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• Ring's new security measures don't go far enough, senator says - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Four employees over the last four years have improperly accessed footage from people's video doorbells, the company disclosed in a letter to senators.
  
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• Juno Chiller is like a microwave for cooling your drinks video - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Thermoelectrics and a water bath can chill a bottle of wine in five minutes.
  
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• Tali connected helmet may light the way to the future of motorcycle safety - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Beyond trick LED lighting, this smart helmet integrates a myriad of features including fall detection, Alexa and Siri.
  
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• Takata airbag recall rears its ugly head again, this time for 10M cars - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The cars being recalled this time were among the first recalled initially and repaired with also-faulty parts.
  
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• Operation Goldfish Alpha reduces cryptojacking across Southeast Asia by 78%

  08-01-2020 23:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Interpol and CERT teams from 10 Southeast Asian countries crack down on hacked MikroTik routers.
  
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• OnePlus Concept One has hideable cameras and McLaren aesthetics - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Clad in orange leather, the Concept One phone can tint its camera lenses away from view.
  
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• OnePlus Concept One flaunts hideable cameras and McLaren aesthetics - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Cladded in orange leather, the Concept One phone can tint its camera lenses away from view.
  
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• The best concept cars and debuts of CES 2020 - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  From movie-inspired concepts to electric SUVs and, yes, even a flying taxi, these are the biggest automotive debuts of CES.
  
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• Withings' sleep apnea-detecting smartwatch is the first of its kind video - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Withings ScanWatch has EKG, sleep apnea detection and can even detect AFib.
  
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• Sony's Vision-S concept packs a number of new technologies - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Sony -- yes, that Sony -- made a fully fledged car to showcase its new automotive tech.
  
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• Razer just introduced a foolproof way to build your own gaming PC - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Supporting Intel's gaming NUC platform and full-size GPUs, the Razer Tomahawk will be available as a fully built desktop or a DIY chassis.
  
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• Phones at CES 2020 so far: Cheap, shiny, 5G and concepts - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Phone-makers came to CES to prep us for the trends and designs ahead. Here's what we've seen so far.
  
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• All the phones at CES 2020 so far - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  CES 2020 has shown some interesting phones this week. Here's what we've seen so far.
  
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• Australia's blockchain roadmap coming soon

  08-01-2020 23:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science thinks blockchain holds promise in Australia, even if the Digital Transformation Agency has dunked on its use.
  
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• This phone is one-sixth the cost of an iPhone 11 Pro, and it has a 48MP camera - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Meet the Alcatel 3L, and two more ultra-affordable Android smartphones for emerging markets that start at $66.
  
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• This key chain is meant to ensure you don't forget your kid in the car - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Carseat Copilot Automatic Alert System debuts at CES 2020. If the key chain gets too far from the car seat buckle clip, an alarm goes off.
  
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• 6 new Google Assistant features that'll make life easier, and how to use them - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Google's digital voice assistant adds six new actions, which the company introduced at CES 2020. Try them on your Google Home or phone.
  
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• Dell shows off its dual- and folding display concepts at CES 2020 video - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Duet and Ori are the PC maker's first steps into doing more with display technologies.
  
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• CES 2020: Dell Alienware Project UFO video - CNET

  08-01-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Alienware pulls a handheld gaming switch with the Concept UFO prototype. This handheld gaming PC looks like a Nintendo Switch for PC gamers.
  
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• The big booths of CES 2020 - CNET

  08-01-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  From spectacular bending screens to Spider-Man, from giant slides to somewhere quiet to sit, here are the most extravagant booths from this year's tech shindig in Las Vegas.
  
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• I wore 2 of the most promising AirPods Pro alternatives at CES. Here's how they sounded - CNET

  08-01-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Both the 1More True Wireless ANC and Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid ANC feature active noise cancellation. Here are my first impressions.
  
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• Facebook begins offering access to its redesigned look for desktops - CNET

  08-01-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  The new design, announced last year, focuses on a less cluttered look for the social networking giant.
  
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• The V-Coptr Falcon is a gamechanger for consumer drone flight video - CNET

  08-01-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  This lightweight bicopter can fly for 50 minutes on one charge.
  
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• Samsung's SelfieType creates a magic, invisible keyboard for your phone - CNET

  08-01-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  It's just a research project for now, though.
  
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• Best of CES 2020: Cool tech you can buy this year

  08-01-2020 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Yes, you can actually buy these CES 2020 gadgets in the coming months.
  
