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Friday, 1 February 2019

Audi's 2019 Super Bowl ad proves its E-Tron GT is to die for - Roadshow

In "Cashew," a young man connects with a long-gone grandfather along with the gorgeous E-Tron GT before being pulled back to life and work.

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Ring's Excellent Security System Is Cheaper Than Ever, Plus a Free Echo Dot

Ring is best known for its security cameras and doorbells, but its indoor home security system is one of our favorite options without a monthly fee (but if you do want 24/7 monitoring, it’s only $10 per month). The five-piece entry level starter kit includes a keypad, base station alarm, a contact sensor, a motion…

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How to Get Filthy Rich in America Without Anyone Knowing Your Name

Of all the assets Joe Ricketts has secured in his 77 years—and there are many—a ranch in Wyoming is particularly close to his heart. He refers to it as Yellowstone without the crowds: A band of property nearly the size of Manhattan, running straight through two alpine-covered mountain ranges, along a wide river.

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How Much Cash You Should Carry on You

More of us are relying on debit and credit cards to get through our daily lives. A 2017 survey from US Bank found that 50 percent of respondents carry cash with them less than half of the time. Of those who do carry cash, 76 percent have less than $50.

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Apple delays FaceTime bug fix until next week

Apple has delayed a software update that will restore the use of group FaceTime after the feature was disabled this week because of a bug that allowed callers to eavesdrop on call recipients, reports MacRumors. The bug fix was initially supposed to arrive this week, according to a statement the company gave on Monday.

The bug was apparently reported to Apple days before it was actually addressed, and in a statement, Apple now says it is “committed to improving” how it deals with bug reports in the future. The company is also thanking by name the family of the teenager who first found and reported the bug, only to be unable to get the company’s attention. Apple also apologized to customers and says it is “committed to continuing to earn...

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How the Midwest is dealing with wintery ‘climate chaos’

<em>Ice builds up along the shore of Lake Michigan as temperatures during the past two days have dipped to lows around -20 degrees on January 31, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Businesses and schools have closed, Amtrak has suspended service into the city, more than a thousand flights have been cancelled and mail delivery has been suspended as the city copes with record-setting low temperatures.</em>

On Wednesday morning, temperatures in Madison, Wisconsin, hovered in the negative 20s, the coldest the city has been in more than two decades. The University of Wisconsin canceled classes, the public library closed, and some bars even shut down. The city offered free bus rides and placed extra warming buses at transfer stations so that passengers wouldn’t have to wait outside. On Facebook, the Madison Police Department joked that it was canceling all criminal activities. It advised would-be criminals to watch Netflix instead.

But even as the city hunkered down for another frigid day, officials and experts were already thinking ahead, trying to anticipate what challenges the shifting environment would throw at them next. It’s not an easy...

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The controversy surrounding CRISPR gene-editing video - CNET

The use of CRISPR gene-editing technology in the creation of five mentally ill monkey clones and genetically-altered human embryos has sparked controversy in the scientific community.

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This garage in China acts like your personal valet video - CNET

Engineers in China are testing a parking garage that parks and retrieves your car.

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Google Doodle celebrates Sojourner Truth, abolitionist and women's rights advocate - CNET

Black History Month kicked off with a look at the anti-slavery advocate and suffragist.

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Super Bowl 2019: Are the wireless networks up to snuff? - CNET

Carriers are working furiously to ensure your Instagram posts and livestreams don't jam during the big game.

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Lego Movie 2: Everything to know video - CNET

The Lego Movie 2 is the first direct sequel following the adventures of Emmet and Wyldstyle.

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Border security: Tech options that could replace a wall video - CNET

Here are the technologies most likely to be used on the US border in place of, or in addition to, a wall.

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Drones, cameras and AI could be border wall alternatives - CNET

Democrats are looking to high-tech alternatives to the $5.7 billion physical barrier the president wants to build.

