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• Fortnite cosplay just got a whole lot easier with this licensed gear - CNET

  24-07-2018 23:48 via cnet.com
  Spirit Halloween and Spencer's team up with Epic Games to bring you Fortnite-themed costumes this fall.
  
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• Valve just launched Steam Chat, a built-in answer to Discord - CNET

  24-07-2018 23:46 via cnet.com
  Steam chat system has needed an upgrade for years. On Tuesday, it finally got one.
  
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• Dropbox still has questions to answer after claims of improper data sharing

  24-07-2018 23:22 via zdnet.com
  Academics say Dropbox violated their privacy by sharing anonymized data with researchers.
  
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• ​Who needs cable or satellite TV? Cord cutting picks up speed

  24-07-2018 23:13 via zdnet.com
  Thirty-three million Americans will have cut the cable and satellite TV cord in 2018.
  
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• Apple Macbook Pro bug patched, unleashing full-speed performance (updated) - CNET

  24-07-2018 23:05 via cnet.com
  The bug affected all new 2018 MacBook Pro laptops, but the MacOS update is already showing promising results.
  
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• Will Google replace Android? Not yet. video - CNET

  24-07-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  A report says Google may be looking at a Fuchsia future instead of Android or Chrome OS, but that seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Google gets smacked with a $5 billion fine by the European Commission for illegal practices. All that, plus your comments on this episode of Alphabet City!
  
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• AT&T reports mixed Q2 results

  24-07-2018 22:57 via zdnet.com
  The company said revenue was down year-over-year primarily due to declines in domestic video and legacy wireline services.
  
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• Instant Pot sale expanded: $49 Walmart deal now at Amazon, too - CNET

  24-07-2018 22:35 via cnet.com
  This super-popular pressure cooker is rarely priced this low. Plus: Sweet deals on a global SIM card and an outdoor-friendly wireless speaker.
  
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• Fortnite's birthday update is live: Here's everything you need to know - CNET

  24-07-2018 21:59 via cnet.com
  It's been one year since the original Fortnite: Save the World launched, and Epic Games is celebrating with birthday-themed challenges and new activities.
  
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• How to install Apple's MacBook Pro CPU throttling software fix - CNET

  24-07-2018 21:52 via cnet.com
  A new MacOS update promises to fix the issue plaguing new MacBook Pro laptops.
  
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• Qlik acquires Podium Data as BI and Big Data coalesce

  24-07-2018 21:51 via zdnet.com
  BI visual analytics juggernaut Qlik acquires data prep/management startup Podium Data.The union gives Qlik end-to-end prowess and brings the BI and data lake/Big Data worlds a little bit closer together.
  
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• Ford follows GM's Cruise move with self-driving spinoff

  24-07-2018 21:44
  Ford Motor Cosaid on Tuesday it was creating a separate $4 billion unit to house its self-driving vehicle operations and is seeking outside investors, following a similar move in late May by Detroit rival General Motors Cowith its Cruise Automation unit.
  
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• Ellumi's LEDs use light to kill household germs and mold - CNET

  24-07-2018 21:43 via cnet.com
  Can you really eliminate gross stuff by turning on a light?
  
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• AutoComplete: People are driving the wheels off the Lamborghini Aventador SV, literally video - Roadshow

  24-07-2018 21:31 via cnet.com
  Plus: Maven lets GM owners share their cars for cash, and Yenko sells a 1,000 hp Corvette.
  
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• Yelp rolls out hygiene scores for restaurants - CNET

  24-07-2018 21:10 via cnet.com
  Will you still eat at your go-to restaurant if it's under a certain number?
  
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• Asus, Denon, Philips and Pioneer to pay millions for price fixing - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:52 via cnet.com
  The European Commission is handing out more fines.
  
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• Galaxy Note 9: All the rumors on specs, price, release date and color - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:49 via cnet.com
  Samsung's next big phone will go head-to-head with the 2018 iPhone.
  
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• Apple patches 2018 MacBook Pro to address throttled performance and overheating

  24-07-2018 20:49 via zdnet.com
  If you're the owner of a shiny new 2018 MacBook Pro then the latest macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update is a patch you need to install.
  
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• Google's AI tools bring grammar suggestions to Google Docs video - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:46 via cnet.com
  Announced at the Google Next conference in San Francisco, the new feature is available for G Suite's Early Adopter Program, for users to test updates.
  
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• Toyota's wild mobility concepts will be running at the 2020 Olympics - Roadshow

  24-07-2018 20:33 via cnet.com
  Tokyo will pull out all the stops in order to host the most futuristic Olympics yet.
  
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• Verizon to go all in on 5G, plants flag in Houston - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:29 via cnet.com
  Phone subscriber growth is back in the second quarter as Verizon looks ahead to 5G and prepares for a new CEO.
  
