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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus unboxing and first 48 hours

  17-08-2019 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus finally in hand, I was able to do an unboxing, offer details about what's included, and tell you how the phone performs.Update: Okay, my Samsung Galaxy Note 10 are well into day two, so I'm updating the impressions with more Note 10 camera samples taken on Saturday, including the Color Point mode that's new to Note phones (it was previously on the S10 series). Here are my update thoughts.I'm on my way to a full Note 10 Plus review, but need more time to test
  
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• Apple Watch 5 to come in titanium and ceramic models, says a report - CNET

  17-08-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  Decisions, decisions.
  
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• Silicon Valley season 6 trailer shows Richard testifying in front of Congress - CNET

  17-08-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  And he's doing just as badly as Mark Zuckerberg did. Also, what's Amazon anyway?
  
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• The best back to school gadgets under $30 - CNET

  17-08-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  Get some great tech without breaking the bank.
  
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• The best LED floodlights you can buy in 2019 - CNET

  17-08-2019 20:04 via cnet.com
  Today's BR30 LED floodlight bulbs are better and more affordable than ever before. Here are the best ones.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 Plus ongoing review: Seriously fast battery charging, awkward buttons - CNET

  17-08-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  We're starting Day 3 with Samsung's 6.8-inch superphone.
  
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• Geekbench 4 benchmark suggest an 18-core Cascade Lake-X chip

  17-08-2019 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While the Cascade Lake Xeon CPUs has been out for a few months now, Intel still hasn’t shared any concrete information regarding Cascade Lake-X. However, this recent leak could indicate that, despite delays, Intel is gearing up to roll these long overdue high-end desktop (HEDT) chips soon.Hot off the heels of its Ice Lake chips release, Intel looks like it has no plans of slowing down. Tom’s Hardware recently reported that another possible Cascade Lake-X processor (CPU) has made an a
  
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• France vs Scotland live stream: how to watch today's rugby international online from anywhere

  17-08-2019 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Rugby World Cup 2019 is getting close and so it's time for the international warm-up matches to start heating up. France vs Scotland will be the first in a double-header between the two nations that should give them a chance to show what they've got in stock for the world. You can live stream the France vs Scotland rugby action from anywhere using this guide. 
  The latest big matching of the two sides was at this year's Six Nations where France beat Scotland 27-10. Of the total 93 matche
  
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• iPhone 11R release date, price, news and leaks

  17-08-2019 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is largely expected to release three new iPhone models this year, and among them we’re likely to see a successor to the iPhone XR, which for now we’re calling the iPhone 11R – though that might not be its launch name.We’ve got more on names below, but more importantly we’ve also collected all the leaks and rumors we can find about the iPhone 11R’s design, specs and features.Being an iPhone, and being this close to launch, a lot has been leaked, so there&
  
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• Man City vs Tottenham live stream: how to watch today's Premier League football online from anywhere

  17-08-2019 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One week into the new Premier League season and it feels like it never went away - Manchester City are back to scoring hatfuls' of goals and Harry Kane is doing the business for Spurs. The two meet on match-day two and you can see who comes out on top today with a Man City vs Tottenham live stream - no matter where on Earth you are.
  Manchester City won a dramatic title race last time around and are clear favourites to make it three in a row at the bookies. Never ones to rest on their laurels, th
  
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• Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare go too far, or is this a better reflection of war?

  17-08-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Normally, after a game demo concludes, there’s a brief moment of applause for what was just presented. It’s a small token of appreciation by those in attendance, a thank you for the work that was put into the demo that just played on-screen and a rare chance to give some direct adulation to those who work so tirelessly on these games.After our recent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare demo ended, however, that applause was nowhere to be found. The group of us, 10-15 total, sat in stunned s
  
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• AI can read your emotions. Should it?

  17-08-2019 17:00 via theguardian.com
  Advertisers, tech giants and border forces are using face tracking software to monitor our moods – whether we like it or notIt is early July, almost 30C outside, but Mihkel Jäätma is thinking about Christmas. In a co-working space in Soho, the 39-year-old founder and CEO of Realeyes, an “emotion AI” startup which uses eye-tracking and facial expression to analyse mood, scrolls through a list of 20 festive ads from 2018. He settles on The Boy and the Piano, the offerin
  
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• Microsoft makes Notepad a separate Store app starting with new Windows 10 20H1 test build

  17-08-2019 16:16 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is continuing to make incremental improvements to Windows 10 20H1, due out next year, with test build 18963.
  
