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• SpaceX to follow historic astronaut mission with yet another launch - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Less than a week after sending humans to space for the first time, Elon Musk's company has another routine launch ready to go.
  
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• Five myths about your credit score and credit history - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  Are you believing credit scoring myths? Here's the breakdown of what is real and what isn't.
  
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• Control all the things: Get Kasa Smart Plugs for less than $9 each - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Control lamps and small appliances with a two-pack or four-pack of these hub-free smart plugs, near their lowest price ever.
  
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• No stimulus check yet? How to find out the day your payment arrives in the mail - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  With a free service from the post office, you can get an alert 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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• Facebook employees stage rare protest against Zuckerberg's response to Trump - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Employees are participating in a virtual walkout because they think Facebook made the wrong call.
  
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• These 1080p webcams are in stock right now, starting at $28 - CNET

  01-06-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  You get a choice of three webcams with features like wide-angle lenses and privacy covers for $32 or less.
  
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• White House says security incidents at US federal agencies went down in 2019

  01-06-2020 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  US federal agencies reported 28,581 cyber-security incidents in 2019, down by 8% from 31,107 in 2018.
  
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• Black Lives Matter - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Please join our sister sites in fundraising to help address racism in America.
  
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• NASA's SpaceX astronauts to bring back a very special flag from the ISS - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  "Nine years later," Elon Musk tweeted. The US flag flew on the first and last shuttle missions, and could only be claimed by a crew launched from Florida.
  
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• Want your iPad to last you longer? Try these 6 ways to extend its life - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of waiting for your iPad to show signs of slowing down, here are six things you can do to prolong its life.
  
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• Microsoft pushes ahead with its bot-service tools

  01-06-2020 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Virtual Assistant Accelerator and Bot Framework Composer tools are now generally available. And developers can now use Bot Framework to create new Alexa skills.
  
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• Google Pixel phones get bedtime features and safety tools - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's latest "feature drop" focuses on safety, sleep and an adaptive battery to let you know how long it'll last.
  
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• Paleo diet: Everything you should know before you start - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Welcome to the beginner's guide to paleo.
  
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• Blackout Tuesday: In response to George Floyd's death, musicians to go silent - CNET

  01-06-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mick Jagger, Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Billy Bragg among those vowing to turn away from business as usual and instead work for racial justice.
  
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• Which states require face masks? Breaking down the rules for everywhere in the US - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about face mask mandates.
  
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• E-commerce sales reach all-time high in Brazil

  01-06-2020 21:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The Covid-19 outbreak has driven the sharpest increase in sales and revenue in the history of Brazilian e-commerce, according to a new study
  
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• Education app reveals users' sensitive information, research finds - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Spanish company 8Belts put info on hundreds of thousands of customers into an unsecured database, according to a report.
  
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• Is there a rent freeze in June? What's happening with evictions? Laws, late fees, what to do - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  If you're worried about being able to pay your rent this month or in the future, learn when eviction protections and other financial resources are set to expire.
  
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• Sony delays PS5 event in light of nationwide protests - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Playstation announced the news on Twitter.
  
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• Contact tracers concerned police tracking protesters will hurt COVID-19 aid - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Police in Minnesota said that they've started "contact tracing" demonstrators. That's created a trust problem for medical workers in the pandemic.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and the fight for social media's soul - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump's attacks on social media highlight the differences between the leaders of Facebook and Twitter.
  
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• Facebook employees hold virtual walkout over Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to act against Trump

  01-06-2020 21:13 via theguardian.com
  
  Workers dissatisfied with decision to not remove the president’s postAn oversight board member is involved in a racist speech controversyFacebook employees are staging a rebellion over Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to act against Donald Trump, expressing their dissatisfaction with their boss on social media in a rare public display of dissent and, in some cases, staging a “virtual” walkout. Disagreement came from employees at all levels of the company, including some senior s
  
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• PlayStation 5 games reveal event for June 4 is delayed: Everything you need to know - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation division planned to unveil games coming this fall, but has delayed the event in the face of worldwide protests.
  
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• PlayStation 5 games event for June 4 is delayed: Everything you need to know - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation division planned to unveil games coming this fall, but has delayed the event in the face of worldwide protests.
  
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• Google updates Pixel devices with a new "bedtime" feature, new safety features

  01-06-2020 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The updates also include improvements to the Recorder app and improved Adaptive Battery capabilities.
  
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• Watch a robot make a prettier omelet than you can - CNET

  01-06-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  From cracking eggs to scrambling to cooking, this robot has mastered the tricky art of omelets.
  
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• Facebook employees stage rare protest to Zuckerberg's response to Trump - CNET

  01-06-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Employees are reportedly staging a virtual walkout and changing their workplace profile pictures to Twitter's logo.
  
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• Meetquo deal: A lifetime subscription to this video conferencing app is now just $50

  01-06-2020 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Stop sitting through frivolous Zoom meetings. Meetquo helps teams get the most out of remote meetings.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13.5.1 with security fixes, breaks recent Unc0ver jailbreak

  01-06-2020 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  If you used the recent Jailbreak on your iPhone or iPad, you'll want to avoid the most recent update.
  
