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In a letter to TikTok, Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal ask about executives who transferred from ByteDance to TikTok in the US despite “its independence” (Georgia Wells/Wall Street Journal) October 3, 2023

Georgia Wells / Wall Street Journal: In a letter to TikTok, Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal ask about executives who transferred from ByteDance to TikTok in the US despite “its independence”  —  In a letter to TikTok, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal seek information about ties to parent company

We celebrate 10 years of the iPhone … with more iPhone 8 rumors! (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 90) – CNET

A look back at the iPhone and its origins: Who could forget the Motorola Rokr? Plus, new iPhone 8 rumors and what its fingerprint sensor could be like.
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This website lets you create your very own cat purr – CNET

If your allergy-prone roommate won’t let you have a cat, Purrli’s the next best thing.
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Is this Microsoft’s cancelled Surface Mini? – CNET

Back in 2014 Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 3, but was there another Surface it cancelled at the last minute? And are these its specs?
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Twitter investor Chris Sacca apologizes for VC sexism – CNET

Sacca’s Medium post offers an apology and takes responsibility for participating in sexism in the industry.
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Chris Barr set CNET's compass – CNET

Our first editor in chief, who died last month at age 64, laid solid groundwork for our fledgling news site and the web around it.
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4K games go cheap in Sony's midyear PSN sale – CNET

PlayStation 4 Pro owners with 4K TVs can pick up some PS4 Pro-enhanced games at deep discounts during Sony’s big summer sale.
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Elon Musk's Boring Company digs into (and under) LA – CNET

The man behind SpaceX and Tesla tweeted this week that the machine has started to create underground tunnels.
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Germany could fine social media companies millions for hate speech – CNET

Companies must remove or block “unlawful content” within 24 hours or face fines, according to a new law.
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NASA promises there aren't any child slaves on Mars – CNET

On his show “Infowars,” conspiracy peddler Alex Jones discusses claims of an interplanetary child slave trade. When asked, NASA has something to say about it.
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Daimler's new bus tech will automatically brake for pedestrians – Roadshow

It’s the first bus in the world to do so.
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Ron Howard shares cryptic photo from Han Solo set – CNET

The new director of the upcoming Star Wars standalone movie tweets a photo from the set of the untitled movie.
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Flying across the country could save you money on a car purchase – Roadshow

Expand your search beyond your local area, and you could save a decent chunk of change, but you’ll have to work for it.
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Twitter and IGN will let you livestream Comic-Con – CNET

The partnership will serve up livestreamed video from Comic-Con 2017.
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Volkswagens will start talking to each other in 2019 – Roadshow

Not literally talking. Don’t be silly.
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Amazon Go so far is a no-show. Now what? – CNET

The online retail giant’s concept store won’t be revolutionizing the shopping experience quite yet.
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A smart shirt for cows helps fight the heat in Japan – CNET

A Japanese apparel company designed a shirt for cows to help them beat the summer heat so they keep producing milk.
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The quiet fight against browser noise pollution

Are you tired of noisy videos playing when you visit a Web page? Yeah? Well so are some of the biggest browser makers. Here’s a look behind the page.
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'Rick and Morty' are in a pickle in new crazy trailer – CNET

Fans of the zany animated series now have a trailer and a premiere date. It’s kind of a big dill.
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'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' is your brain on video games – CNET

The “Jumanji” remake no one asked for is here (no, not you “Zathura”). And this time, rolling a five or an eight isn’t going to save you from the jungle.
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Weekend Streaming: 'Titanic' lands on Netflix – CNET

If you like mockumentaries, you probably won’t care for “Titanic.” Also, a lot of “Futurama” goes offline, but a few seasons are left.
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StarCraft: Remastered arrives August 14 for $15 – CNET

Ready to roll out.
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Get to know the CNET family: Q&A with Josh Moffett – CNET

Get to know Josh, outdoor adventurist, master of dad jokes and the man who enjoys making data fun.
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Fidget Spinners exploding? Of course they are – CNET

The toy that skyrocketed in popularity over the past few months is suddenly facing a new and potentially dangerous problem.
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Robot furniture wants to make your apartment feel bigger – CNET

This system converts a small space into a living room, bedroom or closet at the touch of a button.
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Even GOP senators think Trump's tweeting has gone too far – CNET

Commentary: After demeaning comments aimed at MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski, some Republican senators say the president’s tweets are becoming unbecoming.
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