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• Mueller report is No. 1 politics book on Amazon - CNET

  18-04-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  The 450-page report takes four out of the top 10 spots on the Political Conservatism & Liberalism bestseller list.
  
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• Google gives Android users in Europe more search, browser options

  18-04-2019 23:49 via zdnet.com
  To comply with a European Commission ruling, Android users in Europe will be presented with new screens offering alternatives to Chrome and Google Search.
  
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• VW Atlas Basecamp concept brings the outdoors into the New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  It takes the Atlas' blocky looks and adds a dash of hardcore off-road cred.
  
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• The Mueller report by the numbers - CNET

  18-04-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  We searched the 448-page document for the key words from the special counsel's two year investigation. Not surprisingly, "Russia" tops the list.
  
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• Get a Galaxy S8 phone for under $400 - CNET

  18-04-2019 23:38 via cnet.com
  We found three older flagship phones that you can buy new on the cheap.
  
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• Amazon launches free, ad-supported music service for Alexa devices - CNET

  18-04-2019 23:37 via cnet.com
  Google introduced a similar YouTube Music service Thursday, too.
  
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• Galaxy S10's camera may get dedicated low-light mode - CNET

  18-04-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  It's Samsung's answer to the Pixel 3's Night Sight.
  
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• Hyundai Sonata's Digital Key means you can leave the fob at home - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 23:16 via cnet.com
  Unlock, start the engine and go, all from your smartphone.
  
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• Intelsat says satellite made by Boeing fails

  18-04-2019 23:08
  Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. said on Thursday one of its satellites made by Boeing Co has failed due to an anomaly related to its propulsion system.
  
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• Pinterest, Zoom shares surge in market debuts after IPOs

  18-04-2019 23:05
  Shares of Pinterest Inc surged almost 30 percent in their stock market debut on Thursday, valuing the online scrapbook company at around $16 billion and signaling investor appetite for new tech listings.
  
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• YouTube testing free $2 monthly Super Chat credit for Premium users - CNET

  18-04-2019 23:01 via cnet.com
  The video platform just made it a bit easier to contribute to creators.
  
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• You can beta test Puma's self-lacing sneakers - CNET

  18-04-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  The best part? You can keep the shoes after the test.
  
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• Ciena uses machine learning to heal the scars, horror of network management

  18-04-2019 22:52 via zdnet.com
  Network management has classically been a bit like building the pyramids, constructing elaborate systems of rules to anticipate every possible combination of network problems. Ciena’s Kailem Anderson, who runs the company’s Blue Planet software division, argues that deep learning can figure out those possible failure scenarios with much less sweat and toil.
  
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• Notre Dame Cathedral fire: What caused it and what happens next - CNET

  18-04-2019 22:48 via cnet.com
  Officials speculate that a possible electrical short-circuit is responsible for the fire, in tandem with the cathedral's lack of fire-prevention safeguards.
  
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• Roadshow's guide to car subscription plans, an alternative to buying or leasing - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 22:45 via cnet.com
  You're no longer restricted to traditional car buying and leasing. Here's our guide to finding out if a car subscription service is right for you.
  
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• Google and Amazon settle their long-standing beef (The 3:59, Ep. 546) - CNET

  18-04-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Fold stumbles, and Apple shows off its recycling lab.
  
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• The Porsche 911 Speedster is lighter, sexier and GT3-powered video - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 22:23 via cnet.com
  The production Porsche Speedster packs 502 horsepower and will top 192 mph. But with a list price of almost $276,000 and just 1,948 cars to be made, well, the chances of buying one are pretty slim.
  
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• Rey proposed to Kylo Ren at Star Wars Celebration Chicago - CNET

  18-04-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  I met Reylo at the Star Wars event and didn't even know it.
  
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• Acura MDX PMC Edition is a hand-assembled SUV in brilliant red paint - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  Once the TLX PMC finishes up, it's the MDX's turn to shine.
  
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• Microsoft makes Windows 10 1903 available on MSDN

  18-04-2019 21:56 via zdnet.com
  Surprise: Microsoft has made the Windows 10 1903 (May 2019 Update) and Windows Server 1903 bits available for download on MSDN, a month earlier than many were expecting.
  
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• Facebook admits to storing plaintext passwords for millions of Instagram users

  18-04-2019 21:49 via zdnet.com
  Last month, Facebook admitted to storing plaintext passwords for hundreds of millions of Facebook accounts.
  
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• BlackBerry Messenger to shut down in May - CNET

  18-04-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  The consumer version of the app is closing its digital doors.
  
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• Acura MDX PMC Edition will pop out of NSX factory after TLX finishes up - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  We're still not sure how much it will cost, though.
  
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• Lawmakers weigh in on Mueller report, AG Barr and WikiLeaks - CNET

  18-04-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  No surprise, everybody's got an opinion.
  
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• Ex-Nissan exec Jose Munoz is now Hyundai's global COO, CEO of Hyundai North America - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  This is a real power move for both Munoz and Hyundai, as the latter moves to carve itself a bigger piece of the pie.
  
