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• Millions of Exim servers vulnerable to root-granting exploit

  07-09-2019 22:39 via zdnet.com
  The internet's most popular email server impacted by second major bug this summer.
  
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• MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito resigns amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal - CNET

  07-09-2019 22:15 via cnet.com
  The move follows a New Yorker report that the Media Lab had a deeper funding relationship with the convicted sex offender than previously acknowledged and that it worked to disguise its contacts with the disgraced financier.
  
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• The Byton M-Byte is almost ready for its debut - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 20:36 via cnet.com
  We get a quick spin in a Byton M-Byte prototype.
  
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• Motorola Zoom has premium cameras at half the price video - CNET

  07-09-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  Three rear cameras and 10x zoom for $450. We're listening.
  
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• Samsung AirDresser is a closet for rich people and we're obsessed - CNET

  07-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Samsung's latest smart home tech puts a steamer in your closet to effortlessly straighten your clothes.
  
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• Jabra Elite 75t: A first hands-on with the sequel to our favorite AirPods killer video - CNET

  07-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The successor to the Elite 65t is 20% smaller but has 50% better battery life and USB-C charging.
  
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• Use Windows 10’s new PowerToys to tidy your desktop and remind you of shortcuts - CNET

  07-09-2019 17:47 via cnet.com
  Create custom desktop layouts and ignore your mouse more often with Microsoft’s new FancyZones and Shortcut Guide PowerToys utilities
  
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• These Electrolux appliance features make me jealous of Europe video - CNET

  07-09-2019 17:20 via cnet.com
  A temperature probe that doesn't need power, an oven with a camera built into the handle, a fridge that stops your beer from exploding and more cool tricks from the appliance giant at IFA.
  
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• What enterprises intend to do with artificial intelligence

  07-09-2019 17:02 via zdnet.com
  Survey shows business process automation and customer support are the low-hanging fruit with initial AI rollouts, but many organizations are moving on to tackle data analytics.
  
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• How to use Windows 10’s new PowerToys to tidy your desktop and remind you of shortcuts - CNET

  07-09-2019 16:30 via cnet.com
  Create custom desktop layouts and ignore your mouse more often with Microsoft’s new FancyZones and Shortcut Guide PowerToys utilities
  
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• US Open Finals 2019: How to watch Serena Williams vs. Bianca Andreescu live without cable - CNET

  07-09-2019 16:24 via cnet.com
  You don't need cable to watch Serena go for her record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title.
  
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• The 2019 Vizio P-Series Quantum 65-inch 4K TV is still on sale for $998, near its all-time low - CNET

  07-09-2019 16:04 via cnet.com
  Just in time for week 1 of football season.
  
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• Sonos Move is both an indoor and outdoor wireless speaker video - CNET

  07-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  The water-resistant Move has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming capabilities, with 10 hours of battery life and bigger sound than the Sonos Play One -- and a bigger price tag. David Carnoy got to check it out at an event in New York.
  
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• MacOS Catalina update is killing off some apps. Here's what you can do - CNET

  07-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  32-bit apps will no longer be supported in the new version of MacOS.
  
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• How to back up your iPhone even when iCloud won't let you - CNET

  07-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  It's time to step up and learn to back up your data.
  
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• Apps, AI, & sweeper keepers - big data hits the football big time

  07-09-2019 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  How big data arrived in football's big time and why it is changing the sport forever.
  
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• The iPhone 11 Pro's buttons need to be fixed so accidental screenshots go away - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: There are a handful of features I hope Apple improves to make owning the next iPhone a better experience.
  
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• Roborace sets a Guinness World Record for fastest autonomous car - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The driverless electric race car did just over 175 mph on a British airfield to claim its record.
  
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• Next time you pick a movie, ask Google for help - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Not interested in a movie? Give it a thumbs down.
  
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• My peek inside a secret VR headset shows a more social virtual reality - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Smartphone pioneer and former HTC CEO Peter Chou thinks he’s figured out how to crack the VR experience.
  
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• Electric scooters hit bumps in the road as they rollout across Europe - CNET

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  From Portugal to Paris to Poland electric scooters have invaded Europe, but it's far from a smooth ride.
  
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• 2020 Porsche Taycan, Bugatti's world record and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Sept. 7, 2019.
  
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• 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Model overview, pricing, tech and specs - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Jeep's bread-and-butter Grand Cherokee is still a solid choice among midsize SUVs.
  
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• No municipality paid ransoms in 'coordinated ransomware attack' that hit Texas

  07-09-2019 13:53 via zdnet.com
  More than half of impacted cities and towns are now operating as normal.
  
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• Motorola: Our premium 5G phones are coming - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:42 via cnet.com
  Now known for budget devices, the phone-maker is ready to make a stand in high-end devices.
  
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• Twitter Jack hacked, YouTube changes child data policy video - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech headlines include Twitter's Jack Dorsey getting hacked, Android 10 hitting Pixel phones, and YouTube's policy shift in the wake of a fine over its handling of the user data of children.
  
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• The next big Apple Watch feature may be sleep tracking - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Just days away from Apple's launch event for the next iPhone, we get more details about the rumored sleep tracking on the Apple Watch.
  
