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• J.J. Abrams explains why The Rise of Skywalker retcons Rey's parentage - CNET

  19-03-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  "The more shocking thing was the idea that you're from the worst possible place," he said.
  
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• Audible to provide free audiobooks for children & teens during COVID-19 pandemic

  19-03-2020 23:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Audiobook powerhouse Audible launches Audible Stories.
  
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• COVID-19 and car buyers: What automakers are doing to help customers - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  A handful of companies have rolled out relief, special financing and other measures to help customers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• State governments launch online resources to help teaching at closed schools

  19-03-2020 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Curriculum-based resources are being made available to support students learning online.
  
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• Tesla's Fremont factory shutting down after mounting criticism over COVID-19 concerns - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk and co. will idle Tesla's factory in response to the coronavirus pandemic on March 23. The company is also beginning "touchless deliveries."
  
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• Tesla shutting down Fremont plant March 23 after mounting criticism - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk and co. will idle Tesla's factory in response to the coronavirus pandemic on March 23. The company is also beginning "touchless deliveries."
  
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• 3D printing may help supply more essential coronavirus medical gear - CNET

  19-03-2020 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  But that doesn't mean you can print yourself a mask at home. HP and others will work on 3D parts like ventilator valves and breathing filters.
  
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• Tesla shutting Fremont factory due to coronavirus pandemic after all - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk and Co. will temporarily idle the factory in response to COVID-19 on March 23. The company is also beginning "touchless deliveries."
  
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• Tidal is singing our song: Get 4 months of music streaming for just $4 - CNET

  19-03-2020 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  You can save $76 on Tidal's HiFi plan, which means you can make a playlist of lossless music for your self-quarantine soundtrack.
  
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• Netflix agrees to reduce streaming bit rates to Europe

  19-03-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  After Netflix CEO Reed Hastings spoke with European Commissioner Thierry Breton, the streaming service said it will reduce its traffic in the region by 25 percent.
  
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• Fitbit Charge 4 pictures leak online - CNET

  19-03-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new fitness tracker will reportedly come in black, maroon and blue.
  
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• When it's impossible to work remotely: how Brazilian businesses are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic

  19-03-2020 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Lack of technology readiness and fears of increased precariousness in working relations are among the factors Brazilians keep coming into the office - even when they could be working from home.
  
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• Uber, Lyft drivers demand more protection from coronavirus - CNET

  19-03-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Thousands of drivers signed a petition telling the ride-hailing companies to better safeguard them from the deadly disease.
  
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• Tesla's Fremont factory to shut down due to coronavirus pandemic after all - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk and Co. will wind down their factory on March 23.
  
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• COVID-19 and the new business normal

  19-03-2020 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The shift from a centralized defense model to a distributed and containment model in managing a pandemic has highlighted the level of preparedness for businesses to function in a world that is highly distributed and digitally enabled. The physical disconnect of businesses and their stakeholders will require adoption of new technologies in order to maintain continuity and better future experiences for all.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Italy's death toll surpasses China's, Americans told not to travel - CNET

  19-03-2020 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Digestive issues emerge as possible symptom, California's capital goes on lockdown, and the UK is shutting all schools.
  
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• Netherlands PM says what we all want to hear: There's enough toilet paper - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Now if the US could say the same thing ...
  
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• The Infiltrators review: Docudrama breaks into migrant detention centers - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  Combining documentary footage with dramatic reconstructions, this entertaining film reminds us migrants are real people with real families.
  
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• Grey's Anatomy, other medical TV shows halted by coronavirus donate masks to hospitals - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Resident, Station 19 and The Good Doctor have also provided supplies.
  
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• Remote work during coronavirus outbreak puts millions more on Microsoft Teams, Slack

  19-03-2020 21:36
  
  Microsoft Corp'sTeams chat and conferencing app gained more than 12 million daily users in one week, a 37.5% jump as more people worked from home during the coronavirus outbreak,the company said on Thursday.
  
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• GDC rescheduled for August after coronavirus postponement - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The big gaming event has been moved from March to August.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi router in 2020 - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Your router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, here are the best we've tested, for every budget.
  
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• Cannes Film Festival postponed amid coronavirus - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Organizers are looking at dates in June or July for the high-profile event, assuming the virus has been contained by that point.
  
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• 8 coronavirus health myths, fact checked - CNET

  19-03-2020 21:15 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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• Amazon halts grocery orders to restock amid surging demand

  19-03-2020 21:13
  
  Amazon.com Incsaid on Thursday it has halted its Prime Pantry delivery service in the United States to restock groceries, following a surge in online orders by shoppers worried about the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• EU warns telcos against throttling internet giants as data traffic spikes

  19-03-2020 21:12
  
  The European Commission has warned Europe's telecoms providers not to block content platforms in an attempt to prevent internet gridlock caused by house-bound Europeans teleworking or video streaming due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Netflix to slow down streaming so internet doesn't overload - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  An EU official pushes streaming platforms to switch to standard definition.
  