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NASA, SpaceX and Boeing’s ISS program is as American as Moon Pie - CNET

NASA is partnering with SpaceX and Boeing to get to the International Space Station faster. So what can a century-old company and Elon Musk's pet project bring to the table?

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Property Brothers' Las Vegas digs will give you smart-home envy - CNET

Check out the specialized turf, poolside TV projector and smart-home controls.

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4 ways Google Assistant can plan your next day trip - CNET

Here's how to use Google Assistant to map out your fun day.

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Bose Frames review: Audio sunglasses that sound surprisingly good - CNET

Their AR features are still in the works, but for music listening and making calls the Frames exceed expectations.

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Hanging at the Property Brothers family compound - CNET

We visit the Las Vegas home base of a real estate duo.

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Property Brothers' Las Vegas home: Waterslide, game room and green tech video - CNET

Take a look around Jonathan and Drew Scott's family compound in Las Vegas.

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Microsoft's Edge browser warns you about fake news - CNET

The NewsGuard plug-in checks news sites' credibility and gives you their background.

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Watch the first trailer for Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw

Hobbs and Shaw is the first spinoff from the Fast and Furious cinematic universe and although Vin Diesel is missing, there is still plenty of ridiculous, muscly action.

The first trailer reintroduces two popular Fast and Furious characters — Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) — as they team up to take on a new villain played by Idris Elba. Statham has described Hobbs and Shaw as a funnier, wilder version of the Fast and Furious franchise, telling Entertainment Weekly in December that people should expect some pretty goofy scenes.

This is one of the first Fast and Furious movies without Vin Diesel. There were multiple reports of on-set conflict between Diesel and Johnson in 2018, and the two haven’t kept their...

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AI can make art now, but artists aren’t afraid

Artists are supposed to be among the least likely to lose their jobs to automation, but what happens when AI-enabled features start painting, editing, and doing other parts of their jobs for them? AI tools are already starting to automate what used to be time-consuming manual processes — but the results may be good for artists’ creativity, rather than potential job killers.

Companies that make industry-standard creative tools like Adobe and Celsys have been adding AI features to their digital art software in recent years in the hopes that it’ll speed up workflows by eliminating drudge work, and give artists more time to experiment. From machine learning tools that help find specific video frames faster, to features that color in entire...

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How Do I Create, Burn, or Mount an .ISO File?

Years ago, I finally made the decision to stop buying an optical drive when building a new PC, because I can’t remember the last time I actually needed to put a disc into my computer. Yes, I’ll probably still get a 4K player someday—once the next PlayStation 5 or Xbox Whatever drops—but we live in a streaming and…

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What would happen if Apple fully banned Facebook from the App Store?

Automated background checks are deciding who’s fit for a home

But advocates say algorithms can’t capture the complexity of criminal records

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Google announces shutdown of its social network, Apple may add new iPhone camera tech video - CNET

In today's most important stories, Google Plus is coming to an end very soon. Meanwhile, a report says the iPhone may soon include advanced 3D scanning.

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The Arcade1Up Asteroids game is back in stock for $150 - CNET

Indulge your coin-op dreams and save 50 percent!

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Progressive Shopper shows if brands donate more to Democrats or Republicans - CNET

Want to vote with your wallet? This tool shows you which way various companies lean.

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How to buy a TV (winter 2019 update) - CNET

The latest update to our ever-popular guide provides the best TVs right now, and what to consider for the entire year.

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Razer Blade Stealth (2019) review: The best Windows alternative to a MacBook Pro - CNET

The redesigned Stealth might be pricey, but it's still less than Apple's high-end 13-incher and has better specs, too.

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NASA taps SpaceX and Boeing to bring space travel back to America video - CNET

NASA has partnered with SpaceX and Boeing to get crew to the International Space Station. CNET's Claire Reilly looks at this unlikely love triangle and their mission to made space travel American-made again.

