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• How to enable DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Firefox

  06-07-2019 21:06 via zdnet.com
  A step by step guide to enable DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support in the Firefox browser.
  
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• Moon landing 50th anniversary: How Apollo 11 fired up the space race - CNET

  06-07-2019 20:37 via cnet.com
  It's been five decades since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Here's a look at that achievement -- and what lies ahead.
  
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• 40 years ago Sony's Walkman changed the way we listened to music - CNET

  06-07-2019 20:26 via cnet.com
  The Walkman was just as big a change in the way we listened to music as the iPod was in the early 2000s.
  
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• Watch the Stranger Things cast play their own video game - CNET

  06-07-2019 20:05 via cnet.com
  The actors behind Eleven, Mike and Will freak out a little while playing Stranger Things 3.
  
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• Earthquake videos: Watch SoCal shaking hit Dodger Stadium, Disneyland - CNET

  06-07-2019 19:33 via cnet.com
  No one was injured in the latest Southern California quake reportedly, but the videos are unnerving.
  
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• A.I.’s Minority Report for retail: They know you’ll return it even before you buy it

  06-07-2019 17:31 via zdnet.com
  Retail can be a game, a game that Indian online apparel retailer Myntra is learning to play better by predicting people's propensity to return what's in their shopping cart before they purchase, and using rewards and punishments to block returns.
  
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• Volkswagen's electric ID R race car set a new Goodwood Hill Climb record - Roadshow

  06-07-2019 16:48 via cnet.com
  Volkswagen's electric ID R race car smashed a 20-year-old record at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
  
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• Mozilla: No plans to enable DNS-over-HTTPS by default in the UK

  06-07-2019 16:33 via zdnet.com
  But there's nothing stopping users from enabling the DNS-over-HTTPS feature in Firefox on their own, though.
  
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• Microsoft is axing internal use rights for its products for its reseller partners

  06-07-2019 16:07 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is discontinuing internal use rights for product licenses, as well as cutting previously included on-premises support incidents provided to its reseller partners.
  
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• How to play the most popular iPhone game right now - CNET

  06-07-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  BTS World has taken over the app store with the most downloads.
  
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• The Sony Walkman changed the way we listened to music 40 years ago - CNET

  06-07-2019 15:57 via cnet.com
  The Walkman was just as big of a change in the way we listened to music as the iPod was in the early 2000s.
  
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• Klipsch RP-5000F, a tower speaker to be reckoned with - CNET

  06-07-2019 15:47 via cnet.com
  The Audiophiliac kicks back with one of Klipsch’s more affordable tower speakers.
  
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• UK mobile operators ignore security fears over Huawei 5G

  06-07-2019 15:00 via theguardian.com
  Firms pushing ahead with Chinese tech giant to set up new networkHuawei is helping develop 5G networks for all four of the UK’s major mobile phone operators – even though the government has yet to confirm whether the controversial Chinese technology company will be permitted to build the next generation of wireless infrastructure.The revelation threatens to exacerbate tensions between the UK and the US, which has taken a firm line against the company amid claims, strongly denied, tha
  
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• Trick those #!@% spam calls with a fake phone number - CNET

  06-07-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  This app redirects unwanted calls away from your phone.
  
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• Porsche's new 911 RSR makes its debut at Goodwood - Roadshow

  06-07-2019 14:24 via cnet.com
  Based on the 991.2 GT3 RS, it'll start racing in the 2019-2020 World Endurance Championship season.
  
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• InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple Watch: Protects the display and edges of your smartwatch

  06-07-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Wearing your Apple Watch daily means it is out there exposed to contact with various objects so it's not bad insurance to protect that display with a glass protector. ZAGG also includes a bumper to protect the edges of the Apple Watch.
  
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• Stranger Things 3: All the subtle details and throwbacks you might have missed - CNET

  06-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The callbacks to previous seasons are almost as strong as the '80s references. Almost.
  
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• Stranger Things: 15 TV shows to watch now that you've seen season 3 - CNET

  06-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Need more thrilling action and weird monsters to fill your Stranger Things void? These shows will do the trick.
  
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• Erik Buell is trading motorcycles for e-bikes with the Fuell Fluid - Roadshow

  06-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  America's favorite oddball motorcycle engineer is focusing his chops on making a handsome, cohesive and convenient e-bike that people will actually want to buy.
  
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• Why Jony Ive is leaving Apple, Samsung's Note 10 event revealed video - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week's most important tech headlines include new reasons why Jony Ive is leaving Apple, Facebook's civil rights task force and Samsung's confirmation of a Galaxy Note 10 event on August 7th in New York.
  
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• Verizon vs AT&T vs Sprint vs T-Mobile: How to choose the best 5G carrier - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Cost, phone, speed and coverage. 5G is the new Wild West.
  
