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• Vocus singing different tune on NBN

  18-02-2020 23:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The telco that previously got out of a land grab now sees growth opportunities with NBN.
  
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• Potential Samsung Galaxy Note 20 patent hints at a projector and ‘waterfall’ screen

  18-02-2020 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Galaxy S20 has only recently been announced, but with all of Samsung's S series secrets now revealed, it's time to think about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – which could get a display that wraps around the edge so far that it spills over physical buttons, according to a recently-granted patent. The 'waterfall' display appears as if it'll go beyond what we've seen on prior Samsung Note phones, which sport an Infinity Edge screen, by bending more than 90 degrees around the edge of the
  
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• Microsoft has a subdomain hijacking problem

  18-02-2020 23:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Spammers hijack Microsoft subdomains to advertise poker casinos. Many other subdomains have been vulnerable for years.
  
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• U.S. judge rejects Huawei challenge to federal law restricting its business

  18-02-2020 23:48
  
  A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday rejected Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies' constitutional challenge to a U.S. law that restricted its ability to do business with federal agencies and their contractors.
  
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• Total web traffic around the world rose in 2019

  18-02-2020 23:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from SimilarWeb has revealed that mobile web browsing led to an overall increase in web traffic last year while desktop traffic continues to decline.The web analytics company's 2020 State of Digital Report was compiled using data gathered from January 2017 to December 2019 and desktop web traffic, mobile web traffic and Android app use were all tracked.According to SimilarWeb, mobile web traffic has increased by 30.6 percent since 2017 while desktop traffic has decreased by 3.3 perc
  
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• Huawei accuses U.S. of overlooking HSBC misconduct to go after Chinese firm

  18-02-2020 23:39
  
  U.S. prosecutors overlooked apparent violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran by HSBC Holdings in exchange for the British bank's cooperation with a government investigation of Huawei Technologies, lawyers for the Chinese telecoms giant said.
  
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• Google extends Titan Security Key availability

  18-02-2020 23:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The second-factor security key is now available in countries including Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
  
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• Facebook faces tax court trial over Ireland offshore deal

  18-02-2020 23:37
  
  Facebook Incis slated to begin a tax trial in a San Francisco court on Tuesday, as the Internal Revenue Service tries to convince a judge the world's largest social media company owes more than $9 billion linked to its decision to shift profits to Ireland.
  
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• SoftBank-backed South Korean ride-hailing Tada fights for survival amid crackdown

  18-02-2020 23:32
  
  Wednesday is D-day for South Korea's ride-hailing service Tada, a smash hit since its launch just over a year ago, as it prepares for a court verdict that could potentially end its ambitious drive in one of the world's most tech-savvy economies.
  
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• Coronavirus threatens Apple supply chain, sales; shares drop

  18-02-2020 23:27
  
  Shares of Apple Incfell 2 % on Tuesday and dragged the stocks of its suppliers across the globe lower, after the iPhone maker warned of lower sales in the current quarter acknowledging that the coronavirus outbreak was pressuring its supply chain.
  
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• Google parent company Alphabet is cutting ties with kite-power company Makani - CNET

  18-02-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Alphabet acquired Makani in 2013.
  
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• Google parent company Alphabet ends support for Makani kite-power project - CNET

  18-02-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Alphabet acquired Makani in 2013.
  
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• Ryobi's high-pressure inflator will pump you up for $70, battery and charger included - CNET

  18-02-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Save $30 on this Ryobi inflator with battery and charger.
  
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• Lucid Air electric sedan awakens for production with Dream Edition - Roadshow

  18-02-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  At launch, Lucid will offer the Dream Edition to the first few hundred customers, and it includes a few special touches.
  
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• The Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr broke on the first try in our drop test - CNET

  18-02-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung and Moto's new foldable phones may bend and scratch, but how badly do they break? We put them through three drop tests to find out.
  
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• Western Digital's new embedded flash drive is "5G market-ready"

  18-02-2020 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  As 5G networks roll out, Western Digital is introducing a new flash drive to help ensure storage isn't a bottleneck to performance on mobile devices.
  
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• Intel details 'Horse Ridge' cryogenic quantum computing control chip

  18-02-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel said it has made steady progress in work towards making commercially viable quantum computing a reality.
  
