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• Motorola Edge Plus hands-on: A $1000 5G phone with premium specs - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  It costs the same as the Galaxy S20, is about the same size as Galaxy S20 Plus and has the same battery and main camera as the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
  
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• Brazilian public sector workers positive about remote working

  23-04-2020 23:55 via zdnet.com
  
  More than half of government staff in the country had never worked from home before, according to a study.
  
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• Rolling Stones release song partially recorded in coronavirus isolation - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Living in a Ghost Town video features shots of empty London and LA streets.
  
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• Coffee, frappuccino, PSL and more: How to make your favorite Starbucks drinks at home - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Be your own barista while you're homebound (and save a few bucks in the bargain).
  
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• Zoom releases security updates in response to 'Zoom-bombings'

  23-04-2020 23:19
  
  Company has struggled to meet security needs as user base has risen sharply amid coronavirus lockdownThe video-conferencing platform Zoom has released a new update this week in an effort to address an onslaught of security concerns surrounding the service. Zoom says the newest version of its app, Zoom 5.0, includes encryption and new privacy controls, updates that are part of a 90-day plan to improve security and privacy on the platform. Continue reading...
  
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• Microsoft: Here's how we're trying to manage increased cloud demand

  23-04-2020 23:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft officials say they've been taking some behind-the-scenes steps to try to head off current and future cloud capacity issues.
  
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• Get the excellent Eero 2019 3-piece mesh router for $199 with a free Echo Dot - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Finally, you can cover every square inch of your home in Wi-Fi.
  
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• Lotus has a new, affordable car in the pipeline and it won't be electric - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  But it will be the last Lotus car with an internal-combustion engine, according to the company's CEO.
  
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• Amazon reportedly used data from sellers to develop competing products - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  The alleged practice conflicts with statements by the company that it doesn't use information from third-party sellers for private-label products.
  
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• Don't buy the Huawei P40 Pro before you read this: 5 things to know - CNET

  23-04-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Huawei's P40 Pro is on sale now. Here's what you should know before you spend your money.
  
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• Coronavirus pushes Mini to rename its EV's funky wheels - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Cooper SE's "Corona Spoke" wheels will now be called "Power Spoke."
  
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• Silicon Valley's workaholic culture is buckling under the strain of coronavirus - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and Uber have new work from home policies as tech culture clashes with family life.
  
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• The best Memorial Day sales 2020: a guide to the best deals going on

  23-04-2020 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Memorial Day 2020 is just around the corner (May 25 to be exact), and that means incredible deals from top retailers like Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon.Memorial Day sales include huge discounts in categories like appliances, mattresses, electronics, patio furniture, and more. To help guide you through all the offers, we've put together a list of the best sales that are currently going on. We've also hand-picked the top standout deals, which include TVs, laptops, smartwatches, and head
  
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• RIPE opposes China's internet protocols upgrade plan

  23-04-2020 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  RIPE speaks out against China and Huawei's "New IP" internet upgrade plan, says internet standards should be left to the IETF, not the UN.
  
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• Call of Duty Warzone: Cheaters punished, new modes and everything else you need to know - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Drop in and survive the 150-player battle royale match.
  
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• Watch a livestream of Dirty Dancing with a special appearance by Jennifer Grey for free Friday night - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Fandango is livestreaming free movies. Coming soon: La La Land and John Wick.
  
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• Apple is giving away Pearl Jam's latest music video in Dolby Vision + Atmos

  23-04-2020 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’ve been looking to build your Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos content library, you’re in luck: Apple and Dolby have just announced that Pearl Jam’s latest release will be available in the spatial audio format for free later this week. On offer is the Gigaton Visual Experience, an album-length music video that’s offering immersive spatial audio and colorful, high-contrast picture quality on any Apple device that supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Obviousl
  
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• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto fully modernize Porsche classic radio system - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Porsche's provided the modern solution for classic cars for years now, but Apple CarPlay is on board, and a two-DIN version even supports Android Auto.
  
