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• Europe allows Huawei for 5G through security guidelines - CNET

  29-01-2020 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  But EU states must maintain diversity in their 5G suppliers, and limit access to core networks.
  
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• Tesla shares surge and company says it expects to sell 500,000 cars in 2020

  29-01-2020 23:35 via theguardian.com
  
  Company made profit of $105m in last quarter of 2019 on revenues of $7.38bn, both better than expectedTesla’s share price rose sharply in late trading on Wednesday as the company announced another profit and said it would sell more than half a million cars this year.Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company made a profit of $105m in the last quarter of 2019 on revenues of $7.38bn, both were better than expected and sent Tesla’s share close to 7% higher in after-hours trading. Contin
  
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• AirPods on sale: Get the standard charging case for $129 or wireless charging for $165 - CNET

  29-01-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  BJs has the best price around on AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, and you can get a free one-day online pass to check it out.
  
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• Apple closes two more China stores on coronavirus worries - CNET

  29-01-2020 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Three of its retail locations in the Asian country have been temporarily shuttered as the disease continues to spread.
  
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• Facebook Watch pulling back on original shows, live sports, report says - CNET

  29-01-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant's new video budget is a lot more like YouTube than Netflix, according to a report by The Information.
  
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• Senator calls for US intelligence to investigate Jeff Bezos 'phone hacking'

  29-01-2020 23:14 via theguardian.com
  
  Chris Murphy urges FBI and DNI to look into whether message from Saudi prince triggered hacking of Amazon founder’s phoneSenator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, has called on US intelligence agencies including the FBI and DNI to investigate the alleged cellphone hacking of the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man.The tech tycoon’s phone was allegedly hacked in 2018 after receiving a WhatsApp message apparently sent from the personal Whatsapp account of
  
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• 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata nabs Apple CarPlay, Android Auto - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  There's also more active safety gear, and sport-tuned suspension parts are now standard on Grand Touring models.
  
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• Tesla releases its Q4 2019 earnings report, expects a big 2020 with 500K deliveries planned - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Big T finished 2019 with style (and a huge boost in stock prices), but will it be able to keep this train rolling for 2020?
  
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• Netflix is making a One Piece live-action series - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates are coming to Netflix in live-action form.
  
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• Stamina ATS Air Rower is selling for $220 until midnight tonight - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  For today only, you can save 26% on this dynamic-resistance cardio machine.
  
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• Birds of Prey first reactions swarm social media: 'My favorite modern DC movie yet' - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Never doubt Margot Robbie.
  
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• Falling Facebook stocks suggest scandals may finally be taking toll

  29-01-2020 22:51 via theguardian.com
  
  Shares drop 7% after hours despite fourth-quarter earnings report showing $21bn in revenueFacebook’s stocks stumbled Wednesday afternoon after it posted fourth quarter earnings, suggesting continuing scandals and regulatory roadblocks may finally be catching up with the social media giant.Shares fell 7% in after hours trading despite a reported $21bn in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019, higher than the $20.89bn forecast. The average revenue per user reported by Facebook was $8.52, hig
  
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• PayPal reports solid Q4, claims 305 million active users

  29-01-2020 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also announced that Venmo's active user based sits at 52 million.
  
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• Smart doorbell company Ring may be surveilling users through its app

  29-01-2020 22:46 via theguardian.com
  
  Electronic Frontier Foundation report finds Android app shares names, IP addresses and other data with third partiesAmazon’s smart doorbell company Ring may be using its app to surveil users, a report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation revealed on Wednesday.The “Ring for Android” app shares user data including names, private IP addresses, mobile network carriers and sensor data with a number of third-party trackers, the investigation found. At least four analytics and mark
  
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• The best Super Bowl car commercials of all time - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Whether it's showing how you can cruise the Big Boy in your GTO or win a race in your Mercedes-AMG GT, car companies keep the creativity flowing on Super Bowl Sunday.
  
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• Facebook posts solid Q4 results, but shares fall in after hours

  29-01-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The social media giant reported earnings and revenue in line with expectations and steady growth in its number of active users.
  
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• ServiceNow beats Q4 expectations

  29-01-2020 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The company has wrapped up its first quarter under new chief executive Bill McDermott.
  
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• Facebook posts earnings beat despite slowing growth - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The company's full-year profit shrank by 16%.
  
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• Facebook earnings beat expectations despite slowing growth - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Full-year profit for the social network is down by 16%.
  
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• Coronavirus spread leads Google to temporarily close all China offices - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant has also told employees in China to work from home for 14 days.
  
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• Valentine's Day gift idea: Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II wireless headphones for $224.95 - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Just in time for gifting, these top-rated headphones (available in rose gold color) are $125 off.
  
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• Microsoft's Q2 surges, commercial cloud hits $50 billion annual run rate, Azure revenue up 62%

  29-01-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The company reported second quarter earnings of $11.6 billion, or $1.51 a share, on revenue of $36.9 billion, up 14% from a year ago.
  
