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• Whirlpool wants to give you another cooking option in the kitchen - CNET

  30-07-2018 23:25 via cnet.com
  The appliance manufacturer has received a patent for a device that enables you to cook food with a water bath.
  
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• Galaxy S9 battery life isn't as good as we had hoped - CNET

  30-07-2018 23:21 via cnet.com
  After more than four months of testing, our results are in.
  
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• Apple watch: 7 ways to make your run more effective - CNET

  30-07-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  Extend your battery life, improve tracking, set custom goals and other Apple Watch tips to help you get the most out of your run.
  
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• MoviePass goes down again amid Mission: Impossible blackout, price hikes - CNET

  30-07-2018 22:58 via cnet.com
  If the film being blocked out didn't deter you last weekend, perhaps having to pay extra will.
  
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• Halo Smart Labs is folding and your smart alarm smoke will soon turn dumb - CNET

  30-07-2018 22:55 via cnet.com
  The makers of the weather-sensing Halo+ Smoke Alarm have gone out of business, so your $130 smoke detector might soon lose its connection to the internet.
  
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• 20 ways Warner thinks the US could crack down on Big Tech - CNET

  30-07-2018 22:51 via cnet.com
  Suggestions include creating GDPR-like data protection laws and funding media literacy programs.
  
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• Amazing scenes from the Overwatch League Grand Finals - CNET

  30-07-2018 22:40 via cnet.com
  The London Spitfire defeated the Philadelphia Fusion in the Overwatch League's first ever Grand Finals, in front of a crowd of 20,000 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center arena. Follow along to see what is was like to be among that crowd.
  
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• ​Victoria's environmental regulator goes cloud-first to capitalise on IoT

  30-07-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  With the state government offering up AU$182.4 million to transform Environment Protection Authority Victoria into a 'world class' regulator, the organisation has turned to Dell Boomi for its cloud-first transformation.
  
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• DJI's Mavic 2 Pro plans just got officially spoiled by an ink-and-paper catalog - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:41 via cnet.com
  Update: DJI was forced to confirm the Mavic 2 Pro -- after a retailer started advertising the drone!
  
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• Nespresso Barista review

  30-07-2018 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The introduction of capsule coffee machines has made it simple for any java lover to wake up to a morning brew with next-to-no effort. But while the espresso element of the coffee making experience has been made foolproof, perfecting milky froth and other more complex coffee recipes has still required a degree of expertise.The Nespresso Barista looks to change that. Taking the same simplified approach to multi-ingredient coffee recipes as Nespresso did with capsule brewers like the Nespresso Ver
  
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• Mercedes-AMG G65 recalled for high-speed rollovers in reverse - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 21:25 via cnet.com
  Don't attempt any J-turns until you've had this recall addressed.
  
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• Amazon quietly invited Congress to 'weigh in' on facial recognition - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:22 via cnet.com
  Is Amazon passing the buck -- or inviting regulation? We're hearing the former.
  
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• DJI's Mavic 2 Pro plans were just spoiled by an ink-and-paper catalog - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:16 via cnet.com
  Update: DJI was forced to confirm the Mavic 2 Pro -- after a retailer started advertising the drone!
  
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• Senator proposes Google, Facebook outline what your data is worth to their platforms

  30-07-2018 21:14 via zdnet.com
  In a policy paper, U.S. Senator Mark Warner says that disclosing what a consumer's data is worth to a platform would be the ultimate in price transparency for "free" services.
  
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• Firefox will get a new icon again, because today's is too confining - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:11 via cnet.com
  Mozilla wants to hear what you think about some possible replacements.
  
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• MoviePass' Mission: Impossible blackout, high surge pricing hurts - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:08 via cnet.com
  If the film being blocked out didn't deter you last weekend, perhaps having to pay extra will.
  
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• Note 9 could be cheaper and filled with copper pipes - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:03 via cnet.com
  A trio of Note 9 rumors purportedly show a cheaper price, a new cooling system made of copper, and another look at a wireless charging dock.
  
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• Twitter working with academics to spur 'healthy conversation' - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  One of the goals is to increase civility -- not a word normally associated with Twitter users.
  
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• Blue Origin successfully completes a major rocket launch video - CNET

  30-07-2018 21:01 via cnet.com
  Blue Origin's rocket went higher than any previous rocket launched by Jeff Bezos' company.
  
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• Harley-Davidson will launch its electric LiveWire motorcycle in 2019 - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 21:00 via cnet.com
  The company has additional EV bikes in the works following the LiveWire's debut, too.
  
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• Game of Thrones Riverrun castle for sale, if you have royal coin - CNET

  30-07-2018 20:51 via cnet.com
  Live like the lords and ladies of House Tully: the majestic home that stood in for Riverrun could be yours.
  
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• Google Chrome finally arrives on Daydream VR - CNET

  30-07-2018 20:48 via cnet.com
  Search the web in VR, if you like.
  
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• AutoComplete: Audi teases wild new supercar concept for Pebble Beach video - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 20:37 via cnet.com
  Plus: Faraday Future finishes the first FF 91 body-in-white, and BMW changes up its subscription program.
  
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• New Pixel 3 leaked photos show deeper notch than iPhone X - CNET

  30-07-2018 20:27 via cnet.com
  The alleged Pixel 3 pictures show a deep notch, a 4GB RAM variant and a front-facing speaker on the phone's chin.
  
