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• Stranger Things star to host a hidden-camera prank show on Netflix - CNET

  14-06-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  On Prank Encounters, Gaten Matarazzo, aka Dustin, will be tricking people who think they've started new jobs.
  
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• Broadcom's $2 billion warning rattles global chip sector

  14-06-2019 23:31
  Broadcom Inc sent a shockwave through the global chipmaking industry on Friday with its forecast that U.S.-China trade tensions and the ban on doing business with Huawei Technologies would knock $2 billion off the company's sales this year.
  
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• DOJ edges closer to T-Mobile-Sprint approval - CNET

  14-06-2019 23:27 via cnet.com
  The Justice Department could approve the deal as early as next week if the companies agree to divest spectrum to help create another wireless competitor, The New York Times reports.
  
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• Uber and AT&T testing 5G for flying cars

  14-06-2019 23:25 via zdnet.com
  If air taxis and cargo drones are going to become commonplace in the future, network reliability had better be impeccable.
  
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• Copa América 2019 live stream: how to watch every football match online from anywhere

  14-06-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Copa América, South America's biggest football tournament, heads to Brazil for the first time in 30 years with Chile looking to be crowned champions for the third time in a row. Regardless of where you are on the planet, our guide below for getting a Copa América 2019 live stream will ensure you don’t miss a kick.While the hosts will be missing talisman Neymar, the tournament won't be short of big name stars from across the continent, with Argentina's Lionel Messi, his Ba
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: Where to find the best deals on laptops, PCs, Chromebooks and tablets - CNET

  14-06-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know to score major discounts on laptops and PCs from Acer, Asus, Google, Lenovo, Samsung and others.
  
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• Brazilian IoT plan inches closer to reality

  14-06-2019 22:18 via zdnet.com
  The final version of the hotly anticipated national strategy now needs to be signed into law by the president.
  
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• Make it a 4K Father's Day: save on 4K TVs at Best Buy and Walmart - CNET

  14-06-2019 22:13 via cnet.com
  There are deals to be had on TVs from RCA, Samsung and Vizio.
  
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• Rivian's used batteries will help support energy independence in Puerto Rico - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  Its first project is in Puerto Rico, but this solution could work well anywhere.
  
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• Samsung denies rumors that it's launching the Galaxy Fold in July, report says - CNET

  14-06-2019 22:10 via cnet.com
  That leaves the launch date for the tech giant's foldable phone up in the air.
  
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• Marvel's Avengers developers explain why Iron Man and the Avengers look different - CNET

  14-06-2019 22:08 via cnet.com
  There was a big fan backlash to the look of the heroes in the upcoming video game. The title's developers ask for a little understanding.
  
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• Bumble owner to spend $100 million on dating apps

  14-06-2019 22:01
  The owner of dating app Bumble said on Friday it would revamp its holding structure and spend $100 million, as it looks to better compete with Match Group's Tinder.
  
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• This $200 Fender Newport portable wireless speaker is on sale for $100 - CNET

  14-06-2019 21:57 via cnet.com
  With a classic Fender design and cool analog controls, this speaker stands out from the rest.
  
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• How to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 21:38 via cnet.com
  Here's how to watch the biggest motorsport event of the year if you can't fly to France.
  
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• Fitbit price cut at Walmart: save on the Fitbit Versa, Charge 2 and Alta HR

  14-06-2019 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Summer is officially here, and if you're looking for an affordable smartwatch deal, then you've come to the right place. Walmart has slashed the price on the popular Fitbit Versa down to $179.95. That's a $20 discount and the lowest price we've found for the smartwatch.The Fitbit Versa is a health-focused smartwatch that can help you meet your fitness goals while also keeping you connected. The Versa tracks activity, distance, calories burned, and offers 24/7 heart rate monitoring. The Versa als
  
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• The Arc Vector is equal parts design study, science experiment and motorcycle - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 21:21 via cnet.com
  The Vector has styling and a price tag that aren't for the faint of heart, but it's not pulling punches for anyone.
  
