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• A second wave of coronavirus: When it could come, how long it could last and more - CNET

  31-05-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Experts suggest a second wave of COVID-19 could hit in the fall, but others warn of a second peak that could come any time.
  
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• This free service alerts you when your stimulus check is in the mail. Here's how to use it - CNET

  31-05-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The post office has a free service that can alert you when your stimulus check is about to arrive from the IRS. You can even keep tabs from your computer or phone.
  
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• How to watch every Star Wars movie and TV show, from Darth Vader to Baby Yoda - CNET

  31-05-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars -- let's look at how you can explore every facet of a galaxy far, far away.
  
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• Apple closing Apple stores amid widespread riots, looting - CNET

  31-05-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stores closed out of concern for the safety of employees and customers.
  
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• Apple closes Apple stores across US amid widespread riots, looting - CNET

  31-05-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stores closed out of concern for the safety of employees and customers.
  
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• Apple closes Apple stores across US amid widespread protests, looting - CNET

  31-05-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stores closed out of concern for the safety of employees and customers.
  
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• SpaceX launch reactions: 'Humanity needs hope,' George Takei says - CNET

  31-05-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The historic manned launch of NASA astronauts from US soil lifts spirits. And a gravity-defying stuffed dino steals a heart or two.
  
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• Coronavirus at the beach, lake, pool: Are you in danger from COVID-19 in the water? - CNET

  31-05-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Can you get the coronavirus while swimming? Does chlorine kill the virus? Is it safe to go out on the boat with friends? We answer these questions and more.
  
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• How Trump got the FCC involved in his war against Twitter - CNET

  31-05-2020 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump has put the anti-regulation FCC in an awkward spot by asking it to police social media sites.
  
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• SpaceX hatch opening and docking video: watch the SpaceX live stream

  31-05-2020 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  1pm EDT SpaceX news update: The hatch is now open (as of 1:02pm EDT on March 31), meaning the hatch between the SpaceX Dragon capsule and the ISS is open and the two NASA astronauts can float through the International Space Station.The live stream continues below via a YouTube video, and it's happening after the two astronauts established pressure equalization in SpaceX Dragon capsule.The SpaceX hatch is opening a little more than two hours after docking with the ISS. The SpaceX Dragon docking w
  
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• You're overpaying for phone data during the outbreak

  31-05-2020 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
   We’re certainly using our phones a bit differently while we shelter-in-place to ride out the outbreak – binging more media, chatting over video, and taking breaks from social media. But it took us a couple months to realize something else: since we’ve spent most of our time in our apartments and homes, we’re rarely out of Wi-Fi range, and our LTE data consumption has plummeted.Which has led us to a new suggestion: perhaps it’s time to dial down your data cap a
  
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• What do I do if my stimulus check never comes? - CNET

  31-05-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you think your check's gone to the wrong bank account or mailing address or just went missing, you're not alone. Here's what to do now.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 sales offer $110 price cuts at Best Buy

  31-05-2020 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're after a powerful tablet for flexible work, streaming, or gaming, you'll want to check out the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 deals at Best Buy. While an iPad Pro will set you back closer to $900 right now, you'll find these cheap tablets up for just $549 at the cheapest end. That's the price of a 128GB Tab S6, but if you can stretch just a little further you can double your storage for just $619 this weekend. That's a $110 discount on the larger model, and a fantastic price cut on o
  
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• Stimulus check holdups and delays: 10 hurdles that could slow down your payment - CNET

  31-05-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you still don't have your payment, we've identified some possible reasons for a missing stimulus check.
  
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• ’It’s fundamental’: Graphcore CEO believes new kinds of AI will prove the worth of a new kind of computer

  31-05-2020 17:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Graphcore, the four-year-old startup based in Bristol, England, has a chip that takes the kinds of math that a neural network processes and splits them across 1,216 tiny computers, each of which does its work in parallel with its brethren. The company believes its chip makes new kinds of AI possible.
  
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• 'It’s fundamental': Graphcore CEO believes new kinds of AI will prove the worth of a new kind of computer

  31-05-2020 17:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Graphcore, the four-year-old startup based in Bristol, England, has a chip that takes the kinds of math that a neural network processes and splits them across 1,216 tiny computers, each of which does its work in parallel with its brethren. The company believes its chip makes new kinds of AI possible.
  
