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• The most common exercise mistakes fitness trainers see all the time - CNET

  12-08-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Master these four important workout moves with these tips.
  
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• Sources: Mozilla expected to extend its Google search deal

  12-08-2020 23:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Google to remain default search engine in Firefox for the next three years.
  
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• Teachers and students: Get a year of unlimited tech support for $75 - CNET

  12-08-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  That's 50% off a subscription to live, human help for any and all of your connected devices.
  
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• US, UK employees working at least one extra week each month during COVID-19 - CNET

  12-08-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  A NordVPN report shows that people in many European countries have resumed pre-pandemic work schedules -- but not Americans or Brits.
  
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• Disney Plus' Mulan release: Everything we know (and don't know yet) - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Disney finally settled on Mulan's release date: On Sept. 4, Disney Plus will offer the live-action movie for an extra $30 fee, as it also hits some theaters. Here's everything we know (and still don't).
  
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• Trump's $400 unemployment benefit may start soon - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  The federal government will provide $300 while the states will kick in the other $100, but not all states have the funds or infrastructure.
  
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• US phone shipments rebound following COVID-19 closures, analyst says - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Vendors shipped nearly 32 million smartphones in the US in Q2, according to a Canalys report.
  
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• Facebook, Google, Twitter, others working on election security ahead of RNC and DNC - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The collaboration also includes Reddit, Microsoft, Verizon, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Wikimedia Foundation.
  
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• Facebook, Google, Twitter and others work on election security ahead of RNC and DNC - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The collaboration also includes Reddit, Microsoft, Verizon, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Wikimedia Foundation.
  
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• For FY 2020, more than half of Cisco sales came from software and services

  12-08-2020 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco posted better-than-expected Q4 results, with product sales declining and services revenue flat year-over-year.
  
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• Stock up on your favorite HD and 4K movies for just $5 each - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Microsoft Store is selling a smattering of movies from Dog Day Afternoon to La La Land for $5.
  
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• How long does it take to build muscle? - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  There's more to building muscle than lifting weights.
  
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• Best college laptop in 2020: Apple, Dell, Microsoft and more - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.
  
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• When will COVID-19 end? The situation now as the coronavirus rages on - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  While the world waits for a vaccine, the only strategy that seems to work at all is to put up with an ever-shifting landscape of lockdown measures.
  
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• 5 reasons we think there could still be a stimulus package - CNET

  12-08-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiations on a new stimulus bill deal are still possible, even in light of the president's recent executive actions. This is what we know.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Duo: How to pre-order and get the best deal

  12-08-2020 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's when and where you can buy Microsoft's Android foldable, the Surface Duo, for the best price.
  
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• T. Rex's 115-million-year-old British beach-bum cousin found - CNET

  12-08-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Shore-goers unearth a new member of the theropod family tree in the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Ford Bronco Hybrid could make over 450 hp but is a ways off, report says - Roadshow

  12-08-2020 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  The hybrid power would likely come from Ford's electrified 10-speed automatic transmission as seen on the Explorer hybrid.
  
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• Missed Steve Wozniak's star-studded 70th birthday party? Watch it here - CNET

  12-08-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Big stars including William Shatner, George Takei, Chris Rock, Richard Branson and Jewel helped the Apple co-founder celebrate and raise money for charity.
  
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• 40 million people could be evicted despite new executive order. That's 12% of the US population - CNET

  12-08-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump's executive order on evictions doesn't actually renew protections. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Hello, America host Nish Kumar tries to make sense of our dystopian nightmare - CNET

  12-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  His new comic morning show on Quibi takes on US politics from the safe distance of the UK.
  
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• Best USB-C accessories and cables for 2020 - CNET

  12-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Who knew power dongles could be so interesting?
  
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• Mercedes-Benz shows off the forthcoming S-Class' new interior and it's gorgeous - Roadshow

  12-08-2020 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The folks at MBZ are taking inspiration from architecture and yacht design to make the new S-Class truly special inside.
  
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• Best back-to-school MacBook for 2020: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The MacBook line offers three distinct choices, the 13-inch Air, 13-inch Pro and 16-inch Pro. Students who need a remote learning tool are going to naturally gravitate towards one of them.
  
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• Peacock unanswered questions: Amazon and Roku apps, 4K, profiles, downloads, new movies and more - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Peacock is here, but not all the features have arrived. Here's what we're still missing.
  
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• Best DNA test in 2020: 23andMe vs. AncestryDNA and more - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the best DNA test kit and the best testing services? Here are your top options.
  
