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• Grab some binoculars and go look at Jupiter tonight - CNET

  06-06-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  NASA urges space fans to check out the bright gas giant and its moons as the planet nears opposition.
  
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• Get your dad a discounted Apple Watch for Father's Day - CNET

  06-06-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  Because dads love gadgets and discounts.
  
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• Asus ROG 2 phone could launch July - CNET

  06-06-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  A post on Weibo has pegged the gaming phone's launch date as next month.
  
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• Barack and Michelle Obama sign podcast deal with Spotify - CNET

  06-06-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  The Obamas will produce podcasts that "amplify voices that are too often ignored or silenced."
  
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• Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage

  06-06-2019 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier.
  
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• Huawei CFO extradition hearing to begin in January 2020

  06-06-2019 23:16
  Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou will challenge her extradition to the United States on fraud charges at hearings set to begin Jan. 20, 2020, court records showed, after her legal team appeared before a Canadian judge.
  
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• US regulator acts over plague of nuisance phone calls

  06-06-2019 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Regulators approve rules to make it easier for carriers to stop millions of automated calls.
  
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• An AI neural network is giving cats the terrifying names they deserve - CNET

  06-06-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  Bones of the Master, Romeo of Darkness, Mr Sinister. These are very good cat names.
  
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• Three states join AG group probing planned merger of Sprint and T-Mobile

  06-06-2019 22:57
  The attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania have joined a group of states probing T-Mobile's plan to buy rival Sprint for $26 billion, which is believed to be nearing the end of a regulatory review.
  
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• Zoom reports strong Q1, ups outlook, adds to swelling customer base

  06-06-2019 22:53 via zdnet.com
  Zoom's IPO was hot and the company's first quarter results weren't far behind.
  
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• DocuSign shares plunge despite Q1 earnings beat

  06-06-2019 22:41 via zdnet.com
  The e-signature and digital transaction management firm reported revenue of $214.0 million, an increase of 37% year-over-year.
  
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• Google Stadia's internet speed requirements are just the beginning - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:36 via cnet.com
  Google tells us what the bandwidth requirements need to be, but doesn't specify important network conditions.
  
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• A guide to the insider's language of YouTube gamers - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:29 via cnet.com
  The world of gaming YouTube has its own language. Here’s a dictionary to help you understand what they’re really saying.
  
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• iOS 13 wants to help fight spam calls with Siri - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  A small new feature could have big implications for ending our long national nightmare.
  
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• Exoplanets are about to get brand new names (and you can help choose) - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:08 via cnet.com
  You get an exoplanet. And you get an exoplanet. Everyone gets an exoplanet!
  
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• Ring puts suspected thieves in Facebook sponsored ads - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:07 via cnet.com
  Ring footage is being used across Facebook sponsored ads to help find a suspected thief.
  
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• Fortnite season 9, week 4 challenges and where to find Wind Turbines, Race Tracks - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:06 via cnet.com
  Time to get up high and go fast.
  
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• Twitter simplifies its rules to emphasize safety, privacy and authenticity - CNET

  06-06-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  The social media platform wants to make clear what's allowed and what's not.
  
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• Former HP boss Whitman says 'not protecting herself' in Autonomy fraud allegation

  06-06-2019 22:01
  Former Hewlett-Packard boss Meg Whitman denied on Thursday she was trying to protect her own reputation when she accused the leaders of Autonomy, the British software firm HP acquired in 2011, of a fraud that inflated its value by $5 billion.
  
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• Ring Smart Lighting: Hit-and-miss design from these useful outdoor motion lights - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:57 via cnet.com
  Ring's easy-to-install outdoor smart lights will watch for motion outside of your home and trigger your Ring cameras -- but some look a bit cheap.
  
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• Google Doodle helps kick off 2019 Women's World Cup - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  Google is also giving soccer fans lots of ways to keep track of scores in real time.
  
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• Jeff Bezos keynote talk interrupted by animal-rights protester - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  The woman was quickly ushered offstage.
  
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• Android Q beta 4: Notifications, Live Caption, gestures, privacy settings and other exciting features - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  Android Q is nearing release, and the new features are looking really good.
  
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• Echo Show, Nest Hub, Facebook Portal and more: How to pick the best smart display in 2019 - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  We've seen a lot of smart displays since Amazon launched the Echo Show back in 2017. Here's a quick rundown of the category.
  
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• Bentley is gunning for the production car lap record at Pikes Peak - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  The Flying B will assault the mountain with its new Continental GT and driver Rhys Millen.
  
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• LG G8 ThinQ makes its way to US Cellular - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:14 via cnet.com
  The wireless carrier is offering $200 off LG's latest flagship as part of a limited-time deal.
  
