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• Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2050 entry-level graphics card leaks out

  24-12-2018 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On the heels of rumors of a new GeForce RTX 2060 and mobile versions of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 20-series graphics cards, we’ve now heard word of a new Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050.A new graphics card featuring 896 CUDA Cores, 14 SMs, 4GB of video memory and a maximum frequency 1,560 MHz has appeared in the GeekBench database as revealed by renowned leaker TUM APISAK. This rumored GPU has only been identified as a “Graphics Device” created by the Nvidia Corporation, but it safe t
  
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• NORAD still tracking Santa despite government shutdown - CNET

  24-12-2018 23:25 via cnet.com
  Neither snow nor rain nor political impasse can keep its defense satellites from trailing St. Nick and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.
  
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• After Christmas sales 2018: the best deals the day after Christmas

  24-12-2018 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Day After Christmas Sales for 2018 are here to help you buy what you didn't get as a present for Christmas, and US retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Macy's are happy to oblige with discounts.We've tracking the price drops that are happening – even ahead of Christmas Eve – to highlight the best After Christmas deals on the internet. A lot of the discounts from a month ago are actually holding up, and we're seeing even cheaper prices in some cases.The trick here is get what you really
  
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• EE's mobile phone January sales start early - deals on iPhones, Samsung and SIM only

  24-12-2018 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ho-Ho-Ho. Nope, that's not the sound of Santa's sleigh arriving - it's the sound we made when we found out that EE has already released a batch of mobile phone deals for the January sales.The deals start today and include a whole host of handsets. There's up to £150 to be saved on contracts for the likes of the iPhone 6S (and 6S Plus), Samsung Galaxy S8 and A6, and the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and P Smart - the last of which starts at a mere £15 per month.Perhaps the most attractive savin
  
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• Jason Momoa's Aquaman is the superhero the world needs right now - CNET

  24-12-2018 21:25 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Move over, Marvel. CNET’s Bonnie Burton explains why the new Aquaman movie made her a DC fan.
  
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• DeepRay’s use of AI technology makes it better than the human eye

  24-12-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can do an awful lot with digital imaging to make things look better. Take an editing program like Photoshop, for example. Even if you’re not a professional, it’s relatively easy to tweak and fine-tune your less-than-perfect shots and make them look a little more presentable.If you’re an imaging-editing hotshot, meanwhile, it’s entirely possible to transform substandard pictures into minor masterpieces. Retouching has therefore been good news for anyone wanting to get
  
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• Elon Musk shows off massive Mars 'Starship' prototype rocket - CNET

  24-12-2018 20:47 via cnet.com
  The SpaceX CEO shares some surprising details about the materials being used to create his massive new rocket.
  
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• Australia made third highest number of requests for Apple data in the world

  24-12-2018 20:00
  In the first half of 2018 Australian authorities made 2,375 requests, more than China, Singapore or the UKApple received 2,357 “device requests” from the Australian government and law enforcement in the first half of 2018, the third-highest rate of requests in the world.The tech company published its twice-yearly transparency report on Friday, which reveals how many times governments asked Apple for data and information about iPhone, iPads, computers and Apple accounts. Continue read
  
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• Elon Musk shows off Mars 'Starship' prototype under construction - CNET

  24-12-2018 19:37 via cnet.com
  The SpaceX CEO shares some surprising details about the materials being used to create his massive new rocket.
  
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• Huawei kit stripped from UK police network

  24-12-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Telecommunications equipment made by Huawei is being removed from a communications system currently being developed for the UK's police and emergency services.BT confirmed the news after stating earlier this month that it would swap out the Chinese hardware giant's gear from the “core” of its 3G and 4G mobile networks.The Sunday Telegraph first reported that Huawei's equipment would be removed from the Emergency Services Network (ESN) and this could further extend the £2.3bn pr
  
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• EU signs off major microelectronics project

  24-12-2018 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A joint microelectronics project, with the aim of encouraging investment in internet-connected devices, has secured EU approval by France, Germany, Italy and Britain.The project will receive $2bn in state aid and 29 companies and research bodies will participate including Robert Bosch, Infineon, STMicroelectronics, Osram, Carl Zeiss, Global Foundries and Murata.The European Commission is also hopeful that public support for the project will help generate an additional $6bn from private investors
  
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• CIO case study: Customer experience and digital transformation

  24-12-2018 17:49 via zdnet.com
  The Chief Information Officer of semiconductor manufacturing company, MAXIM Integrated, explains his role in helping change how the company interacts with customers. It's an informative look at the modern CIO role.
  
