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• UAE's 'Karma' hack tool spied on iPhones just by sending a text, report says - CNET

  30-01-2019 23:55 via cnet.com
  Spies for the United Arab Emirates stole photos and messages without victims needing to click anything, Reuters reports.
  
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• Apple FaceTime bug prompts investigation from NY attorney general - CNET

  30-01-2019 23:51 via cnet.com
  The probe is focused on Apple's response to the eavesdropping vulnerability.
  
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• Google's data-gathering app may have also violated Apple's policies - CNET

  30-01-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  The search giant took advantage of a program from Apple designed for internal app distribution.
  
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• Airbus data breach impacts employees in Europe

  30-01-2019 23:34 via zdnet.com
  Aircraft manufacturer still investigating the breach. Did not reveal any other information.
  
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• Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

  30-01-2019 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.
  
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• Facebook users flock to the social network even as scandals grow - CNET

  30-01-2019 23:23 via cnet.com
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg also oversees a jump in sales and profit.
  
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• iPhone 11 rumors: Price, specs, features and everything else we know - CNET

  30-01-2019 23:13 via cnet.com
  Apple's competition in 2019 will have 5G, foldable screens and powerful cameras. Can the iPhone keep up?
  
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• NSW police corruption body wants access to encrypted communications

  30-01-2019 22:55 via zdnet.com
  Excluding the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission from accessing encrypted communications may encourage police corruption more broadly, it has argued.
  
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• Danger noodles? Scientists gleefully 'unscience' their favorite animals - CNET

  30-01-2019 22:42 via cnet.com
  Flappy flaps. Boopers. Food hole. These are definitely not rigorous scientific descriptions of animal anatomy.
  
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• Qualcomm beats earnings expectations for Q1

  30-01-2019 22:38 via zdnet.com
  Qualcomm estimates global 3G/4G/5G device shipments of approximately 1.85 billion to 1.95 billion for calendar year 2019, up 3 percent to 8 percent year-over-year.
  
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• Xbox Live outage temporarily broke a bunch of Xbox One consoles - CNET

  30-01-2019 22:31 via cnet.com
  When your console needs the internet to do anything, it can't do anything without the internet.
  
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• PayPal misses Q4 revenue targets

  30-01-2019 22:30 via zdnet.com
  PayPal ended the quarter with an active account base of 267 million.
  
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• Argo AI can now test self-driving cars in California - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  The company, which counts Ford among its investors, received the permit to do so this week.
  
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• DOJ moves to take down Joanap botnet operated by North Korean state hackers

  30-01-2019 22:20 via zdnet.com
  The DOJ, FBI, and US Air Force to contact victims infected with the Joanap malware.
  
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• 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 won't be ready at launch, source claims

  30-01-2019 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung’s next flagship phone, the Galaxy S10, has entered production, a source told The Investor. But reportedly, the first wave of these phones won’t include 5G-capable devices. The source claimed that Samsung started mass production of Galaxy S10 phones at its manufacturing lines in Korea on January 25 – but these are models running on 4G. That flips the previously-understood arrangement wherein those factories would produce the 5G variants, while facilities outside Kor
  
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• Microsoft Q2 strong amid commercial cloud revenue surge to $36 billion annual run rate

  30-01-2019 22:13 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft delivered strong second quarter results as its commercial cloud and Azure revenue fared well.
  
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• Does anyone actually want to buy an 8K TV?

  30-01-2019 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Once upon a time, 4K TVs were just a pipe dream. Pie in the sky. A beautiful, but unrealistic dream for consumers, and a nightmare for content providers.However, for a small portion of us - those who binge on Netflix and Amazon Prime like it's our day job - it's a dream that's slowly becoming reality. Sure, we might not see massive adoption numbers (even newly formed 8K Association says global adoption of 4K is only sitting at 15%) but it's happening. Why then, if we've just barely adopted
  
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• Watch this robot play Jenga video - CNET

  30-01-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  Researchers at MIT used a new method of machine learning to teach a robot the classic building game Jenga.
  
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• 2019 Lexus LC Inspiration is all about that yellow - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  It'll debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.
  
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• Apple worker charged with stealing self-driving-car secrets for China - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 21:34 via cnet.com
  This is the second such case within a year.
  
