Lister's 666hp Thunder takes an F-Type, walks the left-hand path - Roadshow

Britain's oldest surviving race car manufacturer turns up the wick (and the price) on Jag's sexy coupe.

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What to expect from Apple's first iPhone X earnings (The 3:59, Ep. 348) - CNET

We talk about Apple's iPhone X sales, and how its camera stacks up against Samsung's Note 8 and the company's battery problems.

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Google Flights will now predict delays and show baggage fees - CNET

Google will actually try to predict when delays will happen before they're announced. The Flights update will also show special restrictions on cheap tickets.

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Waymo v. Uber lawsuit potential witness list includes big names - CNET

Among the people listed are Google co-founder Larry Page and ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.

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So just how well did the iPhone X sell anyway? - CNET

We'll finally get a hint in Apple's quarterly earnings results on Thursday.

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Windows will rid your computer of deceitful cleaners - CNET

Windows Defender will soon delete programs that trick you into paying for a service with alarming messages about the health of your computer.

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2020 Ford Explorer will go RWD, pick up ST trim, report claims - Roadshow

Don't expect Ford to confirm any of it until it happens, though.

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Amazon replaces Alexa with stars in Super Bowl ad - CNET

Commentary: After Alexa loses her voice -- and Jeff Bezos starts to worry -- Amazon reveals its replacements, who include Cardi B and Rebel Wilson.

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NASA spots spectacular ISS transit across the full moon - CNET

The International Space Station knows how to deliver an out-of-this-world photobomb with a scenic shot in front of the full moon.

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iPhone X vs. Galaxy Note 8 camera shootout - CNET

Apple and Samsung's flagships both have dual-rear cameras. We put them to the test around San Francisco.

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Nintendo Switch sales reach a whopping 14.8 million - CNET

That's more than the Wii U sold during its entire lifetime.

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Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV can charge hella quick - Roadshow

It'll receive its official debut on Mar. 1, ahead of the Geneva Motor Show.

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Apple responds to US probe of iPhone slowdown - CNET

The company acknowledges that government agencies are looking into the matter and says it's responding to their questions.

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Apple still bringing iOS apps to Mac in 2018, report says - CNET

Apple's supposedly delaying some features for iOS 12, but not the one that would bring your mobile apps to your computer.

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Spotify tests new, Pandora-like app called Stations - CNET

The free app will automatically play songs customized to your tastes.

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Formula 1 won't use 'grid girls' in its 2018 season - Roadshow

Welcome to the 21st century, Formula 1.

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Get a Zink Happy wireless photo and label printer for $69.99 - CNET

This magical little box churns out ink-free prints and labels on special paper rolls. It normally sells for $100. Plus: two fantastic bonus deals!

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Best big TVs for the big game 2018, starting at just $370 - CNET

The Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots in the most-watched TV event of the year. Here are eight big, beautiful TVs on which to enjoy the game.

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iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8: Similar cameras, different results - CNET

Both flagship phones for Apple and Samsung have nearly identical camera hardware. But the photos and videos they take are pretty different.

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Samsung makes $50B in 2017 despite leadership crisis - CNET

The spectre of the Note 7 and the jailing of its de facto leader didn't appear to slow Samsung Electronics from making $50 billion in profit last year.

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Apple gets rare nod in Trump’s tech-light State of the Union - CNET

President Trump largely ignored tech issues as he pushed immigration reform and a broad infrastructure plan in his first State of the Union address.

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Renault-Nissan now world's largest carmaker, ousting VW Group - Roadshow

The Franco-Japanese alliance upset Volkswagen's long reign atop the sales throne, all thanks to Mitsubishi.

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Google said to offer personalized alternatives to 'OK, Google' - CNET

Commentary: The latest Google code seen by 9to5 Google suggests users may be able to create their own hot words. What might people choose in this fantasy world?

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Too poor for a new graphics card? Blame cryptocurrency - CNET

Good luck building a new gaming rig. Graphics cards can be used to mine cryptocurrency, so they're overpriced and sold out everywhere.

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The new Formula E racer looks like the freakin' future - Roadshow

The protective "halo" doesn't even make it look like a flip-flop... that much.

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Hawaii worker who sent missile alert thought attack was real - CNET

The state employee who mistakenly broadcast the alert across the islands earlier this month misheard a recording, the FCC says in a preliminary report.

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Super-expensive TVs worth drooling over - CNET

Money can't buy happiness or love or basic human decency, but it can buy the next best thing: eye-popping TVs. Here are the perfect new sets, assuming you're set for cash.

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SpaceX to launch reused Falcon 9 ahead of Falcon Heavy debut - CNET

Elon Musk's rocket company has another delivery to make before he plans to send his Roadster to Mars.

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8 best TVs under $1,000 - CNET

Here, you'll find a TV to fit your needs while staying within your budget.

