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• What's new to stream in August 2019 video - CNET

  01-08-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  Glow and Rocko's Modern Life return on Netflix. Meanwhile, Amazon gets into the original comedy game with specials by Jim Gaffigan and Alonzo Bodden.
  
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• Feinstein's new bill seeks to prevent another Cambridge Analytica - CNET

  01-08-2019 23:41 via cnet.com
  The legislation is designed to prevent the exploitation of voter data for online political targeting.
  
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• Fitbit price cut at Amazon: deals on the Fitbit Versa Lite, Alta HR, and Charge 3

  01-08-2019 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're looking to snag a smartwatch deal before the new school year, then you're in luck. Amazon has some killer deals on popular Fitbit models that include the Fitbit Alta HR and Charge 3 smartwatch. Amazon also has the best-selling Fitbit Vera Lite on sale for $134. That's a $20 discount and the best price we've found for the activity tracker.The Fitbit Versa Lite is a smartwatch that's packed with fitness features that include tracking activity, workouts, and calories burned. The lightweig
  
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• GoDaddy names Expedia alum as CEO

  01-08-2019 23:18 via zdnet.com
  GoDaddy said Aman Bhutani, who used to be president of Brand Expedia Group, will be its new CEO as current chief Scott Wagner steps down for health reasons.
  
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• Snowden says Facebook is spying on you and wants to help fight back - CNET

  01-08-2019 23:04 via cnet.com
  The NSA whistleblower took to Twitter to hint at anti-spying methods.
  
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• NetApp cuts outlook for fiscal Q1, fiscal 2020

  01-08-2019 23:00 via zdnet.com
  The company said it remained confident that it had the right strategy, but sales are falling well short of expectations.
  
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• Trump's 10% China tariff could boost phone, console, laptop prices - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  And with the president’s trade tweets, the Dow drops 250 points.
  
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• The Meatless Farm brings a new meatless burger to Whole Foods - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:51 via cnet.com
  How does The Meatless Farm stack up to Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods?
  
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• AMD vs Nvidia: which should be your next graphics card?

  01-08-2019 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PC gamers will go on at length about the perennial Nvidia vs AMD rivalry, much like how console gamers have an ongoing Xbox One X and PS4 Pro feud. And, even if you’ve never heard about it before, the sheer amount of competition and innovation that’s resulted from this battle is nothing short of amazing.
  Find out what we think of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SuperWe've gone hands-on with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SuperThe Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super has been tested, too
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• Capital One data breach: What you can do following the banking hack - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:45 via cnet.com
  The latest bank data breach exposed the records of almost 106 million people.
  
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• New robocall rules let FCC crack down on texts and overseas callers - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:43 via cnet.com
  The FCC now has the authority to punish robocallers originating outside the US, as well as, those perpetrating scams via text.
  
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• This is what comes standard in the mid-engine 2020 Chevy Corvette - Roadshow

  01-08-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  With a base price just below $60,000, it's pretty feature-rich.
  
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• DoorDash to acquire Caviar, Square's food ordering platform, for $410M

  01-08-2019 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Meanwhile, Square beat Q2 estimates but released a weak Q3 outlook.
  
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• StubHub now lets you buy tickets using Apple Pay in your mobile browser - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:19 via cnet.com
  If you have an iPhone or iPad, you don't need the StubHub app to use Apple Pay anymore.
  
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• Fortnite season 10 challenges and where to find stop signs, stone heads - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:18 via cnet.com
  Things are going to be much different this season.
  
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• Google blocks websites certified by DarkMatter, after Reuters reports

  01-08-2019 22:13
  Alphabet'sGoogle has blacklisted websites approved by a United Arab Emirates-based security company after Reuters reports tied the firm to a state hacking operation.
  
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• The best student laptops: all the best options for school

  01-08-2019 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Without even factoring in one of the best student laptops to the mix, school can already get very expensive very fast. Textbooks, tuition, school supplies and housing – those things rack up fast. The silver lining, however, is that many of the best student laptops on the market could still save students a lot of cash.
  That's more than just a good thing. When you’re already dropping all that money on textbooks, school supplies and instant ramen, saving up for a new laptop, after all,
  
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• Google temporarily banned from listening to voice recordings in the EU - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:08 via cnet.com
  Regulators in Germany are investigating how Google treats conversations recorded by its Assistant service.
  
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• Should parents pay for an extended warranty for their student's laptop?

