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• Are you're doing these exercises wrong? Check your form here - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Master these four important workout moves with these tips.
  
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• Microsoft is launching xCloud game streaming in beta Tuesday - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The service will come to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers via the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) Android app.
  
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• Acupressure mats: What you need to know before you buy one - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Can a mat of spikes really reduce pain and stress?
  
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• Why you should skip your workout if you're sleep deprived - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  The science says it's really not worth it.
  
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• Trump's $400 enhanced unemployment benefit executive action: What you need to know - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  An executive memorandum signed on Saturday by the president will extend the additional unemployment benefits that ended on July 31, but for a lesser amount.
  
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• Trump's $400 enhanced unemployment benefit executive action: What to know - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  An executive memorandum signed on Saturday by the president will extend the additional unemployment benefits that ended on July 31, but for a lesser amount.
  
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• How China's internet is reacting to Trump's treatment of TikTok - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  The topic of Trump's executive orders against TikTok and WeChat has been viewed over 500 million times on Chinese social media platform Weibo.
  
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• SpaceX is planning a resort at its Texas launch facility, job posting reveals - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Boca Chica Village is home to the company's next-generation Starship prototype, and one day it may draw spring breakers, too.
  
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• Judge issues injunction against Uber and Lyft, says drivers are employees - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  In a surprise decision, a California judge puts the brakes on the ride-hailing companies.
  
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• Need to modernize your wallet? Save up to $30 from Dango - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  These gorgeous, feature-packed wallets will make you feel like a spy.
  
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• Security researcher publishes details and exploit code for a vBulletin zero-day

  10-08-2020 23:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Proof-of-concept exploit code available in Bash, Python, and Ruby.
  
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• How to make Google Docs 😊: The easy way to add emoji without copy and paste - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Emoji are easy to find and add nearly everywhere, except in Google's online documents. Here's where they're hiding.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Hands-on first impressions video - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  We've just got our hands on the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. Let's dive into what's new and what it feels like to use.
  
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• 1Password is coming to Linux

  10-08-2020 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the most popular password managers, 1Password, is finally releasing a desktop Linux client.
  
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• UNSW switches cloud-based data lakes for AI and ML capabilities

  10-08-2020 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud-based data lake has also helped democratise access to data at the university.
  
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• August smart locks could be giving hackers your Wi-Fi credentials - CNET

  10-08-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new report suggests some August smart lock setups could be decoded to hack into your home's Wi-Fi.
  
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• Cornerstone OnDemand reports solid Q2 results

  10-08-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The company said subscription revenue was up 34% to $177.2 million.
  
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• Ancient 'terror crocodiles' had teeth the size of bananas - CNET

  10-08-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists take a new look at the extinct, jumbo Deinosuchus and find it truly lived up to its name.
  
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• Toyota Supra builder could produce Fisker Ocean, too - Roadshow

  10-08-2020 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Magna Steyr, which builds the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4, could be the company tapped to also assemble the upcoming electric SUV.
  
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• Homeland Security details new tools for extracting device data at US borders - CNET

  10-08-2020 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  The agency said it can now extract details including your phone's location history, social media information and photos and videos.
  
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• Best Blu-ray player in 2020 - CNET

  10-08-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Though streaming is insanely popular, the Blu-ray formats are still the best way to watch movies. These are the best 1080p and 4K Blu-ray players you can buy.
  
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• Trump administration announces 2021 midband spectrum auction for 5G - CNET

  10-08-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  The White House and the Defense Department have a plan to free up 100 megahertz of midband spectrum for 5G.
  
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• Quarantine weight gain: 5 reasons that have nothing to do with food - CNET

  10-08-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  If you're dealing with unexplained weight gain, these are some common causes that aren't about calories.
  
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• Maserati unveils new Trofeo models, including a twin-turbo V8-powered Ghibli - Roadshow

  10-08-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  The same Ferrari-built twin-turbo V8 we've seen in the previous Levante Trofeo gets more love in the Quattroporte and Ghibli models.
  
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• Musk and SpaceX best Bezos and Blue Origin in battle for military space launches - CNET

  10-08-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Blue Origin-built engines will still be in the mix, but SpaceX overcame the odds to win a big launch contract.
  
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• Maserati shows off new Trofeo models, including a turbo V8 Ghibli - Roadshow

  10-08-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Trident brand is bringing huge 200 mph performance to its lineup.
  
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• Google Maps now compatible with Apple's CarPlay Dashboard mode

  10-08-2020 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Additionally, Google Maps is offering a new app for the Apple Watch
  
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• A mysterious group has hijacked Tor exit nodes to perform SSL stripping attacks

  10-08-2020 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  At one point, the group ran almost a quarter of all Tor exit nodes. Group still controls 10% of all Tor exit nodes today.
  
