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• Jordan Peele's new Us trailer transforms our inner demons into terrifying monsters - CNET

  03-02-2019 23:55 via cnet.com
  Peele posts new, short trailer on Reddit before the Super Bowl that reveals what happens when we are our worst enemy.
  
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• Best Super Bowl 2019 commercials so far: Harrison Ford, The Dude, the Backstreet Boys and more - CNET

  03-02-2019 23:42 via cnet.com
  A Star Wars star goes to the dogs for Amazon, Tony Romo wears Skechers and Chance the Rapper and a boy band do Doritos.
  
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• Microsoft's Super Bowl 2019 ad shows that when we play Xbox together, everyone wins - CNET

  03-02-2019 23:24 via cnet.com
  The controller is designed to work for gamers of all shapes, sizes and abilities.
  
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• Watch Super Bowl 2019 for free: Patriots vs. Ram livestream, start time, commercials and more - CNET

  03-02-2019 23:21 via cnet.com
  You can livestream Super Bowl 53 for free -- here's how.
  
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• Forget the Super Bowl, Monsters Inc. fans are celebrating 2319 day - CNET

  03-02-2019 23:12 via cnet.com
  Feb. 3, 2019 means more than just the Super Bowl for fans of this Pixar film.
  
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• In Super Bowl Stella Artois ad, The Dude drinks with Sarah Jessica Parker - CNET

  03-02-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  No Big Lebowski sequel, just a commercial. Sorry, Dude fans.
  
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• Amazon's Super Bowl ad: Rejected Alexa gadgets wreak havoc (and bug Han Solo) - CNET

  03-02-2019 22:46 via cnet.com
  Alexa, show me Harrison Ford yelling at a dog and the Broad City gals having a hot tub mishap.
  
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• T-Series inches closer to PewDiePie's YouTube subscriber record - CNET

  03-02-2019 22:43 via cnet.com
  PewDiePie took to Fortnite for the first time to stave off T-Series challenge for the YouTube crown.
  
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• MateBook 13, new Chromebooks, and Samsung, Moto, LG phone leaks (MobileTechRoundup show #459)

  03-02-2019 22:21 via zdnet.com
  It's that time of year when new Android phones are launched and we've seen plenty of leaks as launch dates approach. Huawei also released an affordable laptop while Chrome OS continues to improve.
  
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• The Hobbs and Shaw Super Bowl trailer is already here: Watch Jason Statham take on The Rock - CNET

  03-02-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham take on Idris Elba in an action spin-off that looks like fast, furious fun.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019 commercials so far: Tony Romo, Chance the Rapper and more - CNET

  03-02-2019 21:14 via cnet.com
  Harrison Ford goes to the dogs for Amazon, Tony Romo wears Skechers, Chance the Rapper does Doritos and Steve Carell defends Pepsi.
  
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• How to watch Super Bowl 2019: Patriots vs. Ram start time, ads and more - CNET

  03-02-2019 20:15 via cnet.com
  You can livestream Super Bowl 53 for free -- here's how.
  
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• 'It's on the website.' How the internet made retail staff ignorant

  03-02-2019 19:07 via zdnet.com
  This is the story of one woman, two retailers, and a complete disregard for human-to-human interaction.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019: Watch Patriots vs. Rams online, start time, ads and more - CNET

  03-02-2019 17:18 via cnet.com
  You can livestream Super Bowl 53 for free -- here's how.
  
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• Marshmello makes history with first ever Fortnite in-game concert

  03-02-2019 16:40
  Live virtual show by EDM producer had dancing avatars with weapon options disabledMillions of people are thought to have tuned into a concert by DJ Marshmello in the wildly popular online game Fortnite.The American electronic music producer and DJ performed live in the game at 2pm EST on Saturday, in a virtual reality spectacle that was lauded by fans. Continue reading...
  
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• Is Facebook scandal proof? (The 3:59, Ep. 513) - CNET

  03-02-2019 16:35 via cnet.com
  A look at Facebook's strong results and Samsung's not-so-strong results.
  
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• The Huawei controversy: Everything you need to know - CNET

  03-02-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Here's a timeline that breaks down the whole saga.
  
