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• Motorola Moto G7 is now available on Google Fi for $50 off - CNET

  01-03-2019 23:59 via cnet.com
  Moto's budget friendly phone is now on Google's phone service.
  
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• Canada approves Huawei extradition proceedings, China seethes

  01-03-2019 23:16
  The Canadian government, as expected, on Friday approved extradition proceedings against the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, prompting a furious reaction from China.
  
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• The Division 2's open beta is here: Here's how to download - CNET

  01-03-2019 23:09 via cnet.com
  If you want to get a taste of what's coming in the Division 2, you can download the beta for free and play all weekend.
  
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• Amazon to reportedly open dozens of grocery stores across the US

  01-03-2019 22:57 via theguardian.com
  Retail giant plans to open its first store in Los Angeles as early as the end of the year, according to a Wall Street Journal reportAmazon plans to open dozens of grocery stores across the United States as it looks to expand in the food business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Related: Return order: New York leaders plead with Bezos to reconsider Amazon dealContinue reading...
  
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• Intel Cannon Lake release date, news, and rumors

  01-03-2019 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Remember how Intel was going to release Cannon Lake in 2016? And, then when it got pushed back to 2018? Well, according to Intel’s Q1 financial results we won’t see the long-awaited follow-up to Kaby Lake until 2019 – at least in a consumer-ready state. But, at least Intel is still on top of the processor game.However, before we jump into all the juicy Cannon Lake rumors, we should step back, because Intel’s recent activity has given us a bit of whiplash. So, traditionall
  
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• Tesla enters uncharted territory after move to dismantle store network

  01-03-2019 22:42
  Tesla Inc's move to dismantle its network of high-end showrooms as part of a plan to launch the long-awaited cheaper version of its Model 3 sedan has pushed the electric carmaker into uncharted territory for an industry that has long relied on physical stores to move the metal.
  
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• US warns Philippines against using Huawei 5G gear - CNET

  01-03-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterates US security concerns about the Chinese telecom equipment maker at a press conference in Manila.
  
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• AMD Navi release date, news and rumors

  01-03-2019 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that AMD has revealed its first 7nm consumer graphics card, the Radeon VII, it’s about time for Team Red to reveal its other 7nm GPU architecture, Navi.We have seen rumors that suggest AMD Navi won’t immediately occupy the high end of the market – even if it may include similar variable rate shading to Nvidia Turing. Instead, AMD Navi looks like it’ll occupy the mid range at first, along with the rumor of a GPU designed for the next generation of consoles. So, be
  
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• Adobe releases out-of-band update to patch ColdFusion zero-day

  01-03-2019 22:41 via zdnet.com
  ColdFusion developers spot new zero-day exploited in the wild.
  
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• Data manager DataStax prepares for IPO: sources

  01-03-2019 22:25
  DataStax Inc, a data management platform, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) this year that could value the company at more than $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Extradition hearing for Huawei CFO gets go-ahead from Canada - CNET

  01-03-2019 21:58 via cnet.com
  The country's department of justice says there's enough evidence for a hearing on whether Meng Wanzhou should be extradited to the US.
  
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• Russia limits operations of foreign communications satellite operators

  01-03-2019 21:53 via zdnet.com
  The Kremlin will require foreign satellite operators to go through an approval process and build local ground stations.
  
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• Stunning images of Mars from the European Space Agency video - CNET

  01-03-2019 21:39 via cnet.com
  The agency created this video based on 15 years of images sent from its Mars Express mission.
  
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• Technology may actually be harming digital transformation

  01-03-2019 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Placing an all-encompassing focus on the role of technology when making digital transformation decisions could actually be reducing the chances of success for UK businesses according to new research from Telstra.The company's new Disruptive Decision-Making white paper was compiled using responses from 3,810 senior decision-makers from 12 industries in 14 markets worldwide to uncover insights into the strengths and weaknesses of businesses' digital transformation programs.When rating decision-mak
  
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• YouTube CEO: Disabling comments on minor videos was 'trade-off' for child safety - CNET

  01-03-2019 21:20 via cnet.com
  Susan Wojcicki said she knew the decision would upset some creators.
  