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• Best superhero games: what to play while waiting for Marvel's Avengers to assemble

  17-08-2019 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Avengers: Endgame may have wrapped up the MCU in a neat (albeit emotional) bow but we are still looking to scratch that superhero itch - and we're hoping Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers game will be just the ticket. Marvel’s Avengers sees players taking on the roles of the most popular Avengers characters around in a single-player, story-driven game which also features four player co-op missions - because you can't save the world alone.In addition, new characters, regions, and mis
  
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• The Audiophiliac is on hiatus - CNET

  17-08-2019 15:47 via cnet.com
  Steve Guttenberg’s long-running Audiophiliac column is taking a breather.
  
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• Huawei could be about to reveal its own rival to Google Maps

  17-08-2019 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Not only is Huawei busy developing its own operating system to potentially replace Android, it's also got an in-house mapping service in the pipeline as well, according to reports.Based on reporting by China Daily, the mapping service is aimed at software developers more than end users: apps offering step-by-step directions, cab hailing and similar tools will be able to take advantage.The new service is called Map Kit, apparently, and is going to include support for real-time traffic reports as
  
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• Move over Three - Smarty's 25% discount on unlimited data SIM only deals is back

  17-08-2019 15:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A few months ago, we saw lesser-known SIMO provider Smarty drop an offer to top the rest of the market - 25% off its unlimited data plan. And now, Smarty has brought it back, once again reclaiming its title of best unlimited data SIM only deal around.So what are you paying after that 25% cut to the price? This offer works out at just £18.75 per month. Down from £25, this is a pretty major saving for a complete lack of caps on your data usage.But, here's the great news. This deal does
  
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• Nintendo Switch V2 vs original Switch: Battery life showdown - CNET

  17-08-2019 15:01 via cnet.com
  Is the ever-so-slightly updated Nintendo Switch worth tracking down?
  
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• Withings, Fitbit, Garmin, Eufy and JaxJox: The best smart scales, tested - CNET

  17-08-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  These scales can tell you about much more than just your weight.
  
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• The 2020 Chevy Corvette is affordable, Monterey Car Week and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  17-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Here's what you missed for the week ending August 17, 2019.
  
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• T-Mobile-Sprint merger: How to decide if you should switch - CNET

  17-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  With the T-Mobile-Sprint deal nearing approval, the combined company will be more than an alternate choice when shopping for a US wireless carrier.
  
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• Honda CR-V 2019: plenty of tech and oodles of space

  17-08-2019 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Honda CR-V is the world's best selling SUV, and the 2019 model is capable of hauling families and their luggage in comfort, while also providing a wide array of tech goodies to make the journey easier, more enjoyable and less tiring.With updated styling to go along with the tech it's an SUV for the here and now, assuming you want a large people carrier and not a more compact mid-size or small Sports Utility Vehicle.As well staples such as cruise control and a reversing camera, the Honda CR-V
  
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• France's Wattway solar road proves to be a big, expensive failure - Roadshow

  17-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  A number of factors contributed to the Wattway's downfall, but mostly it was poor planning and rushed design.
  
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• Cloud security is too important to leave to cloud providers

  17-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  11 cloud vulnerabilities that keep customers up at night.
  
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• Apple Watch 5: Rumors, price, fitness features, battery and more - CNET

  17-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  What Apple could introduce for our wrists in 2019, or so we've heard.
  
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• 7 Note 10 wallpapers that hide the selfie camera and how to get them - CNET

  17-08-2019 13:15 via cnet.com
  Get these fresh Note 10 wallpapers.
  
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• Windows 10 preview refines search and adds GPU temps reading to Task Manager

  17-08-2019 13:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Windows 10 has been graced with a new preview build for the update due to land in the first half of 2020, and this is the first release which has introduced a lot of changes, albeit none of them are major new features.The highlights for build 18963 (which is rolling out to testers in the fast ring) include the addition of GPU temperature readings to the Task Manager, so when you pull the latter up, you can see how hot (or cool, hopefully) your graphics card is running at a glance.
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• Yamaha YAS-209 review: The Alexa sound bar to beat - CNET

  17-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The YAS-209 sound bar with Alexa offers excellent sound quality, whether it's playing music or movies.
  
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• Japan's past and future trains float and roll at SCMaglev and Railway Park - CNET

  17-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Check out the Maglevs, bullet trains, steam locomotives, and more at Nagoya's incredible train museum.
  
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• Best smart light bulbs for 2019 (plus switches, light strips, accessories and more) - CNET

  17-08-2019 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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• Best phones under $500: Pixel 3A XL, Galaxy A50, Moto G7 and more - CNET

  17-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  If you're looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET's top 12 picks.
  
