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• Black Friday 2018 deals at Best Buy: TVs, Nintendo Switch, headphones and more - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:53 via cnet.com
  Best Buy could very well have the best buys of the Black Friday season. Here's the top deals from the tech specialist.
  
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• Chrome 71 will warn users about websites with shady phone subscription forms

  08-11-2018 23:51 via zdnet.com
  Google plans to show full-page warning for sites that fail to list all mobile subscription information in a proper and clearly visible manner.
  
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• Telstra CFO steps down to take Tesla chair

  08-11-2018 23:44 via zdnet.com
  Following Elon Musk's $40 million settlement with the SEC that saw him step down as Tesla chair, Telstra CFO Robyn Denholm has taken up the role.
  
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• Paypal stops handling payments for Tommy Robinson

  08-11-2018 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Mr Robinson says he used Paypal to collect donations for legal battles, and calls the ban "fascism".
  
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• Black Friday 2018: How to give your Nintendo Switch an upgrade - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:37 via cnet.com
  With Black Friday approaching, you'll have plenty of opportunities to upgrade your Switch.
  
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• The most popular iOS 12.1 emoji are all about being bald - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:31 via cnet.com
  They're so much easier than writing.
  
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• Which new Apple product feels like the biggest rip-off? - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:27 via cnet.com
  It's episode 4 of Nope, Sorry and we've got Josh Goldman going head-to-head with Jeff in a battle of wits and... jeans?
  
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• Black Friday 2018 deals: Smartwatches and fitness trackers - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:26 via cnet.com
  Fitbit, Apple Watch and Samsung -- we take a look at some of the best deals on these wearable devices ahead of Black Friday.
  
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• Tom Hiddleston to officially return as Loki in new Marvel series set for Disney+ - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:25 via cnet.com
  Everyone's favorite shapeshifter returns with his own show.
  
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• Star Wars Rogue One prequel series slated for Disney's streaming service, Disney+ - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:24 via cnet.com
  Disney's Netflix rival gets a name and another Star Wars original series starring Diego Luna.
  
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• Google hears protesters, changes sexual harassment policies

  08-11-2018 23:23
  Alphabet Inc'sGoogle said on Thursday it would change the way it handles sexual harassment claims, a week after 20,000 of its workers around the world walked off their jobs to protest its response to such issues.
  
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• Exomoons could have 'moon-moons,' and they might support alien life - CNET

  08-11-2018 23:08 via cnet.com
  Astronomers think they may have found the first moon circling a planet beyond our solar system. Now one researcher is looking at what the weather might be like on a moon orbiting that moon.
  
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• Splurge a little: Best tech gifts under $500 - CNET

  08-11-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  It's not a new car with a giant bow on it, but these high-end gifts are sure to impress.
  
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• Rimini Street says Q3 revenue up 17 percent

  08-11-2018 22:59 via zdnet.com
  The company filled key executive roles in the third quarter and closed more than 7,500 support tickets.
  
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• Looks like Vine is coming back in the spring as Byte - CNET

  08-11-2018 22:59 via cnet.com
  Picture an endless loop of Byte's logo rising from Vine's ashes.
  
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• Tesla names director Denholm to replace Musk as board chair

  08-11-2018 22:57
  Tesla Inc has named director Robyn Denholm as board chair, fulfilling a demand by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to strip the job from Elon Musk, the electric car maker's wayward chief executive who has dragged the company through months of turbulence.
  
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• Palmer Luckey: Silicon Valley shouldn't dictate US military policy - CNET

  08-11-2018 22:57 via cnet.com
  The Oculus founder is unapologetic about building future military technology and thinks other tech giants should jump on board too.
  
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• Bird wants people to report poorly parked scooters - CNET

  08-11-2018 22:52 via cnet.com
  The electric scooter company says it's going to deploy workers to reposition irresponsibly parked vehicles.
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Palisade flagship SUV bound for LA Auto Show - Roadshow

  08-11-2018 22:31 via cnet.com
  Hyundai's new range-topping SUV gets a premium-sounding name to match its higher ambitions.
  
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• Brazil homebuilder to offer Renault electric cars in buildings

  08-11-2018 22:27
  Latin America's largest homebuilder, MRV Engenharia e Participacoes SA , is partnering with the Brazilian unit of French automaker Renault SAto offer electric car sharing in its buildings.
  
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• Google: Newer Android versions are less affected by malware

  08-11-2018 22:20 via zdnet.com
  Android devices that only download apps from Google Play are 9 times less likely to get malware than devices that download apps from other sources.
  
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• Dropbox beats Q3 expectations, grows paying customers

  08-11-2018 22:16 via zdnet.com
  The collaboration company's paying customer base continues to grow, as does the average revenue per paying user.
  