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• The Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game sadly hexes itself - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The Harry Potter game's biggest stumbling block is its maddening paywall.
  
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• Labyrinths of light and mirrors: Exploring Tokyo's TeamLab Planets and Borderless - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Two digital art museums in Tokyo offer incredible otherworldly experiences by playing with all your senses. Here's what they're like.
  
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• Infinite worlds: TeamLab Planets and Borderless will blow your mind - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The digital art museums of TeamLab Planets and Borderless use mirrors, LEDs, projectors, and more to create unique and stunning experiences. Have a look.
  
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• Filling stadiums with serverless computing

  06-07-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Australia's leading events ticketing agency puts it all in the cloud.
  
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• CNET Book Club: Brad Thor on Backlash and why he'll never trust Alexa - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The best-selling spy thriller author on the dangers of deep fakes, disinformation and social media.
  
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• CNET Book Club: Brad Thor on Backlash and the dangers of social media video - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The best-selling spy thriller author explains why he'll never trust Alexa.
  
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• Best home security of 2019: Professional monitoring, DIY systems, video doorbells and more - CNET

  06-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Yes, shopping for the best home security system can be a confusing headache. Fortunately, we've done a lot of the legwork for you.
  
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• USA vs Netherlands live stream: how to watch Women's World Cup 2019 final from anywhere

  06-07-2019 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After four weeks and 51 matches, we're finally about to reach the final of what has been an absorbing 2019 Women's World Cup - inspiring millions of viewers across the globe on the way. It all comes down to just two teams, and with our help you can get a USA vs Netherlands live stream from absolutely anywhere in the world.The USA come into tonight's game as record breakers after becoming the first team to reach three consecutive finals having already done so in 2011 and 2015. For the Dutch
  
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• Save big on unlimited data mobile phone deals with Three's 'half price for six months'

  06-07-2019 12:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Whether it be a SIM only deal or a brand new mobile phone deal, Three is the go to name for unlimited data offers. But, as satisfying as it is to blast through HD streams for hours on end, the cost of having no data caps can be massively off-putting.Luckily, Three has come big with its most recent offer, helping to crush those overwhelming price tags. On a huge host of unlimited data contracts and SIM only deals, you can currently get half price bills for the first six months of your contract.Th
  
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• 5G speeds and coverage aren't just patchy where you are, it's worldwide

  06-07-2019 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  5G is here, but even if you live in one of the few cities around the world which have the next generation of mobile network switched 'on', you'll likely find the coverage (and speeds) far from spectacular right now.The good news is, you're not alone. We've already tested the new 5G networks in the US and the UK, where speeds and connectivity vary wildly, and we've now taken our 5G road trip to South Korea.With a Samsung Galaxy S10 5G in hand, we spent three days in the South Korean capital, Seou
  
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• The Google Pixel 4 could have a 16MP telephone lens, based on camera app code

  06-07-2019 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What treats will the Google Pixel 4 have in store for us? A 16MP telephoto lens as part of its rear camera array, if the latest rumors are to be believed – rumors based on code spotted in the official Google Camera app.Some digging by the folks at XDA Developers revealed a reference to "Sabre" (Google's codename for telephoto) and the word "telephoto" itself. Further investigation by the team at 9to5Google turned up a reference to a 16MP image.This is based on the 6.3 version of the Google
  
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• Amazon Prime Day VR zones go live in 6 cities across India

  06-07-2019 11:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2019 kicks off on July 15 and the e-commerce giant has set up Virtual Reality (VR) experience zones in six cities across India. These VR zones will let users experience products on sale in different virtual environments before placing the order.Amazon Prime Day VR experience zones are present in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Shoppers who are looking forward to grab great deals during the Amazon Prime Day and are living in the aforementioned cities c
  
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• India vs Sri Lanka live stream: how to watch Cricket World Cup 2019 from anywhere

  06-07-2019 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  India have been every bit as impressive as we were expecting in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli firing on all cylinders and Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami doing the job with the ball, they're probably marginal favourites to win the whole thing. Can they demonstrate their dominance with another big win over Sri Lanka today? Find out by watching and India vs Sri Lanka live stream using the guide below.
  Aside from their impressive win against England, Sri Lanka will
  
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• How much does 1.5TB of RAM cost?

  06-07-2019 11:00 via zdnet.com
  While most of us get away with having a few gigabytes of RAM, there are modern motherboards designed for workstations that can take enormous amounts of RAM. But lots of RAM is expensive. Very expensive.
  
