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• FCC chief moves to eliminate net neutrality regulations - CNET

  21-11-2017 23:59
  Ajit Pai says he's fixing an Obama-era mistake that allowed the US government to micromanage the internet. Democrats warn the move will harm consumers.
  
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• Pixar boss John Lasseter is out amid sexual harassment claims - CNET

  21-11-2017 23:58
  The Oscar-winning animator will take a six-month leave of absence, according to a leaked memo.
  
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• Uber officially discloses data breach that affected 57M users after concealing it for a year

  21-11-2017 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber today has officially disclosed a massive data breach that affected some 57 million users. As noted in a report from Bloomberg, the breach originally occurred in October of 2016, with Uber working to conceal it for a year…more…
  
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• Hackers Stole Data From 57 Million Uber Drivers and Customers, Uber Paid $100K to Hide Attack

  21-11-2017 23:42 via macrumors.com
  Uber suffered a massive data breach last year that exposed the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers, reports Bloomberg. The attack occurred in October of 2016 and included personal information from 50 million Uber riders and 7 million Uber drivers.Two hackers reportedly accessed a private GitHub repository used by Uber's software engineers and then used those credentials to breach an Amazon Web Services account that contained an archive of rider and driver information.Email addresse
  
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• Apple started working on HomePod in 2012, so why are they so late to the smart speaker market?

  21-11-2017 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's forthcoming HomePod won't see the light of day until 'early 2018,' which will be nearly six years...
  
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• Read 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' script online for free - CNET

  21-11-2017 23:24
  Groot's "death button" scene is just as funny when you read it as when you watch it on screen.
  
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• Can A.I. be taught to explain itself?

  21-11-2017 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  In September, Michal Kosinski published a study that he feared might end his career...
  
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• Apple sells out of External Graphics Development Kit allotment, Sonnet offers eGFX Box + GPU at reduced cost

  21-11-2017 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple launched its External Graphics Development Kit during WWDC 2017 as a way to assist developers with demanding graphics-intensive apps and VR content creation. The unit included the developer edition of Sonnet’s external eGFX GPU chassis, along with Sapphire’s AMD RX 580 8GB graphics card, and Belkin’s USB-C to 4-port USB-A hub.
  Apple priced the External Graphics Development Kit at $599, which was reasonable considering that the Sapphire Pulse RX 580 8GB still goes for arou
  
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• iPhone X: Create useful shortcuts with a virtual Home button for a super efficient UI

  21-11-2017 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  You’ve likely quickly adapted to the new Home button-less iPhone X and its gesture based user interface. But while there are a lot of improvements, some aspects have become less user-friendly, like pulling up Control Center, Notification Center, and Apple Pay. Luckily, you can use a (mostly invisible) virtual Home button to create shortcuts to make a custom, efficient UI.more…
  
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• Did Samsung just out its folding Galaxy phone? - CNET

  21-11-2017 22:47
  Whatever the "SM-G888N0" is, it popped up on Samsung's Korean website.
  
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• Sonos speakers get smart with Amazon’s Alexa

  21-11-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  I'm in love...
  
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• Tiny aliens may ride clouds of 'space dust' between planets - CNET

  21-11-2017 22:12
  New research suggests particles colliding with our atmosphere may bring life to Earth and send microscopic earthlings elsewhere.
  
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• Sonos users can now control Spotify with Alexa voice - CNET

  21-11-2017 22:08
  Now you can make Spotify the default music service when asking Alexa for music on Sonos speakers. We go hands-on.
  
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• ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release

  21-11-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Smart thermostat maker ecobee previewed its first smart light switch earlier this year, and now the Alexa-enabled Switch+ is getting closer to shipping. Before ecobee releases Switch+ to the public, however, the company is opening a limited product pilot to select testers.more…
  
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• Uber fined $8.9M in Colorado for bad background checks - CNET

  21-11-2017 21:53
  Nearly 60 drivers had either criminal or motor vehicle offenses, according to state investigators. A dozen drivers had felony convictions.
  
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• AT&T goes to war with the US over Time Warner (The 3:59, Ep. 320) - CNET

  21-11-2017 21:47
  AT&T will fight the Justice Department in court to secure its acquisition. Plus, we talk about charges in the HBO hack and some cybersecurity tips.
  
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• YouTube returns to Echo Show, just in time for Black Friday - CNET

  21-11-2017 21:45
  It might be the best reason to buy one.
  
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• iPad Buying Guide: How to choose the iPad that's right for you

  21-11-2017 21:45 via macworld.com
  
  Update 11-21-2017: We’ve added some advice for those looking for iPad accessories.So you’re in the market for a new iPad. Excellent choice—we couldn’t live without ours. It’s a great companion when catching up on news and email in the morning over tea, reading a comic book in the evening to unwind, or watching a movie while traveling on a plane.But these days, picking an iPad can be tricky. Apple currently sells four different models of iPad, with prices ranging fro
  
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• U.S. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai: How the FCC can save the open internet

  21-11-2017 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  I’m proposing today that my colleagues at the Federal Communications Commission repeal President Obama’s heavy-handed internet regulations...
  
