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• Verizon claims its 'Ultra Wideband 5G' will be better than the rest - CNET

  11-09-2018 23:57 via cnet.com
  Verizon is touting its use of millimeter frequency spectrum as a major differentiator that sets its 5G service apart from its rivals' networks.
  
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• FCC says it needs more time to review Sprint, T-Mobile merger

  11-09-2018 23:56 via zdnet.com
  The federal agency told the mobile carriers that it's hitting pause on the "shot clock" so it can review newly-submitted materials from the two carriers.
  
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• Verizon launching 5G in October

  11-09-2018 23:55 via zdnet.com
  Verizon is launching its 5G home broadband services in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Houston, and Indianapolis at the beginning of October.
  
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• Wall Street regulators take multiple actions against cryptocurrency firms

  11-09-2018 23:46
  Two Wall Street regulators on Tuesday announced a series of actions, including levying fines, against companies involved with cryptocurrencies, in a flurry of activity reflecting efforts to monitor the popular and unregulated asset class.
  
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• Verizon's 5G home broadband launches in October and starts at $50 - CNET

  11-09-2018 23:31 via cnet.com
  Verizon claims this is the first 5G deployment in the world. But there's a big asterisk.
  
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• Facebook pumps up character recognition to mine memes

  11-09-2018 23:30 via zdnet.com
  Facebook described how they applied convolutional neural networks, already widely used for image recognition, to detect whether there's text in an image and then transcribe that text. It could be useful for helping visually impaired users, though the immediate appeal of the system would seem to be to mine the vast quantities of internet memes being uploaded by the millions.
  
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• Search on Amazon has turned into a sponsors' arms race - CNET

  11-09-2018 23:25 via cnet.com
  And it can be overwhelming when you're just trying to buy some cereal.
  
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• New 2018 iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone XC, iPhone 9, iPhone XS Max: All of the rumors on specs, price, release date - CNET

  11-09-2018 23:13 via cnet.com
  Apple has an event in less than 24 hours -- and it's expected to announce three new iPhones.
  
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• Tracking Hurricane Florence: How to get alerts on your phone - CNET

  11-09-2018 23:06 via cnet.com
  Here's how to stay on top of your weather situation.
  
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• Hurricane Florence: ​Be ready for the next hurricane with a go bag - CNET

  11-09-2018 22:50 via cnet.com
  Keep this bag ready for a hurricane -- or any other natural disaster for that matter.
  
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• iPhone trade in: The best ways to sell or trade in your old iPhone - CNET

  11-09-2018 22:46 via cnet.com
  When, where and how to get the most cash for your used iPhone.
  
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• This battery-filled drone can fly for two hours straight, startup says - CNET

  11-09-2018 22:40 via cnet.com
  Impossible Aerospace took a "battery-first approach" when designing its US-1 drone.
  
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• 4 tips to prepare your iPhone for iOS 12 video - CNET

  11-09-2018 22:25 via cnet.com
  Try these tips to get your iPhone ready for Apple's new iOS.
  
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• Verizon opens four 5G Labs, makes 5G call

  11-09-2018 22:23 via zdnet.com
  Verizon will be opening 5G labs in Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Washington DC, and Waltham in addition to its New York City lab, with the carrier also announcing a successful 5G call with Ericsson and Qualcomm.
  
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• UE Megaboom 3

  11-09-2018 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The previous generation UE Boom 2 was one of our favorite waterproof speakers of all-time and for good reason – it had a rugged design that could take a beating, got incredibly loud, and sounded great for the money. For the third generation UE Megaboom 3, Ultimate Ears didn’t change the formula much, but that’s not a bad thing. The design is slightly more refined, battery life is still excellent, and buyers can get the speaker at a lower price. All said, for $200
  
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• Twitch streamer DrDisRespect stops broadcast, claims gunman shot his house - CNET

  11-09-2018 22:04 via cnet.com
  "I gotta end the broadcast right now. Someone shot at our house."
  
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• Microsoft patches recent ALPC zero-day in September 2018 Patch Tuesday updates

  11-09-2018 21:45 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft engineers patch 62 vulnerabilities, including 17 rated 'Critical'
  
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• ​Nextcloud 14 rolls out with two major security features

  11-09-2018 21:41 via zdnet.com
  Want a full-featured, easy-to-run, open-source Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud to call your own? Check out the latest version of Nextcloud.
  
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• How to sell your Apple Watch - CNET

  11-09-2018 21:38 via cnet.com
  Make sure it's properly prepared for resale, then find the places that will give you top dollar.
  
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• How to put away your summer clothes and toys for the winter - CNET

  11-09-2018 21:36 via cnet.com
  Look forward to next summer by storing your swimsuits, floaties and flip-flops the right way.
  
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• 7 unusual Alexa skills you should try - CNET

  11-09-2018 21:20 via cnet.com
  Haven't you always wanted to listen to vintage radio broadcasts?
  
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• Nokia secures €500m loan for 5G R&D, demos Massive MIMO 5G with Sprint

  11-09-2018 21:08 via zdnet.com
  Nokia has demonstrated 5G Massive MIMO technology with Sprint in the US, with the networking giant also securing €500 million in funding from the European Investment Bank to accelerate its 5G R&D.
  
