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• The best self-cleaning water bottles for the tastiest tap water in 2020 - CNET

  04-04-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  These bottles zap bacteria and viruses to keep you safe and your water tasting fresh.
  
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• Exclusive: Amazon in contact with coronavirus test makers for potential screenings on employees

  04-04-2020 23:54
  
  Amazon.com Inc has been in contact with the CEOs of two coronavirus test makers as it considers how to screen its staff and reduce the risk of infection at its warehouses, according to internal meeting notes seen by Reuters.
  
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• Mil-Spec Ford F-150 will roll with the best of them - Roadshow

  04-04-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Known for its boss Hummer H1 creations, the Detroit-based company tackled the F-150 with pretty stellar results.
  
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• Best AirPods accessories for 2020 - CNET

  04-04-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple AirPods are a super popular iPhone accessory that have spurred a cottage industry of more accessories. Here are some of our top picks.
  
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• Best coolers for 2020: Cabela, Yeti, Igloo, Coleman and more compared - CNET

  04-04-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  If you enjoy a frosty beverage for your tailgating or game-day party, then you'll need a dependable cooler. Here are the winners out of the 18 we've tested.
  
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• Best OTA DVR for cord cutters: Amazon Fire TV Recast, TiVo, AirTV and Tablo - CNET

  04-04-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Our picks for devices that record and stream free, live over-the-air television from an antenna.
  
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• Best college laptops for 2020: Apple, Dell, Microsoft and more compared - CNET

  04-04-2020 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.
  
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• Stop depleting your paper towel supply so fast with these 6 smart tips - CNET

  04-04-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Paper towels are in high demand and low stock these days. These smart ideas help you stretch your supply or avoid using them altogether.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 2020: How to watch on WWE Network, two day match card, start times and more - CNET

  04-04-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  WrestleMania is a two-night event this year, taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
  
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• Possible arson attacks hit phone towers even though 5G has no link to COVID-19 - CNET

  04-04-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Influencers and Russia are pushing conspiracy theories that link the coronavirus to the new, super-fast wireless technology. They're absolutely wrong.
  
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• Possible arson attacks hit phone towers, but 5G didn't cause COVID-19 - CNET

  04-04-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Influencers and Russia have linked the virus sweeping the globe to the new, super-fast wireless technology. They're wrong.
  
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• 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

  04-04-2020 21:23
  
  A conspiracy theory that links 5G mobile telecommunications masts to the spread of the novel coronavirus is dangerous fake news and completely false, Britain said on Saturday after masts in several parts of the country were torched.
  
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• Homemade face masks in public: What the CDC says about face coverings, N95 masks - CNET

  04-04-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC has reversed its recommendations about using face masks as the coronavirus pandemic develops. Here's what that means.
  
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• Aquarium coronavirus lockdown gives dolphins chance to meet a sloth - CNET

  04-04-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  With human visitors gone, celebrity sloth Chico hangs out with dolphins at the Texas State Aquarium.
  
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• 9 ingenious ways to give your old Android phone new life - CNET

  04-04-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of selling your phone, turn it into something useful, like a Google Home speaker or a webcam.
  
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• The best home exercise equipment in 2020 - CNET

  04-04-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to bring the gym home.
  
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• Need to delay your bills during the coronavirus outbreak? DoNotPay says it can help - CNET

  04-04-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Answer a few simple questions and this site will point you to emergency resources that could save you money and time.
  
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• Galaxy S20 deals on the horizon? Here's how to pick from Samsung's phones - CNET

  04-04-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now might actually be a good time to buy a new phone. Prep yourself and look for deals.
  
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• All the live stream concerts you can watch during the coronavirus shutdown (Updated) - CNET

  04-04-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Stream concerts of your favorite bands and musicians like Beyonce, Ben Folds, Dead & Company, Grand Ole Opry, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, and more. #couchtour
  
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• AI runs smack up against a big data problem in COVID-19 diagnosis

  04-04-2020 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers around the world have quickly pulled together combinations of neural networks that show real promise in diagnosing COVID-19 from chest X-rays and CT scans. But a lack of data is hampering the ability of many efforts to move forward. Some kind of global data sharing may be the answer.
  
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• Coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check: See if you're eligible, how to get your money - CNET

  04-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The government's coronavirus economic relief package includes cash payments to a majority of US taxpayers. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Lonely? Need to talk? Chat confidentially with the HearMe app for free - CNET

  04-04-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let social distancing turn into outright isolation. An app lets strangers lend you a friendly ear, and it's completely free.
  
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• PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X: Testing specs inside real PCs video - CNET

  04-04-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  After learning about the PS5 and Xbox Series X Specs, I got to work replicating the specs using current PC hardware. Running a few tests gave me some insights into what kind of power we can expect from the next gen consoles.
  
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• PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X specs: Using a PC to test next-gen consoles' power - CNET

  04-04-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  I took the specs list of both next-generation consoles and built a PC to get an idea of what games could look like with the extra power.
  
