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• Scooter hit-and-run triggers battle over rider location data - CNET

  08-07-2019 23:50 via cnet.com
  After a cyclist was badly injured by an e-scooter rider, lawyers aim to find the culprit through scooter companies' data records.
  
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• Argonne scientists perform huge file transfers to model the makeup of the Universe

  08-07-2019 23:37 via zdnet.com
  A team led by Argonne National Laboratory scientists moved 2.9 petabytes of data -- in a single file transfer -- as part of a project involving some of the largest-ever cosmological simulations.
  
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• Drain the swamp: Scary DC flooding spreads to the White House - CNET

  08-07-2019 23:33 via cnet.com
  Elevators, parking lots, streets and Metro stations were underwater due to Monday's storms.
  
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• 5 best ways to keep your Android apps from spying on you - CNET

  08-07-2019 23:33 via cnet.com
  Over 1,000 Android apps grab your data even if you tell them no.
  
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• Amazon liable for defective third-party products, US appeals court rules - CNET

  08-07-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  The ruling qualifies the e-commerce giant as a "seller" under Pennsylvania state law, even for outside products.
  
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• Instagram will let you know if you're about to post a hurtful comment - CNET

  08-07-2019 23:27 via cnet.com
  The Facebook-owned photo-sharing app has started rolling out the AI-powered feature.
  
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• Beastly Southern California earthquake created a crack seen from space - CNET

  08-07-2019 23:15 via cnet.com
  Satellites caught sight of a surface rupture etched by the Ridgecrest earthquake.
  
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• Stranger Things 3 hid an obscure Easter egg, but someone finally found it - CNET

  08-07-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  The Stranger Things writers tucked something special into episode 2 of season 3, and it was hard to spot.
  
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• Elon Musk says Mars and Starship update could come later this month - CNET

  08-07-2019 22:15 via cnet.com
  The SpaceX head says he's almost ready to revisit his mission to make humanity multiplanetary.
  
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• Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Sprint: How to choose the best 5G carrier - CNET

  08-07-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  Cost, phone, speed and coverage. 5G is the new Wild West.
  
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• Microsoft admitted to private Linux developer security list

  08-07-2019 21:55 via zdnet.com
  Linux developers recognize Microsoft's contributions to Linux and security -- by letting the company's Linux developers in its closed linux-distro security list.
  
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• Best Steam summer sale 2019 deals: Rocket League, Rust and more discounted games - CNET

  08-07-2019 21:43 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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• Nearly every Google Home and Nest product is on sale - CNET

  08-07-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  Walmart has slashed prices on just about everything, and you don't need an Amazon Prime membership or anything.
  
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• Amazon will crash on Prime Day, 60% of surveyed eBay employees say - CNET

  08-07-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  And so said 29% of Amazon employees answering a poll on the Blind app.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield trailer shows off new characters - CNET

  08-07-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  Four new Pokemon, four new characters and one new ability have been teased.
  
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• FCA recalls 83,000 2014 Jeep Cherokee V6s for transmission issues - Roadshow

  08-07-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  A problem in the transmission can cause the vehicle to shift to neutral unexpectedly.
  
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• Here is your secret weapon for Amazon Prime Day deals - CNET

  08-07-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  The easy-to-use Amazon Assistant tool for Chrome, Firefox and Safari does triple duty.
  
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• Robocall ban should target texts and foreign calls, FCC chief says - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:59 via cnet.com
  Proposed new rules would extend robocall blocking to international calls and text messages.
  
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• Facebook not invited to White House social media summit: company

  08-07-2019 20:48
  Facebook Inc said on Monday that it had not been invited to a White House summit on social media being held later this week.
  
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• Amazon Minnesota warehouse workers planning Prime Day strike - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  Workers in the Minneapolis area have already been pushing for better working conditions.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best deals on gaming gear available now - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:40 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know to make smart buys on discounted gaming laptops, desktops and accessories.
  
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• Stranger Things 3 hid an Easter egg, but nobody has found it yet - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:38 via cnet.com
  Get ready to scrutinize episode 2 of season 3. The Stranger Things writers hid something special for you.
  
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• Mulan comes to life in first trailer for live-action remake video - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:38 via cnet.com
  The new version, which stars Liu Yifei as Mulan, is set to open March 27 in the US and UK.
  
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• Maleficent: Mistress of Evil trailer pits Angelina Jolie against Michelle Pfeiffer - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:24 via cnet.com
  The Sleeping Beauty villain, with those amazingly enhanced cheekbones, is going to a wedding.
  
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• Maleficent trailer brings back Sleeping Beauty villain video - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:22 via cnet.com
  Maleficent: Mistress of Evil opens Oct. 17 in Australia and Oct. 18 in the US and UK.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: All the best deals on headphones and speakers - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:10 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know to score major discounts on headphones and wireless speakers.
  
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• Macy's is selling a $125 Instant Pot Duo for just $50 - CNET

  08-07-2019 20:09 via cnet.com
  The lowest price we've seen for this model.
  
