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• Buy one pair of blue light-blocking eyeglasses, get another pair free - CNET

  17-07-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Glasses USA is having a BOGO sale on its new Bluease frames that block 95% of the blue light emanating from your electronics.
  
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• Facebook executives could be deposed by FTC in antitrust probe, report says - CNET

  17-07-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly considering taking sworn legal testimony from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg.
  
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• SAP Brazil president gets promoted to regional role

  17-07-2020 23:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Cristina Palmaka will lead the company's operations in Latin America and the Caribbean
  
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• Lyft offers some drivers free partitions for their cars, others have to pay $50 - CNET

  17-07-2020 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company's goal is for 60,000 of its most active drivers to put barriers between the front and back seats to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• China has big ideas for the internet. Too bad no one else likes them - CNET

  17-07-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Political and technological problems might sink China's New IP plan, but China could reshape the internet in subtler ways.
  
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• Madden 21 will get update to reflect new Washington football team name - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  EA Sports is preparing an update to address the team dropping its current name.
  
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• Madden 21 will get an update to reflect the new Washington football team name - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  EA Sports is preparing an update to address the Washington team.
  
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• Turn your Echo Dot into a portable smart speaker for $25 - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Save $8.50 on this 5,200-mAh battery base that gives your Dot about seven hours of wire-free play time.
  
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• Old Bronco vs. new: Taking a look at how the Bronco has changed over the years video - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Let's see how the latest generation stacks up against the vintage model.
  
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• White House refuses to allow the CDC to testify on reopening schools - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  The hearing on safely reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic will take place next week.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Update on when the payments might be sent - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  When you could get a second stimulus payment from the IRS will depend on the Senate taking action in the coming weeks. Here's what to expect.
  
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• June was a huge month for video game spending - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The last time gamers spent this much on hardware, software and accessories in the month of June was 2009.
  
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• Apple to release new Memoji customization options - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Fresh hairstyles, face coverings and headwear styles are coming in the fall.
  
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• Become a cloud pro: Microsoft Azure certification prep bundle is 97% off

  17-07-2020 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Azure continues to be Microsoft's golden goose and beat growth forecasts.
  
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• Where to buy clear face masks that show off your smile - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Transparent face masks allow your facial expressions to shine through and make it easier to read lips.
  
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• Second stimulus check: How much money to expect from the next payment - CNET

  17-07-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Status check: How big or small could the payment from the IRS be, if Congress approves more money in the next three weeks? Here's the update on the situation.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco definitely inspired this Chinese off-road SUV - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  A Ford Bronco knockoff? Already?
  
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• California schools can't reopen if they're on the COVID-19 watch list - CNET

  17-07-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Counties with a high rate of positive coronavirus testing must keep schools closed in the fall.
  
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• California schools cannot reopen if they're on the COVID-19 watch list - CNET

  17-07-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Counties with a high rate of positive coronavirus testing must keep schools closed in the fall.
  
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• Netflix taps Russo brothers for big-budget thriller starring Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling - CNET

  17-07-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming giant is reportedly budgeting $200 million for the movie.
  
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• Microsoft is doing its usual fiscal year-end layoffs, but fewer than usual

  17-07-2020 21:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has cut "hundreds" of employees as part of its latest layoff round across multiple regions and functions, according to various reports.
  
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• COVID-19 virus isn't transmitted by mosquitoes, scientists find - CNET

  17-07-2020 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  At least that's one less thing to be concerned about.
  
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• Stimulus check income limit, amount, qualifications: Everything you need to know about the IRS payment - CNET

  17-07-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've got all the answers to your stimulus payment questions, including how much of the $1,200 you might receive, whether the IRS has scheduled your 2020 check yet, when your money will arrive and more.
  
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• Emotet botnet returns after a five-month absence

  17-07-2020 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  2019's most active malware botnet returns to life with new spam campaign after it previously went dark on February 7, 2020.
  
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• Second stimulus check eligibility: Status update on who could qualify for an extra IRS payment - CNET

  17-07-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  We dive into details on who might qualify for another check based on married status, income and citizenship. This is what we're hearing now.
  
