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• Apple and Samsung bring iTunes and AirPlay to smart TVs

  06-01-2019 23:40 via zdnet.com
  Over 100 countries set to receive access to iTunes movies and TV shows on 2018 and 2019 Samsung smart TVs.
  
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• Unseen Bird Box creatures look kinda like bald, veiny babies - CNET

  06-01-2019 23:16 via cnet.com
  Maybe it's a good thing viewers didn't see the Netflix creatures that drove people insane.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch the Nvidia press conference live, tonight at 8 p.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  Look for gaming and auto news from the chipmaker.
  
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• CES 2019: Urgonight trains your brain to sleep better - CNET

  06-01-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  This sleep-savvy headband wants to train your brain for better sleep.
  
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• DFree's ultrasound sensor tells you when it's time to pee - CNET

  06-01-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  This wearable smart gadget, launched at CES 2019, wants to help those suffering from incontinence.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch the Samsung press conference live Monday at 2 p.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  Keep an eye out for new laptops and TVs, but don't hold your breath for new phones.
  
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• Eve's new color-changing HomeKit light strips look promising - CNET

  06-01-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  For starters, they're two and a half times brighter than Lifx.
  
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• Eve Energy Strip gives Siri three protected outlets at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  Energy monitoring, surge protection and autonomous controls highlight Eve's latest HomeKit gadget.
  
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• Samsung's 2019 TVs to support Apple iTunes, AirPlay 2 - CNET

  06-01-2019 21:16 via cnet.com
  The move marks the first time iTunes movies and TV shows can be viewed on a non-Apple streaming device.
  
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• All the ways Bird Box is like A Quiet Place - CNET

  06-01-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  You might get the feeling you saw Sandra Bullock's Netflix hit before. When it was called A Quiet Place and starred Emily Blunt.
  
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• BlackBerry wants to make the internet of things safe for you - CNET

  06-01-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Exclusive: Known for its smartphone, the company will license mobile tech to makers of smart home devices.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch the TCL press conference live, Monday, 12 p.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  How will the Chinese TV powerhouse take on the US market in 2019? Find out here.
  
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• CES 2019: No batteries required; Matrix PowerWatch 2 is powered by the sun and your body heat

  06-01-2019 20:55 via zdnet.com
  Wearables are most useful when worn 24/7 to track your activity across the entire spectrum of your life. With the PowerWatch 2, there is no need to take it off to charge it up.
  
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• All the cool new gadgets at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 20:13 via cnet.com
  Every piece of tech that tickled our fancies at this year's show. We'll be updating with new finds throughout the week, so check back often.
  
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• CES 2019 preview, upcoming phone leaks, and Pandora on an Apple Watch (MobileTechRoundup show #456)

  06-01-2019 19:43 via zdnet.com
  As we start the new year, we look ahead to CES while rumors heat up for a couple upcoming phones. I also returned the Core m3 Pixel Slate so listen to the show to find out why.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch the Panasonic press conference live, Monday, 10 a.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  CNET will livestream video coverage from Las Vegas all day.
  
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• CES 2019: Asus launches Chromebook Education series with trio of laptops, Chrome-running tablet

  06-01-2019 18:58 via zdnet.com
  In addition to the company's first Chrome tablet, the lineup includes 11.6-inch and 14-inch notebooks and a 14-inch convertible. The four new devices sport rugged features to protect against the wear and tear of student usage.
  
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• HP Omen gaming gear at CES 2019 includes $5K Emperium 65 BFGD monitor - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:12 via cnet.com
  The 65-inch G-Sync HDR monitor announced at last year's CES is finally a real product with a name -- and a hefty price tag. Plus, the 240Hz display comes to laptops.
  
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• AMD gets serious about Chromebooks at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:08 via cnet.com
  Scaled back AMD A-series processors take on Intel's Celeron and Pentium for Chromebooks.
  
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• Matrix PowerWatch 2 uses solar and heat to power GPS, heart rate at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:02 via cnet.com
  The future of wearable fitness tech might be charge-free.
  
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• Acer unveils its first AMD-powered Chromebook - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:02 via cnet.com
  Equipped with AMD's A-series processors, the Chromebook 315 helps open up a new frontier for Google's OS.
  
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• The solar-powered Matrix PowerWatch 2, up close - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  This fitness watch runs off sunlight and body heat.
  
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• More screen, less body in the revamped Acer Swift 7 - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  This CES 2019 update gets up to a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio, and is still under 10mm thick.
  
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• HP's first AMD Chromebook lands at CES 2019, coming in January for $269 - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Yes, Chromebooks can now run on AMD processors.
  
