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• What's new to stream in September 2019 video - CNET

  30-08-2019 23:42 via cnet.com
  Disenchantment returns to Netflix, and The Deuce returns for its third and final season on HBO Now.
  
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• Jack Dorsey's Twitter account hacked - CNET

  30-08-2019 23:22 via cnet.com
  Hackers compromise the Twitter CEO's account and post racist and sexist remarks.
  
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• Tesla juices European Superchargers to 150 kilowatts - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  The current V2-generation Superchargers have a peak charging rate of 120 kilowatts.
  
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• G Suite vs Office 365: which is better for students?

  30-08-2019 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Android Central and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  Before deciding on using G Suite or Office 365, first look if you already have free access to one of them as a student through your school. Most school districts or schools have an education partnership with either Google or Microsoft and extend some of the services to students. It would be smart to install the school's chosen program to your device to be compatible with the same apps and serv
  
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• Kooky asteroid changed color like a cosmic chameleon - CNET

  30-08-2019 23:17 via cnet.com
  An asteroid that sprouted tails surprised scientists by shifting its color.
  
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• Best TVs for 2019 - CNET

  30-08-2019 22:53 via cnet.com
  Looking for a new TV? Start here.
  
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• Phone grips are the best tech accessory you can get your kid as they head back to school

  30-08-2019 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Android Central and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  Phone grips might seem like an unnecessary add-on — "How could you possibly need help holding onto a phone?" — but I just have a few questions for you. How often does your child drop their phone? How often do you see them hunched over their phone to watch a video instead of propping the phone up and watching at a more natural angle? How often do you see them stretching their finger
  
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• Toyota issues second recall for 135K Corolla, Matrix models with faulty airbags - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 22:47 via cnet.com
  Yes, Toyota already repaired these cars, but they have to come back. Again.
  
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• Best phone grips for students in 2019

  30-08-2019 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Android Central and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  School is a dangerous environment for most tools and tech, but none more so that phones. Phones are essential items in a phone, always in arm's reach but often bumped, dropped, or banged in the hustle and bustle of changing classrooms or running to meet up with friends at lunch. Phone grips have been a lifesaver for me and my slim fingers, and considering how affordable these ones are, they're
  
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• VW Group settles lawsuit surrounding alleged fuel economy overstatement - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  The settlement is worth a total of $96.5 million and owners will receive payments based on length of ownership.
  
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• Basketball World Cup 2019 live stream: how to watch every FIBA game online from anywhere

  30-08-2019 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tip-off time is here! Taking place over the course of a fortnight, the 18th edition of the FIBA World Cup takes place this year in China across eight different venues. And you're in the right place to discover how to get a Basketball World Cup live stream from your corner of the Earth.While usually held every four years, there's been a bit of a longer wait for Basketball fans this time out, with the tournament delayed by a year, meaning it now falls out of sync with the FIFA World Cup for the fi
  
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• Jack Dorsey's Twitter account got hacked

  30-08-2019 22:27 via zdnet.com
  Hackers tweet and retweet offensive content, make bomb threat.
  
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• Apple is developing a smart tracking tag, report says - CNET

  30-08-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  The tech giant apparently wants you to find more than just your iPhone.
  
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• U.S., Poland may sign 5G network security agreement on Pence visit: White House official

  30-08-2019 22:20
  The United States and Poland may sign an agreement aimed at securing 5G networks when U.S. Vice President Michael Pence visits Warsaw in the coming days, a senior White House official said on Friday.
  
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• Hurricane Dorian: How Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint plan to help customers - CNET

  30-08-2019 22:16 via cnet.com
  US carriers are waiving fees as the hurricane draws near.
  
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• 19 school supplies to brighten a student's day in 2019

  30-08-2019 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This article originally appeared on Android Central and has been inducted into our Back to School guide
  Ahh, school days. The time when students are busy cramming for tests and studying for essays. Students often don't have the time to take care of their everyday needs, whether that be grocery shopping, replacing daily items, or buying something fun for themselves. We've rounded up some awesome supplies that would make any high school or college student happy to receive. See which items remind y
  
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• Next Ford F-150 will reportedly have a super-size touchscreen - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  The goal is take the touchscreen fight directly to Ram.
  
