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• As voice assistants go mainstream, researchers warn of vulnerabilities - CNET

  10-05-2018 23:40 via cnet.com
  New research suggests that popular voice control platforms may be vulnerable to silent audio attacks that can be hidden within music or YouTube video -- and Apple, Google and Amazon aren't saying much in response.
  
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• Lighter, cheaper robotic hand grabs more like the real deal - CNET

  10-05-2018 23:30 via cnet.com
  A man testing the Hannes prosthetic has been able to use it to drive, operate carpentry tools, hold playing cards and grasp cash from an ATM.
  
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• Alphabet chairman says Google Duplex passes Turing test in one specific way - CNET

  10-05-2018 23:26 via cnet.com
  John Hennessy, the former Stanford president, said Google's lifelike voice AI points to what's coming.
  
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• The Atlas robot is running -- the better to chase Elon Musk down - CNET

  10-05-2018 23:22 via cnet.com
  Just a brisk little stroll through the park...
  
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• Why Spotify's R. Kelly decision on hate content matters - CNET

  10-05-2018 23:19 via cnet.com
  R. Kelly's actions take on a new tenor in the #MeToo era, and Spotify is planting a flag.
  
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• Google won't bring next-gen controllers to its newest VR headset - CNET

  10-05-2018 23:01 via cnet.com
  Don't expect cutting-edge future controls for the Mirage Solo.
  
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• U.S. 'net neutrality' rules will expire on June 11: FCC

  10-05-2018 23:00
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Landmark U.S. "net neutrality" rules will expire on June 11, and new regulations handing providers broad new power over how consumers can access the internet will take effect, the Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday in setting the date.
  
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• Symantec says annual report may be delayed due to investigation

  10-05-2018 22:58
  (Reuters) - Symantec Corp said on Thursday its financial results and forecast may change based on the outcome of an internal investigation that was initiated after concerns were raised by a former employee.
  
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• Something called 'request sync' will make Google Home easier to use - CNET

  10-05-2018 22:57 via cnet.com
  The feature is rolling out to smart home developers later this year, and it'll make it easier to manage your connected devices.
  
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• MapLite software developed by MIT could speed autonomy in rural areas - Roadshow

  10-05-2018 22:43 via cnet.com
  The system is able to navigate without the need for hyper-detailed 3D maps, making it attractive for use outside of urban centers.
  
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• Jupiter goes psychedelic in whirling clouds video - CNET

  10-05-2018 22:40 via cnet.com
  See the swirling clouds of Jupiter dance in a new animation with images taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft.
  
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• Nvidia reports strong Q1 results, revenue up 66 percent

  10-05-2018 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Nvidia said gaming revenue grew 68 percent from a year ago to $1.72 billion.
  
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• A future proof degree? Artificial Intelligence is now a major at this university

  10-05-2018 22:27 via zdnet.com
  Despite a tight labor market, schools are positioning computer science graduates for a rapidly changing jobs ecosystem
  
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• Watch SpaceX launch its first 'Block 5' Falcon 9 rocket - CNET

  10-05-2018 22:15 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's company is unveiling the final version of its Falcon 9, which could fly up to 100 times over the course of its lifetime.
  
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• Dropbox tops estimates in debut earnings report

  10-05-2018 22:14 via zdnet.com
  Dropbox reported revenue of $316.3 million, up 28 percent from the same period last year.
  
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• FCC makes $120M robocall fine for Florida man official - CNET

  10-05-2018 22:13 via cnet.com
  The agency is cracking down on illegal calls, but at least one official says it should do more.
  
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• Facebook's leaked dick pic policy shifts blame away from the victim - CNET

  10-05-2018 22:12 via cnet.com
  An internal memo shows how Facebook is dealing with nonconsensual nudes.
  
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• Trump White House promises not to stifle AI research with regulation

  10-05-2018 22:08 via zdnet.com
  At a meeting with several technology companies, the White House also announced a new committee that will help coordinate federal AI research.
  
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• Rimini Street to offer Salesforce third party support in SaaS expansion

  10-05-2018 22:05 via zdnet.com
  And the real shocker--at least based on Rimini Street's history battling Oracle--is that the support provider and Salesforce are partners in the effort.
  
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• Side car: Can a driving gig augment your core business? - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:52 via cnet.com
  CNET@Work: More and more small business owners are finding the for-hire driver economy is a convenient way to supplement their incomes. Is this the right route for you?
  
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• Solo: A Star Wars Story: Release date, cast, plot details - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:45 via cnet.com
  We'll soon get to see way more of Han Solo's life in the Star Wars galaxy before Leia called him a "scruffy-looking nerf herder."
  
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• FCC makes $120 million robocall fine for Florida man official - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:45 via cnet.com
  The FCC is cracking down on illegal robocalls, but at least one official says the agency should do more.
  
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• Japan's getting a special NES Classic loaded with Dragon Ball games - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:40 via cnet.com
  A special, gold Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer is being made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine -- and all its games are based on Manga.
  
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• AI regulation will be light, says White House - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:40 via cnet.com
  Facebook and Google don't need to put the brakes on artificial intelligence projects, a science advisor reportedly says.
  
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• GM sees custom designs, personal ownership for self-driving cars

  10-05-2018 21:30
  (Reuters) - General Motors Co , which plans a ride-sharing fleet of robotaxis for next year, is looking at further business opportunities for self-driving cars, such as custom designs that could be almost unrecognizable from those of today, a top executive said on Thursday.
  
