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• Will a platform strategy help Microsoft Teams win the long game?

  04-09-2020 23:28 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft has turned Microsoft Teams into a powerful platform for team collaboration, taking advantage of their long experience in building some of the world's most popular tech platforms. Will this translate into long term success for the popular collaboration service?
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G case roundup: Protect your Samsung phone from drops

  04-09-2020 23:17 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is available now with an assortment of cases, screen protectors, and other accessories ready to go. These cases offer drop protection, kickstand functionality, screen protection, and more.
  
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• Stimulus check: Eligibility, income limit, fine print and how the first payment could shape the next rescue package - CNET

  04-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  A second $1,200 maximum check from the IRS may still be a possibility, but some prominent questions remain. The original CARES Act may offer clues as to what a second round of payments might look like.
  
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• New national eviction moratorium for the rest of 2020: What you need to know - CNET

  04-09-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC issued 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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• Best Labor Day laptop deals for 2020 available right now - CNET

  04-09-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're shopping to go back to school, working remotely or getting into gaming, Labor Day weekend is a good time to buy a laptop.
  
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• Best Labor Day 2020 mattress sales available now: Casper, Saatva, Nectar, Serta and more - CNET

  04-09-2020 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Start the fall off with a new mattress and a better night's sleep.
  
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• China launches secretive 'reusable experimental spacecraft' - CNET

  04-09-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  A Chinese space plane may be cruising in orbit above us right now.
  
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• Why Google and Facebook are being asked to pay for the news they use – explainer

  04-09-2020 22:00
  
  The digital platforms aren’t happy and have warned of dire consequences if the draft legislation is passed into lawThe Australian government has released draft legislation to compel Google and Facebook to negotiate with Australian media companies. The digital platforms have responded aggressively, warning users of dire consequences and, in the case of Facebook, threatening to remove news from Australian Facebook pages. Here’s what the fight is about.Why does the Australian government
  
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• On set for Netflix's Away, visions of Mars and actors on wires - CNET

  04-09-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Hilary Swank takes her best space socks on a voyage to Mars.
  
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• The best Labor Day sales of 2020: Ring security, Lenovo laptops, Segway scooter and more - CNET

  04-09-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  A few of the highlights: a Ring Video Doorbell 3 for $150, a Polk soundbar for $179, and Segway's Ninebot ES2 scooter for an all-time-low priceof $399.
  
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• Cubot X30 review: Good performance and amazing camera for a mid-ranger

  04-09-2020 21:45 via zdnet.com
  The Cubot X30 is a nice, slim-line, non-rugged phone with a lot of features and a heck of a camera.
  
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• Poll: 70% of people want a second stimulus check for qualified adults. Who might be eligible? - CNET

  04-09-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no stimulus check agreement, but there are multiple ideas on the table for new people who could qualify -- and some who might not. Here's everything we have pieced together.
  
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• Pentagon says it plans to stick with Microsoft as JEDI cloud contract winner

  04-09-2020 21:34 via zdnet.com
  After many legal twists and turns, the Department of Defense says it has decided that Microsoft is the winning bidder for the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract.
  
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• One-off Aston Martin Victor has pseudo-retro looks, an 848-hp V12 and a manual transmission - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Victor rides on a One-77 chassis, uses Vulcan components, has a green interior and is just badass overall.
  
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• Aston Martin Victor one-off is inspired by the 1970s V8 Vantage - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Victor uses an 848-horsepower V12 engine, and it's got a manual transmission.
  
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• Tel Aviv: Drone filmed dropping suspected cannabis over city

  04-09-2020 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A quadcopter was seen releasing small bags, believed to contain illegal drugs, over Tel Aviv, Israel.
  
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• Stimulus package: 10 important issues in the bill that you should be aware of - CNET

  04-09-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate is coming back from recess after Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know about the bill that's on the table.
  
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• Mulan actor Jimmy Wong says Disney does the Chinese legend proud in live-action remake - CNET

  04-09-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  In a new episode of our I'm So Obsessed podcast, the actor, who plays Mulan's squadmate Ling, says Disney's big-budget version of the Chinese heroine would make his grandmother proud.
  
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• The best laptops for college students and remote learning in 2020

  04-09-2020 21:01 via zdnet.com
  In the new semester, students will need a laptop suitable for campus and distance learning. Here are some of the best laptops on offer.
  
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• Mining firm Vale completes first iron ore sale via blockchain

  04-09-2020 20:33 via zdnet.com
  The Brazilian company said this was an important milestone towards sales digitization.
  
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• Most Brazilian organizations have immature data protection plans

  04-09-2020 20:32 via zdnet.com
  The theme is not a priority at companies despite the imminent enforcement of regulations, says EY
  
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• Threema E2EE chat app to go 'fully open source' within months

  04-09-2020 20:06 via zdnet.com
  Threema follows in the footsteps of Signal and Wickr and opens its apps' codebase.
  
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• On the set of Netflix space drama Away, Hilary Swank is worried about Earth - CNET

  04-09-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  "We still have these ingrained, old patterns of thinking," says Swank, who plays Emma Green, the steely commander of the first mission to Mars.
  
