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• Second mysterious, repeating radio burst from space keeps scientists guessing - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  It's the second time a fast radio burst has been found to repeat in a regular rhythm.
  
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• How to exercise with a face mask -- and what not to do - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  If you have to wear a face mask to exercise outdoors under coronavirus stay-at-home orders, here's how to make sure you get enough oxygen and stay safe.
  
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• Stock up on digital thermometers with this 2-pack for $14 - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Part of adulting is being able to take your own temperature.
  
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• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 animation work begins amid COVID-19 - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  The lead animator has kicked off work on the superhero sequel.
  
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• Is it safe to go back to the gym? How to protect against coronavirus when working out - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  As gyms reopen, we consulted an infectious disease expert on how to stay safe from germs during your workouts.
  
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• The 3 best types of exercise to lose weight, according to trainers - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  These are the key exercises to add into your routine to lose inches.
  
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• Microsoft fixes issue blocking some Surface devices from the May 2020 feature update

  09-06-2020 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  But the fix doesn't mean you can get the update immediately; the hold will be lifted 'in the coming weeks' for devices including Surface Proand Surface Laptop 3.
  
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• How to lose belly fat: Stop with the crunches and change your diet instead - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Want to get rid of fat from your thighs, belly, hips or arms? It's not as easy as exercising those parts of your body.
  
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• Are face masks required where you live? Here are the rules for all 50 states - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about face mask mandates across the US
  
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• Great white sharks' stomach contents reveal surprising meal choices - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists are disproving the Jaws-style feeding stereotypes of great whites.
  
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• Members of Congress demand federal agencies stop spying on Black Lives Matter protestors - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Law-abiding Americans shouldn't be surveilled when peacefully protesting, a letter to the FBI, DEA, CBP and National Guard says.
  
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• Doctors warn that sugar can temporarily weaken your immune system - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  You may have another reason to kick that soda habit for good.
  
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• Chewy's strong Q1: 'Increased demand levels we are experiencing are here to stay'

  09-06-2020 23:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Chewy crushed its first quarter earnings targets on Tuesday, posting​ revenue growth of 46% year over year.
  
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• Babylon Health admits GP app suffered a data breach

  09-06-2020 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The video call app allowed some patients to see recordings of others' sessions with medics.
  
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• FCC clarifies cell tower rules to speed up 5G deployment - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The agency's rules will further limit the power of municipalities as carriers deploy 5G.
  
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• How to get enough vitamin D every day - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Vitamin D is essential for immune function and bone health. Here's how to avoid a deficiency.
  
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• Sell your old Amazon Echo: Tips for trading it in for fast cash - CNET

  09-06-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Trade in your old Echo and Amazon will give you money or discounts on new stuff.
  
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• Pride Month: Celebrate the LGBTQ community at these online events - CNET

  09-06-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  With many in-person events canceled, LGBTQ groups are taking Pride online.
  
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• eMeet Luna hands-on: A superb Bluetooth speakerphone with nice extras

  09-06-2020 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The eMeet Luna is a superb stylish speaker, which is perfect for the medium-sized meeting room or small home office.
  
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• Apple iCloud Drive review: for Apple users and probably only Apple users

  09-06-2020 22:21 via techradar.com
  
  Apple iCloud Drive continues to add new features and improvements, and they're certainly needed: Apple was slow out of the blocks with iCloud. For a long time, the service lagged behind the more polished of the best cloud storage providers, like Microsoft, Google, and Dropbox.There are signs of Apple finding its feet with iCloud Drive though. The addition of new features like folder sharing is welcome, and integration with macOS and iOS keeps getting better all the time.
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• Apple iCloud Drive review

  09-06-2020 22:21 via techradar.com
  
  Apple iCloud Drive continues to add new features and improvements, and they're certainly needed: Apple was slow out of the blocks with iCloud. For a long time, the service lagged behind the more polished of the best cloud storage providers, like Microsoft, Google, and Dropbox.There are signs of Apple finding its feet with iCloud Drive though. The addition of new features like folder sharing is welcome, and integration with macOS and iOS keeps getting better all the time.
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• Hydrogen fuel could be as cheap as gas in 5 years, study finds - Roadshow

  09-06-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  That not to say the infrastructure or fuel-cell technology will be ready for primetime by then, but it's promising.
  
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• Big sale in Ubisoft town: Save up to 80% on games sitewide - CNET

  09-06-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Most items are on sale, and you get an extra discount if you buy Rainbow Six Siege.
  
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• Another mysterious signal from space bursts to its own beat - CNET

  09-06-2020 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  It's the second time a fast radio burst has been found to repeat in a regular rhythm.
  
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• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 seemingly begins production amid COVID-19 - CNET

  09-06-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The lead animator has kicked off work on the animated superhero sequel.
  
