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• Smarter tech tools needed to fight child sex abuse images, Google expert says - CNET

  28-01-2019 23:42 via cnet.com
  Elie Bursztein says technology can make fighting these crimes more efficient.
  
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• Huawei ban sees TPG end rollout of Australian mobile network

  28-01-2019 23:30 via zdnet.com
  Australian telco says the lack of a clear upgrade path to 5G will see it end its network rollout.
  
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• Microsoft exec riles Firefox faithful by telling Mozilla to embrace Chrome - CNET

  28-01-2019 23:21 via cnet.com
  Debate: Does Mozilla have more influence as a Chrome rival or ally?
  
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• United States unseals charges against Huawei and its CFO

  28-01-2019 23:16 via zdnet.com
  The United States is charging Huawei with conspiracy, fraud, obstruction of justice, and IP theft.
  
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• Android Q: Rumors, features, and everything we know so far

  28-01-2019 23:13 via zdnet.com
  We don't have a name yet, but we do know quite a bit about the next version of Android.
  
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• LG sets up 6G research centre at KAIST

  28-01-2019 23:05 via zdnet.com
  LG Electronics and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have opened a 6G research centre to cooperate in the development of the next-generation wireless network.
  
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• Google’s AI surfs the “gamescape” to conquer game theory

  28-01-2019 23:05 via zdnet.com
  Following on their victory in StarCraft II, Google's DeepMind researchers lay out a plan to find diversity in players of games to get around the problems of hidden information in game theory. Their work points to a kind of "open-ended learning" that surpasses simple test-taking found in most machine learning.
  
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• Adversarial AI: Cybersecurity battles are coming

  28-01-2019 23:02 via zdnet.com
  One of the world's foremost experts in building AI systems to detect malware explains "offensive AI" and the mathematical models he develops to protect against cyber attacks.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019 ads we've seen so far - CNET

  28-01-2019 23:01 via cnet.com
  Lebowski's Dude meets Carrie Bradshaw, Amazon taps Harrison Ford and T-Mobile makes everything magenta.
  
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• Lotus and Williams might be cooking up an electric hypercar - Roadshow

  28-01-2019 22:53 via cnet.com
  Either way, two big names are up to something, so it's bound to be interesting.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019's most-searched question on Google: When is it? - CNET

  28-01-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  Don't know when the big game is happening? You're not alone.
  
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• Here's how to see Black Panther free on the big screen - CNET

  28-01-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  Head back to Wakanda before the Marvel blockbuster competes at the Oscars.
  
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• SEC also looking into Nissan and Carlos Ghosn, report says - Roadshow

  28-01-2019 22:15 via cnet.com
  Nissan is reportedly complying with the US financial regulator.
  
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• Apple's iPhone sales tanked. Now all eyes are on what's ahead - CNET

  28-01-2019 21:59 via cnet.com
  Apple blamed China for its rare earnings warning earlier this month. On Tuesday, we'll learn just how badly phone sales missed, and what's ahead in Q2.
  
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• Airbnb gives $2 million to help homeless youth in San Francisco - CNET

  28-01-2019 21:59 via cnet.com
  After facing criticism for contributing to the housing crunch, the home rental company donates millions to fight homelessness.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Yaris lineup will be completely Mazda-based, report says - Roadshow

  28-01-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  This is better news than Toyota axing the line entirely.
  
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• Nick Clegg: 'Social media platforms must make protections better'

  28-01-2019 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The new Facebook vice-president says the firm will do "whatever it takes" to make its platforms safer.
  
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• In Super Bowl beer ad, Jeff Bridges drinks with Sarah Jessica Parker - CNET

  28-01-2019 21:16 via cnet.com
  No Big Lebowski sequel, just a commercial. Sorry, Dude fans.
  
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• On Data Privacy Day, here's a reminder that you have none - CNET

  28-01-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  Or at least very little.
  
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• Apple says it spent $60 billion on parts from US suppliers in 2018 - CNET

  28-01-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  But made in the USA isn't always easy.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019: Stream these football movies to kick off the big game - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  Before the LA Rams and New England Patriots tackle Super Bowl 53, make a snap decision to tune in to some gridiron greats.
  
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• Anker Soundcore Liberty Air review: The value alternative to Apple's AirPods - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  At $80, Anker's new true wireless earphones are an excellent value alternative to Apple's AirPods.
  
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• Can Disney make VR relevant? (The 3:59, Ep. 510) - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  Disney's top-secret VR project, our interactions with robots and more foldable phone talk.
  
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• FTC's witness criticizes Qualcomm's economics experts as 'sloppy' - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:32 via cnet.com
  Closing arguments from both sides come Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• AutoComplete: Hyundai Kona Electric's pricing is here and it's good video - Roadshow

  28-01-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  Plus: Nissan's Leaf E+ ditches range anxiety for disappointment and Subaru's Japanese plants are back online.
  
