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• Facebook ignored the impact of fake accounts on elections, a reported memo says - CNET

  14-09-2020 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The social media platform has been slow to act against coordinated misinformation campaigns, the report says.
  
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• Fortnite is down as it investigates issues related to logins - CNET

  14-09-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Players who see messages about not having permission or access to play because of the issue haven't been banned, the company says.
  
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• IPVanish vs. NordVPN: Side-by-side comparison of two of the most popular VPNs - CNET

  14-09-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  IPVanish has a fun interface at low cost, but how does it stack up against NordVPN's security and speeds?
  
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• Save $125 on Tempo, an AI-powered home fitness weightlifting coach - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  It's a giant digital display that looks like a full-length mirror and tracks your form while you work out.
  
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• Best chest strap heart-rate monitors, as rated by Amazon reviews - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  No more slipping, sliding or shimmying with these chest straps.
  
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• 13 Apple Watch bands to buy on Amazon - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  From stainless steel to silicone, there's an Apple Watch band for every purpose.
  
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• The best weighted blanket for 2020: Layla, Gravity, Bearaby and more - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  These are some of the most stylish and well-rated weighted blankets you can buy.
  
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• The best Chromebook to buy for 2020 - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a laptop that's affordable and easy to use? Meet the Chromebook.
  
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• Best college laptop for 2020: Apple, Dell, Microsoft and more - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.
  
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• Facebook Gaming partners can now play copyrighted music during livestreams - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Other creators can expect to get this feature soon, too.
  
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• Veterans' Social Security Numbers leaked in data breach - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Around 46,000 US vets have had their personal information revealed in a hack.
  
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• How to find top face masks for kids - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Your child needs a comfortable face mask created with their specific proportions in mind. Luckily, many fun sizes and styles are available online.
  
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• Nvidia's acquisition of Arm strengthens its ecosystem, brings economies of scale to the cloud, expansion to the edge

  14-09-2020 22:11 via zdnet.com
  Nvidia is after a double bottom line in the AI chip market: Better performance and better economics. Arm's acquisition helps with the economies of scale in the data center and expands Nvidia's footprint to the edge
  
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• The best face mask to use during exercise for 2020 - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  And what to look for when you shop for a performance mask.
  
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• Best electric kettles for 2020 - CNET

  14-09-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want hot water in a hurry? One of these kettles will do the trick.
  
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• Surface Duo is a productivity revelation, not a form factor revolution

  14-09-2020 21:58 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft's Android handset elevates the long-tried dual-screen handset to a new height with a slim design, differentiated usage modes, and wide screens. While it offers more work area than mainstream market leaders while costing less than folding flagships, it must confront a future of more affordable folding displays.
  
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• Apple event 2020: Here's how to watch the rumored iPad, Apple Watch announcement - CNET

  14-09-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  The 2020 Apple event is virtual, and it'll will stream online Tuesday.
  
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• The LG Wing 5G phone has a swiveling screen, because it's 2020, so why not? - CNET

  14-09-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  The rumored LG Wing is real, and it's just as weird (though not as useless) as you'd expect.
  
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• Our Apple event expectations: Decoding the hidden clues Apple left in the invitation - CNET

  14-09-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The hardware, software and services we're expecting to see from Apple on Sept. 15.
  
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• Where to buy clear face masks for 2020 - CNET

  14-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Transparent face masks make reading lips easier and allow your facial expressions to shine through.
  
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• Stimulus check: What is your AGI and how could it affect another payment? - CNET

  14-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If another economic relief bill passes, your adjusted gross income would determine how much money you'd get in a second stimulus check. Here's how to find and calculate your AGI based on your taxes.
  
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• FBI says credential stuffing attacks are behind some recent bank hacks

  14-09-2020 20:48 via zdnet.com
  The FBI is raising a sign of alarm about the rising number of credential stuffing attacks targeting financial institutions.
  
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• Scientists investigate diamond planets 'unlike anything in our solar system' - CNET

  14-09-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  A new experiment shows some exoplanets may be full of Earth's most wanted gemstone.
  
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• Amazon FreeTime Unlimited rebranded as Kids Plus with more videos, music - CNET

  14-09-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is rebranding its FreeTime Unlimited offering into a service called Kids Plus, providing thousands of kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps and games for a monthly price.
  
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• Still haven't received your first stimulus check? Here's what you can do - CNET

  14-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Easily track down your stimulus money with these simple, decisive steps.
  
