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Waymo looks to protect tech secrets from Uber in lawsuit over stolen tech secrets

Also today: Windows Vista hit the end of the line soon, Nvidia rolls out a 4K video showing off HDR content in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
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Tesla bulks up checking account ahead of Model III production run

Also today: AMD readies its next line of lower-cost CPUs, and Netflix goes all in on HDR tech for an unexpected display destination.
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Nazi symbols pop up in hacked BBC, Amnesty Twitter feeds

Plus: Sex toy maker hit with judgement after app overextended itself, Google's Chrome browser gets a significant update for mobile users.
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AMD responds after users claim gaming performance dips on new Ryzen chips

Also today: New iPhone 8 render steals some Galaxy S8 mojo, Brit researchers heed voice of the people in ship naming controversy. Sort of.
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Intel hits the gas on self-driving tech with $15B purchase of MobilEye

Also today: A security firm says some Android phones came with a nasty surprise inside, and YouTube takes on Twitter and Facebook video apps.
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Muzzle of silence? The HushMe device looks ridiculous, and you’ll want one

Plus: We play the new Mass Effect: Andromeda video game, and King Kong and friends return to theaters for a smashing good time.
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Airbus’ Pop.Up flying car concept does a lot more than just buzz around

Plus: Julian Assange to give tech firms a peek at gov't hacking tools, Facebook lobs another app at Snapchat.
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Wikileaks: Government was spying on you using phones, computers, even smart TVs

Plus: Nintendo may have some new capabilities in mind for the Switch, and Tinder has an exclusive service for the beautiful (and rich) people.
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VW’s Sedric self-driving concept car is a fresh take on the future of transportation

Also today: Google to take a hint from the iPhone for the Pixel2? And a possible fix for a common problem with a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
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Want a hyper-hot Nintendo Switch gaming system? Good luck, and bring money

Plus: Fitbit rolls out a new fitness tracker with an unusual AI feature, and MIT researchers learn to tell robots what they're doing wrong.
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Oopsie! Typo at Amazon Web Services blacked out large parts of the web

Also today: NBC Universal went big on the Snap IPO, and Spotify may be considering a high-quality hi-fi option for discerning listeners.
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AMD steps up to take on Intel with the Ryzen 7 CPU: How does it stack up?

Also today: Snapchat, er, SNAP Inc., goes IPO and hits the market above expectations, and Google rolls out their A.I. Assistant to OS 6.0.
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Nintendo Switch gaming system set for debut, is it worth your time and money?

Plus: Twitter bears down on abuse with new tools for users, and Nvidia uncorks a new gaming GPU more powerful than many computers.
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Boston Dynamic’s new 2-wheeled ‘Handle’ robot can handle just about anything

Also today: Microsoft Game Pass program brings the Netflix model to gaming, new iPhone 8 rumors hint at a major but logical change.
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MWC 2017 update: Samsung’s new HDR tablet and the return of a dumbphone

Also today: Samsung seeks to reassure consumers about battery safety, and AT&T tweaks their "Unlimited" data plan - and adds another one.
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Apple takes quick action after video of smoking iPhone 7 goes viral

Also today: Companies developing self-driving tech unleash the lawyers, Mobile World Congress 2017 is set to heat up the smartphone industry.
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Factory spools up: Can Tesla hit the mark on Model III production?

Plus: Halo phones from LG and Samsung get release dates ahead of MWC, and we show how the magic happens in Laika's Kubo and the Two Strings.
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‘Apple Spaceship’ is now ‘Apple Park,’ employees set to move in April

Also today: Verizon continues to develop the "5G" standard and it could go way beyond cell phones, and Snap's Spectacles get a wider release.
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Verizon to stick with Yahoo! purchase, but at new scratch-and-dent price

Plus: Samsung looks to refurbish the infamous Galaxy Note 7 phones for resale, and WhatsApp wants to know your status.
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Blog post details sexism problems at Uber, CEO says heads will roll

Also today: An app may give a clue as to what the Samsung Galaxy S8 will look like, and SpaceX fires up a mission at a classic NASA location.
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Ready, set, Pokemon Go! Big update for popular AR game hits this weekend

Also today: HTC hints a new VR device may be headed our way later this year, Samsung pushes back the reveal of the Galaxy S8 halo phone.
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YouTube star PewDiePie has show canceled over anti-Semitic jokes, pranks

Also today: Reborn Nokia may bring back a classic cell phone, Apple may take its MacBook Pro to Kaby Lake this year.
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Verizon rolls out unlimited data plan to keep up with competition

Also today: Google wants you to share your favorite Maps locations, Apple joins a wireless charging group ahead of iPhone 8 launch.
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Android app abilities, hotter hardware boost Google’s Chrome OS

Also today: We get a peek at Sony's new HDR 4K TV lineup and new 4K UHD BD player, Mark Zuckerberg pays a visit to the Oculus skunkworks.
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Safety Checked in? Facebook’s Community Help now lets you help others out

Plus: Tesla Model S sets a ludicrous acceleration record, Apple's chess battle with Amazon for streaming supremacy sees key player make a move.
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Twitter CEO says new tools to fight online abuses are almost here

Also today: The FTC drops the hammer on Vizio over data collection, and YouTube rolls out live mobile video feature, but not to everyone.
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Note 7 fallout: South Korea will revise battery scrutiny regulations

Also today: Apple, Facebook, other tech firms file opposition to travel ban, Jawbone shifts health tech efforts, but will it work?
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Snap Inc.’s IPO filing reveals Snapchat user count, huge losses

Also today: Playstation 4 owners in the Sony beta program get a much-anticipated option, LG has an odd problem with its 5K monitors.
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Facebook loses Zenimax’s Oculus lawsuit, but wins on one key charge

Also today: Snapchat may be testing augmented reality "lenses" for its app, Nintendo's retro game system rolls up big sales numbers.
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Boston Dynamics stuns us again with rolling ‘Handle’ robot

Also today: Apple soars on revenue from an unexpected source, GoPro sends updated Karma drones back to store shelves.
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Apple is looking at many options for the upcoming iPhone 8

Also today: A YouTube star makes the jump to CNN, and work can wait; check out our comprehensive Cyber Monday shopping guide.
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It was fun: Nintendo ends Wii production as Switch system nears debut

Also today: Microsoft may be readying a stripped-down version of Windows to compete with Chrome OS, we take the new Chevy Bolt EV for a spin.
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#DeleteUber incident heralds new political era for tech companies

Also today: Will iPhone 7 sales reverse Apple's backslide? And a video gaming icon passes away.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 leaked spy shots: Is there a headphone jack?

Plus: The new Dodge Challenger Demon gets a strange choice for tires, and Mass Effect: Andromeda throws you a kiss.
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Verizon eyes Charter cable as mergers hit fever pitch

Also today: Facebook re-jiggers how your Trending Topics will work, and they also brought in a heavy hitter to jump-start their VR business.
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Apple moves forward with India production plans as iPhone sales lag

Also today: H-P expands laptop battery recall effort, and more rumors and possible leaks ahead of Samsung's Galaxy S8 flagship phone debut.
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Branding fail? Samsung forges ahead on Note 8 smartphone plans

Also today: Take those STEM classes, kids, that's where the jobs will be, and Zuck's $45B CZI philanthropy makes an important first purchase.
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Sprint invests $200 million in big boost to Jay-Z’s Tidal music service

Also today: Tesla updates their Autopilot system, but not all cars can use it, and 2017 Chromebook laptops will have a cool new feature.