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• NASA found where that bizarre rectangular iceberg came from - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:59 via cnet.com
  It definitely wasn't aliens in Antarctica.
  
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• The new AirPod sequels may arrive sooner than we expected video - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:54 via cnet.com
  The latest AirPod 2 rumors suggest we may see two new versions of Apple’s wireless earbuds before the end of the year, or early in 2019.
  
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• T-Mobile says it's ready to tackle scam robocalls with FCC recommended tech - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:45 via cnet.com
  The carrier says it's blocked more than a billion scam calls over the past year and half.
  
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• Avengers 4 run time revealed (sort of), plus more Marvel tidbits - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:44 via cnet.com
  Frustrated fans, assemble! Joe Russo knows you want the A4 trailer, and he's playing you.
  
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• HTC Vive aims to woo more businesses to VR via Vive Focus, Wave, Sync

  08-11-2018 21:43 via zdnet.com
  HTC sees the enterprise as a key growth avenue for virtual reality. Enter a new headset, software developer kit and collaboration platform.
  
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• Facebook ramps up efforts to remove terrorist content - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:41 via cnet.com
  The social network removed 3 million posts tied to terrorism in the third quarter.
  
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• VW has plans for sub-$23,000 EV, report says - Roadshow

  08-11-2018 21:30 via cnet.com
  The automaker reportedly wants to convert three factories to build it.
  
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• HTC reveals standalone Vive Focus VR headset geared toward business - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:30 via cnet.com
  HTC announced its new push toward enterprise VR applications.
  
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• Samsung's foldable phone previewed video - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:21 via cnet.com
  The company finally shows off (sort of) its new Android with a flexible screen. Samsung didn't call it the "Galaxy F" but did talk about its new Infinity Flex Display, which makes the new phone possible. Meanwhile, Google faces some serious issues, which cause walkouts at its worldwide offices.
  
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• See NASA recover an Orion spacecraft in the most beautiful way - CNET

  08-11-2018 21:17 via cnet.com
  A test version of the crew capsule stars in a NASA video that's wowza gorgeous.
  
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• Jeepers creepers, the 2020 Genesis G90 has new peepers - Roadshow

  08-11-2018 21:15 via cnet.com
  It's been teased, but Genesis hasn't yet confirmed when it will debut.
  
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• Netflix steps up original Asian content to hook international viewers

  08-11-2018 21:11
  Netflix Inc unveiled a plan on Thursday to make 17 more original productions in Asia including Thai and Chinese language shows, as the U.S. firm seeks to attract new international users through more local content.
  
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• Tesla: Robyn Denholm named as new chair to replace Elon Musk

  08-11-2018 20:49
  Denholm, one of two female directors on the board, assumes her new role immediatelyTesla has appointed Robyn Denholm as chair of its board, replacing the electric carmaker’s billionaire founder Elon Musk.The move, which was forced on the company by US financial regulators to settle fraud claims against Musk, ends speculation that James Murdoch, the 21st Century Fox boss and a Tesla director since July 2017, was set to take over. Continue reading...
  
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• Docker is getting in on Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 migration push

  08-11-2018 20:38 via zdnet.com
  Docker is helping bang the drum for customers still on older versions of Windows Server who want/need to migrate to maintain support.
  
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• Google pledges to overhaul its sexual harassment policy after global protests

  08-11-2018 20:36
  Company faced historic staff backlash following revelation it paid out $90m to an executive accused of sexual misconductThe CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, said the company would overhaul its sexual harassment policies, meeting some of the demands of employees who organized historic walkouts across the globe.In an email to staff on Thursday, Pichai said Google would end forced arbitration for sexual misconduct claims, revamp its investigations process, share data on harassment claims and outcomes,
  
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• BYOD deal: How to get a free year of unlimited service with Sprint

  08-11-2018 20:13 via zdnet.com
  Yes, it really is as good as it sounds. Here's what you need to know about Sprint's BYOD deal.
  
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• A changing New York neighborhood wonders how Amazon would fit

  08-11-2018 20:11
  It was the lunch-hour rush at the Court Square Diner in New York's Long Island City on Wednesday, and co-owner Nick Kanellos pointed to the elevated subway tracks that rattle overhead as he fretted over the news that Amazon may build a major outpost in the neighborhood.
  
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• Black Friday 2018 smart home deals: Bargains on Echo Dot, Google Home Hub, Facebook Portal, Apple HomePod and more - CNET

  08-11-2018 19:55 via cnet.com
  'Tis the season for discounted smart home gadgets, and we're keeping a running list of the best deals from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Lowe's and more. Check back for regular updates.
  
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• Control Alexa from your Windows 10 PC - CNET

  08-11-2018 19:52 via cnet.com
  After a limited release on "compatible devices" like Yoga laptops, Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is now available for Windows 10.
  
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