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• T-Mobile beats phone subscriber estimates as lockdown creates demand surge

  06-05-2020 23:30
  
  T-Mobile US Incadded more monthly bill paying phone subscribers than expected in the first quarter, thanks to a surge in demand for cheaper phone services as people work from home amid lockdowns.
  
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• Peloton wrestles with supply, demand imbalance in Q4, but so popular it can cut sales and marketing

  06-05-2020 23:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Home workouts boomed for Peloton as brick-and-mortar gyms remain closed in many areas. Now Peloton has to hone its logistics game.
  
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• Increased digital engagement drives solid Q1 results for Twilio, GoDaddy

  06-05-2020 23:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies like Twilio and GoDaddy reported strong first quarter results thanks to increased digital engagement, while Equinix and Fortinet also posted solid results.
  
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• Save 20% on a premium Bluetooth speakerphone for conference calls from home - CNET

  06-05-2020 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  The eMeet M2 is one of our favorite speakerphones and is now just $152.
  
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• Factbox: Who are the first members of Facebook's oversight board?

  06-05-2020 23:09
  
  Facebook Incon Wednesday named the first members of its independent oversight board, which will be able to overturn the company's decisions on individual pieces of content and recommend policy changes.
  
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• Square, PayPal deliver mixed Q1 results due to COVID-19 impact

  06-05-2020 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Both payments providers have faced economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
  
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• These are the lunar landers that could take humans back to the moon video - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX and Blue Origin are among the companies competing for the right to build NASA's next lunar lander. NASA plans to return to the moon in 2024. We take a look at each company's design.
  
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• Smart home hub maker Wink moves to a subscription plan - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  It costs $4.99 a month and you can't use your Wink products without it.
  
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• Exclusive: U.S. drafts rule to allow Huawei and U.S. firms to work together on 5G standards - sources

  06-05-2020 22:49
  
  The U.S. Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow U.S. companies to work with China's Huawei Technologies on setting standards for next generation 5G networks, people familiar with the matter said.
  
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• BMW i8 replacement shelved due to coronavirus, report says - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  BMW showed the Vision M Next design study that likely previewed the next plug-in sports car.
  
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• T-Mobile Q1 solid, COVID-19 hit, Sprint integration lands in Q2

  06-05-2020 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Mike Sievert, T-Mobile CEO, said the company's goal is to execute well, integrate Sprint and weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 5 great last-minute Mother's Day gifts - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Only a few shopping days left. We've got you covered.
  
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• Lyft's first quarter earnings show impact of coronavirus, but a rise in revenue - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company's revenue beat analyst's expectations for the quarter that ended in March.
  
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• IAC revenue rises as home-bound take to online dating, video streaming

  06-05-2020 22:22
  
  IAC/InterActiveCorp reported an 11% rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, as its online dating business and video hosting platform added more stuck-at-home users.
  
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• Scientists discover surprisingly close black hole in an unexpected place - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Don't worry. We won't fall in.
  
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• T-Mobile sees subscriber gain after absorbing Sprint amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The results offer the first glimpse into how the newly combined carrier will deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Smart water leak detectors could end up saving you more than you'd think - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  According to a new study, a group of 2,306 homes with the Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff saw a 96% decrease in paid water damage claims.
  
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• Fortnite to celebrate 350m players with massive virtual party

  06-05-2020 22:11
  
  World’s most popular video game to celebrate launch of new party mode with live event featuring Deadmau5 and Steve AokiFortnite developer Epic Games has announced that the game now has 350 million registered players. In a tweet published on Wednesday, the company also revealed that, during April, the online shooter was played for 3.2bn hours – a tally that is likely to have been boosted by global coronavirus lockdown measures.Now well into its third year of existence, Fortnite is con
  
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• Some U.S. city transit agencies turn to Uber as ridership drops during coronavirus crisis

  06-05-2020 22:06
  
  U.S. cities that have idled mass transit during coronavirus lockdowns are turning to an unusual partner to get essential workers to hospitals, warehouses and factories: ride-hailing company Uber.
  
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• There’s finally a Sonos soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos

  06-05-2020 22:00
  
  The multi-room speaker company is binning two of its established TV sound systems in favour of its new Atmos-enabled soundbar
  
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• Sonos launches new Arc soundbar with Dolby Atmos

  06-05-2020 22:00
  
  Wireless speaker firm revamps top TV audio line, plus Sonos 5 speakers and gen 3 SubThe wireless home-audio specialist Sonos is launching the first of its next-generation speakers with a new Dolby Atmos voice-controlled soundbar called Arc.Arc replaces the firm’s popular Playbar and Playbase as its top-end TV sound system, re-engineered to provide a wider, more powerful sound and built on the new S2 software platform, which is due to roll out to existing speakers soon. Continue reading...
  
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• Is Sonos Arc the Dolby Atmos soundbar you've been waiting for? - CNET

  06-05-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $800 speaker is a sleek-looking Playbar replacement, but only owners of newer televisions will be able to use its Atmos feature.
  
