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• Book review: Are we nearly there, yet? How autonomous driving will change the world

  31-03-2018 23:37 via zdnet.com
  Autonomous vehicles are going to change the world in many ways you may not expect, just as the horseless carriage did. An authoritative new book has the details...
  
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• Tesla crash: Model X was in Autopilot mode, firm says - CNET

  31-03-2018 23:34 via cnet.com
  The news could amplify worries over the reliability of automated-driving systems, but Tesla says they're still the safer option.
  
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• Trump attacks Amazon, again, over U.S. postal rates

  31-03-2018 23:29
  (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump launched his second attack in a week on Amazon.com Inc on Saturday, accusing the world's biggest online retailer of getting unfairly cheap rates from the U.S. Postal Service and not paying enough tax.
  
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• CIO playbook: Citizen development is your 'most important' tool

  31-03-2018 22:29 via zdnet.com
  Chief Information Officers must innovate, deliver faster than ever before, and reduce costs. Low-code environments can help IT balance these conflicting and challenging mandates. Here's what you need to know!
  
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• Falling Tiangong-1 space station may miss April 1 crash date - CNET

  31-03-2018 21:28 via cnet.com
  China's "Heavenly Palace" space station is predicted to crash into Earth's atmosphere on April 1, but the latest revisions may prolong its life by a day or so.
  
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• Ron Howard teases 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' space battle - CNET

  31-03-2018 21:16 via cnet.com
  The "Solo" director tweets a glimpse of a TIE Fighter firing its gun and says work on the film set for May is running ahead of schedule.
  
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• The Viva Egoista 845, where extreme high-end audio meets Italian style - CNET

  31-03-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  If Ferrari ever made a headphone amp, it would look and sound like the Viva Egoista 845.
  
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• April Fools' Day 2018: The best pranks to hit the web so far - CNET

  31-03-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  Roku streaming socks, an AI-powered ATM that won't stop talking, an Airbnb-like service for renting out the empty side of your bed. Keep up with the best hoaxes of 2018.
  
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• Dayton’s $98 Bluetooth speakers do full-on stereo - CNET

  31-03-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  If you've never heard room-filling stereo at home, you don't know what you're missing.
  
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• Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon

  31-03-2018 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The president accuses the online retail giant of scamming the US Postal Service.
  
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• Google AI to predict NCAA Final Four outcomes at half time - CNET

  31-03-2018 20:07 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The search giant will run ads that predict the future during Saturday's March Madness Final Four games. Bookies will surely love it.
  
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• Trump again attacks Amazon, alleging 'Post Office scam' - CNET

  31-03-2018 19:56 via cnet.com
  The president tweets against Amazon's use of the US Postal Service and also alleges that The Washington Post is a lobbying group for Amazon.
  
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• Tesla car that crashed and killed driver was running on Autopilot, firm says

  31-03-2018 19:29 via theguardian.com
  Company says driver took no action despite system’s warningsUber settles with family of woman killed by self-driving carTesla has said a car that crashed in California last week, killing its driver, was operating on Autopilot. Related: Exclusive: Arizona governor and Uber kept self-driving program secret, emails revealContinue reading...
  
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• Electrification shines at 2018 New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  31-03-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  With so many options for electric and hybrid powertrains, now is a good time travel green.
  
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• 'Westworld' season 2 on HBO: Everything we know so far - CNET

  31-03-2018 18:19 via cnet.com
  Not only is the disturbing Old West theme park open for business again, so are a few more parks. Here's how to watch and what to expect when season 2 returns.
  
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• Get ready for Hasbro's biggest Star Wars toy yet - CNET

  31-03-2018 18:12 via cnet.com
  Hasbro's new HasLab campaign wants to make a highly detailed massive toy replica of Jabba's sail barge available to dedicated collectors.
  
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• Google Maps knows where Waldo is for April Fools' Day - CNET

  31-03-2018 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Google Maps April Fools' Day joke tries to answer one of the most vexing questions of our time: "Where's Waldo?"
  
