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• Florida county election office hit by ransomware before 2016 presidential election

  12-02-2020 23:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Ransomware incident was kept secret and never reported, current county election supervisor says.
  
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• Galaxy S20 shines in bright, pastel colors - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest marquee handset, the Galaxy S20, come in glistening blue and pink.
  
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• With MWC 2020 cancelled, most new Android phones face a tough debut - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Smaller handset makers rely on events like Mobile World Congress to get attention for their devices. Some may still show up in Barcelona, Spain.
  
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• With MWC 2020 canceled, most new Android phones face a tough debut - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Smaller handset makers rely on events like Mobile World Congress to get attention for their devices. Some may still show up in Barcelona, Spain.
  
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• Possible Fisker electric pickup makes accidental online appearance - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Henrik Fisker himself tweeted the photo, but it's since been deleted.
  
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• Portable charger bonanza: Get a 10,000-mAh power bank for $12 or a PD charger for a few dollars more - CNET

  12-02-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Charge two devices at once with either of these supercompact chargers. One can even top off your laptop thanks to an 18-watt USB-C PD port.
  
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• VW Group is working on new, cheaper battery-based EV chargers - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The new system would use a battery to directly charge up to two cars, then use grid power to top off the battery.
  
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• UK could end gas and hybrid car sales sooner than 2035, government says - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Now, it could come as soon as 2032.
  
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• Surprising things people are buying on Amazon right now - CNET

  12-02-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Y'all are buying some weird stuff on Amazon.
  
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• NetApp Q3 results fall below expectations

  12-02-2020 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also said that revenues are expected to decline approximately 10% year-over-year.
  
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• NASA remasters Voyager 1's famous 'Pale Blue Dot' image - CNET

  12-02-2020 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  We're small, but glorious.
  
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• Essential ceases operations, 3 Feb phone update was the last for the PH-1

  12-02-2020 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Essential Phone was the first to launch with a notch while also showing us how elegant titanium and ceramic could be on a phone. It's now the end of the line for the phone, Project GEM, and the Essential Home projects.
  
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• Reuters will fact-check Facebook and Instagram posts ahead of 2020 election - CNET

  12-02-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The media organization has joined the fight against fake news and deepfakes.
  
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• Accenture: Can your enterprise survive the tech-clash?

  12-02-2020 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  According to Accenture Technology Vision 2020 Report, companies need to balance 'value' with their stakeholder 'values' in order to successfully compete in digital economy. To achieve this balanced approach, companies need to develop a new mindset and the ability to managing the clash between business and technology models that are incongruous with stakeholder's needs and expectations.
  
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• Cisco beats Q2 expectations with growth in services

  12-02-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, revenue from infrastructure and applications was down 8 percent.
  
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• 5 alternatives to traditional health insurance - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  If you can't afford health insurance, establish a safety net with one of these (usually) cheaper options.
  
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• Pokemon Home launches on Switch and mobile - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Gather all your Poke-pals in one place.
  
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• You can win a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra*

  12-02-2020 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Yes, that's right! ZDNet is giving Samsung's newly announced flagship smartphone to one lucky winner. This giveaway ends on Feb. 25, 2020.
  
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• Almost half our species could be extinct in 50 years due to climate change, researchers predict - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate how many species could be gone by 2070.
  
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• Almost half our species could be extinct in 50 years due to climate change - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate what species could be gone by 2070.
  
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• Evenflo car seats face federal investigation over safety claims - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  The well-known car-seat brand is alleged to have misled customers with claims that its Big Kid booster seat is safe in a side-impact crash.
  
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• Hyundai recalls 430,000 Elantra models for suddenly catching fire - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Even when the cars are not running, a short circuit could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
  
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• Absolute unit of an extinct turtle sported a gigantic horned shell - CNET

  12-02-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the mind-blowing photos of the massive fossils.
  
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• Facebook delays launch of dating feature in Europe amid privacy concerns - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  The social network planned to release the dating service in Europe before Valentine's Day.
  
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• Free money: Spend at least $25 at Best Buy, get $25 cash back - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Cheapskate exclusive! This rebate offer can net you something for free or close to it.
  
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• Project xCloud game streaming preview starts on iOS devices - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Apple device owners can now experience console gaming without the console.
  
