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• Facebook ad boycott organizers: Meeting with Zuckerberg was 'disappointing' - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Civil rights advocates want the social network to do more to combat hate speech and misinformation.
  
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• Apple Music now shows real-time synced lyrics on Samsung Smart TVs - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The feature works on Samsung Smart TV models from 2018 to 2020.
  
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• The spying game: China's global network

  07-07-2020 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest controversy around Huawei has shone a spotlight on the murky world of Chinese espionage.
  
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• New York adds more states to COVID-19 travel advisory - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Visitors to NY and New Jersey will have to self-quarantine for two weeks if they're coming from these states.
  
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• The best meal delivery kits for 2020: Blue Apron, Sun Basket and more - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
  
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• NASA's Curiosity rover kicks off epic 'summer road trip' across Mars - CNET

  07-07-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get in the rover, kids. We're going to the sulfate-bearing unit!
  
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• Pluto TV rounds out its offerings with hits like South Park and Survivor - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The free streaming service has doubled its content total since last fall and is adding hits like Star Trek: The Next Generation to its lineup.
  
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• Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite lands at Best Buy (for now) - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Just updated: Here's the retail status of the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console.
  
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• DocuSign buys Liveoak Technologies, aims to bring virtual notary services to Agreement Cloud

  07-07-2020 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Liveoak uses videoconferencing and other collaboration tools to allow users to complete a notarial act when the signers and the notary public are in different places.
  
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• Get adventure games worth $174 for $15 - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Humble Bundle's latest deal benefits diabetes research and gets you 13 games, including 11 from Telltale.
  
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• Trump moves to formally withdraw US from World Health Organization as of July 2021 - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The World Health Organization will lose funding from the US if the move goes through.
  
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• Tron 3 movie with Jared Leto rumored to be on the way - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Disney fan blogs are reporting that a new Tron movie with Jared Leto is in the works from Disney. But will Daft Punk do the soundtrack?
  
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• You can watch Hamilton on Disney Plus, but not with a free trial. What to know - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about watching the Broadway movie musical online from your TV, phone or desktop.
  
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• Facebook ad boycott organizers say meeting with executives was 'disappointing' - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Civil rights advocates met with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg.
  
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• Boston Dynamics robots do a rump-shaking dance to cheer on baseball team - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Watch an army of Spot and Pepper robots root, root, root for their Japanese home team.
  
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• Still no stimulus check? How to track your IRS payment status online - CNET

  07-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Get My Payment tracker from the IRS may be easy enough to use, but you'll get more from it if you know these tips before you begin.
  
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• HomePod update will let you set a default service for your music needs - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  An upcoming change means you'd be able to automatically play Spotify or Pandora with a voice command on your Apple smart speaker, without needing to ask for the service.
  
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• HomePod update could let you set a default service for your music needs - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  You might be able to automatically play Spotify or Pandora with a voice command on your Apple smart speaker, without needing to ask for the service.
  
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• Free decryptor available for ThiefQuest ransomware victims

  07-07-2020 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  ThiefQuest (EvilQuest) ransomware victims can now recover their encrypted files for free, without needing to pay the ransom demand.
  
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• Alphabet's Loon internet balloons launch in Kenya in first commercial deployment - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The technology had previously been used only in emergency situations.
  
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• Rousing NASA Perseverance rover mission trailer will get you hyped for Mars - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  "We persevere."
  
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• Does sunscreen expire? When to replace your sunscreen - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Expired SPF may not work as well. Replacing it on time can save you a sunburn and prevent skin damage.
  
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• Last chance to save on these July 4th deals - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  With the 4th in the rearview, these sales on housewares, bedding, electronics and appliances won't last much longer.
  
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• Jaws tops list of classic movies we wish we'd seen in the theater - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Going to the movies seems like a distant memory, but as we wait for theaters to reopen, these films have people nostalgic for the big screen.
  
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• Jaws tops list of classic movies people wish they'd seen in the theater - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Going to the movies seems like a distant memory, but as we wait for theaters to reopen, these films have us nostalgic for the big screen.
  
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• SpaceX could send NASA to Jupiter's potentially habitable moon Europa - CNET

  07-07-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Congress has opened the door to a commercial rocket launching a NASA mission to deep space.
  