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• TechRadar Middle East 2018 Awards

  24-12-2018 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Although the smartphone industry keeps producing tons of new smartphones every year, the amount of really good phones that we saw was this year incredible. There was a great phone for everyone this year, no matter what your budget was.That definitely made it much harder to choose our favorites from the year, but it is something that needs to get done. Today, we're announcing the categories in which we'll be honoring products from 2018 as well as opening our People's Choice awards up for voting.V
  
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• Microsoft may launch its own webcams

  24-12-2018 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch its own line of external webcams next year with the goal of bringing Windows Hello facial recognition to all computers running Windows 10.Paul Thurrott initially reported that the software giant is currently developing new 4K camera for both its PCs as well as its Xbox One gaming console.The cameras for Windows 10 will enable facial recognition on all Windows 10 PCs. As of now, the feature is only available on devices with built-in webcams such as Micr
  
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• My Microsoft wish list for 2019

  24-12-2018 17:17 via zdnet.com
  By just about any measure, Microsoft had a pretty good 2018. I have five suggestions on how CEO Satya Nadella and his teams can keep customers happy and make money in 2019.
  
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• Tech giants called to 'remove anti-gay app'

  24-12-2018 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Google and Amazon pressured to follow Apple and ban organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful".
  
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• The best Boxing Day sales 2018: deals landing before January sales

  24-12-2018 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Boxing Day sales are tantalisingly close right now. Actually, it seems that a few stores decided life would be easier if they pushed the discount button a bit early as we've been able to find some crackers already. It looks like the final days of deals season 2018 are going to running strong right through until those January sales for 2019.But surely you've got better things to be doing on the Christmas break than checking through all the retailer sales and shifting through what they're clai
  
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• The first 9 things to do with Google Home Hub - CNET

  24-12-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Set it up the right way and you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
  
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• Elon Musk's 2018 highs and lows video - CNET

  24-12-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  The Tesla CEO's year was filled with ups (rocket launches) and downs (SEC investigations).
  
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• How mobilizing your business helps you do more with your technology stack

  24-12-2018 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are spending confidently on their tech stacks. Much of this is driven by the affordability of cloud-based services. Tools such as marketing automation, CRM, and web analytics, are helping SMBs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reveal new insights into their business operations. But with so many emerging technologies available, there are many decisions to be made. Choose the right solutions and your business is optimized for growth a
  
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• Free gift of Fallout Classic Collection on PC might cheer up disappointed Fallout 76 players

  24-12-2018 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bethesda is giving away a free copy of Fallout Classic Collection on PC to those who bought Fallout 76 earlier this year – or indeed, to those who buy the game before 2018 is out.The company announced on Twitter that anyone who has logged on to the full release version of Fallout 76 gets the freebie, and this applies not just to PC gamers, but also to Xbox One and PS4 players.
  The free codes for Fallout Classic Collection on the PC will be distributed at some point in January (likely early
  
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• Save $80 on a year of McAfee Total Protection antivirus this Christmas

  24-12-2018 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An antivirus subscription probably isn't at the very top of your Christmas wish list, but it probably should be something you consider when you can get it for a price as low as what McAfee is offering in its Christmas Sale special.For just $29.99 you can get an entire year of McAfee Total Protection. That works out at an effective cost of $2.40 a month - a real bargain overall. Complete protection for up to 10 devices, an encrypted storage bank for all of your important files and a password mana
  
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• Get a cheap PlayStation Plus membership deal delivered today for a great last-minute present

  24-12-2018 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: The US PlayStation Plus price we highlighted earlier is still holding strong, The UK one is slowly going up in price, although it's still the best PS Plus deal around by miles. Is this a sign the big discount is coming to an end though? You're generally pushing your luck at most stores now with getting items delivered before Christmas, which is why this digital-delivery deal is perfect for a cheap PlayStation Plus membership price.We've tracked down the cheapest PlayStation Plus pri
  
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• The Google Santa Tracker is back and bigger than ever for 2018

  24-12-2018 14:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's back, and he's just taken off: Google's Santa Tracker is now live, and you can follow the progress of jolly ol' St Nick as he snakes his way across the globe delivering gifts.Although designed for children, there's a huge wealth of entertainment on offer (that adults will get lost in when 'researching' a story, including spending far too long on an Elf Wrap Battle or trying to do some basic coding to help an elf find a gift in a forest).
  The site has been live throughout December for parent
  
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• Uber, Lyft IPOs to mint next batch of Bay Area millionaires - CNET

  24-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Here we go again.
  
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• Nissan’s Navara, Terra and Patrol are made for Morocco - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Putting three of Nissan’s off-roaders through their paces in the desert.
  
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• Nissan trucks in their desert glory - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  We got a chance to drive Nissan's global trucks in Morocco. The result was beautiful.
  
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• Five things you need to know about the 2019 Nissan Terra video - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  Made for the Chinese market, this three-row SUV has some off-road moxie.
  
