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• Hulu's July 2018 lineup: Stephen King and J.J. Abrams team up on Castle Rock - CNET

  29-06-2018 23:55 via cnet.com
  We've got a brand-new series by two very high-profile names. Will it be any good? We'll find out soon.
  
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• ZDNet is giving away a LG G7 ThinQ unlocked smartphone to one lucky winner

  29-06-2018 23:53 via zdnet.com
  Whether you are more inclined to capture great photos or listen to music with a smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQt is the phone for you. And now you have the chance to win* an unlocked LG G7 ThinQ .
  
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• Electric car buyers claim they were misled by Nissan

  29-06-2018 23:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Nissan is accused of exaggerating the benefits of its latest Leaf electric car model.
  
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• Can shiny objects syndrome plug technology's productivity paradox?

  29-06-2018 22:58 via zdnet.com
  New technologies struggle to prove their value -- but they make workers a lot happier in their jobs.
  
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• California's new data privacy law the toughest in the US - CNET

  29-06-2018 22:58 via cnet.com
  Facebook and Google, take note.
  
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• Tesla requiring $2,500 for Model 3 orders is nothing new - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 22:57 via cnet.com
  The automaker required the same for Model S and Model X orders, too.
  
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• Two Earth-like exoplanets now even better spots to look for life - CNET

  29-06-2018 22:50 via cnet.com
  Two of the earliest Earth-ish exoplanet finds are now more exciting targets in the search for habitable worlds beyond this rock.
  
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• 2018 iPhones might use LG's OLED displays, and you can download iOS 12 beta right now - CNET

  29-06-2018 22:48 via cnet.com
  Plus, a new trick with Amazon Alexa. We've got your iPhone news this week.
  
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• Your Samsung Galaxy phone may power two screens at once, with DeX dock - CNET

  29-06-2018 22:44 via cnet.com
  Also, the Galaxy Tab S4 is rumored to get DeX support.
  
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• Philips Fidelio NC1

  29-06-2018 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Philips is an audio brand going through something of a renaissance in the headphone market. We gave the Philips Fidelio X2 full marks a few years back, and while the Fidelio NC1 doesn't quite match the X2's eloquent sound performance, they are still a superb set of headphones for the money.That being said, there are newer noise-cancelling headphones out that could be worth trialing for yourself. The Sony WH-1000XM2 is leading the industry with its variable noise-cancellation settings and Hi-Res
  
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• You can't afford to wait and see with emerging tech

  29-06-2018 21:37 via zdnet.com
  In order to lead, organizations must leverage new technologies now for tomorrow's customer experiences.
  
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• Is it worth $129 to relive your NES Duck Hunt glory days? - CNET

  29-06-2018 21:28 via cnet.com
  Finally, that dusty old Zapper has a purpose again.
  
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• Comcast confirms major Xfinity outage nationwide - CNET

  29-06-2018 21:17 via cnet.com
  For a minute there, it looked like the whole internet was down.
  
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• AKG K92

  29-06-2018 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to headphones, the general consensus is that you very much get what you pay for. Opt for the cheap earbuds packed in with your phone and your music is going to sound tinny, flat, and lacking in any kind of musical excitement.Move up to some high-end $1,000 cans such as the excellent Sennheiser HD800, meanwhile, and you music sounds almost unrecognisable. It's got dynamism, expression, and individual instruments that you can actually tell apart rather than having them all merge toge
  
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• You can buy a SpotMini robot soon video - CNET

  29-06-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  Take my money.
  
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• Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear

  29-06-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In-ear headphones are capable of awesome sound, but you might not be aware of that if you're used to hearing music through the cheap sets included with your smartphone. Even a slight step-up in headphone quality can nab you a set that can achieve ideal sound isolation from the outside world. Creating a tight seal can make even decent drivers sound pretty good, but you don't want decent. You want excellence.Sennheiser's Momentum In-Ear earphones bring just that with versatile, tuned drivers. Addi
  
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• Subscription-only Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered sells out in under an hour - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 20:59 via cnet.com
  Not bad, considering its hefty monthly price tag.
  
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• Rihanna and 'Ninja' among Time's most influential people on the Internet - CNET

  29-06-2018 20:56 via cnet.com
  Just admit it. We all love Rihanna. Kanye West and Naomi Watanabe also make the list of people dominating the internet.
  
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• Fortnite is having a live event on Saturday; here's how to watch - CNET

  29-06-2018 20:54 via cnet.com
  Change is coming to Fortnite, but you have to be in the game to watch it.
  
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• Fugoo Style

  29-06-2018 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fugoo is the Bluetooth speaker market's best kept secret. You probably haven't heard of it, but you'd be remiss not to consider this mini, but mighty, speaker as your next.This is a speaker that's hell-bent on surprising you at every turn. First, it gets you with its customizable look, then it hits you with its booming sound quality. Lastly, it delights with battery life that is unmatched, running for about 20 hours at a loud volume. It's advertised to run for 40, if you cut the volume in half.T
  
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• Comcast confirms nationwide outage - CNET

  29-06-2018 20:27 via cnet.com
  For a minute there, it looked like the whole internet was down.
  
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• Westworld mobile game for iOS, Android now available - CNET

  29-06-2018 20:19 via cnet.com
  Maybe you can do a better job than the people running Westworld in the show.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: When is it, what deals and everything else - CNET

  29-06-2018 20:07 via cnet.com
  The annual fire-sale event is approaching rapidly. Here are the details.
  
