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• Apple is replacing some 13-inch MacBook Pro batteries

  21-04-2018 23:41 via zdnet.com
  Following expanding components, Apple is replacing some 13-inch MacBook Pro's batteries.
  
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• How to clean shoes in the washer (without ruining them) - CNET

  21-04-2018 23:11 via cnet.com
  Casual shoes are washer-friendly... with these tips.
  
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• DOJ probing AT&T, Verizon for collusion to thwart eSIM and you switching

  21-04-2018 22:33 via zdnet.com
  US federal regulators are looking into AT&T, Verizon, and GSMA for possibly making it more difficult for customers to switch wireless carriers. GSMA puts eSIM tech on hold.
  
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• Arron Banks, the insurers and my strange data trail

  21-04-2018 22:01
  Carole Cadwalladr just wanted to insure her car. Six months later, she found a mass of personal details held by a firm she had never contacted that is run by Leave.EU’s biggest donor, Arron Banks.How did it get there?If a 29-year-old Peugeot 309 is the answer, it’s fair to wonder: what on earth is the question? In fact, I had no idea about either the question or the answer when I submitted a “subject access request” to Eldon Insurance Services in December last year. Or th
  
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• High-end audio extravaganza rocks Chicago - CNET

  21-04-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac lends an ear to the goings on at Axpona.
  
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• Apple is now replacing batteries for cheaper MacBook Pro laptops - CNET

  21-04-2018 20:13 via cnet.com
  Certain MacBook Pro laptops without the Touch Bar are eligible.
  
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• Why this headphone website's year-long return policy is crazy good - CNET

  21-04-2018 19:17 via cnet.com
  It's kind of hard to believe, but Headphones.com has the best return policy we've ever seen.
  
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• 3 things you need to know about Windows 10's new privacy settings - CNET

  21-04-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Spring Creators Update introduces a welcome trio of ways to protect your data and account.
  
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• The greatest resistance to Robotic Process Automation comes from IT departments

  21-04-2018 18:32 via zdnet.com
  Prepping for the next wave of automation may be a messy affair, involving tearing up processes and training robots.
  
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• Facebook's new data policy: Answers to your privacy questions - CNET

  21-04-2018 18:27 via cnet.com
  We read through it since you probably won't.
  
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• Dell Advanced Laser Projector S518WL

  21-04-2018 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the corporate sector, boardroom presentations are still important to senior management. At these events, senior people can absorb performance and trending data critical to the strategic decisions they need to make.The Dell S518WL Advanced Laser Projector is built for that exact scenario; delivering presentations on a regular basis that can be easily viewed by more than a handful of people.What makes this design stand out are the choice of laser light rather than a conventional bulb, and a pri
  
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• Shadow-boxing tough guy should protect home-alone Japanese women

  21-04-2018 16:43
  TOKYO (Reuters) - Behind the apartment's curtain, a tough guy is boxing, throwing left and right hooks and jabs, and lunging forward, enough to make any passing criminal think twice before breaking in.
  
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• Telecom standards group puts new technology on hold in wake of U.S. probe

  21-04-2018 16:06
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A telecommunications standards organization - GSMA - said on Saturday it is delaying implementation of a new cellphone technology due to a U.S. government probe of alleged coordination between the group, AT&T Incand Verizon Communications Incto hinder consumers from easily switching wireless carriers.
  
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• Stuttgart stunners: The Porsche Effect shows off racing legends - Roadshow

  21-04-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Celebrating 70 years of legendary sports and race cars, the Porsche Effect at the Petersen Automotive Museum lets you get up close to some incredibly machines.
  
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• How to make your own custom Alexa commands - CNET

  21-04-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Use Amazon's new Skill Blueprints to do amazing new things with your Echo device, like create custom commands.
  
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• 70 years of the Porsche Effect, from the 356 to the 919 - Roadshow

  21-04-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  The Petersen Automotive Museum’s latest exhibit celebrates many mighty machines from the legendary automaker.
  
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• 2018 iPhone may cost half the price of an iPhone X - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:30 via cnet.com
  The 6.1-inch iPhone could have a starting price of $550, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  
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• TP-Link's little C2300 router is packed with Wi-Fi features video - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The TP-Link Archer C2300 router is easy to use for everyone, has lots of features and performs great on 5GHz -- all for a very affordable price.
  
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• TP-Link Archer C2300 Wi-Fi router review - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The TP-Link Archer C2300 router is easy to use for everyone, has lots of features and performs great on 5GHz -- all for a very affordable price.
  
