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• Google and Facebook under investigation again for advertising market power - CNET

  03-07-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  This time it's the UK leading the probe.
  
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• Disney's Little Mermaid live-action movie casts Halle Bailey as Ariel - CNET

  03-07-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  The casting of Ariel follows rumors that Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula, Jacob Tremblay will voice Flounder and Awkwafina will voice Scuttle.
  
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• You can finally delete your Amazon Echo transcripts. Here's how - CNET

  03-07-2019 23:06 via cnet.com
  Amazon stores all the voice commands you say to your Echo until you delete them.
  
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• US appeals court: Amazon liable for third-party vendors' products

  03-07-2019 23:03 via zdnet.com
  The ruling could be significant for Amazon, given that third-party sales account for a major portion of Amazon.com's e-commerce business.
  
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• Amazon reportedly hiring 2K workers for Alexa, drone projects - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  The e-commerce giant is said to be hiring engineers, data scientists and other workers in the UK.
  
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• See the 2019 solar eclipse from Earth, orbit and even the moon - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:42 via cnet.com
  A total solar eclipse swept across the Pacific Ocean, Chile and Argentina in stunning fashion.
  
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• Lotus Evija electric hypercar set for a Goodwood sneak peek - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  It's no longer called the Type 130, and the full debut is set for later in July.
  
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• OpenID Foundation says 'Sign In with Apple' is not secure enough

  03-07-2019 22:15 via zdnet.com
  In an open letter, the OpenID Foundation says Sign In with Apple "exposes users to greater security and privacy risks."
  
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• Comic-Con: Adam Savage, Jim Lee and more SDCC stars on how to have your best con - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:13 via cnet.com
  Get over your FOMO. Plan, but be ready to pivot. Take frequent naps. Here are insider tips from the pros.
  
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• Vodafone launches 5G across seven cities - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:06 via cnet.com
  It's live in the UK cities of London, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham.
  
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• The T-Mobile-Sprint deal may close soon: Here's what you need to know - CNET

  03-07-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The $26 billion deal isn't done yet. But an end might be in sight.
  
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• Comic-Con 2019: Adam Savage, Jim Lee, Brian Michael Bendis share insider secrets - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:43 via cnet.com
  Get over your FOMO. Plan, but be ready to pivot. Here are SDCC stars' tips for having your best con yet.
  
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• Comic-Con 2019: Pack this gear to survive the madness like a superhero - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:42 via cnet.com
  San Diego Comic-Con is amazing, and overwhelming. Here's a list of stuff that can ease your stress.
  
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• Scientists are working on artificial gravity that won't make you barf - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  You spin me right round, baby, right round.
  
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• Google now makes it easier to buy things online using Chrome. Here's how - CNET

  03-07-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  Once you set up your card, you’ll never have to enter it again.
  
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• How to watch the Amazon Prime Day concert starring Taylor Swift - CNET

  03-07-2019 20:59 via cnet.com
  Prime members are in for a treat: live performances from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G.
  
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• VW California 6.1 teaser previews an even techier way to live the van life - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  As if we needed any more reason to lust after this piece of verboten fruit.
  
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• Blockchain and the sharing economy

  03-07-2019 20:40 via zdnet.com
  The technology could potentially disrupt these popular services -- but don’t expect anything soon.
  
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• AutoComplete: Lee Iacocca, father of the Mustang and the Minivan, is dead at 94 video - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 20:24 via cnet.com
  Plus, Hyundai's getting tricky with new valve technology and Genesis is planning a G70-based SUV.
  
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• Facebook: Libra cryptocurrency project isn't only about the social network - CNET

  03-07-2019 20:19 via cnet.com
  Facebook has been under pressure to pause its cryptocurrency project.
  
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• Best Steam summer sale 2019 deals: Fallout 4, The Witcher 3 and more deep discounts - CNET

  03-07-2019 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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• 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport starts at $22,495 - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 19:51 via cnet.com
  It's been revised for 2020, but it still remains a solid value.
  
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• 'Turbocharged' AI flu vaccine to be tested in US soon, report says - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:49 via cnet.com
  The drug won't replace the old vaccine but will work with it.
  
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• Parachute validation: An unlikely new step on the road to drone delivery

  03-07-2019 19:40 via zdnet.com
  If drone delivery is going to take off, safety is key. Some validation procedures are already in place.
  
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• We're not ready for the deepfake revolution video - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:35 via cnet.com
  Deepfake videos are the latest synthetic media to take over the Internet. Jeff Bakalar explains what deepfakes are and why there's a fear they'll be used for nefarious purposes.
  
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• The best July 4 sales: AncestryDNA, Instant Pot, Google Home Mini, TVs, appliances and more - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  Check out the latest batch of great deals on smart home products, mattresses, tech gear and more.
  