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• This is Microsoft's secret folding Surface handheld, according to a report - CNET

  29-06-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  We'd seen patent applications. We'd heard rumors. Could this be Microsoft's Andromeda?
  
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• The easy way to adapt a recipe for your slow cooker - CNET

  29-06-2018 19:58 via cnet.com
  Take your recipes from the oven to the slow cooker with ease.
  
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• How small can car engines get? - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 19:51 via cnet.com
  Welcome to the golden age of engine shrinkage.
  
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• How low can you go: Engines shedding cylinders video - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 19:50 via cnet.com
  Combustion engines won't die, they'll just shrink!
  
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• LG OLED TV summer price check: 2017 models are still the best deals - CNET

  29-06-2018 19:37 via cnet.com
  The 55-inch 2018 OLED is $600 more expensive than the 2017 version, and it's still not worth it.
  
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• Uber's self-driving program could start again by August, report states - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 19:25 via cnet.com
  Don't expect it to return to Arizona, though.
  
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• The LG V35 ThinQ has a gorgeous screen and an AI camera video - CNET

  29-06-2018 19:20 via cnet.com
  Available on AT&T and Google Project Fi, the $900 LG V35 is a premium phone that's gunning for the Galaxy S9 Plus.
  
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• AutoComplete: Porsche totally destroys its own Nürburgring lap record video - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 19:14 via cnet.com
  Plus: Honda's Insight Hybrid goes on sale, and Nissan builds the ultimate GT-R with Italdesign.
  
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• 3 ways to use Google Translate when you travel video - CNET

  29-06-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  The Google Translate app will break down the language barrier on your next trip. Learn how to translate menus and full conversations in seconds.
  
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• We try Westworld games for Amazon Alexa and iOS/Android video - CNET

  29-06-2018 18:57 via cnet.com
  Just because the second season is over doesn't mean you can still get your Westworld fix.
  
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• Pellet vs. charcoal vs. gas: Grill types, explained - CNET

  29-06-2018 18:49 via cnet.com
  Grills come in all shapes, sizes and with different fuel sources. Here's how to pick one.
  
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• Tinder gets better protection against hackers spying on your love life - CNET

  29-06-2018 18:48 via cnet.com
  Practice safe swiping.
  
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• 2018 iPhones could use LG's OLED displays, and Apple and Samsung finally make up - CNET

  29-06-2018 18:46 via cnet.com
  Plus, a new trick with Amazon Alexa. We've got your iPhone news this week.
  
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• Executives love continuous integration more than developers, for now

  29-06-2018 18:32 via zdnet.com
  Latest CloudFoundry survey finds business leaders have high hopes for continuous integration/continuous delivery. In addition, multi-platform rules, and containers cross the chasm.
  
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• Apple Maps getting a thorough redesign with more detailed information - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 18:32 via cnet.com
  Apple's vans are driving around cities worldwide to provide higher-quality mapping data.
  
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• M. Night Shyamalan unveils poster for Glass, his Unbreakable and Split crossover - CNET

  29-06-2018 18:27 via cnet.com
  Glass brings together Shyamalan's movies Unbreakable and Split.
  
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• Microsoft readies OneDrive for Business feature to aid in migrating local data off Windows PCs

  29-06-2018 18:10 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft expects to roll out to all OneDrive for Business users on Windows 7, 8 and 10 by the end of July a new content-migration feature, Known File Migration.
  
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• Game on for Tencent-backed Paradox in M&A and mobile

  29-06-2018 18:04
  STOCKHOLM/LONDON (Reuters) - Tencent-backed strategy and simulation games publisher Paradox Interactive expects more acquisitions and mobile gaming to help it meet sky-high investor expectations.
  
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• 2019 Chevy Silverado has lower base price, so many configurations - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 17:59 via cnet.com
  Some trims do get a price hike, but most are pretty close to the outgoing model.
  
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• Doctor Strange will get a sequel, Marvel Studios says - CNET

  29-06-2018 17:52 via cnet.com
  Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirms there's more Strange to come.
  
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• Portuguese tech firm uncorks a smartphone made using cork

  29-06-2018 17:48
  CORUCHE, Portugal (Reuters) - A Portuguese tech firm is uncorking an Android smartphone whose case is made from cork, a natural and renewable material native to the Iberian country.
  
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• AT&T's WatchTV and unlimited data plan bundles are now live - CNET

  29-06-2018 17:44 via cnet.com
  The WatchTV bundle will come with 31 channels and cost $15 for non-AT&T customers.
  
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• Amazon's new dock turns its tablets into an Echo Show

  29-06-2018 17:44 via zdnet.com
  With Show Mode, Amazon's agent will bring the heat as the company brings Alexa closer to the Fire.
  
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• Headphone deal: Anker SoundBuds Surge for $17 - CNET

  29-06-2018 17:14 via cnet.com
  Amazon has a pair of decent budget Anker Bluetooth earphones on sale for a limited time. Plus: A good deal on LED camping lanterns.
  
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• Qualcomm extends NXP tender offer yet again

  29-06-2018 17:03
  (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Incon Friday extended the tender offer for its proposed $44 billion deal to buy NXP Semiconductors NVfor the 29th time as it awaits clearance from the Chinese government.
  
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• Tesco trials shopping without tills

  29-06-2018 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till.
  
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• 2019 Dodge Durango Pursuit gets SRT-style fascia, improved suspension - Roadshow

  29-06-2018 16:52 via cnet.com
  The cop SUV's new look helps improve brake cooling.
  
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