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• Inside the Senate's $1,200 stimulus check proposal. Everything we know right now - CNET

  27-07-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  The HEALS Act announced Monday in the Senate will include kids of all ages, unlike the first check. Other burning questions remain.
  
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• Cadillac trademarks Symboliq, possibly for new EV - Roadshow

  27-07-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Cadillac goes Cadillaq.
  
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• Second stimulus checks very likely video - CNET

  27-07-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the next coronavirus relief package will include a second round of direct payments to families.
  
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• Confirmed: Senate proposes new $1,200 stimulus check. Everything we know - CNET

  27-07-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  The HEALS Act announced Monday in the Senate answers one burning question, but leaves others still smoldering.
  
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• Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms, study finds - CNET

  27-07-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers from NIST found that face masks are causing facial recognition algorithms to fail as frequently as 50% of the time.
  
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• This probably isn't the best time for Dodge to tease its new police cars - Roadshow

  27-07-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The updated Charger and Durango Pursuit models are coming this fall.
  
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• These dual band mesh Wi-Fi routers cover up to 4,500 sq. ft. and are up to 40% off - CNET

  27-07-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Get a three-satellite network for $90 or get a node with Gigabit Ethernet for $107.
  
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• California investigates Amazon's treatment of workers during pandemic

  27-07-2020 23:06
  
  Filings allege employees had to share equipment and were not allowed extra time to account for social distancingAmazon is under investigation in California for failing to protect its warehouse employees from the new coronavirus.California’s attorney general Xavier Becerra, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and the San Francisco department of public health “have all opened investigations into Amazon’s practices” around the pandemic, San Francisco superior cou
  
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• The old Ram 1500 will carry on for another year, report says - Roadshow

  27-07-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Ram 1500 Classic will continue to be sold alongside the new model.
  
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• HEALS Act stimulus bill: Senate GOP proposes $1,200 check and other benefits - CNET

  27-07-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Senate Republicans proposed a new $1,200 stimulus check for eligible Americans on Monday, as well as additional incentives and relief to help provide financial support amid the pandemic.
  
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• Four of the biggest tech CEOs are about to be grilled by Congress - CNET

  27-07-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google face a reckoning over their dominance.
  
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• HEALS Act: Senate stimulus bill offers $1,200 check and other benefits. How they could help - CNET

  27-07-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Senate Republicans proposed a new $1,200 stimulus check for eligible Americans on Monday, as well as additional incentives and relief to help provide financial support amidst the pandemic.
  
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• F5 Networks tops third quarter earnings targets

  27-07-2020 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The company reported​ non-GAAP net income of $134 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, on revenue of $586 million.
  
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• Best massage gun for 2020: Hypervolt, Theragun, TimTam and more compared - CNET

  27-07-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  These percussive massagers can loosen tight spots and help relieve muscle soreness.
  
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• Best robot vacuum for 2020: iRobot Roomba, Neato, Eufy and more compared - CNET

  27-07-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Robot vacuums clean better, faster and are smarter than they've ever been. These are the best models for sale right now.
  
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• Game subscription services: Read this before you choose one - CNET

  27-07-2020 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Figure out if Apple Arcade, Xbox Game Pass or another gaming subscription service is worth your time and money this summer.
  
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• Rolls-Royce Ghost successor targets "post opulence," says CEO - Roadshow

  27-07-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  The next version of one of Rolls' most important models will be much more minimalist in design, says the company's CEO in an open letter.
  
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• Samsung gears up for Galaxy Note 20 Unpacked event with a teaser video

  27-07-2020 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  If you blink, you'll probably miss the biggest clue as to what's coming at the Aug. 5 Unpacked event.
  
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• Alexa Echo snooping-blocker from MSCHF could protect your privacy - CNET

  27-07-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Alexagate device jams your Echo's microphone.
  
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• The surprisingly good EarFun Free true-wireless earbuds are back on sale for $32.49 - CNET

  27-07-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Good sound, a sweatproof design and a USB-C case that also supports wireless charging? Yes, please.
  
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• The coolest smartphones are hard to find in the US. So should you track one down? - CNET

  27-07-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the best phones in the world come from Chinese brands like Huawei, OnePlus or Oppo. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Beyoncé's Black Is King streams Friday on Disney Plus. Here's how to watch - CNET

  27-07-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The visual album celebrates Black culture and is based on Beyoncé's album, The Lion King: The Gift.
  
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• Google employees will work from home until at least summer 2021

  27-07-2020 21:00
  
  Sundar Pichai reportedly made the decision last week after debate among an internal group of top executivesGoogle will keep its employees home until at least next July, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, marking the largest tech firm to commit to such a timeline in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Women at Google miss out on thousands of dollars as a result of pay discrimination, lawsuit allegesContinue reading...
  
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• Best rowing machines for 2020 - CNET

  27-07-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get a great workout at home with these rowing machines for every budget and space.
  
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• Best traveling tech and camping gear in 2020: Make your outdoor vacation more comfortable

  27-07-2020 20:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're taking a break from work to relax in the outback this summer, be sure to pick up top-notch camping gear first.
  
