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• New company BluBracket takes on software supply chain code security

  19-02-2020 23:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The world runs on DevOps-driven, open-source software, and BluBracket wants to help you to protect your code.
  
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• UCLA cancels on-campus facial recognition program after backlash - CNET

  19-02-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The university had planned to scan faces for people banned from campus.
  
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• Sony pulls out of PAX East in Boston, citing coronavirus concerns - CNET

  19-02-2020 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation maker presses pause on attending one of the biggest video game conventions in the US.
  
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• Google under investigation for alleged discrimination against pregnant employee, report says - CNET

  19-02-2020 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  A federal agency is said to be looking at whether the tech giant mishandled discrimination complaints.
  
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• Shopping for an Apple product? Apple's Certified Refurbished store should be your first stop - CNET

  19-02-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  You can save up to 15%, sometimes more, without making any sacrifices.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip screen reportedly has problems video - CNET

  19-02-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  A YouTuber tried to scratch up Samsung's ultrathin glass screen on the new foldable Z Flip phone. Apparently it scratches as easily as plastic. But if it's glass, why? Let's dive in.
  
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• Watch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse every single day for as little as $15 per month - CNET

  19-02-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Alamo steps over the corpse of MoviePass to let you watch as many movies as you like for one low price.
  
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• Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible totally sweats the details - Roadshow

  19-02-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  What has 400,000 interior stitches and the ability to drop the top? Mulliner's latest creation headed to Geneva, that's what.
  
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• Hasbro brings back retro Tiger LCD handheld games - CNET

  19-02-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The consoles cost $14.99 and are scheduled to launch in fall 2020.
  
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• AFP vows to damage tech giant reputations if found obstructing law enforcement

  19-02-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Commissioner Reece Kershaw said 'all bets are off' if digital giants are found to be obstructionist.
  
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• Skin-detection software could improve smartphone security

  19-02-2020 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TrinamiX has developed a facial recognition software that they say could provide better security.
  
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• Mulan is the first Disney live-action remake to get a PG-13 rating - CNET

  19-02-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  It is a story about a war, after all.
  
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• Volcano in Ecuador showing signs of 'potential collapse,' researchers say - CNET

  19-02-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The collapse of the Tungurahua volcano could cause a massive landslide.
  
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• Chinese startup Aiways will show electric crossover coupe in Geneva - Roadshow

  19-02-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  It's called the U6ion and follows the firm's first vehicle, the U5.
  
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• BT account scammers jailed for £358k fraud

  19-02-2020 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The group infiltrated more than 2,000 BT customer accounts and used the details to buy luxury goods.
  
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• Bong Joon-ho's Parasite storyboards are being transformed into a graphic novel - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Hundreds of pages of storyboarding and early concept drawings will be in the book.
  
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• Academy Award-winning Parasite is being transformed into a graphic novel - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Hundreds of pages of Bong Joon-ho’s storyboarding and early concept drawings will be in the book.
  
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• The 7 most important workout moves you should be doing - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Forget fancy fitness classes and trendy workouts -- these are the only exercise moves you need to know.
  
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• Get Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for Xbox One for $28 - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  That's a historic low for what has been called one of the best Star Wars games to date.
  
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• Android apps that want background location data will need Google Play's OK - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The new Google Play policy will consider whether having that background location data is really necessary for each app.
  
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• Android apps that want background location data will need Google Play approval - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The new Google Play policy will consider whether having that background location data is really necessary for each app.
  
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• Trump offered WikiLeaks' Assange a pardon to cover up Russian hack, lawyer tells court - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made the allegation during a pre-extradition hearing in London, says a report.
  
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• Android 11 preview adds privacy and under-the-hood upgrades - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Google will show off the mobile software in more detail at its developer conference in May.
  
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• Germany wants to make social media firms report illegal content to police - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  A proposed law that will soon go before parliament would fine tech giants for failing to report problems.
  
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• The Samsung Z Flip display mystery has been solved (The Daily Charge, 2/19/2020) video - CNET

  19-02-2020 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Does the foldable phone really have a flexible glass display? Also, Rudy Giuliani's Twitter security fail and weighing Jeff Bezos' $10 billion Earth Fund.
  
