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• Apple: Only clean the Pro Display XDR nano-texture screen with our polishing cloth - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's high-end computer monitor, meant to pair with the Mac Pro, promises beautiful images -- after special treatment.
  
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• Black Friday headphone deal returns: Get this noise-canceling model for $80 - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  A great deal on a top-notch pair of Sennheiser headphones is back.
  
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• Get this 50-inch Sceptre 4K UHD TV for just $200 - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Don't forget to add a media streamer, because this is a dumb TV. But we have a recommendation on a similarly priced smart TV, too.
  
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• Why Google Recorder is a best-of-class app. Too bad it only works on Pixel phones - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about Google's game-changing recording and transcription app. We hope it'll come to more phones one day.
  
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• Why Google Recorder is a best-in-class app. Too bad it only works on Pixel phones - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about Google's game-changing recording and transcription app. We hope it'll come to more phones one day.
  
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• The best PC gaming deals right now - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  For the PC gamer on your list.
  
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• Sony's State of Play recap: Resident Evil 3 Remake, Untitled Goose Game and more - CNET

  10-12-2019 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  There still some life in the PS4.
  
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• 'They' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year - CNET

  10-12-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Lookups for the word jumped by 313% this year, the dictionary says.
  
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• Nonbinary pronoun 'they' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year - CNET

  10-12-2019 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Lookups for the word jumped by 313% this year, the dictionary says.
  
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• Holly jolly host and hostess gifts to bring to holiday parties - CNET

  10-12-2019 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Plus what to stay away from, according to an expert.
  
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• Amazon holiday deals for 2019: The best deals right now, including Echo speakers, Eero Wi-Fi, Ring alarms and more - CNET

  10-12-2019 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon has slashed prices on many devices for the holidays, including an $80 Echo Show 8, an Eero three-pack for $190 and more. Plus: tons of almost-free Echo Dots!
  
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• This is what a $4 million Corvette looks like - Roadshow

  10-12-2019 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  It's one of three Corvettes with its original big-block V8 still under the hood.
  
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• Predictions 2020: Medicare, price transparency, and virtual care take center stage in healthcare

  10-12-2019 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  With more volatility expected in 2020, read Forrester's predictions for the US healthcare market, focusing on Medicare For All, the executive order on price transparency, and the growth of virtual care.
  
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• Microsoft Teams becomes first Office app available for Linux. What's next?

  10-12-2019 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft officials say the new Teams client for Linux is 'the first Office app that is coming to Linux.'
  
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• Apple's iOS 13.3 for iPhones, iPads adds communications limits for kids - CNET

  10-12-2019 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is allowing parents to control who their kids talk to, and when.
  
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• Bill Gates tells you which five books to read over the holiday season - CNET

  10-12-2019 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  On the Microsoft billionaire's reading list are a guide to sleep and an acclaimed novel about a ruined marriage.
  
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• EPA provides $44 million for states to trade in old diesel vehicles - Roadshow

  10-12-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  School buses, locomotive engines, heavy-duty trucks -- the EPA aims to reduce diesel emissions with funds for new vehicles.
  
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• Jumanji: The Next Level sees Dwayne Johnson win the comedy game - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are joined by Danny DeVito in this game-changingly entertaining romp.
  
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• Congress warns tech companies: Take action on encryption, or we will - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  US lawmakers are poised to "impose our will" if tech companies don't weaken encryption so police can access data.
  
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• Facebook to AG Barr: We won't weaken encrypted messaging - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  You can't let in law enforcement without opening the door to hackers and criminals, the company says in an open letter.
  
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• Amazon's 99-cent Echo Dot deal is back - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  If you're willing to pay $8 for one month of Amazon Music Unlimited, the $1 Dot is yours.
  
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• Netflix's The Irishman streamed by 26.4 million in first week - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming giant expects Martin Scorcese's mobster epic to stream in 40 million households in the first month.
  
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• Netflix's The Irishman gets half of Bird Box's first month viewership - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming giant expects Martin Scorcese's mobster epic to stream in 40 million households in the first month.
  
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• Microsoft December 2019 Patch Tuesday plugs Windows zero-day

  10-12-2019 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The December 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 36 vulnerabilities, of which seven are rated "Critical."
  
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• Beats Solo Pro review: Caught between AirPods Pro and hard place - CNET

  10-12-2019 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Beats' on-ear noise-canceling headphones are very good, but a product from parent company Apple is stealing their thunder.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover spots fascinating 'little round items' on Mars - CNET

  10-12-2019 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Mars is a wonderland of delightful and curious rocks.
  
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• Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3 with bug fixes and Screen Time improvements

  10-12-2019 19:27 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time to update your iPhone or iPad, once again.
  
