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• UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje -- Start time, How to watch or stream online, full fight card - CNET

  09-05-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  UFC 249 is on today. Despite one fighter testing positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Best over-ear headphones for 2020: Sony, Bose and more - CNET

  09-05-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a set of over-ear cans? These are CNET's current top picks.
  
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• Elon Musk threatens lawsuit to restart Tesla manufacturing during pandemic - CNET

  09-05-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  He also says he's moving Tesla headquarters out of California to Nevada or Texas.
  
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• Elon Musk threatens lawsuit to restart Tesla factory during coronavirus - CNET

  09-05-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Alameda County says it's working with Tesla to reopen "very soon." Musk also says he's moving Tesla headquarters from California to Nevada or Texas.
  
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• The best meat delivery services in 2020: Omaha Steaks, Crowd Cow, Porter Road and more - CNET

  09-05-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood all delivered to your door.
  
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• Microsoft adds protection against Reply-All email storms in Office 365

  09-05-2020 21:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Redmond adds protection against massive "Reply-All" email storms after suffering two internal incidents in 2019 and 2020.
  
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• Flash VPN deal: save 65% on online security and site unblocking for the next year

  09-05-2020 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's little wonder that VPN sales are booming right now - with so many of us stuck at home, we need all the online online security and access to extra entertainment we can get.And if you're still undecided about which provider to plump for, then IPVanish's weekend-only flash sale might just clinch it. For a single payment of $49, you'll get one whole year of IPVanish access that covers you on up to 10 devices (including laptops, mobile, TV streaming sticks, games consoles and more).When it comes
  
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• Save $100 on a Dyson V11 Animal cordless vacuum with 5 tools - CNET

  09-05-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Now priced at $500 at HSN, it's a $100 cheaper than elsewhere. And the v11 is one of our favorite vacuums of the year.
  
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• Apple opening some US stores next week, with new social distancing rules - CNET

  09-05-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  "As soon as we can safely open our stores, we will," says the company.
  
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• James Damore's diversity lawsuit against Google comes to quiet end - CNET

  09-05-2020 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Google and the engineer it fired agreed to end their legal fight but didn't detail terms of the case's conclusion.
  
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• Intel and AMD both just made budget PC gaming so much better

  09-05-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AMD has just launched its Ryzen 3 3100 and 3300X processors, and they're basically the best thing that's happened to the $100-$150 price range in years. Not only are these processors extremely affordable, but thanks to the Zen 2 architecture they're built on, they provide some pretty significant performance improvements, too. But AMD isn't alone here. Intel gets a lot of hate these days, and we totally get it. We were stuck with 9th-generation Coffee Lake Refresh processors for nearly two y
  
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• iPhone SE vs. Google Pixel 3A: Both cameras compared - CNET

  09-05-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's entry-level phone versus Google's entry-level phone.
  
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• This bidet toilet seat attachment is the at-home throne I needed in my life

  09-05-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I went to Taiwan for the first time to attend Computex in 2019, and when I was there I got to try a bidet for the first time. Before that, I had heard a ton of stories about how much more hygienic they are compared to using toilet paper – and it really makes sense if you think about it for a couple of minutes – but that hotel bathroom exposed me to a whole new world.I used that toilet after going through a 16 hour plane ride from New York City to Taipei literally a week after being h
  
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• Lenovo launches new ThinkPad E14, E15 laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000 processors

  09-05-2020 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Starting at $639, the new ThinkPads get redesigned with reduced bezel sizes and a touch fingerprint reader that allows users to turn on and log in to the laptop simultaneously.
  
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• Amid lockdown dispute, Musk says he will move Tesla out of California

  09-05-2020 19:54
  
  Tesla Inc'schief executive Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday that Tesla will move its headquarters and future programs to Texas or Nevada from California immediately.
  
