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• Best direct-to-consumer cookware of 2020: Made In, Brigade Kitchen and more - CNET

  21-03-2020 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  By cutting out the middleman, these online-only brands offer high-quality products at lower prices.
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2020 - CNET

  21-03-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a home espresso machine? The Breville Barista Express is still the best deal.
  
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• Best live TV streaming service for cord-cutters in 2020 - CNET

  21-03-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and others let you ditch your cable company but keep the live channels and DVR. Here's how the services stack up.
  
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• Samsung rolling out Galaxy S20 update with enhancements, including camera improvements

  21-03-2020 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S20 line, but the Ultra came with some autofocusing issues. Samsung started rolling out an update for the S20 models with enhancements and camera improvements.
  
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• Every concert you can livestream on March 21 during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  21-03-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Dead and Company, Melissa Etheridge, Diplo, Ultra Music Festival... You can still enjoy music and the live concerts of your favorite musicians while social distancing at home. #couchtour
  
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• Exclusive: Amazon.com to stop shipping non-essentials to consumers in Italy and France

  21-03-2020 21:16
  
  Amazon.com will stop shipping non-essential products to consumers in Italy and France, the company said on Saturday, representing an escalation in the e-commerce giant's response in regions hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Amid panic buying and toilet roll brawls, Rock The Lock Down reveals we’re not all terrible human beings

  21-03-2020 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  A viral, remote music event this weekend highlights how technology can help keep us connected during the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Apple to donate 2 million masks to US coronavirus response, Pence says - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is working with the Trump administration to distribute them, Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday.
  
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• Bored at home: Streaming concerts, virtual classes and 5 other ways to stay connected - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Being in quarantine doesn't mean sacrificing human contact, just tweaking it abit.
  
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• 10 practical tips to help avoid coronavirus when you leave the house - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  How to stay safe when you're grocery shopping, signing your name and opening doors.
  
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• The best dashcam you can buy in 2020 - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Dashcams capture amazing videos and can back up your story in case of an accident. Get one.
  
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• Microsoft pauses Edge releases amid coronavirus outbreak

  21-03-2020 19:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft follows in Google's footsteps, who similarly paused Chrome updates earlier this week.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Pence staffer tests positive, student loan payment suspension - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Californian and Illinois go on lockdown, deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Pence staffer tests positive, Apple to provide masks - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Californian and Illinois go on lockdown, deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• Apple pledges to donate 2 million masks to US coronavirus response - CNET

  21-03-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Vice President Mike Pence said Apple is working with the Trump administration to distribute them.
  
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• Smartphones could help us track the coronavirus – but at what cost? | John Naughton

  21-03-2020 17:00
  
  It’s wise to be wary of the government adopting intrusive apps that monitor the effectiveness of public health measures
  Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAs we confront the pandemic, we’re flying blind, like pilots in 1930s aeroplanes flying through fog. That, at any rate, is what I take away from reading John Ioannidis, a Stanford professor who is an expert in epidemiology, population health, biomedical data science and statistics. Covid-19, he writes
  
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• Plague Inc. – how to game the pandemic

  21-03-2020 17:00
  
  Our critic’s new weekly slot recommends games for seasoned players and beginners alike. This week, a virus strategy game banned by ChinaAnyone who has continued to play video games beyond childhood is used to the name-calling. Yes, in 2020, millions of thoughtful, otherwise usefully employed people enjoy video games (as well as a fair few thoughtless wastrels too, if Twitter is anything to go by). But away from the golf course or bridge club, adult play is still viewed, culturally speaking
  
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• Alice In Chains' William DuVall has a free acoustic set online for you - CNET

  21-03-2020 16:09 via cnet.com
  
  DuVall's powerful live acoustic performance and interview will entertain you while you're stuck at home.
  
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• Volkswagen E-Bulli is a graceful take on an EV conversion - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 16:08 via cnet.com
  
  New design, upgraded mechanical bits and more -- the E-Bulli is a home run.
  
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• See a coronavirus scam? Report it to Justice Dept., US attorney general says - CNET

  21-03-2020 15:58 via cnet.com
  
  See something? Say something.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Illinois and California on lockdown, student loan payment suspension - CNET

  21-03-2020 15:52 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: The deaths in Italy surpass those in China.
  
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• Singer Kenny Rogers, famed for The Gambler, dies at 81 - CNET

  21-03-2020 14:39 via cnet.com
  
  The country music legend was also an actor and a restaurateur.
  
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• Coronavirus and compromised immune systems: What to know if you are at risk - CNET

  21-03-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  A CDC vaccine provider weighs in.
  
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• Elimination diets: What they are and who they're for - CNET

  21-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out what foods could be triggering unwanted symptoms in your body by removing them from your diet.
  
