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• COVID-19 pandemic leads to sharp drop in Q1 PC shipments

  13-04-2020 23:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite some pockets of demand for notebooks driven by remote employees and e-learning students, the outbreak seriously disrupted both supply and demand, IDC and Gartner report.
  
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• Brightest supernova ever seen shines twice as much as any other - CNET

  13-04-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists spot two merging stars light up a corner of the universe like nothing humans have witnessed before.
  
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• Razer unveils Pikachu wireless earbuds with Pokeball charging case - CNET

  13-04-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Catch these headphones later this month.
  
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• Apple and Google building coronavirus tracking tech for iOS and Android, coming in May - CNET

  13-04-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The two companies are working together, representing most of the phones used around the world.
  
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• Tesla's robotaxi fleet will be 'functionally ready' in 2020, Musk says - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla CEO also finally called out a use for the cabin-facing camera in the rearview mirror -- monitoring robotaxi passengers.
  
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• Get this top-rated bidet with night-light for $45 - CNET

  13-04-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  This model is almost half the price of the last bidet deal we told you about, so see what all the fuss is about and save some toilet paper in the process.
  
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• Motorola will unveil its latest flagship phone on April 22 - CNET

  13-04-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  The company teased its rumored Edge phone in a promotional video.
  
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• Surface Book 3 may be coming very soon, according to these leaked listings

  13-04-2020 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New listings on several retail sites show that the launch of Microsoft's Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, and Surface Dock 2 may be imminent. According to German tech site DrWindows, listings for the Surface Dock 2 have popped up on online shopping portals in Europe recently, including this one at Shopmat that is still accessible.Here are the best laptopsCheck out our favorite UltrabooksWe'll show you how to build a PC
  The listings were confirmed by tech blogger Dan S. Charlton, who screen cap
  
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• Corvette factory only managed to build 2,700 C8s before shutdown - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  GM's Corvette assembly plant manager also confirmed that there's no definitely restart date for production.
  
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• Box boosts malware detection to help remote workers

  13-04-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The cloud content management provider Box has announced that it has added automated malware detection and controls to its advanced security solution Box Shield.Now when the service identifies malware, Box Shield will automatically alert the end user, restrict downloads and sharing of malicious files and notify IT and security teams.Chief product officer at Box, Jeetu Patel explained how Box Shield will help protect users and their organizations from malware infections in a press release, saying:
  
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• 9 places to buy face masks and cloth coverings online - CNET

  13-04-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where you should look if you'd prefer to buy a cloth face covering or face mask rather than make one at home.
  
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• Google Doodle thanks grocery store workers on coronavirus front lines - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  A weekslong series of appreciation Doodles honors the heroes and helpers battling COVID-19.
  
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• Dalgona coffee is the latest sensation: What it is and how to make it at home - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The wildly popular drink is inspired by a South Korean candy.
  
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• Jobless after coronavirus layoffs, then struck by identity theft - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  This crime is always painful, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has extra sting.
  
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• Direct deposit and your coronavirus stimulus check: How to set it up and what to know - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  You may be able to get your coronavirus relief check faster from the IRS through direct deposit into your bank account. Here's what we know about when you'll be able to set that up.
  
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• 14 journaling apps for iOS to help you process coronavirus anxiety - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  It's important to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health, according to the CDC.
  
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• Where to buy a printer: these retailers still have stock

  13-04-2020 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're anything like us, you rarely need to think about where to buy a printer because your office has one. However, now that so many people are working remotely, potentially without the critical IT infrastructure they're used to, you might be on the market for a printer of your very own. We're here to help. But because so many people are currently on the lookout for supplies for working from home, supply is a little bit short at the moment. Luckily, we here at TechRadar are pros at scav
  
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• Coronavirus, terminal cancer and a wedding like no other: 'We can't put off joy' - CNET

  13-04-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Family and friends will dial in from around the world as the bride and groom go ahead with their nuptials -- cancer and COVID-19 be damned.
  
