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• New long-term support version of Linux Mint desktop released

  02-08-2019 23:16 via zdnet.com
  The best Linux desktop gets a refresh that will last users until 2023.
  
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• Spider-Gwen spotted in Avengers: Endgame? - CNET

  02-08-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  Blink and you might miss what looks like an Easter egg of Spider-Gwen attending high school with Peter Parker.
  
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• Apple, Google pause reviewing audio recordings from voice assistants

  02-08-2019 22:34
  Apple Incand Alphabet Inc'sGoogle have globally suspended reviewing recordings from users interacting with their voice assistants, as concerns over data privacy mount.
  
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• US military reportedly testing surveillance balloons in Midwest skies - CNET

  02-08-2019 22:27 via cnet.com
  The test will send 25 vehicle-tracking balloons across six states, according to The Guardian.
  
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• Capital One data breach: Here's what to do video - CNET

  02-08-2019 22:25 via cnet.com
  These tips will help protect you from the most recent bank hack.
  
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• There's a privacy explanation for why Apple doesn't let you delete Siri recordings - CNET

  02-08-2019 22:10 via cnet.com
  Unlike with voice assistants from Amazon and Google, audio from Apple's Siri isn't tied to any accounts.
  
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• Call of Duty Modern Warfare brings back night vision goggles collector's edition - CNET

  02-08-2019 22:07 via cnet.com
  Because why not.
  
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• The best electric toothbrushes in 2019 for whiter teeth and a healthier mouth - CNET

  02-08-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  From whitening power to gum care, there’s an electric toothbrush for everyone.
  
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• VW ID R's record-setting Nurburgring run required just 24.7 kWh of battery - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 21:52 via cnet.com
  Volkswagen dishes some deets about its wild trip 'round the 'Ring.
  
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• Factbox: Facebook takedowns of 'coordinated inauthentic behavior' in 2019

  02-08-2019 21:25
  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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• Halo TV series set for 2021, casts Cortana - CNET

  02-08-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  Natascha McElhone will take on the role of Dr. Catherine Halsey and AI construct Cortana.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 launching Aug. 7 at Samsung Unpacked: Other rumors, leaks, design, specs, price and more - CNET

  02-08-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  If the delayed release of the Galaxy Fold has you on edge, it's time to consider the ultraluxe Note 10.
  
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• Peter Thiel says Google's AI work in China is 'bad for America' - CNET

  02-08-2019 21:06 via cnet.com
  Last month the investor said Google has a "seemingly treasonous" relationship with China. Now, in a New York Times op-ed, he's underlining his point.
  
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• 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition isn’t too expensive at $30,825 - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 20:48 via cnet.com
  For an appearance package, the upgrade cost is pretty manageable.
  
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• Tesla owner finds potentially serious issue with Dog Mode, fix already deployed - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  The 2019.28.2 software update will fix the problem, and it's already being sent to cars.
  
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• Watch a leviathan of a shark nibble on a sub's speargun - CNET

  02-08-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  Bite me, Shark Week. The bluntnose sixgill shark can get larger than a great white.
  
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• GermanWiper ransomware hits Germany hard, destroys files, asks for ransom

  02-08-2019 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Users advised not to pay the ransom under any circumstances!
  
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• Switch Lite preorders now available at Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop - CNET

  02-08-2019 20:23 via cnet.com
  For those who don't want to take any chances.
  
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• Google Fit now gives sleep insights and maps your running routes - CNET

  02-08-2019 20:22 via cnet.com
  Oh, and there's dark mode.
  
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• Best Buy three-day summer sale: $99 Fire TV, $50 off Apple Watch 4, and more

  02-08-2019 20:17 via zdnet.com
  Best Buy is offering deals on Kindle e-readers, Apple Watch Series 3 and 4, Surface devices, and more.
  
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• Tesla owner finds potentially serious issue with Dog Mode, Elon Musk promises a fix - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 19:55 via cnet.com
  If you don't always rely on automatic climate control, pay attention.
  
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• Unopened Kid Icarus NES game sells for $9K - CNET

  02-08-2019 19:36 via cnet.com
  Time to start cleaning out your attic.
  
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• How to watch NFL preseason games without cable - CNET

  02-08-2019 19:22 via cnet.com
  The games don't count, but they give football fans a first glimpse of what their teams will look like for the 2019 NFL season.
  
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• Stream Avengers: Endgame at home for $14 (save $6) - CNET

  02-08-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Or splurge on the 4K UHD version for $19.
  
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• How to get discounts on back-to-school tech video - CNET

  02-08-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Stocking up on back-to-school gadgets and services can be expensive. In this Tech Minute, find out how to flex that student discount to score great deals on the latest technology for the school year.
  
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• Senators seek 'serious' fines for antitrust violations

  02-08-2019 18:57
  U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation on Friday to allow harsher penalties for companies that violate antitrust law, following a Justice Department probe into alleged anticompetitive behavior by big tech.
  
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender hits the dunes of Dubai - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 18:51 via cnet.com
  It's slowly inching its way toward a reveal.
  
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• Greenland is melting and it even looks bad from space - CNET

  02-08-2019 18:43 via cnet.com
  NASA satellite images tell a sobering story of the impact of extreme weather on Greenland's ice.
  
