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• Facebook bans face mask ads to curb coronavirus exploitation - CNET

  07-03-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The company temporarily halts ads and commerce listings for the masks. eBay and Amazon have also taken steps against certain COVID-19 listings.
  
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• The best smart locks of 2020 - CNET

  07-03-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to go keyless in 2020? These smart locks are our best bets for bringing your front door online.
  
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• Facebook will ban certain ads to prevent efforts to exploit coronavirus fears

  07-03-2020 23:00
  
  Tech company will temporarily ban ads for medical face masks on the social network and Facebook marketplaceFacebook is temporarily banning advertisements for medical face masks as part of an effort to prevent use of its social media platform to exploit people’s concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Related: Coronavirus: US deaths rise to 19 as New York declares state of emergencyContinue reading...
  
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• UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero -- how to watch, start time and full fight card - CNET

  07-03-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Israel Adesanya, the UFC's brightest new star, defends his middleweight title at UFC 248 against the terrifying Cuban Yoel Romero.
  
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• The Microlino 2.0 is the bubble car reimagined - Roadshow

  07-03-2020 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Look familiar? It's basically an Isetta with an electric powertrain.
  
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• A list of security conferences canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns

  07-03-2020 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Some conferences have canceled, some have postponed the event, while others have gone virtual.
  
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• U.S. judge says Amazon likely to succeed on key argument in contract challenge

  07-03-2020 21:50
  
  A U.S. judge said Amazon.com Incis likely to succeed on a key argument of its challenge to the U.S. Department of Defense's decision to award cloud computing deal worth up to $10 billion to Microsoft Corp.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: New York declares emergency - CNET

  07-03-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• International Women's Day: Tech VIPs on how to thrive in the digital world - CNET

  07-03-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Female industry leaders we admire tell us how tech will create and enable the workforce of the future.
  
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• Best coffee accessories of 2020 - CNET

  07-03-2020 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Life is way too short for bad coffee.
  
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• Get a four-pack of MFi-certified Lightning cables for $5 - CNET

  07-03-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  You get two three-foot and two six-foot Lightning cables -- which means you're always prepared with charging cables in all your travel bags and charging stations.
  
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• Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. iPhone 11 Pro camera comparison: Which phone is best? - CNET

  07-03-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both phones take great photos, but the iPhone can't compete with Samsung's zoom king.
  
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• Score a free movie ticket using Amazon Alexa - CNET

  07-03-2020 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  Starting Mar. 16, you can get a free movie ticket using the Atom skill on any Alexa-enabled device.
  
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• Oppo Find X2 Pro hands-on: 120Hz screen and a superb 10X zoom camera - CNET

  07-03-2020 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  The company abandons the no-notch display and adds a 120Hz refresh rate, superfast charging and 5G.
  
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• iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XS: Should you upgrade now? - CNET

  07-03-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Is it time to ditch 2018's iPhone XS for the newer iPhone 11? Not exactly.
  
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• Best Buy's weekend sale: Here are the best deals - CNET

  07-03-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Save $100 on the HomePod, $50 on a great massage gun and hundreds on Apple and Dell laptops.
  
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• If every company is a software company, then UX design is everyone's job

  07-03-2020 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  An insightful analysis​ of the work of more than 350,000 designers reveals a growing movement toward design-driven thinking, but there's still a lot of work to be done.
  
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• AMD processors from 2011 to 2019 vulnerable to two new attacks

  07-03-2020 16:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Academics disclose new Collide+Probe and Load+Reload attacks on AMD CPUs.
  
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• The best sleeping position if you snore or have lower back pain - CNET

  07-03-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out if your sleep position is harming or helping your sleep.
  
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• Eat more, weight less: These low-calorie foods will fill you up at every meal - CNET

  07-03-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Massive dinners have never looked better.
  
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• Artificial intelligence is making artificial intelligence easier to build

  07-03-2020 14:53 via zdnet.com
  
  AI and machine learning is poised to assist with moving into the next frontier of technology: data itself.
  
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• If you want to block online trackers, this is the browser to use - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Brave browser focuses on stopping websites from tracking you.
  
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• Westworld's Jeffrey Wright talks Bond, Batman and Tony the shy pooper - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  As Westworld gets set to return for season 3, the actor who plays Bernard also shares his view on how technology is tearing our society apart.
  
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• The terrifying reality of actually living on Mars - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first spaceships that could carry humans to the red planet are being developed now, but we need to discuss accommodations once we're there.
  
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• Still-flying WWII warbirds at the Lyon Air Museum - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get up close to some incredible, and amazingly still airworthy, aircraft at this museum near LA.
  
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• International Women's Day: Tech's women leaders on how to thrive in the digital world - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The female industry leaders we admire tell us how tech will create and enable the workforce of the future.
  
