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May, 2018

  • 16 May

    Vape pen explosion led to death of Florida man, autopsy finds

    A 38-year-old Florida man died after his vape pen exploded and sent projectiles into his head earlier this month, according to the Tampa Bay Times. A report from the Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner confirmed that the vape pen led to the death of Tallmadge D’Elia. D’Elia was found by firefighters in the burning bedroom of his …

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  • 16 May

    Facebook updates Stories with audio, archiving and saved clips

    Facebook is rolling out updates to its Stories feature. The aim is to make it more attractive to people who can’t use Stories the way it is now — and therefore don’t use it at all.  The changes allow people to save or archive Facebook Camera clips in their accounts. This saves the limited storage space while giving you the …

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  • 16 May

    OnePlus 6 launch: How to watch, livestream, start time

    Update: The OnePlus 6 is now official. Check out the CNET hands-on of the OnePlus 6, the release of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless, and our interview with OnePlus CEO Carl Pei.  The London event has ended, and the OnePlus 6 has been officially announced. Pricing for the 6.3-inch Android phone starts at $529 and £469, and it will be available …

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  • 16 May

    Microsoft reportedly planning low

    Microsoft is reportedly planning to release a line of cheaper Surface tablets that will allow it to compete more effectively with Apple’s iPads. The company’s smaller, lower-cost Surface tablets could arrive as soon as the second half of 2018, said Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.  With 10-inch screens, the devices would be more diminutive than the 12-inch Surface …

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  • 16 May

    Senate votes on net neutrality’s fate: Here’s what you need to know

    Democrats were victorious in their final stand to save net neutrality. And you can thank a few Republicans who decided to switch sides. The clock has been ticking on net neutrality, with those rules set to expire next month. On Wednesday, the US Senate approved a resolution to turn back the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of the regulations. (You can …

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  • 16 May

    YouTube makes it easier to figure out which song is in that video

    A rough idea of what the feature looks like. YouTube/Screenshot by Sean Hollister/CNET Ever heard a new song you love featured in a YouTube video, but had no idea what it’s called? YouTube is now rolling out a new feature called “Music in this video” that will make it easier to figure it out. When you’re watching a video with …

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  • 16 May

    OnePlus’ Carl Pei: The OnePlus 6 is the company’s boldest design yet

    With sunlight pouring in from a giant sliding door in a suite at Palo Alto, Calif.’s luxury Nobu hotel, Carl Pei sits on a firm grey couch. It’s early April and he has a lot on his plate. The company he helped co-found is a month away from announcing the new OnePlus 6 in London. On top of that, nearly …

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  • 16 May

    Pillars of Eternity II Deadfire: A pirate’s life for me

    The enemy ship is larger than mine, but through my spyglass I can tell its wooden hull is weak. Only a single cannon emerges from the port side, compared to the powerful pair I’m turning to starboard to aim at them. Despite this, my foe unfurls his pirate flag and makes right for me, full sail ahead. The distance between …

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  • 16 May

    Headphone deal: $100 off V

    V-Moda is having its “Supersonic Spring Sale,” with discounts on headphones and its Remix Bluetooth speaker. The highlight deal is on the Crossfade 2 Wireless, which is one of our favorite Bluetooth headphones. It normally retails from $330, but it’s on sale for $250. The top-end rose gold model, which features AptX support, is also on sale for $250.  You …

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  • 16 May

    How best to change your display settings in Windows 10

    In addition to introducing a number of fresh features, hidden gems and new and useful privacy settings, Windows 10 April 2018 Update now offers to fix blurry apps for you, an annoying problem you can run into when you pair a classic Windows app with a high-resolution display. I’ll cover this new display setting along with some old standbys so …

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