IT News Head Lines (CNET) 13/07/2016

New dwarf planet discovered out past Neptune - CNET
Astronomers have found a new dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, with one of the largest orbits of any dwarf planet.

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Pokemon Go clone tops app charts in China - CNET
Pokemon Go hasn't yet been released in some countries around the globe, and developers in China are taking advantage of that.

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Monument Valley creator founds new game studio - CNET
The new Australia-based studio is called Mountains, and will be releasing its first game in 2017.

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Twitter increases maximum gif size to 15MB - CNET
The biggest gif you can upload to Twitter has gone from a tiny 5MB to a much more reasonable 15MB.

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Open-source Linux a step closer to automotive use - Roadshow
The Automotive Grade Linux project announced the release of its Unified Code Base 2.0, implementing support for audio stream routing, rear-seat entertainment and apps.

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Futuristic prosthetic officially headed to market soon (Tomorrow Daily 388 show notes) - CNET
LUKE (named after Luke Skywalker) is an advanced, modular prosthetic arm with over 10,000 hours of testing, and it'll finally be available later this year.

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Another Tesla crash blamed on car's Autopilot system - CNET
A Model X crashes Sunday morning after the car's auto-steer feature failed to identify an obstacle in the road, according to a thread on a Tesla enthusiasts forum.

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Gold bars awarded for top shots in annual iPhone photography competition - CNET
The applicants this year numbered in the thousands and spanned 139 countries around the world, but the grand prize was awarded to a Chinese photographer named Siyuan Niu for his work entitled "Man and the Eagle."

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Get a jump on Amazon Prime Day with these early deals - CNET
In the market for a 55-inch 4K TV for $550, or a Fire tablet for $33? Amazon offers a glimpse of what's to come during its sales event.

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​SEC probing Tesla for potential securities breach with Autopilot fatality - Roadshow
Did Tesla incorrectly handle breaking recent Autopilot-related crash news to its investors?

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Disneyland's Star Wars expansion could look just like this - CNET
A new piece of concept art depicting Disney's new Star Wars park expansion gives would-be attendees a peek at what could be.

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Pokemon Go is a certified hit. What's Nintendo's next play? - CNET
The idea of Link or Mario running around on your phone seemed like a no-brainer to everyone but Nintendo. The success of Pokemon Go may be proof that it should rethink its stance.

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Amazon's Daily Deal is one of our favorite Bluetooth wireless sports earbuds - CNET
Amazon is running a half-price sale on the Jaybird X2 today, a popular wireless sports headphone model with a tough design that's sweat-resistant and boasts an 8-hour battery.

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Hilarious 'Chewbacca Mom' shows serious side, to mixed reviews - CNET
She became famous for laughing with a mask on. Her latest video is a heartfelt call for healing after the Dallas shootings, but some on the internet are rolling their eyes.

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What do we say to the god of death? Bring Syrio back to 'Game of Thrones' - CNET
The actor who plays Arya's sword-fighting teacher says 'of course' he would want to return to the HBO hit.

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Let the Pokemon Go pub crawls begin - CNET
Adult Pokemon fans are getting ready to come together, raise a few glasses and then catch them all!

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Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all your personal data - CNET
If you signed into Pokemon Go with your Google account, you might have just handed your digital life over to the game's developers.

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​Watch a hydraulic press get the last bit of toothpaste and ketchup - CNET
See the awe-inspiring crushing power of a hydraulic press squeeze an impressive amount of condiment and toothpaste out of seemingly empty containers.

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Pokemon Go pumps up Nintendo's value by billions - CNET
Nintendo is part owner of Pokemon and the company is reaping the rewards of this mega hit. Meanwhile, criminals are using the game to their own advantage.

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Warner Bros. settles with FTC for not disclosing it paid PewDiePie, YouTubers - CNET
The government agency is slamming Warner Bros. Home Entertainment over how it handled its campaign for 2014's Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor.

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Science finds fingerprints on Earth of distant exploding stars - CNET
New research finds prehistoric climate change and even a speeding of evolution on Earth could be blamed in part on the death of a (very) distant star.

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Cozmo the AI robot gets even more powerful - CNET
The palm-sized companion robot will have a software development kit available to makers and hobbyists.

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Flying an Airbus A380 like a fighter jet - CNET
To fly the world's largest airliner you need courage, patience and the skill to master a small control stick.

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Get a free Amazon Fire tablet with subscription to Texture (the Netflix of magazines) - CNET
The limited time deal ends July 21.

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All the Pokemon Go news from around the world - CNET
Pokemon Go has made headlines all over the world, and you can check them all out here.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 13/07/2016

New dwarf planet discovered out past Neptune - CNET
Astronomers have found a new dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, with one of the largest orbits of any dwarf planet.

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Pokemon Go clone tops app charts in China - CNET
Pokemon Go hasn't yet been released in some countries around the globe, and developers in China are taking advantage of that.

Read More ...

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Monument Valley creator founds new game studio - CNET
The new Australia-based studio is called Mountains, and will be releasing its first game in 2017.

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Twitter increases maximum gif size to 15MB - CNET
The biggest gif you can upload to Twitter has gone from a tiny 5MB to a much more reasonable 15MB.

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Open-source Linux a step closer to automotive use - Roadshow
The Automotive Grade Linux project announced the release of its Unified Code Base 2.0, implementing support for audio stream routing, rear-seat entertainment and apps.

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Futuristic prosthetic officially headed to market soon (Tomorrow Daily 388 show notes) - CNET
LUKE (named after Luke Skywalker) is an advanced, modular prosthetic arm with over 10,000 hours of testing, and it'll finally be available later this year.

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Another Tesla crash blamed on car's Autopilot system - CNET
A Model X crashes Sunday morning after the car's auto-steer feature failed to identify an obstacle in the road, according to a thread on a Tesla enthusiasts forum.

