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• GoFundMe returns $403,000 to donors in NJ scam - CNET

  25-12-2018 23:58 via cnet.com
  A couple and a homeless man were charged last month over the fundraising campaign.
  
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• Jordan Peele drops first Us movie trailer, and it's spooky - CNET

  25-12-2018 20:31 via cnet.com
  For Christmas, the writer and director of Get Out gives a glimpse of his new nightmare.
  
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• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge behind-the-scenes video docks on Christmas Day - CNET

  25-12-2018 19:49 via cnet.com
  Disney offers a tease for Star Wars fans.
  
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• Google Doodle wishes you a Merry Christmas - CNET

  25-12-2018 19:13 via cnet.com
  Santa finally gets a break.
  
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• Jordan Peele drops Us movie trailer for Christmas, and it's spooky - CNET

  25-12-2018 18:59 via cnet.com
  The writer and director of Get Out gives a glimpse of his new nightmare.
  
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• Christmas Day NBA games 2018: Start times, how to watch online and more - CNET

  25-12-2018 18:26 via cnet.com
  Merry Christmas, cord-cutting NBA fans.
  
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• 11 tips and tricks for your new Fitbit Versa - CNET

  25-12-2018 18:25 via cnet.com
  Fitbit's smartwatch is a robust device. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of it.
  
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• 9 essential tips for your new Apple Watch - CNET

  25-12-2018 18:15 via cnet.com
  If you receive a new Apple Watch this holiday season, don't be intimidated -- it can do a lot, and we're here to show you how.
  
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• 8 tips for your new Amazon Echo Show - CNET

  25-12-2018 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Echo Show is easy to use, but there are a few things you'll want to adjust or customize. Let's take a look.
  
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• OWC Thunderbolt 3 docking station

  25-12-2018 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ever since Apple introduced the MacBook Air more than a decade ago and Intel formalized the Ultrabook format, thin-and-light laptops have gradually become mainstream. The transition to ever-slimmer notebooks has produced its own issues, though, as the number and size of ports have been reduced – and some connectors have been abandoned altogether.One port, though – Thunderbolt 3 – is set to be the one that rules them all, which in turn is changing how users connect to devices. T
  
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• Jordan Peele's Us trailer has arrived - CNET

  25-12-2018 15:10 via cnet.com
  The writer and director of Get Out gives a glimpse of his new nightmare.
  
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• The best geek movies of 2018 video - CNET

  25-12-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  We count down the biggest and best pop culture movies this year. Did your favorite make the cut?
  
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• Couple released without charge over Gatwick drone 'could win substantial payout'

  25-12-2018 14:52
  Libel lawyer says Paul Gait and Elaine Kirk could win £75,000 from newspapers who identified themThe couple arrested and released without charge in relation to the Gatwick drone incident could win at least £75,000 from the newspapers who identified them, according to a leading libel lawyer.Mark Stephens, head of media law at Howard Kennedy, said they had a strong legal case if they wished to pursue legal action. “Absent of a compelling reason and the police saying you can, you
  
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• From NASA to SpaceX, just look to space for good news from 2018 - CNET

  25-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  The Falcon Heavy rocket launch headlined a year filled with marvelous milestones when it comes to navigating and understanding space.
  
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• 6 tips for your new Nest Thermostat - CNET

  25-12-2018 14:00 via cnet.com
  These tips take you beyond the basics so you can get the most out of your new Nest Thermostat.
  
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• Hacker steals ten years worth of data from San Diego school district

  25-12-2018 13:08 via zdnet.com
  Officials said the hacker made off with the personal information of over 500,000 student and staff.
  
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• Hacker steals 10 years worth of data from San Diego school district

  25-12-2018 13:08 via zdnet.com
  Officials said the hacker made off with the personal information of over 500,000 student and staff.
  
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• Alphabet City: The unaired pilot video - CNET

  25-12-2018 12:00 via cnet.com
  We're on vacation, but we're giving you a gift. Happy Holidays!
  
