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• EU's GPS satellites have been down for four days in mysterious outage

  14-07-2019 23:52 via zdnet.com
  EU's Galileo global navigation satellite system nears 100 hours of downtime.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: Here are all of the best deals on laptops, Chromebooks and tablets - CNET

  14-07-2019 23:51 via cnet.com
  Score major discounts on computers from Acer, Asus, Google, Lenovo, Samsung and others.
  
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• Amazon releases early Prime Day 2019 deals - CNET

  14-07-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  The Echo Dot drops to $22, the $15 Fire TV Stick and $85 Paperwhite arrival early and more! Plus: Expert strategies for tracking deals and saving even more cash.
  
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• Chandrayaan 2 launch to moon's south pole called off due to 'technical snag' - CNET

  14-07-2019 23:40 via cnet.com
  India postpones historic exploration mission to the moon's south pole, without announcinga revised launch date.
  
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• These Prime Day 2019 deals blow away Apple Store prices: iPad, iPad Pro, Apple Watch and AirPods already on sale - CNET

  14-07-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  Prime Day doesn't officially start until tomorrow, but Amazon already has some impressive deals on Apple products.
  
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• Apollo missions took humans to the moon -- and my dad helped - CNET

  14-07-2019 22:23 via cnet.com
  Getting astronauts to the moon was no easy feat. Keeping them safe on Earth wasn't either.
  
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• The big Walmart sale has started. Here are the best Prime Day deals on Xbox, Switch, TVs, laptops, iPads and more - CNET

  14-07-2019 22:05 via cnet.com
  Save on Xbox and Switch bundles, Google Assistant smart home products, TVs, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, Apple Watches and more.
  
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• 900K people want to raid Area 51 to 'see them aliens' - CNET

  14-07-2019 21:49 via cnet.com
  "They can't stop us all."
  
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• Join us for our first ride on the first electric Harley, the LiveWire video - Roadshow

  14-07-2019 21:09 via cnet.com
  The first all-electric Harley is finally here, and it was well worth the wait.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on gaming laptops, accessories you can get now - CNET

  14-07-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know to make smart buys on discounted PC gear.
  
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• Accounts posing as Dominic Raab and Liam Fox among Twitter takedowns

  14-07-2019 18:15 via theguardian.com
  MoD, DExEU and DHSC lodged complaints requesting removal of fake accounts pretending to be associated with governmentTwitter accounts masquerading as official outlets for Dominic Raab and Liam Fox were revealed as among those the UK government succeeded in shutting down after complaining to the social media company.Details of complaints to Twitter by various departments about suspected fake accounts posing as original have been revealed by freedom of information requests from the Guardian, showi
  
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• Every Prime Day Amazon device deal: Fire TV, Kindle, Echo, Ring, Eero up to 68% off - CNET

  14-07-2019 18:14 via cnet.com
  A growing number of deals available now, more coming Monday. Your best bets: The Fire TV Stick for $15, Echo for $50 and Facebook Portal for $80.
  
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• Walmart's big Prime Day sale has started. Here are the best deals on TVs, laptops, iPads and more - CNET

  14-07-2019 16:20 via cnet.com
  Save on Google Home, TVs, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, Apple Watches and more.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals available Sunday and the best coming Monday - CNET

  14-07-2019 15:54 via cnet.com
  Hand-picked winners from the big event and expert strategies for tracking deals and saving even more cash.
  
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• Prime Day 2019 Amazon device deals revealed: $25 Echo Dot available now, plus $15 Fire TV Stick, $30 Fire tablet, $85 Kindle Paperwhite and more coming tomorrow - CNET

  14-07-2019 15:40 via cnet.com
  Here's what you'll pay for Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, Ring and other Amazon-branded gear on Monday -- plus what's available right now.
  
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• Craigslist's Craig Newmark: 'Outrage is profitable. Most online outrage is faked for profit'

  14-07-2019 15:00 via theguardian.com
  The founder of the online classifieds site is a survivor from the era of internet optimism. He has given significant sums to protect the future of news – and rejects the idea his website helped cause journalism’s financial crisisAs the Craig in Craigslist, the free online noticeboard that changed everything, Craig Newmark can surely get his hands on just about anything. His new home in Greenwich Village, New York, contains everything from an ancient Roman mosaic to 18th-century Briti
  
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• Prime Day 2019: Here's your secret weapon for Amazon deals - CNET

  14-07-2019 14:45 via cnet.com
  The easy-to-use Amazon Assistant tool for Chrome, Firefox and Safari does triple duty.
  
