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• Apple apologizes after outcry over slowed iPhones

  29-12-2017 23:55
  (Reuters) - Facing lawsuits and consumer outrage after it said it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries, Apple Incis slashing prices for battery replacements and will change its software to show users whether their phone battery is good.
  
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• 5 tangle-free ways to store your strand lights for next Christmas - CNET

  29-12-2017 23:39 via cnet.com
  Tired of spending hours detangling Christmas lights from the year before? Use these tricks for storing them for easier use next year.
  
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• 5 tips for your new Nest Thermostat - CNET

  29-12-2017 23:35 via cnet.com
  These tips take you beyond the basics so you can get the most out of your new Nest Thermostat.
  
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• New Year Honours 2018: AI chief Demis Hassabis made CBE

  29-12-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list.
  
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• Ukraine kidnappers release hostage after $1m bitcoin ransom paid

  29-12-2017 23:18 via theguardian.com
  Male employee of UK-registered cryptocurrency exchange ‘safe, but stressed’ following capture by gunmen Kidnappers in Ukraine have released an employee at a UK-registered cryptocurrency exchange after getting more than $1m (£750,000) in bitcoin as a ransom, an adviser to the Ukrainian interior minister told Reuters on Friday. Pavel Lerner, a leading analyst and blockchain expert, was seized by masked abductors on Boxing Day, according to a statement by his company, EXMO Finance
  
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• Best tech ads 2017: Call of Duty best, Facebook worst - CNET

  29-12-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A look back at how tech companies tried to communicate in 2017 offers many sobering moments. And some that boggle the mind.
  
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• SoftBank succeeds in tender offer for Uber shares

  29-12-2017 22:50
  (Reuters) - A consortium led by SoftBank Group Corp will buy a large number of shares of Uber Technologies Inc in a deal that values the ride-services firm at $48 billion, Uber said on Thursday, in a victory for new Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi.
  
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• AT&T's FirstNet enlists all 50 states for first responder network

  29-12-2017 22:47 via zdnet.com
  AT&T says it will spend about $40 billion over the life of the contract to deliver FirstNet and all states are opt-ing in.
  
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• 10 things in cybersecurity that you might have missed this year

  29-12-2017 21:05 via zdnet.com
  From frustrating to mysterious to downright creepy, here are ten things we learned during 2017.
  
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• How to get rid of your Christmas tree - CNET

  29-12-2017 20:48 via cnet.com
  With Christmas behind us, it's time to take down the decorations. Here are five ways to dispose of your Christmas tree.
  
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• 2018 Lexus RX 450h base price slashed by $7,340 - Roadshow

  29-12-2017 20:28 via cnet.com
  Standard equipment cuts have the hybrid crossover start at $45,695.
  
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• Diving deep into the tech of the 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback video - Roadshow

  29-12-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  Chevy's Cruze may have the easiest-to-use infotainment of any car in its segment, plus it's got wifi.
  
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• A Steve Jobs Android phone? Oh please don't - CNET

  29-12-2017 20:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Two Italian fashion entrepreneurs say they've secured the rights to the "Steve Jobs" trademark worldwide.
  
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• Forever 21: Yes, hackers breached our payment system - CNET

  29-12-2017 19:58 via cnet.com
  The clothing retailer says a breach of its systems let hackers steal some customer credit card data throughout much of 2017.
  
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• Nissan Leaf Grand Touring Concept packs more visual juice - Roadshow

  29-12-2017 19:26 via cnet.com
  Slicker electric hatchback concept will be on display at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon.
  
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• The 7 best perks of your new Amazon Prime subscription - CNET

  29-12-2017 19:12 via cnet.com
  Make sure you take full advantage of these benefits, some of which may surprise you.
  
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• How to watch the College Football Playoff if you don't have cable - CNET

  29-12-2017 19:10 via cnet.com
  Learn how to stream the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and the National Championship game.
  
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• Don't let technology run your life video - CNET

  29-12-2017 19:00 via cnet.com
  Here are three things you can do to limit screen time and minimize the effects of technology on your health and social life.
  
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• Trump's latest Amazon gripe: It's making the USPS 'dumber' - CNET

  29-12-2017 18:45 via cnet.com
  Amazon is getting richer while the US Postal Service gets poorer, Trump tweets, because the agency charges Amazon "so little."
  
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• Howl at a New Year's supermoon to start 2018 right - CNET

  29-12-2017 18:22 via cnet.com
  A rare celestial phenomenon will usher in another year by brightening up the night sky for one more night of celebrating.
  
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• VPN Proxy Master

  29-12-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Some VPNs struggle to make themselves stand out from the crowd, but VPN Proxy Master isn't one of them. The website boasts that it's the "world's fastest free VPN", and with a reported 60 million plus users it seems likely that it's doing something right.Network size isn't a service highlight, with servers in six locations only: France, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. Still, we've seen free products with less.The free service has plenty of ads. There are animated icons begging to be
  
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• South Korea students dive into virtual coins, even as regulators crack down

  29-12-2017 17:33
  SEOUL (Reuters) - Hackers have stolen millions, lawmakers are pushing for new taxes and regulations, and a leading financial official has called them a "Ponzi scheme".
  
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• AT&T says all U.S. states will use its public safety netwowrk

  29-12-2017 17:10
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc said on Friday that all 50 U.S. states had decided to participate in the nationwide broadband network it is building for first responders as part of a $6.5 billion government contract.
  
