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• Coronavirus: How to track the spread across the world as deaths top 200,000 - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  An online dashboard shows all confirmed, suspected and recovered coronavirus patients, as well as deaths.
  
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• This robot vacuum solves the Roomba's biggest problem: Getting stuck - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Armed with sensors and an HD camera, the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 Aivi scans your home as it cleans to sidestep traps like shoes and cords.
  
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• Brazilian government postpones sale of technology firms

  27-04-2020 23:43 via zdnet.com
  
  There is no "mood" in the market to sell the assets, officials say
  
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• Google sibling Verily expands COVID-19 website to New York, Virginia, more - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  The company is partnering with Rite Aid to facilitate testing in more states.
  
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• Instant Pot wine: Yes, you can make that during quarantine, too - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  The Instant Pot can help you create lots of things and one of them is wine. Yes, you can make wine at home, and without having to break quarantine either.
  
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• The Pentagon releases three classified 'UFO' videos filmed by US Navy - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  It's still not aliens.
  
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• Grab some preowned games for half off at GameStop this week - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Buy two $10 games and get two more for free. It's finally time to snag Fallout 76, Call of Duty: WWII, Halo 5 and Rise of the Tomb Raider.
  
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• Coronavirus tips: 16 practical ways to help stay safe when going out in public - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not already using these tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name when you leave the house, now's a good time to start.
  
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• PlayStation Store sale: 10 discounted PS4 games to buy now - CNET

  27-04-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Would you pay $4 for a 10/10 game?
  
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• Apple reportedly plans to slow down production of 5G iPhones

  27-04-2020 22:54 via zdnet.com
  
  A ramp up in production will come a month later than expected, the Wall Street Journal reports, the latest indication of the major impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the smartphone market overall.
  
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• How to make the best iced coffee ever - CNET

  27-04-2020 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you go with pour-over or cold brew.
  
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• F5 Networks satisfies second quarter earnings targets, guidance strong

  27-04-2020 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The company said it has seen an increased demand for capacity as customers scale remote access capabilities for employees working from home.
  
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• Airbnb adds coronavirus cleaning protocol and 24-hour buffer between rentals - CNET

  27-04-2020 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Travelers will soon be able to see which listings are certified as disinfected.
  
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• Fortnite: Travis Scott Astronomical experience seen by almost 28 million players - CNET

  27-04-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  The jaw-dropping concert was a truly unique event for the battle royale game.
  
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• How you talk about coronavirus actually impacts its spread - CNET

  27-04-2020 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Tracking the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 is more complex than following numbers. Memes and social media chatter matter too.
  
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• Best web hosting services in 2020 for small business: Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, and more

  27-04-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're newly working from home, operating a side gig, or someone starting up a small business, a web presence is a must. In this article, we take a look at some of the best web hosting providers and help you understand how to choose the best for your needs.
  
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• How to watch The Goonies reunion with Josh Gad - CNET

  27-04-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Goonies say never die.
  
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• Homemade coronavirus face masks and coverings: What you need to know - CNET

  27-04-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Before you start making face masks, make sure you know the difference between the designs, how they might help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the materials you need.
  
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• You can now manage Windows 10 devices through G Suite

  27-04-2020 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  G Suite gets a long-awaited feature -- Windows 10 device management.
  
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• Micron speeds up SSDs with open-source database storage engine

  27-04-2020 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Micron releases an open-source storage engine that optimizes solid-state drives and storage-class memory database throughput, latency and endurance.
  
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• This smart vacuum won't get stuck like your basic Roomba - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 Aivi uses a camera and sensors to actively avoid cords, shoes and other household traps.
  
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• Navy releases infamous 'UFO' videos shot by fighter pilots - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  It's still not aliens.
  
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• YouTube announces free global film festival starting May 29 - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The 10-day We Are One: A Global Film Festival will feature films from Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance and more exclusively on YouTube.
  
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• Ford Bronco reveal still on for this spring - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:15 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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• Lowest gas prices in the US falls to just 89 cents a gallon - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:14 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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• NYC will close public roads to traffic to create more recreational space - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus means there's a need for more socially distanced rec space, and closing down roads near parks is expected to help.
  
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• Formula One aims to start season this July, no fans at Grands Prix - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  If the plan goes ahead, we'll be treated to lights out in Austria as the first race of the season.
  
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• Elon Musk wants to launch new planet-spying space-based telescopes - CNET

  27-04-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX CEO tries to assure scientists his Starlink satellites won't ruin the sky as many fear, and says he'd like to help send more observatories into orbit.
  
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• Financial sector is seeing more credential stuffing than DDoS attacks

  27-04-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  North American financial institutions and banks are targeted the most, primarily because most leaked credentials are from US services.
  
