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• Apple updates operating systems to fix app-crashing bug - CNET

  19-02-2018 23:27 via cnet.com
  Bug cause apps running on iOS devices and Macs to crash when a certain Indian symbol was displayed.
  
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• Israeli visual aid company OrCam valued at $1 billion

  19-02-2018 23:24
  JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's OrCam, which has developed a visual aid for the blind, has completed a funding round that values the company at $1 billion, putting it on track for a planned initial public offering (IPO), its chief executive said on Tuesday.
  
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• ​Bogus Linux vulnerability gets publicity

  19-02-2018 23:11 via zdnet.com
  No, there's not a new security hole that gives attackers complete control over Linux servers. But, if you use a poor password, yes, you can still get hacked. Imagine!
  
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• Samsung reveals soothing ringtone for Galaxy S9 - CNET

  19-02-2018 21:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: You haven't seen the phone, but you can listen to what its default ringtone sounds like right now.
  
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• UberEats driver suspected of fatally shooting customer in Atlanta

  19-02-2018 20:57
  Police say 30-year-old man was shot, and later died, following possible ‘exchange of words’ with delivery driver for on-demand app
  Police say an Atlanta food delivery driver accused of shooting a customer dead is now in custody.Local media reported that 36-year-old Robert Bivines turned himself in on Monday. Atlanta police said in a statement they had a warrant charging Bivines with felony murder. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Ryan Thornton. Continue reading...
  
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• 5G will complement NBN, not replace it: Nokia

  19-02-2018 20:29 via zdnet.com
  5G will not replace Australia's NBN, according to Nokia's head of Fixed Networks, as fixed-line technology upgrade paths will enable faster speeds sooner than wireless, and with greater download allowances.
  
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• Volvo XC40 adds 3-cylinder engine, fancy Inscription trim - Roadshow

  19-02-2018 20:12 via cnet.com
  You want a crystal gear lever in your compact crossover? You got it.
  
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• 2019 Volvo XC40 gets the top-level Inscription treatment - Roadshow

  19-02-2018 20:12 via cnet.com
  Driftwood inlays, a crystal gear lever and huge wheels are only part of this fancy updo.
  
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• Lucky Charms new unicorn marshmallow is a Twitter hit - CNET

  19-02-2018 19:45 via cnet.com
  The swirly, psychedelic new cereal piece is replacing the hourglass. In other news, Lucky Charms had an hourglass marshmallow?
  
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• See a burnt Falcon Heavy booster in person this week - CNET

  19-02-2018 19:30 via cnet.com
  One of the recycled SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets that launched the historic Falcon Heavy system to space for the first time is hanging out at Kennedy Space Center for a few days.
  
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• Uber drops opposition to London language test

  19-02-2018 18:47
  LONDON (Reuters) - Taxi app Uber [UBER.UL] is dropping a legal appeal against the introduction of more stringent English language tests for drivers in London after the city's transport regulator said it would water down its stringent proposals.
  
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• Wyze Cam v2 offers more features at same $20 price

  19-02-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The second generation device adds some key features without adding to the cost.
  
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• How to decide if a hybrid or electric vehicle is right for you - Roadshow

  19-02-2018 18:00 via cnet.com
  Roadshow’s ultimate guide to the wide world of hybrids, plug-ins, EVs and more.
  
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• The Porsche 911 Carrera T suggests that paying more and getting less can make sense - Roadshow

  19-02-2018 17:35 via cnet.com
  There may be some seemingly large omissions in the Porsche 911 Carrera T, like any kind of infotainment system or even rear seats, but less can definitely be more.
  
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• Porsche says less is more with the 911 Carrera T video - Roadshow

  19-02-2018 17:29 via cnet.com
  When you strip some of the basic features from a Porsche 911, you'll be so focused on the driving experience that you won't even miss the radio. Or the door handles. That's what Porsche thinks, in any case.
  
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• Dark web paedophile Matthew Falder jailed for 32 years

  19-02-2018 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Matthew Falder blackmailed victims into sending sexual images that he then shared on the dark web.
  
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• T'Challa rules: 'Black Panther' smashes box-office records - CNET

  19-02-2018 17:05 via cnet.com
  All hail the king: Marvel film is on track for a $218 million debut, destroying the previous record for a February opening.
  
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• Hands-on with the $800 US model Huawei Mate 10 Pro: Fantastic hardware, software still needs work

  19-02-2018 16:56 via zdnet.com
  The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is now available in the US and challenges Apple and Samsung flagships at a slighly lower price. There are still a few software issues to solve and it's going to be tough to succeed without carrier support.
  
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• U.N. chief urges global rules for cyber warfare

  19-02-2018 16:54
  LISBON (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for global rules to minimize the impact of electronic warfare on civilians as massive cyber attacks look likely to become the first salvoes in future wars.
  
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• Organize and track your keys with the KeySmart Pro for $45 - CNET

  19-02-2018 16:25 via cnet.com
  This clever organizer includes a Tile tracker -- and solves Tile's biggest problem! Plus: another shot at a mobile charger.
  