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Honda Passport may rise from the grave as a new crossover - Roadshow

This one won't be a rebadged Isuzu, though, and will compete with offerings from Ford, Hyundai, Nissan and GM.

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Facebook bans ads for bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies - CNET

It’s a new but “intentionally broad” policy, while the social network figures out how to better deal with scams.

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Richard Roeper suspended after allegedly buying Twitter followers - CNET

The probe into the film critic's social media account follows a New York Times report this weekend on Twitter bots.

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Steven Soderbergh's iPhone-shot film 'Unsane' looks insane - CNET

A trailer for the psychological thriller shows the gritty consequences of digital stalking.

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Will 'Moroccan Blue' be enough to save LG phones? - CNET

The LG G6 and Q6 gains flashy colors like "Moroccan blue," "lavender violet" and "raspberry rose."

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Airbnb to troll Trump during State of the Union - CNET

Commentary: As the US president delivers his address, the home rental site will run an ad countering his alleged nasty remark about Haiti and other countries.

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Why some scientists hate the super blue blood moon hype - CNET

A few are bugged by all the attention Wednesday's supermoon lunar eclipse is getting. Do they have a point?

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DTS Play-Fi now does TV streaming - CNET

The multiroom system now lets you stream audio in sync with your TV.

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NASA's Mars Curiosity rover shares epic travel panorama - CNET

Enjoy a stunning scenic overlook of the Curiosity rover's journey across the Gale Crater on Mars.

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Google took down more than 700,000 bad apps in 2017 - CNET

From a flashlight app that actually stole your money to a fake WhatsApp that millions of people downloaded, it’s been a busy year for Google's security team.

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Android users can now tell Alexa to text someone - CNET

Got an Android phone and an Amazon Echo device? You can now tell Alexa to fire off a text to one of your contacts.

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8 awesome TVs for watching the big game - CNET

Which TV should you buy in preparation for the big game? We've got the answer.

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Don't use Facebook's Messenger Kids, critics say - CNET

Kids are "simply not ready to have social media," a child-advocacy group tells Mark Zuckerberg, sounding an alarm about Facebook's app for the under-13 crowd.

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Google expands Howard West program to lure more black engineers - CNET

The program will grow from three months to a full academic year, and is opening up to other historically black colleges and universities.

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Radical new engines make a run at reality in the F-150 - Roadshow

Achates' highly efficient opposed piston engine is set to find a home in the Ford. Brian Cooley explains what makes it special.

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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe renderings show bulky body, thin lights - Roadshow

It's like the Kona deleted Facebook and hit the gym.

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US investigating Apple's use of software to slow older iPhones - CNET

The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are putting questions to the company, says a Bloomberg report.

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Car safety features trickle down at a glacial pace, study says - Roadshow

The Highway Loss Data Institute estimates that it can take 30 years to achieve 95 percent adoption of safety tech in the automotive industry.

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FCC: Disaster alerts on phones must up their game - CNET

The Federal Communications Commission updates standards to ensure that only people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies get the messages.

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Lego Technic adds a Bugatti Chiron to its garage in August - Roadshow

If you thought the GT3 RS was difficult, just wait.

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5 Ways To Flaunt Your Films With A WordPress Site For Filmmakers

For filmmakers everywhere, spreading awareness about your movie is one of the most important parts of your work. Unfortunately, make independent filmmakers looking to make it to the major leagues of Hollywood fail to realize that websites are key to conveying a film’s idea.

An effective, secure WordPress website helps you set the tone for your creation and reach your market(s). Think of your film site as an extension of your creative product. It needs to represent and inform, and you should be just as proud of the film’s website as you are with the film itself. Here are five ways to flaunt your films with a WordPress site:

 

1) Use A Film-Inspired WordPress Theme

If you don’t have a design background, no worries. One of the best things about WordPress is that there are thousands of theme templates to choose from. With the right theme, you can create a stellar first impression for your movie. To steer you in the right direction, try looking into WordPress film themes. These themes are custom built for your use case and carry several design and features that make it simple to show your film in the best light.

The responsive Visual theme is a great example of themes designed specifically for movies. The landing page features a full-screen trailer, and when visitors scroll down, they’ll see movie-like credit font with information about the production. A slider menu bar leaves space for information about the cast and crew, a gallery, news, and purchase opportunities.

 

2) Remember Important Features

Think of your trailer as the business plan of film. It should be front and center, not buried among other pages. Otherwise, your visitor may have to click through to view it and you could easily lose them in the process. Additionally, when it comes to film, there are several other features you need to consider, such as a press kit.

According to film festival Raindance, this is the most important element of the filmmaking process. The press kit gives your film marketable value, and is used to send to journalists and acquisitions executives. Of course, as a filmmaker, you’ll be sending a lot of these out yourself, but you should be sure to include it in your WordPress website, too. You’ll also want to list any awards or nominations you’ve received.

