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• Contact tracing app of UK's NHS almost ready: The Times

  08-06-2020 23:47
  
  The track and trace smartphone app of Britain's National Health Service (NHS), which is meant to help keep the novel coronavirus outbreak under control, will be ready for launch in time for the next lifting of lockdown restrictions at the start of July, The Times newspaper reported.
  
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• New Zealand has essentially eliminated coronavirus - CNET

  08-06-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The nation has no active or new cases, but is keeping its borders closed while lifting most other restrictions.
  
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• My 3 biggest Google Home pet peeves and how to fix them - CNET

  08-06-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Google is still my favorite at-home assistant, but there are a few things it could do better to make life even easier.
  
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• Let the sun charge your stuff -- get a solar charger power bank for 50% off - CNET

  08-06-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  RAVPower's power banks can be charged with wall power or solar, are rugged enough for a hiking trip and include an LED flashlight.
  
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• San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge now makes creepy loud music - CNET

  08-06-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  No, the weird sounds coming from the bridge aren't paranormal.
  
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• Twitter is working on a new verification system - CNET

  08-06-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The in-app feature, not released publicly, might wind up in the settings tab.
  
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• Google Maps adds COVID-19 updates to inform travelers, commuters about their trip - CNET

  08-06-2020 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Transit alerts from local agencies now appear in the app.
  
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• 2021 BMW M3, M4 will get AWD but not at first, report says - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Both sports cars will be RWD-only to start, with AWD coming a little later.
  
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• Twitter reportedly working on new verification system - CNET

  08-06-2020 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The in-app feature, not released publicly, might wind up in the settings tab.
  
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• Senator fears Clearview AI facial recognition could be used on protesters - CNET

  08-06-2020 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  Sen. Edward Markey asks if the company considers a history of discriminatory policing before selling the tech to certain law enforcement agencies.
  
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• Chevy Malibu will depart in 2022, report says - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The midsize sedan is an "obvious" candidate for cost cutting, says one expert.
  
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• Your kids can draw and build 3D stuff with this $35 3D pen - CNET

  08-06-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The myFirst 3dPen Dolphin is a kid-friendly handheld 3D printer they can use to bring sketches to life.
  
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• CallStranger vulnerability lets attacks bypass security systems and scan LANs

  08-06-2020 21:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The CallStranger vulnerability can also be used to launch major DDoS attacks.
  
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• 8 best payment apps in 2020 - CNET

  08-06-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  From Apple Pay to Zelle, these are the best apps for mobile payments and sending money online.
  
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• Twitter is transforming modern protest. It's vital that we use it right - CNET

  08-06-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Social media might be impeding the revolution as much as it's facilitating it.
  
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• Looney Tunes on HBO Max is 'not doing guns,' but scythes, anvils, TNT abound - CNET

  08-06-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  The classic characters are still cartoonishly violent, just not shooting each other.
  
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• BMW M4 leaked photo shows off its big ol' grille - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Following the new 4 Series debut this week, the internet got its hands on the next M4, and boy is it polarizing.
  
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• Self-driving cars won't eradicate the car crash, study says - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  While self-driving cars won't get distracted or drive drunk, that only accounts for a third of wrecks that occur, according to the insurance industry.
  
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• Sony WF-1000XM3 deal: Save $52 on Sony's top-notch wireless earbuds

  08-06-2020 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's true wireless earbuds with ANC are on sale -- coupon code not required.
  
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• Sony WF-1000XM3 deal: Save $52 on Sony's top-notch ANC wireless earbuds

  08-06-2020 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's true wireless earbuds with ANC are on sale -- coupon code not required.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck as a SpaceX NASA lunar rover looks properly wild - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Following SpaceX's successful launch last week, a fan showed what a Tesla lunar rover could look like.
  
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• Toyota Hilux and Fortuner revealed with muscular looks - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Updates to the global duo, akin to our Tacoma and 4Runner, include fresh looks and a little more power.
  
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• 2021 Lexus IS reveal rescheduled out of respect for George Floyd - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Parent company Toyota denounced "unacceptable bigotry" and reiterated its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  
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• Top 3 reasons why so many people go gluten-free: Celiac disease is only one - CNET

  08-06-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  About 30% of all Americans avoid gluten for various reasons.
  
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• How to protect yourself while protesting for Black Lives Matter - CNET

  08-06-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Protesting during the coronavirus pandemic requires some extra work to protect yourself from getting sick, hurt or arrested. Follow these guidelines to stay safe.
  
