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• Coronavirus updates: Trump says US will be open 'soon', UK on lockdown - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Five Florida spring breakers test positive, Amazon begins delivering and picking up test kits, Australia begins extensive lockdowns.
  
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• You can watch Arthur, Caillou and more for free on Amazon Prime - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Good news for parents!
  
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• Amazon lets you stream Arthur and other kids shows for free - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Good news for parents!
  
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• Google Doodle dishes up savory Vietnamese banh mi - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The popular street-food sandwich represents a cultural melting pot of flavors.
  
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• Play Texas Hold 'Em video poker with your friends for free - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let sheltering at home keep you from watching your friends' tellsas you bluff your way to the showdown.
  
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• Sens. Markey and Thune want a crackdown on coronavirus robocall scams - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  The Senators sent letters to the FCC and DOJ telling them to do more to stop scams targeting elderly people during the pandemic.
  
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• Netflix Party: How to sync movies to watch with your friends remotely - CNET

  23-03-2020 23:00 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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• Equinix restricts customer access to its data centers as cornavirus crisis hits

  23-03-2020 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To prevent the coronavirus from spreading at its facilities, Equinix has decided to restrict access to its data centers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain.As part of the company's coronavirus protection measures, “non-critical Equinix vendors will not be permitted to enter the IBX facilities” in those European countries.At Equinix's other data centers around the world, entry will be by appointment only though customers have been asked to “limit appointment requests during this
  
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• Apple Watches exempt from US tariffs on Chinese imports, report says - CNET

  23-03-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Last year, Apple said the tariffs would hurt its competitiveness.
  
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• Best gear for video chats from home: Webcams, lights, mics and more - CNET

  23-03-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Whether it's a Zoom call for work or cocktail hour on FaceTime, this gear will make you look and sound better.
  
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• Redmi Note 9S has a massive 5,020-mAh battery and 48-megapixel quad camera - CNET

  23-03-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Note 9S could steal the 2020 battery-life crown from rivals Samsung and LG.
  
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• Twitter withdraws Q1 revenue outlook due to COVID-19 impact

  23-03-2020 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says the social media platform is seeing "a meaningful increase" in users during the pandemic, but the crisis has hit Twitter's global advertising revenue.
  
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• Turn your desk at home into a standing desk with the VIVO Standing Desk Converter for $84 - CNET

  23-03-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Save 27% on this adjustable monitor and keyboard riser which lets you bring the best of the office work environment home to your self-quarantine.
  
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• UK lockdown announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson amid coronavirus spread - CNET

  23-03-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Gatherings of more than two people are banned.
  
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• Where to buy a webcam: these retailers still have stock

  23-03-2020 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you have to work from home, the capability to have an effective video conference is extremely important. And, while a lot of folks may have laptops that have a built-in camera, the best webcams can boost video quality so much that they're essential for anyone having regular video calls. However, now that the Covid-19 crisis has driven so many people to work from home, supply is running out. Understandably, a lot of people are scrambling to get their hands on a solid webcam so they can
  
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• Tablets vs. Laptops: How new displays redraw the battle lines

  23-03-2020 21:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Laptop-like devices that can fold out to become desktop-sized all-in-ones would play well to Windows' strengths.
  
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• Disney Plus: Every show, movie and original to come (plus surprise early releases) - CNET

  23-03-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Frozen 2 and Pixar's Onward are coming to Disney Plus earlier than planned. Here're all the big titles that are still coming and when.
  
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• Best Buy's online sales: cheap deals on 4K TVs, Beats headphones, laptops, and more

  23-03-2020 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're looking for the latest Best Buy online sales, then we've got you covered. We've rounded up Best Buy's top deals which include price cuts on 4K TVs, headphones, laptops, appliances, and more.Our top picks include discounts on 4K TVs like the Samsung 55-inch TV on sale for $329.99, the TCL 50-inch Roku TV on sale for $269.99, and the Toshiba 43-inch Fire TV on sale for $249.99. You can also find price cuts on Beat's best-selling headphones like a $110 discount on the Powerbeats 3 Wireles
  
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• Free for 24 hours, download Alto's Odyssey, one of the world's most soothing video games - CNET

  23-03-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Both Alto's Odyssey and Alto's Adventure, known for their smooth gameplay and chill vibes, are free for a short time on iPhone and other Apple devices.
  
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• NASA explains why weird, wheel-like blip in space images is not a UFO - CNET

  23-03-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  It might look like Deep Space Nine is visiting our solar system, but it has a scientific explanation.
  
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• Ford will reprint your Fox Body Mustang's window sticker for $60 - Roadshow

  23-03-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  The pièce de résistance for any restored Mustang from the era.
  
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• Remote working: five steps to getting the best from remote teams

  23-03-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For a number of years remote working has been on the rise, particularly as people have embraced the freedoms provided by technology to roam across the globe whilst staying connected back home. However, for the majority of office-based workers, the option to work remotely has been an occasional, and mostly voluntary, treat. In light of recent global events, and the possibility of millions of staff now being asked to work remotely, it’s critical that businesses understand how to keep a
  
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• Best webcams 2020: top picks for working from home

  23-03-2020 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The best webcams are some of the most vital tools of the trade when you work from home and have a PC setup. They’re not just for video conferencing with clients and colleagues; they’re great for connecting with loved ones, broadcasting your games and producing content.While the laptops or all-in-one PCs already come equipped with fairly good cameras, the desktop users out there still require a great webcam. With our help, you’ll find one of the best webcams to fit your needs, w
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown: Why social distancing saves lives video - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The world is being asked to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the social and economic impacts are huge, staying home could be the only thing that saves us from a global catastrophe.
  
