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• LG V40 ThinQ review: Savvy Note 9 rival wields 5 versatile cameras - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:48 via cnet.com
  Though cheaper than the iPhone XS Max and Note 9, the LG V40 comes with five, yes five, cameras.
  
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• The Aston Martin Valkyrie's 1,130-hp V12 sounds amazing and terrifying - Roadshow

  03-10-2018 23:45 via cnet.com
  The Cosworth-sourced, 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 makes 1130 horsepower and revs to 11,000 rpm.
  
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• New Yorkers sue Trump and FEMA to stop Presidential Alert - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:38 via cnet.com
  The three plaintiffs are concerned Trump may broadcast "arbitrary, biased, irrational" messages and there's no way to opt out.
  
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• Nintendo reveals what the Switch learned from the Wii U's failures - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:36 via cnet.com
  Nintendo fancies itself as being in the "entertainment business."
  
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• HP issues EPS guidance for fiscal 2019

  03-10-2018 23:31 via zdnet.com
  The Palo Alto tech giant said it expects non-GAAP earnings to be in the range of $2.12 to $2.22, with free cash flow of at least $3.7 billion.
  
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• LG V40 ThinQ specs vs. Galaxy Note 9 vs. iPhone XS Max - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:28 via cnet.com
  Big phones, big competition.
  
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• Facebook faces $1.6bn fine and formal investigation over massive data breach

  03-10-2018 23:12 via theguardian.com
  Irish data regulator could penalize the social network after hack of nearly 50m accountsThe Irish Data Protection Commission has opened a formal investigation into a data breach that affected nearly 50m Facebook accounts, which could result in a fine of up to $1.63bn.The breach, which was discovered by Facebook engineers on Tuesday 24 September, gave hackers the ability to take over users’ accounts. It was patched on Thursday, the company said. Continue reading...
  
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• LG V40 ThinQ flaunts 5 cameras, a big screen and a headphone jack video - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:01 via cnet.com
  LG's ultra-premium phone has an additional wide-angle and telephoto lens, two front cameras and tons of photo tools.
  
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• LG V40 packs in a bunch of cameras and a big screen - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:00 via cnet.com
  The LG V40 boasts top-tier specs, five cameras, a headphone jack and a water-resistant design.
  
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• Garmin expands offline music service support with Spotify integration

  03-10-2018 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Garmin launched offline music on some of its devices this year and today rolled out support for another subscription service. Spotify is one of the world's most popular services that can now be used on your GPS sports watch.
  
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• Garmin adds Spotify to its music watches - CNET

  03-10-2018 23:00 via cnet.com
  Got Spotify Premium? You'll be able to download and listen to music offline with compatible Garmin music watches.
  
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• Cloudera, Hortonworks merge in deal valued at $5.2 billion

  03-10-2018 22:44 via zdnet.com
  The game plan is to create a unified data platform that can span multiple use cases such as IoT, edge computing and artificial intelligence.
  
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• Here's how to use the new iOS 12 Photos app video - CNET

  03-10-2018 22:41 via cnet.com
  Apple brings a set of fresh features to its Photos app. Here's a look.
  
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• Brazilian Post increases tech investment to respond to e-commerce growth

  03-10-2018 22:37 via zdnet.com
  The service is increasing spend in tracking and automation to stave off competition and improve customer service.
  
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• Who dis? First Presidential Alert prompts jokes on social media - CNET

  03-10-2018 22:22 via cnet.com
  This is a test of the National Wireless Joke and Meme system.
  
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• Alphabet's Intra app encrypts DNS queries to help users bypass online censorship

  03-10-2018 22:19 via zdnet.com
  New Intra app adds DNS-over-HTTPS support for older Android versions.
  
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• Presidential alert: US mobile phones get test message

  03-10-2018 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Millions receive a presidential phone alert in the first nationwide test of an emergency system.
  
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• Buy a $35 Tile 4-pack from Best Buy and get a free Google Home Mini

  03-10-2018 22:08 via zdnet.com
  It's hard to say no to free stuff.
  
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• Google's WebP image format finally finds a browser ally: Microsoft Edge - CNET

  03-10-2018 22:07 via cnet.com
  It's been eight years, though, and Safari and Firefox still don't support the technology.
  
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• Industry groups sue to stop California net neutrality law - CNET

  03-10-2018 21:43 via cnet.com
  The broadband and wireless industries are joining the US Justice Department in trying to stop California's net neutrality law from taking effect.
  
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• Trump Presidential Alert: FEMA's new emergency test deployed - CNET

  03-10-2018 21:38 via cnet.com
  There's no emergency. It was just a test of the president's ability to text as many Americans as possible.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic: Better than an Audi S3? video - Roadshow

  03-10-2018 21:28 via cnet.com
  Mercedes says a new A45 is coming next year, but for now, this slightly more affordable A35 packs all the gorgeous tech we've seen in the most recent A-Class sedan.
  
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• Key ingredient in your pumpkin spice latte goes back 3,500 years - CNET

  03-10-2018 21:26 via cnet.com
  The modern pumpkin-spice apocalypse can trace some of its origins to a time of stone tools.
  
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• Midterm elections, social media and hacking: What you need to know - CNET

  03-10-2018 21:18 via cnet.com
  Hackers and propagandists are a threat to US elections. Here's how the US government and tech giants like Facebook and Twitter are working to stop them from interfering with the vote.
  
