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• Google pulls Huawei's Android support following Trump blacklist, claims report

  19-05-2019 21:57 via zdnet.com
  While Huawei will continue to have access to the Android OS via the open source license, it will lose access to other apps and services.
  
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• Basketball: Blazers' Lillard left in limbo by Warriors’ wall of defense

  19-05-2019 21:27
  Portland leading scorer Damian Lillard has had a difficult time with a hovering Golden State defense and, with his team facing elimination from the NBA Western Conference finals, the Trail Blazer All-Star has a decision to make.
  
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• Star Wars: The Phantom Menace cast and crew reunited ahead of 20th anniversary - CNET

  19-05-2019 21:23 via cnet.com
  Ahmed Best, Ian McDiarmid, Ray Park, Anthony Daniels and Warwick Davis joined crew members from 1999's Episode 1 at Star Wars Celebration Chicago.
  
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• Your next Game of Thrones: Epic books coming to the screen - CNET

  19-05-2019 20:46 via cnet.com
  Which of these novel adaptations will be your new TV or movie obsession?
  
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• Avengers: Endgame hurtles past Avatar in US, now No. 2 movie of all time here - CNET

  19-05-2019 20:44 via cnet.com
  In its fourth weekend at the box office, the Avengers have defeated the Na'vi in the US and Canada.
  
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• Company behind LeakedSource pleads guilty in Canada

  19-05-2019 18:49 via zdnet.com
  LeakedSource sold data on over 3.1 billion accounts, made CAN$247,000 (US$183,000).
  
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• Why Game of Thrones ruled our lives, and what will take up our time next - CNET

  19-05-2019 18:31 via cnet.com
  HBO's cultural phenomenon is coming to end, but will it also be the last show we all watch together?
  
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• Game of Thrones' Grey Worm pops up in Pete Davidson's SNL rap - CNET

  19-05-2019 18:28 via cnet.com
  Forget Daenerys and Jon Snow, it's all about Grace and Frankie.
  
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• Game of Thrones season 8 finale trailer: Who will end up on the throne? - CNET

  19-05-2019 18:25 via cnet.com
  Do not -- repeat, do NOT -- schedule anything else for the evening of May 19.
  
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• Revealed: 5G rollout is being stalled by rows over lampposts

  19-05-2019 17:37
  Exclusive: plans to put network transmitters on tall structures has caused dozens of disputesThe rollout of the 5G telecommunications network is being stalled by at least two years over legal wrangling about the control of millions of lampposts, the Guardian can reveal.Lampposts have suddenly become hot property because 5G requires the installation of transmitters on a dense network of masts taller than a double-decker bus. As a result, mobile network operators (MNOs) are clamouring for access t
  
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• Game of Thrones: 11 TV shows to watch after the series ends - CNET

  19-05-2019 17:10 via cnet.com
  Need more family drama, thrilling action and beloved characters dying to fill your Game of Thrones void? Here are a few TV shows that will do the trick.
  
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• Laura Dern and Booking.com join up to celebrate coding and young women - CNET

  19-05-2019 16:57 via cnet.com
  The travel and commerce site announced $320,000 in scholarships for girls to study computer science.
  
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• Tesla Autopilot was active during a fatal Model 3 crash in March, safety report says

  19-05-2019 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) just published its preliminary report on a fatal Tesla Model 3 crash in March, finding that Autopilot was enabled at the time of the incident – and that the crash bears several similarities to another tragedy in 2016."The driver engaged the Autopilot about 10 seconds before the collision," reads the NTSB report. "From less than 8 seconds before the crash to the time of impact, the vehicle did not detect the driver's hands on the steering w
  
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• Trump’s Huawei ban a ‘double-edged sword’

  19-05-2019 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US president Donald Trump’s move to effectively ban Chinese telecommunications firms from doing business with American companies is going to impact both the nations and the global tech industry alike, industry experts said.Huawei and ZTE have been added to the “Entity List” from Friday and prevents it from buying parts or technology from US suppliers without government approval as its equipment is considered potential tools for Chinese espionage.“With this executive order
  
