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• Russian telco hijacks internet traffic for Google, AWS, Cloudflare, and others

  05-04-2020 23:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Rostelecom involved in BGP hijacking incident this week impacting more than 200 CDNs and cloud providers.
  
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• Tiger at the Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus - CNET

  05-04-2020 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  In total, seven big cats at the zoo are showing symptoms of COVID-19.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 36 Day 2: Start time, how and when to watch, who's on the match card and WWE Network - CNET

  05-04-2020 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  WrestleMania 36 day one was wild. Today is day 2!
  
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• How to watch 'ACM Presents: Our Country' country music special Sunday - CNET

  05-04-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Gayle King hosts the two-hour special featuring at-home performances from country music superstars including Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Shania Twain and Brad Paisley.
  
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• Wine, alcohol, beer delivery: How to get alcoholic beverages delivered to your door - CNET

  05-04-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Many states are relaxing alcohol delivery laws as liquor stores are deemed an essential service during the pandemic. Here's how to find a service you can use in your area.
  
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• Make a face mask or covering at home: How to find patterns, cloth, premade masks - CNET

  05-04-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  What's the difference between a face mask and a face covering? Can you buy premade face masks? How do you donate them? We answer these questions and more.
  
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• To clean or not to clean your groceries in the age of coronavirus video - CNET

  05-04-2020 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Safe shopping, delivery and takeout guidance you should follow during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• How to help restaurants, hospitals, people during the coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  05-04-2020 20:30 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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• Thirsty for Starbucks coffee? Here's how to place your order until stores reopen - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  There are still several reliable ways to get your Starbucks lattes, cappuccinos and egg sandwiches.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 36 Day 2: It's almost time! How and when to watch, who's on the match card and WWE Network - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  WrestleMania 36 day one was wild. Today is day 2!
  
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• Best AV receiver of 2020 - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  We compared affordable, full-featured AV receivers from Denon, Onkyo, Sony and Yamaha. Which one wins?
  
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• The Guardian view on internet access: life, death and learning

  05-04-2020 19:30
  
  The coronavirus pandemic is showing that the digital divide has serious repercussions for people in the UK and around the worldCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEven when our ability to spend and socialise has been curtailed in drastic ways, wealth and deprivation make themselves felt as potently as ever. Just as physical isolation is easier for those with warm, dry houses and spacious gardens than for those in cramped and run-down flats or hostels, so those with
  
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• Apple's new iCloud feature for iPhone and Mac might make you kiss Dropbox goodbye - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:20 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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• How to clean window blinds fast without creating slime or dust clouds - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  The entire process took me 15 minutes and should last months.
  
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• Coronavirus tips: 13 ways to help keep yourself safe when you leave the house - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not practicing these practical tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name when you're out in public, now's a good time.
  
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• Best action camera of 2020: GoPro, DJI and more compared - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  These tiny rugged cameras are made for shooting and sharing your adventures, even if they only happen in your backyard.
  
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• Coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check: See if you're eligible, how to get your money from the IRS - CNET

  05-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The government's coronavirus economic relief package includes stimulus payments to a majority of US taxpayers. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Homemade face masks, coronavirus and the CDC: Here's everything you need to know - CNET

  05-04-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  Homemade face masks and face coverings, from hand-sewn cloth to bandanas and rubber bands, are now urged for public use. But they may not be effective at preventing coronavirus.
  
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• Best 15-inch laptop of 2020 for work, gaming or both - CNET

  05-04-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  When 13 inches is too small and 17 is too big, a 15-inch laptop from a company such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Acer or more may be just right.
  
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• All the livestream concerts you can watch during the coronavirus shutdown (April 5) - CNET

  05-04-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Stream concerts of your favorite bands and musicians like Erykah Badu, Jim James, Questlove, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, and more. #couchtour
  
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• Clean up with a Dyson V6 Cordless Vacuum for just $120 - CNET

  05-04-2020 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Regularly $300, this is the best price we've seen -- though it is a refurbished model.
  
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• All the live stream concerts you can watch during the coronavirus shutdown (April 5) - CNET

  05-04-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Stream concerts of your favorite bands and musicians like Erykah Badu, Questlove, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, and more. #couchtour
  
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• Get the Fluance RT81 turntable for $210 - CNET

  05-04-2020 16:50 via cnet.com
  
  Save $35 on Fluance's "elite" high fidelity turntable with an aluminum platter and Audio Technica AT95E stylus.
  
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• Speck Presidio Grip for LG V60 ThinQ: Two layers of protection, Microban treatment

  05-04-2020 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  While a Dual Screen cover option helps your productivity, it's also bulky and not optimal for every situation. The new Speck Presidio Grip protects the LG V60 an takes away the danger of sliding off of your counter.
  
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• Our favorite facial recognition cameras of 2020 - CNET

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want a security camera with facial recognition? Here are your best options.
  
