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• Elon Musk's Boring Company wants to hold its first tunneling competition - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Can you dig it? No seriously, can you?
  
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• Let the sun charge your stuff: Get a 20,000-mAh solar power bank for 50% off - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  RAVPower's power bank can be charged with wall power or solar, is rugged enough for a hiking trip and include an LED flashlight.
  
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• Ready Player One readers, get ready for the sequel, Ready Player Two - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Dive back into the Oasis this fall, with the follow-up to the 2011 best-seller that became a 2018 Steven Spielberg movie.
  
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• Use doggie DNA to find out your pup's breed for just $99 - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Today only, Embark's Breed Identification Kit is 24% off.
  
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• AI, save me from my rude self (please) - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Carnegie Mellon University scientists come up with an automated method for making communication more polite, thank you very much.
  
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• What if your stimulus check doesn't show up? Here's what to do - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:15 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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• T-Mobile has thousands more 5G cities than Verizon and AT&T, Ookla says - CNET

  08-07-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The carrier has lit up more than 5,000 cities with 5G. Verizon and AT&T are on just 39 and 237, Ookla says.
  
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• Amazon sellers will need to list their business name, address on their profiles - CNET

  08-07-2020 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The change, which applies to US sellers, goes into effect starting Sept. 1.
  
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• Face masks: These are the best and worst materials for protecting against coronavirus - CNET

  08-07-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  A study from the University of Arizona finds that some mask materials are more protective against infection than others.
  
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• Stimulus check eligibility, status, amount: Everything to know about the IRS payment - CNET

  08-07-2020 22:16 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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• Missed some of Hamilton's rap lyrics? Watch it again, but do this first - CNET

  08-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you didn't hear every word in the Hamilton musical, a simple tool baked into Disney Plus for your TV, web and phone will do the trick.
  
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• Get three months of SiriusXM's streaming service plus an Echo Dot for a buck - CNET

  08-07-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  Or get a full year of satellite radio (and a Dot) for $60.
  
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• Japan's theme parks ban screaming on roller coasters due to coronavirus - CNET

  08-07-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Let's just say this unenforceable suggestion has its ups and downs.
  
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• Facebook takes down fake accounts operated by 'Roger Stone and his associates'

  08-07-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook took down today 54 accounts, 50 pages, and 4 Instagram accounts that were part of a network posting in support of Roger Stone.
  
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• Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras explains Becoming Bulletproof - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  She served under the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations. In her new book, she teaches you to protect yourself better, build your confidence and strengthen your mental resilience.
  
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• Nab these decent true wireless earbuds for a mere $20 - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Tribit's new FlyBuds 3 true wireless earbuds, normally $36, are on sale at Amazon for 45% off for the next week.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra hands-on video leaks - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The latest leak of the Samsung phone shows off the camera and S Pen.
  
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• Still no stimulus check? How to track down your IRS payment status online - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:35 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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• Tinder tests Face to Face video chat - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  A video call can be made only when both people opt in to Face to Face chat.
  
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• Try to spot the mountain lion in this unnerving wildlife-cam picture - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge found more than an elk in a photo snapped in the wilderness.
  
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• Uber rebrand coming to London's Thames Clipper commuter boat service - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The Silicon Valley ride-hailing company hasn't had an easy ride in the British capital, but that isn't stopping it from branching out into new forms of transportation.
  
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• Zero Motorcycles Cash for Carbon will give you $1,500 for your gasoline-powered bike - Roadshow

  08-07-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The catch is that the temporary trade-in deal is only good for those buying an SR/S or SR/F.
  
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• Facebook pulls down network of fake accounts linked to Roger Stone - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The network of fake accounts was most active from 2015 to 2017.
  
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• Facebook pulls down fake accounts and pages linked to Roger Stone - CNET

  08-07-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The network of fake accounts was most active from 2015 to 2017.
  
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• Google open sources trademarks with the Open Usage Commons

  08-07-2020 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  In a somewhat confusing move, Google is placing three of its open-source projects' trademarks under its new Open Usage Commons.
  
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• Oracle brings its full lineup of cloud services to data centers

  08-07-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer, organizations can access more than 50 cloud services, including Oracle's Autonomous Database and SaaS applications, on premise.
  
