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• Uber sees path to profit despite $1.1bn loss

  06-02-2020 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spending to expand its Uber Eats food delivery business impacted the firm's bottom line.
  
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• Stadia free tier coming in the "next few months" - CNET

  06-02-2020 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  See what all the hubbub is about without spending any cash.
  
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• 2020 Nissan Frontier previews the new generation in a strange way video - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The body might be old, but the powertrain is brand new.
  
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• Uber's fourth-quarter earnings show losses, but they're shrinking - CNET

  06-02-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Being kicked out of London and releasing data on the number of sexual assaults that happen during its rides didn't appear to hinder the ride-hailing company.
  
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• Tracy Chou's app for blocking online harassment is in beta - CNET

  06-02-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The engineer and outspoken advocate for tech diversity is spearheading an app called Block Party.
  
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• Uber to be profitable by end of 2020, CEO Dara Khosrawshahi says

  06-02-2020 23:31
  
  Share price soars following announcementRide-sharing firm lost $8.5bn in 2019
  Uber’s chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, said on Thursday that the heavily loss-making ride share company expects to be profitable by the end of 2020, news that sent its share price soaring in late trading. Related: Uber to bring back self-driving cars in California for first time since 2018 deathContinue reading...
  
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• Trail editions of the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra and 4Runner make being outdoorsy easier - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Each of these rigs gains a range of enhancements designed to make it more stylish and versatile.
  
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• iPhone 12: What we want in the next iPhone video - CNET

  06-02-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Fresh mockups of the iPhone 12 indicate the phone sizes may not be what we expected. Plus, we run through everything we really want in the next iPhone, from better battery life to a lower price.
  
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• Teradata reports it doubled cloud customers in 2019, beats Q4 estimates

  06-02-2020 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Fortinet and Verisign also published their fourth quarter financial results on Thursday.
  
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• Nuro self-driving car gets US DOT's blessing - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Nuro R2 doesn't even have space for a passenger and there aren't any driver controls.
  
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• This $5K foldable phone stars the Joker and Harley Quinn - CNET

  06-02-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's next foldable phone isn't expected to be unveiled until Tuesday, but a Russian jeweler is already touting an edition encased in gold and villainy.
  
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• This $5K foldable phone case stars The Joker and Harley Quinn - CNET

  06-02-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's rumored second foldable phone is expected to be unveiled next week.
  
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• There's already a $5,000 Joker-Harley Quinn case for the unannounced Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  06-02-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's rumored second foldable phone is expected to be unveiled next week.
  
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• T-Mobile adds 7 million net customers in 2019

  06-02-2020 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The telco delivered better-than-expected fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results on Thursday.
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals: Save big on Samsung phones before the S20 arrives

  06-02-2020 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S20 soon, so naturally, there are plenty of Galaxy S10 deals to be found. Here are the best sales on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10 5G.
  
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• Uber's fourth-quarter earnings show losses, but they're slowing - CNET

  06-02-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Being kicked out of London and releasing data on the number of sexual assaults that happen during its rides didn't appear to hinder the ride-hailing company.
  
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• ITC probing Sonos complaint against Google

  06-02-2020 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The investigation brings more government scrutiny to the tech giant's competitive practices
  
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• 2020 Chicago Auto Show recap: Debuts from Hyundai, VW and more - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  The first auto show of the calendar year kicked off with some big debuts from all corners of the industry.
  
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• Start your day like a boss: 8 tips for being more productive every morning - CNET

  06-02-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  How to start the day off right without having to wake up at 4 a.m.
  
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• Iowa caucus results further slowed as Trump supporters spam hotline, report says - CNET

  06-02-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Trolls reportedly posted a phone number used by the Iowa Democratic Party online.
  
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• Netflix now lets you stop autoplay trailers before they start! Here's how - CNET

  06-02-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  We can finally free ourselves of autoplay.
  
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• Watch live: Can Motorola Razr fold 100,000 times without breaking? - CNET

  06-02-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The FoldBot is back to put Moto's latest foldable phone to the test. How will it stack up against Samsung's Galaxy Fold?
  
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• No 10 says Johnson's row with Trump over Huawei was ‘overblown’

  06-02-2020 21:29
  
  US president was reportedly furious about PM’s decision to use Chinese 5G expertiseDowning Street has sought to play down the significance of a difficult phone call between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson over the UK’s decision to allow Chinese company Huawei to help build its 5G network.Trump was reported by the FT to have been “apoplectic” about the decision taken by Johnson, and the phone call last week was said by one official to have been “very difficult”
  
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• Best flower delivery services for Valentine's Day 2020 - CNET

  06-02-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Because who has time to go to professional florists?
  
