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• Deadpool joining the Avengers? Ryan Reynolds wants it to happen - CNET

  16-06-2018 23:27 via cnet.com
  Will the Avengers assemble, and add the Merc with a Mouth? And what kind of parental rating would that movie get?
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984: Gal Gadot reveals first look at costume - CNET

  16-06-2018 22:38 via cnet.com
  Wonder Woman has apparently acquired a very 1980s accessory: A curling iron. It's a big hairy deal.
  
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• Rick and Morty back in production, pledges no more long waits - CNET

  16-06-2018 22:15 via cnet.com
  Those promised 70 episodes are on the way, so settle in with some Szechuan sauce and maybe a pickle (Rick) or two.
  
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• All 17 Jack-Jack powers in the Incredibles 2, explained - CNET

  16-06-2018 21:17 via cnet.com
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• 2018 iPhones could have OLED screens like iPhone X and there's new hope for Steam Link - CNET

  16-06-2018 21:13 via cnet.com
  This week’s iPhone news, summed up.
  
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• This robot has jet-powered feet video - CNET

  16-06-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  A few more moves and this robot could make a solid yoga teacher.
  
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• Go behind the scenes at this historic recording studio - CNET

  16-06-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  Rudy Van Gelder built his recording studio in 1959, where he went on to record nearly every great jazz artist there.
  
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• These stereo Bluetooth speakers beat Apple HomePod and Google Home Max - CNET

  16-06-2018 18:47 via cnet.com
  If you care about the sound of your music or movies, the Kanto YU6 is a good reason not to buy a sound bar or smart speaker.
  
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• Portugal app empowers disabled to win better access to buildings

  16-06-2018 17:52
  LISBON (Reuters) - Fed up with the obstacle course of Lisbon's narrow footways and stairs in doorways, wheelchair user Ricardo Teixeira has taken matters into his own hands, giving disabled people the chance to fight back and instantly report violations via a phone app.
  
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• Samsung must pay $400 million in FinFet patent lawsuit - CNET

  16-06-2018 17:40 via cnet.com
  Technology is key in the production of processors for mobile phones.
  
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• Netflix saves Lucifer TV series - CNET

  16-06-2018 16:31 via cnet.com
  Morningstar will solve murders with his friends again thanks to Netflix picking up the series after Fox canceled it last month.
  
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• E3 delivers plenty of sequels, AT&T officially owns Time Warner video - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:30 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech stories include a barrage of video game news from E3, along with AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner and Comcast's bid on Fox -- right as net neutrality died.
  
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• Foxconn announces North American headquarters in Wisconsin

  16-06-2018 14:03
  SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn said it would establish its North American corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following the purchase of a building in the city's downtown area.
  
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• World Cup 2018: How to get your TV ready to watch - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:02 via cnet.com
  Whether you're a casual, every-four-year watcher or a die-hard hooligan, here's a few ideas to improve your watching and listening experience.
  
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• Why you should erase Alexa’s memory (and how to do it) - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Want to start fresh with Alexa? Here's how with the Alexa app or though Amazon.
  
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• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Nintendo's biggest push into esports - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The new Super Smash Bros. has directional influence from the competitive scene. Here's what Nintendo got right.
  
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• Pixel 2 vs. OnePlus 6: Which Android phone is best? - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  We pit two of our favorite Android phones against each other to see which one's the better buy.
  
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• Our favorite car infotainment systems of 2018 - Roadshow

  16-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  These systems make playing music, navigating to a destination and more easier while behind the wheel.
  
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• Gravity Jetsuit Makes You Almost Fly Like Iron Man video - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  You're one step closer to actually becoming Iron Man.
  
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• Game of Thrones unsheathed: Meet the woman behind the swords - CNET

  16-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  With season 8 set to be "bigger and badder", we talk with Natalia Lee, the expert behind the bloody mayhem.
  
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• Inside the workshop where Game of Thrones swords are made - CNET

  16-06-2018 13:49 via cnet.com
  Armourer Natalia Lee explains how fan favourite weapons like Heartsbane are created.
  
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• Creating Cyberpunk 2077's world

  16-06-2018 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  CD Projekt Red's quest designer Patrick Mills explains how he's created a disturbing city setting for the much-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 game.
  
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• Vizio M-Series is an affordable TV with an excellent picture video - CNET

  16-06-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  But does it have what it takes to beat TCL's superb Roku TVs?
  
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• Vizio M-Series (2018) review: An excellent picture you can afford, but competition is tough - CNET

  16-06-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Vizio and TCL are going head-to-head to deliver the best picture quality for the money. Which one wins?
  
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• iOS 12 can prevent iPhone hacking, and Valve’s playing nice with Apple - CNET

  16-06-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week’s iPhone news, summed up.
  
