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• Hear Barack Obama as George Washington in new Hamilton remix - CNET

  21-12-2018 23:56 via cnet.com
  Don't throw away your shot to hear this moving rendition.
  
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• Parts of viral glitter bomb video were faked, says engineer who made it - CNET

  21-12-2018 23:39 via cnet.com
  Some things are just too good to be true.
  
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• California lets self-driving startup Zoox offer autonomous rides

  21-12-2018 23:26
  Self-driving car startup Zoox Inc has become the first company to receive approval from California regulators to operate an autonomous ride service for public passengers, state regulators said on Friday.
  
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• Japan is desperate for Indian techies, but will they bite?

  21-12-2018 23:13 via zdnet.com
  As the US clamps down on Indian H1Bs, Japan emerges as a potential savior for this beleaguered cohort. Yet, a cultural chasm between the two countries could upend this golden opportunity.
  
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• How to get your holiday shopping done with Google Home - CNET

  21-12-2018 23:07 via cnet.com
  Your smart speaker can make buying gifts easier.
  
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• Thinking of gifting an Amazon Echo or Google Home? Read this first - CNET

  21-12-2018 22:58 via cnet.com
  Consider these key things first before gifting smart home gadgets.
  
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• Last-minute deals: Gift ideas you can order online and still get in time

  21-12-2018 22:51 via zdnet.com
  The best part is you can order all these items online and have them under your tree in time for the holidays.
  
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• How to use Alexa to buy holiday gifts - CNET

  21-12-2018 22:50 via cnet.com
  Let your smart speaker help you shop.
  
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• Illumra Self-Powered Dual-Rocker Friends of Hue Zigbee Light Switch review: Finger-powered switch is a must-have Hue accessory - CNET

  21-12-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  The happy marriage between smart bulb and smart switch has finally arrived -- and it'll give your finger smart home superpowers.
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 3 challenges and how to complete them quickly - CNET

  21-12-2018 22:37 via cnet.com
  The latest set of challenges takes advantage of new additions to the map and we finally get another search between three things.
  
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• How to watch Doctor Who online: stream for free from the UK or abroad

  21-12-2018 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  So what did you think? Was series eleven of Doctor Who the success you were hoping for and what did you think Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor? Ready for the end of season special? We're here to make sure you don't miss a single episode – regardless of whether or not you're in the UK - with our guide on how to watch Doctor Who online and TV.
  In replacing Peter Capaldi, Whittaker became the first female Doctor and she's been accompanied in the Tardis by new characters Graham, Yasmin and Ry
  
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• NASA: Holiday asteroid looks like a hippopotamus - CNET

  21-12-2018 21:48 via cnet.com
  "Space hippo" has a nice ring to it.
  
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• CES 2019: here's what you can expect from the annual tech-stravaganza

  21-12-2018 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CES 2019 is nearly upon us and announcements from LG, Samsung and others have already been pouring in. We've been keeping up with all the updates as they happen and our team has been hard at work prepping coverage for this year's event. What we're expecting is an absolute deluge of news on January 8, followed by a non-stop scavenger hunt trying to find the best products of the show. It's exhausting work, but there's no place like Vegas during CES. Every year, Sin City plays host to the gadg
  
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• The best PC gaming headsets 2018

  21-12-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s more affordable than ever to get into the best gaming PCs, so today is the perfect time to head out and buy one of the best PC gaming headsets. When you’re playing games, having high sound quality is extremely important – you’ve already perfected your visual experience, so the next step is getting awesome sound. Not everything is about having pretty, ray traced graphics. The best gaming monitors don’t always have speakers, and the ones that do don’t
  
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• Last day for Christmas delivery: Amazon and Walmart deadlines and deals

  21-12-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last day for Christmas delivery is today or this week, depending on where you shop online, according to our Christmas shipping deadlines explainer below.Christmas is just five days away, and if you're scrambling to find those last-minute online gifts, we've gone through top retailers such as Amazon and Walmart to find the best-selling gifts that will ship for free in time for Christmas day. Here's Amazon and Walmart's shipping schedule for Christmas:AmazonAmazon is offering free two-day shipping
  
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• Best RAM 2018: the top memory for your PC

  21-12-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even the best PCs will eventually experience some kind of slow down over time, especially as operating systems like Windows 10 and macOS Mojave become more and more demanding. If your computer is starting to drag its feet and show its age, you might want to go out and pick up the best RAM to give your PC a healthy speed boost.One of the first things you’ll notice when you out looking for the top-rated RAM is just how varied the memory market is. Anyone that new to the PC hardware scene wil
  
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• Best processors 2018: top CPUs for your PC