 

3) Design On Brand

Your website should be on brand with your film. Even pre-made movie themes are customizable enough to change the aesthetics of the design. One theme has plenty of branding potential, and can easily be altered to create dozens of different visions. For example, if it’s a horror film, the design should be dark and brooding. Take a look at existing video websites to help you understand what others are doing to achieve film branding on their sites. For example, James Franco’s “The Disaster Movie” has a great website with interactive elements and does a phenomenal job with telling a story.

 

4) Add Reviews & Screening Times

Your website should be informative and engaging. Any piece of information your visitor might want––whether they’re a potential viewer or industry insider––should be readily available. Take advantage of WordPress plugins like Theatre to help display showtimes and locations. This is particularly important for independent filmmakers who might have limited showtimes and ticket availability. Check out the “Upcoming Screenings” portion of this film site to see how other filmmakers are listing their screenings. You’ll also want to show reviews for your films, especially if the movie has been garnering a positive reaction from viewers.

 

5) Monetize Your WordPress Site

Lastly, there are different ways to monetize your WordPress site for films, and these are areas you should consider. Filmmakers already have it tough enough trying to produce art that sells, so when an opportunity comes along to monetize work, you should certainly look into it.

 

Of course, one of the easiest ways to do this is to ask for donations. Setting up a donation button is extremely simple, and doesn’t hurt to incorporate. This will allow visitors to help support the film, whether they’re a family member or friend, or simply a film enthusiast looking to contribute to a cause. If you do plan to accept donations, be sure to tell your story and explain what you intend to do with your donation funds.

 

You can also sell relatable products on your site. This includes film memorabilia, DVDs, or digital downloads. A quick search on Etsy of the indie film “The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” shows different products surrounding the film theme. You can do the same for your film and generate additional revenue.

 

 

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Are You a Freelance Web Designer? Improve Productivity with These 3 Techniques

Productivity, or the lack of it, seems to be a major issue for many freelancers. Simply working harder may be one way to increase productivity. But it has its limitations and some definite drawbacks.

Working smarter makes more sense. However, only when one knows what “smarter” really involves.

If you’ve already tried several approaches, without a lot of success, not to worry. We’ve compiled this productivity guide to help you along. It’s a compilation of three easy-to-follow techniques, and you can start right away!

Productivity Technique #1: Use Be Theme’s pre-built websites to finish a client’s job in 4 hours

There’s no better way to start than with Be Theme. This is a premium, multipurpose WordPress theme. It features a gallery of more than 300 pre-built websites, the largest selection of its kind on the market.

With Be, you can forget about any need for wireframing. Also, there’s no need for coding. And, you won’t be wasting valuable time searching for a suitable theme to get your next project started. You’ll be able to find a theme that offers the perfect solution to your website needs in minutes. Once you’ve located it, you can install it with a single click.

When it comes down to actually building your website, Be Theme is exactly what you need. Be’s collection of powerful core features and tools will do all the heavy lifting.

At the same time, Be will give you all the design elements and options you’ll ever need. You can, in fact, pleasantly surprise a client. How? By creating an attractive, high-performance, one-of-a-kind website in as little as 4 hours.

That is not it! Once you’ve selected your pre-built website, you can, if you wish, give a client a quick preview of what he/she can expect. Some clients expect this, any client will love it.

Here’s what several Be Theme users have to say:

Here are 10 Be Theme pre-built designs you can use to create a full website in a few short hours

You could pick almost any Be Theme pre-built website, and get a good indication of the head start its design layout, content structure, and embedded functionality will give your web design project. Even better, check these 10 out:

Be Salmon

• Building a food-oriented website? Using large images like these to entice users is a must. This pre-built website also offers an interactive menu and a customer testimonials section.

BeDetailings2

• To score with visitors, a website for a business of this type needs to have a bold, professional look, and feature examples such as before and after images, and pricing, to help sell the services rendered.

BeMeeting

• This pre-built website features a standard menu for meetings and events and a clean design that makes navigation easier. A bonus: a countdown clock for a major happening.

BeManicure

• A soft, luxurious design like the one featured in this pre-built website is a must for the health and beauty niche. Setting up an eShop? An eShop is already integrated.

BeDenim

• Bold imagery & color combinations speak to the audience this pre-built website targets. It also features an integrated eShop, and the intuitive icons make navigation as easy as can be.

BeHipHop

• A hip design is the best design when it comes to attracting the young crowd. This pre-built website design is anything but sedate, with the integrated video and audio player adding to the good vibes.

BeCafe2

• Give your restaurant-owning client a pleasant surprise in the form of an award-winning website highlighted by these large images inside the online menu. Top it off with a gallery of images showing off the establishment.

BeDrawing

• An impressive gallery highlights this pre-built website destined for a creative, or creative agency. The overall design is simple and straightforward, and an integrated presentation video caps it all off.

