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• Apple may release AirPods 2 on March 29... or not - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  Two rumors speculate that Apple's AirPods 2 may launch in either March or later this fall.
  
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• Apple reportedly plans March 25 event to unveil subscription news service - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  Apple's spin on news subscriptions has been expected since it bought "Netflix for news" company Texture last year.
  
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• Best AirPods accessories - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:26 via cnet.com
  The AirPods are another Apple accessory that's spurred a cottage industry of more accessories. Here are some of our top picks.
  
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• Apple wants to keep half of subscription revenue from its news service, report says - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:20 via cnet.com
  Some publishers aren't thrilled about the tech giant's proposed financial terms, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
  
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• Senate Democrats urge regulators to put kibosh on T-Mobile, Sprint merger - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:06 via cnet.com
  The $26 billion merger would reduce the number of nationwide wireless players from four to three.
  
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• Philips 65W Replacement BR30 Floodlight LED with Warm Glow Dimming (2019) review: Like candlelight? Then you might love this floodlight LED - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  This Philips floodlight bulb dims down to a warm, candle-like glow -- and it's a terrific value.
  
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• GE Reveal HD 65W Replacement BR30 Floodlight LED (2019) review: New tricks help the color-enhancing GE Reveal LED shine even brighter - CNET

  12-02-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  This color-boosting floodlight bulb doesn't compromise on brightness or efficiency any more. Is it an obvious upgrade pick?
  
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• Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly to run for John McCain's Senate seat - CNET

  12-02-2019 22:52 via cnet.com
  Pilot. Astronaut. Space shuttle commander. Senate candidate to represent Arizona.
  
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• Yep, the Galaxy S10 leaked again video - CNET

  12-02-2019 22:50 via cnet.com
  So many images of what appears to be the Galaxy S10 have arrived online. Looks like it'll come in colors and be available by the end of the month. Meanwhile, Google decides to give up Fiber in Kentucky. All that, your comments and more in this episode of Alphabet City!
  
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• Subaru won't make faster Foresters, Crosstreks because we buy the slow ones - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 22:47 via cnet.com
  Subaru has no plans of heating up the Forester or Crosstrek while interest remains high.
  
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• Dell President's Day deals: LG 86-inch 4K TV for $3K, $90 UE Megaboom speaker - CNET

  12-02-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  Starting now, a week's worth of compelling discounts on TVs, laptops and more.
  
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• Apple's 2019 WWDC will reportedly take place June 3-7 - CNET

  12-02-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  It'll again be at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, says MacRumors.
  
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• I forgot my wallet, but why aren't mobile payments filling the gap? - CNET

  12-02-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  Samsung Pay on a Galaxy S9 Plus kept me fed and hailed a car, but I couldn't survive the day without a credit card or cash.
  
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• Toyota 86 British Green Limited packs Brembo brakes and gold wheels - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  It doesn't make any extra power, but that's fine.
  
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• Apple's terms for subscription news service face resistance from publishers: WSJ

  12-02-2019 21:15
  Several publications are resisting Apple Inc's plans to keep about half of the revenue from its upcoming news subscription service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing the iPhone maker's pitch to some news organizations.
  
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• Toyota 86 British Green Limited is sweet forbidden fruit outside Japan - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  Further proof that gold wheels make almost everything better.
  
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• 2019 TV buying advice: Get a 2018 TV now or wait for a new model? - CNET

  12-02-2019 20:59 via cnet.com
  Now that the Super Bowl sales are over and new 2019 TVs are starting to appear, we tackle the age-old dilemma.
  
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• It's Valentine's Day, and tech has taken over our relationships - CNET

  12-02-2019 20:35 via cnet.com
  Dating hasn't just been turned upside down by technology, it's being dominated by it.
  
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• Honda Tomo EV concept heads to Geneva with the help of design students - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 20:35 via cnet.com
  It will hang out alongside the almost-ready EV "prototype" debuting that week.
  
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• AutoComplete: Maserati will build an electrified sports car in 2020 video - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  Plus: Mitsubishi is bringing a new SUV to Geneva, and Ford made a bed with lane-keeping assist.
  
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• BMW iNext EV heads to Sweden to see how it handles cold and snow - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 20:02 via cnet.com
  It's slated to enter production in 2021.
  
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• Galaxy S10 full specs may have been revealed in final, devastating leak - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  A week before the official debut, every last detail about Samsung's flagship may now have been exposed.
  
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• Apple Music: How to view and remove apps that have access to your account - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  For when you have a change of heart and don't want to share your Apple Music habits with third-party apps.
  
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• Happy Death Day 2U review: Horror-comedy keeps dying to reinvent itself - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  The Happy Death Day sequel takes its zany formula and genre-hops with glee.
  
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• Amazon's Eero takeover will feed its smart home obsession video - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:12 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Amazon's home lineup of smart speakers, wall clocks, microwaves and TVs (and on and on) will get a little bigger with Eero's Wi-Fi hardware.
  
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• We can't wait for smartphones to dazzle us at MWC 2019 video - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:08 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Expect to see phones with foldable screens and a crazy number of cameras.
  
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• Pokemon Go is working on more AR photo options - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:04 via cnet.com
  Soon, you'll catch the perfect Charmander shot.
  