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• Court of Appeals denies Trump rehearing over Twitter free speech violation - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  The ruling said the president's Twitter account is considered a "public forum."
  
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• Appeals court upholds ruling that Trump can't block critics on Twitter - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  It declines the president's request to review the lower court decision.
  
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• Making secure login accessible to all: Q&A with Yubico

  23-03-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Protecting yourself or your business from phishing attacks and other cyber threats has become increasingly difficult. While some have turned to two-factor authentication (2FA) as a means of protection, others have instead opted to use physical security keys to do so and with much greater success.To learn more about security keys and how they can help organizations and individuals alike keep their accounts secure, TechRadar Pro spoke with Yubico’s chief product officer, Guido Appenzeller.
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• Cyber hygiene tips for remote workers

  23-03-2020 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  It can be disorienting to suddenly find yourself working from home, and bad guys out there might choose to use that to their advantage. Here are some simple tips to help you stay smart and several steps ahead of the bad guys!
  
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• Taxes, mortgage, credit cards and more: How to get financial relief during coronavirus - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak? Here's what to do.
  
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• 5 easy steps to growing fresh herbs at home while you're in quarantine - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Growing your own herb garden in your home or yard is a good project that also makes food taste better.
  
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• Coronavirus: How to track the spread across the world as cases top 360,000 - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  An online dashboard shows all confirmed, suspected and recovered coronavirus patients, as well as deaths.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler to make much-needed masks for health care workers - Roadshow

  23-03-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  FCA will task a Chinese facility with producing masks and donate them to the US to help fight the coronavirus.
  
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• Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' may benefit Colombia's environment - CNET

  23-03-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The invasive species have caused havoc in Colombian waterways, but they might fill an ecological niche that benefits the ecosystem.
  
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• FCC opens up more spectrum to keep mobile phones working during coronavirus pandemic

  23-03-2020 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  With unprecedented demand for service thanks to the coronavirus, the mobile phone companies are getting access to more radio spectrum to keep our calls and data going through reliably.
  
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• Polestar 2 EV production kicks off this week, despite COVID-19 spread - Roadshow

  23-03-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Polestar reassured fans and future owners that it has the situation under control, and it's got a car to build.
  
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• iFixit is crowdsourcing repair information for hospital equipment

  23-03-2020 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In an effort to help hospitals deal with the coronavirus outbreak, the popular electronics repair site iFixit has announced that it is building a database containing repair information for hospital equipment.The company's decision to put together a database stems from the fact that as the coronavirus spreads, the world's supply of ventilators will see a great deal more use and will need to be repaired quickly when they break down.iFixit is calling for repair manuals for ventilators as well as fo
  
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• To fight coronavirus, 3D printer company Carbon helps make face shields - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  But N95 masks are a harder problem.
  
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• This iPhone 11 Pro Max deal offers unlimited EE data at a surprisingly low price

  23-03-2020 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iPhone 11 Pro Max deals are seriously expensive, EE contracts tend to be the priciest network and unlimited data plans are serious money drainers. So how can all three combined cost a surprisingly low cost?Well...it's surprisingly low for the iPhone 11 Pro Max, nowhere else would we consider £69 a month affordable! And yet with this handset, we would expect a way higher price for this contract.That comes in around the same price as a lot of other plans available on the Pro Max while offeri
  
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• Tito's Vodka, other distilleries making hand sanitizer for coronavirus crisis - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  No, you still can't drink it, but many spirits companies are jumping on board.
  
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• Microsoft warns of Windows zero-day exploited in the wild

  23-03-2020 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Hackers are exploiting a zero-day in the Adobe Type Manager Library (atmfd.dll) that ships with the Windows OS.
  
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• WhatsApp testing new fact-checking feature for messages, report says - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  The feature could help the app better combat misinformation.
  
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• Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus, report says - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound tells USA Today "the Games are not going to start on July 24."
  
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• Report: Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound tells USA Today "the Games are not going to start on July 24."
  
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• This smart pressure cooker might be the Instant Pot killer - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Watch out, Instant Pot -- the Chef IQ Smart Cooker did not come to play.
  
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• The musical quarantine: Free apps and lessons from Korg, Moog and Fender - CNET

  23-03-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Captivity breeds creativity.
  
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• PS5 release date, specs, news and features for Sony’s PlayStation 5

  23-03-2020 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PS5 (or PlayStation 5) is the next-generation PlayStation, releasing in late 2020. Sony has remained pretty tight-lipped about its next-gen console but the company recently gave us our first official look behind the curtain during its first PS5 reveal event.PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny provided us with a deep dive into the PS5's system architecture, revealing the technical inner workings of the PS5.And while we're still waiting to find out what the console will look like, and which games
  
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• AMD Ryzen 4000 release date, laptops and specs: everything we know about AMD's next CPUs

  23-03-2020 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AMD Ryzen 4000 is coming at a time when Team Red is sitting on top of the world, selling 40% more processors than its rivals over at Intel. Finally, AMD’s processors are more popular than ever before, and it doesn't look like AMD plans to slow down any time soon. In fact, we might finally see AMD processors in big flagships for the first time in years. We've already got a sneak peek at AMD Ryzen 4000 processors for laptops at CES 2020, with AMD promising hugely improved performance ac
  
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• HP and Valve are working on a new VR headset - CNET

  23-03-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  It's also Microsoft Windows compatible.
  
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• A large asteroid ignored social distancing norms over the weekend - CNET

  23-03-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  An asteroid as wide as a football field passed through the neighborhood.
  
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• Uber CEO to Trump: Include gig workers in coronavirus relief package - CNET

  23-03-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Changing course, the ride-hailing company is now saying independent contractors should get some of the benefits that employees have.
  
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