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• Captain Marvel soars past Wonder Woman, Aquaman for ticket presales - CNET

  22-02-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  Grab your pager and get ready to head back to the 1990s for a solo film about a Marvel heroine who just might save the universe. Here's what we know.
  
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• Don't count on a 5G iPhone this year. Intel's 5G modems will come in 2020 - CNET

  22-02-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  Intel is now the sole supplier of modems to iPhones.
  
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• Nike app for self-tying shoe comes undone

  22-02-2019 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The Google Android app that controls the new Adapt BB fails to sync with wearers' feet.
  
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• Another Facebook privacy scandal, this time involving its mobile analytics SDK

  22-02-2019 23:41 via zdnet.com
  Don't be too quick to blame Facebook on this one. The company may not actually be so guilty this time.
  
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• NASA Mars rover Curiosity hiccups, takes a break from science - CNET

  22-02-2019 23:29 via cnet.com
  Don't scare us like that, Curiosity.
  
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• The best monitor 2019: the top 10 monitors and displays we’ve reviewed

  22-02-2019 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While they won’t make your computer run faster, the best monitors can still make your computing experience better by reducing eye strain – which will inturn improve productivity. And, the way we look at it, monitors should be cost effective, too, so anyone can find a decent monitor no matter the budget. With high resolutions, speedy refresh rates and every screen size you can imagine, you can make your work easier on the eyes.Whether you're looking for a gaming monitor to keep up wit
  
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• Branson's Virgin Galactic takes another step toward space tourism

  22-02-2019 23:25
  A Virgin Galactic rocket plane on Friday soared to the edge of space with a test passenger for the first time, nudging British billionaire Richard Branson’s company closer to its goal of suborbital flights for space tourists.
  
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• Best all-in-one PCs 2019: top compact AIO desktops

  22-02-2019 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Unlike your traditional desktop towers, the best all-in-one PCs have the displays built into the chassis of the computer. You’ll often find a mix of desktop and laptop components in an all-in-one PC, and while that does make it harder to upgrade, there are certainly advantages to this approach.One of the core advantages of the best all-in-one PCs is that they take up much less space than the best PCs typically do – you don’t need to set aside space for a monitor, a tower and al
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fold: Eye-catching or a new gimmick? - CNET

  22-02-2019 23:24 via cnet.com
  CNET Asks: Samsung's Galaxy Fold stole the spotlight from the Galaxy S10, but do you really want it?
  
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• Best computer 2019: the best PCs we've tested

  22-02-2019 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best computers are getting more advanced every day, featuring eight-core processors and high-end graphics that can render ray-traced lighting in real time. So, if you want to stay on the cutting edge these days, investing into one of the best PCs is absolutely worth it – even if all you do is browse Twitter.The good news is that buying a PC has never been cheaper. You can easily get a capable PC or even an all-in-one desktop for 500 bucks. PCs are also easily upgraded, so you can keep
  
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• The best projectors 2019: 8 projectors to consider for your home cinema

  22-02-2019 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Best Projector Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar's guide to the best home cinema projectors - featuring both 4K and HD models. Projectors have long held a vaunted position in the home cinema. That's because while TVs are more than adequate to deliver 4K HDR content, you'll likely need to refinance your house if you want a picture larger than 75-inches. But 75-inches is just the beginning for the cinema world.Whether you want to splash Blu-ray movies across a large white wall, magnify your
  
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• The best gaming PC 2019: 10 of the top gaming desktops you can buy

  22-02-2019 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This year is packed to the brim with great upcoming games, titles like Doom Eternal and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice promise to be some of the best PC games in years. Not to mention games that are already out, like Metro Exodus and Anthem. So, if you want to prepare yourself for the onslaught of great games in 2019, you should arm yourself with one of the best gaming PCs. No matter which games you plan to buy, having one of the best gaming PCs for your budget can make all the difference.It doesn&rs
  
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• The best mouse of 2019: 10 top computer mice compared

  22-02-2019 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are some tablet and laptop manufacturers out there that want you to think that the best mouse is just a tap of your finger or even a stylus. We disagree. There’s nothing quite like using a mouse to get around your desktop. No matter whether you’re using a PC or a Mac, a trackpad or a touchscreen just isn’t the same. The best mice aren’t limited to a tiny space on your laptop chassis – not to mention the sheer precision.You may already have a mouse lying around
  
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• No 5G iPhone this year. Intel reportedly says its 5G modems will come in 2020 - CNET

  22-02-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  Intel is the sole supplier of modems to iPhones.
  
