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• iPhone 9 rumors: Launch date, ,price, specs and Touch ID might be back - CNET

  29-02-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  All the latest, hottest rumors about a potential successor to the iPhone SE, aka the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2.
  
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• Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas live stream: watch the boxing online anywhere

  29-02-2020 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Few recent bouts have pitted two fighters with such a wealth of experience against each other - don't miss a moment of the action with our Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas live stream guide. Watch all the boxing action from this weekend's big fight online the easy way.Saturday's showdown in Texas marks the return to the ring of four-division world champion Garcia, who fights for the first time since his points defeat to Errol Spence Jr - which ended an impressive 39-fight winning streak.Meanwh
  
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• GDC 2020 “indefinitely postponed” after losing Microsoft, Sony, Epic to coronavirus

  29-02-2020 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For all its antivirus protection, the tech world is coming to a realization that it’s no match for deadly biological viruses.Not only has IDC already predicted that this novel coronavirus could lead to a decline in PC sales this year, with so many factories shutting down and demand already dropping. But also, many tech trade shows and events have already been cancelled.The latest in this string of cancellations is the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2020 in San Francisco. It was supposed
  
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• The best wireless speakers to give in 2020 - CNET

  29-02-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Wireless speakers make nice gifts -- and some are quite affordable. Here are our top picks for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers.
  
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• First coronavirus death in US confirmed - CNET

  29-02-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  The death happened in Washington state, says the department of health there.
  
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• Get an Ecovacs Deebot 711 robot vacuum for $300 - CNET

  29-02-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Save 44% on a robot vacuum equipped with sensors to avoid collision and return to spots it has missed.
  
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• Today only: Celebrate Leap Day with a $50 delivery order from 7-11 for just $21 - CNET

  29-02-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Or celebrate Leap Day the way ancient Romans did, with up to five 7-11 pizzas for $2.29 each.
  
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• Apex Legends Season 4: latest update news, tips, patch notes and more

  29-02-2020 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  EA surprised many with the sudden announcement of Apex Legends back in February 2019, a free-to-play battle royale shooter that sees the publisher going toe-to-toe with genre mammoths PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite Battle Royale.Developed by Respawn Entertainment and set in the Titanfall universe, Apex Legends is a squad-based battle royale shooter where teams of three go up against 57 other players to try to gather loot and be the last person (or squad) standing.However, unlike Fort
  
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• Watch the PGA Tour: how to live stream golf in 2020 from anywhere in the world

  29-02-2020 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Quite simply, it has never been easier to watch PGA Tour golf online. Wherever you are in the world, you can find a reliable 2020 PGA Tour live stream that's easy to access and allows you to follow all the drama as it unfolds. Our guide explains how to do just that, so you don't have to miss a single shot of this season's action.So far, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has gotten off to a hot start and currently tops the world rankings, but he's being closely chased by Spain's mercurial Jon
  
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• Spotify vs Tidal: which music streaming service is best for you?

  29-02-2020 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Choosing the best music streaming service for your needs can be a little tricky; while streaming is still relatively new in the grand scheme of music-listening, there are so many platforms to choose from these days, two of the biggest being Spotify and Tidal. Spotify is currently the world’s most popular streaming service, hitting 113 million subscribers in October last year, and continuing to grow; and that’s in spite of mounting competition from the likes of Apple Music. 
  
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• Six grand and a Rolex: lure of riches sucked me into online fraud

  29-02-2020 16:35
  
  As hacking gangs use more and more young fixers for their internet scams, one 18-year-old reveals how he and his friends made a fortuneLike most 18-year-olds, “Carlos” is never far from his phone, using it to catch up on his social media feeds and scroll through friends’ pictures. Unlike most teenagers though, he posted photographs depicting a level of affluence unlikely for someone who left school after GCSEs and is now a junior employee at a central London restaurant.The pict
  
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• Republican mega-donor buys stake in Twitter and seeks to oust Jack Dorsey – report

  29-02-2020 16:13
  
  Billionaire Paul Singer’s Elliott Management has taken a ‘sizable stake’ and intends to ‘push for changes’, reports Bloomberg NewsA major Republican donor has purchased a stake in Twitter and is reportedly seeking to oust its chief executive, Jack Dorsey.Bloomberg News first reported that Elliott Management has taken a “sizable stake” and “and plans to push for changes at the social media company, including replacing Dorsey”. Continue reading
  
