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• The Nintendo Switch is back in stock, but probably not for long - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online.
  
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• Last chance to get Hitman and Shadowrun -- $110 worth of games -- for free - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  This week, Epic cues up two A-list games.
  
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• Fortnite players honor Chadwick Boseman at game's new Black Panther statue - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Panther's Prowl is proving to be a quiet place for players to pay tribute to the late actor.
  
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• New Windows 10 Dev Channel test build adds updated dictation and more input features

  02-09-2020 23:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows 10 test build 20206 includes new 'voice typing,' touch keyboard, emoji picker and other input-focused features.
  
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• Watch the trailer for new Netflix series on tragic Challenger explosion - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Teacher Christa McAuliffe and the six other astronauts were lost on that cold January day in 1986.
  
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• Get LG's OLED CX TV -- the gold standard in picture quality -- for the lowest price ever - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  It's still crazy expensive, but this $3,750 TV is the best picture quality you can get in 77 inches.
  
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• Google Maps will let you pay for parking within the app. Here's how to do it - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  People in Austin, Texas, can now pay for parking through Google Pay directly in the Google Maps app. The feature will roll out to more areas in the coming weeks.
  
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• Google removes Android app that was used to spy on Belarusian protesters

  02-09-2020 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  App mimicked a popular anti-government news site and collected location and device owner details.
  
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• TikTok sale could be announced soon, report says - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Everyone who isn't Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Snap seems to want a piece of TikTok.
  
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• CrowdStrike beats Q2 estimates with tailwinds from remote work, cloud trends

  02-09-2020 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Zuora and Smartsheet also posted better-than-expected second quarter results.
  
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• Trump's payroll tax holiday is really a deferment you have to pay back in January - CNET

  02-09-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The president's executive action doesn't cut taxes. It could save taxpayers some money in the short run, but it has a few issues you should know about.
  
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• Cloudera's Q2 solid as Cloud Data Platform aims for multi-cloud, hybrid deployments

  02-09-2020 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloudera had 1,007 customers who exceeded $100,000 of annual recurring revenue (ARR) and 172 customers had ARR of more than $1 million.
  
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• Most consumers will trade their data for personalization

  02-09-2020 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Loyalty programs must deliver exceptional experiences to make the cut for consumers -- but they must get something in return
  
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• 2021 Mazda6 looks swanky in Carbon Edition trim - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Not much else changes for the sedan, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, so that's nice.
  
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• Appeals court finds NSA's mass metadata collection was unlawful - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Edward Snowden says he's been credited for exposing the activities.
  
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• These are the best deals from Amazon's Samsung Week sale - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  There are savings of up to 20% on big items like phones and TVs, plus deals on SSDs, flash drives, chargers and more.
  
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• MongoDB tops Q2 expectations, raises outlook for fiscal year

  02-09-2020 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria said the company's second quarter growth was bolstered by "impressive" sales execution and customers implementing digital transformation strategies.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover captures one heck of a dust devil on Mars - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The red planet whipped up a whirlwind for the camera.
  
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• Track self-driving car tests in your area with the latest internet tool - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Curious about the locations where autonomous cars are tested? The US Department of Transportation has a new tool for that.
  
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• Norton Secure VPN review: Why we don't recommend this familiar brand's VPN - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  Norton has hurdles to overcome before its VPN is strong enough to match its competitors.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Heat vs. Bucks, Thunder vs. Rockets today - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch Wednesday's two games on ESPN. No cable subscription required.
  
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• 14 ways to improve your virtual events experience

  02-09-2020 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Jon Reed​, the co-founder of diginomica​ has been building enterprise communities since 1995. Reed shares 14 ways to deliver a better virtual events experience.
  
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• Robert Downey Jr. insists he's done with Marvel and Iron Man, but... - CNET

  02-09-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  There's still that possible Black Widow scene, and maybe Ironheart voice work?
  
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• Backed to Business: When gadgets accept a gesture

  02-09-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Earbuds that understand your nods, a mouse controller you can wear, and a keyboard that has the trackpad under the keys are among the gesture-aware devices that have made the crowdfunding rounds.
  
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• The TikTok Saga: Everything you need to know - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  New Chinese regulations may hold up a deal to sell the short-form video app.
  
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• Watch NASA melt sand with a fiery Artemis moon-mission rocket booster test - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  So hot.
  
