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• Lord of the Rings Amazon prequel series: Everything you need to know - CNET

  22-05-2019 23:50 via cnet.com
  Journey back to Middle-earth with the upcoming jillion-dollar streaming show. Here's all the latest news on the cast, plot and release date.
  
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• Redditor allowed to stay anonymous, court rules - CNET

  22-05-2019 23:48 via cnet.com
  A Jehovah's Witness member has been given First Amendment anonymous online free speech protections in a copyright lawsuit.
  
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• T-Mobile and Sprint merger: Here's what you need to know - CNET

  22-05-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  The $26 billion deal isn't done yet.
  
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• Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker -- Release date, plot, cast and rumors - CNET

  22-05-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  The Rise of Skywalker is coming to theaters this December. Here's everything we know so far.
  
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• Game of Thrones: 11 TV shows to watch now that the finale's over - CNET

  22-05-2019 23:14 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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• Musk's SpaceX sues U.S. Air Force over rocket-building contracts: filings

  22-05-2019 23:07
  Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX accused the U.S. Air Force of breaking contracting rules when it awarded money to three rocket makers but passed on Musk's rival bid, and said the tender should be reopened, according to a court filing unsealed on Wednesday.
  
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• U.S. startup accuses Huawei executive of involvement in trade-secrets theft: WSJ

  22-05-2019 23:03
  A Silicon Valley chip startup has accused a top executive of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Deputy Chairman Eric Xu, of participating in a conspiracy to steal its trade secrets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing court documents.
  
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• Huawei Ban: Full timeline on how and why its phones were banned - CNET

  22-05-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  Here's a timeline that breaks down the saga of the embattled Chinese telecom.
  
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• AI voice assistants promote sexist attitudes toward women, UN says - CNET

  22-05-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  Default voices reinforce the stereotype of women being "obliging, docile and eager-to-please helpers," says a United Nations report.
  
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• Razer to pull plug on Ouya gaming console June 25 - CNET

  22-05-2019 22:51 via cnet.com
  After that, players won't be able to access their account or games on the server.
  
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• NetApp's Q4 falls below expectations, guidance light

  22-05-2019 22:39 via zdnet.com
  The data storage vendor reported a drop in both product and hardware revenues.
  
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• Chip designer ARM halts work with Huawei after U.S. ban

  22-05-2019 22:38
  British chip designer ARM has halted relations with Huawei in order to comply with a U.S. blockade of the company, potentially crippling the Chinese company's ability to make new chips for its future smartphones.
  
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• If you want Game of Thrones season 9, you can now bet money on it - CNET

  22-05-2019 22:33 via cnet.com
  This doesn't have to be the end. And if you really believe it won't be, you can bet (and lose) money on it.
  
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• Picard memes: Patrick Stewart's best viral Star Trek moments - CNET

  22-05-2019 22:18 via cnet.com
  Meme me up! Even 25 years after Star Trek: The Next Generation ended, Captain Jean-Luc Picard is a familiar face online.
  
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• Brazil wireless carrier TIM uses equipment from China's Huawei for 5G tests

  22-05-2019 22:05
  Brazilian wireless carrier Tim Participacoes SA said on Wednesday it is using equipment provided by China's Huawei to conduct fifth-generation wireless technology (5G)tests in Florianopolis, a city in the south.
  
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• Avatar sequels: Release dates, plot, casting and everything we know so far - CNET

  22-05-2019 22:03 via cnet.com
  James Cameron's Avatar sequels have been in the works for a long time.
  
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• U.S. judge says Qualcomm violated antitrust law; appeal planned, shares plunge

  22-05-2019 22:02
  Qualcomm Inc illegally suppressed competition in the market for smartphone chips by threatening to cut off supplies and extracting excessive licensing fees, a U.S. judge ruled, a decision that could force the company to overhaul its business practices.
  
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• Two more Microsoft zero-days uploaded on GitHub

  22-05-2019 21:57 via zdnet.com
  SandboxEscaper has now published seven zero-days in Microsoft products; two more to come.
  
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• Apple sends out WWDC 2019 keynote invites to Mac and iOS developers - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:53 via cnet.com
  It'll kick off its annual developer conference with a presentation by CEO Tim Cook and other execs at 10 a.m. PT.
  
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• Google's ad system under EU probe for how it spreads your private data - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  Privacy regulator wants to know if the search giant's ad practices are in line with the GDPR.
  
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• 5 things you should know about Android Q's privacy settings - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:43 via cnet.com
  Google takes steps to give you better control over your personal information in Android Q.
  
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• YouTube will abbreviate subscriber counts starting in August - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  Nobody asked for this.
  
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• Burning questions we still have about Game of Thrones - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  The game might be over, but we still need answers.
  
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• Senators propose bill requiring warrants to search devices at the border - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:34 via cnet.com
  The number of searches on devices at the border quadrupled over the last four years.
  
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• Castrol's Nexcel made fresh engine oil from old batteries, gum and a Christmas tree - Roadshow

  22-05-2019 21:34 via cnet.com
  It was able to turn proper garbage into black (or, in this case, amber) gold.
  
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• What's the best Instant Pot to buy? - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:08 via cnet.com
  Confused about which model is best for you? We've got the ultimate guide to what makes each Instant Pot unique.
  
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• Factbox: Qualcomm's 'obstinance' needs monitoring - judge

  22-05-2019 21:07
  Qualcomm Inc illegally suppressed competition in the market for smartphone chips by threatening to cut off supplies and extracting excessive licensing fees, a U.S. judge ruled, a decision that could force the company to overhaul its business practices.
  
