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• CES 2018 mobile-focused wrap up (MobileTechRoundup show #419)

  15-01-2018 23:29 via zdnet.com
  There was a bit of mobile phone news at CES, along with wearables and lots of sensors that connect to mobile devices.
  
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• The 2019 Toyota Avalon bails on boring and doubles-down on style video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 23:12 via cnet.com
  With good looks and plenty of new tech, the Avalon makes a case for itself outside outside the Medicare set.
  
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• Global carmakers to invest at least $90 billion in electric vehicles

  15-01-2018 22:59
  DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's plan to double its electrified vehicle spending is part of an investment tsunami in batteries and electric cars by global automakers that now totals $90 billion and is still growing, a Reuters analysis shows.
  
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• New BMW X2 makes North American debut in Detroit - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 22:36 via cnet.com
  Is it a really compact SUV or a too tall hatchback? Either way, the 2018 BMW X2 looks fantastically well suited for urban American cities.
  
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• BlackBerry launches cybersecurity software for self-driving cars

  15-01-2018 22:05
  (Reuters) - Canadian software maker BlackBerry Ltd on Monday launched a new cybersecurity software, which identifies vulnerabilities in programs used in self-driving cars.
  
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• SpaceX to fire up Falcon Heavy's 27 engines this week - CNET

  15-01-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's next big thing will get fully lit up for the first time as soon as Tuesday.
  
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• Ford throws a Power Stroke diesel engine into the F-150 at Detroit video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 21:50 via cnet.com
  A diesel engine is a first for the F-150, delivering more payload and towing capability.
  
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• Live the good-looking CVT life in the 2019 Kia Forte video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 21:35 via cnet.com
  It's small, it's thrifty and it looks the business. Kia's mojo is hard at work in its latest sedan.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Veloster is sportier than before, but still charmingly weird video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 21:15 via cnet.com
  Hyundai's chunky hatchback returns to the Motor City, debuting a new take on its asymmetrical design at the Detroit Auto Show.
  
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• The 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is Guy Fieri in a Tom Ford suit - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 21:13 via cnet.com
  Hyundai's hottest hatch gets a major makeover for 2019.
  
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• Veloster N brings Hyundai's performance brand to the US - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 21:06 via cnet.com
  This is but the first step in a future performance assault on the US market, and we welcome our new Korean overlords with open arms.
  
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• Hyundai N sport models headed to US, starting with 2019 Veloster N video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 21:02 via cnet.com
  Hyundai surprises the Detroit Auto Show with a 275-horsepower Veloster aimed squarely at our favorite hot hatches.
  
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• Don't call it a hatchback: BMW's X2 comes out swinging in Detroit video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 20:56 via cnet.com
  BMW's newest compact crossover is also its smallest. We check out the BMW X2 at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.
  
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• The Nissan Xmotion concept is a funky, blocky concept SUV - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 20:40 via cnet.com
  It previews the next generation of Nissan crossovers, which is a very good thing.
  
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• Meet Jarvis, BlackBerry's self-driving car security software - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 20:40 via cnet.com
  Never mind the Iron Man jokes, BlackBerry has created a new digital watchdog for our self-driving future.
  
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• BlackBerry debuts Jarvis software scanning platform at NAIAS

  15-01-2018 20:34 via zdnet.com
  Jarvis functions as static binary code scanning software that detects vulnerabilities in automotive systems.
  
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• BMW i8 coupe upgraded with more power, bigger battery video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 20:03 via cnet.com
  The exotic plug-in hybrid glides into the Detroit Auto Show with a bigger battery that feeds more power and more range to its electric motors.
  
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• Google to relaunch map service in China: Nikkei

  15-01-2018 19:46
  (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc'sGoogle will relaunch its map service in China after an eight-year absence, Nikkei reported on Monday.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Veloster N brings Korean performance to the US - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 19:42 via cnet.com
  Hyundai believes that its N brand will gain a foothold in the States, so consider the Veloster N to be something of a litmus test.
  
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• Dig the Nissan Xmotion concept's bulky good looks video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 19:15 via cnet.com
  Traditional Japanese wood joinery in a car? Sign me the hell up.
  
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• Honda, Volvo, Lincoln win 2018 North American Car and Truck of the Year - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 19:14 via cnet.com
  In a year of tough competition, the Accord, XC60 and Navigator shine above the rest.
  
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• Game developer Quantic Dream accused of 'toxic' and 'sexist' working environment

  15-01-2018 18:58 via theguardian.com
  The two French studio heads behind supernatural adventure Beyond: Two Souls face accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards staffFrench video game studio Quantic Dream has been accused of propagating a toxic working environment, according to reports in three French news publications.Quantic Dream is one of France’s best-known and most successful development studios. Its mature-themed cinematic games, including psychological horror title Heavy Rain and supernatural adventure Beyond: Two
  
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• Trump's press secretary outraged at Amazon Echo on Twitter - CNET

  15-01-2018 18:50 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Sarah Sanders isn't happy that Amazon's smart speaker responds to her two-year-old's shouts of "Batman!"
  
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• Hackers steal $400,000 of crypto-currency

  15-01-2018 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The group breached BlackWallet, a web-based wallet application that stores the Stellar Lumen currency.
  
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• Honor View 10 review

  15-01-2018 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If the high prices of today’s top-end phones make you feel a little queasy, alternatives like the Honor View 10 and OnePlus 5T should have your attention. They cost half the price of an iPhone X, but still offer high-end features and a modern design.Phones like this are an excellent argument as to why few, if any, of us really need to spend a huge amount on a new mobile. Even if we are getting more demanding by the year.There's the odd Honor quirk and the design isn't quite as glitzy as th
  
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• Brazil and Switzerland renew R&D agreement

  15-01-2018 18:30 via zdnet.com
  The countries will aim to deliver a series of joint research projects until 2020.
  
