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• Polk Signa Solo upgrades your TV audio for peanuts video - CNET

  08-02-2018 23:59 via cnet.com
  The Polk Signa Solo is a decent upgrade on your TV's speakers but there are even better values out there
  
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• Team USA's 2018 Winter Olympics jacket is some toasty tech - CNET

  08-02-2018 23:35 via cnet.com
  Ralph Lauren's 2018 Olympic opening ceremony jackets sold out in minutes, but their conductive ink technology may be added to future clothing. We tried one on.
  
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• The Lovebox is a better gift than flowers for Valentine's Day - CNET

  08-02-2018 23:28 via cnet.com
  This small wooden box is a precious way to let people know you love them.
  
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• UTS charging towards all-cloud with legacy tech no longer making the grade

  08-02-2018 23:25 via zdnet.com
  The university adopted a cloud strategy for the purpose of alleviating constraints, rather than reducing costs.
  
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• Nest co-founder Matt Rogers to leave Google - CNET

  08-02-2018 23:17 via cnet.com
  The day after Google said it was bringing the Nest smart home gadget maker back under its control, its cofounder says he's departing.
  
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• Sesame Smart Lock review - CNET

  08-02-2018 23:14 via cnet.com
  This $150 retrofit smart lock does a lot of things well, but August still delivers the most bang for your buck.
  
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• Nest co-founder Matt Rogers is leaving Google

  08-02-2018 23:13 via zdnet.com
  Rogers' move comes a day after Nest was absorbed by Google's hardware team to co-develop products.
  
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• 2019 Toyota TRD Pro vehicles updated for more dirt-slaying fun - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 23:12 via cnet.com
  At the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota ups the ante on off-road capability.
  
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• Knock to unlock your door with this retrofit smart lock - CNET

  08-02-2018 23:07 via cnet.com
  The $150 Sesame Smart Lock has fun features and super easy installation, but it still can't beat August's solid line of locks.
  
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• John Perry Barlow: will dream of open internet die with its founding father?

  08-02-2018 23:00
  The pioneer penned his techno-utopian ‘Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace’ two decades ago. His ideals are at risk of going with himJohn Perry Barlow, ‘visionary’ internet pioneer, dies aged 70
  Internet pioneer John Perry Barlow, who championed ideals of a free and open internet, has died. And his ideals are at risk of dying with him.Barlow’s Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace, written almost exactly 22 years ago, was a rallying cry for cyberpu
  
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• 14 things you might not know about the SpaceX rocket launch - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:58 via cnet.com
  If you missed the launch or just wondered why there's a car in space, we have all the answers.
  
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• Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's final $146 billion offer

  08-02-2018 22:57 via zdnet.com
  Qualcomm believes the offer "materially undervalues" itself, but has offered to meet with Broadcom to address concerns.
  
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• Live the van life with the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 22:51 via cnet.com
  Don't want a full-on minivan, but still crave the space and versatility of one? Ford's got you covered.
  
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• Winter Olympics questions you can ask Amazon's Alexa - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  Once the Games begin on Friday, you should be able to receive schedule and medal information from the smart speaker.
  
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• Nvidia shares soar on Q4 earnings beat

  08-02-2018 22:42 via zdnet.com
  The company reported Q4 revenue of $2.91 billion, up 34 percent year-over-year. Shares were up more than 12 percent in after market trading.
  
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• Uber outage yields complaints throughout the US - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:39 via cnet.com
  From DC to Las Vegas, drivers took to Twitter Thursday to ask why the Uber app was down. Uber says it has resolved the issue.
  
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• The tech behind Team USA's toasty Opening Ceremony jacket video - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  We tried on Ralph Lauren's high-tech heated jacket for the 2018 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony. The company may use this conductive ink system in future clothing.
  
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• Twitter makes a profit for the first time

  08-02-2018 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The social media company posts a maiden quarterly profit, sending the share price up 18%.
  
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• Marvel Studios celebrates 10 years with insane 'class photo' - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:32 via cnet.com
  Everybody knows Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Chris Hemsworth as Thor, but can you identify the other stars in this massive Marvel Cinematic Universe photo?
  
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• Hortonworks beats revenue expectations for Q4

  08-02-2018 22:32 via zdnet.com
  Hortonworks' Q4 revenue climbed 44 percent from a year ago.
  
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• Asteroid set to make rare close pass by Earth on Friday - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:25 via cnet.com
  Space rocks buzz by us all the time, but we don't get many of this size invading our orbital space more than a few times a year.
  
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• Fitbit Ionic: 9 tips and tricks to get the most out of the smartwatch - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:24 via cnet.com
  Not sure where to start with the Fitbit Ionic. How about right here?
  
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• 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is the non-minivan minivan video - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 22:20 via cnet.com
  It's not going to win any awards for cuteness, but the new Transit Connect Wagon offers versatility and even a diesel engine.
  
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• Boy gets trapped inside arcade claw machine (yes, inside) - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:17 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A boy in Titusville, Florida, really, really needs a toy from one of those maddening machines. Firefighters have to come to the rescue.
  
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• Knock to unlock? You can with the Sesame Smart Lock video - CNET

  08-02-2018 22:03 via cnet.com
  This $150 retrofit smart lock installs in seconds, but it can't beat August's locks for integrations or intelligence.
  
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• Apple: Leaked source code doesn't impact security of iOS devices

  08-02-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  In a statement, Apple confirms the leak and downplays its significance due to it being older source code.
  
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• "Internet for All" plan advances in Brazil

  08-02-2018 21:57 via zdnet.com
  Government plans to use own satellite to offer connectivity to 57 million digitally excluded citizens.
  