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• Metro Exodus ditches Steam for Epic Games store, Valve calls it 'unfair' - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:20 via cnet.com
  Steam preorders will still be fulfilled, but the game costs $10 less on Epic's rival storefront.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover snaps striking Mars selfie before rolling out - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:19 via cnet.com
  Curiosity is looking good in its last selfie from Vera Rubin Ridge. Now it heads off to hunt for clay.
  
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• Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

  28-01-2019 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says.
  
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• Get the most out of Netflix with these tips video - CNET

  28-01-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  ​Using hidden categories and downloading shows, here's how to get the most of your Netflix subscription.
  
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• Authorities shut down xDedic marketplace for buying hacked servers

  28-01-2019 19:50 via zdnet.com
  xDedic provided access to more than 85,000 hacked servers in its heyday.
  
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• Best Valentine's Day movies on Netflix - CNET

  28-01-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  In the mood for a rom-com or tragic love story? Don't worry, Netflix has both.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019: How to get your TV ready to watch - CNET

  28-01-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  Whether you're just in it for the commercials or you're a hardcore fan of the Rams or Patriots, here's a few ideas to improve your big game experience.
  
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• Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 review: A flexible workstation-class convertible

  28-01-2019 19:10 via zdnet.com
  A 4K touch screen and a sturdy 2-in-1 format should recommend this powerful laptop to mobile power users, but battery life is a concern.
  
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• Disney doubles down on VR entertainment video - CNET

  28-01-2019 19:09 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: At Sundance, the entertainment giant reveals a second VR short film.
  
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• How to sign up for Vizio's AirPlay beta - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:59 via cnet.com
  Vizio wants help testing Apple's AirPlay integration on its smart TVs.
  
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• Apple's working on a subscription service for games, report says - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:45 via cnet.com
  It would be like Netflix but for games.
  
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• EU data watchdog raises concerns over Facebook integration

  28-01-2019 18:40 via theguardian.com
  Irish commission that regulates site requests urgent briefing on platforms mergerFacebook’s plan to merge WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger could raise significant data protection concerns, according to the Irish commission that regulates the social network in the EU.The Data Protection Commission has asked for an urgent briefing with Facebook Ireland so it can assess the proposals, it said in a statement. “The Irish DPC will be very closely scrutinising Facebook’s pla
  
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• Get a cordless 2-stage electric snow-blower for $600 - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  Normally $899, the Snow Joe ION8024-XR has cool features like headlights and a motorized snow-chute. Plus: a sweet deal on a Dyson vacuum.
  
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• Resident Evil 2 remake: The Ghost Survivors mode coming as downloadable content - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:29 via cnet.com
  The free mode will hit on Feb. 15, Capcom revealed Monday.
  
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• Lego bricks outshine gold bars as investments, study finds - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:19 via cnet.com
  A report claims Lego toys outperform gold, stocks and bonds. Also, Happy National Lego Day!
  
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• Ralph Breaks the Internet might have taken place on a literal cloud - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:08 via cnet.com
  In this exclusive featurette, Disney filmmakers dive into how they first conceptualized and researched how the internet would look.
  
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• YouTuber James Charles tells LBC Birmingham crowd 'normal'

  28-01-2019 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  James Charles tells LBC his career has been "a wild ride", following gridlock in Birmingham.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric starts at $36,450, tops out at $45,000 - Roadshow

  28-01-2019 18:06 via cnet.com
  If you include the $7,500 federal tax incentive, the base price dips just below the $30,000 mark.
  
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• Lego bricks outshine gold bars as an investment, study finds - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:03 via cnet.com
  A new report claims Lego toys outperform gold, stocks and bonds. Also, Happy National Lego Day!
  
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• Facebook restricts the ability to monitor political ads, report says - CNET

  28-01-2019 18:02 via cnet.com
  Groups seeking ad transparency are struggling to collect data on why users get targeted by certain ads.
  
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• Nissan Leaf E+ may lose 25 miles of range in higher trims, report says - Roadshow

  28-01-2019 17:56 via cnet.com
  The EPA hasn't announced official figures yet, but the report cites official documents from CARB.
  
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• Birds of Prey clip reveals Harley Quinn, Huntress and rest of the cast - CNET

  28-01-2019 17:48 via cnet.com
  Margot Robbie also shows off Harley's new look on Instagram.
  
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• Bluetooth 5.1 update means you'll know exactly where the remote is hiding - CNET

  28-01-2019 17:46 via cnet.com
  The direction finding service in the updated Bluetooth specification combines proximity and positioning to provide improved accuracy and easier locating.
  
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• iPhone fan Steven Soderbergh: Shooting on film is like 'writing in pencil' - CNET

  28-01-2019 17:37 via cnet.com
  The director explains why he shot the new Netflix movie High Flying Bird with a smartphone -- no matter how much it annoys Christopher Nolan.
  
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• Nintendo Switch game deals: Save $20 to $25 on top titles - CNET

  28-01-2019 17:24 via cnet.com
  Get Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for $39.99, Super Mario Odyssey for $34.99 and more, plus Labo deals and savings on the Switch itself.
  
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