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Android Oreo is official, PlayStation teases something new

Google's sweet-treat nickname is unveiled during the solar eclipse, Sony's PlayStation teases a secret before Gamescom, and Facebook gives Safety Check a bigger presence.

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See Google's eclipse watching and Android Oreo party in NYC

Google invited us to 14th Street Park in New York City, where moments after the eclipse passed, Google unveiled a statue for its Android OS 8 update: Oreo.

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Namecheap dumps Daily Stormer; Xbox One X preorders begin

In today's tech news, neo-Nazi site The Daily Stormer is taken down by its latest web host. Microsoft starts preorders for the Xbox One X and two limited-edition versions. Millions in the US will get to see a total solar eclipse today.

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Elon Musk calls for ban on use of killer robots

Robotics and AI researchers warn that robotic weapons could usher in the "third revolution in warfare."

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iPhone 8? Why would Apple call it that?

Commentary: Many seem confident that Apple will soon present two phones called iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus and an iPhone 8. Is that the best Apple can do?

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Startups could be key to fixing tech's diversity problem

Experts say that if Silicon Valley wants to eliminate pervasive sexism and racism, growing companies need to put inclusion at their core.

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EFF speaks out on neo-Nazi site removal, Bill Gates gives away billions

In this week's wrap-up, the Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that companies booting websites could lead to greater problems in the future. Also, a filing shows that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates donated $4.6 billion to charity.

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Samsung Note 8 will try to win back burned Note 7 fans

The Galaxy Note 8 will be revealed on August 23. CNET Section Editor Jessica Dolcourt explains what Samsung needs to do to win back trust after the Note 7 saga.

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Nokia's flagship and Andy's train-talking rage (CNET UK podcast 527 show notes)

Andrew Hoyle is joined by Katie Collins to discuss Nokia's new flagship Android phone and why chatting on the tube is bad for Andy.

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Airbnb gives free housing after Barcelona attack

The home rental company activates its disaster response tool for those affected by the assault that left 14 people dead.

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3 ways to reuse your old tablet

Do you have an old tablet lying around your house? Repurpose it as a remote, a second screen or a digital photo frame.

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<p>Diversity reports might not tell the whole story.</p>

The problem with tech diversity reports

Tech companies have gotten in the practice of releasing diversity reports, but are those reports transparent enough? Not really.

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