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• Guardians of the Galaxy cast wants James Gunn back - CNET

  30-07-2018 20:26 via cnet.com
  The film's "theme of redemption has never been more relevant," reads an open letter signed by Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and others.
  
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• Fortnite on Android: See if your phone is getting it - CNET

  30-07-2018 19:41 via cnet.com
  Fortnite's mobile version looks to be arriving to Android soon.
  
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• You can win* a Casio Pro Trek Smart Watch! - CNET

  30-07-2018 19:30 via cnet.com
  CNET and Casio are teaming up to give away three WSD‑F20 smart watches. This giveaway ends August 10, 2018.
  
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• 5 reasons you need a smart lock right now video - CNET

  30-07-2018 19:18 via cnet.com
  No matter your doorstep dilemma, there's likely a smart lock out there for you.
  
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• Official: DJI's Mavic 2 Pro plans were just spoiled by an ink-and-paper catalog - CNET

  30-07-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  Update: DJI was forced to confirm the Mavic 2 Pro -- after a retailer started advertising the drone!
  
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• Twitter, shadow banning and Trump (The 3:59, Ep. 433) - CNET

  30-07-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  We catch Roger up on shadow banning, Facebook's stock drop and Ecobee's smart thermostats.
  
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• Access by BMW subscription plan tweaked with new tier, lower rates - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 18:59 via cnet.com
  It's still in the pilot phase, but this is good news for those in Nashville.
  
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• Insomniac's Spider-Man PS4 game goes gold - CNET

  30-07-2018 18:58 via cnet.com
  The developer announced the game's completion Monday.
  
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• Tesla's $1,500 surfboards are already sold out - CNET

  30-07-2018 18:57 via cnet.com
  The limited-edition boards are popping up on eBay.
  
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• Ecobee's vision to beat Nest: A hive mind of smart devices - CNET

  30-07-2018 18:56 via cnet.com
  The smart-thermostat maker wants to remodel our houses for the digital age -- if Google’s Nest doesn’t squash it first.
  
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• Windscribe VPN

  30-07-2018 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Editor's Note: What immediately follows is a rundown of the latest changes and additions since this review was last updated.  
  Pricing now has three plans. 1-month $9, 1-year $4.08 per month and 2-years $3.70 per month (also includes free 6 month premium subscription to Dashlane password manager).Android app is now available and working properly. (June 2018)Linux app was added.Locations increased to 100. (June 2018).The service added LAN Proxy gateway which you can use to create a
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Design, features, and everything we know so far

  30-07-2018 18:50 via zdnet.com
  Stay up to date regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 9, to be unveiled August 9.
  
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• John Oliver gives Facebook apology ad a harsh makeover - CNET

  30-07-2018 18:45 via cnet.com
  John Oliver's Last Week Tonight turns the Facebook apology commercial on its head with an expletive-laced parody.
  
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• T-Mobile goes 'all in' on 5G buildout with $3.5B Nokia deal - CNET

  30-07-2018 18:44 via cnet.com
  Every dollar T-Mobile spends is a 5G dollar, the company says.
  
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• Continental teams up with UC Berkeley to boost AI research - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 18:15 via cnet.com
  AI has a place beyond autonomy, even though self-driving cars are likely the main focus here.
  
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• Audi PB 18 E-tron concept is a slick electric supercar for Pebble Beach - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 17:40 via cnet.com
  As if you needed another reason to attend Monterey Car Week.
  
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• Blockchain voting: Can it help secure our elections?

  30-07-2018 17:09 via zdnet.com
  The technology-enabled mechanism of trust could make online balloting more realistic.
  
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• John Oliver gives Facebook's apology ad a harsh makeover - CNET

  30-07-2018 17:06 via cnet.com
  John Oliver's show unleashes a NSFW video that turns the Facebook apology video on its head.
  
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• Motorola may announce Moto Z3 with 5G Moto Mod this week - CNET

  30-07-2018 16:56 via cnet.com
  Is that the big news for Motorola's August 2 event?
  
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• Tesla tries new direct-from-factory customer delivery - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 16:53 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk was on hand to deliver a Model 3 to its owner, which is a nice touch.
  
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• DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone's specs revealed in catalog - CNET

  30-07-2018 16:48 via cnet.com
  The not-yet-announced drone has landed in a UK retailer's printed catalog.
  
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• Lower-income Brazilians rely on mobiles to get Internet access

  30-07-2018 16:40 via zdnet.com
  Full connectivity is still a luxury item, says study.
  
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• Extreme Nest: Taking your smart thermostat to the next level with zones and sensors

  30-07-2018 16:40 via zdnet.com
  The Nest system is remarkably powerful and flexible for smart home heating and cooling. David Gewirtz shows how he's using multiple Nests to manage zoned HVAC and adding sensors and even control temperature on a room-by-room basis.
  
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• Ockel Sirius A Pro review: A pocket-size Windows 10 PC

  30-07-2018 16:23 via zdnet.com
  This 6-inch mini-PC lets you put Windows 10 in your pocket, but short battery life and touchscreen-only operation limit its on-the-go functionality.
  
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• Faraday Future finishes first FF 91 body-in-white - Roadshow

  30-07-2018 16:07 via cnet.com
  It believes the first cars will be ready in December, as promised.
  
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• I went to Best Buy and the salesman tried to break a MacBook

  30-07-2018 16:05 via zdnet.com
  Which laptop is better than a MacBook Air? I went to BestBuy to see what its salespeople would say. Or, indeed, do.
  
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