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• Hyundai Shopper Assurance makes buying a new car suck less nationwide - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 21:50 via cnet.com
  The South Korean automaker wants to take all the weirdness out of buying a new Hyundai and thinks that Shopper Assurance is the way to do it.
  
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• Galaxy S8 finally gets a bite of Android Oreo - CNET

  08-02-2018 21:48 via cnet.com
  The latest version of the Android OS is rolling out to the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus now.
  
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• Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster: Milestone or space junk? video - CNET

  08-02-2018 21:47 via cnet.com
  Spectators cheered when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy's boosters touched down on Earth after the rocket's launch, but reactions to the payload left in space were mixed.
  
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• Lyft poaches ex-Tesla sales chief for COO job, Uber remains shook - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 21:44 via cnet.com
  Lyft has been going H.A.M. on the ride-hailing game, snagging hot talent from all over Silicon Valley and stacking bundles of VC cash -- but can it keep the momentum going?
  
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• ​WordPress's broken automatic update function

  08-02-2018 21:42 via zdnet.com
  Thanks to a bug, you must manually patch WordPress 4.9.3. Unless you do, you'll be stuck on WordPress 4.9.3 and vulnerable to the next WordPress attacks.
  
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• Soul X-Shock True Wireless Sport Earbuds

  08-02-2018 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s clear that true wireless earbuds are where personal audio is heading. Apple’s excellent AirPods helped the form factor go mainstream and now, with so many new models flooding the market, it’s difficult to pick the right one for you. On paper, the Soul X-Shock ticks all the right boxes; it claims a 60 hour combined battery life, water resistance, easy pairing and all for a very reasonable $170 (about £123, AU$218). While most of its claims are true, its fini
  
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• Toyota gets even dirtier in Chicago with upgraded TRD Pro trucks and SUV for 2019 video - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 21:11 via cnet.com
  If you're looking to adventure far and wide, the 2019 TRD Pro vehicles can help you get there with a whole bunch of upgrades.
  
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• Apple News wants to curate the Winter Olympics for you - CNET

  08-02-2018 21:10 via cnet.com
  Apple is putting information about the winter sports competition in Pyeongchang in one place, including selected news coverage.
  
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• Apple: The leaked iPhone source code is outdated - CNET

  08-02-2018 21:09 via cnet.com
  The company takes down crucial iPhone source code for iOS 9 posted on Github, but the code was up long enough to cause security concerns.
  
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• Putrid fatberg is museum's 'most disgusting display ever' - CNET

  08-02-2018 20:59 via cnet.com
  The Museum of London braved flies, mold and disease to let the public see a chunk of the infamous "Monster of Whitechapel" fatberg.
  
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• Twitter says Russian accounts tried to influence Brexit vote - CNET

  08-02-2018 20:51 via cnet.com
  The company reveals its discovery at a UK Parliament hearing held in the US. Representatives from Facebook and Google are also there.
  
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• Dominate the snow in Nissan's Armada, 370Z winter concepts video - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 20:45 via cnet.com
  You know you've done something right when your first concept is built to tow the second one around.
  
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• Sony's promising 2018 X900F TV ships soon, starts at $1,500 - CNET

  08-02-2018 20:36 via cnet.com
  The maker of some of our favorite 2017 TVs is among the first to price new 2018 models.
  
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• eBay launches Always Open program for SMB sellers

  08-02-2018 20:34 via zdnet.com
  The program offers co-branded graphics for store windows, and additional support and promotion from eBay to drive online traffic.
  
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• Chrome soon will warn that lots more websites aren't secure - CNET

  08-02-2018 20:21 via cnet.com
  Starting in July, any site that's not protected with encryption will show as "not secure." Too bad for politicians who want to be able to crack encryption.
  
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• Google, Nest rejoin forces: Is Amazon a third wheel? (The 3:59 Ep. 353) - CNET

  08-02-2018 20:02 via cnet.com
  What the Google-Nest reunion means for Amazon and the war over smart assistants. Also: a new way to watch the Winter Olympics.
  
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• Expand your desktop with this $89.99 Asus 23-inch IPS monitor - CNET

  08-02-2018 19:45 via cnet.com
  Specs include an HDMI input, built-in speakers and blue-light filtering. Yawn. Maybe the bonus deals are more exciting?
  
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• 2018 Fiat 500 breaks cover with all-turbocharged engine lineup - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 19:17 via cnet.com
  The Abarth is back, too, and it's as weird and fun as ever.
  
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• In security push, Chrome will soon mark every HTTP page as "non-secure"

  08-02-2018 19:01 via zdnet.com
  Starting in Chrome 68 -- scheduled for July -- all sites and pages without encryption will be flagged by Chrome.
  
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• Hyundai goes green in Chicago with 2018 Sonata Hybrid, Plug-In video - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  Whether you want a lot of battery or a little, Hyundai has a refreshed Sonata with your name on it.
  
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• 2019 Volkswagen Arteon makes US debut at Chicago Auto Show - Roadshow

  08-02-2018 18:46 via cnet.com
  Adaptive dampers and lots of safety tech will come standard.
  
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• Atmos to announce the touchscreen that Alexa and Google Assistant have been missing

  08-02-2018 18:40 via zdnet.com
  With some API magic and a few strategic partnerships, Atmos combines touch and voice in a way that goes beyond solutions from Amazon, Google, Apple, and Samsung.
  
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• Windows 10 tip: How to capture and print Windows 10 screen

  08-02-2018 18:31 via zdnet.com
  Windows 10 offers a wide range of built-in screen capture options. You can save the full screen, the active window, or a rectangular selection to a file or to the Clipboard for reuse in another app. Here are the keyboard shortcuts to memorize.
  
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