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• The best Android games of 2018

  25-12-2018 11:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are loads of great games available for Android, but how can you pick out the gems from the dross, and amazing touchscreen experiences from botched console ports? With our lists, that’s how!We cover the best titles on Android right now, including the finest racers, puzzlers, adventure games, arcade titles and more. 
  We've tried these games out, and looked to see where the costs come in - there might be a free sticker added to some of these in the Google Play Store, but sometimes
  
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• Driver's aids extra: Checking the iDrive system in the 2018 BMW X1 video - Roadshow

  25-12-2018 11:01 via cnet.com
  Sure iDrive is rich with features, but that doesn't carry over to standard driver's aids.
  
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• 2019 BMW X1: The crossover that compromises video - Roadshow

  25-12-2018 11:01 via cnet.com
  Not quite a sports car, far from an SUV, BMW's smallest crossover is a good mix of both.
  
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• 2019 BMW X1 review: A standout in its class - Roadshow

  25-12-2018 11:01 via cnet.com
  The X1 offers an excellent mix of sporty driving characteristics and crossover utility. Just be sure you go easy on the options.
  
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• 2019 BMW X1 remains a svelte crossover - Roadshow

  25-12-2018 11:01 via cnet.com
  You could do much worse than BMW's sporty little runabout.
  
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• 33 essential smart home commands for Christmas

  25-12-2018 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's Christmas, which means you might well be spending more time than usual at home – and that means you'll be getting to know your smart speaker of choice a little better too. But with thousands of commands to pick from, have you worked out the most useful?We're here to guide you towards some of our favorite smart home commands that can come in handy over the Christmas holidays: entertain guests, make travel plans run smoothly, and even get gift ideas, plus much more...
  11 commands for yo
  
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• How to use psychology to deflect awkward Christmas conversations

  25-12-2018 07:00
  
  Christmas would be great if we just agreed not to talk at all
  
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• Huawei sets an all-time high for smartphone shipments, exceeds 200 million units in 2018

  25-12-2018 03:00 via zdnet.com
  Earlier this year, Huawei passed up Apple in worldwide smartphone shipments and market share and is now gunning for Samsung and its top spot. Despite security concerns by a few countries around the world, Huawei continues to set sales records.
  
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• UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace

  25-12-2018 02:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments.
  
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• AMD may launch a new Radeon GPU at CES 2019

  25-12-2018 01:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Recent leaks have strongly suggested that we would see new Ryzen desktop processors and APUs meant for laptop at CES 2019, but we might also get a bonus bonanza of new Radeon graphics as well.Wccftech claims to have received a confirmation of the introduction of a new Radeon graphics card, which might just be the introduction of 7nm Vega II GPUs. AMD has previously stated that it will next introduce a 7nm graphics architecture and the company has done just that with its Radeon Instinct GPU in th
  
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• The best Apple Watch apps we've used in 2018

  25-12-2018 01:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s been an interesting year for Apple Watch apps. In the spring it seemed as if the Watch had lost its sparkle, with many big-name apps either languishing or being pulled from the Watch altogether. The problem wasn’t that Apple Watch apps are a bad idea, though. Far from it, as our selection here demonstrates. It was that sometimes, apps were designed to answer the wrong question: “could we make a Watch app?” but not “should we?”Now, the Apple Watch is
  
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• Hot tub hack reveals washed-up security protection

  25-12-2018 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Tub-maker promises a fix after claims it was "irresponsible" for failing to lock out strangers.
  
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• The best free iPad games in 2018

  25-12-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  So you've got an iPad, but also the dawning realization you've no cash left to buy any games. Fortunately, the App Store offers loads of gaming greats for the (unintentional or otherwise) skinflint.Our lists cover the best free iPad puzzle games, racers, platform games, and more, split into categories (one on each page) for your perusing pleasure.Plus, check back weekly for our free iPad app of the week. You’ll find that below.
  Free iPad game of the week: Rowdy WrestlingRowdy Wrestling is
  
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• The best iPhone apps we've used in 2018

  25-12-2018 00:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apps are the cornerstone of the iPhone – what really set it apart from Android. The best iPhone apps are typically best in class.However, finding the greatest apps among the millions available isn’t easy, and so we’ve done the hard work for you. Our lists compile the very best the iPhone has to offer, whether using your iPhone for photos, video, drawing, music, office tasks, reading, maps, weather forecasts or keeping kids entertained.
  This round-up compiles our favourites
  
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