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• Hellblade: Our big risk paid off with five Bafta wins

  12-04-2018 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Making a video game about mental health was worth the risk, says its creator.
  
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• Broadcom to buy back up to $12 billion of shares

  12-04-2018 23:50
  (Reuters) - Chipmaker Broadcom Incsaid on Thursday it would buy back up to $12 billion of its common stock, sending its shares up 4.5 percent to $250 in extended trading.
  
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• What Remains of Edith Finch team speechless at Bafta win

  12-04-2018 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  The makers of What Remains of Edith Finch had not expected to take home the Best Game prize.
  
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• Tesla, NTSB clash over Autopilot investigation

  12-04-2018 23:12
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tesla Inc lashed out at the National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday after the agency took the unusual step of removing the automaker as a party to its investigation of a fatal crash in March in which a Tesla vehicle's "Autopilot" system was in use.
  
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• Lexus LS could spawn EV, PHEV, fuel cell variants - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 23:00 via cnet.com
  Alternative powertrains are still on the table for the future, according to Lexus' chief engineer.
  
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• Cooler Master MasterSet MS120

  12-04-2018 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A solid keyboard and mouse are great for improving your PC gaming setup, but stepping up to said peripherals can get expensive, especially when you add a mechanical keyboard to the mix. Cooler Master has always been one to set the game straight with affordable mechanical keyboard and mouse combos, but now it has something for even lower budgets with its MasterSet MS120.For $89 (£67, AU$99), Cooler Master’s combo includes a mem-chanical keyboard and an ergonomic gaming mouse. That&rsq
  
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• Mars scientists ponder: Impact crater or supervolcano? - CNET

  12-04-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  A cryptic crater on Mars continues to baffle in a new set of images from ESA's Mars Express spacecraft.
  
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• Nintendo celebrates Bafta hat trick

  12-04-2018 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi says he is "very happy" with the company's success at the Baftas.
  
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• Battle Royale: Fortnite hit by server outage

  12-04-2018 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The game's Battle Royale last survivor mode had been inaccessible for nearly a day.
  
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• Huawei could beat Samsung to 'world's first' foldable phone - CNET

  12-04-2018 22:30 via cnet.com
  Huawei could release a foldable smartphone this November, according to a report.
  
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• Firefox for iPhones now stops websites from tracking you - CNET

  12-04-2018 22:30 via cnet.com
  Mozilla makes a privacy-protecting option the new default for its web browser running on iOS devices.
  
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• Tesla removed from Autopilot crash investigation, NTSB says - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 22:25 via cnet.com
  Tesla claimed that it left the investigation before being booted, but the NTSB's statement tells a different story.
  
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• How to prep your car for emergencies video - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 22:20 via cnet.com
  Take the junk out of your trunk and put this in.
  
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• What Remains of Edith Finch wins Bafta's top games award

  12-04-2018 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  What Remains of Edith Finch scores an upset by beating Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at the Baftas.
  
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• Will Smith, NASA astronaut talk poop, smells and sex in space - CNET

  12-04-2018 22:07 via cnet.com
  The actor chatted live from Earth with International Space Station astronaut Drew Feustel of NASA about everything from bathrooms to sex in space.
  
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• Did senators questioning Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg understand the internet? – video

  12-04-2018 21:58
  The Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, faced five hours of questioning on Capitol Hill for the first time on Tuesday. However, questions and comments from some of the senators ranged from less technically informed to the bizarre, raising the question: did they really understand how the internet works?Zuckerberg got off lightly. Why are politicians so bad at asking questions?Continue reading...
  
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• Westworld fans rejoice: Hulu cuts HBO price to $5 per month - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:56 via cnet.com
  Want to see the second season of shows about the creepy android-populated theme park? Hulu wants you to tune in with its streaming video service.
  
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• ​Google Fuchsia is not Linux: So, what is it and who will use it?

  12-04-2018 21:37 via zdnet.com
  We look at Google's new, open-source operating system and discuss what it is, what it runs on, and more. And, no, it isn't going to replace Android or Chrome OS.
  
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• Spotify acquires Loudr to try to make sure musicians get paid - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:33 via cnet.com
  The streaming music company, facing copyright infringement accusations, gets a better way to track what songs it's playing so it doesn't shortchange music publishers.
  
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• EU's Android antitrust fine reportedly won't dent Google power - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:31 via cnet.com
  A multibillion dollar fine will cost Google money, but it'll leave intact the tech giant's services on phones, like search and maps, Reuters says.
  
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• AutoComplete: Tesla's latest crash statement doubles down on driver error video - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 21:26 via cnet.com
  Plus: Tesla boosts its nav capabilities, and Dodge prepares to auction two pieces of performance history.
  
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• This old iOS trick still works on iPhone X - CNET

  12-04-2018 21:25 via cnet.com
  The notch would seem to get in the way of this handy shortcut, but it just takes a little careful tapping.
  
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• Uber, FTC agree to new settlement terms over data breach

  12-04-2018 21:00 via zdnet.com
  Uber is now required to submit every audit report of its privacy program to the FTC, and faces civil penalties if it fails to disclose another breach.
  
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• EU Justice Commissioner held 'constructive' talks with Facebook's Sandberg

  12-04-2018 20:38
  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova said she had a "constructive and open discussion" with Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg about the Cambridge Analytica scandal on Thursday.
  
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• Swim at your own risk: How botched IoT can sink your precious first-world life

  12-04-2018 20:27 via zdnet.com
  Boo-hoo. A bungled Internet of Things (IoT) update means you can't switch your swimming pool to spa mode. Laugh all you want: When the HVAC or your home security system fails, the implications are serious.
  