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Gold bars awarded for top shots in annual iPhone photography competition - CNET
The applicants this year numbered in the thousands and spanned 139 countries around the world, but the grand prize was awarded to a Chinese photographer named Siyuan Niu for his work entitled "Man and the Eagle."

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Get a jump on Amazon Prime Day with these early deals - CNET
In the market for a 55-inch 4K TV for $550, or a Fire tablet for $33? Amazon offers a glimpse of what's to come during its sales event.

Read More ...

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​SEC probing Tesla for potential securities breach with Autopilot fatality - Roadshow
Did Tesla incorrectly handle breaking recent Autopilot-related crash news to its investors?

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Disneyland's Star Wars expansion could look just like this - CNET
A new piece of concept art depicting Disney's new Star Wars park expansion gives would-be attendees a peek at what could be.

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Pokemon Go is a certified hit. What's Nintendo's next play? - CNET
The idea of Link or Mario running around on your phone seemed like a no-brainer to everyone but Nintendo. The success of Pokemon Go may be proof that it should rethink its stance.

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Amazon's Daily Deal is one of our favorite Bluetooth wireless sports earbuds - CNET
Amazon is running a half-price sale on the Jaybird X2 today, a popular wireless sports headphone model with a tough design that's sweat-resistant and boasts an 8-hour battery.

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Hilarious 'Chewbacca Mom' shows serious side, to mixed reviews - CNET
She became famous for laughing with a mask on. Her latest video is a heartfelt call for healing after the Dallas shootings, but some on the internet are rolling their eyes.

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What do we say to the god of death? Bring Syrio back to 'Game of Thrones' - CNET
The actor who plays Arya's sword-fighting teacher says 'of course' he would want to return to the HBO hit.

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Let the Pokemon Go pub crawls begin - CNET
Adult Pokemon fans are getting ready to come together, raise a few glasses and then catch them all!

Read More ...

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Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all your personal data - CNET
If you signed into Pokemon Go with your Google account, you might have just handed your digital life over to the game's developers.

Read More ...

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​Watch a hydraulic press get the last bit of toothpaste and ketchup - CNET
See the awe-inspiring crushing power of a hydraulic press squeeze an impressive amount of condiment and toothpaste out of seemingly empty containers.

Read More ...

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Pokemon Go pumps up Nintendo's value by billions - CNET
Nintendo is part owner of Pokemon and the company is reaping the rewards of this mega hit. Meanwhile, criminals are using the game to their own advantage.

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Warner Bros. settles with FTC for not disclosing it paid PewDiePie, YouTubers - CNET
The government agency is slamming Warner Bros. Home Entertainment over how it handled its campaign for 2014's Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor.

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Science finds fingerprints on Earth of distant exploding stars - CNET
New research finds prehistoric climate change and even a speeding of evolution on Earth could be blamed in part on the death of a (very) distant star.

Read More ...

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Cozmo the AI robot gets even more powerful - CNET
The palm-sized companion robot will have a software development kit available to makers and hobbyists.

Read More ...

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Flying an Airbus A380 like a fighter jet - CNET
To fly the world's largest airliner you need courage, patience and the skill to master a small control stick.

Read More ...

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Get a free Amazon Fire tablet with subscription to Texture (the Netflix of magazines) - CNET
The limited time deal ends July 21.

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All the Pokemon Go news from around the world - CNET
Pokemon Go has made headlines all over the world, and you can check them all out here.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 25/05/2016

Windows Phone market share falls below one percent - CNET
Despite a global rise in smartphone sales, Microsoft's market share has continued to fall.

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Animal-inspired robot uses whiskers to sense the world - CNET
An odd-looking robot uses an array of whiskers to sense obstacles to avoid them.

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Ancient beer recipe found in China - CNET
A recipe found in China is one of the world's oldest for beer, coming in at around 5,000 years.

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Flexible patch performs like a wearable Tricorder - CNET
It attaches to the wearer's chest and monitors vital signs, and could be used for athletes and patients with heart problems.

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AI-powered Watch-Bot reminds you to turn off the TV - CNET
Watch-Bot learns your household routine and reminds you when you've forgotten to put the milk away or turn the TV off.

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Artificial intelligence: Getting as good as the real thing - CNET
Three of the biggest names in AI see the field changing the way we live.

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Facebook sorry for rejecting ad featuring plus-size woman - CNET
Ad featuring outspoken advocate for body acceptance was initially rejected because it depicted body parts in an "undesirable manner."

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Facebook says probe found no evidence of Trending Topics bias - CNET
Social-networking giant says it could not substantiate charges it suppressed conservative news stories but announced changes to the feature to reduce human risk of bias.

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Facebook trying out continuous live streaming - CNET
Puppycams are just one of the uses cases for a nonstop streaming feature the social network is testing on its live video platform.

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Blueberry comes packed with spider nest in most horrifying breakfast ever - CNET
Most Reddit users find these photos to be berry disgusting, but blueberry farmer claims buggy fruit likely wasn't dangerous.

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Pulses rise as Fitbit defends accuracy of fitness trackers - CNET
A study funded by a law firm suing the wearables maker raises questions about the accuracy of Fitbit technology.

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These ear capsules might be the wireless multifunction headphones you've been waiting for - CNET
A new pair of wireless headphones by Human Inc. can morph into a portable loudspeaker and allows multiple users to connect and listen to a single audio source.

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We flip out over Motorola Razr's return, while Google schools us on science - CNET
A Motorola video hints the classic Razr flip phone will be resurrected June 9. Meanwhile, Google launches a new app for experiments called Science Journal.

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Lyft's new Scheduled Rides might help you make your flight - Roadshow
Now you can schedule a Lyft trip ahead of time.

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Swinging for the fences: Hyundai to build a 250-mile EV by 2020 - Roadshow
According to Hyundai's director for eco-friendly vehicle development, we'll see both 200-mile and 250-mile Hyundai EVs by the end of the decade.

