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• President Trump floats military 'Space Force' idea - CNET

  13-03-2018 23:59 via cnet.com
  President Trump's suggestion of a "Space Force" branch of the military turns Twitter into a sci-fi joke machine.
  
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• Google's DoubleClick ads division hit with hours-long service disruptions

  13-03-2018 23:47 via zdnet.com
  Google says it is working on a solution, but the issue creates a headache -- and potential revenue losses -- for marketers and publishers.
  
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• Chi Touchscreen Clothing Iron Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  13-03-2018 23:38 via cnet.com
  This year, Chi will release a $150 touchscreen clothing iron that has the same straightening tech as the company's hair products.
  
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• Judge rejects U.S. demand to exclude AT&T argument in Time Warner merger trial

  13-03-2018 23:25
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT&T Inccan cite a voluntary commitment not to withhold content in licensing talks as a key part of its defense when an antitrust trial begins next week over the fate of the company's planned $85 billion merger with Time Warner Inc , U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said on Tuesday.
  
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• AMD allegedly has its own Spectre-like security flaws - CNET

  13-03-2018 23:17 via cnet.com
  Researchers say they've found 13 flaws in AMD's Ryzen and EPYC chips, which could let attackers install malware on highly guarded parts of the processor.
  
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• What Alexa's laughing means for voice recognition's future video - CNET

  13-03-2018 22:56 via cnet.com
  A few laughing Amazon Echo and Dot speakers give us insight into a bigger story: voice recognition is still very much in its nascency. We still have a ways to go before it can breach the point of understanding tone and context.
  
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• 2018 vs. 2017 tax calculator: See how your tax bill will change - CNET

  13-03-2018 22:29 via cnet.com
  It's a whole new ballgame this year. See how your tax bill will change in 2018.
  
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• Russian tweets urged 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' to save Hux - CNET

  13-03-2018 22:23 via cnet.com
  Director Rian Johnson reveals a coordinated Twitter attack wanted to keep the character played by Domhnall Gleeson alive.
  
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• SmartThings outage hits North American users - CNET

  13-03-2018 22:20 via cnet.com
  Samsung-owned smart home platform SmartThings has been down for over a day for many users.
  
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• Galaxy S9: What you need to know about AR Emoji - CNET

  13-03-2018 21:58 via cnet.com
  Samsung's latest phone comes with a new animoji-style feature that's fun, if a little... weird. Here's how it works.
  
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• Oxo 8 Cup Coffee Maker Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  13-03-2018 21:47 via cnet.com
  The new Oxo 8 Cup coffee maker brews everything from full pots to single servings.
  
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• Lawsuit claims sexual harassment rife in Microsoft's 'boys' club atmosphere'

  13-03-2018 21:44
  Suit claims world’s largest software firm failed to properly redress 238 internal complaints, including harassment, discrimination and rape
  Microsoft handled 238 internal complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination in a “lacklustre” way, according to court documents published this week. Between 2010 and 2016, women in technical jobs at the company lodged 108 complaints of sexual harassment, 119 complaints of gender discrimination, eight complaints of retaliation and thre
  
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• Google Assistant is now on iPad - CNET

  13-03-2018 21:44 via cnet.com
  The brains of the Google Home and Home Mini are now officially on Apple's tablets.
  
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• Put a global mobile hotspot in your carry-on for $127.49

  13-03-2018 21:43 via zdnet.com
  That's a BBH-exclusive discount on the Skyroam Solis, which provides Wi-Fi in over 120 countries (including this one) and offers unlimited data for just $9/day.
  
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• iPhone 11 and iPhone X Plus: All the rumors on specs, price, release date - CNET

  13-03-2018 21:41 via cnet.com
  2018 iPhone models are rumored to include super-sized and lower-priced versions.
  
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• Serverless computing, containers see triple-digit quarterly growth among cloud users

  13-03-2018 21:24 via zdnet.com
  Analysis of Amazon Web Services customers finds serverless computing and containers becoming the norm; hints at impending tsunami of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
  
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• FCC calls out startup for launching tiny rogue satellites - CNET

  13-03-2018 21:23 via cnet.com
  A Silicon Valley startup reportedly launched four small satellites in January after the FCC denied its application over safety concerns.
  
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• Amazon recalls power banks over fire and chemical hazard concerns

  13-03-2018 20:57 via zdnet.com
  Amazon is recalling around 260,000 AmazonBasics power banks -- following reports of overheating, chemical burns, and property damage.
  
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• Millennial railcards sold out despite technical problems

  13-03-2018 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Demand for the new millennial railcard crashed the website on the first day of nationwide sales.
  
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• AMD investigating chip security flaws after less than 24 hours notice

  13-03-2018 20:51 via zdnet.com
  For hours after the security research was first published, it wasn't clear if the flaws were even real.
  
