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• HTC Vive Pro

  05-02-2018 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: While the HTC Vive Pro still does not have a price tag associated with it, chances are good that one will be coming in the next month or so – the Game Developers Conference (GDC) starts on March 19 and would be a good of time as any to make the announcement. But, if you're hoping that the Vive Pro will cost just as much or even less than the current Vive, you're going to be disappointed: In a recent interview, the China Regional President of VR at HTC told the interviewer
  
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• New DroneGun has Blade Runner looks, can stop drones - CNET

  05-02-2018 23:24 via cnet.com
  The DroneGun Tactical safely stops unwanted drones with a pull of the trigger, forcing them to land.
  
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• New DroneGun has 'Blade Runner' looks and can stop drones - CNET

  05-02-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  The DroneGun Tactical safely stops unwanted drones with a pull of the trigger.
  
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• How Falcon Heavy rekindled my childhood astronaut dreams - CNET

  05-02-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  A new chapter in space is about to launch. One writer marked the milestone by taking an overdue trip to space camp and getting in touch with his inner Martian.
  
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• 39 kids' games and quizzes to try on Google Home - CNET

  05-02-2018 22:50 via cnet.com
  Put a new spin on family time with these kids' games for the Google Home.
  
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• HP unveils Core X options for Z4 workstation, 'pro' MR headset

  05-02-2018 22:47 via zdnet.com
  With a VR focus, HP's best-selling workstation gains Core X processors for the first time.
  
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• Origin Millennium

  05-02-2018 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New year, new look. That’s a very literal statement from Origin PC as it gave its custom chassis a tempered glass and aluminum makeover at the dawn of 2018. The boutique PC builder was one of the first custom computer companies to introduce their own PC cases in 2014. Since then, new fads and the RGB craze outpaced Origin’s original design, so as welcome as a fresh new look is, it feels a little overdue.Beyond mere looks, the Origin Millennium remains one of the most customizable PCs
  
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• Why this Nokia 7 Plus screen rumor gives us hope - CNET

  05-02-2018 22:43 via cnet.com
  That long and skinny Galaxy S8 look is so hot right now.
  
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• Razer Nommo Chroma

  05-02-2018 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re in the market for computer speakers, there’s a very slim chance you’ll find anything nearly as cool as the Razer Nommo Chroma - these stereo speakers with RGB underlighting take the boxy form factor that we’re used to seeing and completely flip it on its head. The result is a surprisingly good-sounding pair of speakers that don’t break the bank - the entry-level models, the Razer Nommo and the Razer Nommo Chroma only cost $99 (£109, AU$169) and
  
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• See more of what you want more often on Facebook video - CNET

  05-02-2018 22:22 via cnet.com
  Here are two ways to see raise the profile of the things you do want to see so they don't get lost in the shuffle of content that Facebook's algorithms deal to you.
  
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• Apple's HomePod gets loving welcome from Google Assistant - CNET

  05-02-2018 22:14 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A video posted to Twitter shows Google's voice assistant wants to help Siri feel at home on the new smart speaker from Apple.
  
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• Vanderhall Venice brings vintage back, 3-wheel style - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  If you're looking for attention, the open-topped Venice roadster brings it in spades.
  
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• Review: The Vanderhall Venice reminds us that driving should be fun - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  This unique three-wheeler is all about the joy and freedom of motoring.
  
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• Nvidia, Continental to develop self-driving system based on Nvidia Drive

  05-02-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  For Nvidia, autonomous driving and a leadership position means more use cases for its GPUs.
  
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• Nintendo finally puts to rest the Toad hat vs. head debate - CNET

  05-02-2018 21:56 via cnet.com
  A producer for Super Mario Odyssey answers this and other burning Nintendo questions like: How can Mario have nipples but no belly button?
  
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• Watch the best and worst Super Bowl LII commercials - CNET

  05-02-2018 21:51 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The NFL won its own big game with a hilarious "Dirty Dancing" spoof, but Tide ads also cleaned up.
  
