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• WikiLeaks CIA docs show it's not 2017, it's 1984. Now what? - CNET

  11-03-2017 23:51
  
  Commentary: Even though I'm no terrorist, the unconfirmed WikiLeaks disclosures about the CIA scare me. They might scare you too. Here's what to do.
  
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• Samsung Pay could come to more non-premium phones - CNET

  11-03-2017 21:55
  
  Samsung Pay could soon make its way to J series phones in India, says report.
  
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• Venmo: The supersecret, hip social network you've never heard of - CNET

  11-03-2017 21:14
  
  The PayPal-owned app has unexpectedly created a social culture, and many of the thorny problems that come with one.
  
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• Stephen Curry stars in hilarious YouTube roommate video - CNET

  11-03-2017 21:03
  
  Commentary: As the Golden State Warriors' guard suffers on the court, his latest attempt at comedy goes viral.
  
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• 'Buffy' at 20: Actor Tom Lenk on how the show inspired LGBTQ fans - CNET

  11-03-2017 19:51
  
  As "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" turns 20, the actor talks about his role as quirky nemesis Andrew, who later becomes an unlikely ally to Buffy and her friends.
  
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• New 'Wonder Woman' trailer, poster show calm before combat - CNET

  11-03-2017 19:24
  
  Fans get a fresh glimpse of Gal Gadot as Diana Prince in the new "Wonder Woman" standalone movie, which opens in June.
  
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• 'Buffy' alum Clare Kramer on Glory days, Whedon's best advice - CNET

  11-03-2017 19:24
  
  As "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" turns 20, the actor talks about her role as the out-of-place goddess Glorificus, who loved to wreck havoc while looking fabulous.
  
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• 'Alien: Covenant' gives SXSW a peek at bloody alien babies - CNET

  11-03-2017 19:14
  
  Ridley Scott shows three "Covenant" clips before a screening of the original 1979 "Alien," giving fans neomorphs, lots of blood and some android treachery.
  
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• California DMV backs allowing self-driving cars with no human on board

  11-03-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Self-driving cars with no human behind the wheel...
  
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• New macOS app aims to make it easier to share your Twitter ramblings in ‘tweetstorm’ form

  11-03-2017 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the practices that is becoming increasingly common on Twitter, for better or worse, is so-called tweetstorming. Twitter itself, however, doesn’t directly support tweetstorming, so instead, users generally number their tweets and type them out separately from each other.
  A new tool from longtime blogger Dave Winer, however, aims to make it easier to share tweetstorms…more…
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• SoundCloud reportedly considering selling for as little as $250M as its struggles continue

  11-03-2017 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As it faces increased competition from services like Apple Music and Spotify, SoundCloud is reportedly running out of money. According to a new report from Recode, SoundCloud has been trying to raise more than $100 million since last summer, but has ultimately been unable to do so…more…
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• Has Apple finally found the right formula to crack this emerging market?

  11-03-2017 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is moving at a fast pace to realize its dream of making a dent in the Indian smartphone industry...
  
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• This week’s top stories: iPhone 8 news, iOS 10.3 beta 5, CIA exploits, CarPlay, Apple Watch & more

  11-03-2017 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this week’s top stories: More iPhone 8 news, iOS 10.3 beta 5, CIA exploits in the latest Wikileaks dump, the best aftermarket CarPlay options and much more.more…
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• What WikiLeaks’ CIA data dump tells us: Encryption works

  11-03-2017 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  If the tech industry is drawing one lesson from the latest WikiLeaks disclosures...
  
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• Venmo's wacky M.O.: Pay the rent, get likes and jokes - CNET

  11-03-2017 14:51
  
  The app unexpectedly created a social culture, and many of the thorny problems that come with one.
  
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• Microsoft updates Cortana for iOS with a fresh look

  11-03-2017 14:47 via macworld.com
  
  Microsoft gave its Cortana app for iOS a facelift Friday, replacing its old black and blue aesthetic with a new look that puts the assistant’s key features at users’ fingertips.
  The app now features Quick Actions, so that users can tap a couple buttons and get Cortana to create an alarm, set a reminder, or tell them a joke. That means users can get at key features without having to talk or type queries, and it also gives them a framework for what they can do with the app, without th
  
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• WikiLeaks showed us it isn't 2017, it's 1984. Now what?!? - CNET

  11-03-2017 14:32
  
  Commentary: Even though I'm no terrorist, the unconfirmed WikiLeaks disclosures about the CIA scare me. They might scare you too. Here's what to do.
  