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• Oracle confirms it will partner with TikTok after Microsoft's bid rejected

  14-09-2020 19:57
  
  Tech company confirmed reports after Trump set deadline for US firms to stop dealing with app owner ByteDance Oracle, the tech company, confirmed on Monday that it will partner with video-sharing app TikTok as the company works to head off a ban by the Trump administration.The hugely popular app has been caught in a geopolitical standoff, with the Trump administration accusing it of spying on Americans and Chinese officials attacking US protectionism. Continue reading...
  
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• The next Apple event is tomorrow. Here's how to watch the online stream - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  The 2020 Apple event is virtual, and it'll will stream online Tuesday.
  
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• Razer leak exposes thousands of customers' private data - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Sensitive user data -- like full name, email, phone number and billing and shipping address -- was left unprotected.
  
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• Razer leak exposed thousands of customers' private data, report says - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Razer users had sensitive data like their full name, email, phone number, billing and shipping address left unprotected.
  
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• GMC Hummer reveal hits Oct. 20, and the EV may crab-walk its way onto stage - Roadshow

  14-09-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  The hotly anticipated electric Hummer's reveal is only about a month away, and it'll feature a trick new drive mode.
  
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• LG Wing launch announcement: Did you catch the secret teaser at the very end? - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  As LG experiments with new phone designs, the company teases a device with an extendable display.
  
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• Jonathan Majors to play Kang the Conquerer in next Ant-Man film, report says - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  The actor is currently starring in HBO's Lovecraft Country.
  
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• Nvidia chief: ARM is a technology jewel

  14-09-2020 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of Nvidia explains why he is buying UK chip designer ARM in a $40bn deal.
  
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• The LG Wing 5G swiveling phone is a wacky take on the dual-screen trend - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  It's 2020, so why not?
  
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• The September Apple event probably won't unveil the iPhone 12. Here's what we expect - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  The hardware, software and services we're expecting to see from Apple on Sept. 15.
  
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• 8K views of Mars on the menu for Martian moon mission spacecraft - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The nooks and crannies of Mars and its moons are ready for their close-ups.
  
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• Amazon will hire even more warehouse workers to respond to surge in orders - CNET

  14-09-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The company said it's bringing on 100,000 more employees in the US and Canada.
  
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• Google sets virtual Pixel, Chromecast event for Sept. 30

  14-09-2020 18:53 via zdnet.com
  The invite-only virtual event, dubbed Launch Night In, will focus on the company's new Chromecast, smart speaker and latest Pixel phones.
  
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• Unexplained phosphine gas in Venus clouds could signal alien life - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  A unexpected discovery has scientists buzzing.
  
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• LG Wing 5G: The swiveling phone is a wacky take on the dual-screen trend - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  It's 2020, so why not?
  
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• Ikea making affordable gaming furniture with Asus Republic of Gamers - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  It'll be available globally in October 2021.
  
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• Ikea is making affordable gaming furniture with Asus ROG - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  It'll be available globally in October 2021.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Here's who may be first to get a new payment and how quickly it could come - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  When is the soonest you could get more money? The timeline is shifting, but we have enough clues to work out a possible schedule.
  
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• How to buy face masks with popular styles for 2020 - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  These online stores have a variety of styles for all your face-covering needs, and their masks are a hit with CNET readers.
  
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• Google to unveil new Pixel phones, Chromecast on Sept. 30 - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5 will be unveiled later this month.
  
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• Monday's top deals: $85 Echo Show 8, $42 ear-detecting earbuds, discount Zvox soundbars and more - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Save big on Earfun's latest (and best) AirPods alternative and get a headphone stand with wireless charging dock for $25.
  
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• Nikola says electric-hydrogen truck never ran, as company publishes counterpoints - Roadshow

  14-09-2020 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  Despite founder Trevor Milton saying the One was "not a pusher" and could move under its own power, the company confirmed this was never the case.
  
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• YouTube is adding a new Shorts format to rival TikTok, Instagram Reels - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  The new format will be available in India to start.
  
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• The best waffle makers in 2020 - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Waffles are wonderful, but you'll need a reliable waffle maker in order to enjoy them at home. Here are the best we've tested.
  
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• 7 hidden Gmail features everyone needs to know - CNET

  14-09-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Get a better handle on your Gmail inbox with these must-have tips and tricks that will turn you into an email pro.
  
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