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• India's electronics ministry moots duties on key smartphone component: sources

  31-03-2018 17:49
  MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is exploring new duties on the import of a key smartphone component, according to two government sources, the latest in a series of moves aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing in the world's second-biggest smartphone market.
  
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• Fighting Fantasy Legends RPG is heavy on dice, light on story - CNET

  31-03-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  Review: This digital update of an old-school adventure is a fun, casual game, but I couldn’t get lost in its world.
  
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• Trump again attacks Amazon, claiming 'Post Office scam' - CNET

  31-03-2018 16:47 via cnet.com
  The president tweeted about Amazon's use of the US Postal Service and lobbying efforts.
  
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• Philippine banks on alert after cyber attack at Malaysia central bank

  31-03-2018 16:35
  MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine central bank has sounded an alert to local financial institutions following a cyber attack at the Malaysian central bank, in which hackers sought to steal money using fraudulent wire transfers, its governor said on Saturday.
  
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• US may tie social media to visa applications

  31-03-2018 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.
  
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• MyFitnessPal hack hits 150M users, Tesla recalls over 100,000 Model S cars video - CNET

  31-03-2018 14:50 via cnet.com
  In this week's wrap-up, a big data breach hits the popular calorie tracker app and site. Meanwhile, Tesla wants to fix a faulty steering bolt that could pose a problem for some of its cars.
  
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• Can we teach Machine Learning privacy?

  31-03-2018 14:50 via zdnet.com
  Machine learning requires massive amounts of data to teach the model. But we're often uploading that data to machine learning cloud services run by folks like Amazon and Google, where it might be exposed to malicious actors. Can we use machine-learning-as-service AND protect privacy?
  
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• Tesla says crashed vehicle had been on autopilot prior to accident

  31-03-2018 14:18
  LOS GATOS, California (Reuters) - Tesla Incsaid on Friday that a Tesla Model X involved a fatal crash in California last week had activated its Autopilot system, raising new questions about the semi-autonomous system that handles some driving tasks.
  
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• Hades Canyon NUC mini-PC features both Intel, AMD inside

  31-03-2018 14:02 via zdnet.com
  Intel's latest barebones living room desktop ships with the company's Core i7 G series of processors, which integrate its rival's Radeon RX Vega M graphics to provide a VR-ready experience in a unit that can easily slip into a backpack.
  
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• 'Westworld' on HBO: Everything we know so far - CNET

  31-03-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Not only is the disturbing Old West theme park open for business again, so are a few more parks. Here's how to watch and what to expect when season two returns.
  
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• Best comedies and stand-up on Netflix for April 2018 - CNET

  31-03-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The funniest movies and stand-up specials you can stream this month.
  
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• OtterBox Symmetry and Pursuit for the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Reliable drop protection without the bulk

  31-03-2018 13:47
  OtterBox is well-known for a long history of rugged cases and with new devices come some new designs ready to protect your Samsung Galaxy S9.
  
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• This is what the iPhone X looks like under a macro lens - CNET

  31-03-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  The Apple iPhone X is one of the most gorgeous phones ever made. But you've never seen it quite like this. CNET photographer Josh Miller used a macro lens to photograph some of its tiniest features.
  
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• Phicomm Smart Home Wi-Fi router (K3) review - CNET

  31-03-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  The Phicomm K3 smart home router has fast, consistent speed on 2.4GHz, but the user experience is lacking and it doesn't offer extra security for smart devices, like you'd expect.
  
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• HP's ZBook x2 G4 gears you for great art on the go video - CNET

  31-03-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  It misses the bullseye, but HP's detachable workstation PC still offers one of the best options we've seen for mobile pro artistry.
  
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• HP ZBook x2 G4 review - CNET

  31-03-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  HP's detachable workstation melds class-leading Wacom feel with HP DreamColor accuracy and hits the bullseye for some.
  
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• HP ZBook x2, a detachable designed for the creative class - CNET

  31-03-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Well-designed and feature-packed, the ZBook x2 G4 workstation delivers the color accuracy and stylus feel a lot of creatives want.
  
