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• Celeb chefs just launched a petition to save the restaurant industry - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Alice Waters and Curtis Stone are among them.
  
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• Trump partners with major media networks for coronavirus information blitz - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Public service announcements will appear from the government across Disney, ABC, CBS and iHeartMedia.
  
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• Get an Echo Show 5 and Wyze indoor smart camera for $70 - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The Echo Show 5 has been selling at a discount recently. Now you can get a smart camera thrown in for the same price.
  
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• Volvo recalls 121,000 cars over auto emergency braking failure - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  The system may not detect an object and so may not work as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
  
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• Westworld season 3 gets futuristic gadgets and tech so right - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Westworld is back on HBO, and the premiere showed off a bounty of new electronics. Here's everything we spotted and how it relates to real-world technology.
  
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• Global coronavirus shutdowns let the environment breathe a bit easier - CNET

  18-03-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  With so many humans staying at home, the air is cleaner, the water is clearer and some animals are more bold than ever.
  
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• Formula One break starts early, season delayed to cope with coronavirus - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Formula One postponed its 2020 season until the end of May, but there's still some good news coming from the sport.
  
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• How to effectively clean the inside of your car if you're worried about COVID-19 - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't panic, we've got all the tips and tricks you need. Just use the right cleaner and technique to kill germs.
  
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• Apple demos iPad's new trackpad - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The addition to iPadOS is designed to make selection of text and controls easy. The trackpad also supports three-finger gestures.
  
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• Self-quarantining? Eliminate background noise from conference calls with Krisp for free - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Krisp is an AI-powered filter that virtually eliminates background noise, letting your work-from-home experience be a little more pleasant and professional.
  
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• The MacBook Air is back at $999 video - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  With a new keyboard, double the storage and quad-core CPU options, the Air is back in a big way.
  
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• Tesla plant will remain open after local shelter-in-place order - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  However, the local government will only allow a fraction of the workforce onsite.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X are cool, but show me the games - CNET

  18-03-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  COMMENTARY: We're in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Can you just show us the games please?
  
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• TikTok now has a content advisory panel - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  A panel of tech and safety experts will help TikTok shape content policy.
  
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• FCC waives rules to help hospitals and schools respond to coronavirus - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  This latest action should allow hospitals, schools and libraries receiving federal money through the Rural Health Care and E-Rate programs to get more people online.
  
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• FCC waives rules to boost broadband for hospitals, schools amid coronavirus crisis - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  It's good news for telehealth and distance learning during the pandemic.
  
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• Idris Elba coronavirus update: 'Generally doing OK,' he says - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  The star of Pacific Rim and Marvel movies also urges fans not to spread the false claim that black people can't contract COVID-19.
  
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• Whole Foods to give older shoppers some exclusive access amid COVID-19 pandemic - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The stores will also start closing up to two hours early "to restock shelves, sanitize our stores and rest in preparation for the next day."
  
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• Whole Foods changing store hours amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The company is also instituting an hour of shopping that's exclusive for older customers.
  
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• Ditch your bulky keychain with this $10 KeySmart Flex key holder two-pack - CNET

  18-03-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  You're probably not a prison warden, so don't jangle your keys on a ring. Store up to eight keys in this simple and silent organizer.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette orders halted due to high demand - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  GM attributes the decision to high demand, not the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• BMW 7 Series will get a dedicated electric variant - Roadshow

  18-03-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The luxury sedan will be available with four powertrain options, including the EV variant.
  
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• 7 coronavirus health myths, fact checked - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  Despite what you might see online, eating garlic and drinking water can't protect you from getting infected.
  
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• Xbox Series X: Microsoft backtracks on Thanksgiving release - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  It's still coming this holiday season.
  
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• Best smart speakers in 2020: Bose, Google, Apple, Amazon, Sonos, and more

  18-03-2020 20:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Want a speaker for your office that pumps out premium sound and offers Bluetooth streaming or voice control? Here are your best options from all the big players, including Sonos, Bose, Google, Apple, and Amazon.
  
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• My family hasn't watched Disney Plus in months: No prestige, nothing to binge - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I thought Disney Plus would become a regular part of my TV life, but I haven't watched it since The Mandalorian finished in December.
  
