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• Apple starts iPhone 11 assembly in India, report says - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Some locally manufactured phones have reportedly already shipped to Apple's stores.
  
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• COVID-19 quarantines reduce seismic noise across the globe - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Human activity decreased so much during coronavirus lockdowns that seismic noise fell by up to 50%.
  
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• This 2K webcam is your $30 social distancing antidote - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Save 20% on a QHD webcam with dual microphones, exposure correction, and noise reduction.
  
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• Where to buy clear face masks that display your smile - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Transparent face masks make reading lips easier and allow your facial expressions to shine through.
  
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• Academics smuggle 234 policy-violating skills on the Alexa Skills Store

  24-07-2020 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Academics said they also identified 52 problematic skills already available on the Alexa store, all targeted at children.
  
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• How to listen to Taylor Swift's surprise album, Folklore - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  When coronavirus ruins your summer, shake it off with Swift's hot new album.
  
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• Blackbaud Hack: Aberystwyth university's data attacked in global hack

  24-07-2020 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberystwyth University said that "no bank account or credit card details were taken" in the attack.
  
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• Why Apple says don't cover your laptop camera video - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Apple recently released a report urging users to stop closing their MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera because it might damage the laptop's screen. But what if you're worried about hackers spying on you through your laptops camera? Is there anything to be worried about?
  
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• Amazon's The Boys season 2: Trailers, cast, plot and release date - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  See the latest trailers for Amazon Prime's dysfunctional superhero series The Boys starring Karl Urban. Catch up on everything you need to know before season 2 starts on Sept. 4.
  
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• OnePlus accidentally leaks hundreds of user emails, report says - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Someone appears to have forgotten to hit BCC on a mass mailer.
  
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• OnePlus accidentally leaks hundreds of user email addresses, report says - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Someone appears to have forgotten to hit bcc on a mass mailer.
  
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• UCLA Children's Hospital implements new AI robot to improve mental health during treatment

  24-07-2020 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Children may undergo challenging experiences when admitted for in-patient care at pediatric hospitals. Now, a new AI robot, Robin, helps to improve their experience.
  
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• Zuckerberg, Bezos, Cook and Pichai antitrust hearing officially postponed - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Originally planned for Monday, the meeting seeks to have four of tech's most powerful CEOs answer to accusations of monopoly.
  
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• Honda Gold Wing is the first motorcycle to get Android Auto integration - Roadshow

  24-07-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Now it's not just the Apple fans having all the fun.
  
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• Why Sims reality show Spark'd is my new comfort blanket - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The new TBS show seamlessly works into the enduring franchise.
  
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• This miniature USB-powered desktop fan is $8 - CNET

  24-07-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Getting more than half off this fan might be the antidote to 90-degree summer days.
  
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• How to see stunning comet Neowise before it leaves for 6,000 years - CNET

  24-07-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  One of the most spectacular comets in decades still offers a rare opportunity for skywatchers.
  
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• NASA asteroid hunter captures lucky view of China's Mars mission - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  Serendipity in space as Tianwen-1 photobombs a search for hazardous asteroids.
  
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• Caged animals always on lockdown, powerful Aardman short reminds humans - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The Wallace and Gromit creators highlight the plight of wild animals in zoos, aquariums and circuses.
  
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• Apple donates profits from John Lewis documentary to museums - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  The company will give the money made from the rentable film to the National Civil Rights Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  
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• SpaceX Starlink satellites are photo-bombing shots of Comet Neowise - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  It's a new kind of light pollution for sky watchers, but Elon Musk has vowed to fix it.
  
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• Apple Arcade's Jenny LeClue Spoken Secrets Edition gives the game a new voice - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade updated the mystery game along with three others for the weekend.
  
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• Carlos Ghosn's son wired $600,000 in cryptocurrency to aid father's escape, report says - Roadshow

  24-07-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  The payment allegedly went to the son of ex-Special Forces soldier Michael Taylor.
  
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• New Hot Wheels Character Cars revealed at Comic-Con 2020 - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wonder Woman, He-Man and Baby Yoda are among the latest characters to be transformed into Hot Wheels cars. Mattel shared sketches of its upcoming die-cast cars during a Comic-Con@Home panel.
  
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• Exclusive first look from SDCC: Baby Yoda now a Hot Wheels car - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is the way to turn The Child into a car.
  
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• Baby Yoda Hot Wheels car revealed at Comic-Con panel video - CNET

  24-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mattel designers offer an early look at an upcoming Hot Wheels Character Car, modeled after The Child from The Mandalorian Disney Plus series. The die-cast toy has a few fun features that invoke the spirit of the mysterious Star Wars character known by many as "Baby Yoda."
  
