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• Fortnite Star Wars event adds lightsabers, Stormtroopers and new challenges - CNET

  14-12-2019 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  J.J. Abrams shows off a short clip from the film. But it's the new weapon that's the real treat.
  
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• The best meat delivery and subscription services in 2019 - CNET

  14-12-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood all delivered to your door.
  
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• Best board games in 2019: Mansions of Madness, Lord of the Rings and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The hottest thing in gaming right now is classic low-tech tabletop experiences. Here's our line-up of the best board games for 2019.
  
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• Fortnite's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker event adds lightsabers to game - CNET

  14-12-2019 20:08 via cnet.com
  J.J. Abrams showed off a short clip from the film, however, it's the new weapon that is the real treat.
  
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• The best iPad deals for holiday 2019 including an iPad Air for $400 - CNET

  14-12-2019 18:40 via cnet.com
  Plus: Grab an $80 discount on the new 10.2-inch model or save $150 on the 11-inch iPad Pro.
  
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• Bose is having a holiday 2019 sale with discounts on speakers and headphones - CNET

  14-12-2019 18:32 via cnet.com
  The SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker, Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, QuietComfort 35 II and SoundSport Free headphones are among the products being discounted.
  
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• The best Xbox holiday deals right now: Get an Xbox One S plus three games for $160 at Walmart - CNET

  14-12-2019 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for Jedi: Fallen Order or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? There are still solid bundles to be had on the Xbox One S, Xbox One X and the All-Digital edition.
  
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• Best Nintendo Switch holiday deals for 2019: Switch V2 plus $30 in credits or Switch Lite for $194 - CNET

  14-12-2019 18:02 via cnet.com
  There are still some Switch deals out there, and we've rounded up the lowest prices for you here.
  
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• The best weighted blankets in 2019: Layla, Gravity, Bearaby and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 17:37 via cnet.com
  These are some of the most stylish and well-rated weighted blankets you can buy.
  
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• Best holiday 2019 headphone deals, updated: Sony, Bose, Beats and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 17:23 via cnet.com
  Many headphones that were on sale for Black Friday remain on sale. Get Bose QuietComfort 35 II for $279, save $100 on Jabra Elite 85h and score on Sony's "Bose killer" WH-1000XM3.
  
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• One in every 172 active RSA certificates are vulnerable to attack

  14-12-2019 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers say improper number generation can impact the security of keys used to protect everything from IoT to medical devices.
  
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• Machine learning opens up new worlds for developers

  14-12-2019 17:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey shows continuing expansion of data scientists roles, but who's around to fill them?
  
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• 2020 Genesis G90: Large luxury with polarizing looks - Roadshow

  14-12-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  Genesis' full-size G90 is comfy and cozy, but its styling is a bit much.
  
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• The best holiday deals you can get right now: Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Bose headphones and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 16:37 via cnet.com
  There are some awesome Black Friday-like deals on all sorts of electronics. Save $70 on Bose noise-canceling headphones or get $80 off the latest iPad.
  
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• 'Learning' is still the operative word in machine learning initiatives

  14-12-2019 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Only nine percent of machine learning efforts are mature and delivering results. At issue: scale, and models becoming obsolete too quickly.
  
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• 7 ways to use your Instant Pot for meal prep - CNET

  14-12-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Make these easy recipes on Sunday and feast all week.
  
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• Will the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra get an independent rear suspension? - Roadshow

  14-12-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Now that the Tahoe and Suburban SUVs have given their live axles the heave-ho, could GM's popular pickup trucks be next?
  
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• The Ducati Memorabilia program brings ex-MotoGP engine parts to your living room - Roadshow

  14-12-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Want an ex-Cal Crutchlow crankshaft for your bookshelf or an ex-Dovizioso piston for your parlor?
  
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• New phone, new two-factor authentication. Here's how to move Google Authenticator - CNET

  14-12-2019 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  When you get a new phone, transferring your Google Authenticator app and two-factor codes is a vital, but really easy step that you can’t forget.
  
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• Why flawed broadband speed tests have devastating consequences - CNET

  14-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If government policy is based on flawed data, everyone loses.
  
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• The best movies of 2019: What to watch from this year - CNET

  14-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The movie buffs at CNET put on our monocles, sip some whiskey and round up the best movies of the year.
  
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• Disney Plus: Learn when missing Star Wars, Marvel movies and more are coming - CNET

  14-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Disney's new streaming service debuted with a ton of gaps in the catalog, but here's when you can expect to see your favorite films.
  
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• Amazon vs Google: Which smart home giant won 2019? - CNET

  14-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We compare the hardware, software and privacy problems that defined the past year for these companies.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, Tesla keeps on Cybertruckin' and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  14-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Dec. 14.
  
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• Fortnite Chapter 2: How to download it to your Android phone with less headache - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:30 via cnet.com
  The wildly popular game Fortnite is a complete mess to install on Android phones, and may not work on them all. Here's how to get it, if you can.
  
