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• Zuckerberg gets grilled on Capitol Hill video - CNET

  23-10-2019 23:56 via cnet.com
  The Facebook CEO takes the hot seat at a congressional hearing on the company's proposed cryptocurrency.
  
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• PTC to acquire Onshape for its SaaS product development platform

  23-10-2019 23:49 via zdnet.com
  The $470 million deal should help PTC, a major industrial IOT player, accelerate its transition to a SaaS-based business model.
  
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• Nissan Ariya concept is the shape of things to come video - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  Nissan's electric SUV concept doesn't look too far-out futuristic, and that's intentional. A production version of this EV is right around the corner.
  
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• Congress pillories Zuckerberg over Libra cryptocurrency - CNET

  23-10-2019 23:43 via cnet.com
  The Facebook CEO dodged many of the attacks, but lawmakers expressed heavy skepticism about the new digital money.
  
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• WeWork's Claure warns layoffs are coming

  23-10-2019 23:35
  WeWork's new executive chairman Marcelo Claure wrote in a memo to employees on Wednesday that layoffs were in the works at the U.S. office-space sharing start-up following a $9.5 billion rescue financing deal with SoftBank Group Corp.
  
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• WeWork plans to lay off 4,000 staff - FT

  23-10-2019 23:35
  Office-sharing startup WeWork is planning to cut as many as 4,000 jobs as a part of a turnaround plan put in place by top shareholder Japan's SoftBank Group after it took control of the company this week, Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
  
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• Mitsubishi Mi-Tech is one wild concept video - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 23:33 via cnet.com
  Part EV, part convertible and part off-road runner, Mitsubishi's wild Tokyo Motor Show concept has a little something for everyone.
  
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• HPE plans to go all-in on everything as a service with heavy dose of Greenlake

  23-10-2019 23:32 via zdnet.com
  HPE outlined its fiscal 2020 outlook at its analyst meeting and highlighted how its business will shift as it moves to a subscription model.
  
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• Tesla's Q3 2019 earnings report shows a company still gathering its strength - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  Tesla's Q2 report was rough and Q3 isn't a total reversal of that, but there's plenty for investors to look forward to.
  
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• Google unveils quantum computer breakthrough; critics say wait a qubit

  23-10-2019 23:23
  Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it had achieved a breakthrough in computing research by using a quantum computer to solve in minutes a complex problem that would take today's most powerful supercomputer thousands of years to crack.
  
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• Electrify America aims to make it faster and easier to juice up EVs - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 23:19 via cnet.com
  Put that wallet back, leave your purse in the car; this new technology allows your vehicle to automatically start charging as soon as it's plugged in.
  
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• Star Wars will have a new starship, thanks to Porsche - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 23:09 via cnet.com
  The German sports car maker will collaborate with Lucusfilm to design and build the model.
  
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• Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker the longest Star Wars movie ever - CNET

  23-10-2019 23:09 via cnet.com
  Pro tip: Cut back on the blue or green milk consumption before taking your seat.
  
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• China factory production key as Tesla reports third-quarter results

  23-10-2019 23:05
  Tesla Incis conducting trial production runs at its new $2 billion China factory for the past several weeks and will sell some of the first cars from the plant to its employees, sources told Reuters.
  
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• Explainer: Google hails 'quantum supremacy', but don't chuck out your PC just yet

  23-10-2019 23:04
  Researchers at Google say they have achieved 'quantum supremacy', in which a computer harnessing the properties of sub-atomic particles did a far better job of solving a problem than the world's most powerful supercomputer.
  
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• The 40 most powerful Star Wars spaceships, ranked - CNET

  23-10-2019 23:02 via cnet.com
  What's your ride? The X-wing or the TIE fighter? Imperial or First Order version?
  
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• iPhone 11 wireless charging smart battery case now on sale - CNET

  23-10-2019 22:47 via cnet.com
  The third-party case is designed to protect and charge the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
  
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• PayPal Q3 tops estimates as active user base climbs to 295 million

  23-10-2019 22:40 via zdnet.com
  The company also delivered strong guidance for the current quarter and fiscal year.
  
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• eBay posts solid Q3, concludes operating review

  23-10-2019 22:40 via zdnet.com
  While the e-commerce company is still reviewing the value of StubHub and its Classifieds business, eBay's finalized operating review resulted in a three-year plan to improve margins.
  
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• Another company makes smart LEDs look like old-school light bulbs - CNET

  23-10-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  They come from TP-Link's Kasa smart home brand, which is also debuting a new multicolor light strip. You'll be able to control all of it with Alexa and Google Assistant.
  
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• Confused seabirds litter uninhabited island with thousands of elastic bands - CNET

  23-10-2019 22:34 via cnet.com
  Those aren't worms.
  
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• Walmart's Early Access sale: Black Friday-style deals on iPads, Apple Watch and Xbox - CNET

  23-10-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  Some products are already on sale, with more discounts hitting Friday at midnight.
  
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• Google Pixel 4 is reportedly delayed on Amazon - CNET

  23-10-2019 22:28 via cnet.com
  Some customers complain that delivery has been pushed out from Oct. 24 to late November.
  
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• Microsoft's commercial cloud fuels better-than-expected Q1 results

  23-10-2019 22:15 via zdnet.com
  Many of Microsoft's product lines fared well in the first quarter as the commercial cloud continued to gain momentum.
  
