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• Iran central bank bans cryptocurrency dealings

  22-04-2018 22:16
  DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's central bank has banned the country's banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, over money-laundering concerns, the state news agency IRNA reported on Sunday as the country tries to halt a currency crisis.
  
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• Google celebrates Earth Day with Jane Goodall Doodle - CNET

  22-04-2018 22:07 via cnet.com
  The noted scientist and conservationist delivers an inspiring message about how we can have a positive impact on our planet.
  
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• Cambridge Analytica researcher fires back at Facebook - CNET

  22-04-2018 21:46 via cnet.com
  Aleksandr Kogan tells 60 Minutes that tech companies assume users know their data is being sold and shared.
  
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• Google Chat and RCS, Linux apps on a Chromebook, end of ZTE, and new Moto phones (MobileTechRoundup show #430)

  22-04-2018 21:02 via zdnet.com
  Google has tried a few messaging apps over the years so Kevin and I are excited that it may finally have found something to compete with iMessage. MobileTechRoundup show #430 kicks off with some thoughts on Chat.
  
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• Amazon to double down on groceries; foray deeper into fresh produce in India

  22-04-2018 20:44
  BENGALURU (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc expects groceries and household products to account for over half of its business in India in the next five years, as it moves to broaden offerings in the segment and foray into areas such as fresh produce.
  
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• AUKEY Multiport USB-C adapter and 5W wireless charger hands-on: Reasonably priced accessories to enhance your mobile experience

  22-04-2018 19:29 via zdnet.com
  Mobile devices today often employ minimal ports for wired connections so it's great to see AUKEY provide high quality, attractive options at reasonable prices.
  
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• Tesla receives a failing grade from Better Business Bureau - Roadshow

  22-04-2018 18:07 via cnet.com
  The BBB claims the company doesn't respond satisfactorily to customer complaints.
  
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• Shine: the self-care app that teaches you to ‘hustle more mindfully’

  22-04-2018 17:30 via theguardian.com
  Leaving your scepticism at the door, this digital wellness startup can feel like a personal therapistFor all the things that the millennial generation struggle with (buying a house, cultivating a career, monogamy), self-care seems to be one area where they flourish. So much so that it is said to be a multibillion-dollar industry, and whatever your particular strand of self-care needs, Shine may be the app you have been waiting for. Along with recently landing $5m (£3.5m) of investment, the
  
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• Vistaprint Website Builder

  22-04-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vistaprint is a popular brand best known for its custom printing products: business cards, calendars, invitations, posters, photo gifts, t-shirts and more. The company also provides some interesting digital services, including a website builder which enables anyone to quickly create their own professional website. The builder is aimed very much at novices looking to build simple sites, but still provides the core basics you need: a drag-and-drop editor, unlimited pages, support for all
  
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• Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws

  22-04-2018 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying and screen-time limits.
  
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• Adidas Originals Apple iPhone X cases: Colorful TPU cases with island graphics

  22-04-2018 15:21 via zdnet.com
  A few new cases that are perfect for the summer season arrived for the Apple iPhone X. They provide some protection while also showing off vivid colors.
  
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• Tripping over electric scooters? Here’s how they work (FAQ) - CNET

  22-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Our irreverent guide to the vehicles that may soon litter your sidewalk.
  
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• Is Ford's new F-150 diesel worth the price of admission? - Roadshow

  22-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  How does Ford's new diesel V6 stack up to its EcoBoost stablemates?
  
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• Electric scooters are invading. Bird's CEO leads the charge - CNET

  22-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Travis VanderZanden says scooters should ease traffic and be fun. But lawmakers from Santa Monica to San Francisco say they're creating sidewalk detritus and are a public nuisance.
  
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• Don't be like me and take your phone for granted - CNET

  22-04-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: It took a car breaking down on a California highway to trigger a newfound appreciation for those little computers in our pockets.
  
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• There's a scooter war in San Francisco video - CNET

  22-04-2018 13:58 via cnet.com
  City officials are pushing back against a sudden onslaught of e-scooter rental companies. CNET talks to the CEO of one, Bird.
  
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• This is what the Pixel 2 looks like under a macro lens - CNET

  22-04-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Get an eyeload of where the glass meets the metal in the Pixel 2's unusual design.
  
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• My epic supercar superphone European road trip - CNET

  22-04-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  I matched the Galaxy S9 Plus with an astonishing McLaren 570GT for a journey across Europe to see how well Samsung's latest flagship phone can photograph a once in a lifetime road trip.
  
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• Malaysia says will look into bot activity on Twitter, upon complaints

  22-04-2018 06:35
  KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian regulators will look into the activity of automated accounts on Twitter, known as bots, in the run-up to a general election if they get complaints about them, the communications and multimedia minister said.
  
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• Toshiba eyes cancelling chip unit sale if no China approval by May: media

  22-04-2018 05:53
  TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp has decided it will cancel the planned $18.6 billion sale of its memory chip unit if it does not get approval from China's anti-monopoly regulator by May, the Mainichi newspaper said on Sunday.
  
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• eSim collusion: AT&T, Verizon being investigated by US

  22-04-2018 05:09 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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