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Fallout 4 Far Harbor: Tips to get you ready - CNET
Here's what you should do before heading into Fallout 4's Far Harbor.

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A tour of Samsung America's audio lab (pictures) - CNET
Samsung's audio lab outside of Los Angeles is the birthplace of products such as the HW-K950 Atmos soundbar and the Radiant360 speaker. Take a tour of the facility.

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Disney will make Netflix the happiest place on earth this September - CNET
Nearly four years after the deal was announced, Netflix will become the exclusive place (in the United States) to stream new Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar movies.

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Old habits die hard: New study shows we still love taking the wheel - Roadshow
According to the latest University of Michigan transport study, it'll be a while before self-driving tech takes hold.

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Take a behind-the-scenes look at 'Top Gear' with the 'Extra Gear' aftershow - Roadshow
Hosted by car-vid legend Chris Harris and former CNET employee Rory Reid, it's bound to be a good'un.

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The Division 1.2 patch notes include new raid, loot changes and more - CNET
See the complete patch notes for The Division's major update coming out tomorrow.

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Facebook buys Two Big Ears and makes its VR audio tool free - CNET
Facebook repackages the Scottish company's VR audio platform as "Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation" and makes it free.

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Uncharted 4's sales surpass 2.7 million in first week - CNET
The fourth entry in the series makes a strong debut, but falls short of Uncharted 3's record.

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President Obama's at the next table, but Hanoi diners don't give a pho - CNET
During a weeklong trip to Asia, the president dined with chef Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam for an episode of "Parts Unknown" that will air in September.

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How to play Mirror's Edge Catalyst five days early - CNET
Get hands-on time with DICE's open-world free-running game early.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 24/05/2016

Take a Chance: Coloring Book is the first streaming-only album to crack Billboard 200 - CNET
Chance the Rapper's Apple Music-exclusive Coloring Book is set to make its historic debut on the Billboard 200 chart on May 24.

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The Motorola Razr might be making a comeback - CNET
Get your Moto running, because the storied phone-maker is teasing a new version of the legendary Razr flip phone.

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Google's new app wants you to think like a scientist - CNET
Science Journal taps into your phone's sensors to turn it into a one-stop shop for tracking your science experiments.

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Watch the last Overwatch animated short before the game's release - CNET
Just in case you needed one last little fix before the official release date, Blizzard has dropped a fourth animated short starring Soldier 76.

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Buy a Galaxy S7, get a free TV at Best Buy - CNET
Best Buy is offering a free 32-inch Samsung Smart HDTV with purchase and activation of one of Samsung's flagship phones.

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Selfie-takers think they're cuter than they really are, study says - CNET
Technically Incorrect: The University of Toronto was desperate to find out whether selfie-taking affects one's self-image. It just might.

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Why I'll never buy an iPhone case - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Would you really wrap your BMW in protective rubber? So why do you do it to your phone?

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On SNL, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders hilariously talk email and math - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Playing the two Democratic contenders, Kate McKinnon and Larry David show that technology will be at the forefront of the coming election.

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The fantastic DIY world of Maker Faire (pictures) - CNET
More than 150,000 curious and creative visitors are expected over the weekend to Maker Faire, where projects rule and ideas come to life.

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Allo, Duo, Google Messenger, Hangouts. Google has three 'messenger' apps too many - CNET
Commentary: Does Google really need four chat apps? This veteran social chatter says no.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 12/05/2016

Google employees fighting gender inequality with emojis - CNET
A team of Google employees suggests 13 new emojis to better represent professional women.

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Facebook Moments launches in Europe, Canada -- without facial recognition - CNET
New version of photo-sharing tool comes stripped-down to appease privacy concerns in those markets.

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Hyperloop One: New name, same goal - CNET
On the eve of an open-air demonstration of its propulsion system, the company previously known as Hyperloop Technologies changes its name.

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Ransomware goes to Washington - CNET
The IT desk for the House of Representatives warns members of an uptick in attacks that encrypt data and hold it hostage.

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Facebook unveils WhatsApp apps for Mac, Windows desktops - CNET
Jettisoning need for a Web browser, new app promises a more streamlined process for chatting with friends and family.

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MIT's Materiable platform can mimic sand, rubber, water and more (Tomorrow Daily 362) - CNET
A field of 3D-printed blocks can be programmed to act like various design materials; also, a hobbyist creates an electromagnetic gauntlet for a Captain America replica shield.

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Nikola Motor Company: The EV startup with the worst, most obvious name ever - Roadshow
There are other scientists out there, people. Try Wikipedia.

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ESPN wants you to stop watching Netflix. Right now! - CNET
Technically Incorrect: A new ad campaign for ESPN Live says forget your Netflix algorithm because it can wait.

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Disney Infinity video game discontinued - CNET
Entertainment giant pulls the plug on its game series that interacts with real-life toys.

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Who's 'Jaws' now? Drone footage shows dolphins attacking shark - CNET
An aerial camera catches a pod of dolphins tiring out, then killing a shark off the coast of Australia.

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Senators debate limits on NSA spy databases - CNET
Two surveillance programs, first revealed in documents leaked by Edward Snowden, are up for renewal in 2017. The Senate kicked off the debate early.

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Safe sexting? Durex wants a condom emoji - CNET
The condom company posts an open letter to Unicode Consortium about adding a prophylactic icon in its next set of emojis.

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Not so fast: Titanic cemetery to get speed bumps - CNET
The final resting place for 121 of the great ship's passengers and crew, including one "J. Dawson," has become a popular tourist destination.

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'Orange is the New Black' trailer hints at a darker season 4 - CNET
Things are getting more intense on the Netflix hit show as Litchfield becomes a for-profit prison and gains 100 new inmates.

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Dog battle armor turns Fido into a mutt-at-arms - CNET
Dogs make perfect knights. They're loyal, brave and great at sitting in laps. Elevate your pup to knighthood with a custom suit of battle armor.

