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• Ford will produce 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to fight COVID-19 - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  The Blue Oval will begin production in late April at its Rawsonville, Michigan factory with paid volunteer labor supported by the UAW to help fight coronavirus.
  
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• Instacart workers strike amid COVID-19 fears, call company response a 'sick joke' - CNET

  30-03-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Hours before the protest, Instacart addressed some safety concerns. But, workers say, it wasn't enough.
  
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• OnePlus 8 leaks shows off new colors and possible specs - CNET

  30-03-2020 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The new phones will come in a variety of colors and have wireless charging.
  
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• 2021 Mini Cooper Sidewalk Edition gets a soft top and a stick - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, a manual transmission is standard, and it'll cost more for a dual-clutch option that shifts gears on its own.
  
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• BMW has a fuel-cell powertrain in the works, and it makes decent power - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  It'll slap into the BMW i Hydrogen Next.
  
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• How to cook Beyond Meat's new Beyond Breakfast Sausage - CNET

  30-03-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The new "sausage" will hit grocery store shelves by the end of March.
  
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• Internet pioneer Vint Cerf has COVID-19, points to criticism of US response

  30-03-2020 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Our oldest technology pioneers are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.
  
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• Girl Scout cookies refuse to be slowed down by coronavirus - CNET

  30-03-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even a pandemic can't keep the Girls Scouts from making sure your pantry is full of Thin Mints. You can even donate them to first responders and front-line volunteers.
  
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• Lowest gas price in nation falls to 94 cents at one station - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon in the weeks to come due to coronavirus-related social distancing and the Saudi-Russian price war.
  
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• Linux's WireGuard VPN is here and ready to protect you

  30-03-2020 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  In the newly released Linux 5.6 kernel, you'll finally find the long anticipated open-source Virtual Private Network, WireGuard.
  
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• FCC Chairman Pai proposes COVID-19 telehealth program - CNET

  30-03-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The CARES Act gives the agency $200 million to help promote telehealth. Here's how Ajit Pai proposes spending it.
  
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• How to make wine in your Instant Pot: A step-by-step guide to brewing easily at home - CNET

  30-03-2020 22:35 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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• 1 free year of the Balance meditation app is the gift we all need right now - CNET

  30-03-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The only catch is that it's currently available for iOS only.
  
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• Buy two games, get one free at Target and Amazon - CNET

  30-03-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Both retailers are having 3-for-the-price-of-2 sales on every kind of game including video games, board games and tabletop games.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: States extend lockdowns as federal social distancing guidelines pushed to April 30 - CNET

  30-03-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the US government's top advisers on coronavirus, says that COVID-19 could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans.
  
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• Zoom 101: A starter guide for beginners, plus advanced tips and tricks for pros

  30-03-2020 21:38 via zdnet.com
  
  This guide will help you if you’re struggling to make teleconferencing productive.
  
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• Volkswagen Arteon wagon will be a thing, just not a thing for US - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Other parts of the world will get a wagon *and* a faster Arteon R, according to a new report.
  
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• Twitter pulls down two coronavirus tweets from Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro - CNET

  30-03-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The tweets reportedly included videos showing Bolsonaro questioning social distancing.
  
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• NASA to launch fleet of tiny spacecraft to study monster sun storms - CNET

  30-03-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The SunRISE mission will use six CubeSats to investigate solar particle storms.
  
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• OnePlus teases launch of OnePlus 8 series on April 14

  30-03-2020 21:12 via zdnet.com
  
  We don't know much about the upcoming phones, but we will learn more soon enough.
  
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• AT&T offers more mobile hotspots to unlimited-plan users and waives activation fees - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The deals run from April 2 through May 13.
  
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• AT&T offers more mobile hotspot data to unlimited-plan users and waives activation fees - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The deals run from April 2 through May 13.
  
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• The Office star John Krasinski launches 'good news' network from quarantine - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  An old friend, Steve Carrell, gave him a little help with the debut episode.
  
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• Nintendo reportedly planning a year of Mario for the Nintendo Switch - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  2020 is the year of the famous plumber.
  
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• Formula One engineers help create breathing aids for coronavirus patients - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  The machines, which could go into production within a week, will hopefully reduce the number of COVID-19 patients who need to be put on ventilators.
  
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• COVID-19 shut down 93% of all US auto production - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus outbreak led automakers to suspend production, here's how widely it's spread.
  
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• Smart display deal: Amazon Echo Show 8 two-pack is $60 off at Best Buy

  30-03-2020 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Save big on the Amazon Echo Show 8 smart displays at Best Buy.
  
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• Debian Linux readies an anti-coronavirus hack-a-thon

  30-03-2020 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Open-source developers are uniting to create and improve code and programs to help fight COVID-19.
  
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• Niantic changes Pokemon Go and other games to adapt to social distancing - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  The game developers are encouraging indoor play.
  
