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• World Health Organization deems 'gaming disorder' an official illness - CNET

  26-05-2019 23:39 via cnet.com
  Video game addiction gets added to the organization's latest list of modern-day ills.
  
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• Windows 10 May 2019 Update installation stops on some AMD systems

  26-05-2019 23:07 via zdnet.com
  AMD RAID drivers blamed for stopping Windows 10 v1903 updates.
  
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• CEO of Candy Crush developer stepping down - CNET

  26-05-2019 22:35 via cnet.com
  Riccardo Zacconi has been at the helm of game developer King Digital for more than 16 years.
  
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• Totallee screen protector for Google Pixel 3: Affordable, bubble-free, with edge-to-edge security

  26-05-2019 19:11 via zdnet.com
  As expensive as phones are today, it's worth spending $25 to add a tempered glass protector to act as a sacrificial anode for your display. The Totallee protector is easy to apply, has no bubbles, and works with cases.
  
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• Acer intros Nitro 5 gaming laptop, Swift 3 thin-and-light with 2nd-generation AMD Ryzen processors

  26-05-2019 19:02 via zdnet.com
  The Nitro can also be equipped with Radeon RX 560X graphics, while the 14-inch Swift 3 laptop weighs in at just 3.2 pounds.
  
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• Champions League and Europa League finals to get free live stream from BT Sport

  26-05-2019 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Horrible, wasn't it. Seeing those live scores come in during the Champions League semi-finals, knowing that you were missing two of the most exciting football matches in living memory as you cursed BT Sport and its exclusive rights to show them. Yep, we feel you.Well the good news is that it doesn't have to be like that for the Champions League and Europa League finals. BT has once again made the matches absolutely free to watch (hallelujah!).First comes Chelsea vs Arsenal beaming all the way fr
  
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• Indy 500 live stream 2019: how to watch today's IndyCar race online from anywhere

  26-05-2019 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Start your engines and settle in for the next few hours - the 2019 edition of the Indianapolis 500 is here. If your idea of the perfect Sunday is watching 33 cars rounding the 2.5 mile lap 200 times, then we'll explain how you can watch every minute of the race - no matter where in the world you are - thanks this guide to getting an Indy 500 live stream.
  In a surprising turn of events during the qualifiers last Sunday, two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso failed to qualify for this
  
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• Robocrop: world's first raspberry-picking robot set to work

  26-05-2019 18:15 via theguardian.com
  Autonomous machine expected to pick more than 25,000 raspberries a day, outpacing human workersQuivering and hesitant, like a spoon-wielding toddler trying to eat soup without spilling it, the world’s first raspberry-picking robot is attempting to harvest one of the fruits.After sizing it up for an age, the robot plucks the fruit with its gripping arm and gingerly deposits it into a waiting punnet. The whole process takes about a minute for a single berry. Continue reading...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S11: what we want to see

  26-05-2019 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We're not expecting to see the Samsung Galaxy S11 release for a long time since, if Samsung continues its yearly cycles for phone releases, it will be out in or around February 2020 – but we've already been seeing some hints and clues as to what we can expect from it.On top of that there are some features we didn't see in the Samsung Galaxy S10 that we were expecting, and there were aspects of the Samsung Galaxy A80 and Galaxy Fold that would work well in a new Galaxy S flagship.Inspired b
  
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• Elon Musk's $10 million XPrize awarded to educational technology video - CNET

  26-05-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Technology aimed at helping kids teach themselves how to read and write won Elon Musk's XPrize competition.
  
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• How to watch the 2019 Indy 500 today: Livestream info, start time, etc. - Roadshow

  26-05-2019 16:08 via cnet.com
  So, you're a cord-cutter and a race fan, but how exactly were you planning on watching one of the world's greatest open-wheel races?
  
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• Convert a photo of data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet in a snap - CNET

  26-05-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Microsoft's new tool for Android phones turns photos into Excel spreadsheets. You can convert numbers, lists and recipes.
  
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• Walmart Memorial Day sale: save up to $400 on top brand 4K TVs

  26-05-2019 15:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and that means discounts and deals from your favorite retailers. Walmart's Memorial Day sale includes discounts sitewide and massive price cuts on its best-selling 4K TVs. You can find Black Friday-like prices on top brands such as Vizio, LG, Samsung, and more. You'll also find a variety of sizes and features to meet all your viewing needs.If you're looking for a mid-size TV with premium features, Walmart has the Vizio 65-inch 4K TV on sale for just $499.
  
