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• The best Xbox bundles for Black Friday - CNET

  14-11-2019 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  With Black Friday just days away, here are the best deals you can get on Xbox One: consoles with hot new games or a spare controller, and great games too.
  
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• Amtrak unveils its new high-speed Acela train prototype - CNET

  14-11-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Acela comes with tilting technology so it can travel at high speeds around bends.
  
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• 'This raises the bar': Microsoft introduces first lead trans character in a major video game

  14-11-2019 23:43
  
  Tell Me Why, the latest narrative adventure from French studio Dontnod, stars a trans man – a decision the team says it didn’t take lightly At Microsoft’s X019 event in London on Thursday, the company revealed a range of major new titles for the Xbox and PC. But in an industry which has often struggled with representation and diversity of lead characters, one announcement stood out.The latest narrative adventure game from the acclaimed French studio Dontnod will have a transgen
  
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• Dell Technologies on democratising 5G and the future of quantum computing

  14-11-2019 23:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The CEO and his products CTO are hoping to bend the curve on the economics of 5G and make it available for everybody to benefit.
  
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• Trump impeachment hearings: Watch Friday's hearing live here - CNET

  14-11-2019 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  The second public impeachment hearing around President Trump's phone call with the president of Ukraine begins Friday at 9 a.m. ET.
  
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• 2019 Chevy Bolt EV earns a Top Safety Pick with revised headlights - Roadshow

  14-11-2019 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  The electric car also requires optional active safety tech, which isn't cheap.
  
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• Best tech toys for kids in 2019 - CNET

  14-11-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Our favorite tech toys of 2019 take play to the next level.
  
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• You can lease a Hyundai Ioniq electric car for under $100 a month - Roadshow

  14-11-2019 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  With only $999 due at signing, this is a pretty insane deal.
  
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• ACCC decides NBN needs to cater beyond its layer 2 remit

  14-11-2019 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Consumer watchdog tests speeds at layer 7, while NBN is only mandated to do layer 2 connectivity, therefore the ACCC wants NBN to add extra headroom for TCP/IP headers.
  
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• Best Lenovo Black Friday 2019 deals

  14-11-2019 22:56 via zdnet.com
  
  We combed through Lenovo's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
  
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• Nvidia Q3 tops expectations driven by gaming, hyperscale strength

  14-11-2019 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Nvidia said gaming revenue increased 26% compared to last quarter to $1.66 billion.
  
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• Outcry after Facebook sponsors gala featuring Brett Kavanaugh

  14-11-2019 22:48
  
  Company is listed as a ‘gold circle’ sponsor for rightwing group Federalist Society dinner where justice will be keynote speakerFacebook is facing criticism for sponsoring the annual gala dinner of the Federalist Society, the powerful rightwing legal group behind the nomination of the conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh. Related: Nancy Pelosi accuses Trump of bribery after first public impeachment hearing – liveContinue reading...
  
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• Microsoft xCloud’s PS4 controller shock starts a weird console war

  14-11-2019 22:45
  
  As Microsoft ramps up its xCloud preview in the shadow of the launch of Google Stadia, everything is getting a little strange
  
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• Google's RCS messaging: Texting on Android phones is about to get a lot better - CNET

  14-11-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Android users will finally get basic features like read receipts and typing indicators.
  
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• Predictions 2020: Automation strike teams and services rise to fend off a paradox

  14-11-2019 22:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Read the top three predictions for the automation market from Forrester Research analyst Chris Gardner.
  
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• Microsoft details Project xCloud beta updates including new games, regions - CNET

  14-11-2019 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The public preview of its cloud gaming service still lacks pricing and a release date, but the expansions are a good sign.
  
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• How to watch Clippers games in 2019 without cable - CNET

  14-11-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Cord-cutting LA Clippers fans have a number of options for streaming Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the Clips this season.
  
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• Epic Criterion Collection supercut covers 1,000 films in 16 minutes - CNET

  14-11-2019 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  From Seven Samurai to Godzilla, this Criterion supercut has them all.
  
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• Apple News Plus struggles to add more readers, report says - CNET

  14-11-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $9.99 per month subscription, offering access to more than 300 magazines and newspapers, is part of Apple's services effort.
  
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• Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro: Is it for you? video - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  We finally get an updated MacBook Pro that should fix that sssssticky butterfly keyboard. Plus, it looks like Apple's AR glasses have been delayed until at least 2022, but there's new hope for the iPad Pro.
  
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• Best Buy's Black Friday 2019 sale: iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, 65-inch Vizio TV all $100 off or more - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Price cuts on Apple's brand-new laptop, a terrific 65-inch LED 4K Smart TV and plenty more.
  