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• Android co-creator's phone company Essential to close

  12-02-2020 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Rubin's Essential says it will cease operations after finding "no clear path forward".
  
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• Best AirPods accessories in 2020 - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  The AirPods are another Apple accessory that have spurred a cottage industry of more accessories. Here are some of our top picks.
  
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• Mobile World Congress canceled due to coronavirus concerns

  12-02-2020 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The announcement comes after several major exhibitors decided to withdraw from the mobile industry's largest event.
  
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• MWC 2020: Smartphone showcase cancelled over coronavirus fears

  12-02-2020 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world's largest mobile industry showcase will not go ahead, organisers confirm.
  
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• Microsoft Wonder Bar: Apple Touch Bar gets competition in Windows 10X - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Wonder Bar will help users find shortcuts and make precise mouse movements.
  
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• Mobile World Congress axed after firms quit over coronavirus fears

  12-02-2020 20:13
  
  Amazon, BT and Nokia among big names to pull out of mobile phone fair in BarcelonaCoronavirus outbreak – latest updatesThe world’s largest mobile phone trade fair, Mobile World Congress, has been cancelled after scores of the world’s biggest technology and telecommunications companies pulled out over fears of the spread of the coronavirus.The MWC, which was due to be held in Barcelona on 24 February, was expecting more than 100,000 delegates from about 200 countries across the
  
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• 4 ways exercise can make you happier -- even if you don't like to exercise - CNET

  12-02-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  How exercise changes your brain, helps you socialize and makes you feel better.
  
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• Does Samsung's folding-glass flip phone beat the Razr? (The Daily Charge, 2/12/2020) video - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  We discuss Z hell out of Z Flip.
  
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• Essential, led by Android founder Andy Rubin, is shutting down - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Rubin has been mired in controversy since he was accused of sexual misconduct while he was an executive at Google.
  
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• MWC 2020 phone event canceled because of coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest mobile show is taking a break this year as many of its biggest exhibitors withdraw due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• GSMA officially cancels MWC 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest mobile show is taking a break this year as many of its biggest exhibitors withdraw due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Ford Mach-E electric SUV: American and European launches to coincide - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  In Europe, Norway will get first dibs on the EV.
  
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• Nikola's Badger electric truck sets its sights on Tesla, Hummer and Rivian - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Nikola's new Badger will be available as an EV or as a fuel-cell vehicle with up to 600 miles of range.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy S20 got me more curious about 5G. But what I learned made me sad

  12-02-2020 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  With the launch of the Galaxy S20 and its 5G capabilities, I started to do research on 5G coverage. Boy, am I disappointed.
  
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• Transgender users accuse TikTok of censorship

  12-02-2020 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The short-form video platform has been unable to explain why some content has been taken down.
  
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• Scientists discover 'baby giant planet' cosmically close to Earth - CNET

  12-02-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  This planet has a weird relationship with its "parent" star.
  
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• Forrester's first take on Galaxy S20 and Z Flip: 'Damn, that's cool'

  12-02-2020 18:57 via zdnet.com
  
  This is the first time in a long time that a new phone hasn't led with its camera but instead with its ability to fold, small size, and screen quality.
  
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• Apple Pay may make up 10% of card transactions by 2025, analyst says - CNET

  12-02-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  The future looks cardless.
  
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• Which computer should I buy? How to find the iPad, Chromebook, Mac or Windows PC that's right for you

  12-02-2020 18:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Think before you buy: What are you really using it for? How much do you plan spend? We outline key factors to consider when making your decision. No tech experience required.
  
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• Netflix hypes To All The Boys sequel by letting you watch first film without signing up - CNET

  12-02-2020 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch To All The Boys I've Loved Before for free -- no account or trial needed.
  
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• Czinger 21C hypercar wants to put California on the map - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  The California-based startup plans to show the wild-looking hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show.
  
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• Hyundai grabs a paddle, partners with Canoo for future electric car platform - Roadshow

  12-02-2020 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  Canoo made a splash with its nifty "skateboard" platform, and Hyundai wants in on the engineering feat.
  
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• The most popular love songs might not be what you expect - CNET

  12-02-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Shakespeare said it: If music be the food of love, play on.
  
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• Microsoft to Office 365 ProPlus users: This new feature cuts malicious docs risks

  12-02-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft rolls out previews for an improved experience when using Office Protected View.
  
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