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• 4 simple steps to choosing the best at-home blood pressure monitor - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Not every blood pressure monitor is a good one. Here’s how to find the right one for you.
  
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• Twitter may be building a subscription platform - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  A Twitter job posting seeks a software engineer for a team codenamed Gryphon that's working on a subscription platform.
  
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• Comet Neowise could be a 'great' one. Here's how to catch it this month - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  It's already possible to see it with just binoculars or even the naked eye as it comes closer to Earth.
  
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• Scientists identify weird glistening green substance found on the moon - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  No, it's not space snot.
  
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• Second stimulus check from the IRS: Who would and wouldn't qualify? What we know - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If the Senate and House do come together to approve a second stimulus check, would you get one? That's part of a debate this month in Washington.
  
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• This unusual caterpillar wears its discarded heads as a very creepy hat - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Five heads are better than one for the caterpillar that dons old skulls as the ultimate fashion statement.
  
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• Android 11 might launch on Sept. 8 - CNET

  08-07-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  The date appeared in a slide deck during the virtual "Hey Google" Smart Home Summit this week.
  
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• 7 ways to become a better storyteller

  08-07-2020 20:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Kare Anderson​ is an Emmy-winning journalist, now connective behavior and quotability speaker, and author of several books. Anderson shares advice on how to cultivate a relationship with the purpose of co-creating value that helps us accomplish more together.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Fold 2: Launch date, features, specs and everything else we know so far

  08-07-2020 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's gearing up to announce some new phones, and we've rounded up everything we could find out about the Note 20 and Fold 2.
  
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• YouTube stars Rhett and Link open up about Good Mythical Morning and TikTok - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  In the I'm So Obsessed podcast, the comedy duo talk about their 35-year friendship, eating pine-needle tacos and what makes TikTok so compelling.
  
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• Microsoft to add new shared background, customizable views, chat bubbles and more to Teams

  08-07-2020 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is adding a bunch of new features to Teams in the coming weeks and months, some of which are catching up with what's in competitive services, and others of which are new and different.
  
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• SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch Wednesday due to weather - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The first launch of a big batch of visor-equipped satellites will have to wait for another day.
  
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• Flying during coronavirus: What to expect and how to stay safe - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what airlines are doing to help keep travelers safe.
  
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• Amazon lets you talk to Alexa hands-free on its mobile app - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  You can now ask Alexa commands without having to press a button.
  
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• How to find free workout classes on Instagram - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  As some gyms and fitness studio remain closed, pro trainers are taking to Instagram to stream free workouts. Here's how to find them.
  
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• Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback concept debuts, hits the road in 2021 - Roadshow

  08-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The name is significantly longer, but this concept actually previews the most compact member yet of Audi's growing E-Tron line of electric vehicles.
  
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• Scientists identify glistening green moon substance found by China's rover - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  No, it's not space snot.
  
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• Hulu's HAHA awards will honor hangovers, farts and battles in adult cartoons - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Nominees include The Simpsons, Family Guy and Rick and Morty.
  
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• Google open-sources Tsunami vulnerability scanner

  08-07-2020 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Google says Tsunami is an extensible network scanner for detecting high-severity vulnerabilities with as little false-positives as possible.
  
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• Apple expands iPhone repair program in the US and globally

  08-07-2020 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The Independent Repair Provider Program now includes more than 140 US companies with more than 700 locations, and it's expanded into 32 other countries.
  
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• SpaceX Starlink satellite launch scrubbed due to weather Wednesday - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  The first launch of a big batch of visor-equipped satellites will have to wait for another day.
  
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• The Sims game is getting a reality TV show called Spark'd - CNET

  08-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new show hits TBS on July 17.
  
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• SUSE to acquire Rancher Labs

  08-07-2020 18:53 via zdnet.com
  
  SUSE takes a big step forward in Kubernetes by acquiring container-management power Rancher Labs.
  
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• Tech CEO apologizes after racist rant against Asian family goes viral - CNET

  08-07-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  The family was reportedly celebrating a birthday at a California restaurant when the tech executive launched into a tirade that was captured on video and posted online.
  
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