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• Ontario to include Tesla in rebate program after court decision

  31-08-2018 23:55
  Ontario will include some Tesla Inc car owners under its rebate plan as the province winds down an incentive program for electric cars, the ministry of transportation said on Friday.
  
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• Tesla confirms it's working on an aftermarket Model 3 Performance Upgrade package - Roadshow

  31-08-2018 23:52 via cnet.com
  If you didn't think to check the option box for the $5,000 Performance Upgrade package when ordering your Model 3 Performance, Tesla is working on a solution for you.
  
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• Amazon's first serve

  31-08-2018 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  British tennis fans have complained about Amazon's US Open coverage, but the online giant is breaking new ground.
  
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• This Venus flytrap-like robot mouth could help the Army retrieve drones fast - CNET

  31-08-2018 22:57 via cnet.com
  It's designed to make collecting drones of all sizes much easier.
  
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• Wanted: Robot life coach (no, really)

  31-08-2018 22:53 via zdnet.com
  The unique job is a hint of what's to come as robots increasingly join us in the human world
  
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• Motorola One and One Power look like iPhone X copycats, but cost much less - CNET

  31-08-2018 22:41 via cnet.com
  Plus, they run Android One and will get Android 9 Pie soon after their release.
  
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• Senate cancels postal service hearing; Trump's Amazon crusade delayed

  31-08-2018 22:33
  A Senate hearing about reforming the U.S. Postal Service that could have scrutinized what Amazon.com Incand others pay for package delivery has been delayed, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, moving back President Donald Trump's effort to hike the world's largest online retailer's rates.
  
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• Watch Red's 'holographic' Hydrogen One phone get first video unboxing - CNET

  31-08-2018 22:21 via cnet.com
  It looks seriously slick.
  
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• Step aside, Super Soaker, the Spyra One shoots water bullets - CNET

  31-08-2018 22:14 via cnet.com
  Water guns could use an upgrade.
  
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• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

  31-08-2018 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Ryzen Threadripper was the face that launched a dozen chips. On the heels of AMD introducing its Zen-based high-end desktop (HEDT) processors, Intel reacted in kind with the (now defunct) Kaby Lake-X series and shortly after with even more competitive Core X series chips in the form of Skylake-X.Eventually, these two titans’ HEDT chips would finally meet in the ring with an all-out brawl between the Intel Core i9-7980XE and AMD Ryzen Threadrip
  
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• Why is Google selling potentially compromised Chinese security keys?

  31-08-2018 21:36 via zdnet.com
  Opinion: To sign up for Google's Advanced protection program, you must buy security keys from a Chinese vendor. Security questions have since been raised considering current intelligence laws in China.
  
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• Neato's D4 and D6 robots target dirt, deal seekers and pet owners - CNET

  31-08-2018 21:35 via cnet.com
  Neato Robotics unveiled two new vacuum cleaners at IFA 2018. The first is the Botvac D4 Connected that's designed to appeal to value-minded shoppers. The second, the Botvac D6 Connected, Neato says is best for handling pet hair and dander.
  
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• Walmart.com won't sell certain items if you live too far away, report says - CNET

  31-08-2018 20:37 via cnet.com
  The retail giant is telling customers items are out of stock to avoid expensive shipping costs, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• AutoComplete: Ford is killing plans for the Focus Active video - Roadshow

  31-08-2018 20:35 via cnet.com
  Plus: Indian motorcycles get surprising tech and Volvo teases a self-driving car.
  
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• Nissan recalls 166K vehicles for ignition-switch defect - Roadshow

  31-08-2018 20:16 via cnet.com
  The Juke, Sentra, Versa and others are included in the recall of 2017-2018 vehicles.
  
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• Best of IFA 2018: 8K TV, an epic gaming throne, Google's new wearable OS and more - CNET

  31-08-2018 20:09 via cnet.com
  Berlin was awash with new products at this year's IFA trade show. Here's what we saw that impressed us the most -- and the one category that didn't.
  