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender teased ahead of Frankfurt Auto Show unveiling - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 21:21 via cnet.com
  The British marque will open up preorders right after the SUV's world debut.
  
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• Venus flytrap sea anemone is exactly as awesome as it sounds - CNET

  30-08-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  It's a sea creature that looks like a Venus flytrap plant. What more could you want?
  
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• Storm prep 101: Tips to stay connected, save power video - CNET

  30-08-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  Here is advice on how to extend your phone's battery and stay informed when a big storm knocks out power.
  
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• The best Labor Day deals of 2019 - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  New additions! Save on Tidal subscriptions, Lenovo Smart Clock, DJI Osmo Action camera, AirPods 2, mattresses, appliances and lots more.
  
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• Duke Nukem voice actor can now officiate your wedding - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  Or Big the Cat, if that's more your style.
  
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• AMD Ryzen Processors are seeing wider adoption among PC enthusiasts

  30-08-2019 20:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's no secret that AMD has been on top of the world with its Ryzen 3rd Generation processors and Navi graphics cards, but we're starting to see some indication that hardcore PC enthusiasts are starting to side with Team Red. The folks over at KitGuru spotted some statistics from PassMark, a popular CPU benchmarking tool, which suggest that AMD has gained some market share over Intel. More specifically, in Q3 2019, AMD jumped to 31.9% market share, up from 23.1% in Q2 2019. Similarly, Intel
  
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• Rebuilding trust in a data-driven world

  30-08-2019 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trust: a firm belief in the reliability, strength, truth, or capability of someone – or something. By this definition, trust in business has perhaps been waning of late, particularly when it comes to the integrity of financial data. In fact, in the UK, a series of high-profile corporate collapses caused by poor commercial management, followed by a trio of major reviews into the audit industry, means that financial services is now the country’s least-trusted sector.It is therefor
  
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• 2020 Summer Olympics: 6 new and returning sports to watch - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  Six sports are either making their big debut or returning to the sporting world's biggest stage. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray convertible coming in October - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  That's according to the Corvette assembly plant manager, and why should we doubt him?
  
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• Get the Jabra Move Wireless headphones for $29.99 - CNET

  30-08-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  That's a huge price drop on these popular, colorful on-ear 'phones. And the deal might get a little sweeter still.
  
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• China to exempt Tesla cars from 10% purchase tax

  30-08-2019 19:41
  China will exempt Tesla Inc'selectric vehicles from its purchase tax, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on Friday, a concession made amidst trade tensions with the United States.
  
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• Switch Lite gets an official case in Japan - CNET

  30-08-2019 19:36 via cnet.com
  Will Nintendo bring it over to the US?
  
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• Star Wars lightsaber colors, decoded in wake of Dark Rey's reveal - CNET

  30-08-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  Red is evil: Your complete guide to an elegant weapon for a more civilized age as Rey apparently takes a dark turn in The Rise of Skywalker.
  
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• Google ups Play Store bug bounties

  30-08-2019 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google is making it easier for security researchers to get paid for finding bugs on the Play Store by increasing the scope of its Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) to all apps on its store with 100 million or more installs.The search giant has also launched a new program in collaboration with HackerOne called the Developer Data Protection Reward Program (DDPRP) aimed at finding data abuses in Android apps, OAuth projects and Chrome extensions.Since the launch of its bug bounty program
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA says so long to entry level with $3,000-plus price hike - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 19:13 via cnet.com
  It's going to cost quite a bit more to put a CLA in your driveway, but the A-Class makes up for it somewhat.
  
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• Google could pay up $200M to settle FTC investigation into YouTube, report says - CNET

  30-08-2019 19:11 via cnet.com
  The Federal Trade Commission was reportedly looking into alleged violations of children's data privacy laws.
  
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• Stream an audiobook and keep the kids happy video - CNET

  30-08-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Keep the kids entertained with an audiobook. In this Tech Minute, learn how to search for the classics or a kids’ favorite on your phone or tablet and easily stream it for the family.
  
