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• Extremely rare 'cosmic ring of fire' discovered in the early universe - CNET

  25-05-2020 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Galaxies are burnin' things and sometimes they make a fiery ring.
  
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• RangeAmp attacks can take down websites and CDN servers

  25-05-2020 23:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Twelve of thirteen CDN providers said they fixed or planned to fix the problem.
  
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• There are good reasons to factory-reset your Amazon Echo. Here's how it's done - CNET

  25-05-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you how to reset Alexa on three generations of Amazon Echo smart speaker.
  
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• A second stimulus check for $1,200? What we know about the proposal for round 2 - CNET

  25-05-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Washington is weighing a second wave of coronavirus relief checks for 2020. If the package passes, it'll put more IRS stimulus money in your pocket. Here's the status today.
  
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• How Apple and Google plan to check the coronavirus spread with contact tracing - CNET

  25-05-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your phone may soon be able to alert you if you've come in close contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Pixel Buds 2: Follow these 9 tips to get the most out of Google's wireless earbuds - CNET

  25-05-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Google's completely wireless earbuds have some magical features, you just have to know where to look. Here's how to get started.
  
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• Get today's best Memorial Day deals on mattresses - CNET

  25-05-2020 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  Save, then sleep.
  
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• Get the best Memorial Day 2020 deals: Laptops, home exercise gear, mattresses, vacuums, and more - CNET

  25-05-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Even the pandemic can't stop this parade of deals.
  
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• How to track your stimulus check now with the IRS Get My Payment app - CNET

  25-05-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still looking for your stimulus payment, we'll explain how to use the IRS tracking app to check its schedule status.
  
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• Rick and Morty recap: In Childrick of Mort, big daddy Rick fights a god - CNET

  25-05-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  Also, Rick did whaaaaat with a sentient planet?
  
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• Track your mailed stimulus check from your computer or phone. Here's how - CNET

  25-05-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The post office can let you know when your stimulus check is about to arrive in the mail. Here's how to set up the free USPS service on your phone or computer to see when your IRS check is coming.
  
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• Coronavirus: Hairdressers offer virtual appointments in lockdown

  25-05-2020 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salons are giving advice via video chat apps to help people style and colour their hair at home.
  
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• Today's best Memorial Day 2020 deals: Laptops, home exercise gear, mattresses, vacuums, and more - CNET

  25-05-2020 17:11 via cnet.com
  
  Even the pandemic can't stop this parade of deals.
  
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• When can I expect my stimulus check? 9 reasons why it hasn't arrived - CNET

  25-05-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you eligible for a stimulus payment, but your money hasn't come from the IRS? Here are some possible reasons why it hasn't shown up.
  
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• Extremely rare 'ring of fire' galaxy discovered in the early universe - CNET

  25-05-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Galaxies are burnin' things and sometimes they make a fiery ring.
  
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• Rock on: Get a Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth speaker for $400 - CNET

  25-05-2020 16:59 via cnet.com
  
  Modeled after iconic Marshall amps, the Woburn II is a powerful Bluetooth speaker with a vintage look that's now $100 off.
  
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• Google Doodle goes dark to mark Memorial Day in US - CNET

  25-05-2020 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  Doodle links to search results topped by a stars and stripes banner.
  
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• More than 40% of Republicans think Bill Gates will use COVID-19 vaccine to implant tracking chips, survey says - CNET

  25-05-2020 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  A survey from Yahoo News and YouGov finds that the conspiracy theory is popular among Fox News viewers, Republicans and Trump voters.
  
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• Thousands of enterprise systems infected by new Blue Mockingbird malware gang

  25-05-2020 16:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Hackers are exploiting a dangerous and hard to patch vulnerability to go after enterprise servers.
  
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• A second round of stimulus checks? What we know about another $1,200 payment - CNET

  25-05-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Washington is weighing a second wave of coronavirus relief checks for 2020. If the package passes, it'll put more IRS stimulus money in your pocket. Here's the status today.
  
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• Telstra launches 5G mobile broadband hotspot with mmWave support

  25-05-2020 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The telco has only three sites in the country capable of using the AU$600 device to its fullest extent.
  
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• We spy the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup truck - CNET

  25-05-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hyundai's first truck, based on the next-gen Tucson crossover, will go into production next year.
  
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• 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz will be a true compact pickup - CNET

  25-05-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  We spotted Hyundai's upcoming truck in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  
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• Save over $200 on a Neato smart vacuum today - CNET

  25-05-2020 15:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Neato D7 is $600, which is near the lowest price ever for this highly rated vacuum.
  
