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• Juul vape: What is it, why are teens addicted, and is it safe? - CNET

  16-09-2019 23:59 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know about the wildly popular USB-looking vapes, including its health effects.
  
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• NASA Juno spacecraft spots moon shadow on Jupiter - CNET

  16-09-2019 23:28 via cnet.com
  Jupiter's moon Io left a sharp black spot on the gas giant.
  
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• Snowden: Jury should decide whether NSA leaks were "right or wrong." - CNET

  16-09-2019 23:25 via cnet.com
  The former NSA contractor reiterated his reasons for not returning to the US.
  
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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee earns Top Safety Pick, but pick the right headlights - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 23:13 via cnet.com
  Like so many other Top Safety Picks, the headlights are the asterisk of the award.
  
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• Google's $40M purchase of Fossil tech was for hybrid smartwatches, report says - CNET

  16-09-2019 23:02 via cnet.com
  The tech reportedly combines digital and analog features for smartwatches.
  
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• Senators urge FCC to scrutinize Chinese carriers operating in US - CNET

  16-09-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  Sens. Chuck Schumer and Tom Cotton say China Telecom and China Unicom could pose a national security threat.
  
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• The Porsche Taycan's $500 sport sound option is cool, but kind of absurd - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  The sound seems cool, but charging for it on a car that starts at $150,000 is excessive.
  
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• Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency under scrutiny from international banks - CNET

  16-09-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  The digital currency will face questions from regulators.
  
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• Data of 24.3 million Lumin PDF users shared on hacking forum

  16-09-2019 22:08 via zdnet.com
  The person who leaked the data claims it notified Lumin PDF earlier this year but got no reply.
  
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• France's Canal+ pairs up with Netflix in pay-TV shift

  16-09-2019 22:03
  Vivendi's Canal+ has agreed a deal to add Netflix subscriptions to TV bundles in France and elsewhere, the French broadcaster said on Monday, in the latest such alliance to counter pressure from streaming giants.
  
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• Study: Car ownership costs reach record high, thanks to high finance charges - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 22:01 via cnet.com
  It's not only maintenance and fuel; car owners need to think about monthly payments, too.
  
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• Apple Arcade is already here three days early: How to sign up now - CNET

  16-09-2019 21:59 via cnet.com
  The gaming service, set to launch Thursday, is available now in the iOS 13 public beta.
  
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• Drivers may choose electric car alert sounds, US proposal says - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  By 2020, quiet cars must emit a noise to alert others to their presence, but drivers may be able to choose the noise.
  
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• Teach kids STEM skills with monthly craft subscription box - CNET

  16-09-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  Joann and GoldieBlox say the box will encourage kids' development of tech skills.
  
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• Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut who chooses the tunes in space - CNET

  16-09-2019 21:03 via cnet.com
  Actor also wants to know if he's a better Hollywood spaceman than George Clooney.
  
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• Amazon search now ranks in-house products highest, report says - CNET

  16-09-2019 21:03 via cnet.com
  Amazon disputes a Wall Street Journal report that says search results now favor its own brands more than in the past.
  
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• Toyota reportedly using Tesla-type Panasonic batteries for Chinese hybrids - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  The move to use the Panasonic units comes as Toyota looks to secure battery supply for the future.
  
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• Microsoft pushes back end of support for Exchange Server 2010 by nine months

  16-09-2019 20:51 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft will no longer issue free security updates for Exchange Server 2010 as of October 13, 2020, instead of January 14, 2020.
  
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• How will autonomous vehicles affect your industry?

  16-09-2019 20:38 via zdnet.com
  Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about how your organization uses--or plans to use--autonomous transportation.
  
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• Police officers raise concerns about 'biased' AI data

  16-09-2019 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Law enforcers fear they will be told to unfairly target some groups because of past prejudices.
  
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• The pivot to privacy could come with a $100m grant video - CNET

  16-09-2019 19:18 via cnet.com
  From The Daily Charge: Three companies are funding projects that focus on internet privacy.
  
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• LastPass fixes a major exploit - CNET

  16-09-2019 19:04 via cnet.com
  Make sure you have version 4.33.0.
  
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• Order checks for Apple's new iPhone bode well: analysts

  16-09-2019 19:02
  Pre-orders for Apple Inc's latest iPhones have gotten off to a better start than the last cycle a year ago, several Wall Street analysts said on Monday, citing their own research data.
  
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• When is Android 10 coming to my phone?

  16-09-2019 18:58 via zdnet.com
  Could be soon. Could be next year. Could be never.
  
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• Seinfeld coming to Netflix in 2021, yada yada yada - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  The classic Emmy-winning show about nothing will be a big something on the streaming service.
  
