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• Avengers: Endgame leaked footage -- How you can avoid spoilers online - CNET

  16-04-2019 23:59 via cnet.com
  Avengers: Endgame's ending has leaked online. Here's how to avoid finding out what happens to everyone's favorite superhero alliance until you see the movie.
  
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• Pixel 3's camera can now detect kisses for photos with your boo - CNET

  16-04-2019 23:56 via cnet.com
  Single people lose yet another ally in computational photography.
  
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• Best email hosting providers of 2019

  16-04-2019 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Getting hold of an email account is easy – sign up with an ISP, register with Google, buy a website hosting account – but free and standard packages won't always deliver the quality that professional users need.Email hosting plans are an easy way to get a more efficient and reliable service. Exactly what's included depends on the provider, but you might get support for larger attachments (up to 50MB), 50GB or more storage space for your inbox, online storage for easy file sharing, bu
  
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• The best cheap phones in the US 2019

  16-04-2019 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best cheap phone in the US can be a little tricky to pick, as it's not always going to be based around what phone launches with a low starting price. Some of the best cheap smartphones are actually older models with heavy discounts, while certain new phones offer killer value and the latest perks.Another major factor that goes into finding the best cheap phone is the price. Cheap for one person isn't necessarily the same for another person. With flagship phone prices from Apple and Samsung f
  
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• Malvertising campaign abuses Chrome for iOS bug to target iPhone users

  16-04-2019 23:43 via zdnet.com
  Bug affects only Chrome for iOS, not Safari and not any other Chrome version.
  
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• Google robotics could focus on navigation, machines moving from place to place - CNET

  16-04-2019 23:39 via cnet.com
  Robots that run and jump are “crowd pleasers,” the company’s robotics chief says.
  
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• The cheaper, disc-less Xbox One S All-Digital Edition launches in May

  16-04-2019 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If the rumors didn’t give it away months ago, Microsoft has officially announced the All-Digital Xbox One S - a new 4K HDR streaming-capable console that doesn’t use discs or physical media of any kind. The All-Digital Xbox One S will be available globally starting on May 7, 2019 for $249 (around £190, AU$349) and joins Microsoft’s Xbox One family of consoles, allowing it to play the same games as the slightly more expensive Xbox One S. In fact, based on the spe
  
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• Meteor that hit Earth came from beyond the solar system - CNET

  16-04-2019 23:14 via cnet.com
  Avi Loeb, the Harvard professor behind the Oumuamua alien theory, has spotted an interstellar meteor hidden in plain sight in a NASA database.
  
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• Microsoft announces new Xbox – without a disc drive

  16-04-2019 23:10 via theguardian.com
  A new ‘digital native’-intended model of the Xbox One won’t play discs, but comes cheaper as a resultMicrosoft has announced a new model of its Xbox One console, a digital-only version that will not be able to play discs and costs less than its siblings.The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is functionally and visually identical to the existing Xbox One S console, apart from the absence of a disc drive. It’s aimed at “digital natives”, according to Microsoft&rsqu
  
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• Red Hat survey finds we're living in an open-source world

  16-04-2019 23:02 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat's new survey of enterprise businesses reveals a world where almost everyone has joined the open-source bandwagon.
  
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• Galaxy Fold hands-on: What's good and bad about Samsung's new foldable phone today - CNET

  16-04-2019 23:02 via cnet.com
  Phones with bendable displays are real, and it's going to take some getting used to.
  
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• Netflix added subscribers like gangbusters but it won't book as many next time - CNET

  16-04-2019 23:01 via cnet.com
  Netflix warns about slowing member growth, expecting to add roughly half as many members in the second quarter as it did in the first.
  
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• This GoPro-alternative 4K sport camera can be yours for $39 - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:57 via cnet.com
  The Dbpower EX7000 comes with a waterproof housing, wrist remote, touchscreen and more.
  
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• Amazon has some juicy deals on Fire TV products - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  As part of its spring Fire TV sale, Amazon has discounts on all of its Fire TV products.
  
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• Ring Alarm security system acts as a hub for other smart home devices - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:51 via cnet.com
  New Works with Ring program puts smart devices in the Ring app -- if you have the Alarm security system.
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 family looks refreshed and ready to fight in NY - Roadshow

  16-04-2019 22:47 via cnet.com
  Benz's brawny crossovers get fresh cabin tech and visual updates at the 2019 New York Auto Show.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame emojis take over Twitter ahead of movie premiere - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:44 via cnet.com
  Best part? They're spoiler-free.
  
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• Interstellar meteor hit Earth, then hid in plain sight, Harvard prof says - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:42 via cnet.com
  Avi Loeb, the professor behind the Oumuamua alien theory, has spotted a meteor from beyond the solar system hidden in a NASA database.
  
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• IBM posts mixed Q1 results but stresses cloud sales

  16-04-2019 22:42 via zdnet.com
  All of IBM's business segments were down or flat year-over-year, but its cloud revenues are growing, the company argued
  
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• Microsoft livestream with rumored new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition: How to watch - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  The tech and gaming giant is expected to make major announcements Tuesday, starting at 2 p.m. PT.
  
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• Apple and Qualcomm settle billion-dollar lawsuit

  16-04-2019 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  The surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end.
  
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• Get Apple discounts at Best Buy with these trade-in offers - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:14 via cnet.com
  You can save on a new iPhone, iPad or MacBook by trading in your old gear at Best Buy. Plus, an Apple Watch deal from Walmart.
  
