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• This dance party is powered by a 50,000-watt hi-fi - CNET

  30-03-2018 23:41 via cnet.com
  LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy helped create a towering system from components usually seen in a hi-fi.
  
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• Westworld's hidden trailer is not just a trailer, it's a Door to more - CNET

  30-03-2018 23:25 via cnet.com
  Ahead of season two, the Discover Westworld and Delos sites are coming alive. Be afraid; be very afraid.
  
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• Is Tiangong-1's death dive to Earth scary? Yes, and no - CNET

  30-03-2018 23:24 via cnet.com
  Commentary: China's "Heavenly Palace" space station is headed back to Earth, and it almost certainly won't hit you. Still, it's human nature to worry, at least a little.
  
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• Magic Leap ships out AR headsets to developers, report says - CNET

  30-03-2018 23:22 via cnet.com
  Under strict security requirements, Magic Leap is reportedly sending out its first batch of mixed-reality headsets.
  
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• Quitting Facebook? Download your data before you go - CNET

  30-03-2018 23:18 via cnet.com
  What does Facebook know about you? Learn how to download your Facebook data to find out.
  
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• UK government seeks city to showcase 5G connectivity

  30-03-2018 23:17 via zdnet.com
  The British government is spending £200 million on testbeds for the rollout of 5G phone networks, and it's looking for a city that can come up with some innovative projects
  
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• Exclusive: Google employees organize to fight cyber bullying at work

  30-03-2018 23:13
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - About 100 Google U.S. employees concerned about cyber bullying inside the company have organized into a group proposing new policies for conduct at the unit of Alphabet Inc, five people involved in the effort said in recent interviews.
  
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• How to turn an old tablet or phone into a baby monitor - CNET

  30-03-2018 23:11 via cnet.com
  Keep an eye on your baby, for free, with this DIY system.
  
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• Asus ZenFone Max Plus M1

  30-03-2018 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Asus ZenFone Max Plus M1 is a budget smartphone wearing a premium flagship phone’s skin. It has a smooth metal chassis and rounded 2.5D glass over a display that fills most of the phone’s front side. Without CDMA support, it unfortunately can’t connect to Sprint or Verizon, but it will work for just about anyone else, since it’s compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile and any other carriers using GSM networks.For an unlocked model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, Asus
  
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• Dayton Audio T652-AIR review - CNET

  30-03-2018 22:32 via cnet.com
  The Dayton Audio T652-AIR minitower speaker gives you a whole lot of sound for the price of a romantic dinner.
  
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• Twitter lights up with strong reactions to leaked Facebook memo - CNET

  30-03-2018 22:26 via cnet.com
  "The Ugly," a memo written by Facebook hardware chief Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, highlights a growth-at-any-cost attitude.
  
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• 'ReBoot' gets rebooted on Netflix - CNET

  30-03-2018 22:08 via cnet.com
  A new version of the computer-generated cartoon show is now available, but there are some changes.
  
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• What's new to watch online for April 2018 video - CNET

  30-03-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  HBO has a ton of great shows and films coming up, including the much-anticipated return of the "Westworld" series.
  
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• Check out the electrified drivetrains at the New York Auto Show video - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 21:46 via cnet.com
  From full EVs to plug-in hybrids, there's plenty of power to go around.
  
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• iPad Pro 2018: All the rumors on specs, price, release date - CNET

  30-03-2018 21:45 via cnet.com
  Having refreshed the entry-level iPad, Apple looks to redefine the iPad Pro.
  
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• Lindsay Lohan loses Grand Theft Auto V lawsuit on appeal - CNET

  30-03-2018 21:30 via cnet.com
  It's game over for the actress, as an appeals court finds a game character Lohan called her "unequivocal" likeness is rather a "generic ... twentysomething woman."
  
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• U.S. regulator approves SpaceX plan for broadband satellite services

  30-03-2018 21:15
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. telecommunications regulator on Thursday gave formal approval to a plan by Elon Musk's SpaceX to build a global broadband network using satellites.
  
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• AutoComplete: Toyota recalls 2018 Camry for oversized pistons video - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 21:12 via cnet.com
  Plus, Takata whistleblowers split $1.7M and the Alfa Romeo blacks out.
  
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• Star Wars petition wants to cast Meryl Streep as Princess Leia - CNET

  30-03-2018 21:08 via cnet.com
  After the loss of Carrie Fisher, some fans believe the acclaimed Oscar-winning actress should step into the pivotal role.
  
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• Amazon briefly tested out offering Whole Foods discounts to Prime members - CNET

  30-03-2018 20:58 via cnet.com
  Though it only lasted a short while, a Whole Foods in Texas hung signage offering 10 percent discounts to Prime members.
  
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• ​SpaceX's Starlink takes a big step forward in delivering internet from the sky

  30-03-2018 20:33 via zdnet.com
  The Federal Communications Commission has approved Elon Musk's SpaceX application to deliver broadband services from its Starlink Low Earth Orbit satellites.
  
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• Everything 'Silicon Valley' from our Jimmy O. Yang interview - CNET

  30-03-2018 20:24 via cnet.com
  He discusses playing Jian Yang, his friendship with Mike Judge and season 5.
  
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• 2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid is green in a hurry - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  The biggest-selling model from Japan’s largest automaker promises both power and efficiency.
  
