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• OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is Sprint's cheapest 5G phone yet video - CNET

  27-08-2019 23:56 via cnet.com
  OnePlus finally has a 5G phone in the US.
  
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• Expecting a firefight? Take the armored BMW X5 Protection VR6 - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 23:56 via cnet.com
  The German SUV brute will withstand blasts from TNT and stop bullets.
  
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• Armored BMW X5 Protection VR6 stops 30-plus pounds of TNT - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 23:56 via cnet.com
  If you're expecting trouble, the X5 Protection VR6 can help.
  
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• Honda revamps certified preowned program, adds new benefits - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 23:22 via cnet.com
  Now, a second tier is available for even more warranty coverage for newer model years.
  
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• Candy Crush Friends Saga gets AR on Samsung Galaxy phones - CNET

  27-08-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  K-pop stars Lisa and Jisoo of Blackpink checked out the feature in a video.
  
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• HPE raises full year EPS targets after mixed Q3 results

  27-08-2019 22:39 via zdnet.com
  For the fiscal year the company expects non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $1.72 to $1.76 -- above analyst estimates for $1.67 a share.
  
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• Care By Volvo subscription program revs up, adds models - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  Volvo's all-in-one, flat-rate subscription plan adds XC60, XC90 and V60 Cross Country models amidst other improvements.
  
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• College Board pulls back from plan to score individual socioeconomic challenges

  27-08-2019 22:12 via zdnet.com
  After complaints about a plan to score students on their socioeconomic challenges or privilege, College Board revamps its data strategy with a tool called Landscape that will offer context on high schools and neighborhoods.
  
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• Hulu teams up with Chrissy Teigen for 6-month discount - CNET

  27-08-2019 22:06 via cnet.com
  The streaming service is promoting a 50% discount for half a year.
  
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• BMW is recalling its G 310 GS and G 310 R motorcycles for bad brakes - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  The brake calipers can have their pistons corrode, causing them to seize according to the recall report from NHTSA.
  
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• Corvette fans are fighting dealer markups with the power of the internet - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  The 2020 Corvette is drawing massive amounts of interest and some dealerships are looking to profit off of that with markups of up to $30,000 over MSRP, but the Corvette faithful aren't having it.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray might be an almost-10-second car - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 21:28 via cnet.com
  A photo might tell us just how quickly the mid-engine sports car dispatches the quarter-mile.
  
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• Latest Ford patent application strongly suggests removable doors for Bronco - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 21:26 via cnet.com
  Either that, or Ford is just really interested in airbag systems for vehicles without doors.
  
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• Former Google engineer charged with theft of trade secrets - CNET

  27-08-2019 21:16 via cnet.com
  Anthony Levandowski, who faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, left Google to develop Uber's self-driving car operation.
  
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• Apple TV Plus show Dickinson gets NYC screening Sept. 14, days after iPhone event - CNET

  27-08-2019 21:16 via cnet.com
  Apple's Dickinson premiere will come soon after the expected Sept. 10 event to unveil new iPhones.
  
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• Mysterious Air Force space plane still orbiting 719 days later - CNET

  27-08-2019 20:59 via cnet.com
  The X-37B just broke its own space flight record, and we still don't know what the hell it's doing up there.
  
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• Former Uber engineer Levandowski charged with theft of Google trade secrets

  27-08-2019 20:45 via zdnet.com
  A new criminal indictment from the Department of Justice charges Anthony Levandowski with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets.
  
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• Microsoft's cryptic Oct. 2 invite has Surface anniversary tie-in - CNET

  27-08-2019 20:26 via cnet.com
  So don't be surprised if we get new Surface devices in October.
  
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• Fortnite season 10 challenges and where to find Claptrap's eyes, vault symbols - CNET

  27-08-2019 20:25 via cnet.com
  Welcome to Pandora.
  
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• Apple releases first iOS 13.1 developer beta

  27-08-2019 20:05 via zdnet.com
  Well, this was unexpected.
  
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• Now you can get Eero network protection tools for less - CNET

  27-08-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  The new Eero Secure service offers a handful of online security features for $3 a month.
  
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• Google faces EU investigation over job-search tool

  27-08-2019 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Google is under investigation by the EU, a year after being hit with a record fine
  
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• Wi-Fi 6 will upgrade your workhorse wireless network - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:33 via cnet.com
  5G is great, but it's a big Wi-Fi upgrade that'll likely help you out sooner with faster speeds and longer range at home, school and work.
  
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• VMware gets new CTO in Greg Lavender

  27-08-2019 19:33 via zdnet.com
  As current CTO Ray O'Farrell moves on to lead the company's cloud-native efforts.
  
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• Verizon's anti-robocall service will be automatically enabled on Android phones - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:32 via cnet.com
  The change comes after the FCC gave carriers greater power to "aggressively block" unwanted robocalls.
  
