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• Mighty Vibe Spotify Music Player review: A tiny Spotify player that frees you from your phone - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:43 via cnet.com
  Targeted at Spotify Premium subscribers, this tiny music player stores downloaded playlists so you can play music without your phone.
  
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• 2019 Grammys: Everything you need to know video - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  Here is how to watch the Grammy Awards after you've cut the cord.
  
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• New 2019 emojis include gender inclusive couple, people with disabilities, garlic and more - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:26 via cnet.com
  There's also an otter.
  
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• Even for DevOps teams, troubleshooting still gets in the way of higher-value activities

  05-02-2019 23:25 via zdnet.com
  Survey shows IT teams -- DevOps and developers -- want to grow their businesses, but still get consumed with fighting daily fires.
  
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• Apple's retail chief Angela Ahrendts is leaving the company

  05-02-2019 23:20 via zdnet.com
  Deirdre O'Brien will take over in an expanded role as the senior vice president of Retail + People.
  
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• FCA is recalling 882,000 Ram trucks due to steering and brake issues - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  2013-17 Ram 2500 and 3500 models can suffer a loss of steering, while the 2019 Ram 1500 may have its brake pedal come off when adjusted to certain positions.
  
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• Even YouTube CEO's kids said Rewind was 'cringey' last year - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  "One record we definitely didn't set out to break was the most disliked video on the Internet," YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said.
  
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• China takes the moonshot advantage

  05-02-2019 23:08 via zdnet.com
  “Moonshots,” or long-term, tech-driven, market-disrupting innovations, can take years to bring to fruition, but companies that have successfully done so have become market leaders.
  
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• Oumuamua may have been just a cloud of comet junk - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  Or else it could have come from aliens. (Please be aliens, please be aliens.)
  
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• Adidas' Game of Thrones official sneakers aren't bloody enough - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  It's a missed opportunity for Game of Thrones immersion.
  
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• Facebook will now let you unsend that typo in Messenger - CNET

  05-02-2019 23:02 via cnet.com
  You have 10 minutes to delete a message after it's been sent.
  
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• GE Basic 65W Equivalent BR30 Floodlight LED review: This dimmable floodlight LED is an exceptional value - CNET

  05-02-2019 22:59 via cnet.com
  They're nothing fancy, but these dirt-cheap floodlight LEDs from GE are among the best values in the lighting aisle.
  
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• Tableau Q4 results better than expected

  05-02-2019 22:52 via zdnet.com
  Depending on what accounting standard you use, Tableau also topped the $1 billion in revenue mark.
  
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• In Qualcomm-Apple fight, judge limits scope of damages - CNET

  05-02-2019 22:52 via cnet.com
  Qualcomm can't hold Apple liable for damages suffered before the chipmaker filed its lawsuit, a judge reportedly rules.
  
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• Drug overdose killed HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll

  05-02-2019 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  A cocktail of deadly drugs was behind Vine and HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll's death in December.
  
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• Zcash cryptocurrency fixes infinite counterfeiting vulnerability

  05-02-2019 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Zcash devs keep dangerous flaw secret for eight months while they prepare and ship a much-needed fix.
  
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• Info on the budget Samsung Galaxy S10 trickles out video - CNET

  05-02-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  Samsung's phone will be introduced Feb. 20, but will there be any surprises? Also, the Meizu Zero gets rid of every port and button because reasons. All that, your comments and more in this episode of Alphabet City!
  
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• How much will staying patched on Windows 7 cost you? Here's the price list

  05-02-2019 22:13 via zdnet.com
  Large businesses not ready to migrate off Windows 7 as of January 2020 and which opt for paid security updates should expect Microsoft's update pricing to double each year.
  
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• This robotic arm can 'imagine itself' video - CNET

  05-02-2019 21:56 via cnet.com
  Researchers at Columbia University have developed a robot that starts moving randomly but can gradually learn to "self-simulate."
  
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• Ferrari's SP1 and SP2 Monza are even better looking in motion - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 21:27 via cnet.com
  New video footage from the Italian supercar manufacturer of its limited-edition retro-inspired roadsters has us losing our minds.
  
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• Marie Kondo made me question following Cher on Twitter - CNET

  05-02-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  It was easier to Konmari my house than my Twitter follows.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Silverado HD is a 35,500-pound-towing brute video - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  General Motors’ new heavy-duty pickup truck hulks out with bigger dimensions, more power and tons of smart tech.
  
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• Amazon Echo Dot out of stock until March - CNET

  05-02-2019 21:17 via cnet.com
  Both Amazon's and Target's online inventories are wiped out. Best Buy still has some stock.
  
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• Game of Thrones official sneakers aren't bloody enough - CNET

  05-02-2019 21:13 via cnet.com
  It's a missed opportunity for Game of Thrones immersion.
  
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• Red Hat introduces first Kubernetes-native IDE

  05-02-2019 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Containers and Kubernetes are great, but they didn't have a native integrated development environment… until now.
  
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• Lexus finally launches its Complete Lease car subscription program - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 19:59 via cnet.com
  Customers can now get a two-year 20,000-mile lease on a UX that includes maintenance and insurance as an alternative to traditional leasing.
  
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• How Serial inspired The Guilty, a stunning thriller coming to Hulu - CNET

  05-02-2019 19:56 via cnet.com
  Director Gustav Moller reveals how he turned confinement into deadly suspense in this gripping film that takes place in a single room.
  
