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As the intrepid rover climbs Mars Mount Sharp, it makes a curious discovery. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GcIzcl

"The Replicator" uses light to transform liquids into 3D objects in a matter of minutes. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BaqXdK

Sheryl Sandberg has roundly dismissed criticisms of Facebook for its latest privacy fiasco, but security experts aren’t buying it. Facebook’s chief operating officer made an appearance on CNBC after it emerged that the social network was paying users — some as young as 13 — to install an iPhone app that sucked up info about... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2GdgP7j

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. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2SktDzh

Report: Facebook pays teens to install app that can collect data on them Is it legal for Facebook to secretly monitor your kids? Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley weighs in on Facebook's latest privacy scandal.

Amazon delivers woman stun gun, pepper spray instead of cat dish she ordered A Canadian woman who ordered a dish for her cat through Amazon reportedly received a stun gun and pepper spray instead.

Tucker: Smartphones make kids dumber, less happy Studies show smartphones and social media have negative impact on children's psychological health; should Congress pass legislation to restrict kids' tech use?

No word if Dr. Luigi will be joining him. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RvjsDF

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Facebook kills hundreds of 'inauthentic' accounts linked to Iran Facebook announced Thursday that it had removed close to 800 pages, groups and accounts from the social media network for engaging in what it called "coordinated inauthentic behavior tied to Iran."

Internet companies and state attorneys general are taking on the FCC and Ajit Pai. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RyXIH6

It also does a great job of making the Rav4 Hybrid seem cool and edgy, which is not always easy. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2WxHUId

Knicks fans are unhappy, Mavericks fans are ecstatic and everyone else is having a good chuckle. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2G4w2IG

The Chang'e 5 will bring lunar samples back to Earth, says Chinese state media. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GdWJdi

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The social network clashed with Apple over a data-collecting app used for market research. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2WsyttD

Video of Pratt Lego minifigs arguing over which Pratt film is best makes everything awesome. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RwvWe2

But hampering Mozilla's ad analysis tool is just part of protecting Facebook users from bad actors, Facebook responds. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2sXPHkP

The iPhone maker dings Google, the same way it did Facebook. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RX45sJ

So much better than a dozen roses. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2D0Ix4d

Review: Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron team up for a lacklustre blockbuster whose story can't match its cutting-edge effects. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2S4tzEr

Adult webcam platform CamSoda wants to make Bluetooth vibrators buzz for big plays during the big game. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2CWSL5C

It's designed to be more portable and easier to carry around, says a report from Japanese publication Nikkei. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RYkltB

Be careful not to catch Captain Trips, because the chilling novel is coming back to life. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Uy1Qc9

A mummified body dating back to the 16th century has been discovered in Ecuador — and scientists believe it could be the missing link that will allow us to understand rheumatoid arthritis. from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2Gc0y2G

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Years of rapid growth are starting to catch up to the e-commerce giant. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Bd4Xil

Find out how best to handle your smartphone during extreme cold temperatures. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2UCszV9

The cold war fight between Apple and Facebook went hot this week when Apple pulled the plug on one of the social media network's apps. from Yahoo Tech https://yhoo.it/2UqiVEK

You might not want to take your Kicks to pick up your new 75-incher. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2D0JpFK

The whole system is shutting down in March, leaving customers with expensive bricks. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RZlP6I

The Hubble Space Telescope has produced some of the most stunning glimpses of distant objects mankind has ever laid eyes on, but one particular image has repeatedly wowed researchers and continues to yield new discoveries. It’s a composite image of an area of space known as the Hubble Ultra-Deep Field and it took hundreds of... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2RZkEUQ

The content was targeted to users in the Middle East and South Asia from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Bcccas

Riders can plan their journey -- whether it's with Uber or not -- in the ride-hailing app. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Tqz396

It'll make its formal debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show next week. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BdwXCm

Harrison Ford goes to the dogs, Zoe Kravitz gets all ASMR, Steve Carell defends Pepsi, and Jeep crushes one of its classics. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Tqz0tW

This week's Fortnite season 7 challenges shouldn't be too hard to complete, especially with some maps to guide you. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Bno1uD

The discontinued budget handset returns to the Apple clearance aisle. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2TmdFBW

No life has been found on the red planet yet, but one scientist believes there could be something below the surface — so NASA should start digging. from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2SjGba7

It'll debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Wwahqe

Cheers and tears: Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith join hundreds of cosplaying fans and other stars to celebrate the colorful late Marvel legend in Hollywood. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RuUP9Z

San Francisco could ban facial recognition technology, becoming first US city to do so San Francisco could become the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition technology — criticized as biased by lawmakers and privacy advocates — by all city agencies if a new bill becomes law.

Super Bowl LIII: Tom Brady, Patriots and Pepsi tops among social media buzz As the hype around Super Bowl LIII reaches white-hot status, social media and internet users are doing everything and anything they can to learn about the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams and join in on the conversation.

