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• Apple confirms new iPhone will be delayed 'a few weeks' from typical September launch - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant says it'll still launch the new device, just a bit later.
  
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• Atlassian buys asset tracking company Mindville

  30-07-2020 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Atlassian also reported its fiscal fourth quarter financial results after market close on Thursday.
  
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• Here's where to find kids' face masks that work - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Your child needs a comfortable face mask created with their proportions in mind. Lots of fun kids' sizes and styles of all kinds are available online.
  
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• Tech giants' shares soar as companies benefit from Covid-19 pandemic

  30-07-2020 23:27
  
  Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google reported positive quarterly results even as overall US economic growth fell by 32.9%Tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google released results on Thursday that showed just how richly the sector has benefited from the coronavirus pandemic, sending their already sky-high share prices soaring in after-hours trading.On a day when the US announced economic growth overall had collapsed by a record-setting 32.9%, Amazon reported a profit of $5.2bn for the quarter
  
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• House passes 'Sami's Law' named after woman killed by a fake Uber driver - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Under the law, which now heads to the Senate, Uber and Lyft would have to adhere to new safety guidelines.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day is coming in the fourth quarter - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  No word yet on what days, or even what month.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco racks up over 150,000 reservations in 2 weeks - Roadshow

  30-07-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Now, Ford needs to convert them to actual sales, but it's still a mighty impressive number.
  
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• Next stimulus bill: HEALS Act would include benefits beyond another payment - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If it passes, the HEALS Act could offer a $1,200 stimulus check along with other benefits. Here are the other incentives proposed to offset the worst financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• How to make customer service more digital

  30-07-2020 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Customers increasingly self-serve and use digital engagement channels for customer service both before and after purchase. It’s important that customer service organizations go digital and deliver context-driven interactions that precisely target visitors and customers at the right points in their journeys to educate and help them in their moments of need.
  
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• A day after Jeff Bezos downplayed Amazon's power, it posts record profit - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  The report comes after CEO Jeff Bezos attended a contentious antitrust hearing Wednesday, in which he tried to de-emphasize its influence.
  
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• NBA restart: How to watch Jazz vs. Pelicans, Clippers vs. Lakers and the NBA's return without cable - CNET

  30-07-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA is back inside the bubble at Disney World.
  
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• Some people will get an interest payment from the IRS in 2020. Find out if you're one of them - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  The feds will pay interest on some tax refunds -- but there's a catch.
  
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• Apple says iPhone sales rose despite the coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  The largest question now is whether the coronavirus will lead to a delay of Apple's next iPhone.
  
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• Red Hat Enterprise Linux runs into Boothole patch trouble

  30-07-2020 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat's fix for the Boothole security hole has stopped some users' systems from booting.
  
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• Apple eclipses Q3 estimates with double-digit growth in products and services

  30-07-2020 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Additionally, the board of directors approved a four-for-one stock split to make the stock more accessible to a broader base of investors.
  
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• Facebook continues to grow despite ad boycott - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Advertisers are calling on Facebook to do more to combat hate speech.
  
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• Apple says iPhone sales rose despite the coronavirus pandemic spread - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The largest question now is whether the coronavirus will lead to a delay of Apple's next iPhone.
  
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• Google's Q2 cloud revenue climbs over 43%

  30-07-2020 22:35 via zdnet.com
  Strong growth in Google's cloud business helped buoy an otherwise challenging quarter for Alphabet, as ad revenues across Search and YouTube struggle to rebound to pre-pandemic levels.
  
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• Best air fryer of 2020: Cosori, Ninja, Dash, Philips, Instant and more - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  We pit popular air fryer models from Ninja, Dash, Philips, Cosori, PowerXL and more head to head see which one is best.
  
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• Elon Musk's latest SpaceX Starship prototype for Mars travel could fly soon - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The spacecraft SpaceX plans to send to Mars has had growing pains during development, but it could soon reach a new milestone.
  
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• Amazon's Q2: $4 billion spent on COVID-19 and still nets $5.2 billion

  30-07-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS' annual revenue run rate topped $43.2 billion. Amazon's sales and earnings crushed estimates.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys package in the works, leaked photo shows - Roadshow

  30-07-2020 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  A no-brainer, really, since there's already a Wrangler Willys.
  
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• Google weathers pandemic, beating second quarter expectations - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant was aided by "gradual improvement" in its ad business.
  
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• Google sales decline amid pandemic, but still beat estimates - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant said it's seen "gradual improvement" in its ad business since the first quarter.
  
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• Facebook blows past Q2 estimates, expects revenue growth to hold steady in Q3

  30-07-2020 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The social media giant delivered a Q2 ad revenue growth rate of 10 percent and expects a similar growth rate in Q3, in spite of the current ad boycott.
  