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• Mazda CX-30 will greet America at the Los Angeles Auto Show - Roadshow

  14-11-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The CX-30 will slot between the CX-3 and CX-5 here in the US.
  
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• The best cordless vacuums for 2019 - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  These are our current picks for cordless stick vacs. They're powerful, convenient and more affordable than ever.
  
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• Walmart Black Friday 2019 ad unveiled: Here are the biggest and best deals available now - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Some discounts are already available but even bigger deals are coming Wednesday, Nov. 27.
  
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• Demonstrators scan public faces in DC to show lack of facial recognition laws - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The move is part of activist group Fight for the Future's campaign against the use of facial recognition tech.
  
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• Tesla Model 3, Model S once again 'Recommended' cars by Consumer Reports - Roadshow

  14-11-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Reliability issues for both electric cars struck them from CR's recommended list last year.
  
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• Ferrari Roma packs 611 horsepower and great looks - Roadshow

  14-11-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's basically a restyled Portofino minus the convertible design.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2019 deals: The Cheapskate's top picks - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  These are the items I'm looking to buy once the real deals start. (Psst: There's one you can get right now!)
  
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• Motorola Razr's secret keyboard screen is a blast from the past - CNET

  14-11-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Motorola's new foldable Razr winks at the past with an Easter egg dialer reminiscent of the original Razr phone.
  
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• Officials warn about the dangers of using public USB charging stations

  14-11-2019 20:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Travelers should use only AC charging ports, use USB no-data cables, or "USB condom" devices.
  
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• Black Friday 2019 TV deals: The best prices on Samsung, Sony, Vizio, LG OLED and more - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of TVs are already on sale, and more are coming later. Find some of the best Black Friday TV deals here.
  
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• Google wants to help you pronounce words you don't know - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Ever struggle with how to say "asterisk" or "quokka"?
  
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• Star of Apple TV Plus space show thinks movies could help us get to Mars - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  In For All Mankind, Joel Kinnaman plays a fictional Apollo astronaut in the midst of a never-ending space race.
  
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• How to participate in an Apple health study - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new Research app is now available -- here's how to sign up for one of the studies.
  
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• Apple AirPods Pro: Watch us test how long their batteries last, live - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  How long can Apple's new wireless earbuds last on a single charge? We're going to find out and livestream the whole thing.
  
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• How to watch the Steelers vs. Browns game tonight without cable - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:16 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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• Target Black Friday 2019 ad: The best deals on Apple Watches, iPads and the Echo Show 5 - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  See what deals you can get right now, as well as the best deals coming later this month. Spoiler alert: You can get the Apple Watch for $170, an Echo Show 5 for $50 and an iPad 10.2 for $250.
  
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• A Whole Foods turkey discount too good to miss - CNET

  14-11-2019 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime members will save big this Thanksgiving.
  
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• RCS messaging: Google's biggest move yet in Android texting officially launched in the US - CNET

  14-11-2019 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Android users will finally get basic features like read receipts and typing indicators.
  
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• Game of Thrones should have ended like this adorable Christmas dragon ad - CNET

  14-11-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  UK retailer John Lewis delivers a feel-good story that will make you forget about that Drogon thing.
  
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• Walmart Black Friday 2019 deals unveiled: Huge price cuts on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads and more - CNET

  14-11-2019 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Some discounts are available now, but some bigger deals are coming Wednesday, Nov. 27.
  
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• Google makes Contact Center AI generally available

  14-11-2019 19:16 via zdnet.com
  Meanwhile, Avaya and Mitel have joined the list of integration partners working with Google to help organizations implement Contact Center AI
  
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• Chevy and Ford face shrinking number of buyers following end of compact cars - Roadshow

  14-11-2019 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Although buyers sticking with the brands are hopping into more profitable SUVs, they're also defecting to rival automakers at a quickening rate.
  
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• iMessage vs. Google's new texting update: Can Android's messaging app take on Apple? - CNET

  14-11-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Google finally launched RCS messaging, so Android users can see read receipts and typing indicators when texting, two features that used to be available only on iPhone.
  
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• Motorola's foldable Razr: Absolutely everything you need to know (The Daily Charge, 11/14/2019) video - CNET

  14-11-2019 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  CNET got early and extended time with the folding Razr, and we break the phone down for you.
  
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• All the best Black Friday 2019 deals available right now - CNET

  14-11-2019 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  New Xbox One X and iPad deals, plus save $90 on a 27-inch monitor, $30 on an Echo Show 8 smart display, $130 on a smart vacuum and more.
  
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