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• Diamonds are a smartphone's best friend (The 3:59 Ep. 350) - CNET

  05-02-2018 21:50 via cnet.com
  We talk about phones getting diamond displays, the one problem with the Nintendo Switch, and apps to help you with sobriety.
  
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• Galaxy S9 could cost much more than the Galaxy S8 - CNET

  05-02-2018 21:38 via cnet.com
  If true, it's more proof of price hikes across the board.
  
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• At last -- smart glasses that don't look like Borg headgear - CNET

  05-02-2018 21:27 via cnet.com
  Move over, Magic Leap: Intel may be the next company to jump into intelligent eyewear.
  
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• Why a new funding round for HQ Trivia might make you #DeleteHQ - CNET

  05-02-2018 21:21 via cnet.com
  Players of the popular trivia game took to Twitter over the weekend to express their displeasure for a controversial funding source.
  
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• ​Stratasys, Dassault, Unlimited Tomorrow team up to scale low-cost 3D printed prosthetics

  05-02-2018 21:00 via zdnet.com
  Unlimited Tomorrow, founded to bring low-cost prosthetics that are custom, is pairing up with Stratasys and Dassault to scale up production and bring additive manufacturing knowhow.
  
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• A Silicon Valley league assembles to fight tech addiction video - CNET

  05-02-2018 20:56 via cnet.com
  The Center for Humane Technology is a new alliance lobbying for change in the design of social media and gadgets to help with tech addiction.
  
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• Galaxy S9 could cost this much more than the Galaxy S8 - CNET

  05-02-2018 20:53 via cnet.com
  If true, it's more proof of price hikes across the board.
  
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• Continental, Nvidia team up to flood Earth with self-driving cars - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 20:52 via cnet.com
  Continental's forthcoming AV platform will rely on Nvidia's brains to power it all.
  
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• Motorola slashes prices of Moto Z2, Moto Mods, Alexa smart speaker - CNET

  05-02-2018 20:50 via cnet.com
  Motorola just shaved its pricing for unlocked Moto Z2 Play, Mods upgrades for Valentines Day.
  
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• Here's how Elon Musk will get his Tesla Roadster to Mars - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 20:35 via cnet.com
  It'll take a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, but with a little luck, Musk's red Roadster could be the first car to get to Mars.
  
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• Super Bowl 2018 car commercials: Hits and (big) misses - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 20:19 via cnet.com
  Not every ad spot landed the way it was intended. I'm looking at you, Ram.
  
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• Find the hidden benefits of your credit card - CNET

  05-02-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  Extended warranties and cash back are just the tip of the iceberg. Here's how to get what's coming to you.
  
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• Astronauts gaze down on Philly after Eagles Super Bowl win - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:55 via cnet.com
  From space, you can't see the greased-up light poles, exuberant Eagles fans or sad Tom Brady memes.
  
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• Ninety7 Loft review - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:44 via cnet.com
  Don't worry about plugging in your Google smart speaker. The Ninety7 Loft lets you take it on the go with plenty of battery life for a day of use.
  
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• Amazon wins Super Bowl ad game - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:37 via cnet.com
  Commentary: According to the USA Today's Ad Meter, Jeff Bezos and his supporting actors offered the most-loved big game ad.
  
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• New CFPB chief has reportedly killed its Equifax probe - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:23 via cnet.com
  CFPB head Mick Mulvaney has shelved the bureau's Equifax data breach investigation, according to Reuters.
  
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• Here's why your Pixel 2 is about to start taking better photos

  05-02-2018 19:15 via zdnet.com
  You're a software update from getting the most out of your Pixel 2's camera.
  
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• Can you spot the astronaut's legs in this spacewalk photo? - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:12 via cnet.com
  A beautiful view of the International Space Station and Earth also cleverly hides a spacewalking cosmonaut's legs.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX Tesla may have a driver named 'Starman' - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:04 via cnet.com
  SpaceX CEO may launch a tribute to David Bowie into space at the wheel of his Tesla Roadster, powered by the Falcon Heavy rocket.
  
