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• The best July 4th deals happening now - CNET

  26-06-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best ways to save money on housewares, bedding, electronics and more.
  
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• Elon Musk is teasing Grand Theft Auto V on the Tesla, but how possible is it? - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Model 3's infotainment system likely isn't up to the job by itself, and you have to wonder where it'll get the extra computing horsepower.
  
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• Facebook to tag ‘harmful’ posts as boycott widens

  26-06-2020 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm has been under pressure to improve its moderation of the content on its platform.
  
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• Trump administration wants Facebook, Twitter to act against posts about toppling statues - CNET

  26-06-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  The Homeland Security Department reportedly tells social media companies that they helped facilitate "rioting, looting and defacing public property."
  
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• iPhone's new floating video tool: How it works in iOS 14, and two ways it tops Android - CNET

  26-06-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  iPhones with iOS 14 will soon be able to play picture-in-picture video on the screen while doing something else. Here's how it works and why you'll want to use it.
  
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• iOS 14 drives TikTok to stop grabbing info from users' clipboards, report says - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  A new iOS feature informs users when apps copy and paste content from their clipboards.
  
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• Sony Bravia X950H/XH95 4K LED-LCD TV

  26-06-2020 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sony's stellar mid-range model makes a big improvement in the audio department but two crucial design decisions keep it from being one of the best TVs of 2020.
  
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• WatchOS 7: 3 major Apple Watch changes, why they matter and how to use them - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch isn't adding a ton of new features this fall, but the update is significant.
  
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• Facebook will bar more hateful content in ads, label some posts from politicians - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  The changes come amid a growing ad boycott against the company.
  
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• The best tower fans of 2020 - CNET

  26-06-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  A good tower fan can provide a room's worth of quick, eco-friendly cooling when things get a little too hot at home. Here are the best we've tested.
  
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• The CDC expands its list of coronavirus symptoms - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Centers for Disease Control now lists 11 potential symptoms for coronavirus, including congestion or a runny nose.
  
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• This smart face mask can talk to your phone and amplify your voice - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  It was really only a matter of time.
  
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• How to clean a grill in 5 simple steps - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the best way to get your grill ready to cook this summer.
  
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• Margot Robbie to lead female Pirates of the Caribbean movie, report says - CNET

  26-06-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The Disney movie will reportedly be penned by Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson.
  
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• SpaceX push toward new launch record delayed - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The company's broadband constellation is nearly big enough to start service.
  
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• Facebook to start labeling content that it finds newsworthy but might violate its rules - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Amid an ad boycott, the company also said it would also bar a wider category of hateful content in ads.
  
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• Northern Ireland to launch separate contact-tracing app

  26-06-2020 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The app, based on the Apple/Google model, will be released within weeks.
  
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• Unilever halts ads on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for rest of 2020 - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The decision comes as nearly 100 companies have reportedly joined an ad boycott of Facebook.
  
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• NASA snaps sensational view of ISS crossing in front of the sun - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  It's like spotting a unicorn in space.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 packs lots of new tech, hybrid smarts - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Packing a new hybrid powertrain, over-the-air (OTA) updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and even a built-in generator, Ford's new F-Series looks loaded for bear.
  
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• Stimulus check Round 2: Who qualifies for a second payment? What we know so far - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If a second stimulus check is signed into law, who gets to have one? That's part of the discussion forming in Washington as the pressure to make a decision grows.
  
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• How to clean a grill - CNET

  26-06-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the best way to get your grill ready to cook this summer.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX launch 57 more Starlink satellites today - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  The company's broadband constellation is nearly big enough to start service.
  
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• Autonomous, building-size Russian dump trucks are turning to 5G for guidance - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The system is being tested as a replacement for Wi-Fi/mesh networks.
  
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• Google Pixel 4A: FCC approval, possible July reveal, and everything else we know so far

  26-06-2020 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's budget-friendly smartphone is certainly close to launching, but it might be a while before we see it. Here's what we know.
  
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• Safari gets new encryption option for network privacy on iPhones, Macs - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's approach lets browsers and other apps, too, use encrypted DNS technology on the company's devices.
  
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• NASA necklace fights coronavirus by reminding you not to touch your face - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  It's an open-source, 3D-printed pendant that detects your hand and warns you by vibrating.
  