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• Smartphones will get weird and wild at MWC 2019 (The 3:59, Ep. 519) - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  We break down the rumored devices showing up in Barcelona. Also, we talk about Apple's need for an iPhone SE 2 and Amazon's acquisition of Eeros.
  
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• Frigidaire mixes hot and cold air for dryer dishes and adds an extra water wheel - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  The Frigidaire FGIP2468 doubles down on the effective OrbitClean feature and takes an interesting approach to drying dishes quickly.
  
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• See how Honda is putting stores in its cars video - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  A big trend in the auto business is shopping from the dash.
  
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• Frigidaire FGIP2468 mixes style and power with Dual Orbit Clean feature - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  This affordable dishwasher has two water wheels, a cool drying system and an affordable price.
  
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• Frigidaire dishwasher debuts an extra water wheel and a cool new drying technique video - CNET

  12-02-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  The FGIP2468 expands on the company's Orbit Clean feature and attempts to improve drying by mixing hot and cold air.
  
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• Lack of women inventors could hurt innovation, US patent office says - CNET

  12-02-2019 18:57 via cnet.com
  The USPTO's new report on women inventors shows that while numbers are on the rise, they're still pretty low overall.
  
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• A bad day with no wallet proved mobile payments aren't quite there yet - CNET

  12-02-2019 18:50 via cnet.com
  Samsung Pay on a Galaxy S9 Plus kept me fed and hailed a car, but I couldn't survive the day without a credit card or cash.
  
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• Apple's iPhone SE 2 is the budget phone we need video - CNET

  12-02-2019 18:42 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The lineup just isn't complete without an up-to-date low-end option.
  
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• Maserati commits to building electrified sports car at Modena in 2020 - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  Modena? More like Modern-a, once the upgrades are done.
  
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• 'Bodyguard to the stars': the man helping Jeff Bezos fight the Enquirer

  12-02-2019 18:27
  Gavin de Becker has spent decades protecting the rich and famous. Now he’s helping the Amazon CEO take on a tabloidThe National Enquirer has his sexts and, it appears, saucy photos. His imminent divorce is the talk of Wall Street.So Jeff Bezos, the Amazon boss, announced on Friday that he had turned to a singular figure for help – a “bodyguard to the stars” and Los Angeles-based security consultant named Gavin de Becker. Continue reading...
  
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• Walmart Valentine's Day sale: Discounts on big TVs, gaming laptops, older iPhones and more - CNET

  12-02-2019 18:06 via cnet.com
  Jumbo TVs, two older iPhones, Google Wi-Fi and a gaming laptop for cheap.
  
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• Russian lawmakers back bill on 'sovereign' Internet

  12-02-2019 18:04
  Russian lawmakers backed tighter Internet controls on Tuesday to defend against foreign meddling in draft legislation that critics warn could disrupt Russia's Internet and be used to stifle dissent.
  
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• Scientists discover tarantula with bizarre horn on its back - CNET

  12-02-2019 17:52 via cnet.com
  Researchers don't know what the heck that spider horn on the Ceratogyrus attonitifer is for.
  
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• Pentagon to review certification of Elon Musk's SpaceX launch vehicles

  12-02-2019 17:47
  The Pentagon will evaluate the certification for Elon Musk's SpaceX launch vehicles to determine whether the U.S. Air Force complied with certain guidelines, according to a memo https://media.defense.gov/2019/Feb/11/2002088764/-1/-1/1/D2019-D000PT-0059.000.PDF on Monday.
  
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• IBM says Watson AI services will now work on any cloud

  12-02-2019 17:37
  IBM Corp announced on Tuesday that some of its Watson artificial intelligence services will now work on rival cloud computing providers as it seeks to win over customers that want greater flexibility in how they store and analyze data.
  
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• Global esports revenues to top $1 billion in 2019: report

  12-02-2019 17:10
  Global esports revenues will hit $1.1 billion in 2019, up 27 percent since last year amid ballooning revenues from advertising, sponsorship and media rights to competitive video gaming, a report said on Tuesday.
  
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• We found 5 adorable deals in Walmart's Valentine's Day sale - CNET

  12-02-2019 17:03 via cnet.com
  Jumbo TVs, two older iPhones, Google Wi-Fi and a gaming laptop for cheap.
  
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• Valentine's Day gifts starting at $10: 11 unconventional gifts for her - CNET

  12-02-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Time is running out. Here are some quirky choices that go beyond the usual candy and flowers.
  
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• How to set Dark and even 'Darker' Mode on MacOS video - CNET

  12-02-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  All you need to know about MacOS' new Dark Mode features.
  
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• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX in Geneva hints at new Outlander Sport in US - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 16:55 via cnet.com
  Considering the Outlander Sport is a rebadged ASX, it's all but a given.
  
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• AT&T's streaming service will get originals in 2020 - CNET

  12-02-2019 16:54 via cnet.com
  Friends will ultimately be exclusive to that service too, a report said.
  
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• MPs immerse themselves in VR questions

  12-02-2019 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  MPs open inquiry into immersive technology such as VR and AR.
  
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• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX debuts sharper style for Geneva - Roadshow

  12-02-2019 16:52 via cnet.com
  Expect these changes to reach the US-spec Outlander Sport later this year.
  
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