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• Hymer and BASF team up for a radical camper to redefine van life - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 23:48 via cnet.com
  Glamorous and sustainable -- you name it and the Hymer-BASF camper probably has it.
  
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• Google Pixelbook Go official product image reportedly leaks - CNET

  14-10-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  The leak came in Nest Mini images, a report says.
  
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• Internet Archive releases 2,500 MS-DOS games so you can relive the '90s - CNET

  14-10-2019 23:34 via cnet.com
  Play retro computer games like Mr. Blobby, Alone in the Dark and Alien Rampage.
  
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• Jeep and AM General are cooking up a military-only uber-Gladiator - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  The Extreme Military Grade Gladiator is meaner, more beige and super-not-for-civilians.
  
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• Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle production stopped over unknown problem - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 23:21 via cnet.com
  The company is tight-lipped about what's gone wrong.
  
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• WeWork opens new sites at breakneck speed despite cash-burn concerns

  14-10-2019 23:12
  WeWork has opened almost as many new locations in the last 3-1/2 months as it did in the whole first half of this year, likely accelerating the speed with which the office-sharing company is burning through cash as increasingly hard-nosed investors scrutinize its prospects for going public.
  
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• NASA Mars lander may be able to save its stuck 'mole' - CNET

  14-10-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  A clever workaround seems to be helping the InSight lander burrow into the Red Planet.
  
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• Xbox's latest safety feature lets you filter out offensive trash talk - CNET

  14-10-2019 22:23 via cnet.com
  Players might chose to keep things clean, go completely unfiltered or something in between.
  
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• The most convenient features of FordPass are now free - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 21:51 via cnet.com
  Similar functions at rival OnStar cost $14.99 per month.
  
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• You can now place and receive Android phone calls on your Windows PC. Here’s how - CNET

  14-10-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  All you need is an Android phone and a Windows 10 laptop or desktop.
  
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• Harley-Davidson halts electric motorcycle production

  14-10-2019 21:37
  Harley-Davidson Incsaid on Monday it has stopped production and deliveries of its first electric motorcycle after discovering a glitch in the final quality checks.
  
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• Uber layoffs continue, this time it's 350 employees - CNET

  14-10-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company announces a third round of layoffs cutting staff from both its self-driving car and Uber Eats teams.
  
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• Uber cuts 350 employees in latest round of layoffs - CNET

  14-10-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  It's the third round in 10 weeks. This time the cuts included staff from the self-driving car and Uber Eats teams.
  
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• Fortnite black hole: Leaked Chapter 2 trailer shows boats, fishing and carrying teammates - CNET

  14-10-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  It's a new chapter for the game.
  
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• Fortnite black hole: Leaked Chapter 2 trailer shows boating, fishing, and carrying teammates - CNET

  14-10-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  It's a new chapter for the game.
  
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• Apple Watch, Fitbit, Theragun: The best holiday gifts to get healthy and stay that way - CNET

  14-10-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  These gifts are sure to please your fitness-minded friends and family.
  
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• The OpenStack Train keeps chugging on

  14-10-2019 20:33 via zdnet.com
  SUSE may be leaving OpenStack, but the project has lots of customers and it's getting ready to release its 20th version: Train.
  
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• Apple responds to reports that it sends user traffic to China's Tencent

  14-10-2019 19:31 via zdnet.com
  Apple explains how Safari's recent Safe Browsing update works -- following a slew of misleading media reports.
  
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• China's Huawei says open to 'no backdoor' agreement with India

  14-10-2019 18:59
  China's Huawei Technologies is ready to enter into a "no backdoor" agreement with India to allay security concerns, the telecom group's local head said on Monday, as the giant South Asian country prepares to launch next generation 5G networks.
  
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• What to expect from Windows 10 November 2019 Update: A pleasant surprise

  14-10-2019 18:43 via zdnet.com
  The next feature update to Windows 10 is nearly ready for the general public. But this one will only take minutes to install, and it's likely to be the smoothest update ever. Here's why.
  
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• Wagons ho! Audi A6 Allroad returns to America after 15 years - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 18:13 via cnet.com
  First the RS6 Avant, and now the A6 Allroad -- it's a good time to love wagons in America.
  
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• Netgear gives Orbi a mesh Wi-Fi makeover -- and a much lower price tag - CNET

  14-10-2019 18:09 via cnet.com
  Netgear's new mesh router system promises to blanket your home in Wi-Fi without breaking the bank.
  
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• Best affordable sports cars in 2019 - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 18:07 via cnet.com
  Sports car prices range from affordable to astronomical. Here’s how Roadshow’s editors would spend their money.
  
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• Microsoft Defender 'Tamper Protection' reaches general availability

  14-10-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Tamper Protection prevents malware from disabling Windows Defender features.
  
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• Google announces new USB-C Titan Security Key

  14-10-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The latest version of the second-factor security key is compatible with Android, Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows devices
  
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• Factbox: Facebook's Libra in trouble as firms jump ship

  14-10-2019 17:56
  A number of payment processors and fintech companies that joined Facebook Inc'sdigital currency project Libra with great fanfare earlier this year, have abandoned the project, dealing a blow to the social media giant's plans.
  
