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• Fortnite Season 3 challenges and how to catch a weapon at Stack Shack - CNET

  23-07-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Unlock the Arthur Curry Aquaman skin after completing this week's challenge.
  
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• SDCC 2020: Marvel's The New Mutants opening scene shows apocalyptic terror - CNET

  23-07-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The much-delayed film stars Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams and Stranger Things' Charlie Heaton, among others.
  
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• Get $40 in free games that include space adventure and dungeon crawling - CNET

  23-07-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  This week's pair of free games from Epic offers a little something for everyone.
  
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• Disney delays Mulan indefinitely, pushes back Avatar sequels a year - CNET

  23-07-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Black Widow is still set for Nov. 6.
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Kona Night Edition: Another blackout trim package for the masses - Roadshow

  23-07-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  If you need a Kona with darker elements, the Night Edition is here.
  
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• Save 65% on a spacious laptop backpack that's wired for power - CNET

  23-07-2020 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  This roomy backpack holds a 15.6-inch laptop and can route power to a charging port on the outside of the bag.
  
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• Prehistoric 'hotel' found in Mexico shakes up understanding of human history - CNET

  23-07-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  A painstaking excavation in an isolated and dangerous high desert finds people lived in the not-so-new world thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
  
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• AMD Ryzen 4000-powered KDE Slimbook Linux laptop is ready to run

  23-07-2020 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux KDE and Slimbook have joined forces again to launch the two new models of the third-generation KDE Slimbook Linux laptop.
  
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• Quibi lets you screenshot now (if you know a cheat code) - CNET

  23-07-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Mobile-focused video service Quibi previously blocked users from taking screenshots of its episodes, which stunted them from being memed or going viral on social media.
  
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• Genesis sold fewer than 100 G70 sedans with manual transmissions in a year - Roadshow

  23-07-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  And that, friends, is why the option is going away for 2022.
  
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• Intel's 7nm products delayed; first 7nm client CPU expected in late 2022 or 2023

  23-07-2020 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel announced the shift in product roadmap as it reported its second quarter financial results, which beat market expectations with another quarter of solid business from cloud service providers.
  
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• Intel's 7nm product transition delayed; focus shifted to 10nm

  23-07-2020 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel announced this transition as it reported its second quarter financial results, which beat market expectations with another quarter of solid business from cloud service providers.
  
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• UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space

  23-07-2020 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK says the Russian satellite launched "a projectile with the characteristics of a weapon".
  
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• Stimulus check income limit, eligibility, amount: Everything you should know about the first IRS payment - CNET

  23-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Find the answers to your frequently asked stimulus payment questions here, like what's happening with a second stimulus check, what the payment means for your taxes and when your money might arrive.
  
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• SDCC 2020 has started: Here's how to attend Comic-Con at Home - CNET

  23-07-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The craziness has begun: 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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• Get the eMeet Luna Bluetooth speakerphone for just $70 - CNET

  23-07-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  This versatile speakerphone is one of our favorite models priced under $100, and now it's 30% off.
  
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• Samsung opens reservations for a new Galaxy device, rumored to be the Note 20 - CNET

  23-07-2020 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  We don't have any specifics about the new phone, but you can still reserve a preorder invitation now through Aug. 4.
  
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• US tops 4 million coronavirus cases - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Deaths in the US now number 143,000.
  
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• Nikola semi startup breaks ground on its first plant in Arizona - Roadshow

  23-07-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Construction should wrap up by 2023. Nikola then plans to build 35,000 semis a year at the plant.
  
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• Best face masks for exercising - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  And what to look for when shopping for a performance face mask.
  
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• HBO Max won't stream Tenet, even without a theatrical release date in sight - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Don't expect a Hamilton-like surprise here. And you'll likely need to keep waiting for Wonder Woman 1984 until theaters reopen widely, too.
  
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• Adobe Creative Cloud review

  23-07-2020 21:27 via techradar.com
  
  If you use creative apps like photo editors and video editing software, then you’ve probably come across Creative Cloud before. It’s Adobe’s subscription service, which unlocks lots of top-end tools like Photoshop for a single price. Most Adobe apps are only available to subscribers. And with Creative Cloud, there tends to be three main ways to pay: monthly, annually billed monthly, or annually upfront. As long as you subscribe, you’ll get access to the latest update
  
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• Apple and Verizon partner on robocall protection - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Silence Junk Callers will automatically send spam calls to your voicemail without ever ringing your phone.
  
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• Facebook ditches Like button in new Page design test - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The new layout aims to make it easier for users to see how many people follow specific Pages set up by businesses and celebs.
  
