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• We all just photobombed this lunar lander's first selfie - CNET

  05-03-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  The Israeli spacecraft Beresheet takes a shot from space and includes its original home in the view.
  
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• Saudi caller ID app leaves data of 5+ million users in unsecured MongoDB server

  05-03-2019 23:42 via zdnet.com
  Database is still available online after failed attempts to contact the app maker.
  
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• Kylie Jenner takes Mark Zuckerberg's place on Forbes' youngest billionaire list - CNET

  05-03-2019 23:32 via cnet.com
  Some people have taken issue with Jenner being called a "self-made billionaire."
  
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• Facebook says people, not regulators, should decide what is seen

  05-03-2019 23:27 via zdnet.com
  The social media giant has fired shots at the ACCC for misunderstanding almost all of the conclusions it has drawn, concerned that the regulator's new tough love approach is almost exclusively focusing on protecting certain publishers, rather than consumers.
  
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• Apple will now fix iPhones even if they have third-party batteries, report says - CNET

  05-03-2019 23:26 via cnet.com
  If your iPhone has a non-Apple battery inside of it, Apple will apparently still repair it.
  
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• Adi Shamir couldn't get US visa to attend RSA Conference named for him - CNET

  05-03-2019 23:17 via cnet.com
  Israeli cybersecurity specialist Shamir is the "S" in RSA. He says he never heard back about his visa application.
  
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• Best shared shopping list apps to save you from going back to the store - CNET

  05-03-2019 23:13 via cnet.com
  Realizing you forgot something after you've gotten home is the worst. These apps let everyone add something to the same shopping list.
  
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• Galaxy Fold: Samsung's foldable phone is one of the most exciting devices we've seen - CNET

  05-03-2019 23:10 via cnet.com
  Samsung's thrilling, dizzying Galaxy Fold debut made one thing clear: Phones will never be the same.
  
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• The Razor Phone 2 hits an all-time low: $498 - CNET

  05-03-2019 22:59 via cnet.com
  That's $300 off the price of this powerful gaming phone, and it includes a free month of service from Cricket.
  
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• FBI chief says US law enforcement will keep indicting foreign hackers video - CNET

  05-03-2019 22:58 via cnet.com
  Speaking at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, FBI Director Christopher Wray also says morale at the bureau is high.
  
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• Tim Berners-Lee still believes the web can be fixed, even today - CNET

  05-03-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  On its 30th anniversary, the web's inventor has a plan to fix our online mess.
  
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• The hottest new coffee and espresso machines of 2019 - CNET

  05-03-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  We always see lots of coffee and espresso machines at the yearly Home and Housewares -- here are the ones with the most buzz.
  
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• Father of the World Wide Web reflects on 30th anniversary - CNET

  05-03-2019 21:51 via cnet.com
  Tim Berners-Lee is recommitting his life to saving the web he helped create 30 years ago.
  
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• Which toaster oven toasts, bakes and broils the best? - CNET

  05-03-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  We took six countertop convection toaster ovens that all cost $100 or less and put them to the test. Feast your eyes on the results.
  
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• Nissan built the ultimate Titan XD work truck for Habitat for Humanity - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  The Ultimate Work Titan has it all, even a desk with file storage and a printer in the back seat!
  
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• Nissan and Habitat for Humanity built the Ultimate Work Titan - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  With off-road chops and tons of tools, this truck will help build tons of houses for those in need.
  
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• Ear-worn devices are the next wearables battleground, IDC says

  05-03-2019 21:39 via zdnet.com
  Apple maintained its huge lead in the wearables market in 2018, thanks to the Apple Watch as well as its ear-worn devices.
  
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• SpaceX mission: Watch Crew Dragon return to Earth from the ISS - CNET

  05-03-2019 21:31 via cnet.com
  NASA will cover all the drama of the Demo-1 crew capsule's reentry and ocean landing.
  
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• Discless Xbox One S 'all-digital' version ready for preorder in April, report says - CNET

  05-03-2019 21:28 via cnet.com
  Microsoft and Sony have considered building an all-digital Xbox and PlayStation for years. Now it might be happening.
  
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• Karma will give the world its Big Three at the Shanghai Motor Show - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 21:23 via cnet.com
  The brand has only produced one car up to this point, the reworked Fisker known as the Revero, but that'll soon change, its CEO says.
  
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• Pirelli's Track Adrenaline system gives your tires a brain - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 21:20 via cnet.com
  The system uses sensors embedded in the tire to communicate temperature, pressure and other readings.
  
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• Pirelli's Track Adrenaline puts a driving coach inside your tires - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 21:20 via cnet.com
  The system was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show and is due on the market in July.
  
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• FBI head Christopher Wray: We can't let criminals hide behind encryption - CNET

  05-03-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  Speaking at the RSA Conference, Wray acknowledges the topic is "provocative."
  
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• Which is better: Roku or Amazon Fire TV? (The 3:59, Ep. 528) - CNET

  05-03-2019 20:59 via cnet.com
  Plus, Alexa now works with Roku, and Netflix vs. Spielberg.
  
