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• Vocus settles shareholder class action for AU$35 million

  22-12-2019 23:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Bottom line hit to be AU$3.5 million as the rest was insured.
  
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• Popular messaging app ToTok reportedly an Emirati spy tool - CNET

  22-12-2019 23:08 via cnet.com
  Apple and Google have already removed the app from their app stores.
  
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• Star Wars Note 10 Plus and Garmin watch, OnePlus 5G, and Motorola RAZR (MobileTechRoundup show #489)

  22-12-2019 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  A couple of Star Wars-themed devices ended up in Matt's hands just as the new movie was released. We also spent more time with the 5G OnePlus phone on T-Mobile while Kevin is considering the folding Motorola RAZR.
  
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• AI is changing enterprise SaaS profoundly, says Emergence Capital

  22-12-2019 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Jake Saper of Emergence Capital believes his portfolio companies, such as Vymo, Guru, Chorus, and Textio, are leading a “Cloud 3.0” wave in enterprise SaaS applications, one in which usage will be constant and pricing strategies will be very different.
  
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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker earns less than The Last Jedi in first weekend - CNET

  22-12-2019 20:37 via cnet.com
  But the Force was still with the movie as it's expected to earn $176 million domestically this weekend.
  
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• Arcade1Up retro arcade cabinets including Star Wars and Asteroids on last-minute Walmart sale - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:56 via cnet.com
  Walmart has been discounting Arcade1Up video games all season, and you can still snag Star Wars, Pacman, and more at deep discounts.
  
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• 8 life lessons from tech everyone learned the hard way in the past decade - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:56 via cnet.com
  The decade was rife with rules for life -- we'd do well to pay attention.
  
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• Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy shopping: Today's your last day to ship gifts in time for Christmas - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:47 via cnet.com
  If you haven't bought all your presents yet, don't waste another minute.
  
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• The Star Wars saga is over. Here's how to get over that Rise of Skywalker let-down - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:35 via cnet.com
  You've seen Rise of Skywalker,, and you want more. Here's what to watch and do now.
  
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• No need to say goodbye to Star Wars after Rise of Skywalker. It will never be over - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:31 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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• Why you should thank your phone's most undersung feature: Its processor - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:29 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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• Don't be a Grinch. How much to tip at restaurants, hotels, bars over the holidays - CNET

  22-12-2019 19:28 via cnet.com
  This season of giving, know exactly how much to give.
  
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• Best SNL ever? Eddie Murphy brings back Gumby, Buckwheat, more - CNET

  22-12-2019 18:14 via cnet.com
  Murphy also reprised Mister Robinson and Velvet Jones for an episode that fans are calling one of the best of all time.
  
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• Google welcomes winter solstice (and summer's) with Doodles - CNET

  22-12-2019 18:05 via cnet.com
  Google greets the shortest (and longest) days of the year with familiar globe.
  
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• On sale today at Best Buy: Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 for $599 - CNET

  22-12-2019 16:46 via cnet.com
  Plus: The Beats Studio3 dips to a new all-time low, $180. And more.
  
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• 8 hard truths the decade taught us - CNET

  22-12-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  The decade was rife with rules for life -- we'd do well to pay attention.
  
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• Last-minute gifts: 8 great deals that will still arrive in time for Christmas - CNET

  22-12-2019 15:24 via cnet.com
  If you use two-day shipping there's still time to get these gadgets for the holidays -- if you order today.
  
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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker doesn't have a postcredit scene, but... - CNET

  22-12-2019 15:02 via cnet.com
  There's no end-credit scene, but there's a reason to stick around.
  
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• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's ending, broken down - CNET

  22-12-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Major spoiler alert: Who is the Skywalker that's rising?
  
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• Wi-Fi is faster than ever. Here's where it's headed in 2020 - CNET

  22-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Wireless networking took a big step forward in 2019 with the introduction of next-gen Wi-Fi 6 technology. Now, industry experts say that the table is set for Wi-Fi's fastest year yet.
  
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• So you've seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Now what? - CNET

  22-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Ideas for channeling your Star Wars fandom now that the Skywalker Saga is over.
  
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• Samsung's tired Christmas message: Hey stupid, buy our phones

  22-12-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's been an invigorating year for Samsung. So, at its end, Samsung releases a message that is, well, a little primitive.
  
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• Really useful tech for your smart home

  22-12-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Smart technology to enhance your smart home
  
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• Galaxy S11 rumors and leaks: Feb. release date, 5G-ready, so many megapixels - CNET

  22-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  All the features and specs we think we know about Samsung's next flagship phone.
  
