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• Daimler will pull Smart mini-cars out of United States, Canada

  29-04-2019 23:27
  The tiny, two-person Smart cars once pitched as the next big thing in urban mobility will be discontinued in the United States and Canada at the end of the current model year, German automaker Daimler AG said on Monday.
  
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• How to build a 'sleep box' just like Mark Zuckerberg - CNET

  29-04-2019 23:25 via cnet.com
  Anyone can build this simple little lamp.
  
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• Amazon starts recruiting and leases office for Virginia 'HQ2'

  29-04-2019 23:24
  Amazon.com Inc on Monday said it had leased office space and posted several jobs for its second headquarters outside Washington, D.C., the start of more than a decade of investment and hiring that cities across North America had sought.
  
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• Impossible Whopper will be on Burger King's menu nationwide this year - CNET

  29-04-2019 23:21 via cnet.com
  The plant-based patties first rolled out at Burger King restaurants in St. Louis earlier this month.
  
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• Thanos vs. Night King: Villains of Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones compared - CNET

  29-04-2019 23:14 via cnet.com
  If your name is Stark, look out.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame quest for the Infinity Stones explained - CNET

  29-04-2019 23:13 via cnet.com
  We explore the expeditions the Avengers have to take to reverse Thanos' extreme clean-up job.
  
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• Google parent Alphabet whiffs on sales amid controversies - CNET

  29-04-2019 23:07 via cnet.com
  Google's business is usually a bright spot. Not so much this last quarter.
  
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• NASA troubleshoots mysterious ISS power issue - CNET

  29-04-2019 23:04 via cnet.com
  The International Space Station has a power system problem, but don't freak out.
  
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• Google parent Alphabet's revenue misses estimates, rises at slowest pace in three years

  29-04-2019 22:50
  Alphabet Inc's Google failed to reap the benefits of a strong economy that bolstered rivals in the first quarter, leaving the search giant's revenue below Wall Street targets on Monday.
  
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• Western Digital fiscal Q3 clocked by inventory writedown

  29-04-2019 22:42 via zdnet.com
  The storage provider said it expects demand for storage to improve a bit for the rest of 2019. In the meantime, Western Digital is restructuring costs.
  
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• Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

  29-04-2019 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.
  
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• Cadillac nixes 2.0-liter CT6 from lineup - Roadshow

  29-04-2019 22:35 via cnet.com
  Two V6s remain available on the mainline CT6.
  
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• Google's Q1 means cloud revenue run rate still AWOL

  29-04-2019 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Google's parent company delivered mixed first quarter financial results due in part to the recent $1.7 billion antitrust fine​ by the European Commission
  
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• Alphabet's Q1 brought down by EC fine

  29-04-2019 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Google's parent company delivered mixed first quarter financial results due in part to the recent $1.7 billion antitrust fine​ by the European Commission
  
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• Uber quizzed on growth at IPO roadshow in London

  29-04-2019 22:27
  Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi sought to persuade money managers in London that the loss-making ride hailing firm's growth plans justified a valuation of up to $91.5 billion in an initial public offering (IPO).
  
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• All the deaths in Game of Thrones season eight, episode three, ranked

  29-04-2019 22:06
  
  Who died in Game of Thrones season eight, episode three? We rank the deaths from best to worst as we review The Long Night
  
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• Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth doubles down on OpenStack

  29-04-2019 22:05 via zdnet.com
  Some people may think OpenStack is getting tired, but Canonical and Ubuntu Linux founder Mark Shuttleworth is doubling down on the open-source IaaS cloud and shares his thoughts on "dueling" open-source foundations.
  
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• The best cheap smart LEDs: Does it matter which one you buy? - CNET

  29-04-2019 22:01 via cnet.com
  Looking for a light bulb that you can automate or control with voice commands? You're in luck -- and you won't need to spend more than $10.
  
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• Telstra 4G speeds put it in global elite class: Opensignal

  29-04-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Telstra won on both download speeds and upload speeds while Optus has the best 4G availability, according to Opensignal.
  
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• Game of Thrones Battle of Winterfell: We're still shaking video - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:52 via cnet.com
  We can't stop thinking about everything that went down in "The Long Night." Warning:spoilers ahead!
  
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• Smart will leave the US, Canadian markets when the 2019 model year concludes - Roadshow

  29-04-2019 21:51 via cnet.com
  It has sold fewer than 100 cars each month in 2019 thus far.
  
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• Don't use these 9 things to clean your phone - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:50 via cnet.com
  Keep your phone screen protected by cleaning it properly.
  
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• Game of Thrones Battle of Winterfell most tweeted episode in TV history - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  Fans flood social media with 7.8 million tweets about "The Long Night."
  
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• Airbnb's newest luxury project: 10 floors at NYC's Rockefeller Plaza - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:46 via cnet.com
  The home rental company partners with one of the city's largest real estate magnates to rent out high-end suites.
  
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• Cloud database removed after exposing details on 80 million US households - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:42 via cnet.com
  Exclusive: The cache included information on addresses, income levels and marital status.
  
