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• US 'probes Huawei for trade secret theft'

  16-01-2019 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The investigation, reported by US media, adds to pressure facing the Chinese technology giant.
  
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• Microsoft could unveil the HoloLens 2 on Feb. 24 - CNET

  16-01-2019 23:15 via cnet.com
  An invite to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona hints at a new product to rival the Magic Leap.
  
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• The smart kitchen may soon be more app than appliance, and I'm not thrilled - CNET

  16-01-2019 23:10 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The connected kitchen is getting crowded and confusing. And this is just the beginning.
  
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• Apple plans some hiring reductions after selling fewer iPhones: Bloomberg

  16-01-2019 23:09
  Apple Inc will cut back on hiring for some divisions after lower-than-expected iPhone sales and missing its revenue forecast for the holiday quarter, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
  
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• How to see the last 'super blood wolf moon' lunar eclipse for 18 years - CNET

  16-01-2019 23:02 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know about the rare conjunction of celestial events coming up this weekend.
  
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• Save $166 on SanDisk's monster 400GB microSD card

  16-01-2019 22:52 via zdnet.com
  Want more storage for your phone or Switch? Then jump on this sale now! There's no word on how long it'll last.
  
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• Trump's Space Force: Here's what you need to know - CNET

  16-01-2019 22:50 via cnet.com
  The Trump administration sees space as a war-fighting domain, and it wants the US to be ready.
  
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• Apple reportedly working to bring Watch to seniors with private Medicare plans - CNET

  16-01-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  People over 65 would then use the Watch as a health tracker, according to CNBC.
  
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• Star Trek: The technology won, but Roddenberry's visionary society lost

  16-01-2019 22:30 via zdnet.com
  Star Trek: Discovery, which premieres in its second season this week, is a dark show for dark times, with flawed and imperfect characters. Just like Roddenberry himself.
  
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• T-Mobile execs are frequent visitors to Trump-owned DC hotel, report says - CNET

  16-01-2019 22:25 via cnet.com
  A Washington Post report says CEO John Legere and others have booked rooms at the Trump International Hotel at least 38 times since T-Mobile's deal with Sprint was announced.
  
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• Don't want to pay the Netflix price hike? Check out these 10 free alternatives instead - CNET

  16-01-2019 22:09 via cnet.com
  Can't afford Netflix? Chill! These services offer plenty of entertainment at no charge.
  
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• Michigan Technological University is making autonomous boats a lot smarter - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  It's got a tricked-out water scooter at the Detroit Auto Show that will let autonomous surface craft navigate rough seas much more efficiently.
  
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• NASA educates Captain Kirk on weird blue light in Mars InSight photo - CNET

  16-01-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  William Shatner from Star Trek asked the question on Twitter. Spoilers: it's not aliens.
  
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• How to get Girl Scout Cookies - CNET

  16-01-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  Getting your cookie fix has never been this easy
  
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• Steve Carell to launch Netflix comedy based on Trump's Space Force - CNET

  16-01-2019 21:46 via cnet.com
  Donald Trump's new military branch earns a send-up from the people who brought us The Office.
  
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• Taxes 2019: When they're due, how to file online and more - CNET

  16-01-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  With the federal government shut down, answers to your tax questions may be harder to find this year.
  
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• 2019 vs. 2018 tax calculator: See how your tax bill will change - CNET

  16-01-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  In the shadow of a government shutdown, new laws take effect for the 2018 tax year.
  
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• Lincoln will build a car based on Ford's Mustang-inspired electric SUV - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  Don't expect them to be anything alike, though.
  
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• Nvidia Tesla T4 GPUs now available on Google Cloud in beta

  16-01-2019 21:12 via zdnet.com
  The T4 can handle machine learning training and inference, and it's the first in Google's GPU portfolio with dedicated ray-tracing processors.
  
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• 2020 Mustang GT500 vs. the competition: Which American muscle is the best? video - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  We compare Ford's new 700-plus horsepower beast with the rest of the best modern American muscle to find out which comes out on top.
  
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• Hackers breach and steal data from South Korea's Defense Ministry

  16-01-2019 20:54 via zdnet.com
  Government says hackers breached 30 computers and stole data from 10.
  
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• 8 decluttering tips from Tidying Up with Marie Kondo - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  Marie Kondo can help anyone achieve a higher level of organization without too much extra effort. Here are my favorite tips from her Netflix show.
  
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• Teaser for Ghostbusters film from Jason Reitman revs up original Ecto-1 - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  The son of the original's director is charge of "the next chapter in the original franchise."
  
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• MongoDB "open-source" Server Side Public License rejected

  16-01-2019 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat won't use MongoDB in Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Fedora thanks to MongoDB's new Server Side Public License.
  
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• Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage recalled a second time for fire risks - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 20:24 via cnet.com
  The new recall focuses on one specific step that was part of the first recall.
  