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• Finding remote working tools isn’t the issue - it’s how we use them

  13-04-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Long before the ongoing pandemic shut down the world’s offices, millions of workers became conditioned to remote work—probably without meaning to—because their physical workplaces were rife with digital tools. But many practiced a form of remote work that doesn’t suit the current environment.I mean, haven’t you received instant messages from people who could literally spin their chair 180 degrees to say the same thing? Have you not spent 45 minutes reading and respo
  
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• Tiger King: 8 ways to get more of Netflix's wildly popular documentary - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Need more of the big-cat universe that's captivated so many? Don't miss the new Netflix episode, plus there's a FOX/TMZ special, podcast, investigative series and more.
  
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• Best meal prep containers to buy for 2020 - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Preparing your meals in advance can save you a lot of money, but what's the best way to store your meals and keep them tasting fresh and healthy?
  
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• 9 gadgets that will speak to the artist in you

  13-04-2020 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stuck at home? Many of us are. But while some are working from home and content to let that be their productivity for the day, being quarantined is also an excellent time to let out the true artist in you. Perhaps you’ve been wanting to take up photography, but need the right camera to do it. Or, you’re a musician who wants to start recording music -- but don’t have the tools.No matter what art form you’re interested in, there’s great tech out there that can help yo
  
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• Connected cars from Ford and Volkswagen pose major security risk

  13-04-2020 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new report from the independent consumer body Which? has discovered serious security flaws in best-selling connected cars from Ford and Volkswagen which could allow them to be hacked.The organization worked closely with cybersecurity experts to examine the computer systems that power the connected features of two of the most popular cars in Europe, the Ford Focus Titanium Automatic 1.0L petrol and the Volkswagen Polo SEL TSI Manual 1.0L petrol.The results of the investigation confirmed Which?'
  
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• How to bake bread for beginners - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Three tips for baking artisanal loaves at home, plus an easy no-knead homemade bread recipe.
  
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• Ready your graphics cards, Crysis might be getting remastered

  13-04-2020 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in the late 2000s, it became a meme to test the best gaming PCs by asking ourselves "can it run Crysis". And, while the game has stayed a visual heavyweight, it's not really much of an accomplishment to get it running smoothly these days – what with all the ray tracing GPUs. However, the Crysis Twitter account broke its three-year-long silence, tweeting out simply "RECEIVING DATA". Sure, there's not much information there, but already the internet is swirling around with Crysis r
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus checks up to $1,200 start this week: Are you getting one? Find out - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS will start sending out stimulus payments from the coronavirus relief package as soon as April 15. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• NASA imagines a dragon on Mars in a sinuous, scenic canyon - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Mars looks mythical in this gorgeous orbiter image.
  
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• 6GHz Wi-Fi access could boost speeds and generate $183 billion by 2025, study says - CNET

  13-04-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  As the FCC prepares to vote on opening the 6GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use, a new industry-funded report suggests that the move could pay dividends.
  
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• AMD RDNA 2 release date, specs and rumors: everything we know about 'Big Navi'

  13-04-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AMD Navi launched way back in July 2019 with the Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 5700, and while those cards are champions of the mid-range, folks have been hungry for 'Big Navi' – the AMD graphics card that would take on the RTX 2080 Ti. However, we're nearing a year since the first AMD RDNA graphics cards hit the streets, leaving us wondering: when will we actually see RDNA 2, and what will it look like? The good news is that it will be the graphics architecture behind the next-genera
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active hits lowest price ever at Best Buy

  13-04-2020 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fitness-packed Galaxy Watch Active is getting a rare price cut at Best Buy. For a limited time, you can get Samsung Galaxy Watch Active on sale for $149.99. That's a $50 discount and the lowest price we've found for the 40mm smartwatch. You can also get the all-new Galaxy Watch Active 2 on sale for $249.99.As the name implies, the Galaxy Watch Active is focused on health and fitness and features an ultra-lightweight design with a one-inch display. The Samsung watch continually moni
  
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• Do you have to pay rent during coronavirus? Evictions, deferrals and the courts - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  If you're worried about being able to make rent this month or in the future, learn about these resources and your current rights.
  
