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• Alan Bean, 4th man on moon, is dead at 86 - CNET

  26-05-2018 23:22 via cnet.com
  Bean also commanded Skylab, NASA's '70s-era space station.
  
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• The perfect component for audiophiles who love headphones and speakers equally - CNET

  26-05-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  The SPL Phonitor X is a superb headphone amplifier, but it also works its magic on speakers.
  
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• Best turntables you can buy, from affordable to absolute insanity - CNET

  26-05-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac's list of vinyl spinners starts at $100 and goes up -- way up!
  
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• Alien languages might not be that different from ours - CNET

  26-05-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  ETs may share a kind of 'universal grammar' with us, say leading linguists like Noam Chomsky.
  
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• Best Memorial Day sales and deals: Up to $350 off MacBooks, $22 wireless headphones and more - CNET

  26-05-2018 17:50 via cnet.com
  Memorial Day weekend has arrived -- with some great sales on gadgets and electronics in tow.
  
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• Amazon rescues The Expanse from cancellation - CNET

  26-05-2018 17:43 via cnet.com
  CEO Jeff Bezos announces that The Expanse will come back for a fourth season on Amazon Prime.
  
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• CMO playbook: How Pinterest uses data to create great customer experiences

  26-05-2018 17:38 via zdnet.com
  Every marketer needs to understand how data and analytics can help create the right experiences for customers. A top practitioner from Pinterest shares his secrets for making investment decisions and driving positive outcomes for business and consumer users. This is a must-read for Chief Marketing Officers.
  
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• Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

  26-05-2018 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube.
  
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• 2019 Subaru WRX gets more features, WRX STI gets 5 more horsepower - Roadshow

  26-05-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Plus the turbocharged sedans each add limited-run Series Gray models.
  
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• POTUS can't block Twitter users, Fortnite's $100M commitment to esports video - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:50 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech stories include a judge's ruling that President Trump can't block people on Twitter, Amazon rolling out new map tracking for packages and Epic Games' $100M commitment to esports off the success of its Fortinite game.
  
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• The worst things about Solo: A Star Wars Story video - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Quick warning: This video includes very, very minor spoilers. If you want to know absolutely nothing about Solo before you see the movie, come back later.
  
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• The GDPR privacy law happened, and all I got were these lousy emails - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  If a privacy policy changes and no one reads it, does it really matter?
  
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• The Bachelorette: Your guide to Becca's season - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The show is more than tears and drama -- it's a lifestyle. Here's *the most dramatic guide yet* to becoming part of Bachelor Nation.
  
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• Nine automotive design trends that need to die in 2018 - Roadshow

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Some design trends stick around, and others don't last long. Here are the ones we'd like to see die, and soon.
  
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• iPhone beats Samsung in court, but Apple has to pay you $50 - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Your juiciest iPhone news this week.
  
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• How to watch The Bachelorette - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The best show on TV is back for another season, and I’ve got you covered on all things Bachelor Nation.
  
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• Best Netflix series for June 2018 - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Warning: not safe for productivity.
  
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• Best comedies and stand-up on Netflix for June 2018 - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The funniest movies and stand-up specials you can stream this month.
  
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• Amazon Echo vs. Google Home - CNET

  26-05-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Amazon and Google have been going back and forth in a battle for smart speaker supremacy. As a result, both smart speakers are great, but which one is better?
  
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• Solo's surprise cameo is big Star Wars news, here's why - CNET

  26-05-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  And here's everything we know about this character.
  
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• HP Envy X2 has a fresh look but not enough power video - CNET

  26-05-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 inside provides a long battery life, but a underwhelming performance.
  
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• 12 things we want to see on iOS 12 at WWDC - CNET

  26-05-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  It's time to take it past 11.
  
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• Why that Solo: A Star Wars Story cameo is the best thing in the movie - CNET

  26-05-2018 12:30 via cnet.com
  Spoilers: Wait, isn't he dead?!
  
