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• The Beats Solo Pro is $100 off - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The discount on certain colors hits as Apple's rumored AirPods Studio could be just weeks away.
  
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• Every iPhone owner should change these 8 settings right now - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Bigger text, longer battery life and more reliable device unlocking are all instantly achievable on your iPhone with some quick settings changes.
  
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• Zoom's new tools let you rearrange and pin multiple videos - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  The features are designed to make the platform more accessible to all.
  
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• Google Maps adds a COVID-19 layer - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use the new feature.
  
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• Put an end to foggy glasses when wearing a COVID mask for as little as $11 - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  After six months, I'd had enough of not being able to see through my glasses when wearing a mask, so I got some anti-fog spray.
  
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• CrowdStrike to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million

  23-09-2020 23:12 via zdnet.com
  The company said it plans to use the deal to bolster its Falcon platform with conditional access technology.
  
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• Willow breast pump deal: $75 off until Sept. 30 - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  This wireless breast pump hides under your clothes for discreet and hands-free pumping. You can get a good deal on it right now.
  
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• Fur real: 40 percent of people would give up dog to keep smartphone - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  But more people would keep Fido around than would hang on to their significant other.
  
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• Ring's second-gen Video Doorbell brings better video quality for just $100 - CNET

  23-09-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's better than the original Ring Video Doorbell, but the built-in battery is a bit of a hassle.
  
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• No iPhone 12 release yet. But we may have guessed when Apple will announce it - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  We've narrowed the iPhone 12 announcement date down to two potential dates in October. Here's why we think it'll happen then.
  
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• Save $34 when you hit the skies with the Iron Man-themed Ryze Tech Tello drone - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Aside from the drone's nitinol alloy armor and an Iron Man-themed app, it's the same DJI Tello drone we know and love.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Celtics vs. Heat Game 4 tonight on ESPN - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals airs tonight -- and you don't need cable to watch live.
  
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• Galaxy S20 FE deal alert: Samsung's brand-new phone is already $100 off at Best Buy - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  That's unlocked and with no activation requirement.
  
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• Microsoft, Italy, and the Netherlands warn of increased Emotet activity

  23-09-2020 22:31 via zdnet.com
  New alerts about a spike in Emotet activity come after France, Japan, New Zealand issued similar warnings at the start of the month.
  
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• Best video doorbell cameras of the year - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which smart video doorbells are the best of the best.
  
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• Samsung's less expensive Galaxy S20 FE is 'very much a response' to the pandemic - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Korean tech giant's $700 phone -- $300 less than the regular S20 -- comes as the pandemic prompts demand for less expensive devices.
  
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• TikTok to start cracking down on weight loss ads - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Users under 18 won't be served weight loss ads under the new policies.
  
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• Sling TV launches Watch Party feature with text and video chat - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Customers can tune into live programming with up to three other people.
  
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• Twitter reports issues with accounts locked by mistake - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  It's also seeing a delay in tweets showing up on timelines.
  
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• NASA highlights psychedelic cyclones of Jupiter in wild image - CNET

  23-09-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  An "extreme false color" look at Jupiter's crazy storms would fit right in on a tie-dye shirt.
  
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• Amazon's new 'Climate Pledge Friendly' program aims to help you find green products - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Products must meet one or more of 19 sustainability certifications to qualify for the "Climate Pledge Friendly" label.
  
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• Pandemic accelerates wearables market in Brazil

  23-09-2020 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Sales of devices saw 21% growth in the second quarter of 2020 as consumers worry about sedentary lifestyles, according to a new study.
  
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• How to combat seasonal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatment for seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression.
  
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• Apple CEO says climate change is here with wildfires, hurricanes, flooding - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  In an interview with The Atlantic, Tim Cook discusses Trump, antitrust and his company's response to the coronavirus.
  
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• Microsoft's $7.5B purchase of Bethesda's parent ZeniMax bolsters Xbox Games Pass - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:36 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 Microsoft's CEO, Xbox head say Bethesda will bolster Xbox Games Pass lineup - CNET

  23-09-2020 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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• How to watch every Star Wars movie and TV show online in order - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Stream, rent or buy the Star Wars films digitally right now on Disney Plus or elsewhere.
  
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• ISS successfully dodges 'unknown piece of space debris' - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Space junk was coming too close for comfort to the International Space Station, so it got out of the way.
  
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• Google Pixel 4A 5G specs leaked online - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  It'll be priced just under $600, a report says.
  
