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• Best Buy Flash Sale: These are the top deals - CNET

  20-03-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Save $150 on Beats headphones, get an Arlo security camera four-pack for $450 and more. Save through the weekend.
  
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• Handy Coronavirus Toilet Paper Calculator helps you measure your supply - CNET

  20-03-2020 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Find out how many days worth of toilet paper rolls you have left with this online tool.
  
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• 5 online therapy services to help with depression, anxiety and stress - CNET

  20-03-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Teletherapy companies allow you to get mental health care from home.
  
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• Hulu is down as users complain of videos not loading - CNET

  20-03-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Right when we needed it most.
  
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• Retailers offer discounts, waive shipping fees to boost online sales

  20-03-2020 22:36
  
  After closing their stores earlier this week to limit the spread of the coronavirus, several retailers are dangling site-wide discounts and free shipping to entice people stuck at home to shop.
  
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• Google cancels annual developer conference on coronavirus fears

  20-03-2020 22:33
  
  Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday canceled its annual developer conference, two weeks after calling off the in-person portion of the event due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto distract drivers more than pot, alcohol, says study - Roadshow

  20-03-2020 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  A new study says driver reaction times using this tech were worse than motorists with alcohol or cannabis in their system.
  
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• Jabra Elite Active 75t review: Top-notch wireless sports earbuds - CNET

  20-03-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  They cost $20 more than the standard Elite 75t, but sports enthusiasts looking for more durability will appreciate what the Active has to offer.
  
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• Theragun sale returns: Get these massage therapy guns for up to $150 off - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Three models are on sale -- and the company donating some of the sales proceeds to charity.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Illinois and California on lockdown, US Tax Day pushed back - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: The deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• In Tesla Autopilot crashes, NTSB says drivers and regulation are also to blame - Roadshow

  20-03-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Blame is shared in these two fatal crashes, and the NTSB wants everyone to step up.
  
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• Alice In Chains' William DuVall talks music, the hardcore scene and Star Trek video - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The talented guitarist and vocalist from Alice In Chains visits the CNET Smart Home to talk about his career, his new album One Alone and the ways technology helps and hurts musicians.
  
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• Alice In Chains' William DuVall talks music, hardcore and Star Trek video - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The talented guitarist and vocalist from Alice In Chains visits the CNET Smart Home to talk about his career, his new album One Alone and the ways technology helps and hurts musicians.
  
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• Hayabusa2 spacecraft blasted a bus-sized crater into an asteroid - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  A spacecraft run by the Japanese Space Agency made a lasting impact in the solar system.
  
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• Google I/O is fully canceled, after earlier nixing the in-person event - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The cancellation is in line with "shelter in place" policies over the coronavirus.
  
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• The best meal-kit delivery deals right now - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Score big savings from Blue Apron, Gobble, Home Chef and Sun Basket.
  
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• Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds price slashed in the UK and US

  20-03-2020 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sennheiser Momentum deals are coming thick and fast today - just in time for the weekend. Hot on the heels of the launch of their successor model - we're seeing some fantastic prices on the original true wireless earbuds right now as retailers look to clear out their remaining stock before the new ones are released in April.You can find the Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds on sale for just $199 in the US, with UK prices settling at £189 at Amazon this weekend. While the new model
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 reportedly casts Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

  20-03-2020 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Mandalorian season 2 has cast Rosario Dawson as the character of Ahsoka Tano, according to reports by two different outlets. This will be the first live-action iteration of the fan-favorite character from The Clone Wars animated series, where the Togruta apprentice is voiced by Ashley Eckstein.Slashfilm first reported the news, then Variety said it confirmed it. This is a huge and pleasant surprise for Star Wars fans. Ahsoka Tano was introduced in The Clone Wars CG series as Anakin Skyw
  
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• William DuVall performs Strung Out on a Dream video - CNET

  20-03-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  William DuVall of Alice In Chains performs Strung Out on a Dream live in the CNET Smart Loft.
  
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• Employment challenges and remaining compliant amid the coronavirus outbreak

  20-03-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the coronavirus impact being felt by businesses more every day, and the number of cases continuing to climb, employers need to be aware of their legal obligations and how they can prepare.The government is predicting that at the peak of the pandemic, up to a fifth of the UK’s workforce may be off sick, and many firms are following official advice to adopt a working from home approach to slow and prevent the spread of the disease. Here is what you need to do as an employer to stay on t
  
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• Watch The Invisible Man, The Hunt and Emma at home starting today - CNET

  20-03-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to social distancing, studios are releasing movies directly to streaming services months earlier than usual. Here's where to find them.
  
