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• This Samsung screen patent is full of holes - CNET

  18-01-2018 23:56 via cnet.com
  Small holes in the display allow for sensors without taking away too much screen real estate.
  
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• Airbnb purges thousands of San Francisco listings overnight - CNET

  18-01-2018 23:27 via cnet.com
  As a new law goes into effect, the short-term rental site is required to deactivate all hosts who didn't register with the city.
  
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• Acer Swift 7 (2017)

  18-01-2018 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This review is of the 2017 Acer Swift 7 model. To see our impressions of the latest version, check out our new hands-on review of the 2018 Acer Swift 7.Since the arrival of the 12-inch MacBook, Apple’s rivals have responded in kind with enough super thin laptops to practically create a new subcategory. It’s one that we like to call ultra-thin, ultra-luxurious Ultrabooks, and the Acer Swift 7 wants to bring that experience to more people.Acer largely nails the attempt, with a 13-inch
  
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• Watch a drone rescue two swimmers video - CNET

  18-01-2018 23:10 via cnet.com
  In what's believed to be the world's first rescue by drone, a drone designed to spot sharks drops a life-saving package to two distressed swimmers.
  
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• This Samsung patent could solve the iPhone X's notch problem - CNET

  18-01-2018 23:10 via cnet.com
  Why have a notch when you can put holes directly into the display?
  
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• ​Notifiable Data Breaches scheme: Getting ready to disclose a data breach in Australia

  18-01-2018 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches scheme will come into force next month. Here is what it means and how it will affect organisations, and individuals, in Australia.
  
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• How to setup Belkin's Wemo Bridge for HomeKit - CNET

  18-01-2018 23:02 via cnet.com
  Finally, your Wemo devices will play nice with Apple's home automation platform.
  
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• Here's why your next wireless speaker will listen to your every word - CNET

  18-01-2018 22:47 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Speakers with integrated voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant will soon become the norm, not the exception. Here's why.
  
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• Atlassian tops Q2 targets on strong subscription revenue growth

  18-01-2018 22:47 via zdnet.com
  The company reported revenue of $212.6 million, up 43 percent from a year ago.
  
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• IBM Q4 edges expectations, as-a-service run rate now $10.3 billion

  18-01-2018 22:30 via zdnet.com
  IBM's fourth quarter topped expectations and strategic imperative businesses were solid, but Big Blue's annual revenue is down for the 7th consecutive year.
  
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• Nanorobots just got a lot faster

  18-01-2018 22:17 via zdnet.com
  Scientists can now precisely control a nanobot 100,000 times faster than ever before. Their new technique could be used to make 3D-printed custom molecules.
  
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• How often should you clean your fridge? Here's the answer - CNET

  18-01-2018 22:03 via cnet.com
  Mark your calendar and give your fridge some love.
  
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• Volvo's Swedish engine factory achieves climate-neutral status - Roadshow

  18-01-2018 21:54 via cnet.com
  It's the first plant in Volvo's vast network to reach this goal.
  
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• Uber's former CEO said to cash in at $1.4B in Softbank deal - CNET

  18-01-2018 21:50 via cnet.com
  As a consortium led by Softbank closes a deal to buy a 20 percent stake in Uber, it's looking like some people are about to get very rich.
  
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• iPhone X: What does 'Double Click to Install' mean? - CNET

  18-01-2018 21:47 via cnet.com
  It turns out, it's not entirely obvious.
  
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• Here’s what the final 20 cities offered Amazon for HQ2 - CNET

  18-01-2018 21:45 via cnet.com
  These 20 cities have made the cut for Amazon’s new headquarters. We take a look at how they’ve tried to sweet-talk the massive company.
  
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• WhatsApp launches Android app for business accounts

  18-01-2018 21:40 via zdnet.com
  After a small pilot test, WhatsApp Business for Android is now available for SMBs to manage their presence on Facebook's messaging platform.
  
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• Truck buyers not as brand loyal as you'd think, study says - Roadshow

  18-01-2018 21:35 via cnet.com
  The decline in the number of country songs about specific pickup brands is finally explained.
  
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• 'Awesome' Nokia phone or home device launching Feb. 25 - CNET

  18-01-2018 21:28 via cnet.com
  A tweet teases something "awesome", but it's the official invite that lays on the hints.
  
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• 5 ways to save money on audiobooks - CNET

  18-01-2018 21:23 via cnet.com
  Why buy when you can rent, borrow or stream books for a lot less cash?
  
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• After CES 2018, how close are we to the Jetsons? - CNET

  18-01-2018 21:03 via cnet.com
  With automated homes and consumer-ready robots on the rise, are we ready and able to finally bring the future into the present?
  
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• Amazon HQ2 could be coming to your city soon (The 3:59, Ep. 341) - CNET

  18-01-2018 20:53 via cnet.com
  The e-commerce titan reveals its shortlist of 20 candidate cities for its next major campus.
  
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• Congress demanded NSA spying reform. Instead, they let you down

  18-01-2018 20:49 via zdnet.com
  Both the House and Senate reauthorized the controversial surveillance powers, without any meaningful debate, amendments, or privacy reforms.
  
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• What to do if you lose your phone while traveling - CNET

  18-01-2018 20:27 via cnet.com
  A lost, broken or stolen phone could put your trip in serious jeopardy. Here's how to recover.
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Kona achieves competitive 30 mpg combined - Roadshow

  18-01-2018 20:09 via cnet.com
  All-wheel drive drops that figure to 27.
  
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• NSA surveillance programs renewed by Senate - CNET

  18-01-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  Edward Snowden first revealed the programs, called Upstream and Prism, in 2013.
  