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• Security researcher spots a macOS malware vulnerability that's not yet patched

  26-05-2019 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Watch out for this potential vulnerability if you're opening up apps on a Mac: a security researcher has worked out a way that malware makers can bypass the macOS Gatekeeper protections to run malicious code.Filippo Cavallarin details the security hole on his website and explains how it gets around Gatekeeper – the feature that prompts users to confirm they want to install applications from outside the Mac App Store.The key is in the way macOS handles network shares and treats them as safe
  
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• Want to do that gender face swap thing everyone's talking about? Here's how - CNET

  26-05-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  New Snapchat filters are fueling excitement on social media.
  
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• I spent an hour with Apple Support. These are the crazy problems people reported

  26-05-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  You think most people complain only about the appalling MacBook keyboards? Oh, no they don't.
  
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• F1 live stream: how to watch today's 2019 Monaco Grand Prix online from anywhere

  26-05-2019 14:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's time to see whether Mercedes will continue their Monte Carlo dominance and extend their lead at the top of the standings. Even for casual Formula 1 fans, the Monaco Grand Prix is an unmissable race on the motor racing calendar. The good news is that you can watch the super challenging Monaco Grand Prix in all its glory and this guide will show you exactly how to watch the race with an F1 live stream from anywhere in the world.
  The 2019 F1 season has reached that inevitable point where the s
  
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• The best bank holiday sales and deals at Amazon, John Lewis, Argos, Boohoo and more

  26-05-2019 14:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The second set of May's Bank Holiday Sales are at the half way stage of the long weekend now and there's still a lot to shout about at all the best retailers and we've rounded up the hottest deals and you can see who is having the best sales events right now.If you've landed here from the USA, not to worry you can get some great deals this weekend too over in our roundup of the best Memorial Day sales.There's lots to choose from in the world of tech and beyond too this bank holiday weekend. So s
  
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• Why your phone gets so damn hot and how to keep it from overheating - CNET

  26-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  An overheated phone is an unhappy phone. Here's what to do if yours does this.
  
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• We need to talk about those damn electric scooters

  26-05-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  It's not just where and how people ride them. It's where they dump them afterwards.
  
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• The Outer Worlds: Everything you need to know about Obsidian's next RPG - CNET

  26-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The minds behind the original Fallout take to the stars in this first-person shooter, role-playing game.
  
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• Porsche 993 by Gunther Werks quick drive review: The restomod zinger that isn’t a Singer - Roadshow

  26-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Gunther Werks’ reimagined 993 is an exquisite ode to the final generation of air-cooled Porsche 911s.
  
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• OnePlus 7 Pro review: Long battery life, quick performance, and impressive display make it compelling for business users

  26-05-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The OnePlus 7 Pro may very well end up being the best bargain smartphone in 2019.
  
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• Gunther Werks' reimagined Porsche 993 is an air-cooled delight - Roadshow

  26-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  This reimagined, 993-generation Porsche 911 is a 420-horsepower masterpiece.
  
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• Apple TV 2019: Everything to know video - CNET

  26-05-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Hands-on with the Apple TV app on iPads, Apple TV and Samsung TVs.
  
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• The best free PDF editor 2019: edit documents without paying a penny

  26-05-2019 13:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Truly great free PDF editors are hard to come by, but there are some excellent tools around if you know where to look.PDF documents are designed to look and behave exactly the same way on any device. That makes it a brilliant format for sharing, but editing them is another matter. Most office software and photo editors let you export documents in PDF format, but editing requires a dedicated tool. That's because PDF was initially a proprietary format owned by Adobe, and it still owns some of the
  
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• The best Xbox One X prices, bundles and deals in May 2019: where to buy the 4K Xbox

  26-05-2019 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a quiet start to the year we've found some excellent Xbox One X prices. We're talking brand new bundles with the hottest games like The Division 2, Metro: Exodus, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V and more. Gamers looking for the most powerful console ever made have have been keen to pick up Xbox One X deals since release but there was a high cost to pay in the early days. Until recently, prices have been high at most stores if you weren't sure where to look. That's where we come in as o
  
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• The best NZB and Usenet clients of 2019

