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• Last-chance Mother's Day gifts you still have time to get - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  Whether you need something delivered to you or directly to Mom, check this list of procrastination-solving items.
  
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• How to watch Royals baseball in 2019 without cable - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:48 via cnet.com
  From streaming Fox Sports Kansas City in KC to watching MLB.TV out of market, cord-cutting Kansas City Royals fans have plenty of options for following their club this season.
  
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• Android Q beta's best new tricks from Google I/O 2019 - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:43 via cnet.com
  The prerelease version of Android Q previews a handful of interesting and useful changes.
  
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• Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg meets with US lawmakers about regulation - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:35 via cnet.com
  Sandberg's meetings come as Facebook negotiates a privacy settlement with the FTC.
  
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• TurboTax, H&R Block tried to hide free tax filing tools, lawsuit alleges - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:32 via cnet.com
  Taxpayers making under $66,000 can file for free, but those services aren't always easy to find, says the suit.
  
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• Sprint posts another loss as T-Mobile merger remains in limbo - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:32 via cnet.com
  Sprint continues to struggle as pending T-Mobile merger hangs over company.
  
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• Google Chrome cracks down on cookies that track you online - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:32 via cnet.com
  Google follows in other browsers' footsteps to protect privacy.
  
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• Hey, Google, let's drive: How you'll use the new Assistant Driving Mode for Android phones - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:28 via cnet.com
  The feature will come to Android phones in the US later this year.
  
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• Google I/O 2019: Pixel 3A, Android Q and everything else Google announced today - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:28 via cnet.com
  The Google I/O developer conference has started with news on cheaper Pixel phones, a bigger Hub smart display, the next Android and improvements to Assistant, Lens and AR.
  
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• Yes, you can already preorder Avengers: Endgame on Amazon - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:23 via cnet.com
  The movie, which may become the biggest box office hit in history, can already be reserved for home viewing.
  
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• How to order the new Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  You can buy the new budget phones from Google, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular and more.
  
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• Google's AI tech hopes to catch early signs of cancer video - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  The company is using artificial intelligence to detect early signs of cancer in lung patients.
  
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• NASA eyes soft robots for dirty jobs on the moon and Mars - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  I shall call him Squishy.
  
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• Lyft posts big loss in first quarter as a publicly traded company - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:12 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company hits potholes on its road to profitability.
  
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• Lyft will begin offering Waymo self-driving car rides in Phoenix - Roadshow

  07-05-2019 23:10 via cnet.com
  The partnership between the ride-hailing company and the self-driving car giant could be the start of something huge.
  
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• Google Assistant is 10x faster and knows where your mom lives - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:07 via cnet.com
  After three years, the voice-activated helper gets its biggest update yet. And it shows just how much Google already knows about you.
  
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• Tenants win right to physical keys over smart locks from landlords - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:06 via cnet.com
  It's a key victory for tenants who didn't want smart locks and apps tracking their activities.
  
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• Pixel 3A specs vs. Pixel 3, Moto G7, OnePlus 6T - CNET

  07-05-2019 23:04 via cnet.com
  See how Google's new 2019 phones compare with the Moto G7 and last year's Pixel and OnePlus models.
  
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• Fortnite season 9: Here's everything you need to know - CNET

  07-05-2019 22:57 via cnet.com
  How will the island change after the volcano?
  
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• Boeing says faulty sensor contributed to 737 Max crashes - CNET

  07-05-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  The 737 Max 8 had two deadly crashes in five months, and authorities are zeroing in on what went wrong. Plus: Everything you need to know about the plane and what it'll take for it to fly again.
  
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• Companies are planning to spend big on robotic process automation

  07-05-2019 22:50 via zdnet.com
  Expected benefits include increased productivity, better product quality, and improved customer service, according to new report
  
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• Nest Hub Max: Google debuts 10-inch Assistant smart display for $230 - CNET

  07-05-2019 22:47 via cnet.com
  Google's new premium-tier smart display joins the Nest family and adds a camera.
  
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• 3D Systems Q1 misses estimates due to low sales, high inventory

  07-05-2019 22:46 via zdnet.com
  The company reported Q1 revenue of $152 million, compared to revenue of $165.9 million a year ago.
  
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• Google Pixel 3A at $399 is a response to crazy-expensive phones - CNET

  07-05-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  Sick of paying through the nose for a phone? Google’s latest is half the price of a Pixel 3.
  
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• Mazda CX-9 under NHTSA investigation for randomly deploying airbags - Roadshow

  07-05-2019 22:37 via cnet.com
  NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has received two reports thus far.
  
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• IBM's Red Hat acquisition moves forward

  07-05-2019 22:37 via zdnet.com
  The Department of Justice has approved IBM's acquisition of Red Hat. Since IDC thinks Red Hat Enterprise Linux alone is expected to contribute to more than $10 trillion worth of global business revenues in 2019, IBM's $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat is looking better than ever.
  
