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• Vena vCommute case for the Google Pixel 3: Hidden card slot, drop protection, and kickstand

  22-12-2018 21:25 via zdnet.com
  Wallet cases are popular and so are cases with kickstands for media viewing. Vena combines both of these functions in a case that meets MIL STD 810G-516.6 certification for drop protection.
  
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• Gatwick airport drones incident leads to arrests - CNET

  22-12-2018 20:51 via cnet.com
  Police take two people into custody after drones fly too close to the London airport, causing flight cancellations and a nightmare for holiday travelers.
  
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• Best Christmas gifts under $50 - CNET

  22-12-2018 17:21 via cnet.com
  Looking for a tech bargain real soon? Here are some of the top tech deals you can still get for less than $50.
  
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• Why Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s ‘adult in the room’, may pay the price for its failings

  22-12-2018 17:00
  After months of revelations about the firm, the executive is being talked of as a sacrifice, not founder Mark ZuckerbergFacebook’s already terrible year is ending on a new low, as Mark Zuckerberg and his beleaguered executive team battle another share price slide, this time triggered by new revelations about the company’s relaxed attitude to the privacy of its 2.2 billion customers’ data.Shares dropped more than 7% on Tuesday after it was revealed that the company had bent its
  
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• Snapchat changes specs to look past the iPhone generation

  22-12-2018 16:59
  The app wants to distance itself from its rivals’ troubles, but needs more of their revenuesDon’t suggest to executives at Snap, parent of the Snapchat app, that they work for a social network, or that they’re in the social media space. “It’s a communications platform, not a social network,” says Claire Valoti, international vice-president of Snap.You might think that an app where you create media – photos with captions and effects – and then send
  
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• The Audio Technica ATH-SR5 headphone will delight listeners craving a detailed sound - CNET

  22-12-2018 16:17 via cnet.com
  Lightweight and folds flat for easy storage, the Audio Technica ATH-SR5 on-ear headphones are ideal on-the-go companions.
  
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• This preamp takes you deeper into the sound of LPs - CNET

  22-12-2018 15:57 via cnet.com
  There’s magic in an LP’s grooves, and the ModWright PH 9.0 phono preamp lets you hear more of it.
  
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• Spacex halts launch of U.S. military satellite due to winds

  22-12-2018 15:44
  Elon Musk's SpaceX scrapped Saturday's launch of a long-delayed navigation satellite for the U.S. military due to strong upper level winds.
  
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• How to set up a smart plug - CNET

  22-12-2018 15:30 via cnet.com
  Did you get a smart plug as a gift and don't have a clue what do with it? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Amazon Prime free shipping: order now for Christmas delivery

  22-12-2018 14:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Time is running out to order those last-minute online gifts that will ship in time for Christmas day. Lucky for you, Amazon is offering free shipping options up until Christmas Eve.Today is the last day you can get Amazon Prime free two-day shipping to ensure your items will get there before Christmas Day. December 23 is the last day to receive Prime one-day shipping, and in select cities you can receive Prime same-day delivery on Christmas Eve. 
  December 22: Last day for Amazon Prime free
  
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• This Apple launch Bad Lip Reading parody is the best thing you'll see today

  22-12-2018 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We're big fans of the Bad Lip Reading (BLR) channel here at TechRadar, the YouTube brand that takes high-profile public speaking events and adds its on interpretation of the words being said.So when we saw that BLR had parodied an Apple launch, we were straight onto the video - and it does not disappoint.With launches of elements like the DeBonk DeBonk musical can opener, the Apple Wish Prince app and the, well, Apple Hole, the graphics are so well done that it would be hard to convince someone
  
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• This month's SpaceX's 'rideshare' rocket may help change the internet forever

  22-12-2018 14:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Picture credit: AstrocastEarly December saw the launch of the 19th rocket of 2018 from Elon Musk's SpaceX from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, but this one was a bit different. What got most of the attention was that it was the first launch from SpaceX to re-use a first-stage rocket booster for a third time.Already famous for its reusable rockets, SpaceX successfully landed it on a drone-ship stationed in the Pacific Ocean. However, it was what was carried into low Earth orbit that was th
  
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• The new Aquaman movie converted me from Marvel to DC - CNET

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Move over, Marvel. CNET’s Bonnie Burton explains why Jason Momoa replaced her love for all things Avengers.
  
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• Roadshow's long-term 2017 Land Rover Discovery: Bidding farewell video - Roadshow

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  It might have required a bit of work to feel just right, but once it hit that sweet spot, it was everything we needed.
  
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• One last look at our long-term 2017 Land Rover Discovery - Roadshow

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Parting is such sweet sorrow.
  