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• Catherine D’Ignazio: 'Data is never a raw, truthful input – and it is never neutral'

  21-03-2020 14:00
  
  The co-author of Data Feminism on the importance of recognising discrimination in algorithms, understanding it at a technical level – and introducing measures to stamp it outOur ability to collect and record information in a digital form has exploded as has our adoption of AI systems, which use data to make decisions. But data isn’t neutral, and sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination are showing up in our data products. Catherine D’Ignazio, an assistant professor of u
  
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• Gear you need when you're off the grid

  21-03-2020 13:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Some of us like to go off the grid periodically to get away from things, while others find themselves forced off the grid as a result of flooding, fire, pandemics, or some other misfortune. Having the right gear can make a huge difference.
  
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• The top 3 indoor home security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which indoor cams are the best at keeping an eye on things.
  
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• Netflix Party: How to simultaneously stream movies with your friends remotely - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new Google extension for Netflix lets you chat with friends while watching shows and movies apart from each other.
  
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• COVID-19 causes shutdowns, 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories of the week ending March 21.
  
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• Coronavirus pandemic changes how your privacy is protected - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Data protection officials around the world are loosening rules on how your data can be used during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Coronavirus isn't a 'Chinese virus' no matter what Trump says - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Words matter, which is why a label that stigmatizes people isn't appropriate.
  
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• Coronavirus is teaching us to touch less: 7 ways to keep your hands off your home - CNET

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Going hands-free as many places as possible will minimize your contact with germs.
  
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• Better late than never: Trackpad support is exactly what the iPad needed

  21-03-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple will release a software update next week bringing official trackpad support to its iPad line.
  
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• 2020 Suzuki Katana first ride: Techno-brutalist dream machine - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Suzuki's reimagined Katana looks like it's from some cyberpunk alternate timeline, but rides like a dream.
  
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• 2020 Suzuki Katana first ride review: Dystopian cyberpunk chariot of the gods - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Suzuki's Katana goes back to the 1980s for its styling and the early 2000s for its tech, yet it still manages to feel exciting and relevant now.
  
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• You're not crazy: Tom Nook is nicer in Animal Crossing: New Horizons - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The creators of the Nintendo Switch's island simulation escape talk about Tom Nook, the NookPhone and the game's sense of community in strange times.
  
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• Xbox Series X, PS5 specs, new iPad Pro and MacBook Air video - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include spec announcements for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, along with new iPad Pro and MacBook Air updates.
  
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• Useful gear for the quarantined creative - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stuck working at home for the first time? These may help make your makeshift photo- or video-editing setup operate a little more smoothly.
  
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• To succeed in DevOps these days, go hybrid

  21-03-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey identifies top skills needed for the next phase of DevOps: process skills and knowledge, ability to automate, CI/CD
  
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• Netflix review: The best premium streaming service - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix remains the top TV and movie streaming service thanks to its ease of use, lack of commercials and original content.
  
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• Coronavirus and your taxes: How to get a July 15 extension - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  What you need to know about deferring your state and federal taxes for 2019.
  
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• 5 tips for YouTube TV to flip live streaming channels like a pro - CNET

  21-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Master CNET's favorite service for cord cutters with a few simple tricks.
  
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• KWFinder review

  21-03-2020 11:53 via techradar.com
  
  KWFinder by Mangools is a keyword research tool primarily designed to find long-tail keywords with low difficulty. Additionally, it provides extensive insights into keyword metrics, including search volume, keyword difficulty, and SERP analysis, which helps build a winning SEO strategy. It is a valuable tool for digital marketers, SEO experts, content creators, and website owners as it helps to enhance a website’s visibility. But, there is a lot that you must know about this tool before tr
  
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• How to get your Starbucks fix now that coronavirus has closed US stores - CNET

  21-03-2020 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  The vast majority of Starbucks cafes in the US and UK will close for in-person orders, but there are ways to still get your latte.
  
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• How to fix a broken phone when coronavirus closed the stores - CNET

  21-03-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  A broken iPhone screen or bad Android battery shouldn't keep you from staying in touch with friends and family. Here are your options.
  
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• Ideas to help you stay fit and healthy while social distancing and self-isolating

  21-03-2020 10:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Gyms are closed, and people are avoiding close contact with others in an attempt to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But how do you stay fit and healthy while social distancing or self-isolating.
  
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• Working from home: your guide to the tech you're going to need

  21-03-2020 10:00
  
  With many people facing a long stint of self-isolation, remote working needs to be as easy as possibleWith the coronavirus pandemic resulting in more and more of us being asked to work remotely, it’s time to get to grips with what’s required for working from home for more than just a day at a time.Broadly speaking you have two options: a desktop computer or a laptop. Continue reading...
  
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• 7 ways to help during the coronavirus pandemic: Where to volunteer, donate, give blood - CNET

  21-03-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your community will be thankful, whether it's supporting local businesses or giving to organizations to help with costs.
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Sonata is even better as a hybrid - Roadshow

  21-03-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The fantastic new Hyundai Sonata now comes with a hybrid powertrain, making this sedan capable of achieving over 50 miles per gallon highway.
  
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• Tencent releases video conferencing tool for international markets

  21-03-2020 08:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese internet giant unveils an international version of its cloud-based conferencing app, Tencent Meeting, in more than 100 markets including Singapore, India, and Japan, offering it for free with capabilities of hosting up to 300 attendees simultaneously.
  
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