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• Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough meet for first time, talk climate change - CNET

  30-12-2019 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The teen activist "aroused the world" to climate change, the famed broadcaster tells her.
  
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• CRISPR scientist who made gene-edited babies sentenced to 3 years in prison - CNET

  30-12-2019 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  He Jiankui was reportedly convicted of conducting an "illegal medical practice."
  
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• WWI movie 1917 got its one-shot approach because of James Bond, Sam Mendes says - CNET

  30-12-2019 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Director Sam Mendes, cinematographer Roger Deakins, actors Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay and screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns talk about re-creating the harrowing trenches of war.
  
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• Keep your fitness resolution with these New Year's Eve-only Bowflex deals - CNET

  30-12-2019 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Save up to $250 and get accessories like a free kettlebell when you buy a Bowflex Max cardio workout machine.
  
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• Microsoft takes down 50 domains operated by North Korean hackers

  30-12-2019 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft takes control of 50 domains operated by Thallium (APT37), a North Korean cyber-espionage group.
  
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• How Oscar Micheaux defied Hollywood to make the first all-black feature film - CNET

  30-12-2019 20:31 via cnet.com
  The African American pioneer built an alternative to Hollywood, starting in the year race riots burned across America.
  
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• Ford patent application imagines more sunshine with canopy-style windshield - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 20:30 via cnet.com
  The application shows a Ford Mustang, but maybe this style could make its way to other models.
  
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• Netflix invents its own popularity contest. And wins! - CNET

  30-12-2019 19:42 via cnet.com
  Disney's The Incredibles 2 was the only non-Netflix title that made it onto a ranking of 2019's 10 most popular new releases.
  
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• Barack Obama 2019 favorites include Watchmen, Fleabag and Parasite - CNET

  30-12-2019 19:40 via cnet.com
  A comic book reboot, a saucy British comedy and an eye-opening book on surveillance impressed the former US president this year.
  
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• Pixel 4A rumored to have hole-punch front camera, headphone jack - CNET

  30-12-2019 19:25 via cnet.com
  Renders of Google's rumored phone show the headphone jack may not be completely dead in 2020.
  
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• Elon Musk shows how first Crewed Dragon mission should look - CNET

  30-12-2019 19:05 via cnet.com
  After delays, SpaceX is making final preparations for its first mission carrying humans to space.
  
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• The best wine clubs and subscriptions in 2020 for your taste - CNET

  30-12-2019 18:37 via cnet.com
  Yes, there’s a perfect wine subscription service for everyone.
  
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• Volkswagen wants robots to find your EV and charge it autonomously - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 18:16 via cnet.com
  These kind robots could turn any parking spot into a charging station for drivers.
  
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• AT&T bolsters 5G network with new low-band and millimeter-wave markets - CNET

  30-12-2019 18:08 via cnet.com
  AT&T's 5G coverage is quietly expanding.
  
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• Kia Imagine concept heads to production, with stricter emissions rules in mind - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 17:32 via cnet.com
  Kia's chief operating officer in Europe says new emissions regulations give the automaker no choice.
  
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• There's a blizzard in Fortnite and where to find ice boxes - CNET

  30-12-2019 17:15 via cnet.com
  It's the most wonderful time of the year on the island.
  
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• Azure founders reflect on Microsoft's first decade as a public cloud vendor

  30-12-2019 16:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Yousef Khalidi and Hoi Vo, key members of the original Azure 'dream team,' look back on the ups, downs and lessons learned since Microsoft began working on its Azure public cloud.
  
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• Brazil surpasses UK in Facebook fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal

  30-12-2019 16:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The $1.6 million fine follows investigations around the use of personal data in political campaigns.
  
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• First Tesla Model 3 deliveries begin in China - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 16:39 via cnet.com
  The automaker delivered its first 15 Model 3 electric cars to employees.
  
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• Butter run: First autonomous truck completes cross-country freight trip

  30-12-2019 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  With tons of butter at stake, this L4 autonomous semi truck delivered on the promise of autonomous cargo technology.
  
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• The telltale signs that you're not getting enough sleep - CNET

  30-12-2019 16:10 via cnet.com
  Chances are you need more sleep: Here's how much and how to get it.
  
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• DJI Mavic Mini deal: Preorder and get a free memory card, landing pad and range extender - CNET

  30-12-2019 16:07 via cnet.com
  Plus: Great deals on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
  
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• Plant-based nuggets vs. the real thing video - CNET

  30-12-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Tyson Foods has launched a new brand of plant-based nuggets under the name Raised & Rooted. Do they really taste like chicken?
  
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• 6 myths about sleep it's time to stop believing - CNET

  30-12-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Don't let these 6 myths about sleep keep you from getting the rest you need.
  
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• The 2010s: Microsoft, the cloud company

  30-12-2019 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft made substantial headway in its goal to morph from the Windows company to a cloud company over the past decade.
  
