advertising push to build brand awareness in the US.
  
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• Wireless charging goes long for consumer gear - CNET

  27-12-2017 21:54 via cnet.com
  Powercast has some good news about charging your headphones, smartwatch or fitness band. Your phone? That gets more complicated.
  
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• Obama to leaders: Don't use social media to divide us - CNET

  27-12-2017 21:11 via cnet.com
  During a wide-ranging BBC interview with Britain's Prince Harry, the former US president warns about the dangers of government officials on social media.
  
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• The Chevrolet ZR2 takes on the all off-road Rebelle Rally video - Roadshow

  27-12-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  Through sand, silt and dunes the ZR2 proved its mettle during the seven-day navigational rally.
  
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• Conquering the Rebelle Rally in the Chevrolet ZR2 - Roadshow

  27-12-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  Over seven days of off-road driving through all kinds of terrain, Chevy's dirt-throwing ZR2 keeps its game face on.
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 review - Roadshow

  27-12-2017 21:00 via cnet.com
  After driving the diesel-powered off-road truck over 1,000 miles in all kinds of dirt, I’ve got a few choice observations on Chevy’s toughest truck.
  
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• Obama urges leaders not to use social media to create divisiveness - CNET

  27-12-2017 19:35 via cnet.com
  Former US president warns about the dangers of government heads using social media during a wide-ranging BBC interview with Britain's Prince Harry.
  
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• Carrie Fisher recalled with #CarrieOnForever a year after death - CNET

  27-12-2017 19:31 via cnet.com
  Star Wars co-star Mark Hamill starts the loving tributes to his friend and onscreen sister.
  
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• Volvo Cars' Chinese parent company buys $3.3 billion worth of AB Volvo - Roadshow

  27-12-2017 19:14 via cnet.com
  Geely snaps up 8.7 percent of AB Volvo, maker of Volvo Trucks, from private equity firm Cevian Capital.
  
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• 9 tips for your new Apple TV - CNET

  27-12-2017 19:06 via cnet.com
  The Apple TV is a seemingly simple device, but there are a lot of hidden features that you need to know.
  
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• Goodbye to the tech that died this year - CNET

  27-12-2017 18:35 via cnet.com
  Time to pay respects to the tech that met its demise in 2017.
  
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• Get started with Google Home Max - CNET

  27-12-2017 18:21 via cnet.com
  Google's latest new smart speaker has a few tricks you should know.
  
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• Farewell to tech that died in 2017 video - CNET

  27-12-2017 18:15 via cnet.com
  Time to say goodbye to the gadgets and services that met their demise this year, including Windows Phone, the Kinect, 3D TVs, Apple's Shuffle and Nano, and AIM.
  
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• Nintendo Switch won't see 64GB game cards till 2019, report says - CNET

  27-12-2017 17:30 via cnet.com
  Delivery of the larger-capacity cards gets pushed back as Nintendo sorts out technical issues, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• DroidVPN

  27-12-2017 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Founded back in 2011, DroidVPN is a small and simple VPN for Android and – theoretically – Windows.The service website is basic and doesn't make much effort to boast about its features. We suspect most potential customers would like to know more about DroidVPN's servers, for instance, but there's no information about this on the front page or in the FAQ.The Server Status page reveals all, once you've found it, with multiple DroidVPN locations in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Net
  
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• LG, Here partner to provide telematics for self-driving cars

  27-12-2017 15:54 via zdnet.com
  LG wants to prepare automakers for the self-driving era.
  
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• Google Doodle puts Marlene Dietrich in the spotlight - CNET

  27-12-2017 15:53 via cnet.com
  Marking what would have been her 116th birthday, the doodle offers a glimpse of Dietrich's film career and her fashion followers.
  
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• Huawei's $200 Honor 7X is the future of the smartphone industry

  27-12-2017 15:07 via zdnet.com
  Within a few years, vertical integration by Chinese mega manufacturers will drive the price of flagship-class Android phones down to commodity levels.
  
