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• MLB playoffs 2020: Blue Jays vs. Rays, Yankees vs. Indians and how to watch today without cable - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  The first round of baseball's postseason starts Tuesday with four American League games: Astros vs. Twins, White Sox vs. A's, Blue Jays vs. Rays and Yankees vs. Indians.
  
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• Disney struggles with reopening global theme parks following COVID-19 closures - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Disney is laying off 28,000 cast members from its theme parks as Disneyland remains closed.
  
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• This Bluetooth transceiver connects all your stuff for just $10 - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Use BTMagic to listen to your TV using wireless headphones, or stream music from your phone to a nonwireless sound system. It goes both ways.
  
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• New York Comic Con online: How and where to watch the virtual event - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  The Russo brothers, Kevin Smith, Jodie Whittaker, and the Fall Guys creators will be among those participating in video panels you can watch from your couch.
  
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• New emoji for bubble tea, transgender flag and more coming to iOS 14.2 - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  They're expected to roll out to the public next month.
  
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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit and how the first direct payment could shape the next relief package - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS could still send a second check this year, and the original CARES Act can provide insight into what a new round of payments could look like.
  
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• NASA finally tracks down air leak on ISS, but it's not fixed yet - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Houston, we have a leak location.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6: SpO2 tracking is still in its early stages - CNET

  29-09-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new smartwatch can detect blood oxygen levels throughout the day and night, but can't be used as a medical device yet. So what is it for?
  
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• Give your kid (or yourself) the gift of $634 worth of programming books for $15 - CNET

  29-09-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Stuck at home or home schooling? Get these 19 coding ebooks and donate to a good cause at the same time.
  
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• Give your kid (or yourself) the gift of $634 in programming books for $15 - CNET

  29-09-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Stuck at home or home-schooling? Get these 19 coding ebooks and donate to a good cause at the same time.
  
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• Synnex surges as FYQ3 results beat, forecast higher as well

  29-09-2020 22:46 via zdnet.com
  Shares of Synnex, the Fremont, California-based tech distributor, rose by 7% in late trading after the company's quarterly results and outlook topped expectations.
  
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• Tesla Semi orders pile up at Walmart - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Walmart Canada now has 130 of the electric semi trucks on order, the retailer said.
  
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• Buick Electra returns as an electric crossover-sedan mashup - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  This concept car shows Buick's future, and hopefully the brand slaps this name on a production EV.
  
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• Dell readies a Tiger Lake refresh on XPS 13 Ubuntu Linux Developer Edition

  29-09-2020 22:29 via zdnet.com
  Arguably the best Linux laptop ever is getting a major speed boost.
  
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• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9, the last minor release of RHEL 7 arrives

  29-09-2020 22:19 via zdnet.com
  You can argue that RHEL 7 has been the most significant enterprise Linux release ever, but all good things must end.
  
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• Micron FYQ4 Rev, EPS Beat; Nov-quarter EPS view misses; shares sag

  29-09-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  Memory-chip vendor Micron Technology this afternoon reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analysts' expectations, but a forecast for this quarter that was a bit light on the earnings side.
  
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• Micron FYQ4 Rev, EPS Beat; Nov-quarter EPS view misses; shares rise slightly

  29-09-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  Memory-chip vendor Micron Technology this afternoon reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analysts' expectations, but a forecast for this quarter that was a bit light on the earnings side.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 deals are already here: Save on Echo Dot, Fire TV Recast and more - CNET

  29-09-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  While the official event doesn't start for two weeks, early sales are under way. One highlight: spend $10, get $10.
  
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• Listen to SiriusXM for $5 per month -- plus get a free Echo Dot - CNET

  29-09-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Take your pick from 3 months of streaming-only or 12 months of car-plus-streaming service.
  
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• Pixel 5 announcement: Watch Google's virtual event from the comfort of your couch - CNET

  29-09-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Google will unveil the highly anticipated Pixel 5 phone, a new Chromecast and other new products at a virtual event on Wednesday.
  
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• Microsoft Edge to get a web screenshot utility

  29-09-2020 21:34 via zdnet.com
  New "Web capture" feature is currently being tested in Edge Dev and Edge Canary builds.
  
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• 2021 Infiniti Q50 Sensory trim mixes sport and luxury - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  It's not actually a range-topping trim, but if you discount the sportiest Red Sport 400, it's the top dog for the new model year.
  
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• Ford is using augmented reality to help sell its new Mach-E electric SUV - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Head over to the automaker's Facebook and Instagram pages to see firsthand what it's doing.
  
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• Animated Google Doodle gives a nod to the beloved dachshund bobblehead - CNET

  29-09-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Feel free to play with the iconic nodder during a ride through the German countryside.
  
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• VMware to acquire automation software provider SaltStack

  29-09-2020 21:18 via zdnet.com
  By acquiring SaltStack, VMware said it will extend its automation capabilities beyond infrastructure to the software and packages inside virtual machines and containers.
  
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• 8 harmful face-mask myths about COVID-19 you don't want to fall for or spread - CNET

  29-09-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  No, face masks will not weaken your immune system. Yes, you should still social distance while wearing a mask.
  