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• Microsoft quietly shuts down Surface Plus financing program for consumers

  31-08-2018 20:04 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is ending its Surface Plus financing program for consumers and students today, August 31, just a little over a year after announcing it. The question is: Why?
  
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• Trade deal with U.S. expected to spur Mexican e-commerce

  31-08-2018 20:00
  Mexico's fledgling e-commerce market could get a lift from a trade agreement with the Trump administration that doubles the value of goods that can be imported tax-free from the United States, online businesses and experts said.
  
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• D-Link DWR-953 4G LTE Router

  31-08-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How dependent you are on your broadband connection becomes glaringly obvious should you ever have it stop working for an extended period. This is especially true in a business context, where the flow of information in and out of the company is critical, and without that link, even remote diagnostics become impossible.Any decent disaster recovery plan should have an entire section allocated to the loss of internet connection, and it should probably include mention of a device like the new D-Link
  
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• The best Labor Day 2018 deals at Best Buy - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  Take a quick break from the barbecue to check out these sweet deals from the big-box store.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch Rose Gold unboxing video - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:47 via cnet.com
  What do you get with Samsung's newest smartwatch? We'll unbox every last detail.
  
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• Apple patches iOS 12 beta popup hell

  31-08-2018 19:47 via zdnet.com
  Seeing a popup in iOS 12 beta telling you that there's an update when there isn't one? Well, there's an update out now to fix that.
  
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• How to remove bots and trolls and clean up your Twitter feed in seconds

  31-08-2018 19:46 via zdnet.com
  Some simple changes to your Twitter account settings instantly removes most of the bots and trolls and anything else you don't want from your feed, which results in a much more pleasant experience.
  
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• Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim

  31-08-2018 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy.
  
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• Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless and more expected Sept. 5, reportedly - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:41 via cnet.com
  Is the wait finally over?
  
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• What's new to stream for September 2018 video - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:35 via cnet.com
  Marvel's Iron Fist returns for its second season on Netflix.
  
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• AptX Adaptive wants to fix Bluetooth audio quirks, starting in Android P - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:35 via cnet.com
  Qualcomm says aptX Adaptive adjusts depending on whether you're listening to music, streaming video or playing games.
  
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• China plans crackdown on ride-hailing companies after customer deaths - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:32 via cnet.com
  The move comes after two female passengers were allegedly killed by drivers for Didi Chuxing.
  
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• Rumored Panasonic full-frame mirrorless reveal on Sept. 25 is odd, but plausible - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:27 via cnet.com
  Panasonic's been making nothing but Micro Four Thirds cameras for years, so this comes out of left field.
  
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• Unboxing the PS4 Pro 500M Edition video - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:15 via cnet.com
  CNET editors unbox the limited-edition 2TB PS4 Pro! Sony is releasing this special console to celebrate selling over 500 million PlayStations over the years. Here's what you get in the box if you can manage to get your hands on one of these beauties.
  
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• Scroll Free September: can you ditch social media for a month?

  31-08-2018 19:15
  Did a gym visit even happen if you didn’t post a selfie of it? Scroll Free September is urging online addicts to take a break
  Name: Scroll Free September.Age: Just a few days old. Continue reading...
  
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• Medtech firms get personal with digital twins

  31-08-2018 19:04
  Armed with a mouse and computer screen instead of a scalpel and operating theater, cardiologist Benjamin Meder carefully places the electrodes of a pacemaker in a beating, digital heart.
  
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• Ford cancels plans to sell Focus Active in US - Roadshow

  31-08-2018 19:04 via cnet.com
  Ford says tariffs enacted by the Trump administration would cut too heavily into profits.
  
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• 5 apps for group video calls video - CNET

  31-08-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Here's how to start a group video call on Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, WhatsApp and Skype. And find out which one allows the most participants.
  
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• 6 most wanted features for the Oneplus 6T video - CNET

  31-08-2018 18:42 via cnet.com
  These are the features we're dying to see in the new Oneplus mobile phone.
  
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• Hands-on with the iLife A7 robot cleaner: A must-have for automated office and home cleaning

  31-08-2018 18:38 via zdnet.com
  With two brushes and five cleaning modes, this automatic robot cleaner will clean hard and carpeted floors to suit your schedule.
  
