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• Now Elon Musk is just selling rocks from The Boring Company - CNET

  26-03-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  Musk's tunneling startup teases plans for more unconventional fundraising: this time by hawking Lego-like building kits made from bored rock.
  
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• Delta using fingerprint scanner for Sky Club admission - CNET

  26-03-2018 22:58 via cnet.com
  Frequent-fliers get to test out biometric technology the airline hopes to use to expedite the flight check-in process, too.
  
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• Orbitsound Dock E30

  26-03-2018 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Orbitsound Dock E30 is a wireless speaker that adds a few extra squirts of lifestyle juice to your pragmatic lemonade. It has a slot for your phone or tablet or, if you've got a phone that uses Qi charging, you can just place your phone on its top. Despite its good looks and better features (like its sound-expanding Airsound tech), the Orbitsound Dock E30 doesn’t sound quite as good as the best wireless speakers - especially when stacked against the likes of the Sonos Play:5 or Ha
  
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• Red Hat Q4 tops estimates

  26-03-2018 22:47 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat said subscription revenue was up 22 percent year over year to $683 million.
  
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• MoviePass: A good deal for near-unlimited movie tickets? - CNET

  26-03-2018 22:39 via cnet.com
  Now priced at just $6.95 per month, the service lets you hit the multiplex as often as once per day. Worth it? The Cheapskate weighs in.
  
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• Malware in your Android QR-reader apps? You weren't alone - CNET

  26-03-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  The offending apps were downloaded more than half a million times before being pulled from the Google Play Store, according to SophosLabs.
  
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• Most IT pros fear IoT cyber attacks. Few are doing anything about it.

  26-03-2018 22:28 via zdnet.com
  A report from Ponemon Research and Shared Assessments suggests a major disconnect when it comes to IoT security
  
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• Amazfit Bip

  26-03-2018 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A good fitness tracker doesn’t need to look like the Apple Watch 3 in order to succeed, but it sure helps. The Amazfit Bip is a head-turning wearable that, even once you learn that it isn’t an Apple Watch, is still worth your attention.For $99, the Amazfit Bip is a competent fitness tracker that is said to last longer than 30 days on a single charge. If you’re after a simple wearable that can push notifications from your smartphone, wake you up with a dedicated alarm, and track
  
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• Facebook under FTC microscope over Cambridge Analytica breach - CNET

  26-03-2018 22:19 via cnet.com
  The Federal Trade Commission is looking at Facebook's privacy practices following its data scandal. Separately, 37 state attorneys general demand answers too.
  
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• Alexa smartphone: Amazon's next strike in the mobile IoT war?

  26-03-2018 22:04 via zdnet.com
  Google and Apple are behind in the Internet of Things, but they have the leading mobile platforms.
  
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• JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker

  26-03-2018 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are a million Bluetooth speakers on the market but JBL has always stood near the top. Its line of Charge speakers are one of the only Bluetooth speakers out there that'll let you charge your device while playing music – hence the Charge name.Like its competitors in the UE Boom series of speakers, the JBL Charge 3 is completely waterproof so you can use it at the beach or near a pool without worrying about frying its electronics.There were many fans of the JBL Charge 2 speaker battery
  
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• 6 cool things you can do with Google Lens - CNET

  26-03-2018 21:37 via cnet.com
  Now available for both Android and iOS, Google's AR-powered photo-recognition tool can perform some neat tricks.
  
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• UK Anti-Doping confirms cyber attack but says no athlete data lost

  26-03-2018 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  UK Anti-Doping confirms it was the target of a cyber attack over the weekend but says no systems were compromised and no data lost.
  
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• Motorola names new president and chairman - CNET

  26-03-2018 21:25 via cnet.com
  The Lenovo-owned phone maker names a 20-year Moto veteran as its new boss.
  
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• FCC cites 'national security threat' for proposed ban on gear - CNET

  26-03-2018 21:25 via cnet.com
  Chairman Ajit Pai unveils a plan to bar carriers receiving government subsidy funds from using equipment from Chinese gear makers Huawei and ZTE, among others.
  