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• HP's 65-inch gaming display tops a list of Omen gaming upgrades video - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Emperium 65 costs twice as much as a top-of-the-line 65-inch OLED TV.
  
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• HP Spectre x360 15 goes OLED at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  15 inches of OLED could challenge Apple's MacBook Pro.
  
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• CES 2019: This kettle heats water as you pour it - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Heatworks Duo carafe heats water as it pours, and to precise temperatures.
  
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• CES 2019: HP, Acer, and Asus unveil new laptops

  06-01-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  If you're in the market for a new laptop, but don't want to take the Mac route, there's a lot of new hardware debuting at CES 2019.
  
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• CES 2019: AMD expands mobile CPU line up, adds world’s fastest processor for ultrathin laptops

  06-01-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  AMD has added a number of new processors to its mobility line-up, covering all notebook segments.
  
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• Asus adds TUF gaming laptops at CES 2019 with AMD inside - CNET

  06-01-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The company's entry-level gaming laptop line incorporates AMD's new 3000-series Ryzen CPUs and Radeon discrete graphics.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch LG's keynote live, Monday, 6:30 p.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 17:21 via cnet.com
  Dr. I.P. Park, the company's president and CTO, is slated to talk about artificial intelligence.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch the LG press conference live, Monday, 8 a.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Expect more OLED TVs, short-throw projectors, smart sound bars and more.
  
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• CES 2019: Watch the Hisense press conference live, Monday, 11 a.m. PT - CNET

  06-01-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Expect more Roku TVs, more local dimming LCDs and the buzzwords for 2019: "smart" and "8K."
  
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• A solar and heat-powered fitness watch? Yes, please video - CNET

  06-01-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  The Matrix PowerWatch 2 adds heart rate and GPS, and is entirely self-powered.
  
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• Mark Hamill reveals Star Wars Death Star attackers didn't wear pants - CNET

  06-01-2019 16:39 via cnet.com
  Sweating bullets: A heatwave in England during filming of the original movie forced the actors to don shorts.
  
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• KitchenAid brings Google Assistant to a splash-resistant smart display at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 16:01 via cnet.com
  The KitchenAid Smart Display looks tailor-made for a cook's countertop, while keeping Google's smarts intact.
  
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• Currant brings in-wall smart outlet to CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  The startup is debuting a smart in-wall outlet that works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
  
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• HP expands Sure View to make sure people can't view your screen - CNET

  06-01-2019 15:29 via cnet.com
  The built-in privacy screen jumps from laptops to monitors and desktops.
  
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• GoSun shows off new solar oven at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 15:01 via cnet.com
  The Kickstarter backed company is debuting a solar cooker that can handle making meals after sundown.
  
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• CES 2019 has LavvieBot litter box: A smart place for cats to poop - CNET

  06-01-2019 15:01 via cnet.com
  Scooping your cat's doo-doo is so last year.
  
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• ConnectSense brings in-wall outlet smarts to CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  The smart plug maker offers a sleek outlet for your wall.
  
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• Chef IQ brings smart cooking guidance to Chefman appliances at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Chef IQ adds app control and cooking guidance to Chefman's line of smart appliances.
  
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• Sunday is the busiest day of the year for online dating - CNET

  06-01-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  You're not the only one who's resolved to find love in the new year.
  
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• Square Off is robotic chess with Harry Potter-like magic at CES 2019 - CNET

  06-01-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  It's alive... kind of.
  
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• An Apple saleswoman says this is the only reason to buy an iPad Pro

  06-01-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Is it because the Pro is just as good as a laptop? Not quite, apparently.
  
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• Y-Brush doesn't look like an ordinary toothbrush - CNET

  06-01-2019 13:01 via cnet.com
  The new toothbrush can clean all your teeth in 10-seconds,
  
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• Y-Brush at CES is a toothbrush that cleans your teeth in 10 seconds - CNET

  06-01-2019 13:01 via cnet.com
  A record skip can be heard at dentist offices around the world.
  
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• Mercedes aims to be among top two players to scale autonomous tech: paper

  06-01-2019 12:24
  Mercedes-Benz's is not aiming to be the first manufacturer to develop a self-driving car but it wants to be among the first two players able to scale up the technology, Mercedes-Benz executive Christoph Schroeder told German paper Welt am Sonntag.
  
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• Chinese gay dating app halts registration after underage HIV report

  06-01-2019 09:38
  Chinese gay dating app Blued is halting new user registration for a week, it said on Sunday, following media reports that underage users caught HIV after going on dates set up via the world's largest networking app for the LGBT community.
  
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