  01-08-2019 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Windows Central and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  Know how your student uses their laptop
  Thousands of students head back to college every year, and even though your student — with an able laptop in hand — is responsible, lecture halls, dorms, labs, and libraries are bustling with people. Anyone can walk by and bump a laptop off a table, spill coffee on a keyboard, or step where they shouldn't when a backpack is being rearranged.
  
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• Surface Book 2 vs. Surface Pro 6: Which one should you buy?

  01-08-2019 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Windows Central and has been inducted into our Back to School guideWe're big fans of Microsoft's Surface family of products and have used every entry since the very first Surface tablet. Spending thousands of hours with Surface, we've accumulated bags of experience to recommend the right Surface for you.The Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 are two very different devices, targeting two very different groups of consumers. If you prefer a tablet experience, don't
  
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• 5 things parents need to know about buying their kid a phone

  01-08-2019 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Android Central and has been inducted into our Future University Back to School guide
  Buying a new phone is a big decision — especially if you're buying one for your kid. Ensuring your child has a way to stay connected to friends and family is becoming more and more important these days, but with so many handsets out there vying for your attention and dollars, it can be difficult to decide which one is really best for your kid.That's where we step in.Whi
  
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• Best MacBook for Students in 2019

  01-08-2019 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on iMore and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  Most students looking for a new MacBook should pick up the MacBook Air. It's less expensive than other MacBooks, more powerful, and has a bigger display than the 12-inch MacBook while remaining lightweight. And though it might not be as powerful as the MacBook Pro, it should provide enough power for the average student to get through their day.
  Our pick: MacBook Air (2018)More power: MacBook ProValue pi
  
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• Best iPad for Students in 2019

  01-08-2019 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on iMore and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  Most students are on a limited budget, but that doesn't mean that you'll need to skimp out on features. The new iPad Air 3 is the best iPad that a student can get because it packs in a lot of power, including some Pro features, but is at a much more affordable price point than the iPad Pro lineup.
  Best Overall: iPad Air 3 (2019)Runner-up: iPad ProValue pick: iPad mini 5Our pick: iPad Air 3 (2019)
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• Amazon is going to kill your Dash button - CNET

  01-08-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The online retail giant says all Dash buttons will stop working at the end of the month.
  
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• U.S. House Republicans ask to review Amazon Web Services after Capital One breach

  01-08-2019 21:59
  Amazon.com Incwas asked by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday to brief them on security protocols for its cloud storage service after a massive data breach of Capital One Financial Corpby a suspect formerly employed by the online retailer.
  
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• Doctor Who will stream on HBO Max - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:59 via cnet.com
  The new streaming service is coming in spring 2020.
  
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• Best laptops under $500: the best budget laptops around

  01-08-2019 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Are you in the market for one of the best laptops under $500? We totally understand. Times are hard, and replacing your aging laptop hardware won’t be easy on your wallet, especially with all those premium laptops and their premium prices. Worry not. We put together a list of the top laptops under $500, featuring great quality devices that are worth the plastic and silicon they were printed on.We’ve rounded up the most impressive ones that we’ve tested since 2018, each one
  
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• Facebook takedowns of 'coordinated inauthentic behavior' in 2019

  01-08-2019 21:57
  Facebooksaid on Thursday it had dismantled a network of fake accounts and pages it said were run by people connected to the government of Saudi Arabia, the company's latest action to combat "coordinated inauthentic behavior" on its platform.
  
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• Pininfarina-designed Karma GT will make its US debut at Monterey Car Week - Roadshow

  01-08-2019 21:54 via cnet.com
  It's stunning, so it's a perfect fit for Pebble Beach.
  
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• The 5 best back to school backpacks for 2019

  01-08-2019 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Getting the best back to school backpack for you can lift some of the burden of a busy school year. All of the semester’s books plus a laptop plus your everyday essentials, after all, is a heavy enough physical burden to bear. And that's without accounting for the mental and emotional weight a heavy coursework and a reputation to upkeep can put on you.Lucky for you, we happen to be experts in picking out the best of all sorts of tech products, as well as the best back to school backpacks t
  
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• Note 10 purported hands-on video posted on YouTube - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:53 via cnet.com
  A British mobile accessories company posts a video showing off what it says are dummy models of Samsung's new Galaxy Note devices.
  