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• Long-term 2017 Land Rover Discovery: Farewell, Disco fever - Roadshow

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  We came to appreciate its mix of capability and comfort, even though we had to smooth out some kinks.
  
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• iPhone XR vs. iPhone 8 Plus: What iPhone should you buy? - CNET

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  How does Apple's most affordable 2018 iPhone compare to the discounted iPhone 8 Plus of last year?
  
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• Google Pixel Slate review: Google's pricey vision of a tablet-meets-Chromebook doesn't quite gel - CNET

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Google's pricey vision of a tablet-meets-Chromebook doesn't quite gel
  
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• 6 tips to set up your new Nest or Ring smart doorbell - CNET

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  We'll teach you to get the most out of your new smart doorbell.
  
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• 27 tips for your new Apple TV - CNET

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  It can do more than you might think.
  
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• 2018: The year Infinite Jest took over my life - CNET

  22-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: I put off reading David Foster Wallace's famously encyclopedic book for two decades. Finally digging in was the best and worst thing I did this year.
  
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• I was wrong about the Motorola Razr - CNET

  22-12-2018 13:30 via cnet.com
  Long before the iPhone or the Galaxy line, this phone was all the rage. And I failed to see just how popular the Razr would be.
  
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• What the Galaxy S10 really needs - CNET

  22-12-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  Samsung's next flagship can take a tip from the iPhone XS and Pixel 3.
  
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• The challenge: make UX compatible with human nature

  22-12-2018 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Exploring the immutable laws of nature that shape user experience.
  
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• TechRadar's downloads advent calendar: get ASCOMP PDF Conversa free

  22-12-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The holidays are an expensive time, so we’re bringing you a special treat: a full, free Windows program to download every day until Christmas.Look behind the 22nd door on our free downloads advent calendar to find a full copy of ASCOMP PDF Conversa – a fantastically useful tool that takes the hassle out of working with PDFs.
  Get ASCOMP PDF Conversa
  Once you've downloaded the software, register for a free account using the link at the top right of the program window to unlock the full
  
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• Best OTA DVRs for cord cutters who use an antenna - CNET

  22-12-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  If you're looking to ditch cable, these are the best DVRs for watching, recording and streaming live television using an antenna.
  
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• New iPad Mini and 10-inch iPad tipped to arrive in 2019

  22-12-2018 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple launched a new entry-level iPad and two new iPad Pros in 2018 but it's apparently not finished with tablet refreshes yet. Reports from inside the Apple supply chain suggest that a new 10-inch iPad and a revival of the iPad Mini are scheduled for 2019.As per anonymous sources speaking to the China Times, the two new slates are intended to boost iPad sales – the iPad Mini is coming in the first half of next year, with the 10-inch iPad (set to replace the 9.7-inch model Apple launched i
  
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• Avoid the mall with these last-minute gift ideas video - CNET

  22-12-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  Time’s almost up for holiday shopping, but here’s a roundup of quick gift ideas that don’t require you to battle crowds.
  
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• Fitbit Charge 4: what we want to see

  22-12-2018 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Fitbit Charge 3 only landed in October and it’s an impressive device, ranking high on our list of the best fitness trackers. But there’s no reason to think Fitbit will stop at three – there’s probably going to be a Fitbit Charge 4 sooner or later.And good as the Fitbit Charge 3 is, there’s still plenty of room for Fitbit to improve things for a fourth generation. After all, our review gave it four stars – so that’s one star still to get.With that in
  
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• Best mobile card payment reader of 2018

  22-12-2018 09:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Business is now transacted on the move. According to the latest figures from the UK Cards Association, total spending on payment cards in April 2018 reached $77 billion (around £61 billion), with rises partly attributable to the impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Richard Koch, head of policy at the UK Cards Association, said: "Making a contactless payment is fast, easy and secure. With so many retailers now accepting this technology, we are sure consumers will continue to vote
  
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• iPhones, mobiles and more still available for Christmas delivery from Amazon

  22-12-2018 09:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Left all of your Christmas shopping till the last minute? Still need that iPhone you promised someone as a gift? Well you don't need to panic as Amazon.co.uk has your back this year delivering all the way up until Christmas Eve and they still have hundreds of mobile phone deals to choose from. However, there is a bit of a catch here. Amazon deliveries for non-Prime members have now finished which means you'll have to upgrade to Amazon Prime if you want to get your last minute phone deal in
  
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• Premier League live stream: how to watch all the football online from anywhere