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• Behold bullet trains and steam engines at SCMaglev and Railway Park - CNET

  17-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  A prototype maglev steals the show from dozens of historic trains at Nagoya's SCMaglev and Railway Park. Here's a look around.
  
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• A new Spectacles is coming, Sega Genesis Mini first take video - CNET

  17-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech headlines include a new version of Snapchat's Spectacles, a new scammer warning for TikTok users and a first take of the Sega Genesis Mini.
  
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• Wales vs England live stream: how to watch today's international rugby 2019 online from anywhere

  17-08-2019 12:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a somewhat one-sided 33-19 match last weekend at Twickenham, Wales and England will be facing off for the second match of a double-header in preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2019. Make sure you don't miss any of the action with our complete guide to how to live stream Wales vs England.
  Switching from Twickenham last weekend to Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales are back on their home turf. We can imagine England are walking into this match feeling confident - Wales not so much.The h
  
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• Equifax settlement: Find if you are eligible, file an FTC claim, see what you may get - CNET

  17-08-2019 12:30 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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• Why Apple will (probably) announce the new iPhone on Sept. 10 - CNET

  17-08-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  We predict the exact date when Apple will unveil the iPhone 11, 11R and 11 Max.
  
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• How to set up Apple Card and use it with your iPhone - CNET

  17-08-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  You can sign up and begin using your Apple Card in a matter of minutes.
  
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• You can now buy a brain stimulation headset to treat your depression

  17-08-2019 11:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Could a headset and smartphone app really treat depression? That’s the claim made by Flow for its medically-approved brain stimulation headset, a device that nudges your neurons with a gentle electric current, and one you can buy and use in your own home.
  Flow is a medical technology company founded in 2016, and is currently based in Sweden. Its CEO, clinical psychologist Daniel Mansson, founded the company after writing his master’s thesis on brain stimulation, and has years of expe
  
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• England vs Australia 2nd Test live stream: how to watch Ashes cricket from anywhere

  17-08-2019 11:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If the rain just goes away, we could have a pretty interesting 2nd Test match at Lord's. It's easy to keep track with the next twists and turns of the cricket by following this guide to watching an England vs Australia 2nd Test live stream - wherever you happen to be in the world.Every match of an Ashes series is crucial of course, but Australia's fast start really piles the pressure on to the hosts. At 1-1, England would have momentum with them to carry on to the rest of the Test matches. At 2-
  
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• The Apple Watch Series 5 launch date may not be far off

  17-08-2019 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We haven't heard much in the way of leaks and rumors about the Apple Watch Series 5, but the next generation of Apple's wearable is still in the pipeline, according to respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.According to Kuo, the fifth Apple Watch is going to see the light of day in the second half of 2019, with September the most likely month for a launch.Considering that the four previous Apple Watches have all launched in September, that's not much of a surprise, but this is a confirmation of sorts. T
  
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• PDFs are a pain to edit, but these 4 free apps make it easy - CNET

  17-08-2019 11:30 via cnet.com
  Whether you're on an iPhone, Android phone, Mac or PC, I found free and easy ways to add text, sign documents and fill out forms.
  
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• How to enable Dark Mode on iOS 13 and iPadOS

  17-08-2019 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After years of customer requests, Apple has finally bought Dark Mode to iPhones and iPads with the upcoming iOS 13 and iPadOS releases. Not just a palette swap, Dark Mode offers a significant boost to battery life for OLED iPhone users (iPhone X, iPhone XS and XS Max) by conserving power that would usually be used to light more pixels.It also provides a display which is easier on your eyes in darker environments - perfect if you're using your iPhone or iPad in bed.
  Tap SettingsTap Display a
  
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• Google Maps adds an enormous arrow for the directionally challenged. Turn it on now - CNET

  17-08-2019 10:30 via cnet.com
  The new walking navigation feature helps keep things simple, stoopid.
  
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• Three's 100GB data bargains now include iPhone XR deals - don't miss out

  17-08-2019 10:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's safe to say Three has been running the show recently when it comes to big data mobile phone deals. The network has taken dominance over the competition in recent months on a number of handsets and now it has dropped an absolute winner on one of our favourite handsets - the iPhone XR.Here's what you need to know. You're getting the iPhone XR, complete with its stylish colouring and largest Apple battery on the market with 100GB of data. The price you're paying to get that heap of internet us
  
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• Google wants to reduce lifespan for HTTPS certificates to one year

  17-08-2019 08:49 via zdnet.com
  A Google proposal would cut lifespan of SSL certificates from 825 days to 397 days.
  
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