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• Autonomous, electric tractor could be the future face of smart farming - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  It looks like a mean, green crop-collecting machine.
  
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• Hackers infiltrated a big Facebook data partner to launch scams - CNET

  29-01-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Marketing giant LiveRamp has privileged access to advertising accounts on the social network. Hackers took notice.
  
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• Waymo's autonomous cars become UPS' newest delivery drivers - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, UPS orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles from automaker Arrival.
  
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• Instead of paying for a Super Bowl commercial, Ryan Reynolds is giving away phone service - CNET

  29-01-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Mint Mobile's new owner will set you up with three months on the 3GB plan, no strings attached.
  
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• Pablo Escobar's hippos have become an invasive species in Colombia - CNET

  29-01-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  The hippos brought in by the drug lord have grown in number from four to 80, and their waste is impacting the area's water system.
  
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• Ultra close-up view of sun's surface offers unprecedented detail - CNET

  29-01-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  It's the highest-resolution image of the sun's surface ever captured.
  
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• Lincoln MKZ says goodbye this year, no replacement planned - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The luxury sedan will remain on sale for the rest of the year as production winds down.
  
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• The best keto recipes for watching the Big Game - CNET

  29-01-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  No carbs? No problem.
  
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• TextNow just unveiled unlimited free calling and texting -- but data is an optional extra - CNET

  29-01-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  This is actual cellular service, not just Wi-Fi. And it might be ideal for old phones, young kids and low-income families.
  
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• Johnson faces Tory rebellion after allowing Huawei 5G role

  29-01-2020 21:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Critics want commitment that firm will be out of UK telecoms infrastructure in three yearsConservative critics of Boris Johnson’s Huawei decision will push for a commitment from the government that the Chinese firm must be forced out of Britain’s telecoms infrastructure within three years.Johnson defied the US and rebels in his party on Tuesday by deciding to allow Huawei to build part of the UK’s 5G network as long as it is restricted to “non-core” parts of infrast
  
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• Google looks ahead to the next decade of AI research

  29-01-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  From audio generation to interactive textiles, Google showcases the research behind its "AI first" approach to business.
  
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• MoviePass files for bankruptcy after shutting service in 2019 - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  The movie subscription service won't be revived.
  
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• Super Bowl 2020 ad for Dashlane drops you straight into password hell - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  Forgetting your password really can feel like being stuck in Dante's Inferno.
  
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• Trust in tech companies falls globally

  29-01-2020 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The tech sector has suffered the largest loss of trust according to a large global survey: The Edelman Trust Barometer 2020.
  
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• Lyft lays off 90 employees after it 'evaluated its resources' - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company is tightening its belt.
  
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• Lyft lays off 90 employees after evaluating resources - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company is tightening its belt.
  
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• 12 Twitter accounts to follow for Super Bowl 2020 - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  How to follow the Chiefs versus the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.
  
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• Scientists create cyborg jellyfish with swimming superpowers - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  They're like regular jellyfish, but faster and more awesome.
  
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• Disney Plus reveals two Legends of the Hidden Temple-style reality shows - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Quest and The Maze will bring a mix of fantasy and reality competition to Disney's streaming service.
  
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• 11 easy game day party shortcuts - CNET

  29-01-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Less time cooking means more time for beer and TV.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Specs, photos, price, and everything we know so far

  29-01-2020 20:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung is expected to announce more than just the Galaxy S20 lineup at its next Unpacked event.
  
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• 2020 Nissan Titan is coming soon and now we know what it'll cost - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan's big boy pickup is better looking than ever and it's still sensibly priced.
  
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• New web service can notify companies when their employees get phished

  29-01-2020 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Abuse.ch launches new "I Got Phished" web portal.
  
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• 2019 BMW 330i joins Roadshow's long-term test fleet video - Roadshow

  29-01-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The BMW 3 Series has long been the benchmark of compact luxury/sport sedans, so we've brought the newest one into the Roadshow garage for an extended stay to see what's what.
  
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• Windows 10: Try these hidden features right now video - CNET

  29-01-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Get the most out of Windows 10 with these tips and tricks.
  
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• Apple has new lower cost iPhone, iPads, Macbook Pro coming this year, predicts analyst - CNET

  29-01-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  We can also expect high-end wireless headphones and the long-rumored tracking tags to make an appearance, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts.
  
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• Apple has new lower cost iPhone, iPads and Macbook Pro coming this year, predicts analyst - CNET

  29-01-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  We can also expect high-end wireless headphones and the long-rumored tracking tags to make an appearance, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts.
  
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• Elizabeth Warren calls for tough penalties for spreading misinformation online - CNET

  29-01-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Democratic presidential candidate said she'll to fight disinformation aimed at her campaign as well as her opponents.
  
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