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• Best meal kit delivery service for 2020: Home Chef, Sun Basket, Blue Apron and more - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:16 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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• Hubble delivers knockout view of Saturn in the summertime - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  NASA and ESA put some rings on it with a gorgeous new portrait of Saturn.
  
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• It’s time to say goodbye to the EU-US Privacy Shield

  23-07-2020 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield, which allowed companies to transfer personal data to the US. To keep these vital transfers flowing while complying with the ECJ’s ruling, security, and risk professionals must take these five steps.
  
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• Best projector for home theater in 2020 - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  From portable projectors to 1080p home theater models to 4K HDR light cannons, these are the best projectors for the money.
  
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• Halo Infinite Xbox Series X trailer divides fans

  23-07-2020 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some were disappointed by the game's graphics, but there was praise for a new grappling hook weapon.
  
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• All the big Halo Infinite news from the Xbox Games Showcase

  23-07-2020 21:08
  
  Master Chief steals the show as Microsoft prepares to launch the Xbox Series X
  
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• Still missing stimulus check from the IRS? How to track when the payment's coming - CNET

  23-07-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Use these free IRS tools to check the status of the first stimulus check.
  
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• The Last Dance is up on Netflix - CNET

  23-07-2020 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  ESPN's docuseries on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls is up on the big red streaming service.
  
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• Climate risk is here to stay: Emerging solutions help your business adapt

  23-07-2020 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Climate change poses significant risks to business operations, infrastructure, supply chain, and more. Forrester evaluated new technology in the market that can help companies understand the impact of climate change on their business.
  
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• AMC moves back reopening as movies delay release dates - CNET

  23-07-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  US theaters are now planning to reopen in mid to late August.
  
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• 2021 Genesis G80, GV80 delayed due to COVID-19 - Roadshow

  23-07-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Genesis' new luxury cars were supposed to hit the US this summer.
  
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• SDCC 2020 Star Trek panel drops Lower Decks scene, looks to Trek's future - CNET

  23-07-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  The stars of Discovery, Lower Decks and Picard gathered virtually to talk Trek at Comic-Con@Home.
  
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• T-Mobile will reportedly require new devices to support VoLTE - CNET

  23-07-2020 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Internal documents obtained by Android Police say that the requirement starts August 4 -- and in January, older-gen devices might not work at all.
  
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• A doctor's prescription for successfully curing burnout

  23-07-2020 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The root cause of work-related burnout is less about where you are, or what you do, and more about how you feel about where you are and what you do.
  
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• Amazon car insurance? Yeah, it's a thing in India - Roadshow

  23-07-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Through Amazon Pay and a partnership with Acko, insurance is now another product that Amazon offers.
  
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• Radioactive review: Marie Curie biopic fizzes but doesn't spark - CNET

  23-07-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Radioactive on Amazon Prime asks big questions about the pioneering chemist's work, but it's ultimately more interested in her love life.
  
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• Amazon brings Contact Lens, a set of AI-powered contact center tools, into GA

  23-07-2020 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The machine learning-powered set of capabilities allow companies to automatically transcribe and analyze customer calls.
  
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• Second stimulus check is all but guaranteed. But who qualifies for Round 2? - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Would you be eligible for a second payment? Here's how your income, marriage status, dependents and citizenship could determine if you get new stimulus money sent from the IRS.
  
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• TikTok launches $200 million Creator Fund to pay people to post - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  As the popular app faces political scrutiny over its ties to China, TikTok is announcing a new fund to support the platform's most ambitious creators.
  
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• Halo Infinite: Studio hopes to 'get it right' for Xbox Series X

  23-07-2020 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head of Xbox Phil Spencer and head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross speak to the BBC.
  
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• Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

  23-07-2020 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Smartwatch and wearable maker Garmin planning multi-day maintenance window to deal with ransomware incident.
  
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• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 returns to the Zone on Xbox Series X - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The dystopian PC gamer series about surviving a Russian radioactive wasteland makes a long-awaited return.
  
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• Instacart user data for sale on the dark web, report says - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The data appears to affect more than 270,000 accounts.
  
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• Watch Microsoft reveal all its big games at its Xbox Games Showcase video - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft shows a compliation of all the big games it announced at its Xbox Games Showcase event, including Fable, Forza and Halo Infinite.
  
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• Fable teaser revealed at Xbox Games Showcase video - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  During its 2020 Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft teased fans with a look at a new Fable game.
  
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• COVID rent relief: What happens when the CARES Act expires if you can't pay? - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress doesn't pass a second stimulus bill to extend or replace current protections before July 25, where does that leave you? Here's everything we know so far.
  
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