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• Google Pixel 4 Event: Start time, how to watch, livestream, rumors and announcements - CNET

  14-10-2019 17:55 via cnet.com
  Full coverage of Tuesday's Made by Google event, including the big Pixel 4 announcements, lives here.
  
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• New German rules leave 5G telecoms door open to Huawei

  14-10-2019 17:52
  Germany has finalised rules for the build-out of 5G mobile networks that, in a snub to the United States, will not exclude China's Huawei Technologies.
  
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• Google enables debit card payments in Brazil

  14-10-2019 17:41
  Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday launched a debit card payment function in Brazil through Google Pay, to boost use of its Android smartphones.
  
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• T-Mobile CEO 'leaks' Pixel 4 during cooking show - CNET

  14-10-2019 17:38 via cnet.com
  Pixel 4 retail boxes appeared in a live broadcast before Tuesday's formal announcement
  
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• 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 commands $20K-plus premium over standard car - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 17:22 via cnet.com
  This is not a cheap sports car, but you get what you pay for.
  
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• Disney Plus unleashes an epic Twitter list of movies we've all forgotten about - CNET

  14-10-2019 17:14 via cnet.com
  Classics like Mr. Boogedy, Johnny Tsunami and Emil and the Detectives.
  
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• Samsung launches One UI beta program for Galaxy S10 customers

  14-10-2019 17:13 via zdnet.com
  Samsung is looking to minimize notifications and clean up its One UI across its smartphones.
  
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• Huge savings on a 24-inch HP monitor, 5-pack of Bluetooth trackers, 4-pack of yoga gear and more - CNET

  14-10-2019 17:07 via cnet.com
  Today's roundup includes a Trackr Pixel 5-pack for just $11 and a sweet desk-organizing Qi charging stand for $15.
  
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• Building China's Comac C919 airplane involved a lot of hacking, report says

  14-10-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  One of China's most brazen hacking sprees involved intelligence officers, hackers, security researchers, and company insiders.
  
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• Italy readies 'web tax' in its 2020 budget: sources

  14-10-2019 16:38
  Italy is readying a new tax on digital companies in its 2020 budget, as it seeks alternative revenues that will allow it to scrap a scheduled increase in sales tax, two coalition sources told Reuters on Monday.
  
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• Audi puts flying taxi development on hold with Airbus - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 16:34 via cnet.com
  Curiously, it comes after Porsche announced a partnership with Boeing for a premium flying taxi vehicle.
  
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• Disney Plus: Launch dates, prices, preorder discounts, shows and movies to expect - CNET

  14-10-2019 16:30 via cnet.com
  Disney's $7 rival to Netflix will stream its big-budget movies and exclusive original shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and its own studios, plus a huge library of classics.
  
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• How to watch Lions vs. Packers Monday Night Football without cable - CNET

  14-10-2019 16:24 via cnet.com
  The cord cutter's guide to watching the NFL on ESPN for tonight's game.
  
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• Yawning Face: finally, an emoji that embodies life in 2019

  14-10-2019 16:20
  Tired? Bored? Supremely unconcerned? Thanks to the latest rollout of digital icons, soon we’ll all be able to express our lack of enthusiasm in tiny circular formName: Yawning Face emoji.Age: Unveiled 224 days ago, as part of Emoji 12.0.Continue reading...
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger recalled over HVAC fire risk - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 16:10 via cnet.com
  The midsize pickup truck's HVAC system could overheat and potentially cause a fire.
  
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• 2020 Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla Model S: Performance EVs compared - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 16:06 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 in both 4S and Turbo configurations.
  
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• How to watch Nationals vs. Cardinals NLCS Game 3 live tonight without cable - CNET

  14-10-2019 15:44 via cnet.com
  Cord cutters can watch the National League Championship Series on TBS.
  
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• Yahoo might owe you $358 or more as part of a privacy breach settlement - CNET

  14-10-2019 15:37 via cnet.com
  That email Yahoo sent you is legit. If you had a Yahoo account between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for a settlement claim as the result of a data hack.
  
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• Disney Plus unleashed an epic Twitter list of movies we've all forgotten about - CNET

  14-10-2019 15:29 via cnet.com
  Classics like Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Mr. Boogedy and Johnny Tsunami.
  
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• One month with the Fitbit Versa 2: Comfortable, affordable, and motivating

  14-10-2019 15:15 via zdnet.com
  I've now worn the Fitbit Versa 2 as my primary wearable for a month and it served as a solid motivational tool, but had limited use as a smartwatch. It's the best Fitbit available today, but that may not be enough with older Apple Watch models at the same price.
  
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• The case for a Pixel watch video - CNET

  14-10-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  There's no great watch for Android users, and only one company can fix that: Google.
  
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• Razer hopes Blade 15's new optical keyboard clicks with gamers - CNET

  14-10-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Will Razer's quietly clicky, tactile optical keyboard overthrow the laptop mushocracy?
  
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• New Apple Watch: 3 steps to pair it and unpair an old one with your iPhone - CNET

  14-10-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  We walk you through the best way to get your new Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, plus how to unpair and erase your old smartwatch.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Bolt EV first drive review: More of what you need - Roadshow

  14-10-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  More features, more tech and, yes, more driving range. Chevy's electric Bolt charges into 2020 with a number of improvements.
  
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