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• Xbox One weekly game deals: Best under $10 - CNET

  12-03-2019 23:48 via cnet.com
  This week's Xbox digital game deals include a number of decent titles that cost $10 or less.
  
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• Alibaba enhances delivery push by acquiring 14 percent stake in STO Express

  12-03-2019 23:20 via zdnet.com
  STO Express is the fourth major logistics company in China that Alibaba has invested into as it eyes providing next-day delivery for all of China.
  
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• Elon Musk’s Las Vegas underground loop gets the green light - CNET

  12-03-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  Boring Company's CEO says he'll finish it by "end of year."
  
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• Please, Facebook, give these chatbots a subtext!

  12-03-2019 22:56 via zdnet.com
  Facebook’s latest research on intelligent agents shows the field continues to be divorced from the underlying motivations and impulses that make dialogue and interaction rewarding.
  
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• DirecTV Now adds HBO, raises prices by $10 a month - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  Packages for the streaming TV service will now cost $50 and $70 a month.
  
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• House hearing on Democrats' net neutrality bill gets testy - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  Republicans say the Democrats' bill has no chance of passing the Senate, and they call for a "real bipartisan" effort to protect the internet.
  
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• Microsoft March Patch Tuesday comes with fixes for two Windows zero-days

  12-03-2019 22:52 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft patches 64 vulnerabilities in the March 2019 Patch Tuesday, 17 of which are rated critical.
  
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• Cruise Automation plans to double in size in 2019, report says - Roadshow

  12-03-2019 22:37 via cnet.com
  The GM-funded self-driving car startup will double its current workforce this year in advance of launching its autonomous taxi program.
  
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• New Chinese bullet train has interchangeable cars video - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:36 via cnet.com
  A new bullet train running in China maximizes efficiency and comfort with interchangeable cars.
  
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• Captain Marvel could have been a better prequel - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:29 via cnet.com
  Sure, I like No Doubt, but the 1990s setting was a missed opportunity to give us a different view of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  
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• Microsoft's popular Halo Xbox games are coming to the PC - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:25 via cnet.com
  The series of sci-fi shooting games that helped launch the Xbox will soon be available on the Microsoft Store and Steam.
  
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• Spotify and Hulu $10 bundle offer: Everything you need to know - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  The deal includes access to ad-free music streaming and ad-supported TV.
  
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• Uber proposes $20M settlement of driver classification lawsuit - CNET

  12-03-2019 22:09 via cnet.com
  After a judge rejected an earlier offer, the ride-hailing company tries again. It's goal is to ensure drivers remain independent contractors, not employees.
  
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• Roll on for less with the Onewheel Pint - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:54 via cnet.com
  A pint-size motorized scooter with a pint-size price, relatively speaking.
  
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• Apex Legends Battle Pass rumors: The wait continues - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:49 via cnet.com
  Despite rumors that pointed to Tuesday, March 12, as the release date, an update from Respawn leaves us all wondering... again.
  
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• Fitbit Versa Lite vs. Inspire HR vs Charge 3: Which is best? - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:42 via cnet.com
  Which sub-$200 Fitbit should you buy?
  
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• Selection Sunday 2019: How to stream the NCAA Selection Show - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  Find out the start time and streaming options for setting the field for March Madness.
  
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• Subscribe to Prime Book Box and get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for 99 cents - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:34 via cnet.com
  For as little as $20, you get a box of books and the chance to buy a Dot for a buck.
  
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• Pac-12 tournament 2019 schedule: How to watch NCAA basketball games without cable - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:31 via cnet.com
  The West Coast lead-up to March Madness airs on Pac-12 Network and ESPN starting March 13.
  
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• Lawmakers chide Google for making you work to get out of its services - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  A senator describes Google's privacy policy: "You can hide a dead body in there and nobody would ever find it."
  
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• Senators want FAA to ground Boeing 737 Max after Ethiopia crash - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:13 via cnet.com
  So far, the Federal Aviation Administration has said the plane is still airworthy.
  
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• From Captain Marvel to Iron Man, all the MCU postcredits scenes ranked - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:05 via cnet.com
  From worst to best, we revisit the postcredits moments in the 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.
  
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• More foldable phones coming from Samsung video - CNET

  12-03-2019 21:04 via cnet.com
  A new report says the Galaxy Fold is just the first in a series of bendable phones coming from Samsung.Meanwhile, Google denies it's still working on a censored search engine for China. All that, your comments and more on this episode of Alphabet City!
  
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• Boeing plans autopilot software update after two 737 MAX crashes

  12-03-2019 21:00 via zdnet.com
  The software update includes changes to flight control systems, pilot displays, operation manuals and crew training.
  
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• Open Distro for Elasticsearch is Amazon's move to show it's pro-open source

  12-03-2019 20:57 via zdnet.com
  Elasticsearch's parent company, Elastic, calls this move FUD.
  
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• OK, Zero Trust is an RSA buzzword — so what?

  12-03-2019 20:56 via zdnet.com
  Buzz can be a good thing if the right outcomes are the result of the hype, and we’re just starting to see that.
  
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• iFixit teardown reveals Samsung's Galaxy Buds are 'somewhat repairable' - CNET

  12-03-2019 20:55 via cnet.com
  These earbuds actually have replaceable batteries.
  
