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• Member of 'The Dark Overlord' hacking group sentenced to five years in prison

  21-09-2020 23:41 via zdnet.com
  UK national Nathan Wyatt gets five years in prison after pleading guilty today.
  
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• 'Dayglow' at Rosetta's comet turns out to be unexpected ultraviolet aurora - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Years after the Rosetta mission landed on Comet Chury, a new phenomenon has been excavated from its data.
  
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• Xbox unveils new accessories, including a wireless controller in shock blue - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  New controllers will remain at the $60 starting price.
  
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• Xbox unveils new accessories. Behold the wireless controller in shock blue - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  New controllers will remain at the $60 starting price.
  
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• Here's where you can preorder your Xbox Series S tomorrow - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X has a little brother that costs just $300, and here's how you can get one.
  
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• How to stream Xbox One games on your Android phone - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Xbox remote play is available for free.
  
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• Best two-player board games for 2020 - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Trying to pass the time with a roommate or significant other? Try these board game gems, perfect for our current work-from-home reality.
  
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• TikTok-Oracle deal and a potential US ban: Everything you need to know - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  President Donald Trump approved the deal "in concept" but lots of questions remain unanswered.
  
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• The best neck gaiters for 2020 - CNET

  21-09-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for outdoor protection or a face covering, these are your best options.
  
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• What Cassandra users think of their NoSQL DBMS

  21-09-2020 22:57 via zdnet.com
  They love it, but they really, really wish there were more expert Cassandra NoSQL DBMS administrators out there.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked for Every Fan: How to watch the Sept. 23 virtual event - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  We don't know yet what Samsung's next big announcement will be, but we know how you can stream the event live, starting at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 teardown reveals new sensors, upgraded battery capacity - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The watch sports a thinner design within a slightly altered frame, according to an iFixit teardown.
  
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• Blizzard announces online BlizzCon for February - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  It'll include virtual cosplay competitions.
  
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• The Aston Martin DBX and Vantage just got a lot cheaper - Roadshow

  21-09-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Aston Martin's new SUV gets a $13,000 price cut, while the new Vantage Roadster is $14,000 cheaper than previously announced.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Saints vs. Raiders on ESPN Monday Night Football without cable - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable to watch tonight's NFL action.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Silverado updates bring towing tech and wireless smartphone capabilities - Roadshow

  21-09-2020 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are going wireless for the 2021 Silverado, and both are standard on the Silverado's more-feature filled trims.
  
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• We're giving away $100 for your next oil change* - Roadshow

  21-09-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  We're giving away $100 Jiffy Lube gift cards to 10 grand prize winners. *Open to the US only. This giveaway ends Sept. 30, 2020.
  
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• Xbox Series X: Here's where you will be able to preorder tomorrow - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X will be available for preorder on Sept. 22. These are the retailers lining up to sell it to you.
  
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• Missing a $500 stimulus payment from the IRS? Claim it by Sept. 30 -- here's how - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  You can still register your missing $500 for your child dependents, but time is running out. Here's the online tool you'll need to use.
  
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• How to use TikTok: You've got more time to try the viral video app - CNET

  21-09-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The video app is still available in the US for now, but its future remains uncertain.
  
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• Microsoft's $7.5B purchase of Bethesda's parent ZeniMax is a big deal for Xbox Series X - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The move marks a significant purchase in the gaming world and strengthens Microsoft's Xbox lineup ahead of a new launch in November.
  
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• How to get the $500 Xbox Series X for as little as $300 - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Or get the Series S for as little as $100. Just trade in your old console at GameStop to save as much as $200 on the new one.
  
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• Minecraft's free PlayStation VR update arriving Tuesday - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The new update will let you play in either Immersive or Living Room mode.
  
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• Microsoft's CEO, Xbox head talk acquisitions, Games Pass and TikTok - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  In an interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Xbox head Phil Spencer discuss further acquisitions, how to keep making hits and what happened with TikTok.
  