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• Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy, Target and GameStop - CNET

  31-05-2020 17:33 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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• Get this 5-mode electric toothbrush with replaceable heads for just $16 - CNET

  31-05-2020 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Fairywell Sonic Electric Toothbrush is an inexpensive way to clean up your brushing habits.
  
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• SpaceX's historic Demo-2 delivers NASA astronauts to ISS - CNET

  31-05-2020 17:23 via cnet.com
  
  After a 19-hour ride, two NASA astronauts aboard a Crew Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station 10 minutes ahead of schedule.
  
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• SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS

  31-05-2020 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit.
  
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• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: release date, cast and what we know

  31-05-2020 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Exploring strange new worlds, seeking new life and new civilisations, and boldly going where no one has gone before has been hardwired into Star Trek’s DNA since day one. Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard may have taken a more cynical – and serialized – view of the future, but recently announced spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set to get back to basics…When (spoiler warning!) the crew of the USS Discovery warped into the distant future in the season 2
  
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• Will we get a second stimulus check for $1,200? Everything we know about the extra payment - CNET

  31-05-2020 16:36 via cnet.com
  
  Congress may decide on the second stimulus package in June. If passed, it could be the last relief check coming to Americans affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Here's the update today, and what could happen next.
  
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• You can still track your IRS stimulus check online. What you'll need and how to do it - CNET

  31-05-2020 16:16 via cnet.com
  
  Checking the status of your stimulus payment using the IRS' tracking tool isn't completely straightforward. We'll show you how to use the agency's online tracker and what information you need to have on hand.
  
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• Give a new Apple Watch Series 5 to dad for just $300 - CNET

  31-05-2020 16:12 via cnet.com
  
  Now back to its all-time best price, this is a good time to get Apple's only watch with a full-time display.
  
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• How to get a six pack: Start with diet, not exercise - CNET

  31-05-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  A doctor weighs in on why they're so hard to get.
  
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• Snag the AirPods Pro for $220 at Woot - CNET

  31-05-2020 15:47 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's high-end headphones are back down to their lowest price ever for Amazon Prime members -- while supplies last.
  
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• Google Stadia could soon be available on a lot more phones

  31-05-2020 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Right now Google Stadia only works on a limited number of smartphones, including newer Pixel models, but that could be about to change. Code spotted in the latest Stadia app for Android suggests support for devices that haven't been "certified" is coming.As discovered by 9to5Google, the change would mean you could at least give Stadia a go on any Android phone you like, even if it hasn't been specifically approved by Google. The new feature would likely be marked as experimental.While Stadia als
  
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• TalkTalk's fab fibre broadband deal now comes with an £80 Amazon Gift Card

  31-05-2020 15:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With everyone spending more time at home, fibre broadband deals have become even more of an essential service. It gives you the speeds to stream in HD, game, download songs and films, and fight off buffering in a large household.But if you're looking to upgrade, which plan should you go for? Right now, TalkTalk is looking like the best value option of all the broadband deals out there. Go with its cheaper fibre plan and you'll get speeds averaging 38Mb and only have to pay £23.50 a month,
  
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• Samsung's The Terrace costs $3,500. But do we even need outdoor TVs? - CNET

  31-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new line of weather-resistant QLED TVs is shipping now, along with an optional patio-friendly soundbar.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. Galaxy S10E and other budget phones you can buy in 2020 - CNET

  31-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  See how Apple's newest iPhone SE 2020 stacks up against its affordable rivals.
  
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• Pssst... That face mask isn't a coronavirus force field - CNET

  31-05-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: While COVID-19 thrives, are some people are letting their guard -- and masks -- down too early? Here's what I see where I live.
  
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• Spotify vs. Apple Music: Choosing the best music streaming service in 2020 - CNET

  31-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both have plenty of great features for music fans. Let's see how the two biggest music streaming services compare.
  
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• Sony Xperia 1 II looks sharp from any angle - CNET

  31-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony Xperia 1 II is aimed at creative types, especially people who are into photography and videography. Its most compelling feature is that it can be controlled and operated like a camera.
  
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• How the FCC got involved in Trump's war against Twitter - CNET

  31-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump has put the anti-regulation FCC into an awkward spot as he asks the agency to police social media sites for political bias.
  