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My favorite AirPod-alternative wireless earbuds are back in stock for $33 - CNET

After several months of using these (and trying lots of others), I continue to enthusiastically recommend them.

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Panasonic's Lumix S1, S1R full-frame cameras make a big first impression - CNET

And not just because they're crammed full of the latest tech.

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Panasonic's Lumix S1/S1R is a giant among mirrorless cameras - CNET

And by that we mean BIG.

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Honor View 20 review: top-notch performance without the notch

A 48-megapixel camera, all-screen display, giant battery, and a humane price punch a hole in the OnePlus armor

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Panasonic launches its Lumix S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras

Panasonic first announced its Lumix S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras last year, but now the company is sharing the full details of two products it hopes will be recognized for their photo chops just as much as for Panasonic’s well-known video strengths. The formula is something we’ve seen from both Sony and more recently Canon: one of them is a high-megapixel resolution beast that’s aimed at pro-level photographers — the 47.3MP S1R in this case — and the other is a more well-rounded camera for a wider audience of hybrid shooters. That’s the 24.2MP S1, which will retail for $2,499 (body only) or $3,399 with a 24-105mm lens. The S1R body costs $3,699 or $4,599 with the same lens.

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Amazon and Walmart hit hard after new e-commerce rules in India restrict sales

New e-commerce rules in India have plunged Amazon and Walmart’s local operations into disarray, as the retailers struggle to comply with new restrictions in a key growth market.

The legislation was outlined last year but came into force on Friday. The Indian government introduced the rules in order to level the playing field between global tech giants and domestic sellers. As a result, foreign online retailers are now banned from negotiating exclusives on products, or from selling items via vendors they hold an equity stake in.

According to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters, a last-minute rush to comply has caused chaos. Both Amazon’s Indian site and Walmart’s Flipkart (a local retailer the US company bought a majority stake in last...

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2019 Lamborghini Huracán Evo first drive review: Better in every way - Roadshow

The Lamborghini Huracán Evo lifts the best features from its stable mates as well as adding a few new tricks of its own to create an incredibly compelling proposition.

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2019 Ford Ranger: It's got the look - Roadshow

The midsize pickup looks just a brawny as its big brother.

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Lamborghini Huracán Evo steals from the best and gets away with it video - Roadshow

With features copied from its bigger, faster siblings, the Huracán Evo is a compelling package.

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Google Call Screen: Everything you need to know - CNET

Don't want to bother with that phone call? Google can take it for you.

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Huawei’s 5G foldable phone is coming this month

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is traditionally the year’s biggest show when it comes to mobile innovations, and Huawei will be keeping that tradition going with the introduction of its first foldable device. The invite just released by the Chinese company makes it abundantly clear that the foldable promised for this year — which was reportedly planned for release before Samsung’s — will get its official debut at MWC 2019. Huawei’s MWC keynote is scheduled for Sunday, February 24th, at 2PM Barcelona time / 8AM ET.

Come with us to explore #ConnectingTheFuture LIVE from @MWC. Are you ready to reveal the unprecedented? #HuaweiMWC #MWC2019 pic.twitter.com/UllvyhBiVq
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Is this Samsung’s first foldable phone?

Samsung Vietnam has reportedly posted, and removed, a video teaser for the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event scheduled for February 20th. In it, the company demonstrates a number of futuristic devices, including foldable phone. Question is: is it a concept or are we looking at Samsung’s very first phone with a foldable display?

Samsung first teased its premium foldable, expected to cost as must as $1,700, in November at its developer conference. It consisted of a 7.3-inch folding internal display with 1536 x 2152 resolution, flanked by a smaller 4.58-inch, 840 x 1960 display for use when closed. Unfortunately, the device was disguised by a chunky case to protect elements of the design. “There’s a device inside here,” said the presenter at...

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Netflix's The Umbrella Academy a fantastic riot of action and pop music - CNET

Review: Forget Marvel, Netflix's latest superhero series doesn't hold back on getting superhero powers straight to your screen.