  26-05-2019 13:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Usenet groups were the social media of the early internet, where users could come together in groups specialized by topic, and discuss news, events, and general issues (and arguments!) relating to that topic. However, it was not so easy to navigate between them or to keep up with the latest posts.Usenet clients simplified the process of navigation and updates, making it easier to find the information you wanted.While social media has since evolved through forums into dedicated chat sites like Fa
  
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• The best screen recorders for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS

  26-05-2019 13:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are now so many reasons why you might want to record a video screen capture of your desktop or even your smartphone or tablet display. There are clear business reasons for doing so, not least for adding to presentations due to the increased support for video file files in Power Point. Alternatively, you may want to put together a video for training or education purposes, which may require adding images, video, or website content from multiple sources and is easier to capture and record to
  
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• The cheapest Xbox One bundle deals and sale prices in May 2019

  26-05-2019 13:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Freshly discounted cheap Xbox One bundle deals have appeared this week and we've found some fantastic discounts. So if you've decided it's finally time to opt for a sweet Xbox One deal, then you're in luck. Microsoft is really pushing discounts on the 1TB consoles now too, which are much more accommodating for your library of games and their large install sizes than the regular 500GB models. The Division 2, Crackdown 3, Anthem, Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4 and more are all aboard the Xbox One
  
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• Best productivity apps of 2019

  26-05-2019 13:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Working online can mean distractions and loss of productivity, not least when multiple applications and software platforms need to be used and switched between. Luckily, a number of companies have come up with solutions to ensure that individuals and teams can work more productively and efficiently, by keeping communications on a single development platform, so that users don't have to keep changing logins to use other ones.The main features of productivity apps will focus on communications and
  
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• Best money transfer apps of 2019

  26-05-2019 13:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Transferring money electronically has become increasingly normalized, as banks have found the tools to ensure that money transfers can be safely handled with least risk to the customer. There are already a number of websites online that cater for transferring money online, but as smartphone and tablet use has increased, so has the number of businesses offering money transfer via nothing more than an app.Apps for transferring money have benefits from strides in development of online money transfe
  
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• Two big reasons why the 2020 iPhone might be worth the wait - CNET

  26-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Apple’s most recent patent filing reveals plans to beef up Touch ID and bring it back to the iPhone in 2020 along with 5G connectivity, plus the most important updated to Apple’s new MacBooks.
  
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• The best electric scooters, e-bikes and rideable tech we've tested - CNET

  26-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The best way to test e-bikes and electric scooters is to navigate the mean streets of New York.
  
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• Impossible Burger vs Beyond Meat Burger: Taste, ingredients and availability, compared - CNET

  26-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  A guide to the two hottest faux meat products
  
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• Alienware m17 review: An Alienware all grown up - CNET

  26-05-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The m17 doesn't have the gaudy looks you'd expect from Alienware, but it has the power you're after.
  
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• Pixel 4 and 4 XL rumors: Release date, leak details, design, specs and more - CNET

  26-05-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  Keep tabs on the rumors about Google's upcoming marquee phones.
  
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• 12 of the best science fiction books everyone should read

  26-05-2019 08:00
  
  Looking for your next read? Take a trip into the future with our pick of the best science fiction novels of all time
  
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• Morrison launches Service Australia to make citizen service delivery 'easy'

  26-05-2019 07:57 via zdnet.com
  Mapped on Service NSW and headed by Stuart Robert.
  
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• Fifield out as Communications Minister as Fletcher fills role and gains cyber

  26-05-2019 07:32 via zdnet.com
  Fletcher to take on expanded role that will include Cyber Safety.
  
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• The best Chromebooks for any budget in 2019

  26-05-2019 07:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best Chromebooks for work, school and play
  
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• How MovieChat dethroned IMDb as the go-to place to talk TV and films

  26-05-2019 07:00
  
  When IMDb announced it was closing its message boards in 2017, Jim Smith raced to save them by starting MovieChat. But he and his team of moderators are constantly battling to keep the forums clean
  
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• Why Huawei's Google woes worry Africa

  26-05-2019 01:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Africa's governments and consumers have to choose between using US and Chinese technology?
  
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• Is the voice assistant on your phone sexist?

  26-05-2019 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC's Megha Mohan finds out why voice assistant technologies often have female voices.
  
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