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• Apple becomes Wall Street's first $2tn company

  19-08-2020 23:47
  
  Tech giant behind iPhone hits crucial share valuation of $467.77 but closes at $1.979tn just after breaking barrierApple became the first US $2tn company on Wednesday, only two years after becoming the first to be valued at $1tn by Wall Street.The technology powerhouse behind the iPhone needed to hit a share price of $467.77 to reach the milestone and moved through that barrier during mid-morning trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Wednesday, although it closed down just below that historic level
  
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• Save 30% on Harman Kardon's excellent Onyx Studio 6 Bluetooth speaker - CNET

  19-08-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  The iconic, classy round speaker with a built-in handle is now selling for just $205
  
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• NBA Playoffs: How to watch Jazz vs. Nuggets, Mavericks vs. Clippers and the rest of Wednesday's games without cable - CNET

  19-08-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA Playoffs are underway.
  
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• Pentagon seeks an extra 30 days to decide on JEDI cloud contract

  19-08-2020 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Another month, another delay in the 10-year, $10 billion JEDI contract bake-off between Microsoft and AWS.
  
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• Emergency go bag: What you need if you're evacuating your home - CNET

  19-08-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  In the event of a natural disaster, it's important that you have an emergency bag ready to go.
  
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• Laptop deal: Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 is on sale for $641 - CNET

  19-08-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  And you can save another 10% by using a cash-back service.
  
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• Airbnb confidentially files to go public - CNET

  19-08-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The filing comes amid a brutal year for the travel industry during a global pandemic.
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War confirmed in trailer - CNET

  19-08-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  More details are coming next week.
  
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• Make 2020 the year you master web development with this 11-course bundle that's 98% off

  19-08-2020 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Get nearly 70 hours of expertise on web development for under $40.
  
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• The Cheapskate Show podcast: How to spot fake Amazon reviews - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  A little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward helping you make smarter purchases.
  
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• Nvidia beats Q2 estimates with record data center sales, Mellanox growth

  19-08-2020 22:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Data center revenue grew 167 percent over the prior year, setting a record of $1.75 billion in sales for Nvidia.
  
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• Democratic National Convention 2020 day 3: How to watch Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everyone who's speaking this week and how to watch the DNC keynote speeches, plus performances by Billie Eilish and Jennifer Hudson, for free.
  
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• Last chance to get two free games worth $50 from Epic this week - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Youn can add Remnant: From the Ashes and The Alto Collection to your game collection without spending a penny.
  
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• Get a 3-pack of these stick-on LED night-lights for $10 - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  You can stick them anywhere (practically), and the AAA batteries are easily replaced.
  
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• CISA warns of BLINDINGCAN, a new strain of North Korean malware

  19-08-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Malware was used in a series of attacks targeting the US defense and aerospace sectors.
  
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• Jeep Grand Wagoneer teaser looks in the rearview for a glimpse to the future - Roadshow

  19-08-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Clearly, we're approaching the big SUV's debut as Jeep starts ramping up the little hints.
  
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• This $5,000 iPhone claims to still have Fortnite installed - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Yup, you read that right. Apple and Epic's fight over money's led to a new and unusual price for iPhones on eBay.
  
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• Huawei's older Android phones will continue getting software and security updates - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Huawei says "there is no impact on existing devices."
  
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• How to build an invincible company

  19-08-2020 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Dr. Alex Osterwalder is one of the world's top management thinkers, a business model innovation expert, CEO, and a multiple bestselling author. In his new book, The Invincible Company, Dr. Osterwalder explains what every organization can learn from the business models of the world's most successful companies.
  
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• 2021 Subaru Forester prices rise a bit, but SUV gets more safety kit - Roadshow

  19-08-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Like the Outback and Legacy, the Forester receives more active safety equipment as standard with small price bumps across the board.
  
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• Will there be another stimulus check? You may still get $1,200 in 2020 - CNET

  19-08-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Although Republicans and Democrats are miles apart in relief negotiations, both parties seem to agree there should be another stimulus check this year. We take a look at some of the limitations that could impact the size of your next payment.
  
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• Facebook ramps up crackdown on QAnon conspiracy theory - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The social network said it removed 790 groups, 100 Pages and 1,500 ads tied to QAnon.
  
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• Facebook intensifies its crackdown on QAnon conspiracy theory - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says it removed 790 groups, 100 pages and 1,500 ads tied to QAnon.
  
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• Burning Man 2020 is online: How to visit the virtual playa, and what to expect - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Having trouble imagining what the giant desert festival will look like amid the coronavirus pandemic? Here's a breakdown of this year's event, themed The Multiverse.
  
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• 6 eye-catching designer face masks from luxury brands - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Bows and silk to crystals, we found six face mask styles that are anything but ordinary.
  