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• Expanding beyond low code into automation: A Q&A with Appian

  27-04-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Improving efficiency allows organizations to get even more done in the same amount of time. When it comes to developing apps, low-code allows businesses to quickly build custom applications to suit their needs while Robotic Process Automation (RPA) allows businesses to automate mundane tasks so their human employees can focus on more important work.Appian is known for its low-code software but through a series of recent acquisitions, the company has expanded further into automation by offering c
  
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• How to authentically extend your professional network

  27-04-2020 20:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Networking is about giving. All great connectors have certain characteristics including guiding principles based on trust, empathy, generosity, relevance, and authenticity. To extend your professional network, in a meaningful and trustworthy way, one must maintain the highest level of integrity, benevolence, and authenticity with existing connections, and future engagement opportunities.
  
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• Amazon extends closure of French warehouses until May 5

  27-04-2020 20:50
  
  Amazon said on Monday it would extend the closure of its six warehouses in France to May 5 after a French court rejected the U.S. online retailer's appeal against aruling that restricts what it can deliver during the coronaviruscrisis.
  
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• iPhone SE (2020) vs. iPhone 11: We compare cameras to see which is better video - CNET

  27-04-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  We tested the $399 iPhone SE and its single rear camera against the $699 iPhone 11 and its dual-rear camera. And it's not as straightforward as it might seem.
  
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• HBO Max for free? Here's what HBO subscribers will need to get the upgrade - CNET

  27-04-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max is coming May 27 but not every HBO subscriber gets the upgrade automatically. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Tesla drops plan to recall some workers to California plant this week: Bloomberg News

  27-04-2020 19:58
  
  Tesla Inc has called off having at least some employees return to its Fremont, California plant this week and plans to bring them back the day after a local shelter-in-place order is scheduled to lift, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
  
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• Amazon offers a free year of its Food Network Kitchen app - CNET

  27-04-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  The offer is open to for Fire TV and Fire tablet users.
  
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• Your workforce is your front line defence against data breaches

  27-04-2020 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every day there is a new report of a data breach and, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, cyber attacks were rife with even the largest conglomerates like GE having their defences breached in the last few months.
  Now, as organisations are forced into the position of having to rapidly adopt remote working practices as the norm, cyber criminals are rubbing their hands with glee. Employees working on an internal network were already a soft target for the cyber criminal. After all, over 90% o
  
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• UPS, CVS starting drone prescription deliveries in Florida this May - CNET

  27-04-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  A retirement community in Florida is getting some high-tech help during the pandemic.
  
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• Apple patent imagines adjustable tinted windows for your future car - CNET

  27-04-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Need more privacy? Apple thinks future technology could adjust window tint on the fly, or as the occupant desires.
  
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• Bill Gates says foundation putting 'total attention' on COVID-19 - CNET

  27-04-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The billionaire philanthropist is shifting his focus to the current pandemic.
  
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• HBO Max streaming service will be available on Apple devices at May 27 launch

  27-04-2020 19:11
  
  HBO Max, the forthcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc.-owned WarnerMedia, will be available on Apple Inc. devices when it launches on May 27, the company said on Monday.
  
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• Companies bet on AI cameras to track social distancing, limit liability

  27-04-2020 19:09
  
  Stores and workplaces eager to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus are equipping existing security cameras with artificial intelligence software that can track compliance with health guidelines including social distancing and mask-wearing.
  
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• Twitter alternative Twetch now lets you tip commentators and force trolls to pay

  27-04-2020 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Stop your social media account being trolled and make your tormentors pay for their actions against you with this new feature from Twetch.
  
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• SpaceX Starship prototype passes crucial test, moves closer to flight - CNET

  27-04-2020 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Starship SN4 is now ready for a Raptor engine.
  
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• Offices, work sites, employee roles to be reconfigured post COVID-19, say CFOs

  27-04-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  PwC finds that CEOs are actively considering what the new normal of work looks like after COVID-19. Think remote work, automation and a lot of retooling of work spaces to maintain social distancing.
  
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• Direct deposit and your stimulus check: Set up faster payment with IRS portal - CNET

  27-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll receive your stimulus payment quicker if you set up direct deposit with the IRS than if it's sent through the mail. Here's how to set up an electronic funds transfer so your coronavirus check goes straight to your bank account.
  
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• To hotspot or not? New tethering alternatives promise speed and security

  27-04-2020 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  In an age of heightened security awareness and crowded Wi-Fi networks for remote working, new options are reviving cellular tethering and modems.
  
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• 21 places you can buy a face mask or cloth covering online - CNET

  27-04-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  You can find a variety of face masks and cloth coverings in many designs, patterns and colors at these online retailers.
  
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• The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima release dates confirmed by Sony - CNET

  27-04-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Naughty Dog's PS4 exclusive was delayed indefinitely earlier this month, but its release only slipped a few weeks to June 19.
  
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• Shade (Troldesh) ransomware shuts down and releases decryption keys

  27-04-2020 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Shade ransomware gang have published more than 750,000 decryption keys on GitHub. Kaspersky is working on a decryption app.
  
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