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• Prime Day 2019: Don't miss a deal when sales start - CNET

  14-07-2019 14:44 via cnet.com
  Stay on top of live deals during the Amazon annual shopping blowout, running July 15 and 16.
  
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• Make a GIF without that pesky Photoshop - CNET

  14-07-2019 14:30 via cnet.com
  Here's four ways to create a GIF from your phone or computer.
  
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• The 2020 iPhone is already stealing the spotlight - CNET

  14-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The iPhone 11 launch is still two months away, but we're already hearing about the next year's iPhone which is rumored to have some standout features and promising sales forecasts.
  
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• Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook face off with Congress this week - CNET

  14-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The hearings will be on antitrust and Facebook's upcoming Libra cryptocurrency, but they're really about holding Silicon Valley to account.
  
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• By 2025, all Lexus models will have an electrified option - Roadshow

  14-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  At an event celebrating 30 years of Lexus' past, the automaker gave us a look into its electrified future.
  
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• An IT security salesman told me his software doesn't work

  14-07-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  A random encounter with a professional reveals the inherent issues with IT security.
  
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• A simple setting can drastically speed up your Android phone's hotspot - CNET

  14-07-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Whether on 5G or 4G, changing your Android settings can make a big difference.
  
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• The best smart home devices of 2019 - CNET

  14-07-2019 13:37 via cnet.com
  With Amazon Prime Day and a ton of good deals around the corner, here's a look at the smart home products that are most worth your time.
  
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• Prime Day MacBook deals: Classic MacBook Air and 3 other discontinued models available for hundreds less - CNET

  14-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Apple discontinued 4 older MacBook models last week -- but you can still get them all at deep discounts. Here's how.
  
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• Keep Chrome from revealing your data to everyone - CNET

  14-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Until Chrome starts helping you guard your privacy, these browser extensions can help
  
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• Is this Nintendo Switch HDMI cable worth buying for $100? - CNET

  14-07-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The short answer: Maybe.
  
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• Chandrayaan 2 launch: How to watch India's historic moon landing attempt live - CNET

  14-07-2019 08:32 via cnet.com
  India will launch three robotic explorers to the moon Sunday, aiming to become the first ever nation to make a soft landing at the south pole.
  
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• The five: genetic fixes for the climate crisis

  14-07-2019 07:59 via theguardian.com
  Scientists are discovering innovative ways to help the natural world adapt to environmental changeLast week, scientists from the University of Texas identified a gene in a species of coral that is activated when coral becomes heat stressed. Warmer waters as a result of climate change often cause stressed coral to expel the algae they depend upon for energy in a process known as bleaching, leading to mass coral decline. Scientists believe this gene to be present in many coral species and hope to
  
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• Sorry, but solar cars will always remain a romantic sci-fi fantasy

  14-07-2019 07:00
  
  Toyota is testing a new version of its solar panel topped Prius. But solar energy is unlikely to ever account for more than a fraction of the electricity required by vehicles
  
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• ExpressVPN review: protects your privacy, no matter what

  14-07-2019 07:00
  
  It's among the most expensive VPN services, but ExpressVPN combines proven privacy with excellent region-shifting for streaming video
  
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• 12 of the best fantasy books everyone should read

  14-07-2019 07:00
  
  Looking for your next read? Cast your eyes upon our list of some of the best fantasy novels of all time
  
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• 750K people want to raid Area 51 to 'see them aliens' - CNET

  14-07-2019 02:19 via cnet.com
  "They can't stop us all."
  
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• Amazon Prime Day hackers could target you with phishing emails - CNET

  14-07-2019 02:15 via cnet.com
  Security company McAfee says a new phishing scam has its eyes on Amazon users. Don't be fooled into fumbling away your sensitive data.
  
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• Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

  14-07-2019 01:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate.
  
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• Esports: Trying to make millions through video gaming

  14-07-2019 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Top stars of esports, or competitive video gaming, can earn millions of dollars a year without breaking a sweat.
  
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