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• U.S. lawmakers seek to impose more sanctions on 'menace' Russia

  21-08-2018 23:23
  U.S. lawmakers pushed for more aggressive steps to counteract the Russian "menace" on Tuesday, despite Trump administration officials insisting current sanctions were having an effect and vowing to impose more economic pain if Moscow does not change its behavior.
  
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• Nintendo's Vehicle Kit is not like other Labo kits video - CNET

  21-08-2018 23:21 via cnet.com
  We take Nintendo's Toy-Con 3 Vehicle Kit for a spin with the Switch, and it's more entertaining than we expected.
  
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• Trump's CAFE rollback unpopular with consumers, survey says - Roadshow

  21-08-2018 23:19 via cnet.com
  Autolist's survey reveals that people want manufacturers to keep making fuel-efficient cars.
  
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• When an IT guy appears on a reality TV show, you learn a lot about life

  21-08-2018 23:15 via zdnet.com
  When Greg Dukelow and his wife volunteered to be on House Hunters International, it made for mesmerizing television.
  
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• Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset

  21-08-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virtual reality sounds terrible. The bevy of 360-degree video cameras are visually immersive, but what they lack is the ability to reproduce convincing 'lifelike' audio. And, at first glance, you might not expect the Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset to be any different but, give them a listen, and you'll realize that couldn't be farther from the truth.In fact, these aren’t the kind of earphones you can position into a set category because, in some ways, they’re meant to produce rather
  
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• How to choose the right sponge (and make washing dishes less painful) - CNET

  21-08-2018 22:47 via cnet.com
  Learn which sponges tackle what cleaning chores the best.
  
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• Pure Storage buys StorReduce in first ever acquisition

  21-08-2018 22:37 via zdnet.com
  The acquisition was announced alongside the company's second quarter financial results, which beat market estimates.
  
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• Need some good news? Ask Google: 'Tell me something good' - CNET

  21-08-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  The Google Assistant will now tell you uplifting news stories when asked.
  
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• How to use Alexa and Cortana together - CNET

  21-08-2018 22:36 via cnet.com
  Amazon's Alexa and Microsoft's Cortana digital assistants now work together. Here's how to connect them.
  
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• Apple imagines a world where self-driving cars come with 'countdown' clocks - Roadshow

  21-08-2018 22:30 via cnet.com
  Apple's patent hints at a self-driving car that will tell you every move it's going to make.
  
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• How Microsoft spotted another Russian hacking attempt - CNET

  21-08-2018 22:15 via cnet.com
  Also: How it all fits in with a larger campaign to influence elections.
  
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• New bill would require paper ballots to secure election results - CNET

  21-08-2018 22:11 via cnet.com
  The bill, submitted by nine senators on Tuesday, would also mandate election audits.
  
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• Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals

  21-08-2018 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords.
  
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• Sorry, Fortnite's not heading to Apple TV - CNET

  21-08-2018 21:37 via cnet.com
  A TVOS reference was found buried in the the game's code. But it has nothing to do with a port of the game.
  
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• All the new Xbox hardware you can preorder now - CNET

  21-08-2018 21:31 via cnet.com
  At Gamescom, Microsoft unveiled lots of new Xbox bundles and a new controller.
  
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• Facebook axes 5,000 ad categories that excluded based on ethnicity, religion - CNET

  21-08-2018 21:22 via cnet.com
  The company plans to educate its advertisers on discriminatory behavior.
  
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• Booz Allen Hamilton wins $1 billion US cybersecurity contract

  21-08-2018 21:19 via zdnet.com
  The contractor is now responsible for securing nearly 80 percent of the .gov enterprise.
  
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• Industry startups focusing on improving business information

  21-08-2018 21:08 via zdnet.com
  I have been looking at some innovative startups out of Israel that could ease your business operations in your organisation.
  
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• It's official: Women's pockets too small for smartphones - CNET

  21-08-2018 21:02 via cnet.com
  Data shows what many of us knew all along -- women's clothing isn't designed to carry much more the gadgets we use every day.
  
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• Sorry, Fortnite's not heading to to Apple TV - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:58 via cnet.com
  A TVOS reference was found buried in the the game's code. But it has nothing to do with a port of the game.
  
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• The complete guide to Android Pie's gesture navigation - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:52 via cnet.com
  Three-button navigation is so 2017. Gestures are where it's at in 2018.
  