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• Where is the ‘edge’ in edge computing? And who gets to decide?

  01-06-2020 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  There are now so many “edges” in data center deployments that it’s getting harder to find the “center” in the data center. Despite there being a lot of contention, nobody yet has an edge on defining “the edge.”
  
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• This Asus 13-inch laptop just hit its lowest price ever on Amazon - CNET

  01-06-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  The slim, lightweight and long-running Asus ZenBook 13 is only $663 right now.
  
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• After a breach, users rarely change their passwords, study finds

  01-06-2020 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Only a third of users changed their password following a data breach.
  
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• Rick and Morty season 5: Everything we know so far - CNET

  01-06-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Watch some interdimensional cable until the Adult Swim animated show returns.
  
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• NBN should consider buying fibre networks from Telstra, Labor says

  01-06-2020 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  The company recently announced it had raised an extra $4.1bn to be used for ‘strategic’ investmentsThe government-owned National Broadband Network should consider buying fibre networks from Telstra and other fibre operators across Australia covering up to 300,000 homes, Labor has said.Last month, NBN Co announced it had managed to raise an extra $4.1bn in private debt facility, pushing the total debt to be taken on by the company to $55bn. Continue reading...
  
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• Tech giants pledge funds to fight racial injustice - CNET

  01-06-2020 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Apple, Facebook, Verizon and others are promising millions of dollars to support civil rights groups.
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette's high-wing spoiler option nixed over high demand - Roadshow

  01-06-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  The spoiler option joins a growing list of accessories no longer offered, but some new gear is also now available.
  
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• NASA's SpaceX astronauts will bring back a special souvenir from the ISS - CNET

  01-06-2020 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  "Nine years later," Elon Musk tweeted. The US flag flew on the first and last shuttle missions, and could only be claimed by a crew launched from Florida.
  
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• Cutting edge: Japanese paper art inspires a non-slip shoe

  01-06-2020 18:42 via theguardian.com
  
  Scientists use kirigami techniques to create a sole with pop-up, high-friction spikesThe Japanese art of paper cutting and folding, or kirigami, has led to mind-bending 3D structures from 2D sheets, including spectacular pop-up designs. But now researchers have been getting to grips with the technique for a very down-to-earth reason: creating non-slip shoes.Scientists have revealed they have developed a kirigami-inspired sole, where tiny spikes pop up from its surface as the shoe is bent during
  
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• Success in the next normal starts with employee education and reskilling

  01-06-2020 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  What can businesses do to best position themselves in a digital economy post COVID-19 pandemic? Employee education and reskilling is arguably the most critical success factor in the Next Normal.
  
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• Clubhouse Games is the family board game night on the Switch I needed - CNET

  01-06-2020 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo's mix of world board games and Wii Sports-like extras adds up to a warming package.
  
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• Google delays the latest Android 11 beta release

  01-06-2020 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The company announced that the public beta release of Android 11 will be delayed indefinitely.
  
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• Where's my stimulus check? 10 reasons you don't have your money yet - CNET

  01-06-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  If your payment hasn't shown up, we've identified some possible reasons for a tardy stimulus check.
  
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• Moods, discoveries and sharing: tips and tricks to make the most of your Spotify listening

  01-06-2020 18:15 via theguardian.com
  
  Get more out of your streaming with these simple hacks, from curated lists to podcasts by the shedloadHow to use Spotify: hit play, ensure ears are on. Right? Actually, not quite. There’s a much deeper audio experience to be had if you take advantage of the platform’s impressive functionality across its mobile and desktop versions. From turning Spotify into an alarm clock to creating communal playlists with friends, not to mention using it to learn Korean, it’s worth looking in
  
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• Is a second stimulus check happening?: $1,200 payment, timeline and more - CNET

  01-06-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Congress could decide on a second stimulus package in June. If it passes, the package 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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• 2021 Lexus IS set for debut next week - Roadshow

  01-06-2020 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  The luxury sports sedan is finally getting a major overhaul after seven years.
  
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• Huawei ban timeline: Company reportedly turns to rival chipmakers during US clampdown - CNET

  01-06-2020 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant, day by day.
  
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• Huawei ban timeline: Chinese company reportedly turns to rival chip-makers during US clampdown - CNET

  01-06-2020 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant, day by day.
  
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• Samsung Access subscription program gives upgrade plan to latest Galaxy devices - CNET

  01-06-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  A new program to make sure you always have a fresh Galaxy.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco goes mudding and it looks good doing it - Roadshow

  01-06-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  New video shows the Bronco in its element of expertise.
  
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• Track when your stimulus check will arrive. How to use the IRS tool online - CNET

  01-06-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  With the IRS Get My Payment app, you can check the status of your stimulus payment. We'll show you how to use the agency's tracker and what information you need to have on hand.
  
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