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• NASA's Hubble Telescope captures smiling face in space - CNET

  03-11-2018 23:54 via cnet.com
  Searching for newborn stars, the high-powered telescope spotted a very happy-looking galaxy.
  
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• Samsung Developer Conference 2018: Watch it live here on Wednesday - CNET

  03-11-2018 23:46 via cnet.com
  Samsung's mysterious foldable phone is expected go public at the company's developer conference in San Francisco.
  
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• Bohemian Rhapsody movie review: A killer Queen biopic indeed - CNET

  03-11-2018 23:38 via cnet.com
  Rami Malek's bravura performance as Freddie Mercury drives this film.
  
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• Onkyo aims high with its new low price amplifier - CNET

  03-11-2018 23:31 via cnet.com
  The no-frills Onkyo A-9110 puts the emphasis on sound, not features, says the Audiophiliac.
  
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• Amazon in 'advanced talks' to open headquarters in Washington DC area

  03-11-2018 20:48 via theguardian.com
  Company is considering area known as Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, just south of WashingtonAmazon is in “advanced talks” to open its second headquarters in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the Washington Post, a paper owned by Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos, reported on Saturday.Amazon, which is headquartered in Seattle, is seriously considering an area known as Crystal City, a large residential and office complex in Arlington, Virginia, just south of Washin
  
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• LG B8 OLED (OLED55B8, OLED65B8)

  03-11-2018 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For years now, LG has tended to give every OLED TV in any annual range refresh essentially the same picture quality, differentiating between separate ranges along purely design and/or sound quality lines. Which in turn has seemed to limit the extent of the price differences LG has been able to apply across its OLED ranges.Happily LG has finally broken out of this rather restrictive way of thinking with its new B8 OLED series. While every other OLED TV series in LG’s 2018 range uses the bra
  
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• Facebook keeps fumbling political ads - CNET

  03-11-2018 18:46 via cnet.com
  The social network has blocked ads for open mic nights, restaurants and realtors, flagging them as political.
  
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• Four glorious music box sets rock the holidays - CNET

  03-11-2018 18:17 via cnet.com
  Fans of The Beatles, Steve Wilson, R.E.M. and Dylan have something new for their wish lists. The Audiophiliac gives them a listen.
  
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• Android news and kids apps contain the most third-party trackers

  03-11-2018 17:28 via zdnet.com
  Over 20 child advocacy groups have sent a letter to the FTC regarding advertising in kids apps.
  
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• Time to marry DevOps, Agile and Lean IT, advocates urge

  03-11-2018 17:07 via zdnet.com
  Is it time to chuck the terminology and semantics and finally tie the knot between Agile, Lean IT and DevOps activities?
  
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• Whales are surprisingly easy to spot from space - CNET

  03-11-2018 16:58 via cnet.com
  High-resolution satellite images could help scientists collect whale data in remote, inaccessible areas.
  
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• Onkyo aims high with their new low price amplifier - CNET

  03-11-2018 16:51 via cnet.com
  The no-frills Onkyo A-9110 puts the emphasis on sound, not features says the Audiophiliac.
  
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• House of Cards season 6: Robin Wright should have taken over sooner - CNET

  03-11-2018 16:41 via cnet.com
  Spoiler-free review: Hail to Claire Underwood. The final season makes us wonder if Netflix should have gotten rid of Kevin Spacey earlier.
  
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• Don't let iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini starter prices fool you - CNET

  03-11-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Storage on Apple's new devices for 2018 is more expensive than you might think.
  
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• Data leak affects thousands of wealthy Moscow residents

  03-11-2018 14:39
  Thousands of wealthy Moscow residents who subscribed to a regional internet provider have had personal data including names, home addresses and mobile numbers posted online.
  
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• Eat your burgers upside-down, food experts say - CNET

  03-11-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Everything you know about burger binging is wrong.
  
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• Google employees stage walkout, Apple touts new products video - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:30 via cnet.com
  This week's major news stories include an employee-organized walkout, Apple pulling the latest Watch OS update and all the products Cupertino announced at an event Tuesday in New York.
  
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• Julia Roberts thriller Homecoming leaves some burning questions - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:01 via cnet.com
  The Amazon Prime thriller starring Julia Roberts ties up a lot of loose ends by the end of its first season, but many questions remain. Like that leaf Shrier gave Carrasco.
  
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• Google walkout was 'unprecedented.' It could prompt more tech protests - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:01 via cnet.com
  Other companies could learn from the example of Google employees.
  
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• This device could drill your cavities pain-free video - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Filling cavities at the dentist might get a whole lot easier with this painless microdrill concept from manufacturing company Dahir Insaat.
  
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• This candidate hopes cybersecurity expertise can deliver her to Congress - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Congressional members need some tech support. This New York security expert wants to deliver it.
  
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• Best laptop travel bags for your weekends away - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Whether its a backpack, duffel or roller you want, these bags have you covered when your travel plans include your tech.
  
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• 24 unusual things you can clean in the washing machine - CNET

  03-11-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Don't hand wash these items. Throw them in the washer.
  
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• Facebook sorry for 'white supremacist ad'

  03-11-2018 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The social media site removes a campaign targeted at readers interested in "white genocide".
  
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• A new kind of whale watching -- from space - CNET

  03-11-2018 12:01 via cnet.com
  High-resolution satellite images could help scientists collect whale data in remote, inaccessible areas.
  
