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• Upgrade your phone or laptop with audiophile-quality sound for $149 - CNET

  21-02-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Audiolab's Nano Wireless DAC and Headphone Amplifier enhances your music and restores the headphone jack your phone manufacturer stole from you.
  
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• Fox reportedly considers buying Tubi while NBCUniversal eyes Vudu - CNET

  21-02-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Reports last year said Walmart was thinking of selling its on-demand video service Vudu.
  
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• Wilder vs Fury 2 live stream: how to watch the boxing rematch from anywhere this Saturday

  21-02-2020 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If the result of the Deontay WIlder vs Tyson Fury rematch was judged only on trash talking, then this one would probably be heading for another hard fought draw! But the time for pantomime is coming to a close and the serious business of boxing will soon take over.It's a fight even casual fans aren't going to want to miss and we're here to tell you exactly how to live stream Wilder vs Fury 2 no matter where you are in the world - plus key information like the Wilder vs Fury time, date and underc
  
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• UK points finger at Russia over massive Georgia cyberattack

  21-02-2020 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A huge cyberattack responsible for knocking out over 2,000 websites in the country of Georgia last year was carried out by Russia, according to Georgia, the UK and the US.The UK government says that the Russian military intelligence agency GRU was behind the “attempt to undermine Georgia's sovereignty” and Former Secretary Dominic Raab described this as “totally unacceptable”. However, Russia's Foreign Ministry has denied any involvement, according to the Russian state-op
  
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• The Friends reunion is officially on - CNET

  21-02-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The One Where They Got Back Together will be on HBO Max in May.
  
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• Nevada Democrats hope to avoid tech issues on caucus day with Google app - CNET

  21-02-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  Experts say a lack of training for volunteers and testing of the reporting system could still spell trouble for tabulating results.
  
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• Nevada Democrats bet on Google app to avoid Iowa-like meltdown - CNET

  21-02-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  Experts say a lack of training for volunteers and testing of the reporting system could still spell trouble for tabulating results.
  
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• IoT and connected devices: The best thing to happen to home automation, or a frustrating mess?

  21-02-2020 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  I love my new home automation system. But it didn't come without pain and frustration.
  
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• Big tech cos pull out of San Francisco conferences on coronavirus concerns

  21-02-2020 22:36
  
  Verizon Communications Inchas pulled out of the RSAcyber security conference due to coronavirus-related concerns, the organizer said https://www.rsaconference.com/novel-coronavirus-update on Friday.
  
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• The rock-bottom cheapest phone plans you can get today - CNET

  21-02-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Only suckers stick with the Big Four carriers, because small carriers can save you hundreds of dollars a year.
  
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• McDonald's scented quarter pounder candles have already sold out - CNET

  21-02-2020 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Who knew people wanted to smell this burger at home 24/7 so badly?
  
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• Great Scott! The Back to the Future Blu-ray box set is just $17 - CNET

  21-02-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  If my calculations are correct, that's 53% off one of the greatest movie trilogies ever made.
  
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• Brazil unveils instant payments platform

  21-02-2020 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The new platform is expected to go live in November 2020 as part of a series of innovations introduced by the country's central bank.
  
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• PS5 could help propel Sony to six million consoles sold by next March

  21-02-2020 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We're still waiting on an official announcement of the PS5, but that doesn't mean there aren't already massive expectations for the future console. Many of those predictions are centered around the design, the performance, and the price, but some are on sales figures. One analyst from Japanese research firm Ace Research Institute suggests Sony could sell six million units by March 2021, reports Tom's Guide.That six million unit figure isn't just for the PS5, though. It also takes into account sa
  
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• Czinger 21C comes with 1,250 hp and Tesla Roadster-rivaling acceleration - Roadshow

  21-02-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Straight out of California with serious specs from a hybrid powertrain.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX to raise $250 million, valuing it at $36 billion: CNBC

  21-02-2020 22:08
  
  Elon Musk's SpaceX is looking to raise about $250 million, taking the private rocket company's valuation to about $36 billion, CNBC reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the financing.
  
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• The White House is reportedly planning a 5G summit to combat Huawei - CNET

  21-02-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Trump administration will continue warning nations against using Huawei for 5G, a report says.
  
