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• Tesla names close Musk friend Larry Ellison to board

  28-12-2018 23:34
  Tesla Inc on Friday named Oracle Corp co-founder Larry Ellison, a shareholder and self-described close friend of Chief Executive Elon Musk, to its board to provide theindependent oversight demanded by U.S. regulators after Musk tweeted about taking the electric carmaker private.
  
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• Barack Obama lists 2018 favorites: Black Panther, Annihilation, Cardi B - CNET

  28-12-2018 23:31 via cnet.com
  From Marvel's Wakandan adventure and a Mister Rogers documentary to a Janelle Monáe tune, the former president lists the art that topped his list this year.
  
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• How Facebook deals with the fact AI is a mess on smartphones

  28-12-2018 23:21 via zdnet.com
  Facebook has a whole set of internal tools to try and optimize its neural networks to run on mobile devices. Still, the company finds it difficult to navigate a smartphone market that is byzantine in its complexity, with thousands of different chipsets, most of poor performance, and software stacks that aren't quite up to the job.
  
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• Macaulay Culkin has a new middle name, picked by the internet - CNET

  28-12-2018 23:10 via cnet.com
  Say hello to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.
  
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• FCC to investigate CenturyLink nationwide outage - CNET

  28-12-2018 23:10 via cnet.com
  Problems started early Thursday and continued into Friday. The FCC is looking into the outage and its effect on 911 calls.
  
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• Endings and Easter eggs in Netflix's Black Mirror Bandersnatch - CNET

  28-12-2018 23:10 via cnet.com
  Like how-to guide for spoiling Netflix's Black Mirror interactive movie.
  
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• Interactive Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is here to cap a twisted 2018 - CNET

  28-12-2018 22:12 via cnet.com
  Black Mirror makes an interactive Netflix movie before interactive movies become real-life Black Mirror episodes.
  
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• Barack Obama's 2018 favorites: Black Panther, Annihilation, Cardi B - CNET

  28-12-2018 22:04 via cnet.com
  From Marvel's Wakandan adventure and a Mister Rogers documentary to a Janelle Monáe tune, the former president lists the art that topped his list this year.
  
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• PewDiePie versus T-Series silliness reveals battle for the soul of YouTube

  28-12-2018 22:02 via zdnet.com
  Swedish YouTube sensation PewDiePie and his supporters feel threatened by the rapid creep of corporatism that they think is sullying a platform that was built for and has been nurtured by individual expression.
  
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• Pewdepie versus T-Series silliness reveals battle for the soul of Youtube

  28-12-2018 22:02 via zdnet.com
  Swedish Youtube sensation Pewdepie and his supporters feel threatened by the rapid creep of corporatism that they think is sullying a platform that was built for and has been nurtured by individual expression.
  
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• Forget Go, Google helps AI learn to book flights on the web

  28-12-2018 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Researchers at Google's AI labs created a couple of novel neural networks that can succeed in navigating web forms, such as an online flight-booking site. Although baby steps at the moment, the program succeeds as well or better than some models trained using human demonstrations of pointing and clicking.
  
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• How drone forensics can reveal pilot identity

  28-12-2018 21:43 via zdnet.com
  Even if investigators find a damaged drone, they can still take it apart to reveal personal details about the pilot.
  
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• The best printers of 2019: inkjet, color, mono and laser printers

  28-12-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our list of the best printers of 2019. Whether you're looking for a new printer for your home or your office (or both), then you've come to the right place, as we've listed the very best printers right here.From all-in-one printers that can handle scanning and photocopying as well as printing, to specialised photo printers that can produce lab-quality printouts of your photographs, we’ve put together this list of the best printers of 2019 so that you can spend less time shopping
  
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• The best small business printers of 2019

  28-12-2018 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our list of the best small business printers of 2019, where we pick the top printers that best suit the needs of small companies.This means that these printers can cope with the demands of a small office, while being flexible enough that it can keep up if your business expands. The best small business printers are affordable and reliable devices that can grow with your company.That means that these printers are fast and accurate, while keeping the initial investment low. The best smal
  
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• The best workstations of 2019

  28-12-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our list of the best workstations of 2019. These are the very best, most powerful, workstation machines that can power your business.These days, the best workstations are around the same size as normal PCs, and offer high quality designs, without sacrificing pure power and performance. Some, such as the iMac Pro and the Surface Studio, are slimline all-in-one PCs that offer brilliant performance whilst not taking up loads of room in your office.The best workstations can handle any app
  
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• The best business monitors of 2019: top displays for work