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• Best N64 games

  29-02-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The rumbling controller, the pressure-sensitive analogue stick, the 4 built-in controller ports on the console’s front – the N64 had some incredible ideas which would evolve to become mainstays of modern gaming. But when we look back on the history of the Nintendo 64, it’s the games themselves that live most fondly in our memories.From Super Mario 64 to Perfect Dark, what the console’s catalogue lacked in breadth (only 296 games were released for the N64 in North America)
  
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• 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: Model overview, pricing, tech and specs - Roadshow

  29-02-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Not much has changed for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, aside from the addition of more desirable safety features needed to keep the Tiguan competitive.
  
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• 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a competent compact crossover - Roadshow

  29-02-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Volkswagen's Tiguan is a seven-seat compact crossover that can hold its own in a crowded market.
  
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• Databases also getting the full DevOps treatment, survey shows

  29-02-2020 15:42 via zdnet.com
  
  'Databases are recognized as another code deployment which can and should be managed, tested, automated, and improved with the same robust, reliable methodologies applied to application code'
  
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• Tilt Apple Watch band review: Off the wrist

  29-02-2020 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Every so often something so original at CES catches my eye, and I have to try it. What could be original about a watch band? Well, Tilt is like no other you've seen before. Is that a good thing?
  
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• Tilt Apple Watch band review

  29-02-2020 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Every so often something so original at CES catches my eye, and I have to try it. What could be original about a watch band? Well, Tilt is like no other you've seen before. Is that a good thing?
  
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• Watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona from only $10 this weekend thanks to Sling's El Clasico offer

  29-02-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The biggest match on the Spanish football calendar arrives on Sunday - the brilliantly named El Clasico! And this Real Madrid vs Barcelona clash is looking as important as ever, with the teams battling things out at the top of La Liga table. Thankfully, watching it is super easy, thanks to Sling TV's current offer.For $10, you can choose between either of Sling TV's World Sport or Best of Spanish packages. Both include subscription sports channel beIN Sport which is hosting this weekend's huge g
  
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• The 6 essential cold and flu products you need whether you're sick or not - CNET

  29-02-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  A doctor shares everything you need to avoid getting sick this cold and flu season.
  
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• 9 must-haves when working from your home office - CNET

  29-02-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're hiding out from coronavirus or work remotely full-time, here's the gear you need to stay comfortable and productive.
  
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• ‘It’s not just AI, this is a change in the entire computing industry,’ says SambaNova CEO

  29-02-2020 14:26 via zdnet.com
  
  SambaNova, a stealth startup, has received over $450 million to build a complete computing system of hardware and software. Co-founder Rodrigo Liang tells ZDNet the stakes are bigger than the craze for AI, it’s about a multi-decade shift in computing.
  
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• Westworld season 3: Incite vs. Delos video - CNET

  29-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  HBO is in full hype mode and made a website for the fictional company Incite. We compare the new company with Delos from season 2 and share what we learned about Incite from a fictional keynote dinner we attended during CES in January.
  
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• These are the major tech issues as South Carolina votes - CNET

  29-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Democratic candidates have made net neutrality, rural broadband, online privacy and other tech issues central to their platforms.
  
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• 'I lost £95,000 in a bank scam after my solicitor's email was hacked'

  29-02-2020 14:00
  
  Sally Flood managed to claw two-thirds back, but says lenders should do more to protect customersA Manchester woman lost £95,000 she inherited from her father in a sophisticated bank transfer scam. After a year-long battle she has managed to retrieve two-thirds of the cash.Sally Flood enlisted the help of a law firm specialising in cybercrime and data breaches, and while she is pleased to have recovered a good chunk of what she had lost after “the year from hell”, she is furiou
  
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• Chevy C8 Corvette, Geneva Motor Show and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  29-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Feb. 29.
  
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• 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard first ride review: Style heavy, dad-lite - Roadshow

  29-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new entry-level bike for Harley's Softail line seeks to bring new riders into the fold with classic looks, killer quality and (for Harley) a modest price.
  
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• 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard: Americana ultra - Roadshow

  29-02-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The latest addition to Harley's middle-range Softail lineup offers a ton of Harley style for not that much cash.
  
