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• Fortnite ban: How to install the game on Android phones without using Google's Play Store - CNET

  14-08-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Google and publisher Epic Games made it a little harder to play the popular battle royale game after Thursday's legal actions between the companies.
  
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• Firefox: An endangered internet species?

  14-08-2020 23:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Even with another infusion of cash from Google, you have to wonder just how long Firefox will survive as a viable, mainstream web browser.
  
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• An endangered internet species: Firefox

  14-08-2020 23:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Even with another infusion of cash from Google, you have to wonder just how long Firefox will survive as a viable, mainstream web browser.
  
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• Discover your family tree by saving up to $50 on a DNA test - CNET

  14-08-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Get the AncestryDNA kit for $59 or add an analysis of your health risks for $129.
  
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• There's no eviction moratorium, sorry: Trump's executive order can't keep you from getting evicted now - CNET

  14-08-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump's executive order on evictions doesn't renew protections -- and that puts some 40 million people at risk.
  
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• DC FanDome: How to attend the free virtual convention, and what to watch for - CNET

  14-08-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the don't-miss panels on Aug. 22 and 23, including The Batman, Suicide Squad and the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
  
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• For six months, security researchers have secretly distributed an Emotet vaccine across the world

  14-08-2020 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Binary Defense researchers have identified a bug in the Emotet malware and have been using it to prevent the malware from making new victims.
  
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• Intel Tiger Lake chips mean faster PCs with longer battery life for 2020 - CNET

  14-08-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Gamers will get faster graphics, too.
  
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• Ford Bronco may not go global, may stick to North America, report says - Roadshow

  14-08-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Ditto for the Bronco Sport, but it's not totally clear if there's a chance for Europe, Australia or elsewhere yet.
  
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• Here's a 16,000-mAh power bank with USB-C and USB-A outputs for just $20 - CNET

  14-08-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Nothing fancy -- no RGB lighting or digital display -- but you can charge three devices at once and charge an iPhone 11 four times.
  
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• Facebook objects to Apple fees, becoming a big new app store critic - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Two of the biggest tech companies don't see eye to eye.
  
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• Trump's payroll tax plan: When the 'holiday' starts, how much you get, and if you have to pay it back - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  The President signed four executive actions Saturday. The payroll tax holiday is supposed to give Americans more money in their paychecks. Find out all the details we know so far.
  
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• USPS is warning election officials that mail-in ballots may not arrive on time - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  If you're going to vote by mail, make sure you send it in as soon as possible.
  
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• Get two free games worth $50 from Epic this week - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Add Remnant: From the Ashes and The Alto Collection to your game collection without spending a penny.
  
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• 2021 Ford GT looks back on vintage endurance racing for Heritage Edition - Roadshow

  14-08-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's supercar is looking back to the past for more inspiration, but there's a second new GT coming, too.
  
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• Helter Skelter: An American Myth director Lesley Chilcott reveals the true Charles Manson - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  "He was not a mastermind. He was a small guy in stature and was a small-time con artist who had a good acid rap for a while."
  
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• COVID stimulus package: 6 benefits a new bill would give you that the executive order can't - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If negotiators can find their way back to the table to resume talks, here's how the different parts of a new stimulus bill could help you through the economic crisis.
  
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• COVID stimulus package: 6 benefits a new bill would give you that the executive actions can't - CNET

  14-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If negotiators can find their way back to the table to resume talks, here's how the different parts of a new stimulus bill could help you through the economic crisis.
  
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• iPhone or Android? Your phone choice could be impacting your dating life - CNET

  14-08-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  This week on Love Syncs: The beef between phone ecosystems users gets personal.
  
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• Ted Lasso on Apple TV Plus: You don't need to love soccer to love this comedy - CNET

  14-08-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Producer and star Jason Sudeikis thinks of Ted Lasso as Friday Night Lights with jokes.
  
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• Fortnite banned by Apple and Google: Everything you need to know - CNET

  14-08-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  A battle royale has begun between three epically large companies. And we have a pass to all the action.
  
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• 2018 Cadillac CT6 owners get extended Super Cruise trial, report says - Roadshow

  14-08-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  How the does the whole subscription deal for Super Cruise work? We still have no solid answers.
  
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• DNC, RNC to test limits of virtual events as election enters final stage - CNET

  14-08-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the parties to rethink their national conventions.
  
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• 5 reasons a stimulus package could still pass even though Congress adjourned - CNET

  14-08-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate followed the House's move to adjourn until September. Here's what that means for the next stimulus package.
  
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• It's alive: NASA powers up first Mars helicopter as it travels through space - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Feel free to get hyped about flying a helicopter on another planet.
  
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• Microsoft's Surface Duo could start a new smartphone era -- or be a two-screen disaster - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:44 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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• Fortnite banned from Apple and Google app stores -- and developer Epic sues - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Fortnite maker Epic Games has filed suit against after the tech giants remove the game from their digital marketplaces.
  