  28-12-2018 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're sat in front of your PC all day for work, then finding the best business monitor for your needs is essential. Getting the right monitor means you can work comfortably, with bright, clear colors and high resolutions.Plus, if you work in the creative industry where color and image accuracy is paramount, such as photography or video editing, then you'll need a monitor that supports a variety of industry standards.Choosing the best business monitor doesn’t just mean getting one that
  
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• The best business headphones and earphones in 2019

  28-12-2018 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you work in a busy office environment where there's a lot of background noise, but you need to make and receive important calls throughout the day, then our list of the best business headphones or earphones can really help.The best business headphones or earphones have features that allow you to make calls, be they traditional voice calls or increasingly popular video calls over services like Skype. These features include excellent audio and recording quality and noise cancelling, which means
  
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• The best Bluetooth headsets 2019: top hands-free kit

  28-12-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our list of the best Bluetooth headsets for hands-free calling. Even in 2019, Bluetooth headsets are essential bits of kit for many people, especially if you need to take calls while using both your hands for other tasks.The best Bluetooth headsets make taking calls easy and convenient, whether you're driving, using equipment or typing on a keyboard. For people who rely on their phone and make lots of calls each and everyday, they're a game-changer. We've collected together the b
  
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• A 48MP future: what the latest smartphone camera developments mean for you

  28-12-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It has been a few years since the conclusion of the smartphone megapixel wars. Back then, manufacturers from across the industry sought to undo one another, cramming as many pixels as possible into each smartphone iteration released. This mostly stopped by 2016, with manufacturers moving onto what was the next marketing speak craze of the moment, wider apertures.In 2018 however, with the release of the Huawei P20 Pro, the Chinese behemoth fired the starting shot in the next phase of this wa
  
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• Google and Facebook put ads in child sex abuse discovery apps

  28-12-2018 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook's 2018: We've changed, we promise - CNET

  28-12-2018 19:17 via cnet.com
  The Facebook CEO sums up the year in a post about all the things his company's done, often responding to an endless string of scandals.
  
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• Black Mirror's interactive Netflix movie is here, in case 2018 wasn't twisted enough - CNET

  28-12-2018 19:11 via cnet.com
  Black Mirror makes an interactive movie before interactive movies become real-life Black Mirror episodes.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg is still Facebook's chairman and CEO, FYI - CNET

  28-12-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  As Facebook struggles with intense scrutiny and drama, there's been speculation about Zuckerberg's role at the company.
  
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• Manage your money with these tech tools video - CNET

  28-12-2018 19:00 via cnet.com
  Leave your bad financial habits behind and get your money in order in 2019. In this Tech Minute, see which are the best tech tools to balance your books.
  
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• Dell returns to market with NYSE listing

  28-12-2018 18:58
  Dell Technologies Increturned to public markets on Friday, nearly six years after the company's founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell took it private in what was then the biggest buyout since the financial crisis of 2008.
  
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• Bandersnatch: The critics' verdicts on Black Mirror's interactive adventure

  28-12-2018 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Some say the Netflix show's interactive episode is a masterpiece, some say it's a mis-step.
  
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• FCC to investigate CenturyLink as nationwide outage continues, 911 calls disrupted - CNET

  28-12-2018 18:41 via cnet.com
  Problems started early Thursday and continued into Friday, as the FCC launches an investigation into the outage and its effect on 911 calls.
  
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• Best cloud storage of 2019: free, paid and business options

  28-12-2018 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consumers and businesses continue the trend of reducing their need to rely on local storage hardware and infrastructure by placing files and applications in the cloud.Given the multitude of cloud storage providers out there, one has to wisely choose a provider who will offer the maximum amount of low-cost storage and bandwidth, while still keeping your data safe.This list represents our top picks for cloud storage: most offer a free tier allowing you to see if they're right for you before handin
  
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• Citi cuts Q1 iPhone production estimates on weak demand

  28-12-2018 17:58
  Citi Research on Friday slashed its first-quarter production estimates for Apple Inc's iPhones and nearly halved expectations on the costliest iPhone XS Max, joining other brokerages in lowering forecast amid reports of weak demand.
  
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• Jack Black is on YouTube, and he's here to talk video games

  28-12-2018 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Actor, comedian and musician Jack Black is now on YouTube. The star of School of Rock and voice of Kung Fu Panda will be looking to further the entertainment of the masses with his new YouTube channel, 'Jablinski Games', covering topics as far-ranging as "games, food, and life".Currently the only video on the channel is the announcement clip below, where Black voices the ambition to be "bigger than Ninja... bigger than PewDiePie", citing two of the video platform's biggest names. There are
  
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• Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

  28-12-2018 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors.
  