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11 spectacular suits of animal battle armor (pictures) - CNET
Once upon a time, horse, elephant and camel armor were real components of warfare. Today, people also enjoy dressing up their cats and dogs in fantastical body armor with spikes, tusks and chain mail.

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NASA's biggest-ever batch of new planets includes 9 in the habitable zone - CNET
Data from the Kepler space telescope has helped identify over a thousand new exoplanets, including nine that might be right for hosting life.

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Watch out, YouTube. Amazon lets anyone upload videos to Prime - CNET
The retail giant wants to bring more eyeballs to Prime by letting anyone submit videos to earn money. Also, Periscope promises to keep videos alive forever, and there's now a way to play old Nintendo Virtual Boy games on Cardboard.

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Jet.com tests grocery delivery service - CNET
The online retail startup adds fresh food to its lineup as part of a pilot program on the East Coast.

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Mountain Dew unveils new sport: Drone hunting - CNET
Technically Incorrect: The fizzy drink decides the world has been lacking a new pursuit. The pursuit of flying objects.

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Senate panel asks Facebook about claims of bias in trending topics - CNET
The commerce committee sends a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg inquiring about allegations that conservative issues were actively kept out of trending topics.

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Viking Horde malware attacks Android devices - CNET
A new strain of malware is targeting Android devices via infected apps at the Google Play app store, says security firm Check Point.

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Uber stops short of union with NYC drivers guild - CNET
The new organization, the first of its kind for Uber, represents the interests of 35,000 New York drivers.

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E-books, why so old-fashioned? Here's a Web wakeup call - CNET
Groups that advance Web and e-book technology want to join forces. That could make e-books livelier, richer and easier to read online.

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11 ways 'Civil War' is Marvel's 'Empire Strikes Back' - CNET
Star-spangled Avenger meets Star Wars when Marvel's latest blockbuster takes a darker turn. No, really, hear us out.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 06/05/2016

New backpack comes with phone charger, an anti-theft locker and hidden pockets for days - CNET
A new product being funded on Indigogo comes amazingly close to letting you pack your life into a bag.

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Where did Planet Nine come from? - CNET
There's amysterious ninth planet orbiting unseen in the far reaches in our solar system, and it's baffling scientists.

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Watch the White House Star Wars Day Dance Party - CNET
President Barack Obama and the first lady strut their stuff with R2-D2 and a few Stormtroopers in honor of Star Wars Day on May the 4th.

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KFC's finger-lickin' good nail polish tastes like fried chicken - CNET
Choose from original recipe or hot-and-spicy for your meaty manicure. It's a real thing -- a real, gross thing.

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Man buns may hit Westeros (yay?) with Jon Snow haircut - CNET
Rest easy. The biggest "Game of Thrones" mystery has been solved, and the whole Internet is a lie.

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Here's what it takes to find out who is the fastest wireless carrier - CNET
Carriers are always spouting numbers and stats that "prove" they have the best network. CNET rides along with RootMetrics for a day to see what it takes to get the real answers.

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You can now experiment with cloud quantum computing (Tomorrow Daily 359) - CNET
IBM launches a 5-qubit quantum computing simulation in the cloud; also, one man's quest to build a robotic tongue for licking his computer screen.

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Elon Musk says production deadline for Model 3 'impossible' - Roadshow
During Tesla's Q1 2016 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk set a deadline of July 1, 2017, to begin Model 3 production, then said that would likely be an impossible goal to meet.

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Bondia, Jamesbondia: This plant likes its martinis shaken, not stirred - CNET
The name made famous by Ian Fleming now lives on in a Caribbean flowering plant that no doubt has a license to kill.

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Automakers to recall another 35 to 40 million Takata airbag inflators - Roadshow
This shit never stops, does it?

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'Star Wars' meets the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton' - CNET
"Star Wars" Director J.J. Abrams and "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda worked together on a song for Wednesday, also known as Star Wars Day.

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Hacker trades 272 million passwords for social media likes - CNET
Security researchers find a hacker bragging online that he'd amassed a mountain of passwords. And he didn't want much in return for them.

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GM recalls 4,800 trucks and SUVs for poorly welded suspension components - Roadshow
A failed weld could cause a loss of control at speed, which is never good.

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Avengers: Infinity War? Don't get attached to that title - CNET
Two major movies for Marvel's Avengers franchise are on the horizon. Until now, they've been called "Avengers: Infinity War - Part 1" and "Avengers: Infinity War - Part 2." No surprise, the filmmakers realized those are really boring names.

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Steam updated to improve how user reviews work - CNET
Valve updates its digital platform so user reviews can better reflect the changes in games.

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'Sharknado' turns to the shark side with Star Wars-style poster - CNET
Ian Ziering's trusty chainsaw stands in for a lightsaber as the Syfy network releases a poster and cast list for its upcoming TV movie.

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Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer features previously unseen backstory missions - CNET
The upcoming game will feature six "New Adventures" missions, of which bridge the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.

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YouTube TV service to debut as early as next year - CNET
YouTube is finalizing deals with broadcast TV and cable channels to launch a paid TV service over the Internet in 2017, according to a report from Bloomberg News.

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare offers 'unprecedented' value, Activision says - CNET
"I think what we're giving to the community this year is frankly unprecedented in Call of Duty history."

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Fallout 4's massive Far Harbor expansion gets release date, new trailer - CNET
Here's when the Far Harbor expansion is coming and what it looks like.

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Toyota hydrogen research leads to a better battery - Roadshow
A Toyota scientist developing hydrogen storage technology stumbles on a discovery that could make for more energy dense batteries.

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This robot is better at soft-tissue surgery than a human - CNET
A newly developed robot is capable of performing soft-tissue surgery, and indeed performed better on tests than a human surgeon.

