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• Tropical Storm Melissa's phallic shape has jokes on the rise - CNET

  11-10-2019 23:38 via cnet.com
  Is that a real storm, or are you just happy to see me?
  
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• Samsung's Atmos soundbar offers big sound, fewer boxes video - CNET

  11-10-2019 23:29 via cnet.com
  The Samsung HW-Q70R is a Dolby Atmos soundbar system that gives an exceptional performance of your movie collection.
  
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• Your next big Mac update is here. Download and install MacOS Catalina now - CNET

  11-10-2019 23:21 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know about Apple’s new MacOS 10.15 before you install it on your Mac.
  
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• Beware the automation paradox

  11-10-2019 23:21 via zdnet.com
  Automate all the easy things, and what's left for people to do? The hard things.
  
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• Mastercard, Visa, eBay, Stripe drop out of Facebook's Libra project

  11-10-2019 23:09 via zdnet.com
  Facebook's proposed entry into the cryptocurrency market is in peril as several major backers walk away from the project.
  
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• Thousands of Instacart Shoppers plan to protest pay changes - CNET

  11-10-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  A Shopper says she and her colleagues want the "restoration of what was originally promised."
  
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• Joker searches way up on Pornhub, no joke - CNET

  11-10-2019 22:39 via cnet.com
  He's a bad boy in more ways than one.
  
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• Actually, it appears I broke Panasonic’s Toughbook 55

  11-10-2019 22:39 via zdnet.com
  After battle-testing the Panasonic Toughbook 55 with a cup of hot coffee, the thing initially seemed fine but later stopped working. Examining the situation suggests both that my coffee test was foolish and unfair but also that Panasonic might want to reconsider one small but important detail of the Toughbook’s design.
  
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• Amazon's Modern Love series serves love stories with just enough sugar - CNET

  11-10-2019 22:28 via cnet.com
  Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey and other big names take turns in the anthology series based on The New York Times column.
  
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• El Camino review: Breaking Bad Netflix movie gives Jesse a proper ending - CNET

  11-10-2019 22:16 via cnet.com
  Aaron Paul returns for a film reminding us why we love Breaking Bad, even if it doesn't have much to add.
  
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• These are the 29 countries vulnerable to Simjacker attacks

  11-10-2019 22:01 via zdnet.com
  Adaptive Mobile publishes the list of countries where mobile operators ship SIM cards vulnerable to Simjacker attacks.
  
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• Ford and Holoride bring in-car virtual reality to the masses - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 21:48 via cnet.com
  It's the first time Holoride has given its technology to the general public.
  
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• Chevy Silverado off-road race truck is ready to get dirty - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 21:39 via cnet.com
  And hopefully it's a precursor to a Raptor rival.
  
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• Godzilla or King Kong? Movie monsters, ranked by who would win in a fight - CNET

  11-10-2019 21:33 via cnet.com
  Happy Halloween! We've tallied your votes, and here are the monsters that would slay in a battle of the beasts.
  
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• 2020 Acura ILX: Try to spot the price increase - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 21:23 via cnet.com
  Spoiler alert: It only costs $100 when adding the optional packages.
  
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• Twitch video of Germany shooting near Halle synagogue included anti-semitic motives - CNET

  11-10-2019 21:15 via cnet.com
  A video showed the shooter railing against feminism and denying the Holocaust.
  
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• Google Pixel 4: Release date, features, specs, and everything you need to know

  11-10-2019 20:12 via zdnet.com
  The Pixel 4 looks to be a stunning phone, and if all the leaks and rumors prove true, we're in for a treat.
  
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• Microsoft and NIST partner to create enterprise patching guide

  11-10-2019 19:20 via zdnet.com
  A NIST guide was needed as the patch testing process for some companies involved asking questions on internet forums.
  
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• GeoZilla Tracker hands-on: A relatively inexpensive GPS tracker that provides peace of mind

  11-10-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Want to track personal items, your dog, or even a kid who isn't old enough to have a phone? That's where the GeoZilla Tracker shines. The $50 Tracker connects to GPS and GSM networks worldwide and reports its location at an interval of your choosing.
  
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• Toddy Cold Brew System review: Toddy makes concentrated cold brew on the cheap - CNET

  11-10-2019 18:26 via cnet.com
  If you're looking for an affordable cold brew coffee maker, there's a lot to like in the Toddy Cold Brew System.
  
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• 30 incredibly embarrassing things you can buy on Amazon - CNET

  11-10-2019 18:26 via cnet.com
  From fart-resistant underwear to the perfect pillow for Nic Cage stans, these are the most embarrassing things you can get on Amazon.
  
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• Fortnite season 11: Chapter 2 leak, The End start time and everything else we know - CNET

  11-10-2019 18:18 via cnet.com
  It's coming.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia reach $760M settlement over engine fire lawsuit - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 18:15 via cnet.com
  Owners will receive cash settlements and plenty of other additional safeguards for over 4 million vehicles with the affected engines.
  
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• Up close with the OnePlus 7T Pro - CNET

  11-10-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  It looks much the same as its predecessor, but this new OnePlus flagship does have some fresh tweaks.
  
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• OnePlus' new flagship 7T Pro gets the supercar treatment - CNET

  11-10-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  OnePlus has again partnered with McLaren for a souped-up, racy version of its new flagship phone.
  
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• This remote-control floating crocodile head is just $30 - CNET

  11-10-2019 17:59 via cnet.com
  Because you already have everything else. Plus: a free game, a cheap electronics-organizer, a discounted power-station and more!
  