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• Playing games: No, Apple is not a monopoly

  11-03-2017 13:00 via macworld.com
  
  Mark down March of 2017 as when it became official that words have no meaning anymore.OK, it was probably well before now, but it’s pretty clear that we have abrogated our mutual agreement on what words mean.The fine people and hideous anglerfish and alien face huggers at Business Insider bring us the lowdown:“A prominent UBS analyst explains why he thinks Apple is a monopoly.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Philip Speicher.)Ah. Yes. Certainly. That makes sense and is not at all
  
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• The Week in Apple News: WWDC scholarships, iPhone 8 rumors, iOS exploits, and more

  11-03-2017 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  Apple headlines for the week ending Mar. 10, 2017Image by AppleThe week was dominated by iPhone rumors, but there were a few real news items connected to the Cupterino-based company. Check out the Apple-related headlines in this week’s roundup. Just click on the link to get more information.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• Friday 5: Awesome iOS games to check out this weekend

  11-03-2017 04:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To coincide with this week’s App Store promotion featuring top iOS indie games, I thought it would be appropriate to devote tonight’s post to a few of my favorite iOS titles. In this video-free edition of Friday 5, I briefly discuss innovative new games like Mushroom 11, and timeless classics such as Super Hexagon. more…
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• Reddit’s grand vision: ‘Come for the cats, stay for the empathy’

  11-03-2017 03:56 via macworld.com
  
  Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian has a rosy view of the company’s future. Despite controversy over the online bulletin board’s role in the election of Donald Trump and the proliferation of white nationalism on its forums, Ohanian describes Reddit as “the global watercooler where people’s minds are changed about things.”
  Ohanian gave an impassioned defense of Reddit and its potential during a solo talk on the opening day of South by Southwest’s interactive prog
  
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• Samsung Pay could come to more non-premium smartphones - CNET

  11-03-2017 03:00
  
  Samsung Pay could soon make its way to J series phones in India, says report.
  
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• 'Buffy' alum Clare Kramer on her Glory days, and Whedon's best advice - CNET

  11-03-2017 02:07
  
  As "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" turns 20, the actor talks about her role as the out-of-place goddess Glorificus who loved to cause chaos while looking fashionable.
  
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• Learn about our universe on the Kurzgesagt YouTube channel - CNET

  11-03-2017 01:24
  
  Want to learn while you procrastinate? This YouTube channel breaks down complex concepts and makes them easy to understand using neat artwork and animation.
  
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• Robots relay-racing through an obstacle course? Count us in - CNET

  11-03-2017 01:19
  
  Caltech students create robots made for conquering a challenging series of tasks (and learn a lot about teamwork along the way).
  
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• How to survive deadly animal attacks - CNET

  11-03-2017 01:19
  
  Hippos are killers. So are lions, jellyfish and tigers. We've even got you covered in case of otter attack.
  
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• Ridley Scott wants to make 'Alien' forever. Like, literally - CNET

  11-03-2017 01:14
  
  But sorry, the director squashes one fan rumor. Daniels, the "new Ripley" in "Alien: Covenant," isn't related to Sigourney Weaver's original.
  
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• CNET asks: Nintendo Switch -- are you loving or hating it? - CNET

  11-03-2017 00:56
  
  If you're lucky enough to get your hands on one, we gotta ask: Is it the bomb, a flop or somewhere in between?
  
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• The great Honda Civic Type R vs. Ford Focus RS debate - Roadshow

  11-03-2017 00:53
  
  Comparing specs for the two freshest hot hatchbacks to land in America.
  
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• For 'Buffy' at 20, Amber Benson conjures teen witch memories - CNET

  11-03-2017 00:18
  
  As "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" turns 20, the actor talks about her role as the shy witch Tara whose kiss with girlfriend Willow made TV history.
  
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• Planned Parenthood and Tumblr team up to turn the internet pink on March 29

  11-03-2017 00:13 via macworld.com
  
  Social media activism is often criticized for being too passive—it’s easy to use a hashtag to support a cause or add a Facebook-provided filter to your profile photo, but it’s much harder to actually put physical effort or real money behind your words.
  But Planned Parenthood has found that this so-called “slacktivism” goes a long way toward changing hearts and minds. The nonprofit organization, which provides preventative reproductive care and family planning resou
  
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• Next stop Geneva: Running McLaren's Sports Series through all four seasons in three days - Roadshow

  11-03-2017 00:08
  
  Neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop us from crossing six countries in three days in the McLaren 570S and 570GT.
  
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• Road tripping in a McLaren 570S and 570GT - Roadshow

  11-03-2017 00:02
  
  It may not be the most comfortable car on the road, but for something with this kind of performance it makes an admirable grand tourer.
  
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