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• PS5: Now that we know more about PlayStation 5, let's compare it to Xbox Series X - CNET

  08-01-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  We learned just a little bit more about Sony's next flagship gaming console at CES 2020. Here's how that stacks up against the next Xbox.
  
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• Mozilla patches Firefox zero-day reported by Qihoo 360

  08-01-2020 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese security firm claims there's also an accompanying Internet Explorer zero-day.
  
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• Teen Vogue faces backlash over article about Facebook's election efforts - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  The article was labeled "sponsored content" before disappearing altogether.
  
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• Senator says Ring's new security measures don't go far enough - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Four employees over the last four years have improperly accessed footage from people's video doorbells, the company disclosed in a letter to senators.
  
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• NASA space view shows Australia fire devastation across nature reserve - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  Ecologists estimate 25,000 koalas have perished on Kangaroo Island.
  
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• Fisker Ocean electric SUV will be cheaper Tesla Model 3 at $37,499 video - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  There are plenty yet unanswered questions, but if Fisker can deliver on its low price tag and projected performance, the Ocean electric SUV may be a compelling Tesla alternative for frugal EV enthusiasts.
  
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• The Supreme Court will decide software development's future in Google v. Oracle

  08-01-2020 21:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The final steps are being made in the Google v. Oracle copyright case, which will put the fate of programming in the hands of the Supreme Court.
  
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• Twitter's plan to give users more control over replies comes with risks - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  The social network plans to experiment with a feature that lets you choose who can reply to a tweet.
  
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• Wemo shrunk its smart plug again, adds a scene-triggering remote - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  The Wemo Wifi Smart Plug is smaller than ever at CES 2020, and there's a new Wemo Stage remote control for your smart home scenes, too.
  
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• US Army says texts about draft are fake - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  There hasn't been a draft since 1973.
  
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• Takata airbag recall rears its ugly head again, this time for 10 million cars - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  The cars being recalled this time were among the first recalled initially and repaired with also-faulty parts.
  
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• Senator criticizes Ring's new security measures, calls for company to go further - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  While Ring announced new security measures like requiring two-factor authentication for its video doorbells, one lawmaker said it's not enough.
  
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• Thunderbolt 4 arrives in PCs this year, but it won't be any faster - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  USB 4 will transfer data just as swiftly, but Intel promises other innovations for Thunderbolt.
  
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• This wireless charger wants to bring back fanny packs - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Finally.
  
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• Impossible Pork FAQ: What the other white meat-substitute tastes like - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Expanding your plant-based meat-substitute choices, Impossible Pork is designed to look, cook up and taste just like pork.
  
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• Eargo's invisible in-the-ear hearing aids are now up to $400 off - CNET

  08-01-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The new Eargo Neo HiFi offers superb audio quality and ease of use for $2,650.
  
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• Be prepared for emergencies with this Eton solar radio, charger and flashlight for $20 - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Normally $30, it's something every home (and survivalist) should have. And there's another option that's just $14.
  
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• Meet the smart plumbing products coming for your pipes at CES 2020 - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  It's not a new idea, but as the connected home continues to expand, manufacturers are doing more than ever to sell the masses on smarter pipes and faucets.
  
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• Jeep's new 4xe models pack plug-in power - Roadshow

  08-01-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Compass, Renegade and Wrangler will all get Jeep's new plug-in hybrid powertrain.
  
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• Dabby just might be the cure for your streaming subscription fatigue - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  For $400, Dabby will consolidate your TV streaming apps like Netflix and Disney Plus, and replace your Apple TV or Roku.
  
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• Samsung Sero TV rotates to portrait mode for vertical vids, like a giant phone - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  The 43-inch set is designed for mirroring your phone and all those vertical YouTube and TikTok videos.
  
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• Intel's foldable Horseshoe Bend is a little laptop with a big screen. Like, really big - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  In a CNET exclusive, Intel reveals how its premium Horseshoe Bend laptop PC works. Now it needs to get PC makers on board.
  
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• The OnePlus Concept One phone's disappearing camera is cool, I guess? - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Concept One feature everyone's talking about seems like like more of a gimmick, to be honest.
  
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• Scientists find astounding slime mold trapped in amber for 100 million years - CNET

  08-01-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lizard leg for scale.
  
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• LG's roll-up OLED TV will hide when not in use, because the future is now - CNET

  08-01-2020 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  The bad news? It's $60,000.
  
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