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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

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.

Read More ...




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 ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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."

Read More ...




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 ...




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

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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 ...




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 ...




​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 ...




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.

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...




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 ...




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 ...




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 ...




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

Read More ...




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.

Read More ...






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Thursday, May 5, 2016

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

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Hitman patch lets DirectX 12 users play again
Last week's PC patch for Hitman introduced an issue that prevented DirectX 12 card owners from playing the game. Fortunately, that's now fixed with a new update, so you can get back to assassinating.
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To download the update, simply boot Steam. Developer IO Interactive says more updates are coming down...

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Apple Music rumored to receive interface overhaul this summer
Following mediocre reviews of Apple Music's first iteration and departures of executives intended to revitalize the company's music strategy (among other bad news), those familiar with the service have told Bloomberg a revamp is on the way.
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It's said the interface will be made more intuitive to use, Apple's streaming...

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Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC might have underwater exploration
Bethesda has just dropped a new trailer for Fallout 4's massive Far Harbor DLC, giving players a ton of clues and hints about what the add-on will offer.
Fallout 4's $25 Far Harbor add-on is the most substantial DLC the game has had so far. In fact, Bethesda affirms...

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Titanfall devs working on Star Wars third-person adventure game
The Titanfall devs at Respawn is working alongside EA to make a Star Wars game, and it won't be a shooter.
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Repsawn Entertainment, the team behind the Titanfall franchise, has confirmed they'll be making a third-person action-adventure game based in the Star Wars universe. Respawn Game Director Stig Asmussen promises...

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Battlefield 4 Dragon's Teeth, Hardline Robbery DLC temporarily free
EA's Origin client periodically has free games or DLC on offer under the 'On the House' banner, and today's is pretty juicy: DLC for Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.
The Battlefield 4 DLC is known as Dragon's Teeth, which originally released in July 2014 and features mostly medium-sized maps....

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Left 4 Dead, Evolve devs working on a new unannounced IP
The studio that brought us games like Left 4 Dead and Evolve is working on a fresh new AAA game for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
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Turtle Rock Studios has posted up new job listings for a Narrative Director, an Animation Programmer, and a Senior Rendering Programmer to work on...

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Enter to Win a $1,000 NewEgg Gift Card
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New phone? New gaming laptop? Everything you need to build your own computer? It's up to you--enter to win a $1,000 gift card to NewEgg.com at TweakTown Deals. NewEgg.com is home to over 24 million products, from best-selling laptops and unlocked smartphones to top-rated apps and software. Your $1,000 gift...

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HoloLens specs revealed, features 2GB RAM and 64GB storage
The full specifications for Microsoft's self-contained HoloLens AR headset have been unveiled, showing a suite of specifically optimized hardware.
HoloLens sports mobile-grade specs with 2GB of onboard RAM, a 1.04GHz Intel Atom CPU (14nm Airmont), and just 64GB of storage. Keep in mind the HoloLens will likely be powered...

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ResetPlug reboots your router when internet goes out
The newly available ResetPlug is a smart plug that keeps your internet connection as fluid as possible. When it goes out (and it's bound to from time to time), the plug detects this and resets power automatically, getting you back online quickly (assuming all you need is a reset).
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Dishonored 2 lets you play as Corvo or Emily, has dynamic endings
Bethesda has formally announced that Dishonored 2 releases on November 11, 2016 on PS4, Xbox One and PC, along with a few new tidbits about the game.
Dishonored 2 will actually feature two playable protagonists--Corvo Attano and Empress Emily Kaldwin--and players will be able to choose between the two....

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New Watch Dogs 2 lead character reportedly leaked
If these leaks are accurate, Watch Dogs 2 will feature a brand new protagonist.
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Sullen hacker Aiden Pearce apparently won't be returning for Watch Dogs 2, and now thanks to an accidental leak we have a our first purported glimpse at the sequel's main protagonist. Performance artist and actor
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YouTube testing clean Material design
YouTube has had a pretty similar and somewhat chaotic design for a good six years or so, but it looks like that may finally change. A fresh and clean new design based on Google's Material platform has surfaced online, indicating it's likely in testing as you read this.
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Twitter stock falls to all-time low
Twitter's stocks dropped to $13.90 this morning according to Bloomberg, an all-time low since the company's public inception three years ago. It rose slightly to $13.99 later in the day, putting its market cap at $9.7 billion: a significant drop versus last week's $14 billion, which was estimated prior to...

