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• Black Mirror: Bandersnatch meets Avengers: Infinity War in mashup - CNET

  01-01-2019 23:34 via cnet.com
  What if Avengers: Infinity War had a choose-your-own-adventure slant like the new Netflix movie?
  
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• Google wins U.S. approval for radar-based hand motion sensor

  01-01-2019 23:02
  Alphabet Inc's Google unit won approval from U.S. regulators to deploy a radar-based motion sensing device known as Project Soli.
  
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• Taylor Swift's Reputation tour lives forever and ever on Netflix - CNET

  01-01-2019 22:35 via cnet.com
  You'll want to see this movie, even if you saw the show live.
  
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• Bill Gates' nuclear venture hits snag amid U.S. restrictions on China deals: WSJ

  01-01-2019 22:01
  TerraPower LLC, a nuclear energy venture chaired by Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates, is seeking a new partner for early-stage trials of its technology after new U.S. rules forced it to abandon an agreement with China, company officials told the Wall Street Journal.
  
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• US Stratcom deletes New Year's Eve tweet about its readiness to "drop something" - CNET

  01-01-2019 19:43 via cnet.com
  It was meant to be a joke.
  
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• Ready player one: the most anticipated games of 2019

  01-01-2019 19:00
  Buzz Lightyear joins Kingdom Hearts, Harry Potter looks for the Pokémon Go effect, it’s party time down on the farm, and an avenging hero returns from the mists of Dreamcast time (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) Disney and Pixar icons meet Japanese video-game heroes in this long-awaited role-player. Featuring worlds themed around Toy Story, Monsters Inc and Big Hero 6, among much else, this huge crossover adventure will hold some appeal for anyone who’s ever loved a Disney movie, whi
  
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• 14 questions CES 2019 needs to answer - CNET

  01-01-2019 16:51 via cnet.com
  Commentary: As the tech world descends on Las Vegas next week, these are the issues that dominate the landscape.
  
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• Google is primed to go big at CES again - CNET

  01-01-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Last year was the search giant's first official appearance in years at the massive tech show. With round two, Google looks to make an even bigger splash.
  
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• See what happens when Black Mirror: Bandersnatch meets the Avengers - CNET

  01-01-2019 13:09 via cnet.com
  What if Avengers: Infinity War had a Bandersnatch option?
  
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• 'We are not robots': Amazon warehouse employees push to unionize

  01-01-2019 13:00
  Workers announced launch of union push in response to working conditions as company says it does not recognize allegationsAs Amazon’s workforce has more than doubled over the past three years, workers at Amazon fulfillment center warehouses in the United States have started organizing and pushing toward forming a union to fight back against the company’s treatment of its workers. Continue reading...
  
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• How to listen to the Hamilton soundtrack for free - CNET

  01-01-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Even if you haven't seen the show, the music offers a fascinating, toe-tapping, semiaccurate history lesson. There are at least three ways to hear it without spending a penny.
  
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• Exclusive: Netflix poaches CFO from Activision Blizzard - source

  01-01-2019 12:49
  Netflix Inc is expected to announce in the next few days that it has poached media finance veteran Spencer Neumann from Activision Blizzard to be its chief financial officer, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
  
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• Tech trends we want to see in 2019 video - CNET

  01-01-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  CNET rounds up the trends in tech that we hope to see in the new year.
  
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• 2019 Nissan Altima review: Better dressed with better tech - Roadshow

  01-01-2019 11:00 via cnet.com
  Nissan’s sixth-generation Altima becomes a more engaging midsize offering.
  
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• NASA New Horizons spacecraft completes historic Ultima Thule flyby - CNET

  01-01-2019 07:10 via cnet.com
  Seeking answers about the origins of our solar system, NASA's intrepid robotic explorer surveys the most distant world ever explored.
  
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• Netflix reveals Stranger Things season 3 premiere date - CNET

  01-01-2019 07:07 via cnet.com
  If you stayed up till midnight East Coast time, Netflix delivered some fireworks.
  
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• Queen guitarist Brian May premieres new song for historic NASA flyby - CNET

  01-01-2019 07:05 via cnet.com
  Don't stop him now! The rock star, who also happens to be an astrophysicist, will be on hand at NASA headquarters as his song marks the space milestone.
  
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• Your New Year's detox diet could do way more harm than good

  01-01-2019 07:00
  
  Fad diets, detox smoothies and other dodgy detoxes aren't just a waste of time and money, they can also harm your body
  
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• 'Resign from Facebook': experts offer Mark Zuckerberg advice for 2019

  01-01-2019 07:00
  The CEO sets himself a personal challenge every new year. But after a bruising 12 months, what should he do next? When Mark Zuckerberg began his annual “personal challenges” in 2009, he set the bar pretty low: he dressed like an adult every day for a year. Subsequent challenges were squarely in the realm of achievable New Year’s resolutions, from reading a book every two weeks and running a mile a day to starting to learn Mandarin and sending thank you notes.But as Zuckerberg h
  
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• Follow these tech resolutions for a more productive 2019

  01-01-2019 07:00
  
  A few simple changes will help you to get the most out of the technology in your life
  
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• Queen guitarist Brian May writes song for historic NASA flyby - CNET

  01-01-2019 04:14 via cnet.com
  Don't stop him now! The rock star, who also happens to be an astrophysicist, will be on hand at NASA headquarters as his song marks the space milestone.
  
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• Aquaman director James Wan: Stop harassing people who hate the movie - CNET

  01-01-2019 04:04 via cnet.com
  "Be respectful," the Aquaman director tells crabby fans.
  
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• NASA New Horizons zooms toward Ultima Thule as historic flyby nears - CNET

  01-01-2019 02:26 via cnet.com
  The spacecraft is hurtling toward the mysterious space rock, the most distant world ever explored. Watch NASA's live stream here.
  
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• Checking the tech in the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage video - Roadshow

  01-01-2019 02:20 via cnet.com
  Aston Martin's newest car has a modern infotainment system that you might recognize from a certain German luxury-car manufacturer.
  
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• Activision Blizzard plans to terminate CFO Neumann

  01-01-2019 02:09
  Activision Blizzard Incon Monday said it intends toterminate Chief Financial Officer Spencer Neumann for reasons unrelated to the video game publisher's financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures.
  
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• These 5 Alexa skills will help you keep your New Year's resolutions - CNET

  01-01-2019 00:20 via cnet.com
  Alexa can give you a helping hand.
  
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