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• Twitter apologizes for not addressing threat later linked to mail bombs - CNET

  27-10-2018 23:12 via cnet.com
  The social network says it should've responded differently when a user flagged a threatening tweet she says turned out to be from pipe-bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc.
  
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• Extra lens for your new iPhone? Hitcase has a bundle - CNET

  27-10-2018 20:56 via cnet.com
  Heading into the holiday season Hitcase is offering discount bundles for its iPhone cases, lens and other accessories.
  
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• It took us four drops to break the iPhone XR camera - CNET

  27-10-2018 19:57 via cnet.com
  We dropped a brand-new iPhone XR on the sidewalk to find out just how tough this phone is compared to the more expensive iPhone XS and yes, we broke the camera.
  
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• Night Sight on the Pixel 3 makes an incredible difference - CNET

  27-10-2018 19:39 via cnet.com
  We tried the Night Sight mode on the Pixel 3 XL and the results are amazing.
  
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• Engineer Al Schmitt explains how he won 20 Grammys - CNET

  27-10-2018 19:17 via cnet.com
  Schmitt made his mark first by listening to the needs and wants of the musicians he’s recorded, and then making them sound great.
  
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• Tesla's Elon Musk says tweet that led to $20 million fine 'Worth It'

  27-10-2018 18:58
  Tesla IncChief Executive Elon Musk said the tweet that cost him and the company $20 million in fines each by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision was "Worth It".
  
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• Grado’s first Bluetooth headphone signals a change of direction - CNET

  27-10-2018 18:17 via cnet.com
  The Grado GW100 is the first open-back Bluetooth headphone we’ve tested, maybe that’s why is sounds so open and spacious!
  
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• iPhone XR: Here’s how we broke the camera - CNET

  27-10-2018 17:57 via cnet.com
  We dropped a brand-new iPhone XR on the sidewalk to find out just how tough this phone is compared to the more expensive iPhone XS and yes, we broke the camera.
  
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• ‘Would robot sex count as infidelity? Technically no…’

  27-10-2018 17:00 via theguardian.com
  Kate Devlin, computer scientist and sex-tech expert, talks about teledildonics, the possible futures of human relationships and the intersection of AI and sexDr Kate Devlin is a computer scientist at Kings College London whose work includes delving into the overlap between sex, intimacy and technology as well as human-computer and human-robot interactions. She has organised two sex-tech hackathons, and has recently written a book about sex robots called Turned On.The idea of coupling up with a r
  
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• Apple iPhone XR review: Least expensive iPhone with camera and reception compromises

  27-10-2018 16:59 via zdnet.com
  Apple switched up release strategies a bit in 2018 with the two high end $1,000+ models released initially, followed by one priced $250 to $350 less. The iPhone XR arrives in six color options and honestly it may be the best option for the masses.
  
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• Apple iPhone XR first take review: Coral is not really orange and an iPhone XR is just like any other iPhone X

  27-10-2018 16:59 via zdnet.com
  Apple switched up release strategies a bit in 2018 with the two high end $1,000+ models released initially, followed by one priced $250 to $350 less. The iPhone XR arrives in six color options and honestly it may be the best option for the masses.
  
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• Enterprise automation starts in IT departments, but gradually pays off elsewhere

  27-10-2018 16:45 via zdnet.com
  A survey of 705 executives released by Capgemini, finds enterprise-class automation is still a rarity, but taking root within IT functions.
  
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• QuickBooks Online

  27-10-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  QuickBooks Online is developed by Intuit. Their accountancy platform is geared towards small to medium sized businesses. It offers on-premises as well as cloud-based solutions.The platform includes sales, payroll, expenses, reports, invoices and taxes. It is fully compatible with its mobile apps which are available for iOS and Android.
  You can sign up for QuickBooks Online here
  The dashboard is very easy to navigate and displays all your financial information in a comprehensive manner.
  We've als
  
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• Best comedies and stand-up on Netflix for November 2018 - CNET

  27-10-2018 15:44 via cnet.com
  The funniest movies and stand-up specials you can stream this month.
  
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• Cleaning mistakes you need to stop making - CNET

  27-10-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Stop the madness! Get your home clean without hassle and unnecessary problems.
  
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• iPhone XR reviews, Red Dead 2 amazes critics video - CNET

  27-10-2018 14:30 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech stories include the arrival of Google Home Hub reviews, impressive takes from Apple's iPhone XR and widespread praise for Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2.
  
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• Trump's Space Force is moving forward. Here's what you need to know - CNET

  27-10-2018 14:01 via cnet.com
  The Trump administration sees space as a war-fighting domain, and it wants the US to be ready.
  
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• Best horror movies on Netflix - CNET

  27-10-2018 14:01 via cnet.com
  Green Room, The Shining and all the scariest films to stream!
  
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• Alexa, be afraid: Google's Home Hub showcases Amazon's vulnerabilities - CNET

  27-10-2018 14:01 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Think Alexa is the voice assistant to beat? Think again.
  
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• 2018 Nissan Leaf long-term update: Leaf peeping on the hunt for cider doughnuts - Roadshow

  27-10-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Join us for a festive range test that's really little more than an excuse to eat a lot of cider doughnuts.
  
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• Seven key upgrades the next iPad Pro needs - CNET

  27-10-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Sleeker design, Face ID and bigger screens are great. But when will I get to leave my Mac at home?
  