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The Rock's alarm clock app inspires you to get up in the morning
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has a new iOS and Android app designed to motivate you to get out of bed in the morning and make the day your...well, you know. Appropriately named "The Rock Clock", it lets you set a personal goal, choose when you want to get up, and...

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Fully prep for the ITIL Foundation Exam for just $39
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If you're ready to master Information Technology Infrastructure Library-and get the certification to prove it, there's no better time than right now. Our certification-prep ITIL Foundation training for IT professionals is usually $1,790...but you can get it for just $39 right now at TweakTown Deals. Get half a year of...
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Creative iRoar Intelligent Bluetooth Speaker Review

Introduction

Produced with the help of Wyclef Jean, the Creative iRoar is explained as the original Sound Blaster Roar speaker with added brain power, described on the official Creative website as 'the most intelligent speaker on the planet.'
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This speaker has received a few awards since its recent release, backed...
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Colorful to showcase new products at COMPUTEX 2016
Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of video cards and motherboards, is excited to announce its attendance and participation in COMPUTEX 2016 that will be held in Taipei, Taiwan this coming May 31 to June 4. Computex is one of the largest technology expo in Asia and this sets the...

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Global e-channel expanded by 23% in Q1-2016 according to Icecat
According to the Icecat figures, global e-channel expanded by 23% in Q1-2016 measured in product data-sheet downloads by ecommerce users. Icecat Top 1000 brands headed by HP, Lenovo and Philips. All-In-One PCs show explosive growth with data-sheet downloads. DELL and Apple do very well in the e-channel and office supplies...

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The PGL KeSPA Regional Minor Championship: Asia to debut this Thursday; full schedule revealed
The PGL KeSPA Regional Minor Championship: Asia will officially kick-off on Thursday, May 5th, initiating a series of four broadcast days dedicated to the best of Asian and Oceanic CS:GO.
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Eight teams will get to prove their worth, competing first in the double-elimination group stage, with the top two squads...
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IT News Head Lines (Yahoo News) 06/05/2016





John Kasich suspends campaign in emotional speech
John Kasich suspends campaign in emotional speechRepublican presidential candidate John Kasich officially ended his bid for the White House in an address from Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday evening — a decision that all but assures Donald Trump’s position as the GOP nominee.



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President Obama drinks the water in Flint
President Obama drinks the water in FlintBarack Obama traveled to Flint, Mich., on Wednesday to meet with local and federal officials to discuss the water crisis there — and to reassure families that his administration is doing everything it can to make the water in Flint safe to drink. To help illustrate his point, Obama drank from a glass of filtered water during a press briefing at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, which has become a hub for the response to the water crisis. “Generally, I haven’t been doing stunts, but here you go,“ Obama said as he took a small sip of the water.



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Alberta declares emergency as fires threaten Canada oil town
Alberta declares emergency as fires threaten Canada oil townAlberta declared a state of emergency Wednesday as crews frantically held back wind-whipped wildfires that have already torched 1,600 homes and other buildings in Canada's main oil sands city of Fort McMurray, ...



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US government: North Carolina LGBT law violates civil rights
US government: North Carolina LGBT law violates civil rightsA North Carolina law limiting protections to LGBT people violates federal civil rights protections and can’t be enforced, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday, putting the state on notice that it is in danger of being sued and losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding. In a letter to Gov. Pat McCrory, the Justice Department said federal officials view the state law as violating federal Civil Rights Act protections barring workplace discrimination based on sex. Provisions of the state law directed at transgender state employees violate their anti-discrimination protections, the letter said.



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DEA and US Attorney Join Prince Death Investigation Amid Reports of Drug Addiction
DEA and US Attorney Join Prince Death Investigation Amid Reports of Drug AddictionThe late singer reportedly sought treatment for prescription drug abuse shortly before his death.



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Unconventional #10: This year’s conventions won’t be ‘contested.’ Here’s why they could still be crazy.
Unconventional is Yahoo News’ complete guide to what could be the craziest presidential convention — or conventions — in decades. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Elizabeth Warren unleashes Twitter tirade on Donald Trump
Elizabeth Warren unleashes Twitter tirade on Donald TrumpThe Massachusetts senator and liberal Democratic firebrand says the likely Republican nominee's "toxic stew" must be stopped before it reaches the White House.



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Trump on choice for VP: ‘I’ll probably go the political route’
Trump on choice for VP: ‘I’ll probably go the political route’Fresh off an Indiana primary win that cemented him as the likely Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump says he’s leaning toward a politician for his vice presidential running mate — and will make a decision on fundraising for the general election in the next week. “I have the business — let’s call it talents,” Trump said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday.