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• T-Mobile spent $195K at Trump's DC hotel since Sprint merger announced, report says - CNET

  05-03-2019 20:49 via cnet.com
  The Trump International Hotel has become popular with T-Mobile execs, says The Washington Post.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review: Galaxy S10 Plus will be one of the year's best phones - CNET

  05-03-2019 20:38 via cnet.com
  No doubt about it, the Galaxy S10 Plus' killer screen, triple cameras and battery life make this Samsung flagship a hit.
  
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• See Japan's Hayabusa2 use an asteroid as a trampoline - CNET

  05-03-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  Impressive new footage shows the spacecraft firing a bullet at Ryugu, sending space debris flying.
  
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• Japanese police charge 13-year-old for sharing 'unclosable popup' prank online

  05-03-2019 20:15 via zdnet.com
  Police also searched the home of a 47-year-old man and are also investigating three other suspects.
  
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• Target's digital efforts drove $5 billion in sales for 2018

  05-03-2019 20:00 via zdnet.com
  The cheap-chic retailer is turning into an industry example of how to succeed in the age of Amazon.
  
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• Captain Marvel review: A soaring tale of self-discovery with a '90s riff - CNET

  05-03-2019 19:53 via cnet.com
  The first female-led Marvel movie subverts superhero tropes in the best possible way.
  
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• Captain Marvel early reviews praise star Brie Larson - CNET

  05-03-2019 19:52 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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• Game of Thrones season 8: How to stream HBO to watch episodes live in 2019 - CNET

  05-03-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  And now our watch must come to an end.
  
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• Get a taste of Nissan's future design with the IMQ concept at Geneva video - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 19:34 via cnet.com
  Looks like we'll be seeing more angles and bigger grilles on future Nissans.
  
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• VW's I.D. Buggy is the EV concept worth stealing at the Geneva Motor Show video - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  Inspired by the Meyers Manx buggy, this all-electric concept is an homage to the 1960s.
  
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• T-Mobile has spent $195K at Trump's DC hotel since merger announced, report says - CNET

  05-03-2019 19:31 via cnet.com
  In April, the carrier announced a $26 billion deal to merge with Sprint. Since then, Trump's hotel has become popular with T-Mobile execs, says The Washington Post.
  
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• Melania Trump visits Microsoft to thaw relationship, promote online behavior - CNET

  05-03-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  The tech industry may not be a fan of President Donald Trump, but it welcomed the first lady, who visited as part of her "Be Best" campaign.
  
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• Car scanner finds problems the human eye would miss - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 19:06 via cnet.com
  UVeye scans the outside and undersides of cars to find dings, dents and bombs.
  
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• The best toaster ovens of 2019 - CNET

  05-03-2019 19:05 via cnet.com
  Toaster ovens are bulky, inefficient and outdated. There, we said it. Now here's how to find one that's actually worth it.
  
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• Google Photos sharing to Android TVs shut down over privacy bug - CNET

  05-03-2019 18:57 via cnet.com
  The glitch may've exposed hundreds of accounts.
  
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• A production VW I.D. Buggy? It's not as far-fetched as you might think - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  Volkswagen of America boss Scott Keogh explains how the electric Buggy could maybe, just maybe, become a reality.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQV concept electrifies the humble van video - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 18:51 via cnet.com
  Why are we so excited about a concept van? Well, the EQV is fully electric and loaded up with a surprisingly luxurious rose-gold interior.
  
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• Unlocked Google Pixel 3: Just $499.99 with this exclusive code - CNET

  05-03-2019 18:49 via cnet.com
  Or get a Pixel 3 XL for $549.99. They're refurbished, but still amazing deals on "the best Android phones of 2018." Plus: an equally amazing power-bank deal.
  
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• On SpaceX's Crew Dragon a star is born: A plushie toy of Earth - CNET

  05-03-2019 18:48 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk says the charming toy is "like an Earth Pokemon."
  
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• Honda E Prototype is a too-cute EV for Europe - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 18:38 via cnet.com
  That's right, it's headed for production.
  
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• Gamers suggest ways to combat addiction

  05-03-2019 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Gamers give accounts of their addictions as MPs investigate the issue of online addiction.
  
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• New Netflix Ultraman anime trailer shows off mega monster battles - CNET

  05-03-2019 18:36 via cnet.com
  See the kaiju hero fight monsters and self-doubt in the new trailer.
  
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• 2019 Geneva Motor Show live coverage: Debuts from Audi, Ferrari, VW and more - Roadshow

  05-03-2019 18:31 via cnet.com
  As always, Geneva is chock-full of new cars from around the world.
  
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• Game of Thrones season 8 trailer flies toward a big battle video - CNET

  05-03-2019 18:25 via cnet.com
  HBO's new Game of Thrones season 8 trailer teases all of the characters as they head toward a battle with the dead. Also, dragons, lots of dragons!
  
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