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• Lawsuit says Lyft lifted professor's patented ride share technology

  24-07-2018 20:22
  A retired Georgia Institute of Technology engineering professor described as a "pioneer" in developing the idea of ride sharing sued Lyft Inc, claiming it infringed his patent for technology underlying the core of its business model.
  
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• Apple identifies bug behind MacBook Pro speed throttling, offers quick fix - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  The bug affects all new 2018 MacBook Pro laptops, not just high-end Core i9 models, and promises an easy fix through a MacOS update.
  
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• Airbnb brings its aggressive tactics to the Big Apple video - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The home rental company tries fighting a new bill that restricts its business in New York City.
  
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• Don't look now, but the Galaxy Note 9 colors just leaked - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:09 via cnet.com
  Don't hold your breath for a purple Note 9.
  
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• Apple promises to fix MacBook Pro CPU throttling bug video - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:04 via cnet.com
  After seeing new MacBook Pro laptops struggle with some high-end tasks, Apple has identified a software bug and published a fix.
  
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• Twitter clamps down on developer access to APIs

  24-07-2018 20:00 via zdnet.com
  Between April and June 2018, Twitter said it removed more than 143,000 apps that violated its policies.
  
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• How to use the broil function in your oven - CNET

  24-07-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  It cooks fast, and takes supervision, but you'll get hooked.
  
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• Russian hackers accessed US electric utilities' control rooms - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:50 via cnet.com
  Hackers could have caused blackouts, federal officials tell the Wall Street Journal.
  
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• SpaceX to launch second new Falcon 9 rocket in three days - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:49 via cnet.com
  The third launch of Elon Musk's most powerful booster yet comes just three days after another "block 5" blasted off in Florida.
  
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• Chrome and Firefox try improving your web-browsing experience (The 3:59, Ep. 431) - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:44 via cnet.com
  Both browsers pushed out new features. Plus: Airbnb fights the Big Apple.
  
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• Google Chrome pushes the web toward HTTPS video - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:27 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The web browser introduces "not secure" message to users on HTTP sites.
  
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• Firefox Nightly banishes video autoplays video - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:26 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Google Chrome and Apple's Safari already introduced similar features.
  
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• Hori's GameCube-style controllers are made directly for the Switch - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:25 via cnet.com
  The controllers have extra buttons and won't need an adapter.
  
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• Bluetooth pairing has a security hole. Get ready for updates - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:15 via cnet.com
  A validation flaw opens the door for a nearby miscreant to monitor or manipulate the Bluetooth communication between devices.
  
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• Scientists find the source of all that crazy Mars dust - CNET

  24-07-2018 19:02 via cnet.com
  Mars is a dust bowl thanks to one immense geological feature, a new study suggests.
  
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• Verizon beats profit, revenue estimates, misses on subscribers

  24-07-2018 18:58
  Verizon Communications Incon Tuesday reported quarterly profit and revenue that topped estimates but added fewer-than-expected monthly subscribers amid a dearth of special promotions.
  
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• New Xbox may stream games video - CNET

  24-07-2018 18:46 via cnet.com
  Microsoft is reportedly developing an Xbox that could combine local and cloud resources for gaming.
  
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• MemSQL 6.5: NewSQL with autonomous workload optimization, improved data ingestion and query execution speed

  24-07-2018 18:30 via zdnet.com
  MemSQL wants to be the world's best database. Leading that race is a tall order, but the new version seems to improve on an already strong offering.
  
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• Ready Player One is now on Blu-ray: Every way to watch - CNET

  24-07-2018 18:29 via cnet.com
  Steven Spielberg's journey to the Oasis is available to watch at home.
  
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• Without Marvel, Comic-Con was a letdown. Here's to next year - CNET

  24-07-2018 18:22 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The 50th anniversary of Comic-Con in 2019 will be epic. It has to be, right?
  
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• Watch SpaceX complete a key parachute test video - CNET

  24-07-2018 18:15 via cnet.com
  SpaceX finished a key parachute test that could help fulfill Elon Musk's mission of sending humans to Mars.
  
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• Lamborghini recalls Aventador SV because the wheels might fall off - Roadshow

  24-07-2018 18:09 via cnet.com
  It takes the adage "drive it till the wheels fall off" to a whole new level.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi A2: price, specs, release date, where to buy - CNET

  24-07-2018 18:06 via cnet.com
  It has its charms, but this affordable phone isn't coming to the UK, the US or Australia.
  
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• London taxi drivers mull class action suit against Uber

  24-07-2018 18:05
  London cab drivers are examining the possibility of bringing a class action suit against Uber, their association said on Tuesday, after the mobile app was granted a temporary licence renewal to operate in the British capital.
  
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• 2019 Audi Q3 SUV gets more style, space and tech - Roadshow

  24-07-2018 18:01 via cnet.com
  Audi’s smallest and most affordable crossover looks to be better in every way.
  
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• Microsoft delivers public previews of its Office 2019 server products

  24-07-2018 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The 2019 releases of on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, which are due out before the end of 2018, are now available in public preview form.
  
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