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• Bill Gates calls US coronavirus testing disorganized in Reddit AMA - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  The Microsoft co-founder, who knows a lot about global public health, also addressed vaccines, home precautions and different national approaches.
  
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• Netflix sued by former prosecutor over portrayal in 'Central Park Five' miniseries

  18-03-2020 20:22
  
  A former prosecutor who ran the sex crimes unit in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office in 1989 sued Netflix on Wednesday for defamation over her portrayal in "When They See Us," claiming the miniseries about the “Central Park Five” fabricated both her statements and actions related to the case.
  
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• Zuckerberg says Facebook is not giving governments data to track coronavirus spread - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  In a press call, the Facebook CEO denied reports that the giant was considering providing location data to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Zuckerberg: Facebook isn't giving governments data to track coronavirus spread - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg denies reports that the giant is considering providing location data to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Xbox Series X coming Thanksgiving 2020 - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Get a little turkey with your new console.
  
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• Scientists discover two rare new sharks with saw-like snouts - CNET

  18-03-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  A scientist called the find "simply astonishing."
  
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• Samsung joins Apple, Microsoft in closing US stores to combat coronavirus - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  The South Korean giant only operates a handful of physical stores in the US.
  
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• I haven't watched Disney Plus in months, and I practically forgot it existed - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I thought Disney Plus would become a regular part of my TV life, but I haven't watched it since The Mandalorian finished in December.
  
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• Facebook to place new coronavirus info center on the top of News Feed

  18-03-2020 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The goal is to put information from authoritative sources in front of Facebook users, the company said.
  
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• U.S. mobility startups feel the chill from the COVID-19 crisis

  18-03-2020 19:23
  
  U.S. startup companies focused on transportation technology could be among the casualties of COVID-19, according to venture investors who say new funding and investment exits are drying up as the economic outlook darkens.
  
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• Sony details specs for PS5, including SSD, backward compatibility video - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's Mark Cerny talks about the PlayStation 5's system architecture, which will feature a solid-state drive and enable backward compatibility.
  
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• This browser extension reveals Amazon books available free at your local library - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  Available for Chrome and Firefox, the insanely great Library Extension saves you time and money.
  
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• Hallelujah! The MacBook Air will finally get the Magic Keyboard - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: For people who spend a lot of time typing, this little change is a big deal. It's the kind of good news we all need right now.
  
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• 7 free video chat apps to use if you're social distancing - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  Stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic? Use these videoconferencing options to keep in touch with family, friends and your workplace.
  
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• Anker Soundcore Life P2 review: The company's best true wireless earbud value yet - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Anker's Soundcore Life P2 earbuds check a lot of boxes -- including decent sound and good headset performance -- in the hunt for good cheap AirPod alternatives.
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Covid-19 earns nul points as Eurovision is called off.
  
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• Eurovision 2020 canceled by coronavirus, but you can enjoy the songs here - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  COVID-19 earns null points, but you can still enjoy this year's entrants to the infamous song contest.
  
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• Facebook built a new center to direct people to accurate coronavirus information - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  The new coronavirus information center will appear at the top of your News Feed.
  
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• Google 'pauses' Chrome updates because of coronavirus disruptions - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Programmers might have an easier time telecommuting, but they're still affected by the pandemic.
  
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• Apple's new 2020 MacBook Air left out a key upgrade for people working from home - CNET

  18-03-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The outdated webcam on the new MacBook Air won't help people with all the video calls they're doing in 2020.
  
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• A spike in home workers raises MFA resilience questions

  18-03-2020 18:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Millions of employees who have been logging in from workstations on corporate networks are now logging in from home or elsewhere on public networks.
  
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• White House: Millennials can get coronavirus too, 'we need them to be healthy' - CNET

  18-03-2020 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump's coronavirus task force reiterates that young adults are the key to stopping the spread of a pandemic.
  
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• Devs creator Alex Garland challenges you to feel his quantum weirdness - CNET

  18-03-2020 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Ex Machina filmmaker reflects on how finding the perfect TV show feels like finding the perfect book sometimes.
  
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• Hubble telescope snaps dazzling pink cloud full of big baby stars - CNET

  18-03-2020 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  NASA and ESA's space telescope is eyeing a fascinating suburb of the Tarantula Nebula.
  
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