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• E3 journalists see their personal info exposed by security flaw - CNET

  03-08-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  A flaw on an Entertainment Software Association website allows contact info to leak to the public.
  
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• 2020 iPhone: Two key rumored features, detailed - CNET

  03-08-2019 21:04 via cnet.com
  Good news about 5G and bad news about the camera -- the latest rumors about the 2020 iPhones paint a clearer picture of what we can expect from Apple next year.
  
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• Half of all Google Chrome extensions have fewer than 16 installs

  03-08-2019 21:01 via zdnet.com
  Around 87% of all Google Chrome extensions have fewer than 1,000 installs.
  
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• Why you may not get $125 in the Equifax data breach settlement - CNET

  03-08-2019 20:55 via cnet.com
  With so many people eligible for the $125 Equifax settlement, the FTC recommends you'd be better off with the 10 free years of credit monitoring.
  
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• Use these 12 Android apps in dark mode, and never go back - CNET

  03-08-2019 20:48 via cnet.com
  Dark mode is the only mode you'll want.
  
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• Equifax settlement: See if you're eligible, file a claim, see what you'll get - CNET

  03-08-2019 20:46 via cnet.com
  The data breach affected 147 million people. If you're one of them, here's how to submit a claim and be part of the FTC settlement.
  
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• How to make your old phone a home security camera for free - CNET

  03-08-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  Give your outdated phone a new life as a home security camera.
  
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• 2020 iPhone: Two key features, detailed - CNET

  03-08-2019 20:06 via cnet.com
  Good news about 5G and bad news about the camera -- the latest rumors about the 2020 iPhones paint a clearer picture of what we can expect from Apple next year.
  
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• 6 workouts for people who hate working out - CNET

  03-08-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Can't stand the gym? Here's how to get your sweat on.
  
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• China pumps up the hype about A.I. with oddball computer chip

  03-08-2019 16:37 via zdnet.com
  Nature magazine's cover story is about a Chinese chip that can run traditional deep learning code and also perform "neuromorophic" operations in the same circuitry. The work’s value seems obscured by a lot of hype about "artificial general intelligence" that has no real justification.
  
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• JPMorgan in pole position to lead WeWork IPO after debt offering: sources

  03-08-2019 16:34
  WeWork owner The We Company has tapped JPMorgan Chase & Coto head an upcoming debt offering, putting the bank in pole position to lead a planned initial public offering (IPO) later this year, people familiar with the matter said.
  
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• Ram 1500 Classic will soldier on, possibly with an update - Roadshow

  03-08-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  A low-cost, no-nonsense pickup resonates with a lot of buyers, it appears.
  
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• 6 new and returning sports for the 2020 Summer Olympics - CNET

  03-08-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Six sports are either making their big debut or returning to the sporting world's biggest stage. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 4 annoying fridge problems that are easy to fix all by yourself - CNET

  03-08-2019 15:41 via cnet.com
  Whether it's lots of frost in the freezer, it runs all the time, or the ice maker has stopped, all these fridge issues you can fix on your own and without exotic tools.
  
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• CBD for pain relief: What the science says - CNET

  03-08-2019 15:15 via cnet.com
  Should CBD be part of your pain-management arsenal? We dig into the research.
  
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• 6 YouTube tricks you didn't know you could do on your TV - CNET

  03-08-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Your video viewing experience on the big screen is about to get better.
  
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• The Galaxy Fold was ruined by rumor culture and you're to blame - CNET

  03-08-2019 14:30 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The original launch of the Fold was delayed because of issues with the folding screen. But it's not entirely Samsung's fault.
  
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• Capital One data breach: What you can do following the bank hack - CNET

  03-08-2019 14:25 via cnet.com
  The latest banking data breach exposed the records of almost 106 million people.
  
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• Ninja makes Mixer debut after 'shock' move from Twitch

  03-08-2019 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The biggest name on Fortnite left the streaming site, and 14m followers, to join Microsoft's rival platform.
  
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• 3 out of 4 phishing scams get to your inbox untouched

  03-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  How many times a day does your email inbox enjoy a phishing scam? A lot, according to a new UK study.
  
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• 2020 iPhone rumors: More details about its two key features - CNET

  03-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Good news about 5G and bad news about the camera -- the latest rumors about the 2020 iPhones paint a clearer picture of what we can expect from Apple next year.
  
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• Equifax data breach: The truth about that $125 settlement payment - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:30 via cnet.com
  With so many people eligible for the $125 Equifax settlement, the FTC recommends you'd be better off with the 10 free years of credit monitoring.
  
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• Wi-Fi 6 speed test: These are the fastest routers we've ever seen - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  It's still too early to buy in, but the results of our first Wi-Fi 6 speed tests are incredibly promising.
  
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• More Pixel 4 information, Android Auto gets long-awaited update video - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week's most important tech headlines included new info from Google about the Pixel 4, Spotify releasing new subscription and monthly user numbers and finally, Android Auto gets a long-await refresh update.
  
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• Kohler's Sensate faucet brings voice commands to the kitchen sink video - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This fancy faucet works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri for voice-controlled water, making even your sink smart.
  
