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• Give yourself 1500 amps of jump-start peace of mind for $49 - Roadshow

  13-07-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  This combination jump starter and power bank is beefy enough to start a car with an 8-liter engine and has dual outputs for charging your portable gadgets.
  
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• Microsoft's new Microsoft Consulting Services unit to launch July 14

  13-07-2020 23:43 via zdnet.com
  
  More details about Microsoft's first reorg of its fiscal 2021 are coming to light, including how it is positioning its new separate consulting services unit.
  
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• The next generation of the Purism Linux laptop is on its way

  13-07-2020 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want a free software and security first Linux desktop, keep an eye out for Purism's forthcoming Librem 14 laptop.
  
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• OnePlus Nord smartphone will have an ultrawide selfie camera - CNET

  13-07-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The phone will be unveiled July 21.
  
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• OnePlus Nord smartphone will have an ultra-wide selfie camera - CNET

  13-07-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The phone will be unveiled July 21.
  
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• Hope Mars mission: How to watch the historic launch Tuesday - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The United Arab Emirates will head to Mars for the first time, with a probe named Hope.
  
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• How to watch the 2021 Ford Bronco reveal live tonight - Roadshow

  13-07-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Ford is planning a multi-platform reveal, from ABC to ESPN to Hulu to YouTube. Here's how to watch the reveal of the reborn SUV icon.
  
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• SpaceX launch of first South Korean military satellite delayed Tuesday - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  The satellite will launch atop a Falcon 9, but not on July 14 as planned.
  
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• Apple probably won't reopen its offices until 2021, report says - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is encouraging employees -- both corporate and retail -- to work from home.
  
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• If your stimulus check hasn't arrived yet, follow these steps to track it down - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Do you suspect your IRS payment has been lost, stolen or otherwise missing? Here's how to find it.
  
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• Massive Minecraft music festival postponed, refunds offered - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  "It's not fair to anyone involved to deliver a subpar experience," the organizers of the Rave Family Block Fest say.
  
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• Is your iPhone battery healthy? What about your Mac or Apple Watch? How to check - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Find out for sure if your Apple device's battery is starting to show its age.
  
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• This three-piece mesh network covers about 5,400 square feet for $130 - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Rock Space Dual Band AC1200 is half the price of a Nest or Eero system.
  
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• California reverses reopening decisions as coronavirus surges - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  All bars and indoor areas of wineries and restaurants statewide must close down.
  
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• Companies up in arms as Brazilian government plans direct recruitment of IT staff

  13-07-2020 22:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Some 350 professionals will be hired to work on digital transformation projects under four-year contracts; sector believes the best way to get access to talent is via tech suppliers.
  
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• Google Meet adds zoombombing protection for education customers

  13-07-2020 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Google will block anonymous users from joining Google Meet video conferences organized by G Suite for Education customers.
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic making GIS data an enterprise analytics staple

  13-07-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  GIS data has been critical to tracking the COVID-19 pandemic and now will be applied to other business cases.
  
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• Best back-to-school gear under $100 for 2020 - CNET

  13-07-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for fall for less than a benjamin.
  
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• Gripping Unsolved Mysteries reboot on Netflix wants you to play detective - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The new show does the old Robert Stack version proud, and with clues posted online, every viewer can get involved.
  
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• Los Angeles, San Diego schools will start with online-only learning in the fall - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Both districts say they'll return to in-person learning when public health conditions allow.
  
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• Los Angeles, San Diego schools will continue online learning in the fall - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Both school districts will expand online education training for teachers and students.
  
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• Watching Shark Week could earn you $1,000 - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  *Jaws theme intensifies*
  
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• Second stimulus check money: How much would another IRS payment bring? - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The first stimulus check provided up to $1,200 per person. Here's what we know about the size of a second economic impact payment.
  
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• Catch a 'full Jupiter' this week and spot its moons with just binoculars - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Say hello to Io and its moon buddies.
  
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• Apple reportedly paid Samsung a $950 million penalty for not ordering enough OLED panels - CNET

  13-07-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's store closures could've harmed its iPhone sales and led to the company ordering too few OLED panels to meet its contract with Samsung.
  