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• The best Instax Mini prices and deals in May 2019

  19-05-2019 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  🎁 Looking for the best Fujifilm Instax Mini prices? These instant cameras have been a huge hit in recent years as quirky gifts or a way to create tangible photographs in an increasingly always-online world. There are plenty of designs to choose from today too with options to suits youngster and retro instant photo fans alike.We're here to help you compare all the best deals on the most popular Instax Mini cameras, including the budget-friendly Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 and Mini 9, or the re
  
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• The Game of Thrones series finale airs tonight. Here's how to avoid spoilers - CNET

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  You can stay on Facebook and Twitter if you follow these steps.
  
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• The best Alexa commands for exercise, better sleep and stress relief - CNET

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  "Alexa, tell me how many steps I’ve walked today."
  
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• Laura Dern and Booking.com team up to boost young women coders video - CNET

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The travel and commerce site hosted a two-day Code-a-thon and announced $320,000 in scholarships for young women to study computer science.
  
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• Laura Dern and Booking.com join up to celebrate young women coders - CNET

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The travel and commerce site announced $320,000 in scholarships for girls to study computer science.
  
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• Galaxy Fold's next move will make or break foldable phones - CNET

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: There's more at stake than just a simple phone launch.
  
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• Apple lied to me about the MacBook Air and now we have a problem

  19-05-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Apple insists there really isn't a big issue with its MacBook butterfly keyboard. I found out the hard way this may not be true.
  
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• 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility quick drive: The long, green arm of the law - Roadshow

  19-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  This hybrid cop car is quicker and stouter than before, but it's also way more efficient.
  
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• PGA Championship live stream: how to watch 2019 US PGA golf final round online from anywhere

  19-05-2019 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  So over to you Brooks Koepka. The reigning PGA Championship champion has put himself in an absolutely dominant position going into the final 18 at Bethpage Black Course in New York and it will take a miracle (or an epic capitulation) to prevent him making it two in a row now. Golf's second major tournament of the season is here and you can get a 2019 US PGA Championship live stream no matter where you are.
  With so many elite players all vying for every major and those extravagant purses, it's ra
  
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• What's new in iOS 12.3 and new iPhone 11R design leaks - CNET

  19-05-2019 13:15 via cnet.com
  Apple unleashed the latest versions of iOS, MacOS, WatchOS and TVOS ahead of its annual developer conference in June, and the new colors expected to be coming to the 2019 iPhones.
  
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• Game of Thrones betting odds: Who will survive episode 6? - CNET

  19-05-2019 13:12 via cnet.com
  If you plan to put money down on your favorite character sitting on the Iron Throne, read this before you place a bet.
  
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• A Game of Thrones prequel is coming: Here's everything we know so far - CNET

  19-05-2019 13:09 via cnet.com
  It'll take place thousands of years before the Iron Throne was forged.
  
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• Game of Thrones: 11 TV shows to watch after the season finale - CNET

  19-05-2019 13:07 via cnet.com
  Need more family drama, thrilling action and beloved characters dying to fill your Game of Thrones void? Here are a few TV shows that will do the trick.
  
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• Call of Duty's 2020 release may be Black Ops 5

  19-05-2019 13:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a recent report from Kotaku, a “major upheaval” by Activision could see Call of Duty: Black Ops 5 launch in 2020, a year earlier than previous release patterns would lead fans to expect it.The Call of Duty franchise has followed a very strict yearly release pattern for many years now and since 2012, publisher Activision has rotated its three main studios—Sledgehammer, Treyarch and Infinity Ward—with each taking the lead on its own project for a three-year dev
  
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• WAAAM! These antique aircraft and autos can actually drive and fly - CNET

  19-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The incredible Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum museum is packed with amazing early-era vehicles, nearly all in flying or driving condition.
  
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• Rare and fabulous flying machines of fabric and wood at WAAAM - CNET

  19-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum has an incredible collection of airplanes from the first half of the 20th century, and amazingly, almost all still run. Here's a look inside.
  
