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• Watch a free livestream of John Wick with an intro from Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry on Friday night - CNET

  07-05-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Host Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by Keanu, Halle, Lance Reddick and Asia Kate Dillon, plus filmmakers Chad Stahelski and David Leitch.
  
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• Watch a free livestream of John Wick with an intro from Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry Friday night - CNET

  07-05-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Host Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by Keanu, Halle, Lance Reddick and Asia Kate Dillon, plus filmmakers Chad Stahelski and David Leitch.
  
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• Takata airbags get a pass as NHTSA says automakers won't need to recall more - CNET

  07-05-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  NHTSA gave its final order on the airbags and said it will continue to monitor their performance.
  
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• Toyota confirms the US will get a GR hot hatch - CNET

  07-05-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Ten bucks says it's a Corolla.
  
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• Google's Read Along app helps kids learn amid coronavirus school closures - CNET

  07-05-2020 23:19 via cnet.com
  The app, available in over 180 countries, provides verbal and visual feedback as children read stories aloud.
  
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• How the coronavirus pandemic has affected mobile app installs

  07-05-2020 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The global corona pandemic has shaken entire economies, but one industry has proven to be extremely resilient: Mobile apps.
  
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• Uber's future may be more about Uber Eats, Uber Freight than ride sharing

  07-05-2020 23:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's ride sharing business is showing some improvement, but the wild card will be whether customer behavior changes in the long run. In the meantime, Uber Eats and Uber Freight may be the way forward.
  
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• VeggieTales show creator reacts to wacky Rick and Morty spoof - CNET

  07-05-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Family-friendly Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato show up when Rick encourages Morty to pray.
  
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• Nuance, Cognizant post solid quarterly results, predict some near-term COVID-19 impact

  07-05-2020 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Both Nuance and Cognizant say they'll emerge from the pandemic in a position of strength. Meanwhile, Rimini Street sees new opportunities in the global economic slowdown.
  
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• Intuit cuts Q3 outlook, withdraws 2020 guidance on COVID-19 impact

  07-05-2020 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company cited the pandemic's impact on small business customers and the extension of the IRS tax filing deadline to mid July.
  
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• Andy Serkis to read The Hobbit online for 12 hours straight Friday - CNET

  07-05-2020 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  The actor who played Gollum will only take brief bathroom or lunch breaks during his reading to raise money to help fight coronavirus.
  
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• At Columbia University virtual conference, masters ply the strange and beautiful art of knowledge graphs

  07-05-2020 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  A conference sponsored by Columbia University, turned virtual because of COVID-19, brought together practitioners of knowledge graphs, hoping to get a handle on the order that lies beneath the chaos of the world.
  
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• Xbox Smart Delivery: Everything you need to know - CNET

  07-05-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X can upgrade games you've already bought for the Xbox One to play better on your new hardware.
  
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• Dropbox Q1 tops estimates as company reaches GAAP profitability

  07-05-2020 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also provided an update on Dropbox usage and engagement since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Elon Musk: Tesla Roadster delayed, coming after Cybertruck and Semi - CNET

  07-05-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The Roadster likely isn't coming until after the Tesla Semi and Cybertruck, Musk said on Joe Rogan's podcast.
  
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• Uber's first quarter earnings show massive losses due to coronavirus - CNET

  07-05-2020 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  Plummeting rides and layoffs have overshadowed the ride-hailing company the past few months.
  
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• Lyft joins Uber in requiring drivers and riders to wear face masks - CNET

  07-05-2020 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  This is something drivers have been requesting to lower the risk of contracting COVID-19.
  
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• Greyhound bus line will require riders to wear masks - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Greyhound already mandated that employees wear masks, but it will extend the policy to all customers this month.
  
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• Get Death Coming for free at Epic this week - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  This week, Epic Games is giving away the Grim Reaper simulator Death Coming and a second mystery game.
  
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• UK may ditch NHS contact-tracing app for Apple and Google model

  07-05-2020 21:54
  
  MPs and rights groups have warned lack of data protection could make UK app illegalCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government has left open the prospect of ditching its own contact-tracing app in favour of the “decentralised” model favoured by Apple and Google after it was revealed that a feasibility study into such a change is under way.After repeated warnings that the UK will be an outlier if it insists on using its own centralised app rather t
  
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• Best Mother's Day 2020 gifts for foodie moms: Vinebox wine subscription, online cooking classes and more - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Forget flowers. These are the things your mom really wants.
  
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• NBC's Peacock streaming service is coming to Xbox devices - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  When the service launches in July, you'll be able to stream it on your Xbox One S or Xbox One X.
  
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• Senators demand answers about Amazon firing activist employees - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The group of lawmakers raises its concerns after at least six Amazon workers involved in protests against the company were terminated.
  
