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• The Mad Box promises to be the most powerful game console ever - CNET

  04-01-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  No, that's not a gaming PC -- it's a new game console designed by the studio that made Project CARS.
  
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• Most home routers don't take advantage of Linux's improved security features

  04-01-2019 22:58 via zdnet.com
  Router firmware rarely includes ASLR, DEP, or RELRO protections, study finds.
  
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• Harry Potter fans grossed out by Hogwarts potty history - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:58 via cnet.com
  More like a Chamber Pot of Secrets.
  
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• CES chief Gary Shapiro predicts the biggest hits of 2019 show

  04-01-2019 22:53 via zdnet.com
  Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, talks to ZDNet's Jason Hiner about the biggest tech trends he expects to see at CES 2019.
  
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• Black Panther editor explains why Marvel reshoots are a good thing - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:52 via cnet.com
  With Black Panther up for three Golden Globes, editor Debbie Berman explains how additional photography helps hone a movie's story right to the last minute.
  
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• New Ford Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility is efficient and loaded with tech - Roadshow

  04-01-2019 22:51 via cnet.com
  Ford estimates that police departments can save upwards of $3,500 in annual fuel costs, per car, compared to the outgoing model.
  
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• All the new Alexa products from CES 2019 - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:50 via cnet.com
  We'll keep a running list of new, Alexa-compatible product announcements from Las Vegas.
  
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• Partial solar eclipse this weekend kicks off super year for eclipses - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:44 via cnet.com
  Later in the month, an oversized total lunar eclipse dubbed a "super blood wolf moon" will tint the moon red.
  
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• Cuomo reportedly asked Elon Musk's Tesla to help fix NYC's subway system - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  The governor wants Tesla to help modernize the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's signal system, says a report.
  
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• CES 2019: 3 reasons professionals should pay attention

  04-01-2019 22:28 via zdnet.com
  While big TVs and robots make the headlines at CES, tech professionals and CIOs can find plenty of useful innovations under the radar.
  
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• Isaac Asimov predicted how we'd live in 2019, but he was only half right - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:16 via cnet.com
  The science fiction author figured we'd have more robots in our homes and big plans to live in space by now.
  
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• Trump says Apple will be 'fine,' should still move iPhone production to US - CNET

  04-01-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  The president isn't concerned about Apple's sales warning earlier this week, he said.
  
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• Tired tech workers lose 27 hours of sleep per month

  04-01-2019 21:45 via zdnet.com
  Our work is affecting our sleep habits -- and workers in healthcare and tech lose the most sleep each month, according to a new survey.
  
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• Netflix thriller Bird Box flutters into nonsense - CNET

  04-01-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  Review: Not even Sandra Bullock can save this bizarre post-apocalyptic monster movie.
  
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• New Ford Police Interceptor Utility is quick, efficient and loaded with tech - Roadshow

  04-01-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  Ford estimates that police departments can save upwards of $3,500 in annual fuel costs, per car, compared to the outgoing model.
  
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• Weather Channel app accused of deceptively amassing user location data - CNET

  04-01-2019 21:31 via cnet.com
  The City of Los Angeles is suing the app's developers for allegedly failing to disclose that location data is used for more than just accurate forecasts.
  
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• German politicians' data published online in massive breach

  04-01-2019 21:23
  Personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians and public figures including Chancellor Angela Merkel have been published online in what appears to be one of Germany's most far-reaching data breaches.
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 5 challenges and how to do the search between quest - CNET

  04-01-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  The challenges this week are fairly easy, but there are few that are pretty fun and interesting.
  
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• Phones to expect post-CES: Samsung Galaxy S10, Honor View 11, Nokia 9, and more

  04-01-2019 21:10 via zdnet.com
  There is unlikely to be any major smartphones announced at CES, but MWC is just around the corner and there are plenty of leaks and rumors indicating 2019 will be the year of pinhole cameras and foldable displays. Hold on for another wild ride in mobile tech.
  
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• Culture clash: There's nothing virtual about Google's urban expansion plans

  04-01-2019 21:10 via zdnet.com
  Google is expanding into the heart of cities -- but how will it keep its workforce from becoming radicalized? Cities ferment revolution and dissidents.
  
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• Senators introduce bipartisan bill to address Chinese tech concerns - CNET

  04-01-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  The legislation from Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio aims to take on companies such as Huawei and ZTE.
  
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• Court battle, trade war and 5G spell tough 2019 for Apple in China

  04-01-2019 21:09
  Apple Inc's chief executive Tim Cook has his work cut out in China this year: the iPhone maker faces the looming threat of a court-ordered sales ban, the uncertain outcome of trade war talks and the roll-out of a new 5G network, where it finds itself behind rivals like Huawei and Samsung.
  
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• Samsung's Space monitors bring its minimalist TV aesthetic to your desk - CNET

  04-01-2019 21:08 via cnet.com
  For CES 2019, the company revamps the monitor arm for the 21st century, updates its really big HDR gaming monitor and more.
  
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• BMW Individual M850i Night Sky is a one-off made with meteorites - Roadshow

  04-01-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  BMW Individual Manufaktur is willing to go to the ends of the earth and beyond to create customized BMWs like this.
  
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• Head on an interstellar road trip in the BMW Individual M850i Night Sky - Roadshow

  04-01-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  Does your car have meteorites in it? I thought not.
  
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• John Krasinski doesn't want 400 machine guns in A Quiet Place sequel - CNET

  04-01-2019 20:52 via cnet.com
  The writer, actor and director doesn't want his hit horror film to turn into a franchise.
  