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• Better Bluetooth: 2 apps for using AirPods with a Mac - CNET

  30-01-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  Let your Mac and AirPods make beautiful music together.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019 TV deals: The best deals this week from Sony, LG, Samsung and more

  30-01-2019 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Super Bowl 2019 is now less than one week away, but that doesn't mean you don't have time to take advantage of all the fantastic TV sales that are going on right now. You can find Black Friday like prices on a variety of best-selling TVs from brands such as Sony, LG, Samsung and more.Our top Super Bowl TV deals include everything from a mid-size 49-inch TV to a massive 75-inch TV, with features and prices to fit any and all football viewing needs.A standout deal from Walmart is the Sceptre 55-in
  
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• AutoComplete: The $300,000 Range Rover SV Coupe is dead video - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  Plus: The Ram 3500 gets its EPA certification and Toyota is giving Sirius XM to the people.
  
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• Internet Explorer 10 set for termination in January 2020

  30-01-2019 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft has warned users that in addition to ending support for Windows 7 in 2020, Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) will be phased out as well.IE10 was released back in 2012 and in 2016 the tech giant shifted its focus to supporting IE11 and Microsoft Edge letting users know that the previous version of its browser would no longer be supported.However, not every operating system was capable of running IE11 and its Edge browser only worked on Windows 10 as it was one of the key selling points of its
  
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• 2019 Lexus LC Inspiration heads to Chicago looking like a Coldplay song - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 20:07 via cnet.com
  No, I'm not referring to "Clocks."
  
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• This smart, agile MIT robot plays a mean game of Jenga - CNET

  30-01-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  Researchers have created a robot that combines vision and touch to remove blocks without toppling the wooden tower.
  
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• Fortnite is about to have a live concert and everybody is invited - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:59 via cnet.com
  After some pretty major (intentional?) leaks, it appears DJ Marshmello will be playing Pleasant Park on Saturday.
  
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• Amazon, Huawei efforts show move to AI-centric chips continues

  30-01-2019 19:54 via zdnet.com
  Two expert reports this week from longtime chip observers show why the recent trend to design novel chips for AI will roll on for many years to come.
  
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• Nuvvyo Tablo Quad review: Cord-cutting for the geek-minded - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:53 via cnet.com
  The Nuvvyo Tablo Quad offers excellent performance for power users, but other options are easier for beginners to use.
  
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• Last chance for great TV deals for watching the big game - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:53 via cnet.com
  A 55-inch for $330! A 75-inch for $1000! An HD projector for under $450! But act fast, because time is running out for these deals to ship in time for the big game.
  
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• NASA watches wild polar vortex from space - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:48 via cnet.com
  These satellite images will make you shiver.
  
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• Race to your destination with the 2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 19:47 via cnet.com
  It's just a looks package, and a moderate one, at that.
  
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• Watch SpaceX rocket's nose cone miss the boat, again - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:45 via cnet.com
  A ship named Mr. Steven keeps trying to catch the thing.
  
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• Apple cracks down on Facebook after it paid teens for access to their data

  30-01-2019 19:45 via theguardian.com
  Program that enrolled users as young as 13 prompts Apple to ban Facebook from publishing some appsFacebook paid users as young as 13 to install an app that gave the company access to everything their phone sent or received over the internet. In response, Apple has revoked Facebook’s ability to publish certain apps, in a move that could have far-reaching implications for both companies.Facebook has been accused of exploiting a loophole in Apple’s privacy regulations to publish the iPh
  
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• AMD's latest earnings should have Intel and Nvidia shaking

  30-01-2019 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AMD is one of the few tech companies surging on Wall Street this past week, besting the likes of Intel and Apple with favorable earnings.The chipmaker's revenue of $1.42 billion (about £1.09bn, AU$1.97bn) for its fourth quarter means that it was up 6% year-over-year.  Yes, it narrowly missed Wall Streets’ $1.44 billion (about £1.10bn, AU$2bn) estimates, its stock price is currently up more than $15 at the time of writing.It's more than just the latest quarter that's gone w
  
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• Best ergonomic office chairs 2019: top seats for comfort when working

  30-01-2019 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’re quite prepared to spend perhaps thousands of pounds on PCs, tablets or phones, and maybe a good chunk of money on a huge 4K eye-friendly monitor. But we may well be sat in front of all this expensive equipment in a £30/$30 desk chair.And while our eyes are being treated nicely by that monitor’s flicker-free or low blue light tech, our back probably won’t thank us in the long run for being hunched in a rickety old seat that would probably be more at home in the neare
  
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• Amazon gets Harrison Ford to reveal the grim future of Alexa

  30-01-2019 19:39 via zdnet.com
  People will love Amazon's Super Bowl ad. Within it, though, lurks a fascinating future.
  