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• Elon Musk and Grimes change baby's name: 'Roman numerals look better'

  25-05-2020 15:29
  
  Tech entrepreneur and musician have changed their child’s name from X Æ A-12 to X Æ A-Xii, without much explanationThe tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and the musician Grimes have changed the unusual and largely unpronounceable name of their firstborn child. But anyone hoping that X Æ A-12 might be replaced by something a little more conventional is going to be disappointed.In an Instagram post on Sunday, Grimes confirmed that the baby formerly known as X Æ A-12 would n
  
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• Speck Presidio cases for Apple iPhone SE: Two layer drop protection

  25-05-2020 15:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Even though the new Apple iPhone SE is attractively priced for the masses, it is still prudent to protect the phone from drops. Speck has a few options available to aid in protecting your iPhone from drops eight to ten feet high.
  
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• Speck Presidio cases (for Apple iPhone SE) in pictures

  25-05-2020 15:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Even though the new Apple iPhone SE is attractively priced for the masses, it is still prudent to protect the phone from drops. Speck has a few options available to aid in protecting your iPhone from drops eight to ten feet high.
  
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• Pizzas in the post: Shopify challenges Amazon for slice of lockdown trade

  25-05-2020 14:23
  
  Firms becoming more inventive to survive, and increasing numbers turning to the e-commerce platformWhen the lockdown forced the Pizza Pilgrims chain to close, the company came up with an unusual solution to stay in business.The company, with restaurants in London and Oxford and run by brothers Thom and James Elliot – who started out selling Neapolitan pizza from the back of a converted Piaggio Ape van – hit on the novel idea of posting pizza kits to customers. Continue reading...
  
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• What is sugar addiction and can you beat it? - CNET

  25-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experts say that we can be addicted to sugar, because it's all around us. But you can overcome it.
  
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• Top 5 new Chrome features video - CNET

  25-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google updates its browser with a lot of new tricks worth exploring.
  
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• The new Jaguar F-Type goes miniature with Hot Wheels video - CNET

  25-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Awaken your inner child with this colossal Hot Wheels track twisting and turning through Jaguar's design studio.
  
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• More harm than good? Twitter struggles to label misleading COVID-19 tweets - CNET

  25-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  News articles and tweets denouncing the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory are being mislabeled.
  
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• 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review: Happiest when driven hard - CNET

  25-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Alfa's compact SUV gets better tech and a nicer interior for 2020, but with a 505-horsepower heart, still prioritizes performance above all.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11 expected to launch in India next week

  25-05-2020 13:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung is getting ready to announce two more M series devices in India soon. Last week, we reported that the company is gearing up to announce the Galaxy M31s and M51s in India. Now, we’ve got new information about Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11.Samsung has already announced the Galaxy M21 and  M31 in the M series. Now it looks like Samsung is looking to fill the void with the numeric lineup with the launch of Galaxy M01 and M11 smartphones. According to a report from 91mobil
  
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• Pedro Pascal talks The Mandalorian season 2 and Baby Yoda's secret

  25-05-2020 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Whether you just enjoy Baby Yoda memes or you're a diehard Star Wars fan, you don’t have to wait long for The Mandalorian season 2. Disney Plus is currently releasing new episodes of the documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian every Friday, with each chapter of the eight-episode season pulling back the curtain on a different facet of the filmmaking process behind the epic space western. Season two of the smash hit series, meanwhile, is set to hit the Disney streaming servic
  
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• 8 best iPhone 12 rumors: Release date, 5G, price and other leaks we know - CNET

  25-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are seven standout rumors about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.
  
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• Flagship Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera launched in India

  25-05-2020 12:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fujifilm’s latest flagship for photographers and videographers, the X-T4 has finally launched in India. It was announced over an online event today. Fujifilm’s X series has become increasingly popular over the last few years as a value for money camera that is versatile for both photography and high-end videography. With the X-T3 announced almost two years ago, the Fujifilm X-T4 will aim to step in its shoes as an even more capable all-rounder.
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  Sensor: 26.1MP APS-
  
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• John Lewis sales: top home and tech deals arrive just in time for the bank holiday

  25-05-2020 12:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The John Lewis sales are celebrating some fantastic bank holiday deals this weekend, with savings available in a massive range of departments. From tech and electronics, all the way through to garden furniture and BBQs, we're seeing big savings available from the John Lewis bank holiday sales this weekend. We've been tracking all the discounts to bring you handpicked deals that offer the best savings on top products this weekend. If you're shopping beyond John Lewis, however, we're also rounding
  
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• Bank Holiday sales 2020: iPad, laptop, smartwatch, headphone, and 4K TV deals going now

  25-05-2020 12:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The bank holiday sales are back, which means even more savings on all the latest tech. From 2020 4K TVs to AirPods, iPads, Sony headphones, and consoles, you'll find discounts on everything you need to stay entertained right now. Or, get ready for the hot weather with the latest garden furniture deals and home renovation sales happening right now. It's all here in the bank holiday sales, and we're tracking all the best deals right here. That means you can shop all the discounts and get straight
  
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• Durabook unveils its first rugged tablet with Intel power