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• 18 things to tweak when setting up a new MacBook - CNET

  04-01-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  Just bought your first MacBook? Start out by checking or changing these settings.
  
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• Chinese lunar rover makes tracks on the far side of the moon - CNET

  04-01-2019 20:37 via cnet.com
  China's Chang'e 4 mission sets the Jade Rabbit 2 rover loose on an unexplored part of the moon's surface.
  
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• How IoT might transform four industries this year

  04-01-2019 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and public sector set to see big changes.
  
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• Amazon Showroom lets you customize furniture in a virtual living room - CNET

  04-01-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  The new tool makes online furniture shopping more visual.
  
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• AutoComplete: Ford does a recall doubletake with Takata and the EcoSport video - Roadshow

  04-01-2019 20:17 via cnet.com
  Plus: Nissan makes the invisible visible and Infiniti is bringing another new concept to Detroit.
  
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• German politicians targeted in mass data attack

  04-01-2019 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Chancellor Angela Merkel is among hundreds of MPs and others to have personal details leaked.
  
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• 2019: The continuing rise of tech worker power

  04-01-2019 19:50 via zdnet.com
  In early 2018, Google dropped its "Don't be evil" motto -- but its workers didn't, and they managed to stop two controversial projects. Tech workers at other companies have also demonstrated against their employers. There's more to come in 2019.
  
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• Qualcomm kicks off crucial fight with U.S. antitrust regulator

  04-01-2019 19:36
  The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case accusing Qualcomm Incof abusing a monopoly on mobile chip technology kicked off in a California courtroom on Friday in a trial whose outcome could have a major impact on the smartphone industry.
  
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• Hackers leak personal data trove on Angela Merkel, top German politicians - CNET

  04-01-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  The far-right Alternative for Germany seemed to be spared from the hack.
  
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• This little PepsiCo snack robot is a vending machine on wheels - CNET

  04-01-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  The Hello Goodness-branded robot rolls around with chips and iced tea, but apparently no beer.
  
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• Rick and Morty video clip has fans clamoring for season 4 release date - CNET

  04-01-2019 19:15 via cnet.com
  Fifteen seconds isn't enough for devoted fans, who want to know when the new stuff is coming.
  
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• That Ocasio-Cortez dance video? It's gone viral, in a good way - CNET

  04-01-2019 19:04 via cnet.com
  It was an attempt to embarrass the new member of Congress, it backfired and she's still dancing.
  
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• Marriott says less than 383 million guests impacted by breach, not 500 million

  04-01-2019 19:01 via zdnet.com
  Marriott issues new hack numbers, downgrading original 500 million estimate.
  
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• Keep your data secure with a password manager video - CNET

  04-01-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  The start of the year is a good time to reset your online security. If you have trouble remembering all those unique passwords, this Tech Minute presents the best password managers to secure your digital life.
  
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• Elon Musk gets behind goofy Neil Armstrong alien meme - CNET

  04-01-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  The SpaceX and Tesla entrepreneur Twitter-tweaks moon conspiracy theorists.
  
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• Asus debuts new Chrome OS tablet, Chromebooks geared toward the classroom - CNET

  04-01-2019 18:45 via cnet.com
  The Chrome OS devices come in the form of tablets, convertibles and traditional laptops.
  
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• Pioneer jumps on true wireless bandwagon with E8 sports earphones - CNET

  04-01-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  The new earphones will be shown at CES 2019 and be available in late January for $150.
  
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• Nissan's 'invisible-to-visible' tech at CES 2019 isn't for ghost hunting - Roadshow

  04-01-2019 18:11 via cnet.com
  This pie-in-the-sky tech wants to help drivers see through buildings and work with virtual driving coaches.
  
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• Asus Lyra Voice mesh router and Alexa speaker is coming this month - CNET

  04-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The combination wireless router and Alexa speaker hits stores at the end of January for $220 and now works with all Asus AiMesh networking products.
  
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• Hamburg working with Irish authorities to stop spread of German data

  04-01-2019 17:59
  The German city-state of Hamburg on Friday said it was working with Irish data protection authorities to stop the spread of German politicians' data via the social media platform Twitter .
  
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• Cloudera and Hortonworks' merger closes; quo vadis Big Data?

  04-01-2019 17:50 via zdnet.com
  The two biggest Hadoop distribution vendors are now one.What does this mean for the Big Data world, for customers and for Apache Hadoop?
  
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• LG confirms full HDMI 2.1 support in 2019 TVs - CNET

  04-01-2019 17:49 via cnet.com
  Future-proof-hungry videophiles, hardcore gamers and Dolby Atmos fans, rejoice.
  
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• Firefox has a secret porn filter that prevents adult sites from showing up on your new tab page

  04-01-2019 17:38 via zdnet.com
  Have you ever wondered why adult sites never show up on the Firefox New Tab page?
  
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• Bitcoin: after 10 wild years, what next for cryptocurrencies?

  04-01-2019 17:30 via theguardian.com
  From next to no value in 2009, it rose to $20,000 and crashed back to $3,000 within a decade Two years after its inception, 10,000 bitcoin was just about enough to buy a couple of takeaway pizzas. Today those bitcoin would be worth nearly $38m (£30m). That is a huge increase, but just a fraction of their $180m value only 13 months ago, because since its creation a decade ago this week, the digital currency has been at the centre of one of the biggest economic bubbles in history.Bitcoin has
  
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