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• LG unveils new K series phones - CNET

  18-02-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The mid-range phones will be launched in the second quarter of 2020.
  
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• Nest Wifi vs. Netgear Orbi 6: Which mesh router is best? - CNET

  18-02-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  After months of tests, these are currently our two favorite mesh routers. So which one should you get?
  
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• This mic is hot: Get a Blue Yeti USB microphone for just $90 - CNET

  18-02-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  The gold standard for YouTube and podcasting is currently $40 off.
  
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• Tutanota secure email service blocked in Russia

  18-02-2020 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The German secure email provider Tutanota has revealed that it has now been blocked in Russia just one week after AT&T blocked mobile users from accessing the company's services in the US.Russia's decision to block the company's services appears to be part of the country's domestic policy aimed at preventing foreign-owned services which it cannot control or influence from operating within its borders.In a blog post on the company's site, Tutanota co-founder Matthias Pfau explained that block
  
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• Rick and Morty fans can bite into Krispy Kreme Pickle Rick doughnuts - CNET

  18-02-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  New Rick and Morty-themed doughnuts might make you say Wubba Lubba Dub Dub.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Pixel 4 XL: We compare specs, prices, and features

  18-02-2020 21:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Just how do the best smartphones from Samsung, Google, and Apple compare? Let's take a look.
  
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• Sao Paulo samba school calls on robots to bring home carnival crown

  18-02-2020 21:15
  
  The drummers of the Rosas de Ouro samba school will have some unusual new assistants when they compete for their eighth title in the Sao Paulo carnival parade this year - robots.
  
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• Dreams PS4 is great if you're an artist, but it's even better if you're not

  18-02-2020 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since it was announced at E3 2015, my interest in Media Molecule's Dreams had waxed and waned. Described as a "sketchbook", among many other things, Dreams had always looked promising and somewhat surreal, the ultimate creative platform that seemed potentially too ambitious to succeed. As Dreams began to gather legs and move its way into alpha testing then beta testing, my interest turned from intrigue to awe. I, like many others, watched the various beautiful creations the community h
  
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• The Linux Foundation identifies most important open-source software components and their problems

  18-02-2020 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  In its latest study, the Linux Foundation's Core Infrastructure Initiative discovered just how prevalent open-source components are in all software and their shared problems and vulnerabilities.
  
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• Amazon Prime members can get HBO for $9.99 per month - CNET

  18-02-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  That's for the first three months, after which you can cancel or continue at the regular rate.
  
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• iPhone 12: What we *really* want - CNET

  18-02-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new patent gives us a glimpse of what a foldable iPhone would look like and how it could avoid some of the mistakes of its competitors.
  
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• How to watch 2020 Brit Awards: live stream online from the UK or abroad

  18-02-2020 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's finally time for the year's most awaited celebration of British and International music...the 2020 Brit Awards have arrived. And whether you're tuning in, hoping to see Bring Me The Horizon win best group or you're ready to see Billie Eilish perform on stage, keep reading to find out how to watch a Brit Awards live stream tonight from absolutely anywhere.
  Just as it was last year, the awards will be hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall. And in terms of performances, viewers this year are
  
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• Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool live stream: how to watch Champions League 2020 football from anywhere

  18-02-2020 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has this week been at pains to stress how tough this clash will be, there doesn't seem to be a better time for the Reds to be facing Atletico Madrid. And you can make sure you see it - no matter where in the world you are - by following our Atletico vs Liverpool live stream guide.
  Diego Someone's side go into the game with just one win from their past seven games - a wretched run that has seen them suffer a shock exit from in the Copa del Rey, losing to third-ti
  
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• Borussia Dortmund vs PSG live stream: how to watch Champions League 2020 football from anywhere

  18-02-2020 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This last 16, first leg Champions League clash looks nailed on to be something of a goal fest, with both Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain in free-scoring form. And the good news is that you can watch it from basically wherever you are, thanks to TechRadar's Borussia Dortmund vs PSG live stream guide.
  It's hard to think of a player that has hit the ground running when joining a new club in quite the same way as Erling Braut Haaland has since signing for Dortmund from Salzburg. With eigh
  
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• Microsoft is looking into reports of Surface Laptop 3 cracked screens

  18-02-2020 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is looking into the 'root cause' of reported screen cracking issues affecting some Surface Laptop 3 users.
  
