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• WoW Classic might get shorter queue times thanks to Blizzard fix - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  Time to look for a group once again.
  
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• Box beats estimates but leaves profit outlook unchanged, shares drop

  28-08-2019 23:49
  Box Inc, a cloud content management platform provider, reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue on Wednesday, but shares fell 8% in extended trading as investors were disappointed after the company reiterated its full-year earnings outlook.
  
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• Star Wars 'thermal detonator' Coke bottles banned by TSA - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:39 via cnet.com
  The collectable bottles from Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't be allowed on US flights.
  
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• Final Joker trailer shows off more of the DC villain's dark comedy - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:39 via cnet.com
  Actor Joaquin Phoenix gives fans a new, sadder look at Batman's nemesis.
  
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• NASA chief insists Pluto is still a planet - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:37 via cnet.com
  Some fans of the demoted dwarf planet just can't let go.
  
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• Fitbit Versa 2 and Fitbit Premium promise to revamp my daily fitness video - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:25 via cnet.com
  Will Spotify, Alexa, and added coaching be the answer? We break down what's new with Fitbit this fall.
  
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• Sony A6600, Canon EOS M6 Mark II show there's still a little life in APS-C cameras - CNET

  28-08-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  Four new APS-C cameras are coming our way, with trickle-down features from their full-frame flagships.
  
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• NASA watches Hurricane Dorian flex its muscles - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  The Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and parts of the mainland US may end up in the storm's path.
  
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• 5 best standing desk converters for 2019 - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  You don't have to buy a new desk to start standing.
  
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• Okta, Nutanix, Zuora beat earnings estimates

  28-08-2019 22:48 via zdnet.com
  Shares of Okta were down in after-hours trading after the cloud identity management company delivered a mixed Q3 outlook.
  
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• Microsoft is bringing dark mode to Outlook on iOS, Android

  28-08-2019 22:44 via zdnet.com
  Outlook.com and the mobile Outlook apps are the first to get dark mode. The rest of the Office mobile apps are up next.
  
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• 'Anti-nuisance stamp' from Japan leaves mark of shame on groping hands - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:44 via cnet.com
  In a culture where women are frequently groped on trains, the UV stamp aims to act as a deterrent.
  
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• Facebook tightens rules for U.S. political advertisers ahead of 2020 election

  28-08-2019 22:35
  Facebook Inc is tightening its political ad rules in the United States, it said on Wednesday, requiring new disclosures for its site and photo-sharing platform Instagram ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November 2020.
  
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• Box tops Q2 estimates, issues strong full year guidance

  28-08-2019 22:31 via zdnet.com
  The enterprise cloud company reported $172.5 million in revenue, up 16% year over year.
  
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• Funders threaten to quit Facebook project studying impact on democracy

  28-08-2019 22:27
  (This August 27 story corrects headline from "researchers" to "funders")
  
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• Steve Wozniak wishes Apple split up 'a long time ago' - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:22 via cnet.com
  The Apple co-founder adds his voice to the call to break up big tech companies.
  
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• Tesla launches its own insurance in California, more states to come - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  The automaker claims owners can get rates up to 30% lower than with traditional insurers.
  
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• Huawei plans high-end phone launch under cloud of Google ban

  28-08-2019 22:17
  Huawei Technologies plans to forge ahead with the launch of new high-end smartphones in Europe even though it may not be able to offer Google's official Android operating system and widely used apps such as Google Maps, company executives told Reuters.
  
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• Hybrid mid-engine C8 Corvette with 850 hp apparently leaked on fan forum - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 22:14 via cnet.com
  A purportedly leaked spreadsheet unearthed by a CorvetteForums user also seems to give insight into new Z06 and ZR1 models.
  
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• YouTube Kids has a new filter for its youngest viewers - CNET

  28-08-2019 22:01 via cnet.com
  The video service says it's making it easier for parents to find content.
  