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• Tim Cook promises iOS update will stop iPhones from slowing down video - CNET

  18-01-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  You can turn off iPhone slowdown feature in next iOS update
  
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• Layoffs strike as Firefox's Mozilla reworks Asian operations - CNET

  18-01-2018 19:53 via cnet.com
  The nonprofit's cuts focuses the Taiwan office more on regional priorities like an Android browser in Indonesia and less on global work to improve the Firefox browser.
  
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• See a lifeguard drone help rescue two young swimmers - CNET

  18-01-2018 19:48 via cnet.com
  A surf-patrolling drone designed to watch for sharks delivers a life-saving package to two distressed swimmers in Australia.
  
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• The mirrors at CES had a lot to say about your life and looks - CNET

  18-01-2018 19:05 via cnet.com
  At this year's tech show in Las Vegas, companies showed off mirrors that analyze your skin, organize your wardrobe and more.
  
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• ​Google moves to Debian for in-house Linux desktop

  18-01-2018 19:03 via zdnet.com
  Google is officially moving from Ubuntu to Debian for its in-house Linux desktop.
  
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• Smart mirrors, smart mirrors at CES, which ones did we like the best? - CNET

  18-01-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  We saw internet-connected mirrors that analyze your skin, organize your wardrobe and more at this year's tech show. Here are the ones that caught our eye.
  
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• Apple and Google buses under fire in Silicon Valley

  18-01-2018 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Buses carrying Apple and Google employees to work have been targeted while en route.
  
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• Facebook diversifies board with American Express CEO - CNET

  18-01-2018 18:51 via cnet.com
  Kenneth Chenault, who plans to retire from American Express this year, will become Facebook's first black board member.
  
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• Mazda rotary engines will juice up self-driving Toyota EVs - Roadshow

  18-01-2018 18:02 via cnet.com
  It's not exactly how enthusiasts would want the rotary to come back, but it's better than nothin'.
  
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• Oman's stock exchange was easily hackable for months

  18-01-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The security flaw made the securities market an easy target and was only fixed after a security researcher sent more than half-a-dozen warning emails.
  
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• Amazon shortlists 20 cities for second headquarters

  18-01-2018 17:16 via theguardian.com
  Shortlist selected from 238 proposals includes one Canadian siteStiff competition for $5bn second HQ that could bring 50,000 jobs Related: Amazon seeks prime North American spot for second headquarters Amazon released a list of 20 cities on Thursday which it is considering for its second headquarters, including established technology hubs like Boston and Pittsburgh as well as more surprising choices such as Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading...
  
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• Infiniti will electrify lineup, debut EV in 2021 - Roadshow

  18-01-2018 17:08 via cnet.com
  It wants more than half its global sales to come from electrified cars by 2025.
  
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• Sundance 2018 films tackle technology's pleasures and perils - CNET

  18-01-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  From revenge porn to growing up on YouTube and Instagram, movies in this year's festival explore the darker side of the digital age.
  
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• Get a Martian mVoice smartwatch with Alexa for $68 - CNET

  18-01-2018 16:56 via cnet.com
  Forget Alexa, though -- she's not really the main attraction. A stylish watch and customizable notifications are. Plus: Learn how to start a side-hustle biz for $26.
  
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• Nintendo Switch tops US gaming systems for holiday shoppers - CNET

  18-01-2018 16:55 via cnet.com
  Nintendo 3DS hardware sales were also the strongest since December 2014.
  
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• Mario Andretti still prefers V12s to EVs - Roadshow

  18-01-2018 16:49 via cnet.com
  The racing legend joined us to talk what's next for IndyCar, and why his friend Dan Gurney "was an inspiration."
  
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• Shell drills for data insights

  18-01-2018 16:48 via zdnet.com
  Oil company Shell is seeing big benefits from advanced analytics.
  
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• Amazon narrows its HQ2 list down to these 20 cities - CNET

  18-01-2018 16:41 via cnet.com
  The retailer expects to decide on the location for its second headquarters this year. These are the candidates.
  
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• Asia VC investment clocks high of $15.6B

  18-01-2018 16:36 via zdnet.com
  Region's venture capital investment sees six-quarter high in fourth quarter 2017, fuelled by two US$4 billion mega deals to China's Didi-Chuxing and Meituan-Dianping.
  
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• Chrissy Chambers: Revenge porn almost killed me

  18-01-2018 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Singer Chrissy Chambers describes how her life changed when her ex posted an explicit video online.
  
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• Microsoft to drop its HealthVault Insights apps

  18-01-2018 16:20 via zdnet.com
  Launched a year ago, Microsoft HealthVault Insights applications are being discontinued. But Microsoft continues to work on the intersection of AI and healthcare.
  
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• Amazon narrows list of candidate cities for HQ2 to 20

  18-01-2018 15:26 via zdnet.com
  The technology giant has whittled 238 proposals down to just 20 finalists, including Pittsburgh, Miami, Denver and Nashville.
  
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• How can I remove unwanted apps from Windows 10?

  18-01-2018 15:24 via theguardian.com
  Tony hates apps such as Cortana, Edge, Xbox, Groove and would like to uninstall them. But should he?Continue reading...
  
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• Bitcoin's fluctuations are too much for even ransomware cybercriminals

  18-01-2018 15:22 via theguardian.com
  Malware developers have had to demand ransoms in local currencies as they attempt to not price their targets outBitcoin’s price swings are so huge that even ransomware developers are dialling back their reliance on the currency, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.Over the last quarter of 2017, researchers saw a fall of 73% in payment demands denominated in bitcoin. When demanding money to unlock a victim’s data, cybercriminals are now more likely to simply ask
  
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