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• Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are getting a slight price increase - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  The well-liked SUVs are now a couple hundred dollars more expensive than when they originally went on sale.
  
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• Facebook abandons plan to sell ads on WhatsApp, report says - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The company still aims to bring ads to WhatsApp's Status feature, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Facebook abandons plan to sell ads in WhatsApp, report says - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The company still aims to bring ads to WhatsApp's Status feature.
  
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• Google parent company Alphabet hits $1 trillion in market cap - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  It joins an exclusive club of US companies to reach the threshold, alongside Apple, Amazon and Microsoft.
  
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• Tesla aims for ‘designed in China' vehicles

  16-01-2020 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The US electric vehicle giant’s first overseas manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China has effectively lowered costs by as much as 65% for making the Model 3, according to local reports.
  
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• Falling chunks of huge asteroid pose a future threat to Earth - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  A binary asteroid has been leaking dust into our atmosphere, but if it totally cracks up we could have problems.
  
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• The Trump administration and Apple are set for a new battle on encryption video - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Apple won't budge on the government's request to unlock a terrorist's iPhone. Here's why.
  
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• Puppy born with green tint named for Marvel's Incredible Hulk - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Don't make this doggie angry.
  
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• Upgrade your exercise equipment for 2020: Save up to $400 on Bowflex gear - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Save hundreds and get free shipping on some of Bowflex's coolest equipment, including a treadmill, home gym and adjustable weights.
  
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• J.R.R. Tolkien's son Christopher dies, was key to sharing dad's LOTR work - CNET

  16-01-2020 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Lord of the Rings author's son edited The Silmarillion and The History of Middle-earth, among other works.
  
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• Lexus lunar mobility concepts shoot for the moon -- literally - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Lexus designers came up with seven different concepts that imagine transportation on the moon.
  
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• Cybersecurity firm McAfee names new CEO

  16-01-2020 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Chris Young is stepping down as CEO of the cybersecurity company.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: Release date pushed back and everything else we know - CNET

  16-01-2020 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  It's just a little longer.
  
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• Cornerstone acquires Clustree for its AI-powered skills engine

  16-01-2020 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Cornerstone paid $18.5 million for Clustree on the premise that their AI can help organizations better understand and manage their employees' skills.
  
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• FBI: Nation-state actors have breached two US municipalities

  16-01-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The SharePoint CVE-2019-0604 vulnerability has been one of the most targeted security flaw
  
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• NBC's Peacock streaming service will be free with ads - CNET

  16-01-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  But to unlock Peacock original shows, you'll have to pay $5 or $10 a month. (Unless you're a Comcast or Cox customers, in which case: free).
  
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• Neighboring star Proxima Centauri may be hosting a second planet - CNET

  16-01-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  An exoplanet couldn't get any closer, and now it looks like there could be a pair just around the cosmic corner.
  
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• 2020 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid costs a pretty penny - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Then again, so does any A8.
  
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• FBI will start notifying states when hackers hit local elections - CNET

  16-01-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Before the policy change, the agency used to only notify affected counties about the cyberattacks.
  
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• Legendary, mysterious giant squid's genome revealed - CNET

  16-01-2020 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  A team of scientists are analyzing the genes of ancient sea monsters.
  
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• NBC Peacock's originals include Twitter tell-all and Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling shows - CNET

  16-01-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  Peacock added six new shows to its pipeline, according to a report in advance of the service's unveiling.
  
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• 2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid commands a premium over standard SUV - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The starting price is almost $10,000 more than an entry-level Q5, but there's always the federal tax credit to help out.
  
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• Rumored Huawei Mate XS will be cheaper and smaller, report says - CNET

  16-01-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  The phone could also be tougher than the Huawei Mate X, according to the report.
  
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• Rumored Huawei Mate XS may be cheaper and smaller, report says - CNET

  16-01-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Reportedly, the phone also could be tougher than the Huawei Mate X.
  
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• Netflix, Ben & Jerry's scoop up new ice cream flavor, Netflix & Chilll'd - CNET

  16-01-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Pretzels, peanut butter ice cream, and brownie bits make a binge-worthy dessert.
  