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• McAfee founder tweets 'hack' of his account - CNET

  29-12-2017 17:00 via cnet.com
  Hackers allegedly compromised John McAfee's Twitter account to promote cryptocurrencies.
  
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• The 10 best smartphones of 2017

  29-12-2017 16:33 via zdnet.com
  Now that all of the flagship phones have been announced for 2017, a new model has moved into the top spot.
  
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• Google kills Pixel C tablet, points customers to Pixelbook

  29-12-2017 16:05 via zdnet.com
  Google will still support Pixel C with updates, the company said.
  
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• The best Amazon Digital Day deals we've found - CNET

  29-12-2017 15:27 via cnet.com
  80 percent off Marvel digital graphic novels is just the beginning.
  
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• Will multi-actuators save the disk drive?

  29-12-2017 14:45 via zdnet.com
  Disk drives win against SSDs on $/bit, but lose onI/Os per second (IOPS). Seagate is now floating the idea of multiple actuators in a single disk drive. Will that save disk drives from oblivion?
  
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• Apple apologizes for iPhone slowdowns, slashes price of battery fix - CNET

  29-12-2017 14:38 via cnet.com
  Apple will offer $29 battery replacements that should speed things up again, through 2018.
  
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• Planning Africa's smart cities

  29-12-2017 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency.
  
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• Time in a Bottle, Part 3 - CNET

  29-12-2017 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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• The buzz before CES 2018 video - CNET

  29-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  The big consumer electronics show kicks off on Jan. 7 in Las Vegas. Here's a rundown of trends to watch for at CES 2018.
  
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• RIP: The tech that left us this year video - CNET

  29-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  A number of gadgets and services met their end in 2017, including several from Microsoft and Apple.
  
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• Pilota Ferrari: A classroom like no other - Roadshow

  29-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Ferrari’s driving schools can take you from rookie to racer -- if you have the cash. Join us as we learn how to get the most from the epic Ferrari 488 Challenge.
  
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• Learning to race in the epic Ferrari 488 Challenge video - Roadshow

  29-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Most Ferraris never see a wheel turned in anger, but for those attending Ferrari's racing school, it's a different story and a classroom like no other.
  
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• In 2017, the FCC made life easier for your internet provider - CNET

  29-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  It’s a little less clear whether you and other consumers really benefited.
  
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• Ferrari Challenge: Living the dream in the classroom - Roadshow

  29-12-2017 14:00 via cnet.com
  Take an inside look into the dream of joining a Ferrari racing school.
  
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• Atlassian Stride, First Take: A relaxed approach to collaborative chat

  29-12-2017 13:22 via zdnet.com
  Stride's real promise is in its prospective integration with the rest of Atlassian's portfolio.
  
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• China's Huawei flags slower smartphone and overall revenue growth

  29-12-2017 12:55
  HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] on Friday flagged overall and smartphone revenue figures for 2017 that represented its slowest growth in four years, and vowed to extend its global reach with more premium products next year.
  
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• Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite

  29-12-2017 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days.
  
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• Hong Kong eyes blockbuster China tech IPO queue, led by Xiaomi

  29-12-2017 11:46
  HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong bankers are eyeing a slew of blockbuster IPOs from Chinese technology firms with a total market capitalization of some $500 billion over the next two years, in a sharp contrast to 2017 - the city's worst year for raising equity in a decade.
  
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• US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras

  29-12-2017 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration.
  
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• YouTube app removed from Amazon Fire TV kit early

  29-12-2017 11:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead.
  
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• Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

  29-12-2017 09:55 via bbc.co.uk
  It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.
  
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• 'Black Mirror' season 4 rated by my depth of despair - CNET

  29-12-2017 09:01 via cnet.com
  The bleak, tech-obsessed anthology series returns to Netflix on 29 December -- just in case your 2017 hasn't been grim enough.
  
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• Apple apologises for slowing down older iPhones with ageing batteries

  29-12-2017 08:15 via theguardian.com
  US firm admits it introduced feature, that affects the iPhone 6, 6S, 7 and SE, without users’ consent to cope with ageing batteries
  Apple has apologised to customers for deliberately slowing the performance of older iPhone models without users’ consent. The US tech company also announced a $50 (£37) reduction in the cost of iPhone battery replacements, down from $79 to $29, and an iOS (operating system) software update providing updates on iPhone battery health in early 2018.Co
  
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• Ten genuinely great things the internet gave us in 2017, featuring baby hippos

  29-12-2017 08:00 via theguardian.com
  In a year filled with depressing news alerts and Trump tweetstorms, moments of sheer joy online were hard to come by – but there were a fewUnless you’re a corporation hoarding billions of dollars in offshore tax shelters, 2017 has not been a good year. From Trump’s Twitter tantrums to the constant stream of alerts about natural disasters, the news has offered little in the way of happy distraction.Continue reading...
  
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• Frame up! Guardian photographers' best 2017 portraits – in pictures

  29-12-2017 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Wild-living nomads, artists, actors, singers, cricketers and refugees – here is a stunning selection of images, from Gina Miller and Steve Coogan to Ed Sheeran, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jeremy Corbyn, Cardi B and Fenella FieldingContinue reading...
  
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