  21-12-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AMD and Intel are at each other’s throats once more, bringing the spirit of competition the processor market once again. This is thanks in no small part to AMD’s Ryzen 2nd Generation absolutely dominating the market. Intel has responded to this with 9th-Generation Coffee Lake Refresh processors like the Intel Core i9-9900K. As the eternal battle of Intel vs AMD rages on, there’s never been a better time to go out and buy one of the best processors. In 2018, the best proces
  
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• Best gaming mouse 2018: the best gaming mice we've tested

  21-12-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you go out and drop your savings on the best gaming PC you can build, it can be hard to avoid just jumping on a cheap mouse to get your game on. However, we wouldn’t advise doing this, instead, you should buy the best gaming mouse you can afford – everything attached to your rig should be of comparable quality. While you’re at it, you can pick up one of the best mouse pads, too.If you’re looking for one of the best gaming mice, you should look for a mouse that can ba
  
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• Star Wars 9, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones: When will we get trailers? - CNET

  21-12-2018 21:31 via cnet.com
  The Avengers: Endgame trailer didn't end the game. We want more.
  
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• The best monitor 2018: the top 10 monitors and displays we’ve reviewed

  21-12-2018 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While they’re not going to make your PC faster, the best monitors improve your computing experience by making everything look a lot better – and can even boost your productivity. The best monitors are also cost-effective, and anyone can get in on the action these days. With high resolutions and speedy refresh rates, you can make your work smoother and less of a strain on your eyes.With the holidays approaching, there's never been a better time to pick up one of the best monitors. So,
  
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• The best gaming monitor 2018: the 10 best gaming screens of the year

  21-12-2018 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  These days, the best PC games can take you to places and let you do things that you never thought possible, which is why you should think about picking up one of the best gaming monitors to bring your experience to the next level.But, what separates the best gaming monitors from the rest of the pack? Well, it mostly boils down to function and preferences. There’s a wide range of different technologies and features that the best gaming monitors offer, and what you need varies greatly on wha
  
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• Chinese websites have been under attack for a week via a new PHP framework bug

  21-12-2018 21:16 via zdnet.com
  PoC for ThinkPHP security flaw sparks furious scans for vulnerable sites, most of which are based in China.
  
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• What’s next for 2019? IoT trends and predictions

  21-12-2018 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Will IoT hit the mainstream in 2019? A new study by Arm reveals what customers want next year.
  
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• Toyota and Mazda are spending $6 million on some fish in Alabama - Roadshow

  21-12-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  Don't worry, that money isn't going toward a fish tank.
  
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• Ulefone Armor 3 rugged smartphone

  21-12-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We don’t know exactly how many Chinese phone makers are out there, but there’s a lot of them, that’s for sure. Today, we’ll be looking at a handset from Ulefone, one of the bigger phone makers in that region, with a large selection of models.
  In the Ulefone range are cheap 3G starter phones, more powerful phablets and the Armor products that are designed to handle less than ideal environmental conditions. This series now includes the original Armor, Armor mini, Armor 2, 2
  
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• Predictions for 2019 in data, analytics and AI

  21-12-2018 20:29 via zdnet.com
  This year's round-up of predictions from industry figures yields wisdom in: AI, data regulation, data governance, the state of the Hadoop market, open source and "the edge."
  
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• Titans season 1 is now on DC Universe, international Netflix release on Jan. 11 - CNET

  21-12-2018 20:17 via cnet.com
  DC Universe's first original drama series will play on Netflix around the globe.
  
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• As FAANG stocks falter, fund managers make bets on survivors

  21-12-2018 20:15
  A bear market in the so-called FAANG stocks - Wall Street's most popular trade going into the year - is pushing fund managers into searching for the next big growth companies that can lead the overall market higher.
  
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• CDC 1918 Pandemic Trail game is Oregon Trail with the flu - CNET

  21-12-2018 20:08 via cnet.com
  You have died of influenza.
  
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• AutoComplete: Bugatti put its new titanium brakes through hell and filmed it video - Roadshow

  21-12-2018 20:06 via cnet.com
  Plus, Ford is recalling 874,000 trucks because of faulty block heaters and Freightliner delivered its first electric box truck, sorta.
  