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• YouTube to adjust UK algorithm to cut false and extremist content

  27-08-2019 19:30 via theguardian.com
  Views via recommendations of such ‘borderline’ videos were halved in similar US trialYouTube is experimenting with an algorithm change to reduce the spread of what it calls “borderline content” in the UK, after a similar trial in the US resulted in a substantial drop in views.According to the video sharing site’s chief executive, Susan Wojcicki, the move is intended to give quality content “more of a chance to shine” and has the effect of reducing views
  
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• YouTube CEO, amid criticism, defends the site's open platform - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  In her quarterly letter to creators, Susan Wojcicki says the openness of the Google-owned service is "more important than ever."
  
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• Disney Plus preorders offer a big discount, but there's a catch (The Daily Charge, 8/27/2019) video - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  Plus, Steve Jobs conspiracy theories aren't real but 5G in cars soon will be.
  
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• Don't let the Steve Jobs conspiracy theory fake you out video - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  From The Daily Charge: Steve Jobs died in 2011, but that won't stop the memes.
  
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• Astronomers find bizarre planet 'unlike any other discovered so far' - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  The huge new world zips around its host star on an egg-shaped orbit. No yolk.
  
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• Your friendly neighborhood robot: A he, a she, or an it?

  27-08-2019 19:23 via zdnet.com
  Some experts say kids should be taught from a young age to refer to robots as "it." Yet the creators of these machines want them to be friendly.
  
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• Facial recognition: School ID checks lead to GDPR fine

  27-08-2019 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Sweden has fined a local authority £17,000 for using facial recognition on school students.
  
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• Disney Plus discount: Buy two years and get the third year free - CNET

  27-08-2019 19:11 via cnet.com
  The offer ends on Labor Day.
  
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• RBS and NatWest websites' problems fixed

  27-08-2019 19:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Problems accessing online bank accounts have now been resolved, the bank says.
  
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• Is it time to buy a fuel cell car? - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  You may not see one pull alongside you any time soon, but they're far from dead.
  
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• Fuel cell cars are still the next big thing video - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  And they have been for a rather long time.
  
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• Toyota partners with China's Pony.ai for autonomous car technology - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 18:55 via cnet.com
  Pony.ai has already begun tests locally in China, but the Toyota partnership may be a major boost.
  
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• BMW 1 Series recalled for faulty wiring, fire risk - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 18:52 via cnet.com
  The blower-regulator wiring harness is to blame.
  
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• Microsoft issues 'save the date' for expected October hardware event

  27-08-2019 18:43 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is holding a fall hardware launch in New York City and an ARM-based Surface with LTE and an AMD-based Surface Laptop could be among the devices debuting there.
  
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• Imperva discloses security incident impacting cloud firewall users

  27-08-2019 18:43 via zdnet.com
  Security incidents impacts cloud WAF (formerly Incapsula) customers registered up until September 15, 2017.
  
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• Best budget fitness tracker: Fitbit Inspire HR or Mi Band 4? - CNET

  27-08-2019 18:43 via cnet.com
  We find out if the cheaper Mi Band 4 can keep up with the fancy Fitbit.
  
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• Juiced Bikes CrossCurrent X electric bike review: The complete commuter experience

  27-08-2019 18:42 via zdnet.com
  Electric bikes are a fun method of commuting to work and there are some affordable options. After a month with the CrossCurrent X, it is clear that Juiced Bikes offers a complete commuter experience at less than $2,500.
  
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• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire is a fun primer for your Disney trip - CNET

  27-08-2019 18:30 via cnet.com
  Spoiler-free book review: Delilah S. Dawson's book is a straightforward adventure in a beautifully realized location.
  
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• Nato: Cyber-attack on one nation is attack on all

  27-08-2019 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The military alliance says a serious hack attack would trigger a defence from all 29 members.
  
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• 5G: Rural areas could see bigger and taller masts

  27-08-2019 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A balance has to be struck between the landscape and better connectivity, the digital secretary says.
  
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• Add a MacBook-style Touch Bar to your PC for $50 - CNET

  27-08-2019 17:53 via cnet.com
  Great for gaming, video production and productivity, this super-cool gizmo gives you six programmable buttons. Plus: Three bonus deals you need to check out.
  
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• Study shows truck, SUV owners want better fuel economy from their vehicles - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 17:51 via cnet.com
  Pickup and SUV owners are far more interested in better fuel economy than other vehicle owners.
  
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• Google job search tool under EU microscope

  27-08-2019 17:45
  EU regulators are checking Google for Jobs to see if the company unfairly favors its fast-growing tool for searching job listings, Europe's antitrust chief said on Tuesday.
  
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• Nest's Hello doorbell can now tell you when a package is delivered - CNET

  27-08-2019 17:16 via cnet.com
  Let your Nest video doorbell alert you when a package is delivered -- or picked up.
  
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• Drivers think some active safety technology is overbearing, J.D. Power reveals - Roadshow

  27-08-2019 17:14 via cnet.com
  The annoyance has even pushed some consumers to leave it off their list for a future vehicle.
  
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