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• Batteries not included: USB Power Delivery is the fastest way to charge iPhone and Android devices

  21-12-2019 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest generation of iPhone and Android hardware supports the fastest charge technologies possible. But don't just use the cable and charger that come in the box.
  
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• Facebook removes bogus accounts that used AI to create fake profile pictures - CNET

  21-12-2019 22:19 via cnet.com
  Don't trust every image you see on social media.
  
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• The 10 best engines and propulsion systems, as told by Wards - Roadshow

  21-12-2019 21:47 via cnet.com
  Lots of electrified powertrains here, but there's something for everybody.
  
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• US Navy bans TikTok over security worries, says report - CNET

  21-12-2019 21:24 via cnet.com
  The Navy reportedly tells personnel they can't have the app on government-issued mobile devices and warns them about safeguarding personal information.
  
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• Don't be a Grinch. This is how much to tip over the holidays - CNET

  21-12-2019 21:23 via cnet.com
  This season of giving, know exactly how much to give.
  
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• Computer simulation enters the AI age: the Altair story

  21-12-2019 21:22 via zdnet.com
  
  James Scapa built Altair Engineering over 35 years as a leader in simulating manufactured objects. His next move is taking the company into the AI age. He just has to convince investors of his vision.
  
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• How many PCs will still be running Windows 7 in 2020?

  21-12-2019 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  A billion here, a half-billion there: Calculating the installed base of PCs, including those still running Windows 7, is a tricky task, filled with uncertainty. After clearing away the noise, I think I’ve got a reliable estimate.
  
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• Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy shipping: You have one day more to shop - CNET

  21-12-2019 20:51 via cnet.com
  Procrastinators, we're looking at you.
  
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• Is your phone's night mode messing with your sleep? Here's how to get around it - CNET

  21-12-2019 20:41 via cnet.com
  It turns out, the color of your iPhone or Android phone's display may impact your sleep -- just not how we previously thought.
  
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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has a big LGBTQ moment - CNET

  21-12-2019 19:33 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Representation matters, and the new Star Wars movie delivers … sort of.
  
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• Best last-minute gifts under $100 this holiday season - CNET

  21-12-2019 19:29 via cnet.com
  Not only are you almost out of time, but you're also almost out of money. Here's a great lineup of gift ideas to help stretch your Benjamin for Christmas.
  
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• Star Wars is over. But it will never, ever, ever be over - CNET

  21-12-2019 19:24 via cnet.com
  Commentary: My imagined version of Rise of Skywalker was better than the one I saw. That's OK. We're in infinite Star Wars, now.
  
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• Get this movement-controlled battle mech for the holidays and save $100 - CNET

  21-12-2019 19:07 via cnet.com
  It's a Festivus miracle. Get this high-tech battle bot that responds to a controller you can strap to your waist like a miniature mech suit for $400.
  
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• Last minute Amazon holiday 2019 deals: What's on sale right now, including Echo speakers, Fire TV and more - CNET

  21-12-2019 19:00 via cnet.com
  With only a couple of days of holiday shipping left, Amazon continues its sale on many devices, including an $80 Echo Show 8, an Eero three-pack for $190 and more.
  
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• Hot games on sale: Get Death Stranding for $35, Jedi: Fallen Order for $45 - CNET

  21-12-2019 17:58 via cnet.com
  Two brand-new 2019 games hit new pricing lows.
  
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• The best DNA testing kits in 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 17:56 via cnet.com
  Looking for the best DNA test kits available to buy now? Here are your top options.
  
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• Star Wars is over, but it'll never, ever, ever be over - CNET

  21-12-2019 17:23 via cnet.com
  Commentary: My imagined version of Rise of Skywalker was better than the one I saw. That's okay: we're in infinite Star Wars, now.
  
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• Artificial intelligence jobs on the rise, along with everything else AI

  21-12-2019 17:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Stanford releases its latest AI statistics compilation, reflecting an industry only just starting to make its mark on the world.
  
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• YouTube TV can record your favorite holiday movies. Here's what to do - CNET

  21-12-2019 15:30 via cnet.com
  Don't miss out on watching Home Alone or A Christmas Story because you didn't DVR it on YouTube TV.
  
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• Best car gifts in 2019: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, smart speakers and dashcams - Roadshow

  21-12-2019 15:12 via cnet.com
  Give one of these best gifts (aside from a car) to the drivers in your life.
  
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• Google Stadia vs. Microsoft xCloud: The battle for cloud gaming - CNET

  21-12-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Here's everything we know so far about the two game-streaming services.
  
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• Best wireless headphones for Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:41 via cnet.com
  Looking for a new wireless headphone for the Galaxy Note 10? Here are CNET's top picks.
  
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• Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch is a cruel tease for this dad - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: I tried to juggle two kids and the open-world epic. I really tried.
  
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• Why Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker totally works as a trilogy ender - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Shockingly, I found all three trilogies quite successful at telling the story of the Jedi religion.
  
