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• Microsoft warns about Internet Explorer zero-day, but no patch yet

  17-01-2020 23:59 via zdnet.com
  
  IE zero-day connected to last week's Firefox zero-day.
  
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• Apple TV Plus snags exclusive deal with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - CNET

  17-01-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Emmy-award winner will develop projects as both an executive producer and star.
  
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• Bizarre deep-sea creature makes rare appearance in shallower waters - CNET

  17-01-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The unusual creatures were spotted in Western Australia 500 feet underwater instead of 9,800 feet like usual.
  
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• Apple reveals worldwide national security requests for customer data - CNET

  17-01-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant has published a transparency report.
  
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• Will Google’s more efficient ‘Reformer’ mitigate or accelerate the arms race in AI?

  17-01-2020 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Google’s latest refinement to the popular “Transformer” language model promises to make state of the art available to those with a smaller computer budget. But the advances could just as well be used with those commanding vast compute resources to squeeze even more performance out of the biggest machines.
  
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• UFC 246: Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone -- start time, how to watch online and full fight card - CNET

  17-01-2020 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  McGregor and Cerrone are on weight and ready to go, but which Conor will show up?
  
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• Lexus looks to the moon with lunar mobility concepts - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  If humans ever colonized the moon, maybe this is what we'd drive.
  
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• Sound that rivals AirPods, plus Alexa on the go - CNET

  17-01-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  They lack some pizzazz, but the Echo Buds are likable true wireless earbuds with always-on Alexa and Bose noise reduction.
  
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• SpaceX will blow up a Falcon 9 rocket Saturday: How to watch - CNET

  17-01-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX needs to show NASA astronauts will be able escape in case of a problem during launch.
  
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• Chevy Corvette Convertible order books are now open - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Dealers will now take preorders and turn them into actual orders, so act quickly.
  
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• Sonos, PopSockets speak out against Big Tech's dominance - CNET

  17-01-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  In the US House of Representatives' latest antitrust hearing, smaller companies raise many concerns about Google, Amazon and Apple.
  
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• Sonos, PopSockets and others lash out against Big Tech's dominance - CNET

  17-01-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  In US House's latest antitrust hearing, smaller companies raised many concerns about Google, Amazon and Apple.
  
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• Avenue 5 review: Sadly, the new HBO Hugh Laurie comedy isn't Veep in space - CNET

  17-01-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Veep creator Armando Iannucci's science fiction satire set in space juggles too many genres at once.
  
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• A Hillary Clinton biopic is coming to Hulu - CNET

  17-01-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The documentary will focus on "polarizing" views of Clinton.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip could have a foldable glass screen: What we know about Samsung Galaxy Fold successor - CNET

  17-01-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's foldable flip phone is designed to rival the Motorola Razr. Here's the latest on its possible screen, price, camera and Feb. 11 unveiling.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck's engineering and design might be genius -- here's why - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Sandy Munro, the wunderkind of lean auto industry manufacturing, gives his analysis -- and paints a pretty picture for Tesla.
  
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• Big savings on big laptops: Three 17-inch models on sale - CNET

  17-01-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Replace your desktop for less.
  
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• Ready to upgrade to a mesh router? You've got lots of new options in 2020 - CNET

  17-01-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Mesh routers use range-extending satellite devices to spread a speedy Wi-Fi signal from room to room -- and 2020 looks like a very good year to buy in.
  
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• Nvidia RTX 2060 Founders Edition gets $50 price cut - CNET

  17-01-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  The chipmaker released an upgraded model of the graphics card this past summer.
  
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• Visa's plan against Magecart attacks: Devalue and disrupt

  17-01-2020 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Visa is actively going after Magecart groups, but also deploying new technologies to safeguard payment card data.
  
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• Jaguar-Land Rover wants future car seats to mimic walking - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Sitting for long periods isn't great, so JLR wants to trick your body into thinking it's walking.
  
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• NBC's Peacock: Prices, launch dates, shows and movies to expect - CNET

  17-01-2020 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  NBCUniversal unleashed a flood of details about its streaming competitor to Netflix and Disney Plus. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Mazda CX-5 Diesel already seeing discounts as high as $10,000 - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is this a bellwether for the future of Mazda's diesel engine in the US?
  
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• ClaimCare Medical Billing Services review

  17-01-2020 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  A serious veteran in the space, ClaimCare  has over 17 years of medical billing service experience. Its mission is clear: to maximize revenue for your practice as quickly as possible, all while reducing costs and hassle for your organization. It is US based, with multiple locations, including Austin TX, Dallas/Fort Worth TX, Houston TX, Orlando FL, San Jose Ca, and Pittsburgh Pa. Its clients include all the specialities, across the entire US, and furthermore all the employees are within the
  
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• Curb returns for its tenth season on HBO Now - CNET

  17-01-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  It's going to be a pretty, pretty, pretty good time online.
  