BeTraining

• The standard intuitive menu for eLearning platforms and the large thumbnails combine to help the user find his/her way. This design can easily be customized to perfectly fit any type of training or coursework structure.

BeClinic2

• The sharp, simple design, clean structure, and well-organized content make navigation easy in this pre-built website for a clinic. Note how the professional look is perfect for a niche of this type.

Productivity Technique #2: Be more flexible instead of forcing yourself into a strict schedule

Being focused firmly on the task at hand should not be daunting. It doesn’t mean following a nose-to-the-grindstone approach to your work.

You want to work to a schedule, and you want to have a set of tasks or objectives in place. However, a disciplined approach that’s overly strict can be counterproductive. It can even have a stultifying effect on your work ethic.

Try these out instead:

• When you hit a difficult spot, take a breather. This could be taking a walk around the block, taking a walk in the park with your dog, or having a cup of coffee with a friend. Doing so will work wonders for your brain; which will probably continue to work the problem.
• Make a to-do list – a general one. To-do lists are important. Yet, if they get too lengthy and detailed you’ll often find yourself trying to do too much at once. List a task or two that could easily be carried over to, or finished, the next day if necessary.

If you insist on working to a tight, detailed schedule, you might as well be commuting to and from an office.

Productivity Technique #3: Calculate how much productivity costs you every day

You could keep track of the time you save as you work to become more efficient. Or, you could track your daily output to measure your productivity gains. However, there’s a much easier, and more effective way to motivate yourself.

Whether you charge by the hour, or by the task, you should be able to estimate what your average hourly earnings are. Now, start keeping track of hours you are wasting each day.

Note: Taking a break, walking your dog, etc., doesn’t count. In fact, you should follow the recommended practice of taking a 5 to 10-minute break every 50 minutes or so. And, you don’t want to include those breaks either.

Add up the wasted hours and multiply them by your hourly pay, and you’ll see how much that wasted time is costing you. Write it down on a sticky note, to keep in front of you. That note will prove to be an excellent motivator and productivity enhancer.

Conclusion

Putting these 3 simple techniques into practice will definitely help you a lot. They can work wonders to increase your productivity as a freelance web designer. and you don’t have to turn your lifestyle inside out to follow them.

• Use Be Theme to put together a website in 4 hours. Be Theme provides an efficient, effective way to create websites and saves you a ton of time in the process
• Work to a more flexible schedule. Don’t force yourself into a strict schedule as a challenge. You’ve nothing to prove.
• Calculate how much procrastination is costing you. Once you know the answer, you’ll do something about it!

These simple, straightforward methods can be used by anyone to make the most out of their time.

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Trump officials reportedly consider nationalized 5G network - CNET

A centralized network would be designed to protect US communications from Chinese spying, according to a report based on leaked documents.

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How Pixar's cartoon cheese led to a smarter view of science - CNET

The 3D animation that brought to life Remy in "Ratatouille" and Woody in "Toy Story" is illustrating complex scientific concepts to tell stories of a different kind.

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Apple reportedly halves iPhone X early 2018 production target - CNET

The company expects to make only 20 million iPhone X units in the first quarter, according to a Nikkei report.

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ESL One's Dota 2 Minor hits high notes despite Facebook fail - CNET

The $400,000 tournament held in Genting, Malaysia, saw a full house and epic battles for the top spot despite a live-streaming snag.

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Seabins want to be the garbage cans of the ocean - CNET

To combat the plastics and other trash piling up in the ocean, Seabin Project is working to install hundreds of its floating garbage cans at marinas and ports around the world.

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Facebook publishes privacy principles for the first time - CNET

The social network is opening up about privacy in preparation for upcoming changes to EU data protection laws

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Searing 'Sorry to Bother You' could be 2018's 'Get Out' - CNET

Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson star in this stylish, scathing and surreal assault on modern capitalism.

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Highlights from the $400,000 ESL One Genting Dota 2 Minor - CNET

6,000 fans spent a weekend at a resort 5,700 feet above sea level to watch pro teams of five battle it out for the top prize of $160,000.

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Enter for your chance to win* a Canary home-security package - CNET

The "Secure It Now" giveaway will give three lucky winners the gear and service needed for awesome home monitoring.

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Is fitness tracker Strava giving away sensitive military info? - CNET

The company's "Global Heatmap" shows exercise routes of its users around the world. Problem is, some of those routes appear to trace secret US military positions overseas.

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Blue Ivy shushing Beyonce and Jay-Z inspires best Grammys meme - CNET

Not everyone can tell the superstar couple to stop clapping, but their 6-year-old has no problem showing them who's boss.

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Carrie Fisher wins posthumous Grammy for 'Princess Diarist' - CNET

The Star Wars star's daughter, Billie Lourd, promises to celebrate in "true Carrie style," watching TV in bed with "cold Coca-Colas and warm e-cigs."

