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• Pure magic! See Harry Potter's Hogwarts Great Hall in Lego - CNET

  16-02-2018 23:50 via cnet.com
  Still waiting for Hedwig to fly in with your Hogwarts acceptance letter? Buy your way into the famed wizarding school with this $100 playset.
  
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• Tesla Model X police car will sneak up on perps in a hurry - Roadshow

  16-02-2018 23:27 via cnet.com
  It probably won't be used for actual police duty, but it's nice to imagine.
  
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• This periodic table shows you what your car is really made of - Roadshow

  16-02-2018 23:21 via cnet.com
  Aftermarket supplier GMB breaks down the elements that make up our cars in its own Periodic Table of Automotive Elements.
  
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• The 3:59 is celebrating its 359th podcast episode - CNET

  16-02-2018 22:55 via cnet.com
  Here are the details on how to watch a super-deluxe edition of the daily podcast on Wednesday.
  
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• No MWC, no problem -- LG's next flagship phone may be unveiled later in June - CNET

  16-02-2018 22:53 via cnet.com
  LG confirmed it won't release its next flagship this month at MWC 2018, and rumor has it that the phone might arrive in June instead.
  
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• Panasonic FX600 Series (TX-55FX600)

  16-02-2018 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The hottest TV category this year is shaping up to be entry-level UHD. In 2018, every major brand want a slice of this booming budget market. But can the cheapest 4K HDR sets really deliver all the thrills that 4K HDR is capable of?Panasonic reckons so, and has loaded its incoming FX600 Series with some impressive technology - including HDR10+ dynamic metadata support. Dynamic metadata allows a screen to more accurately tone map high dynamic range images, even though it lacks the native light ou
  
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• Can big business save us from fake news and loss of trust?

  16-02-2018 22:50 via zdnet.com
  Big business could pull tens of billions of dollars from Facebook and Google if they cannot prevent fake news and harmful content
  
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• As Peter Thiel ditches Silicon Valley for LA, locals tout 'conservative renaissance'

  16-02-2018 22:47
  The outspoken libertarian’s departure is a sign of the times, say LA conservatives, as Silicon Valley faces criticism for silencing alternative viewpointsThe only living Trump supporter in Silicon Valley
  If the billionaire tech investor and noted libertarian Peter Thiel really does leave Silicon Valley for Los Angeles to escape what he views as an increasing intolerance for conservatives, the city’s growing community of conservatives will be there to welcome him.Among LA’s righ
  
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• Discovering alien life probably won't freak us out, studies say - CNET

  16-02-2018 22:27 via cnet.com
  From megastructures around Tabby's Star to Earth-like planets at Trappist-1, research finds we react positively to news extraterrestrial life might exist.
  
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• LED buying guide - CNET

  16-02-2018 22:26 via cnet.com
  You've got more lighting options than ever before, but that also means that the lighting aisle is a lot more complicated than it used to be. We're here to help.
  
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• SpaceX's first internet satellites are set to launch Sunday - CNET

  16-02-2018 22:08 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's rocket company has been working on getting satellite broadband off the ground for years. Now the Falcon 9 is set to launch the first test.
  
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• Apple HomePod review: Leaves a stain but not a strong impression

  16-02-2018 22:08 via zdnet.com
  Apple's first foray into smart speaker market has the sound and looks, but does it have the smarts?
  
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• First look inside the 2018 Toy Fair - CNET

  16-02-2018 21:46 via cnet.com
  We got an early look inside Mattel's booth at the Toy Fair in New York City.Come back to see our expanded gallery tomorrow after we've seen the rest of the show.
  
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• NASA rover spots a stripey Mars surprise - CNET

  16-02-2018 21:07 via cnet.com
  NASA's Mars Opportunity rover delivers a look at some unexpected and mysterious formations on the ground.
  
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• JBL Link 300 Smart Speaker

  16-02-2018 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The speaker industry is all-in on voice activated speakers and JBL is no exception. The audio company now offers its Link series of Google Home powered speakers which are great value compared to the competition. Today we’ll be looking at the Goldilocks of the JBL Link speaker line, the JBL Link 300, which retails for $250 (£250, about AU$318). This speaker is smaller than the top of the line Link 500 and larger than the portable Link 10 and Link 20 speakers. While not portable,
  
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• AutoComplete: Mercedes will bring a production-ready EQ electric vehicle to Geneva video - Roadshow

  16-02-2018 20:57 via cnet.com
  Plus: Elon Musk promises Model 3 improvements after a crash, and Ram recalls some 200,000 trucks.
  
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• US charges Russian social media trolls over election tampering - CNET

  16-02-2018 20:33 via cnet.com
  Department of Justice indicts 13 Russian nationals and the Internet Research Agency, a group linked to fake news and trolling during the 2016 US presidential election.
  
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• How to stop websites from using your computer to mine Bitcoin (and more) - CNET

  16-02-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  Some websites may use your computer to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero. Here's how to stop them.
  
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• Are your favorite websites mining Bitcoin? Here's how to find out - CNET

  16-02-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  Some websites might be using your CPU to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin without your knowledge.
  
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• New Apple HQ's glass walls a literal headache for walking workers - CNET

  16-02-2018 20:28 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The company's glass-filled Apple Park headquarters may be design-sexy, but there appears to be a practical issue: Staffers are smacking into walls.
  
