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• AT&T 5G: Our tests yield the craziest speeds yet - CNET

  23-06-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  At the AT&T Shape conference, we get a taste of the carrier's blazing 5G speeds. And they sure make for smooth mole whacking.
  
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• SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch ashes of an all-star, astronaut and others - CNET

  23-06-2019 22:36 via cnet.com
  The first nighttime launch of the big rocket will also be a celestial funeral of sorts.
  
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• U.S. explores requiring domestic 5G equipment to be made outside China: WSJ

  23-06-2019 21:14
  U.S. President Donald Trump is looking to require next-generation 5G cellular equipment used in the United States to be designed and manufactured outside China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX attempt its 'most difficult launch ever' Monday night - CNET

  23-06-2019 18:40 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled for its first nighttime launch.
  
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• Esports player Ninja fails to qualify for Fortnite World Cup - CNET

  23-06-2019 18:27 via cnet.com
  Video game's biggest name won't be playing at the massive video game tournament next month.
  
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• Politicians need to move fast as Facebook & Co move into finance: BIS

  23-06-2019 18:23
  Politicians need to quickly coordinate regulatory responses to new risks from technology companies like Facebook moving into finance, though banks won't be squeezed out anytime soon, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said on Sunday.
  
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• How to save money with Uber and Lyft - CNET

  23-06-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Knowledge is power when it comes to these ride-hailing apps.
  
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• Pre-Prime Day sale: The new AirPods with wireless charging case are $180 at Amazon (save 10%) - CNET

  23-06-2019 16:04 via cnet.com
  This is Amazon's lowest price ever.
  
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• Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak materializes for preorder July 1 - CNET

  23-06-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  The cloak uses an app to show you disappearing on photos and video.
  
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• 9 best things you need before your next camping trip - CNET

  23-06-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Camping will never be the same after you've used these things.
  
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• Queen's Club tennis live stream: how to watch the 2019 championship from anywhere

  23-06-2019 15:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This year's Queen's Club tennis tournament has felt like a real celebration of tennis, ahead of the serious Wimbledon business just around the corner. The biggest story has been Andy Murray's big comeback at a tournament he's won a record five times. See how Andy and the rest get on with a Queen's Club tennis live stream.
  Founded back in 1890, this 129-year-old tournament is held in West Kensington and is part of the ATP World Tour 500 series – it's also one of the oldest tennis tournament
  
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• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite bests Pokemon Go every way but one - CNET

  23-06-2019 15:18 via cnet.com
  Pokemon Go was an instant hit, but Harry Potter: Wizards Unite does AR far better overall.
  
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• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite: How to play the new wizarding game now available in nearly 150 countries - CNET

  23-06-2019 15:11 via cnet.com
  Chaotic magic is spreading across the Muggle and wizarding worlds in nearly 150 countries and regions. Here’s how start battling magical dark forces in the new Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR game from Niantic, the maker of Pokemon Go.
  
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• F1 live stream: how to watch today's French Grand Prix 2019 online from anywhere

  23-06-2019 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The green lights are on and the Formula 1 drivers are GO at the 2019 French Grand Prix. It's the eighth race of the 2019 Formula 1 Grand Prix season and this is the place to be if you want to find out how to live stream F1 action from wherever you are in the world.
  The 2019 F1 season has arrived on French soil where the Paul Ricard track will offer high-speed racing on its lengthy circuit with powerful 5G corners. All that is just a 10km drive away from the French Riviera, but the drivers are go
  
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• The 7 best Apple Watch chargers you can buy on Amazon - CNET

  23-06-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Keychain that charges your Apple Watch? Yep, Amazon’s got it.
  
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• Apple says go to Best Buy for repairs. A Best Buy salesman gave me the bad news

  23-06-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Apple says it has expanded its authorized service network to 1,000 Best Buy stores. A visit to a Best Buy, however, reveals some of the catches. They're quite big.
  
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• Never miss an Amazon Prime Day deal in 2019 - CNET

  23-06-2019 14:01 via cnet.com
  It only takes a few minutes to stay on top of live deals during Amazon’s shopping blowout.
  
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• Restoration hardware in the sky: Historic planes of the Yanks Air Museum - CNET

  23-06-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  With numerous beautiful aircraft restored by craftsmen and mechanics on site, the Yanks Air Museum makes a fascinating visit.
  
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• Protectors of planes past at the Yanks Air Museum - CNET

  23-06-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Restored aircraft from the entire history of flight, preserved and restored at this Southern California museum.
  
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• Lego Technic's new Land Rover Defender kit is mean and green (and maybe the 2020 Defender?) - Roadshow

  23-06-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  With three differentials, a working gearbox and a winch, this 2,573-piece kit should help curb any latent Camel Trophy fantasies you may have.
  
