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• Best Mother's Day gift ideas for first-time and expecting moms - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Want something unique and useful? We've got Mom covered.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: White House offers guidelines to loosen lockdown - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: 5.2 million new jobless claims are filed, cases hit 2 million globally, Trump pulls WHO funding and California unveils steps to reopen.
  
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• HBO Max to get Justice League Dark and The Shining TV series, report says - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Bad Robot reportedly reveals its first three series for HBO's new steaming service.
  
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• iPhone SE 2020: Unlike the original, the new one doesn't have a headphone jack - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Sorry wired headphone users.
  
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• Apple's Tim Cook reassures employees rattled by coronavirus crisis - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  In a companywide virtual meeting, reported by Bloomberg, Cook shares his confidence about the company.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook reassures employees rattled by coronavirus crisis - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  In a company-wide virtual meeting, reported by Bloomberg, Cook shared his confidence about the company.
  
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• Expect PS5 shortages this holiday season video - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  According to a report from Bloomberg, Sony won't be making as many PlayStation 5 consoles for launch as it has with previous console debuts.
  
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• Best flower delivery services for Mother's Day 2020 - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Mother's Day, handled.
  
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• Uber and Lyft drivers: Give us safety gear to protect us from COVID-19 - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Drivers demand the ride-hail companies follow the Los Angeles Mayor's protection order and supply them with face masks and sanitizing equipment.
  
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• Uber, Lyft drivers demand protective gear during coronavirus pandemic video - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Drivers say Uber and Lyft need to do better at addressing their health and safety.
  
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• Coronavirus face masks: Here's what to know about making cloth coverings at home - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  We tell you the difference between a face mask and a face covering, how they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, where you can find no-sew patterns and more.
  
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• OnePlus 8 review: Even without wireless charging, I prefer this cheaper model - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  As the cheaper OnePlus phone, the OnePlus 8 doesn't have as many features. But it succeeds at keeping the ones that matter.
  
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• Get a pair of games worth $40 for free at Epic this week - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  This week's freebies: Just Cause 4 and Wheels of Aurelia.
  
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• Karma Revero GTE coming to kickstart company's electric era - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Revero is finally going all electric with up to 400 miles (?!) of range.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 2004 release preview ahead of expected May release to mainstream users

  16-04-2020 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is in the final stretch of testing Windows 10 2004, also officially known as of today, as the May Update. If all goes well, OEMs and developers will get the final code late this month and mainstream users, in May.
  
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• Mazda offers free service for health care workers -- regardless of make - CNET

  16-04-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mazda doesn't care what you drive; if you're on the coronavirus front lines, the company wants to thank you.
  
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• Review: OnePlus 8 Pro is an excellent phone, but dang, it's pricey - CNET

  16-04-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  The OnePlus 8 Pro has a 120Hz display and (finally!) wireless charging. But is it worth paying more, or should you go with the OnePlus 8?
  
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• Get this 20,000-mAh power bank that can charge three devices at once for $20 - CNET

  16-04-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  It has 18-watt Power Delivery via USB-C, a digital status display and other unexpected goodies.
  
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• The internet is hanging in there despite the coronavirus

  16-04-2020 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  There are a lot of things going wrong thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but the internet itself is still right as rain.
  
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• Best Mother's Day 2020 gifts under $250 - CNET

  16-04-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  This year's celebration calls for something different.
  
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• Coronavirus: MPs and peers to quiz ministers via video conferencing

  16-04-2020 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MPs and peers plan to take part in some parliamentary business via video link.
  
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• The Last Dance: How to watch the Michael Jordan documentary without cable - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  With real basketball on hiatus, ESPN has moved up the highly anticipated 10-part saga. It now starts April 19.
  
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• Facebook cancels large events through June 2021

  16-04-2020 21:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Additionally, the vast majority of Facebook's workforce will continue working from home at least through the end of May.
  
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• Global Shopping Index report: E-commerce demand grew sharply in Q1 2020

  16-04-2020 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The Salesforce​ Q1 2020 Shopping Index uncovers the true shopping story by analyzing the activity of more than one billion shoppers across more than 34 countries​, with a focus on key 10 markets. This battery of benchmarks provides a deep look into the last nine quarters and the current state of digital commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic. The index reveals the explosive growth of e-commerce across all geographies and key industries.
  