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• Seth Rogen to star in upcoming episode of Twilight Zone reboot - CNET

  01-03-2019 21:17 via cnet.com
  There's the signpost up ahead for the Superbad and Knocked Up star.
  
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• SpaceX Crew Dragon launch: How to watch the historic test flight tonight - CNET

  01-03-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  Witness history in the making as the Crew Dragon Demo-1 mission, with Ripley the test dummy on board, heads to the ISS.
  
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• Longer-range Nissan Leaf Plus starts at $37,445 - Roadshow

  01-03-2019 21:06 via cnet.com
  It tops out near $43,000, including $895 for destination.
  
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• Tarantula spider seen munching on opossum in the Amazon. Wait, what? - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  Arachnaphobes, look away. These Amazon rainforest spiders are eating some disturbing dinners.
  
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• NY wants to know why Facebook collects health data from iPhone apps - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:46 via cnet.com
  The state seeks information on 11 iPhone apps that allegedly share very personal information with Facebook, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Fortnite season 8, week 1 challenges and how to visit a giant face - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  Season 8 is here with new locations on the island and new challenges so you can get an early start on your Battle Pass.
  
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• Apple investors debate political diversity at annual shareholder meeting - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  CEO Tim Cook takes questions from investors about privacy, politics and new products.
  
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• A foldable iPhone: Will Apple bend to the trend? - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  Apple could be working on a foldable iPhone. Here's why we think so.
  
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• Star Trek Picard show names premiere director - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  Hanelle Culpepper will be the first woman to launch a new Trek TV show.
  
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• AutoComplete: Tesla finally unleashes the $35K Model 3 video - Roadshow

  01-03-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  Plus: Lyft files its IPO paperwork with the SEC and Subaru recalls 1.3 million cars over brake light issues.
  
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• Sinemia users sue the MoviePass rival, alleging hidden fees - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:23 via cnet.com
  The lawsuit alleges that the movie subscription service tacks on a processing charge for tickets, without customers' knowledge.
  
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• Should I buy a SunBriteTV? A look at the outdoor, weatherproof TV manufacturer

  01-03-2019 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Growing up, the idea of bringing a TV outside was something we had always wanted but were never allowed to do. Now that we find ourselves in the positions of our parents, it’s easy to understand why: TVs just aren’t meant to be outside ... unless, of course, they’re specifically designed to be there. That’s more or less the M.O. for SunBriteTV, a maker of all-weather LED-LCD TVs that’s based in Thousand Oaks, California. They design TVs to withstand the element
  
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• Canada approves extradition hearing against top Huawei executive

  01-03-2019 20:17
  The Canadian government, as expected, said on Friday it would allow an extradition hearing to proceed against the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, who was detained in Canada late last year.
  
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• Facebook reveals it misreported number of teen users of Research VPN

  01-03-2019 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook is drawing additional controversy over its Research Program, that collected data on teens through its Onavo VPN app, now that TechCrunch has revealed that the social networking giant misreported the number of users in the program.When the news initially broke, the company said that “Less than 5 percent of the people who chose to participate in this market research program were teens”. However, this has been proven to be incorrect thanks to Facebook's responses to a letter fr
  
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• Amazon reportedly planning a new grocery store chain - CNET

  01-03-2019 20:15 via cnet.com
  The new chain would offer lower prices than Whole Foods, which Amazon bought in 2017.
  
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• Huawei to be arraigned in U.S. fraud case in New York on March 14

  01-03-2019 19:55
  Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and two affiliates will be arraigned on March 14 in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, New York, on accusations the company committed bank and wire fraud and violated sanctions against Iran, according to a court filing on Friday.
  
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• Canada to allow extradition case against Huawei executive

  01-03-2019 19:55
  The Canadian government, as expected, said on Friday it would allow an extradition hearing to proceed against Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd who was detained in Canada late last year.
  
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• Apple holders vote down proposal to disclose ideology of director nominees

  01-03-2019 19:34
  Apple Inc shareholders on Friday defeated a shareholder proposal from a conservative group that would have required the company to disclose the "ideological perspective" of nominees for its board of directors.
  
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• How to remap the Bixby button on your Galaxy phone - CNET

  01-03-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  Samsung is finally giving you some control over the dedicated Bixby button on your Galaxy phone.
  
