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• Warren runs a false Facebook ad to protest false Facebook ads - CNET

  12-10-2019 22:54 via cnet.com
  Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren isn't happy about Facebook's policy that exempts politicians' posts from fact-checking.
  
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• Toyota LQ introduces Yui, your in-car personal assistant - Roadshow

  12-10-2019 21:06 via cnet.com
  It's the followup to the Concept-i, but this concept is hitting the streets next year.
  
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• Beats Powerbeats Pro are on sale everywhere for $199.95 - CNET

  12-10-2019 19:38 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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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker -- Can J.J. Abrams stick the landing? - CNET

  12-10-2019 19:13 via cnet.com
  Commentary: The final chapter of the epic nine-movie saga is coming soon, but I may be too old and cynical to enjoy it.
  
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• Addams Family fans can book 'creepy, kooky' night in replica mansion - CNET

  12-10-2019 18:52 via cnet.com
  Booking.com is offering a scary stay. Get a witch's shawl on and a broomstick you can crawl on.
  
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• David Bowie could have been Rorschach in Zack Synder's Watchmen movie - CNET

  12-10-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  The Thin White Duke wanted the role of the masked vigilante for himself.
  
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• Don't mourn for iTunes. Here's how to listen to music on MacOS now - CNET

  12-10-2019 18:31 via cnet.com
  Once you upgrade to MacOS Catalina, iTunes gets the heave-ho. Luckily, your music stays.
  
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• World's heaviest avocado sets record, makes a boatload of guac - CNET

  12-10-2019 18:25 via cnet.com
  Holy guacamole.
  
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• Put down your iPhone and DJ your Spotify music with your voice - CNET

  12-10-2019 17:57 via cnet.com
  iOS 13 and iPadOS let you start, stop, change tracks and play a podcast using your voice.
  
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• 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is swanky and full of substance - Roadshow

  12-10-2019 16:15 via cnet.com
  The coupe-like roofline makes the Atlas Cross Sport a handsome thing.
  
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• Yahoo could owe you $358 or more as part of privacy breach settlement - CNET

  12-10-2019 15:36 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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• Your next big Mac update is now here. Download and install MacOS Catalina - CNET

  12-10-2019 14:35 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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• Smartish cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Five affordable styles with wallet and grip enhancement

  12-10-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Smartish is known for offering low cost cases for smartphones with elements of customization and recently launched five new styles for the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro.
  
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• From Gangnam Style to Pizza Rat, here are the decade's 17 top viral videos - CNET

  12-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We’ve got double rainbows, water-bottle flipping, a rainbow-farting cat and those songs you’ll never get out of your head, especially on Friday, Friday.
  
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• 5 best cheap home security solutions of 2019 - CNET

  12-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Every one of these will cost you less than $20.
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Sonata, BMW M8 and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  12-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Here's a look at our most important stories of the week ending Oct. 12, 2019.
  
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• Throwing away an old cable ended up being an expensive mistake

  12-10-2019 13:42 via zdnet.com
  In my attempts to declutter, I tossed away my old USB-A-to-Lightning cables - a big, and quite expensive mistake.
  
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• The artificial intelligence factory, coming to an enterprise near you

  12-10-2019 13:30 via zdnet.com
  The four essential ingredients to building an AI factory.
  
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• The PlayStation 5 is official, Amazon's first kids Kindle video - CNET

  12-10-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week's major tech headlines include Sony making the PS5 official, Waymo's forthcoming driverless car deployment and Amazon getting ready to debut the first Kindle made just for kids.
  
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• TCL 6-Series Roku TV review: Simply the best TV for the money this year video - CNET

  12-10-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  No other TV can beat this combination of picture quality, smarts and price.
  
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• Roku Ultra (2019) review: Ultra convenience extras but not the ultimate high-end streamer - CNET

  12-10-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The 2019 Roku Ultra (2019) is a very good 4K streaming box that puts convenience at the fore, but lack of Dolby Vision and a high price compared to other Rokus hold it back.
  