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• Implications of a buyers’ market for enterprise software, 2020 to 2030

  16-09-2019 18:56 via zdnet.com
  Software has become the dominant medium for engaging with customers, documenting transactions, and managing employees and assets. What's next?
  
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• Facebook's Libra in regulators' sights as ECB's Coeure warns of 'stablecoin' risks

  16-09-2019 18:54
  Facebook'sattempt to drag cryptocurrencies into the mainstream with its Libra digital coin met with further scepticism on Monday when an ECB board member said such "stablecoins" posed serious risks.
  
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• Watch Jurassic World dinosaurs attack in new Battle at Big Rock short - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:52 via cnet.com
  Director Colin Trevorrow brings us another dinosaur adventure, this time on the small screen.
  
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• Facebook advertisers can change headlines for news articles - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:49 via cnet.com
  It's another thing to keep an eye out for when looking through your family's posts.
  
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• The Pixel 4 is set to be announced Oct. 15, as Google sends out event invites - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:43 via cnet.com
  Google has invited the media to see a "few new things Made by Google."
  
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• Why Apple Arcade may be the game-changer that Nintendo Switch was - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:30 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Apple Arcade's focus on complete games could get us off the never-ending treadmill that is freemium games.
  
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• The Smart-Enough City, book review: Putting people first

  16-09-2019 18:24 via zdnet.com
  Ben Green offers a welcome antidote to most accounts of smart cities, arguing that citizens' values, rather than technology itself, should be the starting point.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates B.B. King's 94th birthday - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:22 via cnet.com
  Monday's animated Doodle brings us on the blues legend's journey.
  
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• Google Nest Hub Max vs. Amazon Echo Show 2: Battle of the high-end smart displays - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:21 via cnet.com
  Two 10-inch screens. Two cameras. Two voice assistants. Only room on your kitchen counter for one.
  
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• Google will hold its next 'Made by Google' event on October 15

  16-09-2019 18:19 via zdnet.com
  The Pixel 4 will finally get a proper unveiling.
  
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• US gives three states grants for self-driving car research - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 18:15 via cnet.com
  Michigan, Ohio and Virginia are the first recipients with more to come.
  
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• Apple Arcade exclusive preview: Shinsekai Into the Depths video - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:13 via cnet.com
  Capcom gives us a deep dive on its new underwater survival game for Apple Arcade.
  
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• Apple Arcade: All 54 games announced so far - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:10 via cnet.com
  The service expects to offer more than 100 games for $5 a month.
  
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• U.S. to allow drivers to choose 'quiet car' alert sounds

  16-09-2019 18:08
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday proposed allowing automakers to offer a variety of sound choices for electric vehicles and other "quiet cars" to choose from to alert pedestrians.
  
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• The Far Side could be back from extinction, and the timing's so right - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:01 via cnet.com
  Looks like Gary Larson's popular syndicated comic is making a comeback after 24 years.
  
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• Why Apple Arcade is a must-try for this hardcore Android user - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  It's a different proposition to Google Stadia, and that's why it could be interesting.
  
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• Where Cards Fall lets you rethink your life path in a unique Apple Arcade game - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Exclusive: The indie game uses playing cards to build an ambitious narrative, and this is the story behind it.
  
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• The Enchanted World transforms personal tragedy into a 'magical' Apple Arcade game - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Exclusive: Made by developers who survived their war-torn childhood in Bosnia, this story-driven puzzle game charms and inspires.
  
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• Apple Arcade wants to let more people play games across all kinds of devices - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The new subscription service may spell the end of specialized gaming hardware and make curated games the new center of the universe.
  
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• Apple Arcade is changing video games for $5 a month video - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The new service offers 100+ games, playable across iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TV
  
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• Apple Arcade exclusive preview: Where Cards Fall video - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The Game Band’s founder explains the studio’s new coming-of-age game made just for Apple Arcade.
  
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• Apple Arcade exclusive preview: The Enchanted World video - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  Go behind the scenes at Noodlecake Studios to see its new puzzle game for Apple Arcade.
  
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• Apple Arcade bets family gaming can blast away subscription fatigue - CNET

  16-09-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The tech world is obsessed with subscriptions, but many of us are tapped out on monthly fees. Apple thinks games will buck the trend.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video is coming to Altice's One - CNET

  16-09-2019 17:52 via cnet.com
  Amazon's video service is heading to Altice's cable boxes.
  
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• Mazda's first electric car to reportedly debut at Tokyo Motor Show - Roadshow

  16-09-2019 17:38 via cnet.com
  There will likely be a fully electric model and one with a range extender.
  
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