It's just a looks package, and a moderate one, at that. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2DNQ9sp

“Anyone profiting off of deception and impersonation is breaking the law,” says the New York attorney general. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Uw3iLU

The social network has been paying teens and adults to install a "Facebook Research" app. It's being shut down for iOS users. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2DJygel

It's just a refresh, but the promise of an electric one is great. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2G1fjpF

Oh hello, Bedin 1. We didn't see you sneaking around back there. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2WuNYRD

The controller is designed to work for gamers of all shapes, sizes and abilities. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2G1PoxU

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In the video, a man can be seen fast asleep in the driver's seat as the car speeds up and slows down while in its semi-autonomous Autopilot mode. from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2MKnIOL

For those who want branding and aesthetic uniformity from their external hard drives. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Uq335d

A report suggests the iPhone supplier changed its plan after negotiations with new Gov. Tony Evers. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Tl9y9b

Outrage over Facebook's use of teens to spy on rivals as Sandberg says they 'consented' Facebook is being hit with a growing backlash over the revelation that it paid teenagers in order to monitor their online activity to gain valuable insights into its rivals. 

The universities are trying to avoid losing funding under the National Defense Authorization Act, according to Reuters. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Rc1gP6

More than 600 gigabytes of hacked accounts from years ago have been compiled and are free to download. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2FZMnOL

Get a new Echo and want some ideas on what to do with it? Thinking about buying one and curious about Alexa's appeal? You, my friend, have come to the right collection of images and captions. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2zohPmz

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Because it's hard to cry and drive at the same time. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2WxOxdq

Don't know when the big game is happening? You're not alone. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2B7yb2g

Maybe Ford didn't show up too late to the party, after all. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2SjJq1o

That's $100 off the regular price of this MacBook-style Windows machine. Plus: a 4TB external hard drive for $62?! from CNET News https://cnet.co/2TotIiT

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Apple's services business is supposed to help pick up as iPhone sales flatten, but some analysts say it could be in danger. from Yahoo Tech https://yhoo.it/2DLMATg

Don't expect any beefier specs, just some head-turning flashiness. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2S1JwLM

Today is your last chance to cash in on these deals. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2HyHnSQ

Swan stepped in after former CEO Brian Krzanich resigned in June 2018. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Ux84ZP

While Apple's FaceTime popularized video calls on smartphones, there are plenty of other apps that now offer a top-notch experience. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2DLzJR5

Army tests new communication device that could save wounded soldiers’ lives The U.S. Army is testing a new medical communication device that could help save soldiers’ lives.

Almost all the physical buttons are gone. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RYAIGd

The name is now official -- but so many questions remain unanswered. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2CVUAj2

It pays homage to the original TTS Roadster concept from the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RYAGy5

The cloud video locker service primarily focused on serving up digital versions of your Digital HD and Blu-ray discs is facilitating content transfer to other services in the interim. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2CZIhSM

Download any photos and videos you've put on Google's social network before then. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2RYADSV

As competition heats up and AMD enters the market, the Chromebook category continues its march toward the mainstream. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2CUNlYP

The free streaming service says it'll spend "over nine figures" on content in 2019. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BmVd5t

Air Force may expand, speed up purchase of F-35 fighter jets While senior Air Force leaders are calling for a “fast” pursuit toward production and delivery of its stated F-35 objectives, there are some voices now raising the question as to whether the rates should be sped up even more -- potentially even increasing the overall numbers for the program.

Snapchat's maker may have fallen out of favor with younger users, but financial documents hint that it's trying a new strategy. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Todk1M

You'll have access to a bunch of movies and other programming on The Criterion Channel. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2TlvT6A

Phone customers are also jumping ship. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BboeAX

Mario Kart Tour hit a banana skin on its road to launch. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2BdjniJ

With some new tech and a mostly new engine, the C300 plots a steady course ahead in a popular segment. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2MIrkAS

It's a great commercial, and we love the A-Class but we have serious concerns about what happens to Free Willy, and Ludacris. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Tppp6E

The Apple-Facebook standoff over consumer privacy is heating up amid news the social media colossus had been tracking the iPhone habits of customers as young as 13. Apple, run by Chief Executive Tim Cook, stripped its nemesis, helmed by Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, of key developer privileges it needs to test its products on the... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2GdXsv6

The news sent shares prices dropping by 5.9 percent in late trading. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2DJiTT4

Facebook’s privacy scandals aren’t hurting its bottom line. Investors sent the social-network giant’s stock soaring Wednesday on better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings results. Revenue rose 30 percent to $16.9 billion, blowing past analysts’ expectations of $16.4 billion. Net income jumped 61 percent to $6.9 billion, eclipsing expectations of $6.4 billion. Facebook also eased investors’ concerns that users... from Technology News & Reviews | New York Post https://nyp.st/2MGHFWO

