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• Oracle systematically underpaid thousands of women, lawsuit says

  18-01-2019 23:44 via theguardian.com
  Class action alleges female workers were paid average of $13,000 less per year than men doing similar jobsThousands of women were systematically underpaid at Oracle, one of Silicon Valley’s largest corporations, according to a new motion in a class-action complaint that details claims of pervasive wage discrimination.A motion filed in California on Friday said attorneys seek to represent more than 4,200 women and alleged that female employees were paid on average $13,000 less per year than
  
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• AMD Radeon VII release date, news and features

  18-01-2019 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The whole computing world has been waiting with bated breath for AMD’s high-end graphics card – and it’s finally here. Although it’s not the Vega II launch that seemed all but certain, the Radeon VII looks like a stunner that may even beat the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080.Featuring a whopping 16GB of video memory and a high boost clock of 1,800MHz, this looks like a very exciting graphics card from Team Red. Hang with us for a bit as we tell you everything you need to know abo
  
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• PS5 and next Xbox may feature this cutting-edge AMD chip

  18-01-2019 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It feels as if announcements for the next Xbox and Sony PS5 are right around the corner, and now this gargantuan leak points to the next-generation AMD chip that may power it.AMD allegedly plans to introduce a whole new system-on-a-chip to power next-generation consoles with both the company’s upcoming Navi graphics and cutting edge 7nm Zen 2 CPU cores – like those found in the latest Ryzen 3rd Generation processors. The report comes from TUM_APISAK, a serial leaker in the silicon wo
  
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• Microsoft says move to Android, iOS as Windows 10 Mobile support ends - CNET

  18-01-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  Users of Windows 10 Mobile won't be able to get security updates after Dec. 10.
  
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• Canada dismisses China's warning of repercussions over Huawei ban

  18-01-2019 22:33
  Canada's government on Friday dismissed China's warning of repercussions if Ottawa banned Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] from supplying equipment to 5G networks, saying it would not compromise on security.
  
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• Microsoft advises users switch to Android, iOS as it ends Windows 10 Mobile support - CNET

  18-01-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  Windows 10 Mobile users won't be able to get security updates after Dec. 10.
  
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• WiFi firmware bug affects laptops, smartphones, routers, gaming devices

  18-01-2019 22:26 via zdnet.com
  List of impacted devices includes PS4, Xbox One, Samsung Chromebooks, and Microsoft Surface devices.
  
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• Walmart's rumored streaming service isn't going to happen - CNET

  18-01-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  The retail giant has "nothing to announce related to video streaming service."
  
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• Roadshow Asks: Do you like the 2020 Toyota Supra? - Roadshow

  18-01-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  Toyota's legendary Supra is back after a 20-year hiatus. What’s your opinion: Love? Hate? Somewhere in between?
  
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• U.S. regulators discuss fining Facebook for privacy violations: report

  18-01-2019 21:59
  U.S. regulators have met to discuss imposing a fine against Facebook Incfor violating a legally binding agreement with the government to protect the privacy of personal data, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with the discussions.
  
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• Netflix shares fall as weak forecast dampens investor optimism

  18-01-2019 21:44
  Shares of Netflix Inc fell nearly 5 percent on Friday, as investors looked past its record subscriber numbers and instead focused on its lower-than-expected revenue forecast for the first quarter.
  
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• Facebook could face record fine from US regulators, report says - CNET

  18-01-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  The fine hasn't been finalized but is expected to be larger than the record-setting $22.5 million the Federal Trade Commission imposed on Google in 2012, according to The Washington Post.
  
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• Facebook sheds gains after report on potential major fine

  18-01-2019 21:41
  ** Shares of Facebookparing gains on Friday after a report that U.S. regulators discussed fining the co for privacy violations
  
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• Bird Box got Netflix to spill viewership numbers and now it can't stop - CNET

  18-01-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  Netflix gets to throw shade at regular media companies and woo big-name talent, all in one move.
  
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• Ikea and Sonos to launch Symfonisk speakers in August, says report - CNET

  18-01-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  The Swedish furniture company showcased prototype Symfonisk speakers last year.
  