  22-12-2018 09:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The football Christmas period has become something of a tradition, especially since the Premier League era kicked off. With fixtures galore, chopping and changing league positions and a match on seemingly all the time, it has become a staple of Boxing Day and through into the early New Year. To make sure you get your festive football fix, we've made this guide to help you live stream every single Premier League game. Even all those 3pm Saturday kick-offs are being shown somewhere.The Premier Lea
  
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• Whyte vs Chisora 2 live stream: how to watch tonight's fight online from anywhere

  22-12-2018 08:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What a Christmas gift this is! One of international heavyweight boxing's most-anticipated rematches finally gets the go-ahead tonight in London and it should be one hell of a fight. To ensure that you get a Whyte vs Chisora live stream without any difficulties this evening, be sure to read our guide - you can watch the boxing from wherever you are on Earth with our help.
  Rewind back two years to Manchester and the first encounter between these two immense heavyweights and Dillian Whyte was decla
  
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• To win the climate change battle, we need to talk about gilets jaunes

  22-12-2018 07:00
  
  Shifting to a low-carbon economy won't be painless, and politicians need to win the public over
  
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• The wild logistics of London's poop-pumping Tideway Tunnel

  22-12-2018 07:00
  
  Building London's new sewer requires six ground-chewing machines and a prayer to Saint Barbara
  
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• The luxury transport you need to get around in style

  22-12-2018 07:00
  
  Whether you're traveling over land or water it's best to do it in style. These are the most desired forms of transport to get you from A to B
  
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• Print is not dead. In retail, content creates customer loyalty

  22-12-2018 07:00
  
  For retailers to stand out, editorial content must become an integral part of their business
  
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• Let's face it, technological determinism is terrible politics

  22-12-2018 07:00
  
  In the year ahead technological change will continue to impact on our lives, but we will question it much more. It's a mindset that's greatly needed
  
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• 'Fist of Christmas': Here's what happens when a neural network creates Christmas movies

  22-12-2018 07:00
  
  Too many Christmas films have the same mundane story. Getting a neural network to suggest new titles adds some variety. Next year's Christmas movies should be The Noise of Christmas and a A Christmas Cat
  
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• Alexa's advice to 'kill your foster parents' fuels concern over Amazon Echo

  22-12-2018 07:00
  Smart speaker’s remarks, apparently quoted from Reddit, come as Amazon tries to boost speaker’s conversational capacityAn Amazon customer got a grim message last year from Alexa, the virtual assistant in the company’s smart speaker device: “Kill your foster parents.”The user who heard the message from his Echo device wrote a harsh review on Amazon’s website, Reuters reported - calling Alexa’s utterance “a whole new level of creepy”. Continue
  
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• How well does Zozosuit measure up?

  22-12-2018 05:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Can a bodysuit help customers take accurate measurements and buy custom-fit clothes online?
  
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• Should AI researchers trust AI to vet their work?

  22-12-2018 04:19 via zdnet.com
  A machine learning researcher at Virginia Tech proposes a way to vet papers in AI by the look of the text and graphics in the document. Is its ability to gauge the "gestalt" of winning research enough to speed up the peer-review process?
  
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• JD.com CEO will not face assault charges in Minnesota

  22-12-2018 03:35
  Minnesota prosecutors will not charge the billionaire chief executive officer of China's JD.com Inc, Richard Liu, after he was accused of rape by a University of Minnesota student during a recent U.S. visit, authorities said on Friday.
  
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• Researcher publishes proof-of-concept code for creating Facebook worm

  22-12-2018 02:21 via zdnet.com
  One group has already been abusing this issue to post spam on users' Facebook walls.
  
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• 'Kill your foster parents': Amazon's Alexa talks murder, sex in AI experiment

  22-12-2018 01:46
  Millions of users of Amazon's Echo speakers have grown accustomed to the soothing strains of Alexa, the human-sounding virtual assistant that can tell them the weather, order takeout and handle other basic tasks in response to a voice command.
  
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• The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.

  22-12-2018 01:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC has discovered a ring of teenage hackers making thousands out of Fortnite.
  
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• Aquaman post-credits scene, explained - CNET

  22-12-2018 00:44 via cnet.com
  The DC Extended Universe movie offers a little sequel bait. Warning, spoilers ho!
  
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• India authorizes 10 agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt citizens' data

  22-12-2018 00:43 via zdnet.com
  Order sparks outrage in India with citizens, privacy advocates, and political opponents accusing the government of trying to establish a "surveillance state."
  
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• Home Affairs cannot be bothered listing all agencies with access to metadata

  22-12-2018 00:37 via zdnet.com
  With a disclosure notice or court order, government agencies otherwise exempted are able to tap Australia's metadata stores.
  
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