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• AutoComplete: Continental creates a high-tech self-filling tire and more video - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 17:59 via cnet.com
  Today on AutoComplete, Ram's EcoDiesel is real efficient, Toyota's RAV4 TRD Pro is expensive and Dyson's EV program is kaput.
  
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• How Gemini Man's VFX whiz made two versions of Will Smith - CNET

  11-10-2019 17:44 via cnet.com
  "It was about creating the memories we have of Will," says Weta Digital's Stuart Adcock, who explains Smith's digitally de-aged dual role.
  
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• Fourth Democratic primary debate: How to watch the candidates live without cable - CNET

  11-10-2019 17:39 via cnet.com
  Biden, Warren, Sanders and nine other candidates will take the stage in Ohio on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  
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• Disney's Jungle Cruise trailer shows wild ride for The Rock, Emily Blunt - CNET

  11-10-2019 17:12 via cnet.com
  The "adventure of a lifetime" is based on the beloved, pun-filled Disneyland ride.
  
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• NASCAR mulls hybrid race cars for early next decade - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 17:08 via cnet.com
  Electrification has swept over so many motorsports, and NASCAR may be next.
  
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• Disney Plus: Launch dates, prices, preorder discounts, movies and shows to expect - CNET

  11-10-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Disney's $7 rival to Netflix will stream its big-budget movies and exclusive original shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and its own studios, plus a huge library of classics.
  
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• Surface Neo: How Microsoft's two-screened tablet updated a ten-year-old idea

  11-10-2019 16:54 via zdnet.com
  Surface Neo extends a vision that the company had a decade ago, but on Windows' terms.
  
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• Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, first person to walk in space, dies at 85 - CNET

  11-10-2019 16:52 via cnet.com
  The legendary cosmonaut stepped out into space in 1965.
  
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• Bill McDermott's departure can help SAP refocus on customer priorities, also brings risk

  11-10-2019 16:38 via zdnet.com
  McDermott's departure comes in the wake of many other high-profile changes and departures, as SAP continues to grapple with both its shift to the cloud and its move to S/4 HANA.
  
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• Beats Powerbeats Pro back on sale for $199.95 - CNET

  11-10-2019 16:38 via cnet.com
  They're still pricey, yes, but Apple's sport earbuds give you a lot to love. Save $50 for a limited time.
  
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• GM makes public plea for union to resolve UAW strike - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 16:35 via cnet.com
  The automaker released a letter to the public urging the union to strike an agreement.
  
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• Watch Will Smith smash a watermelon with The Slow Mo Guys - CNET

  11-10-2019 16:26 via cnet.com
  Will Smith teams up with The Slow Mo Guys to destroy everything from produce to a car window.
  
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• 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport makes few sacrifices for the sake of style - Roadshow

  11-10-2019 16:15 via cnet.com
  The five-seat version of the Atlas SUV gets a shorter body and a coupe-like roofline
  
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• Here's why more US employees self-censor social media posts

  11-10-2019 16:09 via zdnet.com
  Our online presence has infiltrated the workplace, but is what we post affecting our promotions at work?
  
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• Pixelbook Go leak appears to show off Google's bright new laptop - CNET

  11-10-2019 16:02 via cnet.com
  Google latest Chromebook will reportedly be unveiled alongside the Pixel 4.
  
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• Ring Pro vs. Nest Hello: The right smart video doorbell could combat holiday package theft - CNET

  11-10-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  In a doorbell showdown between Nest and Ring, which high-end buzzer wins?
  
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• New iPad Pros in 2019? Here's everything we know about Apple's next tablet - CNET

  11-10-2019 15:59 via cnet.com
  All of the buzz about new premium models on the horizon.
  
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• Her iPhone died. It led to her being charged as a criminal

  11-10-2019 15:53 via zdnet.com
  There's an assumption that digitizing everything is a good thing. Are we sure about that?
  
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• Facebook paid just £28m tax after record £1.6bn revenues in UK

  11-10-2019 15:53
  Profits on social media app surged by more than 50% to £97m in latest tax yearFacebook’s UK operations paid £28m in corporation tax last year despite achieving a record £1.6bn in British sales.The social media company’s latest UK accounts show that gross income from advertisers rose almost 30% last year to £1.65bn, and pretax profits surged by more than 50% from £63m to £97m. Continue reading...
  
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• 5 new Apple Arcade games are added: Stela, ShockRods, Inmost and more - CNET

  11-10-2019 15:53 via cnet.com
  Check out the new mystery and adventure games.
  
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• Yahoo could owe you $358 or more as part of its privacy breach settlement - CNET

  11-10-2019 15:35 via cnet.com
  That email Yahoo sent you is legit. If you had a Yahoo account between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for a settlement claim as the result of a data hack.
  
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• How to watch Yankees vs. Astros ALCS games live without cable - CNET

  11-10-2019 15:31 via cnet.com
  Cord cutters can watch the American League Championship Series on Fox and FS1.
  
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• Windows 10 means we're buying more PCs again, but the boost won't last

  11-10-2019 15:29 via zdnet.com
  PC sales growth is the strongest for seven years, but it is unlikely to continue for very long.
  
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• Why you shouldn't use a box spring with a foam mattress - CNET

  11-10-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Decided to ditch your old spring mattress for a foam one? You probably need to ditch your box spring.
  
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