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• Give your phone or laptop audiophile-quality sound with this $119 DAC - CNET

  09-05-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Audiolab's Nano Wireless DAC and Headphone Amplifier enhances your music and restores the headphone jack your phone manufacturer stole from you.
  
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• Eric Schmidt, who led Google's transformation into a tech giant, has left the company - CNET

  09-05-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Schmidt exited as a technical advisor at Google parent company Alphabet in February.
  
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• Last chance for Mother's Day gifts under $25 to give for 2020 - CNET

  09-05-2020 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  A little money can still net you a great gift -- even if it's going to arrive a little late.
  
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• How to track your coronavirus stimulus check status using Get My Payment app - CNET

  09-05-2020 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  You can see the IRS schedule for your stimulus payment with the agency's tracker portal.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Amazon and Best Buy: Latest inventory update - CNET

  09-05-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Just updated: Here's where you can find the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console.
  
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• 7 things not to do when coronavirus lockdown and quarantine end - CNET

  09-05-2020 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  For most of us, life won't return to normal right away.
  
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• UK test-and-trace app trial on Isle of Wight 'going well': minister

  09-05-2020 18:18
  
  A trial of Britain's proposed coronavirus test-and-trace app being conducted on the Isle of Wight off the coast of southern England is going well, Transort Secretary Grant Shapps said on Saturday.
  
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• New iPhone 12 release date, leaks, price, news and everything you need to know

  09-05-2020 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iPhone 12 is coming in 2020, and it may be a big change to Apple's flagship smartphone. After a limited update with the iPhone 11 series, the first flagship Apple phone of a new decade does seem to be the perfect opportunity for a shake up.Why does Apple need to change things with the iPhone 12? The iPhone 11 range focused on camera tweaks and upping the power inside, but these were modest upgrades on the iPhone XS series.We've already seen Apple unveil the 'budget iPhone' this year in the f
  
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• Mother's Day is tomorrow. You can still make these cheap gift ideas at home - CNET

  09-05-2020 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Give your mom a meaningful gift that isn't limited to a bouquet of flowers.
  
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• Where's my stimulus check now? How to track it through the US mail - CNET

  09-05-2020 18:00 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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• Our favorite water filter pitchers to buy for 2020 - CNET

  09-05-2020 18:00 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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• Coronavirus cancellations, delays, changes: Defcon, Fortnite World Cup, more - CNET

  09-05-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Tech conferences, movies, music fests, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Why aren't you making dalgona coffee yet? Follow this recipe for a fluffy Instagram hit - CNET

  09-05-2020 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  The delicious, photo-worthy beverage is a sensation on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and seemingly everywhere. And it's easy to make in your own kitchen.
  
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• 14 successful and terrible attempts to make dalgona coffee at home - CNET

  09-05-2020 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  The drink all over Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok is easy to make at home, but some results are prettier than others.
  
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• IRS stimulus check tracking tool not working? Here are 12 possible reasons why - CNET

  09-05-2020 17:03 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS' Get My Payment portal for direct deposit and check tracking doesn't always explain why it won't let you in. We found some explanations that could apply to your situation.
  
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• IRS deposits stimulus checks: Work out your coronavirus payment schedule - CNET

  09-05-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is sending stimulus payments in the mail and through direct deposit. Are you waiting for yours? See if you meet the requirements and when you can expect to receive your check.
  
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• If we want better conditions for Amazon staff we need to be patient…

  09-05-2020 17:00
  
  The tech giant has often been accused of mistreating workers, but our desire for instant gratification is part of the problemTim Bray resigned as an Amazon vice-president last week. “Who he?” I hear you say. And why is this news significant? Answers: first, Bray is an ubergeek who’s an alumnus of many of the outfits in tech’s hall of fame (including DEC, Sun Microsystems, the OED project at the University of Waterloo, Google’s Android team and, eventually, Amazon We
  