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• Surface Duo may change the world, or it could destroy Microsoft's reputation - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: Microsoft spent five years working on a super-thin, dual-screen, hinged $1,399 phone to compete with Apple and Samsung. We got the behind-the-screen first look.
  
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• TikTok Trump impersonator Sarah Cooper lands Netflix variety special - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The comedian went viral with videos of her lip-syncing to audio recordings of the president.
  
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• Devastating Mauritius oil spill seen spreading in images from space - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Satellites are helping to monitor the spread of oil after a fuel-laden ship wrecked on a coral reef.
  
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• You could still get $1,200 in a second stimulus check in 2020. Everything you need to know - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Will the president's executive orders affect a second direct payment? Here's how to calculate how much you could get if talks restart on another check.
  
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• Coronavirus mortgage relief: Payment assistance and forbearance options - CNET

  12-08-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of homeowners are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments. If you're one of them, here are things you need to know.
  
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• Google releases Chrome.OS dev, an online hub for developers

  12-08-2020 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  As Chromebook sales climb, the Chrome OS team is encouraging developers to build more apps optimized for large-screen devices.
  
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• Avatar: The Last Airbender creators depart live-action Netflix show - CNET

  12-08-2020 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Netflix version "will not be what Bryan and I had envisioned or intended," Michael Dante DiMartino says.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Duo: $1,399 price, Sept. 10 release and how to preorder - CNET

  12-08-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Microsoft's new dual-screen, foldable super-phone it hopes will change the smartphone world.
  
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• Netflix will stream Broadway musical Diana before it opens on stage - CNET

  12-08-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Hamilton was a huge draw for Disney Plus last month.
  
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• Stimulus package status: If it passes, here's what you might get beyond a second check - CNET

  12-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If negotiators come back to the table, here's how the different parts of a new stimulus bill could help you through the economic crisis.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: 5 features I hope Apple copies for the iPhone 12 - CNET

  12-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The new Galaxy has the most ridiculous specs and features of any phone currently available. As an iPhone user, I'm jealous.
  
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• 5 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra features the iPhone 12 needs video - CNET

  12-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's newest phones have a ton of new and improved features. And it would be excellent to see some of them on the next iPhone.
  
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• 2020 Perseid meteor shower photos shine bright in a dark year - CNET

  12-08-2020 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  The biggest shooting-star show of the year did not disappoint.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrade won't be free for current Control owners - CNET

  12-08-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  You'll have to buy the Ultimate Edition of Remedy's action game.
  
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• Stimulus check requirements: How your eligibility could change with a new relief package - CNET

  12-08-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Now that the president has taken executive action, could the House and Senate still approve another stimulus check? Here's the situation today and who may qualify to receive another $1,200.
  
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• Holy crap, BMW is actually making an M3 wagon - Roadshow

  12-08-2020 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  Just days after rumors broke that BMW would finally produce a factory M3 Touring, the M division has officially teased the wagon on Instagram.
  
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• Re­VoL­TE attack can decrypt 4G (LTE) calls to eavesdrop on conversations

  12-08-2020 18:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Academics detail a new attack on 4G encrypted calls. Attack works only when the attacker is on the same base station (mobile tower) as the victim.
  
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• The Surface Duo dual-screen phone could make Microsoft harder to dismiss - CNET

  12-08-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: Microsoft spent five years working on a super-thin, dual-screen, hinged $1,399 phone to compete with Apple and Samsung. We got the behind-the-screen first look.
  
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• NHS hit with wave of scam emails at height of COVID-19 pandemic

  12-08-2020 18:02 via zdnet.com
  
  NHS Digital said its cybersecurity teams were working hard to keep patient data secure as attackers continued to target under-pressure services.
  
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• Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app gets green light for trial

  12-08-2020 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Public tests are set to start on Thursday, but concerns remain about how accurately distance is measured.
  
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• Stimulus check 2 update: How fast the IRS can send a payment to you if Congress reaches a deal - CNET

  12-08-2020 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  If negotiators are able to come to an agreement, the White House has a plan to prep your second direct payment faster than the first check. We worked out some potential dates of when this might happen.
  
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• 2021 Bentley Bentayga: Same luxe, new tech - Roadshow

  12-08-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bentley's well-liked SUV gets a few small upgrades that make a big difference.
  
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• In Spree, Stranger Things star Joe Keery goes American Psycho for likes - CNET

  12-08-2020 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Social media influencers get a literal savaging in this luridly watchable, blackly comic ride share.
  
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• Uber may temporarily shut down in California if it must reclassify drivers, CEO says - CNET

  12-08-2020 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  A judge ruled this week that ride-hailing companies must classify their drivers as employees in California.
  
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