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Listen to the Star Wars theme made with nothing but airline noises - CNET
Flight attendants walking. Maintenance tools buzzing. Tickets printing. All Nippon Airways recorded the sounds of running an airline and transformed them into the Star Wars theme.

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The surprising way Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan could make it to the White House - CNET
CNET exclusive: The only pro-immortality candidate could eventually team up with one of the big names in the race.

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New Star Wars game coming from Titanfall studio - CNET
EA and Respawn are working together on a new third-person action adventure game set in the popular sci-fi universe.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 28/04/2016

Watch 9 minutes of Pokemon Go, Nintendo's augmented reality mobile game - CNET
Leaked beta footage has given us our best look yet at Pokemon Go, Nintendo's highly anticipated game for mobile platforms.

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FBI tips off Apple to security flaw -- a first under sharing process - CNET
For the first time under a White House process created in 2014, the agency shares information about a flaw in an Apple product, the company tells Reuters.

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World's first Brain Drone Race takes off (Tomorrow Daily 354 show notes) - CNET
It might look silly, but University of Florida researchers hope developing the technology to control a drone with your mind might lead to controlling things like wheelchairs and prosthetics, too.

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Families of teens lost at sea fight over recovered iPhone - CNET
One family worries that critical evidence about the boys' fate may be lost if the phone leaves law enforcement hands.

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Hearthstone tops 50 million players, Old Gods expansion goes live today - CNET
Blizzard's free-to-play card game is big business, but it's also changing in a big way.

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4 future NFL stars show their stuff in virtual reality - CNET
NFL draft hopefuls, ranging from a sure shot to an underdog, promote themselves in 360-degree virtual reality videos.

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Umbrella Corps is more Call of Duty than Resident Evil - CNET
Capcom's Umbrella Corps shooter is all action with a minor survival/horror a twist on PC and PS4.

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Apple incites weeping (with new ad about onions) - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Coinciding with its quarterly results, Apple releases an iPhone 6S spot, featuring Neil Patrick Harris, all about our favorite weep-inducing vegetable.

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Blizzard discusses closure of unauthorised classic WoW servers, says pristine realm is in discussion - CNET
Community manager J. Allen Beck: "There is not a clear legal path to protect Blizzard's IP."

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A Samsung fridge is a great place for an orgy - CNET
Technically Incorrect: A peculiar new Samsung ad, starring Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, shows foodstuffs making out. Oh.

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Dark Souls 3 patch fixes quest bugs, item drop glitches, Xbox One crashes - CNET
Next update for From Software's action RPG detailed.

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Mechanical doping: Cyclist gets 6-year-ban for using bike with hidden motor - CNET
Noted Belgian cyclo-cross star Femke Van den Driessche is the first cyclist to be charged with mechanical doping.

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AT&T video push still fuzzy - CNET
The telecom giant's sales topped $40 billion in the first quarter but details on its upcoming online video service remain scant.

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Ultimate fan-made Lego Voltron wants your votes - CNET
This Voltron set, inspired by the super robot from the '80s animated series, could become a reality if it gets enough votes on the Lego Ideas site.

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Twitter counts on new math to show user growth, stock tanks - CNET
Using a new way to tally active tweeters, the microblogging service says it added users in the first quarter. Even so, sales fell short.

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Apple sales drop as iPhone shipments decline for first time ever - CNET
CEO Tim Cook said the company faced "macroeconomic headwinds," which is code for having a really hard time convincing people to buy iPhones, iPads and Macs.

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Uncharted 4's story will dive into Nathan Drake's mysterious childhood - CNET
"We don't know a lot about his childhood and what happened."

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Gears of War creator: 'I hope Microsoft doesn't screw it up' - CNET
"It's kind of like breaking up with an ex and wanting to see them get remarried but not to somebody who is better-looking than you."

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FBI is trying to avoid saying how the San Bernardino iPhone was hacked - CNET
According to The Wall Street Journal, the feds will argue that they don't know how the hack actually works.

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Ryan Reynolds kicks in $5K for Utah theater's 'Deadpool' defense fund - CNET
The actor who plays the "merc with a mouth" donates to the legal fund of a movie theater that could lose its liquor license for serving alcohol during a screening of "Deadpool."

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Facebook seems to have burned Bernie, but that's not really what happened - CNET
The #BernieBlackout hashtag was born when some Bernie Sanders-related Facebook pages were inaccessible. But it wasn't just about politics -- and it's happened before.

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Reebok made Ripley's Alien Stompers shoes only in men's sizes - CNET
Oh no you didn't, Reebok. Twitter users call out the shoe company for offering the iconic sneakers -- worn by one of sci-fi's most badass female characters -- only in sizes made for fellas.

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HTC pledges $100 million to fund VR content - CNET
The maker of the Vive virtual-reality headset launches a $100 million startup accelerator to help build out a VR ecosystem.

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Ugly hack at dating site for 'beautiful' people (CNET Update show notes) - CNET
Security researchers find personal data leaked for more than 1 million users of the "elite" dating site BeautifulPeople.com. Spotify users may also be dealing with a hacking headache. Meanwhile, Twitter takes another step toward fighting online abuse.

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Dropbox looks to declutter your hard drive - CNET
"Project Infinite" is meant to save you hard drive space by letting you work with your online files as easily as you do files on your drive.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 28/04/2016

Watch 9 minutes of Pokemon Go, Nintendo's augmented reality mobile game - CNET
Leaked beta footage has given us our best look yet at Pokemon Go, Nintendo's highly anticipated game for mobile platforms.

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FBI tips off Apple to security flaw -- a first under sharing process - CNET
For the first time under a White House process created in 2014, the agency shares information about a flaw in an Apple product, the company tells Reuters.

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World's first Brain Drone Race takes off (Tomorrow Daily 354 show notes) - CNET
It might look silly, but University of Florida researchers hope developing the technology to control a drone with your mind might lead to controlling things like wheelchairs and prosthetics, too.

