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• Stock up on storage: Get a WD My Passport 512GB external SSD for $80 - CNET

  31-07-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  This external drive with a USB-C connection is now 38% off.
  
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• Coronavirus recession: How bad it could get and what it means for you - CNET

  31-07-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The US economy sank for a second quarter in a row as Congress continues to iron out another stimulus package. Here's how to find some help.
  
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• Twitter hack: Bognor Regis man one of three charged

  31-07-2020 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A UK man and two people in Florida have been charged over the hijacking of US Twitter accounts.
  
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• Master Azure: This complete Microsoft Azure course bundle is just $30 right now, over 95% off

  31-07-2020 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Dive into the cloud computing world with this complete 10-course bundle.
  
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• Halo Infinite multiplayer will be free to play, support 120 FPS - CNET

  31-07-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Developer 343 Industries confirms the rumors.
  
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• Wirelessly charge your phone on an elegant stone slab that's 35% off - CNET

  31-07-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  These stones are so gorgeous that I imagine this is how rich people charge their phones.
  
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• Trump goes after TikTok: Everything you need to know - CNET

  31-07-2020 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  The short-video app has provoked concerns in the US government.
  
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• Other solar systems could cram in as many as seven Earth-like planets - CNET

  31-07-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  We might want to blame Jupiter for the lack of other habitable planets around our own sun.
  
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• Netflix's Transformers: War for Cybertron is too dark and too short for its own good - CNET

  31-07-2020 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Review: War for Cybertron -- decidedly not for kids -- paradoxically fleshes out icons like Optimus Prime and Megatron yet offers a thin, rushed story.
  
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• Upgrade your home office with these affordable smart devices and tech essentials

  31-07-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Use the best smart devices in your home office to boost productivity and make home life more comfortable.
  
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• Lego Super Mario, reviewed: A real-life Super Mario Maker - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Lego meets Mario: Here's what you need to know about the new playsets.
  
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• Beyoncé's Black Is King could help save this sad excuse for a summer - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Like all of the star's projects, this visual album on Disney Plus promises to have a major impact and spark discussion far and wide.
  
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• Would a Microsoft TikTok acquisition be anything less than completely crazy?

  31-07-2020 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  If ByteDance divests its TikTok U.S. operations, are there enough potential gaming, education or chat synergies for Microsoft to buy it? Or will (and should) Microsoft stick to its business knitting?
  
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• Trump to order ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations, report says - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft is reportedly interested in purchasing TikTok from the Chinese company.
  
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• TikTok: Trump reportedly to order parent company to sell Chinese-owned app

  31-07-2020 21:38
  
  Microsoft is reported to be looking into buying the TikTok’s US operations as the app’s data privacy practices have come under fireDonald Trump will reportedly order the parent company of TikTok to sell the popular video sharing platform because of national-security concerns.Trump on Friday again suggested the US may take action against the Chinese-owned social media platform. Continue reading...
  
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• Tampa teen charged over massive Twitter hack - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  The accounts of dozens of politicians, celebrities and businesses were hijacked to peddle a bitcoin scam.
  
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• Zoned flash: The next big thing in enterprise SSDs

  31-07-2020 21:22 via zdnet.com
  
  NAND flash SSDs. They're everywhere these days. The next big thing in enterprise SSDs is zoned flash. Why should you care? Here's 90 seconds of tech goodness.
  
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• Hunter Douglas smart shades ditch the AAs for rechargeable battery wands - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Smart shades can be real battery hogs, but now, Hunter Douglas has a better way to keep your luxury window dressing fully powered.
  
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• Florida teen arrested for orchestrating Twitter hack

  31-07-2020 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Main suspect identified as Graham Ivan Clark, a 17-year-old teen from Tampa, Florida.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX bring NASA astronauts back to Earth this weekend - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley made history getting to the space station aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. Weather permitting, they're coming home soon.
  
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• When could your new stimulus check come from the IRS? Here are possible payment dates - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The next stimulus package would likely send out a new payment of up to $1,200 a person. But you won't receive it right away.
  
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• TikTok: For you, it's fun, but for Trump and lawmakers, it's a security threat - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump is reportedly forcing TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest the hit social network. Here's why.
  
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• NBA restart: How to watch Celtics vs. Bucks, Rockets vs. Mavericks today without cable - CNET

  31-07-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  In day 2 of the restarted NBA season, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, James Harden and Jayson Tatum get back on the court.
  
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• Learn Linux: The complete 2020 bundle of online courses is 98% off for a limited time

  31-07-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Why you need to learn Linux in order to become a successful developer.
  
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• Elon Musk and Tom Cruise now have a studio backing their space movie, report says - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Iron Man and Maverick are teaming up with NASA on a future blockbuster with less gravity than ever before.
  
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• LG Gram 17 (2020) review

  31-07-2020 20:58 via techradar.com
  
  Editor's Note
  • Original review date: July 2020• Launch price: Starts at $1,749 / £1,549 (about AU$2,450)• Target price now (updated model): Starts at $1,399.99 / £1,439 (around AU$2,050)Update – August 2024: Although the 2020 configuration reviewed here is no longer available for purchase, the LG Gram 17 is still going strong, sitting among the ranks of the best ultrabooks.LG has tried iterating on the popular Gram design a few times, most notably with last year
  
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• Democrats are warned that hackers are after their Facebook accounts, report says - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  The Democratic National Committee reportedly warns of a fake email about page deactivation.
  