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• T-Mobile CEO rips into Verizon's 5G network - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The carrier says its 5G network is bigger than those of Verizon and AT&T combined.
  
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• Eviction crisis: Renters still have one protection left until Monday, Aug. 24 - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Now that the provision under the CARES Act has expired, landlords can now tell you to leave if you can't afford your rent. But they still can't file to have you evicted -- yet. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Fluance goes big with XL8 home theater speakers - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Fluance's latest affordable home theater speakers include center and bipolar speakers and start at $150.
  
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• Talking Sopranos hosts Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa remember James Gandolfini - CNET

  19-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The actors who played Christopher Moltisanti and Bobby Bacala on The Sopranos are on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast. We talk about their podcast, the legacy of James Gandolfini and the best character names from the show.
  
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• Nearly 75% believe Twitter and Facebook censor political views, Pew study finds - CNET

  19-08-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Many Republicans think major tech companies support the views of liberals over conservatives, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.
  
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• Best meat delivery deals for Labor Day Weekend - CNET

  19-08-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Can't-miss meat deals, comin' in hot.
  
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• Stimulus package: Every key piece of funding that might be in the new bill - CNET

  19-08-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If negotiators can restart talks on Capitol Hill, here are the most important parts of a new stimulus bill they could debate.
  
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• Squat mistakes: Fix your form for squats and other exercises - CNET

  19-08-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Master these four important workout moves with these tips.
  
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• Stimulus check requirements: Who may or may not qualify for a new relief bill - CNET

  19-08-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  As talks on a new stimulus package are stalled, the final parameters to qualify for a second payment are still up in the air. Here's the situation today, and who may be able to get another $1,200 stimulus payment.
  
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• Through NASA project, citizen scientists spot 95 cool new 'backyard worlds' - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Some of these brown dwarfs sport almost Earth-like temperatures.
  
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• Second stimulus check payment schedule: How fast could the IRS send you more money? - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  If a final bill passes, your second stimulus check could arrive more quickly than it did in the first round. We worked out some potential dates for when it could happen, based on what we know today.
  
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• Tens of suspects arrested for cashing-out Santander ATMs using software glitch

  19-08-2020 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Santander says it fixed the ATM software glitch that was exploited this week across the tri-state area.
  
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• UK will take a crack at regulating future self-driving car systems - Roadshow

  19-08-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The idea is to get ahead of future technology that could start rolling out as soon as next year.
  
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• Zoom expands to every major smart display as coronavirus keeps us home - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  You'll soon be able to video chat on Zoom on your Amazon Echo Show, Google Assistant smart displays and Facebook Portal.
  
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• A skinnier stimulus bill sooner? What's going on with the COVID relief package today - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Congress may come back in session sooner, but a stimulus package won't be its top priority. But there are five reasons why another stimulus bill is still possible this year.
  
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• Rhode Island's calamari platter wins DNC roll call of states Tuesday - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  All hail the Calamari Comeback State: Squid pro quo. Plus, watch the rest of the roll call here.
  
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• Twitter's revamped transparency center offers more details on how it enforces rules - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter has seen a 47% increase in accounts locked or suspended for violating the rules.
  
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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: September 2020 - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Enola Holmes, Ratched, The Chef Show and more!
  
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• Meet a giant 'Darth Vader' crustacean from the dark side of the sea - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The newly described species Bathynomus raksasa is one of the biggest isopods spotted in recent years.
  
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• Why We're Having a Moment is the most important podcast of 2020 - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  We spoke with writer and comedian Baratunde Thurston about how he uses humor and insight to break down issues of social justice.
  
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• Baratunde Thurston deconstructs 'Defund the police,' 2020 protests and more video - CNET

  19-08-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Onion and Daily Show expat uses humor and insight to break down some of the most important topics of the year.
  
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• Ian Braid obituary

  19-08-2020 18:57
  
  My friend and colleague Ian Braid, who has died aged 77, was a pioneer in the field of solid modelling. His fundamental work on the 3D modelling of mechanical engineering parts in computer memory was a key technology that has changed the way engineering is practised around the world.Ian was born in Melbourne and raised on a farm in rural New South Wales. After initial home schooling, he was educated at Scotch college in Melbourne and Melbourne University, where he graduated in mechanical enginee
  
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• Microsoft has a plan to try to improve Azure outage assistance

  19-08-2020 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is continuing to evolve the way it alerts Azure users of outages and has plans to use similar techniques for Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform services.
  
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• NBA Playoffs: How to watch Nets vs. Raptors, Mavericks vs. Clippers and the rest of Wednesday's games without cable - CNET

  19-08-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA Playoffs are underway.
  
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• Google Meet comes to Chromecast - CNET

  19-08-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  The video chat app is arriving on smart TVs this week, Google said.
  
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