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• VW I.D. Vizzion concept brings a self-driving electric sedan to Geneva - Roadshow

  19-02-2018 16:15 via cnet.com
  This is the first concept in the I.D. lineup to rock a sedan body.
  
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• Singapore to introduce GST on imported digital services

  19-02-2018 15:58 via zdnet.com
  Slated to take effect from January 2020, the new tax does not impact e-commerce purchases, but will apply to goods and services imported from suppliers based overseas that do not have local establishments, including video streaming and software subscription fees.
  
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• 5G will be less sizzle, more substance at MWC - CNET

  19-02-2018 15:54 via cnet.com
  Hype is starting to give way to reality, but the wireless industry still needs to finish ironing out the kinks for the next-gen wireless technology.
  
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• Want to work for Google? CEO touts 'jobs for thousands' in $2.5bn US expansion plan

  19-02-2018 15:27 via zdnet.com
  Google talks up job creation as part of its plans to extend its US datacenter operations.
  
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• Virgin Hyperloop One is coming to India - CNET

  19-02-2018 15:20 via cnet.com
  The proposed hyperloop track is designed to reduce travel time between the cities of Mumbai and Pune down to just 25 minutes.
  
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• Facebook will use snail mail to verify US election ad buyers - CNET

  19-02-2018 15:16 via cnet.com
  Want to buy Facebook ads for a US election? Now you'll need a US mailing address to do so.
  
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• Meltdown-Spectre: Now the class action suits against Intel are starting to mount up

  19-02-2018 14:33 via zdnet.com
  Intel faces 32 class action lawsuits over its processor flaws and says more may be in the pipeline.
  
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• US INDICTS RUSSIAN TROLLS, FACEBOOK REACTS video - CNET

  19-02-2018 14:30 via cnet.com
  In today's tech news, the US charges Russian nationals over election meddling, Facebook announces plans to verify advertisers and Google cleared over firing of ex-engineer.
  
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• Oracle hires former Salesforce Brazil head

  19-02-2018 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Mauricio Prado will be competing against his old employer as sales VP for business applications
  
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• Stuck in a wi-fi and broadband blackspot? Your local church spire could be the answer

  19-02-2018 14:12 via zdnet.com
  Medieval churches could deliver twenty-first century internet connections under a new deal.
  
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• 5G is less sexy sizzle, and more substance at MWC - CNET

  19-02-2018 14:01 via cnet.com
  The hype is starting to give way to reality as the wireless industry irons out the kinks in the new wireless technology. What better place to do it than a trade show in Barcelona?
  
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• Lawsuits threaten infosec research — just when we need it most

  19-02-2018 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Security researchers and reporters have something in common: both hold the powerful accountable. But doing so has painted a target on their backs — and looming threats of legal action and lawsuits have many concerned.
  
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• Congress sets sights on federal cryptocurrency rules

  19-02-2018 13:28
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jolted by the global investment craze over bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, U.S. lawmakers are moving to consider new rules that could impose stricter federal oversight on the emerging asset class, several top lawmakers told Reuters.
  
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• Windows 10 on Arm: It will be more limited and here's how, reveals Microsoft

  19-02-2018 13:22 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft swiftly kills its doc on the limitations of Windows 10 on Arm and reposts them as troubleshooting issues.
  
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• Russia looms large as U.S. election officials prep for 2018

  19-02-2018 13:21
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ten months before the United States votes in its first major election since the 2016 presidential contest, U.S. state election officials huddled in Washington this weekend to swap strategies on dealing with an uninvited guest: Russia.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S9: everything we think we know about the new smartphones

  19-02-2018 13:20
  Company’s new flagships expected to continue full-screen, curved glass design of S8, with a dual camera for the S9+Samsung will launch its new Galaxy S9 and S9+ flagship pair of smartphones, the follow up to the popular Galaxy S8 range, in Barcelona on 25 February. Here is everything we think we know about the new top-spec Android smartphones. Continue reading...
  
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• Probe after 'drone made helicopter crash'

  19-02-2018 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Investigations are launched after a helicopter reportedly crashed after swerving to avoid a consumer drone.
  
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• Facebook to seek verification by post for election ads

  19-02-2018 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post.
  
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• Singapore competition agency to look closer at Uber tie-up with ComfortDelGro

  19-02-2018 12:37
  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's competition commission said on Monday it plans to do further in-depth assessment of the tie-up between the city-state's top taxi operator, ComfortDelGro, and Uber [UBER.UL], after an initial review.
  
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• Apple, fix these HomePod issues ASAP (CNET Top 5) video - CNET

  19-02-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  Apple's speaker sounds great, but it could be better with some tweaks.
  
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• 10 things you shouldn't put in your dishwasher - CNET

  19-02-2018 11:01 via cnet.com
  Your dishwasher can't clean everything. Here's what you should clean by hand.
  
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• Alibaba, Tencent rally troops amid $10 billion retail battle

  19-02-2018 10:32
  SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's tech giants Alibaba Group Holding Ltdand Tencent Holdings Ltd , worth a combined $1 trillion, are on a retail investment binge, forcing merchants to choose sides amid a battle for shoppers' digital wallets.
  
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