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• Beyoncé and Disney's Black Is King could rival Hamilton for cultural impact - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Like all of the star's projects, this one promises to have a major impact and spark discussion far and wide.
  
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• Trump to order Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations, report says - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok is under government review over potential national security risks.
  
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• Here's the cheapest electric vehicle in the US -- and it comes from China - Roadshow

  31-07-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  It's called the Kandi K27 and it's... yeah, it's something.
  
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• The most popular face masks to purchase online for 2020 - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  These online merchants have a variety of styles for your face covering needs, and their masks are a hit with CNET readers.
  
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• Black is King album initial release: How to watch and listen to Beyonce's new album today - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The new visual album is said to celebrate Black culture and is based on Beyoncé's album, The Lion King: The Gift.
  
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• Best laptop for 2020 - CNET

  31-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are our top-rated picks for all types of users including creatives and gamers and even our favorite cheap laptops and budget-friendly options.
  
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• Nvidia reportedly in advanced talks to buy Arm

  31-07-2020 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The deal, giving Nvidia a much broader footprint in the semiconductor industry, would be sure to draw regulatory scrutiny.
  
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• Google, Apple COVID-19 contact tracing apps to roll out in 'coming weeks' in US - CNET

  31-07-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Public health authorities have already created apps in 16 countries and regions using tools Google developed with Apple, Google says.
  
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• Google, Apple contact tracing apps for COVID-19 to roll out in US in 'coming weeks' - CNET

  31-07-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Google said apps based on the contact tracing tools it is building with Apple will soon be available in the US.
  
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• Add Starz to your streaming lineup for $5 a month - CNET

  31-07-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  That's the rate for your first three months, but you'll find plenty to binge along the way.
  
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• Back to school: Gear for teachers who want to up their online game

  31-07-2020 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Great online teaching doesn't require huge gear expense. In this guide, we'll take you through some of our gear recommendations, some budget tips, and the ultimate secret of online teaching: It's still the teacher that makes the learning work.
  
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• The best coffee grinder for 2020: Oxo, Baratza, Breville and more - CNET

  31-07-2020 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  We tested a group of coffee grinders from popular companies like Breville, Oxo, Baratza and Cuisinart to find out which one is the best.
  
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• Can't get a professional massage? Get a massage at home with the right gear video - CNET

  31-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Due to the closures of day spas and massage services over COVID-19 concerns, it might be a while before you can get a professional massage. Ease your sore muscles at home with some high-tech massaging tools.
  
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• The companies still hiring in the UK during coronavirus crisis

  31-07-2020 18:49
  
  Pandemic creates employment boom in new sectors despite devastation of economyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Covid-19 pandemic has devastated businesses across the UK, with tens of thousands of jobs having been lost, but some companies are hiring nonetheless.Many of the roles are in industries that have experienced high demand, such as doorstep delivery and hygiene products. According to one employment website, coronavirus has significantly altered the mark
  
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• How Covid-19 has reshaped the jobs landscape in the UK

  31-07-2020 18:49
  
  The pandemic has created an employment boom in new sectors despite the devastation of the economyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Covid-19 pandemic has devastated businesses across the UK, with tens of thousands of jobs having been lost, but some companies are hiring nonetheless.Many of the roles are in industries that have experienced high demand, such as doorstep delivery and hygiene products. According to one employment website, coronavirus has significant
  
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• GM and EVgo will bring over 2,700 new fast chargers to national network - Roadshow

  31-07-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker and charging firm will target cities, and more importantly, suburbs to expand charging station access to new areas.
  
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• Tesla battery cells in for more juice, supplier Panasonic says - Roadshow

  31-07-2020 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  Panasonic is Tesla's leading cell provider, and more energy in the cells means longer driving ranges and potentially smaller batteries altogether.
  
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• TikTok: For you, it's fun, but lawmakers see a security threat - CNET

  31-07-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  A Chinese tech company owns TikTok, and US politicians worry that the Chinese government could use the app to spy on people and spread propaganda.
  
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• Black is King arrives on Disney Plus - CNET

  31-07-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Written and directed by Beyoncé, a new visual album is streaming right now.
  
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• Nvidia in advanced talks to buy chipmaker Arm, says report - CNET

  31-07-2020 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  It's the only suitor in discussions with Arm owner SoftBank, Bloomberg reports.
  
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• Next stimulus package: HEALS Act benefits go far beyond a second payment - CNET

  31-07-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Another $1,200 stimulus check is only one way the next stimulus bill could help. Here are the other incentives proposed to offset the worst financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• How to make your own planter to liven up your backyard or balcony - CNET

  31-07-2020 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  Make your own planter to bring greenery exactly where you want it, whether you live in the city or the country.
  
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• MLB is back: How to watch Red Sox vs. Yankees, Dodgers vs. D'backs today without cable - CNET

  31-07-2020 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  You had better watch baseball while you can this season.
  
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