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• Amazon plans new grocery-store business: WSJ

  01-03-2019 19:24
  Amazon.com Inc plans to open dozens of grocery stores across the United States as it looks to expand in the food business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Lyft's IPO filing reveals nearly $1B in net losses in 2018

  01-03-2019 19:22 via zdnet.com
  The ride-hailing service is growing its market share and revenues are growing quickly, but it's still posting major losses
  
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• Private firm defends school factsheet on Momo hoax

  01-03-2019 19:21 via theguardian.com
  Charities say parental guidance about scary-doll challenges may have worsened issue
  A private company that provides schools with internet safety material has insisted it behaved responsibility by issuing factsheets on the Momo challenge hoax, despite concerns it may have exacerbated the panic surrounding the issue.National Online Safety produced a factsheet entitled “What parents need to know about Momo”, which many UK schools sent home with children. Continue reading...
  
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• Lyft says drivers will have a chance to pick up shares in its IPO - CNET

  01-03-2019 19:20 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing service is paying drivers a bonus they can use to buy shares in the company.
  
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• CNN taps Magic Leap to give your news an interactive AR spin - CNET

  01-03-2019 19:16 via cnet.com
  The expansion will make watching the news more immersive and interactive.
  
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• iPhone XR vs. Pixel 3: Which 'affordable' phone is better? - CNET

  01-03-2019 19:12 via cnet.com
  Will Apple or Google come out on top?
  
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• Eight wordless games that still tell a compelling story

  01-03-2019 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Story doesn't always come from dialogue. Clever game developers know how to transmit plot and elicit emotion through a variety of other means; musical score, imagery, color palate, facial expression - the possibilities are endless. And, often, stories are all the more powerful for not resorting to words. As the old screenwriting adage goes: show don’t tell. In light of this, we've put together a list of eight video games that tell a captivating story and immerse us in their worlds wit
  
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• Microsoft ups cloud security with Azure Sentinel launch

  01-03-2019 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ahead of this year's RSA security conference, Microsoft has introduced a new cloud service designed to help customers manage their security efforts while also giving them access to its own security staff for expert customer support.Azure Sentinel is a cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) service that gives customers the ability to view and respond to security alerts and threats across their corporate networks.Microsoft's new service will cover applications running across
  
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• How to check out digital library books video - CNET

  01-03-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Reading books on your phone or electronic device is so convenient. But e-books can be expensive to buy. Instead, many libraries will rent them to you for free with a simple library card and an app.
  
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• NASA Mars rover Curiosity back to work after mystery snafu - CNET

  01-03-2019 18:57 via cnet.com
  It's science time for the Curiosity rover once again.
  
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• Hulu unveils a new installment of Into the Dark - CNET

  01-03-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  The horror anthology returns with Jimmi Simpson.
  
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• Volvo, BMW invest in child-care ride-sharing startup Zum - Roadshow

  01-03-2019 18:55 via cnet.com
  The four-year-old company wants to expand beyond California this year.
  
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• The best cheap 4K TV deals and sale prices for March 2019

  01-03-2019 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  March Madness is officially here and that means it's a great month to find deals on cheap 4K TVs from top retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and more (we've also got a roundup of UK retailers) . You can find Black Friday like prices on a variety of best-selling 4K TVs from brands such as Sony, LG, Samsung and more. Whether you're looking for an XL 4K TV to serve as the focal point of your home theater system, a modestly sized set for the bedroom or kitchen, or an entry level TV for the kids, you'
  
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• Aston Martin Valkyrie outputs confirmed: 1,160 hp and 664 lb-ft - Roadshow

  01-03-2019 18:43 via cnet.com
  The V12 engine alone cranks out 1,000 hp at 10,500 rpm.
  
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• Israeli lunar lander Beresheet back on track after glitch - CNET

  01-03-2019 18:31 via cnet.com
  The first privately funded moon mission had an early hiccup but still managed to light up its engines and get a little closer to its target.
  
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• iPad 2019 rumors: Price, specs, features and everything else we know - CNET

  01-03-2019 18:15 via cnet.com
  Will Apple finally, at long last, update the iPad Mini?
  
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