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• Supreme Court sales tax ruling will hit your online shopping bill - CNET

  21-06-2018 23:39 via cnet.com
  The decision should wipe away a big advantage internet retailers have over brick-and-mortar stores.
  
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• Supreme Court lets states force online retailers to collect sales tax

  21-06-2018 23:38
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - States may force online retailers to collect potentially billions of dollars in sales taxes, the U.S. Supreme Court said in a major ruling on Thursday that undercut an advantage many e-commerce companies have enjoyed over brick-and-mortar rivals.
  
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• From Elastigirl to Edna, Incredibles 2 is a feminist statement - CNET

  21-06-2018 23:24 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Elastigirl is out fighting crime, while Mr. Incredible stays home with the kids. And Edna, well, she does everything right.
  
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• In border controversy, US ignores a tech alternative to detention centers - CNET

  21-06-2018 23:20 via cnet.com
  Low-cost and effective, ankle bracelets and smartphone tracking apps mean families could stay together while keeping kids out of detention centers.
  
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• Forget bitcoin. The US government is building a better nickel - CNET

  21-06-2018 23:18 via cnet.com
  A government agency is designing cheaper new metal alloys inside a computer.
  
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• Project Maven wasn't alone: Googlers reportedly boycotted another military tool - CNET

  21-06-2018 23:15 via cnet.com
  Google is still juggling the desires of its employees with working for the government.
  
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• Carne y Arena puts you in VR shoes of scared fleeing immigrants - CNET

  21-06-2018 23:14 via cnet.com
  Carne y Arena, from Alejandro González Iñárritu, the Academy-Award winning filmmaker behind The Revenant, is mesmerizing audiences.
  
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• Samsung HW-N400 'TV Mate' Soundbar

  21-06-2018 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung has seriously improved its audio game in the last few years. The Samsung HW-K950 brought Dolby Atmos sound and upfiring speakers to the South Korean manufacturer's audio arsenal in 2016, and last year's HW-MS650 won our Editor's Choice award for dominating traditional surround setups.The Samsung HW-N400 is the company’s latest entry-level soundbar and forms part of its ‘all-in-one’ range - i.e. it’s a single unit, with no separate subwoofer. It’s designed fo
  
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• PayPal shopping spree continues, buys Simility for $120 million

  21-06-2018 22:56 via zdnet.com
  The purchase is the fourth acquisition in the last 12 months.
  
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• Dolby Vision, HDR10, Technicolor and HLG: HDR formats explained - CNET

  21-06-2018 22:55 via cnet.com
  Yep, there are lots of ways to get HDR on TV. We'll break 'em down.
  
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• Gates Foundation gives $4M to scientists breeding malaria-killing mosquitoes - CNET

  21-06-2018 22:51 via cnet.com
  Killer gene is the new GMO.
  
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• Red Hat Q1 solid, but currency dings outlook

  21-06-2018 22:36 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat's first quarter was swell, but the company cut its second quarter and fiscal year outlook due to currency fluctuations.
  
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• Star Wars fans start campaign to remake The Last Jedi - CNET

  21-06-2018 22:14 via cnet.com
  Director Rian Johnson has an amusing response to a new campaign to raise money to completely redo the Star Wars movie.
  
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• This is what summer solstice looks like on other planets - CNET

  21-06-2018 22:12 via cnet.com
  NASA has caught sight of scenic summer solstices on Saturn and Mars.
  
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• Tesla whistleblower claims company is 'doing everything it can to silence me'

  21-06-2018 22:11
  The electric carmaker is suing a former technician for alleged hacking, but he says he’s being scapegoated for leaking concernsOn Wednesday morning, Martin Tripp was an out-of-work Tesla technician trying to figure out what to do next. By the end of the day, he had been sued by his former employer for alleged hacking and theft, engaged in a hostile email exchange with Elon Musk, come out as a whistleblower, and was being patted down by sheriff’s deputies over allegations that he was
  
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• MTV Studios reboots '90s TV shows Daria, The Real World - CNET

  21-06-2018 21:34 via cnet.com
  MTV gives fans a big dose of nostalgia by relaunching '90s shows via the newly launched MTV Studios.
  
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• Apple killing the Lightning port may be the next step to a truly wireless iPhone - CNET

  21-06-2018 21:34 via cnet.com
  The iPhones of the future may be wireless, portless and buttonless.
  
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• At $2.50, Steam Link is now the cheapest way to play PC games on TV - CNET

  21-06-2018 21:19 via cnet.com
  Plus shipping. Still, it's cheaper than most HDMI cables.
  
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• Elon Musk has it out with suspected Tesla saboteur - Roadshow

  21-06-2018 21:10 via cnet.com
  The Tesla CEO calls former employee Martin Tripp a saboteur. He claims he's a whistleblower. The emails have all come out.
  
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• Over half of Americans would stop using an app if their messages could be read by others

  21-06-2018 21:01 via zdnet.com
  Social media platforms must evolve to higher privacy standards -- to stop their users leaving for more secure channels.
  
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• Chevrolet recalls almost every 2019 Corvette ZR1 for airbag problem - Roadshow

  21-06-2018 20:55 via cnet.com
  The car's performance was just too extreme for certain onboard electronics.
  
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• How to pick the perfect carry-on bag and pack it right - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:50 via cnet.com
  Stay safe, stay entertained and don't be naked with these tips.
  
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• Supreme Court rules for internet sales tax: States can charge all online shoppers

  21-06-2018 20:27 via zdnet.com
  This court ruling changes everything about internet e-commerce. Billions in sales every year will now be taxed, which had been left untouched for over a generation.
  
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• Steam Summer Sale 2018: It's live, it's here, your wallet oozes fear - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  Gaben is smiling.
  