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• How to create a sleep routine that will help you sleep better - CNET

  30-12-2019 15:45 via cnet.com
  Adopt good sleep habits, get good sleep.
  
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• Google Pixel 4A renders show hole-punch front camera, headphone jack - CNET

  30-12-2019 15:43 via cnet.com
  The headphone jack may not be completely dead in 2020.
  
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• 5 common health issues that are messing with your sleep - CNET

  30-12-2019 15:30 via cnet.com
  Why you're not sleeping at night and what to do about it.
  
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• Jabra Elite 75t wireless earbuds review: Solid audio and call quality with long battery life

  30-12-2019 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The Jabra Elite 75t earbuds improve upon an already great audio experience with a smaller form factor to fit more ears, longer battery life, and modern USB-C charging port. This year's model improves in all areas where people wanted to see improvements, making it one of the best set of wireless earbuds available today.
  
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• 7 reasons you can't sleep through the night and how to fix them - CNET

  30-12-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Why you can't get a restful night, and what to do about it.
  
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• 6 hidden Google Maps tricks you need to know - CNET

  30-12-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Don't plan your trip without checking out these tips first.
  
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• 5 best TV streaming devices of 2019

  30-12-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Forget about smart TVs for streaming. You need a streaming device for your internet video-viewing pleasure.
  
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• Get a Ring Video Doorbell 2 for $99 - CNET

  30-12-2019 14:49 via cnet.com
  It's new, not refurbished, and one of the best deals to date on this popular 'bell-cam.
  
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• Six truths about your phone's battery life: Overheating, overcharging and fast charging - CNET

  30-12-2019 14:35 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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• The 3 biggest storage trends of the next decade

  30-12-2019 14:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2010s saw massive changes in data storage. But the storing '20s will dwarf that. Here are the three biggest trends that will remake storage in the next decade.
  
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• What the smart kitchen needs in 2020 - CNET

  30-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  We're entering 2020 with plenty of exciting possibilities in kitchen tech. Here are a few ways to bring our smart kitchens into the next decade.
  
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• The best cars we drove in 2019 - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  These were our motoring highlights over the past 365 days.
  
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• Polar updates Vantage GPS sports watches with FitSpark, Race Pace, and Strava Live segments

  30-12-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Polar continues to update the Vantage V and M devices with a feature seen in the Polar Ignite along with other new features to help you improve your running results.
  
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• How to get better sleep in 2020 - CNET

  30-12-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Make 2020 the year you resolve to sleep better and improve your health.
  
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• Linux and open-source rules: 2019's five biggest stories show why

  30-12-2019 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  This was the year when, once and for all, it became clear that the future of technology belongs to Linux and open-source software.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Pro X review: Desirable but expensive hardware, work-in-progress software

  30-12-2019 13:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Mobile knowledge workers who are also Surface enthusiasts with deep pockets will love this ARM-based tablet/laptop. Gamers and creative types should look elsewhere, for now.
  
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• Galaxy S11 leaks and rumors: 4 rear cameras, battery, price, release date for Samsung's upcoming phone - CNET

  30-12-2019 13:15 via cnet.com
  The rumor mill is churning, the buzz is building, and the renders are surfacing to form a hazy picture of how the Galaxy S11 could be.
  
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• Biggest tech stories of 2019 video - CNET

  30-12-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  We look back on the major stories that shaped the year in technology.
  
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• Just got a new TV or streamer? You need to change these privacy settings - CNET

  30-12-2019 12:30 via cnet.com
  Smart TVs and streamers from Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung and more all bury their privacy settings. Take control of yours.
  
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• 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid review: Worth a second look - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The humble Honda Clarity PHEV is not a pretty car, but it is a surprisingly practical gateway into the electrified lifestyle for those not ready (or able) to make the full-electric plunge.
  
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• 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid: Half-step or stepping stone? - Roadshow

  30-12-2019 11:00 via cnet.com
  Is the humble Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid an electrified half-step or a stepping stone to the plug-in lifestyle? That all depends on your perspective.
  
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• StarHub, U Mobile to run 5G roaming tests

  30-12-2019 09:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The trials will run entirely on 5G, and independent of 4G infrastructure, which the Singapore and Malaysia telcos say make these different from other roaming trials that still tap 5G non-standalone technology.
  
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• Grab, Singtel partner up in bid for Singapore digital bank licence

  30-12-2019 08:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Ride-sharing operator and telco plan to form a joint entity, with Grab owning a 60% share, and apply for a digital bank licence in Singapore, where they will look to target "digital-first" consumers and small and midsize businesses.
  
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• What Facebook's Libra will have to do to succeed in Africa

  30-12-2019 07:00
  
  Libra aims to target the unbanked, but it needs to recognise that American finance culture is not universally accepted
  
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• We're on the verge of AI developed drugs becoming a reality

  30-12-2019 07:00
  
  There’s plenty of hype around AI and we will see some disappointments. But in the case of drug discovery, this technology has already had a significant effect
  
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