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• Best smart locks of 2020: August, Yale and more compared - CNET

  27-07-2020 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to go keyless in 2020? These smart locks make bringing your front door online a breeze.
  
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• Garmin apps, website start to return after cyberattack - CNET

  27-07-2020 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Garmin said to expect delays as services come back online after a four day outage.
  
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• Emmy nomination 2020 predictions: Tiger King, Picard or Schitt's Creek? - CNET

  27-07-2020 20:10 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 Tuesday.
  
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• Time to report now? Follow these steps if the IRS stimulus payment never arrived - CNET

  27-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  How to let the federal agency know about your missing money.
  
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• Rolls-Royce CEO issues open letter, describes thinking behind next Ghost - Roadshow

  27-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next version of one of Rolls' most important models will be much more minimalist in design.
  
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• Ransomware attack on Garmin thought to be the work of 'Evil Corp'

  27-07-2020 19:57
  
  Russian cybercrime gang is believed to be responsible for taking Garmin services offlineA ransomware attack that took the GPS and smartwatch business Garmin entirely offline for more than three days is believed to have been carried out by a Russian cybercriminal gang which calls itself “Evil Corp”.Garmin began to restore services to customers on Monday morning, after being held hostage for a reported ransom of $10m, although some services were still operating with limited functionali
  
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• Raiinmaker influencer marketing platform launches with $50,000 'Open Source Money' rewards

  27-07-2020 19:56 via zdnet.com
  The Raiinmaker influencer marketing platform has been launched. It uses the blockchain to reward fans for their endorsements.
  
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• How to watch live as NASA's Mars Perseverance rover launches this week - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  The epic journey to the red planet begins with a launch from Florida on July 30.
  
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• OnePlus Nord review: Everything you'd want from a 5G phone - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  5G, great specs and a low price -- the OnePlus Nord has it all.
  
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• Wink's subscription plan kicks off July 27 - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  After several delays, the smart home startup's $4.99 monthly service starts Monday.
  
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• Microsoft is testing the use of hydrogen fuel cells in lieu of diesel for its Azure datacenter servers

  27-07-2020 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is aiming to eliminate its dependency on diesel fuel, primarily used in its Azure datacenters, by 2030.
  
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• Second stimulus check is happening. But who will be eligible for the next $1,200? - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Will you meet the requirements for another payment under the Senate's CARES 2 proposal? Here's how your income, marriage status, dependents and citizenship could affect whether you get more stimulus money from the IRS.
  
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• Tenet will be released internationally before coming to US on Sept. 3 - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Warner Bros. announced when many countries can expect to see the new movie.
  
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• Star Trek: Discovery sets season 3 premiere date for October - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Michael Burnham and her crewmates will be exploring a strange new future.
  
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• Best wine subscription and clubs for 2020: The Panel, Winc, Vinebox and more compared - CNET

  27-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, there’s a perfect wine subscription service for everyone.
  
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• COVID-19 recession: 2020 German, French, and UK tech markets all likely to fall

  27-07-2020 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Forrester recently published its tech market forecast for the three largest European economies: France, Germany, and the UK. Due to the coronavirus and resulting recessions, tech spending in these markets will decline by 5% to 7% in 2020 from 2019 levels in the best-case scenario, with the UK being the most vulnerable.
  
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• Senate expected to renew eviction moratorium, but rent is still due Aug. 1 - CNET

  27-07-2020 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  The old law has lapsed and it could take days or weeks before a renewal of rent protections is passed. What happens in between?
  
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• Your next company is a starship

  27-07-2020 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The company of the future will be a new type of symbiotic organization of autonomous technology and autonomous humans, working effectively together, accelerating the flow of value, as and when needed, to our customers and all other stakeholders in the ecosystem.
  
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• New Ford Bronco reportedly has an 18-month waitlist - Roadshow

  27-07-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Massive interest in Ford's new SUV could mean it's going to take a long time to take delivery, but the start of production remains on schedule.
  
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• SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2: How to watch NASA astronauts return to Earth - CNET

  27-07-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley made history getting to the space station. Now they're coming home.
  
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• Senate to propose new $1,200 stimulus check today. Everything we know - CNET

  27-07-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Senate Republicans are expected to lay out their plans for a new $1,200 stimulus check on Monday. But the proposed legislation raises many questions and is far from final.
  
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• Lawmakers want Facebook, YouTube to do more to stop climate denial - CNET

  27-07-2020 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  A group of lawmakers is calling for platforms to do more about climate change misinformation.
  
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• Science identifies the ancient enzyme that makes body odor so pungent - CNET

  27-07-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  We've known certain bacteria cause BO, but now scientists have found the specific enzyme within the germs that makes us so aromatic.
  
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• Monday's best deals: PD power bank $14, Amazfit Bip $47, Echo Dot with Clock $10 and more - CNET

  27-07-2020 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  Other bargains include an iPad stylus for $18, a multifunction oscillating tool for $50 and my new favorite fan for $45.
  
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• CISA says 62,000 QNAP NAS devices have been infected with the QSnatch malware

  27-07-2020 18:13 via zdnet.com
  QSnatch malware, first spotted in late 2019, has grown from 7,000 bots to more than 62,000, according to a join US CISA and UK NCSC security alert.
  
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