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<p>Apple's Tim Cook tells The Washington Post about the "lonely" job of CEO.</p>

Tim Cook: I convinced myself Steve Jobs 'would bounce'

In a long interview with The Washington Post, Apple's CEO opens up about succeeding Jobs, the company's iPhone-dependency and who he turns to for advice.

Articleby Michelle MeyersAugust 14, 2016 2:15 PM PDT

<p>Arvind Krishna, a senior vice president at IBM Research</p>

Bitcoin's technology has a surprising fan: IBM

The technology may lead to smoother transactions and less disputes, which could ultimately mean lower prices and faster delivery for consumers.

Articleby Stephen ShanklandAugust 14, 2016 5:00 AM PDT

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How high-tech hand scanners unintentionally keep refugees from safety and shelter

Technology designed to keep a French refugee camp safe hasn't worked out as planned.

Videoby Richard TrenholmAugust 13, 2016 5:00 AM PDT

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<p>Get ready for Facebook ads you can't block.</p>

Facebook wants you to face its ads

Changes to Facebook's News Feed were designed to break adblockers. Then AdBlock Plus found a workaround. Then Facebook found a workaround to AdBlock Plus' workaround.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarAugust 13, 2016 4:50 AM PDT

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Facebook battles ad blockers (CNET Update)

Adblock Plus' attempt to circumvent Facebook's new anti-ad-blocker technology succeeds until Facebook changes things up again.

Articleby Iyaz AkhtarAugust 12, 2016 11:01 AM PDT

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Facebook's newest ad-blocking tactic defeats Adblock Plus' workaround

The cat-and-mouse game continues. After Adblock Plus finds a way to reblock ads, Facebook upgrades its method.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarAugust 12, 2016 10:33 AM PDT

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Xbox nabs Beam, VW hack exposed, SeatGeek launches Open and Arianna Huffington leaves her Post

Xbox seeks to grow its social presence with the purchase of Beam, a simple hack theoretically unlocks 100M VW cars, SeatGeek starts SeatGeek Open and Arianna Huffington is exiting The Huffington Post.

Videoby Jeff BakalarAugust 12, 2016 5:27 AM PDT

No Man's Sky isn't for everyone, highly intimate hacks and cycling Britain in VR (CNET UK podcast 493 show notes)

Can the galaxy's most anticipated game live up to the hype? And how do you get from Land's End to John O'Groats without leaving your house? Answers are contained herein.

Articleby Luke WestawayAugust 12, 2016 4:48 AM PDT

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<p>He looks like a startup founder, no?</p>

Diver performs perfect metaphor for a startup

Technically Incorrect: As we sit glued to the Olympics, celebrated footage of Filipino diver John Elmerson Fabriga reminds us of all three parts of so many startups' lives. All within a few operatic seconds.

Articleby Chris MatyszczykAugust 11, 2016 7:27 PM PDT

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Everything you need to know about the major MacBook Pro upgrade

After 4 plus years we'll finally see an all new MacBook Pro laptop. We could see the Apple Watch 2 and an updated first-gen Apple Watch this year. New iPhone 7 details, plus Apple TV is now looking to be a TV Guide. Yikes.

Videoby Brian TongAugust 11, 2016 4:32 PM PDT

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Snapchat removes racially insensitive filter

The company says the filter was supposed to be playful and inspired by anime. But it looked just plain racist to a lot of people.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarAugust 11, 2016 10:01 AM PDT

Intel's diversity numbers show change isn't going to happen overnight

The chipmaker sees modest improvement in the percentage of women and underrepresented minorities in its workforce.

Articleby Erin CarsonAugust 11, 2016 10:00 AM PDT

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