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• Coronavirus: How to track the spread across the world as cases top 450,000 - CNET

  25-03-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  An online dashboard shows all confirmed, suspected and recovered coronavirus patients, as well as deaths.
  
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• Vivarium is the perfect horror movie for coronavirus self-isolation - CNET

  25-03-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Director Lorcan Finnegan reveals how his surreal and striking new Jesse Eisenberg movie, online March 27, recovered from COVID-19 cancelation.
  
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• Snag a tiny Philips wireless portable speaker for just $11 - CNET

  25-03-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Ordinarily priced at $35, this pocket-size miniature Bluetooth speaker now costs less than lunch.
  
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• Micron sees revenue above estimates as demand rises for remote-work devices

  25-03-2020 23:42
  
  Chipmaker Micron Technology Incforecast current-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Wednesday and said the shift to work-from-home globally due to the coronavirus outbreak is fueling demand for notebooks and data center services.
  
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• How Netflix is adjusting network operations during the COVID-19 outbreak

  25-03-2020 23:15 via zdnet.com
  
  With little clue as to how long the current crisis will last, Netflix's VP of Networks says they're preparing for a "new normal"
  
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• Tesla to reopen New York plant 'as soon as humanly possible' to make ventilators: Musk

  25-03-2020 23:09
  
  Tesla Incwill reopen its New York factory "as soon as humanly possible" to manufacture ventilators for coronavirus patients, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Twitter on Wednesday.
  
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• Dark web hosting provider hacked again -- 7,600 sites down

  25-03-2020 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Dark web hosting provider shuts down after getting hacked for the second time in 16 months.
  
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• Computer chip makers seek U.S. permission to work during pandemic

  25-03-2020 22:58
  
  A group representing major U.S. semiconductor companies on Wednesday said it was working with federal officials to make clear to state and local officials overseeing lockdowns that chip companies are essential businesses that should continue operations.
  
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• Fighting coronavirus starts with this medical and tech gear - CNET

  25-03-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  From simple thermometers to complicated respirators, plus supercomputers and robots, too.
  
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• State AGs tell Amazon to boost paid sick leave during coronavirus crisis - CNET

  25-03-2020 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  The group of 15 attorneys general says the change could help slow the spread of the pathogen.
  
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• PlayStation 5: Specs, release date, specs and everything else we know - CNET

  25-03-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  The insides of the PS5 are finally revealed.
  
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• 8 best car vacuums in 2020 - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best car vacuums for cleaning dirt, mud, pet hair and other messes from your vehicle.
  
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• Exclusive: Amazon pauses sellers' loan repayments amid coronavirus

  25-03-2020 22:22
  
  Amazon.com Incon Wednesday said it temporarily would not require sellers in its marketplace to repay loans it had made to them, as merchants confront the prospect of declining sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus crisis threatens data protection regulations in Brazil

  25-03-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Lobbying to postpone the implementation of the new rules gains momentum with the pandemic
  
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• Audio gear alternatives: Speakers, headsets, and earbuds - oh my

  25-03-2020 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Re-discover the hidden gems in your music collection and listen through these great speakers, headsets, and earbuds for spring 2020.
  
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• Coronavirus exposes U.S. Uber, Lyft drivers' lack of safety net

  25-03-2020 22:01
  
  As independent contractors, U.S. ride-hail drivers for Uber and Lyft benefited from soaring trip demand and flexible work hours.
  
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• Netflix Party: How to sync movies to watch simultaneously with your friends - CNET

  25-03-2020 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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• HP to Xerox: Now is not the time to force a merger

  25-03-2020 21:48 via zdnet.com
  
  HP has issued a letter to its shareholders deriding Xerox for advancing its tender offer and proposed slate of directors in the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• O’Reilly closes the live conference business

  25-03-2020 21:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Event cancellations in the wake of the coronavirus scare have prompted O’Reilly to make a permanent pivot to digital online events.
  
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• Save $100 on a Dyson V8 Animal Pro with 9 tool attachments - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Now priced at $300 at QVC, it's a $100 cheaper than elsewhere, yet comes with more attachments.
  
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• Some 2019-2020 Audi A6 cars recalled over fire risk - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Moisture could enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short.
  
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• How to eat healthy when you're quarantined at home - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Five nutritionist-approved tips to keep you on track.
  
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• Apple might delay next big iPhone launch due to coronavirus, report says - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant typically launches new iPhones in the fall. But the coronavirus may force it to change plans.
  
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• Marshall's Uxbridge Voice takes on Amazon Echo Studio and Sonos One - CNET

  25-03-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  The Marshall Uxbridge Voice with Amazon Alexa, a compact smart speaker with unique guitar fret controls, is coming next month for $200. A Google Assistant version is due in June.
  
