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• Verizon acquires Niddel for threat detection with machine learning

  05-01-2018 23:54 via zdnet.com
  Verizon wants to give its enterprise customers more tools to automate threat detections on networks.
  
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• Global auto execs question the future of electric cars, survey says - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 23:34 via cnet.com
  Despite betting big on EVs, a majority of executives feel electric cars are doomed to fail.
  
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• 13 new things you can do with your Android Wear smartwatch - CNET

  05-01-2018 23:30 via cnet.com
  Google's second attempt at wearables is full of new features and tweaks. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Internet Association to join expected net neutrality lawsuit

  05-01-2018 23:27
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Internet Association, a trade group representing companies such as Google parent Alphabet Incand Facebook Inc , said on Friday that it intends to join an expected lawsuit against a decision to roll back net neutrality rules.
  
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• Internet giants to join net neutrality legal battle - CNET

  05-01-2018 22:46 via cnet.com
  The Internet Association, a lobbying group for the likes of Facebook, Google, and Twitter, says it'll join forces with others filing lawsuits against the FCC for repealing Obama-era net neutrality protections.
  
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• We drove Hyundai's new hydrogen prototype to CES 2018 - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 22:43 via cnet.com
  We tackle 240 desert miles from LA to Vegas in Hyundai's new fuel cell prototype -- with the only emission being a bit of water vapor.
  
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• Get an early peek at Hyundai's hydrogen-fueled future - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  We drove Hyundai's undisguised fuel cell prototype from LA to Vegas for CES 2018.
  
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• Alexa-powered smartglasses? Yes, from Vuzix - CNET

  05-01-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  Talking to your glasses via Amazon's voice assistant is possible, thanks to Vuzix and what looks like an imminent CES reveal according to Bloomberg.
  
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• Twitter says Trump, other world leaders can tweet what they want - CNET

  05-01-2018 22:39 via cnet.com
  Social network says blocking or removing their tweets would hide important information that's meant to be debated.
  
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• Amazon releases Alexa developer kit for wearable devices

  05-01-2018 22:39 via zdnet.com
  Wearable devices and headphones will be able to access Alexa thanks to a new developer tool kit for OEMs.
  
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• ​How the Meltdown and Spectre security holes fixes will affect you

  05-01-2018 22:16 via zdnet.com
  Get ready to patch every piece of computing gear in your home and company to deal with this CPU nightmare.
  
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• Warrantless phone, laptop searches at the US border hit record levels

  05-01-2018 21:56 via zdnet.com
  One leading Democratic senator says the newly-enacted directives explicitly allow border officials to try to bypass the password or encryption on a device without reasonable suspicion.
  
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• Dippin' Dots ice cream launches new cryogenics company - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:48 via cnet.com
  Cryogenics: It's not just for ice cream and bodies. The dessert company wants to help other industries flash freeze products.
  
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• 7 ways to make your old phone feel like new - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:45 via cnet.com
  Don't want to spend a small fortune to get a new phone? Follow these tips to spruce up your current model's looks and performance.
  
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• SpaceX Falcon Heavy debut will be epic, one way or another - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:39 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk is just weeks away from showing off what will become by far the most powerful rocket in use today, and he guarantees it will be worth watching.
  
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• Nissan wants to read your mind. What a bad idea - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:22 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The automaker's Brain-to-Vehicle technology aims to enhance the driving experience. There are surely huge downsides.
  
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• Phone OLED vs TV OLED: What’s the difference? - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:13 via cnet.com
  Gorgeous OLED screens come in sizes fit for your hand and your living room wall. Here's how they compare.
  
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• US average fuel economy is down, cheap gas and SUVs are to blame - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 21:11 via cnet.com
  This is the first drop in average economy since it was first tracked in 2007.
  
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• Jay Z's 'Family Feud' music video is now on YouTube - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:10 via cnet.com
  The star-studded short, directed by Academy Award nominee Ava Duvernay, is now available for people who don't subscribe to Tidal.
  
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• BenQ CineHome HT2550 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-01-2018 21:02 via cnet.com
  At $1,500, the BenQ CineHome HT2550 is the cheapest projector yet to offer true 4K resolution, in addition to HDR10 playback.
  
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• AutoComplete: VW slashes 2018 Tiguan prices video - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 20:55 via cnet.com
  Plus: BMW prices the X2 from $38,400 and the Renault-Nissan Alliance prepares a venture capital fund.
  
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• IBM appoints new president for Brazil operation

  05-01-2018 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Company veteran Tonny Martins takes the helm
  
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• Worried about your job? AI can beat humans in converting leads to sales

  05-01-2018 20:30 via zdnet.com
  Artificial intelligence (AI) has already beaten us at chess, poker, Jeopardy, and facial recognition. Now, there is evidence that AI can best you across the sales pipeline.
  
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• New largest prime number would take weeks to write down - CNET

  05-01-2018 20:28 via cnet.com
  It's prime time for the newly discovered prime number, which is nearly a million digits larger than the previous record holder.
  
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• Bentley goes hybrid with the Bentayga, makes two kinds of green - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 20:02 via cnet.com
  Because hey, even plutocrats can care about the environment.
  
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• Belkin expands its roster of wireless chargers - CNET

  05-01-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  With wireless charging becoming a more standard feature on new phones, Belkin's bringing out several new wireless charging accessories later this year.
  