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• Asus ZenBook Pro Duo (UX581GV) review: Dual screens make your workspace seem bigger on the inside - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  An OLED monitor plus a second, smaller IPS display make Asus' flagship laptop great for photo editing and working in cramped areas.
  
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• 4 ways to spend the Apple Cash you earn from your Apple Card - CNET

  07-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Apple Pay, Apple Cash, Apple Card -- it's confusing, we know.
  
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• The Motorola One Zoom has four rear cameras and satin glass for $450 - CNET

  07-09-2019 12:18 via cnet.com
  The Motorola One Zoom has a smooth finish that helps keep your fingerprints from gunking up your phone.
  
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• Galaxy Fold's hard lesson: It wasn't just the screen that killed this foldable phone - CNET

  07-09-2019 12:15 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Flimsy design is a death sentence for foldable phones.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Tundra: Still thundering along - Roadshow

  07-09-2019 11:00 via cnet.com
  It's been six years since Toyota's full-size truck has had an overhaul-- and it shows.
  
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• Roku targets UK as smart TV platform duel with Amazon hots up

  07-09-2019 10:37
  Streaming company Roku, whose software runs one in three smart TVs in the United States, is turning to the British market as competition with Silicon Valley giant Amazon goes international.
  
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• Vodafone 5G in the UK is off to a rough start, with speeds often slower than 4G - CNET

  07-09-2019 10:00 via cnet.com
  Vodafone’s UK 5G still has a ton of work to do before fulfilling the promises of a next-generation network.
  
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• Mozilla to gradually enable DNS-over-HTTPS for Firefox US users later this month

  07-09-2019 09:39 via zdnet.com
  DoH tests haven't found any issues. Mozilla to start rolling out DoH to a small set of US users, then gradually roll it out for to more users.
  
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• IFA 2019 Final Day: Everything we saw at Europe's largest tech show - CNET

  07-09-2019 09:19 via cnet.com
  We're headed home from Berlin. Here's everything that mattered from IFA 2019.
  
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• The era of binge-watching TV shows could be coming to an end

  07-09-2019 07:00
  
  With growing competition in the streaming market, a return to appointment viewing – where shows are released weekly instead of all at once – could be on the cards for Netflix, Disney+ and others. Does this signal the end of the beloved TV binge?
  
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• It's just got a lot harder to spot a fake Rolex. Here's what to look for

  07-09-2019 07:00
  
  Counterfeit watches are no longer easy to identify. Fake timepieces now have previously unseen levels of sophistication. However, there are still subtle clues to tell the knock-offs from the genuine articles
  
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• Europe is battling with the US in a race to predict the weather

  07-09-2019 07:00
  
  When it comes to events like Hurricane Dorian, accurately predicting the weather can save lives. But the US' system has lagged behind Europe's for years
  
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• Brexit has kick-started a golden age of crowdfunded legal battles

  07-09-2019 07:00
  
  Thousands of Brits are happy to chip in to challenge Brexit in court. But what does the rise of crowdfunded justice tell us about the country's legal system?
  
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• Why the Chandrayaan-2 moon landing try knocked my emotions out of their orbit - CNET

  07-09-2019 06:43 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Every time I watch a major space effort like the one out of India Friday, I feel an intense rush of stress -- and hope for humanity.
  
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• Apple to stream iPhone 11 Pro event on YouTube - CNET

  07-09-2019 06:05 via cnet.com
  Event marks Apple's first live product keynote on Google's video-sharing site.
  
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• Exclusive: WeWork to press on with IPO launch despite valuation concerns - sources

  07-09-2019 03:49
  WeWork owner The We Company plans to proceed with an investor roadshow for its initial public offering (IPO) as early as next week, braving concerns over the valuation it can achieve in a listing, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
  
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• UFC 242 Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier: Start time, how to watch or stream online and full fight card details - CNET

  07-09-2019 03:46 via cnet.com
  After dominating Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov faces a new challenge at UFC 242.
  
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• Lenovo announces Yoga Smart Tab and Smart Tab M8 Android tablets with Google Assistant

  07-09-2019 02:23 via zdnet.com
  The company envisions the 10.1-inch Yoga with distinctive kickstand and the 8-inch M8 with Smart Charging Station as smart home tools as much as entertainment devices.
  
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• Netflix's The Witcher: Release date, cast and everything else we know - CNET

  07-09-2019 02:20 via cnet.com
  Geralt and Roach are on the hunt for more monsters.
  
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• Apple says Uighurs targeted in iPhone attack but disputes Google findings

  07-09-2019 02:14
  Apple Inc on Friday confirmed that China's Uighurs, a mostly Muslim minority group considered a security threat by Beijing, had been the target of attacks due to iPhone security flaws, but disputed rival Alphabet Inc's description of the effort to track users of the smartphone in real time.
  
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• Fake news: BBC and tech firms join forces to fight disinformation

  07-09-2019 01:58 via bbc.co.uk
  The new measures will include an early warning system for use during elections, the BBC says.
  
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• Why India's Vikram moon lander try knocked my emotions out of their orbit - CNET

  07-09-2019 01:44 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Every time I watch a major space effort unfold, I feel an intense rush of stress -- and hope for humanity.
  
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• Defense Department wants Apple, Google to reveal names of gun scope app users, report says - CNET

  07-09-2019 01:09 via cnet.com
  It reportedly wants phone numbers and other identifying information too.
  
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