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• AI software at Microsoft's MSN misidentifies mixed-race Little Mix singers, report says - CNET

  09-06-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  "You might want to make sure you're using an image of the correct mixed race member of the group," Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall reportedly says.
  
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• Tesla Model Y demand might be weak judging by automaker's latest move - Roadshow

  09-06-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker added the Model Y SUV to its referral program, which it often uses to boost demand for various cars.
  
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• New CrossTalk attack impacts Intel's mobile, desktop, and server CPUs

  09-06-2020 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Academics detail a new vulnerability named CrossTalk that can be used to leak data across Intel CPU cores.
  
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• How to remove self tanner when it turns out streaky or orange - CNET

  09-06-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Sunless tan mistakes are easy to make: Here's how to fix them from a pro.
  
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• Amazon removes T-shirt showing George Floyd death

  09-06-2020 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The T-shirt, available on the US store, broke guidelines about depicting a crime scene.
  
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• No stimulus check or card yet? A post office tracking service may be able to help - CNET

  09-06-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  With a free US Postal Service app, you can receive an alert when the post office is about to deliver your IRS stimulus check in the mail. You can get the notification sent to your computer or phone.
  
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• Lutron's wooden, battery-powered smart blinds start at $599 - CNET

  09-06-2020 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The new blinds automatically track the sun and adjust accordingly throughout the day, but they won't come cheap.
  
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• Get a java jolt with your two coffee makers under $30 at Best Buy - CNET

  09-06-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Snag a sleek K-cup coffee maker for $25 or a Mr. Coffee 12-cup drip system for $30.
  
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• FCC proposes record $225M fine for massive robocall campaign - CNET

  09-06-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Texas-based health insurance telemarketers made 1 billion illegally spoofed robocalls, the commission said.
  
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• Best Linux Foundation classes: Introduction to Linux, Cloud Engineer Bootcamp, and more

  09-06-2020 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Want a good tech job? Then you need to know Linux and open-source software. One of the best ways to pick them up is via a Linux Foundation course.
  
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• Microsoft June 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 129 vulnerabilities

  09-06-2020 19:43 via zdnet.com
  This month's updates have started rolling out earlier today.
  
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• Save $111 on Samsung's hot new Galaxy A51 - CNET

  09-06-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Grab it for just $289.
  
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• GM sees an electric future, but it'll take decades to get there - Roadshow

  09-06-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker's CEO Mary Barra believes we won't see EVs displace traditional vehicles for decades.
  
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• Scientists unveil entire buried Roman city, no excavation required - CNET

  09-06-2020 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers used ground-penetrating radar to reveal the secrets of an ancient city, Falerii Novi, hidden under layers of earth in Italy.
  
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• Vodafone's UK network suffers voice call problems

  09-06-2020 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Subscribers had problems making and receiving calls but could still text and use mobile data.
  
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• Ferrari Enzo sells for $2.64M, becomes most expensive car sold in online auction - Roadshow

  09-06-2020 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  As the coronavirus restricts collector car auctions to the internet, the Enzo nabs a record.
  
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• Making sense of Windows 10X - CNET

  09-06-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  We talk with Microsoft expert Mary Jo Foley to find out what is happening with the newest version of Windows.
  
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• Honda's global operations hit by cyber-attack

  09-06-2020 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Car-maker says cyber-attack has affected production, sales and development worldwide.
  
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• IRS stimulus check: What to know about your coronavirus payment, qualifications, deadlines - CNET

  09-06-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Answers to all of of your stimulus check questions 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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• Huawei ban timeline: Company launches UK charm offensive as country reassesses 5G risks - CNET

  09-06-2020 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant, day by day.
  
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• Where's my stimulus check? 10 reasons you don't have your IRS payment yet - CNET

  09-06-2020 18:00 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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• Aruba rolls out AI-powered, cloud native platform for the network edge

  09-06-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) uses AIOps, Zero Trust network security and a unified infrastructure approach to improve services at the network edge.
  
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• Mixtiles make a great Father's Day gift, and you can get 3 for $25 - CNET

  09-06-2020 17:35 via cnet.com
  
  Give Dad lovely 8 by 8-inch photo "tiles" that won't muck up the walls with nail holes. Plus: The great outdoor game Bottle Bash is $20 off.
  
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• Track the status of your IRS stimulus check payment. Here's how you do it - CNET

  09-06-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS' Get My Payment tool helps you see the status of your stimulus check. We'll get you started with the information you need to have before getting started, and how the tracker works.
  
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• Ready for a new face mask? You can buy one from any of these online stores - CNET

  09-06-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  Face masks come in a variety of patterns to choose from to fit your style, from customizable designs and fashion-forward masks to name brands to coverings with a homemade touch.
  
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