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• The best flower delivery services for Mother's Day 2020 - CNET

  06-05-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Mother's Day, handled.
  
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• Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is mighty luxurious, could reach US - CNET

  06-05-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  South Korea is first to receive an upscale Calligraphy trim, but more models and countries could be on deck.
  
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• The Fairphone ethical smartphone is now available with the Google-less Android /e/OS operating system

  06-05-2020 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you want a phone you can repair yourself and comes with a privacy-first Android operating system? Then you want the Fairphone 3 with /e/OS.
  
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• Android 11 beta is launching June 3, and it'll help you fight robocalls - CNET

  06-05-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The software is usually unveiled at Google I/O, but it's going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• The best Mother's Day gifts under $25 for 2020 - CNET

  06-05-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Win Mother's Day with a little planning and not a lot of money.
  
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• CVS Health data may signal trouble for chronic health care conditions

  06-05-2020 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Non COVID-19 doctor visits are being put off amid the pandemic and that may spell trouble ahead for those with chronic conditions. Here's what CVS Health is seeing.
  
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• Fortnite is throwing a Party Royale with Steve Aoki, deadmau5 - CNET

  06-05-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Epic Games says Fortnite now has 350 million registered players.
  
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• Citrix expands Remote PC Access availability

  06-05-2020 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The expansion follows Citrix's strong Q1, in which it saw increased Workspace deployments due to the large numbers of people working from home.
  
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• Black Mirror creator not working on Black Mirror, since life is Black Mirror - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Instead, Charlie Brooker is leaning on his comedy skills, because who couldn't use a laugh?
  
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• 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory results in 77 mobile towers burned, report says - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Attacks on cell towers continue across the UK.
  
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• Fitbit starts study to test if devices can detect irregular heart rhythms

  06-05-2020 20:38
  
  Fitbit Inc on Wednesday launched a virtual study to test if its wearable devices can detect irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation.
  
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• Samsung patches 0-click vulnerability impacting all smartphones sold since 2014

  06-05-2020 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung patched this month a critical bug discovered by Google security researchers.
  
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• Otters juggle rocks when they've got the munchies, scientists say - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Captive otters juggle stones seemingly not to improve their foraging skills, but because they're hungry.
  
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• Lockdown is making us TV zombies who watch news and sad shows all the time - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Comcast data holds a mirror up to our binge-watching, reclusive existence during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Car buyers cite one particular incentive motivating them amid coronavirus - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  One digit and two words: 0 percent interest.
  
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• Twitter to dispel 5G coronavirus conspiracies with UK government resources - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Following the burning of 5G masts in the UK, the government is partnering with Twitter to stem the flow of misinformation.
  
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• IBM now has 18 quantum computers in its fleet of weird machines - CNET

  06-05-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  That's actually a lot given how expensive, finicky and complex quantum computers are.
  
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• NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock will be available on Apple devices in July - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be able to watch NBC shows like 30 Rock and Parks and Rec through the Apple TV app.
  
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• NBC streaming service Peacock will be available on Apple devices in July - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be able to watch shows like 30 Rock and Parks and Rec through the Apple TV app.
  
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• Apple will let you automatically share your Medical ID info with first responders - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  The capability, called Share Medical ID During Emergency Calls, is still in beta tests on iPhones and Apple Watches.
  
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• How to take a good supermoon photo - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  May's "super flower moon" is almost here and everyone's had that feeling. Looking up at a moon that looks like it can't be real. You take your phone out and snap a photo. And it just looks like a little blob. That's because moon photography is hard.
  
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• Tune up your lawn mower before summer: Clean, change the oil, sharpen its blades - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Summer is right around the corner, so you'd better get your lawn mower ready to go. And you'll save money, too, by servicing it yourself. Here's how.
  
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• Tune up your lawn mower before summer: Clean, change the oil, sharpen blades - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Summer is right around the corner, so you'd better get your lawn mower ready to go. And you'll save money too by servicing it yourself. Here's how.
  
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• Factbox: What to know about Facebook's content oversight board

  06-05-2020 19:32
  
  Facebook Incon Wednesday announced the first 20 members of its independent oversight board that can overrule the company’s own content moderation decisions. Here are some key facts about how the board will work:
  
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• When will my stimulus check come in the mail? Track your payment status with the postal service - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  If the IRS is sending your stimulus payment in the mail, you can be notified of the check's arrival through the US Postal Service.
  
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• Watch Jimmy Fallon play Nicolas Cage playing Tiger King Joe Exotic - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot of railing against Carole Baskin, and even a country song.
  
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• Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

  06-05-2020 19:17
  
  Libra Association, the entity managing the Facebook Inc-led effort to build global digital currency Libra, on Wednesday named Stuart Levey as its first chief executive officer.
  
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• White House drafting international 'Artemis Accords' for moon mining, report says - CNET

  06-05-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The accords aim to build a framework allowing companies to own the resources they mine on the moon under international law.
  
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