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• Nir Eyal on how to beat tech addiction: ‘We need a new skill set’

  12-10-2019 13:00 via theguardian.com
  The behavioural scientist has advised tech companies on how to get people hooked – now he’s telling us how to break the habit• Follow Eyal’s guide to avoiding digital distraction I am 10 minutes late for my interview with behavioural scientist Nir Eyal, and run into the Manhattan cafe where we’re meeting, a dishevelled and apologetic mess. Being late is never ideal, but it’s particularly embarrassing because I’m meeting Eyal to discuss his new book, Indis
  
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• Every way to watch movies and shows offline: Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Hulu - CNET

  12-10-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  These services let you binge-watch your favorite shows without worrying about spotty Wi-Fi and data. Here's how to use them.
  
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• Vulnerability found and fixed in HP bloatware

  12-10-2019 09:00 via zdnet.com
  HP releases security update for HP Touchpoint Analytics app. Device owners advised to update.
  
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• The best mobile games you can play with one hand (and no data)

  12-10-2019 07:00
  
  Our pick of some of the best iOS and Android games that you can play on the tube
  
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• The best mobile games you can play on your commute

  12-10-2019 07:00
  
  Our pick of some of the best iOS and Android games that you can play while crammed onto a bus or train
  
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• Sorry Ryanair, there's no such thing as a green airline

  12-10-2019 07:00
  
  The Irish airline has released a series of adverts flaunting its green credentials, but it's still the EU's tenth-biggest polluter. The solution? Reducing demand
  
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• Here's the secret to Extinction Rebellion's explosive growth

  12-10-2019 07:00
  
  A decentralised structure has allowed all kinds of XR special interest groups to spring up, including lawyers, doctors and, of course, druids
  
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• El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie removes any doubt about what became of Walter White

  12-10-2019 07:00
  
  The feature-length sequel picks off right where the Netflix series left off – and it's packed with references and characters Breaking Bad fans will love
  
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• Blizzard denies pro Hearthstone player ban had anything to do with China - CNET

  12-10-2019 03:09 via cnet.com
  It also reduces Blitzchung's ban to six months and gives him back his winnings.
  
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• Boeing 737 Max review finds FAA and Boeing failures - CNET

  12-10-2019 03:05 via cnet.com
  Changes need to be made to pilot response times, certification and communicating changes in airline software, a review says.
  
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• Lord of the Rings Amazon show is looking to cast actors with missing teeth - CNET

  12-10-2019 02:46 via cnet.com
  Forgetting to brush and floss finally comes in handy.
  
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• Cook different... with new Tim Cookware kitchen products - CNET

  12-10-2019 02:35 via cnet.com
  Channel your inner Tim Cook with this new cookware dedicated to the Apple CEO.
  
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• Stranger Things creators talk to Hopper about whether he survives - CNET

  12-10-2019 01:53 via cnet.com
  Actor David Harbour FaceTimes the Duffer brothers for info.
  
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• Lyft joins Uber in suing New York City over limits on cruising time - CNET

  12-10-2019 01:39 via cnet.com
  The ride-hailing company says the new rule is "highly damaging."
  
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• Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency loses support of five founding members - CNET

  12-10-2019 01:39 via cnet.com
  It's been a rough Friday for the ambitious, but controversial project.
  
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• Telegram's cryptocurrency kickoff halted by SEC - CNET

  12-10-2019 00:39 via cnet.com
  An unregistered initial coin offering had already raised $1.7 billion, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  
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• Consumers will spend $1.7 trillion on tech this year, IDC predicts - CNET

  12-10-2019 00:26 via cnet.com
  And purchases of traditional and emerging tech will hit $2.06 trillion in 2023, the firm predicts.
  
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• The best Columbus Day deals for 2019

  12-10-2019 00:25 via zdnet.com
  All the best Columbus Day tech deals at Amazon, Walmart, and across the web.
  
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• Brazilian government to create single citizen database

  12-10-2019 00:07 via zdnet.com
  From date of birth to gait, data from millions of individuals will be shared "as widely as possible" across departments.
  
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• Toyota extends hybrid battery warranty to 10 years, 150K miles for 2020 models (Update: Lexus, too!) - Roadshow

  12-10-2019 00:02 via cnet.com
  The longer warranty extends to all 2020 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell models, even those already on the road.
  
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