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• Would you try and jump a UTV 247 feet on a windy day? Tanner Godfrey did - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 23:59 via cnet.com
  And he did it without full use of his legs, setting a world record in the process.
  
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• Amazon's superhero show The Boys: Cast, plot, release date - CNET

  29-05-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  Here's our guide to the superhero TV series starring Karl Urban and debuting in July.
  
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• iOS 13, MacOS 10.15 and MacPro: Everything we’re expecting at WWDC 2019 video - CNET

  29-05-2019 23:53 via cnet.com
  The most recent leaks show what dark mode will look like on the iPhone. Plus all the other rumors about what Apple will showcase at this year’s developer’s conference.
  
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• Call of Duty 2019 reveal coming Thursday - CNET

  29-05-2019 23:53 via cnet.com
  CoD 2019 is set to show its face on May 30.
  
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• Gmail confidential mode for G Suite launching in June - CNET

  29-05-2019 23:43 via cnet.com
  The mode will be on by default for those who use Gmail at work.
  
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• How the OnePlus 7 Pro launch in New York ushered in a new smartphone era

  29-05-2019 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  The OnePlus 7 Pro takes the “never settle” formula of past OnePlus devices and goes even further. It brings a powerful three-camera system, a super-smoother 90Hz display at a sharp QHD+ resolution, and delivers top-level speeds all while keeping the price down to just $669. Here’s all that the OnePlus 7 Pro has to offer.
  A top-notch display without the notch 
  The OnePlus 7 Pro’s display is truly special. It’s not just sharp, but also smooth. With a QHD+ resolu
  
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• VW's Wörthersee concepts are high-tech performers - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 23:14 via cnet.com
  Even crazier is that nobody responsible for these concepts was over the age of 24.
  
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• VW's apprentices bring trunk holograms and a 400-hp wagon to Germany's Wörthersee - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  The wagon will end up as a safety vehicle on the Sachsenring circuit.
  
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• Microsoft adds more Your Phone app features; rolls out another Windows 10 20H1 test build

  29-05-2019 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is adding a number of new features to its Your Phone app as part of its latest Windows 10 20H1 test build for Insiders in the Fast Ring.
  
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• Bose Noise Cancelling 700 pack in eight microphones and two voice assistants

  29-05-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For years the Bose QuietComfort 25 were the reigning champs of noise-canceling headphones for travelers. Now, Bose might have just figured out a way to hook the everyday office worker too thanks to the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.The headphones, which are coming out on June 30 and cost $399 (around £300, AU$575), will offer two built-in personal assistants – the default Amazon Alexa and also Google Assistant – plus Bose’s new voice system technology that uses
  
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• Turn a photo of data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet in a snap - CNET

  29-05-2019 22:58 via cnet.com
  Now for iPhone as well as Android, Microsoft's mobile tool turns photos into Excel spreadsheets. You can convert notes, numbers, lists and recipes.
  
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• How to shop at Amazon with your FSA or HSA card - CNET

  29-05-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  And that's just for starters. You might be surprised to learn how many products are eligible.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks to acquire Twistlock, PureSec

  29-05-2019 22:47 via zdnet.com
  Palo Alto plans to add Twistlock's container security capabilities and PureSec's serverless security capabilities to its new cloud security suite, Prisma.
  
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• New HiddenWasp malware found targeting Linux systems

  29-05-2019 22:43 via zdnet.com
  Malware believed to have been created by Chinese hackers.
  
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• Google Play Store bans in-app marijuana delivery - CNET

  29-05-2019 22:36 via cnet.com
  No more pot delivery apps on the Play Store.
  
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• Uber might let your pick your favorite drivers soon - CNET

  29-05-2019 22:33 via cnet.com
  You'd reportedly be able to ride with them again in the future.
  