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• Enterprises are getting more high-risk calls as fraudsters exploit COVID-19

  23-04-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Americans are being impacted by this fraud-filled crisis as bad actor activity escalates.
  
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• New Azure exploit could let hackers create a 'skeleton key'

  23-04-2020 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The cybersecurity firm Varonis has discovered that an attacker can use a compromised on-premises IT environment to pivot and attack an organization's Azure environment.Using a compromised PC as a stepping stone to move across a network to hack other targets is a tactic that cybercriminals frequently employ and security researcher at Varonis, Eric Saraga found that it was possible to manipulate an on-premises server known as an Azure agent to establish a backdoor and obtain user credentials from
  
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• Fired Amazon worker says termination was retaliation for speaking out - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Employees are ramping up complaints that Amazon isn't protecting them from the coronavirus, following this sixth publicly known termination.
  
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• Fired Amazon employees accuse company of retribution video - CNET

  23-04-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Three former workers talk to cnet about their concerns with warehouse conditions during coronavirus.
  
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• Intel reports strong Q1 with solid growth in cloud service provider sales

  23-04-2020 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Sales from Intel's Data Center Group grew 43 percent year-over-year, including 53 percent growth in cloud service provider revenue.
  
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• James Gunn to host a Guardians of the Galaxy 2 watch party on Twitter - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  He'll be joined by three of the movie's stars.
  
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• James Gunn is hosting a Guardians of the Galaxy 2 watch party on Twitter - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  He'll be joined by three of the movie's stars.
  
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• The FCC voted: 6GHz Wi-Fi, here we come - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  The unanimous decision opens 1,200MHz of new bandwidth for Wi-Fi 6E devices that are expected to begin arriving this year.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy: Get it while you can - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy has the red-hot game console in stock in both yellow and turquoise. For now.
  
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• Hyundai Prophecy concept headed to production as possible Ioniq replacement - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Prophecy concept debuted last month, and if it translates to production, well, wow.
  
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• Get it while you can: Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy has the red-hot console in stock in both yellow and turquoise. For now.
  
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• Toyota Yaris Cross is surprisingly shapely - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Yaris-based crossover includes an optional hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.
  
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• Resident Evil 8: release date, news and trailers

  23-04-2020 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it was first released in 2017, Resident Evil 7 was a much-needed rejuvenation for the classic horror franchise. Capcom departed from its usual formula in a big way and even took the opportunity to embrace new experiences with PlayStation VR. This risk paid off and a large proportion of fans and critics embraced the changes, with a keen eye on what the next game might bring.After Resident Evil 7's release, Capcom didn't jump straight to a new instalment and instead created very successful re
  
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• Asteroid looks like it's wearing a face mask in weird radar image - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Even space rocks are observing proper safety protocols now.
  
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• Check out these pre-WWII submarines from an unlikely location - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Behold historic subs from Estonia and Finland, the FNS Vesikko and EML Lembit.
  
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• Beneath the Baltic: Exploring Estonian and Finnish submarines - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  The FNS Vesikko and EML Lembit are pre-WWII submarines with fascinating histories. Here’s a look inside.
  
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• This Peloton-Beat Saber mashup turns my Oculus Quest into a sweat sponge - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  You don't sit and swivel in a chair for this VR. Supernatural is a new spin on virtual reality fitness, and it may save me from backsliding into a flabby slob during lockdown.
  
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• Nextdoor app teams up with Walmart to make it easier to help your neighbors get groceries - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The Groups feature now lets you request help from a neighbor, or offer to run to Walmart for vulnerable neighbors.
  
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• Best car rental companies in 2020 - CNET

  23-04-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best car rental companies based on price, customer satisfaction, service, rewards and more.
  
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• Android 11 developer preview 3 is now available

  23-04-2020 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Google has released the third developer preview of the upcoming Android update and it includes mostly developer tools and improvements.
  
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• Palantir tapped for White House coronavirus data analysis, report says - CNET

  23-04-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The company is known for working with military, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, including anti-terrorism work.
  
