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• Best Coffee Makers for 2020 - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  Whether it's high style you crave, having the most features or simply brewing performance, there's a coffee maker here that's perfect for your needs.
  
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• Apple's new security program gives special iPhone hardware, with restrictions attached - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhones will give the researchers privileged access for finding new vulnerabilities. But researchers are rejecting it over legal restrictions.
  
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• Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker review: Oxo's latest coffee maker is our new favorite drip machine - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker outdoes the Bonavita Connoisseur, and at a lower price.
  
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• Apple hires economists to help argue its App Store commissions aren't anti-competitive - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple's App Store commission rates are "similar" to others.
  
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• Stream Beyoncé's Black Is King on Disney Plus July 31. Here's how to watch - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The new movie celebrates Black culture and is based on her album, The Lion King: The Gift.
  
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• Tesla confirms US Gigafactory location decided as Austin, Tulsa wait - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  But the automaker stopped short of saying whether Austin, Tulsa or some other city will call the facility home.
  
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• Face mask myths: What to know about coverings, COVID-19 and your health - CNET

  22-07-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Don't fall for false information about face masks that's being spread on social media.
  
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• Tesla Q2 2020 earnings report shows fourth consecutive profitable quarter - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  It's impressive that the carmaker was able to make money despite factory shutdowns and the coronavirus-related economic malaise of the past few months.
  
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• Trump administration proposes emissions standards for commercial planes - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  The EPA says the proposed standards match the ICAO standards enacted in 2017 to keep US-made planes competitive globally.
  
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• The best 5 affordable Chromebooks for back-to-school or distance learning - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  These models boast big screens and each cost less than $600.
  
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• OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about £400m investment

  22-07-2020 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MPs will probe a £400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk.
  
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• AT&T's scary 'Update Needed' email left out a pretty important detail - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  An email from AT&T to customers suggested it was pushing 3G users off of its network, but the phase-out is still a year and a half away.
  
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• Space Force unveils official motto and Star Trek-ish logo - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Semper supra.
  
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• The Linux Foundation offers Advanced Cloud Engineer Bootcamp program

  22-07-2020 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Know your way around the cloud, but need help taking the next six-figure income step up in your career? The Linux Foundation has a new educational program for you.
  
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• NBA restart: What you need to know and how to watch basketball's 2020 return - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA is inside the bubble at Disney World.
  
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• Microsoft beats Q4 estimates thanks to strong cloud sales

  22-07-2020 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's commercial cloud surpassed $50 billion in annual revenue for the first time this year, the company said.
  
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• This miniature USB-powered desktop fan is under $10 - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Getting half off this fan might be the antidote to 90-degree summer days.
  
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• This miniature USB-powered desktop fan is just $9 - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Getting half off this fan might be the antidote to 90-degree summer days.
  
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• Bill Gates says he doesn't know where coronavirus conspiracy theories about him started - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  In an interview with CBS News, the Microsoft co-founder discussed at-home COVID-19 tests and when we can expect a vaccine.
  
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• Romola Garai's chilling horror film Amulet is about being trapped in a house - CNET

  22-07-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  In a new episode of the I'm So Obsessed podcast, the actor best known for Atonement and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, opens up about making a Gothic horror movie that might hit way too close to home for some.
  
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• 2020 Emmy predictions: Tiger King, Picard or Schitt's Creek? - CNET

  22-07-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Remember these awesome TV shows from the past year? They could be in the running for Emmy nominations, scheduled to be announced next week.
  
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• Google's Recommendations AI now in public beta

  22-07-2020 21:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The fully-managed service enables retailers to use AI to give customers personalized product recommendations.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco's crawler gear fills off-road demands, here's why - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Choose the Bronco's manual transmission and you'll notice a "C" on the stick -- it unlocks a special tool to keep your clutch happy.
  
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• The Stranger creator Veena Sud's first story starred a dying pony - CNET

  22-07-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  In a new episode of the I'm So Obsessed podcast, the writer, director and producer implores Hollywood to: "Start hiring us. Start hiring black and brown people to make the decisions for which stories get green-lit."
  
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• Verizon lights up a US military base with 5G - CNET

  22-07-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Marine Corps is exploring making military bases smarter with the next-gen network. It's starting with the Miramar air station.
  
