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• Save $200 on Vizio's excellent 65-inch M-Series Quantum TV - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Now selling for just $500, it's cheaper than the 55-inch version, yet has great 4K HDR performance.
  
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• Rick and Morty co-creator: Sunday's new episode 'got away from us' - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  The show even slipped in a coronavirus reference that surprised some fans.
  
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• Star Wars VR game Vader Immortal is coming to PlayStation this summer - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Darth Vader trilogy will be available to PS4 users.
  
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• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $125M for COVID-19 vaccine, therapy - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  The foundation has now committed more than $300 million to the global COVID-19 response.
  
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• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $125 million for COVID-19 vaccine, therapy - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  The foundation has now committed more than $300 million to the global COVID-19 response.
  
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• Windows 10 May 2020 update: Everything you need to know - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Windows 10 2004 (that's the version number) will take only minutes to install and includes useful new features. Here's how to get it early.
  
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• The best seafood to order for Mother's Day brunch: Smoked salmon, caviar and lobster rolls - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  All pair perfectly with Champagne and flowers.
  
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• Toyota Supra won't get Android Auto, even though future BMWs will - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota isn't planning to upgrade to BMW's iDrive 7 infotainment tech.
  
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• Don't miss the last full supermoon of 2020 on May 7 - CNET

  04-05-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  The "super flower moon" will cuddle up to Earth on Thursday morning.
  
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• Judge orders FCC to share net neutrality repeal comment records - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The ruling is a win for The New York Times.
  
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• Comet Swan is now visible and could be the best in years - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  The visitor from deep space is brightening quick, but it's not clear for how long.
  
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• More Toyota Supra variants coming, GR models to grow - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota confirms we'll be in for more Supra models and performance in general.
  
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• Chevy Trailblazer treated to rough launch, thanks to coronavirus - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Trailblazer is officially on sale in the US, but the pandemic is creating some logistical challenges for the company.
  
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• Nicolas Cage to play Joe Exotic the Tiger King in first TV role - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  New eight-episode series is based on a Texas Monthly magazine article.
  
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• Amazon is giving Prime subscribers 8 free games worth over $100 - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  All you need is a Twitch account, which is also free.
  
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• UK to begin testing coronavirus contact-tracing app without Apple and Google - CNET

  04-05-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The UK has been developing its own app since early March.
  
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• Is 5G done? Controlling the damage, and controlling the outcome

  04-05-2020 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Before the pandemic, experts were arguing that Huawei was a proxy for its host country’s nefarious interests. But with the possibility of one fewer competitor, it may be in everyone else’s interests for Huawei to stay in the game.
  
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• Buy one Motorola Razr, get one free - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  You still need to pony up $1,500, but it works out to a half-price deal on two folding phones.
  
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• This blacked-out Porsche 911 engine costs $11K and will make you a helluva cup of coffee - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Sure, it's an espresso maker that weighs almost 50 pounds and costs $11,000, but maybe it's worth it?
  
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• WhatsApp gets a COVID-19 fact-checking bot - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  The chatbot will connect users with 80 global fact-checking organizations.
  
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• How to see Eta Aquarids meteor shower compete with the supermoon this week - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Temperatures are mild in many locations, making it a great time to get up early for a celestial show.
  
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• YouTube is the only place PewDiePie will live stream now - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  An exclusive deal marrying PewDiePie to YouTube for live streams comes three years after YouTube cut off his ability to run ads and make money.
  
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• Buy face masks online from 31 stores: Baby Yoda, Amazon, Etsy, Threadless, more - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Many states now require residents to wear face masks in public. Here are several online stores where you can find face masks and cloth coverings in many designs, patterns and colors.
  
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• UAW, Detroit automakers discuss coronavirus safety to reopen plants - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are working with the UAW union to iron out how to restart work safely.
  
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• Ford Ranger's little sibling could be named Maverick - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Evidence mounts that Ford has a small pickup truck in the works, and it looks like Maverick might be the name.
  
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• Ford Bronco reveal still happening this spring - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:28 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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• New MacBook Pro kills the butterfly keyboard once and for all video - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro from Apple doubles the storage, adds new 10th-gen Intel CPUs and upgrades to the new Magic Keyboard design.
  
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• COVID-19 and plant closures: The auto industry's response, potential return dates - CNET

  04-05-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Automakers across the US and Europe enacted temporary shutdowns in March, including Detroit's Big Three, but numerous automakers are prepared to head back to work in the weeks to come.
  