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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Tell My Boyfriend I Also Have A Platonic Life Partner?

Hello all you walking slabs of haunted pork, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that’s a certified keyblade wielder.

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Command Strips Take the Guesswork Out of Adjusting Your TV's Antenna

Stick a cheap mud flap behind your TV, and get free content from CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, and your local PBS station (made possible by viewers like you)! That’s the promise of HDTV antennas, and for the most part, it’s true! It’s the best deal in entertainment. But unless you live in just the right location, and unless…

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How to Talk to a Friend Struggling With Their Mental Health

When a friend is trying to open up to you about their depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue, it can be hard to know how to respond. We’ve come a long way, but there is still considerable stigma to admitting that you’re coping with mental health issues. If your friend is talking to you at all, they’re…

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Be Ready For Any Storm With 20% Off Blunt's Windproof Umbrellas

Next time there’s a storm, you could spend $5 on a drugstore umbrella that will last approximately 40 seconds before disintegrating into flying shards of metal, or you could invest in a Blunt umbrella for 20% off with promo code JAN312019.

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How to Dress a Baby in Cold Weather

It’s currently 2 degrees outside where I live in eastern Pennsylvania (with a windchill of -12) and I just argued with my 8-year-old about wearing gloves on his way to school.

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I Cut Microsoft Out of My Life—or So I Thought

Week 4: Microsoft

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SNL's Hand-Written Cue Cards Are a Good Hack

Hey, I love a teleprompter. I wrote about how good teleprompters are just two hours ago. But SNL doesn’t use them; they use cue cards, as they love to point out now and then in meta sketches. And they show their cue card process in the video above, which is way more fun than the thumbnail implies.

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Get Free Domino's by Taking Photos of Pizza

Free pizza.

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Give Drumsticks a Chance

When it comes to chicken, fans of football seem to only care about the wing. I get it, because wings are—without a shadow of a doubt—excellent, and I’m not here to discourage you from eating or serving them. I am, however, here to encourage you to consider the drumstick.

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Bet You Wish You Had a Heated Blanket Right About Now

I do not live in the midwest or the mid-Atlantic, but if I did, I would be spending my entire day under one of these heated blankets, conveniently on sale today at Amazon.

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Run a Comprehensive Background Check on Yourself

Do you know who’s collecting information on you? If you’ve applied for a job, apartment or insurance, chances are you’ve had a background check run on you. These reports can include information on your income, loan payments, debts, and on and on, and consumer reporting companies can even include a “risk score” for you.

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Tax the Rich to Death and Then Tax Them Some More

If you, like me, enjoy the idea of taxing the rich and redistributing their wealth to workers, some Democrats are coming up with pretty damn good ideas these days.

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We Tested a Teleprompter That You Control With Your Voice

When you shoot a video with a teleprompter, you usually have three options: find someone to sit and scroll the words manually; set an app to auto-scroll and hope you can keep up; or handle a remote, which costs money and distracts you during your delivery. We were excited to discover Teleprompt.me, the…

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Try These Sports Psychology Techniques to Get Through Childbirth

I once ran a marathon and gave birth to a baby in the same year, and found them to be, mentally, very similar events. In both cases it doesn’t hurt too much in the beginning, but you know you have to save your strength. You will hit a point where you feel your body can go no further, and yet there is still further to…

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Don't Ask Your Starbucks Barista About Howard Schultz

Last week, we learned how to order from a Starbucks barista so they wouldn’t judge us. This week, well, things got a little more complicated.

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There's an Easier Way to Cut Cauliflower

If, like me, you’ve been cutting cauliflower from the florets down your whole life, you probably assumed that those annoying rubbly bits that get everywhere were just part of the deal. They’re not. Thankfully, you can easily banish them for good—just turn that crown upside-down.