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• CNET is now on Apple TV - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  Watch CNET right from your couch.
  
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• While Sony did nothing, Nintendo and Microsoft just embraced cross-play - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:15 via cnet.com
  The new version of Minecraft on Nintendo Switch supports cross-play with almost everything. Just not the PlayStation 4.
  
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• Facebook, Apple, Microsoft and more tech companies are condemning Trump - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:14 via cnet.com
  Silicon Valley CEOs move past cybersecurity and taxes to comment on social issues like gay rights and immigration.
  
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• How spy movies inspired Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:13 via cnet.com
  Colin Trevorrow, the dino-sequel's writer, drew inspiration from a Steven Spielberg movie -- and not the one you might think.
  
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• Over a third of American drivers can't tell if their tires are bald - Roadshow

  21-06-2018 20:12 via cnet.com
  That's a scary thing to think about when you're on the road.
  
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• VW whips out its wallet, makes it rain on solid-state battery tech - Roadshow

  21-06-2018 20:11 via cnet.com
  Volkswagen is investing $100 million in QuantumScape, a leading Silicon Valley solid-state battery developer.
  
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• Google celebrates summer and winter solstices with pair of doodles - CNET

  21-06-2018 20:10 via cnet.com
  Whichever season is starting for you, there's a Google Doodle that fits.
  
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• Dell Latitude 7490

  21-06-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  These are the same chips that all the other laptop makers have access to, so the challenge Dell has is to make the 7490 stand out in other ways.Dell uses the Latitude brand for a wide range of computing products, including laptops, tablets and Ultrabooks. They’re primarily aimed at business users, though potentially some of the cheaper devices might be of interest to students too.Of these, the 7000 Series is an Ultrabook range and contains machines that have 12, 13 or 14-inch displays, and
  
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• The reviews are in for the Amazon Fire Cube -- don't be a square (The 3:59, Ep. 418) - CNET

  21-06-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  We got a look at Amazon's new TV product, Google made privacy easier to find, you could pay more taxes when shopping online now, and Intel's CEO steps down.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018 will bring big sales on July 16, according to leak - CNET

  21-06-2018 19:53 via cnet.com
  The news came from Amazon's own banner ad!
  
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• What's the fuss about AI? Discovery Channel doc explains all - CNET

  21-06-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  This is AI airs on Thursday.
  
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• How to backup Gmail: The ultimate guide

  21-06-2018 19:47 via zdnet.com
  Want to make sure you have a local or backup copy of all that mission-critical business and personal history in your Gmail archives? David Gewirtz takes you through an array of options.
  
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• How to Google Chrome: Essential tips and tricks to mastering your browser

  21-06-2018 19:40 via zdnet.com
  Speed up your browser, consume less RAM, increase your privacy, and install extensions to help you get more done in your day. These tips work for both Mac and Windows (and many even work for Linux).
  
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• Google's update makes privacy easier video - CNET

  21-06-2018 19:24 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: It's simpler now to find out how much Google knows about you
  
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• Steam now lets you see how much you've spent on games. Here are CNET's totals - CNET

  21-06-2018 19:23 via cnet.com
  We've spent an embarrassing amount on Steam games. How about you?
  
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• Facebook launches M Translations for all Messenger chats in the US and Mexico - CNET

  21-06-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  It translates English to Spanish and vice versa.
  
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• Facebook enables AI-powered English-Spanish translations in Messenger

  21-06-2018 19:00 via zdnet.com
  The "M suggestions for translations" feature is now available for Messenger users in the US and Mexico.
  
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• Intel CEO resigns after probe of relationship with employee

  21-06-2018 18:52
  (Reuters) - Intel CorpChief Executive Brian Krzanich resigned on Thursday after a probe found a consensual relationship with an employee violated company policy.
  
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• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is an Android phone for the masses - CNET

  21-06-2018 18:48 via cnet.com
  This Chinese-made phone gives you midrange specs at under $200.
  
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• NASA snaps fetching 'blue dune' on Mars - CNET

  21-06-2018 18:47 via cnet.com
  One of these dunes is not like the others.
  
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• nuTonomy gets permission to test self-driving cars throughout Boston - Roadshow

  21-06-2018 18:45 via cnet.com
  Until now, the autonomous cars were only allowed in one part of the city.
  
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• Whoa! Elon Musk tweets video showing enormity of SpaceX rockets - CNET

  21-06-2018 18:13 via cnet.com
  Get some perspective on the Falcons and BFR by seeing them with the Statue of Liberty.
  
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• Intel CEO Brian Krzanich quits over relationship with employee

  21-06-2018 17:52
  Tech firm says relationship was in violation of the company’s non-fraternization policy, which applies to all managersIntel chief executive Brian Krzanich is resigning after the company learned of a consensual relationship that he had with an employee.The company, one of the world’s largest makers of semiconductor chips, said that the relationship was in violation of the company’s non-fraternization policy. Continue reading...
  
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• U.S. top court lets states force online retailers to collect sales tax

  21-06-2018 17:50
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - States may force online retailers to collect potentially billions of dollars in sales taxes, the U.S. Supreme Court said in a major ruling on Thursday that undercut an advantage many e-commerce companies have enjoyed over brick-and-mortar rivals.
  
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• Global IT, telecom spending to hit $4 trillion, but economic concerns loom

  21-06-2018 17:37 via zdnet.com
  IDC is projecting 2018 IT and telecom spending growth of 3.7 percent, but tariffs, interest rates and China loom.
  
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• Paris ends Autolib electric car sharing contract with Bollore

  21-06-2018 17:33
  PARIS (Reuters) - Paris local authorities have ended the Bollore group's contract to operate the Autolib electric vehicles fleet due to financial difficulties at the pioneering car-sharing scheme.
  
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