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• HNA Technology says in preliminary talks to sell Ingram Micro

  24-12-2018 13:26
  China's HNA Technology Co Ltd is in preliminary talks to sell U.S. electronics distributor Ingram Micro Inc, as part of its parent group's efforts to trim operations.
  
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• Why one tiny island is still a domain name giant

  24-12-2018 13:22 via zdnet.com
  There's a million more .tk domains than China's .cn.
  
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• Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

  24-12-2018 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network.
  
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• Australia to set up drone-identifying systems

  24-12-2018 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports.
  
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• What the iPad Pro needs next - CNET

  24-12-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  It's only a few key steps away from being Apple's killer computer. But when will Apple take those steps?
  
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• Is cheap gas good for your car? - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 13:00 via cnet.com
  The brand name on the pump tells you less than you think.
  
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• 5 steps to set up your new smart lock - CNET

  24-12-2018 12:54 via cnet.com
  Here's how to get the most out of your new smart lock.
  
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• Exclusive: U.S. satellite service offers to sell minority stake to Russia

  24-12-2018 12:12
  U.S. satellite start-up OneWeb has offered to sell a minority stake to Russia, a move it hopes will allay Moscow's concerns about the company's plan to create a worldwide internet network using satellites, three sources familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Amazon Echo, Google Home: How Europe fell in love with smart speakers

  24-12-2018 12:02 via zdnet.com
  Smart speakers take off in Europe despite worries that they're always listening to what's said in the home.
  
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• Iyaz's favorite gadget investments this year (2018 edition) video - CNET

  24-12-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  Top 5's host lets you know which tech products he found to be indispensable.
  
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• Cloud computing: Five key business trends to look out for

  24-12-2018 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Vendor lock-in worries to creating a single version of cloud data: here are some trends to watch for.
  
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• The best advice for returning gifts or gift cards video - CNET

  24-12-2018 11:53 via cnet.com
  This holiday season keep in mind these tips for successful gift returns and advice on what to do with unwanted gift cards.
  
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• This man spent $5,000 of his own money to put Zimbabwe on Street View - CNET

  24-12-2018 11:26 via cnet.com
  Tawanda Kanhema took a bunch of 360-degree cameras to the streets of Zimbabwe and even managed to map the Zambezi river on a speedboat.
  
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• Microsoft plans new 4K webcams to bring facial recognition to all Windows 10 devices, says report

  24-12-2018 11:23 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft will reportedly release its own webcams in 2019 to bring Windows Hello facial recognition to all Windows 10 devices.
  
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• Vegas Movie Studio 15

  24-12-2018 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’ve heard the name Vegas in connection to video editing software, you’re likely thinking of the company’s impressive, professional applications for advanced movie making. Vegas Movie Studio 15 is not that. Instead it’s a Windows-only programme offering the basics for novice users.So what do you get for your money (currently, $49.99)? Vegas Movie Studio is the cheapest, and hence most basic, Windows-only video editing application made by Magix.
  You can download Vegas
  
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• The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is a handsome luxury crossover - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 11:00 via cnet.com
  A striking exterior design helps us overlook some of the XT4's dynamic letdowns.
  
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• Checking the tech in the 2019 Cadillac XT4 video - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 11:00 via cnet.com
  The latest version of the CUE infotainment system adds a secondary control knob to improve usability. With features like a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Cadillac XT4's infotainment system is impressive.
  
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• 2019 Cadillac XT4: Style, features and luxury video - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 11:00 via cnet.com
  Cadillac's smallest crossover is high on style and tech features. It's not quite as practical as the larger XT5, nor as fun to drive as the competition, but there's still plenty to like about the 2019 XT4.
  
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• 2019 Cadillac XT4 review: Style, but not enough substance - Roadshow

  24-12-2018 11:00 via cnet.com
  Cadillac's smallest crossover provides few compelling reasons to pick it over the competition.
  
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• Bike-sharing firm Ofo's dramatic fall a warning to China's tech investors

  24-12-2018 09:04
  On the sidewalks of Shanghai and Beijing, once bright-yellow Ofo bicycles lie in varying states of disrepair - chains unhooked, wheels buckled and paint starting to fade - reflecting the quick rise and sharp fall of the Chinese bike-sharing startup.
  
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• The gift of gaming: the joys of getting a console for Christmas

  24-12-2018 09:00
  From secondhand Super Nintendos to surprise Sega Saturns, writers, game developers and Guardian readers share their favourite memories of gaming Christmases pastWe all remember that one Christmas present we got as a kid. The one we’d begged our parents for all year, the one we’d looked up 100 times in the Argos catalogue or on Amazon, depending on our age …For many of us, that present was a games machine. Whether it was a ZX Spectrum or a PlayStation 2, the process of unpackin
  
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