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• Mystery swirls on the moon hint at their magnetic secrets - CNET

  06-09-2018 23:55 via cnet.com
  The moon's "tattoos" may be tied to its volcanic and magnetic past.
  
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• Fortnite's High Stakes event: everything you need to know - CNET

  06-09-2018 23:55 via cnet.com
  Fortnite is raising the stakes with its new game mode.
  
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• Facebook ex-security chief: creating election chaos is 'totally doable right now' - CNET

  06-09-2018 23:52 via cnet.com
  Alex Stamos says the US will be in a "pretty bad place" if foreign interference continues in the next few elections.
  
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• How US authorities tracked down the North Korean hacker behind WannaCry

  06-09-2018 23:43 via zdnet.com
  US authorities put together four years worth of malware samples, domain names, email and social media accounts to track down one of the Lazarus Group hackers.
  
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• Google hardware event confirmed for Oct. 9 in New York

  06-09-2018 23:39 via zdnet.com
  It's the time of year when Google usually announces new phones, possibly more!
  
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• Game of Thrones star reveals what Tyrion thinks of Jon + Dany - CNET

  06-09-2018 23:39 via cnet.com
  Peter Dinklage has done a lot of thinking about the bow chicka bow wow that his character overheard.
  
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• Okta beats Q2 estimates with strong enterprise sales

  06-09-2018 22:39 via zdnet.com
  The identity management firm says it's benefiting from trends including concerns about security and the move to the cloud.
  
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• Google may have just spilled the beans on a new wave of Chrome OS tablets - CNET

  06-09-2018 22:35 via cnet.com
  Analysis: Even a single reference in Google's codebase could be pretty telling...
  
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• The self-flying Skydio R1 drone now costs (only) $1,999 - CNET

  06-09-2018 22:27 via cnet.com
  Skydio also announced cinematic new camera modes and a developer platform for its drone.
  
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• Burt Reynolds dies at 82, fans remember actor online - CNET

  06-09-2018 22:26 via cnet.com
  Goodbye, Bandit: The actor drove into moviegoers' hearts with such films as Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit.
  
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• Fiat's 124 Spider gets appearance packages, not much else, for 2019 - Roadshow

  06-09-2018 22:18 via cnet.com
  FCA is hoping some new stripe packages and an exhaust system will help move its slow-selling Fiat Spider.
  
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• Uber wants to be 'the Amazon of transportation' - CNET

  06-09-2018 22:12 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing service rolls out Mode Switch to toggle between car, bike and scooter rides.
  
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• Sony's flagship Master Series LCD and OLED TVs now start at $3,500 - CNET

  06-09-2018 22:10 via cnet.com
  Sony's A9F and Z9F screens promise "reference-level" image quality, with proprietary tech such as a special Netflix mode.
  
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• Justice Department charges North Korean over WannaCry, Sony hack - CNET

  06-09-2018 22:09 via cnet.com
  The man has allegedly been behind massive cyberattacks for the last four years.
  
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• Academy Awards postponing new 'popular film' Oscar - CNET

  06-09-2018 21:58 via cnet.com
  Many believed the proposed new award would honor blockbusters such as Black Panther.
  
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• Q Acoustics' 3020i speakers improve on the original in almost every way video - CNET

  06-09-2018 21:55 via cnet.com
  The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer improved looks and refined performance in a compact package.
  
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• British Airways data breach put customers' financial info at risk - CNET

  06-09-2018 21:52 via cnet.com
  Customers who made bookings between Aug. 21 and Sept. 5 may have been affected.
  
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• Education, housing are 'broken,' says Chan Zuckerberg's Priscilla Chan - CNET

  06-09-2018 21:44 via cnet.com
  The co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative says she wants to make the opportunities she had available to others.
  
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• Fear not, AI doesn't have to lead to a bleak world

  06-09-2018 21:35 via zdnet.com
  New study says business leaders think artificial intelligence will help diversify human thinking and bolster collaboration between people and systems.
  
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• US officials charge North Korean over major hacks like WannaCry and Sony video - CNET

  06-09-2018 21:22 via cnet.com
  If guilty, the alleged hacker faces 25 years in prison.
  
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• Fortnite for Android adds voice chat, support for HTC and Sony phones - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:49 via cnet.com
  Voice chat is kind of key to winning Fortnite as a team. Good to hear Android players are getting it today!
  
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• 2018 iPhone XS launch event: Everything we're expecting video - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:40 via cnet.com
  The final rumors about the three new iPhones, the Apple Watch Series 4 and the other devices we may see from Apple at the Sept. 12 event.
  
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• Enter to win* a lifetime service of live TV - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:39 via cnet.com
  CNET and Plex have teamed up to give two winners a Premium Plex Pass offering live TV, DVR and more. This giveaway ends Sept. 20, 2018.
  
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• Lyft is rolling out its first electric scooters today - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  It's launching the service in Denver and expects to move into more cities by year's end.
  
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• How do you feel about the iPhone XS Max? (The 3:59, Ep. 455) - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:25 via cnet.com
  Another day, another iPhone rumor. Plus: Lots of Amazon news, and Captain Marvel makes her debut in new photos.
  
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• Fortnite season 5, week 9 challenges leaked, how to solve the Shifty Shafts map - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:19 via cnet.com
  The latest challenges that help you build up your Battle Pass have leaked, giving you a head start for when they launch on Friday.
  
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• Microsoft's new Windows 10 19H1 test build adds fixes, support for new app updates

  06-09-2018 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's latest Windows 10 19H1 Skip Ahead build, No. 18234, adds a bunch of minor updates and fixes, but still no major new features.
  
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• Satellite fires space laser at Earth to map winds - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:02 via cnet.com
  The Aeolus is emitting pulses of ultraviolet light to measure how the air moves around the globe.
  
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• These are the signs you need to replace your vacuum cleaner - CNET

  06-09-2018 20:00 via cnet.com
  Is it time to upgrade your vacuum? Or does it just need to be deep cleaned? Here's how to tell.
  
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