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• Evercade plays 100s of retro games and it doesn't suck video - CNET

  31-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Blaze Entertainment comes the Evercade portable retro gaming console that runs on-- wait for it-- little cartridges. But after a week of playing around with it, the Evercade is a reliable, solidly-built throwback device that feels great, won't break the bank and certainly scratches the nostalgic itch by celebrating some of the more popular, and not-so-popular games of yesteryear. The premium version (includes three carts) is available in the US through Amazon for $100 starting June 5th.
  
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• Vivo X50 series: Release date, price, news and rumours

  31-05-2020 13:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vivo’s premium flagship smartphones have always focused on their cameras. The X series flagship especially has always been one of the best devices when it comes to the camera. The company’s current X series lineup consists of X30 series and the X27 series in recent years. Their successor will be the Vivo X50, which has already been teased on Weibo. Vivo started teasing the device a couple of weeks ago. The primary focus of the device is the rear camera which is said to come
  
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• How to tell if your device is eligible for the Windows 10 May 2020 update

  31-05-2020 13:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft adds a message on the Windows Update page to let users know if they're eligible for the Windows 10 May 2020 update.
  
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• Google Home is better at math than you are. 12 useful questions it can instantly answer - CNET

  31-05-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Google Assistant can handle conversions, calculations and dates for you in a snap. The best part is, you never have to lift a finger.
  
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• Xiaomi starts teasing the Mi Notebook in India

  31-05-2020 13:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update (May 29): A new report suggests that it will be an entirely new model to launch in India.Update (May 31): The Mi Notebook "1C" will launch in India on June 11, according to Ishan Agarwal.At the start of 2020, Xiaomi had confirmed its plan to launch laptops in India. After months of silence, the company (and its officials) have finally started teasing the launch of its first laptop in India.Xiaomi’s Manu Kumar Jain just uploaded a teaser video on Twitter which shows him shut a laptop
  
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• Turn your phone into a security camera for free - CNET

  31-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Give your outdated phone new life.
  
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• Pixel 3 specs vs. 3 XL: Battery life, screen size and price are the main differences - CNET

  31-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 3 phones have been deeply discounted, so which one should you buy?
  
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• Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade: Which 3-row SUV is best? video - Roadshow

  31-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We pit the two best three-row crossover SUVs against each other -- and they just happen to be family!
  
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• Justice League Snyder Cut: release date, Darkseid, trailer and everything we know

  31-05-2020 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Justice League Snyder Cut is real, and it's coming to HBO Max in 2021. The film is a new version of 2017's pretty bad Justice League movie, finished by its original director Zack Snyder, who left the project during production at the time for personal reasons. Expect a vastly different and far longer film this time, possibly split into episodes. Originally intended as the DC Comics equivalent to Marvel's enormously successful Avengers films, Justice League was a follow-up to Man of Steel
  
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• Hacker leaks database of dark web hosting provider

  31-05-2020 12:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Leaked data contains email addresses, site admin passwords, and .onion domain private keys.
  
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• Intel Xe DG1 graphics card 3DMark leak again suggests AMD and Nvidia won’t be troubled

  31-05-2020 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Intel’s Xe DG1 graphics card has been spotted in a 3DMark benchmark, or at least the rumor mill believes that result is for Intel’s first crack at a discrete GPU.As ever, we shouldn’t read too much into this given that it is just speculation that this is DG1, although the source is a reliable one, the ever-present TUM_APISAK. But even if the leak is on the money, remember that this is an early sample GPU, and won’t reflect the exact performance Intel may achieve with the
  
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• Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse

  31-05-2020 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings.
  
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• iPhone screenshots: How to capture your screen every time - CNET

  31-05-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you exactly which buttons to press, no matter which iPhone model you have.
  
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• Sony Xperia 1 II review: I shot an entire short film with this phone - CNET

  31-05-2020 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  With a $1,200 price tag, Sony's new flagship brings more mirrorless camera features to your pocket.
  
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• Amazon is discontinuing its Echo Look fashion advice gadget

  31-05-2020 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Here's another reminder that the gadgets you buy aren't necessarily going to be supported forever: Amazon has decided to discontinue its Echo Look smart speaker/camera device, and existing Looks will stop working on July 24.As reported by Voicebot.ai, people who've bought an Echo Look should already have been notified about the move, and a lot of the functionality first offered by the device has since made its way into other Amazon apps and hardware.If you've never heard of the Echo Look before,
  
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• Exclusive: Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers

  31-05-2020 11:29
  
  Video conferencing provider Zoomplans to strengthen encryption of video calls hosted by paying clients and institutions such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer accounts, a company official said on Friday.
  
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