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• Fan who's seen Infinity War 45 times gets invited to Avengers 4 - CNET

  09-06-2018 23:59 via cnet.com
  YouTuber Tony "Nem" Mitchell is trying to set a record for seeing the film, sometimes watching it twice in one day.
  
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• 2018 iPhones might be cheaper than iPhone X and Siri in iOS 12 gets creepier - CNET

  09-06-2018 23:36 via cnet.com
  Your juiciest iPhone news this week.
  
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• Underpaid and exhausted: the human cost of your Kindle

  09-06-2018 23:11 via theguardian.com
  In the Chinese city of Hengyang, we find a fatigued, disposable workforce assembling gadgets for Amazon, owned by the world’s richest man.Five o’clock in the morning and the young woman’s eyelids are drooping. All night she has been removing spots of dust from Amazon smartspeakers with a toothbrush. Time seems to crawl. Now she is overwhelmed with exhaustion.She works on, more and more slowly, until she can do no more. She looks around the workshop. Other workers have rested th
  
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• Belmont Stakes 2018: Watch, stream Justify's race for the Triple Crown - CNET

  09-06-2018 23:11 via cnet.com
  Will Justify win the Triple Crown?
  
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• Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China

  09-06-2018 23:10 via theguardian.com
  US tech giant admits audit of Foxconn factory in Hengyang found irregularitiesAmazon has admitted that thousands of agency workers who make its Echo smart speakers and Kindles in China were hired and paid illegally.The US giant issued a statement regretting “issues of concern” following an investigation by the Observer and the US-based China Labor Watch into the “unethical and illegal” working conditions at its supplier factory in Hengyang. Continue reading...
  
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• Rick and Morty deliver creepy birthday card to Kanye West - CNET

  09-06-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  Mad scientist Rick sneaks into the rapper's bed to steal some hair and clone him. So, just a normal 41st birthday for anyone.
  
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• Death Stranding: A guide to the PS4's weirdest game at E3 2018 - CNET

  09-06-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  Get to know the most bizarre game in the PS4's E3 2018 lineup, courtesy of the mind of Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima.
  
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• Battlefield 5 is getting a 'Battle Royale' mode - CNET

  09-06-2018 21:41 via cnet.com
  DICE's upcoming World War II game drops on October 19th with bright colors, female soldiers, character customization and a 'battle royale' mode.
  
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• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game will be dark tale coming in 2019 - CNET

  09-06-2018 21:30 via cnet.com
  The Jedi will be on the run.
  
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• EA at E3 2018: Battlefield 5 goes up against Fortnite, Anthem launch in 2019, and more - CNET

  09-06-2018 21:30 via cnet.com
  The game maker says it's learning from the mangled launch of its Star Wars Battlefront 2 game, and hopes to impress gamers with its next big games, Battlefield 5 and Anthem.
  
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• Watch Bioware's new Anthem footage from EA's E3 2018 event - CNET

  09-06-2018 21:19 via cnet.com
  Bioware and EA are are trying to beat Destiny at its own game, and based on their E3 reveal, they just might pull it off.
  
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• This robot grows like a vine video - CNET

  09-06-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  Engineers say these growing robots could be used to save victims in disasters.
  
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• Net neutrality is really, officially dead on Monday. Now what? - CNET

  09-06-2018 20:41 via cnet.com
  There are no more procedural delays. The FCC's decision to roll back Obama-era net neutrality rules takes effect Monday. Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know.
  
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• Watch Battlefield 5’s E3 2018 trailer from EA’s event - CNET

  09-06-2018 20:33 via cnet.com
  EA finally shows off some actual Battlefield V gameplay.
  
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• Affordable and audiophile come together in the Creative Aurvana Trio headphones - CNET

  09-06-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  Aurvana’s delicious Trio in-ear headphones impress the hell out of the Audiophiliac.
  
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• Adam Audio’s spunky new T5V desktop speaker - CNET

  09-06-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac lends an ear to the newest, most affordable Adam audio monitor speaker.
  
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• NBA Finals Game 4 memes: Where will LeBron James play next? - CNET

  09-06-2018 19:33 via cnet.com
  The Golden State Warriors took the trophy, but all the buzz was about King James possibly leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  
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• My Child Lebensborn review – could you raise a Nazi baby?

  09-06-2018 17:00 via theguardian.com
  The trials of caring for a child of the ‘master race’ are explored in a fearless game that brings the past to life and reveals the damage caused by social isolationAs babies, the children of the Lebensborn programme were given VIP treatment: two baths a day, extravagant meals, round-the-clock doting of specialist nurses who would disinfect every spoon and toy before it reached the child’s lips. Taken from unmarried Aryan teenage women, some as young as 16, and their Nazi office
  
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• Best deals on Amazon devices: $80 off Echo Show, $10 off Echo Dot and more - CNET

  09-06-2018 15:36 via cnet.com
  Plus: Buy in bulk and save.
  
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• What is Advanced HDR by Technicolor? - CNET

  09-06-2018 15:30 via cnet.com
  Seriously, another HDR format? Technicolor’s foray into the HDR world is already in some TVs. Here’s what makes it different.
  
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• Magna Steyr to start BMW Z4 production in Graz this year - Roadshow

  09-06-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  That's the same place the Mercedes G-Class is assembled.
  
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• I used Color Studio to design the most obnoxious Nissan Kicks ever - Roadshow

  09-06-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Nissan’s configurator can add accessories in five different colors, and if you work at it like me, the results can be amusingly disastrous.
  
