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• George RR Martin: Game of Thrones books can't please everyone - CNET

  18-08-2019 23:20 via cnet.com
  Author reiterates that the show's ending won't influence what he does with the book series.
  
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• Ransomware attack paralyzes 23 computer systems in Texas - CNET

  18-08-2019 23:04 via cnet.com
  Most of the systems affected are operated by small, local governments, authorities say.
  
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• Everything the iPhone 11 needs to be successful - CNET

  18-08-2019 22:50 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The next iPhone doesn't need a radical redesign, but it does need some solid upgrades and new features to be a success.
  
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• Hy-Vee issues warning to customers after discovering point-of-sale breach

  18-08-2019 21:31 via zdnet.com
  Company doesn't know what locations were impacted, but it's warning customers early so they can keep an eye out for suspicious transactions.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 Plus ongoing review: The camera gets a big boost - CNET

  18-08-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  The first couple days with Samsung's 6.8-inch superphone have been illuminating.
  
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• Singapore to feel impact of China-US trade dispute if prolonged

  18-08-2019 20:05 via zdnet.com
  Tensions between the two economic powerhouses will lead to fragmented technology markets and, if prolonged, drag down Singapore's economy, says its prime minister Lee Hsien Loong, who urges both countries to find ways to establish mutual trust.
  
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• YouTube virtual try-ons are here, starting with lipstick - CNET

  18-08-2019 19:08 via cnet.com
  Pucker up! A new AR feature could be just the beginning.
  
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• PDFs are a monster to edit, but these four free apps make it easy - CNET

  18-08-2019 17:27 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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• FCC declares 5G safe, 5G devices hit 100, Beijing wants 10,000 base stations - CNET

  18-08-2019 16:17 via cnet.com
  The speed of 5G news is impossible to track, so we get you up to date on the latest highlights.
  
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• Over 20 Texas local governments hit in 'coordinated ransomware attack'

  18-08-2019 16:04 via zdnet.com
  Infection blamed on a strain of ransomware known only as the ".JSE ransomware."
  
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• YouTube makes it easy to try virtual makeup from the comfort of your own home - CNET

  18-08-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Pucker up! A new YouTube feature has you sampling virtual lipstick colors.
  
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• Facebook's Calibra cryptocurrency wallet already has competition - CNET

  18-08-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  ZenGo's wallet will support Libra, a cryptocurrency Facebook plans to launch in 2020.
  
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• Windows or Chromebook? A Best Buy salesman told me it isn't even close

  18-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  After Google hires Bill Nye to explain that people are just scared to leave their decrepit Windows laptops for Chromebooks, I thought I'd get another opinion. It was harsh.
  
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• Use your phone to turn a photo of data into an Excel spreadsheet in a snap - CNET

  18-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Microsoft's tool for iOS and Android phones turns photos of notes, lists, recipes and numbers into Excel spreadsheets.
  
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• The iPhone 11 needs these 7 features to be a success - CNET

  18-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The next iPhone doesn't need a radical redesign, but it does need some solid upgrades and new features to be a success.
  
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• The 2019 Indian FTR 1200 is Roadshow's first long-term two-wheeler - Roadshow

  18-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We're spending the better part of a year getting to know Indian's latest and maybe greatest modern motorcycle.
  
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• I visited Russia's nuclear city and don't want to relive the Cold War - CNET

  18-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: One era of nuclear brinksmanship was enough for CNET's Stephen Shankland, who visited the Russian nuclear weapons center of Sarov just after the first Cold War ended.
  
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• 2019 Indian FTR 1200 joins Roadshow’s long-term test fleet - Roadshow

  18-08-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We're going to spend the better part of a year with Indian's newest and arguably most exciting motorcycle.
  
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• How to survive jury duty without losing your mind - CNET

  18-08-2019 13:30 via cnet.com
  Whether taking part in the justice system makes you feel like a total boss or fills you with abject terror, this handy tech guide will help prepare you for what's next.
  