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• Verizon shakes up prepaid plans with cheaper pricing tier, hotspot tethering and more - CNET

  16-02-2018 20:27 via cnet.com
  Prepaid Verizon customers will also be able to talk, text and surf the web in Mexico and Canada for $5 a day.
  
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• Power Rangers action figures, Megazords get a new maker - CNET

  16-02-2018 20:12 via cnet.com
  Toys based on the long-running television show will be made by Hasbro starting in 2019.
  
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• The HomePod and Sonos One both leave marks on wood surfaces (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep.119) - CNET

  16-02-2018 19:49 via cnet.com
  Apple confirms the HomePod leaves white rings on some wooden surfaces, but it isn't the only one. We dive deep into the HomePod with our review on the end.
  
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• Class-action suits over Intel Spectre, Meltdown flaws surge - CNET

  16-02-2018 19:49 via cnet.com
  Since the beginning of 2018, the number of cases has risen from three to 32.
  
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• The HomePod and Sonos One both leave marks on wood surfaces (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 119) video - CNET

  16-02-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  Apple confirms the HomePod leaves white rings on some wooden surfaces, but they aren't the only one. We dive deep into the HomePod.
  
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• US special counsel indicts 13 members of Russia's election meddling troll farm

  16-02-2018 19:35 via zdnet.com
  Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office said Friday that a grand jury has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities accused of election meddling.
  
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• FCC serves Bitcoin miner notice for static on T-Mobile calls - CNET

  16-02-2018 19:25 via cnet.com
  If you live in south Brooklyn and use T-Mobile, that call static was not your imagination.
  
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• Cooler Master MasterMouse MM530

  16-02-2018 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cooler Master’s new MasterMouse MM530 is the successor to its earlier CM Storm Mizar gaming mouse, and it puts up some serious specs for palm-grip gamers to consider. It’s a high-DPI, 7-button PC gaming mouse that wants to take you from noob to pro in first-person shooters and real-time strategy games.At a price around $49 (£34, AU$59), the MasterMouse MM530 is competing in the same tier as the $50 (£59, AU$99) Steelseries Rival 310 and Sensei 310. The $79 (£79, AU$
  
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• Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra review

  16-02-2018 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra offers up a big display and dual selfie camera to entice an audience keen on consuming entertainment on the go and snapping pics for social sharing.If your budget can't stretch to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or Huawei Mate 10 Pro, then the Xperia XA2 Ultra may very well be the phone you need.It inherits Sony's now tiring design, but the edge-to-edge display, which we first saw on the original Sony Xperia XA, attempts to keep the look up to date with the curre
  
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• Elon Musk promises Tesla Model 3 safety improvements after crash - Roadshow

  16-02-2018 19:02 via cnet.com
  The comments come after a Redditor totaled his Model 3 and pointed out some things.
  
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• How to decide on a smart speaker video - CNET

  16-02-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Apple's HomePod, Google Home or Amazon Echo? The three things you should consider before you buy a smart speaker.
  
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• Uber plans to sell Southeast Asia business to Grab: CNBC

  16-02-2018 18:59
  (Reuters) - Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] is preparing to sell its Southeast Asia ride-hailing business to Singapore-based Grab in return for a substantial stake in the company, CNBC reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
  
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• Facebook loses Belgian privacy case, faces fine of up to $125 million

  16-02-2018 18:50
  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian court threatened Facebookon Friday with a fine of up to 100 million euros ($125 million) if it continued to break privacy laws by tracking people on third-party websites.
  
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• Ring Spotlight Cam review - CNET

  16-02-2018 18:48 via cnet.com
  Forget about a complicated hardwired setup -- Ring's plug-in Spotlight Cam connects to wall outlets.
  
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• Coinbase charged customers multiple times for purchases video - CNET

  16-02-2018 18:41 via cnet.com
  The digital currency exchange is working to reverse erroneous charges that drained the bank accounts of some customers.
  
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• Ram recalls 200,000 trucks for slipping out of park - Roadshow

  16-02-2018 18:28 via cnet.com
  You're going to want to make real sure that you set that parking brake.
  
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• Malicious cyber activity cost U.S. up to $109 billion in 2016: White House report

  16-02-2018 18:28
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Malicious cyber activity cost the U.S. economy between $57 billion and $109 billion in 2016, the White House Council of Economic Advisers estimated in a report on Friday.
  
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• Takata has resolved most objections to its U.S. bankruptcy: lawyer

  16-02-2018 18:25
  WILMINGTON, Del (Reuters) - A lawyer for Takata Corp's U.S. business, bankrupted by a recall of faulty air bags, indicated on Friday that the company is on the verge of receiving court approval for its reorganization and $1.6 billion sale of its non-air bag businesses.
  
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• All the best box sets on Sky and Now TV right now

  16-02-2018 18:02
  
  Our picks of the best Sky box sets available right now. They're also available on Now TV or those spinning disc things people used to like
  
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• Land Rover's 'pet pack' knows you'll overspend on your dog - Roadshow

  16-02-2018 17:59 via cnet.com
  $875 on a partition and a mat? I love my dog, but I don't know, dude.
  
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• Facebook told to stop tracking in Belgium

  16-02-2018 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Facebook is ordered to stop tracking people without consent, by a court in Belgium.
  
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• Fighting Isis with AI: Podcast 356

  16-02-2018 17:49
  
  Coming up today: fighting Isis with AI; the numbers behind the latest cryptocurrency hacking trend, and we explain why PUBG is the perfect game for n00bs.
  
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