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• Best gifts for teen boys in 2020 - CNET

  11-01-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Teenagers can be a tough audience to impress, but we've got you covered with our lineup of the best gifts for boys for birthdays or other special occasions.
  
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• Windows 10 settings: When to fix and tweak, when to leave your PC alone

  11-01-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The longer you've used Windows the more likely you are to have built up a collection of tips and tricks for squeezing out extra performance. Here are five popular techniques that haven't stood the test of time and deserve to be retired.
  
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• Get a four-pack of Wi-Fi smart plugs for $24 - CNET

  11-01-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Smarten up your home with these Gosund outlets that work with both Alexa and Google Home.
  
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• Dead alligators dropped deep into the sea lead to a surprising find - CNET

  11-01-2020 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Say "bone appétit" to a new skeleton-eating worm species.
  
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• This new smart display sports a curved screen and a $900 price tag video - CNET

  11-01-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Royole's Mirage smart display brings Alexa's smarts to a futuristic speaker design.
  
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• Get a Bosch GLM 20 laser measuring tool for $27 - CNET

  11-01-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Measure distances up to 65 feet with an accuracy of 1/8-inch at the press of a button.
  
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• Best universal remotes of 2020 - CNET

  11-01-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  From Harmony to Caavo to, well, other Harmonys, here's our favorite clickers, hubs and screens for controlling a cabinet-full of gear.
  
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• A year of PlayStation Plus is now just $36.79 - CNET

  11-01-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  Save 45% on a subscription to multiplayer gaming on your PS4, PS3 or Vita.
  
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• 2021 Toyota GR Yaris is rally glory homologated - Roadshow

  11-01-2020 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  It's amazing. That is all.
  
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• 10 key performance indicators for capturing API business value

  11-01-2020 17:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Having many hands in API creation can quickly send API programs off the rails. Here's a call for greater transparency to ensure the business is getting something for its money.
  
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• Q Acoustics 3030i takes on Elac for the budget bookshelf crown - CNET

  11-01-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Q Acoustics has added a second bookshelf speaker to its excellent 3000i range, promising many of the benefits of a floorstander but in a more compact and cheaper design.
  
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• We drive the Faraday Future FF 91, CES 2020 highlights and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  11-01-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Jan. 11.
  
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• The most important health devices to know about from CES 2020 - CNET

  11-01-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Non-invasive blood sugar monitoring, AI and fertility were all big topics at the show.
  
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• A $1,300 smart bassinet showed me that I'm ready for a robot nanny - CNET

  11-01-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I'm so ready to dump my kid into the arms of a robot. Does that make me a terrible parent?
  
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• The ultimate MacBook USB-C accessory just got better

  11-01-2020 13:53 via zdnet.com
  
  I'm a huge fan of the 20-pin USB-C magnetic adapter that allows me to charge my MacBook Pro without the risk of damaging the port. Now these adapters have just got better.
  
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• Samsung's announcement of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite was actually huge. Here's why - CNET

  11-01-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: With the new Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Samsung shifts its best phone from expensive luxury to everyday affordable.
  
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• Google Maps has some surprising tricks up its sleeve that don't involve navigation - CNET

  11-01-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google Maps knows more than just the fastest way to get you there. Check wait times and prices, browse menus and photos and do more, all from within the app.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X will go head to head this year. Here's what we can expect - CNET

  11-01-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  We learned just a little bit more about Sony's next flagship gaming console at CES 2020. Here's how that stacks up against the next Xbox.
  
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• 5 things you can do to boost your phone's poor signal strength - CNET

  11-01-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tired of waiting for a website to load or message to send? Read this.
  
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• The 2020 Jeep Cherokee is completely adequate - Roadshow

  11-01-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  This small SUV is more capable off road than probably any of its direct competitors, but that doesn't make it an ideal vehicle.
  
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• Confused about Samsung's Neon AIs? Here's everything you need to know - CNET

  11-01-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Never mind weather reports and playlists -- Neon promises to keep your secrets, teach you yoga and help you find a great restaurant. But can the AI deliver?
  
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• Academic research finds five US telcos vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks

  11-01-2020 09:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers find that 17 of 140 major online services are vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks.
  
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• Proof-of-concept code published for Citrix bug as attacks intensify

  11-01-2020 08:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Two Citrix bug (CVE-2019-19781) exploits have been published on GitHub yesterday, making future attacks trivial for most hackers.
  
