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• GM wins lawsuit over its massive ignition switch recall - Roadshow

  08-08-2019 23:59 via cnet.com
  The suit sought damages for the lost resale value of affected vehicles from California, Missouri and Texas.
  
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• Apple foldable is coming, but maybe not an iPhone video - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:46 via cnet.com
  The latest rumor says Apple may be developing a foldable iPad to launch within the next two years.
  
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• Apple expands bug bounty to macOS, raises bug rewards

  08-08-2019 23:44 via zdnet.com
  Apple also announces it will provide selected security researchers with access to special "hackable" phones.
  
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• Uber shares tumble as profit figures disappoint Wall Street

  08-08-2019 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Investors take flight as the taxi-hailing company reports its biggest quarterly loss.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 Plus: A 6.8-inch phone that kills the headphone jack - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:35 via cnet.com
  You can also use the stylus to control the Note 10 with gestures.
  
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• Honda becomes official partner of League of Legends Championship Series - Roadshow

  08-08-2019 23:34 via cnet.com
  The automaker will also continue to sponsor the esports league's reigning champion, Team Liquid.
  
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• Android malware that comes preinstalled is a massive threat - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  The Android Security team’s former tech lead breaks down why.
  
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• Switch Online subscribers can play a free Mario game until Aug. 13 - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  Post-trial purchases let you carry over game progress at a 30% discount.
  
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• The best cold-brew coffee makers of 2019 - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:10 via cnet.com
  Want to ensure a steady stream of sweet, strong cold-brew coffee? Start here.
  
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• Nubia Z20 phone has two displays and no notch - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:10 via cnet.com
  It goes on sale in September.
  
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• Postmates to test a sidewalk delivery robot, report says - CNET

  08-08-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  San Francisco will reportedly be the site of the test by the food-delivery company.
  
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• Phishing attack disguises itself as DocuSign document

  08-08-2019 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new wave of phishing attacks, disguised as an email from DocuSign, aimed at obtaining user credentials from all major email providers has been discovered by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center.DocuSign is an electronic signature technology that is used by businesses and individuals to exchange contracts, tax documents and legal materials. The threat actors behind this new wave of phishing attacks are using this legitimate application to trick users into handing over their credentials.The attac
  
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• GitHub Actions moves GitHub into DevOps

  08-08-2019 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Git has always been an essential part of DevOps, now GitHub is adding DevOps' CI/CD features to its Git services.
  
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• Uber’s second quarter earnings come in lower than expected - CNET

  08-08-2019 22:56 via cnet.com
  Saying farewell to three board members and 400 employees hasn’t helped the ride-hailing company’s bottom line.
  
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• Uber has 99 million active consumers on its platform in Q2, but revenue misses

  08-08-2019 22:49 via zdnet.com
  Uber's ability to expand its business into food delivery and freight pays off somewhat, but Lyft's more focused approach on ride sharing shows some early returns.
  
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• Broadcom buys Symantec's enterprise security portfolio for $10.7 billion

  08-08-2019 22:45 via zdnet.com
  The deal gives Broadcom ownership of Symantec's entire enterprise security business as well as the Symantec brand name. Symantec will restructure and cut 7% of its workforce.
  
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• Apple opens up hacker-friendly iPhone to researchers at Black Hat - CNET

  08-08-2019 22:37 via cnet.com
  If you want one, all you need to do is be a distinguished cybersecurity researcher.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10: How to buy and where to find the best deals

  08-08-2019 22:21 via zdnet.com
  If you want to buy a Galaxy Note 10, you need to get it now, or else you'll miss out on fantastic early-bird deals.
  
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• Dropbox Q2 above estimates, losses widen

  08-08-2019 22:20 via zdnet.com
  The company said paying users now sit at 13.6 million, as compared to 11.9 million for the same period last year.
  
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• IoT and blockchain: Are we there yet?

  08-08-2019 22:03 via zdnet.com
  IoT and blockchain: A powerful pairing that doesn't yet live up to its promise.
  
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• Robot whiskey tongue lashes back at hooch hustlers - CNET

  08-08-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  In what may be the best-ever use of research grants, a team of scientists creates a cyborg sipper to counter counterfeiters.
  
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• On Amazon, you can buy a $24,000 prefab solar-powered tiny house - CNET

  08-08-2019 21:34 via cnet.com
  The container-size home has a bathroom and expands via remote control.
  
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• AMD Epyc processors for servers are here – with up to 64-cores

  08-08-2019 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back at Computex 2019 when AMD CEO Lisa Su took the stage to unveil all the Zen 2 processors Team Red would be releasing over the next year, we knew that server processors were on the way – and now they're here. AMD has unveiled its Epyc processors, and they're featuring some pretty serious specs. With these server processors, you'll be able to get up to 64-cores provided you're willing to drop the $6,950 (about £5,580, AU$9,890) it calls for. 
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• Windows malware strain records users on adult sites

  08-08-2019 21:22 via zdnet.com
  New Varenyky trojan records videos of users navigating adult sites. Currently targeting only French users.
  
