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• Microsoft March 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 115 vulnerabilities

  10-03-2020 23:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The March 2020 Patch Tuesday is the largest Patch Tuesday release in Microsoft's history.
  
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• The best price yet on the Anker Nebula Apollo portable projector is $320 - CNET

  10-03-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Take this portable projector anywhere, since it has a four-hour battery life and fits in your pocket.
  
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• Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on hiatus due to coronavirus concerns - CNET

  10-03-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel shuts down production in Prague, following government restrictions on event and travel in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Plastic could be deadly for sea turtles because it smells like food - CNET

  10-03-2020 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  This could help explain why they get tangled in plastic so often, researchers say.
  
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• Beyond Meat just launched Breakfast Sausage -- here's how it tastes - CNET

  10-03-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  I took a trip to Beyond Meat's headquarters to see exactly how the (plant-based) sausage gets made.
  
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• Elon Musk suggests having a 'mega rave cave' under Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory - CNET

  10-03-2020 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla CEO had earlier tweeted that "Coachella should postpone itself until it stops sucking."
  
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• Twitter users duped by fake account that falsely claimed Daniel Radcliffe has coronavirus - CNET

  10-03-2020 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Don't believe everything you read on social media.
  
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• This Peloton bike alternative lets you take actual Peloton classes and costs just $599 - CNET

  10-03-2020 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Add your own tablet and coaching app to this Horizon IC7.9 Indoor Cycle for a cost-effective way to get fit at home.
  
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• Despite coronavirus fears, Smurfs gather en masse to break world record - CNET

  10-03-2020 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  French mayor Patrick Leclerc defends the event, where over 3,500 cosplayers broke the Guinness World Record for the world's largest Smurfs gathering.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: New York sets up containment zone, EU to establish €25B fund for economy - CNET

  10-03-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Latest COVID-19 updates: An area of New York state has been designated a containment zone, Massachusetts declares a state of emergency, and the EU wants to set up a fund to address the outbreak.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: New York sets up containment zone, EU sets up €25B fund for economy - CNET

  10-03-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The COVID-19 outbreak sees Italy lock down 60 million residents. In the US, an area of New York state has been designated a containment zone.
  
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• Lexus recreates iconic champagne glass ad for 30th birthday - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  The original ad took the luxury auto industry by storm. This time, Toyota Motor's CEO added a dash of humor.
  
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• Details about new SMB wormable bug leak in Microsoft Patch Tuesday snafu

  10-03-2020 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  SMB vulnerability is currently not patched, but now everyone knows it's there.
  
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• 2020 New York Auto Show postponed due to coronavirus - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Originally scheduled for early April, the 2020 New York Auto Show will now kick off in late August.
  
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• Senators want antitrust probe into Google's search practices - CNET

  10-03-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  An anticompetitive investigation into advertising practices should be extended to its search engine, two senators say.
  
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• Cloudera beats Q4 estimates, touts growing CDP business

  10-03-2020 21:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The enterprise data cloud company reported 1,004 customers with Annualized Recurring Revenue greater than $100,000, up 27 from the prior quarter.
  
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• 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  It'll sip fuel and keep passengers mighty safe.
  
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• Comparing the iPhone 11 Pro Max camera to the Galaxy S20 Ultra video - CNET

  10-03-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  How does Samsung's flagship Galaxy S20 Ultra compare to Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max? In this comparison, we look at photo and video quality from the two cameras, including the 100x space zoom and 8K video recording on the S20 Ultra.
  
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• Questions over Israel's role in WhatsApp case against spyware firm

  10-03-2020 20:51
  
  WhatsApp alleges NSO Group hacked 1,400 users, including diplomats and activistsWhatsApp has said its lawsuit against the Israeli spyware maker NSO Group encountered an unusual delay because of a legal holdup involving the government, raising questions about whether Israel will play a role in the company’s case.WhatsApp filed its lawsuit in October, alleging that NSO Group had hacked 1,400 of its users, including journalists, senior diplomats, government officials and human rights activist
  
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• Apple is reportedly working on a fitness app - CNET

  10-03-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  It could guide users through workouts and activities, a report says.
  
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• Uber's self-driving cars to cruise San Francisco streets once again - CNET

  10-03-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  They're in full autonomous mode, but come with safety operators and will only drive during daylight hours. The caution comes after a fatal self-driving crash in Arizona in 2018.
  
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• Ford's calling on gamers to help design new race car - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's esports team, Fordzilla, will help with development of the virtual race car.
  