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• IRS mails $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks: Work out your payment schedule - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  Through direct deposit and the mail, the IRS now is sending out stimulus payments. See if you meet the requirements for a check and when you can expect to receive it. Some VA and SSI recipients need to take action right now.
  
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• Nicolas Cage to play Joe Exotic the Tiger King in first TV role, report says - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  New eight-episode series is reportedly based on a Texas Monthly magazine article.
  
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• Intel boosts mobility, snaps up Moovit platform in $900M deal - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Intel says it's a step closer to becoming a "complete mobility provider" with the Moovit acquisition.
  
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• Exercise, family time, getting outdoors: Healthy habits to keep up after lockdown ends - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  If you forged some new habits or rediscovered old hobbies while staying at home, consider making those part of your normal routine.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Fortnite World Cup, Kennedy Center performances, more - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:50 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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• The automakers returning to work: FCA, Ferrari, Ford and more - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  From FCA to Ferrari, here are the automakers that've restarted production in some capacity amid the coronavirus.
  
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• The iPhone SE supports Wi-Fi 6. Here's what that means for you - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Like last year's iPhone 11 line, the new, less expensive iPhone SE supports next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connections. Here's what you should know about that.
  
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• Nicolas Cage will play Joe Exotic the Tiger King in his first TV role, report says - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  New eight-episode series is reportedly based on a Texas Monthly magazine article.
  
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• Working from home: How the young workforce is responding to COVID-19 pandemic

  04-05-2020 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  There are numerous work from home challenges that young professionals are dealing with during COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some inspiring stories of how people are coping with shelter-in-place/stay-at-home new norms, and sage advice on successful remote work opportunities.
  
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• Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus vs. Google Nest Hello vs. Arlo Video Doorbell - CNET

  04-05-2020 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Ring's new video doorbell added a feature called Pre-roll that shows you more footage than ever. Is that enough to push it past Google's Nest Hello or the Arlo Video Doorbell?
  
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• Coronavirus: Amazon vice-president quits over virus firings

  04-05-2020 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A senior engineer claims "a vein of toxicity" is running through the firm after it fired protesters.
  
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• Best network monitoring tools in 2020: Atera, ConnectWise Automate, Datadog, and more

  04-05-2020 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Keeping track of ever-expanding networks is getting more and more challenging, especially as hybrid and cloud-only networks are growing in popularity. In this article, we've found the best remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools to help keep your network up and running.
  
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• Nvidia acquires Cumulus to bolster networking software capabilities

  04-05-2020 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Mellanox, the interconnection vendor purchased by Nvidia just last month, has shipped combined offerings with Cumulus since 2016.
  
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• Best water filter pitchers of 2020 - CNET

  04-05-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  We tested water filter pitchers from Brita, Pur, ZeroWater and others to find the best way to get clean, fresh water fast at home.
  
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• The best seafood delivery companies to buy from online in 2020 - CNET

  04-05-2020 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  Get healthy fish all year round, no matter where you live.
  
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• Latin America consumer tech market to see massive pandemic-driven shift

  04-05-2020 19:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Smartphones, PCs and tablets will see a major drop in sales and prices to consumers will increase, but segments like wearables will continue to grow, says research.
  
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• Get your government stimulus check faster: How to set up direct deposit with the IRS - CNET

  04-05-2020 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  You'll receive your coronavirus stimulus payment faster this way than if you have it mailed. Here's how to set up a bank transfer so your coronavirus check will go right to your account.
  
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• Thor director Taika Waititi to helm and co-write a Star Wars movie - CNET

  04-05-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  It's a May the 4th surprise. Waititi previously directed The Mandalorian season finale and played IG-11 in the show.
  
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• Microsoft will bring its new Windows 10X to single-screen devices first - CNET

  04-05-2020 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  The future of Windows is starting with traditional designs.
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic will drive down worldwide IT spending by 5.1% in 2020

  04-05-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  According to the latest figures from IDC, the coronavirus pandemic is driving down tech spending and business investments this year.
  
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• Solar Opposites attract as Hulu's hilarious new show channels Rick and Morty - CNET

  04-05-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Hulu's new comedy brings a familiar blend of sci-fi insanity and surreal comedy.
  
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• Salesforce's chief innovation officer shares a playbook for leading during uncertainty

  04-05-2020 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Simon Mulcahy, Salesforce's chief innovation officer, shares a new COVID-19 Response Playbook, which provides leaders with a framework for planning, prioritizing, and orchestrating efforts as the crisis unfolds.
  
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