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• Craigslist must remove posts that profit off coronavirus fears, NY AG says - CNET

  20-03-2020 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  Scammers are trying to capitalize on the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Netflix creates $100 million fund to help displaced film and TV workers

  20-03-2020 20:32
  
  Netflix Inc has established a $100 million fund to assist workers on film and television productions that have been shut down due to the global coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Friday.
  
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• hide.me VPN boosts data transfer limit

  20-03-2020 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At a time when VPN usage has seen massive growth due to a huge number of people now working from home, hide.me has announced that it has raised the data transfer limit of its free plan from 2GB to 10GB.New users that sign up for the VPN company's 'Free' tier will get 10GB once they subscribe to the service. However, this data transfer limit will automatically renew every month which means hide.me users will get access to 10GB for the rest of their lives.Free VPNs often get a bad rap due to their
  
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• Kraft Heinz talks with Amazon, Walmart daily to speed food deliveries

  20-03-2020 20:23
  
  Kraft Heinzspeaks daily with Amazon.comand Walmart Inc , hoping to speed up deliveries as customers worldwide stay home and shop online to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic, Kraft Heinz's CEO said on Friday.
  
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• Fintech company Finastra hit by ransomware

  20-03-2020 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Company shuts down services but promises to have everything up by Monday.
  
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• Fintech company Finastra announces mysterious security breach

  20-03-2020 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Details still scant about what could turn out to be a very impactful incident.
  
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• Why Apple is best positioned for a folding phone

  20-03-2020 20:20 via zdnet.com
  
  While it will likely hold back until display technology improves, Apple could make folding phones compelling with the iPad's app arsenal.
  
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• Leaked Microsoft Surface Go 2 benchmarks reveal under the hood upgrades

  20-03-2020 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Surface Go 2 may have just appeared in 3DMark benchmarks, revealing the tablet's under the hood upgrades. This isn’t the first time the so-called Surface Go 2 has been sighted in benchmarks. An earlier leak, found by NotebookCheck outed a variant of the incoming tablet, in both LTE and non-LTE variants, powered by a dual-core Intel Core m3-8100Y processor. 
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• Waymo gamifies self-driving car data and wants everyone involved - Roadshow

  20-03-2020 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  Waymo expands its Open Dataset program and issues some challenges that may result in prize money.
  
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• LG OLED TV deals with the latest features slashed to their lowest prices this week

  20-03-2020 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The time for an upgrade is right now, thanks to our roundup of the best OLED TV deals this week - bag yourself a top of the line display for way less than you would think. That's right, we've got some premium displays here that could save you upwards of $700 / £1000 for a cheap OLED TV that will fit into any living room.We've got cheap OLED TV deals for all price points here, but they start in the US this week at just $1296.99 for a 55-inch LG B9 model. If you're in the UK, don't worry we
  
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• With KubeCF, Cloud Foundry comes to Kubernetes

  20-03-2020 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  SUSE, the Linux and cloud company, and Cloud Foundry are releasing KubeCF. It will enable you to run the Cloud Foundry PaaS on Kubernetes.
  
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• Home exercise equipment: where to get treadmills, indoor bikes, weights & more

  20-03-2020 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stay in shape without leaving your house with these cheap home exercise equipment deals from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. We've found a selection of workout equipment in stock that includes discounts on treadmills, indoor bikes, weights, yoga mats, and more.Our top home exercise equipment picks include deals on best-selling stationary bikes like the NordicTrack GX 4.7 on sale for $379, the Fitness Reality exercise bike on sale for $139 and the Schwinn Upright Bike Series on sale
  
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• DJI Mavic Air 2: everything we know so far about DJI's incoming drone

  20-03-2020 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Drones are back, it seems. Just months after we were treated to the Mavic Mini, a new DJI Mavic appears to have leaked – and it could be the Mavic Air 2, a successor to the popular DJI Mavic Air from 2018.The name is far from confirmed, as the leaked drone appears to be somewhere between a Mavic Air and the Mavic 2 Pro in size and features. But with the former now over two years old and largely sold out in stores, it looks like a mid-range drone will be DJI's first model of 2020.So wh
  
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• Rosario Dawson reportedly cast as Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian on Disney Plus - CNET

  20-03-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  The Star Wars character, Anakin Skywalker's Jedi padawan apprentice, has only been in animated shows.
  