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• Amazon says French digital tax will hit consumers, small firms

  02-08-2019 18:43
  Amazon said on Friday it would pass on the cost of a new French digital tax to consumers and business partners, warning that the measure could make it harder for some small businesses in France to compete against foreign rivals.
  
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• My hunt for the right iPad model: Too small, too big, and just right

  02-08-2019 18:37 via zdnet.com
  From the iPad Mini 5 to the iPad Pro 12.9, Apple’s current tablet lineup offers 68 options to meet your specific needs. Here’s how Matt Miller chose which one to buy.
  
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• Google to let rival search firms bid to be Android's default in EEA

  02-08-2019 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Android users in most of Europe will have a choice of default search providers based on highest bids.
  
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• In TV streaming race, a new product thinks out of the box

  02-08-2019 18:33 via zdnet.com
  Dabby mashes up elements of a tablet, Chromecast, and the Echo Cube. But its creators hope that a finely tuned knowledge of content will help it compete against streaming box giants.
  
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• Get $9 off Madden NFL 20 at Amazon and Walmart - CNET

  02-08-2019 18:29 via cnet.com
  For PS4 or Xbox One.
  
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• The Red Cross gives the 2020 Land Rover Defender the ol' what-for in Dubai - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 18:26 via cnet.com
  Land Rover recently renewed its 65-year partnership with the organization.
  
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• YouTube Premium 1080p downloads are Android- and iOS-bound - CNET

  02-08-2019 18:18 via cnet.com
  Google has begun to roll out the feature in some places, with more on the way.
  
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• Hobbs & Shaw postcredits scenes hint at Fast & Furious spinoff's future - CNET

  02-08-2019 18:04 via cnet.com
  The Rock reveals that the three extra scenes offer insights into the "future team."
  
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• Tech Tent: Robot rules for any Tom, Dick or Harry

  02-08-2019 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  This week Jane Wakefield looks at rules for robots, and renewed pressure on Facebook from British MPs.
  
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• Volvo Cars, China in first blockchain project for recycled cobalt

  02-08-2019 17:41
  Volvo Cars, owned by China's Geely [GEELY.UL], has produced the first cars containing recycled cobalt mapped using a blockchain, and has joined a separate project to monitor cobalt from Democratic Republic of Congo, Volvo said.
  
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• Equifax breach: How to claim up to $125 in FTC settlement - CNET

  02-08-2019 17:41 via cnet.com
  File to get a share of the up to $700 million settlement.
  
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• AutoComplete: Pagani Huayra Roadster BC breaks cover, VW reduces its new-car warranty and Kia recalls 11,000 Optimas video - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 17:41 via cnet.com
  Today on AutoComplete, Pagani unveils its wildest drop-top to date, Volkswagen hopes free maintenance will assuage new buyers in 2020 and Kia has an autobrake problem with the Optima.
  
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• Google’s DeepMind follows a mixed path to AI in medicine

  02-08-2019 17:39 via zdnet.com
  The DeepMind unit of Google is finding ways to detect deterioration in patients in hospitals, but it's not ready for primetime; instead, the software that's actually making a difference is a simple mobile alerts app.
  
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• Today only: Get all 8 Fast & Furious movies on Blu-ray and digital for just $30 - CNET

  02-08-2019 17:38 via cnet.com
  Ice up the Corona while you catch up on two decades of Dom Toretto and his crew.
  
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• A camera and satellite net to stop big game poaching in Africa

  02-08-2019 17:30 via zdnet.com
  Satellites and spy cameras are being used for good in a bid to stop poachers from killing protected species.
  
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• IBM, Rometty outline Red Hat strategy: Here's how the parts fit together for IBM growth

  02-08-2019 17:24 via zdnet.com
  The short version is that IBM brings the mission critical workloads and global customer base. Red Hat brings the vehicle that takes those workloads multicloud both horizontally and vertically.
  
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• Today only: Get all 8 Fast & Furious movies for $30 on Blu-ray and digital - CNET

  02-08-2019 17:20 via cnet.com
  Ice up the Corona while you catch up on 2 decades of Dom Toretto and his crew.
  
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• Best Buy's weekend sale is basically Prime Day 2.0 - CNET

  02-08-2019 17:17 via cnet.com
  A 32-inch Toshiba Fire TV for $99, $100 off the brand-new MacBook Air and tons of discounts on Amazon devices.
  
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• Amazon in talks to buy stake in India's Reliance Retail: sources

  02-08-2019 17:08
  Amazon.com Incis in talks with Reliance Industries Ltd'sretail unit to buy a stake in India's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, two sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Friday.
  
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• New FAA app allows drone operators to check air space before they fly

  02-08-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  The reboot of the much-maligned app is a step toward safer drone operation.
  
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• Tesla sued for wrongful death after fatal crash involving Autopilot - Roadshow

  02-08-2019 16:56 via cnet.com
  The vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer, tearing off its roof.
  
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• See the surprise asteroid that gave Earth a scare in July - CNET

  02-08-2019 16:50 via cnet.com
  We didn't spot asteroid 2019 OK until the day before it flew by.
  
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