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• San Francisco is using AI to reduce racial bias in making criminal charges - CNET

  13-06-2019 23:58 via cnet.com
  The technology will help Lady Justice keep her blindfold on.
  
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• Byton's M-Byte has a production interior as wild as the concept - Roadshow

  13-06-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  The Chinese EV startup hopes to bring its flagship SUV to market by 2020.
  
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• How I made the Bondi-to-Manly hyperlapse | David Fanner

  13-06-2019 23:56
  I walked 80km around Sydney Harbour in the middle of a heatwave ... and filmed the entire thing Bondi-to-Manly: experience Sydney’s spectacular harbour walkWhat is the Bondi-to-Manly?The Bondi-to-Manly is a new 80km coastal walk that links two of Australia’s favourite beaches and takes in Sydney’s iconic landmarks. About 60km of it is on public land, with the rest on suburban footpaths. Continue reading...
  
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• Facebook's banned research app collected data on almost 200K users - CNET

  13-06-2019 23:46 via cnet.com
  The app paid users, including teens, up to $20 a month for data on how they used their phones.
  
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• VMware to acquire Avi Networks

  13-06-2019 23:34 via zdnet.com
  Once the deal is closed, VMware will offer both built-in load balancing capabilities as part of VMware NSX Data Center, and an advanced, standalone ADC.
  
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• Facebook, YouTube, Twitter must team up to fight threat from deepfakes, experts say - CNET

  13-06-2019 23:24 via cnet.com
  Deepfake specialists tell Congress that for society and democracy to weather the storm of manipulated media, social-media competitors must work together.
  
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• Broadcom sees 'broad-based slowdown,' blames trade war

  13-06-2019 23:14 via zdnet.com
  Broadcom is getting clubbed with export restrictions and geopolitical issues as its second quarter sales fell short of expectations.
  
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• Apple's restrictions on kids apps will hurt PBS, the broadcaster says - CNET

  13-06-2019 23:12 via cnet.com
  New App Store rules aimed to protect kids' privacy will be a blow to the network, which uses data to make its apps more effective educational tools, says PBS' CEO.
  
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• Why GE's giant Android screen for the kitchen changed my mind about smart displays - CNET

  13-06-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  Commentary: There's a big difference between a smart display and a smart tablet, and it matters in your smart home.
  
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• iOS 13 beta hints at USB-C iPhone in 2019 video - CNET

  13-06-2019 23:04 via cnet.com
  The latest developer beta shows a USB-C cable that could signal a big change in the 2019 iPhone lineup, while another iPhone feature could be in danger.
  
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• Elon Musk announces Fallout Shelter and Cuphead for Telsa - CNET

  13-06-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk came to E3 and he brought some video games.
  
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• Game of Thrones composer hints at alternate fate for Jaime Lannister, Brienne of Tarth - CNET

  13-06-2019 22:47 via cnet.com
  Yes, that was wedding music you heard.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 delivers with Keanu Reeves and its next-gen open-world vision - CNET

  13-06-2019 22:37 via cnet.com
  If CD Projekt Red pulls this off, Cyberpunk 2077 could set a new bar for video games as a medium.
  
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• Ducati's Streetfighter V4 prototype looks like it wants to steal your lunch money - Roadshow

  13-06-2019 22:33 via cnet.com
  The new hypernaked bike from Ducati is looking to take a big bite out of the Aprilia Tuono's lunch once it debuts at Pikes Peak.
  
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• Uber, Bird loses bid for U.S. tariff relief on Chinese-made bikes, scooters

  13-06-2019 22:31
  The U.S. Trade Representative's Office rejected Uber Technologies Inc's request for relief from 25% tariffs imposed on Chinese-made electric bicycles, according to a May 29 letter.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Subscription service to go against the gaming stream - CNET

  13-06-2019 22:27 via cnet.com
  Where other gaming services will embrace streaming, Apple will keep it on the device
  
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• Please stop leaving Apple AirPods in while having sex, people - CNET

  13-06-2019 22:26 via cnet.com
  A survey of sex and music habits says some smooth operators are rocking out with their wireless headphones in. Can you hear me now?
  
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• Cubot Quest hands-on: An ultra-slim rugged phone

  13-06-2019 22:19 via zdnet.com
  The Cubot Quest is a superb shockproof, waterproof, rugged phone that is not too large for your hands -- or your pocket.
  
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• Nintendo Switch and 3DS games on sale for E3 2019: The ones worth scooping up - CNET

  13-06-2019 22:01 via cnet.com
  Nintendo's eShop sale going on through June 18 has a lot of good games to get.
  
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• Kickstarter tells creators to stop calling projects 'the ultimate' - CNET

  13-06-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  Creators need to stop exaggerating about their projects, Kickstarter says.
  
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• Honda E offers a 50/50 weight distribution, will show up at Goodwood - Roadshow

  13-06-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  The production version is slated to debut later this year.
  
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• Deepfakes are coming. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube might not be ready - CNET

  13-06-2019 21:25 via cnet.com
  That doctored Pelosi video may be the tip of the iceberg.
  