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• The best portable laptop battery chargers and power banks in 2019

  30-01-2019 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re looking for an easy, portable way to charge your laptop, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve sorted through dozens of chargers and gathered up the best portable laptop battery chargers on the market.Because, if you’re trying to get some work done on one of the best laptops while traveling, then one of the top portable laptop battery chargers is extremely important – and finding the right one for your own specific needs is even more important.You won&rsqu
  
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• Jaguar spices up 2020 F-Type with Checkered Flag limited edition - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 19:38 via cnet.com
  It won't make the car any faster, but it might look the part.
  
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• Did Facebook cross a line with its iOS research app? video - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:38 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The app sought extensive personal info from volunteers for $20 a month, in violation of Apple policy.
  
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• Galaxy S10 Plus-bound? Samsung officially reveals 1TB storage chip for smartphones

  30-01-2019 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung has officially introduced a 1TB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) – in other words, the first terabyte-sized native storage solution that’ll likely make its way to mainstream phones. Presumably, this will include the company’s upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship device, which will be unveiled in less than a month.More storage is obviously a good thing in consumer devices, and they’re often march-of-progress upgrades that top device makers tout when comparing new pr
  
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• Best security camera system for your business in 2019

  30-01-2019 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Buying the best security camera for your business is one of the most important purchases you can make. Getting the best security camera to keep an eye on your business or office gives you peace of mind, and can keep potential thieves at bay.Plus, if the worst does happen and your business is broken into, you will have evidence that will help you claim on your insurance, and even hopefully get your stolen items back.The best business security cameras are now extremely versatile and easy to set up
  
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• Apple knocks Facebook with shutdown over app privacy flap - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:33 via cnet.com
  The social network was paying people, including teens, $20 a month to collect their data. Apple says it took action to protect its users.
  
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• SoundMagic E11BT review

  30-01-2019 19:32 via techradar.com
  
  Editor's Note
  • Original review date: January 2019• Launch price: £69.99 (around $90 / AU$125)• Regular price now: $49 / £69 / AU$95Update: February 2024. The SoundMagic E11BT are not the first earbuds we would point to when asked our recommendations at this point; the best budget wireless earbuds have since turned heavily towards the convenience of true wireless buds, which are available with better audio quality and more advanced features than you get here: just look
  
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• Facebook is in hot water -- again (The 3:59, Ep. 512) - CNET

  30-01-2019 19:28 via cnet.com
  We break down the social network's latest scandal, dig in to Apple's terrible quarterly results and talk about T-Mobile's Tappy robot.
  
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• Best portable SSD of 2019: top external solid state drives

  30-01-2019 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our pick of the best portable SSDs of 2019. In this guide we look at the most dependable portable SSDs that combine speed, storage space and portability to ensure that you can safely keep all of your important files with you on your travels.The best portable SSD for your needs will come with bags of capacity, so you won't run out when storing your important files, such as photographs, while also making use of the inherent speed benefits of using solid state disks.So, when looking to b
  
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• WayRay sees the end of the boring car HUD display - Roadshow

  30-01-2019 19:19 via cnet.com
  There may be no better place than your windshield for augmented reality to prove itself.
  
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• Fifa to stop selling in-game currency in Belgium

  30-01-2019 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The move comes after the Belgian Gambling Commission threatened legal action over in-game loot boxes.
  
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• Nvidia launches new colocation program to jumpstart data center deployments

  30-01-2019 19:15 via zdnet.com
  With a network of colocation partners, Nvidia is trying to help businesses take advantage ofDGX systems even if they don't have modern data center facilities.
  
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• Best NAS devices of 2019: top Network Attached Storage for the home and office

  30-01-2019 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Buying the best NAS device for your needs doesn't need to be complicated and confusing, and in this guide we'll show you the very best network attached storage devices money can buy, as well as detail everything you need to consider when looking to buy a new NAS device.But first, we need to explain what a NAS is. The best NAS devices are network attached storage – these devices are basically external hard drives that connect to your network, rather than your PC. This lets you access the NA
  
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