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• Customers angry after National Australia Bank hit by technology outage

  26-05-2018 06:05
  MELBOURNE (Reuters) - National Australia Bank on Saturday suffered what it described as a "nationwide outage" to some of its technology systems, leaving customers unable to access banking services or withdraw money.
  
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• Acer Chromebook Spin 15

  26-05-2018 05:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Acer has taken the wraps off the world’s first 15-inch, 2-in-1 Chromebook, the Spin 15. It’s the first large-screened Chromebook that can adapt to different usage scenarios – from typing up spreadsheets to converting into a tablet to watch YouTube videos on.We’ve spent some time with the Spin 15 during Acer’s annual keynote event in New York City, and it certainly is a great pick for anyone looking big laptop that can last for the long haul.
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• Trump campaign wants answers on Facebook and Twitter 'political bias' - CNET

  26-05-2018 03:58 via cnet.com
  The Trump 2020 campaign manager sent the letter out on Twitter. It received hundreds of retweets in minutes.
  
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• Brave's AI blocks ads better than today's browser plug-ins, company says - CNET

  26-05-2018 03:50 via cnet.com
  Perhaps computers will replace the humans who spot ads.
  
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• Tesla seeks to dismiss securities fraud lawsuit: U.S. court document

  26-05-2018 03:05
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc on Friday asked a court to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit by shareholders who said the electric vehicle maker gave false public statements about the progress of producing its new Model 3 sedan.
  
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• New, 'charged up' Nokia phone teased for May 29 - CNET

  26-05-2018 02:24 via cnet.com
  Will you be able to buy it?
  
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• Check out these Memorial Day smart-home deals - CNET

  26-05-2018 01:44 via cnet.com
  Shopping for smart-home gadgets this weekend? From Alexa speakers to Philips Hue bulbs to Nest thermostats, here's a quick rundown of what's on sale.
  
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• Amazon's best Memorial Day deals for your smart home - CNET

  26-05-2018 01:43 via cnet.com
  From thermostats to lights and cameras, we've got Amazon's Memorial Day deals right here.
  
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• Sweepstakes: Look like a scruffy-looking nerf herder with this galactic giveaway! - CNET

  26-05-2018 01:02 via cnet.com
  Enter to win* a jacket inspired by the legendary galactic smuggler, plus more. This online sweeps ends May 27, 2018.
  
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• That fantastic Solo: A Star Wars Story cameo, explained - CNET

  26-05-2018 00:48 via cnet.com
  Spoilers: Wait, I thought they were dead!
  
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• 7 must-have devices for your smart home office

  26-05-2018 00:46 via zdnet.com
  From audio-augmenting ear buds to automated coffee machines, here are the seven most effective devices for working at home.
  
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• GDPR privacy law is inspiring some epic Twitter memes - CNET

  26-05-2018 00:44 via cnet.com
  You can count on Twitter to make light of just about anything.
  
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• Where Solo: A Star Wars Story sits on the movie timeline - CNET

  26-05-2018 00:39 via cnet.com
  Here's what's happening in the Star Wars universe alongside Solo, and how many years apart its events are from other movies.
  
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• Nope, NASA photog's melted camera wasn't fried by a SpaceX rocket - CNET

  26-05-2018 00:38 via cnet.com
  But it was still the Falcon 9's fault in a way.
  
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• U.S. reaches deal to keep China's ZTE in business: congressional aide

  26-05-2018 00:34
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration told lawmakers the U.S. government has reached a deal to put Chinese telecommunications company ZTE Corp back in business, a senior congressional aide said on Friday.
  
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• Ford Mustang GT500 rendering hits the web - Roadshow

  26-05-2018 00:22 via cnet.com
  Consider this your reminder that a 700-plus-horsepower Shelby GT500 is coming soon.
  
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• Maybe you shouldn't buy a MacBook Pro right now - CNET

  26-05-2018 00:21 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Three good reasons to wait.
  
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• Best Buy Memorial Day deals to smarten your home - CNET

  26-05-2018 00:15 via cnet.com
  Memorial Day deals abound at Best Buy this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
  
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