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• How to beat boredom on the treadmill - CNET

  08-08-2019 21:12 via cnet.com
  These podcasts, guided runs and helpful tips will keep you from shedding a tear of boredom with every step.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2019: How to watch the fireballs hit their August peak - CNET

  08-08-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  This year's show will compete with a bright moon, but you can still enjoy it.
  
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• Rare NES cartridge worth $13,000 traded in to Seattle game shop - CNET

  08-08-2019 21:07 via cnet.com
  Holy grail of collectible retro-games emerges and is sold in 24 hours.
  
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• Many top printers have major security flaws

  08-08-2019 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Researchers at the NCC Group have discovered significant vulnerabilities in six commonly used enterprise printers which could open up organizations to potential attacks and data breaches.The vulnerabilities were uncovered after the team tested multiple aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers including web application and web services, firmware and update capabilities and hardware analysis.The team tested printers from HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera and Brother using basic tools to revea
  
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• Decade-old remote code execution bug found in phones used by Fortune 500

  08-08-2019 21:00 via zdnet.com
  The firmware vulnerability lurked undetected for ten years.
  
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• BMW chopping block: 3 Series and 6 Series Gran Turismo dead, Gran Coupe too - Roadshow

  08-08-2019 20:45 via cnet.com
  A lot's changing for the 2020 model year, but these three cars won't return.
  
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• Yankees, White Sox will make Field of Dreams come true in 2020 - CNET

  08-08-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  If you build it, Major League Baseball will come. Eventually.
  
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• tvOS 13: All the news and features of Apple's next TV operating system

  08-08-2019 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After unveiling being unveiled at this year's WWDC 2019 conference, the tvOS 13 public beta is ready to download on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K - all you need to do is go to the software update section. The big differences for tvOS 13 are that it will finally offer multi-user support with personalized recommendations, a new-and-improved Control Center, improvements to the TV App ahead of Apple TV Plus, as well as be compatible with both the Xbox One and PS4 DualShock 4 controller for Apple Arc
  
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• Aftermarket AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics cards start showing their shrouds

  08-08-2019 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has been out for a while now, and its still offering amazing performance at an approachable price point. However, we're starting to see custom card designs appearing on retailer sites, along with some leaks – just as we knew they would. 
  We'll show you how to build a PCHere's all the best processorsCheck out the best AMD graphics cards
  Some of these teases and leaks are starting to look pretty amazing. From an extraordinarily Thicc graphics card from XFX to a
  
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• Equifax's push to regain public trust calls on companies to work together - CNET

  08-08-2019 20:05 via cnet.com
  At Black Hat, Equifax's chief information security officer talks about how companies need to collaborate on cybersecurity to win back public confidence.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10: Is it worth the upgrade? - CNET

  08-08-2019 20:03 via cnet.com
  Find out if you should spend the money to dump your older Note, from a guy who uses a Note 8 every single day.
  
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• Hyundai Nexo fuel cell SUV earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus - Roadshow

  08-08-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  This California-only special has proven mighty safe.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 vs iPhone XS Max vs Pixel 3 XL: We compare specs, prices, features

  08-08-2019 19:59 via zdnet.com
  How does the Note 10 stack up when compared to the competition?
  
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• Microsoft releases two new Windows 10 19H2 test builds

  08-08-2019 19:57 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is adding some minor new features to its latest Windows 10 19H2 test builds, but only some Slow Ring testers will see them right off the bat. Here's why.
  
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• Amazon workers in Minnesota stage another protest - CNET

  08-08-2019 19:43 via cnet.com
  The action by warehouse workers comes less than a month after a Prime Day protest in the Minneapolis area.
  
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• Netflix documentary series Diagnosis uses the internet to save lives - CNET

  08-08-2019 19:39 via cnet.com
  What happens when patients with rare illnesses tun to the crowd for answers? A high-stakes new series featuring the doctor who inspired hit show House aims to find out.
  
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• Best phones under Rs 15,000 in India for August 2019

  08-08-2019 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Indian smartphone market has been extremely competitive, especially the whole segment from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000. The market is full of so many options that often it can be a bit of a challenge to choose the best smartphone for your needs. In this guide, we're looking at the sweet spot -- the best phones under ₹15,000.While Xiaomi has dominated the ₹15,000 smartphone segment for a long time, players like Realme, Asus and even Samsung are giving it a tough fight now. With
  
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• Amazon Ring’s police partnerships ‘troubled’ security industry group - CNET

  08-08-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  The Monitoring Association, an industry group, says the relationships suffer from a lack of transparency.
  
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• Microsoft removes Office 2019 from its Home Use Program benefits

  08-08-2019 19:36 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has updated its Office Home Use Program by removing the previous benefit of steeply discounted copies of non-subscription Office for use at home by enterprise customers.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus: Everywhere you can order Samsung's new phones - CNET

  08-08-2019 19:28 via cnet.com
  Note 10 preorders are now live.
  
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• GM served lawsuit alleging pickups can't run US diesel fuel safely - Roadshow

  08-08-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  The lawsuit claims the fuel pump injects metal shavings that damages engines.
  
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