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• Democrats criticize FCC broadband report - CNET

  29-05-2019 22:32 via cnet.com
  Republicans say the digital divide is narrowing. Democrats say that's news to the 21 million Americans who still don't have it.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Trailblazer slots between Trax and Equinox, arrives in early 2020 - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  It looks like a baby Blazer, and Chevrolet says it's packed with driver-assistance tech.
  
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• Getting warmer: Jaguar Land Rover's new steering wheel uses heat to guide you

  29-05-2019 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jaguar Land Rover has come up with a novel solution to the problem of distracted drivers: a 'sensory' steering wheel that changes temperature to tell you when it's time to turn.Heated steering wheels have been around for years, making driving in winter a much more pleasant experience, and JLR's wheel uses the same technology, rapidly heating and cooling to provide an alternative to on-screen directions that allows you to keep your eyes on the road.
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• InMotion Hosting review: This capable provider offers a 90-day guarantee

  29-05-2019 22:12 via zdnet.com
  InMotion is a well-known web hosting provider. But how does it perform? We take an in-depth look at the features, capabilities, and performance of this popular service.
  
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• Google contractors working on Assistant software allege wage theft - CNET

  29-05-2019 22:07 via cnet.com
  Members of the search giant’s “shadow workforce” complain about being mistreated.
  
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• Marvel's Avengers video game to be revealed at E3 - CNET

  29-05-2019 21:59 via cnet.com
  Marvel says it'll detail the long-awaited game, Avengers Project, on June 10.
  
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• VW is working on ways to prevent nausea in self-driving cars - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 21:53 via cnet.com
  Taking your eyes off the horizon for even a few seconds can bring a world of hurt.
  
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• Microsoft details 'Modern OS,' its vision for a future operating system

  29-05-2019 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At Computex 2019, major tech companies are showing off their newest products and  visions for the future of computing. Microsoft is also sharing its vision for the future in a blog post that highlights the path forward for the future of Windows 10 – or another operating system (OS) entirely.Microsoft noted many features that would need to be central to what it calls "Modern OS." One quality-of-life feature is seamless updates for the OS, which would automatically download and install
  
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• Amazon Echo stores your voice commands. Here's how Alexa can delete them - CNET

  29-05-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  You can now use your voice to delete audio recordings from your Amazon account.
  
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• Review -- Godzilla: King of the Monsters is a royal disappointment - CNET

  29-05-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  Don't hail this king.
  
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• OnePlus 7 review: A fast 7 Pro alternative that’s cheaper but with less features - CNET

  29-05-2019 21:21 via cnet.com
  It lacks the OnePlus 7 Pro's bells and whistles and it's not available in the US, but its lower price makes it a great affordable choice.
  
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• Borderlands 3: release date, news and trailers for the next Borderlands game

  29-05-2019 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Borderlands 3 has finally been announced, with a firm release date for us to count down the days. After a number of teasing tweets from developer Gearbox, a formal trailer was shown at PAX East, showing off some of the new characters, environments, and guns making their way to the next entry in the shoot 'n' loot franchise. We've even spent some hands-on time with the game now.It's been over six years since Borderlands 2, though we haven't exactly been short on Borderlands in the meantime &
  
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• The Elder Scrolls 6: release date, news and rumors

  29-05-2019 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bethesda granted the wishes of Elder Scrolls fans everywhere when studio boss Todd Howard confirmed at E3 2018 that the developer is working on the highly-anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6.Although we only got a glimpse at a short teaser trailer, rumors immediately started about where the latest Elder Scrolls title will be set, when it will release and when we will hear more. So we've gathered and assessed all the news and rumors about The Elder Scrolls 6 in this handy guide. Here's everythin
  
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• California wants to stop your smart gadgets from eavesdropping on you

  29-05-2019 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As privacy concerns grow regarding the information tech giants collect on users, California lawmakers have introduced a bill that would limit how recordings are collected by manufacturers of smart speakers and digital assistants.Republican Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham introduced the Anti-Eavesdropping Act which prohibits saving, storing or sharing audio recordings without explicit consent from the user.The bill has now passed the State Assembly and if signed into law, it would prevent smart spe
  
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• T-Mobile's 5G network makes early appearance in New York - CNET

  29-05-2019 21:03 via cnet.com
  T-Mobile's first signs of 5G have finally appeared.
  