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• Volvo FL Electric truck packs up to 186 miles of range - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  Production and sales will start in Europe in 2019.
  
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• U.S. judge says Uber drivers are not company's employees

  12-04-2018 20:13
  (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Philadelphia has ruled that limousine drivers for Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] are independent contractors and not the company's employees under federal law, the first ruling of its kind on a crucial issue for the ride-hailing company.
  
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• Panasonic Lumix GH5S

  12-04-2018 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Lumix GH5S is Panasonic's latest video-focused mirrorless camera, and if the comprehensive video specification of the Lumix GH5 isn't quite enough to satisfy your needs, the GH5S may well be what you're looking for.The GH5S is designed primarily for professional filmmakers, and Panasonic believes it will deliver the best-ever video image quality seen in a Lumix camera.
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  All-new 10.2MP sensor4K up to 50/60pInternal 4:2:2 10-bit recording
  For the Lumix GH5S, Panasonic has opted to ditc
  
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• Zuckerberg explains the internet to Congress video - CNET

  12-04-2018 20:01 via cnet.com
  Facebook's CEO had to cover the basics during his two-day hearings on Capitol Hill.
  
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• Australian bill to create back door into encrypted apps in 'advanced stages'

  12-04-2018 20:00
  Government moves ahead with legislation despite criticism from the oppositionThe Australian government is pushing ahead with controversial legislation it says will create “back doors” into encrypted communication services – but still can’t say when it will introduce the bill.After originally aiming to have the legislation before parliament in the first quarter of this year, the government has delayed its introduction. A spokesman for the acting attorney general, Marise Pa
  
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• Gmail redesign incoming video - CNET

  12-04-2018 19:56 via cnet.com
  Google says it's working on some major updates to email. Brace yourself.
  
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• Bitcoin price jumps to two-week high, leads broad crypto surge

  12-04-2018 19:43
  LONDON (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency prices jumped on Thursday, led by a surge in bitcoin to two-week highs, with people active in the market citing a squeeze on traders who have bet against prices, given a lack of obvious news to trigger the gains.
  
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• Uber agrees to expanded FTC settlement after 2016 data breach - CNET

  12-04-2018 19:37 via cnet.com
  The FTC revisited the original agreement after it was revealed the ride-hailing company had covered up the breach for more than a year.
  
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• U.S. group sets up framework to keep customers' financial data secure

  12-04-2018 19:32
  (Reuters) - The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), a trade group for the U.S. financial industry, released a framework on Thursday aimed at ensuring customers' private data remains safe when they give third parties access to it.
  
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• MinerEye launches AI-powered Data Tracker to bolster GDPR compliance

  12-04-2018 19:31 via zdnet.com
  The tool can also help save on costs by identifying redundant data and making suggestions for mitigations.
  
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• How much should CXOs trust vendors when purchasing new solutions?

  12-04-2018 19:22 via zdnet.com
  B2B technology buyers are empowered to choose their own solutions -- but buyers do not trust all they are told by vendors, according to a new report.
  
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• The new Monoprice 3D printer prints 3D things for $150 - CNET

  12-04-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  That's about as cheap as a 3D printer has ever been. Plus: Sweet deals on a surge-protector and video-editing software.
  
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• The biggest revelations from Zuckerberg's testimony (The 3:59, Ep. 385) - CNET

  12-04-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  The Facebook CEO faced tougher questions on his second day. Also, Amazon now owns Ring, and Spotify and Hulu are opening up their discounted bundle.
  
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• Ian Sherr with Adam Schiff on Facebook video - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:56 via cnet.com
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• Uber unveils safety features, including faster 911 calls - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 18:54 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company says it's also improving driver screening and adding a former US secretary of Homeland Security to its safety advisory board.
  
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• That's bananas: Mummified monkey found in Minneapolis store - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:50 via cnet.com
  No one knows how the poor little guy ended up in an air duct at the downtown Dayton's department store, but there are plenty of theories.
  
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• T-Mobile rolls out Apple Business Chat - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:48 via cnet.com
  T-Mobile users can turn to the messaging feature to complete tasks like changing their plans.
  
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• Facebook had a privacy summit while Zuckerberg was away - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:47 via cnet.com
  While Mark Zuckerberg was in Washington, DC, defending Facebook’s privacy practices, back in California, his staff was learning about privacy challenges.
  
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• Ring drops the price of its Video Doorbell to just $100 - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:40 via cnet.com
  Ring, now owned by Amazon, just lowered the price of its first-gen smart doorbell.
  
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• Uber expands settlement with FTC related to cyberattack

  12-04-2018 18:20
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday the ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc had agreed to expand its proposed settlement with the agency over charges it deceived consumers about its privacy and data security practices.
  
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• Want your sweet PS3 Linux settlement cash? Sunday's your last day - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:19 via cnet.com
  Sony may owe you $65, but you'd better move fast.
  
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• Uber will expand settlement with FTC after 2016 data breach - CNET

  12-04-2018 18:16 via cnet.com
  The FTC is expanding its complaint with Uber after the company failed to notify the public after paying hackers $100,000 to delete stolen data on 57 million people.
  
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• Amazon drops price of Ring Video Doorbell to $99 after closing acquisition

  12-04-2018 18:09 via zdnet.com
  With the acquisition, Amazon's home security portfolio continues to expand.
  
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• Zuora IPO: What you need to know about the subscription management company

  12-04-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The company is off to a strong start its first day of trading, with shares going for 48 percent above its initial public offering price.
  
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• Last Dodge Demon, last Viper head to Barrett-Jackson charity auction - Roadshow

  12-04-2018 17:54 via cnet.com
  They're being auctioned as a pair, so be prepared to plunk down some big bucks.
  
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