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• Brazil's data protection regulations sanctioned

  21-09-2020 21:23 via zdnet.com
  But the country still lacks an agency to enforce the rules
  
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• Halloween 2020's rare blue moon brings a treat to the skies - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:17 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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• Halloween 2020 brings a treat to the skies with rare blue moon - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:17 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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• The Pixelbook is now out of stock on Google's online store - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  It's sparked rumors of being discontinued.
  
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• Hobot 298 robot review: Automated window cleaning for the office

  21-09-2020 21:06 via zdnet.com
  The Hobot 298 is an ingenious robot that will clean your office windows until they shine -- inside and out.
  
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• How to make oat milk at home and save tons of money - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  You'll also avoid preservatives and get the exact flavor you want.
  
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• Stimulus package debate: The key parts of a bill that's causing drama in Washington - CNET

  21-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  There could still be hope another stimulus bill passes before the year ends. Here are the main points in a hotly contested package that both sides support, but in different ways.
  
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• NASA spacecraft discovers chunks of asteroid Vesta on asteroid Bennu - CNET

  21-09-2020 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Osiris-Rex mission team spotted some Vesta crumbs on Bennu's face.
  
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• BTS to premiere new 'Dynamite' choreography video in Fortnite - CNET

  21-09-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  But there's bad news for iOS and macOS users.
  
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• Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

  21-09-2020 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.
  
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• Another Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is coming this week. Here's what we know - CNET

  21-09-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  The virtual event will take place on Sept. 23.
  
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• TikTok-Oracle deal up in the air as details are disputed - CNET

  21-09-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Everyone seems to have a different understanding of the complex arrangement.
  
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• Best home tech for fall 2020: Coffee makers, fire pits and other cozy products - CNET

  21-09-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  These gadgets will help keep you cozy in the colder seasons.
  
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• Volkswagen ID 4 owners will receive unlimited free charging - Roadshow

  21-09-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Well, for the first three years. Then the charging cost is on you.
  
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• Microsoft secures backend server that leaked Bing data

  21-09-2020 20:00 via zdnet.com
  No personal user data was leaked in the incident.
  
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• Earth-size 'pi planet' rocks a 3.14-day orbit - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  It's Pi Day every day on exoplanet K2-315b.
  
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• 'Northern lights' seen at Rosetta's famous comet for the first time - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Years after the mission landed on Comet Chury, a new phenomenon has been excavated from its data.
  
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• Why Microsoft's $7.5B purchase of Bethesda's parent ZeniMax is a big deal for Xbox - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  The move marks a significant purchase in the gaming world and strengthens Microsoft's Xbox lineup ahead of a new launch in November.
  
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• Samsung cancels 2020 developers conference as pandemic continues raging - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  The company, which this week will hold its third virtual Unpacked event of the past two months, has opted not to have a digital event.
  
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• Samsung cancels 2020 developer conference as pandemic continues raging - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  The company, which this week will hold its third virtual Unpacked event of the past two months, has opted not to have a digital event.
  
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• Quibi reportedly weighs selling itself less than 6 months after launching - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Quibi launched in April as an unconventional mobile-only, short-form video streaming service. It's struggled to keep up with its ambitions.
  
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• How to watch live as asteroid 2020 SW flies close to Earth this week - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Witness one of the closest asteroid approaches of the year.
  
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• Star Wars vs. Star Trek: Mark Hamill, Patrick Stewart clash in Uber Eats ad - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Luke Skywalker and Captain Jean-Luc Picard face off over ... tomatoes?
  
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• Star Trek vs. Star Wars: Patrick Stewart, Mark Hamill clash in Uber Eats ad - CNET

  21-09-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Luke Skywalker and Captain Jean-Luc Picard face off over ... tomatoes?
  
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• Tesla Battery Day: What we could see from Elon Musk - Roadshow

  21-09-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  From the potential for a million-mile battery and maybe even some electricity utility news, here are the possible reveals we could see.
  
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• Microsoft buys Fallout creator Bethesda for $7.5bn

  21-09-2020 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Xbox's owner confirms it has bought the game developer ahead of the launch of the new Xbox console.
  
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