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• Firefox finally fixes the problems with antivirus apps crashing HTTPS websites

  01-07-2019 23:56 via zdnet.com
  Fix planned for next week, with the release of Firefox 68.
  
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• Watch NASA launch critical safety test of the Orion crew capsule live - CNET

  01-07-2019 23:51 via cnet.com
  The Orion module is set to take astronauts to the moon in 2024 but first needs to pass a test of its emergency abort system.
  
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• Microsoft starts testing Windows 10 19H2 in the Slow Ring

  01-07-2019 23:17 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is starting to test its Windows 10 19H2 feature release, which will basically be similar to a Cumulative Update with new features turned off by default.
  
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• Apple AirPods 2 flash sale: $144.99 - CNET

  01-07-2019 23:16 via cnet.com
  It's not a huge savings, but it's still a discount on the popular true-wireless earphones.
  
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• Facebook office evacuated after suspicious package identified - CNET

  01-07-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  A machine at the social networking giant's mail sorting facility warned of a toxic substance at 11 a.m. PT, leading to an evacuation. The FBI is involved.
  
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• PlayStation Vue bumps price of live TV streaming up to $50 - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:57 via cnet.com
  Sony's $5 price hike follows similar recent increases from competitors like YouTube TV, DirecTV Now and FuBo TV.
  
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• Oracle buys Brazilian firm Oxygen Systems

  01-07-2019 22:52 via zdnet.com
  Acquisition of Netsuite developer is announced as the software giant presses ahead with a plan to grow its SME market share in the country.
  
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• Black Panther 2: Ryan Coogler is back at work and everything else we know - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:41 via cnet.com
  New villains, new love interests and more may liven things up in Wakanda when the Marvel sequel finally comes out.
  
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• I'm taking the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan on the 7-day off-road Rebelle Rally - Roadshow

  01-07-2019 22:25 via cnet.com
  Forget about manufacturer-sponsored press trips. I'm going to test this $325,000 SUV in the real dirt world.
  
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• Wasp super-nests hosting 15,000 insects are here to haunt your nightmares - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  Yellow jackets are celebrating the warm weather and abundant food in Alabama by building massive nope-nests.
  
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• TweetDeck is back online after Monday outage - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:17 via cnet.com
  The Twitter dashboard has been restored after going down for the count.
  
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• Fiat joins the electric cargo van movement with Ducato Electric - Roadshow

  01-07-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  It may never come to the US, but it's a start.
  
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• Disney's rumored Little Mermaid live-action could feature Melissa McCarthy, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:10 via cnet.com
  Variety says McCarthy is in talks to play King Triton's nemesis, the singing sea witch Ursula.
  
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• Wimbledon 2019: How to watch the tennis tournament live without cable - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:09 via cnet.com
  The cord cutter's guide to streaming Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Barty, Plíšková and Serena Williams on the grass courts of the All England Club.
  
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• How to save even more on Prime Day 2019 - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  Think the deals are already good? Here's how to score additional savings.
  
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• Wallet killer: Why Apple Card is the next best thing to getting an RFID implant

  01-07-2019 22:03 via zdnet.com
  Wallets and plastic cards have become an unnecessary burden. Apple Card can replace them all - if Apple invites Android.
  
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• Black Panther 2: Ryan Coogler working on it, Marvel's Kevin Feige says - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:02 via cnet.com
  Will Killmonger somehow return?
  
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• Government imposter scams just hit an all-time high, FTC says - CNET

  01-07-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  The commission received more reports in May than ever before.
  
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• Microsoft readies Office for virtual desktop services, including Windows Virtual Desktop

  01-07-2019 21:57 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is adding new features to Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and other Office apps to pave the way for their use in virtualized scenarios, including with Windows Virtual Desktop.
  
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• MPs call for urgent action over homophobia hate crime after TOWIE star's petition

  01-07-2019 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A debate on the issue was prompted by a petition from The Only Way Is Essex's Bobby Norris
  
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• AutoComplete: Bentley's new Continental is the new production car king of Pikes Peak video - Roadshow

  01-07-2019 21:13 via cnet.com
  Plus: The EU is mandating that electric cars make noise and Mazda has a recall for lug nuts.
  
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• TweetDeck is having an outage - CNET

  01-07-2019 20:56 via cnet.com
  Looks like the Twitter dashboard is down for the count this Monday morning.
  
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• Ikea introduces Soffa Sans, 'world's comfiest font' - CNET

  01-07-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  Amusing responses to Ikea's "design your own sofa" tool inspire a new free font configured from couches.
  
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• Facebook creates civil rights task force, vows to protect 2020 census - CNET

  01-07-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  COO Sheryl Sandberg will chair the group.
  