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• Huawei set to launch the 5G version of Mate 20 X in the UAE in July

  23-06-2019 13:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) will be the second 5G phone to go on sale in the UAE after the ZTE Axon 10 Pro. Huawei hasn’t announced the pricing on the phone just yet but it is expected to go on sale in the UAE next month. The phone is expected to work on both Etisalat and du's 5G network.The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is almost identical to the Mate 20 X launched towards the end of 2018. The massive 7.2-inch screen is great for gaming and the 5G version supports 40W supercharging which could come
  
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• No season passes or loot boxes in Gears 5

  23-06-2019 13:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As we count down the days until Gears 5's September release date, The Coalition has announced some more details around how players will be able to earn new content and items as they play. In a blog post on the official Gears 5 site, which puts an emphasis on creating a "player-first experience", it's been confirmed that DLC maps for the game will all be free in both matchmaking and private play, meaning you won't be excluded from playing with friends just because you don't have the right ma
  
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• AirPods pro tip: Customize double-tap to play/pause, skip or Siri - CNET

  23-06-2019 13:12 via cnet.com
  This Apple AirPods trick will improve how you listen to music and podcasts and keep your phone in your pocket or purse.
  
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• Step-by-step guide to upgrading your Roku TV remote - CNET

  23-06-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Upgrading your Roku TV remote is a fairly straightforward process. Here's how.
  
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• How to upgrade your Roku TV remote to voice control for just $20 - CNET

  23-06-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Roku's $20 voice remote works with pretty much any Roku TV.
  
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• Vodafone's mega 100GB data SIM only deal returns - now with added bonuses

  23-06-2019 12:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Well ladies and gentlemen, it's back. Vodafone's impressive 100GB SIM only deal has once again returned with its affordable pricing and massive data cap. Only this time it has made its comeback with some variety, giving you options on how you like your deal.There is effectively three different versions of this offer. The first two drastically drop the price of your SIMO through cashback, one offering £90 in cashback and the other £120. Weirdly, we would personally recommend the
  
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• OnePlus 7 Pro camera update: Improves HDR, color contrast and more - CNET

  23-06-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  The last major update to the OnePlus 7 Pro's camera improves one of the key complaints against the phone.
  
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• Rain is forecast in Gran Turismo Sport

  23-06-2019 11:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gran Turismo Sport has been on the road for a while now but that doesn't mean new things aren't coming over the horizon. This time it's rain clouds.In a new video posted by the Gran Turismo TV channel, below, there's footage of the game's first heavy rain track in action. The video shows a rainy lap in the Red Bull Ring from behind the wheel of a Peugeot RCZ Gr. B. rally car. The driver of the car is Coque Lopez, a racer for Williams Racing eSports. As a professional, Lopez knows what he's
  
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• Fortnite Season 10 might force you to upgrade your old graphics card

  23-06-2019 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fortnite Season 10 is coming – and Epic Games has decided that deserves a small bump in the game's minimum requirement spec, so some of you running older graphics cards might have to invest in an upgrade.The use of a DirectX 11 graphics card will go from being a recommended requirement to an absolute requirement for Fortnite Season 10, a per an official update."While a DirectX 11-capable graphics card has always been one of Fortnite’s system requirements, we’ve kept support onl
  
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• Diablo 4: everything there is to know so far

  23-06-2019 11:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s been close to seven years since the initial release of Diablo 3, so obviously we're expecting that it's only matter of time before we start another monstrous loot hunt through Sanctuary in the inevitable Diablo 4.While Blizzard Entertainment hasn't actually confirmed that Diablo 4 is in the works, it seems pretty likely. Read between the lines of the company's statements on the topic and it seems fair to suggest that something is definitely on the way, and it definitely seems Diablo s
  
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• Fortnite Battle Royale update news, patch notes and more

  23-06-2019 11:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In such a short space of time, Fortnite Battle Royale has become certified gaming phenomenon. Pitting 100 players against each other on a single map, it melds fun, cartoonish gameplay with a fierce competitive streak, and has attracted millions of players across the globe across all ages and demographics. Season 9 is now officially live, and we've got details of all the latest updates. We knew from the teaser tweet that we had a futuristic theme to look forward to, and so it's been proved.T
  
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• Gears 5: release date, news and trailers

  23-06-2019 10:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft's exclusive Gears of War series is one of the most popular to hit Xbox, with the Lancer and its chainsaw bayonet as recognizable as Halo’s iconic Warthog. And at the Microsoft E3 2019 keynote, the company announced Gears 5 is coming out September 10, 2019.Called Gears 5 rather than Gears 'of War' 5 the latest game in the series will have a female protagonist, Kait. Marcus Phoenix will still appear, but Kait will take the starring role as she leads her team on a personal mission c
  
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• Pakistan vs South Africa live stream: how to watch Cricket World Cup 2019 from anywhere

  23-06-2019 10:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Proteas are likely to be the first 'big name' nation to be eliminated from Cricket World Cup 2019, with many calling it South Africa's worst ever showing in the tournament. Pakistan's encouraging early win against England now seems like a very long time ago. Both teams should be fighting hard for pride at Lord's today, and you can watch every minute with a Pakistan vs South Africa live stream from anywhere.Those looking for positives from a bleak World Cup for South Africa will point to &nbs
  
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• DHS CISA warns of Iranian hackers' habit of deploying data-wiping malware

  23-06-2019 10:15 via zdnet.com
  CISA also warns against other Iranian hackers' favorite techniques: password spraying, credential stuffing, spear-phishing.
  