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• 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited puts a fancy spin on sensibility - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  Looking for a posh crossover SUV, but don’t want a Lexus?
  
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• Internal posts show Facebook workers condemning leakers and fearing 'spies'

  30-03-2018 20:21 via theguardian.com
  After revelation of controversial memo by senior executive, leaked posts show staff decrying disloyalty at companyFacebook employees are calling for a crackdown on suspected leakers and questioning whether “spies” have infiltrated the corporation, according to leaked internal posts that suggest the social media giant’s workforce is becoming defensive in the face of critical public scrutiny.The posts were a response to the leak of a memo by a senior Facebook executive who defend
  
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• More power: MacOS now supports external graphics cards - CNET

  30-03-2018 20:03 via cnet.com
  Your late-model Mac could get way more powerful soon -- just plug in an eGPU.
  
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• Amazon upgrades Alexa's video API for better binge-watching - CNET

  30-03-2018 20:03 via cnet.com
  A new upgrade to Alexa's video skills API will let you ask her to record shows or launch specific video apps on your smart TV.
  
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• Easter chocolates look kind of gross in 3D X-ray scans - CNET

  30-03-2018 19:59 via cnet.com
  Researchers use 3D scans of chocolate Easter treats to discover some surprising sweet secrets. Who knew Cadbury Cremes were so enigmatic?
  
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• What is quantum computing?

  30-03-2018 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Microsoft says its researchers are close to a breakthrough that could revolutionise computing.
  
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• Quantum computing: The 20 second challenge

  30-03-2018 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Five experts give the briefest of introductions to what might be the next computing revolution.
  
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• Parkmobile now shows on-street parking availability - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 19:30 via cnet.com
  It'll work in over 100 cities across the US.
  
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• Takata airbag scandal whistleblowers share $1.7M payday - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 19:18 via cnet.com
  It pays to be a narc sometimes. Other times, you just get shanked.
  
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• Protect your data on Facebook video - CNET

  30-03-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Here are three ways to avoid sharing your personal information with advertisers and firms like Cambridge Analytics.
  
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• 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio gain blacked-out Nero Edizione package - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 18:51 via cnet.com
  Because black trim makes all cars look better.
  
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• SF Motors is the new EV company that wants a piece of Tesla video - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 18:48 via cnet.com
  In a sea of startup Tesla killers, SF Motors is different
  
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• Local languages are crucial to success for tech outfits in India

  30-03-2018 18:46 via zdnet.com
  The boom in smartphone usage will come, not from English users, but from those who speak one of 23 Indian languages, and the success of hardware, software and content providers will hinge on the ability to innovatively cater to this population.
  
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• April Fools' Day 2018: The best web pranks coming to get you - CNET

  30-03-2018 18:38 via cnet.com
  Your eyes and ears will deceive you as April Fools' Day jokes roll out across the internet. Keep up with the best hoaxes, fakes and pranks of 2018.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Release date, new features, and everything else we know so far

  30-03-2018 18:02 via zdnet.com
  Stay up to date regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 9.
  
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• EPA's potential MPG regulation rollback could end up in a legal battle - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 17:58 via cnet.com
  The one-year revisiting of Obama-era standards has finally ended.
  
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• 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts were hacked. Here’s what to do - CNET

  30-03-2018 17:53 via cnet.com
  Although there's no way to know for sure if your account was compromised, you should take this step anyway.
  
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• 2018 Toyota Camry recalled because pistons are too big - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 17:41 via cnet.com
  An unusual but serious recall of a perennially popular midsize sedan is being blamed on out-of-spec parts.
  
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• Steven Spielberg’s film portrays video gamers at their worst | Alfie Bown

  30-03-2018 17:38 via theguardian.com
  Ready Player One takes gaming culture and represents it as male-dominated, elitist and not dissimilar to the ‘alt-right’Steven Spielberg’s new blockbuster, Ready Player One, is the most significant Hollywood depiction of gamer culture to date. For the first time in mainstream cinema, it presents video games not merely as the cliched subcultural world of geeks and nerds, but as a significant force shaping the future of entertainment, communication, love, and politics.In this way
  
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• SpaceX nails first of two rocket launches in just four days - CNET

  30-03-2018 17:27 via cnet.com
  The company successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket Friday, with another planned for Monday. SpaceX has been ramping up its pace for the long road to Mars and beyond.
  
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• All mixed up: Ready Player One's pop-culture crossovers are just empty nostalgia

  30-03-2018 17:22 via theguardian.com
  Steven Spielberg’s film mashes together Jessica Rabbit, Sonic the Hedgehog and the Iron Giant, without much thought to how they would all get alongOn paper, it sounds like a utopia. Steven Spielberg’s new film Ready Player One presents itself as a party to which everyone is invited, its fictional VR dimension playing host to familiar faces from every blessed corner of the pop-culture universe. In the virtual plane known as the Oasis, players can captain the Millennium Falcon or the f
  
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• 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo is pretty darn fast and equally fancy - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 17:22 via cnet.com
  If you want one of the fastest Maseratis ever made, you don't have to wait for a Gooding & Co auction. You can just stroll down to the dealership.
  
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• Lego Speed Champions Mustang fastback is for car fans young and old - Roadshow

  30-03-2018 17:14 via cnet.com
  Don't call it a Bullitt, even though the color's pretty close.
  
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