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• Apple HomePod smart speaker: Save $100 at Best Buy - CNET

  10-08-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  This Siri-powered smart speaker is back on sale for $200 at Best Buy.
  
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• Best record player in 2020: Audio Technica, Crosley, Pro-ject, more turntable reviews - CNET

  10-08-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a high-quality turntable to play your precious vinyl collection? These are the top record players we've reviewed.
  
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• Peugeot will land in America in three years. Here are the cars it plans to focus on - Roadshow

  10-08-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  The French brand will return to the US after decades away, and Peugeot's North American head said there are two segment of focus to start.
  
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• The device that piqued our interest in a foldable phone future - CNET

  10-08-2020 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Despite being riddled with problems, the Galaxy Fold makes for an interesting blueprint for future foldables.
  
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• 8 iPhone and Android photo-editing apps you need to download ASAP - CNET

  10-08-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Use your phone to get creative with images you've already shot, no matter which phone you have.
  
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• New stimulus check isn't done yet: How your eligibility might change if a relief bill passes - CNET

  10-08-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Will Congress still approve a new stimulus check now that the president has taken executive action? It could. Here's the situation today and who may qualify to receive another $1,200.
  
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• Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 5: Similar features, very different execution - CNET

  10-08-2020 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how Samsung's new smartwatch compares to Apple's.
  
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• NBA restart: How to watch Raptors vs. Bucks, Nuggets vs. Lakers today without cable - CNET

  10-08-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA restart continues Monday with games on ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.
  
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• Apple Watch OS 7 public beta now available - CNET

  10-08-2020 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's first public smartwatch beta arrives with sleep tracking and more to test.
  
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• Since travel is off the cards (for now) I'm exploring the vast terrain of video game worlds | Andy Hazel

  10-08-2020 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  The open-ended worlds of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Red Dead Redemption 2 can arouse the housebound traveller’s sense of adventureThere is only one entrance to the city of Solitude. Its gates are set in a colossal stone wall that lies across the summit of a steep stone path amid a forest of fir trees. Arriving this way suggests nothing of the grandeur beyond. If you approach via the Karst river to the south or its swampy delta to the east, a mandible of buildings is visible, stretching
  
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• Confusing Covidsafe app message led people to believe they had coronavirus, documents show

  10-08-2020 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  NSW health department alerted its federal counterpart after GPs and testing clinics reported visits from ‘alarmed patients’
  Poor wording in an early version of the Covidsafe contact-tracing app led people to incorrectly believe they had contracted coronavirus and they turned up “alarmed” to GP clinics for testing, documents obtained by Guardian Australia reveal. The federal government’s Covidsafe app is used to locate unknown close contacts of confirmed coronavirus
  
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• No, the eviction moratorium was not extended this weekend. Everything you need to know - CNET

  10-08-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  A confusing and hazy executive order signed this weekend leaves the future of eviction protections in doubt. You may still have one protection left until Aug. 24.
  
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• Rent an RV from this new startup right from the airport with all costs included - Roadshow

  10-08-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Blacksford will send you off with a loaded Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RV from Winnebago starting at $199 per day.
  
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• Ubuntu Linux 20.04's first point release arrives

  10-08-2020 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're the sort of person who waits until you're sure all the bugs are out before upgrading, you'll be glad to know that Canonical has just released the first point update of April 2020's Ubuntu Linux 20.04 Long-Term Support: Ubuntu 20.04.1.
  
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• Stimulus package: If it happens, you'll get much more than just a second check. Today's update - CNET

  10-08-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  All the ways a new stimulus bill could help you through the economic crisis, if negotiators can settle on a deal.
  
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• Robin Williams documentary movie reveals his final days and final wish - CNET

  10-08-2020 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Robin's Wish is a new documentary exploring Lewy Body Dementia, the brain disorder that tormented the much-loved comedian.
  
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• How has COVID-10 impacted your company's digital transformation?

  10-08-2020 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your company's digital transformation plans.
  
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• Amazon rebrands Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming - CNET

  10-08-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is making its Twitch video game streaming service more Amazon-like.
  
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• Second stimulus check in 2020: How much money you could receive? It's complicated - CNET

  10-08-2020 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  What do the president's new orders mean for a second direct payment? Here's how to calculate a check if one's still on the table.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi range extender for just about everyone - CNET

  10-08-2020 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  Does it matter which one you use? Turns out, yes it does.
  
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• ZDNet Recommends: The best products for every office

  10-08-2020 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Why should your business or home office settle for anything less than the best? Our expert reviewers scour the internet and select only the top technology products and services.
  
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• TikTok is either Microsoft's 'poisoned chalice,' next big thing or easy-money scheme - CNET

  10-08-2020 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft, known for enterprise software, may soon gobble up TikTok from its Chinese owner. We try to figure out what happens next.
  
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