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• Fortnite season 9, week 8 challenges and how to hit a player with a Water Balloon - CNET

  01-07-2019 20:38 via cnet.com
  Tick tock. Time is running out for this season.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best deals on smart home gadgets like the Amazon Echo - CNET

  01-07-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know to snag big savings on Amazon Echo smart speakers, connected doorbells, smart lights and other connected tech.
  
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• 2019 Audi A6 picks up a 248-hp, 2.0-liter gas engine for greater thrift - Roadshow

  01-07-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  That brings the base price down by almost $5,000.
  
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• Best graphics cards for gamers and creatives in 2019 - CNET

  01-07-2019 20:32 via cnet.com
  Picking a new graphics Nvidia or AMD card can be overwhelming. We'll help you get started with everything you need to know.
  
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• Samsung launches Bixby Marketplace in the US and Korea

  01-07-2019 20:10 via zdnet.com
  The new marketplace will let users download third-party services that work with Samsung's voice-activated assistant.
  
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• Political debates, YouTube TV, and why the cable box era is finally over

  01-07-2019 19:45 via zdnet.com
  While you may be one of the growing number of Americans without a cable box, that doesn't necessarily mean you're saving a lot of money.
  
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• Don't miss a single Amazon Prime Day 2019 deal when sales start July 15 - CNET

  01-07-2019 19:30 via cnet.com
  Stay on top of live deals during the annual shopping blowout, running July 15 and 16.
  
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• Best Steam summer sale 2019 deals: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Secret of Mana and more - CNET

  01-07-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  These are some of the best deals on the best games during the current Steam summer sale. We'll keep this updated with new picks daily.
  
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• Florida city fires IT employee after paying ransom demand last week

  01-07-2019 19:25 via zdnet.com
  At least one head rolls after second Florida city pays gigantic ransom demand to ransomware gang.
  
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• What is a chief growth officer? Beats me

  01-07-2019 19:17 via zdnet.com
  Many companies are now embracing the notion of a chief growth officer. But what is it? And why on Earth is it there?
  
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• The promise and peril of new 5G networks (The 3:59, Ep. 579) video - CNET

  01-07-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  CNET tested 5G across the global. Plus, a look into Amazon's AI brain.
  
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• As Amazon pushes into AI smarts, worries about job losses grow video - CNET

  01-07-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  From The 3:59 show: How Amazon's new technologies could impact the future of shopping and work.
  
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• iPhone photos in iOS 13 and iPad OS: What you need to know - CNET

  01-07-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Apple's new features change how you view and edit pictures.
  
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• For July 4, NASA's Hubble sees wild star erupting in red, white and blue - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:59 via cnet.com
  NASA celebrates US Independence Day with the stellar fireworks of Eta Carinae.
  
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• Spotify, Apple Music and rivals are secretly fixing your mainstream taste in songs - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:36 via cnet.com
  Music's streaming era is giving you more choice, while catalyzing independent artists and indie music companies in the process.
  
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• The Witcher: Netflix reveals first shots of Henry Cavill as Geralt - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:33 via cnet.com
  He goes from Superman to mythical monster hunter.
  
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• The day the e-books stopped working

  01-07-2019 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Microsoft is withdrawing access to the e-books that consumers bought via its digital store.
  
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• Snapchat Bitmoji Tennis lets you play like a pro from your couch - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:31 via cnet.com
  Now you can be a Wimbledon champ without all the training.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger falls short of IIHS honors, still crashes commendably - Roadshow

  01-07-2019 18:25 via cnet.com
  It didn't receive the best rating in the Institute's latest crash test, but its headlights were the true limiting factor.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best deals on TVs and media streamers - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:21 via cnet.com
  Great discounts available now, including an all-time low on the Fire TV Recast, and our predictions for what's coming on Prime Day.
  
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• Jony Ive distanced himself from Apple as Tim Cook took over, report says - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:19 via cnet.com
  Ive reportedly didn't see eye to eye with the Apple CEO's vision for the company.
  
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• Villainous Game of Thrones Night King gets insect named after him - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:15 via cnet.com
  Meet the new species of winter bee fly inspired by the creepy leader of the White Walkers.
  
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• EU mandate for low-speed electric vehicle noises goes into effect today - Roadshow

  01-07-2019 18:15 via cnet.com
  This should be a big help to pedestrians without perfect vision.
  
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• Netflix to end Lucifer after season 5 and a fan crusade won't save it - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:14 via cnet.com
  The show's executive producer wants Luci-fans to let Hell freeze over.
  
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• 9 essential YouTube tips you'll use every day - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:11 via cnet.com
  You already spend all day on YouTube. Better make it count.
  
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• The Google Home Max smart speaker drops to $212 (save $87) - CNET

  01-07-2019 18:08 via cnet.com
  That's the lowest price to date! Plus: Eliminate summertime boredom with this kid-friendly drone for $21.
  
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