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• Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge

  31-08-2018 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to Bang & Olufsen, you never get what could be called a traditional speaker design. From the dish-like Beoplay A9 to the wall-mounted Beosound Shape, it always pushes the boundaries in its aesthetic approach. At IFA 2018, the tradition continues with the Beosound Edge, a striking speaker that draws inspiration from the humble British Pound coin.Priced at £2900 (around $3,765 or AU$5,225), it hits stores in November 2018. Here’s what we thought of it from a brie
  
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• RHA CL2 Planar

  31-08-2018 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RHA CL2 Planar are the first wireless earbuds to pack in the kind of cutting-edge planar magnetic drivers usually found in open-backed studio-quality headphones that most of us can only dream of affording. While the CL2 Planar earbuds cost hundreds rather than thousands, the £800/$900 (about AU$1,250) price tag is a big ask for such small tech – but if you're the 'perfection-seeking' audience RHA is looking for, the promise of customization and compact quality may be just what y
  
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• Messaging app Line heads straight into cryptocurrency craze - CNET

  31-08-2018 18:13 via cnet.com
  The currency will reportedly be given to users as a reward for using the app’s services.
  
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• Lyft appears to be en route to IPO as it reportedly hires adviser - CNET

  31-08-2018 18:11 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company could beat Uber to the public markets.
  
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• Windows 10 October 2018 Update is the name of Microsoft's next OS rollout - CNET

  31-08-2018 18:08 via cnet.com
  Goodbye 1803, hello 1809.
  
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• Microsoft to discontinue Listings, Connections SMB apps as of November 30

  31-08-2018 18:01 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is dropping two of its SMB-focused apps: Microsoft Listings and Microsoft Connections, but is continuing to support and update other SMB apps in the same family.
  
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• Tencent loses $20 billion in value after China attacks myopia with gaming curbs

  31-08-2018 17:58
  Tencent Holdings'market value slumped by around $20 billion on Friday after China intensified a crackdown on online gaming citing rising levels of myopia, heightening regulatory risks for companies in the world's biggest gaming market.
  
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• ​Troll-killing internet software Trollteq arrives

  31-08-2018 17:40 via zdnet.com
  Authenteq combines verified online identity with blockchain-based ID storage and end-to-end encryption to create the troll-killing Trollteq.
  
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• JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker gets some key upgrades - CNET

  31-08-2018 17:39 via cnet.com
  Due out this fall, the fully waterproof JBL Charge 4 offers improved sound, battery life and USB-C connectivity.
  
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• Skagen Falster 2

  31-08-2018 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Skagen Falster was an interesting entry into the world of smartwatches for the watch brand.Skagen has specialized it making minimalist watches, and its first smartwatch arguably took that design language too seriously and made for a very feature-light smartwatch.We liked the design of the original Falster, but ultimately scored it three out of five stars as it didn't have enough tech built-in. The newer Skagen Falster 2 is now here after being announced at IFA 2018, and it looks like th
  
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• Emporio Armani Connected 2018

  31-08-2018 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Emporio Armani's debut in the smartwatch space came late in 2017, and the company has now seen fit to upgrade its watches with brand new tech.It comes after Fossil - the brand that makes Emporio Armani smartwatches - has developed new internal tech (something it calls Generation 4) and it's all being rolled out to all its major brands.The design is along similar lines here to the original Connected, but if you want more smart in your watch, this looks to be a much better alternative to the origi
  
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• IFA 2018: Everything we've seen at Europe's biggest tech show - CNET

  31-08-2018 17:14 via cnet.com
  With the press days of the show now almost over, we've now seen a fridge with a built-in vacuum sealer, a metric ton of smart speakers, cutting edge phones and more.
  
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• Cloud storage deal: Get 3TB for life for $75 - CNET

  31-08-2018 17:11 via cnet.com
  It may not be a household name, but Zoolz is the real deal. Plus: a great deal on a great gadget for cord-cutters and 3 free months of Pandora Premium!
  
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