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• Google to block some HTTP file downloads starting with Chrome 83

  06-02-2020 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Google will block files from being downloaded via HTTP when the website domain shows HTTPS.
  
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• Upgraded 2020 Honda Civic Type R shows its wing in Chicago - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  And a new Boost Blue color looks seriously good.
  
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• FCC reaches deal with satellite industry to free up more 5G spectrum - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  The C-band spectrum is seen as critical to the deployment of 5G.
  
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• First supermoon of 2020 is coming this weekend - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Set up those telescopes, you've got all weekend to marvel at the snow moon.
  
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• Iowa caucus results further slowed by Trump supporters spamming the hotline, report says - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The phone number used for the Iowa caucus was reportedly posted on 4chan.
  
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• 2021 Jaguar F-Type's revision doesn't send the price through the roof - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  It may start just over $60,000, but that sweet V8 adds just a bit more to the window sticker.
  
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• Galaxy S20 rumors: Everything we know and think we know so far - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we know about Samsung's first flagship phones for 2020, from 5G and camera specs to a giant battery inside.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 Unpacked event: How to watch and what to expect

  06-02-2020 20:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S20 (no, not the Galaxy S11) plus the Z Flip and Galaxy Buds+ during an Unpacked event on Feb.11. Here's how to watch the live-stream online and what you can expect to happen.
  
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• The next Volkswagen Passat could be electric - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  After the current Passat goes away, its successor likely won't be gas-powered.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck stars in quick Back to the Future remake - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  If you ever wanted to see the DeLorean DMC-12 replaced with a Tesla, this video is for you.
  
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• Motorola Razr: Can we fold the phone 100,000 times? - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  The FoldBot is back to put Moto's latest foldable phone to the test. How will it stack up against Samsung's Galaxy Fold?
  
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• We play 'Spot the iPhone user' with MKBHD - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube celeb Marques Brownlee tests his powers of deduction in a game where he had to figure out who uses a phone made by Apple and who does not.
  
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• The new Razr is here, but maybe you should wait to buy it. Here's why - CNET

  06-02-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Motorola's impressive 2020 reboot of the Razr as a foldable phone is here. But don't make it your next phone unless you know the caveats.
  
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• Book a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ride online for as cheap as $1 million - CNET

  06-02-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Sorry, it's only for payloads, not for people.
  
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• Astronomers puzzle over ancient 'monster' galaxy - CNET

  06-02-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  The massive galaxy XMM-2599 is more than 12 billion years old, researchers say.
  
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• This strange garden is made from cellphones - CNET

  06-02-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Take a seat on an orb made from Ethernet cables, and take it all in.
  
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• Amazon details huge expansion plans for Bellevue, Washington - CNET

  06-02-2020 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  The company says it'll bring more than 15,000 employees to the city in the coming years.
  
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• OneWeb amps up the satellite space race with its second launch - CNET

  06-02-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  The competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink aims to start offering broadband services from orbit later this year.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip rumors: Hideaway hinge, $1,400 price and what's up with foldable glass? - CNET

  06-02-2020 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's first foldable flip phone could turn out to be quite the Motorola Razr rival. Here's everything we know.
  
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• Toyota embraces the darkness, introduces more Nightshade models video - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker is bringing three more blacked-out, special-edition vehicles to market. The Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks are getting this treatment and so is the Sequoia SUV.
  
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• Cannabis dispensaries: Security and risk considerations for continued growth

  06-02-2020 18:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The fast-growing cannabis industry will become a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent news of a data breach at point-of-sale vendor THSuite also shines a light on third-party risk management and customer privacy.
  
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• If VW does make a pickup, it could be electric - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  Volkswagen of America COO Johan de Nysschen believes electrification "could represent an opportunity" for the brand to finally offer a truck in the US.
  
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• Motorola Razr is finally on sale today. Here's where and how to get one - CNET

  06-02-2020 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Motorola Razr is now on sale, with preorder sales open since January. Here's what you need to know about buying the foldable phone.
  
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• Best college laptops for 2020 - CNET

  06-02-2020 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  With picks from Apple, Asus, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft, we've got an affordable laptop for every student.
  
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• Motorola Razr is here: 12 questions answered from our hands-on with the foldable phone - CNET

  06-02-2020 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  The vertical foldable arrived today with a 6.2-inch screen, a 16-megapixel camera and a truly unique hinge.
  
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• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV gets sleeker looks, more tech - Roadshow

  06-02-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  VW's three-row SUV has been updated with a new badge and styling to match.
  
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