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• Polk's Command Bar is the sound bar for Alexa fans video - CNET

  13-07-2018 23:58 via cnet.com
  Polk's Command Bar may look and act like an Echo Dot but it sounds the best of any Amazon speaker yet
  
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• YouTube TV apologizes for World Cup outage with free week of service - CNET

  13-07-2018 23:49 via cnet.com
  Yes, I'll take it.
  
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• PC shipments just grew for the first time in six years - CNET

  13-07-2018 23:40 via cnet.com
  Smartphones are still dominating, but Windows, Mac and Linux are hanging on.
  
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• Exclusive: Jeff Bezos plans to charge at least $200,000 for space rides - sources

  13-07-2018 23:38
  Jeff Bezos' rocket company plans to charge passengers about $200,000 to $300,000 for its first trips into space next year, two people familiar with its plans told Reuters.
  
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• AT&T CEO confident Time Warner deal on solid ground

  13-07-2018 23:38
  The U.S. Justice Department has only a remote chance of overturning AT&T Inc's takeover of Time Warner, Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Friday, adding that the move could affect the bidding war for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc.
  
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• Republican Senator Rubio slams lifting of U.S. ban on China's ZTE

  13-07-2018 23:28
  Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio criticized on Friday the decision by the United States to lift a ban on suppliers selling to ZTE Corp <000063.SZ), allowing China's second-largest telecommunications equipment maker to resume business.
  
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• 6 gardening tips you'll wish you'd known all along - CNET

  13-07-2018 23:28 via cnet.com
  Want a green lawn and a garden full of beautiful plants? Start here.
  
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• France vs. Croatia: How to watch the World Cup final on TV and online - CNET

  13-07-2018 23:01 via cnet.com
  Looking to tune in to the final and third-place matches this weekend? Here's how.
  
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• Senators call on FTC to investigate smart TVs tracking viewers' data - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  Your TV might be watching you.
  
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• 4DReplay could change how umpires and refs call the game video - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:53 via cnet.com
  The video capture system offers Matrix-like replays.
  
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• Unboxing Apple's insanely high-end new MacBook Pro video - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:52 via cnet.com
  Here's what's inside when you open up the latest MacBook.
  
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• Instagram's down and everyone's flocked to Twitter - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:44 via cnet.com
  It's the place to be to see if it's just you.
  
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• Microsoft asks Congress to regulate facial recognition before it's too late - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:39 via cnet.com
  The cameras are watching you. Who'll watch the cameras?
  
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• 'Cancel your ridiculous Putin summit,' Democrats tell Trump on Twitter - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:36 via cnet.com
  "Get your butt on a plane," Sen. Elizabeth Warren added.
  
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• Cisco sinks on report Amazon wading into networking equipment

  13-07-2018 22:23
  Shares of Cisco Systems Incand other network equipment makers fell on Friday after a report that Amazon.com Inc'scloud services business was considering selling its own network switches to business customers at much lower prices.
  
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• Twelve Russians charged with US 2016 election hack

  13-07-2018 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  The dozen allegedly used spear phishing emails and malware and hacked voter data on a state website.
  
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• Even new media struggles: Univision seeks sale of Onion and Gizmodo sites

  13-07-2018 22:17 via zdnet.com
  Univision is unloading much of what it bought in 2016 as it built up momentum for a possible IPO -- scrapped in March.
  
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• Tableau takes next steps toward smart analytics

  13-07-2018 22:01 via zdnet.com
  ​Tableau's Empirical acquisition is its latest move toward machine-augmented analytics. Here's a look at the company's 'smart' features.
  
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• Ant-Man and The Wasp's David Dastmalchian talks Marvel vs. DC - CNET

  13-07-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  "In the Marvel Universe, I found my favorite heroes. In the DC universe I found my favorite villains."
  
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• Downton Abbey really is returning as a movie - CNET

  13-07-2018 21:57 via cnet.com
  Pour a cup of tea and celebrate as the original cast reunites for a feature film.
  
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• Amazon is selling refurbished Dyson Ball vacuums for $150 today - CNET

  13-07-2018 21:46 via cnet.com
  Hurry! The deal ends in 12 hours.
  
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• Kia Australia is recalling all its Sunset Yellow Stingers - Roadshow

  13-07-2018 21:23 via cnet.com
  The color is relatively rare here, but the paint is failing prematurely on Australian models thanks to bad paint prep at the factory.
  
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• Justice Department indicts 12 Russian cyberspies suspected in DNC hacking video - CNET

  13-07-2018 21:09 via cnet.com
  The charges, filed days before a Trump-Putin summit, are part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian collusion with the 2016 presidential election.
  
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• You can preorder this flyer right now video - CNET

  13-07-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  Kitty Hawk says you can learn to fly this in 20 minutes.
  
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• US charges 12 Russian hackers tied to DNC cyberattack - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:59 via cnet.com
  The indictments are part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
  
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• Microsoft exec: Government should regulate facial recognition tech - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:59 via cnet.com
  The cameras are watching you. Who'll watch the cameras?
  
