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• Lyft sued over alleged sexual assaults by its drivers - CNET

  04-09-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  The suit involves 14 separate alleged incidents across the US.
  
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• The no-frills Light Phone gets an update so you can now text - CNET

  04-09-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  Light Phone 2 is coming in October and it does more than let you make calls.
  
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• Light Phone 2 is just for texts, calls and alarms - CNET

  04-09-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  The sequel to the no-bells-and-whistles Lite Phone is coming in October -- and unlike it's predecessor, it lets you text!
  
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• I drank beer made from recycled toilet water -- and it tasted great - CNET

  04-09-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  Reuse Brew literally filters the sh*t out of wastewater to make brown liquid you actually want to drink.
  
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• Porsche's 2020 Taycan configurator is here! - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 23:34 via cnet.com
  The new all-electric Taycan looks killer in every color.
  
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• 2020 Porsche Taycan: All the available colors and options - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 23:34 via cnet.com
  Following its premiere, we have details about all the a la carte options available for Porsche's new electric sedan.
  
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• How to turn any Apple Watch into a sleep tracker - CNET

  04-09-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  A Fitbit can track your sleep, so why not Apple's smartwatch? Turns out it can. Here's how to make it happen.
  
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• Twitter disables SMS-to-tweet feature after its CEO got hacked last week

  04-09-2019 23:06 via zdnet.com
  Twitter disables one of the site's earliest features in response to CEO getting hacked last week.
  
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• Hyundai shows off exoskeleton robot to help assembly line workers - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  It's not the first time we've seen this kind of technology, but Hyundai says its own is best.
  
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• Twitter temporarily shuts down ability to tweet via SMS - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:52 via cnet.com
  The social media site makes the call after its CEO Jack Dorsey's account was hacked.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks delivers strong Q4, acquires Zingbox for IoT security

  04-09-2019 22:48 via zdnet.com
  The acquisition of Zingbox allows Palo Alto to integrate IoT security into its larger platform.
  
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• Slack tops estimates on debut earnings report, shares slide

  04-09-2019 22:46 via zdnet.com
  Slack said in its Q2 filing that it ended the quarter with over 100,000 paid customers.
  
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• Tech giants and US officials meet to discuss 2020 election security - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:35 via cnet.com
  Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter prepare to fight disinformation campaigns that're expected to arise in the upcoming US presidential election.
  
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• A robot and a Westworld actor who plays a robot walk into a bar... - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:35 via cnet.com
  "We only live once ... allegedly," Sophia the humanoid robot tells unsettled Westwood star Evan Rachel Wood.
  
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• Cloudera acquires Acadia Data, shows Q2 improvement

  04-09-2019 22:33 via zdnet.com
  Cloudera's initial release of the Cloudera Data Platform appears to have led to less uncertainty in the second quarter. Separately, Cloudera acquired Acadia Data to fill in some analytics gaps.
  
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• Booming meteor fireballs lit up weekend as space celebrated Labor Day - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  Flaming space rocks could be seen, and heard, as North Americans kicked back for the end-of-summer holiday.
  
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• FCC offering up $950M to improve broadband in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:24 via cnet.com
  The money will be used to bump up speeds and build more resilient networks, the agency says.
  
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• Wu-Tang Clan drama on Hulu brings da ruckus to a monumental origin story - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  Review: The first three episodes of the must-watch series Wu-Tang: American Saga are streaming now. It's Batman Begins for Wu-Tang.
  
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• This futuristic techno spa is a sci-fi movie come to life - CNET

  04-09-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Trippy lights and techno beats seemed like the opposite of relaxation. I was wrong.
  
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• Laptops at IFA 2019 are all about speed - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:56 via cnet.com
  The biggest announcements, for high-end graphics work and uberfast gaming, were an odd fit for this show and dominated by Acer and Asus.
  
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• Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop joins the 300Hz display club - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:55 via cnet.com
  At IFA 2019, the PC maker also announced its latest insane $14,000 gaming throne and the world's lightest 14-inch laptop with discrete graphics.
  
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• Nokia leads the pack in Android updates video - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:50 via cnet.com
  Outside of Google, Nokia is the leader when it comes to keeping its phones running on the newest version of Android possible. Also, find out why it takes so long for manufacturers to get updates from Google to your phone. All that and your comments on this episode of Alphabet City.
  
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• Faraday Future names former BMW i8 chief as new CEO - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  The embattled electric car startup has a new leader.
  
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• Amazon announces new Fire TV Cube, Nebula Soundbar, more hardware partners

  04-09-2019 21:40 via zdnet.com
  The new Fire TV hardware partners include the likes of Anker, Toshiba, JVC, and Grundig.
  
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• Tesla app suffers outage and should remind owners to keep key card on them - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  The app isn't the only way to unlock a Tesla, and owners should know that.
  
