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• Visa invests in LatAm m-payments startup YellowPepper

  01-06-2018 23:56 via zdnet.com
  The deal is the first of its kind for Visa and aims at increasing mobile payments in the region.
  
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• Midsize Ram pickup confirmed for US - Roadshow

  01-06-2018 23:55 via cnet.com
  Ram's new small truck will arrive sometime before 2022.
  
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• GM settles lawsuit with motorcyclist hit by self-driving car

  01-06-2018 23:51
  (Reuters) - General Motors Co agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a motorcyclist involved in a minor crash with one of its self-driving cars in San Francisco late last year, the U.S. automaker said on Friday.
  
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• Galaxy Note 9 is coming Aug. 9, report says - CNET

  01-06-2018 23:43 via cnet.com
  Were you expecting July?
  
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• Visa says service returning to normal

  01-06-2018 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The company apologised for the problem which left customers across Europe unable to use their cards.
  
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• Google plans not to renew military deal protested by employees: source

  01-06-2018 23:15
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google told employees on Friday that it would not renew a contract expiring next March to help the U.S. military analyze aerial drone imagery, a person familiar with the matter said, as the company seeks to defuse internal uproar over the deal.
  
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• Gigabyte Aero 15X (2017)

  01-06-2018 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This is a review of the 2017 version of this laptop. Click the following link to see our review of the 2018 Gigabyte Aero 15X. With its first gaming laptop employing the Nvidia GTX 1070 in its new Max-Q chip design, Gigabyte brings its value-focused approach to the popular new device format.Allow us to introduce you to one of the longest-lasting gaming laptops we’ve tested to date – and one that still brings the muscle when it’s time to game or work: the Gigabyte Aero 15X.
  
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• The Galaxy Note 9 is coming August 9, reports Bloomberg - CNET

  01-06-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  Were you expecting July?
  
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• Google explains why searching 'the1975..com' shows you your texts - CNET

  01-06-2018 22:26 via cnet.com
  The company is rolling out a fix for the bug over the next few days, so have fun with the strange feature while you can.
  
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• Nobe 100 is the 3-wheeled, classic-inspired EV nobody knew they wanted - Roadshow

  01-06-2018 22:23 via cnet.com
  But now we've seen it in all of its unbridled cuteness, it will haunt our dreams.
  
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• The Nobe 100: Take our money now! - Roadshow

  01-06-2018 22:22 via cnet.com
  This is seriously the best looking small electric car we've ever seen. Now the company just has to build it.
  
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• Rick leaving The Walking Dead, Jamie Foxx as Spawn, Fallout 76 and new Pokemon (Stream Economy, Ep. 6) - CNET

  01-06-2018 22:22 via cnet.com
  Plus, a rant on the Star Wars cinematic universe and interviews with Arrested Development fans attending a Lindsay Bluth voter event.
  
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• Google reportedly not renewing contract for Project Maven drone program - CNET

  01-06-2018 22:21 via cnet.com
  Backlash against the company's involvement in the project led to the decision, according to Gizmodo.
  
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• 66 new emoji coming Tuesday include kangaroo, party face and lobster - CNET

  01-06-2018 22:12 via cnet.com
  The bagel emoji particularly warms my New Yorker heart.
  
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• Exclusive: U.S. may soon claim up to $1.7 billion penalty from China's ZTE - sources

  01-06-2018 22:07
  (Reuters) - The Trump administration may soon claim as much as $1.7 billion penalty from ZTE Corp , as it looks to punish and tighten control over the Chinese telecommunications company before allowing it back into business, according to people familiar with the matter.
  
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• This could be your first look at the iPhone X Plus and 'affordable' 2018 iPhone - CNET

  01-06-2018 22:05 via cnet.com
  Apple is rumored to be working on three iPhones this year.
  