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• Amid coronavirus, April Fools' Day jokes risk being tone deaf - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Google, whose April Fools' shenanigans are famous in the tech world, said it's canceling its pranks this year.
  
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• Amazon hires former Boeing vet to run Prime Air drone delivery unit - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  David Carbon joined the e-commerce giant this month, succeeding Gur Kimchi.
  
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• Amazon hires Boeing vet to run Prime Air drone delivery unit - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  David Carbon joins the e-commerce giant, succeeding Gur Kimchi.
  
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• The best alarm clock for 2020 - CNET

  30-03-2020 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Start your day off on the right foot with a reliable alarm clock that makes your morning easier.
  
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• When your grocery store runs out of stock, find and buy food here instead - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Time to think outside the box store with these surefire ways to put food on your table during quarantine.
  
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• Avoid coronavirus: 11 ways to help stay safe when you leave your house - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  Practical tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name.
  
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• The best 3D printer in 2020 for beginners and budget creators - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  From Flashforge to Monoprice, these printers will get you started making all kinds of cool stuff.
  
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• COVID-19 and the auto industry: All the plant shutdowns due to coronavirus - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Automakers across the US and Europe have all declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit's Big Three. Many have extended shutdowns further.
  
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• Van Gogh painting stolen overnight while Netherlands museum on lockdown - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The theft occurred in the early hours Monday.
  
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• Lego Technic tackles Fast and Furious with kit for Dom's Dodge Charger - Roadshow

  30-03-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  The iconic Charger now comes ready to build with over 1,000 Lego pieces.
  
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• Oat milk: What it is, the best brands and where to buy it - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Why oat milk became the hottest alt-milk since almond.
  
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• How to watch Supergirl: stream Crisis on Infinite Earths online anywhere

  30-03-2020 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Arrowverse has come a long way since Oliver Queen first donned a green hood and made it his life's mission to save Star City back in 2012. One of the shows that now make up the shared DC universe is Supergirl, which has either just finished or may be just resuming, depending on where you live. With that in mind, here's how to start watching Crisis on Infinite Earths and stream Supergirl season 5 online from all over the world - including for free where available.
  The show was the third to la
  
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• Mercury-bound spacecraft should be visible from Earth during April flyby - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  ESA's BepiColombo launched in 2018 and will zip past the planet to say goodbye.
  
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• Where to buy a mouse: all the retailers with stock available

  30-03-2020 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It can be difficult to work out where to buy a mouse right now. With a massive proportion of people working from home, stock levels took a hit last week. We're seeing more retailers get ahead of the rush right now, though, so there are plenty of places to pick up a good mouse for less. That said, it can be frustrating to wade through pages of out of stock items in a desperate search for a pointer. That's why we're rounding up all the latest stock from your favorite retailers right here. We'
  
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• Coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check: See if you're eligible and how much you'll get - CNET

  30-03-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new coronavirus relief package includes cash payments to many people affected by the pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• You lost your job because of coronavirus. These resources can help - CNET

  30-03-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Have you recently lost your job? Maybe you're preparing in case of an emergency? There are a few steps you'll need to take when it comes to your money.
  
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• Save up to 50% now when you sign up for a Kaspersky antivirus deal

  30-03-2020 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For very obvious reasons, people the world over are increasingly spending more time on their devices. The natural consequence is that this makes us more vulnerable to hackers and malware as cybercriminals and scammers try to take advantage of unsecured home connections.There is one quick and swift way to protect your devices, and that's by downloading one of the best antivirus software programs out there from Kaspersky. After our rigorous, in-depth security software testing, we rate Kaspers
  
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• The cordless Dyson Absolute vacuum gets a $150 price cut

  30-03-2020 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're doing some spring cleaning while stuck indoors and are in the market for a new vacuum cleaner, then you've come to the right place. Dyson, a brand known for top-of-the-line vacuums, has slashed the price on some of its most popular models.Dyson's vacuum sale includes the cordless Dyson V10 Absolute discounted down to $399.99. That's a $150 discount and the best price we've found for the powerful vacuum. If you're interested in air purifiers, you can also get the Dyson Pure Cool Link on
  
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• Hacker hijacks YouTube accounts to broadcast Bill Gates-themed crypto Ponzi scam

  30-03-2020 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  UPDATE: Microsoft says none of its verified accounts were hacked. YouTube has also intervened to take down the scam's live streams.
  
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• Hacker hijacks Microsoft YouTube accounts to broadcast crypto Ponzi scam

  30-03-2020 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Several of Microsoft's YouTube accounts appear to have been hacked.
  
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• Giving birth during coronavirus: 'Something has been stolen from us' - CNET

  30-03-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Parents welcoming babies into the world during the strange chaos of COVID-19 face an unusual new set of challenges and fears.
  
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