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• iPhone XR drop test: How many falls did it take to break? - CNET

  27-10-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  We dropped a brand-new iPhone XR on the sidewalk to find out just how tough this phone is compared to the more expensive iPhone XS.
  
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• How tough is the glass on the iPhone XR? video - CNET

  27-10-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  We subjected our brand-new yellow iPhone XR to some falls onto the sidewalk to find out what it takes to break its glass.
  
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• Unboxing the red iPhone XR video - CNET

  27-10-2018 12:03 via cnet.com
  CNET editors unbox the iPhone XR. It's the Product Red edition! Our editors call it "the best iPhone value in years."
  
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• Robots to make robots at ABB's new $150 million factory in China

  27-10-2018 10:45
  Robots will make robots at a new ABBfactory in China, which the Swiss engineering group said on Saturday it plans to build for $150 million in Shanghai as it defends its place as the country's largest maker of industrial robots.
  
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• Longest-ever World Series game smashes some home-run memes - CNET

  27-10-2018 10:23 via cnet.com
  The 18-inning, seven-hour monstrosity that was Dodgers-Red Sox Game 3 just went on and on and on and on...
  
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• CNET UK Podcast 546: The iPhone verdict and Huawei's impressive challenger - CNET

  27-10-2018 10:01 via cnet.com
  We find out how Facebook is going green in Ireland, uncover a forget-me-not font and check out First Man and Venom.
  
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• Twelve malicious Python libraries found and removed from PyPI

  27-10-2018 10:00 via zdnet.com
  One package contained a clipboard hijacker that replaced victims' Bitcoin addresses in an attempt to hijack funds from users.
  
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• iPhone XR now in stores, but official Apple cases nowhere to be seen - CNET

  27-10-2018 08:50 via cnet.com
  Apple teased clear cases for the colorful iPhone XR, but they're absent on launch day.
  
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• The EU is right – 2018 should be the last time the clocks go back

  27-10-2018 08:00
  
  EU plans look likely to end daylight savings times in 2019. This means that Sunday's clock change could be the last and the science and economics of the proposed change make complete sense
  
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• OnePlus 6T spec leak shows it's a big upgrade

  27-10-2018 08:00
  
  On October 29 the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will release the latest in a long line of reasonably-priced Android phones. And this one is set to be the best yet
  
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• Motorola Moto One review: a budget iPhone with hardware flaws

  27-10-2018 08:00
  
  Motorola’s first notched phone is a decent budget device and its first to use Android One. But the brand's latest experiment places taste over value and disappoints in the key battleground – the camera
  
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• CNET UK Podcast 546: The iPhone verdict and Huawei's awesome new kit video - CNET

  27-10-2018 07:00 via cnet.com
  We've given the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR the full review treatment, but which is best for you? And how do they compare with the cream of the Android crop? We find out.
  
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• Qualcomm says Apple $7 billion behind in royalty payments

  27-10-2018 03:29
  Qualcomm Incsaid in a court hearing on Friday that Apple Incis $7 billion behind in patent royalty payments to the mobile chip firm, which for years supplied parts for the iPhone.
  
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• AT&T successfully tests first 5G hotspot you'll actually be able to buy - CNET

  27-10-2018 02:49 via cnet.com
  It'll go on sale later this year as the carrier starts rolling out its 5G network.
  
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• Google Drive's new trick will save you hella time - CNET

  27-10-2018 02:30 via cnet.com
  There's an even faster way to create a new doc.
  
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• Microsoft execs defend bid for US military contract - CNET

  27-10-2018 02:25 via cnet.com
  The company says despite ethical issues, working in the field gives Microsoft influence over how new technologies are used.
  
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• Game of Thrones: Here's the Stark family reunion we'll never see - CNET

  27-10-2018 02:02 via cnet.com
  Arya, Jon Snow and Robb get together in an aww-worthy photo.
  
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• Star Wars TIE silencer wheelchair costume conquers Halloween - CNET

  27-10-2018 01:55 via cnet.com
  A young boy has turned to the Dark Side as his wheelchair is transformed into Kylo Ren's deadly spaceship.
  
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• The robot arm made for gentle undersea exploration

  27-10-2018 01:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A soft robotic arm which will allow underwater sea life to be studied in greater detail is created.
  
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• VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?

  27-10-2018 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.
  
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• New iPad Pro, new MacBook Air, updated Mac Mini and more: What to expect from Apple's Oct. 30 event in Brooklyn - CNET

  27-10-2018 01:02 via cnet.com
  New iPad Pros and a redesigned MacBook Air are likely. And we may see some other product updates, too.
  
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• Microsoft defends bid for US military contract - CNET

  27-10-2018 00:58 via cnet.com
  The company says that despite ethical issues, working in the field gives Microsoft influence over how new technologies are used.
  
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• Twitter suspends account that may be tied to suspected mail bomber - CNET

  27-10-2018 00:16 via cnet.com
  The account @hardrock2016, which appears to have been linked to Cesar Sayoc, had allegedly sent threatening messages to people on Twitter.
  
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• Pixel 3 photos drastically improve with the new night mode - CNET

  27-10-2018 00:13 via cnet.com
  We tried the Night Sight mode on the Pixel 3 XL and the results are amazing.
  
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• Tesla facing criminal investigation over Model 3 production, report says - Roadshow

  27-10-2018 00:01 via cnet.com
  The Justice Department is said to be investigating whether Tesla's statements surrounding its Model 3 production numbers in 2017 could be considered fraud.
  
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