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Families of teens lost at sea fight over recovered iPhone - CNET
One family worries that critical evidence about the boys' fate may be lost if the phone leaves law enforcement hands.

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Hearthstone tops 50 million players, Old Gods expansion goes live today - CNET
Blizzard's free-to-play card game is big business, but it's also changing in a big way.

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4 future NFL stars show their stuff in virtual reality - CNET
NFL draft hopefuls, ranging from a sure shot to an underdog, promote themselves in 360-degree virtual reality videos.

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Umbrella Corps is more Call of Duty than Resident Evil - CNET
Capcom's Umbrella Corps shooter is all action with a minor survival/horror a twist on PC and PS4.

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Apple incites weeping (with new ad about onions) - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Coinciding with its quarterly results, Apple releases an iPhone 6S spot, featuring Neil Patrick Harris, all about our favorite weep-inducing vegetable.

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Blizzard discusses closure of unauthorised classic WoW servers, says pristine realm is in discussion - CNET
Community manager J. Allen Beck: "There is not a clear legal path to protect Blizzard's IP."

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A Samsung fridge is a great place for an orgy - CNET
Technically Incorrect: A peculiar new Samsung ad, starring Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, shows foodstuffs making out. Oh.

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Dark Souls 3 patch fixes quest bugs, item drop glitches, Xbox One crashes - CNET
Next update for From Software's action RPG detailed.

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Mechanical doping: Cyclist gets 6-year-ban for using bike with hidden motor - CNET
Noted Belgian cyclo-cross star Femke Van den Driessche is the first cyclist to be charged with mechanical doping.

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AT&T video push still fuzzy - CNET
The telecom giant's sales topped $40 billion in the first quarter but details on its upcoming online video service remain scant.

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Ultimate fan-made Lego Voltron wants your votes - CNET
This Voltron set, inspired by the super robot from the '80s animated series, could become a reality if it gets enough votes on the Lego Ideas site.

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Twitter counts on new math to show user growth, stock tanks - CNET
Using a new way to tally active tweeters, the microblogging service says it added users in the first quarter. Even so, sales fell short.

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Apple sales drop as iPhone shipments decline for first time ever - CNET
CEO Tim Cook said the company faced "macroeconomic headwinds," which is code for having a really hard time convincing people to buy iPhones, iPads and Macs.

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Uncharted 4's story will dive into Nathan Drake's mysterious childhood - CNET
"We don't know a lot about his childhood and what happened."

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Gears of War creator: 'I hope Microsoft doesn't screw it up' - CNET
"It's kind of like breaking up with an ex and wanting to see them get remarried but not to somebody who is better-looking than you."

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FBI is trying to avoid saying how the San Bernardino iPhone was hacked - CNET
According to The Wall Street Journal, the feds will argue that they don't know how the hack actually works.

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Ryan Reynolds kicks in $5K for Utah theater's 'Deadpool' defense fund - CNET
The actor who plays the "merc with a mouth" donates to the legal fund of a movie theater that could lose its liquor license for serving alcohol during a screening of "Deadpool."

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Facebook seems to have burned Bernie, but that's not really what happened - CNET
The #BernieBlackout hashtag was born when some Bernie Sanders-related Facebook pages were inaccessible. But it wasn't just about politics -- and it's happened before.

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Reebok made Ripley's Alien Stompers shoes only in men's sizes - CNET
Oh no you didn't, Reebok. Twitter users call out the shoe company for offering the iconic sneakers -- worn by one of sci-fi's most badass female characters -- only in sizes made for fellas.

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HTC pledges $100 million to fund VR content - CNET
The maker of the Vive virtual-reality headset launches a $100 million startup accelerator to help build out a VR ecosystem.

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Ugly hack at dating site for 'beautiful' people (CNET Update show notes) - CNET
Security researchers find personal data leaked for more than 1 million users of the "elite" dating site BeautifulPeople.com. Spotify users may also be dealing with a hacking headache. Meanwhile, Twitter takes another step toward fighting online abuse.

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Dropbox looks to declutter your hard drive - CNET
"Project Infinite" is meant to save you hard drive space by letting you work with your online files as easily as you do files on your drive.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 27/04/2016

Fore! Rakuten drones deliver snacks to the golf course - CNET
The Sora Raku drone delivery service launches next month in Japan, and brings snacks or extra balls directly to hungry golfers.

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Nokia buys digital health company Withings for 170M euros - CNET
Nokia hopes that buying the French company will put it on the road to digital health care dominance.

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Apple's iPhone 7 problem - CNET
Commentary: Apple needs the next iPhone to be a hit. But the technology for a truly knockout upgrade may be more than a year away.

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Twitter tweak allows reporting multiple abusive tweets at once - CNET
Twitter has announced a new feature that aims to make reporting abuse easier and less time consuming.

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Pilots race drones by using sheer brain power - CNET
Students at the University of Florida have conducted a drone race using EEG sensors to control their machines.

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Revolutionary nanowire battery tech can be charged over 200,000 times - CNET
A newly discovered method of treating nanowires results in battery technology that can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times.

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Once again, Australia leads the 'Game of Thrones' piracy charge - CNET
The sixth season of "Game of Thrones" premiered over the weekend, and already piracy is rife, with Australia once again topping the charts.

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E-sports worth over $450 million, has impressively diverse audience - CNET
A new report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers paints a glowing picture of the booming e-sports industry.

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Adobe hopes you'll sign here, there and everywhere - CNET
In addition to tweaks for Acrobat's annotations and accessibility, Document Cloud brings signature and sign-up integration to Marketing Cloud.

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Dating website for 'beautiful people' hacked, customer data leaked - CNET
Controversial dating website BeautifulPeople.com has allegedly been hacked, and the names and addresses of 1.1 million members leaked online.

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Amazon continues crackdown on alleged fake reviews - CNET
The e-retailer files a third lawsuit going after allegedly fraudulent reviewers, this time naming five new sites that promise glowing reviews.