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• Silicon Valley season 6 on HBO: Release date, trailer, cast and more - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  The scrappy but lovable Pied Piper gang will be back for a final season in October. Here's what to expect.
  
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• YouTube plans sweeping changes to kids videos after record $170M fine - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:23 via cnet.com
  YouTube will halt personalized ads on all kids-oriented videos, which will mean fewer kids channels.
  
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• Meet the less polarizing, but still funky, Nissan Juke - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  A little less controversial, but still full of character.
  
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• DOMS: What it is and how to treat it - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:11 via cnet.com
  We answer all your questions about delayed-onset muscle soreness.
  
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• When, where to preorder the new Amazon Fire TV sound bar, Fire TV Cube, 65-inch Toshiba - CNET

  04-09-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  Amazon's latest Fire TV products are available to order right now.
  
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• Apex Legends Voidwalker event adds a new portal to Kings Canyon - CNET

  04-09-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  This event is all about Wraith.
  
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• How much Americans pay for top apps and their potential for big bucks

  04-09-2019 20:46 via zdnet.com
  Although Americans love social media, how much would they be willing to pay for their favorite apps?
  
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• Amazon introduces first OLED TV with built-in Alexa - CNET

  04-09-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  There are 20 new Fire TV products coming in total, including a sound bar and new Fire TV Cube.
  
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• Met Police gave images for King's Cross facial recognition scans

  04-09-2019 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Police force had previously denied involvement in facial recognition scans at King’s Cross.
  
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• Bugs are no match for Ford's self-driving car sensors - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  Some clever engineering ensures sensors stay free of smushed bugs.
  
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• Mobile devices prevail in banking transactions in Brazil

  04-09-2019 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Smartphones and tablets remain the most popular channels for consumers to interact with their banks, according to the Brazilian Central Bank.
  
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• Acer's Concept D laptops go 'Pro' with Quadro RTX - CNET

  04-09-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  The updates to Acer's creator-focused Concept D line include a series of Pro companions with Quadro instead of GeForce graphics and a new entry-level model.
  
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• All your IoT devices are doomed

  04-09-2019 20:30 via zdnet.com
  Until we look to emulate the open models of Wi-Fi and PCs, IoT will always be a source of never-ending e-waste.
  
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• Anaplan doubles down on predictive with Mintigo acquisition

  04-09-2019 20:25 via zdnet.com
  Anaplan announced its intention to acquire Mintigo.
  
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• Spending on AI systems set to surge and consultants are going to thrive

  04-09-2019 20:13 via zdnet.com
  IDC data shows a big jump in AI systems spending through 2023 and enterprises will need a host of IT services help to get projects implemented.
  
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• The Handmaid's Tale sequel to be adapted by Hulu and MGM - CNET

  04-09-2019 20:11 via cnet.com
  Margaret Atwood's new novel is available Sept. 10. Blessed be the fruit.
  
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• Booming meteoroid fireballs lit up the holiday weekend - CNET

  04-09-2019 20:05 via cnet.com
  Flaming space rocks could be seen -- and heard -- as North Americans kicked back for the end-of-summer holiday.
  
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• The question of AI for ServiceNow is a question of what works

  04-09-2019 19:55 via zdnet.com
  Taking the right action to fulfill an objective is one definition of intelligence, and it's the preferred definition of artificial intelligence for Debu Chatterjee, who heads up ServiceNow's push to bring AI to all the company’s applications.
  
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• Microsoft buys cloud-migration specialist Movere

  04-09-2019 19:45 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has acquired Movere, a Microsoft (and AWS) cloud partner and plans to use its tools to complement Microsoft's Azure Migrate service.
  
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• Asus VivoWatch SP promises ECG, and blood pressure too - CNET

  04-09-2019 19:20 via cnet.com
  Two weeks of battery life, but no mentions of medical clearance for blood pressure or ECG functions yet.
  
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• 2020 Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla Model S: High-performance EVs compared - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 19:15 via cnet.com
  The Tesla Model S is no longer the only electric performance sedan in town. Here's a look at how it stacks up against the 2020 Porsche Taycan.
  
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• Steam Library redesign makes it more of a personal hub - CNET

  04-09-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  The beta, which adds collections and provides a more cohesive view of your games, activity and community content, launches on Sept. 17.
  
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• 2020 BMW M4 M Heritage edition proudly presents its colors - Roadshow

  04-09-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  The M badge makes up three colors offered with matching interiors.
  
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• Police have your Ring footage. They're not the only ones looking at it video - CNET

  04-09-2019 18:52 via cnet.com
  From The Daily Charge: Amazon's video doorbell company doesn't tell users that when they share footage with police, it can spread on forever.
  
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• What YouTube's $170M privacy fine means for kids' channels video - CNET

  04-09-2019 18:51 via cnet.com
  From The Daily Charge: Changes are coming for children-focused content on YouTube.
  
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