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• Minecraft at 10: a decade of building things and changing lives

  19-05-2019 12:45
  As the blocky exploration game and creativity tool reaches its first decade, our games writer – and the father of someone on the autism spectrum – reflects on the impact it has hadHidden away somewhere in my attic is an old Xbox 360 that I’ll never throw away. On its hard drive is a Minecraft save file that contains the first house my oldest son ever built in the game. He was seven and, coming from a boy on the autism spectrum with a limited vocabulary and no patience to draw a
  
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• Google is rolling out a more personalized interface for its smart displays

  19-05-2019 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you've got yourself a Google Nest Hub, a Lenovo Smart Display, or anything else running Google's own Smart Display UI, you should see some visual changes and tweaks in the near future.Google just pushed out an update for the interface that makes more use of the ambient display that's on while the display is idle – the clock face or wallpaper becomes a blurred background as soon as you start interacting with it.As 9to5Google reports, the dedicated weather forecast has been removed as wel
  
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• The best budget phones in the UAE 2019

  19-05-2019 10:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best cheap phone in the UAE or Saudi Arabia can be a little tricky to pick, as it's not always going to be based around what phone launches with a low starting price. Some of the best cheap smartphones are actually older models with heavy discounts, while certain new phones offer killer value and the latest perks.Another major factor that goes into finding the best cheap phone is the price. Cheap for one person isn't necessarily the same for another person. With flagship phone prices from Ap
  
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• The best vacuums cleaners for any budget

  19-05-2019 07:06
  
  Whether you’re after a corded, cordless or robotic vac, WIRED Recommends the best for all your cleaning needs.
  
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• The best vacuum cleaners for any budget

  19-05-2019 07:06
  
  Whether you’re after a corded, cordless or robotic vac, WIRED Recommends the best for all your cleaning needs.
  
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• Why I listen to recap podcasts about TV I'm not watching

  19-05-2019 07:00
  
  It’s possible I’ve discovered the antidote to both millennial burnout and toxic levels of screen time.
  
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• What is the dark web? How to use Tor to protect your privacy

  19-05-2019 07:00
  
  Worried about your privacy online? Here's how to access the dark web using Tor and protect yourself from prying eyes
  
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• What is the dark web? How to use Tor to access the dark web

  19-05-2019 07:00
  
  Worried about your privacy online? Here's how to access the dark web using Tor and protect yourself from prying eyes
  
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• Game of Thrones finale: our top theories and burning questions

  19-05-2019 07:00
  
  Is Jamie Lannister still alive? Who, if anyone, will kill Daenerys? We explore some of the the Game of Thrones theories and pose some questions we want answered
  
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• 5G speed test: 1.4Gbps in Chicago, but only if you do 'the 5G shuffle'

  19-05-2019 06:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: New analysis from 5G speeds tests live reporting in Chicago continues, as we're here for five days testing Verizon's powerful, but limited 5G ultra wideband signal on the new Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. You can at last get incredible 5G phone speeds today, according to our tests, but only in two US cities and only if you do what we're calling 'the 5G shuffle.'We were able to test the Verizon 5G network in Chicago using a Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (and we'll stick around to keep doing so unti
  
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• Game of Thrones finale: 11 TV shows to watch after the bloodshed ends - CNET

  19-05-2019 06:03 via cnet.com
  Need more family drama, thrilling action and beloved characters dying to fill your Game of Thrones void? Here are a few TV shows that will do the trick.
  
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• 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe will get E-Hybrid variant - Roadshow

  19-05-2019 00:47 via cnet.com
  The rakish Cayenne Coupe will soon get plug-in power.
  
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• 5G phones are on their way: Galaxy S10 5G, Huawei Mate X, OnePlus 7 Pro and more - CNET

  19-05-2019 00:00 via cnet.com
  The 5G revolution is nearly upon us. Here's when to expect super-fast 5G devices from top phone-makers.
  
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