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• WordPress is the world's most popular CMS

  21-02-2020 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New research has revealed that WordPress is the top content management system (CMS) among enterprise businesses using two or more CMSs and it is also the dominant CMS for headless technology applications.WP Engine's new report, titled “The Rise of Multi CMS, WordPress and Headless in the Enterprise”, found that using a CMS is no longer optional for enterprise companies and that headless applications, which control the content that is separated from the display layer or the front-end
  
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• How to smoke low and slow on your charcoal grill - CNET

  21-02-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Make great BBQ right at home on your Weber kettle.
  
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• Six things to know before you buy the Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  21-02-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Looking at buying Samsung's new folding phone? Read this first.
  
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• 6 things to know before you buy the Galaxy Z Flip - CNET

  21-02-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Looking at buying Samsung's new folding phone? Read this first.
  
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• Hugh Jackman, Jon Bernthal and more support boy bullied for dwarfism - CNET

  21-02-2020 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Quaden Bayles shared his agony in a video posted to Facebook by his mom, and people around the world stepped up.
  
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• FBI recommends passphrases over password complexity

  21-02-2020 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Longer passwords, even consisting of simpler words or constructs, are better than short passwords with special characters.
  
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• Shopify joins Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project

  21-02-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The e-commerce giant said it was joining Libra in hopes of improving commerce on a global scale.
  
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• Robert Pattinson's full Batman suit revealed in leaked pictures - CNET

  21-02-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  The new pictures also show the Batcycle.
  
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• Lyft buys digital car-top advertising startup Halo Cars

  21-02-2020 20:48
  
  Lyft Inc has bought U.S.-based startup Halo Cars, which allows drivers to make money through digital advertisements displayed on top of their vehicles.
  
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• iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Max rumors: Release date, specs, screen size and 5G predictions - CNET

  21-02-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the standout rumors about upcoming iPhones.
  
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• Galaxy Buds Plus review: No more AirPod envy for Android users

  21-02-2020 20:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's second-generation Galaxy Buds are a respectable upgrade.
  
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• Encryption on Facebook, Google, others threatened by planned new bill

  21-02-2020 20:38
  
  U.S. legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that could hurt technology companies' ability to offer end-to-end encryption, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, and it aims to curb the distribution of child sexual abuse material on such platforms.
  
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• Samsung Electronics names non-executive director as board chairman in company first

  21-02-2020 20:35
  
  Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Friday it has named a non-executive director as board chairman for the first time, to increase transparency and independence.
  
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• After Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart challenges India antitrust probe

  21-02-2020 20:33
  
  Walmart's Flipkart has filed a legal challenge against an antitrust investigation ordered against the company in India, a court filing seen by Reuters showed, following a similar petition by its rival Amazon.com Inc.
  
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• Intel Comet Lake-S prices have leaked, and it looks like AMD will win in price again

  21-02-2020 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Historically speaking, the Intel vs AMD battle has typically played out like this: Intel was more expensive while offering top-end performance, while AMD processors were much more affordable. But, that's changed recently, with AMD providing better performance and prices, while Intel is just expensive – and it doesn't look like that's about to change. Renowned leaker @momomo_us spotted EU pricing for a pretty wide range of 10th-generation Intel Comet Lake processors from the low-end Ce
  
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• Roadshow's guide to car subscription services, an alternative to buying or leasing - Roadshow

  21-02-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  We live in the future where you're no longer restricted to traditional car buying and leasing. Here's our guide to finding out if a car subscription service is right for you.
  
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• Verizon pulls out of RSA Conference amid coronavirus concerns

  21-02-2020 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The fate of the 2020 RSA security conference is in question as prominent technology vendors continue to back out.
  
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• Forget foldable phones – an all-glass iPhone could be the future

  21-02-2020 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Cupertino behemoth is looking into different ways to innovate the iPhone. Not that Apple isn’t exploring the trending foldable phone route, as evidenced by the “Foldable Cover and Display for an Electronic Device” patent it filed way back in 2017. But, clearly, it’s looking at other avenues as well.AppleInsider reports that a new Apple patent shows an all-glass iPhone that will boast display and touch sensitivity on all its surfaces – front, back and all four si
  
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• These are the five strongest SIM only deals this weekend - Three, iD, Smarty and more

  21-02-2020 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The weather is terrible, so realistically why would you even want to go outside this weekend. Instead, use your hard-earned time off from work, school or whatever is going on in your life to do what is most important...finding a new SIM only deal.Okay fair enough, there are much better things to do this weekend - watching a Wilder vs Fury live stream for example! So if you were planning on spending hours scouring the web for the best SIM only deals, we're here to speed up the process.Below, we'v
  
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• The 7 best fitness subscription boxes in 2020 for every workout style - CNET

  21-02-2020 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're a yogi, runner or gym rat, everyone loves new stuff.
  