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• Microsoft warns about Astaroth malware campaign

  08-07-2019 20:07 via zdnet.com
  New hard-to-detect Astaroth campaigns spotted using fileless execution and living-off-the-land techniques.
  
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• Microsoft releases preview of its Desktop Analytics app-compatibility assessment service

  08-07-2019 19:43 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Desktop Analytics service, now in public preview, is designed to help business users check their app-compatibility levels and mitigate issues involving the latest Windows 10 feature updates.
  
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• Toyota and Geely partner with Baidu's Apollo self-driving car program - Roadshow

  08-07-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  The companies are working together to further develop the open-source autonomous car technology platform and the artificial intelligence necessary to run it.
  
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• Snowball the dancing cockatoo gets serious scrutiny from science - CNET

  08-07-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  A parrot that grooves to Queen and Cyndi Lauper shows humans aren't the only creatures that get creative by shaking their tail feathers.
  
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• E-scooters put Swedish start-up on road to positive cashflow

  08-07-2019 19:27
  Growing numbers of young people whizzing around Europe's big cities on electric scooters may represent a nightmare for some pedestrians and motorists, but for Swedish sharing start-up VOI they offer a path to positive cashflow.
  
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• Huawei’s homegrown OS faces a steep uphill climb video - CNET

  08-07-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: An OS that’s faster than Android isn’t enough to get people to make the switch.
  
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• Singapore wants more details on Facebook Libra before deciding on regulatory response

  08-07-2019 19:25 via zdnet.com
  Country's central bank remains in talks with Facebook and wants more details on how the US social media platform plans to implement its cryptocurrency before exploring potential legislation.
  
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• Loads of Android apps are skirting privacy controls video - CNET

  08-07-2019 19:14 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: Researches found more than 1,000 apps are ignoring users' permission requests.
  
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• T-Mobile and Sprint's mega-deal might actually happen this time (The 3:59, Ep. 582) video - CNET

  08-07-2019 19:08 via cnet.com
  Plus, Android apps harvesting your data and Huawei's Android alternative.
  
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• Comic-Con: Cool gear and collectibles you can get without heading to SDCC - CNET

  08-07-2019 19:06 via cnet.com
  Can't get to San Diego Comic-Con 2019? No worries, fam, we got you.
  
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• iOS 13 change: Where to find app updates in the App Store now - CNET

  08-07-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  In iOS 13, Apple took away the Updates tab in the App Store. So now what?
  
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• Woz wants you to get off Facebook right now

  08-07-2019 18:58 via zdnet.com
  The Apple co-founder believes the privacy tradeoff just isn't worth it.
  
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• Fake voices 'help cyber-crooks steal cash'

  08-07-2019 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  A security firm says deepfaked audio is being used to steal millions of pounds.
  
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• Pirate our games, don't buy them from key resellers, say indies

  08-07-2019 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  A campaign urges the public to stop buying discounted video game codes from "unauthorised" sites.
  
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• Nintendo's Dr. Mario World mobile game could be my summer addiction - CNET

  08-07-2019 18:21 via cnet.com
  First impressions: It's Candy Crush meets Nintendo puzzling.
  
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• ICE, FBI reportedly scan driver's license photos for facial recognition searches - CNET

  08-07-2019 18:20 via cnet.com
  It's all been happening without license holders' knowledge or consent, according to The Washington Post.
  
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• Waymo driverless taxi service tests free Wi-Fi - Roadshow

  08-07-2019 18:19 via cnet.com
  If you hail one of Google's self-driving shuttles, you might just score yourself some free broadband.
  
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• New report highlights 5G's early improvements over 4G - CNET

  08-07-2019 18:14 via cnet.com
  OpenSignal's latest data shows how, even in the early days, 5G is often a lot faster than 4G.
  
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• Blame Mark Hamill for the Jar Jar Binks Twitter trend - CNET

  08-07-2019 18:10 via cnet.com
  Jar Jar Binks is your Twitter buddy today, whether you like it or not.
  
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• Stranger Things time-warps PCs with Windows 1.11 app - CNET

  08-07-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Something to do after binging on the third season over the holiday.
  
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• Microsoft SQL Server 2008/R2 reach end of support; SQL Server 2019 and Azure await

  08-07-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's database releases from 2008 and 2010 reach end of extended support. In response, Redmond says, that for many customers, the time for cloud migration has arrived.
  
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• Cambridge University tests robot to harvest lettuces

  08-07-2019 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The robot has successfully picked thousands of iceberg lettuces in field trials, say scientists.
  
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• Prime Day 2019: Instant Pot, iPads, AirPods and Marvel movies already on sale - CNET

  08-07-2019 17:37 via cnet.com
  New additions! $1.99 Marvel movie rentals, a secret Ring doorbell deal and lots more. Plus, learn all the pro tips for saving even more on Prime Day.
  
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