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• A family-tree saga: How I got from Ancestry.com to a farm in Germany - CNET

  22-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  I hit a roadblock in my online research. It wasn't till I traveled to Germany that the clues started to fall into place.
  
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• 9 Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite tips you need to know - CNET

  22-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  The Switch is one of the best gaming portables ever. We show you how to take a screenshot, delete old games and manage your storage.
  
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• Six truths about your phone's battery life: Fast charging, overcharging and overheating - CNET

  22-12-2019 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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• What to expect from the TVs of CES 2020: Bigger, brighter and 8K-er - CNET

  22-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  At January's big electronics show, you'll see lots TVs with of 8K, ATSC 3.0, HDMI 2.1, OLED, streaming and gaming tech. Buckle up.
  
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• New Google Home, Nest Mini or Nest Hub? Get started with these 32 tips - CNET

  22-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Everything you need to know to create custom Routines, set timers and reminders, control your smart home devices and more.
  
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• How to trick out your new Nintendo Switch - CNET

  22-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  The Switch is great right out of the box, but even the best products can be improved with just the right accessories.
  
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• An ode to your phone's most undersung feature - CNET

  22-12-2019 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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• Best gifts for 10-year-old girls in 2019: 10-, 11- and 12-year-old gifts for Christmas - CNET

  22-12-2019 10:54 via cnet.com
  Whether she's a daughter, a sister, a cousin or a friend, finding a gift for the tween girl in your life can be difficult, but with our list of best gifts for 10-year-old girls you're sure to find something perfect.
  
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• Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy shopping: Today's your last day to ship gifts in time - CNET

  22-12-2019 09:00 via cnet.com
  If you haven't bought all your presents yet, don't waste another minute.
  
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• Best tablets for the holidays: Surface Pro, iPad, Galaxy or Fire - CNET

  22-12-2019 07:04 via cnet.com
  There are fewer than ever, but here are your top options.
  
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• The most exciting new games coming out in 2020

  22-12-2019 07:00
  
  From The Last of Us 2 to Doom Eternal, 2020 promises to be a massive year for video games. Here are the upcoming games we're most looking forward to
  
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• The best suitcases and carry-on luggage for your holidays

  22-12-2019 07:00
  
  A well-designed carry-on is the king of luggage. Here’s WIRED’s tried and tested picks of the best carry-on luggage and suitcases
  
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• No, 5G won't give you cancer. But it is messing up weather reports

  22-12-2019 07:00
  
  Both 5G and weather monitoring rely on the electromagnetic spectrum to work. And things are starting to get a whole lot noisier
  
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• Fintech needs to ignore the VC goldrush and start making profit

  22-12-2019 07:00
  
  No, you won't be the next 'Amazon' if all you care about is growth. Here's why
  
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• Best gifts for tween boys in 2019: 10-, 11- and 12-year-old gifts for Christmas - CNET

  22-12-2019 06:23 via cnet.com
  Whether he's a son, a brother, a cousin or a friend, finding a gift for the tweenager in your life can be difficult. Let us help you find the perfect gift.
  
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• The best vitamin subscription services for a healthy 2019 - CNET

  22-12-2019 05:44 via cnet.com
  You can now purchase vitamins that support your health based on your goals, allergies and even blood type.
  
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• Best portable chargers and power banks for iPhone: Mophie, MyCharge and more - CNET

  22-12-2019 05:33 via cnet.com
  Looking for a pocket-size power bank for charging your iPhone on the go? Here are some top picks.
  
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• Best Star Wars gifts for new or old-school fans in 2019 - CNET

  22-12-2019 05:11 via cnet.com
  The perfect Star Wars gift can be hard to find, but we've done some of the hard work with our line up of best gifts for Star Wars fans these holidays.
  
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• Best affordable gifts for gearheads and car lovers in 2019 - Roadshow

  22-12-2019 04:51 via cnet.com
  Here's a diverse range of stuff for the gearheads in your life, and each gift costs less than $100.
  
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• Best camera gear and cameras in 2019: Canon, Nikon and more - CNET

  22-12-2019 04:11 via cnet.com
  Help your favorite shutterbug step up their photography game with this selection of best camera gear and cameras for the holiday season.
  
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• Last minute gifts for Mom: Christmas gift ideas for current, first time and expecting moms - CNET

  22-12-2019 03:16 via cnet.com
  Want something unique and useful? We've got Mom covered.
  
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• US Navy bans TikTok over security worries - CNET

  22-12-2019 01:51 via cnet.com
  The Navy tells personnel they can't have the app on government-issued mobile devices and warns them about safeguarding personal information.
  
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