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• The 6 most important phones of 2017 - CNET

  27-12-2017 15:00 via cnet.com
  From wallet-busters to wallet-friendly.
  
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• Edward Snowden's Haven app 'catches spies'

  27-12-2017 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The software is designed to record secret police and others that might search activists' possessions.
  
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• Fit by Data: Where data and fitness overlap

  27-12-2017 14:52 via zdnet.com
  Committing to stay fit is a typical new year's resolution, but one that just as typically goes down the drain soon. Could it be that it's not entirely your fault, and what's data got to do with it?
  
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• 10 tips for your new Xbox One X - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:50 via cnet.com
  Get your new Xbox One X working great with these tips.
  
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• Vietnam army hires censors to fight 'internet chaos'

  27-12-2017 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Local media reports the People's Army has hired more than 10,000 people to tackle "wrongful views".
  
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• Worst Apple moments in 2017 video - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:30 via cnet.com
  Does the iPhone X make this list? Apple had its fair share of not-great moments, from the HomePod delay to iOS 11, but which one was the worst?
  
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• 7 tips for your new Google Home speaker - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:25 via cnet.com
  Got a brand new Google Home speaker? Here are seven of the most important things you should know about it.
  
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• Garmin Vivoactive 3 review: A solid mid-range GPS sports watch with wireless payment support

  27-12-2017 14:21 via zdnet.com
  The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is the third version of the Vivoactive with a form factor now matching other Garmin GPS sports watches. It accurately and reliably captures workout data for a number of sports and is an excellent option at $300.
  
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• Elon Musk says he's 'dying' to build a pickup truck - Roadshow

  27-12-2017 14:06 via cnet.com
  Tesla will make the truck right after the Model Y, Musk promised on Twitter. It will come slightly bigger than an F150 with a game-changing feature.
  
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• Time in a Bottle, Part 1 - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Original fiction from CNET's Technically Literate series. In this three-part story, a glass of precious wine leads to a precious technological breakthrough.
  
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• These smart switches are also your personal lighting designer - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The Noon Smart Lighting System includes a $400 start kit with smart switches that work with your existing light bulbs.
  
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• Noon Smart Lighting Starter Kit review - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  This $400 starter kit is an interesting and attractive take on smart DIY lighting design, but integrations are limited.
  
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• How to recycle those unwanted gadgets video - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Clear out all those tech gadgets and recycle them the right way.
  
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• How to make the most money from old gadgets - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Making way for a new tech purchase? Here's how to get the best deal when reselling your old gadgets.
  
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• Be your own lighting designer with the Noon Smart Lighting System video - CNET

  27-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  This $400 starter kit replaces your existing light switches and works with regular light bulbs to create smart lighting compatible with Amazon Alexa.
  
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• 16 things you should never put in the garbage disposal - CNET

  27-12-2017 13:23 via cnet.com
  Avoid clogged pipes and repairs by keeping these items out of the disposal.
  
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• Nintendo Switch was 2017's best gadget. What does it mean for 2018? - CNET

  27-12-2017 13:00 via cnet.com
  The most amazing gadget I used this year played Zelda, Mario, could fit into my bag and points to where tablets, phones and PCs could go next.
  
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• Citrix holds high hopes for Brazil

  27-12-2017 13:00 via zdnet.com
  The company expects a threefold increase in sales for 2018; devises plan to boost cloud-focused training for resellers.
  
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• Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

  27-12-2017 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles.
  
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• Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill

  27-12-2017 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000.
  
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• China is testing an electronic identification system on WeChat - CNET

  27-12-2017 11:47 via cnet.com
  Whatever’s in your wallet, be it cash or ID card, the Chinese equivalent of WhatsApp should be able to read it -- so long as the programme succeeds.
  
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• Go player to take on Chinese AI in match

  27-12-2017 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  More man versus machine Go playing but this time it will be Chinese AI that takes up challenge.
  
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