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• Captain Marvel star Brie Larson: 'No one is getting their chair taken away' - CNET

  22-02-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  Grab your pager and get ready to head back to the 1990s for a solo film about a Marvel heroine who just might save the universe. Here's what we know.
  
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• Best gaming mouse pads 2019: the best mouse mats for gamers

  22-02-2019 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you would have asked us to find the best gaming mouse pads even a few years ago, we would have found a regular old mouse pad, one with as slick a surface as possible. These days, though, the best gaming mouse pads have changed entirely – some featuring wireless charging, RGB lighting and a multitude of different surfaces. The best gaming mouse pads have evolved to include the latest features gamers demand from all their peripherals.It should be obvious that having a good mouse pad is es
  
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• Best PC power supply 2019: top PSUs for your PC

  22-02-2019 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Before you set out to build a new PC, you should find the best power supply for your build, as it really is critically important. They might not be as exciting as the best graphics card, but every PC component will rely on the power supply for, well, power. You don’t want to compromise on your power supply, even if it does mean you have less cash for one of the best processors.However, picking up the best PC power supply doesn’t have to be expensive. Even if you’re on a tight b
  
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• Best RAM 2019: the top memory for your PC

  22-02-2019 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even if your computer is an absolute unit, you’ll eventually run into some kind of slow down. Thanks to memory hungry operating systems like macOS Mojave or Windows 10, having the enough fast RAM is more important to the best PCs than ever. If your PC is starting to slow down, it might be time to go out and pick up more of the best RAM.But, before you head out and pick up a couple sticks of memory, keep in mind that there are so many different capacities, speeds and even sizes of RAM. If y
  
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• Best CPU cooler 2019: top CPU coolers for your PC

  22-02-2019 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What’s cooler than being cool? That’s right, keeping your PC components ice cold. And, before you go out to find more exciting components like the best graphics cards, you should seriously consider picking out the best CPU cooler, in order to build the best gaming PC you can. After all, keeping your CPU at a low temperature will increase your computer’s longevity – and performance.  The best CPU coolers will come in every shape and size these days, and the right one
  
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• The best PC case 2019: top cases for your desktop computer

  22-02-2019 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Let’s say you’re about to build the best PC you can muster: you have the best graphics card, processor, RAM and SSD all picked out. But, which PC case do you use? Do you cheap out and get a sub-par metal box, or do you pick up one of the best PC cases, so your components are protected in style? We’d advise going with the latter – you won’t just get a more aesthetic experience, but your PC will have a longer life.The best PC cases may sound minor next to something &l
  
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• Twitter co-founder Evan Williams steps down from board

  22-02-2019 23:07
  Twitter Inc said on Friday one of its co-founders, Evan Williams, will be stepping down as a member of its board at the end of the month.
  
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• Best webcams 2019: the top webcams for your PC

  22-02-2019 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While it’s true that it’s hard to find a laptop or all-in-one PC without an HD webcam built in, many desktop PC users need an external solution. Luckily, there are so many webcams out there to choose from. These days, you can pick up one of the best webcams yourself for a similar – or even better – experience. So, what should you look for in the best webcams? Well, like most things, it’ll boil down to how you use it. Are you looking to become the next Twitch ce
  
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• Best processors 2019: top CPUs for your PC

  22-02-2019 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The world of the best processors is once again alive with fresh, thunderous competition between AMD and Intel. This is because AMD has managed to dominate the market with its Ryzen 2nd Generation processors, and it looks like that will continue with Ryzen 3rd Generation. Intel has responded with 9th-Generation Coffee Lake Refresh chips like the beastly Core i9-9900K. So, there’s never been a better time to pick up one of the best processors. That’s because there are all kinds of
  
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• The best PC gaming headsets 2019

