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Hackers hit Sundance film fest, shutting down box office

The box office and other systems were shut down by hackers here at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday. “Sundance Film Festival had been subject to a cyberattack, causing network outages that shut down our systems,” the festival said in a statement. “Screenings were not affected. The show goes on and our artists’ voices will be heard.” The festival said …

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Weekend Streaming: ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ returns for its second season

Here’s our brief weekly roundup of the newest video to hit the major online streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. Hit play below — we’ve folded in some trivia so you’ll know more about what you’re watching. For more information on what’s available to watch online, check out CNET.com/Netpicks or …

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LG’s G6 phone may get Google Assistant

The rumored LG G6 may get beefier brains than Google Now alone. LG is reportedly bringing the Google Assistant to its flagship phone for spring, according to Business Korea. Enlarge Image Right now, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are the only phones to have Google Assistant. Josh Miller/CNET So far, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are the only …

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MacBook Pro Touch Bar stuck? Learn how to unstick it

The Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro is like Mary’s little lamb. Wherever you go, it is sure to follow, changing the buttons and controls it offers as you change apps. If you encounter a problem where the Touch Bar becomes unresponsive, there are a couple ways you can refresh it. Plus, there’s a way to refresh just the …

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At Trump’s inauguration, tech sputters

As he took the oath of office on Friday, President Donald Trump vowed that “the forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer.” “January 20th, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again,” Trump told the crowd during his 16-minute speech from the Capitol Steps. “Everyone is listening …

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Amazon Dash buttons make their way online

Just when you thought Amazon couldn’t possibly add more buy buttons to its website… The online retailer on Thursday unveiled on its website and app new “virtual Dash buttons,” essentially one-click buy buttons that it’s placed on its home page and in a new “Your Dash Buttons” section on its site. The feature is only available for Amazon Prime members. …

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