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• Singapore earmarks $22.6M for tech development in water treatment

  15-01-2018 18:24 via zdnet.com
  Country's water agency has invited the tech industry to pitch for proposals worth S$30 million (US$22.68 million) aimed at enhancing water treatment processes and operations.
  
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• Ditch the chairlift with the GMC Sierra HD All Mountain Concept video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:23 via cnet.com
  Forget the lines and snag a ride to the slopes in a track-treaded GMC Sierra HD Denali.
  
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• Epic Harry Potter fan film explores Voldemort's dark origins - CNET

  15-01-2018 18:19 via cnet.com
  Magical sparks fly in a fantastic fan-made Harry Potter prequel film that delves into the early life of Tom Riddle.
  
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• The 2019 Hyundai Veloster proves that sensible doesn't mean boring - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:17 via cnet.com
  The base Veloster might not set the world on fire, but its a vast improvement over the outgoing car.
  
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• The 2019 Hyundai Veloster R-Spec exists because subtlety is for nerds - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:16 via cnet.com
  The 2019 Veloster R-Spec gets a bunch of racy-looking visual changes over the Turbo because sometimes you just have to peacock.
  
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• Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept gets real weird with it - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:13 via cnet.com
  If this is where Lexus' new flagship is headed, sign me up for that trip.
  
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• CES 2018: Time machine camera lets you record 'missed moments'

  15-01-2018 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  A wearable camera lets users record events that have already happened over the past 10 seconds.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Veloster Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:05 via cnet.com
  After a brief hiatus, Hyundai's enigmatic hatchback returns to the Detroit Auto Show sporting more tech and refinement.
  
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• Next-gen Ram 1500 ups the tech and luxury in Detroit video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:03 via cnet.com
  Rear-seat passengers get advanced seating while those in the front are treated to a larger screen in the 2019 Ram 1500.
  
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• Nissan Xmotion has blocky good looks, previews new SUVs - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 18:01 via cnet.com
  It's pronounced "cross motion," just so you know.
  
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• End of a chip boom? Memory chip price drop spooks investors

  15-01-2018 17:51
  SEOUL (Reuters) - After a blistering year-and-a-half long surge, a sudden drop in some memory prices, followed by Samsung Electronics Co's disappointing profit estimate, is causing jitters among investors who had bet the chip boom would last at least another year.
  
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• Pixlr Editor

  15-01-2018 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are dozens of web apps for editing photos in your browser, but more are quite simple affairs that have more in common with Instagram than Photoshop. Pixlr Editor is different.
  You can begin by uploading an image from your desktop, but Pixlr Editor also lets you open a picture from an URL or create a new project from scratch. There's also the option of importing photos straight from Facebook, which is a great time-saver.Once your picture is loaded, you're presented with a full Photoshop-sty
  
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• Denmark Facebook sex video: More than 1,000 young people charged

  15-01-2018 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  They are accused of sharing explicit videos of two 15-year-olds via Facebook Messenger.
  
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• 2019 Kia Forte has Stinger looks, loads of tech and a CVT - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 17:35 via cnet.com
  Not every Detroit debut is some wild-eyed concept or a massive pickup.
  
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• 2019 Acura RDX debuting in Detroit with sharp new looks, tech - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 17:31 via cnet.com
  Acura debuts new styling language and cabin tech on its critical new crossover SUV.
  
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• Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept previews a new flagship SUV video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 17:26 via cnet.com
  If this is the direction Lexus is headed, it'll be hard to call the company boring for much longer.
  
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• Weebly

  15-01-2018 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Founded in 2007, Weebly is now one of the leading website builders with a mammoth 40 million customers worldwide.The service offers an array of site-building features. Responsive templates, drag-and-drop editing, photo galleries and slideshows, integrated site search, custom HTML, CSS and JavaScript for smarter customizations, and the list goes on.Many of these functions have more depth than you might expect. The blogging platform goes beyond the basics by allowing you to schedule future content
  
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• Yi Technology 4K+ Action Camera review

  15-01-2018 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Essential Review
  This is TechRadar’s review summary that gives you all the key information you need if you’re looking for quick buying advice in 30 seconds - our usual full, in-depth review follows.The Yi Technology 4K+ Action Camera is just as good as the GoPro Hero6 Black, but it's not identical. An action camera just as portable as its rival – and with just as poor a battery life (less than two hours) – the Yi Technology 4K+ Action Camera can record in 4K at 60fps,
  
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• Acura RDX brings bold styling, touchpad tech to Detroit - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 17:20 via cnet.com
  Fresh-faced and bursting with new tech for 2019, Acura's popular RDX SUV points the way for the future of the brand.
  
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• 2019 Acura RDX hits Detroit with a hot new look, make-or-break tech video - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 17:20 via cnet.com
  Here's everything you need to know about Acura's bold new RDX
  
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• Where the 2019 Mercedes G-Class is going, it doesn't need roads - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 16:57 via cnet.com
  It's bigger, more capable and more luxurious than before. That'll do.
  
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• 2019 Toyota Avalon bails on bland, doubles-down on daring design - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 16:57 via cnet.com
  Toyota's flagship sedan makes waves in the Motor City with high-level tech and a bold new design both inside and out.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 lineup offers hybrid zip, sharp looks - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 16:57 via cnet.com
  Mercedes-AMG's new I6 sounds extra promising in one of its best models.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 sports new body, new engine - Roadshow

  15-01-2018 16:57 via cnet.com
  Why stop at a new car when you have one with a brand new engine in it, too?
  
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