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• The best wireless earbuds and headphones for your Samsung phone - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new wireless headphone for the Galaxy Note 10? Here are CNET's top picks.
  
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• People may have kept pet cats 1,000 years ago, fossil finding suggests - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers discovered a feline skeleton along the Silk Road that suggests humans had cared for it.
  
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• Best vlogging cameras for 2020: Sony, Canon and more compared for YouTube - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're just shooting for fun or you're a professional YouTuber, this is the gear you need to make your videos shine.
  
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• Best vitamin subscription services for a healthy 2020 - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  You can now purchase vitamins intended to support your health based on your goals, allergies and even blood type.
  
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• Hong Kong Disneyland closes after spike in region's coronavirus infections - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  The park will shut its gates again on July 15.
  
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• AirPods Pro lowest price ever: $215 - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Woot's big sale also includes serious savings on iPhones, Google Home Mini and more.
  
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• SpaceX Anasis-II mission: Tuesday's Falcon 9 launch delayed - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  South Korea's first military satellite will launch atop a Falcon 9, but not on July 14 as planned.
  
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• SDCC cosplay: The very best Comic-Con costumes spotted in recent years - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Join us as we look back at the hottest cosplay we saw at San Diego Comic-Con over the last three years, from Harley Quinn to Hulkbuster, Davy Jones and Miles Morales.
  
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• Great coffee subscriptions for every type of java drinker - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Keep yourself caffeinated with a coffee subscription -- there's one for every taste.
  
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• Apple begins spending $400M out of $2.5B pledge to fight California's housing crisis - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  There are too few homes and they're all too expensive. Apple says it wants to put a dent in that.
  
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• Coronavirus scams: How to protect yourself from identity theft during COVID-19 - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Continued COVID-19 fears, working from home policies and hopes of a second stimulus check provide fertile ground for malicious actors. Here's how to stay safe online.
  
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• Coronavirus pandemic: We're still in the first wave. So what happens in the second? - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  With new COVID-19 cases surging across the US, experts are concerned that flu season will make matters worse. Here's what we know right now.
  
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• The best Android tablet for 2020 - CNET

  13-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Android tablets rarely make the case for ditching your iPad, but that doesn't mean there aren't any good options available. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Google to invest $10 billion in India over the next five to seven years - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  India is a key market for the search giant.
  
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• T-Mobile CEO teases that its next 'un-carrier' event is coming Thursday - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  A phone clock in a tweeted promo video hints when to expect news from T-Mobile.
  
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• The awesome Ember self-heating coffee mug: 2 for $100 - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  If feels magical the way it controls and maintains the temperature of your coffee or tea.
  
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• 5 foods high in antioxidants (and why you should eat them) - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Antioxidants can help your body fight off diseases, and many of us aren't getting enough.
  
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• 4 stress-relieving stretches borrowed from yoga you can try at home - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Release tension in your body and mind with these simple yoga-inspired exercises.
  
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• EV startup Fisker will go public to fund Ocean production in 2022 - Roadshow

  13-07-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to a merger with Spartan Energy Acquisition, Fisker will debut on the New York Stock Exchange in a deal set to finalize late this year.
  
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• Stimulus check 2: When would it arrive? These are the key dates to know - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  When could the IRS issue a second stimulus payment? We pored over the Senate's upcoming calendar for insight.
  
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• Best back to school gear under $250 - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Have a decent budget for your back-to-school needs? Here are our favorite items in the $100 to $250 range.
  
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• Colleges, states sue after ICE says foreign students can't stay if schools go online-only - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  MIT, Harvard, 17 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration in response to the new rule.
  
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• Bright comet Neowise coming to an evening sky near you: How to catch it - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  One of the most spectacular comets in years has only been visible before dawn, but that's changing.
  
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• Facebook built a new fiber-spinning robot to make internet service cheaper - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The robot's code name is Bombyx, which is Latin for silkworm, and pilot tests with the machine begin next year.
  
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• Facebook builds a fiber-optic-spewing, power line-crawling robot video - CNET

  13-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  In order to bring high-speed internet everywhere, Facebook built and will soon start testing a robot that wraps cable around existing power lines.
  
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