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• Facebook is 'addictive, bad for us,' says Salesforce CEO - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  Marc Benioff says the social media platform needs to be "held accountable for propaganda."
  
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• Should you upgrade to the Pixel 4? video - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:55 via cnet.com
  With the Pixel 4 and 4XL, Google's upped its camera game and has a new, faster Assistant on board. Are these improvements enough? Let's find out.
  
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• Security researcher publishes proof-of-concept code for recent Android zero-day

  16-10-2019 23:45 via zdnet.com
  Qu1ckR00t app can root an Android device using the CVE-2019-2215 zero-day.
  
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• Thor 4: Love and Thunder: Korg returns, Natalie Portman is Thor, release date and more - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:41 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know about the upcoming Thor movie is right here!
  
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• Volvo wants to be climate-neutral by 2040 - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  The Swedish automaker is taking a multipronged approach to reducing its environmental impact.
  
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• NASA images of Mars machines from above show off orbiter's amazing eyes - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter catches sight of the Curiosity rover and InSight lander going about their business.
  
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• Tech startups team up with the United Nations to tackle worldwide hunger - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:22 via cnet.com
  Solutions range from an electricity-free refrigerator to a no-soil platform for growing food in "impossible places."
  
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• 2020 Bentley Flying Spur production kicks off, but there's still time to save up - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 23:20 via cnet.com
  Refinance the house, rethink your unborn child's college fund or something else -- the Flying Spur goes on sale next year.
  
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• Google Stadia gets Nov. 19 release date: What we know about price, games and speed requirements - CNET

  16-10-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  Google's eagerly anticipated cloud-gaming service is only a month away. Here's what to expect.
  
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• VW thinks EVs give the brand an opportunity for a new 'magic moment' - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 22:55 via cnet.com
  The ID 4 electric SUV will debut in February and start at around $33,000 before incentives.
  
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• Next Honda Fit teased though US prospects aren't jazzy - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 22:49 via cnet.com
  Honda of Europe teased the tiny hatchback, called the Jazz there, and the US division is keeping quiet.
  
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• T-Mobile's Sprint merger officially approved by FCC - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:48 via cnet.com
  But the carriers are still facing opposition from 17 state attorneys general.
  
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• 16 photos taken with the Pixel 4's camera: You be the judge - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:38 via cnet.com
  We take the Pixel 4's camera out for a spin and test Portrait Mode, selfies, close-ups and more on Google's newest flagship phone.
  
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• Stranger Things helps rescue Netflix from its worst subscriber-growth nightmares - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  As the "streaming wars" intensify, Netflix has faced questions about its future after reporting its first drop in US streaming subscribers three months ago.
  
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• The UN World Food Program is looking for a unicorn to help end hunger by 2030 - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:23 via cnet.com
  HBO's Silicon Valley turned startups "saving the world" into a punchline. These small companies are actually trying to do it.
  
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• IBM's third quarter a mixed bag as sales fall short, but earnings better than expected.

  16-10-2019 22:18 via zdnet.com
  Red Hat delivered revenue growth of 29% and the cloud and cognitive software unit saw sales grow 6%.
  
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• Twitter, you'll crimp world leaders' tweets? Good luck with that - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:09 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Social media is at the center of media and politics, but its plan to get ready for what might come in 2020 seems weak. Let's ask Twitter’s CEO about it -- together.
  
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• What's the difference between sheet pans, cookie sheets and baking pans? - CNET

  16-10-2019 22:03 via cnet.com
  And what about half sheets and jelly roll pans?
  
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• Sheryl Sandberg donates $2.5M to the ADL to fight hate and bias - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:59 via cnet.com
  The money from the Facebook COO will be used by the Anti-Defamation League to support anti-hate education programs, research and advocacy.
  
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• Fat Pikachu and other giant Pokemon revealed for Sword and Shield - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:58 via cnet.com
  Pokemon is showing off its Gigantamax monsters and their new moves.
  
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• Sony 360 Reality Audio coming to mobile phones, Amazon Echo Studio this fall - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:57 via cnet.com
  The proprietary surround music format will launch on select streaming services with an initial catalog of 1,000 songs.
  
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• UAW and GM reach proposed tentative agreement to end strike - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 21:55 via cnet.com
  Until a meeting on Thursday, however, the strike will continue.
  
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• How to watch the historic first all-female spacewalk with NASA on the ISS - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:53 via cnet.com
  Tune in on Friday to witness two women stepping out into space together for the first time.
  
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• Go inside Pixel 4's new camera features with Google's photo technology experts - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  Other new camera features include better zoom, astrophotography and dual photo exposure controls. CNET has an exclusive look.
  
