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• Black Friday 2019: The best deals on Nintendo Switch - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Some great deals on the Switch are finally here. Get the Switch with Minecraft for $300, or pick up a Switch Lite with Sword or Shield for $30 off.
  
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• Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker space horses aren't horses, or in space - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  They're orbaks, and did you notice their tusks?
  
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• The tech gifts mom really wants this year video - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Need a gift idea for the techie mom in your life? Bridget Carey has you covered.
  
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• The best password managers for 2019 and how to use them - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Ditch the sticky notes and get peace of mind. Our favorite password managers will be your first defense against getting hacked.
  
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• Tim Cook shares memories of Steve Jobs video - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  In a fireside chat with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Apple CEO Tim Cook reflects on his friendship with Steve Jobs.
  
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• Karma Automotive debuts high-performance Revero GTS sedan - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  This stylish four-door offers even more performance than the Revero GT on which it's based.
  
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• Tim Cook discusses Steve Jobs, environmental efforts and privacy at Dreamforce 2019 - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Cook made the comments in a fireside chat with Marc Benioff at Salesforce's Dreamforce conference in San Francisco.
  
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• Bird will let you earn free scooter rides by snapping 'helmet selfies' - CNET

  19-11-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The company is also launching a marketplace for protective gear.
  
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• Uber's distracted safety driver at fault for fatal self-driving car crash, investigators say - CNET

  19-11-2019 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The National Transportation Safety Board issues its findings on what went wrong in the autonomous vehicle accident that led to the death of a pedestrian in Arizona.
  
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• Best Buy Black Friday 2019 ad: Everything going on sale next week - CNET

  19-11-2019 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  The best deals from Best Buy including killer soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, laptops, Ring doorbells and more.
  
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• Why Trump is a 'perfect fit' for TikTok as the 2020 election ramps up - CNET

  19-11-2019 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The short-video app wants to bring joy to the world. Politics could get in the way.
  
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• The best Black Friday kitchenware deals from Walmart, Target and more - CNET

  19-11-2019 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Big stores, big deals!
  
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• Google partners with publishers to bring audio news feeds to the Assistant - CNET

  19-11-2019 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant will use its algorithms to tell you the news.
  
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• FCC proposes 988 for suicide prevention hotline - CNET

  19-11-2019 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline could change from 1-800-273-8255 to 988.
  
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• Trash-talking robot wants to tell you how much you suck at gaming - CNET

  19-11-2019 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Insults can bum you out, even when they come from a robot.
  
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• Samsung One UI 2 for Galaxy phones packs refinements like animated app icons - CNET

  19-11-2019 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's newest user interface is currently available in beta on Galaxy S10 and Note 10 phones.
  
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• Mitsubishi Mirage gets a new face - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The grille and fascia echoes most of the company's crossovers.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield is making Roku devices crash, here's what to do - CNET

  19-11-2019 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Gotta crash 'em all. But the company says it's fixing the issue with a software update.
  
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• SoftBank Robotics launches a $499 monthly robotic vacuum service

  19-11-2019 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Known for its humanoid robot Pepper, SoftBank Robotics now introduces Whiz, an automated commercial vacuum service. Pricing starts at $499 per month.
  
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• Qualcomm says 5G rollout will be faster than 4G, projects 175 million to 225 million 5G handsets in 2020

  19-11-2019 21:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualcomm also outlined how it will target adjacent market as 5G expands globally. IoT, compute, edge computing and cloud are key markets to Qualcomm.
  
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• Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker -- trailers, release date, plot, cast and rumors - CNET

  19-11-2019 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Rise of Skywalker is coming to theaters this December. Here's everything we know so far.
  
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• Top ten tech turkeys 2019: The year's absolute worst product and service failures

  19-11-2019 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Our accompanying gallery has our full list of grievances, but in the spirit of Festivus, here are our top picks for the absolute worst products and services of the year.
  
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• Mazda has started mulling a subscription service - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  There's at least there's been some thought about one in the UK.
  
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• Macy's customers shopping online may have had their credit card info stolen - CNET

  19-11-2019 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses were also captured in a cyber attack in October.
  
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• Twitter under more pressure to ban white supremacists - CNET

  19-11-2019 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  Civil rights activists rally outside Twitter's headquarters.
  
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• Black Friday 2019 Adobe Creative Cloud deal: up to 40% off now through Nov. 29 - CNET

  19-11-2019 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  It's a great deal, but watch that you don't get mired in an expensive ecosystem.
  
