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• Samsung's swift DV5500 dryer held back by cluttered controls - CNET

  23-02-2018 23:58 via cnet.com
  The Samsung DV5500 dryer has lots of power and speed but its controls are too confusing.
  
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• Samsung DV5500 dryer review - CNET

  23-02-2018 23:29 via cnet.com
  Cluttered controls and a cramped drum make this fast Samsung dryer stumble.
  
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• Tech billionaire, ordered to reopen public beach, appeals to supreme court

  23-02-2018 22:51
  Investor Vinod Khosla has battled regulators for years over Martin’s Beach, which can only be reached by road on his propertyA Silicon Valley billionaire who was ordered by California courts to restore public access to a popular surfing beach is seeking to take his case to the US supreme court. The case could entirely upend public access to beaches in a state with more than 1,000 miles of shoreline. Continue reading...
  
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• Google Assistant to gain 30 languages, multilingual support

  23-02-2018 22:47 via zdnet.com
  Google is also adding the ability to trigger multiple actions at once with one command.
  
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• The Dropbox IPO is finally happening

  23-02-2018 22:31 via zdnet.com
  In its IPO filing, Dropbox said it earned $1.1 billion in revenue last year.
  
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• Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth' returning to theaters for three days - CNET

  23-02-2018 22:31 via cnet.com
  Late rocker David Bowie memorably played the Goblin King in the 1986 fantasy cult classic.
  
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• Airbnb rolls out "experiences" to 1,000 new cities - CNET

  23-02-2018 22:16 via cnet.com
  The lodgings company expanded into day-trips and excursions a year ago and now it says it's putting its "foot on the gas."
  
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• Infowars YouTube account is two strikes away from a ban - CNET

  23-02-2018 22:15 via cnet.com
  The Alex Jones Channel, Infowars' biggest YouTube account, has one strike against it for a school shooting conspiracy video, according to a report.
  
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• Apple HomePod: 6 things it can't do - CNET

  23-02-2018 22:13 via cnet.com
  It's true, there are some things Apple's smart speaker just can't manage yet.
  
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• ​MWC 2018: Five big questions about the future of smartphones

  23-02-2018 22:07 via zdnet.com
  We've reached peak smartphone, but is the next innovation lurking among the stands of the world's biggest mobile show?
  
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• Tesla installs 300 Powerwalls to give Hawaiian school kids AC - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 22:04 via cnet.com
  The governor of Hawaii issued a challenge to Tesla to cool its kids without running up energy bills, and it accepted.
  
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• Your guide to buying the right smart lock video - CNET

  23-02-2018 21:49 via cnet.com
  Here's what you need to know to choose the right smart lock for you.
  
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• FCC chairman gets NRA award for repealing net neutrality - CNET

  23-02-2018 21:43 via cnet.com
  The NRA bestows its "Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award" on Ajit Pai for withstanding criticism over his push to end net neutrality regulations.
  
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• SAS reports bullish results in Brazil

  23-02-2018 21:08 via zdnet.com
  The analytics firm saw double-digit revenue growth, plans further channel expansion to maintain positive performance in 2018.
  
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• AutoComplete: Geely reportedly buys $9B stake in Daimler video - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 20:39 via cnet.com
  Plus: Porsche dives into electrification and autonomy, and Nissan starts a pilot program for its robo-taxi.
  
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• Volvo will expand T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid to other models - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 20:32 via cnet.com
  Future electric components will be "pioneered" by Polestar.
  
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• Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer heckles Stephen Curry, fails - CNET

  23-02-2018 20:25 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Ballmer thinks he can distract the world's best NBA shooter. It was reminiscent of his battles with Apple.
  
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• An Instant Pot multicooker is melting -- but not the one you think - CNET

  23-02-2018 20:08 via cnet.com
  Instant Pot warns its Facebook community that its Gem multicookers could overheat and melt.
  