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• Ford Bronco reveal delayed months over coronavirus - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:33 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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• Best noise-canceling headphones of 2020 - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for an active noise-canceling headphone? These are CNET's current top picks.
  
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• Newest iPhone SE is Apple's most affordable phone but doesn't feel cheap - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple wisely designed the new SE to have the same appeal as the original from 2016.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 5 questions we have after beating the game - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you've finished the game, you probably have some questions too. Spoilers ahead.
  
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• Best portable grill for 2020: Top small gas, charcoal, electric and more - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Your handy guide to picking the perfect small grill.
  
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• Elon Musk: Tesla has sent over 1,000 ventilators to hospitals - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla CEO says that the company provided ventilators to at least 50 hospitals "based on direct requests from their ICU wards."
  
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• Google extends family leave for employees during coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: The tech giant is giving up to 14 weeks of paid leave, or 28 weeks of half-time leave, to parents and caregivers juggling family and work.
  
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• Police department's quarantine plea: Wear pants when going out to the mailbox - CNET

  16-04-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Police in Taneytown, Maryland, put a smile on residents' faces with a message about not putting on pants.
  
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• Google to Gmail users: Coronavirus phishing is targeting you. This is how we hit back

  16-04-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  But pandemic means you now can't enroll in Google's Gmail anti-phishing program using a smartphone's security key.
  
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• Fortnite Chapter 2 season 2 challenges and how to find Midas' golden llama - CNET

  16-04-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Keep a lookout for the giant pink teddy bears in Risky Reels.
  
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• 2021 Cadillac Escalade prices inch upward by $1,000 - CNET

  16-04-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  But seriously, the extra $1,000 nets a far more luxurious SUV.
  
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• How to find coronavirus testing locations near you with Apple Maps - CNET

  16-04-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Locations are limited so far, but you can add a COVID-19 testing location to your iPhone's Maps app.
  
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• COVID-19 opportunity: Developers, stay home and clean up your code

  16-04-2020 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Code streamlining and cleanup is something every single app developer and the platforms themselves should be focusing on this year.
  
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• Get a Peloton-like indoor studio bike free with your monthly iFit membership - CNET

  16-04-2020 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  It's true: Pay $39 per month for three years and the ProForm Studio Pro is yours. Or get the same deal on an elliptical.
  
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• Dr. Anthony Fauci nominated for Sexiest Man Alive, as Fauci merch abounds - CNET

  16-04-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus expert's face is now on socks, shirts, blankets and even doughnuts.
  
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• AWS updates Snowball edge devices with refreshed hardware, new services

  16-04-2020 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  In addition to refreshed Snowball Edge devices, AWS is introducing a new Snowball management platform, new IAM capabilities and support for task automation.
  
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• New Ford Bronco reveal likely pushed back due to COVID-19 - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:37 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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• BP gas stations give health care workers 50 cent discount on fuel - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  It's a bit of giving back to those on the front lines.
  
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• Elon Musk says Cybertruck is going 'plaid' and will be his future ride - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Another variant of the future electric truck sounds like it's in the works.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Missouri offers $1B for EV production - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Missouri rolled out the red carpet lined with numerous incentives and savings in an attempt to woo Tesla.
  
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• Facebook scales back alternatives to F8 developers conference amid coronavirus outbreak - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The social network cancelled F8 but was initially planning to host local events.
  
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• Lotus Evija electric supercar looks rad in red - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  The Evija's configurator is rolling out to customers and it's quite the technological marvel.
  
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• New Apple feature aims to make your MacBook battery smarter and last longer - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  'Battery Health Management' is a new update coming to MacOS Catalina 10.15.5.
  
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• TikTok disables DMs for anyone under 16 and adds new parental controls - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok's Family Pairing lets parents control more about how their kids use TikTok.
  
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• TikTok disables DMs for anyone under 16, adds new parental controls - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok's Family Pairing lets parents control more about how their kids use TikTok.
  
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• Google Play to require apps to explain subscription terms, how to cancel - CNET

  16-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The policy change is meant to prevent deceptive practices from app makers.
  
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