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• Karma Automotive and Pininfarina are partnering up - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  The two companies are teaming up to expand Karma's design portfolio and customization options.
  
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• Shutdown threatens even more government websites - CNET

  17-01-2019 23:53 via cnet.com
  The list of affected federal sites grows as security certificates expire, giving hackers more opportunities to get between you and the website you're visiting.
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 7 challenges and how to use a rift or Rift-to-Go - CNET

  17-01-2019 23:53 via cnet.com
  The official Fortnite challenges are here for week 7 and we can help you get through them quickly.
  
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• CSIRO builds analytics platform to help Aussie farmers

  17-01-2019 23:53 via zdnet.com
  The Rural Intelligence Platform uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud-based geospatial technology to give farmers the heads up on how their property is changing and is expected to change in the future.
  
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• Baby giraffe gets the most perfect Star Trek name ever - CNET

  17-01-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  It's a boy and he's named for a beloved Star Trek alien.
  
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• Ninety7 Jot Portable Battery Base for Google Home Mini review: A sensible Google Home Mini accessory at a reasonable price - CNET

  17-01-2019 23:38 via cnet.com
  This smart speaker add-on gives the Google Home Mini a day's worth of battery life.
  
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• Netflix: Down after co misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates

  17-01-2019 23:34
  ** Netflix's sharesdown 4.5 pct at $337.46 in extended trading - if losses hold on Friday, stock set for its biggest 1-day fall so far this year
  
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• China's envoy to Canada says Huawei 5G ban would have repercussions

  17-01-2019 23:24
  China's envoy to Canada on Thursday warned Ottawa there would be repercussions if it banned technology firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] from supplying equipment to Canadian 5G networks, the latest blast in a deepening bilateral dispute.
  
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• Netflix raised prices because you all are signing up like crazy - CNET

  17-01-2019 23:08 via cnet.com
  Netflix's price hikes were the first leg of a victory lap. Now 80 million households have watched Bird Box, too.
  
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• Atlassian surpassed $1B in calendar-year revenue in 2018

  17-01-2019 23:03 via zdnet.com
  The collaboration and productivity software firm also beat market estimates with its second quarter earnings report.
  
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• Slack's product chief to step down

  17-01-2019 22:50
  Slack Technologies Inc's chief product officer, April Underwood, is leaving the messaging startup, at a time when the company is exploring a public listing later this year.
  
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• Oh good, the 2020 GMC Sierra HD probably isn’t ugly - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 22:44 via cnet.com
  There's a bit of a problem with that lately.
  
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• Netflix's fourth-quarter revenue misses estimates; shares slip

  17-01-2019 22:31
  Netflix Incposted lower-than-expected quarterly quarter revenue on Thursday, despite a slate of original content the streaming pioneer released in the quarter including hit thriller "Bird Box", sending its shares down 3 percent.
  
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• Google will pay Fossil $40 million for smartwatch tech - CNET

  17-01-2019 22:29 via cnet.com
  The deal is expected to close this month.
  
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• Mortal Kombat 11's first gameplay footage: new fatalities, characters revealed - CNET

  17-01-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  Mortal Kombat 11 is pairing its familiar ultraviolence with more character customization.
  
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• Miley Cyrus cracks viral-egg jokes to debunk pregnancy rumor - CNET

  17-01-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  She's not eggs-pecting, okay.
  
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• Scientists reveal the secret lives of emperor penguin chicks - CNET

  17-01-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  The fluffy critters are a little less mysterious now.
  
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• Chinese envoy to Canada warns against any future Huawei 5G ban

  17-01-2019 22:01
  China's envoy to Canada on Thursday warned Ottawa of possible repercussions if it banned technology firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] from supplying equipment to Canadian 5G networks, the latest blast in a deepening bilateral dispute.
  
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• The government shutdown could prevent new cars from landing at dealers - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 21:56 via cnet.com
  When the EPA is back up and running, it'll have a backlog of new cars to deal with.
  
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• Twitter bug revealed private tweets for some Android users for almost five years

  17-01-2019 21:40 via zdnet.com
  Some Twitter for Android users had their private tweets exposed to non-followers and search engines.
  
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• This 43-inch Toshiba Fire TV is a steal at $200 - CNET

  17-01-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  Normally $330, this midsize 4K model includes a voice-powered Alexa remote.
  
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• Every upcoming Marvel movie and TV show - CNET

  17-01-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  If it's confirmed or rumored, it's on this list.
  
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• Lightning Electric motorcycles is set to go mass market with the Strike - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  Lightning is best known for its crazy-fast superbike, but an electric bike for the people might make it a household name.
  
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• The Nissan Altimate AWD concept is a proper snow bunny - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  What better way to tear through the snow than with a full set of tracks?
  
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• Top digital transformation tech investment priorities for 2019: Cloud, cybersecurity, and AI

  17-01-2019 20:56 via zdnet.com
  According to the "State of Digital Transformation" research, in 2019, it is clear that digital transformation is maturing into an enterprise-wide movement. Digital transformation is modernizing how companies work and compete and helping them effectively adapt and grow in an evolving digital economy.
  