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• State Department tells Americans not to travel abroad due to coronavirus - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The US State Department issues its most serious level of warning against international travel.
  
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• Fever-tracking smart thermometers may trace the spread of COVID-19 - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  There are over 1 million Kinsa smart thermometers in the US and they are telling a tale of illness across the country.
  
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• Epic Games' two new freebies: Watch Dogs and The Stanley Parable - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Two utterly great Windows games, both free for a limited time (but yours to keep forever).
  
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• Coronavirus updates: California capital on lockdown, Americans told not to travel - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, Italy's death toll surpasses China's, the UK is shutting all schools and Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive.
  
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• How might Mexico City fight coronavirus? Bike paths - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Rather than pack people in public transportation, bike paths enhance social distancing.
  
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• Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

  19-03-2020 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers.
  
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• Uber shares soar after CEO says enough cash to ride out coronavirus crisis

  19-03-2020 20:24
  
  Shares of Uber Technologies Incsurged as much as 44% on Thursday after Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said it had plenty of cash on hand to tide over the coronavirus crisis and signaled a recovery in some parts of its business.
  
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• Google exploring using location info to slow coronavirus spread

  19-03-2020 20:21
  
  Alphabet Inc's Google is exploring ways to use location information to slow the spread of the coronavirus by, for example, determining the effectiveness of social distancing.
  
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• Best graphics card for gamers and creatives in 2020 - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Picking a new graphics AMD or Nvidia card can be overwhelming. We'll help you get started with everything you need to know.
  
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• Hulu arrives on Comcast's Xfinity Flex streaming box - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Comcast's streaming box now has another popular video service.
  
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• Starboard nominates four to eBay's board, wants outsider as CEO

  19-03-2020 20:15
  
  Activist investor Starboard Value is pressuring eBay for the second time in two years and said on Thursday that it plans to install four directors on the e-commerce company's 14-member board.
  
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• Eerie satellite images show the ghost world created by coronavirus - CNET

  19-03-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  COVID-19 has sent the world home, turning innumerable public places into ghost sites.
  
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• US authorities battle surge in coronavirus scams, from phishing to fake treatments

  19-03-2020 20:04
  
  Report finds online fraudsters posing as health officials as Alex Jones and others face crackdownCoronavirus – live updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general across the US are increasing efforts to crack down on an explosion of scams related to the coronavirus outbreak.The agencies have reported a rise in fraudulent activity exploiting confusion around Covid-19, which has infected more than 190,000 people
  
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• Coronavirus anxiety and fears: 5 tips from a psychotherapist on how to cope - CNET

  19-03-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  How to keep your spirits up and fears down as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
  
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• Best laptops with the longest battery life in 2020: Dell, Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and more

  19-03-2020 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Laptops have become more essential than ever for remote access to work, school, and web-based apps. Maximizing battery life becomes an even greater priority to make sure we remain connected to the rest of the world without interruption. These dozen laptops can keep you online and working longer when you need to be unplugged.
  
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• Google unveils lightweight Camera Go app for budget phones - CNET

  19-03-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Android Go is now installed on more than 100 million devices.
  
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• Netflix to cut European traffic by 25% due to coronavirus

  19-03-2020 19:34
  
  Netflix said on Thursday it would reduce its bit rates across all its streams in Europe, in effect cutting traffic on its European networks by 25% to preserve the smooth functioning of the internet during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Gym closed? Here are some of the best home workout options - CNET

  19-03-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Avoid the #quarantine15 with this guide.
  
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• The Nokia 8.3 is the 'first global 5G phone.' Here's what that means for you - CNET

  19-03-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Roaming with 5G is finally here.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Italy's death toll surpasses China's - CNET

  19-03-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, the UK is shutting all schools and Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive.
  
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• Amazon asks shoppers to cooperate with U.S. probe of third-party sellers

  19-03-2020 19:25
  
  Amazon.com Inc has started asking customers to cooperate with a Department of Justice criminal investigation of third-party sellers on its e-commerce marketplace, according to an email seen by Reuters.
  
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• Gas prices fall to 99 cents at one Kentucky station - Roadshow

  19-03-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  And the average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon in the weeks to come.
  
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• Medical TV shows halted by coronavirus donate masks, gloves to real hospitals - CNET

  19-03-2020 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Shows including The Resident, Station 19, and The Good Doctor have provided supplies.
  
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