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• Twitter labels Trump tweet 'manipulated media' for first time

  19-06-2020 23:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A misleading video with a fake CNN caption posted by the US president is tagged by Twitter.
  
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• How to watch the Juneteenth block party from Tulsa on Saturday - CNET

  19-06-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Watch Russell Westbrook​, Sen. Kamala Harris​ and various other entertainers, activists and politicians at the Tulsa Juneteenth block party.
  
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• Pick up a 26,000-mAh power bank for $18 - CNET

  19-06-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  This portable charger can charge up to four devices at once and has dual inputs that let you charge the battery in half the usual time.
  
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• 2021 Honda Pilot gets new trim, standard 9-speed auto, small price hike - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Pilot Special Edition acts as a cheaper Black Edition.
  
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• Facebook removes 'racist baby' video posted by Trump, after Twitter adds label - CNET

  19-06-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Trump's social media posts included an edited video with a fake CNN ticker.
  
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• Was Microsoft in the 1990s really better than Apple in the 2020s?

  19-06-2020 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Commentary: Microsoft had an aggressive monopoly on both the PC operating system and web browsers in the '90s. Apple, while no bit player, owns only 13.7% of the global smartphone market. Still, Cupertino's tactics sure ring a bell.
  
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• Accelerate digital transformation with the right strategic partner

  19-06-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across industries. Selecting the right partners will not only help firms execute their transformation agenda -- they'll also help shape the right agenda and prioritize initiatives based on their most immediate business impact.
  
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• Maxthon releases version 6 beta of its Bitcoin SV-based browser

  19-06-2020 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The Maxthon 6 browser provides blockchain-based tools to change the way you use the internet.
  
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• Volkswagen gets more active in software development with new Car.Software division - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The new internal organization will develop most of VW Group's car and cloud-based software, unifying the brands with a VW.OS platform.
  
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• Hyundai Palisade production halted over parts shortage - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Genesis GV80 production has also reportedly stopped as the automaker sorts through a few kinks in the supply chain.
  
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• How to find and support Black-owned restaurants where you live - CNET

  19-06-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Dining at Black-owned businesses is one of many ways to celebrate Juneteenth and stand with the community.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck to make public debut at Petersen Museum - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  While you can't test drive it, see how big the electric truck is in real life at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA.
  
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• Bus made famous in Into the Wild removed after putting tourists at risk - CNET

  19-06-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Visitors trying to reach the Alaska wilderness spot where Christopher McCandless died have been drawn to the bus, with some requiring rescue.
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything you need to know (plus movies coming straight to stream) - CNET

  19-06-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Hamilton, coming July 3, is the next movie streaming on Disney Plus instead of hitting theaters because of coronavirus lockdown. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Ian Holm, star of Lord of the Rings, Alien, Chariots of Fire, dies at 88 - CNET

  19-06-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The actor had a "magical malleability," and played everyone from hobbits to kings.
  
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• Latin American companies to resume IT spend in Q1 2021

  19-06-2020 20:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Budgets will be mostly focused on technologies such as cloud while organizations are not fully adjusted to the "new normal", according to new research.
  
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• AMC Theatres will require guests to wear face masks at locations nationwide - CNET

  19-06-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  The move theater chain says it decided to reverse course after an "outcry" from customers.
  
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• Developer security champions are needed now more than ever

  19-06-2020 20:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Developer security champions are members of the development team that can translate application security into a language that the rest of the developers can understand. Here are some tips on how you can build a case for a developer security champion program.
  
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• Apple will close some stores again amid coronavirus spikes - CNET

  19-06-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Closures will impact stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
  
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• Apple's annual developer showcase overshadowed by app row

  19-06-2020 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The run-up to its developer conference has been marked by a revolt from its developers.
  
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• Disney Plus ends free trials for new subscribers - CNET

  19-06-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus previously offered a free week of watching for any new account. No more.
  
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• Elon Musk says Tesla, SpaceX will honor Juneteenth as a US holiday - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Musk's statement comes after Tesla workers planned a protest and demanded a statement from the CEO.
  
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• Mazda3 and CX-30 recalled due to possible loose brake calipers - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The cars' front brake calipers may loosen and fall off while driving.
  
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• Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

  19-06-2020 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twitter says that, unlike a previous ban, Ms Hopkins has been removed from the platform for good.
  
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• Academics studied DDoS takedowns and said they're ineffective, recommend patching vulnerable servers

  19-06-2020 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The volume of DDoS traffic to victims remained the same. The number of DDoS-for-hire domains went up.
  