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Can Bernie Sanders really change the Democratic Party at the convention?
Can Bernie Sanders really change the Democratic Party at the convention?Bernie Sanders, fresh off a victory over Hillary Clinton in Indiana’s open primary, told reporters Tuesday night that he believes he can pull off “one of the great political upsets in the history of the United States.” Most political observers are deeply skeptical.



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Obama sips Flint water, urges children be tested for lead
U.S. President Barack Obama drinks a glass of filtered water from Flint, a city struggling with the effects of lead-poisoned drinking water, during a meeting will local and federal authorities in MichiganBy Timothy Gardner FLINT, Mich. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sipped filtered water in Flint, Michigan, on Wednesday and assured angry residents that their children would be fine in the long term despite the "complete screw-up" that contaminated their drinking water with lead. Obama made the trip to the mostly African-American community to demonstrate that the water there was safe even as he predicted it would take more than two years to replace the city's aging pipes. Flint, with a population of about 100,000, was under control of a state-appointed emergency manager in 2014 when it switched its water source from Detroit's municipal system to the Flint River to save money.



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Attorney: Prince arranged to meet addiction doctor
Attorney: Prince arranged to meet addiction doctorThe day before Prince died, his representatives reached out to a California doctor who specializes in addiction treatment to arrange a meeting, a Minneapolis lawyer for the doctor said Wednesday. Attorney William Mauzy said Dr. Howard Kornfeld had never met or spoken to Prince before Prince’s representatives contacted him on April 20 with the musician’s knowledge. Mauzy, confirming details first reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, said Kornfeld wasn’t able to travel immediately to Minnesota, so he arranged for his son Andrew to go instead.



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Few historical precedents for Trump as major party nominee
Donald Trump’s big win in Indiana all but assures his GOP nomination in July. But has there ever been a major party nominee with his outsider status? Here's a look at five past nominees who were seen as outsiders, and had some connections to celebrity status or wealth.

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Epic wildfire threatens to engulf Canadian city as 88,000 flee
By Topher Seguin GREGOIRE LAKE, Alberta (Reuters) - A massive wildfire that has forced the evacuation of all 88,000 people in the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and burned down 1,600 structures has the potential to destroy much of the town, authorities said on Wednesday. With a few neighborhoods already in ruins, worsening fire conditions Wednesday pushed walls of flames towards thousands of more homes in the northeastern Alberta town, in the heart of Canada's oil sands region. Authorities said there had been no known casualties from the blaze itself, but fatalities were reported in at least one car crash among the evacuees.

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





Surgical robot could sew you up better than a doctor
Surgical teams aren't fond of robots that could replace them (just ask Johnson & Johnson), but that doesn't mean they're completely against mechanical helpers. Children's National Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University recently tested a Sma...

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Get ready for the new 'Battlefield' game with free DLC
In anticipation of Electronic Arts' next Battlefield title, the publisher is celebrating by serving up free downloads of some of the previous expansions. You can jump on the platform of your choice and pick up the Battlefield 4 add-on Dragon's Teeth...

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Over one million people swiped right for premium Tinder
According to Match Group, more than one million people have ponied up the $9.99 per month (or more, if you're over 30) for Tinder's premium service level in the first quarter of 2016. That figure is a relatively small portion of Tinder's 50 million g...

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DARPA wants your help tracking malicious hackers
If you're battling hackers, it's helpful to know who they actually are. Unfortunately, tracking down the culprits of an attack has always been difficult thanks to VPNs, TOR, and other methods used to disguise the source of a digital assault. Now DARP...

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FormBox brings a vacuum-forming factory to your home
While 3D printing is all well and good, it can be frustrating if you need to make a lot of things, or make them quickly. Do you really want to wait minutes (or hours) for a bowl to finish? Mayku sure doesn't. It's crowdfunding the FormBox, a machine...

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Hackers are trading millions of Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo logins
Email services including Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail have fallen victim to a hack, exposing usernames and passwords for millions of users. According to Reuters, a huge data breach consisting of some 273.3 million online accounts has been reported b...

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Twitter for Mac lets you search for GIFs when a photo won't do
Twitter launched a handy GIF search tool inside its mobile apps back in February, and now the social network is bring the animated images to the desktop. With an update to the Mac software, users can expect to quickly find an appropriate GIF for the...

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'Hamilton' and 'Star Wars' collide in your dream jam session
Unless you've been living under the proverbial rock for the last year or so, you've likely heard of the musical sensation Hamilton (16-time Tony nominee) and its creator / star Lin-Manuel Miranda. As it turns out, Miranda isn't just an American histo...