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• Teens are abandoning Facebook in dramatic numbers, study finds

  01-06-2018 22:04 via theguardian.com
  Numbers using Facebook have dropped significantly since 2015, with YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat more popularTeenagers have abandoned Facebook in favour of other social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram, according to a study from the Pew Research Center.Just 51% of US individuals aged 13 to 17 say they use Facebook – a dramatic plunge from the 71% who said they used the social network in Pew’s previous study in 2015, when it was the dominant online platform. Continue r
  
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• UK homes vulnerable to 'staggering' level of corporate surveillance

  01-06-2018 22:00 via theguardian.com
  Smart home appliances send data to manufacturers and third parties, Which? warnsBritish homes are vulnerable to “a staggering level of corporate surveillance” through common internet-enabled devices, an investigation has found.Researchers found that a range of connected appliances – increasingly popular features of the so-called smart home – send data to their manufacturers and third-party companies, in some cases failing to keep the information secure. One Samsung smart
  
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• Upgrade review: A gory revenge flick with AI-powered payback - CNET

  01-06-2018 21:49 via cnet.com
  Spoiler-free review: Saw screenwriter Leigh Whannell has seen the future of AI -- and it's a violent, stylish, funny mess.
  
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• See the leaked Motorola One Power show off an iPhone X-style notch - CNET

  01-06-2018 21:38 via cnet.com
  The Motorola One Power leaks in a possible real-life photo.
  
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• Domo files for IPO

  01-06-2018 21:32 via zdnet.com
  The data analytics startup, valued at $2 billion, needs to raise additional capital by August.
  
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• Microsoft has been talking to GitHub about possible acquisition: Report

  01-06-2018 21:27 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft may be talking to GitHub about possible acquiring the hostingand development service, according to a report. If it happens, the move may not be as crazy as some might think.
  
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• Huge Hulu exec shakeup could be good news for TV and movie lovers - CNET

  01-06-2018 21:26 via cnet.com
  Original content? Licensed content? Whichever you prefer, Hulu will have a dedicated exec overseeing it now.
  
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• Facebook to pull plug on 'Trending' topics feature

  01-06-2018 21:21
  (Reuters) - Facebook Incsaid on Friday it will remove the 'Trending' topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network, as it seeks to ensure users see news from trustworthy and quality sources.
  
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• Apple to debut phone-to-phone augmented reality: sources

  01-06-2018 21:18
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Incnext week will debut tools to let two iPhone users share augmented reality while limiting the personal data sent to its servers, two people familiar with the matter said this week.
  
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• 10 tips and tricks to get the most out of your OnePlus 6 - CNET

  01-06-2018 21:02 via cnet.com
  Don't just stick with the default settings.
  
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• Beats Studio3 Wireless review: Beats' best headphone looks the same, performs better - CNET

  01-06-2018 20:51 via cnet.com
  You can argue over whether Beats made a mistake not redesigning its flagship headphone on the outside, but it does perform significantly better and now costs less online.
  
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• Google says you probably don't know how to spell 'beautiful' - CNET

  01-06-2018 20:45 via cnet.com
  Google Trends' 2018 list of America's most misspelled words includes "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."
  
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• California, New York, New Jersey make a $1.29 billion investment in EVs - Roadshow

  01-06-2018 20:37 via cnet.com
  The money will go to programs to help further popularize electric vehicles as well as building out charging networks.
  
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• How to enable Messages in iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac (and why you might want to keep this feature turned off)

  01-06-2018 20:29 via zdnet.com
  A cool new feature rolled out in iOS 11.4 and macOS 10.13.5 is Messages in iCloud, but it's not turned on by default. Here's how to activate it, along with a reason why you might want to keep it disabled in order to save money.
  
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• Facebook scraps 'outdated' trending news section

  01-06-2018 20:27 via theguardian.com
  Company says the feature, which was blamed for the rise of fake news, was unpopularFacebook is shutting down its ill-fated trending news section after four years, according to a company executive.The company says the tool is outdated and unpopular. It also proved problematic in ways that hinted at Facebook’s later problems with fake news, political balance and the limitations of AI in managing the human world. Continue reading...
  
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• Time to patch your Mac: macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 is out

  01-06-2018 20:26 via zdnet.com
  Support for Messages in iCloud comes to the Mac, along with a raft of bug fixes and security patches.
  
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• Ancient Egyptian bird mummy turns out to be human - CNET

  01-06-2018 20:18 via cnet.com
  What scientists thought was a mummified hawk reveals the tragic tale of a child.
  
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• Lenovo V330-15IKB

  01-06-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Lenovo V Series are laptops for those who want the latest technology, but can’t stretch to an Ultrabook or 2-in-1 equivalent design. The low cost and high spec approach has been highly popular before, can it be so again? Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Lenovo V330; a Core i5 powered laptop that could be ideal for a student or business applications. 
  Price, availability and value 
  The UK prices for the V330 start at £499 ($665) inclusive of VAT, with the
  
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