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• The best Labor Day laptop deals at Best Buy - CNET

  30-08-2019 18:50 via cnet.com
  Heading off or back to college? You can save even more.
  
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• Star Wars lightsaber colors, decoded in the wake of Dark Rey's reveal - CNET

  30-08-2019 18:45 via cnet.com
  Red is evil: Your complete guide to an elegant weapon for a more civilized age as Rey apparently takes a dark turn in The Rise of Skywalker.
  
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• China's Uber announces self-driving-car pilot program - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 18:36 via cnet.com
  The self-driving ride-hailing vehicles will wander the streets of Shanghai.
  
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• #Scooternado: Miami orders electric scooters off streets before Hurricane Dorian - CNET

  30-08-2019 18:33 via cnet.com
  It's more frightening than funny.
  
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• Gear4 cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus: D30 technology protects from high drops

  30-08-2019 18:15 via zdnet.com
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is an expensive smartphone, but thankfully there is a number of accessories available. Gear4 sent along three case options with integrated D30 technology to provide drop protection from 4-5 meters.
  
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• The Apple Watch 4 gets a rare $70 price cut at Amazon

  30-08-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you've been waiting to snag a deal on the Apple Watch 4, then you're in luck. Amazon has a rare price cut on the Apple Watch Series 4 with cellular and GPS technology. For a limited time, you can get the Series 4 smartwatch on sale for $429. That's a $70 discount and the best price we've found for latest Apple watch. If you're not interested in LTE connectivity, Amazon also the Apple Watch 4 without cellular on sale for $349.The Apple Watch 4 is the latest model smartwatch from Apple that fea
  
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• This exclusive Huawei P30 deal boasts cheap bills and a load of data

  30-08-2019 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Huawei P30 has been out for a good couple of months now and has managed to secure itself as one of our favourite mid-range phones. And if like us, you've been eyeing up this impressive device, we have the perfect contract for you.Thanks to an exclusive code just for you readers of TechRadar, you can cut the upfront costs of this deal down by £25. Simply enter the code TECH25OFF at the checkout and watch as the upfront cost drops to just £60.That paired with the 12GB of data you'r
  
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• SpaceX closer to launching NASA astronauts after blazing Falcon 9 test - CNET

  30-08-2019 17:41 via cnet.com
  The astronauts are thrilled with the Falcon 9 booster static fire test.
  
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• How your phone can save your life in an emergency - CNET

  30-08-2019 17:41 via cnet.com
  There are some simple things you can to do now to help your future self.
  
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• Hurricane Dorian lightning show mesmerizes before landfall - CNET

  30-08-2019 17:26 via cnet.com
  The hurricane's might was on full display.
  
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• Waymo to NHTSA: Speed up the self-driving-car regulatory process - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 17:24 via cnet.com
  Waymo told the agency it needs to act "promptly" on new regulations.
  
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• LGBTQ: The missing letters in Google’s YouTube alphabet and the moral struggle of algorithms

  30-08-2019 17:10 via zdnet.com
  Where's the training data on morals and ethics? Google is trying to make sense of hot-button cultural and political issues using AI and algorithms.
  
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• Ford announces four recalls covering 576,000 vehicles in US - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 17:04 via cnet.com
  The various recalls cover Ford's SUVs, Lincoln SUVs and passenger cars for different reasons.
  
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• AutoComplete: Jessi Combs dead at 39, and much more from around the auto world video - Roadshow

  30-08-2019 17:01 via cnet.com
  Porsche's Taycan snags an electric 'Ring record, VW is changing its logo for the first time since 2000 and the 2020 Toyota Camry gets Android Auto, finally.
  
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• Netflix killed The OA. The fan backlash is totally unprecedented

  30-08-2019 16:52
  
  The effort to save the beloved but little-watched sci-fi show is one that understands the stakes of the streaming wars
  
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• Amazon rainforest fires: How to spot inaccurate photos on social media - CNET

  30-08-2019 16:51 via cnet.com
  Politicians and celebrities alike have mistakenly shared out-of-date or incorrect images in reference to the Amazon fires.
  
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