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• New York City Council votes to limit number of Uber, Lyft vehicles - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 23:47 via cnet.com
  The cap will freeze new vehicle licenses for one year while the city figures out the next steps.
  
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• SEC examining Musk's tweets on taking Tesla private: WSJ

  08-08-2018 23:43
  U.S. regulators are asking Tesla Incwhy Chief Executive Elon Musk announced his plan to take the electric carmaker private on Twitter and whether his statement was truthful, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
  
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• Marvel fans react to reminder that Disney is leaving Netflix - CNET

  08-08-2018 23:40 via cnet.com
  Fans are already debating whether there's room in their entertainment budget for the upcoming Disney streaming service.
  
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• Intel says it sold more than $1B in AI chips in 2017

  08-08-2018 23:39 via zdnet.com
  The chipmaker also shared more information about its product roadmap, including next-generation Xeon processors.
  
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• New York City votes to cap Uber, Lyft vehicle licenses

  08-08-2018 23:36
  The New York City Council on Wednesday agreed to cap the number of licenses for ride-hailing services such as Uber for one year, dealing a blow to the companies that have relied on the largest U.S. metro area for a major source of their revenue.
  
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• Angry people might not be as smart as they think, study finds - CNET

  08-08-2018 23:21 via cnet.com
  Those who are quick to throw temper tantrums also overestimate their intelligence, scientists suggest.
  
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• Glamp your heart out in the VW Grand California - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 23:20 via cnet.com
  Finally, a Volkswagen with a bathroom in it.
  
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• New Oscars 'Popular Film' category to be introduced at 2019 show - CNET

  08-08-2018 23:18 via cnet.com
  Movies can be eligible for both Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film and the Academy Award for Best Picture.
  
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• Twitter's Jack Dorsey on Sean Hannity Show right now - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:56 via cnet.com
  "We'll certainly miss things," Dorsey said.
  
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• Power Rangers movie sequel reportedly morphin into existence - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:56 via cnet.com
  Details are scant, but fans can look for new merchandise by 2020 and eventually, a sequel to the 2017 big-screen film.
  
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• Holograms in your face: Is Magic Leap our future? - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:55 via cnet.com
  The hype around augmented reality knows no bounds. Let's get real about AR.
  
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• Roku's platform drives quarterly revenue beat

  08-08-2018 22:54
  Roku Inc topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday as the company added more subscribers to its ad-supported platform, sending its shares up nearly 9 percent.
  
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• SEC looking into Tesla after Elon Musk's tweets, reports say - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 22:43 via cnet.com
  Musk may have moved too fast for federal regulators.
  
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• VW Grand California is the uber-camper that lets you live your best van life - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 22:38 via cnet.com
  Does your other Volkswagen have a bathroom? No? Well then.
  
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• Rural carriers accuse Verizon of lying about 4G coverage - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  The "inaccurate" coverage map could lead to rural carriers missing out on $4.5 billion in government subsidies, they say.
  
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• Match Group-owner IAC tops revenue estimates

  08-08-2018 22:33
  Online media company IAC/InterActiveCorp'ssecond-quarter revenue beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, boosted by growth in businesses, including digital home-services provider ANGI Homeservices and dating-services provider Match Group.
  
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• This cryptocurrency-mining router got hot enough to fry an egg, so we did - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:32 via cnet.com
  It's the breakfast of champion hackers.
  
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• Despite Alexa, GE's Scan-to-Cook microwave isn't very smart video - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:31 via cnet.com
  Both the app and the Scan-to-Cook feature feel as though they're still in beta.
  
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• Samsung Heavy Industries bets on AWS as it builds out its autonomous ship platform

  08-08-2018 22:30 via zdnet.com
  Samsung Heavy Industries will use a variety of AWS services notably for machine learning and augmented reality.
  
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• Tesla board says there are buyout talks with Elon Musk

  08-08-2018 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The carmaker's board met several times to discuss Elon Musk's proposal to take Tesla private.
  
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• A look at Tesla's nine-member board

  08-08-2018 22:27
  Tesla Inc'sboard has said it is evaluating taking the electric car maker private, a day after Chief Executive Elon Musk surprised shareholders with the idea of launching the biggest leveraged buyout of all time.
  
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• Brave browser will let you cash in on tweets and Reddit posts - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:09 via cnet.com
  That is, if you can persuade people to pay you with tips through the ad-blocking web browser.
  
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• New Oscars "Popular Film" category to be introduced at the 2019 show - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:07 via cnet.com
  The Academy says the new category will be introduced at the 91st Oscar show on February 23, 2019. Movies can be eligible for both Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film and the Academy Award for Best Picture.
  
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• Free movies and TV shows on Roku are now even easier to find - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:07 via cnet.com
  Yes, they include ads.
  
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• How to watch Note 9 Samsung Unpacked event, start time, livestream and more - CNET

  08-08-2018 22:05 via cnet.com
  With the Galaxy Note 9 expected to be announced, here's how to watch Samsung's Unpacked keynote on Aug. 9.
  
