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• TikTok, WeChat app ban explained video - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  We've got big questions about the future of TikTok and WeChat with a US ban taking effect Sunday.
  
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• Save 20% on Blinks, the tabletop game of the future - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Play solo or against other people with these light-up, magnetic, interactive tiles that plays a slew of different games.
  
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• TikTok faces ban from app stores: Here are 5 alternatives - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  The video app will keep working until Nov. 12, but it's time to start looking for a replacement.
  
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• Mint budget management software review

  18-09-2020 23:38 via techradar.com
  
  Mint is software specifically designed for managing your money and is now part of the Intuit product portfolio. Keeping tabs on your finances can get complicated if you have numerous bank accounts as well as investments, pension contributions and savings to monitor alongside your daily outgoings. And that’s why money management app Mint is therefore perfect for covering all bases and joining up those dots. Being owned by Intuit, which is also behind TurboTax and Quickbooks, means
  
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• Peacock, Roku reach deal to add streaming service app to TV devices - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Two months after its nationwide launch in July, NBCUniversal's free service makes its way to Roku's popular streaming platform.
  
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• PS5 PlayStation Plus Collection of games revealed video - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  The set gives you a ton of classic PS4 games on PS5 at launch as part of the PS Plus subscription service.
  
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• Lawsuit accuses Instagram of peeping with iPhone camera - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook said earlier that the underlying issue was a bug and that the app didn't actually use the camera.
  
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• Firefox bug lets you hijack nearby mobile browsers via WiFi

  18-09-2020 23:17 via zdnet.com
  Mozilla says users should update as soon as possible to Firefox v79 for Android.
  
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• First trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach on PS5 video - CNET

  18-09-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Sony just revealed a trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach for the PS5. Watch it here.
  
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• Asteroid-assaulting spacecraft to take 10-year cruise to a new space rock - CNET

  18-09-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Japan's Hayabusa 2 is just getting started after tagging and pickpocketing one small celestial body.
  
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• 6 useful Google Maps tricks you didn't know until today - CNET

  18-09-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  From sharing your Plus Code location with friends to ordering food, you'll use these tips daily.
  
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• Linux Foundation launches new entry-level IT certification

  18-09-2020 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Like it or not, certifications are important for getting ahead in technology. The Linux Foundation wants to help by launching a new, entry-level certification: The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA).
  
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• Amazon set to announce new devices on September 24 - CNET

  18-09-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Expect to see new hardware and services from Amazon this Thursday.
  
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• Amazon set to announce new devices on Sept. 24 - CNET

  18-09-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Expect to see new hardware and services from Amazon this Thursday.
  
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• How do we know AI is ready to be in the wild? Maybe a critic is needed

  18-09-2020 22:04 via zdnet.com
  Can the paradigm of adversarial AI make algorithms safer to send out into the world?
  
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• Best Mac VPN of 2020 - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  These VPN services are flexible, fast and secure for use with Apple's MacOS.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Sienna walkaround: 10 must-know minivan facts - Roadshow

  18-09-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  High on tech and sanity-saving features, Toyota's new family-first minivan is also a hybrid for max efficiency.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Sienna first-look video video - Roadshow

  18-09-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  This minivan is new from the ground up and offers standard hybrid efficiency, not to mention more features than ever.
  
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• Amazon warns PS5 preorder customers their consoles might ship late - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Were you one of the lucky ones who managed to preorder the PlayStation 5? You might not receive it on release day, Amazon says.
  
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• TikTok and WeChat: US to ban app downloads in 48 hours

  18-09-2020 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ban on downloading the apps in the US takes effect on Sunday unless President Trump intervenes.
  
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• How to use TikTok: It's not too late to try the app for the first time - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The video app will be banned as of Sunday, but there's still time to have some fun with it.
  
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• This year's spooky Halloween full moon brings a rare twist - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  For the first time since World War II, people in all parts of the world will be able to see the Oct. 31 display.
  
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• Jupiter's Great Red Spot stars in gorgeous new Hubble telescope view - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Get your mind off this rock and go visit Jupiter through a fresh NASA and ESA snap of the gas giant.
  
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• WeChat is getting banned: Here are the best messaging app alternatives - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Starting Sunday, you won't be able to download the WeChat or TikTok apps in the US. Here are some other options for messaging and social media.
  
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• The Way I See It: Dawn Porter and Pete Souza on their film, Obama and the power of empathy - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the filmmaker and White House photographer discuss their documentary, The Way I See It, and remind us that being president of the United States requires dignity and thinking for others.
  
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• Budget hack: Replace Netflix, Hulu and more with these free subscriptions - CNET

  18-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best free options for replacing pricey subscription services such as Netflix, Hulu, Apple Music, Peloton and more.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Panthers vs. Buccaneers, Patriots vs. Seahawks, RedZone and the rest of Week 2 without cable - CNET

  18-09-2020 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable to watch Sunday's NFL action.
  
