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• Westworld season 3: What to remember from seasons 1 and 2 - CNET

  29-03-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  If you're watching the third season on HBO and struggling to follow along, this recap will fill you in on everything you need to know.
  
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• Filmmaker taps rent-a-celeb app Cameo to make touching flick during lockdown - CNET

  29-03-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Lindsay Lohan, Gary Busey, Jon Lovitz and others share uplifting messages in Ben Berman's timely short that explores the need for human connection.
  
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• LG V60, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Moto G8 Power, Google Podcasts (Phones Show Chat #544)

  29-03-2020 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  With the retirement of the MoTR podcast, there are opportunities for participating on other shows. This week I joined Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon for an episode of Phones Show Chat.
  
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• What you can and cannot do when you're in lockdown, quarantine or shelter in place - CNET

  29-03-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Across the US and Europe, the most severely stricken coronavirus areas can teach us what to expect.
  
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• Every live concert and band you can livestream on March 29 from your home - CNET

  29-03-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Watch Michael Franti, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, Questlove and more live music while social distancing. #couchtour
  
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• This year should have been huge for phones. Now Samsung, Apple face a crossroads - CNET

  29-03-2020 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Phone brands are stuck in limbo, with few options to move forward while the world holds its breath. Here's one thing they can do.
  
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• Where to buy household goods when Amazon, Costco, Walmart are out of stock - CNET

  29-03-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how you can find work-from-home gear, fitness equipment, health care products and more for delivery.
  
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• Get more serious about working from home with this $55 ergonomic mesh office chair - CNET

  29-03-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Stop borrowing a kitchen chair and sit on a comfortable, breathable, adjustable chair that doesn't cause an aching back.
  
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• Coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check: Find out if you're eligible - CNET

  29-03-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The new coronavirus relief package includes cash payments to many people affected by the epidemic. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• How to help restaurants, hospitals and people during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  29-03-2020 19:00 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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• Want to play Half-Life: Alyx? Here's the best VR gear to play it - CNET

  29-03-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  How to play Valve's newest VR-only Half-Life game.
  
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• Get two Amazon Echo Show 8 smart displays for the price of one - CNET

  29-03-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, you can snag a pair of one of our favorite Alexa gadgets for $130, which is 50% off the usual price.
  
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• Avoid coronavirus: 11 ways to help stay safe when you leave the house - CNET

  29-03-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  Practical tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name.
  
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• Microsoft: Cloud services demand up 775 percent; prioritization rules in place due to COVID-19

  29-03-2020 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is sharing more guidance around capacity limits it is putting in place for its cloud resources caused by higher-than-usual demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• How to work from bed ergonomically even though everyone says you're not supposed to - CNET

  29-03-2020 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  Experts agree: working from bed is bad for your body and mind. I did it anyway.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Headphones are $150 off - CNET

  29-03-2020 17:19 via cnet.com
  
  Discounted to $200, Microsoft's high-tech noise-canceling headphones are more tempting.
  
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• Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

  29-03-2020 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.
  
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• Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

  29-03-2020 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.
  
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• Stop scrubbing dirty pots and pans with this simple $5 kitchen tool - CNET

  29-03-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Set aside your sponge or steel wool and learn to love the pot scraper.
  
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• How to make wine in your Instant Pot: A step-by-step guide to brewing at home - CNET

  29-03-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  I set out to brew my own vino as a fun and tasty project. If you have an Instant Pot, here's how you can, too.
  
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• Magic Keyboard makes the new $999 MacBook Air - CNET

  29-03-2020 15:32 via cnet.com
  
  The classic MacBook Air makes some big improvements and even cuts the starting price, making it a hard-to-beat go-to for students, creatives and almost anyone else.
  
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• 24 tips to help you save on your electric bill - CNET

  29-03-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Smart gadgets, upgrades and a few easy tricks are all you need to save money on your next energy bill.
  
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• How to keep the food in your fridge fresher, longer: Milk, eggs, berries, more - CNET

  29-03-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Storing your food the right way can save time, money and trips to the grocery store.
  
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• How to do a pull up: A step-by-step guide - CNET

  29-03-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  A fitness trainer shows you how to get strong enough to do a pull up.
  
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• The end of hugs? The coronavirus pandemic could shape social habits for years - CNET

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Weeks or months of social distancing and amped-up hygiene might change our behavior for a long time to come, social scientists say.
  
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• The best $700 iPhone Apple has ever made - CNET

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  New cameras, longer battery life, Night Mode, a goofy selfie feature and a price drop. That's a respectable upgrade list.
  
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• Mad Mercs: Exploring Stuttgart's Mercedes-Benz Museum - Roadshow

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Over 130 years of Mercedes history at this incredible museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Here's a look inside.
  