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• Twitter's clumsy response to hack raises questions about Jack Dorsey's role - CNET

  17-07-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  The massive security breach comes at a challenging time for the social network's co-founder.
  
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• The best healthy meal delivery services to buy for 2020: Blue Apron, Sun Basket, Home Chef and more - CNET

  17-07-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  For vegetarian, keto, organic, low-calorie and more diets.
  
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• Netflix taps the Russo Brothers for a spy thriller starring Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling - CNET

  17-07-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming giant is reportedly budgeting $200 million for the film.
  
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• Navigating off-road in the Ford Bronco looks to be a cinch - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Curated trail maps are sharable and work online or offline through Sync 4.
  
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• Honda Civic Coupe, including Si, discontinued this year - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Civic Coupe, Civic Si Coupe and the Fit are all goners this year.
  
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• Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19

  17-07-2020 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A government pilot of hired e-scooters is being trialled across the Tees Valley area.
  
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• All of Sony's latest true wireless earbuds are back on sale - CNET

  17-07-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The highly rated WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds are $52 off, and the recently released WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 Extra Bass are also being discounted.
  
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• Report your missing IRS stimulus check by following these steps - CNET

  17-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you concerned your federal payment is lost, stolen or otherwise gone? Learn how to track it down.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Equinox drops 2.0L engine, but it's coming back for 2022 - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  The optional engine's been a slow seller, but Chevrolet says it'll return with the refreshed crossover due next year.
  
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• AirPods Pro, 9 months later: These headphones still rock - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Their winning design and fit, improved bass performance, effective noise cancellation and excellent call quality make these earbuds a top true-wireless choice -- even months after their release.
  
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• Dyson Pure Cool TP04: Fresh air, fancy features and a sky-high asking price - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Dyson's great-looking air purifier has top-of-the-line features, but its exorbitant cost might just take your breath away.
  
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• Arm processors: Everything you need to know

  17-07-2020 19:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple’s recent move to redesign its Mac computers around chips that it fabricates for itself, replacing Intel, has cast a new spotlight around a class of processor that there’s a very good chance you own right now.
  
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• Best Buy sale: Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop is only $600 today - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  That's a steal for an all-metal design, a modern CPU and a big SSD.
  
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• US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

  17-07-2020 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says.
  
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• NASA sets date for SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts to return to Earth - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for the Crew Dragon Demo-2 homecoming.
  
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• Mouse hanging out atop volcano called world's highest-dwelling mammal - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  A yellow-rumped mouse is spotted at the top of a 22,000-foot volcano in the Andes. "This astonishing elevation shows to what extremes life is capable of."
  
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• Stimulus check 2: Who could be eligible? What's with a $40,000 cap? What we know - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Would you qualify to get a second stimulus check? The answer may be complicated. Here's how the situation could shake out.
  
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• Portable devices to take your music with you this summer video - CNET

  17-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's a good chance you're spending more time in your backyard or patio these days. Even if you don't have a hardwired speaker system installed outside, you can take the tunes with you with a few simple gadgets and services.
  
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• PlayStation 5's new DualSense 5 controller gets detailed in new hands-on - CNET

  17-07-2020 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no word, however, on the PS5's pricing or release date.
  
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• Walmart, CVS will require shoppers to wear masks, starting Monday - CNET

  17-07-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Target will also require masks, beginning Aug. 1.
  
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• Melinda Gates warns of toll coronavirus is taking on women globally - CNET

  17-07-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Gates says a pandemic like coronavirus can affect not only women's health but economic opportunity.
  
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• Pay $40 for a Sam's Club membership, get $45 in gift cards - CNET

  17-07-2020 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  This deal literally puts $5 in your pocket while opening the warehouse door for one year.
  
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• Honda to stop making Civic Coupe and Fit this year - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  The decision even applies to the Civic Si Coupe.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Would you get more than $1,200 or less? A look at the money - CNET

  17-07-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  How big or small could the payment from the IRS be, if Congress approves another check? We've been tracking those proposals.
  
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• Honda discontinues manual transmission in Accord sedan - Roadshow

  17-07-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The stick-shift models accounted for less than 2% of sales.
  
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