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• The Mari Takahashi origin story: How a former ballerina became a gamer and entrepreneur - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, Takahashi explains her unusual career path, being on Survivor, working for the YouTube giant Smosh and becoming, and now creating, her own content.
  
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• First stimulus check missing: How to get it fixed and why it might've happened - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check hasn't been agreed on, but some people haven't even gotten their first check. Here's what you need to know if you think this applies to you.
  
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• Best gaming chair to seat yourself in for 2020 - CNET

  23-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tried gaming chairs from DXRacer, Secretlab and more to help you find the size and style that's right for you.
  
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• California to ban new gas, diesel vehicle sales by 2035 - Roadshow

  23-09-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a plan to require all passenger vehicles to have zero emissions.
  
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• Trial of the Chicago 7 Netflix trailer: Protestors vs. police in Aaron Sorkin drama - CNET

  23-09-2020 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  A heavyweight cast and a chillingly relevant story of civil unrest power unfold in a fascinating true story from Netflix.
  
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• How useful is LinkedIn when almost half of profiles have outdated information?

  23-09-2020 20:33 via zdnet.com
  We know that we have to update more than our resume to stand out amongst other applicants. But are you using LinkedIn properly to get that next role – and is it useful at all?
  
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• Who counts as a dependent on your taxes, and why it matters for a second stimulus check - CNET

  23-09-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Who the IRS counts as a qualified dependent could get you an extra $500 on a potential second stimulus payment, or more.
  
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• The best places to find prescription glasses online for 2020 - CNET

  23-09-2020 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Trying to figure out where to buy the best online glasses? Here's the skinny on the top e-tailers out there.
  
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• Pixel 5 announcement: How to watch Google's Launch Night In event on Sept. 30 - CNET

  23-09-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Google will unveil the highly anticipated Pixel 5 phone, a new Chromecast and other new products at a virtual event next week. You can tune in from your couch.
  
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• If a second stimulus check is approved, when could the IRS schedule payments - CNET

  23-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  No, there's not a second stimulus check yet, and we don't know when one is coming. But once a bill is passed, here's how quickly you might see your money.
  
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• Disney delays Black Widow to 2021 as Marvel films get reshuffled - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  Release of the Eternals and Shang Chi movies are also being pushed back.
  
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• A national privacy law would have helped the US deal with COVID-19, lawmakers say - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Until people can trust contact tracing apps, it's hard to gauge how useful they will actually be, privacy experts say Wednesday at a Senate hearing.
  
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• Missing $500 in stimulus money from the IRS? How to claim it by Sept. 30 - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  There's still time left to register your missing $500 for your child dependents. Here's the online tool you'll need to use.
  
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• What is Amazon Sidewalk? You're about to find out - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Coming soon to Echo speakers and all sorts of other devices, Amazon's low-bandwidth IoT network wants your smart home to stretch beyond your Wi-Fi network.
  
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• Amazon Sidewalk is coming to your neighborhood. Here's what that means - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Coming soon to Echo speakers and all sorts of other devices, Amazon's low-bandwidth IoT network wants your smart home to stretch beyond your Wi-Fi network.
  
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• Xbox Series X launch titles: Every new game you can play on Nov. 10 - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  More games than the PlayStation 5, but fewer exclusives.
  
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• TikTok hits back at 'misinformation' about its ties to China in submission to Senate inquiry

  23-09-2020 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  The social media platform says it has ‘strict controls’ around its data security and has never censored Australian content at China’s requestVideo messaging app TikTok has hit back at what it says is “misinformation” about its connection to China, characterising itself as a global platform with “strict controls around security and data access”.The hugely popular platform has used a submission to the Senate inquiry into foreign interference through social
  
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• Watch live as an asteroid the size of a school bus flies close to Earth - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Witness one of the closest asteroid approaches of the year. Don't worry, it will zip past safely.
  
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• Lenovo to roll out Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS across nearly 30 ThinkPads, ThinkStations

  23-09-2020 19:25 via zdnet.com
  First, Fedora, and now, Ubuntu Linux. Lenovo is getting serious about the Linux desktop, with support for almost 30 ThinkPads and ThinkStations.
  
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• New Windows 10 test build adds a Skype 'Meet Now' taskbar feature

  23-09-2020 19:24 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is getting more aggressive in taking on Zoom with a new Skype Meet Now taskbar button, part of the latest Windows 10 Dev Channel test build.
  
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• Vitamix flash sale: A reconditioned S50 for just $166 (!) plus more blender deals - CNET

  23-09-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  New and reconditioned Vitamix blenders for about as low as they go.
  
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