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• See hours of the 2020 Perseid meteor shower condensed to 10 seconds - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't have a great view of the show, you can see a way shorter version of what you're missing.
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor sounds meaner in spy video - Roadshow

  14-08-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  That sure sounds like a deeper rumble than the current Raptor, but it also doesn't sound like a V8.
  
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• HBO Max: Everything to know about HBO's new, bigger streaming app - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max effectively replaced HBO Go and HBO Now and added a bunch of shows, movies and originals-- but there are some big shortfalls. The biggest: Max still isn't on Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Text spam is annoying and dangerous; here's how to stop it video - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  These days, savvy scammers aren't just harassing us with phone calls, but by text message too. If you've ever received these annoying and even dangerous texts, here are some tips on how to keep yourself safe and how to avoid these texts altogether, in this Tech Minute.
  
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• Stimulus check 2 update: When could the IRS send your payment now? What we know today - CNET

  14-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS could send out your second direct payment faster than the first check, but the timeline to pass a bill is shifting. We worked out some potential dates for when it could happen given the current information.
  
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• Apple TV Plus: Everything to know about Apple's streaming service - CNET

  14-08-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple TV Plus is the gadget giant's competitor to Netflix, Disney Plus and the like, and it's streaming a new series based on a soccer commercial (really) starting Friday.
  
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• Introducing Generation Next, a new show about new game consoles - CNET

  14-08-2020 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  On Friday morning our sister site, Gamespot, launched a brand new show about the PS5 and the Xbox Series X.
  
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• Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's streaming app - CNET

  14-08-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  NBCUniversal's streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more -- like originals -- if you pay. But you still can't stream it on a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• How to watch Canucks vs. Blues, Islanders vs. Capitals, 2020 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs - CNET

  14-08-2020 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  The first round of the playoffs is underway from the bubbles in Canada.
  
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• Stimulus check requirements: How your eligibility may change with a new relief bill - CNET

  14-08-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  With talked stalled on a new relief bill, will Congress still approve another stimulus check and who would qualify? Here's the situation today and who may meet the requirements to receive another $1,200 payment.
  
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• Kettlebell workout: How to use them for strength and cardio - CNET

  14-08-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A personal trainer and kettlebell pro shares tips for kettlebell newbies.
  
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• The best smart thermostats to buy in 2020 - CNET

  14-08-2020 17:59 via cnet.com
  
  Considering a new thermostat? Find out which one you should buy.
  
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• Jeep Grand Wagoneer teaser photos focus on the details - Roadshow

  14-08-2020 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  Clearly, we're approaching the big SUV's debut as Jeep starts ramping up the little hints.
  
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• A third of US TikTok users are reportedly 14 or younger - CNET

  14-08-2020 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  Some videos from children younger than 13 may have remained on the video app for weeks, the New York Times reported.
  
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• NBA Play-In: How to watch Grizzlies vs. Blazers on Saturday without cable - CNET

  14-08-2020 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  The battle for the final playoff spot begins on Saturday.
  
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• This indoor smart garden is under $70 and grows fresh herbs all year - CNET

  14-08-2020 17:36 via cnet.com
  
  Keep greens, flowers and more on hand with a Click & Grow garden.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco Sport looks surprisingly capable in new video - Roadshow

  14-08-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The proper Bronco's little brother looks like it can handle itself on the trail just fine.
  
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• Disney Plus: Every show, movie, original and surprise film still to come - CNET

  14-08-2020 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  The 2020 live-action remake of Mulan will drop on Disney Plus next month. Here are all the service's big titles still coming -- and when.
  
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• Fortnite maker Epic's battle with Apple and Google is about making them into villains - CNET

  14-08-2020 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  The game maker is painting Apple and Google as comic book villain monopolists.
  
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• How Nvidia built Selene, the world's seventh-fastest computer, in three weeks

  14-08-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Using an open architecture that Nvidia shares with its customers, Nvidia raced to assemble a machine that powerful enough to assist in COVID-19 research but flexible enough for a wide range of use cases.
  
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• Second stimulus check in 2020? Yes, you might still get $1,200 this year - CNET

  14-08-2020 16:56 via cnet.com
  
  How will a second direct payment be affected by the president's executive order? Here's how to calculate how much you could get if conversations continue on another check.
  
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• Fortnite fight: Epic lawsuit vs. Apple's App Store aims for leverage, pressure, and a better deal

  14-08-2020 16:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Can Fortnite rally social media, regulators, and developers to take on Apple? Well, the timing isn't half bad, but good luck staring down Apple.
  
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• Apple Arcade's Next Stop Nowhere takes you on an intergalactic road trip - CNET

  14-08-2020 16:25 via cnet.com
  
  The new game from the creators of Oxenfree and Afterparty is out now on Apple Arcade.
  
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