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• We're giving away gas money! - Roadshow

  27-11-2018 23:37 via cnet.com
  Three lucky winners will win $200 Visa gift cards to fuel up their automobile. This promotion ends on Dec. 11, 2018.
  
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• Everything you need to know about AWS re:Invent 2018 - CNET

  27-11-2018 23:34 via cnet.com
  Amazon Web Services is rolling out new services at a rapid clip, highlighting custom ARM processors and adding to its suite of Internet of things tools.
  
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• AWS launches Comprehend Medical, applies natural language processing to medical records

  27-11-2018 23:24 via zdnet.com
  The service, an extension of Comprehend, adds new terms and relationships, but isn't HIPAA compliant yet.
  
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• Apple will give up to $100 extra when you trade your old iPhone for an iPhone XS, XR - CNET

  27-11-2018 23:22 via cnet.com
  On top of the original trade-in value, Apple will add up to $100 in store credit when you turn in an older, eligible iPhone.
  
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• FTC says it doesn’t have enough resources to enforce against data abuse - CNET

  27-11-2018 23:17 via cnet.com
  When everything you see is collecting data, it’s hard to keep up.
  
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• Employees say Google must drop censored search project Dragonfly - CNET

  27-11-2018 22:39 via cnet.com
  Members of the organization Amnesty International also protested at Google offices worldwide.
  
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• Waymo puts humans back in driverless vehicles, report says - Roadshow

  27-11-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  The company appears to beef up its safety measures as it hires new executives to handle both safety and commercialization.
  
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• Microsoft patches several versions of Windows 10

  27-11-2018 22:37 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has provided a number of fixes and updates to several older variants of Windows 10. The October 2018 Update/1809 did not get a new generally-available update today, however.
  
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• Nutanix Q1 tops estimates on strong subscription revenue growth

  27-11-2018 22:35 via zdnet.com
  Nutanix said subscription revenue was up 104 percent year-over-year to $127 million.
  
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• Senic Nuimo Click Starter Kit review: These buttons need no batteries to control Sonos and Hue - CNET

  27-11-2018 22:30 via cnet.com
  They don't come cheap, but the self-powering Nuimo Click wireless remotes are a simple, elegant way to control your Philips Hue smart lights and Sonos smart speakers.
  
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• ​Salesforce delivers strong Q3, sees fiscal 2020 revenue of $16 billion

  27-11-2018 22:27 via zdnet.com
  Salesforce sees strong growth ahead, but its fourth quarter outlook was mixed.
  
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• iPhones, Samsung and OnePlus devices coming to Google Fi, says report - CNET

  27-11-2018 22:14 via cnet.com
  Google's wireless service plan may be expanding its small roster of compatible phones.
  
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• Ex-Facebook manager: black staffers face discrimination and exclusion

  27-11-2018 22:12 via theguardian.com
  Mark S Luckie alleges racism against African American employees and says site is biased against black usersA former Facebook manager has accused the company of “failing” its black employees, saying they face widespread discrimination and exclusion and that the social network is biased against its black users.A letter from Mark S Luckie, who recently stepped down as strategic partner manager for global influencers, provided a detailed account of racism and prejudice at the embattled S
  
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• SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg honored by fans: 'He was a genius' - CNET

  27-11-2018 22:00 via cnet.com
  The former teacher who created that famed pineapple under the sea, and all its crazy characters, has died at age 57.
  
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• ​Acer Chromebook 13: The pro's Chromebook

  27-11-2018 21:58 via zdnet.com
  While it's no Google Pixelbook, at half the price, the latest Acer Chromebook 13 gives more bang for the buck.
  
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• How to clean your bathroom in 10 minutes or less - CNET

  27-11-2018 21:48 via cnet.com
  In a hurry? These tips can get your bathroom clean in around 10 minutes.
  
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• NIID Decode is a stylish sling bag for your daily commute - CNET

  27-11-2018 21:43 via cnet.com
  This tech-friendly bag might look small, but its customizable design has enough space for more than essentials.
  
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• NASA wowed with Mars landing, but InSight's just getting started - CNET

  27-11-2018 21:35 via cnet.com
  Following a dramatic touchdown, a new robot on the Red Planet is ready to get down to business.
  
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• Seven GDPR complaints filed against Google over user location tracking

  27-11-2018 21:33 via zdnet.com
  GDPR complaints have been filed today against Google in the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Greece, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden.
  
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• Business insights are a many-splendored thing: Data is meant for more

  27-11-2018 21:28 via zdnet.com
  In 2019, Forrester predicts a shift in mindset from data and analytics untethered to outcomes, to action-oriented analytics that help enterprises win.
  
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• Eero will offer a free Amazon Echo Dot with upcoming package deal - CNET

  27-11-2018 21:20 via cnet.com
  From Dec. 16-19, you can get a Eero Home Wi-Fi System and two beacons for $50 off with Amazon's popular smart speaker included.
  
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• AWS Ground Station: Fully-managed ground station-as-a-service

  27-11-2018 21:08 via zdnet.com
  Andy Jassy revealed there is currently a pair of AWS Ground Stations, with 10 more coming before mid next year.
  
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• The Rivian R1S promises to be a seven-seat EV that can go anywhere - Roadshow

  27-11-2018 21:00 via cnet.com
  It'll boast 410 miles of range and will do 0-60 in 3.0 seconds.
  
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• It's still Cyber Monday at B&H: discounts continue on Apple computers - CNET

  27-11-2018 21:00 via cnet.com
  Nearly everything's on sale -- from ancient Mac Minis to the brand-new MacBook Air, now starting at $1,079.
  
