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• Richard Branson resigns as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One - CNET

  22-10-2018 23:56 via cnet.com
  The billionaire says the company needs someone who can be "more hands-on."
  
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• NASA scientist confirms Mars volcano isn't smokin' hot - CNET

  22-10-2018 23:26 via cnet.com
  And it hasn't been for about 50 million years. There's a big difference between a smoke plume and a cloud.
  
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• Richard Branson reportedly resigns as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One - CNET

  22-10-2018 23:25 via cnet.com
  The billionaire says the company needs someone who can be "more hands-on."
  
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• Lime is apparently opening a physical store in Santa Monica - CNET

  22-10-2018 23:21 via cnet.com
  The "lifestyle brand store" will hold events and focus on customer engagement.
  
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• If you can track a pizza, why can't you track a payment?

  22-10-2018 23:16 via zdnet.com
  Wells Fargo, HSBC, and the Commonwealth Bank all agree consumers are looking for the same experience from their bank as they get from other parts of their life.
  
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• Razer loses mobile chief right after launching Razer Phone 2 - CNET

  22-10-2018 22:54 via cnet.com
  He's making the switch from phones to drones.
  
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• Tiny NASA spacecraft snaps its first view of Mars - CNET

  22-10-2018 22:45 via cnet.com
  A dainty CubeSat becomes the first of its kind to take a Martian snapshot.
  
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• Celebrating the start of 2019 Ford Ranger production in Michigan video - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 22:41 via cnet.com
  Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant will be the home of the US-market Ranger midsize pickup.
  
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• Ford will start testing self-driving cars in Washington, DC - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 22:22 via cnet.com
  The Blue Oval will be the first developer to test in our nation's capital, but it probably won't be the last.
  
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• Mozilla announces ProtonVPN partnership in attempt to diversify revenue stream

  22-10-2018 22:06 via zdnet.com
  Selected Firefox users will be able to purchase a ProtonVPN version for $10/month. Some of the money will support Mozilla and Firefox.
  
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• Google Home Hub alternatives you can buy right now

  22-10-2018 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Google added a screen to its latest Home device, making it a so-called "smart display." But it is not the only device of its kind. There are actually a few smart display options to choose from, some of which even come with Google Assistant. Here is a look at what's available to buy right now.
  
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• White House wants to borrow tech workers from Google, Amazon, says report - CNET

  22-10-2018 21:42 via cnet.com
  Trump administration reportedly wants tech giants to make it easy for workers to take leaves of absence to help the government modernize.
  
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• The great Facebook exodus - CNET

  22-10-2018 21:14 via cnet.com
  Founders of companies acquired by Facebook continue to unfriend their parent company.
  
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• Faraday Future cuts wages by 20 percent, lays off staff amid financial woes - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 21:07 via cnet.com
  In a statement, Faraday Future pins the blame on investor Evergrande.
  
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• Asus' creation-targeted, redesigned AiO 27 now available - CNET

  22-10-2018 21:07 via cnet.com
  By moving the guts of the system to the base rather than cramming them into the display, Asus was able to add notable capabilities.
  
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• Facebook's Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe is leaving - CNET

  22-10-2018 20:57 via cnet.com
  Iribe is among a string of executives to leave the social media company.
  
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• AutoComplete: Ford starts production of the new Ranger in Michigan video - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 20:57 via cnet.com
  Plus: NHTSA shuts down an autonomous school bus in Florida and Nissan's freshening up the Maxima for 2019.
  
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• Stephen Hawking's motorized wheelchair is up for auction - CNET

  22-10-2018 20:40 via cnet.com
  The late physicist was "renowned for being a rather wild driver," auction house Christie's notes.
  
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• White House wants to borrow some Silicon Valley talent, says report - CNET

  22-10-2018 20:22 via cnet.com
  Trump administration reportedly wants tech giants to make it easy for workers to take leaves of absence to help the government modernize.
  
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• eBay wants to help you sell your old phone fast with Instant Selling - CNET

  22-10-2018 20:21 via cnet.com
  Unfortunately, it's not for cash.
  
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• What Microsoft's executive compensation metrics say about its priorities

  22-10-2018 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned nearly $26 million in overall compensation this past year. Here's how Microsoft calculates his and other top executives' pay.
  
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• Tesla's fabled $35,000 Model 3 on target for first half of 2019 - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 20:10 via cnet.com
  Tesla estimates it'll be ready in four to six months.
  
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• Smartphones undergo major changes to reach new age groups

  22-10-2018 20:05 via zdnet.com
  With smartphone penetration across many age groups reaching saturation, some companies are developing smart communication devices aimed at young kids and older seniors. Changes can vary from an interface redesign to creating a new form factor.
  
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• US teen is new Tetris world champion

  22-10-2018 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship
  
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• Halloween slays at box office, and Jamie Lee Curtis tweet goes viral - CNET

  22-10-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was among those congratulating the horror-movie star.
  
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• Pixel Stand: 5 things to know about Google's wireless charger - CNET

  22-10-2018 19:56 via cnet.com
  Not only does the Pixel Stand charge your phone, but it unlocks magical powers.
  