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• How to use Google's new Password Checkup tool - CNET

  05-02-2019 19:23 via cnet.com
  A simple extension lets you know when you need to change your password.
  
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• White and black Samsung Galaxy S10 revealed in alleged photo leaks - CNET

  05-02-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  But that's likely just the start.
  
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• Et tu, Apple? iPhones will tout AT&T's fake 5G E network (The 3:59, Ep. 515) - CNET

  05-02-2019 19:20 via cnet.com
  Plus, Google's earnings and Samsung's fridge dating.
  
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• Backdoored cryptocurrency software found serving AZORult malware

  05-02-2019 19:17 via zdnet.com
  Windows client for Denarius cryptocurrency found compromised, but clues suggest the same hackers also backdoored many more other cryptocurrency software clients over the past few months.
  
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• Apex Legends is here: How to download the new Titanfall battle royale - CNET

  05-02-2019 19:13 via cnet.com
  As game companies continue to tap into the battle royale craze, Respawn unveils its take with Apex Legends.
  
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• AutoComplete: VW teases the new Jetta GLI ahead of Chicago video - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 19:05 via cnet.com
  Plus, Mazda is teasing a new SUV for Geneva and Land Rover is giving the Velar the deluxe SVAutobiography treatment.
  
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• AT&T tries tricking customers with 5G E logo video - CNET

  05-02-2019 19:03 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Don't be fooled. 5G E ain't 5G.
  
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• Take a look at what your next car's rearview mirror will do video - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Gentex makes most car mirrors and it's about to make most of them smart.
  
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• Missing Link trailer offers more fun from Oscar-nominated animators Laika - CNET

  05-02-2019 18:40 via cnet.com
  Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis and Zoe Saldana voice a new adventure.
  
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• Samsung's latest idea shows the Apocalypse is nigh

  05-02-2019 18:37 via zdnet.com
  What better way to find the love of your life than to take a picture of what's inside your fridge?
  
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• Side Kick spools your laptop power cable out of the way - CNET

  05-02-2019 18:32 via cnet.com
  This accessory restores the cable-coiling ability Apple phased out of its MacBook power supplies.
  
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• How to delete a sent message in Facebook Messenger - CNET

  05-02-2019 18:29 via cnet.com
  Ever send a message you wish you hadn't? Read this.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Silverado HD tows up to 35,500 pounds, has up to 910 lb-ft - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 18:27 via cnet.com
  The truck also boasts "transparent" trailer tech and a 10-speed automatic.
  
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• EU recalls children's smartwatch over data fears

  05-02-2019 18:20
  European commission says Enox Safe-Kid-One can easily be hacked and poses risk to childrenA children’s wristwatch that allows the wearer to be easily contacted and located has been recalled by Brussels over safety fears.The European commission said the Enox Safe-Kid-One, which comes fitted with a global positioning system (GPS), a microphone and speaker, posed a serious risk to children. Continue reading...
  
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• Renault-Nissan alliance may buddy up with Waymo on self-driving cars - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 18:17 via cnet.com
  Neither side is ready to talk about it, though.
  
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• Toyota teases new TRD Pro off-roader for Chicago Auto Show - Roadshow

  05-02-2019 18:11 via cnet.com
  Only a few Toyota SUVs remain without a TRD Pro trim.
  
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• Get an actual human CPA to prep your taxes for just $89 - CNET

  05-02-2019 18:04 via cnet.com
  Normally, Visor's flat-rate tax-return preparation would cost you up to $198. Plus: Two Cheapskate-exclusive bonus deals!
  
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• Apple to pay 10 years of back taxes to France

  05-02-2019 18:03
  US tech firm has not disclosed sum but French magazine says figure is close to €500mApple has agreed to pay 10 years of back taxes to France, marking the latest victory for European governments pushing tech multinationals to pay their fair share in local markets.The iPhone and iPad maker reportedly shelled out close to €500m (£440m) after reaching a confidential settlement with French authorities in December, according to the French news magazine L’Express. Continue reading
  
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• Scientists seek owner of USB stick stuck in seal poo - CNET

  05-02-2019 18:02 via cnet.com
  If you lost your USB stick down the jaws of a leopard seal in New Zealand, then this might be yours.
  
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• In a world of fake news, should we really be allowed to edit our tweets?

  05-02-2019 18:02
  Twitter’s Jack Dorsey is thinking about creating a revise button to fix typos – but in the face of screen grabs, this feels futile“What’s the most important thing you want to see Twitter improve or create?” asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in 2016. The top answer? An edit button. Kim Kardashian West (59.5 million followers), in particular, is obsessed with the idea of one and has reportedly petitioned Dorsey via email and face-to-face. Donald Trump would probably also
  
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• Amazon Super Bowl discounts are still available: $42 Alexa Microwave, $70 Echo and more - CNET

  05-02-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  As the company rolled out its prime-time ad, it slashed prices on a bunch of its devices.
  
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• Firefox will mute autoplaying video automatically - CNET

  05-02-2019 17:57 via cnet.com
  It won't stop videos from autoplaying, but your ears will catch a break by default with the release of Firefox 66 in March.
  
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• Accenture adds 10,000 more Microsoft-focused consultants to its practice

  05-02-2019 17:52 via zdnet.com
  Accenture is expanding on its partnership with Microsoft and adding more Microsoft-focused professionals who will focus on Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365.
  
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