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• Stimulus check: Where is your AGI on your taxes, and what do you need it for? - CNET

  04-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your adjusted gross income would determine the amount of money you'd get in a second stimulus check, if a bill is passed. Here's how to calculate your AGI based on your tax filings.
  
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• What is an EIP card, and could you get one instead of a second stimulus check? - CNET

  04-09-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Under the CARES Act, about 4 million people got their stimulus money in the form of a prepaid Economic Impact Payment debit card. Here's how to find out if you could get an EIP card in a potential second round of payments, and how you'd use it.
  
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• The Boys are back on Amazon Prime - CNET

  04-09-2020 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  The comic book adaptation returns with the insanity you've come to expect.
  
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• Apple delays new anti-tracking privacy measures

  04-09-2020 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook has warned that Apple's privacy plans could render some of its tools useless.
  
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• Cryptic Nebra sky disk might not be so ancient after all, say scientists - CNET

  04-09-2020 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Is it really the world's oldest depiction of the cosmos? Maybe not.
  
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• Mulan review: Live-action remake on Disney Plus a timely, moving take - CNET

  04-09-2020 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus' premium debut of the beloved tale about a legendary warrior takes on a more serious but pertinent tone.
  
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• Custom photo gifts to keep in touch with loved ones video - CNET

  04-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Custom photo gifts to keep in touch with loved ones
  
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• Yandex and Uber spin-off self-driving division - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Russian technology firm and the American ride-sharing company have been working on autonomous-vehicle tech for several years.
  
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• Yandex and Uber spin-off self-driving division - CNET

  04-09-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Russian technology firm and the American ride-sharing company have been working on autonomous-vehicle tech for several years.
  
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• Lucid teases future SUV in a tweet - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  More details about this utility vehicle could be revealed on Sept. 9 when the automaker unveils the production version of its Air sedan.
  
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• US telecoms would spend $1.8 billion to replace ZTE, Huawei network equipment

  04-09-2020 18:18 via zdnet.com
  The FCC formally designated Huawei and ZTE as national security threats back in June, meaning that telecoms could no longer use the FCC's Universal Service Fund to purchase equipment or services from the Chinese firms.
  
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• Peloton reportedly has a new, cheaper treadmill in the works - CNET

  04-09-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  A new high-end bike is also on the way.
  
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• Everything you need to know about payday loans - CNET

  04-09-2020 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  Sure, it's easy money. But these predatory loans are usually more trouble than they're worth.
  
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• DocuSign CEO Sees the new digital way of life outliving the pandemic

  04-09-2020 18:10 via zdnet.com
  DocuSign's Dan Springer talks about the new lasting shift to digital ways of doing things. "You're not going back" to the old way of doing things, he says.
  
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• Best online learning platforms in 2020: LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, MasterClass, and more

  04-09-2020 18:06 via zdnet.com
  Do you want to expand your mind, extend your knowledge, and grow your career? If so, we present you with a list of some of the best sources of educational content, all viewable from the comfort of your own home.
  
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• FCC estimates it'll cost $1.8B to remove Huawei, ZTE equipment from US networks - CNET

  04-09-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  The two Chinese tech giants have been designated national security threats.
  
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• Second stimulus check timeline: When could the IRS possibly send another payment? - CNET

  04-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've mapped out some possibilities for how quickly stimulus money could end up in your pocket compared with the first round of direct payments.
  
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• Apple Arcade's World's End Club is a dark, underwater anime fight for survival - CNET

  04-09-2020 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  This might be the creepiest game on Apple's platform so far.
  
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• Kentucky Derby 2020: How to watch, stream live without cable - CNET

  04-09-2020 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Four months later than originally planned, the biggest horse race of the year is running Saturday on NBC, no cable subscription required.
  
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• Watch the new Mulan on Disney Plus now: How to stream the $30 remake today - CNET

  04-09-2020 17:33 via cnet.com
  
  Mulan is available to start streaming now, but you'll need more than your Disney Plus subscription.
  
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• 2020 LA Auto Show postponed until May due to COVID-19 - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  As expected, the LA Auto Show's original November dates were scrapped due to the ongoing pandemic.
  
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• Stimulus check money: A $1,200 relief payment might still arrive this year - CNET

  04-09-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much money you could get if Congress approves another round of direct payments in September.
  
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• Gordon Murray's T50 will get a $4.1M track-only version - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  It's only a milli more than the regular one, no big deal.
  
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• Amazon looks to add 10,000 more jobs in Bellevue, Washington - CNET

  04-09-2020 17:12 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is growing its presence in its home state.
  
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• Calculate how much stimulus check money you could get with this tool - CNET

  04-09-2020 17:02 via cnet.com
  
  Our calculator estimates how much you and your family could expect to receive with a second stimulus check, or with your first payment if you're still waiting.
  
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• Coronavirus shows why we need a four-day working week

  04-09-2020 16:53
  
  Natasha explains the rise of the four-day working week, Matt Burgess on the return of ID cards and Matt Reynolds on what the animal kingdom can teach us about social distancing.
  
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• 2021 Subaru Impreza keeps pricing, equipment steady for another year - Roadshow

  04-09-2020 16:50 via cnet.com
  
  The Impreza's various trims are only $100 more than last year, but destination ticks up, too.
  
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