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iPhone X: Are animojis and selfies the only reason to buy it? - CNET

Commentary: For the Grammys, Cupertino is yet again plugging its animoji. Are they and selfies the reason to pay $1,000?

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iPhone X: The five worst features in Apple's best phone - CNET

There’s a lot to like, but Apple needs to rethink some things for 2018's iPhones.

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Elon Musk's flamethrower is real and yours for just $500 - CNET

Commentary: Musk's Boring Company offers this essential toy for a mere $500. The entrepreneur insists it's the perfect weapon for the Zombie Apocalypse.

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Russian bots retweeted Trump 470,000 times in election run-up - CNET

Meanwhile, Russia-linked accounts retweeted candidate Hillary Clinton's posts just under 50,000 times, Twitter discloses in response to a Senate committee inquiry.

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'Jackpotting' hack makes its way to ATMs in US - CNET

ATM makers are warning customers that a scheme in which cyberthieves force machines to spit out cash like a winning slot machine has arrived stateside.

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This high-end audio shop aims for young audiophiles - CNET

Noho Sound & Stereo wants to turn students into audio system lovers.

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NYC's newest high-end audio shop caters to the youth movement - CNET

The Audiophiliac visits Noho Sound & Stereo.

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Apple makes sudden noise about HomePod - CNET

Commentary: Four ads appear for Apple's new smart-speaking music machine. They're all about the sound.

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ELAC aims higher with its new Adante AS-61 speaker - CNET

Superstar designer Andrew Jones pulls out all the stops for his new ELAC Adante speakers.

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Super blue blood moon prowls across the sky on Jan. 31 - CNET

The upcoming supermoon will also deliver a lunar eclipse to people in the right viewing locations. You can catch all the action online too.

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Republican lawmaker says tech execs should watch what they say - CNET

Outgoing Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California thinks it’s bad for Silicon Valley to fight with President Trump. Oh, and he’s also glad net neutrality is dead.

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Apple HomePod listening test: Why one may not be enough - CNET

An early listening session with Apple's upcoming HomePod wireless speaker left me longing for not just one HomePod, but two.

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You won't believe Darrell's DIY football-themed home theater - CNET

Show Us Yours: Some people hire home installers. Darrell from Illinois hired himself to build his sports-tastic home-theater room. The results are pretty astounding.

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Galaxy S9: Camera upgrades we expect, per Samsung's own site - CNET

A camera sensor for super-slow-motion video could end up on the Galaxy S9.

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Fall inside a black hole in this seven figure VR experience - CNET

In what might be an event horizon for virtual reality, Darren Aronofksy's "Spheres" just sold for more than a million bucks. I tried it out.

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New car radar from the military - Roadshow

Magna's new iCON radar tech for cars is one of a new breed that takes a page from military radar.

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Can you crack the password for Elon Musk's flamethrower? - CNET

Fans of Elon Musk and flamethrowers are trying to access a password-protected product page for a promised fire-shooter on the Boring Company website.

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After WannaCry and NotPetya, ransomware dwindled in 2017 - CNET

Hackers wreaked havoc all summer with ransomware. Researchers from Malwarebytes think users might have stopped hackers by getting smart.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos faces disaster in Super Bowl ad teaser - CNET

Commentary: A short spot released Friday shows the company undergoing a product crisis. Alexa has lost her voice.

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The best comedies on Netflix this February - CNET

The funniest movies and stand-up specials you can stream in the upcoming month.

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Wanna buy Starbucks with bitcoin? Chairman: It may not last - CNET

The guy who made pumpkin spice latte a thing weighs in on cryptocurrency.

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Exclusive giveaway: Over $800 in prizes from CES 2018 - CNET

Enter to win* our swag bag from CES with amazing prizes, including a Star Wars Stormtrooper Robot and a Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 keyboard. This sweepstakes ends Jan. 31, 2018.

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MoviePass drops 10 top AMC theaters. Will you still want it? - CNET

If you pay $10 a month for unlimited movies, you can't go here anymore.

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Moon over NASA astronaut's dazzling ISS space selfie - CNET

Mark Vande Hei appears to have the whole world in his hands in this week's cool snapshot from the International Space Station.

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iPhone 8 and iPhone X get Verizon discounts - CNET

A $699 credit offer towards a second of Apple's latest iPhones kicks in Jan. 29, but you need to buy two.

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Elon Musk's giant SpaceX Mars rocket could launch Feb. 6 - CNET

The historic flight of the Falcon Heavy slipped from January. Mars awaits.

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'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams says show returns April 2019 - CNET

The countdown to the final season starts now.

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NASA astronaut's rock 'n' roll past plays well in space - CNET

From guitar hero to space hero: NASA's Scott Tingle took the lessons learned from playing in a rock band all the way into orbit.

