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• Best cheap home security in 2020 - CNET

  08-02-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  These uber-cheap security solutions will give you peace of mind without emptying your wallet.
  
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• Revealed: how drugs giants can access your health records

  08-02-2020 22:03 via theguardian.com
  
  Experts say information sold on by Department of Health and Social Care can be traced back to individual medical recordsThe Department of Health and Social Care has been selling the medical data of millions of NHS patients to American and other international drugs companies having misled the public into believing the information would be “anonymous”, according to leading experts in the field.Senior NHS figures have told the Observer that patient data compiled from GP surgeries and ho
  
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• Get the Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 for $116 - CNET

  08-02-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  This one appliance does the work of a toaster oven, air fryer, dehydrator and more, and right now you can save 53% when you buy one from Kohl's.
  
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• This fitness tracker helps identify when your cat might be sick - CNET

  08-02-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Chonky cats beware. The PurrSong Pendant measures you cat's activity and sleep and notifies you when something is off.
  
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• Moto G hands-on: Motorola just announced two budget phones, and one has a stylus - CNET

  08-02-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  We go hands-on with the new Moto G Power and its behemoth battery, and the Moto G Stylus, which is basically a budget Galaxy Note 10.
  
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• Safeguard your browsing privacy with IPVanish for $48 per year - CNET

  08-02-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  This speedy VPN is 67% off and includes 250GB of free SugarSync cloud storage.
  
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• Best last-minute Valentine's Day gifts: Roses, Tidal, Baby Yoda, heart-shaped eggs and more - CNET

  08-02-2020 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  There's just a week before the year's most romantic greeting card-inspired holiday. If you waited too long, here are some gifts you can still get in time.
  
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• Doctor Strange 2 script getting a rewrite from Loki showrunner - CNET

  08-02-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Michael Waldron also wrote for Rick and Morty.
  
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• The Mercedes-Benz Metris Weekender is the camper van we've always wanted video - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  If you enjoy the great outdoors, you're going to love this minivan, which sleeps up to four people.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak explained: An American dies in China - CNET

  08-02-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The first known American death from the virus is announced​, with a US citizen succumbing in the city of Wuhan.
  
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• 2021 Jaguar F-Type is restyled and retuned video - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  This British sports car looks prettier and should be even more fun to drive, thanks to a handful underbody improvements.
  
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• Kia Cadenza quietly rolls into 2020 with small updates - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  Kia's big, soft Cadenza is still a lovely sedan.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra rumors: New colors, 5G guaranteed, $850 price - CNET

  08-02-2020 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  From 5G and camera specs to a giant battery inside, here's what we've grokked about Samsung's first flagship phone for 2020.
  
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• 4 ways to energize DevOps teams, and why teams are so important in the first place

  08-02-2020 17:08 via zdnet.com
  
  DevOps journey orchestration gets 'teams engaged with Agile and DevOps, removing the natural resistance and fear of change, and then supports the team through the changes while maintaining productivity.'
  
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• The Dynaudio Xeo 2 wireless speakers are audiophile-worthy and are now 54% off - CNET

  08-02-2020 17:06 via cnet.com
  
  We loved these speakers when they were priced at $1,500. Now you can pick up a pair for $679.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Fit is the $69 fitness-tracker deal of the year - CNET

  08-02-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Save $30 and get automatic workout-tracking, heart-rate monitoring and more.
  
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• How millions use YouTube tutorials to perfect their trade

  08-02-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  From bike mechanics to baking, the video-sharing site offers a goldmine of knowledgeHolding an Allen key in a grease-stained hand, João Cruz looks every bit the professional bike mechanic. Wind back five years, however, and this 39-year-old former journalist barely knew how to fix a brake cable.“To be a good mechanic, you need tools and knowledge; I had the tools, but I needed to get the knowledge,” said Cruz, owner of Velurb, a small bike rental business in the Portuguese cit
  
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• Turn your peephole into a smart doorbell with a Ring Peephole Cam for just $110 - CNET

  08-02-2020 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  It's a Ring smart video doorbell that replaces your peephole -- but you can still use the peephole for peeping the old-fashioned way.
  
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• How to run your first marathon in 26 steps - CNET

  08-02-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Training, fuel, hydration, gear -- get up to speed on marathon basics.
  
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• How to stop mold from growing in your washer and how to kill it if you have it - CNET

  08-02-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  These five tips will ensure that your washer stays mold- and mildew-free.
  
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• Huawei: Senior Tories want Huawei 'ruled out' of 5G plans

  08-02-2020 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns.
  
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• Instant Pot's new Air Fry Lid adds another dimension to the popular pressure cooker - CNET

  08-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Just when you thought it couldn't do anything else, Instant Pot gets an accessory lid that puts a new spin the countertop cooker.
  
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• DIY Peloton bike: How to build your own smart bike on the cheap - CNET

  08-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to spend $2,200 on the bike and $39 per month on the service. Check out these much cheaper DIY options.
  
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• Windows 10 is better in dark mode. Here's how to apply a dark theme - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:35 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to be jealous of Mac and Android users. In Windows 10, you can turn on dark mode, too.
  
