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• Baby Yoda $300 toy has a 14-month waitlist - CNET

  11-12-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  An unofficial toymaker on Etsy is charging $300 for her "Tiny Master," but it won't be here in time for Christmas ... 2020.
  
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• The top picks from Sam's Club's upcoming one-day holiday sale - CNET

  11-12-2019 23:45 via cnet.com
  This Saturday, Sam's Club will have a doorbuster of a holiday sale.
  
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• Last full moon of the decade lights up on 12/12 at 12:12 - CNET

  11-12-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  Our satellite will be in the middle of the solar spotlight at an interesting time to close out the 2010s.
  
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• Get this 50-inch Sceptre 4K UHD TV for just $190 (Update: price drop!) - CNET

  11-12-2019 23:41 via cnet.com
  Don't forget to add a media streamer, because this is a dumb TV. But we have a recommendation on a bargain-priced smart TV, too.
  
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• Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home review

  11-12-2019 23:32 via techradar.com
  
  Emsisoft is a New Zealand-based cybersecurity company that has been providing antivirus solutions since 2003, and today has products covering everything from regular home users to demanding business types via its Enterprise Console.The company’s baseline product is Anti-Malware Home, a capable offering that utilizes two engines (Bitdefender’s and Emsisoft’s own) to detect and fend off viruses, ransomware, ‘potentially unwanted programs,’ and more.In terms of pricing
  
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• Why way fewer vehicles will score top IIHS crash-test scores next year - Roadshow

  11-12-2019 23:06 via cnet.com
  The IIHS has released tougher criteria for Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus awards for 2020 -- and it won't be easy for automakers.
  
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• Red Hat customers want the hybrid cloud

  11-12-2019 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat asked its customers around the globe what they wanted, and while they want the hybrid cloud, Red Hat may not have the experienced staff needed for the transformation from traditional IT to the cloud.
  
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• Cisco outlines silicon, software roadmap for next generation internet

  11-12-2019 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The networking giant announced a multi-year plan for building and investing in 5G internet technology, including silicon, optics and software.
  
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• Mastercard joins Aussie digital ID market with Deakin and Australia Post partnerships

  11-12-2019 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia is the first market for the company to trial its digital identity play with Australia Post and Deakin University signing up for the platform.
  
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• DataMatrix Medical review

  11-12-2019 22:46 via techradar.com
  
  DataMatrix Medical, formerly known as DataMatrix Tech, is a leading professional  medical transcription services company based in White Plains, NY. Its mission is to provide a comprehensive and innovative suite of medical transcription solutions that serve as an integral component in the growth of our clients’ medical practices. Its solutions empower medical practices by streamlining administrative tasks, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. We serve hospitals, health systems
  
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• Cubot x19 hands-on: A low-cost, stylish phone for everyday use

  11-12-2019 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The Cubot X19 is a superb sleek phone at a very affordable price.
  
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• Intel's new RealSense camera brings hi-res LiDAR to a small form factor

  11-12-2019 22:36 via zdnet.com
  
  With its proprietary LiDAR technology, Intel says the new camera is ideal for indoor use cases that require high levels of depth perception, such as the automation of inventory management.
  
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• YouTube new harassment policies ban racial, sexist or LGBTQ insults - CNET

  11-12-2019 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The #YouTubeIsOverParty is back.
  
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• When the iPad experience goes sideways

  11-12-2019 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  As iPad displays have grown, they have mastered displaying more information and more simultaneous apps. But throw the wrong iPhone app into the mix and the iPad still takes the same hands-off approach it offered at its debut, offering no way to rotate such apps without rotating the device. It’s not a pretty portrait.
  
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• Meet one of the rarest Corvettes: An original L88 big block model - Roadshow

  11-12-2019 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, this is what a $4 million Corvette looks like.
  
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• Now's your chance to get this Fluance reference-quality turntable for $100 off - CNET

  11-12-2019 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Fluance RT84 is one of the best turntables on the market, and it's currently selling for $350.
  
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• 2020 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator fail to earn IIHS safety awards - Roadshow

  11-12-2019 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Ford said it expected the Explorer would perform better and plans to investigate.
  
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• Twitter wants to create a 'decentralized standard' for social media - CNET

  11-12-2019 21:20 via cnet.com
  The social media is funding a small team called bluesky.
  
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• Waze now warns you about unplowed snow and black ice - CNET

  11-12-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  Just in time for the holidays.
  
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• Waze now lets you report roads with unplowed snow and black ice - CNET

  11-12-2019 21:18 via cnet.com
  Just in time for the holidays.
  
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• Porsche Taycan's estimated electric range trails Tesla Model S - Roadshow

  11-12-2019 20:47 via cnet.com
  Porsche poured some cold water on the EPA estimate, however.
  
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• Apple headphone deals for 2019: AirPods Pro are back on sale at Amazon - CNET

  11-12-2019 20:40 via cnet.com
  And we found discounts on virtually every pair of AirPods and Beats headphones.
  