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• Google AI to predict NCAA Final Four winners at half time - CNET

  31-03-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The search giant will run ads that predict the future during Saturday's March Madness Final Four games. Bookies will surely love it.
  
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• Largest Star Wars toy ever made coming from Hasbro - CNET

  31-03-2018 12:31 via cnet.com
  Hasbro's new campaign HasLab is making a highly-detailed, massive 14-pound toy replica of Jabba's sail barge available to dedicated collectors.
  
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• Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

  31-03-2018 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.
  
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• LifeLock

  31-03-2018 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LifeLock is a popular American identity theft protection company now owned by Symantec.The service combines multiple techniques and technologies to keep you safe. It looks out for your identity being used to obtain loans, credit and services. It checks court and criminal records to warn you of others using your name. Change of address records are monitored, detecting attempts to redirect your mail, and the service is always scanning the dark web for any sign of your personal or financial details
  
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• Ex-Uber boss was paid $4m by investor that acquired 17.5% stake

  31-03-2018 09:00 via theguardian.com
  Emil Michael was hired by SoftBank as it invested in Uber following crisis over sexual harassment allegationsA controversial former Uber boss, who was one of the ride-hailing service’s most senior executives when it was engulfed in crisis last year, was paid $4m (£2.8m) in consultancy fees by the venture capital firm brought in to revive the company’s fortunes.Emil Michael received the payment for advice given to the technology investor SoftBank as it acquired a 17.5% stake in
  
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• Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

  31-03-2018 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders.
  
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• Watch Will Smith try to romance Sophia the robot, and fail - CNET

  31-03-2018 04:27 via cnet.com
  Smith may be irresistible to human women, but Sophia the robot seems unimpressed with the actor's smooth moves in this hilariously awkward video.
  
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• More family members of woman killed in Uber self-driving car crash hire lawyer

  31-03-2018 02:26
  PHOENIX (Reuters) - More family members of a woman killed by an Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] self-driving vehicle have hired legal counsel, indicating the ride services firm's legal problems may not be over in the first fatality caused by an autonomous car.
  
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• Jimmy O. Yang goes from supporting asshole to main one on 'Silicon Valley' video - CNET

  31-03-2018 01:52 via cnet.com
  We gathered some the best moments from our interview. He talks about HBO, his dad and his new book "How To American: An Immigrant's Guide To Disappointing Your Parents."
  
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• 2018 New York Auto Show: Lots of cars you can actually buy, and soon - Roadshow

  31-03-2018 01:10 via cnet.com
  Not just filled with eye candy and fanciful concepts, the 2018 New York Auto Show has a ton of debuts that will end up in dealer showrooms in the near future.
  
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• Westworld's hidden trailer isn't just a trailer, it's a Door to more - CNET

  31-03-2018 01:03 via cnet.com
  Ahead of season 2 of the HBO show, the Discover Westworld and Delos sites are coming alive. Be afraid, be very afraid.
  
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• A look at Facebook's 'ugly' memo - CNET

  31-03-2018 00:45 via cnet.com
  Facebook needs to confront the "ugly" in chasing its beliefs, says a top exec's leaked note from 2016. What exactly does Facebook believe? Here's a peek at the memo.
  
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• Alleged LinkedIn hacker extradited from Czech Republic to US - CNET

  31-03-2018 00:41 via cnet.com
  Yevgeniy Nikulin is charged with aggravated identity theft in the hack that compromised usernames and passwords for more than 100 million accounts.
  
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• After leaked memo, Facebook seems to reckon with culture shift - CNET

  31-03-2018 00:38 via cnet.com
  In the wake of an explosive leak, there's the growing sense that Facebook “isn’t the company it once was.”
  
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• Accused LinkedIn hacker extradited to US video - CNET

  31-03-2018 00:21 via cnet.com
  Yevgeniy Nikulin, the Russian suspected in the massive 2012 LinkedIn breach, is in the US now. CNET News reporter Laura Hautala explains the significance of this rare move.
  
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• iOS 11.3: How to talk to businesses using iMessage - CNET

  31-03-2018 00:07 via cnet.com
  Instead of calling customer service, use iMessage to get help with an order, book a room and more.
  
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