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iOS 11.3 Beta finally has iCloud Messaging and AirPlay 2 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 116) - CNET

Apple previews iOS 11.3, the HomePod gets a Feb. 9 release date, Apple's not really canceling the iPhone X and it's getting back into e-books.

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Facebook to give scholarships to journalism students - CNET

The social-networking giant is doling out $1 million over the next five years to students pursuing degrees digital media, journalism or communications.

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Win a Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe during the big game just by touching it - Roadshow

It's a newfangled take on an old-fashioned challenge.

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Amazon claims Echo Spot is all about togetherness, not spying - CNET

Commentary: In its first ad for the screen-adorned smart speaker, Amazon gets warm and fuzzy.

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Volvo XC40 amasses 20,000 orders as it hits dealers - Roadshow

Europe and the US are first on Volvo's list of global small-SUV domination.

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2018 Nissan Leaf range beats estimates, but MPGe lags behind - Roadshow

The EPA giveth, and the EPA taketh away.

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Latest Samsung Galaxy S9 leak suggests similar look, new specs - CNET

Samsung's flagship being announced Feb. 25 seems familiar on the outside, but there are some key differences.

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Ford Focus RS taxi is the best way to travel Norway - Roadshow

It sure as heck beats another Crown Victoria.

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2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast: Letting that V12 sing - Roadshow

The Ferrari 812 Superfast may not have the most seductive name, but that naturally aspirated V12 has quite the story to tell when it speaks for itself.

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Google tests hyper-local news posting with Bulletin - CNET

A tool to enable communities to report news quickly is being tested in Nashville and Oakland. But how will it separate signal from noise?

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Lego goes big to celebrate the brick's 60th birthday - CNET

The "2x4" monument is 1,200 pounds, 10 feet tall and waiting for you in New York.

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Facebook, Google and Twitter reveal little in answers to Senate - CNET

The internet giants, which spoke to the Senate Select Intelligence Committee late last year, gave written answers to followup questions. We read them so you don't have to.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class gets Feb. 2 reveal - Roadshow

If you aren't in Amsterdam, you can watch it live online.

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Black Panther drives, oh, a Lexus in Super Bowl ad - CNET

Commentary: The upcoming Marvel movie provides Lexus with a celebrity for its big game commercial. But do tie-ins with movies really sell cars?

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You can now preorder Apple's $349 HomePod - CNET

Apple's first smart speaker finally emerges, well after Amazon's Echo speakers and the Google Home family dominated the conversation.

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Google Doodle lauds pioneering neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield - CNET

Google celebrates the 127th birthday of the man who expanded brain surgery's methods in the treatment of epilepsy.

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Apple HomePod: Everything we know about the launch date, specs and price - CNET

After months of leaks and delays, the intriguing smart speaker is now available for preorder.

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This self-driving shuttle puts accessibility first - CNET

Accessible Olli was designed from the ground up to help people with disabilities get where they need to go.

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I wore the VR glove that fools your skin as well as your eyes - CNET

The HaptX glove makes the virtual so startlingly real I thought I was actually touching a rock, a cloud and a spider.

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Lyft investigates customer data abuse claim - Roadshow

The allegations were made anonymously by an individual who claims to have worked for the company.

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Best big TVs for the big game 2018, starting at just $370 - CNET

The Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots in the most-watched TV event of the year. Here are seven big, beautiful TVs on which to enjoy the game.

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Dell said to mull going public... again - CNET

IPO is among the strategic options the PC maker's board will consider to raise funds, Bloomberg reports.

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Julian Assange asks UK court to drop 2012 arrest warrant - CNET

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuadorian embassy in London for over five years.

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Get an unlocked Google Pixel XL for $359.99 - CNET

It's a refurb, but also a huge savings over the original price. And you can get the smaller Pixel for even less. Plus: a $35 PC game bundle for free!

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'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' makes (up) comedy history - CNET

Packed with fictional versions of icons like Chevy Chase and Bill Murray, this anarchic Netflix biopic is more than "Saturday Night Live: The Early Years".

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'Ingrid Goes West' hits Hulu - CNET

The underrated dark comedy starring Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olson is just one of the new titles streaming now.

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George Soros slams Facebook and Google as a 'menace' - CNET

In a speech at the World Economic Forum, the billionaire investor calls for "more stringent regulations" on the tech giants.

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Sex dolls, live models make 'virtual intercourse' feel real - CNET

Camming site CamSoda calls itself a "virtual strip club." Now new integrations with VR, connected toys and sex dolls will take users into the back rooms to "do it without doing it."

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Jump-start your January with this Roadshow Giveaway! - Roadshow

We've got portable jump-starters for two lucky winners' cars! Giveaway ends Jan. 31, 2018.

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Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle admires Michelangelo art - CNET

Cowabunga! The comic crimefighter comes out of his shell to visit his namesake artist's exhibit.