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• The best graphics cards 2018: all the top GPUs for gaming

  21-12-2018 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 2080 are finally here and the Nvidia Turing revolution has begun in earnest. So, do you splurge on an expensive flagship graphics card? Or, do you go back in time a bit, pick up a Pascal card and save a couple bucks? No matter what you do, you’ll be able to use the best graphics cards to play the best PC games from Hitman 2 to Battlefield 5.Remember that the best graphics cards can vary wildly depending on the kind of build you’re pursuing, so it can be hard t
  
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• The best mouse of 2018: 10 top computer mice compared

  21-12-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While some tablet and laptop makers might make you think that the best mouse is just a finger tap or a stylus, we’d have to respectfully disagree. There’s nothing quite like using a mouse to navigate your PC. No matter whether you’re a Mac or PC user, a trackpad or a touchscreen just isn’t as good. The best mice aren’t limited to a tiny space on your laptop chassis, so they can be as precise or unwieldy as you could want.Even if you’ve already got a mouse, our
  
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• The best gaming PC 2018: 10 of the top gaming desktops you can buy

  21-12-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  2018 was absolutely packed to the brim with the best PC games, and it looks like 2019 is going to follow suit, so you might want to go out and pick up one of the best gaming PCs today, so you can enjoy all that the medium has to offer. From best-in-class stealth-em-ups like Hitman 2 to intense first person shooters like Battlefield V, having the best gaming PC for your budget can make a ton of difference.It doesn’t matter whether you prefer Intel, AMD or Nvidia – most PC makers will
  
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• AT&T will connect your 4G phone to its '5G E' network, but don't get too excited - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:54 via cnet.com
  "5G E" isn't actually 5G.
  
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• London's Gatwick Airport closes again after drones force 33-hour shutdown - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:50 via cnet.com
  Passengers can't catch a break at Gatwick as the unprecedented shutdown continues.
  
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• Huawei Nova 4 pushes the new 'hole-punch' notch trend further - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:27 via cnet.com
  This is the same notch design rumored for the Galaxy S10.
  
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• The best power banks of 2018: portable chargers to keep your gadgets going

  21-12-2018 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Whether you want a pocket-size battery to top off your devices or a large power bank to juice up your laptop, portable chargers are very useful additions to your kit. We've added new entries to our best portable charger list in 2018 including the latest Mophie that packs a lightning cable to link up to your iPhone XS and XS Max, iPhone X and iPhone 8 smartphones. All of the power banks below can charge a plethora of devices, but we all know their primary function: to be ready when your smar
  
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• Galaxy A8S a practice run for Galaxy S10's O-notch screen? It makes sense - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:25 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Samsung can work out the kinks on a less important phone to ready its flagship Galaxy S10 for the new design.
  
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• Galaxy S10 could shoot portrait videos and use 'ultrasonic' fingerprint reader with Snapdragon 855 chip - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:24 via cnet.com
  Six ways Qualcomm's new processor can benefit Samsung's phone and others in 2019.
  
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• Corel acquires desktop virtualisation company Parallels

  21-12-2018 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Canada-based Corel has announced that it has acquired the virtualisation software company Parallels best known for its virtual desktop software.The company now offers the complete Parallels product line including Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Toolbox for Windows and Mac, Parallels Access, Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).While financial details of the deal were not revealed, Corel plans to make a significant investment into the Para
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus renders show what the Infinity-O display may look like - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:23 via cnet.com
  These unofficial renders come from OnLeaks and 91Mobiles.
  
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• Aquaman review: Splashy oceanic epic is movie catch of the day - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:18 via cnet.com
  Splash meets Game of Thrones in this thoroughly entertaining slice of submersible superheroics.
  
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• This Lego model is the only Leica camera most of us can afford - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:08 via cnet.com
  Classic camera collectors can now build their own Leica models using Lego kits.
  
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• The first 5 things to do with a new Amazon Echo video - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Yay, you got a new Amazon Echo speaker. Now what?
  
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• Best holiday gifts for procrastinators video - CNET

  21-12-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  If you’ve waited until the very last minute to shop for the friends and family on your list, there’s still time to give some great tech. Here are the best last-minute holiday gifts, in this Tech Minute.
  
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• Amazon expands its fleet of planes, so you get your package on time - CNET

  21-12-2018 18:42 via cnet.com
  More Amazon Prime customers means more people who expect free two-day shipping.
  
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• Winter solstice weekend will shine with a rare moon event - CNET

  21-12-2018 18:35 via cnet.com
  The long solstice night won't be as dark as usual.
  
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• Don't blow your New Year's resolutions: Use these apps to help in 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2018 18:31 via cnet.com
  Most people give up on their New Year's resolutions by mid-February. These apps could help you stay on track this year.
  
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• 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera recalled for power steering issues - Roadshow

  21-12-2018 18:30 via cnet.com
  About 75,000 vehicles worldwide are affected, nearly 18,000 of which are in the US.
  
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• Nike's cut the price of its self-lacing shoes, but they're still not cheap - CNET

  21-12-2018 18:24 via cnet.com
  The shoe's price is dropping by more than half.
  
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