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• Toyota unveils revamped hydrogen sedan to take on Tesla

  10-10-2019 23:54
  Toyota Motor Corpunveiled a completely redesigned hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan on Friday in its latest attempt to revive demand for the niche technology that it hopes will become mainstream.
  
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• Amazon Music joins other streaming services on Apple TV

  10-10-2019 23:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If your Apple Music subscription has run out, there’s some good news: starting today, you’ll be able to stream Amazon Music on the Apple TV and Apple TV 4K. Subscribers will be able to listen to the 40 million songs available through Amazon's service as well as access their favorite artists, playlists and purchased music, according to Amazon's blog post.The app’s arrival doesn’t come as a surprise considering that Apple Music launched on Fire TV back in March, but it
  
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• PC shipments grow in Q3 as Windows 10 refresh cycle continues

  10-10-2019 23:23 via zdnet.com
  For the second quarter in a row, Lenovo topped the list of vendors, while HP came in second, according to both IDC and Gartner.
  
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• Six Ford Ranger concepts prepared to invade 2019 SEMA show - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 23:17 via cnet.com
  And for those fans of the van life, there are two Transit concepts, too.
  
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• Tim Cook defends Apple's HKmap.live app takedown - CNET

  10-10-2019 23:14 via cnet.com
  In a company email, the Apple CEO said the app is being used maliciously to endanger people's lives.
  
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• F1 live stream: how to watch the Japanese Grand Prix 2019 online from anywhere

  10-10-2019 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UPDATE (Oct 11): With Typhoon Hagibis heading straight for Japan, all track activity for Saturday, October 12 has been cancelled. Instead, the qualifying session will be held the next day – Sunday, October 13 – at 10am local time (2am BST, 6pm PT, 9pm ET). The main race will take place as per schedule the same afternoon.Original article follows:The 2019 Formula 1 season has reached Japan in the midst of the Rugby World Cup 9and typhoons!) in the same country. So all eyes will be on t
  
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• Apple pulls app used to track Hong Kong police, Cook defends move

  10-10-2019 23:14
  Apple Inchas removed an app that helped Hong Kong protesters track police movements, saying it was used to target officers, after a Chinese state newspaper sharply criticized the U.S. tech giant for allowing the software.
  
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• Global PC shipments saw record growth in third quarter, analysts say - CNET

  10-10-2019 23:07 via cnet.com
  It's the highest growth the sector has seen in seven years, according to Canalys.
  
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• Imperva blames data breach on stolen AWS API key

  10-10-2019 22:54 via zdnet.com
  Imperva said it accidentally exposed an internal server from where a hacker stole an AWS API key.
  
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• Trump says U.S.-China trade talks went very well on Thursday

  10-10-2019 22:43
  U.S. President Donald Trump said trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials on Thursday went very well and the two sides had a very, very good negotiation.
  
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• Slack says it now has 12 million daily active users

  10-10-2019 22:15 via zdnet.com
  The company is also citing "deep engagement" among its DAUs as evidence of its significant market penetration.
  
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• Best printers 2019: inkjet, color, mono and laser printers

  10-10-2019 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Editor's note: Looking for a copier or photocopier for your business? If you're looking for information to help you choose the one that's right for you, use the questionnaire below to have our partner site, BuyerZone, provide you with information from a variety of vendors for free:
  If you're looking for the best printers of 2019, you've come the right place. On this page you'll find our pick of the very best printers money can buy – no matter what kind of printer you're looking for.Wa
  
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• Breaking down the 10 need-to-know emerging technologies

  10-10-2019 22:11 via zdnet.com
  To keep up with the rapid innovation and disruption happening across all industries and stay ahead of their competition, CIOs and technology leaders should assess and effectively leverage emerging technologies for their net-new values.
  
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• Toyota extends hybrid battery warranty to 10 years, 150K miles for 2020 models - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The longer warranty extends to all 2020 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell models, even those already on the road.
  
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• Meet the gorgeous, hydrogen-fueled 2021 Toyota Mirai - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The second-generation of Toyota's FCEV is a dramatic departure from the first. Get an early look before it bows at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle revealed and it looks amazing - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The next generation of Toyota's FCEV is a dramatic departure from the original model. Get an early look before it bows at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
  
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• 2020 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid revealed ahead of LA Auto Show debut - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The "most powerful RAV4 yet" is set to debut at 2019 LA Auto Show.
  