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• Pokemon Sleep is Pokemon Go but for bedtime - CNET

  29-05-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Go to sleep.
  
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• Google Play Store bans marijuana delivery apps - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  No more pot delivery apps on the Play Store.
  
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• Notre Dame Cathedral fire: Slow reconstruction and new dangers ahead - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:55 via cnet.com
  Here's everything you need to know about what caused Notre Dame to burn, and what's happening next.
  
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• Twitter lets you add guests to a live video - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  Channel your inner talkshow host.
  
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• 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt gets $1,215 price hike for some reason - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 20:53 via cnet.com
  The 2020 Mustang Bullitt is unchanged from the less expensive 2019 model.
  
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• Gogo is building a 5G network for aviation

  29-05-2019 20:49 via zdnet.com
  The in-flight WiFi provider plans to launch the network in 2021.
  
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• Veterans mark code-breaking machine's 75th anniversary

  29-05-2019 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, is credited with shortening World War Two.
  
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• PS4's Death Stranding trailer arrives, reveals release date - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:46 via cnet.com
  You've really got to hand it to Kojima for this one.
  
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• AutoComplete: Bentley gives us our best look yet at its new Flying Spur video - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 20:40 via cnet.com
  Plus: Uber is booting passengers with bad ratings and the BMW X1 gets a 2020 refresh.
  
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• Best vlogging cameras and accessories for YouTube - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:29 via cnet.com
  Whether you're just shooting for fun or you're a semiprofessional YouTuber, this is the gear you need to make your videos shine.
  
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• Hyundai's electric double-decker bus has 186 miles of range - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  There's a whole lot o' batteries tucked under that skin.
  
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• Smart homes emerge as an early target for wireless power

  29-05-2019 20:19 via zdnet.com
  An infrared-based wireless power system will focus on powering fixed devices such as smart locks and security cameras versus smartphones.
  
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• Robot learns to copy drawings video - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:18 via cnet.com
  Made by researchers at Brown University, this robot was able to write out "Hello" in 10 languages and copy a sketch of the Mona Lisa.
  
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• Fortnite season 9: New Burst SMG and Giant Eyeball in Polar Peak - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:18 via cnet.com
  That's one creepy eye.
  
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• Ferrari SF90 Stradale brings new hybrid tech to hypercar heights - Roadshow

  29-05-2019 20:18 via cnet.com
  This is Ferrari's fastest car ever. It also happens to be a plug-in hybrid with nearly 1,000 horsepower on tap. It's called the SF90 Stradale, and inside and out, it's unlike anything else.
  
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• iPhone XR vs. Galaxy S10E: Which phone has the best cameras - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:14 via cnet.com
  At $750, both phones are cheaper than their flagship cousins. But which of the two takes better photos and videos?
  
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• Nintendo unveils sleep tracker, Pokemon Go Plus Plus video - CNET

  29-05-2019 20:10 via cnet.com
  Nintendo and The Pokemon Company announce plans to turn your sleep into a game.
  
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• Uber’s quiet ride option is a warning: we are falling victims to convenience | Penelope Blackmore

  29-05-2019 20:00 via theguardian.com
  You can outsource pretty much every aspect of irritation in your life. But you can’t outsource lonelinessUber has launched a quiet ride service in the US, which means that passengers can request that a driver refrain from talking to them during their trip. The quiet ride feature is available in Uber’s premium Black service.If you’re reading this thinking, “Great, now rich people have even less reason to talk to people outside their bubble of wealth,” then you’
  
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• Stop ruining your life and set up Apple Pay for iPhone, already - CNET

  29-05-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  Seriously, just do it. Now.
  
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