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Jawbone dated to earliest known modern human outside Africa - CNET

Human history is getting a revamped timeline for venturing out of Africa as scientists investigate the secrets of a jawbone found in an Israeli cave.

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Crock-Pot serves up Twitter defense after 'This Is Us' episode - CNET

They say all publicity is good publicity, but the social media team for the iconic slow cooker might disagree.

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School principal replies to worried mom with poop emoji - CNET

Commentary: In Miami, it seems one educator used a very modern method to express his displeasure with a parent.

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What you need to know about emergency cellphone alerts - CNET

How does a false alarm over an incoming missile happen? CNET breaks down how the emergency alert system works.

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UK PM Theresa May hits out again at tech giants over terrorism - CNET

Britain's prime minister hammers home her message to social networks in a speech at Davos, while touting the country's place in the world of the tech.

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Ford patents an autonomous police car that can ticket you - Roadshow

Welcome to hell, everyone.

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Bill Gates trains hard to play tennis with Roger Federer - CNET

The Microsoft co-founder creates a racket in a new video showing him getting in shape for the charity match.

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HomePod has one thing AirPods need next - CNET

Just take the HomePod's controls and graft them on the AirPods, please.

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After nuke scare, Hawaii senator says feds should handle alerts - CNET

Earlier this month, a state agency's bogus missile warning terrified Hawaiians. Now Sen. Brian Schatz says he'll offer legislation to put the US government in charge.

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You can download Apple's iOS 11.3 public beta, but beware - CNET

The test version of Apple's latest software includes new animoji, better augmented reality features and message syncing.

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In Super Bowl ad, Groupon declares it's saving your 'hood - CNET

Commentary: The once buzzy coupon company taps comedian Tiffany Haddish to help convince you it's looking out for your local mom-and-pop shop.

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Are these colors coming to the Samsung Galaxy S9? - CNET

Renders show off two familiar shades, but we're hoping for something splashier.

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Apple increases self-driving test fleet from 3 to 27 - Roadshow

Seems like it's getting pretty serious, not that it wasn't already.

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Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight - CNET

Commentary: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists seems to think things aren't too rosy for the world right now.

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CNN to part ways with YouTube star Casey Neistat - CNET

The news giant's bet on attracting millennials didn't pay off.

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Apple's iOS 11.3 hints at iPad with facial recognition tech - CNET

A bit of code found in the new software suggests a more "modern" iPad is coming.

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Samsung battles Vizio to sell off big TVs for the big game - CNET

The two biggest TV makers purge 2017 inventory by lowering prices in time for a certain football contest. You win.

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Apple reworking iBooks app to get back into the digital books - CNET

The company is aiming for a simpler interface for the reading app in its iPhones and iPads, according to Bloomberg.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 countdown starts now (The 3:59, Ep. 345) - CNET

The new phone will be revealed Feb. 25. Plus, we talk about Facebook's future.

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'Big-armed fly' species named after Arnold Schwarzenegger - CNET

A fly that may be the world's smallest gets named after a very big celebrity thanks to its oddly oversized legs.

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Tesla Semi caught cruisin' California - Roadshow

It's just a short video, but it's a pretty solid look at Tesla's forthcoming electric semi.

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Apple Logic Pro X 10.4 promises a beat breakthrough - CNET

The music-making software gets new beat detection tools, new reverbs and even two new AI drummers.

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Get two Sonos Ones for the price of one Apple HomePod - CNET

A pair of our favorite smart speakers -- with Sonos multiroom and Alexa built-in -- is now on sale for $50 off. Take that, Siri!

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Toyota teases new off-roaders for 2018 Chicago Auto Show - Roadshow

Considering these cars have TRD Pro trims already, it'll be interesting to see what this actually entails.

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Nissan made self-parking slippers based on ProPilot tech - Roadshow

It's even wackier than that autonomous chair Nissan made last year.

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Donald Trump points finger at Samsung for lost FBI messages - CNET

Around 50,000 text messages between FBI agents between December 2016 and May 2017 are unrecoverable, and Trump tweets that Samsung may have played a part.

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CNET Show Us Yours: Submit photos of your home theater now! - CNET

Want your kickass home theater setup featured on CNET? We're looking for submissions, so get your photos ready and show us what you got.

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Apple's AR apps will finally be able to stick things on walls - CNET

When iOS 11.3 launches, it'll pack tech developers can use to make their augmented reality apps do things they've never been able to do before.

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iPhone battery bursts into flames after man bites on it - CNET

Clearly, this is not a good way to verify if your battery is authentic or not.

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Things continue to look grim for China's debt-ridden LeEco - CNET

Its video streaming unit began trading again after a nine-month halt, but shares took a 10 percent nosedive within seconds of opening.

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2018 could be the year VR cuts the cord - CNET

The tethers may finally be gone from VR soon, but there are still a few steps left until virtual experiences feel completely self-contained.