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• Best Ultrabooks 2019: the top thin and light laptops reviewed

  10-10-2019 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best Ultrabooks are more than just status symbols. These stylish and svelte laptops are also capable of delivering excellent performance for productivity and to see you through your creative endeavors. As they’re feathery-light and compact, they’re the ultimate grab and go devices, which means that you can edit your photos, render your videos and catch up on work, whether you’re on a train in Europe, at a cafe at home or in between classes. What’s more is th
  
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• Best Windows tablets 2019: all of the top Windows tablets reviewed

  10-10-2019 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There’s no stopping the best Windows tablets from taking over the computing world. They’re not only excellent for entertainment and connecting with pals from other places, but they’re also lightweight and powerful. In fact, the best Windows tablets have evolved into the best 2-in-1 laptops alternatives on the market, perfect for people on the go who want to squeeze in a bit of work without lugging around a heavy laptop. Because they offer the best of both worlds and becaus
  
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• Blizzard, Hearthstone and the Hong Kong protests: What you need to know - CNET

  10-10-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  Video games can be serious business.
  
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• Chevy Silverado off-road racing program could foreshadow a Ford Raptor rival - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 21:39 via cnet.com
  The Silverado is going racing and it sure sounds like the place to test a production off-road performance pickup.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook defends removal of police-tracking app used in Hong Kong

  10-10-2019 21:34
  Apple IncChief Executive Tim Cook on Thursday defended the iPhone maker's decision to remove from its app store a police-tracking app used by protesters in Hong Kong, according to a copy of a letter to employees seen by Reuters and confirmed by Apple.
  
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• How to watch Oklahoma vs. Texas and Florida vs. LSU college football without cable - CNET

  10-10-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  The Red River Rivalry at high noon and a meeting in Death Valley on Saturday night are two biggest games this weekend.
  
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• Get this refurbished Vizio Dolby Atmos soundbar for $239 (save $261) - CNET

  10-10-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Originally $500, the Vizio SB36512-F6 is "the Dolby Atmos soundbar to get," according to people who know.
  
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• Chevy spills details on Corvette C8 R -- including its 5.5L V8 engine - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  The mid-engined race car made a surprise appearance at the Corvette Stingray convertible debut, but now we have the numbers.
  
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• Milky Way suspected of kidnapping neighbor's tiny galaxies - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:46 via cnet.com
  Astronomers investigating dark matter warn that more dwarf-snatching is likely.
  
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• Amazon Music is coming to Apple TV. Here's how to set it up - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  The new app brings access to 50 million songs.
  
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• All MacBooks will ditch the Butterfly keyboard by mid 2020, analyst claims

  10-10-2019 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted some of the best potential news surrounding MacBooks in years: by mid 2020, all MacBook models will use traditional scissor switches within their keyboards.Of course, it’s widely expected that the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro will lead this charge by dropping the… challenged Butterfly keyboard design in favor of a more traditional scissor switch method.Thanks to Kuo, and first reported by MacRumors, we can now expect the same improvement
  
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• Pixel 4 launch in 5 days: All the Google event rumors and what we know so far - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:20 via cnet.com
  Google's next flagship is definitely on its way. Keep tabs on the other rumors about the Pixel 4 and 4 XL right here.
  
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• Who's who in the high-level Chinese trade delegation in Washington

  10-10-2019 20:12
  Chinese and U.S. officials are negotiating this week in Washington to try to end a debilitating 15-month trade war, with talks set to culminate on Friday when the head of Beijing's delegation meets U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
  
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• Da Vinci bridge design holds up even after 500 years, MIT proves - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:03 via cnet.com
  3D printing lets MIT engineers put the Renaissance man's plans to the test.
  
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• Freaky air-breathing fish sparks 'kill it immediately' warning - CNET

  10-10-2019 20:02 via cnet.com
  Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has no patience for this invasive species.
  
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• Britain's James Dyson scraps electric car project

  10-10-2019 20:01
  James Dyson, the inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has canceled his ambitious plan to build an electric car because the project was not commercially viable.
  
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• AirPods 3 leaks and Apple's AR glasses coming soon video - CNET

  10-10-2019 19:56 via cnet.com
  Could 2020 finally be the year we get Apple's new AR glasses? Plus, we dive into all the rumors and renders of the new AirPods 3.
  
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• South Park takes shots at Chinese censorship in 300th episode - CNET

  10-10-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  Randy Marsh has an uncensored message for the Chinese government.
  