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• Cyber Monday 2018 phone deals not over yet: Free LG V40, $200 Moto G6, $500 LG TV for free - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:54 via cnet.com
  Some of these deals will last all week.
  
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• Sprint, HTC working on 5G smart hub for first half of 2019 - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:42 via cnet.com
  The companies are offering few other details about the device.
  
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• Manafort reportedly visited WikiLeaks' Assange in lead-up to election - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:41 via cnet.com
  The last meeting took place around March 2016, at about the time Manafort joined Donald Trump's US presidential campaign, the Guardian reports.
  
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• Employees say Google must drop Project Dragonfly - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:38 via cnet.com
  The project would allegedly provide the Chinese government with tools it could use to track people's searches.
  
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• Google Pixel Slate reviewed (MobileTechRoundup show #452)

  27-11-2018 20:26 via zdnet.com
  Kevin and Matthew have each been using the Google Pixel Slate, Slate Keyboard, and Pixelbook Pen for the past week and recorded this extra podcast to cover the new Google tablet in detail
  
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• Zuckerberg skips global hearing on fake news, irking politicians - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:25 via cnet.com
  A symbolic chair was left empty at the session on disinformation. Politicians from nine countries expressed annoyance at his decision to stay away.
  
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• NASA InSight lander rocks its journey to Mars: A view in pictures - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:23 via cnet.com
  Follow along with InSight's travels, from solar array testing to breathtaking images beamed from the surface of Mars.
  
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• Tech companies, celebs to rally for net neutrality ahead of congressional deadline - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:19 via cnet.com
  The deadline for lawmakers to take a stance on the Congressional Review Act is Dec. 10.
  
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• Best Cyber Monday Week 2018 deals: Business Bargain Hunter's top picks

  27-11-2018 20:19 via zdnet.com
  All these deals all still live -- throughout the week of Cyber Monday.
  
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• Aquaman: Early reviews, trailers, release date, cast, plot and more - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:19 via cnet.com
  Can Jason Momoa restore the reputation of a superhero who's most famous for talking to fish? Gurgle blub glug! (That means: We think so.)
  
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• Google improves Bluetooth Fast Pairing feature for Android, Chromebook devices

  27-11-2018 20:10 via zdnet.com
  Pairing a Bluetooth accessory with your Android and Chromebook devices is about to get much easier.
  
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• After NASA's thrilling Mars landing, here's what InSight does next - CNET

  27-11-2018 20:07 via cnet.com
  Following a dramatic touchdown, a new robot on the Red Planet is ready to get down to business.
  
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• AutoComplete: We pit Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot against LA traffic video - Roadshow

  27-11-2018 19:58 via cnet.com
  Plus: Genesis is pulling out the big guns with the G90, and Audi's got a new E-Tron concept at LA.
  
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• Facebook was warned of apparent Russian data trawl in 2014, MPs told

  27-11-2018 19:48 via theguardian.com
  Social media firm claims no breach was found after it carried out investigation A Facebook engineer warned the company in 2014 that users apparently based in Russia were scooping vast amounts of data from the site on a daily basis, lawmakers from nine countries have been told, in heated exchanges about whether the social media company poses a threat to democracy.Facebook’s representative, Richard Allan, often looked uncomfortable during hours of questioning by members of the House of Commo
  
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• Zuckerberg conspicuous in his absence at international hearing - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:26 via cnet.com
  A symbolic chair was left empty at the session on disinformation. Politicians from nine countries expressed annoyance at his decision to stay away.
  
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• The 30 best Cyber Monday 2018 deals still available - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:25 via cnet.com
  Cyber Monday and Black Friday are done, but the deals are not.
  
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• Google employees say company must drop project Dragonfly - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:22 via cnet.com
  The project would allegedly provide the Chinese government with tools it could use to track people's searches.
  
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• The Hulk that never was: Mourning Guillermo del Toro's dead projects - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:18 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Justice League Dark. The Count of Monte Cristo. Haunted Mansion. CNET's Bonnie Burton explains why she's heartbroken over the films that never got made.
  
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• ​Red Hat buys hybrid-cloud, data-storage company NooBaa

  27-11-2018 19:16 via zdnet.com
  In the aftermath of being purchased by IBM, Red Hat keeps making hybrid-cloud moves.
  
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• Cyber Monday 2018 deals still available at Best Buy: TCL Roku TVs, Jabra Headphones and Philips Hue - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:14 via cnet.com
  The bad news? Prices are back up across the board. The good news? Some deals are still around.
  
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• YouTube offers student discount for Premium and Music services - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:06 via cnet.com
  Eligible college students can save big on YouTube's streaming subscription services.
  
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• What will NASA InSight find on Mars? (The 3:59, Ep. 494) - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:06 via cnet.com
  We break down the momentous Mars landing, run through Cyber Monday and question whether "classic" consoles have hit a wall.
  
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• This Cyber Monday was another record-breaker video - CNET

  27-11-2018 19:01 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Purchasing on phones helped drive higher sales.
  
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• Why air bags don't always deploy video - Roadshow

  27-11-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Every crash is different. Here's how your car deals with that.
  
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• Real-time data processing just got more options: LinkedIn releases Apache Samza 1.0 streaming framework

  27-11-2018 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Samza is now at near-parity with other Apache open-source streaming frameworks such as Flink and Spark. The key features in Samza 1.0 are SQL and a higher level API, adopting Apache Beam. What does this mean for this space, and how do you choose?
  
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• Aquaman: Trailers, release date, cast, plot, early reviews - CNET

  27-11-2018 18:58 via cnet.com
  Can Jason Momoa restore the reputation of a superhero who's most famous for talking to fish? Gurgle blub glug! (That means: We think so.)
  
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