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• Ubuntu 20.04 arrives with Linux 5.4 kernel and WireGuard VPN

  23-04-2020 20:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest long-term support version of Ubuntu Linux, Focal Fossa, is one good-looking cat with nice features for desktop, server, and cloud users.
  
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• Cheap iPhone deal: price cuts on the iPhone SE, iPhone 11, 11 Pro and iPhone XR

  23-04-2020 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can score a cheap iPhone deal from Apple with up to $320 in savings with an eligible trade-in. This limited-time offer gets you the all-new iPhone SE on sale for just $229, the iPhone 11 on sale for $449, the 11 Pro on sale for $679, and the iPhone XR on sale for $449.After you purchase your new iPhone, you'll get a trade-in email that explains how to get your old device ready to ship. Apple will send you a trade-in kit that includes a box, prepaid shipping label, and instructions on how to
  
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• Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport get the plug-in treatment - CNET

  23-04-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The luxury SUVs can travel up to 41 miles on electricity alone.
  
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• YouTube turns 15 today. Watch the first video it posted - CNET

  23-04-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  One of the founders visited the zoo. Let's just say the video site's content has improved a lot since 2005.
  
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• Join us live and play The TechRadar Quiz on Facebook and YouTube today!

  23-04-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Is your tech knowledge so good that Tim Cook calls you for help with pub quiz questions? Or do you reckon you've got a photographic memory for app logos? If so, we've got a challenge for you - The Tech(Radar) Quiz, and it's happening today, April 23 on TechRadar's YouTube channel.Here are the kick-off times for the live Tech(Radar) Quiz around the world:UK (BST) - 7.30pmUS (EDT) - 2.30pmUS (PDT) - 11.30amAustralia (AEST) - 4.30am (Friday, April 24)That's right, we put together some fiendis
  
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• Google Cloud Anthos now supports multi-cloud

  23-04-2020 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google Cloud has announced that its platform to manage multi-cloud workloads Anthos is now generally available for AWS though the company plans to add support for Microsoft Azure by the end of this year.Anthos aims to deliver on the promise of write once, run anywhere by allowing businesses to run their applications on existing on-prem hardware investments or in the public cloud.In a blog post announcing Anthos' multi-cloud support, vice president of product management at Google Cloud, Jennifer
  
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• 6 new Netflix shows, movies and specials you need to watch in May 2020

  23-04-2020 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Netflix might have some slowdown of new TV shows and movies as a result of the current health crisis in 2021, but in 2020? Seemingly not. The big hitters keep on coming. Netflix's May 2020 line-up is huge, with new dramas, comedies, kids shows, anime and documentaries to watch on the streaming service.Below, we've picked six highlights that are new on Netflix in May. We've focused on Netflix Originals that are available globally, so you know you can look forward to these wherever you are. 
  
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• The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X may end up beating the Intel Core i7-7700K

  23-04-2020 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Intel Core i7-7700K isn't nearly as fast as the Core i7-9700K, but it remains on of the best processors for gaming rigs. That may be about to change if AMD has something to say about it.According to a leaked benchmark found by CPUmonkey, AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3 3300X comes within just 0.5% of the 7th-generation Kaby Lake chip in terms of single-core performance.
  We'll show you how to build a PCCheck out the best graphics cardsThere's a whole world of PC components out thereSince single-core p
  
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• Facebook stops letting advertisers target people interested in 'pseudoscience' - CNET

  23-04-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The move comes after an investigation found Facebook was allowing advertisers to target ads at 78 million users interested in the topic.
  
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• Zoom users top 300 mln despite growing ban list, shares hit record

  23-04-2020 19:47
  
  Zoomvideo conferencing app's user base grew by another 50% to 300 million in the last three weeks, as the company fought to quell a backlash around security and safety that has seen a number of governments and firms ban its applications.
  
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• See the Dutch tulip fields bloom in radiant views from space - CNET

  23-04-2020 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Let an ESA satellite bring the beauty of tulip time in the Netherlands directly to your screen.
  
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