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• UA Sport Wireless Train: These on-ear headphones are built for the gym (hands-on) - CNET

  18-07-2018 23:57 via cnet.com
  Under Armour's new Engineered by JBL rugged on-ear wireless sport headphones are finally available almost a year after they were first announced. Was it worth the wait?
  
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• Microsoft's focus on cloud, partnerships paying off

  18-07-2018 23:38
  In the elevator industry, breakdowns are bad for business.
  
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• Samsung's foldable phone might launch in early 2019 - CNET

  18-07-2018 23:23 via cnet.com
  Codenamed "Winner", Samsung's foldable phone has success baked right into the name.
  
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• George RR Martin drops tidbits about upcoming Targaryen book - CNET

  18-07-2018 23:12 via cnet.com
  It's not Winds of Winter, but for Game of Thrones fans, Fire & Blood is going to have to do for now.
  
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• Yamaha slims things down for the RX-S602 receiver - CNET

  18-07-2018 23:10 via cnet.com
  The Yamaha RX-S602 is a compact AV receiver with multiroom capabilities, but only four HDMI inputs.
  
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• Why Google got slapped with a $5B fine by the EU video - CNET

  18-07-2018 22:57 via cnet.com
  Governments around the world are starting to treat the tech industry differently.
  
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• Netflix, SiriusXM to launch comedy radio channel - CNET

  18-07-2018 22:48 via cnet.com
  We're about to get an eargasm of stand-up specials.
  
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• eBay satisfies Q2 earnings targets

  18-07-2018 22:43 via zdnet.com
  eBay said gross merchandise volume came in at $23.6 billion.
  
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• Government audit rips NHTSA on how it handled Takata recalls - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 22:42 via cnet.com
  NHTSA agreed with some, but not all the recommendations the DOT's Inspector General offered.
  
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• British Airways says Heathrow flights hit by computer problems

  18-07-2018 22:38
  British Airways canceled and delayed flights at London's Heathrow, Europe's biggest airport, on Wednesday due to problems with a supplier's IT systems, the airline said.
  
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• Europe hits Google with record $5 billion antitrust fine, appeal ahead

  18-07-2018 22:35
  European antitrust regulators fined Google a record 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) on Wednesday and ordered it to stop using its popular Android mobile operating system to block rivals, a ruling which the U.S. tech company said it would appeal.
  
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• IBM delivers Q2 revenue growth, IBM Z leads hardware gains

  18-07-2018 22:26 via zdnet.com
  Big Blue's as-a-service revenue hit an annual run rate topping $11 billion, but the big growth was put up by the hardware unit.
  
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• Feast your eyes upon the first McLaren Senna in the US - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 22:23 via cnet.com
  The owner has a thing for interesting paint colors, and this is no exception.
  
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• First McLaren Senna in the US is resplendent in green carbon fiber - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 22:01 via cnet.com
  Its owner has a thing for the color green, if you couldn't tell.
  
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• JBL Clip 3 review: A top-notch waterproof travel speaker - CNET

  18-07-2018 21:46 via cnet.com
  The next generation of JBL's ultraportable Clip speaker delivers with improved sound quality, better battery life and a more rugged design.
  
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• Project Blue Book trailer goes all-in on UFOs for History - CNET

  18-07-2018 21:27 via cnet.com
  The truth is out there.
  
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• CNET Asks: Would you shop at this drive-thru supermarket? - CNET

  18-07-2018 21:27 via cnet.com
  Take a look at this innovative supermarket concept. Is the convenience enough or is it just a gimmick?
  
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• Amazon.com's stock market value hits $900 billion, threatens Apple

  18-07-2018 21:22
  Amazon.com'sstock market value reached $900 billion on Wednesday for the first time, marking a major milestone in its 21-year trajectory as a publicly listed company and threatening to dislodge Appleas Wall Street's most valuable jewel.
  
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• Israel's Elbit on hunt for more takeovers

  18-07-2018 21:21
  Israeli military electronics firm Elbit Systems, which has just completed two acquisitions in the United States and Israel, remains on the lookout for potential takeover targets in the United States and Europe, a top official said Wednesday.
  
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• Corning's new Gorilla Glass 6 will let your phone survive multiple drops - CNET

  18-07-2018 21:03 via cnet.com
  The supplier for Apple, Samsung and other device makers has designed the new Gorilla Glass 6 to survive 15 drops from a height of 1 meter.
  
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• Microsoft wants to put your data underwater video - CNET

  18-07-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  MIcrosoft is testing a data center with submarinelike technology off the coast of Scotland.
  
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• How to adjust the temperature of your water heater - CNET

  18-07-2018 21:00 via cnet.com
  Proper water heater temperature is about more than just comfort. It can save money and your skin.
  
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• Sinclair amends Tribune merger in hopes of winning regulatory approval - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:44 via cnet.com
  Sinclair isn't giving up yet as it tries to close the $3.9 billion deal to buy Tribune.
  