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• Facebook's leaked rulebooks highlight struggle with content moderation - CNET

  28-12-2018 16:58 via cnet.com
  The New York Times uncovers 1,400 documents demonstrating Facebook's growing political influence and troubles with moderation
  
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• The best after-Christmas deals and sales: Amazon Digital Day, 40 percent off PS Classic, $20 off JBL Clip 3 - CNET

  28-12-2018 16:42 via cnet.com
  Ready to cash in some gift cards?
  
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• Louis Theroux among those hit by Twitter hack exposing security flaw

  28-12-2018 16:35 via theguardian.com
  Cyber firm was able to post tweets on celebrities’ accounts without entering passwordsLouis Theroux and Eamonn Holmes are among celebrities whose Twitter accounts were compromised after a security company was able to post tweets on their behalf without entering a password.The documentary maker and the news anchor were two of the individuals targeted by Mike Godfrey, who runs the British cybersecurity business Insinia. Continue reading...
  
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• NASA shutdown: Agency could be dark during historic New Year's missions - CNET

  28-12-2018 16:13 via cnet.com
  The space agency will not broadcast a historic flyby of mysterious space rock Ultima Thule if the US government shutdown continues into 2019.
  
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• Bandersnatch is an interactive Black Mirror movie – and it's now on Netflix

  28-12-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: Bandersnatch is now available on Netflix, though it seems to be more than your usual Netflix movie. An interactive adventure that puts the viewer in control of key decisions throughout the film, with various routes the film can travel through, Bandersnatch is a natural evolution of Black Mirror's paranoid depictions of technology – as well as Netflix's growing interest in interactive media on its streaming platform, such as Minecraft: Story Mode.For the Bandersnatch trailer, a
  
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• Best free web hosting of 2019

  28-12-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The costs of setting up and maintaining a website can add up quickly, so picking the best free website hosting provider for your needs can help cut costs, and this list of the top-rated service providers out there will hopefully help you make the right choice.Designing, developing and maintaining a website all need an outlay of one sort, so it's important to minimise expenditure where they can; which is one reason why website builders have grown in popularity over the past few years.Web hosting
  
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• Apple Watch Series 4 back on my wrist: Unnecessary, but indispensable

  28-12-2018 15:47 via zdnet.com
  I try out a lot of wearables, but keep coming back to the Apple Watch for my smartwatch needs. It's not quite enough to replace my Garmin for serious run tracking, but does everything else better than all the other smartwatches so it is back on my left wrist.
  
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• Hackers steal personal info of 1,000 North Korean defectors

  28-12-2018 15:33 via zdnet.com
  Hackers stole names, addresses, and dates of birth of 997 North Korean defectors.
  
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• Microsoft will end 2018 as America’s most valuable company

  28-12-2018 15:09 via zdnet.com
  Barring any further stock market shocks, Microsoft will finish the year ahead of Apple and Amazon as America’s most valuable publicly-quoted company, despite never making it to $1 trillion.
  
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• The mobile world might finally get exciting again in 2019 - CNET

  28-12-2018 15:02 via cnet.com
  From foldable phones to 5G, here's why we're looking forward to next year.
  
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• Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts

  28-12-2018 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others' accounts were targeted to highlight a Twitter vulnerability.
  
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• Couple have baby after Facebook group pays for IVF

  28-12-2018 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The couple, who both had cancer as teenagers, wanted to have a second baby but could not afford IVF.
  
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• The biggest storage trends of 2018

  28-12-2018 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The storage industry is evolving faster than ever before in the 40 years I've been following it. While I tend to focus on the cutting edge, this is a good time to look back on the two biggest trends of the year.
  
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• Do this one thing before storing your holiday decorations - CNET

  28-12-2018 15:00 via cnet.com
  Make next year's decorating so much easier with this one tip.
  
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• Best Linux web hosting services of 2019

  28-12-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Linux hosting is everywhere. Whether you're looking for a simple shared website hosting account or a powerful dedicated server, the chances are that you'll be offered a Linux-based option first.In many cases, you might not care. If your hosting needs are simple, you'll probably choose an account based on the allocated web space, bandwidth and similar features – the operating system is so far down most people's priority list that often it's not even mentioned in comparison tables.
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• Cussing parrot, dolphins that love TV: The wildest animal news of 2018 - CNET

  28-12-2018 14:58 via cnet.com
  Colorful and curious land animals, insects and marine life stole headlines from humans this year.
  
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• Tesla names Larry Ellison, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to board

  28-12-2018 14:50
  Tesla Incon Friday named two independent board directors as part of a September deal with federal regulators to move past the turbulence following Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's tweet about taking the electric carmaker private.
  
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• Netflix's interactive Black Mirror movie is here, in case 2018 wasn't twisted enough - CNET

  28-12-2018 14:44 via cnet.com
  Black Mirror made an interactive movie before interactive movies become real-life Black Mirror episodes.
  
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