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• Oscars 2020 red carpet highlights: Parasite cast, Billy Porter and more - CNET

  09-02-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Before the awards kick off, check out what the stars brought to red carpet show and tell.
  
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• Amazon pulls out of MWC 2020, citing coronavirus concerns - CNET

  09-02-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  The e-commerce titan joins LG, Ericsson and Nvidia in skipping Mobile World Congress this year.
  
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• Labor to introduce Bill to fix Australian encryption laws it voted for

  09-02-2020 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Opposition cites the same reasons it shouldn't have voted for the laws in the first place as the reason to fix them.
  
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• Labor Bill to fix Australian encryption laws it voted for hits second debate

  09-02-2020 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Opposition cites the same reasons it shouldn't have voted for the laws in the first place as the reason to fix them.
  
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• The 40 worst video game movies of all time, ranked - CNET

  09-02-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the films that give the phrase "video game movie" a bad rap.
  
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• Solar Orbiter: Watch live Sunday as NASA, ESA launch new mission to the sun - CNET

  09-02-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Solar Orbiter launches with a mission to image the never-before-seen polar regions of our star.
  
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• Solar Orbiter: Watch live as NASA, ESA launch new mission to the sun - CNET

  09-02-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  The Solar Orbiter launches to the sun with a mission to image the never-before-seen polar regions of our star.
  
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• Oscars 2020: Start time, how to stream and watch the award show online - CNET

  09-02-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Oscars kicks off tonight. Here's how you can watch!
  
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• Want the latest Apple Watch for cheap? Get an Apple Watch Series 5 for $355 - CNET

  09-02-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Save $44 on Apple's smartwatch with an always-on display.
  
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• This robot excels at drawing human blood - CNET

  09-02-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  A new medical robot created specifically to take blood samples outperformed human health-care professionals in a clinical trial.
  
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• 'Real life' Rick and Morty will sear themselves into your brain forever - CNET

  09-02-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  A hyperrealistic version of the animated sci-fi stars is here to rattle your soul.
  
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• Dyson's futuristic Supersonic Hair Dryer is now $80 off - CNET

  09-02-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Get the slimmest, lightest and quietest hair dryer we know about (which also happens to be based on fan-free technology borrowed from other Dyson products) for $320.
  
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• Get this AirPods rival, the Jabra Elite 65t wireless earbuds, for just $50 - CNET

  09-02-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  One of the best true wireless earphones you can get at any price, these are refurbished by Jabra and are selling for 66% off.
  
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• Get your first month of Sling TV for just $5 - CNET

  09-02-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Choose either the Orange or Blue package and see if you like what this streamer is, er, slinging.
  
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• Coronavirus jolts tech firms as outbreak spreads: Nvidia is latest - CNET

  09-02-2020 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the world's biggest companies have limited travel and closed offices because of the new disease.
  
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• Peter Kirstein obituary

  09-02-2020 18:08
  
  Computer scientist regarded as ‘the European father of the internet’The UK’s first connection to the Arpanet, a precursor to the internet, was made on 25 July 1973, when a computer at University College London transmitted packets of data to the Information Sciences Institute at the University of South California.The man behind this milestone was Peter Kirstein, who has died aged 86. Often regarded as “the European father of the internet”, Kirstein played a significa
  
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• Should you pay someone to help you stretch? I tried it to find out - CNET

  09-02-2020 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  Stretch studios are a popular recovery trend, but they can be expensive.
  
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• The strange, thorny and sometimes sleazy origins behind 11 tech terms you use every day - CNET

  09-02-2020 16:43 via cnet.com
  
  Words do not always mean what you think that they mean, especially in the rapidly changing world of technology.
  
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• Fatigue, dry skin and brain fog: How to tell if you have a thyroid issue - CNET

  09-02-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  A doctor explains five common symptoms that point to thyroid disease.
  
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• Hands-on with the budget Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power video - CNET

  09-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Motorola has ruled the affordable phone market for years. Now its latest phones pack more value with new cameras and different models.
  
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• Windows 10 is better in dark mode. Here's how to apply its dark theme - CNET

  09-02-2020 14:47 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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• With the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung looks for its foldable do-over - CNET

  09-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The company's new device, with a design similar to Motorola's Razr, could give the foldables market a boost.
  
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• Will iPhone 12 look the same as iPhone 11? New rumors say yes, kinda - CNET

  09-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's a surprise to me too.
  
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• Robot farmers are changing the future of agriculture - CNET

  09-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A robot named Sam rules over this atypical Ohio farm.
  
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• More than manuals: Inside the Haynes International Motor Museum - Roadshow

  09-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It’s one of the UK’s biggest car collections, all made possible by the sales of the eponymous guides known to car enthusiasts everywhere. Here’s a look inside.
  
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• Electric cooperatives could be the key to solving the rural digital divide - CNET

  09-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Democrats vying for the presidency in New Hampshire look to power companies created under the New Deal to solve a 21st century issue for rural Americans.
  
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• Comcast kept calling me. It was the beginning of a little nightmare

  09-02-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Comcast's customer service used to be the stuff of distraught legend. The company put a lot of effort into making it better. But then something went wrong with my cable service.
  
