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• Microsoft delivers first Windows 10 Fast Ring build from its new development branch

  16-12-2019 23:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has new Insider testing guidelines for Windows 10 builds, plus a new Fast Ring build, No. 19536, the first of its test builds from its new development branch.
  
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• Boeing will suspend 737 Max production starting in 2020 - CNET

  16-12-2019 23:51 via cnet.com
  The move comes after crashes that killed 346 people.
  
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• How to watch Boeing's Starliner try to match SpaceX's ISS success this week - CNET

  16-12-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  It's a critical milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which aims to launch astronauts from US soil for the first time since 2011.
  
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• Microsoft: We never encourage a ransomware victim to pay

  16-12-2019 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft advocates for organizations to take preemptive measures. Says companies should treat cyberattacks "as a matter of when" and not "whether."
  
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• Amazon won't let sellers use FedEx Ground for Prime orders - CNET

  16-12-2019 23:26 via cnet.com
  The move is reportedly due to a "decline in performance," according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Pixar's Onward: Release date, plot, cast, character posters, trailers and everything else we know - CNET

  16-12-2019 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The urban fairy tale starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland hits screens in March 2020.
  
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• Netflix finally spilled how many members it has region by region - CNET

  16-12-2019 23:05 via cnet.com
  The US isn't likely to stay its biggest market for long.
  
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• Give the gift of carbonation with 22% off a SodaStream - CNET

  16-12-2019 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  SodaStream is having a sitewide sale. Right now you can get an extra 20% off everything on the site, including soda makers and flavor packs.
  
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• The Simpsons at 30: The show lost its humor falling through the generation gap - CNET

  16-12-2019 22:50 via cnet.com
  Commentary: When it first aired 30 years ago, the Simpsons was groundbreaking TV. The gags just don't produce the same laughs anymore.
  
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• These TaoTronics Bluetooth earphones are now just $18 - CNET

  16-12-2019 22:20 via cnet.com
  We found some ultra-affordable wireless earbuds you can wear at the gym -- priced $10 less than anywhere else we could find.
  
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• Don't wait for another Equifax data breach. Your password could already be on the dark web - CNET

  16-12-2019 22:11 via cnet.com
  By the time a company tells you your data's been stolen as part of a breach, your login credentials may already be on the dark web. Here's how to keep pace with the hackers.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Supra subject to another BMW recall - Roadshow

  16-12-2019 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  This time, 245 Supra, BMW Z4 and 330i models need to be checked for the possibility of failing headlights.
  
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• Programmers plead guilty to running illegal TV streaming service that was bigger than Netflix - CNET

  16-12-2019 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  The two programmers behind iStreamItAll and Jetflicks face criminal copyright and money laundering charges.
  
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• Spotify Wrapped: How to play your top songs for 2019, and the decade - CNET

  16-12-2019 22:03 via cnet.com
  I took the Spotify Wrapped test, turns out I'm 100% still into screamo.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck gets its own dwelling with the Cybunker -- yes, it's real - Roadshow

  16-12-2019 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, the Cybunker is in an engineering phase, but prices and availability should be ready early next year.
  
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• The Top 5 video streaming services video - CNET

  16-12-2019 21:44 via cnet.com
  There are more and more players out there trying to keep your eyeballs glued to a screen. Find out which ones are worth your time and money.
  
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• Baby Yoda $500 toy has a 14-month waitlist - CNET

  16-12-2019 21:40 via cnet.com
  An unofficial toymaker on Etsy is charging $300 for her "Tiny Master" and $500 for her "Baby Master," but it won't be here in time for Christmas -- or even next Christmas.
  
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• Sonos Play alternative: The Bose SoundTouch 10 Wi-Fi speaker for $100 - CNET

  16-12-2019 21:38 via cnet.com
  That's a great price for this great-sounding speaker, which also has Alexa skills.
  
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• Gaming Holiday Gift Guide for 2019 video - CNET

  16-12-2019 21:35 via cnet.com
  Most of the home consoles are near the end of their lifecycles, but the best gift for the gamer in your life is easier than you think.
  
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• Kumail Nanjiani gets super buff for Marvel movie and the internet is pumped - CNET

  16-12-2019 21:29 via cnet.com
  "Marvel actually has Super Soldier Serum," one observer points out.
  
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• Amazon intros Knowledge Skills for Alexa developers

  16-12-2019 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The new skill type lets users ask questions about spreadsheet data without calling up a specific skill by name.
  
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• The best holiday 2019 iPad deals: Which model is right for you? - CNET

  16-12-2019 21:10 via cnet.com
  Grab an $80 discount on the new 10.2-inch model or save $150 on the 11-inch iPad Pro.
  
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• Microsoft gets ready to roll out the new Edge to Windows 10 via Windows Update

  16-12-2019 21:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Beginning January 15, 2020, Microsoft will be delivering its new Chromium-based Edge browser automatically to Windows 10 users via Windows Update, unless its Edge Blocker Toolkit is applied.
  
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• On sale today at Best Buy: Pick up a 32-inch LED HDTV for $85 - CNET

  16-12-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  More Black Friday-level savings on some of the most popular tech gifts right now.
  
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• On sale today at Best Buy: Pick up a 32-inch inch LED HDTV for $85 - CNET

  16-12-2019 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  More Black Friday-level savings on some of the most popular tech gifts right now.
  
