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• Jeep's Grand Commander is the China-only SUV we wish we'd get here - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 23:59 via cnet.com
  The full-size, three-row SUV is big, attractive, luxurious and economical, and we're bummed it's not coming stateside.
  
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• Women alleging rape by Uber drivers: Give us our day in court - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:57 via cnet.com
  Fourteen women write an open letter to Uber's board of directors asking the company to free them from private arbitration.
  
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• Amazon to raise Prime membership in US to $119 from $99 - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:50 via cnet.com
  The 20 percent price hike goes into effect May 11 and hits existing customers' renewals on June 16.
  
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• In-screen fingerprint sensors coming to 100 million phones by 2019? - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:45 via cnet.com
  A new report predicts we'll see a lot more fingerprint sensors that live underneath phone displays.
  
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• Wall Street much quicker to applaud Facebook than criticize it

  26-04-2018 23:41
  (Reuters) - A month of darkening sentiment around Facebook Incamong analysts was washed away in an instant when the social media's earnings report blew through even the most optimistic earnings estimates.
  
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• Watch scientists print wearable tech directly on a human hand video - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:39 via cnet.com
  Researchers have developed a technique that 3D-prints working electronics on human skin.
  
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• ​Amazon's sales surge as possible Trump backlash looms - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:34 via cnet.com
  The e-commerce giant posts another blowout quarter and renews its streaming deal with the NFL. Even so, it faces potential challenges from the White House.
  
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• Hyperloop travel looks cushy, thanks to BMW Designworks - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 23:27 via cnet.com
  BMW's creative subsidiary imagined what Virgin Hyperloop One's pods could look like, and they're pretty impressive.
  
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• Siri, Alexa or Google: Which voice helper is best for you? - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:18 via cnet.com
  Ready to embrace a voice-activated smart home, but unsure of where to start? Our handy quiz is here to help.
  
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• Fornite's highly anticipated meteor shower has begun - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:17 via cnet.com
  The meteor that's been hanging above Fortnite players for weeks is now prompting a meteor shower -- and no one but Epic knows what it means.
  
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• Square to buy website building platform Weebly

  26-04-2018 23:16
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Square Inc, the payments company led by Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey, will acquire website building startup Weebly, the company said on Thursday.
  
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• Apple will stop selling its AirPort routers when supplies run out - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:12 via cnet.com
  The company still will support the discontinued networking devices, which haven't been updated in five years, for the next half decade.
  
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• China's Baidu tops profit estimates on advertising growth, shares jump

  26-04-2018 23:08
  (Reuters) - Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc's quarterly profit topped analysts' forecasts, led by growth in its online advertising business.
  
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• Microsoft tops estimates as Azure, Office products drive gains

  26-04-2018 23:07
  (Reuters) - Microsoft Corpon Thursday topped Wall Street forecasts for quarterly profit as the technology company signed up more businesses to its Azure cloud computing services and Office 365 productivity suite.
  
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• NFL Draft 2018: When it starts, how to watch, draft picks and more - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  See your options for watching every pick on TV or streaming live on a computer, phone or tablet.
  
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• Icy Mars crater stars in ExoMars' colorful image - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  The European Space Agency's ExoMars orbiter shares a fresh look at a fascinating landscape feature on Mars, in full, fetching color.
  
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• Apple shuts down its AirPort line video - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  Apple says it will stop making AirPort Base Station routers. Here's what to do if you own one, and some alternatives to consider buying.
  
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• Square buys website builder Weebly for $365 million

  26-04-2018 23:02 via zdnet.com
  The deal marks Square's second acquisition in a week's time following its ​purchase of the catering platform Zesty.
  
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• Alternatives to Apple's discontinued AirPort routers - CNET

  26-04-2018 23:00 via cnet.com
  Apple just announced it is discontinuing its AirPort Base Stations (Express, Extreme and Time Capsule). Here are some alternatives to replace them.
  
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• Semi-cyborg? 3D printer puts electronics directly on skin - CNET

  26-04-2018 22:58 via cnet.com
  Welcome to a future where a portable 3D printer can place electronics right on the back of your hand, and also print biological cells onto wounds.
  
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• Cool purple accessories for your cool purple Samsung Galaxy S9 - CNET

  26-04-2018 22:35 via cnet.com
  From a wireless headphone to a USB hub to rugged phone cases, everything's coming up purple.
  
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• Cameras to give a shutterbug mom - CNET

  26-04-2018 22:29 via cnet.com
  Want to upgrade mom from her phone camera? One of these should do the trick.
  
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• U.S. Congress spars over social media filtering; companies skip hearing

  26-04-2018 22:26
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday sparred over the role of social media platforms Facebook, Google and Twitter in filtering content after representatives of the tech companies skipped a hearing.
  
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• Intel reports strong Q1, accelerates growth in data center business

  26-04-2018 22:25 via zdnet.com
  CEO Brian Krzanich noted that Intel's data-centric businesses accounted for almost half of Q1 revenue.
  
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• Amazon shares climb as AWS brings in huge Q1 profits

  26-04-2018 22:21 via zdnet.com
  Amazon soared past Q1 earnings estimates, with Amazon Web Services accounting for the bulk of its operating income.
  
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• Microsoft shines in Q3 as cloud, Office 365 posts strong sales gains

  26-04-2018 22:19 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's third quarter results were strong across its various units. Office 365 remains the juggernaut.
  