CEO Elon Musk surprised everyone with some Model Y stats during Tesla's Q4 earnings call. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Sh9ytD

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It's not just Apple struggling in today's smartphone market. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2t0vQkZ

Looks like VW is bringing the dune buggy into the 21st century. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2MFGrLj

The social media giant is under fire for getting teens to download a tracking app. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2sUIceJ

The ride-hailing companies say new minimum-wage calculations give Uber an unfair advantage. But drivers aren't happy about the lawsuits. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Usvhfy

Spies for the United Arab Emirates stole photos and messages without victims needing to click anything, Reuters reports. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2FW8TIx

Tesla's Q4 earnings report shows that things are looking up for the EV maker, but 2019 will be a pivotal year. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GbEXXY

It also tells investors it's in talks with the FTC about a possible settlement in the antitrust lawsuit over Qualcomm's licensing practices. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2FYpR99

A new report claims Apple's next iPhone may have a 3D rear-camera powered by lasers and that the company is looking to replace its Lightning port. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2Gcb9dJ

Harrison Ford goes to the dogs, Buffy fights bad skin and 2 Chainz won't keep his receipts. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2G0eiOG

Maryland-based Lockheed Martin is celebrating in Fort Worth Wednesday the first operational F-35 Lightning II being built for the Netherlands. The Royal Netherlands Air Force placed an order for 37 F-35A's -- the first two were delivered in 2013 and are at Edwards Air Force Base in California as part of operational testing. This particular F-35 is off to Arizona in February for training exercises at Luke Air Force Base. Mesquite PD Arrests Man Accused of Sexual Assault of a Child In attendance at the ceremony Wednesday in Fort Worth were Lt. Gen. Dennis Luyt, Commander, Royal Netherlands Air Force; Greg Ulmer, Lockheed Martin F-35 program vice president and general manager and various Dutch and U.S. government officials. The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter jet that combines advanced stealth with speed and agility with a host of modern advances like network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. Hearing Wednesday for Fort Worth Sgt. Appealing Firing...

REDMOND, Wash. — January 30, 2019 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year: Revenue was $32.5 billion and increased 12% Operating income was $10.3 billion and increased 18% Net income was $8.4 billion GAAP and $8.6 billion non-GAAP Diluted earnings per share was $1.08 GAAP and $1.10 non-GAAP “Our strong commercial cloud results reflect our deep and growing partnerships with leading companies in every industry including retail, financial services, and healthcare,” said Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. “We are delivering differentiated value across the cloud and edge as we work to earn customer trust every day.” The following table reconciles our financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to non-GAAP financial results. Additional information regarding our non-GAAP definition is provided below. All growth comparison...

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The investigation calls into question how Apple responded to the security vulnerability. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2FVq0Kg

Apple's competition in 2019 will have 5G, foldable screens and powerful cameras. Can the iPhone keep up? from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GdIc15

Flappy flaps. Boopers. Food hole. These are definitely not rigorous scientific descriptions of animal anatomy. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2FZmkHx

When your console needs the internet to do anything, it can't do anything without the internet. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2GdI8OT

CEO Mark Zuckerberg also oversaw a jump in sales and profit. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2MLsATW

The search giant reportedly took advantage of a program from Apple designed for internal app distribution. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2MIBeCk

The company, which counts Ford among its investors, received the permit to do so this week. from CNET News https://cnet.co/2sTY7tA

Microsoft (MSFT) on Wednesday revenue was $32.5 billion in line with expectations. from Yahoo Tech https://yhoo.it/2G069tA

REDMOND, Wash. — January 30, 2019 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year: Revenue was $32.5 billion and increased 12% Operating income was $10.3 billion and increased 18% Net income was $8.4 billion GAAP and $8.6 billion non-GAAP Diluted earnings per share was $1.08 GAAP and $1.10 non-GAAP “Our strong commercial cloud results reflect our deep and growing partnerships with leading companies in every industry including retail, financial services, and healthcare,” said Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. “We are delivering differentiated value across the cloud and edge as we work to earn customer trust every day.” The following table reconciles our financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to non-GAAP financial results. Additional information regarding our non-GAAP definition is provided below. All growth comparison...

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REDMOND, Wash. — Jan 30, 2019 — Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that fiscal year 2019 second-quarter financial results are available on its Investor Relations website. The direct link to the earnings press release is https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/earnings/FY-2019-Q2/press-release-webcast . As previously announced, the company will host a conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of the call can be accessed on Microsoft’s Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/ . Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. For more information, financial analysts and investors only: Investor Relations, Microsoft, (425) 706-4400 For more information, press only: Microsoft Media Relations, WE Communications, (425) 638-7777, rrt@we-worldwide.com Note to edit...