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• Fall 2019 network TV shows go superheroic and supernatural - CNET

  13-05-2019 23:46 via cnet.com
  Fill that Game of Thrones-shaped hole in your heart with these new shows from upfronts week.
  
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• 9 great graduation gifts under $100 - CNET

  13-05-2019 23:33 via cnet.com
  Whether you're buying for a recent graduate from high school or college, there are plenty of great gifts that won't cost a fortune.
  
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• Thrangrycat flaw lets attackers plant persistent backdoors on Cisco gear

  13-05-2019 23:18 via zdnet.com
  Most Cisco gear is believed to be impacted. No attacks detected, as of yet.
  
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• Goodbye, walled garden: Apple gets bitten right in the app store

  13-05-2019 23:08 via zdnet.com
  If we are going to bust open the castle walls with the proverbial antitrust dragon, then we will need the right tools and services in order to reduce any possible end-user carnage.
  
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• In setback for Apple, U.S. Supreme Court lets App Store antitrust suit proceed

  13-05-2019 23:06
  A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave the go-ahead to an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple Inc of forcing consumers to overpay for iPhone software applications, a decision that could lead to billions of dollars in damages and put at risk the company's lucrative way of selling apps.
  
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• China's Kunlun Tech agrees to U.S. demand to sell Grindr gay dating app

  13-05-2019 23:02
  Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd said on Monday it had agreed to a request by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to sell popular gay dating app Grindr, setting a June 2020 deadline to do so.
  
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• Twitter accidentally shares user location data with advertising partner

  13-05-2019 22:57
  Twitter Inc said on Monday it may have accidentally collected and shared location data of some users accessing its app through Apple devices with an advertising partner.
  
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• Ex-Google boss defends multiple controversies

  13-05-2019 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  On tax, China and treatment of women, Eric Schmidt tells BBC he will defend Google for a "very long time".
  
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• Twitter discloses bug that shared location data on iOS users - CNET

  13-05-2019 22:44 via cnet.com
  If you had more than one account on Twitter for iOS, it could've been accidentally providing location data to the social network.
  
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• BMW ConnectedDrive issues caused Apple CarPlay to disappear for some owners - Roadshow

  13-05-2019 22:23 via cnet.com
  It should be back up and running for just about everyone at this point.
  
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• Lenovo launches AR/ VR headset for the enterprise

  13-05-2019 22:19 via zdnet.com
  The PC maker on Monday also announced new desktop computers, laptops and IOT devices all aimed at business users.
  
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• Best phone for gaming in 2019: Razer 2 vs. Asus ROG, Nubia Red Magic Mars, Black Shark - CNET

  13-05-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  We tested four phone specifically designed for gaming to see which one is truly the best phone for gaming.
  
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• Spider-Man-themed United safety video doesn't sling much excitement - CNET

  13-05-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  At least there's a Stan Lee cameo.
  
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• Why 'The Bells' is the worst Game of Thrones episode ever

  13-05-2019 21:55
  
  The Bells was a fiery episode, but it botched a bunch of our favourite character arcs
  
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• Exclusive: Amazon rolls out machines that pack orders and replace jobs

  13-05-2019 21:53
  Amazon.com Inc is rolling out machines to automate a job held by thousands of its workers: boxing up customer orders.
  
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• Best gifts for grads looking to stay fit - CNET

  13-05-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  Gift ideas to help your high school grad fend off the freshmen 15 and help college grads shape up for the real world.
  
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• Twitter bug shared location data for some iOS users

  13-05-2019 21:47 via zdnet.com
  Twitter said "a trusted partner" received some iOS users' geo-location data.
  
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• iPhone owners can sue Apple over App Store, Supreme Court rules - CNET

  13-05-2019 21:39 via cnet.com
  The court's decision deals a blow to Apple, which is leaning more on its services-related revenue.
  
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• Spider-Man themed United safety video is still a little dull - CNET

  13-05-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  At least there's a Stan Lee cameo.
  
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• Enter to win* this ultimate 4K streaming bundle!

  13-05-2019 21:30 via zdnet.com
  We’re giving away a lifetime service of Live TV with Plex, Synology hardware, an Apple 4K TV, and more! This giveaway ends May 27, 2019.
  
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• The drumbeat to break up Facebook gets louder (The 3:59, Ep. 559) - CNET

  13-05-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  Plus, the Supreme Court looks into Apple's App Store, and CNET chats with Google's ad chief.
  
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• Uber CEO says it's been a 'tough day' on the stock market - CNET

  13-05-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company's stock plummets after its IPO Friday.
  
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• Opel's first plug-in hybrid is a 300-horsepower, all-wheel-drive SUV - Roadshow

  13-05-2019 21:06 via cnet.com
  Its entire portfolio will be electrified by 2024.
  