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• Mercury-bound spacecraft sends back first selfies - CNET

  22-10-2018 19:55 via cnet.com
  ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo mission blasted into space and snapped some charming self-portraits.
  
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• Apple reveals what the R stands for in iPhone XR

  22-10-2018 19:32 via zdnet.com
  An illuminating interview with Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing shows how deeply the company thinks about its product names.
  
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• WordPress team working on "wiping older versions from existence on the internet"

  22-10-2018 19:03 via zdnet.com
  DerbyCon presentation gives deep insight into the WordPress team's efforts to improve the security of nearly a third of all Internet sites.
  
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• Repairing a cracked iPhone XR screen will cost you $199 - CNET

  22-10-2018 18:54 via cnet.com
  Fixing a broken iPhone screen isn't cheap.
  
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• YouTube pours money into how-to videos

  22-10-2018 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content.
  
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• Here's what we really think of the Google Home Hub (The 3:59, Ep. 477) - CNET

  22-10-2018 18:49 via cnet.com
  Also, a breakdown of the Razer Phone 2 and the challenge of connecting folks in rural areas.
  
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• The case for business model innovation: A sports story

  22-10-2018 18:45 via zdnet.com
  Once again, sports strategist Stephen Bourke makes the case for business model innovation in sports -- that applies to everyone and everything.
  
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• Audi E-Tron EV delayed four weeks for software bug - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 18:41 via cnet.com
  The revised software needs to clear regulatory hurdles before Audi can move forward.
  
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• Guillermo del Toro to carve out stop-motion Pinocchio for Netflix - CNET

  22-10-2018 18:36 via cnet.com
  The puppet musical is a "lifelong passion project" for the Oscar-winning director of The Shape of Water.
  
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• Asus Chromebook C523 goes big to 15 inches - CNET

  22-10-2018 18:36 via cnet.com
  Another stealth Chromebook listing from Asus looks like an embiggened C423.
  
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• Verizon's buy one, get one iPhone XR deal is better than Sprint's - CNET

  22-10-2018 18:32 via cnet.com
  You don't need a premium trade-in to score a free XR from Verizon.
  
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• Oracle adds intelligent features across cloud applications

  22-10-2018 18:05 via zdnet.com
  In addition to updating ERP, HCM, CX and Data Cloud applications, Oracle is introducing subscription management
  
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• Game of Thrones' Night King uses Chromebook to recruit army - CNET

  22-10-2018 18:02 via cnet.com
  A humorously bizarre Google promo shows how the lead White Walker would use a laptop.
  
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• Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus improves on comfort, screens - CNET

  22-10-2018 17:58 via cnet.com
  A refreshed version of the company's Windows Mixed Reality Headset lets you customize the fit and claims to smooth out what you see.
  
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• The Hate U Give redefines the teen superhero for 2018 - CNET

  22-10-2018 17:53 via cnet.com
  Amandla Stenberg burns bright with her pitch-perfect Starr turn in the adaptation of Angie Thomas' bestselling novel.
  
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• Super Micro reportedly says it'll check hardware for proof of spy chips - CNET

  22-10-2018 17:52 via cnet.com
  The US chipmaker has denied reports of malicious chips in its products.
  
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• Take a look at Transdev's short-lived driverless school shuttle - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 17:46 via cnet.com
  NHTSA may have shut it down, but here's what it looked like when it was operational.
  
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• ​San Jose Sharks: Fan experience, community, and technology (but don't call it digital transformation)

  22-10-2018 17:46 via zdnet.com
  Go behind the scenes with the president of an NHL hockey to learn about customer experience and why building community is crucial. He also explains what's wrong with the term "digital transformation" and how to create genuine fan relationships. Watch the video and listen to the podcast!
  
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• NHTSA tells Transdev to stop using self-driving shuttles as school buses - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 17:17 via cnet.com
  NHTSA's deputy administrator called it "irresponsible" and "inappropriate."
  
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• Silo brings Alexa to the kitchen to save your food

  22-10-2018 17:16 via zdnet.com
  A new food container vacuum system uses Amazon's agent to relay estimates of how long food can last before it spoils.
  
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• 2019 Nissan Maxima will show off a freshened face in Los Angeles - Roadshow

  22-10-2018 17:04 via cnet.com
  It goes on sale in December, so you won't have to wait very long.
  
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• The new Intellivision Amico console aims to revive family videogames

  22-10-2018 16:58 via zdnet.com
  Coming in at under $180, the Intellivsiion Amico promises inexpensive, high-quality, and violence-free 2D games on a console with synchronized lights and Bluetooth controllers that can wirelessly charge on the top of the device. But its launch is two years away.
  
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• How portable batteries are set to supercharge electric vehicles

  22-10-2018 16:54
  
  One of the first one-stop solutions to running an electric-vehicle fleet launched at the Paris Motor Show, and it is set to fundamentally change the landscape of the industry.
  
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• Netflix denies changing posters based on viewers' race

  22-10-2018 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The site responds to claims it's "misleading" users with the choices of promotional shots it offers.
  
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