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• Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7: Meet the Bad Batch before show hits Disney Plus on Friday - CNET

  18-02-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  A clip introduces us to a squad of quirky (but absolutely badass) clone troopers before the season premiere.
  
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• The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change

  18-02-2020 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The potential to install a regime of benign surveillance over the natural world is immense, ranging from earth-observation satellites to smartphones listening out for chain saws in the forest.
  
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• How to eat a plant-based diet - CNET

  18-02-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Not ready to be vegan or vegetarian? Why a plant-based diet may be a better option.
  
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• Toyota recall covers popular 2020 RAV4, Camry hybrid models - Roadshow

  18-02-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  The Avalon Hybrid and Lexus ES300h are also included in the recall to address an engine coolant leak.
  
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• Apple may miss mass production schedule for new, cheaper iPhone: Nikkei

  18-02-2020 20:05
  
  Apple Inc will likely miss its schedule for mass producing a more affordable iPhone that it had planned to release this spring, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Tuesday.
  
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• How to do intermittent fasting safely - CNET

  18-02-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Fasting for weight loss can be effective, but you need to do it safely. Here's what you should know first.
  
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• Upcoming Polestar concept cockpit will be laced with Google's tech touch - Roadshow

  18-02-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  How about screens that brighten when you glance at them? Or driver profiles that condition the car to your liking?
  
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• DHS says ransomware hit US gas pipeline operator

  18-02-2020 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Operations halted for two days at unnamed US natural gas compression facility.
  
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• Apple's budget iPhone could face delay due to coronavirus - CNET

  18-02-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  A more affordable iPhone, possibly called the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2, is reportedly in the works.
  
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• Huawei ban: Full timeline as DOJ charges Chinese company with racketeering, trade secret theft - CNET

  18-02-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant and phone maker.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake release date, trailers, news and features

  18-02-2020 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  First released in 1997, Final Fantasy 7 immediately cemented its place as one of the best JRPG titles around and introduced millions of gamers around the world to the genre. Now, due to the success of Final Fantasy 7 over 20 years ago (and the pleads from die hard fans), Square Enix is releasing a remake. Unfortunately, those high expectations have been both a blessing and a curse for the game as the path to release hasn’t been smooth. But now, nearly five years after it was
  
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• Israeli court orders Facebook to unblock account of NSO Group employee

  18-02-2020 19:28
  
  A Tel Aviv court ordered Facebook Inc to unblock the private account of a worker at Israeli surveillance company NSO Group, and similar rulings are expected for other employees in the coming days, an NSO spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
  
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• Cellcom Israel to buy Golan Telecom

  18-02-2020 19:24
  
  Cellcom Israel Ltd , Israel's largest mobile operator, said on Tuesday it would buy smaller rival Golan Telecom for 590 million shekels ($172.59 million).
  
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• Microsoft wants to make voting machines safer from hackers. (The Daily Charge, 2/18/2020) video - CNET

  18-02-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  If it works, ElectionGuard could be one of Microsoft's most important products of 2020.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake could require over 100GB of free space to install

  18-02-2020 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's only a few months to wait until Final Fantasy 7 Remake officially releases, but you may want to start making space on your PS4 now because, according to a new leak, the game's install will take up over 100GB of storage. An art cover for the physical edition of the game was leaked on Twitter (via TweakTown), showing the game's install size as being 100GB. Square Enix has already confirmed the game will be spread over two Blu-ray discs, so that's about 50GB per disc.Check out the art
  
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• Match's Date Check-In lets you tell friends, family where you're going - CNET

  18-02-2020 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Date Check-In will also ask how the date is going.
  
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• Match.com's Date Check-In lets you tell friends, family where you're going - CNET

  18-02-2020 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Date Check-In will also ask how the date is going.
  
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• The beautifully understated nav display on the 2020 Jaguar XE is second to none

  18-02-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With apologies to Audi and several other automakers, the best car nav display in any car is in the 2020 Jaguar XE. I was blown away by the crisp and clear directional aid, which shows up in the dashboard view above the steering wheel. The lines are clear, the colors subdued, and the fact that it's so functional – helping you arrive at your destination – is a major bonus.Driving cars these days is an exercise in interface overindulgence. Because car companies can provide tiny little i
  
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