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• Aston Martin Vantage GTE will beat competitors with looks alone - Roadshow

  21-11-2017 21:40
  We can't wait to see it at Le Mans.
  
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• Aston Martin Vantage GTE is even prettier than the road car - Roadshow

  21-11-2017 21:35
  That rear diffuser is ridiculous.
  
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• NASA shows off Mars rover tires that bounce back into shape - CNET

  21-11-2017 21:34
  The next Mars rover could ride across the alien planet on a new kind of tire that remembers its shape after running over rocks.
  
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• Which HDMI cable should I buy? - CNET

  21-11-2017 21:25
  Don’t get mired in cable nonsense and technical terms. Here’s what HDMI cables to buy for HDR, HDMI 2.0 and 4K.
  
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• Traveling for the holidays? Here's the smart home list to check twice - CNET

  21-11-2017 21:25
  Leaving your home behind for a long vacation can be stressful, even with a smart home. Here are some tips and tricks so you can feel good about hitting the road this holiday season.
  
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• Ireland expects progress in Apple tax clawback in coming weeks

  21-11-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ireland expects to make progress in recovering up to 13 billion euros...
  
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• Mercedes-Benz will electrify its van lineup in the near future - Roadshow

  21-11-2017 21:05
  The effort begins with the eVito, an electric midsize cargo van.
  
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• 4K drone footage captures Apple Park Visitor Center from the sky, on site work nearing completion

  21-11-2017 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple Park is now open for business, but that doesn’t appear to be stopping drones from flying over Apple’s new campus and capturing aerial footage of the nearly finished project. See for yourself below:more…
  
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• Infiniti maybe, probably teases new QX50 for LA Auto Show - Roadshow

  21-11-2017 20:58
  It'll be unveiled the evening before the press days kick off.
  
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• Apple’s iMac Pro could include mobile connectivity for ‘always on’ theft protection

  21-11-2017 20:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even the cheapest iMac Pro costs $4999 and is thus far more expensive than any other iMac model...
  
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• Why I still haven’t upgraded to macOS High Sierra

  21-11-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  There was a time when I was at the forefront of every new release from Apple...
  
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• FCC to eliminate net neutrality regulations - CNET

  21-11-2017 19:56
  Ajit Pai says he's fixing an Obama-era mistake that allowed the US government to micromanage the internet. Democrats warn the move will harm consumers.
  
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• Target is once again offering 15 percent off on Cyber Monday - CNET

  21-11-2017 19:35
  The 15 percent off sitewide sale on Target.com will go live early Monday morning, Nov. 27.
  
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• M.G. Siegler reviews Apple’s iPhone X: Certainly the best smartphone I have ever used, despite the weird and awkward notch

  21-11-2017 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The iPhone X is amazing. Easily the best iPhone Apple has ever made...
  
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• Apple removes Skype from its app store in China - CNET

  21-11-2017 19:02
  The Chinese government told the tech giant that Skype violated local laws.
  
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• Sprint shakes up management team following T-Mobile talks - CNET

  21-11-2017 18:59
  Three executives are leaving and seven will no longer report directly to the CEO.
  
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• HomePod: New report details side project that took a while before it became a priority

  21-11-2017 18:53 via macworld.com
  
  The HomePod (originally rumored to be called Siri Speaker) is a smart speaker with Wi-Fi capabilities intended to compete against Amazon Echo devices and Google Home—although it will be significantly more expensive. Revealed during Apple’s WWDC keynote, Apple’s senior VP of marketing Phil Schiller boasted about the HomePod’s audio quality, its built-in room sensors, and the integration with Apple Music. To read this article in full, please click here
  
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• Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS gets Apple Swift language support

  21-11-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google has given its mystery operating system Fuchsia an update to support Apple's Swift programming language...
  
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• Honda recalls 800,000 Odyssey minivans for loose seats - Roadshow

  21-11-2017 17:48
  The second-row seats may tip forward if they aren't properly secured.
  
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• Steve Jobs’ 2000 BMW Z8 goes up for auction

  21-11-2017 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Before his untimely passing in October 2011 at the age of 56, Steve Jobs...
  
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• Best Black Friday deals for your carrier - CNET

  21-11-2017 17:18
  Here's what Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular and Cricket have to offer.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' alleged hacker hit with charges in US - CNET

  21-11-2017 17:17
  The man, who allegedly went after HBO with a $6 million ransom this summer, used to work for the Iranian military and attack nuclear software systems.
  
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• Apple's HomePod went through years of starts and stops - CNET

  21-11-2017 17:16
  The smart speaker was a side project that got canceled and revived several times, a new report says, which may help explain its slow start.
  
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