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• Oscars 2020: Here's why we left Luke Perry out of In Memoriam tribute - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Cameron Boyce, Tim Conway, Sid Haig and others also weren't included in the Academy Awards montage.
  
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• Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra specs vs. Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus: What's new and what's different - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung announced three flagship phones for 2020. Here's how they're different from last year's Galaxy S10 phones.
  
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• US finds Huawei has backdoor access to mobile networks globally, report says - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Chinese tech giant has reportedly had access to carrier equipment for over a decade.
  
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• Galaxy S20, Plus and Ultra take the lead in 5G, zoom cameras, 8K, 120Hz and more - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  In eight ways, Samsung's high-end Galaxy S20 Ultra sets new standards for flagship phones.
  
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• Akamai beats estimates on cyber security and content delivery growth

  11-02-2020 23:25
  
  Akamai Technologieson Tuesday beat quarterly estimates for revenue and profit, driven by strong demand for its cloud security services and growth in its traditional business of speeding up media content delivery through the web.
  
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• Twitter rolls out new tool to combat misinformation about US census - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  The social network directs users to the official website for the 2020 census.
  
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• Coronavirus disease gets an official name: COVID-19 - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The virus itself has also been named. It will be known as SARS-CoV-2.
  
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• New Xbox and PS5 consoles will run 'almost all' old games, Ubisoft says - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Both consoles are launching in 2020.
  
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• Sprint releases smartwatch to help parents keep track of their kids - CNET

  11-02-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  WatchMeGo includes a built-in GPS and an SOS button to send an alert to a parent's phone.
  
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• Get a sweetheart deal on Tile trackers for Valentine's Day - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  If your special someone can't seem to keep track of their keys, remote control or purse, grab a four pack of Tiles and save up to $20.
  
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• Lexus has a Tesla Autopilot rival coming this year, report says - Roadshow

  11-02-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  No, it's not a self-driving car, but it will steer for you in the right conditions.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bendy beauty - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung unveiled its new flip phone at the Unpacked 2020 event on Tuesday.
  
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• T-Mobile-Sprint merger wins approval from U.S. judge

  11-02-2020 22:38
  
  T-Mobile US Inc's edged closer to a takeover of Sprint Corp after a federal judge on Tuesday approved the deal, rejecting a claim by a group of states that said the proposed transaction would violate antitrust laws and raise prices.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20: The phone's best hardware upgrades and new features

  11-02-2020 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung Unpacked introduced the Galaxy S20 flagship series, packing in 5G capabilities, advanced camera technology, and more. Here are my five favorite new features.
  
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• Investors expect any T-Mobile/Sprint deal price haircut to be small

  11-02-2020 22:38
  
  T-Mobile US Inc may be limited in its ability to trim the price of its $40 billion acquisition of Sprint Corp after it overcame regulatory obstacles to completing the deal, investors and analysts said on Tuesday.
  
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• All the news from Samsung's Unpacked event video - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Today's major tech stories include all the new Samsung announcements, including the foldable Z Flip, S20 series phones and much more.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra's chonky camera bump is super ugly, don't @ me - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Samsung says screw it, glues domino piece to phone.
  
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• FBI: BEC scams accounted for half of the cyber-crime losses in 2019

  11-02-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Average loss per BEC scam amounted to nearly $75,000, per complaint, on average.
  
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• Samsung debuts Galaxy S20 phones video - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung announces three new Galaxy S phones, the S20 (6.2-inch), S20 Plus (6.7-inch) and S20 Ultra (6.9-inch).
  
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• Lending startup Figure launches U.S. ads that aim to make blockchain mainstream

  11-02-2020 22:26
  
  Lending startup Figure Technologies is hoping an animated character named Blockchain will give it a competitive edge against big banks that dominate the businesses it wants to disrupt.
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals: Save big on Samsung phones now that S20 is here

  11-02-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung has announced the Galaxy S20, so naturally, there are plenty of Galaxy S10 deals to be found. Here are the best sales on the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10 5G.
  
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• Hyundai signs development deal with another electric vehicle startup

  11-02-2020 22:21
  
  Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co broadened its future transportation portfolio with an agreement to jointly develop electric vehicles with California startup Canoo, the companies said on Tuesday.
  
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• Free video-streaming service Tubi hits 25M monthly active users - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Total view time also reached more than 163 million hours watched in December.
  
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• Lenovo Presidents Day sale: Save big on ThinkPad and Yoga laptops - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The sale is underway and ends Feb. 23.
  
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• Volvo and Geely discuss outright merger of businesses - Roadshow

  11-02-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Any merger would preserve each of the combined automaker's brands, such as Polestar and Lynk & Co.
  