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• How to watch Nationals vs. Cardinals NLCS games live without cable - CNET

  10-10-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  Cord cutters can watch the National League Championship Series on TBS.
  
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• Dyson bags its electric car program, cites lack of commercial feasibility - Roadshow

  10-10-2019 19:26 via cnet.com
  The company has, so far, been unable to find a buyer for the project as well.
  
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• YouTube deletes more 'pick-up artist' videos

  10-10-2019 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The platform said further content and channels had been deleted due to "violative sexual content".
  
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• Clear the path to continuous intelligence with machine learning, consultancy urges

  10-10-2019 19:15 via zdnet.com
  Continuous Delivery for Machine Learning, or CD4ML, promotes 'a cross-functional team produces machine learning applications in small and safe increments.'
  
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• OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

  10-10-2019 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  2019 has been the first year OnePlus has truly made phones that compete with the best flagships around, first with the OnePlus 7 Pro, and now with the OnePlus 7T Pro.It’s not a huge upgrade on the 7 Pro but it’s an upgrade nonetheless, making it the highest-end phone OnePlus has to offer, and its clearest competitor to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.Samsung’s phone is somewhat older, launching towards the start of 2019, but it remains one of the most accomplished Android flagships
  
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• Steam will soon let offline multiplayer games be played with friends online

  10-10-2019 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Valve wants to help us all play more video games together, and to that end, it's introducing a new feature in Steam called Remote Play Together. The feature will effectively turn every local co-op game and multiplayer game on Steam into an online game.The Remote Play Together feature was announced by Valve staffer Alden Kroll on Twitter. Here's how he explains the feature:
  In essence, Remote Play Together will make one player the online host, with the game running locally on their PC. Whatever g
  
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• Surface Neo: Microsoft bets that two screens can beat a folding one

  10-10-2019 18:51 via zdnet.com
  When it comes to maximizing screen real estate, Microsoft has left the fold.
  
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• Boeing partners with Porsche on electric flying car

  10-10-2019 18:50
  U.S. planemaker Boeing Co said on Thursday it was working with Volkswagen'ssports car brand, Porsche, to develop a concept electric flying vehicle capable of transporting people in urban settings.
  
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• OnePlus 7T Pro only subtly updates the 7 Pro model: Extra power, camera tweaks - CNET

  10-10-2019 18:42 via cnet.com
  So far there are no plans to bring OnePlus’ new flagship phone to the US.
  
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• Google secures two Android phone makers' backing in fight against EU antitrust order

  10-10-2019 18:37
  Alphabetunit Google's fight against a record EU antitrust fine related to its Android mobile software received a boost after Europe's second-highest court allowed Android phone maker Gigaset and HMD Global Oy to intervene in the lawsuit.
  
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• Dyson just cancelled its top-secret electric car project

  10-10-2019 18:37
  
  The firm said it had canned the project after realising it would not be commercially viable
  
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• Why we're in love with this £3,000 speaker shaped like a massive egg

  10-10-2019 18:33
  
  Is the Linn Series 3 wireless speaker eggstravagant? Eggspensive? You bet. But it's also smashing
  
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• Disney Plus UK: why no launch date, Disney?

  10-10-2019 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The launch of Disney Plus UK still eludes us, despite a release date having been confirmed for the upcoming Disney Plus streaming service – launching on November 12 in the US, Canada and the Netherlands, with a November 19 launch in New Zealand and Australia. For those of us stuck living on Old Blighty, though, when exactly can we expect Disney Plus UK to land?The silence is even harder to bear knowing that viewers in the Netherlands are already enjoying the Disney Plus service – wit
  
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• James Dyson scraps plans to build electric car

  10-10-2019 18:18 via theguardian.com
  Billionaire Brexiter tells staff in email that project not commercially viableThe billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson has scrapped plans to build an electric car after deciding the project was not commercially viable.Dyson, who is one of the most prominent business figures to back Brexit, confirmed in 2017 that he planned to invest £2.5bn in technologies including a battery-powered vehicle, which was due to roll off production lines in 2021. Continue reading...
  
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• InfiniGold to launch digital token backed by Perth Mint gold

  10-10-2019 18:12
  Fintech firm InfiniGold said on Thursday it would launch a digital token backed by gold stored in the vaults of Australia's Perth Mint, one of the world's largest precious metals refiners.
  
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