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• This guy built a sick theater in his living room because he didn't have a basement - CNET

  03-11-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  Show Us Yours: Dan from Georgia would like to thank his loving wife who lets him do stuff to their house that most would not.
  
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• Costco Black Friday 2018 deals arrive: $250 iPad, $300 Dyson and more - CNET

  03-11-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  A complete Surface Pro bundle for $800. Apple's latest iPad for $250. And some deals start Nov. 6.
  
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• The must-read WIRED stories you may have missed this week

  03-11-2018 11:00
  
  From Google's fix for billions of Android phones to McLaren's fastest ever roadcar, these are the stories you should be reading this weekend
  
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• Chinese chip firm Fujian Jinhua denies stealing IP from Micron

  03-11-2018 10:57
  Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co Ltd said on Saturday it has not stolen any technology, after the U.S. Justice Department indicted the state-back firm for stealing trade secrets.
  
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• Alibaba sees opportunities amidst trade tensions as cloud revenue climbs 90 percent

  03-11-2018 10:12 via zdnet.com
  Chinese internet giant's cloud revenue continues to grow, climbing 90 percent in its latest fiscal quarter, as departing chairman Jack Ma identifies opportunities amidst trade tensions with the US.
  
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• 2019 Lexus IS 350 review: Losing to Father Time - Roadshow

  03-11-2018 10:00 via cnet.com
  The passage of time is doing no favors for Lexus’ compact luxury sedan.
  
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• 2019 Lexus IS 350 is behind the times - Roadshow

  03-11-2018 10:00 via cnet.com
  Lexus' compact sport sedan is one of the oldest designs in its segment and it's showing its age.
  
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• These are best PS4 games this year so far

  03-11-2018 08:00
  
  The best PS4 games and PS4 exclusives that have been released this year. These are the games you should be playing
  
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• The best record players for any budget in 2018

  03-11-2018 08:00
  
  We may be in the streaming age, but this hasn't stopped vinyl sales booming. Audiophiles and analogue devotees, as well as digital converts, are rediscovering the joys of records. Here we pick our top record players for any budget
  
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• Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: the most tech-filled phone of the year

  03-11-2018 08:00
  
  Huawei's packed the Mate 20 Pro full of tech and has sensational camera performance in wide-angle and low-light shots. There's a great deal to like about Huawei's new handset
  
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• Could Google's Discover turn search into Facebook's news feed?

  03-11-2018 08:00
  
  Google's adding news to its search homepage. Will its news feed encounter the same problems as Facebook's feed?
  
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• Telstra blames faulty vendor equipment for Eftpos outage

  03-11-2018 07:47 via zdnet.com
  Telstra worked through Friday night to replace 'faulty vendor equipment' after an M2M data outage took down Eftpos machines and ATMs from midday Friday until almost 1pm Saturday.
  
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• Target Black Friday ad includes $250 iPad mini 4, $120 Chromebook deals

  03-11-2018 03:17 via zdnet.com
  Target stores will also have Amazon Fire 7 tablets for $30 and the 9.7-inch iPad for $250.
  
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• Eftpos outage resolved, says Telstra, after earlier advising people to carry cash

  03-11-2018 03:13 via theguardian.com
  Company says ‘faulty vendor equipment’ to blame as business owners express frustration over lost salesTelstra says it has “resolved” a network outage that left people unable to use Eftpos machines and ATMs at businesses across the country.On Saturday morning, the telco had advised people carry cash instead of relying on tap-and-go, as the outage dragged on into its second day. Continue reading...
  
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• Can Silicon Valley find its moral compass in a fight over homelessness?

  03-11-2018 02:54 via theguardian.com
  Big tech faces a test as San Francisco weighs a ballot measure that would tax companies to help the homelessFor years, a Google search for “tech” and “homelessness” in San Francisco would invariably be populated by various rants and open letters from startup founders and other entrepreneurs decrying the “riff-raff” and “degenerates” they were forced to encounter on their streets on their way to work.These tone-deaf tech bros came to define the teno
  
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• Eftpos outage: Carry cash, says Telstra, as problem continues for second day

  03-11-2018 01:47 via theguardian.com
  Company says ‘faulty vendor equipment’ to blame as business owners express frustrationA nationwide Telstra outage affecting numerous Eftpos machines and ATMs has continued into its second day, prompting the telco to advise people to carry cash instead of relying on tap-and-go.As people stepped out for their Saturday morning brunch, business owners expressed frustration that they remained unable to charge customers using Eftpos, a whole day after the network first went down. Continue
  
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• HBO unleashes Game of Thrones dragons on Donald Trump tweet - CNET

  03-11-2018 01:29 via cnet.com
  The president lifts the HBO hit's style and slogan for use in a tweet about Iran sanctions, leading to calls of trademark misuse.
  
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• BBC to reboot Tomorrow's World for one-off live special

  03-11-2018 01:01 via theguardian.com
  Exclusive: much-loved technology show returns, updated for modern viewersThe BBC is reviving its science and technology show Tomorrow’s World, 15 years after it was axed.The popular series is making a comeback, with two of its original presenters Maggie Philbin and Howard Stableford, for a live special this month, which Philbin said was timely given “technology is moving faster than ever”. Continue reading...
  
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