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• Game of Thrones gave us Cersei Lannister, the best female villain in TV history - CNET

  12-05-2019 21:03 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The Queen of the Seven Kingdoms is a stone cold monster, and we love her for it.
  
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• How to avoid seeing Game of Thrones leaked scenes online - CNET

  12-05-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  You can still scroll through social media without seeing a spoiler.
  
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• U.S. presidential contender Kamala Harris favors look at breaking up Facebook

  12-05-2019 20:20
  Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said on Sunday that U.S. officials should consider breaking up Facebook Inc, the world's largest social media company, saying it isa utility that has gone unregulated.
  
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• Google Assistant, Android Q, Google Nest Hub Max: Google's big plans for the rest of the year - CNET

  12-05-2019 19:35 via cnet.com
  Everything Google announced at Google I/O that is here now and coming soon, from new Pixel phones to a reworked Duplex.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates Mother's Day with devoted duck - CNET

  12-05-2019 18:33 via cnet.com
  Interactive Doodle shows us patient parenthood from a feathered friend.
  
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• The best way to clean gas grills and grates - CNET

  12-05-2019 18:15 via cnet.com
  A clean grill, the secret to better-tasting BBQ and burgers.
  
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• Gmail's scheduling tool to send emails later keeps you from being an enormous jackass - CNET

  12-05-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Because you don't want to be the guy sending emails on a Saturday night.
  
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• James Charles loses a million subscribers after YouTube row

  12-05-2019 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The 19-year-old is currently involved in a row with fellow beauty vlogger Tati Westbrook.
  
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• UAG Apple Watch straps: Affordable, durable, attractive bands

  12-05-2019 14:47 via zdnet.com
  Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is well-known for making high quality smartphone cases with drop-test certification so it is with interest we see it launch Apple Watch bands. The bands are very well constructed, look great, and are much more affordable than Apple's bands.
  
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• Now you can explore a cave without actually going into a cave

  12-05-2019 14:24
  Czech speleologists have come up with a way to explore flooded cave systems without strapping on scuba gear, wet suits, helmets and water-proof lamps: 3D mapping.
  
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• What's a dry sump and how does it work? Steph Papadakis explains - Roadshow

  12-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  One of the smartest racecar builders around breaks down the difference between a dry sump system and the oil system in a normal car.
  
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• These monster fire trucks have airport safety in mind - Roadshow

  12-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The new firefighting vehicles at Oakland International Airport are ginormous, yellow and awesomely powerful.
  
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• The coolest thing I saw at Google I/O is a tiny chip that could eliminate smart home lag - CNET

  12-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Of all Google's announcements, the Local Home SDK could have the biggest and broadest impact. It could make all of your connected gadgets faster.
  
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• I bought some Beats noise-canceling headphones. They don't cancel noise

  12-05-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Many are seduced by the idea that they can listen in silence. This doesn't seem to be true.
  
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• How to avoid seeing Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 5 spoilers on social media - CNET

  12-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Bonus: You can still browse through social media.
  
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• Galaxy S10 vs. iPhone XS, Pixel 3: We compare every spec - CNET

  12-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  How does Samsung's latest Galaxy S10 stack up against its Apple and Android rivals spec-by-spec?
  
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• Climb inside Oakland Airport's massive new fire trucks - Roadshow

  12-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The state-of-the-art trucks are specially designed to fight airplane fires. As the airport conducted an emergency drill, CNET took a closer look.
  
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• Why Google cares so much about dark theme in Android Q - CNET

  12-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  With the new software toggle, Google gives the people what they want.
  
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• This wearable worked where a fitness tracker failed me - CNET

  12-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Gymboss' tough little interval timer doesn't collect your data, but maybe that's a good thing.
  
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• The best gas grills for 2019 - CNET

  12-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Grilling season is heating up, and we're sorting out the bestsellers to crown one grill king of the cookout.
  
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• Testing gas grills at the CNET Smart Home video - CNET

  12-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  We put six grills through their paces with ribs, chicken and burgers so you can pick the best one for you.
  
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• Gander at the Googie goodness of Seattle's Space Needle - CNET

  12-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The symbol of the city, and an iconic example of Googie architecture, here's how Seattle's Space Needle looks from every angle.
  
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• A tower for the Space Age: Exploring Seattle's beautiful Space Needle - CNET

  12-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The Space Needle is a symbol of the city and an iconic design. Here's how it looks up close, and the amazing view from the top.
  
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• Mothers Day 2019: How not to piss off your mom this year - CNET

  12-05-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  Today is the final day to get your mom something great.
  
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• Google Doodle's mama duck honors moms on Mother's Day - CNET

  12-05-2019 09:33 via cnet.com
  Interactive Doodle shows us patient parenthood from a feathered friend.
  
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• Great fanfare as Uber gets its stock on the road, but app stalls in New York

  12-05-2019 09:00
  Could this be the moment the sentiment on Wall Street turned against the tech sector?Uber’s stock market debut came with all the usual razzmatazz of a big American technology IPO. The chief executive spent weeks making sweeping statements about how the business was “just getting started” and had new worlds to conquer – everything from pizza delivery to international freight. In the background, investment bankers whipped up buyers for the “transportation” stock
  
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• We tried Chris Hemsworth’s new workout app, and boy are we Thor it

  12-05-2019 07:00
  
  Our writer went in search of a Hollywood six-pack. Could an Avenger, his crack team of ripped pals and a digital fitness and eating regime help him find one?
  
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• Is holidaying by train really that much better for the environment?

  12-05-2019 07:00
  
  Greta Thunberg’s journey across Europe has sparked a new wave of interest in taking the train instead of flying. But how much difference does it actually make to emissions?
  
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• Pokemon Detective Pikachu review: The best video game movie ever - CNET

  12-05-2019 02:12 via cnet.com
  Spoiler-free review: In the latest Pokemon movie, Ryan Reynolds' electric rodent sleuth leads an entertaining romp with plenty of heart.
  
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• Game of Thrones gave us Cersei Lannister, the most compelling female villain in TV history - CNET

  12-05-2019 01:23 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The Queen of the Seven Kingdoms is the best TV villain ever.
  
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• Who will win Game of Thrones? Our predictions - CNET

  12-05-2019 00:53 via cnet.com
  Jon Snow? Daenerys Targaryen? Cersei Lannister? Hot Pie?
  
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