  22-02-2019 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best gaming PCs have never been more powerful, thanks to Intel Coffee Lake Refresh processors and Nvidia Turing graphics. So, there’s never been a better time to dive in and pick up one of the best PC gaming headsets. Because, when you’re playing your favorite game, having high quality sound is almost as important as the visual experience. This is simply because many of the best gaming monitors don’t have speakers built in, and the ones that do usually provide a sub pa
  
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• 'We won't be war profiteers': Microsoft workers protest $480m army contract

  22-02-2019 23:00
  Workers say augmented reality headsets provided to US army risk ‘turning warfare into a simulated video game’Microsoft workers are calling on their employer to cancel a $480m contract to provide the US army with augmented reality (AR) headsets, saying they “do not want to become war profiteers”.“We did not sign up to develop weapons, and we demand a say in how our work is used,” reads a petition being circulated inside the company, a copy of which was publishe
  
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• Forget Galaxy Fold: 5G and foldable phones go big at MWC 2019 - CNET

  22-02-2019 22:59 via cnet.com
  With international intrigue and a 5G coming-out party, this show doesn’t need the boost of a Samsung event.
  
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• Best gaming mouse 2019: the best gaming mice we've tested

  22-02-2019 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’ve already got one of the best gaming PCs, it can sometimes be way too easy to just head out and pick up the cheapest mouse you can find. But, we don’t think this is the best way to go about this. Instead, you should pick up the best gaming mouse you can afford – everything attached to your rig should be of comparable quality. While you’re at it, you might want to pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads, too. If you’re looking for one of the best gamin
  
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• Best 4K monitors 2019: the top Ultra HD monitors and displays

  22-02-2019 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For a while, the best 4K monitors were the golden ideal of computing, but these days, its available for basically anyone. Which is good, because these days everything is designed for ultra high definition displays, from operating systems to the best PC games. And, just like all the best monitors out there, they’re designed to provide users with a beautifully immersive – or productive – experience.With the new wave of affordable 4K monitors recently hitting the market, considera
  
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• Galaxy S10's best feature is something the iPhone XS doesn't have - CNET

  22-02-2019 22:51 via cnet.com
  Your move, Apple.
  
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• Best virtual machine software of 2019

  22-02-2019 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virtuality was once a capability of mainframe computers, and now even smartphones can do it.Being able to segment the computer into different virtual versions has many advantages, specifically in respect of isolating experimental code from other critical processes.Using this combination of hardware and software a system can allocate its resources more efficiently, and divide those functions that are internet-facing from those that have internal access to a network.For IT professionals and softwa
  
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• Elon Musk hosts PewDiePie's meme review in ongoing T-Series battle - CNET

  22-02-2019 22:49 via cnet.com
  YouTube's most subscribed channel calls in a big gun: Elon Musk -- and he's brought a friend.
  
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• The best graphics cards 2019: all the top GPUs for gaming

  22-02-2019 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that Nvidia Turing heavy hitters like the RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 2060 are here, the best graphics cards are more powerful (and expensive) than ever before. So, do you splurge on an expensive flagship graphics card? Or, do you pick up a more budget friendly GPU like the Radeon RX 590 – perfect for 1080p gaming? No matter what you do, you’ll be able to use the best graphics cards to play the best PC games from Hitman 2 to Resident Evil 2.Remember that the best graphics cards can vary
  
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• SAS Brazil creates all-in-one data analytics offering

  22-02-2019 22:42 via zdnet.com
  The service aims to shave 30 percent off costs related to data initiatives.
  
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• OnePlus' sister phone maker, Oppo, wants in on the US market too - CNET

  22-02-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  Oppo has seen the success that Huawei and OnePlus have had in Western markets.
  
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• Galaxy S10: Here's what photos from the camera look like - CNET

  22-02-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  OK, the Galaxy S10 Plus to be specific.
  
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• Here's what Huawei 'Mate X' foldable 5G phone might look like

  22-02-2019 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Huawei teased it would show off a foldable 5G phone at MWC this year, but the cat might be out of the bag before the phone event even starts. Someone took a photo of what is allegedly promotional material, which shows a possible first look at the next-gen folding phone, and its apparent name: The Huawei Mate X. Twitter user @gimme2pm tweeted out an image showing the alleged phone in three stages: fully unfolded in tablet-like mode, partially folded in half (clamshell-style), and fully folde
  
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• Samsung's letting you remap the Bixby button, and not just on Galaxy S10 - CNET

  22-02-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  Even if you don't plan on buying the Galaxy S10, you could still use one of Bixby's new features.
  