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• Major League Soccer is back: How to watch the MLS tournament without cable - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The MLS Is Back Tournament runs from July 8 to August 11.
  
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• Want to race 60 mph electric scooters? Soon there'll be a series for that - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The eSkootr Championship will hold its first races in 2021 and aims to make motorsport sustainable and affordable.
  
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• Instagram now lets everyone pin comments on posts - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The tool lets you pin up to three comments to the top of the thread.
  
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• SDCC 2020 is virtual: How and when to watch Comic-Con@Home - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Prerecorded online panels at the geekfest will include Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Walking Dead, Bob's Burgers and more. Plus, exclusive products and yes, even cosplay.
  
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• I saw a bizarre three-tailed lizard, and scientists say it's not alone - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  There may be a surprising number of multitailed lizards crawling around out there.
  
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• Halo 3 lets PC players finish the fight on July 14 - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  The classic shooter will be included as part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
  
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• Second stimulus check from the IRS: Could you qualify? Here's what we know today - CNET

  07-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the House and Senate do approve a second stimulus check, would you get one? That's all part of a debate this month in Washington.
  
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• Apple loses out to Amazon as world's most valuable brand

  07-07-2020 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  A new report suggests that Apple is, yet again, merely the second most valuable brand in the world. Microsoft, however, slides past Google to reach third place.
  
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• Microsoft hires Android mobile engineering and design experts from Movial

  07-07-2020 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is hiring Android engineering and design experts who have been working at Finnish mobile development specialist Movial to its ranks.
  
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• CoreLogic launches AI driven platform for real estate agents

  07-07-2020 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  CoreLogic said that OneHome streamlines communication between agents and home buyers during the purchase process, while also providing access to financing, insurance and home improvement providers.
  
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• Harbor Freight officially recalls replacement jack stands due to bad welds - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  The company is going above and beyond, accepting even nonrecalled jack stands for refund or store credit if a customer feels unsafe.
  
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• New video format 'halves data use of 4K and 8K TVs'

  07-07-2020 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The H.266 standard was developed by Apple, Microsoft and Huawei, but faces competition.
  
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• German authorities seize 'BlueLeaks' server that hosted data on US cops

  07-07-2020 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  BlueLeaks portal is now down. The website hosted 296 GB of files stolen from more than 200 US police departments and fusion training centers.
  
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• Google adds dark mode to Docs, Sheets and Slides. Here's how to use it - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The new setting is slowly rolling out, so you might not see it on your Android right away.
  
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• The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson debuts first new comics in 25 years - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Cow monsters, aliens, and bears, oh my! Larson releases on his website the first set new of comics since his retirement in 1995.
  
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• Hamilton's dizzying, brilliant rap battle lyrics: Use this simple tool to catch them all - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  If you didn't hear every word in the Hamilton musical, we've got a solution for you.
  
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• Stimulus check eligibility, deadline, amount: Everything to know about the IRS payment - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here are answers to all your stimulus payment questions: How much of the $1,200 you could receive, whether the IRS has scheduled your 2020 check yet, when your money will come and more.
  
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• Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Concept previews a more aerodynamic small electric SUV - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Audi sticks to its Sportback formula, following up the Q4 E-Tron concept with a windswept version of its upcoming EV SUV.
  
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• Rickroll service spices up Zoom meetings with Never Gonna Give You Up - CNET

  07-07-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Rick Astley is Never Gonna Give You Up, even if you've given up on virtual meetings.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco's interior spied nearly undisguised - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The new Bronco is getting a blocky dashboard design with some interesting features.
  
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• International students can't stay in US if their colleges go online-only, ICE says - CNET

  07-07-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  The agency issues new guidelines for student visas.
  
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• What if your stimulus check never shows up? Here's what to do - CNET

  07-07-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Do you suspect your IRS payment is lost, stolen or somehow missing? We have information about important next steps for you to track it down.
  
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• Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation is $3.5M worth of neat gadgets - Roadshow

  07-07-2020 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  The oil slick generator and machine guns might not actually function, but hey, close enough.
  
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• Marantz unwraps first 2020 AV receivers with 8K upscaling - CNET

  07-07-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  The company's new high-end 8K receivers start at $1,100 and include features like auto-naming inputs and a new preamp mode.
  
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