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• Mobilizing 5G Millimeter Wave

  18-01-2019 20:58 via zdnet.com
  In this infographic, you’ll learn how the mmWave spectrum delivers huge bandwidth increases for mobile devices, what it took to get this breakthrough ready for consumers, and how it will unlock new experiences like extended reality and wireless enterprise cloud.
  
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• Audi plans Q3-sized EV crossover, report says - Roadshow

  18-01-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  The same source said an EV variant of the Q2 SUV will head to China.
  
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• Saturn's rings are a relatively new addition, NASA says - CNET

  18-01-2019 20:15 via cnet.com
  The Cassini spacecraft is long gone, but it's still helping scientists make new discoveries about the giant planet.
  
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• Are these the faces of the future?

  18-01-2019 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Are these the faces of the future? It's clear these robots are no ordinary machines.
  
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• Stop & Shop's grocery pods will bring the store to your house - Roadshow

  18-01-2019 19:51 via cnet.com
  It's a bit different than the grocery delivery robots we've covered in the past.
  
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• Glass review: M. Night Shyamalan's superheroes aren't what you expect - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:47 via cnet.com
  Spoiler-free: Twenty years in the making, the sequel to Unbreakable ain't no Marvel movie.
  
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• Tesla cuts jobs as it looks to make Model 3 more affordable

  18-01-2019 19:44
  Tesla Inc said on Friday it would cut thousands of jobs to rein in costs as it plans to increase production of lower-priced versions of its crucial Model 3 sedan, sending its shares down as much as 10 percent.
  
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• Qualcomm wouldn't release modems as often without Apple's business - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:38 via cnet.com
  Apple is the only smartphone company that buys a standalone modem, CTO James Thompson testified in the FTC case Friday.
  
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• Here's how to use YouTube's Take a Break feature video - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:36 via cnet.com
  Curb your YouTube phone app addiction with this new feature.
  
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• Verizon to roll out free robocoll spam protection to all customers

  18-01-2019 19:32 via zdnet.com
  Call Filter service to be made available to all wireless and wired customers with compatible phones in March 2019.
  
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• 14 stunning all-screen phones - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  The iPhone XS, Galaxy S9 and other phones that have no borders around their displays have us, like, "Hnnnnnnnng."
  
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• Walmart's rumored streaming service isn't going to happen, says report - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  The retail giant will focus on its Vudu division instead.
  
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• 2019 Ram HD to offer a Sport package, but don't get too excited - Roadshow

  18-01-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  The Ram HD's new Sport package ditches some chrome and adds parking sensors.
  
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• World's oldest periodic table chart emerges from obscurity - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:24 via cnet.com
  Germanium, discovered in 1886, is not included on the chart.
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 7 challenges and how to destroy flying X-4 Stormwings - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:14 via cnet.com
  The official week 7 Fortnite challenges are here and we can help you get through a few more tiers of your Battle Pass.
  
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• Windows Phone users: Your reminder that support ends in December 2019

  18-01-2019 19:13 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates or hotfixes for Windows 10 Mobile after December 10, 2019, and recommends users go with Android or iOS. (Yes, really.)
  
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• Zimbabwe blocks Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter amid crackdown

  18-01-2019 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  A coalition of human rights groups says at least 12 people have been killed in a week of protests.
  
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• Apps for meeting people video - CNET

  18-01-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  If you’ve resolved to meet new people in the new year, there are ways technology can help. In this Tech Minute, we break down a handful of friend-finding apps and how they can help you find like-minded people.
  
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• Jeep running pilot programs for car sharing, subscriptions - Roadshow

  18-01-2019 18:57 via cnet.com
  The car sharing will require a number of owners to get on board with the idea.
  
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• Verizon to extend free robocall, spam and call-blocking tools to all customers - CNET

  18-01-2019 18:50 via cnet.com
  Verizon customers will be able to sign on starting in March.
  
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• 7 Netflix tips and tricks for better bingeing - CNET

  18-01-2019 18:41 via cnet.com
  Raise your streaming game to match Netflix's price hike.
  
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• Firefox to remove UI dark pattern from Screenshot tool after months of complaints

  18-01-2019 18:37 via zdnet.com
  Misleading "Save" button worked as "Upload" and sent users' screenshots to Mozilla's servers.
  
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