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• As a safety report faults Boeing and the FAA, it's still unclear when the 737 Max will fly again - CNET

  13-10-2019 22:46 via cnet.com
  The 737 Max 8 had two deadly crashes in five months, and authorities are zeroing in on what went wrong. Plus: Everything you need to know about the plane.
  
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• Bill Gates downplays relationship with Jeffrey Epstein - CNET

  13-10-2019 21:49 via cnet.com
  Their ties come up again in a detailed New York Times story published Saturday that says the two met many times. Gates says Epstein misrepresented the nature of those meetings.
  
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• Couple weeks with Galaxy Fold, Google hardware preview, Surface products (MobileTechRoundup show #483)

  13-10-2019 21:04 via zdnet.com
  After 2 weeks, Matt is loving the Galaxy Fold, but we’re gearing up for the Google hardware event this week. Thoughts on the Pixelbook Go, new Microsoft Surface products, and more.
  
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• Tech firms still seeking venture capital in UK despite high-profile flops

  13-10-2019 20:07 via theguardian.com
  Marriage market for entrepreneurs and investors could be sign of a flourishing sector – or suggest bubble about to burstIn a wood-panelled auditorium in central London, a procession of entrepreneurs are explaining to more than 100 investors how they will change the world. They just need a few million pounds first.One promises to solve hair loss with a gadget in a cap; another will make fabric out of CO2: all come armed with PhDs, slick presentations and rictus grins. Continue reading...
  
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• Netflix's new Masters of the Universe series at least six months away - CNET

  13-10-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  Plus, showrunner Kevin Smith adds friend Jason Mewes to the cast.
  
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• Best Buy Canada reportedly posts Pixel 4 product page, briefly - CNET

  13-10-2019 19:42 via cnet.com
  Screen grabs seem to confirm the updates we're expecting for Google's flagship phone, such as an iPhone 11-like square configuration.
  
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• SNL and David Harbour give Oscar the Grouch a Joker-style origin story - CNET

  13-10-2019 17:10 via cnet.com
  It's not easy being green in the very adult Sesame Street parody.
  
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• Singapore, Australia begin talks on digital economy pact

  13-10-2019 16:52 via zdnet.com
  Trade agreement between both nations aims to drive "greater connectivity" and bilateral economic relations, with cooperation touted to encompass several areas including e-payments, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital identity.
  
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• Martin Scorsese takes aim at Marvel again at The Irishman press conference - CNET

  13-10-2019 15:49 via cnet.com
  Even with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro on board, the legendary director struggled to raise money for his latest film -- until he made a trade-off with Netflix.
  
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• Yahoo could owe you $358 or more as part of a privacy breach settlement - CNET

  13-10-2019 15:37 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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• Don't mourn for iTunes. Here's now how to listen to music on MacOS - CNET

  13-10-2019 15:07 via cnet.com
  Once you upgrade to MacOS Catalina, iTunes gets the heave-ho. Luckily, your music stays.
  
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• MacOS Catalina is killing off 32-bit apps. Here’s what that means for you - CNET

  13-10-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Check your apps or find new alternatives before updating to MacOS Catalina.
  
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• Gear4 Piccadilly and Crystal Palace for iPhone 11 Pro: D30 technology protects from drops

  13-10-2019 14:47 via zdnet.com
  Apple iPhone 11 owners have a vast number of case options and Gear4 offers some of the best for impact protection. Nine options are available for the iPhone 11 Pro from $34.99 to $59.99.
  
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• Your next big Mac update is here now. Download and install MacOS Catalina - CNET

  13-10-2019 14:37 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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• How to watch Texans vs. Chiefs, 49ers vs. Rams, more NFL week 6 games today without cable - CNET

  13-10-2019 14:30 via cnet.com
  Sunday is stacked with big matchups and cord cutters can enjoy them live.
  
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• Steph Papadakis is back to assemble the first 1,000-hp 2020 Toyota Supra engine - Roadshow

  13-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Getting the BMW-designed motor to that power level will take some specially designed parts, but not as many as you might think.
  
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• iPhone 11 Pro Max: Taking the camera skateboarding - CNET

  13-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  An iPhone video stabilization test that hits the streets.
  
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• Apple Sidecar: How to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac - CNET

  13-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Apple's new Catalina and iPadOS updates make your iPad more useful than ever.
  
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• Apple is a hypocrite (and so are we)

  13-10-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  When it comes to China, will Apple be forced to make a choice? Or will it do what so many of us do -- bathe in its hypocrisy till the end?
  
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• 10 Apple Arcade kids games that even parents won’t hate - CNET

  13-10-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  On Apple’s new game subscription service, family-friendly doesn’t have to mean boring.
  
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• Now you can take Android phone calls on your Windows PC. Here’s how - CNET

  13-10-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  All you need is an Android phone and a Windows 10 laptop or desktop.
  
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• Fitbit Versa 2 review: A $200 smartwatch and fitness tracker with a battery that won’t quit - CNET

  13-10-2019 12:30 via cnet.com
  This smartwatch is faster than the original Fitbit Versa (and it’s Alexa-compatible), but the Versa 2 still lacks GPS.
  
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• All the Pixel 4 rumors so far: Release date confirmed, but will it have two back cameras? - CNET

  13-10-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  Google’s next flagship phone arrives Oct. 15. Here are 14 rumors, confirmed and unconfirmed, and updated as we learn more about the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL.
  
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• The web is drowning in Deepfakes and almost all of them are porn

  13-10-2019 07:00
  
  Startup Deeptrace took a kind of deepfake census during June and July. They're nearly all porn, and all the sexual manipulations are of women
  
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• The best electric cars you can buy in 2019

  13-10-2019 07:00
  
  Turn on, plug in and drop out of the fossil fuel race with the finest zero emissions passenger cars currently on offer
  
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• Snotty children are the key to the UK's biggest ever flu vaccine push

  13-10-2019 07:00
  
  With winter looming, public health agencies are ramping up to deliver 25 million flu vaccines, including tackling the biggest flu spreaders: icky children
  
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• Brexit loo paper shortages are great news for our planet and butts

  13-10-2019 07:00
  
  A post-Brexit toilet paper shortage might actually end up helping the environment
  
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• How to fix watchOS 'Unable to Install Update' error

  13-10-2019 06:00 via zdnet.com
  Having trouble installing watchOS updates onto your Apple Watch? You're not alone. But here's a possible fix.
  
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• Apple told makers of TV Plus shows to avoid depicting China critically, report says - CNET

  13-10-2019 00:55 via cnet.com
  As original shows for Apple TV Plus were in development, executives reportedly told some creators to refrain from unflattering portrayals of the country.
  
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• Best gifts for coffee lovers in 2019 - CNET

  13-10-2019 00:06 via cnet.com
  From good beans to smart mugs, these gifts should perk up any coffee lover.
  
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• Coffee products you never knew you needed - CNET

  13-10-2019 00:03 via cnet.com
  Life is way too short for bad coffee.
  
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