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• World Cup 2018 memes: Mexico stuns Germany; Brazil pops a balloon - CNET

  17-06-2018 23:30 via cnet.com
  Doggone it, there were a lot of Chihuahua vs. German Shepherd jokes. And then there was the red balloon.
  
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• WHO: Gaming addiction 'a mental health condition'

  17-06-2018 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  For millions, it is a harmless hobby but for some it can become more than that.
  
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• Almost half of all NBN users now on 50Mbps or faster

  17-06-2018 22:23 via zdnet.com
  Of all NBN users, around 44 percent are now on speeds of 50Mbps and above, with 70 percent of all new customers now ordering across the higher speed tiers.
  
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• Huawei pushes 5G cybersecurity with Australian government

  17-06-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Huawei Australia has again said it is open and transparent about cybersecurity concerns, pushing for discussions with the federal government to take part in the 5G build-out.
  
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• World Cup 2018 memes: Mexico stuns defending champ Germany - CNET

  17-06-2018 20:39 via cnet.com
  Doggone it, there were a lot of Chihuahua vs. German Shepherd jokes as fans rejoiced on social media.
  
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• Incredibles 2 smashes animated-movie opening weekend record - CNET

  17-06-2018 20:37 via cnet.com
  Pixar's super-family not only crushed the animated-film record, but vaulted onto the top 10 list for all movies.
  
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• Can you game your way to better abs? - CNET

  17-06-2018 19:27 via cnet.com
  We go abs-on with the Stealth Core Trainer, which combines a planking apparatus with a smartphone app to motivate you through the pain.
  
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• Incredibles 2: Elastigirl shines in charming Pixar superhero sequel - CNET

  17-06-2018 19:19 via cnet.com
  Review: Can you believe it's been 14 years? Pixar remakes the superhero family for 2018, while staying true to the 2004 original.
  
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• Fears mount over WhatsApp's role in spreading fake news

  17-06-2018 17:22 via theguardian.com
  App blamed for circulating false information in India, Brazil, Kenya and now the UKAbijeet Nath and Nilotpal Das were driving back from a visit to a waterfall in the Indian province of Assam earlier this month when they stopped in a village to ask for directions. The two men were pulled out of their car and beaten to death by a mob who accused them of stealing children. “The villagers got suspicious of the strangers as for the last three or four days messages were going around on WhatsApp,
  
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• Here's what Apple's doing to get you excited about AR - CNET

  17-06-2018 16:30 via cnet.com
  Apple's AR updates in iOS 12 are paving the way for where headsets could go next.
  
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• Managing Formula 1 tires is a complex job, here’s how Pirelli does it - Roadshow

  17-06-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Handling the development of Formula 1 tires is just the start of the job for Pirelli.
  
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• Here's why Elder Scrolls Blades is my most anticipated iPhone game - CNET

  17-06-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: I'm not even an Elder Scrolls fan, but I can't wait until this game comes out.
  
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• Last chance for Amazon Father's Day deals on Echo speakers, Kindle readers, Fire tablets, more - CNET

  17-06-2018 14:19 via cnet.com
  Nice savings on Fire TV streamers, too.
  
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• The CNET Smart Garden comes to life - CNET

  17-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Check out the smart garden in action.
  
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• Incredibles 2 review: Pixar makes superheroes fun again - CNET

  17-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Can you believe it's been 14 years?
  
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• How to combat 'phoneliness' - CNET

  17-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  A new study likens smartphone addiction to substance abuse. Here are some ways to break the habit.
  
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• Don’t have enough power outlets? Here's what you can do - CNET

  17-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Get more use out of your outlets and stay safe while doing it.
  
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• Can technology help our garden grow? - CNET

  17-06-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  We planted some vegetables in the garden of the CNET Smart Home and installed connected gadgets to take care of our plants.
  
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• See the CNET Smart Garden in action video - CNET

  17-06-2018 13:58 via cnet.com
  We task smart sprinklers, cameras and lights with helping our garden grow.
  
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• Why your next gaming console may be in the cloud - CNET

  17-06-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Forget about new hardware, E3 2018 shows us that the real future of gaming is cloud-based.
  
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• How Peppa Pig became a video nightmare for children

  17-06-2018 09:00 via theguardian.com
  James Bridle’s essay on disturbing YouTube content aimed at children went viral last year. Has the problem gone away – or is it getting worse?In November of last year, I read an article in the New York Times about disturbing videos targeted at children that were being distributed via YouTube. Parents reported that their children were encountering knock-off editions of their favourite cartoon characters in situations of violence and death: Peppa Pig drinking bleach, or Mickey Mouse be
  
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• Why does Trump hate on Jeff Bezos: is it about power or money?

  17-06-2018 07:00 via theguardian.com
  The owner of Amazon and the Washington Post keeps his counsel, spurring the president to ever-greater rageNestled between the embassy of Myanmar and the historic home of President Woodrow Wilson, the biggest house in Washington DC is taking shape. A yellow digger is parked outside, construction workers throw sandbags over their backs, and thick black tubes stretch from high windows to the ground like the legs of a giant octopus. Inside, a foreman in a baseball cap sits behind a desk at a laptop.
  
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• Why does Trump hate Jeff Bezos: is it about power or money?

  17-06-2018 07:00 via theguardian.com
  The owner of Amazon and the Washington Post keeps his counsel, spurring the president to ever-greater rageNestled between the embassy of Myanmar and the historic home of Woodrow Wilson, the biggest house in Washington DC is taking shape. A yellow digger is parked outside, construction workers throw sandbags over their backs, and thick black tubes stretch from high windows to the ground like the legs of a giant octopus. Inside, a foreman in a baseball cap sits behind a desk at a laptop. “Go
  
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• Amazon supplier in China ‘will tackle illegal work practices’

  17-06-2018 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Foxconn commits to provide workers with basic rights after report by the ObserverAmazon and its Chinese supplier Foxconn have moved swiftly to tackle illegal working conditions exposed in an investigation by the Observer and rights group China Labor Watch.Temporary workers hired without basic rights such as sick pay and holiday pay have been offered staff contracts, and managers have been told to hire more workers to reduce levels of overtime. The company says it is also taking action to tackle
  
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• Tomorrow's Cities: Will the bike become an urban must-have?

  17-06-2018 02:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Urban spaces are congested and polluted, so do we all need to get on our bikes?
  
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• Tomorrow's Cities: The bike that tells the city what it wants

  17-06-2018 02:24 via bbc.co.uk
  In Manchester bikes are feeding back data to the city about where they go.
  
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• Tesla goes up in flames in video captured by actor Mary McCormack

  17-06-2018 02:21 via theguardian.com
  Actor says husband was flagged down by passersby who told him to get outActor Mary McCormack has shared video of her husband’s Tesla car catching fire while in traffic in California. Flames can be seen shooting out from underneath the vehicle as it sits on the side of the road.McCormack said in an accompanying tweet it was not the result of an accident and that the incident came “out of the blue”. She is married to British director Michael Morris, a former director of the Old V
  
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