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• Use Alexa and an app to cook with GE's Scan-to-Cook microwave - CNET

  08-08-2018 21:53 via cnet.com
  Use your phone to send cook times to your microwave and make it easier than ever to zap a quick snack.
  
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• GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven with Scan-to-Cook Technology review: GE's smart microwave works well with Alexa, but scan-to-cook is underheated - CNET

  08-08-2018 21:53 via cnet.com
  Using the spotty scan-to-cook feature doesn't make microwaving any easier than it already is.
  
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• AutoComplete: Ford celebrates building 10 million Mustangs video - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 21:50 via cnet.com
  Plus: Tesla's board talks about going private, and the 2019 Camaro gets worse fuel economy than before.
  
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• Tesla board: Elon Musk started talks about going private last week

  08-08-2018 21:48 via zdnet.com
  The message comes a day after Musk tweeted that he had "funding secured" for taking Tesla private at $420 a share.
  
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• Getting real about AR: Magic Leap and the hologram era video - CNET

  08-08-2018 21:43 via cnet.com
  The future of computing is not on a screen -- it's in augmented- and mixed-reality holograms. Bridget Carey explores where we are in this next stage of computing.
  
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• Intel sold $1 billion of artificial intelligence chips in 2017

  08-08-2018 21:35
  Intel Corp on Wednesday said it sold $1 billion of artificial intelligence processor chips in 2017, the first timethe world's second-largest chipmaker disclosed revenue from the fast-growing computing segment that has fueled sales expansions at rivals such as Nvidia Corp.
  
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• 40 films (and a tech company) you didn't know won Oscars - CNET

  08-08-2018 21:33 via cnet.com
  Whether they're genre pieces, a bit lightweight or just stinkers, these movies all have one thing in common: an Academy Award.
  
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• Is Magic Leap the AR breakthrough we've all been looking for? (The 3:59, Ep. 439) - CNET

  08-08-2018 21:17 via cnet.com
  Special guest Scott Stein shares his impressions of the augmented-reality headset.
  
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• Magic Leap One AR headset is out now for $2,295, but only in six specific cities - CNET

  08-08-2018 21:09 via cnet.com
  Surprise! But there's a good chance you still may not be able to buy it. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• New Ford Territory is an electrified midsize SUV for China - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 20:40 via cnet.com
  Let's hope some parts of it make their way to the US.
  
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• The June Intelligent Oven is back to livestream your meals for less money video - CNET

  08-08-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  The $599 countertop oven uses a built-in camera, an internal processor, software and Wi-Fi connectivity to identify foods that you've placed inside and cook them automatically
  
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• New Ford Territory is an electrified mid-size SUV for China - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 20:14 via cnet.com
  Let's hope some parts of it make their way to the US.
  
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• Red Hydrogen One phone delayed again, will now launch Nov. 2 on AT&T, Verizon - CNET

  08-08-2018 20:11 via cnet.com
  Red expects to start shipping on Oct. 9 to customers who preordered.
  
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• Back to school with Alexa: The ultimate guide

  08-08-2018 20:06 via zdnet.com
  It's back to school time. If you have an Alexa device, we have some helpful tips and skills that will help you get ready for school. We not only cover educational resources, but the essentials, like how to order pizza.
  
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• A computer model could help save sharks and whales from extinction

  08-08-2018 20:00
  
  Sharks, whales and dolphins regularly get caught up in fishing lines. Now, a new computer model might help regulators get a grip on destructive fishing methods
  
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• Tesla board says Musk started going-private talks last week - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 19:42 via cnet.com
  So no, he didn't just wake up and decide to take the company private yesterday.
  
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• The Philips Hue Tap is a highly underrated smart home gadget - CNET

  08-08-2018 19:30 via cnet.com
  What's not to like about this thing?
  
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• Audi E-tron electric SUV can almost descend Pikes Peak without touching its brakes - Roadshow

  08-08-2018 19:26 via cnet.com
  OK, its friction brakes. This EV's industry-first by-wire binders use heavy regen to all but eliminate conventional braking in daily use.
  
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• Bizarre dishes-scrubbing robot looks like an Alien facehugger - CNET

  08-08-2018 19:24 via cnet.com
  No dishwasher, no problem. Use this freaky plate-cleaning robot instead.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphones vulnerable to hacking: researchers

  08-08-2018 19:15
  Samsung's Galaxy S7 smartphones contain a microchip securityflaw, uncovered earlier this year, that has put tens of millions of devices at risk to hackers looking to spy on their users, researchers told Reuters.
  
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• Shock. People still feel intense dislike for their cable companies

  08-08-2018 19:05 via zdnet.com
  In the latest Consumer Reports survey of cable companies, only one didn't get the lowest score for value.
  
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• A volcano-inspired weapon to fix climate change is a terrible idea

  08-08-2018 19:00
  
  In the fightback against climate change, one proposed method of cooling the Earth is more like chemotherapy than cure
  
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• Facebook sorry that balloons appeared in Indonesia earthquake messages - CNET

  08-08-2018 18:41 via cnet.com
  Due to a translation mix-up, animated balloons and confetti automatically appeared in some people's posts.
  
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