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• Corporate culture complicates Kubernetes and container collaboration

  04-04-2020 17:40 via zdnet.com
  
  'As the DevOps crew likes to say: containers won't fix your broken culture'
  
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• Make a face mask or covering at home: How to find cloth materials, patterns and more - CNET

  04-04-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  What's the difference between a face mask and a covering? Can you buy premade face masks? How do you donate them? We answer these questions and more.
  
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• Need personal transportation? Save 25% on our favorite electric scooter - CNET

  04-04-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  That's an unprecedented discount on Unagi's top-rated folding conveyance.
  
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• It's time for Zoom to look at the bigger picture

  04-04-2020 17:00
  
  Zoom is rapidly becoming a synonym for video conferencing – so it needs to grow up and take data security seriouslyIf a week is a long time in politics, then it’s an eternity in a pandemic. A month ago nobody – save perhaps employees of globally dispersed corporations – had heard of Zoom, the video-conferencing system. Now it has apparently become a critical part of our national infrastructure as many in the population try to work from home. Zoom is currently the most pop
  
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• All the live stream concerts you can watch during the coronavirus shutdown (April 4) - CNET

  04-04-2020 16:56 via cnet.com
  
  Stream concerts of your favorite bands and musicians like Ben Folds, Jorma Kaukonen, Grand Ole Opry, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, and more. #couchtour
  
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• Homemade face masks, coronavirus, CDC: New guidelines and everything you should know - CNET

  04-04-2020 16:51 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC has reversed its recommendations about using face masks as the coronavirus pandemic develops. Here's what that means.
  
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• Working from home? Block noise with these true wireless earbuds for $22 (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  04-04-2020 16:22 via cnet.com
  
  The surprisingly good iTeknic earbuds include memory-foam tips and support both wireless and USB-C charging.
  
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• Get a year of Sony PlayStation Plus for $34 - CNET

  04-04-2020 16:06 via cnet.com
  
  That's 43% off multiplayer online gaming and monthly access to free games.
  
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• Lockdown, shelter in place, stay at home and quarantine: What they mean and where you can go - CNET

  04-04-2020 15:47 via cnet.com
  
  As restrictions tighten across countries and states, we help you determine if you can go on walks, to the store or for a drive during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are the rules.
  
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• The best white noise machines for better sleep - CNET

  04-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  White noise gets the claim to fame, but you can fall asleep to rainfall, forest sounds and more with these sleep machines.
  
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• Apple's new iCloud feature for iPhone and Mac may make you kiss Dropbox goodbye - CNET

  04-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  iCloud folder sharing may not sound sexy, but it's the best way to share files if you have an iPhone, iPad or Mac.
  
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• Top smart thermostats of 2020 - CNET

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In search of a smart thermostat? Here are our favorites.
  
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• Nissan's GT-R boss talks hybrids and more inside a ridiculously tuned R32 video - Roadshow

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hiroshi Tamura, Nissan GT-R chief product specialist, is the authority on all things Godzilla. He takes us for a ride in a friend's heavily tuned GT-R and talks about what's to come.
  
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• 'Mr. GT-R' Hiroshi Tamura talks about the past, present and future of Godzilla - Roadshow

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From inside the cockpit of a one-of-a-kind tuned R32, Nissan's GT-R chief product specialist dishes on what's in the past and what's to come.
  
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• How to connect your computer to your TV - CNET

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's cheap and simple to get a lot more screen real estate for your laptop. Here's everything you need.
  
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• A virtual day tour of London - CNET

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Come with us as we explore the sights and museums of London.
  
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• 5 ways to save money during a coronavirus lockdown - CNET

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Making a few changes at home can save some bucks for this difficult time.
  
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• 2021 Genesis G80, coronavirus effects and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories of the week ending April 4.
  
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• 2020 Zero SR/S review: Big electric performance but at a jolting price - Roadshow

  04-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Zero's latest is less of a toy, and gives us hope about the future of electric motorcycles.
  
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• Zoom responds to privacy concerns video - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech stories include Zoom's response to privacy concerns, coronavirus scams already costing consumers millions and reports that say Nintendo is planning a slew of Mario releases to celebrate the iconic videogame character's 35th anniversary.
  
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• Make your own Tiger King with Google's AR animals - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  With Google's 3D objects, you can put virtual animals in your real world. (Plus, some other options.)
  
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• Galaxy S20 deals may be on the horizon. Here's how to pick from Samsung's phones - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now might actually be a good time to buy a new phone. Prep yourself and look for deals.
  
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• Census 2020: Armed with the iPhone 8, canvassers are going modern - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The 2020 census is underway in the US. For the first time, census takers will say goodbye to paper and clipboards and hello to iPhone apps.
  
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• Best laptops of 2020 - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are our top-rated picks in ultraportables, two-in-ones and laptops for creatives and gamers and even our favorite budget-friendly options.
  
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• Apollo Pro scooter: A fast ride, once you can go outside - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This new-for-2020 electric scooter can hit 40mph.
  
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• 12 sports games to play on iOS while live sports are benched - CNET

  04-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  Even though many sporting events are on hold, there are still ways to play.
  
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