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• Free resource to help parents keep kids safe online as schools move to eLearning

  20-03-2020 19:36 via zdnet.com
  
  As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic spreads, schools all around the world are moving to eLearning, and while this presents a great opportunity, it also means increased risks.
  
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• Best business VPN providers of 2020

  20-03-2020 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Using one of the best VPNs is extremely important for any modern business which has a flexible and mobile workforce. As a VPN helps you protect business data by keeping a secure company network and internet connection. Which in turn, allows you to ensure and maintain high levels of privacy and security. This is especially helpful in the world of small businesses, which usually have limited resources to devote to managing security. Fortunately, there are business VPNs out there which are a b
  
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• Instagram creates gift card site to help restaurants during lockdown - CNET

  20-03-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram's co-founder says he wants to aid San Francisco restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts businesses and keeps people in their homes.
  
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• Instagram creates gift card site to help quarantined restaurants - CNET

  20-03-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram's co-founder wants to aid San Francisco restaurants during the "shelter in place" ordinance.
  
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 season 2 challenges and where to find Deadpool's stuffed unicorn - CNET

  20-03-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  There's no need for social distancing on the island.
  
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• How to watch The Letter for the King online: stream from anywhere

  20-03-2020 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Letter for the King is a new Netflix Originals fantasy drama that the streaming service is hoping will fill the Game of Thrones-sized hole in your viewing. So if you're lamenting the lack of Jon Snow or Mother of Dragons in your life, this could be the show to provide you with a satisfactory dose of action-packed adventure - read on to find out how to watch The Letter for the King online from pretty much anywhere in the world.
  Widely being referred to as "The Witcher, but for kids", the six-
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2: release date, Baby Yoda, Darksaber, Ahsoka Tano and what we know

  20-03-2020 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We can't think of a Disney Plus show we're looking forward to more than The Mandalorian season 2. The Star Wars saga has had its ups, and its downs (cough, Rise of Skywalker, cough) for sure, but season 1 of the highly anticipated show certainly established itself as the former. It won't be long before Baby Yoda, and a fresh stream of memes, will be back: filming has already finished.Speaking of the diminutive green jedi, The Mandalorian season 2 will likely focus on the search for his homeworld
  
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• The latest Game Pass Ultimate deal means you can Play Ori and the Will of the Wisps for just $1 / £1

  20-03-2020 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With this latest Game Pass Ultimate deal, you can play the brand new addition to the Xbox library Ori and the Will of the Wisps for just $1 / £1. Thanks to Microsoft, this brand new release is now added to their extensive library - so get ready to pick up some spirit light containers and get down with some Metroidvania fun this weekend.If you're new to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service, you can set up a one-month subscription for this low $1 / £1 price. That's great if you're
  
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• The smartphone still has a shapeshifting future

  20-03-2020 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  While the latest round of folding flip phones have done little to show the technology's promise, new designs show off its potential.
  
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• COVID-19, price war send gas to 99 cents at one station - Roadshow

  20-03-2020 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  The average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon in the weeks to come due to coronavirus-related social distancing and Saudi-Russian price war.
  
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• Coronavirus: Shelter in place order empties San Francisco - CNET

  20-03-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Scenes from the Coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Coronavirus: Scenes from an eerily empty San Francisco - CNET

  20-03-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The COVID-19 lockdown shuts down yet another otherwise bustling city.
  
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• The Xbox Series X will be the go-to console for HDR gaming - here’s why

  20-03-2020 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re a fan of HDR gaming (and why wouldn’t you be?), the Xbox Series X is shaping up to be the console of choice for those who love the beauty of high dynamic range.Microsoft’s diminutive tower of power already has gamers salivating over its impressive technical specifications, but the company is ensuring that when you hook an Xbox Series X up to a HDR-compatible display, you’ll be in for a visual (and nostalgic) treat. Unlike PlayStation 4, the Xbox One X alrea
  
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• Every concert you can livestream on March 20 during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  20-03-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, Erika Badu, Charlie XCX... You can still enjoy music and the live concerts of your favorite musicians while social distancing at home. #couchtour
  
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• Every concert you can live stream on March 20 during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  20-03-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, Erika Badu, Charlie XCX... You can still enjoy music and the live concerts of your favorite musicians while social distancing at home. #couchtour
  
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