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• Two people who went to RSA security conference test positive for COVID-19 - CNET

  10-03-2020 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  At least one of the two -- an engineer from Connecticut -- has reportedly been hospitalized.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: New York sets up containment zone, Trump hasn't been tested - CNET

  10-03-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  The COVID-19 outbreak sees Italy lock down 60 million residents. In the US, an area of New York state has been designated a containment zone.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: New York announces containment, Trump hasn't been tested - CNET

  10-03-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  The COVID-19 outbreak sees Italy lock down 60 million residents. In the US, an area of New York has been designated a containment zone.
  
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• Roborock S5 Max hands-on: Superb dust collection from a multi-function robot vacuum

  10-03-2020 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The Roborock S5 Max is a really powerful vacuum cleaner with an easy-to-use app and an integrated automated mopping function.
  
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• New bug species with 'wacky fashion sense' named after Lady Gaga - CNET

  10-03-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Caught in a bug romance.
  
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• Ram TRX could challenge Ford Raptor with over 700 hp, report says - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  The concept only muscled 575 horsepower, but Ram's mad scientists could go a step further.
  
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• Sensor Tower used VPN, ad-blocking apps to secretly grab user data, report says - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The analytics firm says it's taking steps to make its connection to the apps "perfectly clear."
  
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• Google Maps can tell you which businesses are impacted by coronavirus - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Businesses can provide customers with updates through their Google My Business profiles.
  
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• Binge Buddy app promises you won't miss your favorite show - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Binge Buddy lets binge-watching fans track their favorite shows so they won't miss another episode of Westworld.
  
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• Microsoft updates Windows 10X emulator for dual-screen devices

  10-03-2020 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has updated its Emulator and Emulator Image preview for Windows 10X, its Windows 10 variant for dual-screen devices, with a few new features.
  
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• Save up to $130 on the super-fast Samsung T5 external portable SSDs

  10-03-2020 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Need additional external storage? Has to be fast and fit in your pocket? Save $130 on a 2TB Samsung T5 external SSD
  
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• This bill to protect children may also put your privacy at risk (The Daily Charge, 3/10/2020) video - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the EARN IT act and how it potentially affects the way companies encrypt their communications.
  
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• Still waiting for 4G to arrive in your neighbourhood? This £1 billion deal might help.

  10-03-2020 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Funding from both the government and four industry players will go towards building a common network in rural areas of the country.
  
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• Huawei: Government wins vote after backbench rebellion

  10-03-2020 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rebel Tory MPs fail to pass their amendment blocking the company's involvement in the UK's 5G network.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco: Everything we know about the future SUV - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  A debut is just around the corner, and we have leaked photos of the SUV. Here's everything we know.
  
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• Microsoft orchestrates coordinated takedown of Necurs botnet

  10-03-2020 18:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft and partners in 35 countries move to bring down Necurs, today's largest malware botnet.
  
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• Elon Musk: SpaceX Starlink satellites will have no impact on space science - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX head promises he can blanket the planet in broadband without obscuring scientists' view of the heavens.
  
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• Coronavirus might make new iPhones hard to find

  10-03-2020 18:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Snooze now, and you could be in for a long wait.
  
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• Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7: Everything we know before episode 4 hits Disney Plus - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch three of the season's 12 episodes now, and the fourth arrives Friday.
  
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• Why your privacy could be threatened by a bill to protect children - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Backers of the EARN IT Act focus on protecting children from being exploited, but security experts say the bill actually chips away at your encrypted messages.
  
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• Sextortion hackers use 'friend's naked girlfriend' lure

  10-03-2020 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new scam claims to have hacked a friend - and be spreading their intimate photos as punishment.
  
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• Ignoring coronavirus threat, Smurfs gather en masse to break world record - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  "Smurferize the coronavirus!" Over 3,500 cosplayers break the Guinness World Record for world's largest Smurfs gathering.
  
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• The most popular gadgets on Amazon right now (Winter 2020 edition) - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  From computers to kitchen appliances to gaming accessories, these are people's favorite Amazon items to buy in 2019.
  
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• Skype vs. Zoom: Which video chat app is best for working from home? - CNET

  10-03-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the coronavirus has your office working remotely, here's how to keep in touch.
  
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• Should you build your own electric car? - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Kits to convert your car to electric are available, but are they right for you?
  
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• Intel CPUs vulnerable to new LVI attacks

  10-03-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers say Intel processors will need another round of silicon chip re-designs to protect against new attack.
  
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• How to make your car electric with a conversion kit video - Roadshow

  10-03-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can convert your car to an EV with a relatively simple kit.
  
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• Hilton uses VR to boost corporate employees' empathy for housekeeping staff

  10-03-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The 100-year-old hospitality company is demonstrating the ways VR is being deployed in the workplace as a training tool for corporate employees.
  
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