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• Well, Nissan put snow tracks on a 2019 Altima - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  Nissan has a long and illustrious history of shredding gnar with passenger cars.
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 7 challenges and how to visit all Expedition Outposts - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  The official Fortnite challenges are here for week 7 and we can help you get through them quickly.
  
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• Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay reveal: Check out some fatalties - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:44 via cnet.com
  Get over here and finish him (or her)!
  
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• Unboxing Apple's Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS/Max - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  A close-up look at Apple's newest battery case, bulge and all.
  
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• Apple's Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max: Review in progress - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:38 via cnet.com
  It's got a bulge, it can wirelessly charge, and it's not cheap. Early hands-on thoughts.
  
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• LG gets around foldable trend with second-screen attachment (The 3:59, Ep.509) - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:36 via cnet.com
  LG's next flagship phone could be very different, Netflix will raise its prices and Apple's Tim Cook calls for more privacy. Again.
  
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• Fossil to sell smartwatch IP to Google for $40 million

  17-01-2019 20:31 via zdnet.com
  As Apple holds firmly onto its lead in the wearables category, Google seeks to refresh its flagging Wear OS with help from Fossil's IP and its R&D team.
  
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• NASA eyes gaping holes in Mars Curiosity wheel - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:25 via cnet.com
  It's still business as usual on Mars for the plucky rover.
  
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• Office 365 vs G Suite: Which productivity suite is best for your business?

  17-01-2019 20:20 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft and Google are engaged in a pitched battle to win over your business with suites of cloud-based productivity software and services. Here's a look at the many different editions of Office 365 and G Suite, along with what you can expect to pay for each one.
  
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• All the Marvel movies and TV shows coming in 2019 and beyond - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:18 via cnet.com
  Not all of these are officially confirmed by Marvel.
  
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• TCL 6 series (2018 Roku TV) review: The best picture quality for the money, now in a 75-inch size, too - CNET

  17-01-2019 20:06 via cnet.com
  With a picture that rivals TVs costing twice as much, TCL's 6 series Roku TV is the best value available today.
  
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• How to pick a reliable car - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 20:05 via cnet.com
  There are plenty of published car ratings, but they tell you different things.
  
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• Oxford University suspends Huawei donations and sponsorships

  17-01-2019 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The institution suspends donations from the Chinese telecoms giant amid continuing spying controversy.
  
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• Ford confirms electric F-150 for production - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  Don't expect it to arrive for a few more years, though.
  
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• Fossil to sell smartwatch technology worth $40 million to Google, shares rise

  17-01-2019 19:40
  Fossil Group Inc said on Thursday it would sell its intellectual property related to a smartwatch technology currently under development to Alphabet Inc's Google for $40 million, sending the watchmaker's shares up as much as 11 percent.
  
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• YouTube suspends ads on Tommy Robinson channel

  17-01-2019 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The suspension has been imposed because the channel had broken rules governing adverts, YouTube says.
  
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• Verizon offers BOGO deals on iPhone XR, Pixel 3 and more - CNET

  17-01-2019 19:36 via cnet.com
  "Buy one, get one" deals include iPhones, Pixel phones, Samsung Galaxies and LG phones.
  
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• Online stores for governments and multinationals hacked via new security flaw

  17-01-2019 19:35 via zdnet.com
  Little-known database management tool allowed hackers to take over sites and inject malicious code that steals payment card details.
  
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• Android Q leak shows system-wide dark mode, permissions overhaul - CNET

  17-01-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  In what looks like an authentic leaked build of post-Pie Android, Google's made permissions a lot more granular with better reporting.
  
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• Massive breach leaks 773 million email addresses, 21 million passwords - CNET

  17-01-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  The best time to stop reusing old passwords was 10 years ago. The second best time is now.
  
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• John Wick 3 trailer has gone to the dogs, and we hope they're OK - CNET

  17-01-2019 19:22 via cnet.com
  Things get ruff for Keanu Reeves in the new preview for the third film in the action series. Protect those pooches!
  
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• Netflix's price hikes are coming quick video - CNET

  17-01-2019 19:16 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: US subscribers are going to pay $1 or $2 more a month to help feed its TV- and movie-making machine.
  
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• Ex-Symantec executive Canellos joins Ericom Software as CEO

  17-01-2019 19:09
  Ex-Symantec executive David Canellos has joined Ericom Software as chief executive officer, the security software provider said on Thursday, just a month after his departure from Symantec.
  
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• Ford will auction off Mustang Shelby GT500 VIN 001 for charity - Roadshow

  17-01-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  The proceeds will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
  
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• Oxford places ban on donations and research grants from Huawei

  17-01-2019 19:01
  Decision on Chinese telecoms firm comes as national security concerns mount in the westThe University of Oxford has placed an indefinite ban on accepting research grants or donations from the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei, which is facing mounting concerns from several governments about whether it poses a risk to national security.The decision emerged the day after the US prosecutors reportedly opened an investigation into Huawei for alleged theft of trade secrets from American firms. Berlin is a
  
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