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• 7 affordable gifts for kids who don't need more stuff - CNET

  16-12-2019 20:32 via cnet.com
  Do your kids have too many things? Try gifting experiences instead.
  
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• 2020 BMW M2 CS costs a whole lot of moola - Roadshow

  16-12-2019 20:13 via cnet.com
  You'll shell out just shy of $85,000 for the smallest of M models.
  
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• How to watch Boeing launch Starliner to the ISS for NASA this week - CNET

  16-12-2019 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  It's a critical milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which aims to launch astronauts from US soil for the first time since 2011.
  
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• Instagram wants you to think twice about that photo caption - CNET

  16-12-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  A new Instagram feature will notify you if your photo caption could be considered offensive, and give you the chance to change it before you post.
  
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• Climate change activist Greta Thunberg getting a Hulu documentary - CNET

  16-12-2019 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The film about the teen activist is set to premiere in 2020.
  
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• As The Simpsons turns 30, this superfan picks the best 20 episodes ever - CNET

  16-12-2019 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: For the 30th anniversary of The Simpsons, a look back at the funniest, quirkiest and weirdest episodes.
  
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• Web Cache Deception attacks still impact websites with 'substantial user populations'

  16-12-2019 18:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Two years after first being disclosed, web cache deception attacks impact 25 of today's most popular websites.
  
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• 2020 Nissan Sentra plays the value game with $20,015 starting price - Roadshow

  16-12-2019 18:26 via cnet.com
  Even a range-topping trim checks in under $23,000 before other options.
  
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• The best holiday deals you can get right now: Nintendo Switch, iPad, Bose headphones and great Nest Hub discount - CNET

  16-12-2019 18:24 via cnet.com
  There are some awesome deals right now on electronics. Save $70 on Bose noise-canceling headphones, get $80 off the latest iPad, save $30 when you buy a Nintendo Switch and more!
  
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• Apple Arcade now has an annual subscription and it'll save you some money

  16-12-2019 18:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Essentially, when you pay $49.99 for a year upfront, you get two months free.
  
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• Singapore government triggers online falsehood directive at another opposition politician

  16-12-2019 17:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Just days after it issues correction notices to an opposition political party, the Singapore government has now instructed opposition politician Lim Tean to publish a correction notice for two of his Facebook posts about the country's spending on grants and scholarships.
  
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• Twenty mobile trends for 2020

  16-12-2019 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  A high-level summary of 15 trends on what we expect to happen and five trends of what will not happen.
  
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• Tesla, GM could score big as lobbyists push federal EV tax credit extension - Roadshow

  16-12-2019 17:47 via cnet.com
  Tesla and General Motors have lobbied hard for an extension as they deal with the coming reality of zero tax credits for their EVs.
  
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• Google tests fix for Chrome bug that crippled some Android apps - CNET

  16-12-2019 17:46 via cnet.com
  A data storage change cut off access for some Android apps to data like game history and login information.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX try for a rocket recycling trifecta - CNET

  16-12-2019 17:37 via cnet.com
  Elon Musk's rocket outfit aims to send two satellites to orbit and recover three big pieces of its vehicle less than an hour later.
  
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• Why the $52K Mac Pro is important for everyone who cares about the survival of the Mac ecosystem

  16-12-2019 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The high-end Mac provides necessary headroom, runway, and the promise of room for growth for those who need to invest in bigger projects on the Mac platform.
  
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• YouTuber's Glitter Bomb 2.0 slaps back at package thieves - CNET

  16-12-2019 17:25 via cnet.com
  Macaulay Culkin is in on it.
  
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• YouTuber debuts Glitter Bomb 2.0 to get back at package thieves - CNET

  16-12-2019 17:25 via cnet.com
  Macaulay Culkin is in on the plan this time.
  
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• Blue Apron vs. Hello Fresh: Meal kit delivery comparison - CNET

  16-12-2019 17:25 via cnet.com
  We put two of the most popular meal kit delivery services to the test and compared the pros and cons.
  
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• This unreal image of the Milky Way's center could rewrite galactic history - CNET

  16-12-2019 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  A survey of 700,000 stars at the Milky Way's center suggests a violent outburst of star-forming activity 1 billion years ago.
  
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• How to watch the Colts vs. Saints Monday Night Football game tonight without cable - CNET

  16-12-2019 16:57 via cnet.com
  The cord cutter's guide to streaming the game on ESPN.
  
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• Cisco buys Exablaze as it builds out low latency portfolio

  16-12-2019 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The deal comes a few days after Cisco outlined its silicon strategy for next-gen workloads.
  
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• Best Nintendo Switch holiday deals for 2019: Get Star Fox for free with a Switch at Best Buy - CNET

  16-12-2019 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  There are still lots of Switch deals out there, and we've rounded up the lowest prices for you.
  
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• Echo Buds vs. AirPods Pro: Which true wireless earbuds should you add to your wishlist? - CNET

  16-12-2019 16:40 via cnet.com
  When it comes to true wireless earbuds, should you spend $250 on the AirPods Pro or much less on the Echo Buds? We'll help you decide.
  
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• 2021 Cadillac Escalade will sport a huge curved OLED display - Roadshow

  16-12-2019 16:35 via cnet.com
  The upcoming luxury SUV's display will span a whopping 38 inches.
  
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