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• This modified Bugatti Chiron cracked 304 miles per hour - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace set a new world record speed run.
  
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• Bugatti Chiron sets world record with 304-mph top speed - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  The modified supercar clocked a top speed of 304.77 miles per hour.
  
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• FCC helping wireless carriers prepare for Hurricane Dorian - CNET

  02-09-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  Agency says it's implementing lessons learned from Hurricane Michael.
  
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• Android 10 reportedly rolling out to Pixel phones on Sept. 3 - CNET

  02-09-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  Carrier support page may have jumped the gun.
  
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• Frankfurt auto show touts green credentials amid climate protests

  02-09-2019 19:37
  The Frankfurt Auto Show will champion sustainable driving and electric cars, Germany's auto industry association said on Monday, as it seeks to head off protests from climate activists.
  
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• Facial recognition technology scrapped at King's Cross site

  02-09-2019 19:00 via theguardian.com
  Surveillance software switched off at prestigious development after backlashFacial recognition technology will not be deployed at the King’s Cross development in the future, following a backlash prompted by the site owner’s admission last month that the software had been used in its CCTV systems.The developer behind the prestigious central London site said the surveillance software had been used between May 2016 and March 2018 in two cameras on a busy pedestrian street running throug
  
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• Exclusive: Telia offers concessions as EU probes Bonnier deal: EU document

  02-09-2019 18:49
  Swedish telecoms operator Telia has offered concessions to allow rivals fair access to its TV channels to address EU antitrust concerns about its $957 million bid for Bonnier Broadcasting, an EU document seen by Reuters showed.
  
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• Disney Plus: Preorders, launch dates, prices, shows and movies to expect - CNET

  02-09-2019 18:40 via cnet.com
  Discount preorders are almost over for Disney's Netflix rival that will stream Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and all things Disney.
  
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• Dell XPS 15 7590 review: The OLED screen is the star

  02-09-2019 18:40 via zdnet.com
  If you can afford it, the XPS 15 is a powerful laptop with a superb screen, plenty of internal storage, good battery life and a very robust design.
  
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• HSBC processes first blockchain letter of credit using Chinese yuan

  02-09-2019 18:38
  HSBC completed the first yuan-denominated blockchain-based letter of credit transaction, the bank said on Tuesday.
  
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• Facebook considers experimenting with hiding likes - CNET

  02-09-2019 18:30 via cnet.com
  Another way to help improve users' mental health.
  
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• Google celebrates America's workers with Labor Day Doodle - CNET

  02-09-2019 18:26 via cnet.com
  If you're a worker, this is your day -- take it easy!
  
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• SpaceX Starlink satellite nearly collides with European satellite - CNET

  02-09-2019 18:23 via cnet.com
  The European Space Agency makes an evasive maneuver to avoid a crash.
  
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• Bang & Olufsen's first ever soundbar is a 550W powerhouse

  02-09-2019 18:00
  
  The Beosound Stage has the looks to match its power and performance with the inclusion of Dolby Atmos and 11 powered drivers
  
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• Chinese deepfake app surges in popularity, raises privacy concerns - CNET

  02-09-2019 17:13 via cnet.com
  It's almost too easy.
  
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• Parrot Anafi FPV drone pack lets you feel like you're flying for $799 - CNET

  02-09-2019 16:30 via cnet.com
  The 4K drone, controller and first-person-view glasses combine to give you a clear view from the sky.
  
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• Parrot Anafi FPV drone kit lets you see from the sky for less - CNET

  02-09-2019 16:30 via cnet.com
  You'll still need a phone, but otherwise you get a full first-person-view experience in an amazingly compact package -- complete with a backpack.
  
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• The best Labor Day 2019 deals still available - CNET

  02-09-2019 16:13 via cnet.com
  New additions! Save on Tidal subscriptions, Lenovo Smart Clock, DJI Osmo Action camera, AirPods 2, mattresses, appliances and lots more.
  
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• Borderlands 3: Mayhem mode, Guardian Rank and everything else we know - CNET

  02-09-2019 16:04 via cnet.com
  The latest installment in the sci-fi game series that inspired the "looter-shooter" genre is nearly here.
  
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• The Galaxy Note 10 finally gets rid of the Bixby Key button - CNET

  02-09-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Accidental presses be gone!
  
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• Boxing champ Pacquiao launches his own crypto tokens

  02-09-2019 15:55
  Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao launched his very own cryptocurrency on Sunday at a free concert in Manila, where he serenaded more than 2,000 fans to drum up interest in the product.
  
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• The best Labor Day laptop deals still available at Best Buy - CNET

  02-09-2019 15:51 via cnet.com
  Heading off or back to college? You can save even more.
  
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• Dutch minister: I did not have contact with Uber on tax plan

  02-09-2019 15:38
  The top Dutch tax politician has denied meeting representatives of Uber Technologies, in answer to questions from parliament about why the company has been allowed to claim a provisional $6.1 billion tax write-off in the Netherlands.
  
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• U.S. and Poland urge tougher checks on foreign influence over 5G networks

  02-09-2019 15:28
  The United States and Poland believe suppliers of 5G network equipment should be rigorously evaluated for foreign government control, a joint declaration signed on Monday said, as Washington pressures allies to exclude China from 5G networks.
  