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• LG's compact portable 4K laser projector comes with a handle - CNET

  05-01-2018 19:45 via cnet.com
  Half the size of competing 4K projectors, the slick HU80KA stands on its own. Literally.
  
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• CES 2018: Aryzon flat-pack kit promises affordable AR

  05-01-2018 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Aryzon's cardboard kit turns smartphones into augmented reality headsets.
  
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• CES 2018: Psion PDA gets Android makeover

  05-01-2018 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The must-have business tool of the 90s has been updated by one of the original designers.
  
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• CES 2018: Gadget guides bikers to their destination

  05-01-2018 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  The handlebars guiding you on your journey and helmet with its own brake light.
  
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• CES 2018: The house that hears burglars

  05-01-2018 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Software that can identify sounds such as windows being smashed has been developed in Cambridge, UK.
  
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• CES 2018: Electric virtual reality suit shocks gamers

  05-01-2018 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The Teslasuit can serve up some real-world pain when playing virtual reality games.
  
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• CES 2018: ADT expands protection services to home networks, families

  05-01-2018 19:27 via zdnet.com
  Security company ADT aims to provide peace of mind to families outside of the home, and on your home wireless network.
  
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• 2018 BMW X2 starts at $38,400, tops out above $50,000 - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 19:14 via cnet.com
  As with many German cars, clicking a bunch of options boxes will cost some serious dough.
  
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• Should the Audi RS4 Avant be in your dream garage? video - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 19:13 via cnet.com
  Have you ever played the 3 car garage game? If you have the Audi RS4 is worth considering for that third slot.
  
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• Delta to make faucets that work with Amazon Alexa - CNET

  05-01-2018 19:13 via cnet.com
  The Wi-Fi-enabled faucets will let you use the voice-activated assistant to turn your water off and on, measure how much water you need and heat water.
  
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• Insurance firm and two senior figures handed record data breach fines

  05-01-2018 19:04
  Fines totalling more than £150,000 handed down over use of private detectives to illegally obtain private banking recordsAn insurance firm and two senior figures connected with the company have been given record fines for using private detectives to illegally obtain the private banking records of a businessman they were investigating.The fines, totalling more than £150,000, were described by an official watchdog as the highest ever imposed under the Data Protection Act for unlawfully
  
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• Fitness trackers for every budget video - CNET

  05-01-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Whether you're trying to lose a couple of pounds or train for a race, fitness trackers can help you get there. Here are three of our favorites.
  
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• David Letterman's new Netflix talk show kicks off with Obama - CNET

  05-01-2018 18:54 via cnet.com
  The hour-long, monthly show launches on Jan. 12 with former President Barack Obama. Future guests include George Clooney, Jay-Z and Tina Fey.
  
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• Meltdown and Spectre; digital scanning animals: Podcast 350

  05-01-2018 18:50
  
  Coming up today: a giant security flaw, scanning millions of dead creatures and Iran’s social media block
  
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• GoDaddy to drop neo-Nazi website after rant calling for death to Jews - CNET

  05-01-2018 18:44 via cnet.com
  The website, Radical Agenda, was created by Christopher Cantwell, the same guy that OkCupid banned for being a Nazi.
  
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• HP Chromebook 14 G5 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  05-01-2018 18:31 via cnet.com
  The Chromebook 14 G5 and 11 G6 are made to survive office and school work without weighing you down.
  
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• HP Chromebook G5 and G6 bring rugged style to the category video - CNET

  05-01-2018 18:30 via cnet.com
  Running on Google's Chrome OS, these lightweight 14- and 11-inch laptops are built tough for business and students.
  
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• Amazon turns over record amount of customer data to US law enforcement

  05-01-2018 18:04 via zdnet.com
  The company's fifth transparency report reveals more customer data was handed to US law enforcement in the first-half of last year than ever before.
  
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• Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder

  05-01-2018 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apowersoft has two screen recorders. The first, which we're reviewing here, is a web-based tool that runs in your browser, while the other (accessed on the same site by clicking 'Download desktop version') is a premium application that's only available as a limited free trial unless you buy a subscription.
  Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder is completely free to use, with no time limitations, paywalls or watermarks. However, although it runs in your web browser, you'll still need to download
  
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• See the sun rise over the 'bomb cyclone' storm from space - CNET

  05-01-2018 17:52 via cnet.com
  A dangerous winter storm system in the US shows off its scenic side in a dramatic NOAA satellite time lapse.
  
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• Amazon makes it easier to put Alexa in headphones, smartwatches - CNET

  05-01-2018 17:45 via cnet.com
  The Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit will help manufacturers more easily add Amazon's voice-activated digital assistant to wearable tech.
  
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• 2018 Ford EcoSport hits dealers with $2,000 in lease incentives - Roadshow

  05-01-2018 17:41 via cnet.com
  For the base trim, the incentive is basically a 10 percent discount on the car's MSRP.
  
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• 3 big trends for the pros to watch at CES 2018

  05-01-2018 17:21 via zdnet.com
  While the crowds ogle big TVs at CES, we'll be digging into the stories on how AI, big data, and IoT are going to power the next round of digital transformation.
  
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• 5G takes center stage at CES 2018 with actual deployments later

  05-01-2018 17:15 via zdnet.com
  Welcome to CES 2018 and 5G overload as the technology industry goes into overdrive pitching the perks of next-generation wireless. 5G will be a big deal for business just not quite yet.
  
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