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• Essential Phone gets update to Android 8.1 Oreo - CNET

  13-03-2018 20:42 via cnet.com
  The big-screen phone gets the cookie-flavored Android update starting Tuesday.
  
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• Broadcom-Qualcomm went from bad to worse to Trump: The whole sordid saga

  13-03-2018 20:39 via zdnet.com
  ZDNet documents just how complicated this potential acquisition became and what happened once it reached President Trump's ears.
  
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• LG G7 rumored to launch in May with a hefty price bump - CNET

  13-03-2018 20:33 via cnet.com
  The LG G7 could cost more than $800, according to a report.
  
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• Inside GlobalFoundries long road to the leading edge

  13-03-2018 20:27 via zdnet.com
  A recent tour of the company's remarkable fab in upstate New York illustrated both how far the foundry has come and how challenging the future will be for advanced chipmakers.
  
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• Toyota helps Avis smarten up its operation with 10,000 connected cars - Roadshow

  13-03-2018 20:23 via cnet.com
  The car rental company plans on improving service and efficiency by having a fully connected fleet by 2020 with Toyota Connected's help.
  
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• Exclusive: G20 financial heads to urge crypto-asset monitoring to safeguard financial stability

  13-03-2018 20:16
  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The world's financial leaders will call on international standard-setting bodies on March 20 for stronger monitoring of crypto-assets and to assess the need for a multilateral response as such assets could at some point threaten financial stability.
  
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• Big Bezos: Amazon Alexa controls my entire freakin' house

  13-03-2018 20:05 via zdnet.com
  My entire residence is under voice command. It's always listening. Isn't this what we wanted?
  
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• Fitbit Ace Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:44 via cnet.com
  The $100 band aims to get your children into the mix.
  
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• Digital currency sales face rocky path with more regulatory focus

  13-03-2018 19:38
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A global regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrencies created by startups to finance new projects could slow the pace of virtual currency sales as questions mount about their transparency and the risk of scams for investors.
  
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• New safety tech could mean better crash survival rates video - Roadshow

  13-03-2018 19:22 via cnet.com
  High-end cars are improving your chances of walking away from an accident.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' now playing at home: Everything we know - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:19 via cnet.com
  The newest Star Wars film can now be in your movie collection, and it's only getting bigger.
  
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• Can VR help reduce hospital patients' pain? (The 3:59, Ep. 368) - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:16 via cnet.com
  On today's podcast, we chat about hospitals' use of VR, Trump's involvement in Broadcom and Qualcomm, and AMD security flaws.
  
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• Apple WWDC 2018 kicks off June 4 - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:16 via cnet.com
  We'll get a peek at now software for the iPhone, iPad and Macs -- and maybe some surprises, too.
  
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• Pi Day through time: From Einstein to Linux to Tom Waits - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:12 via cnet.com
  March 14 isn't just Pi Day. It also has a surprising history of famous births, a space population record and a patent that revolutionized cotton production.
  
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• Firefox 59 speed trick pits your PC against your network - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:10 via cnet.com
  Mozilla's browser sets up mini competitions to find the fastest way to display websites. Also new: testing a business-friendly Firefox.
  
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• New car crash tech promises increased survival rates - Roadshow

  13-03-2018 19:07 via cnet.com
  You won't believe the wrecks you can walk away from today.
  
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• AmazonBasics battery packs recalled due to fire risk - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:06 via cnet.com
  Amazon has recalled six models of portable power banks due to multiple reports of fires and even chemical burns.
  
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• Netflix pulls an Elon Musk, launches video into 'space' - CNET

  13-03-2018 19:05 via cnet.com
  Inspired by Elon Musk and SpaceX, Netflix takes itself to insane new heights using an iPhone, Star Trek and a weather balloon.
  
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• March security updates expand Meltdown-Spectre protection for Windows

  13-03-2018 18:59 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates for March include a variety of security updates for all supported Windows versions, as well as removing a compatibility check for antivirus software. A separate release significantly expands available microcode updates for affected Intel CPUs.
  
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• Chinese police literally use 'Skynet' surveillance system - CNET

  13-03-2018 18:59 via cnet.com
  Science fiction is fact in China, where police are expanding the use of futuristic sunglasses to keep an eye on the population.
  
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• Fortnite is beating PUBG in a battle royale. Here's why - CNET

  13-03-2018 18:56 via cnet.com
  Commentary: When Epic's battle royale-style game launched, PUBG purists called it a rip-off. Copycat or not, Fortnite has since done (almost) everything right to keep players coming.
  
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• Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build adds some Windows Defender security tweaks

  13-03-2018 18:54 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to polish its coming Windows 10 release with Fast Ring Insider Build 17120 as it heads toward the finish line.
  
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