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• Trolls World Tour skipped theaters but won the weekend's digital rentals - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  It did 10-times better than the studio's biggest digital release before it. But that doesn't mean you'll get more brand new movies to watch in your coronavirus quarantine.
  
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• These dirt-cheap true wireless earbuds aren't bad for $16 - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for supercheap true wireless earbuds? This set from Funcl is down to a new low price.
  
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• How to track your coronavirus stimulus check on April 17: What we know right now - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS said it will have a tracker online this week so you can view the status of your payment. Here are the details.
  
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• Best blogging platforms of 2020

  13-04-2020 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The popularity of blogging (which originally derives from ‘personal web log’) continues, whether for profit, or just to have a voice on the web, since over a decade ago when it first captured the internet as the ‘next big thing’. Some blogs are standalone sites, but others are a more personal section that fits into a larger, corporate web site.In order to blog, a blogging platform is required, which takes care of formatting the content in the form of text and images, and
  
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• Want to play Half-Life: Alyx? Here's the best VR gear for the experience - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  How to play Valve's newest, VR-only Half-Life game.
  
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• The Hyundai Veloster N is getting a dual-clutch automatic transmission - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Hyundai's little hot hatch is getting a new pair of performance seats, too.
  
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• WebEx users targeted in new phishing campaign

  13-04-2020 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new phishing campaign designed to harvest Cisco WebEx credentials through a security warning for the application has been discovered by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC).Surprisingly, Cisco's own Secure Email Gateway failed to catch this new campaign which was launched at a time when millions of people are working from home using a variety of online platforms and software. Cybercriminals are well aware of this and have begun to exploit trusted brands like WebEx to deliver malicious ema
  
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• Fitbit Charge 4 is the perfect alternative to bulky fitness watches - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Fitbit's new Charge 4 keeps the sleek design of its predecessor, but steps up its fitness game with GPS and heart rate alerts.
  
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• How to Watch the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launch event - CNET

  13-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  OnePlus is slated to unveil its new flagship phones in a digital event on Tuesday. Watch along with us here.
  
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• Verizon boosts Fios remote tech support during coronavirus to help troubleshoot issues - CNET

  13-04-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Fixing service issues without having to come into your home.
  
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• Singapore allows schools to resume Zoom use for home-based learning

  13-04-2020 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Country's education ministry is lifting its earlier ban and allowing schools to resume the use of Zoom, with added security measures in place such as restricting some features and centrally managing default security settings.
  
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• Lowest gas prices in the US falls to just 93 cents a gallon - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  America's average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon due to coronavirus-related social distancing and the Saudi-Russian price war.
  
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• The best dashcams that you can buy in 2020 - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Dashcams capture amazing videos and can back up your story in case of an accident. Get one.
  
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• Dell releases new tool to detect BIOS attacks

  13-04-2020 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell makes new tool named SafeBIOS Events & Indicators of Attack available for download for all Dell commercial PCs.
  
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• New Ford Bronco reveal likely pushed back due to COVID-19 - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker shut down all production plants in North America on March 19, and vehicle launches remain in limbo.
  
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• COVID-19 and plant closures: The automotive industry's response to the pandemic - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Automakers across the US and Europe have declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit's Big Three, and many have extended shutdowns beyond their original dates.
  
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• Elon Musk says that Cybertruck is going 'plaid' and will be his future ride - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Another variant of the future electric truck sounds like it's in the works.
  
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• Tesla Model Y has a date with Sandy Munro for a teardown - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Munro has posted the first few videos that show the Model Y undergoing a total teardown process and if they're anything like the Model 3's, they'll be worth a watch.
  
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• Q1 car sales plummet in the US due to coronavirus outbreak - Roadshow

  13-04-2020 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  Even with good sales in January and February, March and the widespread COVID-19 quarantine was brutal to the industry.
  
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