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• Here's how Microsoft is looking to make search smarter and more natural

  19-11-2019 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is privately testing new semantic search capabilities inside Microsoft Search. Early next year, this 'Project Turing' set of capabilities will be available in public preview, with general availability targeted for later in 2020.
  
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• Macro photos: Here's how to take amazing close-up shots of insects with any phone - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  We used a phone and a macro lens to get these great close-up shots of insects and plants. Here are my tips on how to do the same whether you use an iPhone or an Android phone.
  
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• New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker footage thrills Reylo fans - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Are you ready for some Reylo on Adam Driver's birthday?
  
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• Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick sells nearly $1B in company's shares - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company's two co-founders have become big sellers over the last two weeks.
  
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• Incredibly useful gadgets you didn't know you needed

  19-11-2019 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Useful tech gadgets for every geek.
  
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• Disney Plus is reportedly working on a continuing to watch feature - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  What should've been included at launch seems to be finally on the way.
  
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• How to avoid the Thanksgiving food coma - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  You can enjoy your meal and not feel sluggish after.
  
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• Best wireless speaker deals for Black Friday 2019 - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a clip-on Bluetooth speaker or a soundbar with built-in voice assistant, these are the best deals on wireless speakers this holiday.
  
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• Ask us anything about the Motorola foldable Razr (The Daily Charge, 11/19/2019) video - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  The phone folds. It's $1,500. We got to use it. Come watch.
  
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• Spotify wants to feed your podcast addiction with a daily playlist - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The new Your Daily Podcasts list will make personalized recommendations on episodes to listen to next.
  
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• Kohl's Black Friday 2019 deals: LG TV, DJI Spark mini drone and Google Home Max - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent is just the start of Kohl's Black Friday deals on TVs, drones, speakers and more.
  
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• The future of immersive theater is here, and it's in a VR headset - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Oculus' newest experience, The Under Presents, will blow your mind. I took an early dive.
  
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• Facebook F8 2020: Developer conference returns in May - CNET

  19-11-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can CEO Mark Zuckerberg show the social network is back on track?
  
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• Mercedes-Maybach GLS to debut in China in search of ultraluxury SUV glory - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  The Germans are coming to a segment dominated thus far by the British.
  
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• Lyft will include electric car charging with rentals in Denver - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  For those who take part in Lyft's Express Drive program, charging will be totally included, thanks to Electrify America.
  
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• Cerebras did not spend one minute working on MLPerf, says CEO

  19-11-2019 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  MLPerf is the widely cited benchmark test for how fast computers are at crunching artificial intelligence problems. Cerebras Systems, which unveiled its first AI computer system Tuesday, said it spent no time optimizing for the test, given that it has little to do with real-world problems.
  
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• Black Friday 2019: Best PS4 deals, bundles from $200, PSVR sales and free controllers - CNET

  19-11-2019 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  Sony is pulling out all the stops with an amazing trio of PS4 bundles for Black Friday.
  
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• Anker's new USB-C over-the-ear headphones shouldn't sound this good for $34 - CNET

  19-11-2019 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  They're comfortable, they fold, they play for up to 60 hours on a charge -- and they're on sale.
  
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• Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator hybrid models are on the way - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  The latest labor agreement between the UAW and Ford provided some details on future vehicles.
  
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• Ford F-150 and Lincoln MKX recalled for battery fire risk - Roadshow

  19-11-2019 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Separate issues surrounding each vehicle's battery assembly are to blame.
  
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• Formnext 2019: 3D metal printing, industry use cases, adoption accelerate

  19-11-2019 18:17 via zdnet.com
  
  An Ultimaker survey highlights additive manufacturing momentum as Stratasys, 3D Systems, Markedforge, Desktop Metal and ExOne outline systems at Formnext.
  
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• Official Monero website compromised with malware that steals funds

  19-11-2019 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Official Linux CLI binary for the Monero cryptocurrency compromised with malware that steals users' funds.
  
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• Best Buy Black Friday 2019: Major Apple Watch Series 4 discounts and more - CNET

  19-11-2019 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  We're seeing all-time low prices on every Apple Watch Series 4 model.
  
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• Tech travel checklist: Don't leave home without these essential accessories

  19-11-2019 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Before you hit the road for business travel or to head home for the holidays, be sure to pack the accessories you'll need to stay powered up, productive, and entertained.
  
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