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• Gears 5 multiplayer tech test begins in July

  06-07-2019 10:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Coalition has confirmed that it will be hosting technical test sessions for some of Gears 5’s Versus multiplayer modes in July. First mentioned during E3 2019, these tests will take place across two sessions so if you can’t make one, be sure to block out your calendar for the other. The first session will run from July 19 until July 22, while the second will run from July 26 until July 29. Both sessions will include three distinct modes from Gears 5 across two of its ne
  
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• 10 top tennis games for Android and iOS

  06-07-2019 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Strawberries and cream, white uniforms and a lot of grunting - there are few events so ingrained in the psyche as Wimbledon. Not all are lucky enough to be able to attend the event in person however, most will be stuck at home finding a Wimbledon live stream to get their fix - and perhaps with little to do in-between matches.What better way to psych yourself up for the next round of matches, than to indulge in a few of the finest tennis games available on mobile - be they on Android or iOS.
  
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• These Samsung phone deals are worth a look if you're scared of Galaxy Note 10 pricing

  06-07-2019 09:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might now be just around the corner (August 7, to be precise) but considering it is rumoured to be coming with a price tag of £1,000+, it is likely to be taking a graceful leap over most users' budgets.Luckily, the release of a new phone tends to mean price drops on the older handsets. In this case, we're now seeing some excellent prices across a range of Samsung phone deals.Whether you want a decked out Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, an affordable Note 9 with ton
  
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• Google Chrome to get a video Play/Pause button on the toolbar

  06-07-2019 09:10 via zdnet.com
  Chrome users will soon have a quicker way to pause auto-playing sound in their browser.
  
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• The man who launched the Apple Watch in the UK is on a mission to reshape the watch world

  06-07-2019 07:00
  
  Patrick Pruniaux, a former TAG Heuer exec, has been lured from Apple to be CEO of two high-end watch brands, Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux. And he's bringing Cupertino thinking to Switzerland
  
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• The fastest road bikes from 2019's Tour de France (that you can buy)

  06-07-2019 07:00
  
  One of the beautiful things about cycling is that you can ride the same routes as the greats, on the same bikes. These bikes
  
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• Samsung really can't afford any blunders with the Note 10 launch

  06-07-2019 07:00
  
  The upcoming Note 10 is expected to arrive with four rear cameras, 5G and a centred punch hole. But to avoid a repeat of its flaming 2016, Samsung just needs to launch a phone with no catastrophes
  
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• It's time you ditched Chrome for a privacy-first web browser

  06-07-2019 07:00
  
  Google's business is data collection. Here are the best Chrome alternatives for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac that will protect your privacy
  
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• Exclusive: U.S. clears SoftBank's $2.25 billion investment in GM-backed Cruise

  06-07-2019 06:17
  Cruise, a U.S. self-driving vehicle company majority-owned by General Motors Co, told Reuters on Friday that a U.S. national security panel approved a $2.25 billion investment in the firm by Japan's SoftBank Corp.
  
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• Google goes for verticals, scale in APAC cloud push

  06-07-2019 04:08 via zdnet.com
  Cloud vendor has identified health and life sciences as well as retail amongst key growth sectors and is looking to triple its headcount in the Asia-Pacific region over the next 18 months.
  
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• Amazon founder Bezos' divorce final with $38 billion settlement: report

  06-07-2019 02:57
  Amazon.com Incfounder Jeff Bezos' divorce from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Bezos, was finalized by a Seattle-area judge on Friday, paving the way for her to receive $38.3 billion worth of Amazon stock, Bloomberg reported.
  
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• Best USB flash drives of 2019: Memory sticks for all your data storage needs

  06-07-2019 01:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Buying the best USB flash drives for your needs is a necessary purchase, no matter how you're using your gear, and we're here to help. In this list for the best options, we look at USB flash drives that offer you safe and secure, portable storage for your important files.
  Find the best deals on the best USB flash drives on Amazon Prime Day 2019.
  The best USB flash drives don't just allow you to quickly and conveniently move data from one PC to another. The brilliant memory sticks in this guide a
  
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• My date with a robot

  06-07-2019 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Would you let a robot take you on a date, read you the news, or look after your children?
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: early deals on the Echo and Echo Dot live now

  06-07-2019 00:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're looking to save money on some pre-Amazon Prime Day deals, then you've come to the right place. For a limited time, Amazon has the Echo Dot smart speaker on sale for $24.99. That's a 50% discount and only 0.99¢ more than the Black Friday price. Amazon also has the larger Echo smart speaker on sale for $69.99. If you're in the UK you can also find the Echo speakers on sale.The best-selling Echo Dot smart speaker works with Amazon Alexa to play music, answer questions, make calls, an
  
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• Best movies on Netflix (July 2019): 20 films you need to watch right now

  06-07-2019 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Best Movies on Netflix: TechRadar's round-up of the best films on Netflix's massive US catalog.If you're anything like us, you can spend hours searching for the best movies on Netflix only to come up empty handed two hours later. It's a whole bunch of wasted time and - if you lead a busy life - it's a huge time suck.Thankfully, we've done all the searching so you don't have to. In an effort to determine the best movies and films on Netflix, we've put together a list of the greatest possible
  
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