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• How to reply to text messages from your Fitbit - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:26 via cnet.com
  Fitbit's own emoji's are wearing headbands. Is that a thing now?
  
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• Klout is shutting down, so your score REALLY doesn't matter now - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:25 via cnet.com
  Maybe it never did.
  
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• Best Buy blows out TCL's excellent 2017 Roku TV for $500 - CNET

  10-05-2018 21:24 via cnet.com
  The one-day sale this Saturday shaves $100 off the 55-inch P series Roku TV.
  
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• Android P will stop your apps from sneakily using camera, mic - CNET

  10-05-2018 20:58 via cnet.com
  Wait, so before now my apps could access my camera data when I wasn't using them? Yup.
  
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• Tivoli Audio Andiamo Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  10-05-2018 20:54 via cnet.com
  This swanky little Bluetooth speaker may seem pretty pricey, but it does come with an Italian leather strap.
  
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• Does the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan stack up to its ultra-luxe competition? - Roadshow

  10-05-2018 20:29 via cnet.com
  SUVs for the upper crust are a superhot market right now, and Rolls-Royce is no longer content to let Bentley and Range Rover have all the fun.
  
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• Galaxy Note 9 may have been revealed in this leaked picture - CNET

  10-05-2018 20:15 via cnet.com
  A possible render of the Note 9 was shared online.
  
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• Fake terror attacks: why are the frightening pranks going viral?

  10-05-2018 20:13
  A fake Isis attack in an Iranian mall is the latest example of extreme YouTube pranks, a trend driven by American teensIt sounds like another terrifying story of insurgent terrorism in the Middle East: on Tuesday, men dressed in the black garb of the Islamic State stormed through a mall in Iran, brandishing swords and guns, shouting “Allahu Akbar”. Shoppers reportedly fled the scene in fear. It was reminiscent of the 2017 Tehran Isis attacks in which 17 people were killed. Except tha
  
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• Avengers directors flip off Deadpool with Thanos' gauntlet - CNET

  10-05-2018 20:10 via cnet.com
  Deadpool's parody of the Avengers spoiler warning earned him a flippant Twitter response from the Infinity War directors.
  
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• Russian troll Facebook ads released video - CNET

  10-05-2018 20:07 via cnet.com
  Congress revealed all the Facebook ads created by Russian trolls, designed to stir up political chaos.
  
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• Apple bets on startup to more cleanly produce aluminum - CNET

  10-05-2018 20:05 via cnet.com
  Apple's going even greener.
  
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• How has Google dodged data privacy issue? It's the ROI

  10-05-2018 19:31 via zdnet.com
  Google outlined its vision of an AI driven future this week at Google I/O and the data privacy discussion is just starting. Don't forget the return on investment for you sharing data.
  
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• Rick and Morty gets 70-episode renewal - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:19 via cnet.com
  More squanch than you can shake your squanch at.
  
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• iPhone users hit with iOS iMessage emoji bug

  10-05-2018 19:16 via zdnet.com
  Another day, another annoying iOS bug for users to contend with. This latest one causes your iMessage app to crash.
  
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• Google I/O didn't say much about our privacy (The 3:59, Ep. 400) - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:16 via cnet.com
  Plus: Facebook trolls, delivery drones and Spotify.
  
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• See SpaceX launch its rocket designed to fly up to 100 times - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:15 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's company is unveiling the final version of its Falcon 9, meant to kick the era of reusable rockets into high gear.
  
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• Google Drive updates its design but works the same - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:14 via cnet.com
  Google announced that Google Drive is getting a UI makeover.
  
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• AutoComplete: Rolls-Royce debuts Cullinan, the most expensive SUV ever video - Roadshow

  10-05-2018 19:10 via cnet.com
  Plus: Volkswagen unveils the GTI TCR concept, and Dodge has a wicked new police car.
  
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• This is how the Leaning Tower of Pisa defies earthquakes - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:07 via cnet.com
  Why hasn't a quake leveled the Leaning Tower of Pisa? A team of engineers figured it out.
  
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• Chrome extension replaces 'Elon Musk' with 'Grimes's Boyfriend' - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:06 via cnet.com
  This Chrome extension won't let you forget Elon Musk and Grimes are dating.
  
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• Apple and Goldman Sachs to partner on credit card, says report - CNET

  10-05-2018 19:02 via cnet.com
  The card could arrive early next year, says The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• The notch may be coming to the iPhone SE 2 - CNET

  10-05-2018 18:46 via cnet.com
  One screen protector company is betting that the iPhone SE 2018 will have a bezel-to-bezel display with an iPhone X-like notch cutout on top.
  
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• Lenovo revs up budget-minded laptops with IdeaPad 330, 330S and 530S - CNET

  10-05-2018 18:45 via cnet.com
  Available in a range of sizes and configurations, the new laptops have you covered without the big price tags.
  
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• This was the most viewed Facebook ad bought by Russian trolls - CNET

  10-05-2018 18:44 via cnet.com
  The post had simple language, but managed to fool more than 1 million people.
  
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• This insanely useful surge protector costs under $19 - CNET

  10-05-2018 18:39 via cnet.com
  It's vertical. It rotates. It has 10 outlets and four USB ports. And it's on sale! Plus: A great deal on a beloved animated movie, two totally free games and your chance to win a Google Pixel 2 XL!
  
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