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• Mozilla's Hub experiment brings VR chat rooms to the web so your avatar can chill in a browser - CNET

  26-04-2018 22:18 via cnet.com
  The Firefox developer wants to marry web browsers to virtual reality and augmented reality with technology called WebVR and WebXR.
  
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• Snap refreshes Spectacles, adds water resistance video - CNET

  26-04-2018 22:14 via cnet.com
  The new version is lighter, takes photos and is a bit pricier. The best part? You won't have to find a vending machine to buy one.
  
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• Qure.ai launches AI system to read head CT scans and find abnormalities

  26-04-2018 21:54 via zdnet.com
  Fractal Analytics is funding the Qure.ai efforts and plans to invest up to $30 million over the next few years. Qure.ai's dataset and AI validation are published.
  
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• Comcast Xfinity adds Tile tracking to the X1 platform - CNET

  26-04-2018 21:49 via cnet.com
  Popular Bluetooth tracker Tile and Comcast Xfinity are joining forces to keep up with your stuff.
  
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• Outrageous custom Lamborghinis - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 21:20 via cnet.com
  These extra-special supercars are blinged out with lights, gold and, in one case, Donald Trump.
  
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• 25 household uses for baking soda - CNET

  26-04-2018 21:16 via cnet.com
  Got a household problem? Baking soda may be the solution. You can use it as an easy fix for a wide range of household problems.
  
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• Tesla's Autopilot boss Jim Keller leaves the company - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 21:12 via cnet.com
  Keller has left Tesla to return to designing superconductors.
  
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• ​Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: The Linux for AI, clouds, and containers

  26-04-2018 20:55 via zdnet.com
  Ubuntu will still live on as a desktop operating system, but that's not where Canonical sees it as having its greatest potential.
  
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• Amazon gives Alexa a memory, better conversational skills

  26-04-2018 20:42 via zdnet.com
  Aiming for more natural, frictionless interactions with Alexa, Amazon is rolling out some big enhancements to its voice-activated assistant.
  
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• Make iPhone Great Again: Top fixes we want for America's beloved smartphone

  26-04-2018 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Here are the things we'd like to see in future versions of Apple's iOS and iPhone hardware. MIGA!
  
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• Now Microsoft is replacing its gun emoji too - CNET

  26-04-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  Apple and Google have made the move. Now Microsoft's gun emoji is morphing into a water pistol as well.
  
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• Facebook slammed by UK lawmakers as CTO promises transparency overhaul

  26-04-2018 20:22
  LONDON (Reuters) - A top Facebook executive apologized for errors made by the firm and vowed to do more to improve transparency during a four-hour grilling on Thursday from British lawmakers who insisted the company's response to a data scandal had been inadequate.
  
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• Canada data firm AIQ may face legal action in UK

  26-04-2018 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The role of a small Canadian firm in the Cambridge Analytica scandal is becoming clearer.
  
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• AutoComplete: Volvo looks to EVs to cover 50 percent of sales in 2025 video - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 20:15 via cnet.com
  Plus: Volkswagen promises a mild hybrid for the Golf, and BMW dishes deets on the upcoming M850i xDrive.
  
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• Pro-Trump social media stars 'Diamond and Silk' slam Facebook in Congressional hearing - CNET

  26-04-2018 20:06 via cnet.com
  The popular social media duo, who are vocal supporters of Donald Trump, have accused Facebook of bias against conservatives and say they were censored.
  
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• How to prep your car for a road trip video - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  Gas prices, oil changes and tire checks all make for an easy trip.
  
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• Renault, IKEA France team up to help you get that too-big bookcase home - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 19:55 via cnet.com
  The two companies are working together to offer self-service vehicle rentals through Renault's Mobility app from 180 IKEA locations in France.
  
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• How to avoid tech support scams - CNET

  26-04-2018 19:29 via cnet.com
  Scammers are getting craftier, according to a new report. Follow these tips to keep your money and identity safe.
  
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• Science nears a brain-cancer biopsy with simple blood test - CNET

  26-04-2018 19:21 via cnet.com
  Checking brain tumors is an invasive procedure, but researchers may have unlocked a low-risk technique to test for brain cancer with a simple blood sample.
  
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• 5 reasons to buy color-changing light bulbs - CNET

  26-04-2018 19:12 via cnet.com
  Thinking about upgrading to color-changing smart lighting, but unsure of how you'd put it to use? We've got a couple of suggestions.
  
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• Star Wars Resistance is an anime prequel to The Force Awakens - CNET

  26-04-2018 19:09 via cnet.com
  The animated series follows a new Resistance pilot, but will also bring in Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma as voiced by Oscar Issac and Gwendoline Christie.
  
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• Turn your old phone into a home security camera you can watch from anywhere - CNET

  26-04-2018 19:06 via cnet.com
  If you have one or more old phones hanging around, here's a way to turn them into security cameras you can log into from anywhere.
  
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• BMW M850i xDrive promises 523 hp, looks amazing in camo - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 18:58 via cnet.com
  Maybe one day, we'll see the actual thing.
  
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• BMW M850i xDrive will be one heck of a grand tourer - Roadshow

  26-04-2018 18:54 via cnet.com
  If it's promising 523 horsepower, imagine what the M8 will produce.
  
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