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• Twitter removes thousands of accounts linked to Iran government

  13-06-2019 21:08
  Nearly 4,800 accounts taken down by microblogging platformStep aims to prevent election interference and misinformationTwitter has removed nearly 4,800 accounts with ties to the Iranian government in a continuing effort to prevent election interference and misinformation on the platform, the company said on Thursday.Since October 2018, Twitter has been publishing transparency reports on its investigations into state-backed information operations, releasing datasets on more than 30m tweets. The l
  
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• Canadian minister dismisses suggestion to block Huawei CFO’s extradition

  13-06-2019 20:59
  Chrystia Freeland said move would set a dangerous precedent while Meng Wanzhou will challenge extradition requestCanada’s foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, has dismissed a suggestion that Ottawa block the extradition of a top executive from China’s Huawei to the US, saying it would set a dangerous precedent.Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested on US fraud charges in Vancouver last December, will challenge Washington’s extradition request at
  
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• Millions of surveillance cameras could become AI security guards, ACLU warns - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  ACLU wants lawmakers to start dealing with an increase in AI-powered surveillance.
  
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• Iron Man tops Father's Day 2019 picks for best sci-fi and fantasy dads - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  They might get themselves killed or put their own kids in danger. But we're buying them all ugly ties for Father's Day anyway, at least in spirit.
  
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• Daniel Radcliffe will guest star on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in 2020 - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:50 via cnet.com
  The Harry Potter actor will co-star in the interactive special.
  
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• Watch Chris Hemsworth as Fat Thor sing Johnny Cash - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:49 via cnet.com
  When you're a sad, out-of-shape Avenger, this is your song.
  
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• AutoComplete: Soon Toyotas will be able to put themselves in Park and shut themselves off video - Roadshow

  13-06-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  Plus: Hyundai and Kia invest further in Aurora and Argo AI heads to the Motor City.
  
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• LG V50 is a big 5G phone with a big price video - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  The LG V50 has a 6.4-inch display, 5G connectivity and a price over $1,100. For more information, read CNET's LG V50 review: https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lg-v50-thinq/.
  
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• Building a $75,000 Windows 10 workstation

  13-06-2019 20:39 via zdnet.com
  Think Apple's new Mac Pro is pricey? Here's an ultra high-spec Windows 10 workstation that will set you back $73,000.
  
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• See the forgotten NASA Apollo 11 crew photo found at the bottom of a box - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:31 via cnet.com
  Command module pilot Michael Collins rediscovered an old picture of the history-making astronauts.
  
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• How a collision with a dark dwarf galaxy may have shaped the Milky Way - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:31 via cnet.com
  An ancient crash may've broken up our galaxy's spiral and could eventually help explain the nature of the universe itself.
  
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• Yubico to replace vulnerable YubiKey FIPS security keys

  13-06-2019 20:12 via zdnet.com
  Yubico staff discovers bug in YubiKey FIPS Series keys; offers replacements for affected customers.
  
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• Unconventional wisdom: Explore paying the ransom in parallel with other recovery options

  13-06-2019 20:01 via zdnet.com
  Paying ransom can be a valid recovery option based on business need and circumstances.
  
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• Psychonauts 2 at E3 2019: So far, so weird - CNET

  13-06-2019 20:01 via cnet.com
  Totally mental, but that’s a good thing in Psychonauts.
  
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• Cybersecurity giant Symantec plays down unreported breach of test data

  13-06-2019 20:00
  Hacker accessed passwords and list of purported clients, including Australian government agencies – but company says these were only demonstration accountsThe American cybersecurity giant Symantec has downplayed a data breach that allowed a hacker to access passwords and a purported list of its clients, including large Australian companies and government agencies.The list extracted in the February incident, seen by Guardian Australia, suggests that all major federal government departments
  
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• Financial services sector forges ahead with artificial intelligence

  13-06-2019 19:52 via zdnet.com
  New report shows firms are using AI for data mining, post-trade processing, market analytics, and trading systems
  
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• Pluto TV brings free streaming network to Comcast's Xfinity X1 cable boxes - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  The free streaming platform has found another home.
  
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• Apple Card, beware. Monzo is bringing its 'bank of the future' to the US - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  The challenger bank that won hearts and minds in the UK is now heading across the pond.
  
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• The entire internet wishes Chris Evans, aka Captain America, a happy birthday - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:33 via cnet.com
  Captain America fans are helping Evans celebrate 38.
  
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• Facebook's banned research app collected data on almost 200K users, report says - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  The app paid users, including teens, $20 a month to give Facebook access to how they use their phones.
  
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• Fortnite season 9: Proximity Grenade Launcher, Horde Rush LTM and Storm Flip changes - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:24 via cnet.com
  The Polar Peak monster is still out there.
  
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• William Shatner isn't fazed by a Tarantino Star Trek - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:18 via cnet.com
  Captain Kirk wants to know what all this plotzing is about.
  
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• VW and Ford close to deal on self-driving and electric cars: VW

  13-06-2019 19:08
  Volkswagen and Ford are close to reaching a deal on a partnership for developing self-driving and electric cars, the German carmaker's chief executive said on Thursday.
  
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• The best color-changing smart light bulbs that are cheaper than Philips Hue - CNET

  13-06-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Want to bring some color into your smart home, but find Philips Hue too expensive? Let's take a look at your top alternatives.
  
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• New tech braces you for the dirty little secret of car accidents video - Roadshow

  13-06-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  The crash after the crash is a real killer.
  
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• Dunnhumby hires new Brazil head

  13-06-2019 18:59 via zdnet.com
  The data analytics firm appoints retail executive Flávia Villani for the top job in the country.
  
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• Toy Story 4 review: Hilarious jokes barely save a story lacking stakes - CNET

  13-06-2019 18:58 via cnet.com
  Spoiler-free: Fantastic writing and technical flourishes spruce up a Pixar sequel that doesn't have the emotional pull fans might expect.
  
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• Future Toyotas will automatically turn off, shift into Park to help absentminded drivers - Roadshow

  13-06-2019 18:53 via cnet.com
  The tech builds on the warnings already present in Toyota's new cars.
  
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