  25-05-2020 12:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Durabook has upgraded its popular U11 tablet with the 10th Generation Intel Core processor. The company says its new chipset reportedly enhances performance by 260 per cent. The U11 is also the first from Durabook to feature a removable PCIe SSD as well as a fanless design, the only one in its class. The device is TAA-compliant and bearing in mind the ‘new normal’ post-Covid 19, is also easy to clean and disinfect.The U11 is built for use in extreme conditions and high-stress fi
  
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• This new iOS jailbreak tool can unlock even the newest iPhones

  25-05-2020 12:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hackers have published a brand new iOS jailbreak tool, capable of unlocking the vast majority of iPhones - including the newest devices.Published by infamous hacking syndicate Unc0ver, the tool allows iPhone users to bypass Apple’s strict security controls on the kinds of software that can be installed on its devices, as well as customize their phones to a greater extent than is usually allowed.The new jailbreak works on iPhones that run on the iOS 11 operating system onwards, including de
  
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• This new iOS jailbreak tool can unlock even the latest iPhones

  25-05-2020 12:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hackers have published a brand new iOS jailbreak tool, capable of unlocking the vast majority of iPhones - including the newest devices.Published by infamous hacking syndicate Unc0ver, the tool allows iPhone users to bypass Apple’s strict security controls on the kinds of software that can be installed on its devices, as well as customize their phones to a greater extent than is usually allowed.The new jailbreak works on iPhones that run on the iOS 11 operating system onwards, including de
  
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• Hertz files for bankruptcy, Netflix cancels inactive subscriptions video - CNET

  25-05-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  In today's top stories, rental car company Hertz files for bankruptcy, Netflix cancels inactive subscriptions and how to watch the SpaceX launch this week.
  
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• Sony Xperia 1 II release date, price... and the headphone jack is back

  25-05-2020 11:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sony’s next flagship phone - the sequel to the Xperia 1 - is now official, and it comes with a surprising new name along with 5G tech and new advances under the hood.The Sony Xperia 1 II (pronounced Mark 2) is a new flagship phone from the company that is hitting stores in July, and it takes a lot of what made last year’s phone great and looks to improve it further.We had expected the handset to be called the Xperia 2, but Sony decided that a far more normal, and easy-to-understand,
  
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• Currys Bank Holiday sales: today's best tech and home deals

  25-05-2020 11:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Currys bank holiday sale is here today, and the good news is we're seeing great discounts on a whole range of laptops, 4K TVs and appliances. We've sorted through all the best deals and put them into sections below, so you can simply use the navigation bar to jump to where you need to be. We've also added in a few codes for free delivery where applicable so keep your eyes peeled for those in the laptops, TVs and appliances section.There are also some handy quick links just below where you ca
  
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• Facebook Workplace announces 'drop-in' video rooms

  25-05-2020 11:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Workplace, Facebook’s enterprise-focused chat and video platform, has announced a number of new features, including Work Groups, video interactivity-boosting tools, and a work-focused version of Rooms, its video drop-in product.The move highlights Facebook’s efforts to expand its offering of business-oriented tools and services, as well as the worldwide recognition of the new reality that companies need both effective and powerful digital strategies to stay afloat, and the tools for
  
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• Production on the Apple AirPods Studio has reportedly already started

  25-05-2020 11:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We've heard plenty of rumors about the AirPods Studio over-ear headphones, but when will you actually be able to get your hands on them? Sooner rather than later, probably, because production is reportedly now underway.This claim comes from a more wide-ranging article over on DigiTimes, a Taiwanese outlet that has been fairly accurate in its supply chain information in the past. The report also notes that demand for the AirPods (2019) has slowed down recently.If the new headphones are already wo
  
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• Snapchat daily user base in India grows by 120%

  25-05-2020 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Snapchat, on a cursory observation, would seem to be not all that big in India, especially in comparison to the other social media platforms. But apparently, the photo messaging app seems to be growing big in the country.According to Snap Inc Managing Director (International Markets) Nana Murugesan the company has seen a year-on-year user growth of 120 percent in its daily active user base (DAU) in India. "We have seen significant user growth in India with a 120 percent increase of our dail
  
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• Covid-19 drives up global mobile app data consumption

  25-05-2020 11:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a monumental increase in mobile app downloads across the globe, which amounts to 596 petabytes.As per a report published by Sensor Tower, data consumed by mobile app downloads have gone up by 52 percent in comparison with the three-year average for first quarter usage. The data analysis comes from first-time installs of the top 250 mobile apps worldwide and excludes apps downloaded from APK mirrors or secondary app stores. Only popular apps were taken f
  
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• Try this awesome, hidden Amazon Echo music tip for yourself - CNET

  25-05-2020 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  This setting doesn't exist in the Alexa app, but we'll show you a neat hack you can do.
  
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