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• Netflix to double down on Bandersnatch-like films, says report - CNET

  12-03-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  It's not just for science fiction. Comedy and romance films may also get the interactive, choose-your-own-storyline treatment.
  
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• NASA InSight lander catches a shadowy eclipse on Mars - CNET

  12-03-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  It looks like somebody flicked the lights on the Red Planet.
  
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• Flying cars coming in 5 years, flying taxis in 10, Intel drone chief says - CNET

  12-03-2019 20:03 via cnet.com
  Anil Nanduri says it's cheaper to put cars in the air than under cities in tunnels.
  
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• Google announces Chrome Lite Pages, a way to speed up HTTPS sites on slow connections

  12-03-2019 19:59 via zdnet.com
  Lite Pages is now part of Chrome for Android's Data Saver feature, which previously only worked for HTTP sites.
  
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• Pixel 4 and 4 XL rumors: Price, specs, leaks, features and everything else - CNET

  12-03-2019 19:53 via cnet.com
  Keep tabs on the rumors about Google's upcoming marquee phones.
  
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• OnePlus 7 rumors: Price, specs, leaks, features and everything else - CNET

  12-03-2019 19:53 via cnet.com
  The upcoming flagship might have a pop-up camera and triple-rear cameras.
  
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• In-car monitoring: Surveillance tech will make your car less private - Roadshow

  12-03-2019 19:33 via cnet.com
  Everything you do in your car may soon be noticed.
  
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• VW ramps up EV offensive, aims to be fully carbon-neutral by 2050 - Roadshow

  12-03-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  Instead of introducing 50 new electric models by 2028, now it's 70.
  
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• When your IoT goes dark: Why every device must be open source and multicloud

  12-03-2019 19:22 via zdnet.com
  The open sourcing of a device stack, the cloud APIs, and cloud services "glue" needs to happen during the entire lifecycle of an IoT product -- not at the end of its life.
  
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• AutoComplete: Toyota's building a moon rover video - Roadshow

  12-03-2019 19:22 via cnet.com
  Plus: Infiniti is bailing on Western Europe, and Honda is re-recalling vehicles for Takata inflators.
  
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• At SXSW, Sony's WOW Studio sees a robot future that's groovy not apocalyptic - CNET

  12-03-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  Put your AI fears aside, says Sony, algorithms and other tech can help you fire up your muse.
  
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• Motorola Razr foldable reportedly won't pack flagship specs

  12-03-2019 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We might know a bit more about the potentially foldable Motorola Razr V4 phone, including its decent but not wildly impressive specs. The device will pack a Snapdragon 710 processor, very middling RAM and storage and have a sub-3,000mAh battery, a source told XDA Developers.In other words, the Razr foldable’s performance may be mid-range when compared to the top-tier specs packed into the folding devices slated for this year, like the Samsung Fold and Huawei Mate X. Per XDA Developers
  
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• The best portable projectors of 2019: top mini projectors for work and play

  12-03-2019 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Welcome to our list of the best portable projectors money can buy in 2019. These top picks allow you to easily carry around a projector so you can quickly set it up and use it while you're travelling.The best portable projectors are perfect for professionals who are often travelling for work, as it means you can conduct presentations quickly and easily using your own equipment – rather than having to fiddle around with cables in front of an audience.They can also be used for entertainment
  
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• Sony's WOW Studio uses tech to help you get creative video - CNET

  12-03-2019 19:06 via cnet.com
  At SXSW, Sony displayed conceptual tech to help you compose songs and dance with your shadow.
  
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• Best CMS of 2019

  12-03-2019 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Content plays a major role in the journey of building your online presence and brand. Without it, you're going to struggle in today’s ruthless business world. In fact, digital marketing is arguably one of the most important areas of commerce, although it’s often neglected.To maximise your operation's potential, you need a reliable content management system (CMS). You’ll find plenty of them out there, and they all allow you to create and manage your own content, website and blog
  
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• SEC tournament 2019 schedule: How to watch NCAA basketball games without cable - CNET

  12-03-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Stream LSU, Kentucky, Tennessee and other men's powerhouse teams on the SEC Network and ESPN starting March 13.
  
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• The best laptop docking stations 2019

  12-03-2019 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're looking for the best laptop docking station to expand the functionality of your device and turn it into a feature-packed desktop replacement, then you've come to the right place.The docking stations in this list of the best laptop docking stations of 2019 let you expand the connectivity options of your laptop, making it an even more versatile machine by adding ports such as additional USB ports, Ethernet LAN ports and video connections as well.So, what do you need to look for when shop
  
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• Google reveals site for its GDC 2019 game-streaming service announcement - CNET

  12-03-2019 18:55 via cnet.com
  This is where to get the details about Google's "future of gaming" on March 19.
  
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• Best website builders for photographers in 2019

  12-03-2019 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Plenty of online tools will help you create a website in just a few minutes with just a few clicks, but they're not all geared towards helping photographers – those people who want to show off big, beautiful galleries of images online.If you're looking for the best website builder that's going to help you showcase your work as stylishly as possible, we've picked out four of the best for you to consider. They all score highly for their pricing, features, ease of use, and the choice of templ
  
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• Goose the cat from Captain Marvel inspires adorable meme trend - CNET

  12-03-2019 18:38 via cnet.com
  Make your cat Captain Marvel's heroic feline sidekick … at least on Twitter.
  
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