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• Yep, doing Dry January really will make you healthier (for a while)

  11-01-2020 07:00
  
  Quitting booze for a single month will improve your health, but research remains limited on the long-term impacts of Dry January
  
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• TikTok has become the home of modern witchcraft (yes, really)

  11-01-2020 07:00
  
  TikTok's algorithms make it a safe haven for those with an interest in the occult – and they're drawing more and more people into the practice
  
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• Is Iran really that close to having nuclear weapons?

  11-01-2020 07:00
  
  Iran is no longer abiding by many of the restrictions in the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, but that doesn’t mean it’s about to build a bomb, either
  
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• How to use less data on your iPhone or iPad with a flick of a switch

  11-01-2020 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  iOS 13 has a hidden feature to help you use less data.
  
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• CES 2020 scavenger hunt video - CNET

  11-01-2020 04:55 via cnet.com
  
  Who's the biggest CES scavenger? Bridget Carey, Jeff Bakalar and Iyaz Akhtar race through the CES convention hall to see who can find everything on their list first.
  
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• Oprah quits sexual harassment documentary slated for Sundance and Apple TV Plus - CNET

  11-01-2020 03:32 via cnet.com
  
  She says she stepped away over creative differences.
  
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• Oprah quits sexual harassment documentary slated for Apple TV Plus and Sundance - CNET

  11-01-2020 03:32 via cnet.com
  
  She says she stepped away over creative differences.
  
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• Best electric toothbrushes for whiter teeth and a healthier mouth 2020 - CNET

  11-01-2020 03:19 via cnet.com
  
  From whitening power to gum care, here's how to choose the best electric toothbrush.
  
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• Here are all the smart products Ring showed off at CES 2020 video - CNET

  11-01-2020 02:50 via cnet.com
  
  We got a look at Ring's new Access Controller Pro, A19 Smart LED Bulb, PAR38 Smart LED Bulb, Solar Floodlight, Solar Steplight and Solar Pathlight.
  
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• Best wireless mouse for 2020 - CNET

  11-01-2020 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  Increase your productivity with one of these wireless mice at home, in the office or on the go.
  
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• Rolling around on the Segway S-Pod, a self-balancing chair video - CNET

  11-01-2020 02:37 via cnet.com
  
  Take a seat and go for a spin on the S-Pod, a new personal mobility chair from Segway that balances itself.
  
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• Apple begins replacement program for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR Smart Battery Cases - CNET

  11-01-2020 02:21 via cnet.com
  
  Some units wouldn't charge. The problem didn't constitute a safety issue.
  
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• Dimmable windows could be coming to a car near you - CNET

  11-01-2020 02:19 via cnet.com
  
  Glass that darkens at the touch of a button has been available in the aerospace industry for years, but it should soon make the leap to cars.
  
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• Two GM employees busted in Bowling Green for street racing C8 Corvettes - Roadshow

  11-01-2020 01:28 via cnet.com
  
  The two engineers were jailed and the cars impounded by the Kentucky State Police.
  
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• Legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart dies at 67: 'The master will be missed' - CNET

  11-01-2020 01:26 via cnet.com
  
  Brian Wilson, Kirk Hammett, Questlove, Chuck D and Jack Black are among those who honor the drummer online.
  
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• Top kid toys 2020: Cool toys for boys and girls - CNET

  11-01-2020 01:19 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best and hottest toys that will be obsessing over this year.
  
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• Going paws-on with a robotic cat that listens to your commands (sometimes) video - CNET

  11-01-2020 01:01 via cnet.com
  
  The MarsCat is a fully autonomous robot feline that shapes its personality depending on how you interact with it. We get an early look at CES 2020.
  
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• If the nearest star beyond the sun were a black hole, we might not be here - CNET

  11-01-2020 00:39 via cnet.com
  
  A single parsec is not nearly enough of a buffer.
  
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• OrCam Hear will amplify, beam other voices to your hearing aids - CNET

  11-01-2020 00:06 via cnet.com
  
  The device pairs with hearing aids via Bluetooth to single out the voice you want to hear.
  
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• OrCam Hear will amplify, beam other voices - CNET

  11-01-2020 00:06 via cnet.com
  
  The device pairs with hearing aids via Bluetooth to single out the voice you want to hear.
  
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