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• Temenos acquires Kony for its digital banking product

  28-08-2019 21:52 via zdnet.com
  The Switzerland-based banking software company is aiming to step up its presence in the US,where addressable market for digital front office banking software is $9 billion.
  
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• Juul CEO says respiratory illness cases are 'worrisome' - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:51 via cnet.com
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating almost 200 cases of lung illness that may be linked to vaping and e-cigarettes.
  
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• VW offers best look yet at 2020 Golf Mk8 before fall debut - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  Its camouflage is similar to the camo wrapped around the electric ID 3.
  
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• TrickBot, today's top trojan, adds feature to aid SIM swapping attacks

  28-08-2019 21:37 via zdnet.com
  TrickBot trojan seen collecting credentials and PIN codes for Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless accounts.
  
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• Fitbit unveils Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa

  28-08-2019 21:27
  Fitbit Incon Wednesday launched its latest smartwatch, Versa 2, adding Amazon.com Inc'svoice assistant Alexa, online payments and music storage in a bid to compete strongly with Apple Inc'ssmartwatches.
  
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• TSA bans Star Wars Galaxy's Edge collectible Coke bottles - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  Fictional thermal detonators from Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge aren't allowed on flights in the US.
  
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• Scientists want to prevent mosquito bites with chemical-free clothing - CNET

  28-08-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  Researchers at Brown University think graphene could help stop mosquitos from making you into a meal.
  
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• Pat Gelsinger and his calculated plan for VMware

  28-08-2019 21:08 via zdnet.com
  As the Carbon Black and Pivotal acquisitions expand VMware’s remit, the man in charge told ZDNet every step his company has taken has been deliberate.
  
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• NASA's delayed next-gen James Webb telescope finally put together - CNET

  28-08-2019 20:48 via cnet.com
  Telescope, meet spacecraft.
  
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• BMW X6 hides its curves in Vantablack - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  This light-absorbing paint makes things look two-dimensional.
  
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• 2020 BMW X6 heads to Frankfurt with wild Vantablack paint job - Roadshow

  28-08-2019 20:36 via cnet.com
  Its curves are seriously obscured, because Vantablack is the darkest pigment ever created.
  
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• You can now find out if Amazon's Ring has partnered with your local police - CNET

  28-08-2019 20:13 via cnet.com
  A new map from the video-doorbell company discloses how many police departments have joined Ring's law enforcement network.
  
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• Telegram to introduce its own cryptocurrency in October, report says - CNET

  28-08-2019 20:01 via cnet.com
  Another crypto for those who need to send money.
  
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• Joker movie with Joaquin Phoenix: Trailers, release date, cast, plot and more - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  Keep up with the latest news for the upcoming film featuring the DC Comics villain.
  
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• Cerebras has at least a three-year lead on competition with its giant AI chip, says top investor

  28-08-2019 19:46 via zdnet.com
  The world took note as Silicon Valley firm Cerebras Systems unveiled the world's biggest chip last week. There will surely be competition from some other companies, says investor Pierre Lamond, but Cerebras has a two- to three-year lead on them in resolving the numerous technical difficulties to build the chip and the system that goes with it.
  
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• New Joker trailer shows off more of the dark comedy - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:43 via cnet.com
  Actor Joaquin Phoenix gives fans a new, sadder look at Batman's nemesis.
  
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• Spammers are invading your Google Calendar. Here's how to stop them - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  Spammers have found a new way to spam you through Google Calendar.
  
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• Microsoft adds dark mode to Outlook on mobile, Office on web - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:40 via cnet.com
  Dark mode all the things.
  
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• Here's how to keep spam out of your Google Calendar video - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  Now spammers are even invading your calendar. Fortunately there's a workaround.
  
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• Joker character coming to life in final trailer video - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:16 via cnet.com
  New film Joker hits theaters in October.
  
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• Wi-Fi 6 may be more life-changing than 5G video - CNET

  28-08-2019 19:14 via cnet.com
  From The Daily Charge: We break down the benefits of the next-generation Wi-Fi tech.
  
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