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• 5 Interesting Alexa updates (and 5 that don't matter) video - CNET

  28-09-2018 23:54 via cnet.com
  Which of Amazon's big reveals are worth the pomp and circumstance and which can you ignore?
  
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• iPod Touch (5th Generation)

  28-09-2018 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: If you're looking for the latest iPod Touch, check out the iPod Touch (6th Generation) that came out in 2015. It packs an Apple A8 processor, 1 GB LPDDR3 DRAM and either 32 or 128GB of storage – making it the largest capacity iPod on the market. That said, the 5th Gen we reviewed here from 2012 isn't so bad all these years later. It's a bit more colourful than its successor, and cheaper these days, too.Original iPod Touch (5th Gen) review continues below...In an age where
  
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• Honda recalls 232,000 Accord, Insight models over backup cameras - Roadshow

  28-09-2018 23:03 via cnet.com
  A software bug causes the camera to not display on the vehicle's center screen.
  
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• ITC says Apple infringes a Qualcomm patent but iPhones shouldn't be banned - CNET

  28-09-2018 23:01 via cnet.com
  Qualcomm had asked for iPhones to be banned from import because of alleged patent infringement by Apple.
  
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• ​Linus Torvalds answers 5 questions in BBC letter

  28-09-2018 23:00 via zdnet.com
  In an e-mail to the BBC, Torvalds comes over as a voice of reason in the heated Linux Code of Conduct fights.
  
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• Behind the scenes of Science Fair with co-director Cristina Costantini video - CNET

  28-09-2018 22:53 via cnet.com
  She updates us on all the amazing kids featured in the new documentary, and talks Sundance and the importance of science teachers.
  
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• Facebook breach put data of 50 million users at risk - CNET

  28-09-2018 22:48 via cnet.com
  The vulnerability had to do with the social network's "view as" feature.
  
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• Exclusive: In test case, U.S. fails to force Facebook to wiretap Messenger calls - sources

  28-09-2018 22:45
  U.S. investigators failed in a recent courtroom effort to force Facebook to wiretap voice calls over its Messenger app in a closely watched test case, according to two people briefed on the sealed ruling.
  
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• Microsoft is bringing the Robot Operating System to Windows 10

  28-09-2018 22:42 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is bringing ROS, a set of libraries and tools for building complex robots, to Windows and Azure.
  
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• Airbnb says not property agent, French hoteliers say nonsense

  28-09-2018 22:37
  Online rental marketplace Airbnb rejected on Friday a contention by a leading French hoteliers' association that it is a real estate agent and should be subjected to property rules in a case which could affect other online services.
  
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• UK regulator to enquire if Facebook data breach has affected UK citizens

  28-09-2018 22:35
  The UK's Information Commissioner's Office said on Friday it will make enquiries with Facebook Incand other overseas regulators to find out if British citizens were affected by a security breach announced by the company earlier in the day.
  
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• No, Spotify isn't using your GPS to kick you off your family plan - CNET

  28-09-2018 22:19 via cnet.com
  Spotify says it was just a test.
  
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• India's Supreme Court strips Universal ID scheme of its overreach but retains its essence

  28-09-2018 22:13 via zdnet.com
  OPINION: While both the Congress and the BJP are claiming the judgement to be victories, critics hail it for ultimately reining in the aspirations of what they call a growing surveillance state.
  
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• Elon Musk, Tesla and the SEC: How we got here, and what happens next - Roadshow

  28-09-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  What a long, strange trip it's been, and there's still plenty of it left.
  
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• Your next oil change is on us! - Roadshow

  28-09-2018 21:36 via cnet.com
  Roadshow will grant 10 lucky winners each a $100 Jiffy Lube gift card to cover their next oil change. This giveaway ends October 14, 2018
  
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• Ignite 2018: Microsoft steps up data platform and AI ambitions

  28-09-2018 21:19 via zdnet.com
  ​Microsoft unveils big-data-capable SQL Server 2019 and extended AI capabilities to power data-driven innovation.
  
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• Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify before US House in November - CNET

  28-09-2018 21:15 via cnet.com
  The search giant didn't show up before Congress earlier this month.
  
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• 50 million Facebook accounts were compromised. Was yours? - CNET

  28-09-2018 21:12 via cnet.com
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• Yamaha MusicCast 20

  28-09-2018 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wireless speakers are on the rise. With the growing popularity of smart speakers, like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, and tons of great-sounding wireless speakers like the Sonos One, the future of home audio is clearly wireless. Yamaha may not be the first company you think of when you think of wireless audio,  but the company is proving that it has something to add through the introduction of its Yamaha MusicCast ecosystem. The latest entries into the list of MusicCast-enabled
  
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• Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes halt some PHEV sales in Germany - Roadshow

  28-09-2018 21:11 via cnet.com
  It looks like the EU's new WLTP emissions tests are throwing a big wrench in their works.
  
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• Six months with Apple Watch 3: I'm sold

  28-09-2018 21:11 via zdnet.com
  I hadn't worn a watch for 20 years when I bought an Apple Watch Series 3 six months ago. Now I wear it every day. Here's why -- and what I don't like.
  