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• Microsoft details the most clever phishing techniques it saw in 2019

  11-12-2019 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  This year's most clever phishing tricks include hijacking Google search results and abusing 404 error pages.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals for 2019: $200 off this year's Air and Pro - CNET

  11-12-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Amazon is offering a $200 discount on the brand-new 16-inch MacBook Pro.
  
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• Netflix is making a series about the rise of Spotify - CNET

  11-12-2019 20:27 via cnet.com
  The limited series will document the rise of the music streaming giant.
  
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• Google hires Homeland Security's former top cybersecurity official - CNET

  11-12-2019 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Jeanette Manfra, who led the DHS' efforts on election security, will be starting with Google Cloud in January.
  
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• NASA eyes Mars site where astronauts can reach water ice with a shovel - CNET

  11-12-2019 20:19 via cnet.com
  According to NASA's "treasure map," future Red Planet astronauts won't have to carry all their water from Earth.
  
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• Homeland Security's former top cybersecurity official to join Google - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:59 via cnet.com
  Jeanette Manfra, who lead the DHS's efforts on election security, will be starting with Google Cloud in January.
  
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• Miss your old iPod? This app will make your iPhone look like one again - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:57 via cnet.com
  Bring back the click wheel!
  
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• Miss your iPod? This app will make your iPhone look like one again - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:57 via cnet.com
  Bring back the click wheel!
  
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: January 2020 - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:56 via cnet.com
  Sex Education, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and more!
  
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• Google's updates Flutter to advance ambient computing

  11-12-2019 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The UI framework was initially for building apps that run on iOS and Android. Now, it's meant for building UIs that deliver a cohesive experience across all kinds of platforms and devices.
  
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• The best iPad deals for 2019: Rare discount sets new low price for 2019 iPad Air - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:39 via cnet.com
  Plus: The 10.2-inch model is still on sale for $250
  
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• Best gifts for teen boys 2019 - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Teenagers can be a tough audience to impress, but we've got you covered with our lineup of the best gifts for boys this holiday season.
  
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• Twitter proposes open social network standard

  11-12-2019 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to replace Twitter's existing social networking platform with one based on an open, decentralized standard.
  
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• Twitter quadruples photo sizes so those detailed shots look better - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:31 via cnet.com
  You can now tweet a 16-megapixel photo, and Twitter will preserve details better on smaller photos, too.
  
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• Inside Big Snow, North America's first indoor ski area video - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  Years in the making, Big Snow has finally opened in New Jersey. Here's a tour of this high-tech mini ski resort that features real snow, a 1000-foot run and small terrain park for snowboarders.
  
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• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has launched and landed a single rocket for the sixth time - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:19 via cnet.com
  Amazon's CEO, Elon Musk and Richard Branson all want to send the public to space. Bezos took another step toward that goal Wednesday.
  
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• Rise of Skywalker. Rise of the Resistance. Rise of Baby Yoda. (The Daily Charge, 12/11/2019) video - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:07 via cnet.com
  Star Wars is on the rise and we're answering your questions about the new Disney park ride and what's next for the franchise.
  
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• The very best gadget deals in the 'last minute' Christmas sales

  11-12-2019 19:01
  
  The top headphones, tablets, laptops and smartwatch deals in the run up to the holidays
  
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• Samsung's first Bay Area Store: A look inside video - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  The mobile giant's store for gadgets and classes opens on Thursday in a Palo Alto mall
  
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• Samsung's Experience Store opens Thursday in Silicon Valley - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  The opening of its fourth US store marks the start of a retail rollout around the world.
  
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• Samsung to open first Bay Area store in Apple's backyard Thursday - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  CNET gets a sneak peek at the company's first Samsung Experience Store at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California.
  
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• Samsung opens first Bay Area store in Apple's backyard on Thursday - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  CNET gets a sneak peek at the company's first Samsung Experience Store at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California.
  
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• Black Christmas review: A mildly enjoyable slasher with a feminist message - CNET

  11-12-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  Joining the lineup of disposable Christmas viewing comes a campy feminist slasher that's bolstered by a sensitive performance from Imogen Poots.
  
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• The best Xbox deals right now: Great sales starting at $170 - CNET

  11-12-2019 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Walmart and Amazon have solid deals on the Xbox One S, Xbox One X and the All-Digital edition -- in one case, beating the best Black Friday bundles.
  
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• The best Xbox deals right now: Great sales starting at $160 - CNET

  11-12-2019 18:45 via cnet.com
  Walmart has three solid deals on the Xbox One S, Xbox One X and the All-Digital edition -- in one case, beating the best Black Friday bundles.
  
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• Spotify Wrapped: How to see your top songs for 2019 and the decade now - CNET

  11-12-2019 18:41 via cnet.com
  I just took the Spotify Wrapped test, turns out I'm 100% still into screamo.
  
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• Hands on with the Cubot King Kong 3: A rugged phone to suit everyone

  11-12-2019 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The Cubot King Kong 3 is a decent rugged phone for under $200.
  
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• This gold and diamond iPhone 11 with a nativity scene isn't tacky at all - CNET

  11-12-2019 18:28 via cnet.com
  Never mind. I take that back. It's totally tacky.
  
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