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• This electric height-adjustable standing desk converter is $50 off

  22-07-2020 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Go from standing to sitting at the press of a button with the Electric CHANGEdesk.
  
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• Time to report? Follow these steps if your IRS stimulus payment never arrived - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  If your federal payment is missing, here's how to let the IRS know about your absent stimulus check.
  
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• Crobertson's New SuperPost Before big data, make sure you're doing little data - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  When it comes to data, it's the little things that matter first
  
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: August 2020 - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Lucifer, The Legend of Korra, Jurassic Park and more!
  
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• Apple's new security program puts special iPhone hardware into researchers' hands - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhones will give the researchers privileged access for finding new vulnerabilities.
  
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• Wild image shows spiral galaxy's massive, swirly magnetic field - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  It's not a space amoeba.
  
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• Two more coronavirus benefits end this week. Make sure you're prepared - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  At the end of this week, the CARES Act benefits that many Americans have relied on for months to get them through economic hardships are set to expire with no other plan in place.
  
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• COVID-19 has fundamentally changed business in Canada

  22-07-2020 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Salesforce research on businesses in Canada reveal what while cities and provinces across the country are transitioning from stabilize to re-open phase of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses still feel unprepared to open.
  
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• Galaxy Fold 2: All the rumors, leaks and speculation ahead of Samsung's Aug. 5 event - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Will the Galaxy Fold 2 get a Z in its name? Could it be waterproof and get rid of the first model's biggest screen eyesore? Rumors say yes.
  
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• 3 secret Amazon pages you need to know about - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Hidden deals can be yours if you know where to look.
  
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• Stimulus check income limit, eligibility, amount: Everything you should know about the IRS payment - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The answers to your frequently-asked stimulus payment questions are here, like what's happening with a second stimulus check, what the payment means for your taxes, when your money might arrive and more.
  
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• Second stimulus check eligibility update: Who would qualify? Here's the status - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Would you meet the requirements for a second payment? Here's how your income, marriage status and citizenship could determine if you get for new stimulus money sent from the IRS.
  
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• Huge fleets of Chinese boats have been hiding in North Korean waters

  22-07-2020 20:00
  
  A combination of satellite tech and AI has helped uncover 1,600 Chinese vessels that might be illegally fishing in North Korean waters
  
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• Best e-bike, electric scooter and rideable tech options for 2020 - CNET

  22-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  These e-bikes and electric scooters will help you navigate the near-empty streets of New York, San Francisco or wherever you are.
  
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• Angelica Ross, Black transgender star of Pose: 'Technology saved my life' - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The actor who plays the feisty Candy on Ryan Murphy's series is fighting for trans representation in tech.
  
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• National facial recognition ban: These lawmakers back it - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  A new scorecard shows which Congress members support the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act.
  
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• Sharks are disappearing from coral reefs, study says - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Sharks are now 'functionally extinct' in 20% of the world's reefs, the study found.
  
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• Comic-Con 2020 is free: How to attend SDCC at Home and what to expect - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Prerecorded online panels at SDCC 2020 will include Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Walking Dead, The New Mutants and more. Plus, exclusive products and yes, even cosplay.
  
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• 2020 Ram HD Limited Black Edition maximizes the left-lane intimidation factor - Roadshow

  22-07-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  For a price, you can drive one sinister and hulking pickup truck.
  
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• Elon Musk says his new Starship prototype will fly soon - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  The spacecraft that SpaceX plans to send to Mars has had growing pains in its development, but could soon reach a new milestone.
  
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• No, your AT&T phone didn't suddenly become irrelevant - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  An email from AT&T to customers suggested it was pushing 3G users off of its network, but the phase-out is still a year and a half away.
  
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• Apple hires economists to help prove its App Store commissions aren't anti-competitive - CNET

  22-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple's App Store commission rates are "similar" to others.
  
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• Apple digs in over its App Store fees

  22-07-2020 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline.
  
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• Second stimulus check amount: Update on how much the next payment will be - CNET

  22-07-2020 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate will support a second stimulus check, according to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Here are the proposals and possible amounts for the next check.
  
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• Disney Plus drops first clips from new show Marvel's 616 - CNET

  22-07-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  Go behind the scenes of the Marvel universe with this new Disney Plus documentary appearing at Comic-Con this week.
  
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