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• Missing $500 stimulus payment from the IRS: Here's how to get it by the Sept. 30 deadline - CNET

  29-09-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Wednesday is the deadline to report your missing $500 for child dependents.
  
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• Genesis GV80's little brother comes into focus - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Genesis has another luxury SUV coming up, called the GV70, and this one will slot below the GV80 to do battle in a very competitive segment.
  
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• 2019 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups recalled for crummy welds - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  The front axle may feature a poor weld job that can affect vehicle control.
  
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• Google to lease extra 70,000 sq ft in UK offices despite remote working

  29-09-2020 20:48
  
  New offices will reportedly be near to the under-construction ‘landscraper’ HQ in London’s King’s CrossGoogle is to lease an additional 70,000 sq ft in office buildings close to its £1bn new UK headquarters in London, despite telling all of its 4,500 UK staff that they will be working from home until at least July 2021.The US tech giant, which is in the process of building a 330 metre-long office building nicknamed the “landscraper” next to King’s
  
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• Elon Musk: Neuralink brain implant will improve 'bandwidth' of human communication - CNET

  29-09-2020 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  We're "already part electronic" due to our dependence on tech, the SpaceX and Tesla boss says in an interview with The New York Times.
  
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• How to make walking more of a workout - CNET

  29-09-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Get more out of your daily walk with these tips from a trainer.
  
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• Virtual work enables a more sustainable future

  29-09-2020 20:35 via zdnet.com
  The United Nations​ believes 14 of their 17 Sustainable Development Goals can be solved or advanced through virtual work.
  
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• 9 million people could still get a $1,200 stimulus check by Oct 15. What to know - CNET

  29-09-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Up to 9 million people didn't get an original stimulus payment from the IRS -- are you in that group?
  
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• Who will qualify for the second stimulus check? Here's what we know about eligibility - CNET

  29-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Washington negotiators haven't yet reached a deal, but a new House bill is now on the table. Here's what we know about who could potentially get a second direct payment.
  
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• Half of young women will leave their tech job by age 35, study finds - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Attrition among women in the industry continues, according to a report from Accenture and Girls Who Code.
  
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• MoneyGram currency transfer review

  29-09-2020 19:53 via techradar.com
  
  MoneyGram is one of the largest and longest running money transfer companies in the world. The very well seasoned service has a huge array of agent locations dotted right around the globe with all kinds of presence in at least 200 different countries. The business offers a selection of services such as sending and receiving cash along with the ability to pick up money from outlets too. Whilst it is used by large numbers of people around the world MoneyGram does also seem to attract its fair
  
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• Volkswagen Jetta will get the Taos' 1.5-liter turbo engine - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The larger engine will make its way into the VW Jetta as part of some "life cycle management."
  
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• Coronavirus: Police to be told they can use NHS Covid-19 app

  29-09-2020 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers will be told on Wednesday they can install the app to personal but not work smartphones.
  
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• Facebook simplifies crossposting with Instagram, Messenger in new Accounts Center - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The portal centralizes payment, contact and login information across Facebook-owned apps but still lets you keep separate profile identities.
  
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• Stimulus check money: Everything we know about how large your second relief payment might be - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Congress could finalize a deal on a new relief package soon. Here's what we know about the possible size of a future direct payment and how the IRS could send it.
  
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• Roccat put optical switches in an ultralight gaming mouse for $60 - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Burst Pro and its $30 sibling, the Burst Core, are built for speed.
  
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• Yenko Chevy Camaro Stage 2 is ready to blow the doors off other muscle cars - Roadshow

  29-09-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  With 1,050 horsepower, this might be the baddest Camaro of them all.
  
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• Amazon One: Palm scanner launched for 'secure' payments

  29-09-2020 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant launches a palm scanner for secure payments and other biometric checks.
  
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• Stimulus package talks today: What's happening and what it means for your second check - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what we know about how they may affect a second payment and how the bill could squeak by before the election.
  
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• Galaxy S20 vs. S10 specs compared: What Samsung changed in 2020 - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what makes Samsung's current Galaxy S20 phones different than last year's Galaxy S10s.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 review: Outstanding smartwatch, but health software offers little guidance

  29-09-2020 19:04 via zdnet.com
  The Apple Watch is arguably the best smartwatch available today and improvements like a very bright always-on display and new colors are nice to see. The health software needs work as sleep and blood oxygen tracking are not as well done as others.
  
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• Airbnb pays £1.8m extra UK tax after investigation

  29-09-2020 19:02
  
  Holiday rental giant says it is also cooperating with HMRC over details of hosts’ incomesAirbnb has paid an additional £1.8m in tax following an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs into its UK tax arrangements.It also said it was cooperating with HMRC to share data on the money made by Airbnb hosts – who are believed to number around 225,000 in the UK alone – in the tax years 2017-18 and 2018-19 Continue reading...
  
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• Rare blue moon will bring a Halloween 2020 treat to the skies - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:01 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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• Google to crack down on Play Store billing policy and make it easier to use other app stores on Android - CNET

  29-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The change comes as Google faces scrutiny for the 30% cut it takes from app developers.
  
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