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Audi's female-driven team set to race new R8 LMS GT4 at Daytona - Roadshow

Ashley Freiberg and Gosia Rdest will team up to take on the Grand Sport class in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge starting with the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

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EU antitrust regulators reportedly set to fine Qualcomm - CNET

The chip giant could face a multimillion euro fine for allegedly paying Apple to use only its chips.

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Facebook to roll out new privacy tools ahead of EU law - CNET

The landmark GDPR will give Europeans more control over how companies use their data.

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Regulate Facebook like tobacco, says Salesforce CEO - CNET

Commentary: Marc Benioff insists that addictive products deserve greater government intervention. But is any tech company truly innocent?

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Farewell, Ursula Le Guin, who taught us to walk away from Omelas - CNET

Commentary: The popular science fiction and fantasy author leaves behind thought-provoking works that will be read for years to come.

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RED's holographic phone might actually ship this summer - CNET

RED’s CEO shares specs and explains some key features for its curiously-hyped Hydrogen One phone.

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Porsche Mission E brings 800-volt charging, OTA updates - Roadshow

Ultra-fast charging, high-voltage chassis electronics and battery design top the list of topics covered by Porsche’s Uwe Michael.

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Range Rover SV Coupe marks return of the two-door Land Rover - Roadshow

The new, limited edition two-door Range Rover will make its world debut in Geneva.

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Apple patches Meltdown for older versions of MacOS - CNET

If you're running Sierra or El Capitan, you can now protect yourself from a design flaw that could let hackers access sensitive information.

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Did Samsung just share its Galaxy S9 camera tech? - CNET

A camera sensor for super slow-motion video could end up on the Galaxy S9.

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Your cat might be left-pawed - CNET

Most cats may be decidedly lefties or righties, but the paw preference shakes out along feline gender lines, a new study says.

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Apple defuses iOS 'text bomb' - CNET

The tech giant patches up a security flaw that could cause your iPhone and iPad to crash.

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Friendly reminder: Please don't bite your phone battery - CNET

Commentary: In a video posted online, a customer reportedly wants to check if a new battery is authentic -- using his teeth. Cue explosion.

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Virtual Elton John appears in London, teasing possible VR concert - CNET

Is Elton John diving into AR and VR tomorrow? This London pop-up at King's Cross station suggests the answer is yes.

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Best big TVs for the big game 2018, starting at just $400 - CNET

The Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots in the most-watched TV event of the year. Here are seven big, beautiful TVs on which to enjoy the game.

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Fake cryptocurrency app installs ransomware on your computer - CNET

The SpriteCoin wallet will lock down your files and demand a ransom, researchers find. If you pay up, hackers just install more malicious software.

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A new Apple iPhone may not have 3D Touch - CNET

Analyst predicts the pressure-sensitive feature may not be in a 6.1 inch iPhone for release later this year.

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Vulnerabilities let people see your Tinder swipes and photos - CNET

Think twice about using Tinder on public Wi-Fi. A security firm says the dating app uses insecure encryption that could let hackers snoop on your activity.

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Firefox update kicks graphics speed up a notch - CNET

Graphics get faster in Firefox 58. Also new: better support for when you're on the mobile web.

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Microsoft's 'Netflix for Xbox' will let you play Halo 6 on day one - CNET

Exclusive first-party games will now arrive day-and-date on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

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More women could lose their jobs to automation - CNET

A new report from the World Economic Forum shows that automation could affect the jobs of more women than men-- spurring the need for more job training.

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Sports cars are good for your mental well-being, Ford study says - Roadshow

Ford finds that commuting in a sports car provides more thrills than kissing.

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Apple HomePod coming on Feb. 9, preorders open on Friday - CNET

The smart speaker, originally expected to launch last month, will compete against Amazon's and Google's counterparts, which have a significant head start.

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Can Apple's HomePod outdo Echo, Google Home? (The 3:59, Ep. 343) - CNET

Apple finally sets a launch date for the HomePod, Netflix posts a "Bright" fourth quarter, and we take a skeptical look at sleep tech.

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Uber hires first-ever chief diversity and inclusion officer - CNET

Following former US Attorney General Eric Holder's recommendations, the ride-hailing company creates a senior executive position to handle diversity.

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Google Play wants to read books to you - CNET

The search giant is launching an audiobooks service to challenge Amazon's Audible.

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'Breaking Bad' meets Mario Brothers in anniversary video - CNET

Game on! All the bloody highlights of AMC's classic drama get relived in a fast-paced side-scrolling animation.

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Democrats urge Facebook and Twitter to probe Russian bots - CNET

Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Adam Schiff have asked the companies to investigate Russian involvement in the #ReleaseTheMemo social media campaign.

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Super Bowl sets stage for best mobile carrier network - CNET

All the major carriers have made massive upgrades to their networks in Minneapolis in preparation for Super Bowl LII. Which one did the most?

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