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• Still missing stimulus check from the IRS? How to track when your payment's coming - CNET

  24-07-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Use these free IRS tools to check the status of your first stimulus check.
  
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• NBA is using Microsoft Teams to brings virtual fans into its real-world games - CNET

  24-07-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The basketball organization said it'll install massive 17-foot tall screens on each game court to serve as digital "stands" filled with 300 fans.
  
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• BMW's i Hydrogen Next X5 will enter production in 2022, report says - Roadshow

  24-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The push into hydrogen fuel cells comes thanks to BMW's partnership with Toyota.
  
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• Microsoft updates new Windows 10 20H2 test build with new UX changes and more

  24-07-2020 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft adds a number of new UX, Edge, management changes to Windows 10 build 19042.421, a new test build of Windows 10 20H2 which is going out to Beta channel testers.
  
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• Peacock: Prices, free tier, shows, movies and devices (but still no Roku) - CNET

  24-07-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  NBCUniversal's streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows -- plus more to watch if you pay. But you still can't watch with Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Your iPhone is worth $108 less each year you own it

  24-07-2020 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  If you are like nine in 10 Americans, you probably have a junk drawer full of old tech that is losing value every day.
  
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• How to watch 2020's shortened baseball season video - CNET

  24-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thursday, July 23, marks the return of Major League Baseball. The season will be only 60 games total, down from the usual 162, and the division lines will be redrawn to minimize teams' travel schedules. Here's how die-hard fans can once again enjoy America's favorite pastime.
  
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• MLB is back: How to watch Braves vs. Mets, Brewers vs. Cubs today on Opening Day - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  A packed slate of games is on tap for Opening Day, including the Atlanta Braves visiting the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field to play the Chicago Cubs on ESPN.
  
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• The Boys getting a third season on Amazon Prime, plus a new recap show - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  The dark comedy series about dysfunctional superheroes and vigilantes starring Karl Urban will have an after-show hosted by actor/comedian Aisha Tyler.
  
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• A vigilante is sabotaging the Emotet botnet by replacing malware payloads with GIFs

  24-07-2020 18:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Emotet botnet activity goes down as Emotet admins are wrestling with a vigilante for control over parts of their infrastructure.
  
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• Samsung confirms unreleased Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds in app update

  24-07-2020 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung always seems to leak an accessory or two right before an Unpacked event.
  
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• Disney Plus: Every show, movie, original and surprise film release to come - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Beyonce's next visual album is coming to Disney Plus soon. Will the live-action Mulan follow? Here are all the big titles still coming -- and when.
  
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• Two coronavirus benefits end this weekend. Make sure you're prepared - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  By Sunday, the unemployment benefits and federal eviction protections that many Americans have relied on for months are set to expire, with no other plan in place.
  
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• Extra $600 CARES Act unemployment benefit ends July 31: What you should know - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  The additional unemployment assistance ends soon. Details of the Republican's aid package will come out next week.
  
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• Kitchen deals under $15: An electric deep fryer and push-top blender - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, we also did a double take.
  
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• $15 kitchen deals: A 12-piece Cuisinart knife set and an electric deep fryer - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, we also did a double take.
  
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• Browser extension Hugo shows shareable pop-out meeting notes on top of webpages

  24-07-2020 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Hugo is a cool free plugin for collaborative meetings which finds all related meeting notes I have made.
  
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• Apple Arcade's Lullaby of Life game lets you transform the world with music - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The new game is available on Apple Arcade now.
  
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• YouTube TV vs. Hulu Plus Live TV: Which live TV streaming service is best for you? - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Just $10 separates two of the best premium options for cord cutters who want live TV. Here's how to choose between them.
  
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• Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data

  24-07-2020 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm has not yet confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, as many are reporting.
  
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• Second stimulus check is all but guaranteed. But who'll be eligible for Round 2? - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will you meet the requirements for the second payment under the CARES 2 Senate proposal? Here's how your income, marriage status, dependents and citizenship could determine whether you get more stimulus money from the IRS.
  
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• Here's how long it will take to get your 2020 federal tax refund - CNET

  24-07-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know to find out when your money will arrive.
  
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• Survey: Where is your organization spending its tech dollars?

  24-07-2020 17:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your organization's 2021 IT budget.
  
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• Education reinvented: How COVID-19 has changed how students learn

  24-07-2020 17:42 via zdnet.com
  Global school closings usher in e-learning on a massive scale.
  
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