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• Apple and Qualcomm settle licensing dispute amid trial - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  The news broke during opening arguments in their multibillion-dollar trial.
  
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• We went hands-on with the Galaxy Fold, and here it is - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:03 via cnet.com
  Now you can finally see the foldable future for yourself.
  
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• Watch a pack of SpotMini robot dogs tow a huge truck like it's nothing - CNET

  16-04-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  Maybe we should stop kicking them now.
  
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• Apple and Qualcomm agree to stop suing each other

  16-04-2019 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple and Qualcomm’s current legal clashes, including a blockbuster patent argument with literally billions of dollars on the line that just started its opening arguments, are all officially over. Both companies have signed an agreement to dismiss all ongoing litigation, renew licensing and chip supply contracts, and even secured a payment from Apple to Qualcomm, per a press release.Apple and Qualcomm have been fighting in court for years. The aforementioned patent case was the largest of
  
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• Fitbit sale at Amazon: save on the Fitbit Alta and Charge 2 activity tracker

  16-04-2019 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Summer is just around the corner, and if you're looking to get in shape, a fitness tracker can be the perfect companion to help you. Lucky for you, Amazon has the best-selling Fitbit Alta on sale for only $84.99. That's the best price we've found for the top-rated activity tracker.The Fitbit Alta is made for everyday wear, with an ultra-slim and lightweight design. The Alta tracks activities such as steps, distance, and other exercises, and will even give you friendly reminders to stretch your l
  
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• Apple, Qualcomm agree to end all patent litigation

  16-04-2019 21:33 via zdnet.com
  The companies also came to six-year license agreement, effective April 1, as well as a multiyear chipset supply agreement​.
  
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• Marvel boss Kevin Feige says Avengers: Endgame is 'definitive ending' - CNET

  16-04-2019 21:32 via cnet.com
  The Marvel story will continue in Disney Plus shows that will "intersect with the movies in a very big way," Feige adds.
  
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• Uber's IPO filing dishes on frenemies, synergies and #DeleteUber - CNET

  16-04-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  We combed through the ride-hailing service's SEC filing. Here's all you need to know about the company's billions and billions of dollars.
  
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• The Roadshow guide to car subscription plans, a real alternative to buying or leasing - Roadshow

  16-04-2019 21:17 via cnet.com
  You're no longer restricted to traditional car buying and leasing. Here's our guide to find out if a car subscription service is right for you.
  
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• Google Pay can sync with Gmail to find boarding passes, gift cards - CNET

  16-04-2019 21:14 via cnet.com
  More of your wallet can now live in your phone.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame spoilers? Just don't, Russo Brothers say - CNET

  16-04-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  Thanos still demands your silence.
  
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• Apple HomePod 2 could provide stereo sound anywhere in the room

  16-04-2019 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple's long-awaited HomePod 2 smart speaker could sound even better than the original, if new patents granted to the tech company are anything to go by. Apple's patent for a 'Multi-listener stereo image array' describes a system where "multiple people can experience a stereo audio effect, regardless of where they are seated," according to Apple Insider.In layman's terms, the patent describes a system that uses multiple drivers and advanced sonic processing to send an audio signal to each p
  
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• Apple, manufacturers make opening pitch to jury, say Qualcomm 'double dips' - CNET

  16-04-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  Qualcomm got $16.1 billion for chips and $7.23 billion for licensing fees from Apple from 2010 to 2016. Apple's lawyer describes this as paying Qualcomm twice for its tech.
  
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Save $125 on 11-inch iPad Pro, $150 on 12.9-inch model

  16-04-2019 20:59 via zdnet.com
  Looking for a deal on the iPad Pro? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up the best prices we could find on Apple's high-end tablet.
  
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• Audi Select subscription service is now $400 cheaper to start - Roadshow

  16-04-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  The new Core Collection tier offers four different cars for $995 per month.
  
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• Google hints 'something big' coming Pixel on May 7 - CNET

  16-04-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  The company teases a reveal in a promo for new Avengers: Endgame Playmoji stickers.
  
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• Every new movie and show on Amazon: May 2019 - CNET

  16-04-2019 20:34 via cnet.com
  Fleabag, Good Omens and Reservoir Dogs are coming to Amazon.
  
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• EU: No evidence of Kaspersky spying despite 'confirmed malicious' classification

  16-04-2019 20:31 via zdnet.com
  European Commission "not in possession of any evidence regarding potential issues related to the use of Kaspersky Lab products."
  
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• Mother's Day gift idea: This clever kitchen timer is just $15.29 - CNET

  16-04-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  A little adorable and a lot ingenious, this hexagon-shaped clock works just by rotating it to the desired countdown time.
  
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• All Avengers: Endgame trailers and posters -- 'To the end' - CNET

  16-04-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  The remaining Avengers have no room for error in their plan to take down Thanos. See all Endgame movie footage and posters so far.
  
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• Galaxy Fold hands-on: The good and bad of Samsung's new foldable phone so far - CNET

  16-04-2019 20:25 via cnet.com
  Phones with bendable displays are real, and it's going to take some getting used to.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame has leaked: How you can avoid spoilers online - CNET

  16-04-2019 20:25 via cnet.com
  Avengers: Endgame's ending has leaked online. Here's how to avoid finding out what happens to everyone's favorite superhero alliance until you see the movie.
  
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• Intel buys FPGA provider Omnitek

  16-04-2019 20:19 via zdnet.com
  Omnitek's IP is used in applications with heavy visual processing requirements, such as video conferencing, projection and display, and medical vision systems.
  
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