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• eBay open sources HeadGaze, computer vision tech based on ARKit

  11-09-2018 21:00 via zdnet.com
  The technology tracks a user's head motion so they can navigate a smartphone screen without their hands.
  
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• Hurricane Florence seen from space is a churning monster - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:52 via cnet.com
  NASA shares a chilling video captured by the space station.
  
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• Samsung could reportedly save Apple from Korean investigators - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:51 via cnet.com
  Analysis: Now that would be a twist.
  
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• Nvidia Shield upgrade unlocks 120Hz mode and using your phone as a remote - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:47 via cnet.com
  The company celebrates its 20th software update by supporting faster displays and adding the ability to use your phone as remote control.
  
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• Bugatti says its current quad-turbo W16 engine is last one - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 20:47 via cnet.com
  Tougher emissions and fuel economy standards mean that even Bugatti will have to downsize its powerplants in the future.
  
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• How to watch NASA drop its next spaceship out of a plane - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:44 via cnet.com
  Tune in as the space agency tests Orion's complex parachute system.
  
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• Data-management firm Veeam reportedly mismanages data, exposes customer info - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:35 via cnet.com
  A Swiss company leaves 440 million customer records open to prying eyes, according to a report.
  
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• Facebook drama series featuring Avengers, Star Wars stars arrives next week - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:29 via cnet.com
  Sorry For Your Loss stars Elizabeth Olsen and Kelly Marie Tran.
  
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• Arizona's top prosecutor reportedly investigating Google

  11-09-2018 20:27 via zdnet.com
  Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is probing Google's location tracking practices, according to a report.
  
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• BMW will discontinue diesels in the US for 2019 - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  Lower demand, stricter regulations and a focus on plug-in hybrids all drive this decision.
  
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• eBay uses iPhone X camera to let people shop with a move of the head - CNET

  11-09-2018 20:11 via cnet.com
  The HeadGaze project is geared toward people with motor impairments.
  
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• B&W's 606 speaker gets Continuum driver for better detail, deeper bass video - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  The Bowers and Wilkins 606 has had a number of upgrades, including new drivers, but is it worth $800?
  
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• Tesla to drop some color options for cars to simplify production

  11-09-2018 19:55
  Tesla Incwill eliminate some color options for its electric cars to streamline production, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Tuesday, as the company intensifies its efforts to ramp up production.
  
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• GE Appliances' FirstBuild microfactory expands to India - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:42 via cnet.com
  The facility will open in 2019.
  
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• Hurricane Florence: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

  11-09-2018 19:39 via zdnet.com
  Another serious hurricane is headed for the US, bringing with it the potential to cause "massive damage" to parts of the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Technology can keep your informed, and helping to keep you and your family safe.
  
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• Last-minute Apple rumor breakdown before tomorrow's iPhone launch (The 3:59, Ep. 456) - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:33 via cnet.com
  We catch you up on all the iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad Pro rumors.
  
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• Samsung opens its largest store worldwide in former opera house - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:23 via cnet.com
  The company is trying to beat Apple and Chinese rivals in the world's second biggest smartphone market: India.
  
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• Sell your old iPhone for the most money video - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:22 via cnet.com
  The best ways to sell or trade-in an iPhone to earn some easy money.
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's battle royale mode could be the next big thing - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:19 via cnet.com
  Commentary: See you later PUBG, there's a new military battle royale in town.
  
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• Tesla curbs paint choices to simplify production - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 19:13 via cnet.com
  The electric car manufacturer's latest effort to streamline assembly comes amid mounting pressures.
  
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• Google fights against global 'right to be forgotten' in search - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:11 via cnet.com
  It's a battle between privacy and free speech.
  
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• Fly through Florence's fury with a hurricane hunter airplane - CNET

  11-09-2018 19:08 via cnet.com
  Soar into the eye of Hurricane Florence with NOAA's intrepid airplane.
  
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• Acura recalls 967 NSXs over concerns of possible fires - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 19:04 via cnet.com
  Acura is replacing the affected NSX models' twin fuel tanks, though no fires have yet been reported.
  
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• Top 5 ways you're a hypocritical driver - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  And your teenage kids spot it every time.
  
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• Top 5 ways your kid knows you're a hypocritical driver video - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  How you react when they call you out is a big deal
  
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• How to watch Apple's September 12 iPhone event

  11-09-2018 18:48 via zdnet.com
  Not invited to Apple's September 12 iPhone unveiling? Here's how you can grab a front-row seat (yes, even Windows users are invited!).
  
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• BMW built a self-riding motorcycle to help develop safety tech - Roadshow

  11-09-2018 18:32 via cnet.com
  The self-riding R1200GS will someday lead to active safety systems on motorcycles similar to what we see in modern four-wheeled transportation.
  
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• Amazon Business tops $10 billion annual revenue run rate

  11-09-2018 18:28 via zdnet.com
  The company outlines its traction in the U.S. as it ramps the global expansion of Amazon Business.
  
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