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• Regal Cinemas reportedly launching unlimited movie subscription service - CNET

  02-07-2019 23:38 via cnet.com
  Subscribers will also get discounts on concessions, according to Deadline.
  
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• $100M for bare bones "connected worker" wearable

  02-07-2019 23:35 via zdnet.com
  In a tight labor market, technology is helping distribute knowledge and skills in the field.
  
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• US Border Patrol investigates ‘disturbing’ secret Facebook group

  02-07-2019 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Border officials allegedly posted racist and sexist jokes about migrants and lawmakers in the group.
  
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• Apex Legends season 2 is live: Here's everything we know - CNET

  02-07-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  The battle royale game has a new Legend, new weapon and some giant honking beasts roaming in Kings Canyon in its second season.
  
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• FAA has no timetable for when Boeing's 737 Max will fly again - CNET

  02-07-2019 23:17 via cnet.com
  The 737 Max 8 had two deadly crashes in five months, and authorities are zeroing in on what went wrong. Plus: Everything you need to know about the plane.
  
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• D-Link agrees to beef up smart home security after FTC lawsuit - CNET

  02-07-2019 23:10 via cnet.com
  The FTC had sued D-Link over its internet-connected security cameras and wireless routers.
  
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• Avengers: Endgame rerelease postcredits scenes, explained - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:50 via cnet.com
  The Marvel Cinematic Universe epic just got new footage, but is it worth worth another trip to the theater?
  
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• Women's World Cup: USA vs. England memes score big - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:45 via cnet.com
  Alex Morgan sipped herself some tea after scoring on her 30th birthday.
  
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• Tesla breaks another production record - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 22:45 via cnet.com
  Tesla has released its latest production and sales figures, resetting its records yet again.
  
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• VW Type 20 electric concept is a slick battery-electric microbus - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 22:42 via cnet.com
  It debuted as part of a new engineering center opening in Silicon Valley.
  
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• About one in three Americans think they have 5G - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  A recent survey finds that millions of people are potentially confused about their phones and the cell service they have.
  
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• Apple sued for alleged patent infringement over iOS low-power mode - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  The tech giant is also being sued over facedown detection.
  
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• Amazon Alexa keeps your data with no expiration date, and shares it too - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:23 via cnet.com
  A US senator asked questions, and Amazon provided answers you might not want to hear.
  
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• Apple's next 13-inch MacBook Pro pops up in FCC documents - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:07 via cnet.com
  Apple may have a new laptop on the way.
  
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• US Cyber Command issues alert about hackers exploiting Outlook vulnerability

  02-07-2019 22:06 via zdnet.com
  Chronicle links the malware samples to Iran's APT33 group, which previously developed the infamous Shamoon malware.
  
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• Apple, Facebook, Google urge Supreme Court to end LGBTQ discrimination - CNET

  02-07-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  More than 200 companies signed a brief in support of LGBTQ workers.
  
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• Waymo can now shuttle passengers in its self-driving cars in California - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 21:52 via cnet.com
  It's the fourth company to be granted California's Autonomous Vehicle Pilot permit.
  
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• VW Type 20 concept takes what's old and makes it new again - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  Facial recognition and holograms in a microbus? Heck yeah.
  
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• Most iPhone owners are clueless about their phones (Samsung owners aren't much better)

  02-07-2019 21:16 via zdnet.com
  A new survey points to a surprising lack of knowledge on the part of iPhone owners. Or is it so surprising?
  
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• This Loon internet balloon just spent seven months in the air - CNET

  02-07-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  Balloon longevity is a thing
  
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• Mercedes-AMG is debuting the 415 hp A45 S and CLA45 S at Goodwood - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 21:08 via cnet.com
  These two models mark the first production use of the bonkers M139 turbo four-cylinder engine.
  
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• Fortnite season 9: The Drum Shotgun and a Giant Robot in Pressure Plant - CNET

  02-07-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  Is this robot going to take on the Polar Peak monster?
  
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• China is reportedly scanning tourists' phones with malware - CNET

  02-07-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  The app reportedly downloads text messages, phone call logs and calendar entries, and is installed when tourists cross certain borders.
  
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• Watch monster storm Hurricane Barbara seethe from space - CNET

  02-07-2019 20:52 via cnet.com
  Barbara ramped up quickly from a tropical storm to a raging hurricane.
  
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• Apple releases third developer beta of iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS 10.15 Catalina, WatchOS 6, TVOS 13

  02-07-2019 20:46 via zdnet.com
  Apple appears to be sticking to beta updates every two weeks.
  
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• Land Rover's Defender will come in three distinct sizes, report says - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  Like the Defender of old, you'll be able to get your Defender as big or as small as you want, but unlike the old one, the numbers don't match up to wheelbases.
  
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• Arlo Pro 2 review: This battery-powered outdoor security camera duo goes where extension cords won't - CNET

  02-07-2019 20:40 via cnet.com
  The $480 Arlo Pro 2 home security cameras bring 1080p HD live streaming to your yard.
  