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• 2020 Kia Cadenza gets previewed in sketches - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 21:14 via cnet.com
  This week, Kia's Korean-market Facebook page released a handful of teaser sketches for the new Kia K7, which is the Cadenza in the US.
  
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• Kia previews updated 2020 Cadenza in teaser sketches - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 21:12 via cnet.com
  The Korean automaker is readying its next-gen, Korean-market K7, which is the Cadenza in the US.
  
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• Amazon's Bezos says robotic hands will be ready for commercial use in next 10 years

  06-06-2019 21:07
  Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Jeff Bezos said on Thursday he expects there will be commercial robots in the next 10 years that can grasp items as reliably as humans, a development that could automate warehouse work around the world.
  
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• AT&T eyes $16-$17-a-month streaming service: WSJ

  06-06-2019 21:02
  AT&T Inc's WarnerMedia may price its streaming service between $16 and $17 per month, instead of a multi-tiered plan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Facebook cryptocurrency could be announced in June 2019 - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  The launch of a Facebook stable coin could be closer than we think. Here's the rumor roundup.
  
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• Smart displays let Amazon, Facebook and Google show you the answers to your questions - CNET

  06-06-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  Just like smart speakers, you can command these devices with your voice. Even better, they can use their screens to help illustrate their replies.
  
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• Jeff Bezos' business advice: Think about what's not going to change

  06-06-2019 20:58 via zdnet.com
  After a few days of largely inspirational AI programming at re:MARS, the Amazon CEO shared his practical advice for running a successful business.
  
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• GM president reconfirms electric pickup truck plans - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  A new, flexible EV platform will reportedly underpin as many as 10 different body styles.
  
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• Instead of leasing or buying a car, subscribe to one - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  Finding the best car subscription plan requires a look at these factors.
  
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• Ford and Roush built a WW2 tribute Mustang called Old Crow for charity - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 20:35 via cnet.com
  The car was built as part of Ford's annual contribution to the Experimental Aircraft Association.
  
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• Apple's new iPad tech lets you leave your Lightroom laptop at home - CNET

  06-06-2019 20:32 via cnet.com
  Scoop: Adobe's photo software will bypass the clunky Camera Roll, making iPads more capable.
  
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• The Cheapskate's best Father's Day 2019 gift ideas - CNET

  06-06-2019 20:19 via cnet.com
  New additions! Score Dad some great stuff without spending a fortune.
  
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• Polestar 1 enters its final prototype phase - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 20:15 via cnet.com
  Polestar's Chinese production facility has produced around 50 cars to verify its tooling, so customer cars should be on their way soon.
  
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• Brazilian airline Gol trials facial biometrics for boarding

  06-06-2019 20:08 via zdnet.com
  The technology is being tested at Rio de Janeiro’s international airport, allowing passenger verification at the gate in less than a second.
  
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• NordVPN review: Sincere about security and privacy

  06-06-2019 20:06 via zdnet.com
  NordVPN is a hugely popular VPN service. But how does it perform? We take a deep dive into features, capabilities, and performance of this well-known VPN offering.
  
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• Hackers steal $9.5 million from GateHub cryptocurrency wallets

  06-06-2019 19:51 via zdnet.com
  Unofficial investigation puts the number of victims between 80 and 90 users. Unknown how hackers stole users' funds.
  
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• Google Stadia: Everything you need to know video - CNET

  06-06-2019 19:35 via cnet.com
  Google's Stadia chief, Phil Harrison, announces details about its new cloud gaming service, including price, game previews and spec updates.
  
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• Ring Smart Lighting: Useful and affordable motion lights with so-so looks - CNET

  06-06-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  Ring's easy-to-install outdoor smart lights will watch for motion outside of your home and trigger your Ring cameras -- but some look a bit cheap.
  
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• Watch Keanu Reeves' slow-mo Always Be My Maybe walk work to any song - CNET

  06-06-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  Twitter account that makes Reeves' entrance in the Netflix movie a meme proves once again he can do no wrong.
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 coming to Google Stadia and PC - CNET

  06-06-2019 19:28 via cnet.com
  It'll be developed by Larian Studios.
  
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• Smart outdoor lighting: Ring vs. Philips Hue video - CNET

  06-06-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  We put Ring's new motion-activated smart outdoor lights to the test at the CNET Smart Home -- how do they compare against the outdoor smart lights from Philips Hue?
  
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• Uber Copter is a real thing but not for everyone right now - Roadshow

  06-06-2019 19:20 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company's new service takes flight next month.
  
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• FCC's robocall blocking plan may finally give you some relief - CNET

  06-06-2019 19:15 via cnet.com
  The agency is giving wireless carriers the green light to "aggressively block" these annoying calls by default.
  
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