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• Call of Duty Modern Warfare multiplayer wants to become the adult Fortnite

  01-08-2019 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: Our Call of Duty multiplayer feature includes two new trailers, including one that demos gameplay footage of the fresh 2v2 Gunfight mode.Call of Duty Modern Warfare is a remake in every way imaginable, down to making its multiplayer mode extra gritty and bringing back devastating killstreak rewards.You could say that the multiplayer gameplay is going back to its roots, but it's also taking obvious cues from much newer games like the free-to-play Battle Royale phenomenon Fortnite.It'll in
  
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• Marvel is hosting an Avengers: Endgame online viewing party with Kevin Feige and Trinh Tan - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:50 via cnet.com
  You can join in online at 6 p.m. PT Friday on Vudu.
  
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• Oscar Mayer hot dog ice cream sandwich is both real and terrifying - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  It's made with candied hot dog bits. You may cry now.
  
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• Facebook antitrust inquiry by the FTC focuses on acquisitions, report says - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  The social network owns Instagram and WhatsApp.
  
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• First aftermarket AMD Navi graphics cards won't be cheaper than AMD models

  01-08-2019 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back when the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 5700 launched on July 7, we praised them for offering excellent value, even after Nvidia tried to beat AMD in pricing. And, while that's still definitely the case, you shouldn't expect to be able to pick up a third-party AMD Navi card for cheaper than AMD's reference models. This was pretty much confirmed when PowerColor, one of the biggest aftermarket manufacturers of AMD graphics cards, posted on Facebook, advertising its variations on the RX 570
  
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• Facebook removes fake accounts it says are tied to the Saudi government - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:23 via cnet.com
  The people behind the accounts posed as news outlets and criticized rival nations.
  
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• San Diego duo takes on electric scooter industry

  01-08-2019 21:20
  Two men in San Diego have impounded thousands of electric scooters they say have been left littered about the city and endangering pedestrians, sparking a battle with companies that have flooded cities with the two-wheelers.
  
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• FCC greenlights $20 billion rural broadband subsidy auction - CNET

  01-08-2019 21:16 via cnet.com
  The agency also adopted a plan to improve its broadband maps with more accurate data.
  
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• Breach alert in South Korea after 1m card details were put up for sale online

  01-08-2019 21:00 via zdnet.com
  Source of the card records remains a mystery. Could be a bank, a restaurant chain, a PoS provider.
  
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• Google's new emergency feature lets you call 911 without speaking - CNET

  01-08-2019 20:57 via cnet.com
  Available on Pixel phones and select Android devices, the feature lets you push a button to request help from emergency responders via an automated voice service.
  
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• Intel, Baidu sign 3-year deal to collaborate in cloud, AI, 5G

  01-08-2019 20:45 via zdnet.com
  The agreement revolves around Intel optimizing its platforms and products for Baidu's core business areas.
  
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• Nature's language is being hijacked by technology

  01-08-2019 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  A new study across three generations shows words from nature are now used more commonly for technology
  
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• GNOME and KDE work together on the Linux desktop

  01-08-2019 20:26 via zdnet.com
  Fragmentation has long been a problem for the Linux desktop, but now the two biggest open-source desktop foundations are joining forces.
  
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• IBM is making all its software cloud-native following Red Hat deal

  01-08-2019 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IBM has announced that it has transformed its software portfolio to be cloud-native and optimized it to run on Red Hat OpenShift enabling enterprises to build mission-critical applications once and run them on all leading public clouds including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba and IBM Cloud and on private clouds.The software giant's new cloud-native capabilities will be delivered as pre-integrated solutions called IBM Cloud Paks. The IBM-certified and containerized software
  
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• Manufacturers’ digital transformation will fail without both IT and OT

  01-08-2019 20:17 via zdnet.com
  Modern manufacturers need to find ways to combine the best of IT with the best of OT: Both have much to offer.
  
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• The future of streaming (The Daily Charge, 8/1/2019) video - CNET

  01-08-2019 20:14 via cnet.com
  New players are coming into the streaming video landscape. We break down what you can expect. Also, Google may be trying out a new subscription service.
  
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• Netflix's Hyperdrive trailer promises a wild custom-car competition - Roadshow

  01-08-2019 20:06 via cnet.com
  It's basically a video game come to life.
  
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• Fortnite pro Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer - CNET

  01-08-2019 20:05 via cnet.com
  Just in time for Fortnite season 10.
  
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• Astronomers build incredible 3D map of the Milky Way from 206,726 images - CNET

  01-08-2019 20:04 via cnet.com
  This is the latest effort to create a comprehensive map of our galaxy.
  
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