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• New 2018 iPhone XS, iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9: All of the rumors on price, specs, release date - CNET

  03-09-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  Apple will hold an event on Wednesday, Sept. 12 presumably to announce the new iPhone or three.
  
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• How to make your Google Home multilingual - CNET

  03-09-2018 22:24 via cnet.com
  Google Home can now listen and respond in two languages on the fly. Here's how.
  
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• Premera Blue Cross accused of destroying evidence in data breach lawsuit

  03-09-2018 22:07 via zdnet.com
  Class-action lawsuit plaintiffs claim US health insurer Premera Blue Cross intentionally destroyed evidence despite ongoing litigation.
  
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• C&A suffers data leak in Brazil

  03-09-2018 22:06 via zdnet.com
  The gift card platform of the retail chain has been targeted by a cyberattack.
  
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• NetComm Wireless launches industrial IoT device

  03-09-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  NetComm's new IIoT device enables NB-IoT and Cat-M1 connectivity for low-power, low-bandwidth things.
  
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• Google releases AI tool to identify child sex abuse images online - CNET

  03-09-2018 19:31 via cnet.com
  Free API will help reviewers remove illegal material quicker, Google says.
  
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• Twitter tests threaded replies, California passes Net Neutrality bill video - CNET

  03-09-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  In today's top stories, Twitter tests new 'conversational' features, California claws back on Net Neutrality and Apple's self-driving gets in a collision.
  
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• Javid: tech firms not taking online child sexual abuse seriously

  03-09-2018 18:30
  UK home secretary ‘not afraid to take action’ as he pledges extra £21.5m to catch offenders
  Some technology firms are refusing to take online child sexual abuse seriously enough, the home secretary has said, while announcing an extra £21.5m to help investigators who say they are facing a “constant uphill struggle” to track down offenders.Sajid Javid said he did not want to “name and shame” the companies because he wanted to give them a chance to re
  
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• Apple warns of hardware defect in some iPhone 8s - CNET

  03-09-2018 18:20 via cnet.com
  Faulty logic boards are causing some iPhones to malfunction, Apple says.
  
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• Mophie Powerstation Plus XL and XXL portable batteries: One Lightning cable to rule them all

  03-09-2018 17:15 via zdnet.com
  Mophie makes some great portable batteries for mobile devices, but for iPhone owners it has always been a bit of a pain to carry around a microUSB or USB-C cable to charge up the battery to then charge up an iPhone with a Lightning cable. These new products charge up via a Lightning cable.
  
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• Mophie Powerstation Plus and XXL portable batteries: One Lightning cable to rule them all

  03-09-2018 17:15 via zdnet.com
  Mophie makes some great portable batteries for mobile devices, but for iPhone owners it has always been a bit of a pain to carry around a microUSB or USB-C cable to charge up the battery to then charge up an iPhone with a Lightning cable. These new products charge up via a Lightning cable.
  
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• Sena Momentum INC review: A noise-cancelling motorcycle helmet for the masses - Roadshow

  03-09-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  Can this feature-rich, budget-friendly helmet stand up to other heavyweights in the motorcycle helmet game?
  
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• Sajid Javid threatens tech giants over online child sex abuse

  03-09-2018 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  New laws could be introduced if firms don't help tackle online sexual abuse, the home secretary says.
  
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• Wear OS featured on multiple watches at IFA 2018 video - CNET

  03-09-2018 16:45 via cnet.com
  Casio, Diesel and Skagen all announced new smartwatches that run on Google's new watch OS.
  
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• New Hakai IoT botnet takes aim at D-Link, Huawei, and Realtek routers

  03-09-2018 16:12 via zdnet.com
  Security researchers have spotted a new strain of IoT malware that has been growing in sophistication and silently infecting more and more devices online.
  
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• Google to tech-support scammers: We're about to get even tougher on your ads

  03-09-2018 15:02 via zdnet.com
  A new verification system for all tech-support advertisers aims to block scammers.
  
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• Doom 2's final secret revealed after 24 years - CNET

  03-09-2018 14:52 via cnet.com
  Sometimes demons can be helpful.
  
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• LifeProof Next for Samsung Note 9: Clear drop protection with little added bulk

  03-09-2018 14:21 via zdnet.com
  The Galaxy Note 9 has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. LifeProof has a case option designed to protect from drops while also showing off the cool Samsung color schemes of the device itself.
  
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• Uber beats lawsuit claiming its scandals led to investor losses - CNET

  03-09-2018 14:19 via cnet.com
  The company and its ex-CEO convinced a judge to toss the class-action claims.
  
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• Apple self-driving car's first-ever crash: Rear-ended by a Nissan Leaf

  03-09-2018 14:09 via zdnet.com
  Apple's autonomous test vehicle suffers a low-speed collision in self-driving mode.
  
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• Skype U-turns on Snapchat-like features after complaints

  03-09-2018 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The messenger app has come in for criticism from its core users.
  
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• These drones can detect gas leaks video - CNET

  03-09-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Engineers at Rice University are developing a fleet of "drone swarms" that can detect dangerous gas leaks after natural disasters.
  
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• Tackling America’s toughest trail in the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - Roadshow

  03-09-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The infamous Rubicon Trail is no match for Jeep’s aptly named Wrangler Rubicon.
  
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• See what happens in a stock Jeep Wrangler on the Rubicon Trail video - Roadshow

  03-09-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Right off the showroom floor, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon can tackle America's toughest off-road trail.
  