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• VW's Type 20 concept: Where old meets new video - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 19:24 via cnet.com
  Volkswagen is showcasing all kinds of cool tech in a 1962 Microbus.
  
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• The best YouTube tips you probably didn't know you needed - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:18 via cnet.com
  9 tricks that can make watching YouTube so much better.
  
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• Wrinkles, sun damage & acne scars: This machine revealed all of the flaws on my face - CNET

  03-07-2019 19:12 via cnet.com
  A Visia scan revealed every flaw on my face, including the hidden sun damage lurking beneath the surface.
  
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• Former Brazilian ministers slam budget cuts to science and technology

  03-07-2019 19:06 via zdnet.com
  A manifesto of 10 previous incumbents warned that drastic reductions in science and technology spending will undermine the country's competitiveness.
  
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• Is the new Morgan Plus Six just a smartly tailored BMW Z4? video - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 19:04 via cnet.com
  Morgan has stuck with BMW parts for its latest car, the Plus Six. But with the underpinnings of the new Z4, does it deliver a different kind of thrill?
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Fold is fixed, but don't hold your breath for it (The 3:59, Ep. 581) video - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:58 via cnet.com
  The foldable may arrive in time for the holidays, Alexa keeps your data and the Commerce Department is still enforcing its ban on Huawei.
  
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• Here's what Amazon revealed about Alexa privacy to a US senator video - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:57 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Here are several good reasons to regularly delete your Alexa recordings.
  
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• Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp are down for some users, so let's just call it a day - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  Users are taking to Twitter to air their grievances.
  
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• CPAP machines: How to pick one you won’t hate - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  Like shorts and shoes, CPAPs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s how to choose one that won't keep you awake all night.
  
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• Tech news roundup: Amazon Prime Day, EA gaming service’s vulnerabilities, and the basics of multicloud

  03-07-2019 18:33 via zdnet.com
  This week’s TechRepublic and ZDNet news stories include the brand battle between Apple and Microsoft, Word documents containing malicious links, and the future of on-premises databases.
  
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• Genesis planning G70-based compact SUV for 2021 - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 18:31 via cnet.com
  It will follow the larger G80-based GV80, which is slated for late 2020 or early 2021.
  
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• Swappa local: A trusted local marketplace to buy and sell your used gear

  03-07-2019 18:30 via zdnet.com
  For local sales, people often use Craigslist, OfferUp, or Facebook. Swappa is known for trusted exchanges of tech and is now bringing its validation processes and community to local markets.
  
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• New Windows 10 20H1 test build adds new notification-settings options

  03-07-2019 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft also is rolling out to non-Insider testers Notification support with Your Phone for select Android phones this week.
  
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• Vodafone switches on 5G network in the UK, introduces new plans for businesses

  03-07-2019 18:27 via zdnet.com
  Next-generation mobile connectivity is now available in seven UK cities, with 12 more to follow later in the year. ZDNet asks Vodafone's CTO whether the Huawei question will affect the company's future plans.
  
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• How degree apprenticeships could win the battle to boost diversity in UK tech

  03-07-2019 18:25 via theguardian.com
  
  People from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds account for just 4% of the UK tech workforce, but degree apprenticeship programmes have the power and reach to increase diversity across the sectorIt’s been estimated that there are 600,000 tech job vacancies in the UK, a figure that is forecast to leap to 1 million by 2020 – and they can’t all be staffed by people who look and act the same way.With this digital skills shortage costing the UK economy £63bn a year in
  
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• Facebook images broken, Instagram and WhatsApp struggling too

  03-07-2019 18:25 via zdnet.com
  No, it's not just you. Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users around the world are having problems.
  
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• Engineer who smuggled military chips into China faces 219 years in prison - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:25 via cnet.com
  Yi-Chi Shih and a co-conspirator defrauded a US company of "sensitive semiconductor chips with military applications," according to the Justice Department.
  
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• Fortnite season 9, week 8 challenges and how to score tricks with a Driftboard - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:19 via cnet.com
  Tick tock. Time is running out for this season.
  
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• MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby 2019: Starters, rosters and how to watch - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:17 via cnet.com
  The 90th annual Midsummer Classic is set for Tuesday, but don't miss the Derby the night before.
  
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• Hyundai's new Continuously Variable Valve Duration tech boosts both power and efficiency - Roadshow

  03-07-2019 18:11 via cnet.com
  It'll debut on Hyundai's Smartstream engine family, starting with a 1.6-liter I4.
  
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• Fortnite season 9: Stranger Things portals and a Giant Robot in Pressure Plant - CNET

  03-07-2019 18:07 via cnet.com
  Is this robot going to take on the Polar Peak monster?
  
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