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• Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game

  26-06-2020 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again.
  
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• Does CX matter to the enterprise cloud? Absolutely!

  26-06-2020 19:03 via zdnet.com
  Customer experience (CX) matters to everything, in software and infrastructure, too -- no matter who the "customer" is. New research from Forrester examines the CX of enterprise technology.
  
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• Microsoft to close all 83 retail sites, turn 4 flagship stores into 'Experience Centers' - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  The surviving locations that will be transformed into "Experience Centers" are in London, New York, Sydney and Redmond, Washington.
  
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• Stimulus check missing or lost? How to report it to the IRS - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're convinced your IRS payment has passed you by, we can provide some information about important next steps.
  
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• iOS 14 hands-on preview: Trying the new home screen, picture-in-picture video, Apple Maps updates and more - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple announced iOS 14 at the WWDC keynote. I tried out the developer beta version to get an early look at what's coming to our iPhones in the fall.
  
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• High-tech gear to turn camping into 'glamping' video - CNET

  26-06-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Given state restrictions due to coronavirus and concerns with airplane travel, many people are choosing to go camping for their summer vacations. Here is some high-tech camping gear that can elevate your experience from camping to "glamping."
  
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• Next SpaceX launch includes 57 Starlink satellites, all wearing visors - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk looks to be making good on his pledge to reduce the brightness of his growing broadband constellation.
  
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• Epic RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2 is coming to iPad - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  As revealed during a WWDC session on game debugging, the critical hit is getting an iPadOS version.
  
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• Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 8 Plus Review video - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon updated its 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet for 2020 and introduced the HD 8 Plus, with wireless charging, better performance and a slightly increased price. So which one is for you? CNET's David Carnoy has the review.
  
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• OnePlus' next phone will have two front cameras, report says - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  More details on OnePlus' next device leak out.
  
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• First take: With iOS 14, Apple changes the very idea of an app - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  There is also a new App Library, App Clips, Messaging features, a Translation app and the ability to unlock your car with your phone, too.
  
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• NASCAR doubleheader: How to watch the races at Pocono without cable - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Race fans get not one but two Cup Series races this weekend at the Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania.
  
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• With upgrades, Amazon's 2020 Fire HD 8 costs more but remains a bargain - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  While it costs $10 more than the previous version, an upgraded processor, USB-C charging and other small enhancements keep the 2020 Fire HD 8 in bargain territory -- but for just a little more money, the Plus version beckons.
  
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• 2021 full-size pickup comparison: New Ford F-150 vs. Silverado, Ram 1500 and Tundra - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's new 2021 F-150 is here, hybrid model and all. Let's see how it compares against its key rivals from Chevy, Ram and Toyota.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 has hybrid power, amazing sleeper seats and a generator - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  Packing everything from a hybrid powertrain to a hands-free driving mode and a bottle opener, there's not much Ford hasn't thought of for its new F-Series.
  
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• Jaguar's fresh XK engine blocks give E-Types new life, with a warranty - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Prepare to pay a pretty penny, though.
  
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• Docker servers infected with DDoS malware in extremely rare attacks

  26-06-2020 18:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Most Docker servers are usually infected with cryptocurrency-mining malware.
  
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• Stimulus check update, status, eligibility, amount, deadline: Everything to know - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:01 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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• Hacks@Home: How to install a smart speaker video - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use a smart speaker to take control of your smart home with your voice.
  
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• Best PS4 gaming headset for 2020 - CNET

  26-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new headset for your PS4? Here are our current top picks, from basic budget models that cost less than $50 to high-end feature-packed powerhouses.
  
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• The Bentley Mulsanne has ended production after more than a decade - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  It's the end of an era for Bentley's long-lived 6.75-liter V8 engine, too.
  
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• If you haven't tracked your stimulus check with this online tool, do that now. Here's how - CNET

  26-06-2020 17:46 via cnet.com
  
  The Get My Payment tracker app from the IRS may be easy enough to use, but you'll get more from the app if you understand how it works before you begin. We'll get you started with the information you need to know.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150's 5 best new innovations and features include a generator and a folding shifter - Roadshow

  26-06-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  Ford has given its 2021 F-150 pickup truck a brace of crazy, clever new features designed for work and play. These are our favorites.
  
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