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• Abandoning Android: iPhone X is Apple's first device to satisfy all my mobile needs

  23-02-2018 19:52 via zdnet.com
  As a mobile phone fanatic, I regularly buy the latest iPhone. But then, after a month, I grow bored and move on to more exciting Android hardware. However, four months after buying iPhone X, it remains my true daily driver and has subdued my enthusiasm for Android.
  
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• Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?

  23-02-2018 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan.
  
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• Geely to buy $9B Daimler stake, report says - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 19:13 via cnet.com
  It would make Volvo's parent company the largest investor in Mercedes-Benz's parent company.
  
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• ​Docker has a business plan headache

  23-02-2018 19:12 via zdnet.com
  Docker is the container technology of choice, but that doesn't translate into Docker the successful business.
  
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• How white is the tech sector? - Chips with Everything podcast

  23-02-2018 19:05
  Has the technology industry truly embraced diversity? What more needs to be done to make it a more inclusive industry? Inspired by Black History Month, Jordan Erica Webber and Chella Ramanan try and answer these questions.Subscribe and review on Apple, Spotify or on your favourite podcasting app and join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter.
  This week’s episode is inspired by Black History Month, which is celebrated every February in the U.S. and other countries around the world. Jordan
  
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• Self-driving cars with "remote" drivers could test on Calif roads in April: DMV

  23-02-2018 19:00
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Self-driving cars that back up their computerized system with a remote human operator instead of a fallback driver at the wheel could be tested on California roads as early as April, the state department of motor vehicles said.
  
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• NASA spots Mars' lumpy potato-like moons - CNET

  23-02-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft catches sight of Mars' weird little moons in a fun animated GIF.
  
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• Get to know Google Pay video - CNET

  23-02-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Google has a new way to pay with your phone, called Google Pay. It replaces Android Pay and Google Wallet.
  
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• Microsoft, Xiaomi sign collaboration pact for AI, cloud computing services

  23-02-2018 18:54 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft and Xiaomi are exploring how Xiaomi could potentially use more Microsoft AI and cloud services, including Bing, Cortana, cognitive services and more, in its product line in the future.
  
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• Running Windows 10? Here's how Microsoft plans to milk more profits out of its cash cow

  23-02-2018 18:46 via zdnet.com
  PC sales are down. Windows licensing revenue is flat. In its financial disclosures, Microsoft says it's actively looking for new monetization opportunities. Here's where you're likely to be asked to pay up.
  
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• How to (not) buy a camcorder in 2018 video - CNET

  23-02-2018 18:39 via cnet.com
  Traditional camcorders are still a thing, but there are so many other ways to capture great video depending on your goals. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 'The Tick' bites back on Amazon with a solid second half - CNET

  23-02-2018 18:36 via cnet.com
  The final six episodes of "The Tick" reboot's first season are here, and they're proof even a resistant Tick purist can be converted.
  
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• The great KFC chicken crisis of 2018: Podcast 357

  23-02-2018 18:34
  
  We look at the KFC chicken crisis of 2018, look at the new AR app from Brian Eno and meet the couple that cost Google £2.1 billion.
  
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• I canceled my Apple Watch Series 3 data plan and here's why

  23-02-2018 18:31 via zdnet.com
  Dear AT&T: It's not me. It's you.
  
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• 2019 Audi A6 teases new look, new tech - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 18:27 via cnet.com
  It could debut as early as the Geneva Motor Show in March.
  
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• Could the Tick beat the Hulk in a fight? video - CNET

  23-02-2018 18:26 via cnet.com
  We asked the stars of Amazon's "The Tick" reboot which superheroes Tick and Arthur are stronger (and weaker) than. Could Tick take on Hulk? Is Arthur weaker than Jimmy Olsen?
  
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• Hennessey's 1,600-hp Venom F5 heads to Geneva - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 17:56 via cnet.com
  It debuted at SEMA, but since nobody important goes to that, it's going to a proper auto show, too.
  