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• Use these 6 Amazon Prime benefits for your last-minute shopping - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Don't miss out on gifts because you didn't know about these Prime membership benefits.
  
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• In 2019, women helped redefine everything we know about space - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  When it comes to space travel, women were traditionally hidden figures. 2019 changed that and then some.
  
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• How to exercise outdoors in snow, ice and other winter hazards - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Take your fitness routine outside, even during the winter.
  
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• Default settings for privacy -- we need to talk - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  "Some assembly required" isn't an effective model for protecting your data.
  
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• 8 life lessons everyone should learn before 2020 - CNET

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The decade was rife with rules for life -- we'd do well to pay attention.
  
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• 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody, Toyota Highlander and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  21-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Dec. 21.
  
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• Six truths about your phone's battery life: Fast charging, overheating, overcharging - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:45 via cnet.com
  We asked experts what fast chargers do to our phone's battery over time and how to extend its life. Here's what we learned.
  
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• Your phone's night mode might be bad now. Here's how to keep your screen from messing with your eyes - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:30 via cnet.com
  It turns out, the color of your iPhone or Android phone's display may impact your sleep -- just not how we previously thought.
  
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• Stocking stuffers for foodies in 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:25 via cnet.com
  Bring some extra joy to the foodie in your life this holiday season with fun gourmet food gifts and stocking stuffer ideas all under $10.
  
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• Stocking stuffers for foodies 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:25 via cnet.com
  Bring some extra joy to the foodie in your life this holiday season with fun gourmet food gifts and stocking stuffer ideas all under $10.
  
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• You have one more day to ship holiday gifts from Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Here are all the retail shipping schedules, gift ideas and supply checklists you need to stay ahead this year.
  
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• Lenovo Yoga C940 (15-inch) review: The desktop replacement I've been waiting for - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  With its 15.6-inch display, discrete graphics and slim, two-in-one design, the C940 has the performance and flexibility to meet your laptop and desktop needs.
  
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• Instagram asks you to rethink captions, Samsung foldable leaked? video - CNET

  21-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  This week's biggest tech stories include Instagram asking some users to rethink their image captions, Android messaging getting a facelift and the next Samsung foldable possibly leaked.
  
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• Forget the camera and screen: If you love your phone, you can thank its processor - CNET

  21-12-2019 12:30 via cnet.com
  Your phone's camera, battery life and screen brightness don't just come from the sensors, battery and pixels.
  
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• Apple AirPods: We show you how to unlock all of their magical features - CNET

  21-12-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  Use AirPods with your iPhone, iPad or Mac to do more than just listen to music.
  
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• US Navy bans TikTok from mobile devices saying it's a cybersecurity threat

  21-12-2019 07:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Users who don’t remove the Beijing-based app will be blocked from Navy Marine Corp intranetThe United States Navy has banned the social media app TikTok from government-issued mobile devices, saying the popular short video app represented a cybersecurity threat. Related: US 'investigating TikTok as potential national security risk'Continue reading...
  
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• These robo-artisans are creating Hollywood's most elaborate props

  21-12-2019 07:00
  
  In the west of England, a robotic arm is churning out perfect plastic movie props for Tinseltown
  
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• These robo-artisans are creating Hollywood's more elaborate props

  21-12-2019 07:00
  
  In the west of England, a robotic arm is churning out perfect plastic movie props for Tinseltown
  
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• The Rise of Skywalker is the mess you get when you listen to Reddit

  21-12-2019 07:00
  
  In The Rise of Skywalker, Disney caves to the online minority. Star Wars is worse for it. This article contains spoilers
  
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• Science explains why there hasn't been a hit Christmas song in years

  21-12-2019 07:00
  
  From Mariah Carey to Wham! to The Pogues, we only ever listen to Christmas music that's decades old, but there’s a reason
  
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• Europe's tech talent war is about to enter an empowered new phase

  21-12-2019 07:00
  
  Lack of fulfillment and easy funding means it has never been a better time to become a startup founder
  
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• The best white elephant and Secret Santa gifts for less than $10 in 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 05:55 via cnet.com
  Headphones, Nerf guns, Blu-ray movies, party games and more, all for crazy-cheap prices.
  
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• Best essential oil diffusers of 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 04:36 via cnet.com
  One of these essential oil diffusers can keep your space smelling good for 53 straight hours straight, another operates via voice control. Read on to learn how to choose the best essential oil diffuser for your needs.
  
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• Best tech toys 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 04:05 via cnet.com
  It can be hard to wow a kid during the holiday season, but our lineup of the best tech toys for 2019 do just that, taking fun to a whole new level.
  
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• The Umbrella Academy is the most searched Netflix show of 2019 - CNET

  21-12-2019 02:17 via cnet.com
  Second on HighSpeedInternet.com's ranking is Orange is the New Black. Third is Black Mirror.
  
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• MIT: This stinking, toxic gas could be a sure sign of alien life - CNET

  21-12-2019 02:12 via cnet.com
  Scientists say an especially foul substance to be avoided on Earth could indicate life on other planets.
  
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