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• Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, 6 other telcos to help EU track virus

  25-03-2020 20:35
  
  Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Orange and five other telecoms providers have agreed to share mobile phone location data with the European Commission to track the spread of the coronavirus, lobbying group GSMA said on Wednesday.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Colorado will be more expensive, but for a good reason - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Chevy will discontinue the base model that basically no one bought anyway.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks intros new security features in Prisma Cloud

  25-03-2020 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  New features in this latest release focus on giving DevOps and SecOps teams more visibility and improved security across the technology stack.
  
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• Tax Day may have changed, but you can still file early to get your refund faster - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  If you think you're eligible for a refund, you might benefit from filing your taxes sooner rather than later.
  
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• The pot scraper: A $5 kitchen tool you will never regret - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Get rid of your sponge. Use a scraper.
  
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• Spotify to donate up to $10M to COVID-19 music relief fund - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  It's asking users to donate to support impacted music industry workers.
  
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• Spotify to donate up to $10 million to COVID-19 music relief fund - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  It's asking users to donate to support impacted music industry workers.
  
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• Technical help offered to fight virus must safeguard privacy, rights: WHO

  25-03-2020 20:15
  
  The World Health Organization is impressed by the offers of technology to help fight the coronavirus, but privacy and human rights must be protected, Michael Ryan, WHO's top emergencies expert said on Wednesday.
  
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• Samsung is adding some core Galaxy S20 features to the Galaxy S10, Note 10 with global update

  25-03-2020 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  It turns out, you don't have to spend over $1,000 to get some of the S20's best features.
  
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• 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is a naked 208-hp firebreather - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Ducati has gone to a lot of trouble to make the Streetfighter more usable than its Panigale cousin, but it seems to have lost little of the V4's insanity in translation.
  
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• NASCAR esports series nabs big viewership, so Fox will keep airing races - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  So many people tuned in amid the coronavirus outbreak that Fox agreed to air the entire eNASCAR iRacing Pro invitational Series.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram have sent 1B people to accurate COVID-19 info, says Facebook - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Social media giant Facebook, which owns Instagram, has been trying to get users to read information from trustworthy sources.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram directed more than 1 billion people to accurate coronavirus information - CNET

  25-03-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant has been trying to get users to read information from trustworthy sources.
  
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• Harvard researchers: Social distancing during COVID-19 may have to be turned on and off like a spigot

  25-03-2020 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  It's unlikely one single, long stretch of "social distancing" is going to solve COVID-19 for the US before a vaccine arrives, say Harvard researchers. Instead, it may be necessary to keep having periodic intervals of quarantine until the US healthcare system is fortified.
  
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• Every concert you can livestream on March 25 during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  D-Nice, Jennifer Hudson, Melissa Etheridge, H.E.R, Miley Cyrus, Kirk Franklin, Questlove, and more. You can still enjoy music with live concerts and webcasts from your favorite musicians while social distancing at home. #couchtour
  
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• 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4: Big, red bare-knuckle brawler - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Streetfighter formula is a good one: Take the bodywork off of a sport bike -- and that's mostly it, really. However, Ducati may have elevated it to a higher form of art with its new V4 model.
  
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• No brain, no gain: Laptop docks for smartphones fall short

  25-03-2020 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Powered by a smartphone's processor, storage, and connectivity, laptop docks should be a showcase for desktop environments such as Samsung's DeX. But the small teams creating them haven't supported a quality experience.
  
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• Samsung's latest Galaxy Tab A tablet offers premium design under $300 - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The 8.4-inch tablet promises 10-hour battery life and LTE connectivity.
  
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• Coronavirus chronicles: Here's some good news amid the dire reports - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  From vaccine progress to people uniting in friendship and solidarity, some positive COVID-19 news to keep things in perspective.
  
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• The cheapest VR gear for playing Half-Life: Alyx video - CNET

  25-03-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to drop $1,000 for a top-tier virtual reality headset.
  
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• Netflix says it has fixed outage that hit some in U.S., UK

  25-03-2020 19:13
  
  Streaming service Netflix Inc has fixed a temporary outage that affected some users in the United States and United Kingdom on Wednesday, the company said.
  
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• iRacing: How to build the best PC - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  iRacing is blowing up in a big way, but before you load up your cart with components, read what the professionals recommend.
  
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• Best car show and event guide for 2020, coronavirus updates included - Roadshow

  25-03-2020 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Here are our must-see automotive shows and events of 2020 -- now updated with all relevant COVID-19-related developments.
  
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• Roboticists: We've missed the mark for pandemic busting robots ... yet again

  25-03-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In the wake of Ebola, we had a chance to create automation tools to help. But interdisciplinary science funding has not been forthcoming.
  
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• Illuminating find: Here's how squid talk to each other in the dark - CNET

  25-03-2020 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Research sheds new light on how deep-sea squid communicate essential messages.
  
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• SUSE offers free enterprise Linux support to medical devices manufacturers

  25-03-2020 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're building a medical device to fight coronavirus, Linux power SUSE wants you to know it has your back.
  
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