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• Free Video Converter

  23-02-2018 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fire up Free Video Converter and you'll immediately notice its incredibly simple interface. This is an indication of the fact that it's very easy to use, offering you the opportunity to convert videos in a wide range of formats.
  While there is support for a lot of formats for input, when it comes to the formats you can convert to, you're rather more limited – just AVI, MPEG, DVD and iOS's native video format. You can also rip the audio and save it as a separate MP3 file. The beauty of the
  
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• Virtual reality coronation takes dementia patients down memory lane

  23-02-2018 17:45
  HINDHEAD, England (Reuters) - For 93-year-old Daphne Padfield, a dementia sufferer in an English care home, the arrival of a virtual reality (VR) headset offered a window back to the day in 1953 when Britain crowned its new queen.
  
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• Mobile industry promises smarter everything at Barcelona show

  23-02-2018 17:42
  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Two words - artificial intelligence - promise to upstage familiar technology industry themes like 5G, the Internet of Things and virtual reality at next week's Mobile World Congress, Europe's biggest annual technology industry gathering.
  
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• Apple's wireless AirPower mat could debut next month - CNET

  23-02-2018 17:42 via cnet.com
  Apple's own charge-your-Apple-gadgets mat might arrive soon, according to reports.
  
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• Nissan Easy Ride brings autonomous taxis to the public in Japan - Roadshow

  23-02-2018 17:35 via cnet.com
  It's only operating along a single set route for now, but Nissan envisions it growing into a whole ecosystem.
  
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• HandBrake review

  23-02-2018 17:17 via techradar.com
  
  Originally a Mac-only title, HandBrake ultimately made its way to PC users where it found an audience eager to lap up its capabilities.At its heart, this is a video encoding tool, and this includes the ability to rip DVDs – as long as they aren’t copy protected. In fact, this is the best free video converters and best free DVD ripper right now. However, it's the video conversion side of things that we're interested in. If your needs are more complex take a look at our guide to the be
  
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• HandBrake

  23-02-2018 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Originally a Mac-only title, HandBrake ultimately made its way to PC users where it found an audience eager to lap up its capabilities.
  As its heart, this is a video encoding tool, and this includes the ability to rip DVDs – a great addition to the program – but it's the video conversion side of things that we're interested in.You can get quick results by simply loading up a video into the program and then using one of the many presets in the side panel to convert to different format
  
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• Google Assistant will soon know two dozen more languages - CNET

  23-02-2018 17:14 via cnet.com
  The voice assistant will be available in more than 30 languages in all by year's end.
  
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• Here's the trick to add an AirDrop folder to your Mac's Dock - CNET

  23-02-2018 17:03 via cnet.com
  You can't add AirDrop to the MacOS Dock. Or can you?
  
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• What to look for when buying your next pair of headphones video - CNET

  23-02-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  CNET's David Carnoy offers up tips on what you need to know when buying headphones.
  
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• MMW 2018: Google Lens comes to iOS, Android's ARCore leaves beta

  23-02-2018 17:00 via zdnet.com
  New devices, partnerships, and platforms are in store for Google's AR projects.
  
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• Heads-up: Google's official AR apps are coming to these phones - CNET

  23-02-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  Play Ghostbusters in the real world -- or anything else an app developer dreams up.
  
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• Google makes its AR search tool Lens available for your phone, too - CNET

  23-02-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  Google Lens moves beyond Pixel and into phones from Samsung, LG and more -- making it easy to learn more about your world just by pointing your phone’s camera.
  
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• Google Lens comes to iOS, Android's ARCore leaves beta

  23-02-2018 17:00 via zdnet.com
  New devices, partnerships, and platforms are in store for Google's AR projects.
  
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• Dogecoin explained: The joke cryptocurrency worth serious money video - CNET

  23-02-2018 16:57 via cnet.com
  Such explanation! Many cryptocurrency! Wow!
  
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