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• US orders Google, Facebook and others to reveal details of years of acquisitions

  11-02-2020 22:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Federal Trade Commission says its focus on smaller company takeovers will help clarify antitrust investigationsThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered five major tech companies to hand over detailed information on hundreds of acquisitions made over the past decade, it announced on Tuesday.As part of its continued antitrust investigations, the agency, which enforces consumer protection laws, has required Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook to provide documents and other inform
  
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• Lyft's fourth-quarter earnings show $1 billion in revenue - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company beats analysts' estimates for the end of 2019, but profitability is still a ways off.
  
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• NASA is recruiting new astronauts as it aims for the moon and Mars - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Want to go to the moon or even Mars? Here's what you need to be part of the Artemis Generation crew.
  
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• Kubernetes administration policy made easy with brewOPA

  11-02-2020 22:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Administering policies across Kubernetes and other cloud native environments isn't easy. Now, Cyral wants to take the trouble out of the job with brewOPA.
  
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• Relieve those sore muscles: The Hypervolt Plus Percussion Massager is $50 off - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, you can get the super powerful but mercifully quiet Hypervolt Plus for just $399.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 5G and Z Flip: Which phones are going to which carrier? - CNET

  11-02-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about which carriers will have the Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, and which plans will work for 5G.
  
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• Mazda6 diesel almost here. Again. Finally - Roadshow

  11-02-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  It's been almost 10 years since Mazda promised diesel power for its midsize sedan, but it looks like the real deal this time.
  
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• Judge signs off on $26 billion T-Mobile Sprint merger. Now what? - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  A federal court sided with the companies in an antitrust case to block the merger.
  
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• Judge signs off on $26 billion T-Mobile and Sprint merger. Now what? - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  A federal court sides with the companies in an antitrust case to block the merger.
  
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• Samsung and Xbox partner for cloud gaming, announce Forza Street for Galaxy devices - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Is this the future of Project xCloud?
  
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• Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra specs vs. Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus: What's new and what's different - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung announced three flagship phones for 2020. Here's how they're different from last year's Galaxy S10 phones.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra specs vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max, Pixel 4 XL and Note 10 Plus - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  See how Samsung's most premium Galaxy S20 phone stacks up against its rivals.
  
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• Samsung introduces Galaxy Buds Plus video - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's new Galaxy Buds Plus last up to 11 hours and 22 with a charging case. The new earbuds will cost $149 and be available on Feb. 14.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip phone vs. Galaxy Fold: How do Samsung's two foldable phones compare? - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Comparing Samsung's two foldable phones, spec by spec.
  
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• Flipboard launches new paid video service on Samsung Galaxy S20 - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The short-form video service faces stiff competition and subscription fatigue.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy S20 phones get 8K video and insane 'space zoom' video - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  It was all about the camera at Samsung's Galaxy S20 launch, with 8K shooting, AI-assisted camera modes and an ultra close-up "Space Zoom" mode announced for all three S20 phones.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy S20 ushers in 5G upgrade cycle: Future-proof specs for business buyers

  11-02-2020 21:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung unveils its trio of Galaxy S20 flagship devices with a wide range of prices, a slew of upgraded camera features and specs, 5G as a default, and perks for the enterprise.Will businesses and consumers bite?
  
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• Samsung's Unpacked event: Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy flip phone and everything else announced - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  At its annual February announcement, the company revealed its flagship Galaxy S20 phones featuring a new super large model, the Z Flip foldable and Galaxy Buds Plus.
  
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• Samsung says its Galaxy flip phone will last over 200,000 folds without breaking - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  After last year's fiasco with the Galaxy Fold, Samsung says that the new Z Flip will be a more durable foldable phone.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip: Specs, pricing, launch date, and more you need to know

  11-02-2020 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Z Flip has a foldable display, but isn't a Galaxy Fold successor -- and it launches this Friday.
  
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• Samsung, Netflix mobile deal will unlock bonus content on Galaxy phones - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The alliance means that Netflix's app will be more tightly integrated with Samsung's mobile devices.
  
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• Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip: How to preorder Samsung's new phones - CNET

  11-02-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want to get your hands on Samsung's latest smartphones on launch day? Read this.
  
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• How to watch the Samsung Unpacked event: Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone and more - CNET

  11-02-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  At its annual February announcement, the company revealed its flagship Galaxy S20 phones featuring a new super large model.
  
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• Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and S20 Ultra specs: What's new and what's different? - CNET

  11-02-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung announced three flagship phones for the year (they're nonfolding, unfortunately). Here's how to tell them apart.
  
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• NASA sweeps away myths about Monday's viral broomstick challenge - CNET

  11-02-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Brush away that Twitter claim. If you can balance your broom today, you can do it any day.
  
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