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• Disneyland's Rise of the Resistance ride opens, new theme park era begins - CNET

  17-01-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  This Star Wars ride is unlike any Disney attraction, and it's now open on both coasts.
  
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• Marvel's Eternals movie with Angelina Jolie and buff Kumail Nanjiani explained - CNET

  17-01-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The second of 2020's Marvel Cinematic Universe movies will introduce us to a whole new team of superheroes.
  
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• SpaceX plans to blow up a Falcon 9 rocket Saturday: How to watch - CNET

  17-01-2020 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX needs to show NASA astronauts will be able escape in case of a problem during launch.
  
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• Falling chunks of massive asteroid pose a future threat to Earth - CNET

  17-01-2020 19:06 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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• AutoComplete: Porsche is bringing back the flat-six to Boxster, Cayman video - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Today on AutoComplete Lucid promises a production debut, Bentley says bye to the Mulsanne and more.
  
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• Here's what to do with that old iPad video - CNET

  17-01-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you recently upgraded to a new iPad, no need to get rid of or sell your older model. Here's why even an older tablet can be of great value in your home.
  
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• Waydoo's flying surfboard soars above the water at CES 2020 video - CNET

  17-01-2020 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  No waves? No problem.
  
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• Chinese phonemaker denies handset in Lifeline program came with preinstalled malware - CNET

  17-01-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  Unimax says no customer data has been compromised.
  
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• Chinese phone maker denies handset in Lifeline program came with preinstalled malware - CNET

  17-01-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  Unimax says no customer data has been compromised.
  
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• Joe Biden slams Facebook, calls Zuckerberg 'a real problem' - CNET

  17-01-2020 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  The Democratic presidential candidate didn't hold back his thoughts in an interview with The New York Times when asked about the social media giant.
  
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• Kia: 11 electric cars coming by 2025, first EV comes in 2021 - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Kia already sells the Niro EV, but this 2021 model will be its first "dedicated" EV not based on an existing car.
  
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• Nissan Z's future penciled in with retro design cues, up to 500 HP - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  Finally, it appears the Z has a solid future inside Nissan.
  
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• This Linux smartphone is now shipping for $150

  17-01-2020 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Pine64's open source PinePhone runs Linux and is designed for developers and early-adopters.
  
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• Microsoft, Twitter, others speak out against Trump's public charge immigration rule - CNET

  17-01-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  The expanded regulation would reportedly make it more difficult for some immigrants to secure permanent residency or temporary visas.
  
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• Microsoft, Twitter, others speak out against Trump's controversial immigration rule - CNET

  17-01-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  The expanded regulation would reportedly make it more difficult for low-income migrants to secure permanent residency or temporary visas.
  
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• Marvel's Iron Man VR game delayed until May - CNET

  17-01-2020 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  Tony's PS4 adventure is gonna be a little late.
  
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• Marvel's Iron Man VR delayed until May - CNET

  17-01-2020 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  Tony's PS4 adventure is gonna be a little late.
  
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• FCA may partner with iPhone assembler for electric cars - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 17:12 via cnet.com
  
  The joint venture would first focus on China, then expand to an export business.
  
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• 5-deal Friday: Headphones, home security, LED lighting and more - CNET

  17-01-2020 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  Starting with one of the more interesting true-wireless earbuds I've seen yet.
  
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• Microsoft pledges to reverse its lifetime carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 - CNET

  17-01-2020 16:56 via cnet.com
  
  Being carbon neutral isn't enough to address global climate change, the company argues.
  
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• Singapore public sector called out for recurring IT lapses

  17-01-2020 16:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Country's government agencies must resolve repeated lapses and plug weaknesses in IT controls, especially given the speed at which new IT systems are implemented, says government committee responsible for assessing how public funds are used.
  
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• Microsoft to add new Chief Strategy and Digital Officers to its executive roster

  17-01-2020 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  It's the start of 2020, so let the Microsoft executive shuffles and reorgs officially begin.
  
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• Scientists genetically modify mosquitoes to resist all dengue viruses - CNET

  17-01-2020 16:42 via cnet.com
  
  A new kind of mosquito won't spread any form of the deadly disease.
  
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• Genetically modified mosquitoes resist all dengue viruses, researchers find - CNET

  17-01-2020 16:42 via cnet.com
  
  This new kind of mosquito can't spread any form of the deadly disease.
  
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• Tesla faces NHTSA investigation over unintended acceleration complaints - Roadshow

  17-01-2020 16:38 via cnet.com
  
  The government agency has received 127 consumer complaints about the Model S, Model X and Model 3.
  
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