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• China officially launches 5G networks on November 1

  31-10-2019 23:49 via zdnet.com
  All the three state-backed telecom operators, China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, unveiled their 5G plans on Thursday, one day ahead of the official launch of 5G services in the country, with the cheapest package priced as low as $18 per month.
  
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• Slave markets found on Instagram and other apps

  31-10-2019 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.
  
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• AWS to open new infrastructure region in Spain

  31-10-2019 23:35 via zdnet.com
  The new region, which is slated to have three availability zones at launch, will be Amazon Web Service's seventh in Europe.
  
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• Best portable grills of 2019: Gas and charcoal options from Weber, Cuisinart and more - CNET

  31-10-2019 23:25 via cnet.com
  Your handy guide to becoming master of the grill fire -- even in small spaces.
  
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• House of the Dragon: Everything we know about the Game of Thrones prequel - CNET

  31-10-2019 23:01 via cnet.com
  The incestuous, dragon-riding Targaryens are the focus of the upcoming HBO show.
  
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• The top-rated Sony SRS-XB20 portable wireless speaker is just $22.79 - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:48 via cnet.com
  This popular Bluetooth speaker is ultraportable and can be wirelessly daisy-chained with other speakers.
  
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• Apple TV Plus reviews: Are the new shows any good? - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:45 via cnet.com
  Check out our reviews of Apple's new streaming titles The Morning Show, See and For All Mankind.
  
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• Jennifer Aniston done being friendly In The Morning Show on Apple TV Plus - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:31 via cnet.com
  Review: Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell round out the cast of this workplace drama that tackles the #MeToo era.
  
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• US Interior Department to ground its drones over Chinese spying risk - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  The latest escalation in trade tensions between the US and China will bring down 800 drones.
  
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• Ford shows off flock of F-150 and Mustang models headed to SEMA - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  Ford's SEMA display will feature no fewer than 50 custom vehicles.
  
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• Microsoft Azure customers reporting hitting virtual machine limits in U.S. East regions

  31-10-2019 22:19 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is at capacity with some of its Azure resources in the East US2 region, users are reporting, and Microsoft acknowledges it is placing restrictions on additional quota on some customers there.
  
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• Alienware's kick-ass new Aurora gaming computer: Save $133 - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:10 via cnet.com
  A surprisingly good discount on a new gaming PC with all the bells and whistles.
  
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• AirPods Pro and Deep Fusion are here video - CNET

  31-10-2019 22:01 via cnet.com
  The AirPods Pro are official, Apple launches its Deep Fusion camera software for the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro with iOS 13.2, and Apple TV Plus is launching this Friday. It's a big week for everything Apple, so let's dive into what's new on the Apple Core.
  
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• WhatsApp gets fingerprint unlock on Android, here's how to set it up - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:58 via cnet.com
  After adding Touch ID and Face ID for iPhones in February, WhatsApp has finally provided extra security for Android users.
  
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• Google turns to court to protest ties to rivals in antitrust probe - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:57 via cnet.com
  The search giant objects to consultants involved with the investigation, who used to work for NewsCorp and Microsoft.
  
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• Sisters win Halloween dressed as adorable NASA lunar module and astronaut - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:54 via cnet.com
  Big sis is the lunar lander and little sis is proud astronaut Neil Armstrong waving the American flag.
  
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• The specs of 2019's top wireless earbuds, compared

  31-10-2019 21:51 via zdnet.com
  Suddenly, there are a lot of wireless earbuds to choose from.
  
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• Blizzard's Blizzcon 2019: How to watch the protests, announcements and more - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:49 via cnet.com
  The developer behind Overwatch, Diablo, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft has come under fire for its handling of the Hong Kong protests.
  
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• Microsoft relents on planned Power Platform self-service purchasing changes

  31-10-2019 21:31 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft will give IT a way to turn off self-servicing and is moving back the intended start date for its Power Platform self-servicing changes as a result of user pushback.
  
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• Star Wars has never been better, thanks to Disney - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Disney has ushered in a golden age for a galaxy far, far away, and I can't wait to see The Rise of Skywalker. Oh, and I love The Last Jedi.
  
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• Visible launches discounted family plan -- and the family is optional - CNET

  31-10-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  Bring any four bodies to the Verizon brand's new Party Pay program and get unlimited service as low as $25 per person.
  
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• The ACLU sues the DOJ for details on its use of facial recognition technology

  31-10-2019 21:12 via zdnet.com
  After the FBI and DEA failed to comply with a FOIA request pertaining to their use of biometric data, the ACLU is asking a federal court to intervene.
  
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• On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

  31-10-2019 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress.
  
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• 2020 Mazda CX-9 gets new standard features, but a hefty price bump - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  And available second-row captain's chairs? Aye-aye, says Mazda.
  
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• Costco Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 deals - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  The store is also kicking off early holiday savings with great Sonos, Xbox, Fitbit and other discounts starting Nov. 7.
  