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• No stimulus check or card yet? A USPS tracking service may be able to help - CNET

  08-06-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  With a free app from the US Postal Service, you can receive an alert when your IRS stimulus check is about to show up in the mail. You can get the notification sent to your computer or phone.
  
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• Netflix snags Space Force trademarks ahead of US military - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Though no one's too worried about confusing the Netflix show for the actual US military branch.
  
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• Bad security design mars OmniBallot online voting system, report says - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Several states and localities are customers of the online voting service, according to researchers from MIT and University of Michigan.
  
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• Tear gas at protests: How to protect yourself and what to do if you are exposed - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Using tear gas is a common tactic authorities use to control crowds at protests, and it can have lasting affects on your health. Before you head out to a protest, learn what to do if you encounter it.
  
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• Police reform bill would create a national registry on misconduct - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Democrats say the bill offers a "transformative vision" of policing in the US.
  
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• Save $100 on the newest MacBook Air - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  You can get one for as low as $900, but we make the case for going with the $1,200 model.
  
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• Train your mind: FitMind's neuroscience-backed app is $150 off

  08-06-2020 20:19 via zdnet.com
  
  FitMind gets real results for your mental focus through daily challenges and tracking.
  
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• Sony's PS5 games event on June 11: Everything you need to know - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation division planned to unveil games coming this fall, had delayed the event in the face of worldwide protests.
  
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• Sony resets PS5 games event for June 11, promises $1 million to black causes - CNET

  08-06-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sony will show off new games for its PlayStation 5, launching in the fall. The event had been delayed to allow more focus on George Floyd protests.
  
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• Twitch streamers see 'sudden influx' of copyright takedown requests for old clips - CNET

  08-06-2020 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the flagged clips are from 2017.
  
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• Singapore looks to ease privacy fears with 'no internet' wearable device

  08-06-2020 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Slated to be ready for rollout later this month, wearable devices the country is developing for COVID-19 contact tracing will not have GPS, internet, or cellular connectivity, so data can only be extracted when the device is physically handed over to the Healthy Ministry.
  
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• FCA's merger with PSA hits a snag in Europe, report says - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The companies' small-van market share has become a problem for European regulators, and without concessions, the merger could face a four-month investigation.
  
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• Do these 5 exercises to save your posture while working from home - CNET

  08-06-2020 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Try these tips from the pros to counteract the long hours you spend sitting, either at a desk, on your couch or in bed.
  
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• Tesla sales tripled in China last month in massive rebound - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  The electric carmaker had a very good May, as did Chinese car sales in general.
  
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• Meet the blindness consultant ensuring Apple TV Plus show See respects accessibility - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Joe Strechay has a unique role in entertainment: blindness consultant.
  
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• Black Lives Matter: Books and films to help all ages learn about systemic racism - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  As Black Lives Matter protests continue, here are ways to learn more about the issues at hand.
  
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• Toyota Corolla will sport an Apex Package to make the sedan racier, report says - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  Sportier looks seem like a no-brainer, and the compact car should get a set of summer tires standard.
  
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• Where's my stimulus check? 10 reasons you haven't received your IRS payment - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  If your stimulus check from the IRS is still missing, we've identified possible reasons that could cause a delay.
  
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• Jeff Bezos blasts racist customer email about BLM banner on Amazon's site - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  The CEO's response shows how Amazon, and many in corporate America, have decided to take a vocal position on Black Lives Matter.
  
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• Yelp will add new tool to search for black-owned businesses - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  The company is also donating to the Equal Justice Initiative and NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
  
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• IRS stimulus check: What to know about qualifications, your coronavirus payment, deadlines - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  All of your stimulus check questions and answers here. Find out how much of the $1,200 you could receive, see if the IRS has scheduled your stimulus check, learn when your check will arrive and more.
  
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• CNET 25: The Firsts - CNET

  08-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  From the first BlackBerry to the first iPad, here's what CNET reviewers thought of the original versions of these innovative tech gadgets.
  
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• The revolution: Brought to you by Twitter - CNET

  08-06-2020 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Social media is transforming social activism. It's vital that we use it the right way.
  
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• Nissan commercial vans will die off, report says - Roadshow

  08-06-2020 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  The NV200 and the heavier-duty NV series will exit the US as Nissan works to streamline operations, according to the report.
  
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• How agile leaders have tackled the pandemic’s pressures

  08-06-2020 17:24
  
  Agile businesses have been able to deal with the challenges of the pandemic better than others. Here's what can be learned and the new best practices for leadership
  
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