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Thursday's Best Deals: Logitech Peripherals, Kate Spade, Instant Pots, and More

The Step Aerobic Platforms, H&R Block software, Super Bowl snacks, and Blunt’s umbrellas lead off Thursday’s best deals from around the web.

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Which condiments need to be refrigerated?

One of the toughest parts of Marie Kondo-ing my kitchen was finding all the expiration dates and safety warnings on a multitude of bottles, cans, and jars in my kitchen. They don’t make it easy for you. I’d finally find a message that said, “See label for expiration date” while I was actually staring at the label. …

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Lead and Arsenic May Be in Your Kid's Juice

Now we have another reason to feed kids less juice. Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in many of the brands on supermarket shelves, according to a new report. Some of those were at levels high enough to cause harm to kids who drink just a half cup per day.

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How to Get Free Flights for Your Kid for $60 a Year

If you plan on traveling with kids this year it might pay to fly Frontier.

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Nintendo is launching a new Dr. Mario game for smartphones later this year

Nintendo has announced a new entry its mobile game lineup slated for early summer of 2019: Dr. Mario World. The app will be a free-to-download puzzle game, co-developed and jointly operated with Japanese messaging app LINE and developer NHN Entertainment. There isn’t much information about the game yet, except that it will be available for both iOS and Android and, while free, will contain in-app purchases. It’s set to be released in 60 countries around the world.

Nintendo first made its foray into mobile entertainment in 2016 with Super Mario Run, a unique take on the classic platformer that infused elements of the endless runner genre. Since then, there have been some hits and some misses as the company has tried bucking traditional...

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Ninja stars in NFL Super Bowl ad alongside Peyton Manning and Michael Strahan

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was gaming’s biggest name in 2018, and he’s continuing that in 2019 by starring in a Super Bowl ad alongside some of the biggest athletes.

Blevins, who is widely considered one of the biggest Fortnite players in the world, tweeted out the ad today, confirming it will play before Maroon 5’s halftime show. It stars former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Michael Strahan, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The entire commercial is about Blevins, with Manning calling him a “video game master.”

“So happy to share with you guys one of the many amazing things we’v e been working on and why I’ve been traveling so much,” Blevins tweeted.

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The fallout from Facebook’s controversial research app

Apple yanked enterprise certificates from Facebook and Google, shutting down internal iOS apps

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Apple restores Facebook’s ability to run internal iOS apps

Facebook said today that Apple has restored its enterprise certificate, the software permission that allows the social network to load internal mobile apps onto the devices of employees, beta testers, and research participants.

The move comes roughly one day after Apple blocked Facebook from using the program after a TechCrunch investigation revealed it had re-skinned its Onavo VPN app, pulled from the App Store last summer, as the “Facebook Research” app. Facebook was paying teenagers and adults $20 a month to use the app, which was not distributed through proper iOS channels and was instead sideloaded using Facebook’s enterprise certificate, to siphon sensitive smartphone data.

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Nintendo reportedly planning to release a smaller, cheaper Switch

A report from Japanese business daily Nikkei claims Nintendo is developing a smaller, cheaper version of its Switch console. The rumored Switch will focus on portability, and it will cut some features to bring the price down, but it’s not yet known what those features might be.

The Nikkei report, translated by Nintendo Everything, states that Nintendo has begun working with multiple suppliers and game development companies, informing them that the console could be released as early as 2019. The report also hints at Nintendo’s plan to launch a new service aimed at “game enthusiasts willing to pay more,” sometime in 2019. That could potentially be a more robust classic games subscription, similar to the Virtual Console of the Wii and Wii...

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Over-the-air update strands NIO electric car on a highway in China

<em>NIO’s ES8 SUV outside the New York Stock Exchange on the day the company went public in the US.</em>

One of EV startup NIO’s cars got stuck on a highway in China on Wednesday after the driver triggered an over-the-air software update, according to Bloomberg and the South China Morning Post. The driver, who was testing the car, and a NIO representative were wading through Beijing’s notorious traffic when the update was triggered. They wound up inside for “more than an hour” after the process began, SCMP says.