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Embrace your inner DJ with McDonald's McTrax placemat
Would you like a side of sick beats with those french fries? McDonald's Netherlands has you covered with the McTrax Placemat, a sheet of paper that allows you to connect with your smartphone to channel your inner Diplo.

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Vine's Windows 10 app is a great way to watch its short videos
Vine finally debuted an official Windows 10 app today, which you can find for free on the Windows Store. It offers everything you'd expect: A selection of the latest trending Vine videos, as well as the ability to explore videos in different category...

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CIA and NSA doubled their searches for Americans' data in 2 years
So much for US intelligence scaling back its curiosity in the wake of Edward Snowden's leaks. An Office of the Director of National Intelligence transparency report has revealed that the CIA and NSA doubled the number of searches for the content of A...

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KFC-flavored nail polish gives new meaning to 'chicken fingers'
KFC is taking its "finger lickin' good" slogan a bit too far. The fried chicken fast food chain made two "edible" fingernail polishes for its fans in Hong Kong. Teaming up with ad agency Ogilvy & Mather and food experts at McCormick, two shades w...

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Cloud-seeding drone makes first flight over Nevada
A group of researchers and aviators in Nevada have successfully completed the first flight of an unmanned cloud-seeding aircraft, the state's Desert Research Institute reports.

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DARPA exhibit offers rare glimpse at a secretive agency
DARPA's has been responsible for countless advancements in cutting-edge technologies since its founding in 1958. During a conference call on Wednesday, DARPA's Deputy director Steve Walker announced that it is partnering with Chicago's Museum of Scie...

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Taxiing airplanes could soon get flight info wirelessly
Airlines have made great efforts to update their tech, including replacing bulky flight manuals with iPads. But pilot teams still receive flight information updates the same way they've been doing for decades: over radio voice comms, as current wirel...

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Anne Frank's story to be told in VR
You can already tour Anne Frank's hideaway in virtual reality if you can't make it to Amsterdam, but producer Jonah Hirsch is taking that one step further. He's creating a VR experience, Anne, that will tell the Holocaust symbol's tale in 360 degrees...

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Roost unveils smart smoke detectors to take on Nest
Roost's smoke detector smart battery is one of those rare, genuinely useful, connected home gadgets. It plugs into any smoke detector to give you alarm notifications on your smartphone, and it costs a paltry $35. Now, the company is adding two new sm...

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How a 'Star Wars' nerd made VFX software for the rest of us
If you've ever tried to make your own movie, you know that emulating J.J. Abrams isn't easy. Moreover, even if you were the greatest unheralded cinematographer in history, you still couldn't compete with Hollywood. After all, even modestly budgeted f...

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YouTube will reportedly start streaming live TV in 2017
Streaming live TV over the internet is the latest entertainment land grab -- as more consumers cut the cord, plenty of companies are finding new ways to offer potential customers a way to get their live TV fix. According to a report from Bloomberg, Y...

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Explore the depths of Far Harbor in 'Fallout 4's latest DLC
Already trudged through all of what nuclear wasteland simulator Fallout 4 has to offer? Crossed the first two expansions off of your list? Suit up, because it's time to head to Fallout 4's fictional island of Far Harbor on May 19th.

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The makers of 'Titanfall' are working on a 'Star Wars' game
Respawn is ready to break out of the Titanfall mold... and in a way you probably didn't expect. The game studio has announced that it's working with EA and Lucasfilm on a third-person Star Wars action/adventure. It's saying precious little about the...

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Google Slides has a new audience participation Q&A feature
Presentation apps may not be the most exciting software out there, but there's no doubt that tools like Powerpoint and Google Slides are important to large swaths of professional and educational users. Today, Google is adding what seems to be a prett...

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LIGO team wins $3 million prize for gravitational wave discovery
The team of scientists and engineers who confirmed the existence of gravitational waves earlier this year have just nabbed a handsome $3 million reward as part of a special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

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Simple exploits use images to attack websites
Would-be hackers don't always have to jump through hoops to bring down a website. Researchers have discovered relatively simple exploits in ImageMagick, a common package for processing pictures on the web, that let attackers run any code they like o...

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Building community through arcades and beer
It's springtime in downtown Phoenix, and Cobra Arcade Bar is open for business. Wednesday afternoon sunlight spills through two massive open windows at the front of the bar, illuminating silver tap handles, neon-splattered paintings from local artist...

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