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• Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy TV series in works for Hulu - CNET

  24-07-2019 23:51 via cnet.com
  Don't panic! A Lost showrunner and Wonder Woman screenwriter will reportedly head up the show based on Douglas Adams' sci-fi classic.
  
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• Neutrogena recalls its light therapy acne mask - CNET

  24-07-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  Eye issues have sparked the company to take this light mask off the market.
  
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• Best PlayStation Summer Sale 2019 deals: Red Dead Redemption 2, Persona 5 and more - CNET

  24-07-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  These are some of the best deals on the best games during the current PlayStation summer sale.
  
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• Nokia 220 4G, 105 budget phones bring connectivity to global users - CNET

  24-07-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  HMD Global launched the two new phones, which feature long-lasting batteries and durable build.
  
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• Charter never heard back from DOJ about buying T-Mobile and Sprint assets, report says - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:57 via cnet.com
  The acquisition plan was reportedly never responded to.
  
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• PayPal reports mixed Q2, cuts 2019 revenue guidance

  24-07-2019 22:55 via zdnet.com
  PayPal said the change in its 2019 revenue forecast is due to delays in product integrations and pricing changes as well as currency pressures.
  
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• Facebook reveals new FTC investigation as Q2 earnings show continued growth - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:53 via cnet.com
  The agency is looking into antitrust concerns.
  
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• Roku is developing a Wi-Fi extender, report says - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:45 via cnet.com
  The media streaming tech company wants better Wi-Fi coverage.
  
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• Ford's Fiesta, Focus transmission troubles attract NHTSA's attention, report says - Roadshow

  24-07-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  Several members of congress are pushing for a NHTSA investigation into Ford's handling of customer issues with its PowerShift transmissions.
  
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• Fitbits might not track your heart rate right if you're a person of color - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  There have been a few complaints from people with darker skin or a lot of tattoos.
  
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• Facebook confirms it's the subject of FTC antitrust probe

  24-07-2019 22:35 via zdnet.com
  Meanwhile, Facebook shares were up in after-hours trading as the company exceeded Q2 revenue expectations.
  
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• Every Marvel Phase 4 movie and TV show through 2021 - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:26 via cnet.com
  Here are the properties we know will join the MCU within the next three years, plus some rumored ones.
  
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• Tinder's new alert warns LGTBQ users when they visit discriminatory countries - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  The Traveler Alert is aimed at keeping LGBTQ+ users safe.
  
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• 18 restaurants where you can order the Beyond Burger - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  Find different variations of this meatless burger at national and regional chains.
  
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• Whopping $5 billion FTC settlement still a bargain for Facebook, critics say - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  Critics give the deal a thumbs-down.
  
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• BT will use Ubuntu and OpenStack to power 5G transformation

  24-07-2019 22:08 via zdnet.com
  In a major win for Canonical, BT, formerly British Telecom, will rely on Ubuntu Linux and OpenStack cloud to deploy 5G in the UK and around the globe.
  
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• Blade Runner co-star Rutger Hauer dies at 75: 'Intense, deep, genuine' - CNET

  24-07-2019 22:06 via cnet.com
  The actor played replicant Roy Batty opposite Harrison Ford and helped write the iconic "tears in rain" speech.
  
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• Amazon reportedly buys another 2,200 delivery vans - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:50 via cnet.com
  The online retail giant is ramping up for more deliveries.
  
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• This Ring-like video doorbell is only $32 - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:46 via cnet.com
  ...and it's not half bad! Should you jump on this exclusive deal?
  
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• Tech news roundup: Managing IoT, new iPhones, and phishing concerns

  24-07-2019 21:33 via zdnet.com
  This week's stories from TechRepublic and ZDNet include AI's influence on retail, the onslaught of malicious emails, and a look at why 50% of employees aren't satisfied.
  
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• EA Access is finally available on PS4 - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:32 via cnet.com
  The subscription service costs $5 a month or $30 a year.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX hover test its Starship Starhopper - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:27 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's Starship hopper prototype hopes to rise to the occasion very soon.
  
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• 7 important signs you have burnout -- and how to fix it - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  If you are always exhausted or stressed after work, you're likely burnout. Here's what to do about it.
  
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• The latest information on Google Stadia video - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:20 via cnet.com
  Stadia's director of product holds a Reddit AMA and offers plenty of details about the upcoming game service. Also, Dragonfly may be dead, the Pixel 3A camera is awesome, your comments and more in this episode of Alphabet City!
  
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• John McAfee 'released from confinement' - CNET

  24-07-2019 21:14 via cnet.com
  The antivirus software pioneer is being released, his Twitter account says.
  
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• Google's work in China doesn't raise concerns, says Treasury's Mnuchin - CNET

  24-07-2019 20:37 via cnet.com
  Mnuchin says he had “direct discussions” with Google CEO Sundar Pichai this week.
  