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• Samsung's next flagship phone chip, the Exynos 990, is 20% faster - CNET

  23-10-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  And graphics and AI get a bigger speed boost. Don't be surprised to see this powering some of next year's Galaxy S11 smartphones.
  
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• Best Halloween costumes: Geeky, tech-themed outfits for your office party

  23-10-2019 22:00 via zdnet.com
  We've rounded up our favorite workplace-appropriate costume ideas that you can buy online and get shipped to you in a day or two.
  
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• Ransomware: The nightmare before Cyber Monday

  23-10-2019 21:58 via zdnet.com
  Ransomware attacks are on the rise compared to last year.
  
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• Wyze celebrates its two-year anniversary with free shipping

  23-10-2019 21:48 via zdnet.com
  The company is known for its inexpensive smart home products, and on Thursday, it'll be even cheaper.
  
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• NASA's space probe for exploring Venus should be ready by 2023 - CNET

  23-10-2019 21:45 via cnet.com
  The probe will reportedly be able to survive for up to 60 days on Venus' harsh surface, where all others have made it for only a few hours.
  
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• Subaru Levorg Prototype: We won't get the wagon, but we may get the tech video - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 21:43 via cnet.com
  No, Subie's next-generation performance wagon isn't crossing the Pacific. At least, not all of it. The new engine and safety tech may also appear in a next-gen WRX. Probably...
  
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• Brazilian government seeks data governance head

  23-10-2019 21:42 via zdnet.com
  The professional will be responsible for leading the efforts around data sharing across public sector bodies
  
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• Digital transformation: Why companies need a sense of urgency

  23-10-2019 21:36 via zdnet.com
  TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks with futurist Brian Solis about the trends shaping digital transformation.
  
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• Nissan embraces next-generation Z, GT-R and hints at something 'soon' - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  A company executive carefully tiptoed around confirming new generations, but promised neither car has been forgotten.
  
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• FBI issues warning about e-skimming (Magecart) attacks

  23-10-2019 21:30 via zdnet.com
  E-skimming incidents are now on US authorities' radar.
  
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• Facebook's Zuckerberg gets grilled over political ad policy - CNET

  23-10-2019 21:27 via cnet.com
  Democrats continue to lash out at the CEO over Facebook's policy to let politicians lie.
  
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• American drivers warming to self-driving cars - survey

  23-10-2019 21:24
  About 40% of adult Americans drivers are leaning more to buying self-driving cars in the future as they look to snack, chat on their phone or catch up on email while the car drives itself, a survey by Adobe Analytics showed on Wednesday.
  
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• US partners with France on space safety and traffic - CNET

  23-10-2019 21:20 via cnet.com
  The two nations say they don't want or need international space regulation.
  
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• Russian company Yandex will have self-driving car test rides at 2020 Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  Yandex will provide the trial rides this summer, but it's staying in the US for more testing.
  
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• Cheap smart speakers for music, cooking and more: A beginner's guide - CNET

  23-10-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  Should you buy an Echo Dot? A Nest Mini? Or would a higher end speaker be the best fit?
  
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• El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie pulls in bonkers Netflix numbers - CNET

  23-10-2019 21:01 via cnet.com
  Many millions of Netflix households tuned into the continuing adventures of Jesse Pinkman in the movie's first week.
  
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• IBM is working on an alternative to AIOps

  23-10-2019 20:56 via zdnet.com
  The field of AIOps is mostly hype at this point, says IBM’s head of artificial intelligence products; Big Blue is working on an alternative to automate CIO chores.
  
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• New Alpina B3 debuts and no, you still can't have it - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 20:52 via cnet.com
  Tuned by the speed freaks at Alpina, this 3 Series sedan hits like a sledgehammer.
  
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• Hyundai Nexo, Sonata Hybrid shoot for land-speed records - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 20:48 via cnet.com
  The two eco-friendly machines hit the Bonneville Salt Flats for a crack at the record book.
  
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• Lexus LF-30 Electrified concept pushes the envelope of electric car design video - Roadshow

  23-10-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  With an electric motor at each of it's four corners and an edgy design between, Lexus' latest vision is pretty wild -- and we haven't even mentioned the floating drone!
  
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• Maker of keyboard app Fleksy: Google upped age rating over middle finger emoji - CNET

  23-10-2019 20:38 via cnet.com
  The app is now rated age 12+, while Google's own Gboard app is rated for all ages, says a report.
  
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• Alien hunters, NASA team up to scan planets for signs of intelligent life - CNET

  23-10-2019 20:37 via cnet.com
  The teams behind TESS and the Breakthrough Listen SETI search are collaborating to look for nearby "technosignatures."
  
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• Where to get a flu shot: Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and more - CNET

  23-10-2019 20:36 via cnet.com
  Yes, you really need it -- here's where to get it.
  
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• Tracking flu outbreaks can help you stay healthy - CNET

  23-10-2019 20:35 via cnet.com
  Knowing when the flu hits your city can help you stay a step ahead and hopefully avoid getting sick.
  
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• Finn and Jake are back! Adventure Time returns to HBO Max - CNET

  23-10-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  Mathematical! HBO Max will air four new specials of the beloved animated series.
  
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• Blanket your house in Bluetooth for $28.49 - CNET

  23-10-2019 20:29 via cnet.com
  Lower price! This long-range transmitter and receiver is portable, rechargeable and super-versatile.
  
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