The NIO representative who was stuck in the car said on Chinese social media site Weibo that “[p]olice officers came, one group after another, yet we could not even wind the window down,” according to SCMP.

NIO apologized on Weibo, according to Bloomberg. The company said in a post it will “optimize” the confirmation process for...

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Kanye West settles lawsuit with fan who thought Life of Pablo would remain a Tidal exclusive

Kanye West has settled a lawsuit with a fan who sued the artist in 2016 over false claims that The Life of Pablo would be available to stream exclusively on Tidal. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, according to court documents, but all charges involved have been dropped.

The court documents specifically state that Justin Baker-Rhett (plaintiff) and West, “hereby stipulate and agree to the dismissal of Plaintiff’s individual claims with prejudice and the putative class’s claims without prejudice, with each party to bear its own attorney fees and costs.” A potential class-action lawsuit that was threatened in 2016 will also not move forward, according to the documents.

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Everything coming to Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO Now in February

Sometimes, it just feels like there’s nothing urgent to watch on Netflix. If the latest titles coming to the service aren’t your cup of tea, or if Hulu has simply won the subscription battle, you always have other options. February is the month of romance and remembering black history, but this month, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO Now are mainly serving up adventure, horror, and superheroes.

Amazon Prime is launching its original series Agatha Christie Presents: The ABC Murders, inspired by the novel of the same name. If the series is anything like the books, expect a fast-paced, thrilling mystery filled with red herrings and suspicious characters. Want to acknowledge Valentine’s Day without buying into the commercial messaging? Try Down, t...

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Amazon’s holiday profits soared thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Amazon continues to make loads of money, and last holiday quarter was no different. The company’s fourth-quarter earnings exceeded investor expectations with profit of just over $3 billion on sales of $72.4 billion, a 20 percent increase year-over-year revenue. For Amazon, 2018 was a year of immense growth, and the tech giant capped it off with huge sales from Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and general holiday promotions that lasted through December.

Amazon gave scarce details on which products sold the best, but it did say the last three months were the best holiday season for Echo devices it’s ever had, and that its smart doorbell subsidiary Ring also enjoyed its best quarter ever. As per usual, most of the profits came from the North...

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Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps

Apple shut down Google’s ability to distribute its internal iOS apps earlier today. A person familiar with the situation told The Verge that early versions of Google Maps, Hangouts, Gmail, and other pre-release beta apps stopped working alongside employee-only apps like a Gbus app for transportation and Google’s internal cafe app. The block came after Google was found to be in violation of Apple’s app distribution policy, and followed a similar shutdown that was issued to Facebook earlier this week.

TechCrunch and Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen reported late Thursday that the apps’ functionality had been restored; Apple appears to have worked more closely with Google to fix this situation. “We are working together with Google to help them...

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Five things you need to know about the 2020 BMW 745e video - Roadshow

BMW's plug-in-hybrid luxury sedan gets a more powerful motor, a larger battery and a new engine to make ecoconscious driving simpler and easier.

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2020 BMW 745e first drive review: A more compelling luxury plug-in - Roadshow

BMW's updated plug-in luxury sedan shows marked improvement in all the areas that matter.

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NASA's Curiosity rover makes unexpected discovery on Mars mountain - CNET

As the intrepid rover climbs Mars Mount Sharp, it makes a curious discovery.

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Scientists build a 3D printer that turns goo into solid objects - CNET

"The Replicator" uses light to transform liquids into 3D objects in a matter of minutes.

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Scientists use drones to ease shark fears (it's probably just a dolphin) - CNET

That dark shape in the water? Australian scientists say its 135 times more likely to be a dolphin ... or maybe even a "fever" of rays.

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China's going back to the Moon and this time it's bringing back samples - CNET

Detailing their space plans for 2019, China reveals how their next Moon mission will bring lunar samples home for the first time in decades.