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• Has Q Acoustics made its Elac killers? - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Q Acoustics has announced its 3000i range of speakers with a raft of improvements, which promise to bother budget brands such as Elac and Polk.
  
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• Galaxy S9 vs. Razer Phone: Ultimate stereo speaker throwdown - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Both phones claim their sound will blow you away, so we put them to the test.
  
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• Earth Day Lyrid meteor shower is already underway - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  One of the oldest skywatching traditions on Earth is underway and set to peak this weekend. So lay back, relax and look up at the sky.
  
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• AT&T and Time Warner versus the DOJ: What's happened so far - CNET

  21-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Time Warner and AT&T just wrapped up legal arguments in defense of their proposed $85 billion merger. Next up: The Justice Department gets a chance at a rebuttal.
  
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• We put the Google Pixel 2 under the macro lens - CNET

  21-04-2018 13:01 via cnet.com
  Get an eyeload of where the glass meets the metal in the Pixel 2's unusual design.
  
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• A paranoid's guide to the internet - CNET

  21-04-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Are you a savvy surfer, or trapped in a mental underground bunker of your own making?
  
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• 3 things Westworld should borrow from the movie - CNET

  21-04-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  The original 1973 film, despite being very different from the HBO series, has many ideas that can still make for fascinating TV reveals.
  
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• Google wants to kill SMS texting, Tim Cook says iPads and Macs aren't merging video - CNET

  21-04-2018 11:50 via cnet.com
  In this week's wrap-up, Google is working with mobile carriers to revamp text messaging for the future. Meanwhile, Apple's CEO says that users don't want Apple's tablets and computers to be combined.
  
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• How firms you have never interacted with can target your Facebook

  21-04-2018 08:00
  Advertisers are seemingly able to access accounts with no input from the userOn one of Facebook’s myriad setting screens, a place where few dare tread, is a list of places you’ve probably never heard of, all of whom insist that they know you. It’s emblematic of the data protection issues Facebook is struggling to address in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, of the fact that these problems spread far beyond Facebook, and of the easy solutions the company could take if
  
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• Apple offers battery replacement for some MacBooks after flaws reported

  21-04-2018 04:17
  (Reuters) - Apple Incon Friday said component failure in a limited number of MacBook Pros has caused built-in battery to expand, adding, it will offer worldwide free replacement for such batteries.
  
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• Twitter bans ads from Russia's Kaspersky Lab

  21-04-2018 03:30
  (Reuters) - Twitter Inc said on Friday that it has banned ads from Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab, saying the cyber-security company's business model conflicts with advertising rules and citing U.S. government claims that Kaspersky has ties to Russian intelligence agencies.
  
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• Photo storage service SmugMug acquires Flickr

  21-04-2018 02:08
  (Reuters) - Photo management platform SmugMug said on Friday it has agreed to buy image and video-hosting website Flickr for an undisclosed amount.
  
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• Acxiom CEO says data industry bracing for regulation

  21-04-2018 02:06
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Companies that buy and sell consumer data are preparing for increased scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers after a scandal over how social network Facebook handles personal information, Acxiom Corp's chief executive said on Friday.
  
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• HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds

  21-04-2018 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  How does a free app with no adverts go about becoming a success with Hollywood actors whilst giving away thousands in cash?
  
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• Photo-sharing pioneer Flickr has a new owner: SmugMug - CNET

  21-04-2018 01:26 via cnet.com
  "Rest easy," SmugMug reassures Flickr users as it buys the erstwhile rival 10 months after Verizon took it over through its Yahoo acquisition.
  
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• DOJ investigates AT&T and Verizon for collusion over SIM cards - CNET

  21-04-2018 01:21 via cnet.com
  US Department of Justice is reportedly looking into whether AT&T and Verizon coordinated efforts thwart a tech known as eSIM, which would make switching easier. Apple may have filed the initial complaint.
  
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• 4 things to consider before making your home smart - CNET

  21-04-2018 00:52 via cnet.com
  The smart home dream is more attainable than ever. But there are some things you should know before diving in.
  
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• How to set up parental controls on a Chromebook - CNET

  21-04-2018 00:48 via cnet.com
  After a short hiatus, parental controls are coming back to Chrome OS through Google's Family Link platform.
  
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• Hulu

  21-04-2018 00:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hulu has undergone some significant changes over its decade of existence - almost all of which have been for the better. Early on, there was a distinction between Hulu, the website, and Hulu Plus, the streaming service. While the Hulu website offered some free ad-supported content, it was Hulu Plus that offered plenty more content as a premium service. The resolution? Now it's all just Hulu, and it's strictly for paying members.Likewise, in the past, Hulu was primarily known in the past for
  
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