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• Macquarie Telecom to offer cloud services out of Microsoft Azure

  19-02-2020 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The partnership marks Macquarie Telecom's formal entry into public cloud and gives the Aussie company a global presence.
  
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• When Rudy Giuliani tweets a typo, hackers get an opening video - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  From The Daily Charge: Some typos lead to 404 pages. Rudy Giuliani's typos can be far more dangerous.
  
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• The Galaxy Z Flip boasts a foldable glass screen, but how durable is it? video - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  From The Daily Charge: We discuss why a glass display matters when it comes to foldables.
  
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• Jeff Bezos' $10 billion Earth Fund isn't impressing everyone video - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  From The Daily Charge: We weigh the Bezos pledge against Amazon's own track record on the environment
  
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• TikTok's new safety features put parents in charge of screen time, direct messages - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  More ways to keep the kids safe while making videos.
  
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• WIRED Health

  19-02-2020 19:45
  
  Exploring and mapping the future of health
  
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• Researchers develop portable test to detect deadly mushrooms - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Edible or toxic? That is the question.
  
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• Google releases first Android 11 developer preview

  19-02-2020 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The update gives us a glimpse at the next version of Android, the company's mobile operating system.
  
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• WIRED Pulse: Vienna

  19-02-2020 19:34
  
  WIRED Pulse: Vienna is a one-day event designed to give attendees a top-line overview of the future of technology and how it is changing our world. Tickets open to the public. (Ages 16+)
  
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• Google acquires Cornerstone Technology for mainframe migration

  19-02-2020 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Dutch Company helps companies migrate mainframe data through a highly-automated process, and it helps them convert languages and databases to prepare applications for modern environments.
  
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• This app lets you see IoT devices around you, and what data they're taking - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  It'll show you the cameras, Bluetooth beacons and smart speakers around you, and help you opt out of data collection.
  
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• Fortnite raked in $1.8 billion last year, but it's still a game in decline - CNET

  19-02-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Epic Games' runaway freight train is finally slowing down.
  
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• Congress demands answers from Ring on police partnerships - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  The House oversight committee wants to know details from all police departments that've worked with Ring, and if they also use Amazon's facial recognition.
  
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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker digital, Blu-ray releases coming in March - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is hitting the small screen.
  
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• TikTok 'family safety mode' gives parents some app control

  19-02-2020 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new mode links parents' TikTok accounts to their child's, and gives control over some features.
  
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• Ransomware-hit US gas pipeline shut for two days

  19-02-2020 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The entire pipeline was closed after the cyber-security incident.
  
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• WordPress botnet deploys anti-adblocker script to make sure its spammy ads are profitable

  19-02-2020 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  WP-VCD botnet operators are having the same problems all site operators are having: Ad blockers!
  
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: March 2020 - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Castlevania, Ozark, Goodfellas and more.
  
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• Parallels Desktop 15 deal bundles 1Password with $1,000 worth of Mac apps for free

  19-02-2020 18:29 via zdnet.com
  
  It's $1,025 value. Available for a limited time until Saturday, Feb. 29.
  
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• Bloomberg paying hundreds of people to promote him on social media, report says - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  The effort could cost millions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Nissan jumps into car subscription segment with Switch program - Roadshow

  19-02-2020 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan Switch launches in Houston with two tiers of pricing, and yes, you can get a GT-R.
  
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• Zero SR/S is a fully-electric almost-sportbike, and it looks like a hell of a good time - Roadshow

  19-02-2020 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  The SR/S packs 110-horsepower and 140-pound-feet of electric torque, which should make it a blast in the canyons and in the city.
  
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• NASA Juno mission discovers clues to Jupiter water mystery - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Juno mission has NASA reassessing the surprise data sent back decades ago by the Galileo probe.
  
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• The OnePlus 8 is coming, but the OnePlus 7T is the bargain right now at $499 - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  And if you don't mind hooking up with T-Mobile, you can get it for just $250.
  
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• Microsoft Office update to brings Word, Excel, PowerPoint into one app - CNET

  19-02-2020 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  One Office for all of your work.
  
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