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I ate GE's 'hottest' hot sauce and lived to tell about it - CNET
Gather around, children. Listen to Crave's Amanda Kooser share her tale of a night spent with 10^32 Kelvin, a hot sauce full of peppers whose names include words like "reaper" and "scorpion."

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Brixo brings Internet of Things to Lego - CNET
Lego-compatible building blocks are embedded with sensors and electronics so that you can build app-controlled IFTTT projects.

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Google 'Silicon Valley' for some fictional news Easter eggs - CNET
The popular HBO show about a tech startup in Silicon Valley has a nice surprise for fans.

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MakerBot to stop manufacturing its own 3D printers - CNET
The production of all MakerBot 3D printers is being outsourced to international manufacturer Jabil.

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City gives in to people who text and walk, embeds traffic lights in sidewalk - CNET
Technically Incorrect: In Augsburg, Germany they decide nothing could be done about phone-obsessed pedestrians. So, they pander to them.

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How to survive the hot sauce of the apocalypse (pictures) - CNET
GE's atomic-level 10^32 Kelvin hot sauce embraces extremes of heat and human tolerance. So, Crave's Amanda Kooser dosed up some faux-Frito pies and tried it.

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Overlords? These robots can't even handle being waiters (Tomorrow Daily 353 show notes) - CNET
Two restaurants in China have closed up shop, after discovering that exclusively employing robots to serve humans was a terrible idea.

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How to find an unsaved Word document in Windows 10 - CNET
Don't worry! Your file isn't lost forever. Here's how to find it.

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NFL's Deflategate started with a tweet - CNET
Let the Twitter battles rage once again about the proper inflation of footballs. A court has ruled that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must indeed serve a four-game suspension.

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San Francisco wants Airbnb to help enforce rental law - CNET
A proposed law would hold sites like Airbnb responsible for illegal listings and threaten steep fines for violations.

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FCC signs off on Charter purchase of Time Warner - CNET
Charter's $78 billion acquisition gets the OK from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. The Justice Department also says it will let the deal go through.

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HBO Now surges in popularity despite complaints about access - CNET
On the dragon tails of "Game of Thrones," HBO Now makes the top 10 in Apple's App Store downloads for the first time since its release last year.

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Steam expands movie catalog with 'Hunger Games,' 'Twilight' and more - CNET
Valve teams up with Lionsgate to bring dozens of movies to its Steam gaming platform.

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I see you: Facebook rumored to plan camera app - CNET
The app is in its very early stages, anonymous sources tell The Wall Street Journal. Such an app could encourage users to share more photos and videos on the social network.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 25/04/2016

Apple Watch apps could get zippier with new requirement for app makers - CNET
Apple says third-party Watch apps for the App Store must be able to run without the help of an iPhone.

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Uber rage YouTube video gets doctor fired - CNET
Technically Incorrect: The Miami doctor had been suspended after a video showed her attacking an Uber driver.

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Prince's death highlights fine line between sympathy and advertising - CNET
Commentary: After brands honor Prince on social media via their products, CNET's Bonnie Burton suggests a more tactful way of paying tribute to the deceased.

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US government agency shames texting drivers on Twitter - CNET
Technically Incorrect: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration roots out those who admit texting and driving and gives them a severe scolding.

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Pearl Mackie is Bill, the new 'Doctor Who' companion - CNET
Get ready to run, Pearl! The new face joining Peter Capaldi in the TARDIS has been revealed.

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Thrust your rump into a chair made from a 737 engine - CNET
Get ready to take off to a higher plane of furniture design with a honking chair crafted from a Boeing jet engine cowling.

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How to outfit your supervillain lair (pictures) - CNET
Congratulations, you've achieved supervillain status! You will now be issued with a bespoke bulletproof suit, a superyacht and the keys to a cliff-clinging mansion. Enjoy.

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Feds don't need Apple's help in New York either - CNET
"An individual" gave them the passcode to a Brooklyn drug dealer's iPhone, and they used that to unlock the device.

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Recalls, recalls and more recalls. (AutoComplete Podcast, Ep. 15) - Roadshow
We have recalls galore, the latest rumors on the supposed Apple Car and a new BMW update that'll make it easier than ever to record your track day antics.

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Uber drivers seek to team up with Teamsters - CNET
Labor union says it has received "overwhelming outreach" from Uber drivers seeking benefits and a stronger voice on the job.

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Solar Impulse 2 resumes flight around world after months-long delay (watch live) - CNET
Bound for California, the solar plane took off from Hawaii after a long layover devoted to fixing battery damage.

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'Game of Thrones' actress screws with fans' heads for prank video - CNET
Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on HBO's hit fantasy drama, pretends to be an employee at a hobby shop to get up close and personal with her fans.

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The Division patch kills unlimited damage exploit - CNET
A new patch released today removed a serious exploit; see the full patch notes here.

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'Blade Runner' sequel adds a new Replicant to its cast? - CNET
Actress Ana de Armas joins Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright and Dave Bautista in the upcoming "Blade Runner" sequel. Will she portray a human or replace Rachael the Replicant?

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Gears of War 4 trailer showcases new multiplayer modes - CNET
DJ Shadow and Run The Jewels provide soundtrack for action-packed new gameplay video.

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Nightmare fuel: Snapchat face swap needs to stop - CNET
The face-swapping trend reaches new levels of weird now that you can pick any saved image. Snapchat also gets rid of paid replays and becomes the new home for MTV's "Cribs."

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Is Apple prototyping car parts? - CNET
Apple's Product Realization Lab appears to be a hub of car prototyping activity, report says.

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Everything coming and going on Netflix for May - CNET
Lots of fun movies are being added to Netflix, but the service is losing films like "Blade Runner" and "Clerks" by the end of May. Find out everything here.

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Apple's Liam tries to save the Earth by destroying Siri - CNET
Technically Incorrect: An ad to celebrate Earth Day shows Apple's robot phone-stripper mute Siri for good.