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• Mars pits: Gaze into the abyss with these wild NASA images - CNET

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The planet isn't just mountains, craters and plains. It also has a collection of bizarre pit-like formations that capture the eye and the imagination.
  
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• How T-Mobile's John Legere changed the mobile world for the better - CNET

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: There's never been a telecom executive like Legere, and there likely never will be again.
  
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• He bought Apple's AirPods Pro. Now they're saving his marriage

  05-04-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Working from home creates all sorts of new issues. Especially if there's more than one person doing the working.
  
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• Cheaper, richer, tastier coffee: How to roast your beans at home - CNET

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to take whole, green coffee beans to a cup of perfect brew.
  
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• Can you track your coronavirus stimulus check? This is what we know so far - CNET

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first stimulus payments are expected to go out around mid-April, and you want to know when it's coming. So we looked into that.
  
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• 27 tips to help you sleep better, starting tonight - CNET

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A good night's rest has never been easier.
  
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• 2020 Zero SR/S: Shockingly good but expensive - Roadshow

  05-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Zero SR/S feels like a fully fleshed-out motorcycle, with quality components and considerate engineering, but it's still really expensive for what you get.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 36 Day 2: How and when to watch, who's on the match card, and WWE Network - CNET

  05-04-2020 13:46 via cnet.com
  
  WrestleMania 36 day one was wild. Day two airs TODAY
  
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• Need toilet paper? Here's how to get in-stock alerts for items like Clorox wipes - CNET

  05-04-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Some stores and websites make it easy to know when hard-to-find items are back in stock.
  
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• Working from home with ADD: Try these apps to stay on task - CNET

  05-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  My fellow attention-drifters in quarantine, I see you.
  
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• Shure Aonic 215 review: True wireless earbuds for audiophiles - CNET

  05-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  While they're expensive and not as feature rich as some competing models, Shure's first true wireless earbuds have an innovative design and stay true to the company's in-ear monitor heritage.
  
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• Is your toothbrush covered in poop? Here's how to thoroughly clean it - CNET

  05-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Until you zap it, soak it or buy a new one, your toothbrush is covered in bacteria, viruses and other filth -- including poop particles.
  
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• Every upcoming phone available this spring and summer of 2020 - CNET

  05-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From the iPhone 12 to the Galaxy Fold 2. 13 phones we still expect to see this spring and summer.
  
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• Google Home Routines can be annoying. Here's how to avoid that - CNET

  05-04-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Simplify and streamline your morning Routine so you actually use it, especially if you're now working from home.
  
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• Coronavirus: Tech firms summoned over 'crackpot' 5G conspiracies

  05-04-2020 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Government will tell social media firms to take down posts more quickly after attacks on masts.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania 36 Day 2: How to watch, match card, start times and WWE Network - CNET

  05-04-2020 11:09 via cnet.com
  
  WrestleMania 36 day one was wild. Day two airs on Sunday.
  
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• Become your own Tiger King with Google's AR animals - CNET

  05-04-2020 10:30 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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• Make your own wine in the Instant Pot: A step-by-step guide - CNET

  05-04-2020 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  What better way to use your electric pressure cooker than making vino in your kitchen? Here's how to do it.
  
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• Call for social media platforms to act on 5G mast conspiracy theory

  05-04-2020 09:11
  
  After a spate of fires, the government is stepping in to halt the spread of linking coronavirus to the mobile networkCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government is to hold talks with social media platforms after mobile phone masts in Birmingham, Merseyside and Belfast were set on fire amid a widely shared conspiracy theory linking 5G networks to the coronavirus pandemic.Broadband engineers have also faced physical and verbal threats by people who believe that
  
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• Time to disinfect Amazon package delivery? What to know about coronavirus and your mail - CNET

  05-04-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  If coronavirus can live on surfaces, what does that mean for the household goods and food you get delivered to your door?
  
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• Apple bought Dark Sky app and Android users are bummed. Use these weather apps instead - CNET

  05-04-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  The sky is indeed dark for those of us who used Dark Sky's Android app, but thankfully there are plenty of other weather app options to choose from.
  
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• Vader go! The best black gear you can buy right now

  05-04-2020 07:00
  
  Indulge your inner dark side with our selection of Darth-worthy stealth gear guaranteed to get you back in black
  
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• Tiger King merch shows the deep flaw of 'true crime' entertainment

  05-04-2020 07:00
  
  Netflix's Tiger King has made Joe Exotic a star – you can buy unofficial stickers, socks and even a burger. But is it right to celebrate a convicted felon in this way? And what does it say about our obsession with true crime?
  
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• Shops are changing their muzak to trick shoppers into calming down

  05-04-2020 07:00
  
  With clever signage, strict admission policies and carefully curated playlists, supermarkets are cooling the hysteria in the toilet roll aisle
  
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• Apple's new MacBook Air proves boring can still be great

  05-04-2020 07:00
  
  No Touch Bar, no tricks and a Magic Keyboard that’s attached to the rest of the computer? We’d still buy one
  
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