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• AutoComplete: Germany makes Tesla buyers pay back their EV subsidy video - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 20:44 via cnet.com
  Plus: Hyundai teams up with Amazon, and Ford has another big recall.
  
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• Here's why a Bugatti Veyron oil change costs $21,000 - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 20:40 via cnet.com
  This probably isn't something you can knock out on your lunch break.
  
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• U.S. tech enforcer says will read 'closely' EU statement on Google

  18-07-2018 20:25
  The head of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which has investigated Alphabet's Google in the past for abuse of web dominance, said on Wednesday he would take a close look at Europe's recent decision to fine the company 4.34 billion euros ($5 billion).
  
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• Samsung's foldable phone might have a 7-inch screen, release in early 2019 - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:24 via cnet.com
  Codenamed "Winner", Samsung's foldable phone has success baked right into the name.
  
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• NASA Mars rover found a rock too hard to drill into - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:20 via cnet.com
  It's a hard-rock life for the Curiosity rover on Mars.
  
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• Zuckerberg: If someone gets fired for data abuse 'it should be me' - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:18 via cnet.com
  In a Recode interview, Facebook's CEO takes blame for Cambridge Analytica debacle, but stops short of actually firing himself.
  
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• 16 comics to get you hyped for Comic-Con 2018 - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:13 via cnet.com
  And if you have Amazon Prime, you can read some of them for free. What are you waiting for?
  
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• Hyundai sets up showroom on Amazon

  18-07-2018 20:10
  Hyundai Motor Co said on Wednesday it will set up a showroom on Amazon.com that will help car buyers book test drives, check dealer inventories and compare pricing and reviews.
  
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• Lawmakers want to add missile alerts to Netflix, Spotify - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:07 via cnet.com
  So much for "Netflix and chill."
  
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• Roblox blames 'gang rape' on hacker adding code to game

  18-07-2018 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  The makers of the online children's game say a hacker uploaded malicious code to one of its servers.
  
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• Vietnam's VinFast teases sedan, SUV debuts for 2018 Paris Motor Show - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 20:04 via cnet.com
  Some big names might not be in Paris this year, but VinFast wouldn't miss it.
  
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• Microsoft teases new Xbox gear for Gamescom - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:03 via cnet.com
  Streaming your way on Aug. 21.
  
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• How to buy scratch and dent appliances: Your buying guide - CNET

  18-07-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  Shopping for scratch and dent appliances can pay off, if you can handle the risks.
  
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• Okta acquires zero trust security firm ScaleFT

  18-07-2018 19:58 via zdnet.com
  The acquisition helps Okta further its vision for contextual access management.
  
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• Google Assistant now gives you a quick rundown of your day - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  In one consolidated overview, Assistant can pull together info like commute times and scheduled meetings so you can plan your day.
  
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• Testing the Blue Origin crew capsule escape pod video - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:48 via cnet.com
  Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital spaceship will test the limits of its crew capsule escape motor at its highest altitude for the first time. This test flight will determine if astronauts can safely get away from the spacecraft at any time during flight.
  
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• 14 features in iOS 12 you need to know about - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  Want to be the cool kid who shows everyone else the cool features included in the iOS 12 update? Check this out.
  
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• Google gets fined more than Amazon likely made on Prime Day (The 3:59, Ep. 428) - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:46 via cnet.com
  We also talk about a CEO shake-up at Nest and just how well Amazon did on Prime Day.
  
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• Google gets nailed by EU, again video - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:35 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The $5 billion fine follows a $2.7 billion fine from last year.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018 results in 100 million products sold video - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:34 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Despite a very bumpy start, the sale was a financial success.
  
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• Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is writing a book - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:27 via cnet.com
  The next chapter starts automatically as soon as you finish the last one.
  
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• Farnborough Airshow: Aston Martin unveils sports car for the skies

  18-07-2018 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  James Bond's favourite car company has plans to develop small aircraft with engine giant Rolls-Royce.
  
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• Believe it or not, but your body fat could actually help you lose weight

  18-07-2018 19:05
  
  Biologists have shown it's possible to reduce the weight of mice by activating brown fat to convert energy into heat on demand
  
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• The Nintendo Switch helps plug the gaps of my garbage, meaningless life - CNET

  18-07-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Never before has a console fit so seamlessly into the world as we now know it. That's why I'm pretty much exclusively playing my video games on the Nintendo Switch.
  
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• America Movil says AT&T-Time Warner deal will not change Latam market

  18-07-2018 18:57
  The CEO of America Movil, Latin America's largest telecommunications company by subscriber numbers, said on Wednesday that AT&T Inc's acquisition of Time Warner will do little to change the telecoms landscape in the region.
  
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• 2019 Audi TT gets a light refresh with new standard tech, tweaked looks - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 18:52 via cnet.com
  You may not even notice the visual changes, that's how slight they are.
  
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• 2019 Audi TT doesn't look much different than before - Roadshow

  18-07-2018 18:51 via cnet.com
  The real meat and potatoes of this midcycle refresh is in its kit.
  
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