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• Morrison asks for patience as myGov tech is upgraded to handle new load

  24-03-2020 23:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The Prime Minister said no system is built to deal with the circumstances and events that Australia is now facing as a nation.
  
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• Antarctic glacier retreats nearly 3 miles, could foreshadow huge sea level rise - CNET

  24-03-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Sea levels worldwide could go up nearly five feet, researchers say.
  
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• Frogs have evolved extreme skulls with hidden fangs and horns - CNET

  24-03-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  All the better to head-bang with.
  
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• The best places to buy fresh seafood online in 2020 - CNET

  24-03-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Get healthy fish all year round, no matter where you live.
  
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• Apple blocks third-party cookies in Safari

  24-03-2020 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Safari becomes second browser after the Tor Browser to block third-party cookies by default for all users.
  
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• NBN Sky Muster users get data boost as Plus users to only have video and VPN counted

  24-03-2020 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  An extra 45GB available for regular NBN satellite users, while applications like Skype and Facebook to be removed from the SkyMuster Plus data cap.
  
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• I've seen every good show on Netflix. Now what in the hell do I do? - CNET

  24-03-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Finished with Tiger King? Not content with another rewatch of Stranger Things? There's a healthy solution.
  
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• iOS 13.4 with CarKey and new Memoji stickers released - CNET

  24-03-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Universal purchase has also arrived for Apple Arcade.
  
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• Trump wants US 'opened up' by Easter, despite experts' concerns - CNET

  24-03-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The US president is optimistic the economy could be restarted within three weeks. Others think that's a bad idea.
  
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• Coronavirus cancelations and delays: Tokyo Olympics, Disney and more - CNET

  24-03-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Movies, music festivals, tech conferences and sports leagues: Here's what has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Chris Hadfield and other astronauts share self-isolation tips during coronavirus - CNET

  24-03-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  If anyone knows how to not go crazy while spending a lot of time alone, it's an astronaut. Chris Hadfield, Scott Kelly, Peggy Whitson and Buzz Aldrin have a few suggestions.
  
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• New MacBook Air? Pair it with ZDNet Academy deals on NordVPN, backpacks, and more

  24-03-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  You can save an extra 15% off sitewide with the following code: FLASHSAVE15.
  
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• HBO Now streaming jumps 40% since coronavirus measures gripped US - CNET

  24-03-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  And it's not just you: The Wire is being streamed three times as much as normal.
  
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• HBO Now streaming jumps 40% as coronavirus measures grip US - CNET

  24-03-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  And, yeah, people are binge-watching that documentary about the Ebola crisis seven times more than usual.
  
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• Audi A3 might go mild-hybrid, S3 and RS3 set for a return, report says - Roadshow

  24-03-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The A3 Sportback debuted for Europe earlier this year, but we'll stick with a sedan in the US.
  
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• Square lowers Q1 revenue outlook, citing drop in seller GPV due to coronavirus spread

  24-03-2020 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Square said merchant GPV has dropped 25% year-over-year, with declines accelerating in recent days.
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything to know about Disney streaming and coronavirus - CNET

  24-03-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus launched Tuesday in Western Europe, but its French rollout is delayed. Meanwhile, big-screen movies are streaming early, including Frozen 2 and Pixar's Onward.
  
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• Netflix Party: You can sync movies to watch simultaneously with your friends - CNET

  24-03-2020 22:00 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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• Turn your desk at home into a standing desk for $80 - CNET

  24-03-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  This adjustable monitor and keyboard riser lets you bring the best of your office's work environment home to your self-quarantine.
  
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• Porsche 911 Turbo S in for optional Sport and Lightweight packages - Roadshow

  24-03-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Porsche has options on options for the 911 Turbo S, because of course it does.
  
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• Trump signs laws to boost 5G security, broadband availability - CNET

  24-03-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The two new laws are part of an effort to bring faster, more secure networks to parts of the country that need it most.
  
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• Trump signs 5G and broadband mapping legislation into law - CNET

  24-03-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The two new laws are part of an effort to bring faster, more secure networks to parts of the country that need it most.
  
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• Frankenfish brain-swap simulation offers electrifying results - CNET

  24-03-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what a virtual reality electric glass knifefish can teach us about baseball and robots.
  
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• COVID-19 shut down 95% of all US auto production - Roadshow

  24-03-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus outbreak led automakers to suspend production, but here's how widely it's spread.
  