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• Coronavirus fears put MWC phone event in a tough spot - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  The trade group behind the Barcelona mobile show says the event must go on, but not all attendees agree. At least three companies have dropped out so far.
  
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• Snowflake raises $479 million in funding, but Salesforce partnership key

  08-02-2020 14:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Snowflake is hoping to crack more enterprise accounts via a partnership with Salesforce. Details are sparse, but the two companies have mutual aims.
  
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• Snowflake raises $479 billion in funding, but Salesforce partnership key

  08-02-2020 14:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Snowflake is hoping to crack more enterprise accounts via a partnership with Salesforce. Details are sparse, but the two companies have mutual aims.
  
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• Where trains are born: Touring the Siemens Mobility factory - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Many of the locomotives, railcars and trams used throughout the US are built in a huge factory in Northern California. Here's how.
  
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• Trains and trams come to life at the Siemens Mobility factory - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Locomotives, railcars and trams in use all across the US are built in a huge factory outside Sacramento, California. Here's a look inside.
  
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• This weird new Google app turns Pixel 3As into dumb phones. I lasted 5 hours - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A quest to digitally detox sheds an unexpected light on personal safety.
  
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• The strange, thorny and sometimes sleazy origins of 11 tech terms you use every day - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Words don't always mean what you think they mean, especially in the rapidly changing world of technology.
  
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• Samsung pares back MWC presence on coronavirus concerns - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The smartphone giant won't be sending as many executives to the world's largest mobile conference as in years past, but as of Friday, it still planned to attend.
  
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• How to tell if your provider is throttling your internet - CNET

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are plenty of reasons for slow internet. Here's how to be sure an unethical internet provider isn't one of them.
  
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• 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Chicago Auto Show and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Feb. 8.
  
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• Twitter breached, Google Maps turns 15 video - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, Twitter talks about a breach that could allow phone numbers to be attached to accounts. Meanwhile, Google revamps its Maps app for its 15th birthday.
  
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• Mythic Quest: Apple TV+'s gaming industry comedy could be the next Silicon Valley - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The co-creators and actor F. Murray Abraham talk about the new season, and what could come in Season 2
  
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• How much electricity do all your smartphone chargers waste when not in use?

  08-02-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How many smartphone and tablet chargers do you have? Ever wonder how much it's costing you to leave them plugged in 24/7?(Updated for February 2020)
  
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• Google's Call Screen feature can tell spam callers to get lost. Here's how - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google Call Screen uses Google Assistant to answer incoming calls, talk to the caller, and provide a transcript of what the caller's saying.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip rumors: Hideaway hinge and $1,400 price takes aim at Motorola Razr - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's first foldable flip phone could turn out to be quite the Motorola Razr rival. Here's everything we know.
  
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• Best turntables under $300 in 2020: Audio Technica, Pro-ject, Fluance and more - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sure you can get a record player for $100, but it's worth spending a little extra on the turntable that brings your vinyl collection to life. We test six of the top contenders.
  
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• Best AirPods Pro accessories for 2020: Cases, wireless in-flight transmitters and chargers - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The AirPods Pro may be an accessory for your iPhone, but there are plenty of accessories for Apple's popular true wireless earbuds.
  
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• AirPower is still dead (RIP) but Apple might have an alternative in the works - CNET

  08-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rumors point to a new wireless charging pad, although it probably won't be able to charge multiple devices like the AirPower did.
  
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• Rumored S20 Ultra wouldn't be the first with a 108MP camera. But are more megapixels better? - CNET

  08-02-2020 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 also has not four, but five rear cameras.
  
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• Don't buy the new Razr just yet. At least wait until you see the Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  08-02-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Motorola's impressive 2020 reboot of the Razr as a foldable phone is here. But don't make it your next phone unless you know the caveats.
  
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• A foldable iPhone? Apple might be making moves to follow Razr and Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  08-02-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new patent gives us a glimpse of what a foldable iPhone would look like and how it could avoid some of the mistakes of its competitors.
  
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• Portl's 'holoportation booth' lets users beam-in live and life-sized

  08-02-2020 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The projection display is able to show pre-recorded video or live images broadcast from another location.
  
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• Uber and Lyft take different roads in search of profit

  08-02-2020 11:33
  
  Uber Technologies Incand Lyft Inc , the two leading U.S. ride-hailing companies, are on divergent paths as Uber pours money into money-losing side businesses while smaller rival Lyft focuses on moving people around.
  
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• Tories express concern over Huawei role in UK 5G network

  08-02-2020 11:32 via theguardian.com
  
  Letter from Iain Duncan Smith and other MPs requests that ‘high-risk’ vendors are ruled outA group of senior Conservatives have written to their fellow Tory MPs expressing concern over the government’s decision to allow Chinese technology company Huawei to have a role in building the UK’s 5G network.Iain Duncan Smith, who is among the signatories, said there was cross-party concern about the issue. Continue reading...
  
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• The Lincoln Corsair is quiet and confident - Roadshow

  08-02-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Far more than just an MKC with a different name, this utility vehicle feels like it was cut from the same cloth as the larger Aviator and Navigator.
  
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• UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes -- how to watch, start time and full fight card - CNET

  08-02-2020 08:33 via cnet.com
  
  Can Dominick Reyes upset GOAT Jon Jones at UFC 247?
  
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