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• Legendary Liberty: Inside the only remaining Liberty ship from D-Day - CNET

  18-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Built in just 6 weeks, the SS Jeremiah O’Brien survived being a part of the D-Day invasion fleet and still cruises nearly 80 years later. Here’s a look inside.
  
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• Inside the historic Liberty ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien - CNET

  18-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  A true piece of history, not just one of the only remaining Liberty ships, but one of the only ships still floating that was part of the D-Day invasion in 1944. Here’s a look inside.
  
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• Don't wait for iOS 13 to use dark mode on your iPhone - CNET

  18-08-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  There are plenty of apps with their own dark modes you can use right now.
  
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• Equifax data breach: How to claim as much as $125 with the FTC settlement - CNET

  18-08-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  File to get a share of the up to $700 million settlement.
  
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• Five surprising ways Amazon Echo can distract you when you're bored to tears - CNET

  18-08-2019 09:00 via cnet.com
  Your friends might be too busy to hang out, but Alexa isn’t.
  
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• China top internet firms pump 45% more into R&D

  18-08-2019 08:13 via zdnet.com
  Led by Alibaba, China's top 100 internet companies invested 153.87 billion yuan (US$21.85 billion) in research and development last year, up 45% year-on-year and accounting for 10% of their overall revenue.
  
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• Unsolicited Dog Pics is the one Twitter account you want sliding into your DMs

  18-08-2019 07:00
  
  Instead of unwanted dick pics or unsavory advances from complete strangers, @dogunsolicited sends pictures of wonderful pooches of all shapes and sizes to hundreds of Twitter users a week
  
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• The best films of 2019 (so far)

  18-08-2019 07:00
  
  It's been a big year for comic book movies, but there are plenty of other great films to catch up on too. Here are some of the best
  
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• The best dash cams for any budget in 2019

  18-08-2019 07:00
  
  Avoid 'crash for cash' scams and protect that no claims bonus with one of our WIRED Recommends best dash cams
  
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• Pregnant Twitch stars are forced to choose between family and fans

  18-08-2019 07:00
  
  Making a career out of streaming requires a serious time commitment – but when life gets in the way, it can lead to a loss of income and online abuse for pregnant Twitch stars
  
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• How the new breakthrough Ebola cure works

  18-08-2019 07:00
  
  “The success is clear. But there’s also a tragedy linked to the success. The tragedy is that not enough people are being treated"
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 is finally out; here’s all you need to know

  18-08-2019 06:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that the wait is over, and Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note10 on the 8th of August during the Unpacked event, it’s time to highlight what makes it the most powerful phone in the market and what offers you could get. For the very first time in the history of Note series, the device is offered in two sizes. Yet, that did not affect the display screen size; on the contrary, Samsung has made the Galaxy Note10+ screen even bigger while keepi
  
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• PDFs are a pain to edit, but these four free apps make it easy - CNET

  18-08-2019 03:47 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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• The Boys on Amazon: Star Erin Moriarty talks superhero mania, Marvel, #MeToo - CNET

  18-08-2019 02:05 via cnet.com
  The actress channels her powers in the new series on superheroes gone bad.
  
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• UFC 241 live stream: how to watch Cormier vs Miocic 2 (and the rest) from anywhere tonight

  18-08-2019 01:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's almost time for Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic to go again. UFC 241’s long awaited main event rematch is nearly here as the massive MMA event has returned to California. Sound good? Then keep reading to discover the best ways to get a UFC 241 live stream - no matter where you are in the world.
  Stipe Miocic defended his title three times before losing to Cormier by knockout in the first round at UFC 226 in July last year. Cormier, who already held the title of light heavyweight champi
  
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• The Boys on Amazon: Star Erin Moriarty talks superhero mania and #MeToo - CNET

  18-08-2019 01:01 via cnet.com
  The actress channels her powers in the new series on superheroes gone bad.
  
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• Blinded by the Light: Exuberant Bruce Springsteen musical wouldn't exist without Brexit - CNET

  18-08-2019 00:56 via cnet.com
  Gurinder Chadha, the filmmaker behind Bend It Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice, returns with a heartfelt movie filled to the brim with music from The Boss.
  
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