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• Amazon is selling refurbished Dyson Ball vacuums for only $150 today - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:55 via cnet.com
  Hurry! The deal will end in 12 hours.
  
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• U.S. sanctions seen barring IT platform of insurer Lloyd's for Iran trade

  13-07-2018 20:42
  New U.S. sanctions are likely to prevent the use of a Lloyd's of London IT platform for any Iran insurance, adding to difficulties for European insurers providing cover for the country.
  
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• ZTE lives on: US Commerce Dept. lifts ban

  13-07-2018 20:27 via zdnet.com
  The Chinese telecom giant has deposited $400 million, the final tranche of the $1.4 billion penalty imposed against it.
  
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• AutoComplete: Tesla's Model 3 woes are giving it an image problem video - Roadshow

  13-07-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  Plus: Honda wants to make swappable moto batteries a thing and Noble is back with a new car.
  
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• AT&T CEO to Justice Department: Bring it on - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:21 via cnet.com
  Randall Stephenson said he expected the government to pursue an appeal to stop its merger with Time Warner. But he's confident his company will win.
  
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• Justice Department indicts 12 Russian cyberspies for DNC hacking video - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:20 via cnet.com
  The charges, filed days before a Trump-Putin summit, are part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian collusion with the 2016 presidential election.
  
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• Facebook's InfoWars problem just won't go away - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  It seems Facebook would rather shush false news than shut it off completely.
  
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• EU digital chief urges lawmakers to ease tough copyright stand

  13-07-2018 20:16
  EU digital chief Andrus Ansip on Friday called EU lawmakers to tone down their tough line on copyright reforms as Europe races to agree rules which will force tech giants to share revenues with publishers, broadcasters and artists.
  
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• ZTE is officially alive again as US lifts 'death-penalty' ban - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:15 via cnet.com
  All it took was an extra $400 million.
  
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• 7 reasons your garden needs Wi-Fi - CNET

  13-07-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  Whether you listen to podcasts while you garden, or have smart gadgets in your backyard, you're going to need Wi-Fi out back.
  
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• IT vendors slash prices in LatAm as users seek savings

  13-07-2018 19:57 via zdnet.com
  Companies are shifting to the SME segment and focusing on cloud to respond to the recession, says Frost & Sullivan.
  
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• US charges 12 Russian hackers behind DNC cyberattack - CNET

  13-07-2018 19:56 via cnet.com
  The announcements were a part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian collusion with the 2016 presidential election.
  
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• Who wants to be a billionaire? Not Elon Musk

  13-07-2018 19:55 via theguardian.com
  The inventor, entrepreneur and much-ridiculed rich person thinks his wealth is used as a stick to beat him. People with less than $20bn disagree …Name: The billionaire’s curse.Age: Of the moment. Continue reading...
  
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• Microsoft advocates for government regulation of facial-recognition technology

  13-07-2018 19:53 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is advocating that Congress become involved in regulating facial-recognition technology, on the heels of criticism of potentially negative impacts of its own work in that area.
  
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• Warner Bros., DC Comic-Con panel will be moderated by Aisha Tyler - CNET

  13-07-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  The Saturday panel will likely spotlight DC's Aquaman and the Fantastic Beasts sequel.
  
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• Vaughn Gittin Jr. built a 700-hp Spitfire-tribute Mustang for charity - Roadshow

  13-07-2018 19:34 via cnet.com
  The car is based on a 2018 Ford Mustang GT and should shred tires with wild abandon.
  
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• Here’s everything you can do to stop robocalls - CNET

  13-07-2018 19:20 via cnet.com
  Tired of receiving calls about how much you owe the IRS and how many trips you've won? Read this.
  
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• Wyze Cam V2, Cam Pan now works with Amazon's Alexa

  13-07-2018 19:17 via zdnet.com
  Starting today, you can use Alexa to view your Wyze Cam livestream.
  
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• Walmart gains patent to eavesdrop on shoppers and employees in stores - CNET

  13-07-2018 19:05 via cnet.com
  The system would pick up scanner beeps, rustling bags and conversations.
  
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• Tech essentials for fitness buffs video - CNET

  13-07-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  This workout gear will take your fitness routine to the next level -- without cramping your style.
  
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• Samsung 970 Pro

  13-07-2018 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Samsung Pro line has remained as the unchallenged king of solid-state drives for the last few years. But recent contenders, like the WD Black NVMe SSD, have proven that Samsung can’t sit on its laurels anymore. So, the company has delivered its fastest consumer drive ever: the Samsung 970 Pro.However, unlike in years past, the Samsung 970 Pro only manages to hold onto a slim lead over the WD Black NVMe SSD – and even its understudy, the Samsung 970 Evo. While the Samsung 970 Pro
  
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• NASA sees 'spiders' crawling across Mars landscape - CNET

  13-07-2018 18:53 via cnet.com
  Don't worry. They don't bite.
  
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• NASA astronaut puts his pants on two legs at a time (in space) - CNET

  13-07-2018 18:51 via cnet.com
  Don't try this on Earth.
  
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