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• AliveCor’s FDA-cleared 6-lead ECG aims to detect more than the Apple Watch - CNET

  13-05-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  The KardiaMobile 6L should better detect cardiovascular diseases, available in June
  
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• Facebook raises minimum wage for U.S. contract workers to $20/hour

  13-05-2019 20:55
  Facebook Inc said on Monday it was raising its minimum wage for all U.S. contract workers, reacting to rising costs of living as it faces intense scrutiny over the treatment of ordinary employees and their pay.
  
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• The 37 most gut-wrenching Game of Thrones deaths, ranked - CNET

  13-05-2019 20:48 via cnet.com
  From the brutally bloody to the dreadfully disturbing, these Game of Thrones deaths stand out among the tens of thousands so far.
  
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• CRM Watchlist Winners with Distinction 2019, part one: Adobe

  13-05-2019 20:44 via zdnet.com
  The CRM Watchlist Winners with Distinction won top honors for a reason. Let's start by seeing what Adobe did to win -- and why analyst bias was used as a positive not a negative.
  
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• Loyalty programs are 'a honey pot for hackers,' says report - CNET

  13-05-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  As rewards programs grow increasingly digital, hacks are becoming more common, experts tell The New York Times.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: When is it, what's coming and how can I get the best deals? - CNET

  13-05-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  Tips, predictions, current deals and more for the company's big summer sale.
  
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• AutoComplete: Mercedes considers killing American C-Class production video - Roadshow

  13-05-2019 20:26 via cnet.com
  Plus: Citroën continues to imagine a totally odd future and MBZ wants to go carbon-neutral by 2039.
  
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• Save 40% on Adobe Creative Cloud through May 17 - CNET

  13-05-2019 20:16 via cnet.com
  US buyers have until Friday, May 17, to get a year of Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects and more for about $360.
  
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• When misinformation online leads to death threats

  13-05-2019 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites.
  
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• The precious: Bosch’s EV fuel cells will use way less platinum than usual, report says - Roadshow

  13-05-2019 20:01 via cnet.com
  Reuters claims it'll need about 10% of the platinum that other fuel cells require.
  
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• Lenovo launches less-expensive ThinkBook laptops - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:58 via cnet.com
  Plus, the company boosts its ThinkPad X1 Extreme with an OLED option as well as newer components.
  
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• North Korean cyberspies deploy new malware that harvests Bluetooth data

  13-05-2019 19:54 via zdnet.com
  StarCruft hackers deploy Bluetooth-harvesting malware in recent campaign.
  
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• Facebook's a giant, but its supporters don't think it needs to split up video - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Facebook doesn't think it's a monopoly
  
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• Google's head of advertising calls for privacy, but not by default video - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:38 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: The tech giant's privacy push will come with some assembly required.
  
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• The Supreme Court's call on Apple and what it means for the App Store video - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 Show: The decision deals a blow to one of Apple's biggest sources of revenue.
  
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• Amazon is helping its employees quit... and start their own package delivery businesses - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:31 via cnet.com
  The program will have former employees deliver packages for Amazon.
  
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• Enter for your chance to win* an unlocked LG G8 ThinQ phone - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  Valued at over $800, this prize will go to three lucky winners, along with a $25 CBS All Access gift card!
  
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• Apple TV app brings downloads for Game of Thrones to iPhone and iPad - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  The revamped app is available today for Apple TVs, iOS devices and Samsung TVs, complete with iTunes TV shows and movies, HBO, Showtime and other channels.
  
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• The Great Firewall of China blocks off Wikipedia - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:28 via cnet.com
  And it's not because of students cheating on research papers.
  
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• The best graduation gifts for a first apartment - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  Nudge your recent grad away from packaged ramen and toward regular check-ins with these gifts for making their first new place feel like a home.
  
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• Game of Thrones: Honoring Cersei Lannister, the best female TV villain in history - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The Queen of the Seven Kingdoms was a stone cold monster, and we love her for it.
  
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• Game of Thrones dragons fired up season 8: How Drogon and friends were made - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  Supermarket chickens and cheetah colors helped visual-effects supervisor Sven Martin and team animate Daenerys deadly babies.
  
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• How to avoid spoilers for the Game of Thrones: The Bells episode because OMG, they're everywhere - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:16 via cnet.com
  No, you don't have to stay logged out of your social media accounts.
  
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• New Dark Phoenix trailer hints at end for X-Men - CNET

  13-05-2019 19:08 via cnet.com
  Sophie Turner's Jean Grey loves being bad in new preview.
  
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• Apple revamps its TV app ahead of streaming service launch

  13-05-2019 19:07
  Apple Inc on Monday rolled out a new television-watching app for its devices and some Internet-connected TVs, an effort to gain more revenue from reselling other companies' programming and, later this year, its own original shows.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 12.3 with redesigned TV app

  13-05-2019 19:05 via zdnet.com
  The update doesn't bring a lot of changes but lays the groundwork for future services.
  
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• Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store

  13-05-2019 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them.
  
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