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• Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode 1 recap: The Bad Batch blazes into action - CNET

  21-02-2020 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Season 7 hits Disney Plus with a droid-crushing, clone trooper-centric premiere.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck is now available as a remote controlled EV pickup - Roadshow

  21-02-2020 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  You can drive Mattel's Limited Edition of the Cybertruck for $400. And if that's too much, there's also a $20 version.
  
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• Hugh Jackman, Jon Bernthal send support to boy bullied for dwarfism - CNET

  21-02-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Quaden Bayles shared his agony in a video posted to Facebook by his mom, and people around the world stepped up.
  
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• Hugh Jackman, Jon Bernthal, MMA send support to boy bullied for dwarfism - CNET

  21-02-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Quaden Bayles shared his agony in a video posted to Facebook by his mom, and people around the world stepped up.
  
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• Refreshed Volvo S90, V90 snag mild-hybrid power and a few design tweaks - Roadshow

  21-02-2020 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  The Swedish sedan and wagon are still mighty fine looking.
  
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• First Look: Harmon Kardon Citation Oasis is the smartest wake up call you can get

  21-02-2020 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’ve got smart assistants in our phones, in our earphones and in our speakers. Why not bedside clocks too? Amazon opened the floodgates with its Echo Dot with Clock speaker. But how about if you want something Google flavoured instead?You might want to take a look at the Harmon Kardon Citation Oasis alarm clock. The Citation range, you may remember, is Harmon Kardon’s answer to the likes of Sonos, a multi-room proposition that includes soundbars, bookshelf speakers and floor-standin
  
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• Hackers impersonate top VPN to steal cryptocurrency

  21-02-2020 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a new malicious campaign which uses a fake version of a popular VPN service's website to spread the Trojan stealer AZORult by tricking users into thinking they are downloading a Windows installer.AZORult is one of the most common stealers on Russian hacking forums because of its wide range of capabilities. This Trojan poses a serious threat to infected computers as it allows an attacker to collect a wealth of data including browser history, login credenti
  
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• NASA Insight lander will give its stuck Mars 'Mole' a push - CNET

  21-02-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The heat probe has been treading soil for a year now.
  
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• Facial recognition company Clearview AI probed by Canada privacy agencies

  21-02-2020 19:09
  
  Canadian privacy authorities have launched an investigation into New York-based Clearview AI to determine whether the firm's use of facial recognition technology complies with the country's privacy laws, the agencies said on Friday.
  
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• Disappointing Intel Core i9-10900 benchmarks leak, it doesn't look like it'll beat AMD Ryzen

  21-02-2020 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We've been waiting for new desktop processors from Intel for what feels like an eternity. And while they're surely on their way, some new benchmarks have leaked that have tempered our expectations a bit. Spotted by the folks over at Wccftech, these benchmarks appeared on Hong Kong tech site XFastest, and they don't look too hot for Intel. However, what might be holding this processor back is that it's rocking a tiny 65W TDP, which is much less than the 95W that its predecessor the Intel Cor
  
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• AutoComplete checks out the 2021 Honda Civic Type R video - Roadshow

  21-02-2020 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Today on AutoComplete, we explore Honda's plans for its baddest Civic both in the US and abroad.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck: Hot Wheels ne realizza due versioni telecomandate.

  21-02-2020 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mattel, una delle più grandi case produttrici di giocattoli del mondo, ha annunciato che realizzerà due versioni telecomandate del Tesla Cybertruck con il marchio Hot Wheels. Come riporta il sito The Verge, è possibile già preordinare il prodotto sul sito ufficiale, scegliendo quale versione si desidera ricevere. Come detto precedentemente, il Cybertruck telecomandato sarà disponibile in due versioni: il più piccolo in scala 1:64 e il più gra
  
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• Wireless car charging on the way video - Roadshow

  21-02-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  By the time you get an electric car, it may have no plug at all.
  
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