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• Facebook faces Federal Trade Commission privacy inquiry

  26-03-2018 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Facebook shares fall as a federal agency investigates whether the firm broke data security laws.
  
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• Microsoft's Edge browser app now available for iPad, Android tablets

  26-03-2018 20:51 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Edge browser apps are available as free downloads for use on iPads and Android tablets from the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
  
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• 'Silicon Valley' slams Facebook with Russian logo in credits - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:49 via cnet.com
  After Sunday's season 5 premiere of the HBO show, Mark Zuckerberg won't be friending the guys from Pied Piper any time soon.
  
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• Box CEO, Aaron Levie, on cloud, tech stacks, and the future of work

  26-03-2018 20:40 via zdnet.com
  Innovation and disruption are constants in technology but the impact is huge in every industry. A cloud computing pioneer shares his views on innovation and offers advice to Chief Information Officers.
  
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• See the Chinese space station Tiangong-1 live via telescope - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:37 via cnet.com
  This could be your last chance to witness the doomed Chinese space station Tiangong-1, also known as Heavenly Palace, before it dives back to Earth.
  
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• Motorola names a new president and chairman - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  Motorola's new head Sergio Buniac takes over as president.
  
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• Senate summons Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs over data privacy - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:30 via cnet.com
  The hearing will happen April 10. Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and Jack Dorsey are all on the invite list.
  
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• AutoComplete: 2019 Honda Insight shown ahead of NY Auto Show video - Roadshow

  26-03-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  Plus: Lynk & Co. 02 bows and Ram 1500 gets a Kentucky Derby special.
  
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• MiracleGro Aerogarden Bounty Elite makes indoor gardening simple - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:20 via cnet.com
  This countertop gardening system connects to the internet so you can check on your herbs and veggies, even when you're away.
  
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• Twitter confirms it's banning cryptocurrency ads - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  As was expected, the company joins Facebook and Google in a crackdown intended to protect consumers.
  
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• Sorry, the OnePlus 5T is permanently sold out in the US - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:02 via cnet.com
  Try your luck on eBay, or wait for the OnePlus 6.
  
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• Facebook under FTC investigation over Cambridge Analytica flap - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:01 via cnet.com
  The Federal Trade Commission is looking at Facebook's privacy practices following its data breach. Separately, 37 state attorneys general demand answers too.
  
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• Uber to sell south-east Asia business to competitor Grab

  26-03-2018 20:00
  US ride-hailing firm will take 27.5% stake in Asia-based Grab and its CEO will join Grab’s boardUber is selling its south-east Asian ride-hailing and food delivery business to bigger regional rival Grab, as its seeks to cut losses ahead of a potential stock market flotation next year.The move marks the US company’s third major retreat overseas, following its exit from China in 2016 and Russia last year. Continue reading...
  
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• Fitbit Versa is just as gorgeous as the Apple Watch, but way cheaper - CNET

  26-03-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  Fitbit's newest fitness smartwatch goes for a flexible look and lots of bands for $199.
  
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• FCC proposes ban on gear from companies posing 'national security threat' - CNET

  26-03-2018 19:50 via cnet.com
  FCC Chairman Ajit Pai introduced a plan to bar carriers receiving USF money from using equipmentfrom Chinese gear makers Huawei and ZTE, among others, which experts fear pose a national security threat.
  
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• This is probably the best $6 you can spend on your travel bag

  26-03-2018 19:41 via zdnet.com
  Aukey's 2-port USB wall charger is a no-brainer addition to every carry-on.
  
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• Microsoft is readying multi-session support for Windows 10

  26-03-2018 19:28 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft looks poised to add a new Multi Session option to Windows 10, likely this fall, which will allow IT to provide multiple users with remote access to desktops/apps without relying on Windows Server.
  
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• Read Elon Musk's bold Mars colony plan for free online - CNET

  26-03-2018 19:24 via cnet.com
  The SpaceX founder details how he plans to get us to the Red Planet in a new publication by a peer-reviewed journal that's available for anyone to review.
  
