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• ESPN Plus monthly plan increasing to $6, report says - CNET

  07-08-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Existing subscribers will reportedly continue to pay $4.99 a month for a year.
  
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• ESPN Plus monthly plan increasing to $6 - CNET

  07-08-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Existing subscribers will continue to pay $4.99 a month for a year.
  
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• Stimulus deal hangs by a thread: 4 things that could happen if negotiators miss today's deadline - CNET

  07-08-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  As Congressional stimulus bill talks stall today, here are all the options on the table if Democratic and Republican negotiators can't find common ground on the package.
  
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• Cadillac Lyriq pricing to start under $75,000 - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The ballpark MSRP for GM's forthcoming electric SUV suggests it will be more of a Tesla Model X competitor than a Model Y rival.
  
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• $600 boost for unemployment benefit extension still being debated - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiations on the next coronavirus relief package and the future of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program fell apart Friday.
  
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• Best deal ever: Get the Eero 3-piece mesh router plus two Amazon Echos for $200 - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  It's better than you think: You get an Echo Show 5 and an Echo Dot along with Wi-Fi coverage of your whole house.
  
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• Prince Harry calls for social media reform, compares misinformation to lead poisoning - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  In a new editorial, the Duke of Sussex calls on social media platforms, policy makers and advertisers to do more to combat online hate and misinformation.
  
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• DC FanDome: Everything we know about DC's free virtual fan convention - CNET

  07-08-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for sneak peeks at the Snyder Cut of Justice League, The Suicide Squad, The Batman and more.
  
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• Most TikTok users don't want to switch to a rival app, survey says - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Eighty-three percent of users surveyed aren't concerned enough about potential privacy concerns to delete the app.
  
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• Save $60 on the versatile Yoga Smart Tab Android tablet - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  It's a tablet, it's an entertainment center, it's a smart display and it costs just $190 (or $177 with cash back).
  
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• Fantasy football 2020: How to play during a pandemic - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Tips to make sure your league is prepared for an NFL season filled with extra unpredictability.
  
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• Hackers flood Reddit communities with pro-Trump posts - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Dozens of Reddit communities were forcibly flooded with pro-Trump content Friday morning. Reddit is blaming compromised moderator accounts.
  
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• NASA ditching insensitive nicknames for cosmic objects - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  NASA reconsiders unofficial names given to galaxies and nebulae, such as "Eskimo Nebula," as it works to be more inclusive.
  
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• Chiwetel Ejiofor on his work with the Benedicts of Marvel's Doctor Strange - CNET

  07-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Oscar-nominated actor from 12 Years a Slave, Children of Men, The Martian and Kinky Boots is my guest on the I'm So Obsessed podcast.
  
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• Star Trek comedy Lower Deck's No. 1 rule: Don't make fun of Star Trek - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan talks Trek and the mind-bending challenges of his other job, Rick and Morty.
  
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• Oregon EV shop swapped a Tesla heart into Johnny Cash's old Rolls-Royce - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  They swapped it one piece at a time, but it definitely cost more than a dime.
  
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• An Oregon EV shop gave Johnny Cash's old Rolls-Royce a Tesla transplant - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  A Model S 75 gave up its guts, one piece at a time, to keep the old Roller alive.
  
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• HBO's Lovecraft Country review: Racial commentary meets witches and vampires - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams produced the rich new HBO drama series, and it shows.
  
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• Hulu's discounted annual plan makes a great deal even better - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Get two months of ad-supported streaming free when you pay for a year.
  
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• Hackers flood dozens of Reddit communities with pro-Trump posts - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Dozens of Reddit communities were forcibly flooded with pro-Trump content Friday morning. Reddit is blaming compromised moderator accounts.
  
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• Freaky 'hell ant' found frozen in 99-million-year-old amber with bug in its maw - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  "Deadly, scythe-like mandibles" would be a great heavy metal band name.
  
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• Are Dropbox's work-from-home growth rates sustainable?

  07-08-2020 20:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud-based file sharing company has seen strong tailwinds from the work-from-home trends driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Drew Houston laid out what he foresees for 2021 and beyond.
  
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• Howard review: Movie offers powerful look at Disney music legend stolen by AIDS - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  A touching Disney Plus documentary follows the life of Howard Ashman, the songwriter for Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Aladdin.
  
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• BMW eDrive Zones can change your plug-in hybrid's mode using GPS - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  It'll help drivers stay as efficient as possible in low-emission zones.
  
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• SpaceX launches first batch of Starlink satellites wearing sun visors - CNET

  07-08-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX sends its next big batch of Starlink satellites into space and these ones are equipped with shades to reduce their brightness.
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2020: from Cuisinart, Breville, Mr. Coffee and more - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  In the market for new espresso machine? We've gathered a group of espresso machines from brands like Breville, Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee and others to find out which is best.
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2020: Cuisinart, Breville, Mr. Coffee and more - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  In the market for a new espresso machine? We gathered a group of espresso machines from brands like Breville, Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee and others to find out which is best.
  
