Elusive white dwarf pulsar discovery is the first of its kind – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 11:44 pm
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After searching since the 1960s, astronomers have finally found the hypothesised white dwarf pulsar.
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A guide to Friday's comet eclipse full moon triple feature – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 11:31 pm
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The closest comet approach in decades will give skywatchers something to hunt for as a lunar eclipse obliges by darkening the light of the “snow moon.”
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Samsung giving away 256GB microSD with Galaxy S7 – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 11:17 pm
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The deal is for one week only and is being offered with all Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge purchases.
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Tesla reportedly testing Model 3 production this month – Roadshow
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 9:24 pm
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Reuters claims Tesla will begin producing a few Model 3 electric vehicles on February 20, although a person close to the matter suggests otherwise.
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'Orange is the New Black' teaser and premiere date revealed – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 8:25 pm
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Get ready to go back to prison. The Netflix hit returns this summer.
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'Legion' spins a kaleidoscope of Marvel madness – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 7:40 pm
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Based on a Marvel comic, this stylish and startling head trip conjures a superhero show like you’ve never seen.
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Tim Cook: If we don't oppose travel ban, 'we become a part of it' – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 7:23 pm
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Commentary: Speaking at the University of Glasgow, the Apple CEO insists Apple is not an activist company.
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Two million of us now are HBO Now subscribers – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 6:33 pm
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Fans of “Game of Thrones,” “Westworld” and other HBO streaming-video shows increased from 800,000 a year ago.
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Black out with Nissan's expanded Midnight Edition lineup – Roadshow
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 6:30 pm
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Offering slight aesthetic adjustments for a low price, these special-edition packages give your car some character without breaking the bank.
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Overeager investors seeking Snap buy Snap Interactive instead – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 6:20 pm
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An obscure app developer benefits from a more popular rival’s IPO plans.
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YouTube's latest and greatest (and explosive) hits this week – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 6:09 pm
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My picks for the best trending videos this week are all educational on some level, but also bring plenty of comedy.
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US border agents might want visitors' Facebook passwords – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 6:01 pm
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Visiting the US? Maybe you’ll have to relinquish your social media passwords or be turned away, the Department of Homeland Security leader says.
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Microsoft to devs: Again, here's why Universal Windows Platform matters
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 5:09 pm
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Microsoft is extolling the benefits of writing to its Universal Windows Platform a couple of months ahead of the release of Windows 10 Creators Update. Here’s the latest pitch.
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Trump touts new jobs as Intel resurrects Arizona chip factory – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 3:22 pm
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Intel’s mothballed Fab 42 is back in business to make next-gen chips, and CEO Krzanich uses it to endorse administration efforts to boost US manufacturing.
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The Nintendo Switch won't support your internet browsing at launch – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 3:17 pm
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It’s possible Nintendo could add it as a later upgrade.
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Facebook closes hundreds of VR demo stations at Best Buy stores – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 3:16 pm
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Some shops may have gone days without giving a single demo of the Oculus Rift headset.
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VR morphed me into an alien. Now it's your turn – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 3:09 pm
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From startup Mindshow to Google to Oculus, the latest trend in virtual-reality storytelling is to put more control of its creation in your hands.
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Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 Creators test build 15031 for PCs
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 1:23 pm
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Creators Update test build adds a couple more new features, plus a number of fixes.
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Samsung QLED TVs on sale starting at $2500. That's really expensive. – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 12:31 pm
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The cheapest QLED TV is a 55-inch model that costs $500 more than the same-sized 2016 OLED TV from LG. The upside? Maybe QLED prices will fall sooner rather than later.
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Bill Nye 'Saves the World' in trailer for new Netflix show – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 12:26 pm
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The Science Guy returns with an action-packed show stocked with celebrities, lab equipment and oddball experiments.
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E3, the video game expo, will finally open to the public this year – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 12:19 pm
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Is your body ready?
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Microsoft Office testers to get early MacBook Pro Touch Bar support – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 12:16 pm
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Office is closer to joining heavyweights like Photoshop and Spotify in supporting Apple’s MacBook Pro Touch Bar.
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Pokemon Go looks for love with a week-long Valentine's Day celebration – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 12:12 pm
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This modest holiday special event involves more candy and more pink Pokemon.
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Microsoft to aid Azure customers in taking on patent trolls
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 9:37 am
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Microsoft’s new Azure IP Advantage program is providing Microsoft cloud users with access to 10,000 Microsoft patents to help them fight ‘baseless patent lawsuits.’
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Flipboard now lets you curate superspecific news – CNET
Written by Feb 8, 2017, 9:01 am
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Mike McCue, CEO of the news aggregation app, also believes in life beyond algorithms.
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