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• 2018 Chevy Traverse RS has turbo power and sporty styling touches - Roadshow

  26-03-2018 19:02 via cnet.com
  Problem is, the RS is only available with front-wheel drive, and doesn't offer any real performance or fuel economy benefits.
  
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• Do you care about a cheaper Apple iPad? (The 3:59, Ep. 375) - CNET

  26-03-2018 18:58 via cnet.com
  We preview Apple's "field trip" education event in Chicago and talk about the FTC's investigation of Facebook.
  
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• How Apple can make a foldable iPhone good - CNET

  26-03-2018 18:52 via cnet.com
  And no, the answer is not "a hinge."
  
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• 2019 Honda Insight hybrid cleans up with estimated 55 mpg city - Roadshow

  26-03-2018 18:52 via cnet.com
  It's between the Civic and Accord in terms of both size and price.
  
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• MicroLED is the first new screen tech in a decade. Can it beat OLED? - CNET

  26-03-2018 18:38 via cnet.com
  If Samsung and Apple get their way, an array of millions of tiny LEDs could oust OLED as the next big display technology. But it won't be easy.
  
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• VW might unveil pickup concept in New York - Roadshow

  26-03-2018 18:22 via cnet.com
  It could be built in Tennessee, which wouldn't hurt from a political perspective.
  
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• Most IT professionals fear IoT cyber attacks. New research suggests few are doing anything about it.

  26-03-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  A report from Ponemon Research and Shared Assessments suggests a major disconnect when it comes to IoT security
  
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• Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  26-03-2018 18:00 via cnet.com
  The 9.7-inch tablet is the world's first for the education market to run Chrome OS. And likely won't be the last.
  
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• Paranoia will destroy us: Why Huawei and other Chinese tech is not spying on Americans

  26-03-2018 17:52 via zdnet.com
  The notion that the Chinese government would spy on corporations and our agencies with electronic devices manufactured by Chinese companies is not only absurd but would be catastrophic to furthering their ambitions in world trade.
  
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• Audi E-Tron electric SUV will be built in carbon-neutral facility - Roadshow

  26-03-2018 17:51 via cnet.com
  Practice what you preach.
  
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• Nokia 2

  26-03-2018 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nokia's phone range doesn't mess about with confusing names. The higher the number, the better the phone is.The Nokia 2 is not a high-end phone then, just one rung above the most basic model. However, it still costs $99.99 (£99.99, AU$115). We have a right to expect a decent experience.We're fully okay with the concept of cheaper phones with basic specs but the Nokia 2's dismal performance makes it a pain to use. It is just too slow, even given the price. That said, there are some good poi
  
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• Facebook's privacy practices are under investigation, FTC confirms

  26-03-2018 17:44
  Facebook’s stock slides as Federal Trade Commission confirms inquiry into whether the company engaged in ‘unfair acts’Facebook’s privacy practices are under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission following a week of scandals and public outrage over the company’s failure to protect the personal information of tens of millions of users.“The FTC takes very seriously recent press reports raising substantial concerns about the privacy practices of Faceboo
  
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• Brazil's IoT plan to start deployment next month

  26-03-2018 17:39 via zdnet.com
  Government signs decree to enhance the national strategy for the technology, which will include financing for related projects.
  
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• Microsoft goes all in with Android apps for business

  26-03-2018 17:36 via zdnet.com
  Over the past few years, Microsoft has embraced the Android operating system with surprising enthusiasm. Most of the company's 100+ apps in the Google Play Store are aimed at its business customers. Here's an overview of what you'll find for your Android phone.
  
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• Cboe urges U.S. regulators to move forward with bitcoin ETFs

  26-03-2018 17:29
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators should not stand in the way of exchange-traded funds that hold cryptocurrencies like bitcoin from coming to the market as they are essentially the same as other ETFs that hold commodities, said exchange operator Cboe Global Markets.
  
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• Watch the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S launch live here - CNET

  26-03-2018 17:24 via cnet.com
  The company will showcase a new version of its flagship phone. Hopefully it doesn't come with a notch.
  
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