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• Apple's WWDC event, Microsoft to buy Github video - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:50 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech headlines include all of the news from Apple's WWDC event, Microsoft's purchase of Github and Spotify's secret device.
  
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• Facebook shared user details with firms after cutting developers' access

  09-06-2018 14:32 via theguardian.com
  Wall Street Journal details access to data during 2015Report is latest privacy-related embarrassment for tech giantFacebook shared personal information from user profiles with companies after the date when executives have said the social network prevented third-party developers from gaining access to the data, the company confirmed on Friday.Related: Apple inches closer to $1tn mark as Wall Street tech panic dissipatesContinue reading...
  
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• These tires are ALIVE! video - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Part of these tires is actually alive.. and they could drastically reduce greenhouse gases.
  
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• iOS 12: Five features we’re excited about - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Get ready for Memoji, better notifications and ways to cut down on screen time.
  
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• Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: Rumored specs, price, release date - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Will Google play catch-up -- or leapfrog the iPhone X?
  
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• E3 2018 has a full games schedule, even if there's no new Xbox or PlayStation - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Get your holiday wish lists and controllers ready because it's the biggest video game show of the year.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: Everything we know about the mysterious RPG - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  After years of anticipation, The Witcher 3’s creators may finally reveal Cyberpunk 2077 to the public.
  
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• A week later, I'm haunted by The Americans finale - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  An awesome TV series finale should stay with you long after you watch it. Last week's finale to The Americans hit that mark tragically and beautifully.
  
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• 7 Alexa commands you’re not using but should - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  You’re probably not using Alexa to its full potential. Here's how to fix that.
  
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• 5 new features in iOS 12 video - CNET

  09-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  From Memoji to screen time controls, see what's new in the developer beta of iOS 12.
  
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• OJO Projector for Nintendo Switch

  09-06-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Billed as the world's first mini-projector for the Nintendo Switch, The OJO beams an image of up to 120-inches in size onto any flat surface, but also serves as a power bank and spare dock for your Nintendo Switch. Powered by Texas Instruments DLP technology and packing a 20,400mAh battery that offers up to four hours of usage on a single charge, the OJO also doubles as a portable speaker system and can even be used with other consoles thanks to its HDMI-in support. The device was made poss
  
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• Siri for iOS 12 is your new BFF, but Apple could ship fewer new iPhones in 2018 - CNET

  09-06-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Your juiciest iPhone news this week.
  
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• Apple inches closer to $1tn mark as Wall Street tech panic dissipates

  09-06-2018 13:00 via theguardian.com
  Tech’s stock market dominance is no longer a Wall Street fear as Apple is close to becoming first company valued at $1tnApple is just a couple of pips away from becoming the first company ever to be valued at $1tn, a symbolic threshold that further shows just how much tech companies have come to dominate the US stock market.On Friday, Apple was valued at over $940bn – “just” $60bn short of a figure no other listed company has ever achieved. It’s not the only tech co
  
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• Australia forms task force to guard elections from cyber attacks

  09-06-2018 08:02
  MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia has established a security task force to guard against cyber attacks and interference in elections, the government said on Saturday, amid concerns foreign powers are meddling in domestic affairs and ahead of five elections next month.
  
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• First Man trailer: Ryan Gosling la la lands on the moon - CNET

  09-06-2018 03:58 via cnet.com
  Gosling blasts off as astronaut Neil Armstrong in Damian Chazelle's NASA saga.
  
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• Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 review: A great display meets a noisy fan

  09-06-2018 03:47 via zdnet.com
  The aural parts of the XPS 15 2-in-1 detract from its impressive visuals.
  
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• Stewing about Trump, California tech group bets on distant 'purple' candidates

  09-06-2018 02:55
  MILL VALLEY, California (Reuters) - Sipping California zinfandel, munching deviled eggs and fretting about President Donald Trump, the guests attending a political fundraiser at a Silicon Valley executive's home were the usual assortment of tech entrepreneurs and investors.
  
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• CNET Asks: Has Fortnite taken over your life? - CNET

  09-06-2018 02:01 via cnet.com
  This video game sensation is still growing in popularity. Let us know how it has impacted you!
  
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• Anker's official Nintendo Switch battery packs let you play and charge simultaneously - CNET

  09-06-2018 01:48 via cnet.com
  They'll charge other USB gadgets too, but they're designed for Switch.
  
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• In SF, Uber, Lyft and 10 others vie for five electric scooter permits - CNET

  09-06-2018 01:33 via cnet.com
  The scooters are coming, the scooters are coming.
  
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• Facebook gave some companies extended access to user data

  09-06-2018 01:21 via zdnet.com
  Facebook's acknowledgement of these agreements is the latest incident to shed light on the way the company has shared user data in ways users are unlikely to understand.
  
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• Pixar chief John Lasseter will leave Disney for good - CNET

  09-06-2018 01:09 via cnet.com
  He was accused of sexual harrassment.
  
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• John Kelly's personal email account was reportedly hacked - CNET

  09-06-2018 01:07 via cnet.com
  As a result, the former secretary of Homeland Security said he tries to avoid electronic communication, according to BuzzFeed.
  
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• MIT researchers stop hackers - CNET

  09-06-2018 01:05 via cnet.com
  Your IoT security worries just might fade away.
  
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• No more turbulence on your flight video - CNET

  09-06-2018 00:55 via cnet.com
  What's the worst experience you've had with turbulence?
  
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