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• Galaxy Fold: it's time to talk about the screen crease, notch and air gap - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:39 via cnet.com
  We know about Samsung's foldable screen problems. Here's what it's really like the use.
  
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• When is Amazon Prime Day 2019, what's coming and how can I get the best deals? - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  Tips, predictions and more for the company's big summer sale.
  
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• Computer outage again strikes American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:33 via cnet.com
  The problem's related to the system used for bookings and reservations.
  
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• This 4,500-year-old reconstructed dog looks like a Game of Thrones direwolf - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  This cute Neolithic dog looks so real you'll want to pet it.
  
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• Diving into the science of Avengers: Endgame’s biggest paradox - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:25 via cnet.com
  Marvel's massive superhero movie bends the rules of the universe. Here's how things really work. But warning: This article includes spoilers.
  
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• 2018 Toyota Camry and Sienna eligible for Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa retrofit - Roadshow

  29-04-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  Imagine trying to explain this concept to someone 10 years ago.
  
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• Michael Dell: Technology must reflect our humanity and our values

  29-04-2019 21:23 via zdnet.com
  While technology can amplify human genius, it can also amplify human frailty, and the Dell Technologies CEO is urging those building to build a future that reflects the best of humanity.
  
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• Close up with the Galaxy Fold screen, notch and hinge - CNET

  29-04-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  Here's what you get with Samsung's foldable phone.
  
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• Listen to the midengine 2020 Chevy Corvette take a lap at the Corvette Museum - Roadshow

  29-04-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  We still have no idea what's under the hood -- or engine cover, in this case.
  
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• Tesla says may seek new funding; shares up after SEC agreement

  29-04-2019 21:17
  Tesla Inc said on Monday it could seek alternative sources of financing, days after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk reached a deal with U.S. securities regulators to settle a dispute over his Twitter use, removing an overhang on the stock.
  
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• Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

  29-04-2019 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.
  
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• AutoComplete: Tesla filed a patent application for a wild new sunroof design video - Roadshow

  29-04-2019 20:35 via cnet.com
  Plus, Jaguar Land Rover will pay its owners to report road conditions, and Bosch jumps into the hydrogen fuel cell game.
  
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• NASA reveals Opportunity rover's final path across Mars - CNET

  29-04-2019 20:24 via cnet.com
  The Mars rover's final traverse map shows a journey worth remembering.
  
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• Fly me to the moon: Germany eyes slice of lucrative space market

  29-04-2019 20:23
  BERLIN Reuters) - Facing tough competition from China, the United States and even tiny Luxembourg, Germany is racing to draft new laws and attract private investment to secure a slice of an emerging space market that could be worth $1 trillion a year by the 2040s.
  
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• Microsoft, Dell unveil new Azure-VMware integrations

  29-04-2019 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Two years ago, Microsoft and VMware were at odds over Microsoft's plans to host VMware workloads on Azure. What a difference a couple years makes.
  
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• 2019 NBA Playoffs 2019: How to watch the second round online without cable - CNET

  29-04-2019 20:10 via cnet.com
  Playoff basketball is here. Here's how you can stream all the games without cable.
  
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• Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

  29-04-2019 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.
  
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• Cavalier Air speaker system hands-on: Wireless charging, Alexa control, and big room sound

  29-04-2019 20:05 via zdnet.com
  Smart speakers are found in millions of homes today, but that doesn't mean you can't have an intelligent speaker system that looks great and also offers a premium audio experience.
  
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• Dell Technologies and Microsoft expand partnership through VMware

  29-04-2019 19:51 via zdnet.com
  The tech giants launch new Azure VMware Solutions and Microsoft and VMware reveal they're working together on digital workspace offerings and future cloud integrations.
  
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• Microsoft wants to help business users to build their own customized digital assistants

  29-04-2019 19:49 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's evolving 'conversational AI' strategy looks to be a key focus at Build 2019. And Cortana is still part of that strategy, though in a more business-centric way.
  
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• Build 2019: Microsoft wants to help business users build customized digital assistants

  29-04-2019 19:49 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's evolving 'conversational AI' strategy looks to be a key focus at Build 2019. And Cortana is still part of that strategy, though in a more business-centric way.
  
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• Best Mother's Day gifts from $100 to $250 - CNET

  29-04-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  If you're looking to buy Mom something a little better than flowers or a card, we've got a list of all of the best affordable phones, TVs and e-readers right here.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG will ditch rear-wheel drive in future cars, offer AWD only - Roadshow

  29-04-2019 19:39 via cnet.com
  If you're bummed, don't blame the automaker, blame the buyers.
  
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• Motorola's rumored foldable Razr shown off in purported renders - CNET

  29-04-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  Motorola's foldable phone is expected to be out this summer.
  
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• Alibaba to pay $250 million to settle lawsuit over pre-IPO warning on counterfeiting

  29-04-2019 19:24
  Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Monday it will pay $250 million to settle a U.S. lawsuit faulting the Chinese e-commerce company for concealing a regulatory warning about its ability to stop counterfeiting before it went public in 2014.
  
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