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• Words of wisdom for leaders battling the COVID-19 pandemic

  24-03-2020 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Angela Blanchard is a globally recognized expert practitioner in community development, disaster recovery, and long-term integration for immigrants and refugees, as well as an award-winning crisis management leader. Blanchard shares words of wisdom from disasters for leaders who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• European Space Agency shutters Mars spacecraft science due to coronavirus - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Two Mars orbiters and a solar explorer are among the spacecraft that are turning off their science instruments.
  
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• Snatch up this handsome Lodge Dutch oven for less than $50 - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  For all your comfort cooking needs.
  
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• Deep-clean your Roomba so it vacuums like a champ - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to clean your Roomba's brushes, bin and wheels to keep it in tip-top shape.
  
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• Exploding Kittens is having a site-wide 30% off sale, and it's more fun than it sounds - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Save $6 on the original Exploding Kittens game, or save 30% on You've Got Crabs and other off-kilter tabletop games.
  
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• Akamai to slow down video game downloads during COVID-19 outbreak

  24-03-2020 20:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Akamai says its working together with Microsoft and Sony to avoid global internet traffic bottlenecks.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13.4 with CarKey and new Memoji stickers - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Universal purchase has also arrived for Apple Arcade.
  
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• Sir Patrick Stewart is giving you 1 free month of CBS All Access - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  Binge the full first season of Star Trek: Picard, plus Discovery, The Good Fight, The Twilight Zone and lots more.
  
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• Apple expects to begin reopening retail stores by mid-April, report says - CNET

  24-03-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker closed its stores around the globe in response to the coronavirus.
  
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• Wireless business: The best Wi-Fi routers for your home office

  24-03-2020 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  These are ZDNet's top picks for Wi-Fi routers suitable for home offices and remote working.
  
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• How the 3D printing industry is stepping up to help the COVID-19 response

  24-03-2020 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  With critical medical gear in short supply, additive manufacturing is an "essential part" of the pandemic response, the industry says.
  
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• Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS

  24-03-2020 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs.
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984 delayed to August 14 due to coronavirus - CNET

  24-03-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Our favorite ass-kicking DC superhero won't hit screens in June.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Trump hopes to have US open by Easter, Tokyo Olympics postponed - CNET

  24-03-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Five Florida spring breakers test positive, Amazon's delivering and picking up test kits, Australia begins extensive lockdowns.
  
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• Microsoft will pause optional Windows 10 cumulative updates for testing purposes starting in May

  24-03-2020 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is prioritizing its Windows update focus on security updates and is temporarily ceasing its optional Windows 10 cumulative updates starting in May.
  
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• Tesla shuts down Fremont plant after mounting criticism - Roadshow

  24-03-2020 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk and co. idled Tesla's factory in response to the coronavirus pandemic starting March 23. The company is also beginning "touchless deliveries."
  
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• Polestar 2 EV production begins, despite COVID-19 spread - Roadshow

  24-03-2020 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Deliveries will first start in Europe, then China and finally, the US.
  
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• Coronavirus: How the internet is coping with all your extra traffic

  24-03-2020 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  From remote workers on Zoom to kids playing games, how broadband and mobile networks are dealing with the additional demand for connectivity.
  
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• Social media and influencers still dominate our online shopping habits

  24-03-2020 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The coronavirus is changing the way we buy goods as we turn more and more to online shopping. But even in these unusual times, influencers can persuade us to purchase.
  
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• 5 tips to make your iPad work for you while you're working from home - CNET

  24-03-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iPadOS continues to get better, adding features that make it more like a laptop. Use these essential tricks to put your iPad to work.
  
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• Haircuts, manicures and waxing: How to keep up appearances while self isolating - CNET

  24-03-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Beauty pros tell us how to deal with unruly hair, nails and skin when you're stuck at home and salons are closed.
  
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• Haircuts, manicures and waxing: How to keep up appearances during coronavirus quarantine - CNET

  24-03-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Beauty pros tell us how to deal with unruly hair, nails and skin when you're stuck at home and salons are closed.
  
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• iOS 13.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 13.4 for the iPad is out -- there's a lot of bugfixes here

  24-03-2020 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 13.4 update for the iPhone. Your iPad will also get iPadOS 13.4. Time to start updating your devices, because there's a lot of bugfixes here.
  
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• Malware found lurking in kids' Play Store apps, security firm finds - CNET

  24-03-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Google removed more infected apps.
  
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• Where to donate medical supplies, help restaurants and people in need - CNET

  24-03-2020 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  Donate face masks to hospitals, volunteer remotely and buy restaurant gift cards. There's always a way you can help without breaking quarantine.
  
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• National Cowboy Museum security guard Tim is the hero we need right now - CNET

  24-03-2020 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Follow along as Cowboy Tim discovers Twitter hashtags and dreams about having a beer with Dorothea Lange.
  
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