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• Canonical co-sponsors Windows Subsystem for Linux conference

  10-12-2019 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The year of the Linux desktop on Windows continues to gather steam.
  
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• 5G carriers vie for FCC spectrum critical for bringing you next-gen service - CNET

  10-12-2019 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  The Federal Communications Commission kicks off another auction for spectrum that's a must for next-generation phone service.
  
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• Jumanji 2 director on Rise of Skywalker clash: 'Star Wars is its own thing' - CNET

  10-12-2019 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  In a disastrous year for sequels, can Jumanji: The Next Level repeat the first film's surprise success?
  
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• Here's what will happen to your Windows 7 PC on January 15, 2020

  10-12-2019 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is ready to push a full-screen warning to Windows 7 users who are still running the OS after January 14. The nag-screen payload is part of the December 10 Patch Tuesday monthly rollup.
  
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• Best bar gifts for Christmas 2019 - CNET

  10-12-2019 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  From bar accessories and drinkware to actual bar carts, these are the perfect presents to get your drinking buddies these holidays.
  
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• Retailers: Make your website accessible or leave money on the table

  10-12-2019 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Only a tiny fraction of websites get accessibility right. This holiday season be sure your online experience doesn't freeze out would-be shoppers.
  
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• One UI 2.0: 5 things to love about Samsung's new Galaxy phone interface, now in beta - CNET

  10-12-2019 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's newest user interface is currently available in beta on Galaxy S10 and Note 10 phones.
  
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• New Plundervolt attack impacts Intel CPUs

  10-12-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel desktop, server, and mobile CPUs are impacted. Intel has released firmware patches today.
  
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• Google is improving its augmented reality tool so virtual cats can hide behind your sofa

  10-12-2019 18:47 via zdnet.com
  
  ARCore, the AR software development kit produced by Google, is getting a new feature that lets digital avatars bounce on, splash against and hide behind real world objects.
  
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• 5G kind of sucked this year. Here's how it may get better. (The Daily Charge, 12/10/2019) video - CNET

  10-12-2019 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  We also break down the start of the legal battle between T-Mobile, Sprint and several states looking to block their merger.
  
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• Apple's Mac Pro costs more than $50,000 if you get all the upgrades - CNET

  10-12-2019 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  And that doesn't include software or a display.
  
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• AI, robotics amongst skills most sought after in Singapore

  10-12-2019 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Artificial intelligence specialists, robotics engineers, and data scientists are on the list of top 15 roles employers seek in Singapore, according to LinkedIn, which lists machine learning, Python, and TensorFlow as amongst skillsets these professionals will need.
  
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• A McLaren F1 for a new era: Gordon Murray T50 promises to be the purest supercar - Roadshow

  10-12-2019 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Gordon Murray Automotive wants this to be a proper send-off to the analog supercar.
  
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• Google Chrome can now warn you in real time if you're getting phished - CNET

  10-12-2019 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before you give that website your username and password, Google wants to check to make sure it's not a fake created by hackers.
  
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• Chrome 79 released with tab freezing, back-forward caching, and loads of security features

  10-12-2019 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Chrome 79 also ships with support for predictive phishing, for real-time Safe Browsing detections, and a built-in Password Checkup tool.
  
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• Cook all the things with the Cosori air-fryer toaster oven for $139.99 - CNET

  10-12-2019 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  That's a Cheapskate exclusive and an all-time low on this Ninja Foodi-like 12-in-1 countertop cooker. Plus: iPad, speaker and movie deals!
  
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• How to watch San Antonio Spurs games in 2019 without cable - CNET

  10-12-2019 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  Cord-cutting Spurs fans have a number of options for streaming DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge and the Spurs this season.
  
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• Ford quantum computing experiment cuts traffic, commute times - Roadshow

  10-12-2019 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's a joint research project with Microsoft.
  
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• Greenland has lost 3.8 trillion tons of ice since 1992 - CNET

  10-12-2019 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Not cool.
  
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• Survey: Tesla, Rivian less interesting to shoppers than electric trucks from GM, Ford - Roadshow

  10-12-2019 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  However, shoppers who've never owned a truck before prefer the Tesla and Rivian.
  
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• Deal alert: These $40 noise-canceling headphones actually sound pretty good - CNET

  10-12-2019 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are now $40 at Amazon, $20 off their normal price.
  
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• YouTube wants changes to kids' privacy law that sparked its record fine - CNET

  10-12-2019 17:10 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube videos aimed at kids shouldn't always have strict privacy protections that limit ads, the company said.
  
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• Walmart brings autonomous grocery deliveries to Houston - CNET

  10-12-2019 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  It teamed up with San Francisco startup Nuro as part of the project.
  
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