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• What do we do about deepfake video?

  23-06-2019 10:00
  Deepfake – the ability of AI to fabricate apparently real footage of people – is a growing problem with implications for us allThere exist, on the internet, any number of videos that show people doing things they never did. Real people, real faces, close to photorealistic footage; entirely unreal events.These videos are called deepfakes, and they’re made using a particular kind of AI. Inevitably enough, they began in porn – there is a thriving online market for celebrity
  
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• Wi-Fi 6 and 5G crucial for digital transformation

  23-06-2019 09:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fifth generation of cellular technology (5G) and the sixth generation of Wi-Fi networking technology (Wi-Fi 6) will complement each other and will be game changers for digital transformation, according to an industry expert.Speaking to TechRadar Middle East, Alaa ElShimy, Managing Director and Vice President for Enterprise Business at Huawei Middle East, said that the biggest limitation for digital transformation is connectivity.However, he said that with better technological capabilities, W
  
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• India's space startups ignite investor interest

  23-06-2019 08:28
  From companies building palm-sized satellites to those aiming to propel satellites into space using cleaner fuels, a new wave of space technology startups are mushrooming in India, catching the attention of investors keen to join the space race.
  
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• Chevy Chevrolet Silverado Diesel first drive review: A smooth and torquey operator - Roadshow

  23-06-2019 07:10 via cnet.com
  Chevy’s Duramax diesel-powered Silverado 1500 is an efficient torque monster.
  
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• The UK's getting hydrogen trains, but they're not what we need

  23-06-2019 07:00
  
  Hydrogen trains are cleaner than our filthy diesel locomotives. However, the railways also need investment in electrification and infrastructure to cut climate damage
  
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• Reddit’s ‘Am I the Asshole’ is your new favourite guilty pleasure

  23-06-2019 07:00
  
  AITA for gleefully judging other people’s moral missteps?
  
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• Iran shot down one of the most advanced spy drones ever made

  23-06-2019 07:00
  
  The US RQ-4A Global Hawk drone shot down by Iran can fly 12,000 nautical miles, altitudes of 60,000 feet and can stay aloft for 34 hours
  
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• Aston Martin DBX preview: ‘A sensible SUV for 007?’ | Martin Love

  23-06-2019 07:00
  For the first time in its long history, one of the world’s most famous producers of seductive sports cars is turning its hand to SUVsAston Martin DBX
  Price £140,000
  Engine AMG 4-litre V8 twin turbo
  Available early 2020Even James Bond is finally growing up. Following the same automotive journey that so many of us make, 007 could be about to trade in his sexy sports car for a sensible SUV. Admittedly the cars the secret agent drives are not quite in the same league as the ones we do, b
  
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• A huge new Russian propaganda effort is attacking much more than Facebook

  23-06-2019 07:00
  
  The ongoing disinformation campaign spread rumours and falsehoods, including about a remainer plot to assassinate Boris Johnson across 30 online networks. But it has totally failed
  
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• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel first drive review: A smooth and torquey operator - Roadshow

  23-06-2019 06:01 via cnet.com
  Chevy’s Duramax diesel-powered Silverado 1500 is an efficient torque monster.
  
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• Velodyne Lidar hires bankers for an IPO: Business Insider

  23-06-2019 01:17
  Autonomous vehicle technology company Velodyne Lidar has hired bankers for an initial public offering, Business Insider reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the process.
  
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• Bogus Brexit murder plot and other lies planted online by Russian accounts: study

  23-06-2019 00:21
  In August 2018, Spanish authorities uncovered a plot by anti-Brexit campaigners to assassinate leading Brexiteer and now favorite to be Britain's next prime minister, Boris Johnson. Or did they?
  
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• iPhone 12 could go bigger -- and smaller -- than before in 2020 - CNET

  23-06-2019 00:11 via cnet.com
  The iPhone 2020 Max screen could get a sizable upgrade, while the regular iPhone screen might lose some headroom.
  
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• This $15 accessory changed how I use AirPods - CNET

  23-06-2019 00:07 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Apple AirPods have unique features, but one inexpensive accessory can make them more usable and improve sound quality.
  
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