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• Incredibles 2: Every Jack-Jack power explained - CNET

  16-06-2018 12:30 via cnet.com
  There are a lot...
  
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• The 10 biggest video game stories from E3 2018

  16-06-2018 12:00
  Playstation, Xbox, Ubisoft, Bethesda, EA and more competed for the video game world’s attention this week in LA. Here’s what stood out.E3 is the biggest video games news event of the year, where Playstation, EA, Xbox, Ubisoft and more compete to show off their latest games (and announce new ones) at flashy press conferences and ostentatious booths in the Los Angeles Convention Centre. Now that the onslaught of announcements, trailers and general showing-off from the week-long show is
  
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• How to watch the World Cup Final in 4K, Ultra HD and in VR

  16-06-2018 11:00
  
  Watch the World Cup Final the smart way with our guide on how to catch the action in Ultra HD and virtual reality
  
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• Airbnb wrecks travellers’ holiday plans as battle with cities intensifies

  16-06-2018 08:00
  Couple say holiday was ruined after site cancelled booking at the last minuteYou have bought your plane tickets and sorted out your accommodation but then, just days before you are about to set off on holiday, Airbnb suddenly cancels your booking with no explanation, wrecking your plans.This is what happened to Surrey couple Roger Ridey and Alice Woolley, who had to scrabble around to rearrange their holiday after Airbnb – the company, not the hosts of the property – pulled the plug
  
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• Trump sets tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods; Beijing strikes back

  16-06-2018 05:57
  WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he was pushing ahead with hefty tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports on Friday, and the smoldering trade war between the world's two largest economies showed signs of igniting as Beijing immediately vowed to respond in kind.
  
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• Former Fitbit employees indicted for stealing Jawbone trade secrets - CNET

  16-06-2018 02:24 via cnet.com
  The longtime rivals might engage in legal battle again.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Make it a goal to ace our football trivia quiz - CNET

  16-06-2018 02:20 via cnet.com
  Thirty two teams are fighting it out in the biggest global event in sports. Can you score a win?
  
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• World Cup 2018: How to watch, when it starts, schedule and more - CNET

  16-06-2018 02:18 via cnet.com
  Don't miss any of the action when the 2018 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Russia this summer.
  
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• Twitter may see a white nationalist in court (because a judge said so) - CNET

  16-06-2018 02:13 via cnet.com
  The future of free speech on Twitter may (eventually) hang in the balance.
  
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• Exclusive giveaway! Enter to win* this PUBG care package - CNET

  16-06-2018 02:05 via cnet.com
  One of our followers will win some exclusive PUBG swag with a backpack and ghillie suit! This giveaway ends June 17, 2018 and it's valid in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  
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• Facebook Messenger app crashes? Here's how to fix - CNET

  16-06-2018 01:57 via cnet.com
  It's easy -- just go back to the App Store and download a just-released version.
  
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• Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4: Everything we know about Spidey's new game - CNET

  16-06-2018 01:39 via cnet.com
  The PlayStation 4-exclusive Spider-Man game looks amazing, and you'll be playing it this September. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• World Cup 2018 memes are all about Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldo - CNET

  16-06-2018 01:36 via cnet.com
  Bow down to the Portugal forward, who scored all three of his team's goals in Friday's match against rival Spain.
  
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• Apple, Qualcomm battle over possible ban on some U.S. iPhone imports

  16-06-2018 01:32
  (Reuters) - The staff of the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday recommended that a trade judge find that Apple Incinfringed at least one of Qualcomm Inc'spatents, a move that could lead to blocking the import of some iPhones.
  
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• Elon Musk's Boring Company sends a Tesla down one of its futuristic tunnels - CNET

  16-06-2018 01:09 via cnet.com
  The SpaceX and Tesla CEO's side project shows off its new technology right after being selected to start digging under Chicago.
  
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• Facebook won't show weapon accessory ads to people under 18 - CNET

  16-06-2018 00:28 via cnet.com
  That includes ads for holsters, slings and gun cases.
  
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• Fitbit employees indicted for stealing Jawbone trade secrets - CNET

  16-06-2018 00:27 via cnet.com
  The longtime rivals might engage in legal battle again.
  
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• Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes charged with criminal fraud

  16-06-2018 00:13
  Ex-president of blood-testing startup also charged
  Pair appear in federal court hours after Holmes quits as CEOElizabeth Holmes, the founder of the startup Theranos, and the former company president, Ramesh Balwani, have been criminally charged with fraud for allegedly making false claims about the effectiveness of the company’s blood testing.The pair appeared before the US district court in San Jose on Friday, hours after Holmes stepped down as CEO of the company, and were charged with tw
  
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• US charges Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes with criminal fraud - CNET

  16-06-2018 00:10 via cnet.com
  As of today, she's also no longer CEO.
  
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