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• NASA 60th anniversary: All about the space agency's past, present and future - CNET

  03-09-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Oct. 1 marks six decades since the space agency opened its doors. Here's a quick rundown of where it's been and what's next.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon on the Rubicon Trail - Roadshow

  03-09-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The highest ranking Jeep Wrangler crawls over it all.
  
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• Microsoft: You complain Skype's too complicated, so we've redesigned it again

  03-09-2018 13:30 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft focuses on simplifying Skype after users find its calling and messaging 'overcomplicated'.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates America's workers on Labor Day 2018 - CNET

  03-09-2018 13:19 via cnet.com
  Americans chill out to mark workers' "social and economic achievements."
  
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• Kevin Hart: Fans kicked out for using mobile phones at gigs

  03-09-2018 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Fans have voiced their fury after being removed from Kevin Hart gigs for using their phones.
  
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• Apple looks to plug App Store privacy hole with new personal data policy

  03-09-2018 13:14 via zdnet.com
  New privacy policy comes into force on October 3, requiring developers to detail how they collect and use data.
  
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• Windows utility used by malware in new information theft campaigns

  03-09-2018 13:06 via zdnet.com
  WMIC-based payloads highlight how attackers are turning to innocuous system processes to compromise Windows machines.
  
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• Lenovo's Legion Y530 is a classy entry-level gaming laptop video - CNET

  03-09-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  This redesign of the PC maker's sub-$1,000 gamer is slimmer and lighter for travel, but easier for desktop use, too.
  
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• Lenovo Legion Y530 review: Part gaming laptop, part ThinkPad, all good - CNET

  03-09-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  While its insides match the competition's, the Y530's unique workstation-like design helps make this budget-friendly gamer one to strongly consider.
  
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• How Trulia tackled machine learning challenges to build an in-house AI platform

  03-09-2018 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Deep Varma, Trulia's VP of Engineering, explains how the real estate site has successfully confronted problems like weak data sets and the nationwide shortage of ML engineers.
  
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• 5 ways Apple can make the next MacBooks better than ever - CNET

  03-09-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Apple has gone all-in on pro users over the past year. Now it’s time for some updates for the rest of us.
  
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• Ifa 2018: Glowing wall tiles respond to strokes

  03-09-2018 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Tiles that change colour and respond to touch are on show at the Ifa tech show in Berlin.
  
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• Google takes steps to crush tech support scams - CNET

  03-09-2018 12:19 via cnet.com
  The search giant spotted increasing numbers of misleading ads.
  
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• Wireshark fixes serious security flaws that can crash systems through DoS

  03-09-2018 12:03 via zdnet.com
  Proof-of-concept code detailing related exploits has been released to the public.
  
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• The top 5 phones with the longest battery life (2018 edition) video - CNET

  03-09-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  Who doesn't want a phone that lasts all day?
  
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• SonarSnoop attack can steal smartphone unlock patterns

  03-09-2018 11:43 via zdnet.com
  SonarSnoop technique transforms smartphones into mini sonar systems to track a user's finger across the screen and steal phone unlock patterns.
  
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• Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac, First Take: Faster, more efficient and macOS Mojave-ready

  03-09-2018 11:27 via zdnet.com
  As Apple's next OS version nears full release, the leading virtualisation tool for Mac users undergoes its annual upgrade.
  
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• Meet ransomware which wears the face of former president Barack Obama

  03-09-2018 11:26 via zdnet.com
  The peculiar malware asks victims for a "tip" in return for a decryption key.
  
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• 2018 Audi RS3 Quattro sedan review: Pocket-sized powerhouse is also easy to live with - Roadshow

  03-09-2018 11:17 via cnet.com
  Audi's 400-horsepower RS3 balances performance and tech in a really compelling package.
  
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• Japan to conduct first test as part of space elevator project - CNET

  03-09-2018 10:47 via cnet.com
  Soon, we could be moving things -- and people -- to and from space at a much lower cost.
  
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• Does microdosing LSD really work? A new study will try to find out

  03-09-2018 10:38
  
  Microdosing psychedelics has become a Silicon Valley trend, but does it really improve focus and creativity or is it all just a placebo effect?
  
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• How video game music waltzed its way on to Classic FM

  03-09-2018 10:14
  Once regarded as inferior to film and TV soundtracks, games scores are gaining recognition and awards as a valid form of contemporary classical musicIn early 2018, Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker was a guest on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, for which one of his chosen recordings was Jonathan Dunn’s theme for the 1988 Game Boy game RoboCop. In May, the Royal Albert Hall hosted PlayStation in Concert, at which the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra played music from games made for Play
  
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• US and intelligence allies take aim at tech companies over encryption - CNET

  03-09-2018 09:25 via cnet.com
  The "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance wants tech companies to give them access to data and communications, saying "privacy is not absolute."
  
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• Monday briefing: Sajid Javid calls on tech firms to do more to tackle child sexual abuse

  03-09-2018 08:39
  
  The home secretary has called on technology companies to do more to keep child abuse images off their platforms, the EU is planning an end to daylight saving time, Twitter is testing an online status indicator
  
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• Digital economy can push Asean GDP up $1T, if markets operate as one

  03-09-2018 08:12 via zdnet.com
  Currently representing just 7 percent of GDP, Asean's digital economy can drive an uplift of US$1 trillion by 2025 across the region, but digital trade barriers and lack of seamless cross-border payments are key barriers.
  
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• The best startups in Amsterdam

  03-09-2018 08:00
  
  A deluge of international investors in Amsterdam startups has left some worrying there’s too much capital around
  
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