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• Netflix, Ben & Jerry's scoop up new ice cream flavor, Netflix & Chill'd - CNET

  16-01-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Pretzels, peanut butter ice cream, and brownie bits make a binge-worthy dessert.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Supra 2.0L Turbo looks the part - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  It's heading to Europe, and all signs point to the US as a future destination.
  
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• Oculus Go price cut permanently to $149 - CNET

  16-01-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook says the discount on the 32GB version of the VR headset is here to stay.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to September - CNET

  16-01-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Just going to have to wait a little longer, samurai.
  
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• Marvel star Robert Downey Jr. on Iron Man's possible return: 'We'll see' - CNET

  16-01-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Don't get too excited, Tony Stark fans, but the actor keeps leaving the door open.
  
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• New AI dog trainer uses computer vision and a treat launcher - CNET

  16-01-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  The first goal is to deal with separation anxiety, in a trial with San Francisco SPCA.
  
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• AI and human soft skills will drive leadership priorities in 2020s, LinkedIn survey finds

  16-01-2020 20:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The survey found that a purpose driven and caring mindset was the number one quality leaders should strive for, followed by an ability to embrace technology.
  
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• Tesla city car comes into focus as EV maker eyes Chinese design center - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Tesla has begun the hiring process to help it design "Chinese-style" vehicles.
  
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• CureMD Medical Billing Services review

  16-01-2020 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  CureMD is a company that provides health information systems and medical billing services to healthcare organizations of all sizes. It offers cloud-based solutions for electronic health records, practice management, billing, telemedicine, and more. CureMD aims to simplify decision making, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. CureMD has won several awards and recognitions, such as Best in KLAS, Top Performing RCM Vendor, and Most Promising Healt
  
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• Nancy Pelosi: Facebook cares about money, not the truth - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  The House speaker appears to criticize Facebook's policy on political ads.
  
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• Google has finally solved this common browser problem. Try it out now - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to save your sanity with one click using Chrome's new Pause/Play feature.
  
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• Microsoft says it will reverse its lifetime carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Being carbon neutral isn't enough to address global climate change, the company argues.
  
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• SpaceX set to launch Crew Dragon for crucial escape test: How to watch - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX needs to show NASA astronauts will be able escape in case of a problem during launch.
  
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• Pelosi: Facebook cares about money, not the truth - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  The House Speaker appeared to criticized Facebook's policy on political ads.
  
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• How to watch Titans vs. Chiefs, Packers vs. 49ers NFL championship games without cable - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Find out who's going to the Super Bowl, no cable subscription required.
  
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• The future of augmented reality might be in your ear - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next big thing in earbuds is a form of AR you never thought of.
  
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• Active noise cancellation is just the beginning for these earbuds video - CNET

  16-01-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Language translation, room-noise shaping and noise cancellation are coming to an ear canal near you.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 game delayed to September - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Just going to have to wait a little longer, samurai.
  
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• 2020 Audi A4 and A5 jump online with Verizon-powered Wi-Fi - Roadshow

  16-01-2020 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  The 2020 Audi A4 and A5 introduce get Verizon-powered internet for the latest infotainment hardware.
  
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• Scientists surprised by wolf puppies playing fetch - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  The game of fetch may have more ancient origins than researchers originally suspected.
  
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• Microsoft will reverse its carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Being carbon neutral isn't enough to address global climate change, the company argues.
  
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• NBC's Peacock streaming service: Everything to know - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  NBCUniversal will spill details Thursday about its streaming competitor to Netflix and Disney Plus. Here's what we already know about Peacock.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover takes closer look at 'strange trough' on Mars - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Balby Trough is full of dark sand and stands out from the martian landscape.
  
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• Best Buy's TCL TV deal cuts an extra 15% off the 5 Series, 6 Series and 8 Series - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  That's on top of sale prices, meaning some of these models are hitting all-time lows.
  
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• Google launches online coding course to train workers for tech jobs - CNET

  16-01-2020 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  The news comes as Silicon Valley faces scrutiny over the implications of the tech industry on the American workforce.
  
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