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• Homemade face masks and coronavirus prevention: Everything you need to know - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Homemade face masks and face coverings, from hand-sewn cloth to bandanas and rubber bands, are now recommended to wear in public. How effective are they at preventing coronavirus?
  
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• Quibi: All the shows you can watch and when - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Quibi is live, and its big-name stars are ready for streaming. So WTF can you actually watch on it?
  
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• Disney launches Magic Moments website to fill the Disneyland void - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Magic Moments has videos from rides and parades, story time with actors and the new Frozen digital series.
  
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• Airbnb raising $1 billion to support company during coronavirus - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The money is part of the home-sharing site's long-term investment in its hosts, Airbnb said.
  
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• How to catch Tuesday's big, bright 'pink moon,' the biggest supermoon of 2020 - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Our natural satellite is going to do its best to get your attention tomorrow.
  
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• Airbnb raising $1B to support company during coronavirus - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  The money will help support the company's investment in its hosts, Airbnb said.
  
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• Facebook releases data that could help researchers forecast the spread of coronavirus - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers are also using anonymized Facebook location data to see if people are staying home.
  
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• Facebook releases data that could help forecast the spread of coronavirus - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers are also using anonymized Facebook location data to see if people are staying home.
  
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• Don't leave the house to get Easter flowers -- save 20% when you order online - CNET

  06-04-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  All the flower shops are going to be closed anyway, so you might as well save some money if you're buying flowers.
  
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• iPad Pro 2020 hands-on: Faster, more powerful, and the trackpad changes everything

  06-04-2020 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's iPad line has slowly evolved into a full-fledged laptop replacement for many. In a series of updates, here's what it's like to play, work, and live with it.
  
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• 18 best Animal Crossing: New Horizons tips for Nintendo Switch to learn today (updated) - CNET

  06-04-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Where to find Bunny Day eggs, how to get foreign fruit and when to sell turnips on your island in New Horizons, the latest installation of Animal Crossing.
  
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• Best accounting software for businesses in 2020: QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, and more

  06-04-2020 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Our pick of the very best SMB accounting software.
  
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• Track your stress with a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, now just $199 - CNET

  06-04-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Life during a pandemic can dial up your anxiety. Here's a watch that can monitor your stress level, and right now it's 30% off.
  
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• Tesla Cheetah Stance reportedly coming for better acceleration - Roadshow

  06-04-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Here's why Tesla's hard-charging Model S and Model X may soon be waving their butts in the air.
  
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• No toilet paper? No problem: Save 10% on a Tushy bidet - CNET

  06-04-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  I put my butt on the line to get you this deal. Here's what happened when I tried the bidet, mate.
  
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• What it's like to have the coronavirus, according to people who've recovered - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  No two cases of COVID-19 are the same.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Wisconsin primary, British Open and more - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Israel on lockdown, Wisconsin primary, and more - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Tiger King: 5 ways to get more of Netflix's wildly popular documentary - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Need more of the big-cat universe that's captivated so many? In addition to a podcast, possible bonus episode and more, there's now an investigative series on the way.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in ICU, US deaths reach 10,000 - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Dr. Anthony Fauci says social distancing is helping, and the CDC advises people to wear nonmedical cloth face masks when venturing out.
  
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• Coronavirus-related cyberattacks surge in Brazil

  06-04-2020 21:30 via zdnet.com
  There has been a 124% increase in phishing attacks in March as a result of WhatsApp messages with content relating to the pandemic.
  
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• How to watch 'ACM Presents: Our Country' country music special - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:24 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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• Next Nissan Rogue launch on track despite coronavirus, report says - Roadshow

  06-04-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  The next-generation Rogue is expected to go on sale this fall.
  
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• Best antivirus software and apps in 2020: Keep your PCs, smartphones, and tablets safe

  06-04-2020 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  A roundup of the best software and apps for Windows and Mac computers, as well as iOS and Android devices, to keep yourself safe from malware and viruses.
  
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• YouTube will throttle coronavirus 5G conspiracy videos - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The site will reduce recommendations for videos about a false theory connecting 5G to the coronavirus and COVID-19. But it stopped short of a ban.
  
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• Why not the best? Red Hat vet Paul Cormier takes over as CEO

  06-04-2020 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  As former Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst moves over to reforming IBM, one of his right-hand people, Paul Cormer, takes over as Red Hat's CEO and President.
  