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• Intel says its 5G modem chips will not appear in phones until 2020

  22-02-2019 21:49
  Intel Corp executives said on Friday its 5G modem chips will not appear in mobile phones until 2020, raising the possibility its biggest customer, Apple Inc, will be more than a year behind rivals in delivering a device that uses the faster networks.
  
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• Facebook's anti-vaxxer problem: Podcast 406

  22-02-2019 21:49
  
  Coming up today: Facebook’s anti-vaxxer problem, Citymapper’s plan to take over transport, and the second WIRED Book Club
  
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• Here's all the stuff you could buy for the price of a Galaxy Fold - CNET

  22-02-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  Samsung's transforming phone looks amazing, but I've got about two thousand reasons I won't get a Fold. Again, I'd like to -- just can't justify it.
  
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• T-Mobile CEO: Ignore the haters, the Sprint deal is just fine - CNET

  22-02-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  John Legere says critics are "buzzing around" with made-up data.
  
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• Verizon wants to lock down phones to protect consumers - CNET

  22-02-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  The carrier says 7,000 customers a month have their identities stolen by thieves who order new phones and sell them on the black market.
  
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• Japanese space probe touches down on asteroid to collect samples

  22-02-2019 21:22
  A Japanese space probe named after a falcon, Hayabusa 2, has touched down on an asteroid more than 300 million km (186 million miles) from Earth on a mission to seek clues about the origins of life, Japan's space agency said on Friday.
  
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• Bethesda owns up to mistakes in Fallout 76, announces free content

  22-02-2019 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’ve stuck with Fallout 76 in spite of its issues, Bethesda wants to reward you - starting next month, Fallout 76 will begin getting new content starting with the Wild Appalachia patch, which will then be followed by two more patches, Nuclear Winter and Wastelanders, later this year. These new patches were announced today in a Bethesda blog post and will bring additional game modes, locations, raids and a brewing system, among other changes. The content will be available for
  
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• Japan’s Hayabusa2 space probe fires bullet into asteroid video - CNET

  22-02-2019 21:04 via cnet.com
  The Japanese space agency JAXA shot the asteroid Ryugu with a bullet in an effort to gather samples for further study back home on Earth.
  
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• Seen Oscar nominee Roma on Netflix already? Please see it again in a Dolby Atmos cinema

  22-02-2019 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Oscar season is upon us. As ever, the highest accolade is that of Best Picture, and it’s perhaps the tightest the competition has been in years: Black Panther; BlacKkKlansman; Bohemian Rhapsody; The Favourite; Green Book; Roma; A Star is Born; Vice. Each unique, and each, in its own way uniquely deserving of a win.[Please note that this post includes some spoilers for Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma]We’ve got our opinion of what should take the night’s top prize, but we&rsqu
  
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• Toyota's ready to pour that sweet GRMN performance on the Corolla hatch - Roadshow

  22-02-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  Just because we've never gotten a GRMN model in the US doesn't mean we're not keeping fingers (and toes) crossed this time.
  
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• One in three businesses are unsure about their 2019 online strategy

  22-02-2019 20:07 via zdnet.com
  Brands are missing opportunities to engage their customers and visitors to their website, according to a new survey.
  
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• Android leads the way in business but security concerns remain

  22-02-2019 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New research from Panasonic Business has shed light on the fact that the use of Android tablets and handhelds are on the rise in business but security still remains a big concern for many organizations.On average, 72 percent of tablets and handhelds used in business run Google's Android operating system and the number of devices is expected to rise with 60 percent of device buyers saying Android is still being integrated into their organizations.Businesses choose Android over other operating sys
  
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• GM grants stay of execution for Cadillac CT6, Chevy Impala until 2020 - Roadshow

  22-02-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  The Detroit-Hamtramck plant was originally supposed to go idle this summer.
  
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