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• Audi Q3 Sportback SUV gets a slick-backed coif, loads of tech - Roadshow

  24-07-2019 20:31 via cnet.com
  This slightly more athletic take on Audi's popular Q3 crossover looks surprisingly cohesive.
  
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• The 5G fallout: Brexit triggers a global wireless fault line

  24-07-2019 20:28 via zdnet.com
  The grounds for a technological split in 5G Wireless are shakier than many expected, as Huawei mounts a clever defense. Now, in the face of pressure from the US and China, the UK is facing technological isolation.
  
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• APT-doxing group exposes APT17 as Jinan bureau of China's Security Ministry

  24-07-2019 20:24 via zdnet.com
  Intrusion Truth's previous two exposes -- for APT3 and APT10 -- resulted in DOJ charges. Will this one as well?
  
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• Audi Q3 Sportback is a rakish little SUV - Roadshow

  24-07-2019 20:15 via cnet.com
  Audi's Q3 crossover range gets a new, more aerodynamic look.
  
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• eBay intros managed fulfillment service for online sellers

  24-07-2019 20:00 via zdnet.com
  eBay said the delivery service will be available to merchants using any online platform and marketplace, suggesting a broader revenue strategy for the service over the long term.
  
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• 'At last I can feel again': robotic hand gives user a sense of touch

  24-07-2019 20:00 via theguardian.com
  Man whose arm was amputated after accident can hold delicate objects such as grapes and eggsA man who lost his hand 17 years ago has been given the sense of touch through a brain-controlled robotic prosthetic.Keven Walgamott, whose arm was amputated below the elbow after an accident, can now feel 119 different touch sensations through the prosthetic as if it were his own limb. Continue reading...
  
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• Rutger Hauer, star of Blade Runner, dies at 75 - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:55 via cnet.com
  The Dutch actor is best known for playing replicant leader Roy Batty opposite Harrison Ford.
  
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• Astronomers discover two dead stars locked in ferociously fast orbits - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:53 via cnet.com
  The fastest eclipsing binary system ever discovered features two white dwarfs zooming around each other once every seven minutes.
  
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• DoorDash changes tipping model after angry customers complain - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  "We thought we were doing the right thing," says company CEO Tony Xu.
  
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• Blackview BV9700 Pro hands-on: A mid-range rugged phone with optional night camera

  24-07-2019 19:52 via zdnet.com
  The BV9700 Pro from Blackview is a rugged phone with some useful features and an external night vision camera.
  
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• Corsair acquires Origin PC to build a better gaming computer - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:49 via cnet.com
  This might be the perfect pairing.
  
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• Fortnite season 9: Storm Scout Sniper, Birthday Bash and Loot Lake Orb - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:42 via cnet.com
  The most popular battle royale game is turning two years old.
  
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• Salesforce Essentials adds new ways for SMBs to reach customers in real time

  24-07-2019 19:39 via zdnet.com
  The new capabilities should help smaller businesses meet the demands of consumers looking for more personal interactions with brands.
  
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• Recent climate change trends 'unprecedented' in the last 2,000 years - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  Humans have really cranked the heat up.
  
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• How to become a privacy ninja: Use these journalist tools - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:24 via cnet.com
  You don’t have to be a gumshoe reporter to practice a bit of surveillance self-defense.
  
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• Facebook is walloped with $5 billion fine (The Daily Charge, 7/24/2019) video - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:22 via cnet.com
  It's a week of penalties. We also break down Dish's $5 billion wireless deal and what it means for T-Mobile-Sprint, and discussa cheaper mobile-only Netflix.
  
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• Facebook FTC settlement puts Zuck personally on the hook video - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  From The Daily Charge: Is a $5 billion fine big enough for a company that generated nearly $15 billion in revenue last quarter?
  
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• Nest Hub Max: Google's 10-inch Assistant smart display costs $230, debuts Sept. 9 - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:18 via cnet.com
  Google's new premium-tier smart display joins the Nest family and adds a camera.
  
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• Microsoft is rebranding the web-version of Office as 'Office' (minus the 'Online')

  24-07-2019 19:18 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is moving away from referring to the web-based version of Office and its web-based Office client apps as 'Office Online' or 'Word Online.'
  
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• Facebook and Instagram are tightening rules around e-cigarettes, alcohol - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:11 via cnet.com
  The social networks are limiting content related to alcohol and tobacco products.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX launch Dragon to the ISS today (if the weather agrees) - CNET

  24-07-2019 19:04 via cnet.com
  SpaceX is scheduled to launch a cargo mission to the space station, but the weather looks iffy.
  
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• Google Nest Hub chimes in so it's less annoying when you turn off the lights - CNET

  24-07-2019 18:50 via cnet.com
  When you turn off lights with a voice command, Google Assistant will start responding with a chime.
  
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