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• The Arc Vector is a $111,000 electric work of art that you can ride - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 21:21 via cnet.com
  But is this electric motorcycle worth its massive price tag based on style alone?
  
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• How to watch Love Island online this weekend and catch up on week 2 highlights

  14-06-2019 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For the Love Island devotees, that Monday to Friday grind just isn't enough - do they really need to spend Saturday cleaning out the villa?! But if that absent episode is leaving you wanting more then don't worry, there is a host of weekend content meaning you can still watch Love Island online all the way through the week.
  Want to find out all the dirty details about the islanders relationships? Want to see what happened to Sherif? Want to be ahead of the game when it comes to what's coming nex
  
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• Edge may be coming to Linux

  14-06-2019 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit, the Microsoft Edge Developer team answered user's questions about its browser and even offered some details on upcoming features.However, the biggest takeaway from the Q&A session was the fact that the company is open to the idea of creating a version of its browser for Linux.The Edge team explained that there are no technical limitations stopping them from releasing Edge for Linux but that they are not quite ready to do so yet, saying:
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• FCA inks deals with EU utilities to flesh out public, private EV charging networks - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 21:07 via cnet.com
  FCA is still playing catch-up in the EV space, but this should help a bit.
  
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• Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency reportedly boasts big-name backers - CNET

  14-06-2019 20:45 via cnet.com
  It's got support from Visa, Mastercard, Uber and PayPal and could be announced as soon as next week, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• AutoComplete: Chevy's Silverado HD gets surprisingly reasonable entry-level pricing video - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 20:26 via cnet.com
  Plus: Fisker teases more of its electric SUV, and Aston Martin's Valkyrie is going racing.
  
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• Huawei has removed its lock screen ad, but you need to delete it from your phone

  14-06-2019 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: Huawei has removed the lock screen ad wallpapers from its servers, which means it shouldn't be pushed out to any more handsets, but you'll need to manually remove it from your phone if you received the ad.The firm hasn't provided a reason as to why the ad appeared on handsets, but its statement (below) explains how you can remove it from your device."Dear users, we thank you for your candid comments, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused to your experience."Please kindly be informed
  
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• Mysterious Iranian group is hacking into DNA sequencers

  14-06-2019 20:06 via zdnet.com
  Hacker is scanning the internet and planting shells on web-based DNA sequencing apps.
  
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• "Son of Mirai" botnet appears

  14-06-2019 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While the Mirai IoT botnet primarily targeted consumer devices using default credentials, a spiritual successor has emerged which could potentially infect devices running on enterprise networks.Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 recently discovered a new strain of a botnet malware called Echobot which is based on Mirai's source code and targets flaws in business tools.In addition to previously targeted vulnerabilities, Echobot also tires to exploit the CVE-2019-2725 vulnerabilit
  
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• YouTube TV is giving 'longtime' subscribers Showtime at no extra cost - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  Some YouTube TV customers are getting Showtime for the summer.
  
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• ThinkGeek 50% off sale: 15 best toys, gadgets, and other tech deals

  14-06-2019 19:49 via zdnet.com
  The very best ThinkGeek Moving Day deals.
  
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• E3 2019: Xbox, PlayStation still rule, but streaming is a game-changer - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  The world's largest video game conference was as full of games and celebrities as it's always been, but it's clear that streaming tech like Google's Stadia became the talk of the show.
  
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• Apple is killing iTunes. Here's where your music goes now - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:43 via cnet.com
  Apple is splitting up iTunes' duties, with Apple Music taking most of the load.
  
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• Huawei moves to trademark its own OS while objecting to US ban - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  Huawei's response to the Android ban may be launching its own phone operating system called "Hongmeng."
  
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• Iron Man tops our Father's Day 2019 picks for best sci-fi and fantasy dads - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:31 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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• The Banana Splits as an R-rated horror movie? This '70s kid is OK with that - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:20 via cnet.com
  Commentary: One banana, two banana, three banana, DEATH.
  
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• Lyft rolls out its own scooter model with pink wheels - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:18 via cnet.com
  The first city to get the electric scooter is Denver.
  