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• JBL's jumbo Bluetooth Boombox speaker is $150 off - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  With the arrival of the Boombox 2, the original is down to $350 as it heads toward retirement.
  
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• The best meat delivery services in 2020: Omaha Steaks, Snake River Farms, Porter Road and more - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood all delivered to your door.
  
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• Best prepared meal delivery services to use for 2020: Freshology, Home Chef, Daily Harvest and more - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  No-fuss, oven-ready meal kits.
  
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• Xbox: Microsoft reveals first games for Series X console

  07-05-2020 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Xbox team shows off new footage of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
  
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• Facebook will let most employees work from home through 2020 - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant doesn't expect to reopen its offices until July 6 at the earliest.
  
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• Five years of Samsung Pay, innovative SoFi solution coming soon

  07-05-2020 21:12 via zdnet.com
  
  In 2015, Samsung rolled out Samsung Pay and it has set the standard for mobile payments since then. After five years of innovation, Samsung is committed to continuous evolution in its mobile-first money management platform.
  
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• Best cloud storage services in 2020: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and more

  07-05-2020 21:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Free and cheap personal and small business cloud storage services are everywhere. But, which one is best for you? Let's look at the top cloud storage options.
  
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• Mysterious 'X-galaxy' reveals its secret in powerful telescope image - CNET

  07-05-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Tell Mulder and Scully their services are no longer needed.
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk is back on the Joe Rogan Experience, but with less weed - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  No, he didn't break out any giant joints this time, but he did attempt to explain his kid's name.
  
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• Netflix Space Force star Steve Carell gets tip from real-life counterpart - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Carell doesn't quite have the look of a military leader.
  
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• Get this $30 real-time strategy game free for a limited time - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is a fairly new game with old-school RTS elements.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler is first vehicle to tip over in small overlap crash test -- twice - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Needless to say, part of the Wrangler's IIHS crash test exam didn't go over well.
  
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• Samsung has a debit card coming this summer, as Samsung Pay turns five - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  The company wants to expand its relationship with customers by helping them better manage their money.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. Galaxy A51 camera comparison: Is it a slam dunk for Samsung? - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Both phones cost $400, but the Galaxy has more cameras than the iPhone. Is the Samsung Galaxy A51 really better?
  
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• Coronavirus: Scam sites selling masks and fake cures taken down

  07-05-2020 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 160,000 suspicious emails have been reported to a new scam-busting service in two weeks.
  
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• Facebook will reportedly allow most employees to work from home through 2020 - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant is reportedly reopening its offices on July 6.
  
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• Artists find fans and creative outlet as they flock towards crowdfunding sites

  07-05-2020 20:18
  
  Coronavirus crisis has forced musicians and others to adapt, says founder of platformMusicians, artists and writers have turned to crowdfunding sites to make up for lost opportunities in lockdown, and their audiences have followed them, leading to a rise in contributions through platforms such as Patreon.Since mid-March more than 70,000 extra creators have joined Patreon, which allows fans to give monthly payments to artists in exchange for exclusive content or simply out of a desire to support
  
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• When will my stimulus check arrive in the mail? Track your status with the postal service - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  You can be notified of your stimulus check's arrival through the US Postal Service if the IRS is sending your payment in the mail.
  
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• The best Mother's Day gifts under $25 to give for 2020 - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Win Mother's Day with a little planning and not a lot of money.
  
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• Google sibling Sidewalk Labs nixes Toronto smart city project - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  The company cites "unprecedented economic uncertainty" as the reason for abandoning the project.
  
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• Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs nixes Toronto smart city project - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Google's sibling company cites "unprecedented economic uncertainty" as the reason for abandoning the project.
  
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• Pixel 4A and 4A XL rumors: 5G, headphone jack, May 22 release date and more - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The most compelling rumors surrounding Google's next budget phones.
  
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• Coronavirus: NHS reveals source code behind contact-tracing app

  07-05-2020 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 40,000 people have downloaded the contact tracing app so far, ahead of a wider release.
  
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• Apple, Amazon have thousands of jobs open as unemployment soars - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus crisis has hit the economy hard, putting at least 33 million people out of work. Much of Silicon Valley so far has been spared.
  
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• We found the best online games to play with friends during quarantine - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Jackbox Party Packs to virtual escape rooms, we've got you covered for social-distancing hangouts.
  
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• Hayabusa2's extreme close-up of asteroid Ryugu reveals surface secrets - CNET

  07-05-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Japan's asteroid chaser discovers Ryugu's been flying a little closer to the sun than expected.
  
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• Carpet stain remover: How to get any stain out (yes, even dog pee) - CNET

  07-05-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  Nasty stains and smells in your carpet are a drag. Before spending a lot of money on a new one, though, try these steps to deep-clean your carpet yourself.
  
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