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• Phew! Newly discovered asteroid isn't an Earth-smacking threat after all - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  We won't even have to duck when asteroid 2020 NK1 comes in for its closest approach.
  
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• What is Tencent?

  07-08-2020 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chinese firm's investments include Fortnite, Tesla and Universal Music - but it's under fire in the US.
  
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• Apple Arcade updates six games for you to play this weekend - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the new updates Friday.
  
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• Instagram Reels: Facebook’s history of ‘adapting’ competitors’ familiar features

  07-08-2020 19:37 via theguardian.com
  
  The tech company, in the midst of antitrust hearings in Congress, has come under fire for cloning other companies’ products beforeFacebook-owned Instagram on Wednesday launched Reels, a feature within the photo and video sharing app that allows users to post short videos and songs. Rings a bell?The launch drew a cheeky retweet from TikTok on Thursday, with the year’s hottest app saying Instagram’s feature looked “familiar”. Continue reading...
  
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• Hackers are defacing Reddit with pro-Trump messages

  07-08-2020 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  BREAKING: Massive hack hits Reddit.
  
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• The 2020 Perseid meteor shower peaks soon: Here's how to watch the show - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Each August brings nights lit up by up to 100 shooting stars and fireballs per hour.
  
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• Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's streaming service - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  NBCUniversal's streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more if you pay. But you still can't stream it on a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Can't travel? Bring the world to you video - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it might be awhile before the next time you board an international flight off to a faraway country. Instead, bring the world to you with some innovative online tools and services.
  
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• Best mesh Wi-Fi routers of 2020: Eero, Orbi, Google Nest and more - CNET

  07-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A good mesh router can spread a speedy, reliable internet connection throughout your entire home. Here are our top picks to help you ditch the dead zones.
  
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• Disney Plus' Mulan release: Everything we know (and don't) - CNET

  07-08-2020 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Disney is finally sticking with a Mulan release date -- $30 will unlock the live-action movie on Disney Plus Sept. 4, when it'll also hit some theaters. Here's everything we know (and still don't).
  
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• Hands on with the Akaso Brave 7 LE action camera: Perfect for vloggers and time-lapse videos

  07-08-2020 18:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The Akaso Brave 7LE action camera is is a superb camera that can be controlled remotely, and has all the extras you could need for your active life.
  
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• New Kia Sonet SUV is somehow even smaller than Seltos - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  And its size is about as small as its chances of a US debut, but never give up hope.
  
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• Tesla is hiring in Austin, Texas to build its new Gigafactory - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker needs people with expertise in the fields of construction, engineering and human resources.
  
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• Cadillac Lyriq EV: GM reveals all-electric luxury SUV to compete with Tesla Model X and Y - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  The Lyriq is the first vehicle built on General Motors' new electric architecture.
  
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• Marvel's Avengers game hands-on: Plenty of potential for epic Ms. Marvel adventure - CNET

  07-08-2020 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  The side missions in the multiplayer-centric superhero game's beta left me a little cold, but I'm hopeful for its future. You can try it out free from Friday.
  
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• Second stimulus check: This is how soon the IRS could send it, after Congress makes a deal - CNET

  07-08-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The White House has a plan to send your second stimulus payment faster than the first check went out. We worked out some possible dates when you could get it.
  
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• Bulgarian police arrest hacker Instakilla

  07-08-2020 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Hacker accused of hacking and extorting companies, selling stolen data online.
  
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• All-electric Polestar 2 brings Swedish class to the EV market video - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo spin-off Polestar has released its second car, its first all-electric model.
  
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• Facebook open-sources one of Instagram's security tools

  07-08-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In the first half of 2020, Pysa detected 44% of all security bugs in Instagram's server-side Python code.
  
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• 2021 Acura TLX packs an ear-pleasing ELS audio system - Roadshow

  07-08-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Acura's new 2021 TLX has sharp new styling and an audio system that rewards high-quality files.
  
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• Bernie Sanders pushes tax that'd cost Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg billions - CNET

  07-08-2020 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  Several Democratic senators want to hit billionaires with a onetime 60% tax on wealth gains made during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• The best smart home devices that aren't made by Google or Amazon - CNET

  07-08-2020 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home products are out there.
  
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• Congress stimulus deal hanging by a thread: 4 things that could happen if they miss today's deadline - CNET

  07-08-2020 17:51 via cnet.com
  
  Here are all the options on the table if Democratic and Republican negotiators can't find common ground on a stimulus package today.
  
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