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• Fortnite season 9, week 8 challenges and where to find a giant beach umbrella - CNET

  02-07-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  Tick tock. Time is running out for this season.
  
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• Prime Day 2019: Don't miss these early deals - CNET

  02-07-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  Prime Day starts July 15, but there are already great discounts on AirPods, Echos, the Fire TV Recast and more. Here's everything you need to know, including money-saving tips and tricks.
  
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• Microsoft wants to start marketing Microsoft 365 as a single product in its new fiscal year

  02-07-2019 20:21 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is stepping up its efforts to market Microsoft 365 -- its subscription bundle of Windows 10, Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility + Security -- in a more integrated way. And it's reorganizing internally to try to do so.
  
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• Best Steam summer sale 2019 deals: DayZ, Call of Duty: WWII and more deep discounts - CNET

  02-07-2019 20:01 via cnet.com
  These are some of the best deals on the best games during the current Steam summer sale. We'll keep this updated with new picks daily.
  
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• Can You Pet the Dog? The purity of petting pixelated puppies

  02-07-2019 20:00
  @CanYouPetTheDog has more than 250,000 followers, including game developers, but most are just digital dog enthusiastsGames often feature dogs but player interaction is generally limited to violent, negative verbs – attack, shoot, kill. Now one wildly popular Twitter account is dedicated to championing the games that allow us to interact positively with our pixelated pals.@CanYouPetTheDog is a journal of record initially inspired by the virtual strays of Ubisoft’s military shooter ga
  
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• The best July 4 sales: Instant Pot, Ecobee, TVs, appliances and more - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:59 via cnet.com
  Check out the latest batch of great deals on smart home products, mattresses, tech gear and more.
  
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• Cloudflare stutters and the internet stumbles

  02-07-2019 19:43 via zdnet.com
  An internal Cloudflare problem caused websites to fall bringing some parts of the internet to a crawl.
  
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• NASA astronaut asks: Can you spot the Big Dipper from the ISS? - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  Get ready to test your vision with a challenge from the International Space Station.
  
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• The best July 4 sales: Instant Pot, Ecobee, appliances and more - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:35 via cnet.com
  Check out the latest batch of great deals on smart-home products, mattresses, tech gear and more.
  
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• What do you want to see out of the Galaxy Note 10? (The 3:59, Ep. 580) video - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  Samsung confirms the Note launch date, and its CEO apologizes for pushing the Galaxy Fold too soon. Also: Using DNA sharing to solve cold cases.
  
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• Facebook combats 'miracle cures' and other misleading health claims - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:22 via cnet.com
  YouTube is also being bombarded with fake cancer treatment news.
  
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• How to use your smartphone to check your vision - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:15 via cnet.com
  EyeQue attaches to your phone screen to measure your eyes at home. Just don't expect that you can ditch the doctor altogether.
  
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• With new feature update calendar, Microsoft finally settles on a sensible Windows 10 release schedule

  02-07-2019 19:02 via zdnet.com
  This week, Microsoft announced that its next feature update will be the most low-key Windows 10 version ever. You could even call it what it really is: a service pack. Here's why Microsoft wants no upgrade drama as 2020 approaches.
  
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• The top 7 hottest crossovers and SUVs so far in 2019 - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  These are the best sport utility vehicles that are trending this year.
  
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• The 7 best crossovers and SUVs in soaring popularity. video - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Here's a hint: Get a loaded Ford Expedition instead of a Cadillac Escalade.
  
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• iOS 13 stops unknown callers from ringing your iPhone - CNET

  02-07-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Robocalls and solicitations will soon be things of the past.
  
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• AutoComplete: Honda's little E electric hatch gets its power figures video - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Plus: VW is recalling the Atlas along with the Passat and Audi's new S8 packs big muscle.
  
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• Nvidia unveils GeForce RTX SUPER gaming GPUs

  02-07-2019 18:57 via zdnet.com
  The GPUs are said to deliver up to 25 percent faster performance than the original RTX 20 series.
  
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• Sony's last-minute swap adds Detroit: Become Human to July’s PS Plus games - CNET

  02-07-2019 18:09 via cnet.com
  Too bad for soccer fans.
  
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• Uber partners with BBVA, Mastercard to offer debit cards in Mexico

  02-07-2019 18:06
  Uber Technologies Inc is partnering with bank BBVA and payments processor Mastercard to launch a debit card for drivers in Mexico, the first time the ride-hailing firm has offered the service to its drivers outside the United States, an Uber executive said on Tuesday.
  
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• Airspeeder's octocopter will take motorsport to the skies at Goodwood - Roadshow

  02-07-2019 17:55 via cnet.com
  Flying cars are already old hat. Flying race cars are the new hotness.
  
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• US isn't ready for Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, critics argue - CNET

  02-07-2019 17:53 via cnet.com
  In an open letter, more than 30 groups urge Congress and regulators to put a hiatus on the company's plans.
  
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• What is the Raspberry Pi 4? Everything you need to know about the tiny, low-cost computer

  02-07-2019 17:51 via zdnet.com
  An introduction to the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer, from how to set it up, to what you can do with it.
  
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