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• 20 apps to up your skills

  09-05-2020 17:00
  
  Want something to show for the weeks you have spent in lockdown? These apps will help you achieve your aimsIn early April, one bullish American consultant suggested on Twitter that if people didn’t emerge from coronavirus quarantine having learned a new skill, gained more knowledge or having started something they’d been putting off, then “you didn’t ever lack the time, you lacked the discipline”.As the tweet was widely shared, it met mockery and anger in equal meas
  
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• Work-from-home mandates may be DevOps' shining moment

  09-05-2020 16:29 via zdnet.com
  
  DevOps -- which syncs, organizes and automates the pace of software releases -- 'is by default built for remote operations' such as that required for the COVID-19 crisis. However, DevOps skills have been hard to find.
  
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• A hacker group is selling more than 73 million user records on the dark web

  09-05-2020 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Hacker group "ShinyHunters" is selling the data of 10 companies on a dark web cybercrime marketplace.
  
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• You have a May 13 deadline to set up direct deposit for your stimulus check. Here's how - CNET

  09-05-2020 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS said you have to May 13 to set up direct deposit so your stimulus payment goes into your bank account. After the Wednesday deadline, the IRS will begin preparing the final rounds of paper checks.
  
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• Interactive Google Doodle helps you create the perfect Mother's Day card - CNET

  09-05-2020 16:01 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to get creative for the special mom in your life.
  
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• Mother's Day gift ideas you can make at home for cheap in 2020 - CNET

  09-05-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Restaurants near you may still be closed, but you can still give your mom a meaningful gift that isn't a bouquet of flowers.
  
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• Will there be a second round of coronavirus stimulus checks? Here's what we're hearing - CNET

  09-05-2020 15:35 via cnet.com
  
  Some in the federal government are already discussing a second round of economic impact payments, as US residents are still receiving their first 2020 stimulus checks.
  
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• Galaxy A51 review: Samsung beats the iPhone SE in these important ways - CNET

  09-05-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's the perfect iPhone SE rival in every way but one.
  
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• Mac tips and tricks: 10 things you didn't know you could make your laptop do - CNET

  09-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make life easier with these Mac shortcuts and hidden features.
  
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• How to throw a virtual party during quarantine - CNET

  09-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Although you can't be with friends and family right now, you can still celebrate a big day virtually.
  
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• How to install a rain barrel to save money and help save the planet - CNET

  09-05-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Trim your water bill and do a little good for the environment by catching rainwater and using it around your yard.
  
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• Hands-on: The new MacBook Pro plays catch-up video - CNET

  09-05-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  With a new Magic Keyboard, more storage and updated CPUs, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is no longer the odd man out.
  
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• 4 cheap wireless earbuds options if you can't afford AirPods - CNET

  09-05-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Spoiler alert: Good wireless earbuds under $40 do exist!
  
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• Microsoft is suddenly recommending Google products and I'm worried

  09-05-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It seemed as if we were entering what some enjoy calling browser wars. Suddenly, Microsoft starts to play nice.
  
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• iPhone SE is here, and no, it doesn't have a headphone jack - CNET

  09-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sorry, wired headphone users.
  
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• Cloudpunk review – delivers the goods

  09-05-2020 14:00
  
  As a delivery driver in a Blade Runner-style landscape, the thrill is to dip into client’s lives. Just don’t ask what’s in the packageThe city of Nivalis is, at once, arrestingly beautiful and awkwardly familiar. With its streaking hover cars and pink-humming katakana signs, the sparkling rain and homeless androids, it’s a cliche that invites cliches: “sprawling”, “neon-lit”, “Blade Runner-esque”. Still, overfamiliarity with the aesthet
  
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• Amazon Prime Video review: A great streaming service, especially when you're already paying for it - CNET

  09-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A strong collection of originals and a large back catalog of movies make Prime a worthy companion for Netflix and Hulu, if not a direct competitor.
  
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• All the big Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC game announcements, even without E3 - CNET

  09-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The major video game show may not be happening this summer, but new games are still being unveiled.
  
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