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• Who's best at updating Android phones? Nokia leads for Pie upgrades, security fixes

  02-09-2019 15:25 via zdnet.com
  Nokia seller HMD Global is top of the Android brands at ensuring all its devices run the latest version of Android.
  
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• Chinese deepfake app Zao sparks privacy row after going viral

  02-09-2019 15:05 via theguardian.com
  Critics say face-swap app could spread misinformation on a massive scaleA Chinese app that lets users convincingly swap their faces with film or TV characters has rapidly become one of the country’s most downloaded apps, triggering a privacy row. Related: The rise of the deepfake and the threat to democracyContinue reading...
  
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• Top 5 laptops with the best battery life (2019 edition) video - CNET

  02-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  You won't find Apple or Dell on this list, because they just didn't cut it.
  
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• Stop ruining your life and set up Apple Pay for iPhone, Apple Watch - CNET

  02-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Seriously, what are you waiting for?
  
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• More weird – but super useful – tech gadgets

  02-09-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Here are more weird gadgets that actually turned out to be useful.
  
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• Famous cars from TV and film aren’t the only stars at Britain’s National Motor Museum, Beaulieu - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  From the most famous (infamous?) Top Gear creations, to legendary cars from around the world, here’s a look inside this impressive museum.
  
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• Cars of the big and small screen star at Britain’s National Motor Museum in Beaulieu - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  From your favorite Top Gear mechanical monstrosities to the car and creations from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, this museum has a lot to see.
  
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• Samsung's launch promotions make its Upgrade Program a foolish choice

  02-09-2019 14:47 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Upgrade Program appears to be a good option when you purchase a new Samsung phone, but with all of its launch promotions and significant depreciation after a year it's not the option you should ever choose.
  
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• Garmin Fenix 6 hands-on review: still one of the best

  02-09-2019 14:31
  
  The new multi-sport smartwatch performs admirably in our hands-on review, but the design could still use an overhaul, and you only get the best feature on the super expensive top-spec model
  
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• Google Maps now makes it easier to get to your destination - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:30 via cnet.com
  You can now connect public transit, walking, biking and ridesharing directions for an easier trip.
  
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• Apple Watch repair program acknowledges screen cracking flaw - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:26 via cnet.com
  The crack can appear on the rounded edge of the Apple Watch Series 2 or Series 3 screens, and the company said it'll replace the screen for free.
  
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• U.S. and Poland urge tough checks on 5G suppliers

  02-09-2019 14:07
  The United States and Poland believe suppliers of 5G network equipment should be rigorously evaluated to check whether they are subject to control by a foreign government, according to a joint declaration signed on Monday.
  
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• Welcome to Ryme City video - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:01 via cnet.com
  Justice Smith and Rob Letterman tell us what makes this fictional city so familiar.
  
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• The Saleen S302 Black Label is an 800-horsepower menace - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Saleen turns up the wick on the already-lovely Ford Mustang GT.
  
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• iPhone 11: Here's when Apple will announce the 2019 iPhones - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We were correct: Apple will unveil the iPhone 11 on Sept. 10.
  
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• How to run a marathon without leaving your house - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Love competing but don’t have the time or money to travel to races? Here’s how to compete remotely.
  
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• 5G, laptops, streaming news and more at IFA 2019, Europe's biggest tech show - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We're on the ground in Berlin, Germany to bring you everything that matters from IFA 2019.
  
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• 2019 Saleen S302 Black Label quick drive review: Too much of a good thing - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
  
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• 10 foods you should not cook in your Instant Pot - CNET

  02-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Pressure-cooking some foods can be disappointing, disastrous or downright dangerous.
  
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• Microsoft: Flash will die on Windows 10's new Edge in line with Google Chrome

  02-09-2019 13:52 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft updates its plans for Adobe Flash on the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser.
  
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• BEC overtakes ransomware and data breaches in cyber-insurance claims

  02-09-2019 13:43 via zdnet.com
  BEC-relatedcyber-insurance claims accounted for nearly a quarter of all claims in the EMEA region, AIG said.
  
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• Aston Martin Vanquish 25 By Callum: A legend recreated video - Roadshow

  02-09-2019 13:28 via cnet.com
  After an outstanding career in automotive design, Ian Callum is back with a $660,000 reworking of the iconic Aston Martin Vanquish.
  
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• Windows 10 CPU spikes? 1903 update brings fixes but also high usage issues

  02-09-2019 13:08 via zdnet.com
  Windows Insiders reported CPU issues with this optional update before Microsoft released it to all users.
  
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• WIRED Book Club: YouTubers, by Chris Stokel-Walker

  02-09-2019 13:00
  
  How does the YouTube algorithm really work? Who is making money off the video platform? And why are so many people tuning in to watch an eight-year-old take toys out of boxes?
  
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• Pokemon: Detective Pikachu featurette reveals Ryme City's real-life inspiration - CNET

  02-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The movie's cast and crew explain the thinking behind the fascinating Pokemon-filled city.
  
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• Inside your phone company's plan to stop robocalls - CNET

  02-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Carriers are adopting caller ID on steroids-- also called SHAKEN/STIR -- to put an end to robocalls.
  
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