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• 6 ways to take a screenshot in Windows 10 video - CNET

  05-02-2018 19:03 via cnet.com
  If you're looking to take a screenshot, look no further -- here are six different ways to take a screenshot on your Windows 10 device.
  
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• The new CFPB chief has reportedly killed its Equifax probe - CNET

  05-02-2018 18:47 via cnet.com
  A new report claims CFPB head Mulvaney has shelved the bureau's Equifax data breach investigation.
  
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• Virgin Money joins ban on buying Bitcoin on credit cards

  05-02-2018 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The bank will not allow customers to purchase digital currencies on their credit cards.
  
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• New campaign targets tech's 'real-time experiment on our kids' - CNET

  05-02-2018 18:43 via cnet.com
  Common Sense and the Center for Humane Technology launch an initiative to push for awareness of the effects of tech on children.
  
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• Grammarly's flawed Chrome extension exposed users' private documents

  05-02-2018 18:36 via zdnet.com
  The grammar-correcting browser extension is used by about 22 million users.
  
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• This is the one problem with the Nintendo Switch - CNET

  05-02-2018 18:30 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Nintendo's transportable console is a massive hit, but the pricing of its games remains a sore point for this CNET editor.
  
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• The Tesla Track, Episode 1: The biggest Tesla stories from January 2018 - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 18:22 via cnet.com
  Featuring: A fresh NTSB investigation raises Autopilot questions, Elon Musk’s potentially big payday, and a Model 3 ride along with Tim Stevens.
  
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• Han and Chewie take flight in 'Star Wars: Solo' trailer premiere video - CNET

  05-02-2018 18:22 via cnet.com
  Han Solo, played by Alden Ehrenreich, is almost ready to make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.​ The movie is due out Memorial Day, 2018.
  
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• Another Autopilot investigation and Elon's newest pay deal (The Tesla Track, Ep. 1) video - Roadshow

  05-02-2018 18:18 via cnet.com
  We've got your monthly recap of Tesla news from January 2018: A Model S allegedly rear-ended a firetruck while Autopilot was engaged, Elon Musk could become the richest person on Earth, and Ashley hitches a ride with Tim Stevens in a Model 3.
  
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• Upcoming Pixel 2 update aims to make your Instagram and Snapchat pics even better - CNET

  05-02-2018 18:01 via cnet.com
  Google will now make the phone's custom-made image processing unit accessible to third-party apps.
  
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• Lauri Love ruling 'sets precedent' for trying hacking suspects in UK

  05-02-2018 17:50
  Rights groups and lawyers for 33-year-old welcome landmark judgment against extradition to USA high court ruling blocking extradition to the US of Lauri Love, a student accused of breaking into US government websites, has been welcomed by lawyers and human rights groups as a precedent for trying hacking suspects in the UK in future.The decision delivered by the lord chief justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, is highly critical of the conditions Love would have endured in US jails, warning of the ris
  
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• Exclusive: Ultimaker on 3D printing today and in the future

  05-02-2018 17:49 via zdnet.com
  We talk with John Kawola, president of Ultimaker North America, about the world of 3D printing, Ultimaker’s strategy, and how 3D printing will change over the next two decades.
  
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• Apple, Cisco partnership expands with cybersecurity insurance offering

  05-02-2018 17:45 via zdnet.com
  The partnership, which also includes insurer Allianz and risk evaluator Aon, will offer discounts on cyber insurance to joint business customers.
  
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• Suspected British FBI hacker won't be extradited to the US - CNET

  05-02-2018 17:44 via cnet.com
  Lauri Love, alleged to have stolen large amounts of data from US agencies, wins his extradition case but may still face trial in the UK.
  
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• Socially conscious brands have an edge with consumers according to study

  05-02-2018 17:33 via zdnet.com
  Consumers hold the monetary power that brands rely on. But while staying silent may seem like the safer bet, a study has shown that there is more monetary value -- for brands -- in speaking up.
  
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