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• Google expands UI framework Flutter from just mobile to multi-platform

  07-05-2019 22:30 via zdnet.com
  In addition to mobile apps, developers will be able to use Flutter to build apps for the web, desktop and embedded devices -- all from a single code base.
  
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• Google Search gets AR, and Google Lens wants to be your assistant video - CNET

  07-05-2019 22:18 via cnet.com
  At Google I/O 2019, AR is everywhere...but not in a headset. Here's what's new on phones in Lens and Search.
  
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• Google expands Android Jetpack, other Android development tools

  07-05-2019 22:10 via zdnet.com
  At Google I/O, Google made a number of announcements focused on how it's helping Android developers work more productively.
  
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• The future of Google's smart home starts with a button - CNET

  07-05-2019 22:06 via cnet.com
  At Google I/O, the search giant showed developers a path toward a faster, more versatile smart home.
  
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• Google I/O: 14 Android OS modules to get over-the-air security updates in real-time

  07-05-2019 22:03 via zdnet.com
  Google announces a new way for delivering Android security updates for core OS components.
  
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• Google makes Cloud TPU Pods publicly available in beta

  07-05-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  Composed of racks of Google's custom silicon chips, TPU Pods can take just minutes to complete ML workloads that would take days on other systems, Google says.
  
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• Google expands ML Kit capabilities for building machine learning into mobile apps

  07-05-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  At Google I/O, Google launched new capabilities for the machine learning SDK available on Firebase.
  
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• Google reveals lower-cost Pixel 3a phones and Nest Hub Max

  07-05-2019 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Pixel 3a phones are about half the cost of earlier models, while firm's smart screen gets a camera.
  
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• Google Pixel 3a specs, price, and features have near-perfect timing given 4G to 5G transition

  07-05-2019 21:27 via zdnet.com
  Google Pixel 3a doesn't have everything, but it does have some real value packed into a $399 starting price. Look for value smartphones to gain traction, especially as tech buyers play wait-and-see with 5G.
  
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• Android Q's speech recognition aims to protect your privacy too - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:16 via cnet.com
  Google's live captions listen to you but will keep your conversations off the cloud, the company says.
  
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• Google I/O: Foldable phone support is coming in Android Q - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  Even after the Galaxy Fold fiasco, Google is moving full steam ahead on foldable phones.
  
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• Android Q moves forward without the back button - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  More swiping will hopefully mean less confusion.
  
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• Tough parasitic crustacean named for Xena: Warrior Princess - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  Meet Elthusa xena. This might seem like a weird tribute, but it makes sense.
  
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• Incognito mode comes to Google Maps video - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  At Google I/O 2019, Google beefs up its privacy features, including the ability to make your Maps data private.
  
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• Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL look familiar, but are more affordable - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  At $399 and $479, respectively, the Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL look almost like the Pixel 3 phones -- but they don't have as many hardware features.
  
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• Google's new Android Q to include built-in parental controls - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:08 via cnet.com
  The new operating system is set for release later this year.
  
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• Google Pixel 3A XL review: Everything you like about the Pixel 3, but bigger and cheaper - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:05 via cnet.com
  The Pixel 3A XL is a supersized Pixel 3A. It lacks some key features of the Pixel 3 -- but it's also more affordable.
  
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• Google I/O 2019: Pixel 3A, Android Q, Google Nest Hub Max, and everything Google is announcing right now - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:04 via cnet.com
  The Google I/O developer conference has started with news on Pixel 3A and 3AXL, Google Nest Hub Max, Android Q, Google Assistant, Lens and AR.
  
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• Google Pixel 3A review: A cheaper Pixel 3 with the same great rear camera - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:03 via cnet.com
  No water resistance and no wireless charging, but Google packs the Pixel 3A with the features that matter.
  
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• Pixel 3A is Google’s answer to overpriced premium smartphones - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:02 via cnet.com
  Sick of paying through the nose for a phone? Google’s latest is half the price of a Pixel 3.
  
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• Android Q gets security updates without rebooting video - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:02 via cnet.com
  Google is making it easier to get security updates on Android phones by not requiring a reboot.
  
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• Google is already working on a foldable Pixel phone - CNET

  07-05-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  But don’t expect to see it anytime soon. The search giant says foldable screens aren't yet a must-have feature.
  
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• Google launches bigger Nest Hub Max smart display with camera

  07-05-2019 21:00 via theguardian.com
  Google Assistant with video calling, security camera, face recognition and hand gestures Google is launching a larger 10in version of its smart display as it attempts to supplant Amazon’s Alexa as the top smartspeaker maker.Announced at Google’s I/O developer conference in California on Tuesday, the new Google Nest Hub Max, which will launch on 15 July costing £219 in the UK. It spearheads the firm’s new push to combine its Nest and other smart home products into one bran
  
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• Nest Hub Max is a 10-inch Google Assistant smart display for $230 - CNET

  07-05-2019 20:59 via cnet.com
  Google's new premium-tier smart display joins the Nest family and adds a camera.
  
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