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• EU regulators want to know if merchants hurt by Amazon copies

  28-09-2018 20:57
  EU antitrust regulators are asking retailers and manufacturers whether Amazon'ssales of own brand products similar to theirs have harmed their business, a move which could lead to a formal case and possibly fines against the U.S. tech giant.
  
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• Facebook says 50m user accounts affected by security breach

  28-09-2018 20:50 via theguardian.com
  Company says engineers discovered incident on 25 September and vulnerability has been fixedNearly 50m Facebook accounts were compromised by an attack that gave hackers the ability to take over users’ accounts, Facebook revealed on Friday.The breach was discovered by Facebook engineers on Tuesday 25 September, the company said, and patched on Thursday. Users whose accounts were affected will be notified by Facebook. Those users will be logged out of their accounts and required to log back i
  
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• The LG Watch W7 may be announced on Oct. 3 with the LG V40 - CNET

  28-09-2018 20:49 via cnet.com
  It's been over a year and a half since LG released its last smartwatch.
  
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• Facebook explains breach that exposed data on 50 million users video - CNET

  28-09-2018 20:49 via cnet.com
  Facebook says it already patched the vulnerability and is investigating.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review: An Android tablet built for business

  28-09-2018 20:46 via zdnet.com
  Samsung has taken its excellent smartphone expertise and expanded it to a larger tablet form factor with many of the same enterprise elements; S Pen functionality, DeX integration, and Knox.
  
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• Yamaha RX-V485

  28-09-2018 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The A/V receiver is nothing new, but what is new is the fact that A/V receivers are now getting smart features, better connectivity, and more features for the money. That’s great news for consumers, who might want receivers with support for surround sound and wireless standards like AirPlay, without having to shell out the cash that would have been required a few years ago.The latest company to give its lower-cost receivers an upgrade is Yamaha, which recently took the wraps off of Ya
  
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• Cost to insure Tesla debt spikes to record high

  28-09-2018 20:22
  The cost to insure debt holdings in electric carmaker Tesla Incrose to its highest-ever level on Friday as the bond market reflected growing worries about a default, following the news that Chief Executive Elon Musk had been accused of fraud by federal regulators.
  
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• Zeiss' ZX1 is part full-frame camera, part micro tablet - CNET

  28-09-2018 20:14 via cnet.com
  It's big, with a relatively huge display and battery, but no card slots and a sole USB-C connection. And did we mention Adobe Lightroom's built in?
  
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• Apple wins reversal in University of Wisconsin patent lawsuit

  28-09-2018 20:13
  Apple Inc persuaded a federal appeals court on Friday to throw out a $234 million damages award in favor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's patent licensing arm for infringing a patent on computer processing technology.
  
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• Intel says has adequate chips to meet targets amid supply crunch

  28-09-2018 20:09
  Chipmaker Intel Corp said on Friday it had enough supplies to meet annual revenue targets and was boosting PC chip output, allaying fears that rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc was eating into its market share due to supply constraints.
  
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• Microsoft deprioritizes its touch-enabled Office Mobile apps for Windows

  28-09-2018 19:57 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is putting the mobile versions of its Office applications for Windows on the back burner, and is instead prioritizing development for the Win32 and web versions of those applications.
  
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• How to remove your phone number from Facebook (and prevent targeted ads) - CNET

  28-09-2018 19:51 via cnet.com
  The service has even been sharing numbers given for security purposes.
  
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• Slack is prepping for IPO in early 2019, says report - CNET

  28-09-2018 19:50 via cnet.com
  The workplace chat service has reportedly been valued at $5.1 billion.
  
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• Facebook discloses network breach affecting 50 million user accounts

  28-09-2018 19:44 via zdnet.com
  Facebook said attackers exploited a vulnerability in its code that let them steal access tokens when users switched over to a public profile view via the "View As" feature.
  
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• Ransomware attack hits Port of San Diego - CNET

  28-09-2018 19:36 via cnet.com
  There's no safe harbor here.
  
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• Science Fair review: A heartfelt, funny look at kids changing the world - CNET

  28-09-2018 19:25 via cnet.com
  An inspiring new documentary showcases super smart high school students making their mark, one impressive science fair project at a time.
  
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• Facebook security breach affected 50 million people - CNET

  28-09-2018 19:17 via cnet.com
  The vulnerability had to do with the social network's "View As" feature.
  
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• VW, Microsoft partner up to power VW's connected-car future - Roadshow

  28-09-2018 19:14 via cnet.com
  Volkswagen will use Microsoft's Azure platform to power its forthcoming connected services.
  
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• Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

  28-09-2018 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.
  
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• SpaceX moon tourist most excited about seeing Earth from afar - CNET

  28-09-2018 19:05 via cnet.com
  Sure, the moon is cool, but seeing Earth from space can be a mind-altering experience.
  
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• Intel says PC chip supply is on track to meet full-year revenue targets

  28-09-2018 19:04 via zdnet.com
  In a letter to customers, Intel CFO and Interim CEO Bob Swan says the chipmaker is investing an extra $1 billion in its 14nm manufacturing sites.
  
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• Dreamforce: Einstein's new friend Siri was biggest winner at Salesforce conference

  28-09-2018 19:00 via zdnet.com
  It's officially known as Dreamforce, but in reality, it turned into Voiceforce, with Siri being the big beneficiary.
  
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