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Facebook, Twitter remove 'inauthentic' accounts tied to Iran, Russia, Venezuela - CNET

The social networks collaborated to identify fake news on their services.

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Nintendo will bring a new Dr. Mario game to your phone this summer - CNET

No word if Dr. Luigi will be joining him.

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Net neutrality fight heads to court: Here’s the livestream - CNET

Internet companies and state attorneys general are taking on the FCC and Ajit Pai.

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Toyota's 2019 Super Bowl ad makes us wish we were as tough as Toni - Roadshow

It also does a great job of making the Rav4 Hybrid seem cool and edgy, which is not always easy.

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Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenges and how to dance on a sundial - CNET

The Fortnite season 7 challenges are here and should be pretty easy to complete, especially with some maps to guide you.

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Twitter combusts as the New York Knicks trade all-star Kristaps Porzingis - CNET

Knicks fans are unhappy, Mavericks fans are ecstatic, and everyone else is having a good chuckle.

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Apple’s FaceTime bug and why iPhone sales are slowing down video - CNET

The major flaw that left users' privacy exposed and what Apple’s latest earnings report reveals about the state of the iPhone.

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Apple restores Facebook's permission to run internal apps after privacy fight - CNET

The social network clashed with Apple over a data-collecting app used for market research.

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Lego Movie 2 star Chris Pratt gets meta with Chris Pratt minifigs - CNET

Video of Pratt Lego minifigs arguing over which Pratt film is best makes everything awesome.

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Facebook won't let Firefox thwart political manipulation, Mozilla complains to EU - CNET

But hampering Mozilla's ad analysis tool is just part of protecting Facebook users from bad actors, Facebook responds.

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Super Bowl 2019: Synced sex toys will buzz for Brady, rumble for Rams - CNET

Adult webcam platform CamSoda wants to make Bluetooth vibrators buzz for big plays during the big game.

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Amazon’s surging revenue growth shows signs of slowing - CNET

Years of rapid growth are starting to catch up to the e-commerce giant.

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Apple blocks Google’s internal apps on iOS devices - CNET

The iPhone maker dings Google, the same way it did Facebook.

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Uber adds public transportation to its app, starting with Denver - CNET

Riders can plan their journey -- whether it's with Uber or not -- in the ride-hailing app.

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For Valentine's Day, buy this seductive heart-shaped meteorite - CNET

So much better than a dozen roses.

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Alita: Battle Angel should be awesome, but it's all talk - CNET

Review: Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron team up for a lacklustre blockbuster whose story can't match its cutting-edge effects.

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Cree BR30 Floodlight LED (2019) review: This affordable LED floodlight is almost perfect - CNET

Brighter than advertised. Flicker-free dimming. Longest warranty in the lighting aisle. Nine-month payback period. (If these phrases get you excited, this is the review for you.)

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Nintendo reportedly plans a smaller Switch console - CNET

It's designed to be more portable and easier to carry around, says a report from Japanese publication Nikkei.

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Stephen King's The Stand on its way to CBS All Access - CNET

Be careful not to catch Captain Trips, because the chilling novel is coming back to life.

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Thursday, 31 January 2019

YouTube’s reviewing mistake could cost Shane Dawson thousands of dollars

Shane Dawson’s new hour-and-a-half-long exploration of conspiracy theories was demonetized by YouTube for 12 hours — not because of its focus on conspiracy theories, but because of a reviewing mistake.

The new video from Dawson, one of YouTube’s most popular creators who has over 20 million subscribers, has amassed more than 7 million views since being posted last night. The video contained multiple ad spots when it was first published, but those ad placements disappeared only a couple of hours later. Although Dawson’s conspiracy series is sponsored, he didn’t receive any advertising revenue for those crucial hours.

Dawson’s video has since been remonetized, but it was originally cut off because it included a clip of footage showing a...

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