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• Gullwings and racing legends at the Mercedes-Benz museum - Roadshow

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Check out 130-plus years of Mercedes motoring at this incredible museum.
  
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• Coronavirus: Making us love Facebook and Google all over again

  29-03-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As we're stuck indoors, tech companies are suddenly our sword and our shield. But should we suddenly trust them again?
  
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• Add more power to your vacuum: Clean it the right way - CNET

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to bring back your vacuum's power for a deeper, more effective clean.
  
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• 2020 Royal Enfield INT650 first ride: You don't have to pay a lot to look good - Roadshow

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $5,700 INT650 -- known outside the US as the Interceptor 650 -- is a serious value proposition from a relatively underappreicated brand.
  
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• 14 hidden iPhone and iPad gems: Screenshots, trackpad, better battery charging - CNET

  29-03-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's lesser-known features like improved screenshots and a new volume indicator that make the iPhone and iPad infinitely appealing.
  
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• Make distilled water at home because it's incredibly easy: Here's how - CNET

  29-03-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're stuck at home and you need distilled water, it's easy to make it yourself with some basic cookware.
  
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• Use these church apps while social distancing - CNET

  29-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  These Christian apps can help you connect with your faith community from even the furthest pew.
  
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• My top 3 Google Home pet peeves and how to fix them - CNET

  29-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google is my favorite at-home assistant, but there are a few things it could do to make life even easier.
  
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• Lenovo's Yoga C940 is 360 degrees of premium laptop video - CNET

  29-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The premium 14-inch two-in-one continues Lenovo's streak of top-notch ultraportable consumers for consumers even though the design hasn't changed much from last year.
  
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• iPhone 12 rumors: New release date, specs, colors, screen sizes and 5G predictions - CNET

  29-03-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the standout rumors about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.
  
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• How to work ergonomically from bed even though you're not supposed to - CNET

  29-03-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experts agree: working from bed is bad for your body and mind. I did it anyway.
  
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• Help keep coronavirus off your phone: How to disinfect your device without damaging it - CNET

  29-03-2020 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Disinfectant wipes won't damage your phone's screen, but there are household chemicals you need to avoid when cleaning your phone.
  
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• Thirsty for Starbucks coffee this weekend? How to order while stores are shut down - CNET

  29-03-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can still get your lattes and cappuccinos several reliable ways.
  
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• The mysterious final voyage of the Alta, Ireland’s doomed ghost ship

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  The MV Alta drifted in the Atlantic ocean for 18 months, before crashing into the coast of Ireland. Tracking and current data gives us intriguing clues about its final, fateful voyage
  
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• The best video games and board games for couples in self-isolation

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  Stuck in the house with nothing but your partner's charming wit to see you through the coronavirus crisis? We've got you covered with the best video games and board games for two players to enjoy
  
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• The best blenders for making smoothies and soup

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best blenders to add to your cooking repertoire
  
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• The best blenders for making smoothies and making soup

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best blenders to add to your cooking repertoire
  
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• Huawei’s phone chief wants to get back to making money for Google

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  Richard Yu, head of Huawei’s consumer business group, explains how the company is handling the US trade ban – and outlines his ambitions to get Huawei back on Google Play
  
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• Europe’s lucrative, illegal, trade in sea cucumbers is booming

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  The nubbly, worm-like species is an Asian delicacy, but stocks in the Pacific are severely depleted. Now European businesses – and drug dealers – are trying to get in on the profitable trade
  
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• 20 learning apps for stir-crazy kids

  29-03-2020 08:00
  
  These fun-filled educational apps provide perfect brain food for children while schools are closedThe closure of schools across the UK has left many parents and carers in the sudden, unexpected position of being home-school teachers. Schools are providing support where they can, but there are also still plenty of smartphone and tablet apps that can be used as part of learning.It may be tricky to get some children to see these devices as good for more than TikTok, Fortnite and (adult) YouTube, bu
  
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• Best air mattress for 2020: SoundAsleep, REI and more compared - CNET

  29-03-2020 07:27 via cnet.com
  
  We inflated and slept on 10 of the most popular air mattress models, from Intex, Coleman, King Koil and more. Here’s what we learned.
  
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• Source code of Dharma ransomware pops up for sale on hacking forums

  29-03-2020 07:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The source code of one of today's most profitable and advanced ransomware strains is up for sale on two Russian-language hacking forums.
  
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• The best water bottle in 2020 - CNET

  29-03-2020 06:48 via cnet.com
  
  These are some of the best alternatives to disposable plastic water bottles to keep you hydrated all day long.
  
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