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• Check out the gory details in Honda's IIHS crash-tested HR-V - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  This is not your average auto show debut.
  
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• Why Honda's crashed HR-V is one of the most important cars in New York - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 21:33 via cnet.com
  It's a big step forward for Honda's smallest SUV, and it can help educate the public on safety.
  
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• Democrats call on Robert Mueller to testify about report - CNET

  18-04-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  The next battles over Mueller's investigation have already started.
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Sonata brings an extra dose of style to New York Auto Show video - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 21:28 via cnet.com
  Hyundai's all-new midsize sedan is loaded with tech and plenty of standard features.
  
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• Automakers invest heavily in electric vehicles despite still-low demand

  18-04-2019 21:23
  Demand for electric vehicles remains low in the U.S. market, but industry executives at the New York auto show this week said they are pushing ahead with billions of dollars in investments even while preaching patience.
  
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• Facebook says millions of Instagram passwords were exposed internally - CNET

  18-04-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  The social network found more Instagram passwords that weren't encrypted.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Highlander vs. Explorer, Pilot, Traverse and Sorento - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Toyota's three-row crossover SUV is all-new for 2020, but how does its full redesign compare with stout competition?
  
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• Galaxy Fold screen meltdown: What to do if you bought one from Samsung, AT&T or T-Mobile - CNET

  18-04-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  Samsung's first foldable phone is turning from sensation to tragedy fast.
  
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• 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel finally arrives at New York Auto Show video - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  "One of the best-driving compact crossovers just got an interesting engine -- but can it deliver the goods?"
  
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• Mueller report memes get redacted for your amusement - CNET

  18-04-2019 20:50 via cnet.com
  Try not to black out while reading these faked-up pages from the special counsel's report.
  
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• A more potent entry-level Ford Mustang video - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 20:32 via cnet.com
  The High Performance Package brings in torque earlier and adds horsepower.
  
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• The hottest SUVs of the 2019 New York Auto Show - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 20:16 via cnet.com
  This year's New York show has been huge for SUVs and crossovers and we're rounding up the best ones here.
  
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• Samsung gets reports of Galaxy Fold screen problems, raising specter of Note 7 fiasco

  18-04-2019 20:14
  Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it has received "a few" reports of damage to the displays of samples of its upcoming foldable smartphone, raising the prospect of a less-then-smooth entry for the splashy $1,980 handset.
  
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• Trump's first reaction to Mueller investigation: 'I'm f--ked' - CNET

  18-04-2019 20:03 via cnet.com
  The Mueller report sheds light on the president's reaction to the appointment of a special counsel.
  
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• Galaxy Fold screens are having a meltdown: What to do if you bought one from Samsung, AT&T or T-Mobile - CNET

  18-04-2019 20:03 via cnet.com
  Samsung's first foldable phone is turning from sensation to tragedy fast.
  
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• You can now play YouTube Music on your Google Home for free - CNET

  18-04-2019 20:02 via cnet.com
  Listen to the ad-supported free tier of the music streaming service on your smart speaker.
  
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• Mueller report dives into Russian election interference and Trump campaign - CNET

  18-04-2019 20:02 via cnet.com
  The report from special counsel Robert Mueller outlines cyberattacks and social media disinformation leading up to the 2016 US presidential election.
  
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• This is Android Q's quiet killer feature -- trust us, you'll love it - CNET

  18-04-2019 19:57 via cnet.com
  Hint, hint: You may never have to type a long Wi-Fi password ever again.
  
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• Sesame Street invades Game of Thrones, Westworld for good cause - CNET

  18-04-2019 19:55 via cnet.com
  See Elmo change the course of history in Westeros and Cookie Monster introduce the Sesame World park.
  
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• Alcatel Avalon V lands at Verizon for $100 - CNET

  18-04-2019 19:55 via cnet.com
  The phone is available at Verizon stores starting Thursday.
  
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• Qiantu K50 is a Chinese EV with 430 hp and a wild sports car design - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 19:50 via cnet.com
  In China, the car will be rated for 186 miles of driving range.
  
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• Moto G6 available for $99 on Google Fi right now - CNET

  18-04-2019 19:49 via cnet.com
  Save $150 during this promotion.
  
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• 2019 New York Auto Show recap: Big debuts from Hyundai, Subaru, Toyota and more - Roadshow

  18-04-2019 19:49 via cnet.com
  Whether it's a crossover, a sports car or a slick concept, there's something for everyone on stage in New York.
  
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• Zoom starts trading at $65 per share, 80 percent above IPO price

  18-04-2019 19:45
  Video conferencing company Zoom Video Communications opened at $65 per share on Thursday, 80.6 percent above its initial public offering price, in its debut on the Nasdaq.
  
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• Try TV-streaming service Philo free for a month - CNET

  18-04-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  The usual trial period is just seven days, so this is a great offer.
  
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