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• Kohler smart faucet brings voice commands to the kitchen sink - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Ask your Kohler Sensate faucet to turn on the water, dispense 1 cup or fill your coffee pot. The kitchen sink just got smarter.
  
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• Best smart lights of 2019: Bulbs, light strips, switches, panels and more - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  I've spent six years testing out smart lights for a living. Here's the stuff I'd buy.
  
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• 12 Android apps that prove dark mode is the only mode - CNET

  03-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Once you start using dark mode on your Android phone, you'll never go back.
  
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• Will we love the Pixel 4 more if we don't have to touch it? - CNET

  03-08-2019 12:58 via cnet.com
  Google offers us a glimpse into a hands-free phone future.
  
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• Broadband chiefs fire back at PM's full-fibre internet pledge

  03-08-2019 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  They say four problems need resolving if the whole of the UK is to get full-fibre broadband by 2025.
  
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• How to turn your old phone into a home security camera for free - CNET

  03-08-2019 12:30 via cnet.com
  Give your outdated phone a new life as a home security camera.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10: Samsung has one more chance to impress me this year - CNET

  03-08-2019 11:30 via cnet.com
  Commentary: There's a lot of reputation riding on this phone.
  
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• GitHub sued for aiding hacking in Capital One breach

  03-08-2019 11:08 via zdnet.com
  Class-action lawsuit filed in California against Capital One... and GitHub???
  
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• The best smart displays of 2019 - CNET

  03-08-2019 11:00 via cnet.com
  We round up the options from Amazon, Google and Facebook so you can pick the right one for your needs.
  
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• Elon Musk to launch China unit for tunneling company this month

  03-08-2019 10:42
  Elon Musk will soon launch a China unit for his underground tunneling enterprise, The Boring Company, the billionaire entrepreneur said on Twitter.
  
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• Galaxy Fold relaunch: Everything we know about Samsung's foldable phone - CNET

  03-08-2019 10:30 via cnet.com
  Samsung says it will now sell the foldable phone some time in September.
  
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• From a wrongful arrest to a life-saving romance: the typos that have changed people's lives

  03-08-2019 10:00 via theguardian.com
  In our digital world, a misdirected text or simple keyboard error can trigger huge unintended consequencesOne day in May this year, Luigi Rimonti left his home in Gateshead to catch a ferry from North Shields, the first stage in a 1,000-mile drive across Europe to Italy. A dapper, energetic 81-year-old, Rimonti had grown up in a suburb of Rome before coming to the north-east of England as a young man. Often, over the years, he had driven back to Rome, insisting to his two adult sons, Gino and Va
  
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• How to get the longest life out of your battery (and help prevent it from bursting into flames)

  03-08-2019 09:30 via zdnet.com
  We're surrounded by countless devices that each contain a rechargeable battery, and those batteries generally go unnoticed unless theystop working or do something more spectacular like burst into flames. Here's how to get the longest -- and safest -- life possibly out of your battery.
  
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• New Dragonblood vulnerabilities found in WiFi WPA3 standard

  03-08-2019 09:00 via zdnet.com
  Two new Dragonblood bugs allow attackers to recover passwords from WPA3 WiFi networks
  
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• How to delete Instagram or disable your account - CNET

  03-08-2019 07:01 via cnet.com
  Whether you need a break from the endless scroll or you're just simply tired, we walk you through deleting and disabling your IG account.
  
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• The tricky physics behind saving the Whaley Bridge dam, explained

  03-08-2019 07:00
  
  After the Victorian-era dam partly collapsed due to heavy rainfall, threatening a Derbyshire town, authorities are frantically dropping sand and pumping water to shore it up
  
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• The flawed era of GDP is finally coming to an end

  03-08-2019 07:00
  
  Bhutan started measuring its performance by Gross National Happiness a decade ago. Since then, countries around the world have copied its approach and exposed GPD's weaknesses
  
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• Gesture control on Google's new Pixel 4 is totally pointless

  03-08-2019 07:00
  
  Gesture-based UI is nothing new, and there's a reason why it hasn't caught on: wherever you find it it's completely useless
  
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• Electric scooters aren't as eco-friendly as they seem, study finds

  03-08-2019 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Materials used in manufacturing and companies’ efforts to collect and charge scooters create significant greenhouse gas emissions
  At first glance, the assertion that dockless electric scooters are more environmentally friendly than other modes of transportation seems sound. They don’t emit greenhouse gases. They don’t add to vehicle congestion. “Cruise past traffic and cut back on CO2 emissions – one ride at a time,” touts Bird, one of the most popular scooter
  
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• Android Q and iOS 13 have finally fixed their broken location settings

  03-08-2019 07:00
  
  If you haven't changed you location permissions for a while, iOS 13 and Android Q will give you a shock
  
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• Facebook begins adding its name to some screens on Instagram

  03-08-2019 03:09
  Facebook Inc started adding its name to some screens on its Instagram photo-sharing platform this week, one of the first links it has given users to its ownership of the popular platform.
  
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• Video games studios 'do not need to be in big cities'

  03-08-2019 02:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Companies and academics say Wales has everything required to succeed in the video games industry.
  
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