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Tekken x Street Fighter no longer in active development - CNET
Katsuhiro Harada explains why Bandai Namco may have missed its moment on the crossover.

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Ratchet and Clank dev faces its biggest year yet - CNET
22 years after its creation, Insomniac Games is branching into new territories, releasing its most ambitious and diverse lineup to date.

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Microsoft, Google agree to play nice and stop complaining to regulators - CNET
The two tech giants pledge to settle their differences outside of the courtroom.

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See Uncharted 4's Plunder Mode in new teaser video - CNET
New Uncharted 4 multiplayer screenshots also released.

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World leaders sign landmark climate change agreement - CNET
The leaders of 170+ nations, including the United States and China, are in New York City this morning to sign the Paris Agreement.

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The 404 Show 1658: Making printers sexy again, Tinder cheaters, dark side of VR (podcast) - CNET
Justin Yu is back in an attempt to make printers sexy again. Plus, how to catch Tinder cheaters and the very dark side of VR.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 22/04/2016

Australia's Prime Minister is investing AU$230 million in cybersecurity - CNET
Following attacks on the country's Bureau of Meteorology and Department of Parliamentary Services, PM Malcolm Turnbull has announced his AU$230 million Cyber Security Strategy.

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Deadpool brings the heat for DVD and Blu-ray release - CNET
The hit superhero flick comes packed with plenty of extras for its DVD and Blu-ray release, including an 80-minute, five-part documentary.

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Adam Sandler's second Netflix film looks a whole lot better than 'The Ridiculous 6' - CNET
The comic's first Netflix-exclusive film, "The Ridiculous 6," was panned by critics -- but broke streaming records.

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Get to da Falcon! 'Schwarzenegger' does commentary for 'Force Awakens' - CNET
Comedian Will Sasso will make you wish the real Arnold Schwarzenegger recorded a commentary for "The Force Awakens" Blu-ray with his hilarious Instagram video.

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ESPN fires Curt Schilling after anti-transgender post on Facebook - CNET
Sports network calls the former All-Star pitcher's reposting of comic lampooning transgender people "unacceptable."

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Check out these LED-studded flight attendant uniforms (Tomorrow Daily 351 show notes) - CNET
We just discovered EasyJet's plan to outfit its flight attendants and ground crew with light up uniforms later this year, and we're ready to book a flight.

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Here comes the Doom with this BFG 9000 gun made out of Lego - CNET
A YouTuber known for building famous movie and video game weapons out of Legos re-creates one of gaming's biggest [censored] guns.

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Beyonce's 'Lemonade' drops this Saturday -- here's how to get in formation - CNET
What do Beyonce and lemonade have to do with each other? We'll find out this Saturday on HBO.

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Apple postpones earnings release for Bill Campbell memorial - CNET
Apple will reveal its second-quarter performance on Tuesday instead of Monday after the death of longtime board member and tech mentor.

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Your social media habits could be destroying democracy - CNET
Voters are following social media while watching presidential debates. That's a problem, says a new study.

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Snapchat's moving emoji are the latest quirky craze - CNET
With "3D stickers," Snapchat users can pin emoji to moving objects. The app also finds itself in hot water over a Bob Marley face filter. Meanwhile, Viber adds end-to-end encryption in its messaging app.

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VW Group's defeat device software is allegedly old enough to drive - Roadshow
And it's damn near old enough to buy a beer, too!

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Doom PS4 vs. Xbox One multiplayer beta performance comparison - CNET
New report analyzes the two console versions of id Software's upcoming shooter.

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Harriet Tubman trumps Jackson on new $20 bill - CNET
Abolitionist Tubman is the new face of the $20, and Twitter's hottest trending topic.

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The Elder Scrolls Online teaser marks arrival of The Dark Brotherhood - CNET
"Your talent for homicide has been noticed."

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The post-PC era takes its toll on Intel (The 3:59, Ep. 31) - CNET
We discuss Intel's huge round of layoffs and a smart home turning on its owner.

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Watch 'Game of Thrones' for free this weekend on HBO - CNET
Come for "Game of Thrones" and stay for Beyoncé's "Lemonade" as the cable service offers itself up free for a weekend of binge viewing.

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See Rocket League's new basketball mode in action, coming next week - CNET
Check out the entirely new way to play in this trailer for the game's "Hoops" mode.

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Westeros and Zelda collide in 'Game of Hyrule' mashup video - CNET
The bloody acts of violence and wanton sex from "Game of Thrones" get crammed into Nintendo's squeaky clean fantasy universe (if you don't count the blatant butchering of chickens) in a new fan film.

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Sony reportedly unsure if there will ever be a PlayStation 5 - CNET
Lorne Lanning asked Shuhei Yoshida, "What does the PlayStation 5 look like?" He replied, 'You mean if."

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Mohu recalls Android BeBox speaker due to fire risk - CNET
Flat-panel antenna manufacturer Mohu is investigating the cause of a fire in one of its BeBox Smart Android speakers and is seeking a voluntary recall.

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Microsoft discontinues Xbox 360, servers staying online - CNET
Xbox boss Phil Spencer: "While we've had an amazing run, the realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old are starting to creep up on us."

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Sous weed: Gorgeous ganja grub to tempt your tastebuds (pictures) - CNET
Unofficial pot holiday 4/20 means a lot of people will get the munchies. Elevate your weed cuisine with these sublime sous vide dishes from cannabis chef Monica Lo.

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Elizabeth Warren calls a waambulance for Ted Cruz on Twitter - CNET
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sends a barrage of tweets criticizing Ted Cruz for "whining" about having a stressful job.

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Peeks from the 'Sherlock' season 4 set (pictures) - CNET
Good luck trying to decipher any hidden meaning in these behind-the-scenes photos posted by cast and crew of the BBC sleuthing drama.

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