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• NASA conducts Artemis moon-mission booster test video - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  At its test facility in Utah, NASA and Northrop Grumman test a flight support rocket booster for its mission to return astronauts to the moon.
  
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• Google Podcasts will personalize your news listening experience - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Google's Your News Update playlist is coming to Google Podcasts.
  
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• 10 most important issues in the stimulus bill and why they might matter for you - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus-induced recession has economically impacted tens of millions of Americans. With the Senate coming back from recess in about a week, here's what you need to know about the bill on the table.
  
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• Trailer for Netflix series on Challenger explosion takes emotional look back - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Teacher Christa McAuliffe and the six other astronauts were lost on that cold January day in 1986.
  
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• Bill & Ted's Alex Winter, Scott Kroopf explain the George Carlin tribute in Face the Music - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bill S. Preston Esq. from Bill & Ted Face the Music is our guest on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, along with the film's most excellent producer.
  
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• Best prepared-meal delivery services for 2020: Home Chef, Daily Harvest, Veestro, more - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  No fuss, oven-ready meal kits.
  
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• Best airline credit cards for September 2020 - CNET

  02-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline.
  
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• Can't find dumbbells? Exercise with these household objects instead - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Gallon of water: check. Wine bottles: check. What more do you need?
  
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• Inside Charlie’s work-from-home setup: A millennial's small office space in progress

  02-09-2020 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  After escaping the rental trap, Charlie takes us through her multi-purpose home office space.
  
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• Samsung has a new 5G 2-in-1 laptop with 11th-gen Intel Core processors - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  The small Galaxy Book Flex 5G also meets the requirements of the Intel Evo platform for the best mobile experience.
  
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• Tropical Storm Omar just broke an Atlantic hurricane-season record - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  We're starting to run thin on storm names for 2020.
  
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• What is an ‘edge cloud?’ The wild card that could upend the cloud

  02-09-2020 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  It would literally be a world full of data centers, including the largest and the smallest varieties. But whose networks would they be? The answer depends on where these data centers are. . . or perhaps vice versa.
  
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• How to see five planets in the night sky during September - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  This month, sweet skywatching opportunities continue to abound as Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus will all shine brightly.
  
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• This Volvo P1800 Cyan may be the best restomod ever - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  The past and the present collide within this gorgeous restomod creation, undertaken by Cyan Racing.
  
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• Google Maps is rolling out an in-app pay for parking feature - CNET

  02-09-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  People in Austin will soon be able to pay for parking through Google Pay directly in the Google Maps app. The feature will roll out to more areas in the coming weeks.
  
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• Asus unveils ZenBook Flip S video - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  At a virtual event, Asus announces its new Asus ZenBook Flip S, which it says is one of the lightest convertibles on the market. It includes a 4K touch display and an edge-to-edge keyboard.
  
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• In his own words: Chadwick Boseman on what Black Panther meant to him - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  In our 2017 video interview with the actor, he talked about the inspirational impact of Marvel's Black Panther and how Wakanda's fictional view of tech might change our world view.
  
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• New national eviction moratorium comes from unlikeliest of places: What you need to know - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC issues a nationwide ban on evictions through Dec. 31, but tenants who are behind on rent must advocate for themselves. We explain.
  
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• Facebook takes down network of fake accounts tied to infamous Kremlin-linked troll farm - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  After receiving a tip from the FBI, the company pulled a network of Internet Research Agency accounts posting articles designed to divide Americans.
  
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• DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support added to Chrome on Android

  02-09-2020 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  DoH support added to Chrome 85, released last week, and slowly rolling out to all Android users in the coming weeks.
  
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• Finding Samsung's demo room Easter egg video - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  We tour Samsung's virtual demo room where the company has hidden some treasures. But what is the special reward at the end?
  
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• Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid follows standard sedan next year - Roadshow

  02-09-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The PHEV should bow with a turbocharged inline-six engine, one e-motor and a 28 kilowatt-hour battery to provide 62 miles of electric range.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 2: 5 new features we love the most so far - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's $2,000 foldable phone is trying to prove its worth. So far, it's making a good case for itself. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Asus Zenfone 7 Pro is a flipping cool phone, but you'll have to pay for it - CNET

  02-09-2020 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Asus doubles down on its flipping camera module in the the Zenfone 7 Pro. Plus it gets 5G, a long-lasting battery and an uninterrupted display.
  
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