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• How Aardman studios brings Shaun the Sheep to life with 'thumbiness' - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  We visit the famed Aardman, home of Wallace and Gromit, to see how the models of Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon come alive.
  
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• FCC approves merger of T-Mobile and Sprint

  16-10-2019 21:36 via zdnet.com
  Both democrats on the commission voted against the deal, which shrinks the number of major wireless carriers in the US from four to three.
  
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• Computational photography: Why Google says its Pixel 4 camera will be so damn good - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  What’s the secret behind the best phone cameras? Something called "computational photography." It's high-tech, but Google takes inspiration from historic Italian painters.
  
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• Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards showcase remarkable animal drama - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:07 via cnet.com
  First place went to a photo showing the last moments of a marmot's life as a fox prepares to lunge at it.
  
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• See winning wildlife photography pictures and marvel at the animal world - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:07 via cnet.com
  From marmots to squid, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition celebrates creatures great and small.
  
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• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tracked users' locations even when they weren't using the app - CNET

  16-10-2019 21:03 via cnet.com
  The company behind Pokemon Go and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite says an Android bug led to the data collection.
  
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• US, South Korea officials trace bitcoin transactions to take down massive child porn site

  16-10-2019 21:02 via zdnet.com
  Officials have seized approximately eight terabytes of child sexual exploitation videos and arrested more than 300 people worldwide associated with the site, the US Justice Department said.
  
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• Pixel 4 vs. Galaxy S10 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: We compare specs, prices, and features

  16-10-2019 21:01 via zdnet.com
  Trying to decide which phone is right for you? Let's take a closer look.
  
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• Hyundai Grappler concept is a hardcore, off-road Veloster - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  The automaker will have this design study on display at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.
  
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• Taika Waititi's Korg is coming back for Thor: Love and Thunder - CNET

  16-10-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  The director's much-loved video game-playing alien will be back.
  
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• Microsoft introduces new open-source specs for developing cloud and edge applications

  16-10-2019 20:23 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is introducing two new specs, the Open Application Model and Dapr, with the aim of making building cloud, edge and Kubernetes apps easier.
  
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• Exclusive: our favorite All-Clad cookware is up to 70% off right now - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  Plus free shipping during this exclusive Cookware Week sale.
  
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• Pixel 4 and every Made by Google 2019 announcement: Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, Google Stadia - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:45 via cnet.com
  Along with the Pixel 4 phone, we got a preview of the new Pixel Buds, Nest Mini, Nest Wifi and a new $649 Chromebook, the Pixelbook Go.
  
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• 2020 Yaris is Toyota's brand-new small hatchback - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  Here it is, Toyota's latest and greatest five-door hatch, the 2020 Yaris. If you live in North America, no, you can't have one.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback revealed in Japan - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:41 via cnet.com
  This subcompact five-door will offer big-car features like an available hybrid powertrain, swiveling seats and even electrically operated all-wheel drive.
  
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• Internet inside out: Kubernetes becomes the service delivery engine of the data center

  16-10-2019 19:29 via zdnet.com
  The Internet has always relied upon DNS as its “phone book” to locate Web sites, corporate domains, and Web services. In a world dominated by microservices, all that might actually have to change.
  
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• Brits' porn habits safe for now as UK finally ditches ill-fated porn block - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  Prudes, avert your eyes. The porn is here to stay.
  
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• Pixel 4 doesn't come with 5G. Should we even care? (The Daily Charge, 10/16/2019) video - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:19 via cnet.com
  Even more Google: Pixel 4 details, Pixelbook Go and the death of Google VR.
  
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• These are the best Pixel 4 and 4 XL deals - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:16 via cnet.com
  Don't pay full price for Google's latest and greatest.
  
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• Volvo offers a year of free charging with plug-in hybrids - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:13 via cnet.com
  To help encourage emissions-free driving, Volvo's giving buyers a big kickback when it comes to charging costs for its new plug-in hybrid.
  
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• Google Cloud brings Security Health Analytics into beta

  16-10-2019 19:07 via zdnet.com
  The security feature in Google's Cloud Security Command Center is also now fully certified by the Center for Internet Security.
  
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• 2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the brand's first EV - Roadshow

  16-10-2019 19:05 via cnet.com
  The all-electric XC40 will go on sale in late 2020, and will start around $50,000 with incentives.
  
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• Japanese airline wants robots to travel in your place - CNET

  16-10-2019 19:01 via cnet.com
  Why leave home for a long, tedious trip when you can send a robot surrogate?
  
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• What CISOs need to do to maximize Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  16-10-2019 18:57 via zdnet.com
  Cybersecurity strategy is on the agenda of most of the world's boardrooms.
  
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