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• It was a long wait for Ewan McGregor's Long Way Up, but was it worth it? - Roadshow

  18-09-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  The new Apple TV Plus series sees the Hollywood star and his old mate Charley Boorman ride from Tierra del Fuego to LA.
  
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• This tiny edible sofa was 3D-printed from milk - CNET

  18-09-2020 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Yum. Turns out you just need the right form of milk to 3D-print objects at room temperature.
  
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• Hulu October 2020: Every new movie and show coming this month - CNET

  18-09-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Hulu gets spooky for Halloween
  
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• New Chromecast streamer with Google Assistant remote appears in leak - CNET

  18-09-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  The new streamer is expected to launch alongside new Pixel devices at a virtual event on September 30.
  
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• TikTok head asks Instagram, Facebook to join its fight against ban - CNET

  18-09-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  You won't be able to download the popular video app in the US after Sunday.
  
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• The best 65-inch TV for 2020: LG, TCL, Vizio and more - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  65 is the new 50, and large TVs are cheaper than ever. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Emmys 2020 predictions: Who will win in each category - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix and HBO could dominate Sunday, but it could be a big year for The Mandalorian and Schitt's Creek.
  
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• DC Universe streaming service will become Universe Infinite comics platform - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  With original shows like Harley Quinn on HBO Max, DC is returning to its roots and launching an all-you-can-read digital comics service.
  
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• Microsoft enters the final stretch with Windows 10 20H2

  18-09-2020 19:35 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is putting the Windows 10 20H2 feature update through its near-final paces, rolling out what's likely the 'October 2020' update to Release Preview Ring testers.
  
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• Oculus Quest 2 is better and cheaper... with one Facebook catch video - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new best VR headset also requires you to sign into Facebook. But it's also a really good headset.
  
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• Creative Emmys 2020 winners: The Mandalorian and Watchmen score big - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  The Mandalorian and Watchmen grab the most awards with a few nods to Stranger Things, Star Trek: Picard, The Handmaid's Tale and Creating Cosmos.
  
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• Spammers use hexadecimal IP addresses to evade detection

  18-09-2020 19:16 via zdnet.com
  Links in spam emails looked like http://0xD83AC74Einstead of "domain.com."
  
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• Nissan Z Nismo hybrid in the cards if fans want it, report says - Roadshow

  18-09-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  The Z's chief product specialist reportedly told Australian media if fans really want hybrid power, then "we have to do that."
  
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• Stimulus check eligibility status: What you should know so far about your qualification status - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Congressional talks might be inching forward, but a deal hasn't been reached. Here's what we already know about who may qualify for a second economic impact payment.
  
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• The best cheap smart LED bulbs of 2020: Philips, Lifx, GE, Wyze and more - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for smart light bulbs that you can automate or control with voice commands? You're in luck -- and none of our top picks cost more than $15.
  
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• Tips and tools to keep kids safe online video - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Kids these days are spending a lot of time online, between distance learning, homework and engaging with their friends. Here's how parents can keep their children safe from inappropriate content while browsing websites and using apps.
  
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• Best smart garage door controllers of 2020: Chamberlain MyQ and more - CNET

  18-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to making your garage doors smart, you have more options than you think. Here are our favorite ways to bring your biggest door online.
  
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• Creative Emmys 2020: Baby Yoda and Watchmen win big - CNET

  18-09-2020 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Mandalorian and Watchmen grab the most awards with a few nods to Stranger Things, Star Trek: Picard, The Handmaid's Tale and Creating Cosmos.
  
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• New stimulus package before the election? Here's when it could pass - CNET

  18-09-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress can successfully negotiate another stimulus bill, we've mapped out how long it would take for them to actually put it to a vote.
  
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• Prosecutors open homicide case after cyber-attack on German hospital

  18-09-2020 18:28
  
  Incident in Düsseldorf could be first death caused by a cyber-attack, says UK’s former head of cybersecurityGerman prosecutors have opened a homicide investigation into the case of a patient who died after a hospital in the city of Düsseldorf was unable to admit her because its systems had been knocked out by a cyber-attack.The female patient, suffering from a life-threatening illness, had to be turned away on the night of 11 September by the city’s university hospital and
  
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• If a second stimulus check happens, when might it arrive? We mapped out some dates - CNET

  18-09-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  With pressure mounting in Washington to send another round of direct payments, we gather clues to piece together how quickly a new payment could go out.
  
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• Roku, Comcast battle over Peacock could see NBC apps removed from the platform - CNET

  18-09-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  NBC fans are in the crossfire as Peacock remains absent on Roku.
  
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• We just ran out of 2020 tropical storm names. Here's what happens next - CNET

  18-09-2020 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  With the formation of Tropical Storm Wilfred, we're going to need our backup plan.
  
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