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• As New Hampshire primary nears, here are the biggest tech issues on the campaign trail - CNET

  09-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From busting up big tech to protecting consumer privacy, tech issues will play a role on the campaign trail.
  
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• Everything you need to know about SIM swap fraud, plus one thing to do right now - CNET

  09-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Phone number theft is more than just possible, it's all too easy to give hackers the keys to your online accounts.
  
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• Behind the scenes at the Dolby Theater, home of the 2020 Oscars - CNET

  09-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From the Academy Awards to countless world premieres and TV shows, Hollywood’s Dolby Theater is a focal point for the entertainment world. Let's go backstage.
  
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• 6 Disney Plus tips: How to get it for free and more - CNET

  09-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Learn how to get the most out of Disney's nostalgic streaming service.
  
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• Huawei: UK 5G concerns 'a witch-hunt' says Chinese ambassador

  09-02-2020 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Its UK ambassador criticises Tory politicians opposed to the firm's role in the UK's mobile network.
  
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• Here's everything you can do to stop annoying robocalls - CNET

  09-02-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Though the US government and leading tech companies are taking steps to combat robocalls, there are things you can do to help reduce the number of times your phone rings.
  
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• 'You're a good dog': Robo-pup helps people with dementia

  09-02-2020 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The robot is used as part of a live animal therapy treatment to help encourage emotional attachment.
  
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• The lost art of having a chat: what happened when I stopped texting and started talking

  09-02-2020 10:30
  
  We are more connected than ever, but we rarely seem to really speak to each other. So, Rebecca Nicholson decided to tryLike most people I know, my Weekly Screen Report is obscene. Every Sunday, when the notification pops up to tell me the hours I have wasted, mostly texting, I think about all the things I could have done. Finished Middlemarch. Started Middlemarch. But as I have my phone in my hand, I scroll through Instagram instead. I send an article or a joke to a friend, a picture of the dog
  
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• Oscars 2020: How to watch or stream the award show online - CNET

  09-02-2020 10:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Oscars kicks off tonight. Here's how you can watch!
  
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• Singapore accounts for half of Netflix government takedown demands

  09-02-2020 08:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Media streaming company says it has removed nine pieces of content due to government requests worldwide since it began operations 23 years ago, with five of such requests issued by the Singapore government.
  
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• The best grills of 2020: Gas models we love - CNET

  09-02-2020 07:30 via cnet.com
  
  We're sorting out the best-sellers to crown one grill king of the cookout.
  
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• The Oscars won’t be diverse until they become more transparent

  09-02-2020 07:00
  
  Another year, another #OscarSoWhite. To fix the Oscars, the Academy needs to start by becoming more transparent
  
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• The best MP3 players you can buy in 2020 (no, really)

  09-02-2020 07:00
  
  Let's face it, your phone is probably not built for sound. So it's time to wrap your head around the fact that you might need an MP3 player in your life
  
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• Targeting cancer is about to get easier – thanks to DNA sequencing

  09-02-2020 07:00
  
  By understanding tumours at a genetic level, we will be able to target treatments
  
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• On Wikipedia, a fight is raging over coronavirus disinformation

  09-02-2020 07:00
  
  A team of medicine enthusiasts has been scrambling to keep disinformation from spreading on the free encyclopaedia
  
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• The five: ads banned for greenwashing

  09-02-2020 06:30
  
  Ryanair and others companies that have made misleading environmental claimsThe airline came under fire last week from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for using outdated information to claim it was the UK’s lowest emission airline. The statistics it used failed to include many rival airlines and were based on data from 2011. The ASA ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the claim and banned the advert as misleading. Continue reading...
  
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• Best gaming keyboards under $100 for 2020: Mechanical, RGB and wireless compared - CNET

  09-02-2020 06:03 via cnet.com
  
  And one you should definitely skip.
  
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• Best wireless headphones for Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus in 2020 - CNET

  09-02-2020 05:57 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new wireless headphone for the Galaxy Note 10? Here are CNET's top picks.
  
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• 2020's best meal prep containers - CNET

  09-02-2020 05:39 via cnet.com
  
  Preparing your meals in advance can save you a lot of money, but what's the best way to store your meals and keep them tasting fresh and healthy?
  
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• Best electric toothbrushes for whiter teeth and a healthier mouth 2020: Philips, Oral-B and more - CNET

  09-02-2020 05:27 via cnet.com
  
  From whitening power to gum care, here's how to choose the best electric toothbrush.
  
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• Best coolers of 2020: Cabela, Yeti, Igloo, Coleman and more compared - CNET

  09-02-2020 05:16 via cnet.com
  
  If you enjoy a frosty beverage for your tailgating or game-day party, then you'll need a dependable cooler. Here are the winners out of the 18 we've tested.
  
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• FBI is investigating more than 1,000 cases of Chinese theft of US technology

  09-02-2020 03:31 via zdnet.com
  
  US officials talk about all the methods the Chinese government and its agents have been using to target US companies and universities to steal intellectual property.
  
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• UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes -- start time, how to watch and full fight card - CNET

  09-02-2020 03:20 via cnet.com
  
  Can Dominick Reyes upset GOAT Jon Jones at UFC 247?
  
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