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• At CES 2019, a magical Harry Potter chessboard comes to life - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  The SquareOff chessboard is smart enough to play you on its own.
  
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• Bell Nexus air taxi concept could be Uber's first flying car - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 23:53 via cnet.com
  A full-size model of the company's flying taxi concept has landed at CES 2019.
  
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• BMW rocks up at CES with a self-driving bike and loads more video - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:50 via cnet.com
  BMW showcased its riderless motorcycle at this year’s CES, but that wasn’t the only thing it brought to the show.
  
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• All the gadgets for getting healthy at CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:43 via cnet.com
  A vest that warns of a heart attack and gear to help you stop snoring are part of the health tech that's landed in Las Vegas.
  
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• Maingear hits CES 2019 with custom Apex lights, custom backpacks and a new gaming laptop video - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:39 via cnet.com
  The new Pulse 17 adds RTX graphics, while Maingear puts its stamp on gaming chairs, backpacks and mousepads.
  
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• What it’s like on Google’s Assistant-themed ride at CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  "Part ride, part marketing stunt."
  
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• Walk through LG's massive CES 2019 booth video - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  See the Waterfall of OLED screens and the rollable TV at LG's booth.
  
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• BMW's riderless, self-driving motorcycle goes for a spin at CES 2019 video - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 23:25 via cnet.com
  We've seen plenty of self-driving cars, but what about a self-riding motorbike? BMW modified an R 1200 GS to operate without a rider so that engineers can test driver assistance and other safety tech on two wheels.
  
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• Samsung phone users report having difficulty deleting Facebook - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:20 via cnet.com
  They're given the option to “disable” instead of “uninstall.”
  
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• Google Assistant is everywhere at CES 2019: Here's everything announced so far - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:16 via cnet.com
  Feast your eyes on every single Google Assistant gizmo that looked interesting at this year's show. We'll be updating all week, so check back often.
  
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• Lenovo Smart Clock tasks Google Assistant with waking you up at CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:11 via cnet.com
  This alarm clock is smart enough to wake you up gently, then respond appropriately when you abuse it anyway.
  
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• Everything Dell announced at CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 23:09 via cnet.com
  Our first look at "the world's most powerful gaming laptop" and a new 55-inch 4K OLED gaming display.
  
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• A chess board that can move its own pieces wows at CES 2019 video - CNET

  08-01-2019 22:59 via cnet.com
  The SquareOff board lets you play against AI or remote human opponents using an app.
  
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• Wild Hubble Triangulum Galaxy image is telescope's second largest ever - CNET

  08-01-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  NASA's Hubble Space Telescope goes big for a star-studded view of a neighboring galaxy.
  
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• We experience the safer Freightliner trucks of the future - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 22:29 via cnet.com
  Drivers of cars have enjoyed Level 2 semi-autonomous driver's aids for a few years. Truckers are now getting into the game.
  
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• Robotic dildo barred from top tech showcase, prompting sexism claims

  08-01-2019 22:27 via theguardian.com
  CES organizers withdrew an award for the Osé personal massager despite spotlight on male-focused sex techThe developers of a female-focused sex toy are alleging gender bias at the International Consumer Electronics Show after organizers revoked an innovation award honoring the company and prohibited it from showcasing its product.Lora Haddock, founder and CEO of Lora DiCarlo, said her team had been overjoyed when the company’s Osé personal massager was selected as the CES 201
  
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• Royole's Flexpai phone and flexible keyboard rolls into your pocket - CNET

  08-01-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  Royole's tech may be rough around the edges, but it's giving us a glimpse into an ultra-cool future at CES 2019.
  
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• CES 2019: Technics SL1200MK7 turntable appeals to DJs and satanic cultists alike - CNET

  08-01-2019 22:19 via cnet.com
  Technics' iconic SL1200 DJ turntable returns, with several upgrades -- and signals we truly are at peak vinyl.
  
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• More details emerge on Citrix's plans for Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop

  08-01-2019 22:08 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop service still has yet to hit public preview. But its longtime virtualization partner Citrix already is building on top of it, in anticipation of its Q1 2019 debut.
  
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• The Dell XPS 13 only had one small problem, and the 2019 model just fixed it - CNET

  08-01-2019 22:07 via cnet.com
  No more "nostril cam" means that the new version of this 13-inch laptop will be tough to top.
  
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• Electrify America, Hubject want EV charging payments to be as easy as plugging in - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 22:03 via cnet.com
  Plug&Charge wants the plug to handle all the payment data, no logins or swipe cards necessary.
  
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• Leviton's Decora Voice Dimmer puts Alexa in a light switch at CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  We might be starting to run out of things to put Alexa into.
  
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• Aston Martin readies itself for a no-deal Brexit, hoping it can weather the storm - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 21:53 via cnet.com
  The luxury car maker is reportedly enacting its plan to cope if Britain exits the EU without a trade deal.
  