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• How to buy a range or oven - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In the market for a new range or oven? Here's our guide to making appliance shopping a more pleasant and worry-free experience.
  
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• GrillGun gas torch lights up your grill in seconds - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ready, aim, then fire up charcoal grills in a flash with the GrillBlazer GrillGun.
  
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• Aviation history still flies at the Lyon Air Museum - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Beautifully restored and maintained World War II aircraft, nearly all still airworthy, are a sight to behold at this Southern California museum.
  
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• 5 Google Maps tricks you didn't know until today - CNET

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From ordering food to using Google Maps indoors, you'll use these tips daily.
  
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• 2020 Moto Guzzi V85TT: Italian style for miles and miles - Roadshow

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Moto Guzzi's first entrant in the hot adventure-bike market is a good one, offering gorgeous looks and bags of practicality.
  
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• 2020 Moto Guzzi V85TT first ride review: (The engine is) the wrong way 'round - Roadshow

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Guzzi's first crack at the lucrative adventure bike segment is predictably different but surprisingly excellent.
  
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• 2020 Honda CR-V, Goodyear concept tire and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  07-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending March 7.
  
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• Surfshark vs. NordVPN: VPN speed, security and price compared - CNET

  07-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can the industry leader fend off an ambitious upstart?
  
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• Sony PlayStation 5 vs. Microsoft Xbox Series X: What's new and different - CNET

  07-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We look how the two big consoles expected for the end of 2020 compare as the official specifications roll in.
  
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• Google keeps a frightening amount of data on you. Here's how to find and delete it - CNET

  07-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you do online when you're signed into Google (and even some stuff when you aren't) becomes a part of your Google profile -- but you can wipe the slate clean with these steps.
  
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• Apple to pay up to $500M in settlement, Twitter tests disappearing content video - CNET

  07-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech stories include Apple's $500 million slowdown settlement, Google's cancelling of I/O and Twitter testing disappearing content.
  
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• iPhone 12 'supercycle' could make 2020 a big year for Apple - CNET

  07-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's 2020 iPhone could be the one everyone's been waiting for according to analysts.
  
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• Galaxy S20: 6 tips to improve battery life - CNET

  07-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest phones have big batteries but in real-world use, that doesn't always mean much. Here are some tips to get the most out of your phone's battery.
  
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• The cool cars we missed at the Geneva Motor Show video - Roadshow

  07-03-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Coronavirus closed down the Geneva Motor Show, but we still got to see all the fancy-pants cars... at least in video form. Here are some of the coolest.
  
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• Google could have fixed 2FA code-stealing flaw in Authenticator app years ago

  07-03-2020 08:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Authenticator app lets other apps take screenshots of its code. Issue was first reported to Google in October 2014, but it was never addressed.
  
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• Why you should never use pattern passwords on your phone

  07-03-2020 07:00
  
  Facial recognition, fingerprints and iris scanning have all joined PINs, passcodes and swipe patterns. But which should you be using?
  
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• I’m totally obsessed with looking at geeky weddings on Pinterest

  07-03-2020 07:00
  
  Why are so many brides and grooms inviting Yoda, Harry Potter and Frodo Baggins to their big day? And why can’t I stop looking at them online?
  
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• How chlorinated chicken ate Brexit

  07-03-2020 07:00
  
  The EU thinks that chicken washed in chemicals is dangerous. The US says it’s completely normal. What’s the truth?
  
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• Emotion-detecting videos will force you to see your racist bias

  07-03-2020 07:00
  
  Artist Karen Palmer is making interactive videos that change depending on your emotional reaction to them
  
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• How much power is your Alexa wasting while it's sitting there doing nothing?

  07-03-2020 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Everything you have that's plugged in and switched on is costing you money. But how much?
  
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• Facebook closes London offices until Monday due to coronavirus

  07-03-2020 05:41
  
  Facebook said on Friday it is closing its London offices until Monday after a visiting employee from Singapore was diagnosed with coronavirus.
  
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• Cupcakes, creams and cocktails: Have we reached 'peak pod'?

  07-03-2020 05:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everything from cakes to face cream is available in single-use pods. Have we reached peak pod?
  
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• Best electric toothbrushes for 2020: Philips, Oral-B and more - CNET

  07-03-2020 05:28 via cnet.com
  
  From whitening power to gum care, here's how to choose the best electric toothbrush.
  
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• Dial up the audio in your home theater with the $269 Vizio SB36312 soundbar and subwoofer - CNET

  07-03-2020 05:26 via cnet.com
  
  This 3.1.2-channel soundbar with 5-inch wireless subwoofer brings Atmos positional audio to your room even if it can't accommodate rear speakers.
  
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