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• Epic is giving away three action adventure games worth $38 - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  This week's freebies include a pair of roguelike action games and the beloved Sword & Sworcery.
  
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• Epic is giving away 3 action adventure games worth $38 - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  This week's freebies include a pair of roguelike action games and the beloved Sword & Sworcery.
  
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• A day after Jeff Bezos downplayed Amazon's power, it posts record profits - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  The report comes after CEO Jeff Bezos attended a contentious antitrust hearing on Wednesday, in which he tried to play down its influence.
  
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• The future of work in Asia Pacific

  30-07-2020 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Digital transformation is happening faster and irrevocably across Asia due to COVID-19. The new normal, as it emerges, will be unstable and will force policymakers and business leaders to act in ways that were earlier considered impossible. The future of work is upon us and most organizations are not prepared.
  
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• Container adoption is on the rise: How can security keep up?

  30-07-2020 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Containers are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not surprising considering benefits like scalability, agility, and cost reduction. However, it is important that security pros are brought into the adoption process to ensure that they have a strategy in place to secure the use of these containers.
  
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• Delta starts automatically blocking adjacent plane seats for flight bookings - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The airline is bringing in better coronavirus social distancing measures.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 rumors: Everything we know the week before Samsung Unpacked - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  New colors. Design changes. And all the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's cameras, battery and more.
  
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• Inside the hidden world of competitive lockpicking - CNET

  30-07-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Despite criminal comparisons and bruised fingers, a community of hobbyist lockpickers is thriving online.
  
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• Scientists track down origin of Stonehenge's mysterious big stones - CNET

  30-07-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Prehistoric builders of Stonehenge moved the giants from 15 miles away.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Z Fold 2: Release date, features, specs, and everything else we know

  30-07-2020 21:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's gearing up to announce some new phones, and we've rounded up everything we could find out about the Note 20 and Z Fold 2.
  
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• How COVID-19 is impacting jobs in the tech industry - CNET

  30-07-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  A new report from Indeed shows fewer jobs -- and rising competition for them.
  
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• Coronavirus recession: How bad could it get and what it means for you - CNET

  30-07-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The US economy sank for a second quarter in a row as Congress continues to iron out the next stimulus package. Here's how to find some help.
  
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• Peacock: Prices, free tier, shows, movies and devices (but no Roku still) - CNET

  30-07-2020 21:24 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 stream it on a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Get the combo wireless Pandora portable power bank for $36 - CNET

  30-07-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  It's a wall charger, USB power bank and Qi charging pad all rolled into one, plus it has a digital battery-remaining display.
  
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• Google teases Pixel 4A launch on Aug. 3 with hidden message

  30-07-2020 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Rumors had been pointing to an early August launch, and Google seems to have confirmed that... as long as you know the secret code.
  
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• How to donate plasma if you recovered from COVID-19 - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  What you need to know about donating, including the potential risks and side-effects.
  
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• The 9 best TV series you can watch free on Peacock and other services - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Mad Men, Downton Abbey, Battlestar Galactica and more. Enjoy some of the greatest shows in history without spending a penny.
  
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• EU sanctions China, Russia, and North Korea for past hacks

  30-07-2020 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The EU has imposed today its first-ever economical sanctions following cyber-attacks from foreign adversaries.
  
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• Google teases August 3 as Pixel 4A launch date - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Anticipation is building for Google's next flagship phone -- now, we know when to expect it to arrive.
  
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• Google teases Aug. 3 as Pixel 4A launch date - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Anticipation is building for Google's next flagship phone -- now we know when to expect it to arrive.
  
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• Elon Musk's latest Starship prototype could fly soon - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  The spacecraft that SpaceX plans to send to Mars has had growing pains during development, but it could soon reach a new milestone.
  
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• The best fire pits for 2020: Tiki, Solo Stove, Kingso, Garden Treasures, Hampton Bay and more - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  From Solo Stove, Tiki, Pop-Up Pit, to Kingso and others, we test a bunch of popular fire pits to find out which ones are the best.
  
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• The US Army wants to train dogs to detect COVID-19 through scent - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Army is joining a University of Pennsylvania study into whether dogs can identify COVID-19 in asymptomatic carriers.
  
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• Always Pan review: I tried the popular frying pan that claims it can replace 8 kitchen tools - CNET

  30-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the Always Pan performed.
  
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• Rebuilding Paradise: Ron Howard's powerful story of town rising from wildfire's ashes - CNET

  30-07-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Howard's National Geographic documentary thoughtfully exposes how California's deadliest wildfire was't just a natural disaster.
  
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