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• MLB playoffs: When baseball's postseason starts, the matchups and more - CNET

  03-10-2018 21:12 via cnet.com
  October baseball is the best baseball.
  
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• Google Assistant offers more monetization, engagement tools for developers

  03-10-2018 21:04 via zdnet.com
  Assistant now supports digital goods and subscriptions, as well as multi-modal experiences that use voice and visuals.
  
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• These are the best deals from Rakuten's sitewide sale - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:51 via cnet.com
  You can save 15 percent on nearly everything the store sells, from Apple AirPods to TCL TVs.
  
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• AutoComplete: Tesla Model 3 outsells the Fusion and Altima video - Roadshow

  03-10-2018 20:44 via cnet.com
  Plus: Honda and GM team up for autonomy and Vinfast's cars turn heads in Paris.
  
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• Sylvester Stallone reveals John Rambo is a cowboy in Rambo 5 - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:43 via cnet.com
  Yippe-ki-yay, the Vietnam vet is saddling up to take on a Mexican drug cartel.
  
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• How to turn off emergency alerts on your phone - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:39 via cnet.com
  Amber and weather alerts can be turned off, but you can't avoid presidential alerts.
  
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• Facebook data breach probe launched by Irish watchdog

  03-10-2018 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish Data Protection Commission will decide whether the tech firm should be fined.
  
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• Hunt for first 'exomoon' zeroes in on top prospect of surprising size - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:25 via cnet.com
  Our solar system is filled with dozens of moons, but we've never seen one around another star. Now, astronomers think they've got a compelling first candidate.
  
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• Why you got a Trump text: FEMA's new test alert, explained - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:23 via cnet.com
  FEMA will send a "Presidential Alert" to most Americans' cellphones to test the nationwide system.
  
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• Trump text testing FEMA's new Presidential Alert system sent across US - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  FEMA's "Presidential Alert" text made its official debut Wednesday.
  
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• After Facebook's hack, there's a lot of useless post-breach advice - CNET

  03-10-2018 20:11 via cnet.com
  Thank you, Capt. Hindsight.
  
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• Venom may very well be the dumbest film of the year - CNET

  03-10-2018 19:44 via cnet.com
  Tom Hardy's demented double act is a blast. If only it had more time to eat up the screen.
  
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• McGregor-Nurmagomedov fight: Follow these Twitter accounts - CNET

  03-10-2018 19:41 via cnet.com
  The best boxing and MMA accounts for analysis before, during and after the main event.
  
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• Look out, Leesa: Amazon gets into the bed-in-a-box business - CNET

  03-10-2018 19:39 via cnet.com
  AmazonBasics memory foam mattresses are a thing now -- and they're some of the most affordable options we've ever seen.
  
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• Amazon offsetting pay rise by removing bonuses, union says

  03-10-2018 19:35 via theguardian.com
  Online retailer hit headlines for pay award but GMB accuses it of ‘stealth tax’ on workersAmazon has been criticised for slashing benefits for UK warehouse workers, offsetting at least half of a big pay rise announced this week.The removal of employee share and incentive schemes could cost thousands of workers £1,500 in a single year, according to the GMB union, which accused the online retailer of imposing “a stealth tax on its own wage increase”. Continue reading.
  
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• NBA star Kyrie Irving said the Earth is flat and kids believed him

  03-10-2018 19:27 via zdnet.com
  The Boston Celtics point guard blamed the YouTube "rabbit-hole" for wrecking science teaching in America.
  
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• Microsoft releases new Windows 10 19H1 build to Skip Ahead and Fast Rings

  03-10-2018 19:25 via zdnet.com
  Windows 10 Skip Ahead and Fast Ring testers are getting a new test build, 18252, which includes some new networking-related features.
  
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• Google Assistant makeover emphasizes touch interactions on your phone - CNET

  03-10-2018 19:24 via cnet.com
  New look Google Assistant gets touchy-feely.
  
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• Bill Gates-funded Likewise app gives you recommendations from people you trust - CNET

  03-10-2018 19:18 via cnet.com
  Likewise recommends everything from books and movies to places and restaurants.
  
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• Robots could solve the problem of pervasive invasive fish video - CNET

  03-10-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  And those troublesome fish can also become a valuable food source.
  
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• DHS aware of ongoing APT attacks on cloud service providers

  03-10-2018 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Attacks most likely linked to APT10, a Chinese cyber-espionage group, also known as Red Apollo, Stone Panda, POTASSIUM, or MenuPass.
  
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• The 3 best ways to track your sleep - CNET

  03-10-2018 18:56 via cnet.com
  Track your sleep schedule to improve your sleep hygiene (and your life).
  
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• Salesforce Dreamforce 2018 spotlights identity, integration, AI, and getting more for less

  03-10-2018 18:50 via zdnet.com
  Salesforce streamlined Dreamforce 18 and put the emphasis on making the most of its extensive platform. Here's how customers stand to benefit.
  
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• NASA astronaut shot a stirring music video on the space station - CNET

  03-10-2018 18:49 via cnet.com
  Drew Feustel collaborated with Gord Sinclair of The Tragically Hip for a song about life in orbit.
  
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• Razer's Sila gaming router packs all the perks in its trademark black box - CNET

  03-10-2018 18:46 via cnet.com
  No scary spider router here -- all the antennas are on the inside.
  
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• Instagram: How much do social influencers earn?

  03-10-2018 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Partnerships with brands can yield six-figure sums for social influencers - depending on their presence.
  
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