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• Google spin-off Verily is working on weight-watching, fall-detecting shoes

  03-02-2019 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Verily is one of the other companies besides Google under the Alphabet umbrella, and the experimental, innovative "life sciences" firm apparently has some interesting tech on the way – smart shoes that can track your weight and detect falls.The news comes from sources speaking to CNBC, sources who say it's still early days for the shoes but that prototypes are already being shown off. As you might expect, the footwear will also track the steps you take through the day, saving you the hassl
  
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• Comparison: Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

  03-02-2019 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in 2012 when Samsung took the crown for the biggest shipments in smartphone market from Nokia, it established itself as a brand to be reckoned with. The South-Korean electronics manufacturer received similar response both in terms of sales and popularity as Nokia and it thrived. Until Xiaomi entered India in 2014 with the Mi 3 and ruined Samsung's party. In January 2019, Xiaomi trumped Samsung to become the smartphone company to ship the most number of smartphones in India. It is not a
  
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• Best VR headsets for 2019 - CNET

  03-02-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Start here to see our favorite headsets to use on their own, with your phone or connected to a PC.
  
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• 15 essential tools every kitchen needs - CNET

  03-02-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Have you decided on adulting this year? Or did you adult a long time ago and now your kitchen is a cluttered mess? No matter what life situation you're in, this article will help you figure out exactly what you need in your kitchen for maximum efficiency.
  
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• Here's our first look at some of the 26 phones Energizer is bringing to MWC 2019

  03-02-2019 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Being the avid phone fans that we are, we're counting down the days to MWC 2019, the biggest mobile tech industry event of the year – and we've just been given a sneak preview of some of the phones on the way from battery company Energizer.We've already had official word that Energizer is bringing no fewer than 26 handsets to the MWC party at the end of February, and thanks to GSMArena we've now got official-looking shots of a handful of them. Don't get too excited though – in terms
  
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• Is Huawei a friend or foe in the battle for 5G dominance?

  03-02-2019 09:00
  While the UK woos China’s telecoms giant, fears grow over the risks it poses to national securityIf, according to an ancient Chinese proverb, “a crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind”, then Huawei is barrelling in on a storm force 12. Where the hurricane takes it, though, may be out of the telecoms giant’s control.A slew of bombshell allegations have raised troubling questions about the telecoms company’s probity and revived long-held concerns about its
  
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• Instagram: beware of bad influencers…

  03-02-2019 09:00
  The picture-sharing site and its ilk are full of celebs peddling products and not being open about what they get in return. Will regulation help?The sun-drenched beaches of Exuma gleamed as brightly as the skin of the world-famous supermodels stretched out on yachts or dancing around flickering fires in the promotional video for Fyre, the glamorous music festival turned shambles turned scam that became the subject of the Netflix documentary Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.The likes
  
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• The gravity-bending story of Nasa's ingenious space pen

  03-02-2019 07:00
  
  50 years after it made its first flight, the Space Pen is still helping astronauts write in zero gravity
  
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• Pokémon Go was a warning about the rise of surveillance capitalism

  03-02-2019 07:00
  
  Shoshanna Zuboff's new book The Age of Surveillance Capitalism is a wake-up call about how tech companies monetize every moment of our lives – and threaten our free will in the process
  
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• Five benefits of being an early riser

  03-02-2019 07:00
  Rise with the lark and you can expect a happier, more productive life, researchers suggest. And if you’re a woman you seem less likely to suffer from breast cancerA large-scale genetics study recently conducted by Exeter University revealed that people who are “early birds” have greater levels of happiness and are at a lower risk of depression compared to those who are “night owls”. The authors speculated that this was because the “night owl” body clock
  
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• DeepMind’s superhuman AI is rewriting how we play chess

  03-02-2019 07:00
  
  DeepMind's AlphaZero doesn’t play chess like a machine – it plays it like a human grandmaster, but better
  
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• At Sundance, Netflix and Amazon rewrite how indie films get made

  03-02-2019 07:00
  
  At this year's Sundance festival, streaming giants left with a bunch of big deals. For independent filmmakers looking to make a name for themselves, this represents a whole new market
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenges and how to complete them fast - CNET

  03-02-2019 03:49 via cnet.com
  The Fortnite week 9 challenges are here and we have maps and tips to help you get through them fast.
  
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• Super Bowl 2019 high-tech broadcast will razzle-dazzle your retinas - CNET

  03-02-2019 02:14 via cnet.com
  This year's production will feature some groundbreaking 8K and augmented-reality tech.
  
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• How to watch Alvarez vs Kovalev II: live stream tonight's boxing online from anywhere

  03-02-2019 00:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today's the day for the tensely anticipated rematch between Eleider Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev. If it's even half as good as the first fight then we're in for a treat. And the good news is that you're in the perfect place to find a Alvarez vs Kovalev live stream so you can tune into the WBO light heavyweight title rematch from absolutely anywhere.
  After the war that these two fought out in August last year, it was no great surprise to see a rematch announced a few months later (even if it did tak
  
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