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• The first Sony 8K TVs are really, really big video - CNET

  08-01-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  A whopping 85 and 98 inches to be exact.
  
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• CES 2019: Mobileye inks autonomous vehicle deals across China

  08-01-2019 21:30 via zdnet.com
  Mobileye is aiming to provide an autonomous public transport solution in China by 2022, while it also delivers and develops advanced driver assistance systems with Great Wall Motors.
  
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• CES 2019: IBM's hourly weather reports will cover entire Earth

  08-01-2019 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Technology giant IBM's supercomputers power the new forecasting system that covers the entire planet.
  
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• Microsoft January 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 50 vulnerabilities

  08-01-2019 21:16 via zdnet.com
  January 2019 Patch Tuesday patches 17 remote code execution flaws, of which seven are rated "Critical."
  
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• LG's rollable TV, 5G, Google stand out early at CES 2019 (The 3:59, Ep. 505) - CNET

  08-01-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  We run through the big headlines of CES's media.
  
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• JBL Link Drive brings "Hey Google" voice commands along for the ride at CES - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  The device can charge your phone via USB and enable clearer Google Assistant voice commands thanks to its noise-cancelling microphone.
  
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• Asus lands a giant gaming Mothership in the middle of CES 2019 video - CNET

  08-01-2019 21:08 via cnet.com
  This inventive new gaming system is part laptop, part all-in-one desktop.
  
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• Honor View 20 will make your jaw drop - CNET

  08-01-2019 21:06 via cnet.com
  Proof that a flashy paint job can make all the difference.
  
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• We take a ride in the Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic Concept on the Las Vegas strip - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Mercedes' autonomous concept has interchangeable modules that can haul people or cargo, and we hop onboard for a ride at CES 2019.
  
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• Ford's Robutt is a sweaty robot butt for testing vehicle seats - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  Of all the things to not be at CES 2019...
  
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• Unusual super-Earth in 'Goldilocks zone' spotted by citizen scientists - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:32 via cnet.com
  Amateurs spot K2-288Bb, an exoplanet that algorithms missed, and it might be in just the right spot to host alien life.
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA is just like the A-Class, only swoopier - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  Mercedes' techy, swoopy, compact four-door makes its debut at CES 2019.
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA cuts a sharp figure at CES 2019 - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  A revised front fascia and plenty of tech make this four-door stand out from the crowd.
  
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• The biggest Alienware reboot in years is the Area 51m laptop video - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:29 via cnet.com
  Also new for CES 2019 are a slim M17 laptop and redesigned G-series gaming systems.
  
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• Puffco and Pax brought weed to CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:29 via cnet.com
  Getting higher tech in Las Vegas.
  
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• CES 2019: Sci-fi gaming in Audi and Disney's in-car VR experience video - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 20:29 via cnet.com
  Startup Holoride is developing new technology to let car passengers experience immersive virtual reality games and movies. A demo at CES in an Audi E-Tron with Disney's Marvel content shows just how much fun the Holoride system could be.
  
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• Captain Marvel: New teaser dives back into the 1990s, tickets on sale now - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  Grab your pager and get ready to head back to the 1990s for a solo film about a Marvel heroine who just might save the universe. Here's what we know.
  
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• The weirdest, wackiest products from CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  Deep in the corners of CES lurk mind-bending products that sharply stand out from a sea of TVs.
  
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• Rare super-Earth in 'Goldilocks zone' spotted by citizen scientists - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:24 via cnet.com
  Amateurs spot K2-288Bb, an exoplanet that algorithms missed, and it might be in just the right spot to host alien life.
  
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• CES 2019: We take a ride in the Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic concept video - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 20:23 via cnet.com
  The all-electric, self-driving vehicle can be outfitted as a people mover or a cargo hauler.
  
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• Google at CES 2019: Everything just announced - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:21 via cnet.com
  From translation tools to smart alarm clocks, Google is all over the world’s largest technology show.
  
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• 24 is reportedly getting a Japanese remake in 2020 - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:21 via cnet.com
  A Japanese agent may soon have the longest day of their life.
  
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• Heathrow grounds flights after drone sighting - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:20 via cnet.com
  Police are investigating.
  
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• Lenovo's Yoga S940 is a $1,500 ultraportable that screams CES - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:18 via cnet.com
  New design, new tech and a couple buzz words go far here.
  
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• CES 2019 products you can actually buy this year - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:18 via cnet.com
  Not all of the things unveiled at CES will be available immediately, but here are a bunch of the products you'll be able to buy this year.
  
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• JBL introduces 4 new true wireless headphones at CES 2019 - CNET

  08-01-2019 20:12 via cnet.com
  JBL is going all in on truly wireless earphones with the new Endurance Peak, UA True Wireless Flash, Tune 120TWS and Reflect Flow.
  
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• BMW, The North Face bring a lightweight camper concept to CES 2019 - Roadshow

  08-01-2019 20:04 via cnet.com
  The clever new Futurelight material is waterproof yet allows air ventilation.
  
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