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• AutoComplete: Amazon's The Grand Tour gets a video game video - Roadshow

  21-08-2018 20:46 via cnet.com
  Plus: Hyundai's Kona EV beats the Bolt and Lyft celebrates 5,000 autonomous Vegas rides.
  
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• 'Don't Believe Every Tweet' campaign proves its own point - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:42 via cnet.com
  It's a parody, but the point is well taken.
  
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• Danny Boyle no longer directing James Bond 25, due to 'creative differences' - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:42 via cnet.com
  Sadly, it looks like Daniel Craig's James Bond will need to find another director.
  
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• Facebook gives users trustworthiness score

  21-08-2018 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The social network says it has developed the scale to help it tackle fake news reports.
  
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• Google Pixel 3 XL allegedly spotted in high-quality spy pics - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  Some keen-eyed person snapped pictures of the rumored phone on a subway car.
  
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• Russian election hacking hits a bump, but it's still going on - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:14 via cnet.com
  Microsoft foils an effort targeting US conservative groups. The problem, though, is a whole lot bigger.
  
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• ​Cloud Foundry survey finds top enterprise languages

  21-08-2018 20:14 via zdnet.com
  They may not be the coolest languages, but Java and JavaScript remain the top enterprise developer languages for the cloud.
  
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• 2019 Audi A6 starts at $58,900, will be V6-only for now - Roadshow

  21-08-2018 20:13 via cnet.com
  The four-cylinder variant will eventually return to bring the base price down.
  
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• Stratolaunch's supersized aircraft could someday launch a space plane to orbit - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:10 via cnet.com
  Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has a vision for making trips to space more like air travel. Well, kinda.
  
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• Car tech features that Volvo did first - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:09 via cnet.com
  When you think of cutting-edge car tech, do you think of Volvo? Because you probably should.
  
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• Google wants you to start exercising more (The 3:59, Ep. 446) - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:06 via cnet.com
  Google's got new ways to let you track your activity, Microsoft has spotted an election-meddling attempt, and we check out the Oppo Find X phone.
  
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• I tried the Cyberpunk 2077 beers so you don't have to - CNET

  21-08-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  I do the hard work at Gamescom 2018.
  
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• Gamescom: The seven biggest announcements at the show

  21-08-2018 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Next-generation graphics, new games and cult favourites take the stage at Gamescom in Cologne.
  
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• Smart smoke detectors for a safer smart home - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:52 via cnet.com
  You don't have to rely on a cheap plastic puck anymore. Smart smoke detectors can help you watch over your place even when you're away.
  
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• Microsoft finds more Russian political meddling video - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:43 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The software giant shut down several fake websites.
  
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• Google Fit adds 'Move Minutes' and 'Heart Points' video - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:42 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The new features could help you get more active.
  
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• 6 cheap ways to make your home smarter video - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:40 via cnet.com
  Check out these budget-friendly buys to make your home smarter in no time.
  
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• Survey: 7 out of 10 US healthcare firms have no cybersecurity insurance

  21-08-2018 19:38 via zdnet.com
  Overall, the portion of US firms with cybersecurity insurance has improved, but a significant portion remain unprotected.
  
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• Net neutrality comeback? 22 states urge court to reverse FCC's repeal - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:19 via cnet.com
  The states are joined by tech companies and internet-focused groups.
  
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• Fortnite may head to Apple TV - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:15 via cnet.com
  A TVOS reference was found buried in the the game's code.
  
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• Philips Hue announced a ton of new smart lights this summer - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:07 via cnet.com
  New outdoor lights for your yard, new entertainment lights for your living room, and even a smart bathroom mirror for good measure. The team at Philips Hue has been busy.
  
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• Let’s not wait another 25 years for the next Crazy Rich Asians - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:05 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The comparisons to Black Panther aren't exactly accurate. The cultural stakes are much higher for Crazy Rich Asians.
  
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• Amazon Prime can't save you from ads on Twitch anymore - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:05 via cnet.com
  Even if you pay for Twitch Prime, you're going to see ads in your Fortnite and Overwatch streams now.
  
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• The best back-to-school deals from Walmart - CNET

  21-08-2018 19:04 via cnet.com
  Save on Beats headphones, a TCL Roku TV and more!
  
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• Top 5 most popular electric cars video - Roadshow

  21-08-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Nothing talks like numbers: Here are the electric cars you're actually buying.
  
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