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• What to expect from SpaceX & Blue Origin in 2019 and beyond video - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:20 via cnet.com
  We run down Elon Musk's and Jeff Bezos' plans in the privatized space race. Also, we take a look at an amphibious robot with a unique way of getting around and a robotic dog that uses computer simulations to learn new tricks.
  
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• Infor lands $1.5 billion investment from Koch Equity as it preps for IPO

  16-01-2019 20:19 via zdnet.com
  Infor, which is known for its industry-specific software suites, says it took in over $3 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2018.
  
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• How to see the 2019 'super blood wolf moon,' the last for 18 years - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:13 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know about the rare conjunction of celestial events coming up this weekend.
  
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• Microsoft's latest Windows 10 19H1 test build separates search and Cortana

  16-01-2019 20:10 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's newest Windows 10 19H1 build, No. 18317, separates the unified Microsoft search feature from Cortana, as had been widely rumored and expected.
  
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• Homecoming season 2 on Amazon won't star Julia Roberts - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:04 via cnet.com
  The actress will reportedly only act as an executive producer for the second season of the thriller.
  
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• EA's open-world Star Wars game has been cancelled, others still in development - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:03 via cnet.com
  It appears that EA Vancouver's Star Wars game has gone the way of Alderaan.
  
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• Make your garage door smart for $75 - CNET

  16-01-2019 20:01 via cnet.com
  The Nexx Garage Wi-Fi door controller works with Google Assistant and Alexa. It normally costs $100.
  
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• NFC Championship Game: How to watch Rams vs. Saints online - CNET

  16-01-2019 19:57 via cnet.com
  A Super Bowl birth is on the line.
  
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• How ‘cloud-native’ applications are transforming IT, and why it took so long

  16-01-2019 19:52 via zdnet.com
  Since the turn of the century, a movement in the software development field has gradually, deliberately upset the balance of power in computing. If you haven’t noticed it, you’re not alone.
  
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• Netflix Space Force comedy to launch with Steve Carell on board - CNET

  16-01-2019 19:51 via cnet.com
  Donald Trump's new military branch earns a send-up from the people who brought us The Office.
  
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• VW GTI TCR goes on sale in Europe with a hefty price tag - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 19:48 via cnet.com
  It'll cost the equivalent of about $44,000.
  
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• Despite slow sales, Infiniti remains committed to QX30 and sedans - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 19:48 via cnet.com
  The QX50 and QX60 may be Infiniti's breadwinners, but company execs believe there's a lot more market share to be had.
  
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• Cadillac's hot new CT6-V gets pricing and preorders - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  The first Caddy to get the new twin-turbo V8 finally gets pricing and we're liking what we see.
  
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• John Boyega teases his most shocking Star Wars set moment - CNET

  16-01-2019 19:12 via cnet.com
  Finn shows off the bloody evidence of an intense day of filming for Star Wars Episode 9.
  
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• Our really late post-CES show (The 3:59, Ep. 508) - CNET

  16-01-2019 19:09 via cnet.com
  Foldable phones and digital-assistant wars. Also, Nike’s self-lacing shoes get more affordable.
  
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• Google's new US data centers will run on 1.6 million solar panels - CNET

  16-01-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  It's part of Google's plan to purchase 100 percent carbon-free energy.
  
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• T-Mobile execs stayed at Trump hotel? Coincidence, surely

  16-01-2019 18:57 via zdnet.com
  The Washington Post claims that as soon as the company announced its merger with Sprint, its executives booked into a Trump hotel. Why might that be?
  
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• Let Mirror guide you through your home workouts - CNET

  16-01-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  Mirror is part mirror, part personal trainer, designed to give you a better workout at home.
  
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• Welcome to the era of multiplied innovation

  16-01-2019 18:49 via zdnet.com
  Digital trailblazing companies, with fully integrated enterprise-wide technology architecture are moving from an era of experimentation to multiplied innovation, led by artificial intelligence (AI) powered applications, public cloud, explosive growth in application development, micro-services, and a stronger emphasis on trust, scale, and interoperability.
  
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• ....Romeo, the 'world's loneliest frog,' finally gets a crack at love - CNET

  16-01-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  In ribbitting news, scientists think they may have found a mate for a rare water frog.
  
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• Perfect skin, sinus relief and a Roomba-like toothbrush: 5 wellness devices you'll want in 2019 - CNET

  16-01-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  The new frontier? Your face.
  
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• Captain Marvel: Snazzy new posters kick off 50-day countdown - CNET

  16-01-2019 18:30 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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• 2019 Lincoln Nautilus recalled for lax hands-off warnings - Roadshow

  16-01-2019 18:22 via cnet.com
  It's a smart idea to keep your hands on the wheel, ADAS or no.
  
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• Sprint becomes the last major US carrier to stop selling location data - CNET

  16-01-2019 18:12 via cnet.com
  The carrier joins T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T in ending a practice criticized as an invasion of privacy.
  
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• Motorola Razr may stage a folding-screen comeback with a $1,500 price tag - CNET

  16-01-2019 17:46 via cnet.com
  It would reportedly be launched in an exclusive partnership with Verizon.
  
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