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• Snap's earnings show it isn't about to ghost us - CNET

  06-02-2018 23:58 via cnet.com
  The social network reported surprisingly higher sales and active users, the latest indication its redesign and new ad efforts are working.
  
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• iPhone owners who paid full price for battery may get rebate - CNET

  06-02-2018 23:57 via cnet.com
  Apple hints it's considering such a move, in a letter responding to a US senator's questions about slowing down older iPhones.
  
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• ​Snapchat's Q4 shows signs of a company growing up

  06-02-2018 23:46 via zdnet.com
  Snapchat's fourth quarter offered a few surprises--good surprises for a change--as its strategic bet on Android pays off. Extreme Networks, Zendesk and New Relic also reported.
  
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• Watch live as 'Starman' drives Elon Musk's Tesla in space - CNET

  06-02-2018 23:36 via cnet.com
  SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida Tuesday, and you can follow a live shot of its quirky payload: Elon Musk's red Roadster and its driver.
  
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• Watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket make its first test flight video - CNET

  06-02-2018 23:28 via cnet.com
  SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy Rocket today for the first time, setting up a pathway for future missions that may someday lead to humans becoming a multiplanetary species. Watch the entire launch replay from SpaceX.
  
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• Uber boss takes stand at driverless trial

  06-02-2018 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-Uber boss is pressed on allegations he orchestrated the theft of trade secrets from Google's Waymo.
  
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• Akamai cuts 5 percent of workforce as Q4 tops expectations

  06-02-2018 23:08 via zdnet.com
  The company is cutting workers primarily in its media division as it aims to improve margins.
  
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• New Star Wars films coming from 'Game of Thrones' creators - CNET

  06-02-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  From Winterfell to outer space: The producers of HBO's hit sword-and-sorcery series take on another challenge, this time in a galaxy far, far away.
  
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• Netgear to separate Arlo security camera business, planning IPO

  06-02-2018 22:57 via zdnet.com
  Netgear will offer less than 20 percent of Arlo's common stock in the IPO and retain the remaining interest.
  
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• Latest iOS 11.3 beta adds battery health settings

  06-02-2018 22:34 via zdnet.com
  As promised by Apple, features to check battery health and disable battery performance throttling on iPhone are now available to developers for testing before a wide release.
  
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• Five things you need to know about the Honda Ridgeline video - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  It may be a crossover disguised as a truck, but it should satisfy most folks.
  
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• Deep dive: Take a look at all the tech in the Honda Ridgeline video - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  Honda's crossover that acts like a truck has enough tech to satisfy.
  
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• SpaceX's Falcon Heavy clears launch tower in milestone - CNET

  06-02-2018 21:47 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's rocket company has sent its most powerful system yet, Falcon Heavy, on its way to space and in to history. After some delays, the launch went off Tuesday.
  
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• Elon Musk's top teases hype hats, flamethrowers, unicorn - CNET

  06-02-2018 21:38 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk: Part entrepreneur, part carnival barker. Explore his social-media legacy of Teslas, a Mars city, a snail and a flatulent unicorn.
  
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• Elon Musk's huge Falcon Heavy rocket set for launch

  06-02-2018 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The entrepreneur will attempt to fly the world's most powerful rocket with his own Tesla as payload.
  
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• Ford Edge Titanium Elite hits Chicago Auto Show, brings the luxury - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 21:07 via cnet.com
  Ford's newly refreshed crossover seeks to attract higher-end buyers with its fancy new trim level.
  
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• Amazon is removing ads from its Prime Exclusive Phones - CNET

  06-02-2018 21:07 via cnet.com
  Ads on anyone's existing Prime phone will also be disabled in an update.
  
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• 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite aims to be Ford's fanciest crossover - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 21:07 via cnet.com
  The new high-spec trim level just might give European brands a run for their money.
  
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• Tailed spider found in amber will crawl into your nightmares - CNET

  06-02-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  Let your scientific curiosity override your fear as you learn about a fascinating ancient arachnid with a tail on its backside.
  
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• AutoComplete: Volvo's Polestar 2 to fight Tesla from 2019 video - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 21:00 via cnet.com
  Hyundai shows the first Santa Fe pics and Mercedes reveals its new Sprinter.
  
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• A flaw in Hotspot Shield can expose VPN users, locations

  06-02-2018 21:00 via zdnet.com
  The virtual private network says it provides a way to browse the web "anonymously and privately," but a security researcher has released code that could identify users' names and locations.
  
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• Apple's Shazam deal has EU regulators worried about competition - CNET

  06-02-2018 20:57 via cnet.com
  The European Commission will examine whether the tech giant's proposed acquisition may have adverse effects on the market.
  
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• 'Black Panther' reviews are in and it's already a Marvel must-see - CNET

  06-02-2018 20:33 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The film has a promising all-star cast in front of the camera and behind the scenes bringing Marvel's realization of Wakanda to life.
  
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• Honda Ridgeline: Parting is such sweet sorrow video - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  We say goodbye to our long-term Honda Ridgeline and share what we've learned along the way.
  
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• Apple seeking FDA approval for its Heart Study app - CNET

  06-02-2018 20:21 via cnet.com
  The app, which launched in November, uses the Apple Watch to calculate heart rhythm and notify someone who might be experiencing atrial fibrillation.
  
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• Watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch Elon Musk's Tesla here - CNET

  06-02-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk will attempt to send his red Tesla Roadster into space. The targeted time for launch has been delayed to 12:45 p.m. PT.
  
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• ​One million Linux and open-source software classes taken

  06-02-2018 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Getting an IT job today starts with taking Linux and open-source classes.
  
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• Saying goodbye to the Honda Ridgeline - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 20:11 via cnet.com
  After a year we all agree; the Ridgeline is a great suburban pickup truck.
  
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• EU to investigate Apple's Shazam purchase for antitrust issues

  06-02-2018 20:06 via zdnet.com
  ​The European Commission received requests to investigate from Austria, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain and Sweden.
  
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• We won't forget our year with you, Honda Ridgeline - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  We had a Honda Ridgeline at our disposal for a whole year, and we made the most of it.
  
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• Apple's HomePod gets 'Siri-ous' (The 3:59, Ep. 351) - CNET

  06-02-2018 19:56 via cnet.com
  A review of Apple's first smart speaker. Plus, the Waymo v. Uber trial.
  
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• Waymo v. Uber: A case of theft, lies and self-driving cars - CNET

  06-02-2018 19:54 via cnet.com
  On day one of Silicon Valley's highly anticipated trial, lawyers make claims of theft and conspiracy.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Connected, and soon, electrified - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 19:51 via cnet.com
  With telematics out the wazoo, an EV version on the horizon and a new front-drive setup, the Sprinter is prepared to assault the van segment.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is van-tastic - Roadshow

  06-02-2018 19:45 via cnet.com
  It's more connected and versatile than ever, and in 2019, you can buy an electric one.
  
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• Katie Price urges MPs to tackle online abuse

  06-02-2018 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The reality TV star tells of the "horrific" social media abuse targeted at her disabled son.
  
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• Patreon's Lens mimics 'Stories' to give fans insider peeks - CNET

  06-02-2018 19:21 via cnet.com
  A feature similar to Instagram or Snapchat Stories, Patreon's Lens makes it easier for creators to give their paying fans a behind-the-scenes peek.
  
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