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• Need a good laugh? 53 funny things to ask Alexa to raise your spirits - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Echo can lift the mood with these fun trivia questions and jokes.
  
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• Can you track your coronavirus stimulus check? Here's what we know today - CNET

  06-04-2020 21:00 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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• Cloud players and research groups join the fight against COVID-19 with high-performance computing

  06-04-2020 20:47 via zdnet.com
  
  A unique public/private consortium organized by IBM and the Department of Energy is bringing high-performance computing to the COVID-19 fight.
  
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• Google's AR animals let you be a Tiger King at home - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:41 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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• Coronavirus updates: US deaths reach 10,000, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Dr. Anthony Fauci says social distancing is helping, and the CDC advises people to wear nonmedical cloth face masks when venturing out.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Wisconsin primary, Wimbledon, and more - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Bunny Day and Animal Crossing: New Horizons -- your complete guide - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  We tell you every egg to find, item to craft and outfit to wear before April 12.
  
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• IBM names former Bank of America CTO as new head of Cloud business

  06-04-2020 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Boville helped Bank of America collaborate with IBM on a public cloud for the financial services sector.
  
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• Lady Gaga and WHO announce all-star benefit for coronavirus charities - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lizzo and Billie Eilish will all participate in the April 18 event.
  
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• Giant pandas in Hong Kong zoo finally mate after nine years of trying - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  These pandas, members of a threatened species, are a shining example of perseverance.
  
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• Disney is releasing a new series of adorable, homemade Frozen shorts on YouTube - CNET

  06-04-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  The new series, At Home with Olaf, features everyone's favorite snowman.
  
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• PrognoCIS practice management software review

  06-04-2020 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  Bizmatics, Inc., the creator of the  PrognoCIS medical software suite, has its headquarters in San Jose, California- commonly known as Silicon Valley - since 2001. From this location, they offer a complete range of software solutions, including Electronic Health Records (EHR), Telemedicine, and Medical Billing, available as either local hosted or cloud-based options. Over 15,000 medical professionals use the PrognoCIS application, facilitating more than 25 million patient interactions. Furt
  
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• Google Doodle gives thanks to scientists battling coronavirus - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Google plans a weeklong series of appreciation Doodles honoring the heroes battling the COVID-19, starting with public health workers and researchers in the scientific community.
  
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• Google Doodle gives thanks to doctors, nurses on coronavirus front line - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Google plans week-long series of appreciation Doodles honoring heroes battling the virus, starting with doctors and nurses.
  
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• Quibi bet $1.75 billion you'd stream on the go. Then the pandemic hit - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  In a world now immobilized by the coronavirus, CEO Meg Whitman says Quibi is willing to change.
  
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• Homemade face masks, coronavirus and the CDC: All the latest you need to know - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Homemade face masks and face coverings, from hand-sewn cloth to bandanas and rubber bands, are now recommended to wear in public. How effective are they at preventing coronavirus?
  
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• Tonight: Rewatch the iHeart Concert for America With Elton John, Alicia Keys and more - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  If you missed the Iheart Concert for America music benefit and star-studded living room concert, don't worry. You can catch it tonight!
  
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• UK government encourages social distancing with in-game health messages - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The "Stay home. Save Lives" message appears in popular games like Candy Crush Saga, Sniper Elite 4, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Farm Heroes.
  
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• Samsung demos MCPTX video call on AWS

  06-04-2020 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Mission Critical Push-to Talk, Data and Video, or MCPTX, is a communications platform specifically for first responders.
  
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• Best iPhone portable chargers and power banks for 2020: Mophie, MyCharge and more - CNET

  06-04-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a pocket-size power bank for iPhone charging on the go? Here are some top picks.
  
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• The Autozam AZ-1 was the mini supercar the world needed, but didn't want video - Roadshow

  06-04-2020 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Kei cars are some of the smallest, cutest cars in the world. But the Autozam AZ-1 might be the only one that comes with supercar looks.
  
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• VW making face masks, other medical supplies via partnership with fabric supplier - Roadshow

  06-04-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The German automaker partnered with Faurecia to build critical protective gear for those fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Coronavirus: Exercise bike firm Peloton stops live classes

  06-04-2020 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bike firm has paused live classes just days after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.
  
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• Coronavirus $1,200 stimulus check: See if you're eligible, how to get your payment from the IRS - CNET

  06-04-2020 18:52 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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