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• What to know before you buy a new Xbox or PlayStation this holiday season - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are still plenty of good deals on Xbox and PlayStation consoles this holiday, but be mindful of the coming console refresh, including the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.
  
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• The Mate X's cameras take on Paris video - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We put Huawei's foldable phone through its paces with a series of camera tests that would challenge any flagship phone
  
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• Read this before you purge your fridge for the holidays - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  6 signs it's time to toss that old, gross fridge food, from slime to the float test.
  
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• Huawei Mate X: Our best look yet at the foldable phone - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  It folds and we like it.
  
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• Huawei Mate X hands on: I love this folding phone video - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Its massive screen and unique folding method makes Huawei's folding phone my favourite of today's bendables.
  
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• Apple's Mac Pro maxes out at over $50,000, Microsoft reveals Xbox Series X video - CNET

  14-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's most important tech headlines include Apple's new Mac Pro maxing out at over $50,000, YouTube's new harassment policies and Microsoft's debut of the Xbox Series X.
  
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• Hang on, will Apple really kill Lightning on the 2021 iPhone? - CNET

  14-12-2019 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Are you ready for a wireless future?
  
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• Google's RCS texting is like iMessage for all Android phones. Learn to use it - CNET

  14-12-2019 11:30 via cnet.com
  Google Chat has now rolled out to all Android phones. Here's how to take your text-message game to the next level.
  
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• 5 gadgets you shouldn’t waste your money on

  14-12-2019 11:04 via zdnet.com
  
  At the end of the day it’s your money, but I suggest that you avoid buying these gadgets, either for yourself or as gifts.
  
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• 2020 Mazda CX-30 is one good-lookin' crossover - Roadshow

  14-12-2019 09:01 via cnet.com
  The CX-30 is once again proof that Mazda can build a super sexy SUV.
  
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• VISA warns of POS malware incidents at gas pumps across North America

  14-12-2019 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  VISA says it's aware of POS malware being deployed on the networks of five North American fuel dispenser merchants.
  
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• Best holiday gifts under $50 in 2019: Wireless earbuds, portable speakers, the Echo Dot and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 07:29 via cnet.com
  You can still find some of the best gifts for under $50 this holiday season.
  
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• Why the White Island tragedy won't stop the volcano tourism boom

  14-12-2019 07:00
  
  The eruption at New Zealand's White Island killed at least eight visitors. But are people adequately aware of the dangers when they visit active volcanoes?
  
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• These luxury watches are the ideal Christmas gifts

  14-12-2019 07:00
  
  Entering into the higher echelons of the watch world requires investment – so you should consider your choices wisely. Here are a few quality timepieces that will look as good on your wrist 30 years from now as they do today
  
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• The Xbox Series X has one major advantage over the PS5: the past

  14-12-2019 07:00
  
  By heavily investing in backwards compatibility, Xbox Series X could get an early jump on the PS5
  
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• NFL streaming: Best ways to watch football live without cable during the 2019-2020 season - CNET

  14-12-2019 06:45 via cnet.com
  
  The 2019 NFL football season is upon us, and cord cutters have more ways than ever to catch the action. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Best coolers of 2019: Cabela's came out on top, but we tested Yeti, Igloo, RTIC, Coleman, and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 05:50 via cnet.com
  
  If you enjoy a frosty beverage for your tailgating or game-day party, then you'll need a dependable cooler. Here are the winners out of the 18 that we've tested.
  
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• The best white elephant and Secret Santa gifts for under $10 in 2019 - CNET

  14-12-2019 03:41 via cnet.com
  Headphones, Nerf guns, Blu-ray movies, party games and more, all for crazy-cheap prices.
  
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• $13 billion and counting: This is the biggest, most expensive warship in history - CNET

  14-12-2019 03:37 via cnet.com
  
  The USS Gerald R. Ford is impressive. But it's also very complicated, and in some cases, very broken.
  
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• Great gifts for coffee lovers: Yeti, Aerolatte, Ember and more - CNET

  14-12-2019 02:56 via cnet.com
  From good beans to smart mugs, these gifts should perk up any coffee lover.
  
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• The New Star Wars trilogy is worse than the prequels - CNET

  14-12-2019 02:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Four lessons Disney failed to learn from George Lucas at his worst.
  
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• Best iPhone 11 and 11 Pro cases you can get now - CNET

  14-12-2019 02:03 via cnet.com
  Looking for a new case for your new iPhone? Here are our current top picks.
  
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• Pornhub 2019 trends include alien porn, cosplay, Kim Kardashian - CNET

  14-12-2019 01:58 via cnet.com
  
  Seems like Fox Mulder from the X-Files would like this story.
  
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• Google's RCS texting arrives Monday to bring some iMessage features to Android - CNET

  14-12-2019 01:33 via cnet.com
  Read receipts and typing indicators are finally coming.
  
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• The Mercedes-Benz EQC EV won't go on sale in the US until 2021 - Roadshow

  14-12-2019 00:52 via cnet.com
  Mercedes is claiming that the pushback is due to massive interest in the vehicle in Europe.
  
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