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• SpaceX Crew Dragon preps for 'extremely intense' first test flight - CNET

  07-01-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk warns early flights can be dangerous as the capsule and Falcon 9 rocket go vertical on the launchpad for a major NASA test mission.
  
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• UNSW claims demonstration of 3D atomic-scale quantum chip architecture

  07-01-2019 23:56 via zdnet.com
  The 3D architecture is touted as a major step in the development of a blueprint to build a large-scale quantum computer.
  
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• Samsung updates its Family Hub smart fridge at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  A new software update helps Bixby take the reins of the refrigerator's smart home operations.
  
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• CES 2019: Withings puts ECG in its $130 Move fitness watch - CNET

  07-01-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  The analog watch, which has an electrocardiogram feature, is a third of the price of an Apple Watch S4.
  
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• HTC partners with Mozilla's Firefox, AWS Amazon Sumerian to bolster enterprise case for virtual reality apps

  07-01-2019 23:39 via zdnet.com
  The partnership between HTC's VR unit and AWS' Amazon Sumerian could help enterprise developer use cases.
  
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• Samsung leans into premium designs with latest Notebook series laptops - CNET

  07-01-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  The Notebook 9 Pro and Notebook 9 Pen are aimed at creatives while the Notebook Flash brings some classy style for students.
  
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• German supplier unveils new self-driving car computer, adds Xilinx chips

  07-01-2019 23:31
  German auto parts supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG [ZFF.UL] rolled out its newest self-driving car computer on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and offered the option of using Xilinx Inc chips in some of its devices for the first time.
  
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• Samsung Notebook 9 Pro, 9 Pen and Flash make premium design a priority video - CNET

  07-01-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  Aimed at creatives and students, the new laptop lineup promises performance and style.
  
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• The weird cycling mask at CES that blocks air pollution - CNET

  07-01-2019 23:27 via cnet.com
  The R-Pur Nano mask makes it easier to breath for runners, cyclists and bikers.
  
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• CES 2019: Samsung announces 5G smartphone sneak peek

  07-01-2019 23:24 via zdnet.com
  Samsung will be providing a sneak peek of its 2019 5G smartphone during CES this week, CEO HS Kim has said.
  
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• zGlue pitches 'chiplets' to make custom chips for startups

  07-01-2019 23:23
  A veteran of the world's two biggest chipmakers is hoping to make affordable custom silicon chips for startup companies by rolling out new software on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  
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• Softbank to invest additional $2 billion in WeWork: sources

  07-01-2019 23:20
  SoftBank Group Corp will inject another $2 billion in WeWork Cos Inc this year, bringing the Japanese conglomerate's total investment in the office space provider to more than $10 billion, according to two people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Coinbase suspends Ethereum Classic (ETC) trading after double-spend attacks

  07-01-2019 22:56 via zdnet.com
  Attackers carried out 11 double-spend attacks and stole nearly 88,500 ETC (~$460,000).
  
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• Get a first look at Deadpool director's new Netflix animated series - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:42 via cnet.com
  David Fincher and Tim Miller team up for anthology Love, Death & Robots.
  
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• HTC teases VR headset for the masses in Vive Cosmos - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  But HTC offered precious little detail on why anyone would want it. Or any real detail at all.
  
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• 'We didn't respond fast enough': Seattle lawmakers warn New York over Amazon

  07-01-2019 22:37 via theguardian.com
  Council members urge New Yorkers to demand concessions like labor standards before company gains foothold in cityTwo lawmakers from Amazon’s hometown in Seattle traveled to New York on Monday to warn the city of potential unintended consequences of the tech company’s planned new headquarters.Lisa Herbold and Teresa Mosqueda, members of Seattle’s city council, addressed a summit of activist groups fighting Amazon’s plan for a new campus in Long Island City, Queens. They to
  
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• Hitachi demonstrates remote car summoning that can avoid the unexpected - Roadshow

  07-01-2019 22:37 via cnet.com
  The long-range remote vehicle-summoning technology combines preset route guidance with dynamic obstacle and pedestrian avoidance.
  
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• CNET's Next Big Thing at CES 2019: The Future of Media - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:37 via cnet.com
  This CES 2019 Next Big Thing panel explores media's next frontier. Luminaries from Hollywood, Samsung, YouTube and Verizon explore how future technology will change the way we tell -- and watch -- stories. Plus a special discussion of how Star Trek: Discovery Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman creates for many screens.
  
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• iHome's Alexa speakers can take a beating at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:24 via cnet.com
  The portable smart speakers will sync with your phone to answer your questions.
  