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• Stimulus check 2: Could you get a $1,200 payment or a $4,000 travel credit? - CNET

  19-06-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  We may see another coronavirus relief package by the end of 2020. It could include a second payment, but there are other ideas.
  
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• The era of the coronavirus super-spreader

  19-06-2020 19:15
  
  Coming up today: coronavirus super-spreaders, how Beijing crushed a spike in cases and the death of the great British office sandwich
  
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• How to follow the pandemic with online tools video - CNET

  19-06-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now that many parts of the world are starting to lift lockdowns and reopen, you may be more interested than ever in tracking the spread of the coronavirus. Here are some online tools you can use to follow the pandemic on a global scale and in your county.
  
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• GMC Syclone arrives with V8 power and 750 HP, thanks to SVE - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Specialty Vehicle Engineering is back in a big way with a GMC Canyon-based performance truck that recalls a cult classic.
  
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• Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

  19-06-2020 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple says the UK government has not spoken to it about plans to develop a new "hybrid" tracing app.
  
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• Tesla factory workers plan Juneteenth protest, demand statement from Elon Musk - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Tesla's notoriously vociferous CEO has remained almost totally silent on the subject of systemic racism in America.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco debut postponed to July 13 due to OJ Simpson tie-in - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  The original July 9 reveal date also happens to be O.J.'s birthday. Awkward!
  
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• One developer's favorite Mac coding tools for PHP and web development

  19-06-2020 18:41 via zdnet.com
  
  I code WordPress plugins, not Mac apps, but I use the Mac to do it. These are my tools.
  
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• Snapchat takes down Juneteenth filter after sparking criticism - CNET

  19-06-2020 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  The company apologizes and says the filter hadn't been approved through its review process.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Highlander to debut updated Safety Sense package, report says - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 got a mention in a document reportedly sent to Toyota fleet customers.
  
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• Contact-tracing app: How did the UK go so badly wrong?

  19-06-2020 18:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The UK government has just U-turned on its own plans for a contact-tracing app after months of development. This is what went wrong.
  
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• Stimulus check amount, deadline, qualifications, payment timeline: Everything to know - CNET

  19-06-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Answers to all your stimulus payment questions are here. Find out how much of the $1,200 you could receive, see if the IRS has scheduled your 2020 check, learn when your money will arrive and more.
  
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• Best life insurance for 2020 - CNET

  19-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about the best type of policies -- and the insurance companies that sell them.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 review: Likable but not lovable - CNET

  19-06-2020 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  The multitalented Surface Book needs to change more to keep up with the competition.
  
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• What are antioxidants? How they protect against diseases and how to eat more - CNET

  19-06-2020 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Antioxidants can help your body fight off diseases, and many of us aren't getting enough.
  
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• Rebound workouts: How to exercise on a trampoline - CNET

  19-06-2020 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  Rebounders -- also known as mini-trampolines -- are great tools for effective and fun workouts.
  
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• How to find and support Black-owned restaurants near where you live - CNET

  19-06-2020 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  Dining at Black-owned businesses is one of many ways to celebrate Juneteenth.
  
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• How can I track my stimulus check status? Here's how to use the free IRS app - CNET

  19-06-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS tried to make its Get My Payment tool easy to use, but it helps to understand how it works before you begin. We'll get you started with the information you need to know.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Colorado takes a couple cues from Silverado - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  A new grille, tweaked tailgate and wheels round out the truck's fresh looks.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 will be like a living space, report says - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 17:20 via cnet.com
  
  A "sleeper seat" feature will reportedly make the F-150 basically a second home.
  
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• Second stimulus check update: Is a 'dramatic' second round coming? Here's today's status - CNET

  19-06-2020 17:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where the discussion now stands on a second wave of stimulus payments, but the situation changes day by day.
  
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• When and how should you report your no-show stimulus check to the IRS? - CNET

  19-06-2020 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  Tiring of waiting for your lagging stimulus check is one thing. But if you truly think it's gone missing, we can provide some information about important next steps.
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E wants to solve range anxiety with a lot of data - Roadshow

  19-06-2020 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's Intelligent Range software will use crowdsourced data from other drivers of the electric SUV and past driving habits to keep owners at ease.
  
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• Play Apple Arcade's Crossy Road Castle with friends in new online multiplayer mode - CNET

  19-06-2020 16:28 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade also updated Grindstone and three other games on the mobile subscription service this week.
  
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• Elon Musk Bitcoin vanity addresses used to scam users out of $2 million

  19-06-2020 15:46 via zdnet.com
  
  While Bitcoin giveaway scams have been around for more than two years, new trick helps scammers net massive profits.
  
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