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• AirPods vs. AirPods Pro: Which are the best earbuds? - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:05 via cnet.com
  
  Should you buy the standard AirPods or the AirPods Pro? Here's how Apple's truly wireless earbuds stack up.
  
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• Xbox Series X specs, Facebook's F8 cancelled video - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include Xbox Series X specs, Amazon's cashierless grocery store and the cancellation of Facebook's F8 conference.
  
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• iOS 14 leak shows what multitasking might look like on iPhone 12 - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new video gives us an early look at what could be the next big iOS feature. Plus, new Apple products leak on Target's inventory system.
  
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• How to set up a VPN on your iPhone or Android phone, and why you need one - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The absolute beginner's guide to safer browsing on public Wi-Fi in under 10 minutes.
  
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• How to secure your Amazon account right now - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take a few minutes out of your day to double-check your Amazon account's security settings.
  
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• How to make a cheap, simple lawn sprinkler system - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to spend thousands just to water your lawn. Here's how to build an irrigation system on the cheap.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra's high-octane camera has the wow factor video - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's most advanced camera ever comes with envelope-pushing skills, but it will be overkill for many.
  
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• Best grills of 2020: Top charcoal, gas and kamado models - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pass the ketchup: Your summer cookouts and sizzling steak nights just got a whole lot tastier.
  
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• Best gas grills of 2020 - CNET

  29-02-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Fire up the propane tank: These gas grills are best in class, whether you're grilling meat or veggies.
  
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• Toyota plans new $1.2 billion EV plant in Tianjin with FAW: document

  29-02-2020 11:40
  
  Japanese automaker Toyota plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in the Chinese city of Tianjin with its local partner FAW Group, a document from the local authorities showed.
  
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• Your service provider might be throttling your internet. Here's how to check - CNET

  29-02-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't settle for artificially slowed Wi-Fi. Here's how to make sure your internet service provider isn't throttling yours.
  
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• iPhone 9 rumors: Launch date, specs and Touch ID predictions - CNET

  29-02-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  All the latest, hottest rumors about a potential successor to the iPhone SE, aka the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2.
  
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• Meet the white-hat group fighting Emotet, the world's most dangerous malware

  29-02-2020 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A private group of 20+ security researchers and system administrators have been waging a silent war against Emotet, today's most dangerous malware operation.
  
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• Elliott targets Twitter, seeking CEO Dorsey's removal: sources

  29-02-2020 07:30
  
  Hedge fund Elliott Management Corp has amassed a stake in Twitter Incand is pushing for changes, including removal of the social media company's chief executive, Jack Dorsey, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
  
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• The Hot Wheels Cybertruck is our gadget crush of the month

  29-02-2020 07:00
  
  The 13 finest gear and concepts this month from the Polestar Precept to gamer glasses and a keyboard case to turn your iPad Pro into a MacBook
  
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• Killing the leap year is the only way to fix our broken calendar

  29-02-2020 07:00
  
  February 29 is broken, and it's leading to calls to rip up our calendars for good
  
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• I’ve watched RuPaul’s Drag Race every day for three years. Am I ill?

  29-02-2020 07:00
  
  Since I first stumbled across it on Netflix, I have watched every series of the drag show on perpetual loop – but why am I so hooked on its celebration of sheer bravado?
  
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• How Silicon Valley ruined work for everyone, everywhere

  29-02-2020 07:00
  
  The 9am to 9pm, six days a week culture has seeped into almost all working life
  
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• LG refreshes slim Gram laptop lineup

  29-02-2020 04:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The four new models each weigh under three pounds and come with 10th-generation Intel Core processors and bigger batteries than their predecessors, but retain their premium price tags.
  
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• Activist investor seeks to replace Jack Dorsey as Twitter CEO, report says - CNET

  29-02-2020 03:17 via cnet.com
  
  Billionaire Paul Singer, founder of Elliott Management, wants to take over.
  
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• Coronavirus and COVID-19: Everything you need to know video - CNET

  29-02-2020 02:06 via cnet.com
  
  How worried should we be? Is there a vaccine? And what can we do to protect ourselves? As the new coronavirus spreads, we cut through the confusion.
  
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• Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?

  29-02-2020 01:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert".
  
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