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• The Cheapskate's top Father's Day gift picks - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:04 via cnet.com
  Score Dad some great stuff without spending a fortune.
  
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• Citing Reuters report, health groups push tech firms to police tobacco marketing

  22-05-2019 21:02
  More than 100 public health and anti-tobacco organizations are calling on Facebook Inc, Instagram, Twitter and Snap Inc to take "swift action" to curb advertising of tobacco products on their platforms.
  
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• Facial recognition is a bipartisan concern on Capitol Hill - CNET

  22-05-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Democratic and Republican lawmakers agree it's time to take action on the technology.
  
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• AutoComplete: BMW brings a little M Performance to the X5 and X7 video - Roadshow

  22-05-2019 20:56 via cnet.com
  Plus: Chevy is bringing its 6.2-liter engine to more Silverados and Ford's working on a little green package delivery robot.
  
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• T-Mobile-Sprint deal would boost prices, hurt poorest U.S. consumers, experts say

  22-05-2019 20:55
  Concessions by T-Mobile US Inc to win U.S. government approval to buy Sprint Corp will likely lead to higher prices for the poorest Americans, many of whom use prepaid wireless plans, analysts and activists said.
  
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• Irish regulator opens first privacy probe into Google

  22-05-2019 20:44
  Google's main regulator in the European Union, Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner, opened its first investigation into the U.S. internet giant on Wednesday over how it handles personal data for the purpose of advertising.
  
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• League of Legends may be headed to iOS and Android, report says - CNET

  22-05-2019 20:40 via cnet.com
  One of the most popular esports games may be on its way to mobile devices.
  
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• Air Force Space Fence passes debris test - CNET

  22-05-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  It's another step in dealing with the problem of space junk.
  
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• Tech news roundup: GDPR turns 1, and who makes the best apps?

  22-05-2019 20:37 via zdnet.com
  Karen Roby reports on this week's biggest tech news, which includes Huawei's Android license and GDPR’s one-year anniversary, as well as what Microsoft says about a potential version of the law in the US.
  
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• Consumer Reports blasts Tesla Navigate on Autopilot as 'less competent' than humans - Roadshow

  22-05-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  CR claims it could even present new safety risks for drivers.
  
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• How to watch Indians baseball in 2019 without cable - CNET

  22-05-2019 20:24 via cnet.com
  From streaming SportsTime Ohio in Cleveland to watching MLB.TV out of market, cord-cutting Cleveland Indians fans have many options for following their club this season.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Silverado is all about that V8 - Roadshow

  22-05-2019 20:22 via cnet.com
  The 6.2-liter V8 is now offered on a majority of Silverado trims.
  
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• NASA Mars rover selfie shows off Curiosity's drilling prowess - CNET

  22-05-2019 20:19 via cnet.com
  The rover proudly displays its hole-y handiwork on the Red Planet.
  
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• EE and Vodafone drop Huawei phones from 5G network launch

  22-05-2019 20:09 via theguardian.com
  EE is to be first next-generation mobile network in UK, going live in six cities on 30 MayThe mobile operators EE and Vodafone have dropped Huawei phones from their 5G launch plans, as the backlash in the UK against the Chinese company gathers pace.Huawei was then dealt a further blow on Wednesday when the British chip designer ARM said it would stop licensing its silicon chip technology to the company. Continue reading...
  
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• Congress: "It's time for a time out" on facial recognition

  22-05-2019 19:56 via zdnet.com
  Members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, are expressing alarm over the the misuse of facial recognition technologies.
  
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• Apple is fixing its busted MacBook keyboards for free -- and maybe for good? (The 3:59, Ep. 563) - CNET

  22-05-2019 19:45 via cnet.com
  Plus Qualcomm's "monopoly" may come to an end and Oculus unleashes its Quest VR headset.
  
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• Amazon heads off facial recognition rebellion

  22-05-2019 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  A group of investors had sought to stop the firm providing its Rekognition system to police.
  
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• EE keeps Huawei in first British 5G network but halts handsets

  22-05-2019 19:41
  Britain's biggest mobile operator EE said on Wednesday its 5G network would rely on equipment made by China's Huawei, at least for the first few years, as it announced plans to switch on the next-generation services on May 30.
  
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• Chip designer Arm will halt Huawei business because of Trump ban - CNET

  22-05-2019 19:40 via cnet.com
  But all licenses already signed will still be in effect, which means Huawei can build its own chips for several years to come.
  
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• Factbox: Global tech companies shun Huawei after U.S. ban

  22-05-2019 19:37
  Global technology companies, including chip suppliers, are cutting off their ties with China's Huawei Technologies Co after the Trump administration put the world's largest telecom equipment maker on a trade blacklist, citing national security concerns.
  
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• Google's Ad Exchange faces privacy probe by Irish regulator

  22-05-2019 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish Data Protection Commission will look into whether Google's Ad Exchange system is GDPR-compliant.
  
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• Female voice assistants promote sexist attitudes toward women, UN says - CNET

  22-05-2019 19:35 via cnet.com
  Default voices reinforce the stereotype of women being "obliging, docile and eager-to-please helpers," says a United Nations report.
  
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• Powerful chipmaker Qualcomm is just too powerful, judge rules video - CNET

  22-05-2019 19:34 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: It could change Qualcomm's entire business model, but that doesn't mean your next phone will be any cheaper.
  
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