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• Argentina vs England live stream: how to watch today's Women's World Cup 2019 match from anywhere

  14-06-2019 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England opened their World Cup campaign with a welcome 2-1 win over Scotland. For most of the game they were dominant, but questions will be asked as to how they allowed their neighbourly rivals to get back into the game in the later stages.Argentina will have their tales up after earning a hard-fought goalless draw against fancied Japan in their first Group D match, earning the South Americans their first ever point in a World Cup.How will the two teams fair today, in this, their second Women's
  
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• NASA Mars 2020 rover workers snap the sweetest science selfie - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:14 via cnet.com
  Houston, we have a rover.
  
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• Pixel 4 spotted days after Google confirms its existence - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:13 via cnet.com
  When the Pixel 4 leaks start coming not even Google can control them.
  
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• Yubico to replace flawed YubiKey FIPS security keys

  14-06-2019 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yubico has announced that it will soon replace hardware security keys from its YubiKey FIPS series due to a firmware flaw that reduces the randomness of cryptograhic keys generated by the devices.Unlike the company's consumer-focused products, the YubiKey FIPS Series are certified for use on US government networks and take their name from the US government's Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).In a recent security advisory, Yubico explained that YubiKey FIPS Series devices running fi
  
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• The best used car deals in 2019 - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 19:10 via cnet.com
  A new study reveals the current best deals on slightly used cars.
  
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• Three's new Samsung S10, S10e and S10 Plus big data deals are nothing short of extraordinary

  14-06-2019 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  They say good things come in threes. Well, at the moment, good things come in threes from Three. It has just unleashed some incredible new deals on Samsung's trio of 2019 handsets, taking an instant first place in the ongoing search for the very best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals.The discounts come on the network's 100GB tariff across each of the flagship Galaxy S10, bigger brother S10 Plus, and budget-friendly S10e. So you immediately know that you're not going to be found wanting when it comes to N
  
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• This Cat is Chonky: The fat-cat online shrine lifting humans from despair - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:04 via cnet.com
  It isn't just a Facebook group for hefty fuzzballs. It's a place where people support each other in their darkest moments.
  
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• Hand sanitizer will kill germs, but it could also kill your car’s interior - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 19:03 via cnet.com
  A majority of the stuff on your skin isn't exactly great to slather on materials like leather.
  
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• Say goodbye to iTunes video - CNET

  14-06-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Tech giant Apple is saying goodbye to its iTunes program. All of your music and videos will now be synced with other Apple apps. In this Tech Minute, learn how this transition will affect you.
  
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• Influencer marketing spending is on the rise

  14-06-2019 18:54 via zdnet.com
  Businesses need to spend more on influencer marketing and use more social content, according to new reports.
  
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• The secret screen life of Being Frank star Jim Gaffigan - CNET

  14-06-2019 18:44 via cnet.com
  The comedian talks about playing a dad with a hidden second family: "I wanted to find the humanity in the guy and how he could rationalize it."
  
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• The best tips to keep thieves from stealing your phone - CNET

  14-06-2019 18:35 via cnet.com
  Follow these best practices to keep your iPhone or Android from going missing in the first place.
  
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• 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is a fiercer road course runner video - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 18:32 via cnet.com
  A massaged suspension and stickier Michelin tires give the Shelby GT350 more bite on track.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Silverado HD starts at $35,695 - Roadshow

  14-06-2019 18:28 via cnet.com
  That's a whole lot of truck for not a whole lot of scratch.
  
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• Ikea's smart blinds now set to go on sale in the US this fall - CNET

  14-06-2019 18:20 via cnet.com
  You should be able to add a Fyrtur to your shopping cart in October.
  
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• Tech Tent: Facebook’s deepfake dilemma

  14-06-2019 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Facebook was confronted this week with a fake video of its own founder Mark Zuckerberg.
  
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• Game of Thrones deepfake makes Jon Snow apologize for season 8 - CNET

  14-06-2019 18:03 via cnet.com
  Even the realm of Westeros isn't immune from the deepfake trend.
  
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