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• 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan earns Top Safety Pick Plus, but safety comes at a cost - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 20:39 via cnet.com
  Buyers need to add on a lot of optional equipment to drive off in a model that earns the safety award.
  
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• The AirPods Pro redesign makes Apple's earbuds look a lot less weird in selfies - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:35 via cnet.com
  Commuting with the new noise-canceling AirPods puts me in a sealed-off state of mind.
  
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• How to watch 49ers vs. Cardinals Thursday Night Football tonight without cable - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:31 via cnet.com
  NFL Network, Fox, Amazon Prime Video and Twitch all have the game live tonight. And Fox is streaming in 4K.
  
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• Uber allegedly paid up $100K and made hackers sign NDAs after data breach - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  The men demanded money from companies in exchange for agreeing to delete data they'd stolen.
  
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• 10 things smartphone makers should do to compete with Apple

  31-10-2019 20:25 via zdnet.com
  Smartphone manufacturers have less control over their own success. Find out what 10 things their future success will depend on.
  
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• George R.R. Martin to focus on next Game of Thrones book over House of the Dragon - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:23 via cnet.com
  Sorry, GoT prequel series. Martin has some pressing homework to finish: Winds of Winter. For realsies.
  
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• Motorola Razr: Leaked images offer first look at upcoming foldable phone - CNET

  31-10-2019 20:17 via cnet.com
  The foldable Razr is coming.
  
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• General Motors recalls 600,000-plus pickups, SUVs for unintentional braking - Roadshow

  31-10-2019 20:11 via cnet.com
  The recall affects models from both Chevrolet and GMC.
  
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• Thousands of QNAP NAS devices have been infected with the QSnatch malware

  31-10-2019 20:09 via zdnet.com
  Over 7,000 infections reported in Germany alone. The malware is still spreading.
  
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• Evacuating? Here's everything you need in your emergency go bag - CNET

  31-10-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  Make sure you have your bag ready in case of a natural disaster.
  
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• The $350 Motorola One Action is now available in the US

  31-10-2019 19:27 via zdnet.com
  A triple-camera phone for half the price of an iPhone 11? Go on, I'm listening.
  
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• How to calm social anxiety - CNET

  31-10-2019 19:05 via cnet.com
  Tips for dealing with shyness, nervousness and intimidation in public.
  
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• Our favorite Stasher reusable silicone bags are 20% off (today only) - CNET

  31-10-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  Time to stock up on storage.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Book Flex and Ion bring some cool exclusive features to its 2020 laptop lineup video - CNET

  31-10-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  We got our first look at Samsung's upcoming flagship laptops and they look great.
  
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• Microsoft is replacing MSDN and TechNet forums with Microsoft Q&A

  31-10-2019 18:46 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has released a preview of a new Microsoft Q&A service meant to help users find answers to technical questions.
  
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• ACLU sues DOJ, FBI over facial recognition secrecy - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:40 via cnet.com
  The rights organization wants to know who has access to your biometric data.
  
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• An app wanted to bring back Instagram's creepiest feature for stalking loved ones video - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:36 via cnet.com
  Instagram killed off this feature in early October, and this app wanted to revive it. Also, Twitter is killing off political ads, while Facebook has no problem with politicians paying to lie.
  
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• Spooky Halloween asteroid flyby one of the closest near misses ever seen - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:14 via cnet.com
  A big space boulder scopes out the trick-or-treating situation here on Earth. Fortunately, it doesn't knock on any doors.
  
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• The best Apple Watch deals: Series 3 cellular model hits lowest price ever, $199 - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:01 via cnet.com
  Plus: The brand-new Series 5 model is now available for $21 off.
  
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• Netflix's The Witcher: New trailer confirmed its December release date - CNET

  31-10-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  The show finally gets a release date.
  
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• Nintendo Switch sales are creeping closer to those of SNES - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:54 via cnet.com
  It sold nearly 2 million Switch Lites in less than two weeks.
  
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• 24 hours with AirPods Pro, hands-on: Thoughts so far about Apple's wireless earbuds - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:50 via cnet.com
  Seven early impressions of Apple's new noise-canceling earbuds, which actually fit in my ears this time.
  
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• Chinese hackers developed malware to steal SMS messages from telco's network

  31-10-2019 17:46 via zdnet.com
  MessageTap malware is meant to be installed on Short Message Service Center (SMSC) servers, on a telco's network.
  
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• Happy Podoween! Let's compare the specs of 2019's wireless earbuds

  31-10-2019 17:33 via zdnet.com
  Suddenly, there are a lot of wireless earbuds to choose from.
  
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• How to watch Golden State Warriors games in 2019 without cable - CNET

  31-10-2019 17:28 via cnet.com
  Cord-cutting NBA fans have a number of options for streaming D'Angelo Russell and the Warriors this season.
  
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