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• Everything TCL just announced at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:24 via cnet.com
  Want to know the lineup for the Chinese TV powerhouse in the US market for 2019? Find out here.
  
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• Gab says it was kicked off Coinbase again - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  Coinbase, a crypto platform, allegedly closed the accounts of the social network and Andrew Torba, its founder.
  
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• Qualcomm expands car computer chip lineup, adds music from Amazon

  07-01-2019 22:21
  Qualcomm Incon Monday expanded its lineup of car computing chips and broke them into tiers of different prices, similar to its chips for smartphones that power relatively budget-friendly handsets as well as premium models.
  
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• T-Mobile hits 5G milestone using 600 Mhz spectrum - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  The company said it's on its way to delivering nationwide 5G with the first live test using a mix of wireless spectrum.
  
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• What's in my CES 2019 bag? The best tech for writing, photos and video - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:14 via cnet.com
  After more than a dozen trips to CES, this is the absolute minimum set of gear I use to write stories, take photos and capture video at the world's biggest tech event.
  
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• TCL debuts Roku powered 8K TVs video - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:13 via cnet.com
  At CES 2019, TCL announces 8K TVs that will come with Roku built-in. The new TVs are due out in late 2019.
  
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• Honeywell Home smart thermostat gains a room sensor at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 22:01 via cnet.com
  Resideo's Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat comes with one temperature, humidity and motion sensor.
  
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• CES 2019: Sprint unveils smart home Magic Box, confirms Samsung 5G phone

  07-01-2019 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Sprint has used CES 2019 to unveil a small cell smart home product with LTE and Alexa integration, as well as confirming a Samsung 5G smartphone launching in summer.
  
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• Vizio debuts bigger, brighter Quantum TVs at CES 2019 video - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  And Apple AirPlay with HomeKit is coming to all Vizio SmartCast TVs.
  
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• Captain America's Chris Evans blasts smart technologies - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  Like the WWII vet he plays, Evans isn't a fan of the often unpredictable modern features.
  
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• CES 2019: Hitachi car-summoning tech can think on its toes video - Roadshow

  07-01-2019 21:46 via cnet.com
  At CES 2019, Hitachi demonstrated a remote vehicle-summoning technology that combines preset routes with dynamic obstacle avoidance.
  
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• Linux 5 is on the way

  07-01-2019 21:40 via zdnet.com
  But even Linus Torvalds says it's not that big of a deal.
  
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• At CES 2019, Cyberfishing wants anglers to fish smarter - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:39 via cnet.com
  The Smart Rod Senor attaches to your pole to track casts, catches and condition information while you fish.
  
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• Google is setting up an Assistant-powered ride at its CES 2019 booth - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:38 via cnet.com
  Because of course it is.
  
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• Audi, Toyota, Waymo and others launch self-driving car education group - Roadshow

  07-01-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  PAVE will endeavor to educate the public about autonomy's abilities and limits.
  
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• CES 2019: Why UBTech is on track to become our first robot overlord

  07-01-2019 21:35 via zdnet.com
  Stormtrooper toymaker surprises CES show with new arms for intelligent humanoid robot.
  
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• Netgear Orbi mesh router gets a next-gen Wi-Fi 6 update at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  Netgear's well-regarded mesh wireless line will support the new Wi-Fi 6 standard when it launches in the second half of 2019.
  
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• CES 2019: The 2020 Harley-Davidson Livewire is up for preorder, and it's pricey - Roadshow

  07-01-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  The near-$30K all-electric motorcycle will only do 110 miles.
  
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• CES 2019: Are these newly launched ‘5G’ services truly 5G wireless?

  07-01-2019 21:17 via zdnet.com
  It doesn’t take an expert to assert that 5G will be a major theme of this year’s Las Vegas show. But will the 5G devices on display there soon need to be replaced with “real 5G” devices?
  
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• CES 2019: iOttie unveils smartphone car mount with built-in Amazon Alexa

  07-01-2019 21:13 via zdnet.com
  Take Amazon Alexa with you on the road with iOttie's new Easy One Touch Connect smartphone car mount.
  
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• Everything Hisense just announced at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:12 via cnet.com
  Roku TVs, local dimming LCDs and smart systems are what we're seeing from Hisense in 2019.
  
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• Apple turns up at CES 2019 in the snarkiest way possible - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  Apple isn't at CES officially, but it's haunting the show with a sweet little dig at the competition.
  
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• TCL debuts 8K Roku TVs, quantum dot and more dimming zones at CES 2019 - CNET

  07-01-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  The China-based TV maker will also build far-field voice control into some of its 2019 TVs.
  
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