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• First black hole image puts Einstein's famous theory to the test - CNET

  01-10-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Another extreme test of general relativity, another win for Einstein.
  
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• This Halloween, Pinterest will steer you away from cultural appropriation costumes - CNET

  01-10-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to report a culturally insensitive Pin.
  
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• Facebook sues two Chrome extension makers for scraping user data

  01-10-2020 23:34 via zdnet.com
  Facebook has sued today the makers of the UpVoice and Ads Feed Chrome extensions.
  
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• Go outside and marvel at October's first full moon, a harvest moon - CNET

  01-10-2020 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  The spooky month's first full moon will dominate the night sky for three days, with a rare blue moon set to light up the Halloween skies.
  
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• Car specs explained: Common automotive terms and what they mean - Roadshow

  01-10-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Researching the best car to buy can get confusing when you don't know all of the terminology. Here are the most common car terms, like torque and horsepower, to help you make the best purchasing decision.
  
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• Best indoor home security cameras to buy this year - CNET

  01-10-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which indoor security cameras are the best at keeping an eye on your house.
  
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• Alibaba Cloud nears profitability as customers move from IaaS into AI, data analytics workloads

  01-10-2020 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Alibaba Cloud customers are moving into more demanding workloads and driving financial results. Even if Alibaba Cloud remains a mostly China cloud company it has a lot of revenue runway ahead.
  
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• Dress your dog in a Halloween bandana that matches your face mask for $10 - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Turn yourself into a mouse and dress your dog as cheese. Or choose from the candy or skeleton-themed matching outfits.
  
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• Verizon expands LTE Home Internet to 48 states - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  The rural internet service is now live in 189 areas.
  
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• iPhone X vs. iPhone 11: Cameras, battery and all the specs compared - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Despite what it might sound like, neither the iPhone 11 or 11 Pro is the successor to the iPhone X. Find out which of the two iPhones makes more sense for your needs.
  
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• The Pathless will finally arrive on Apple Arcade on Nov. 12 - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Almost a year after Apple Arcade's launch, the much-anticipated Annapurna Interactive and Giant Squid game The Pathless finally has a release date.
  
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• Twilio shares rise as the company says Q3 outlook brighter than expected

  01-10-2020 22:37 via zdnet.com
  Shares of communications infrastructure specialists Twilio rose in late trading after the company announced its sales trends for the third quarter, ended last month, have turned out better than anticipated.
  
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• Motorola One 5G review: An emotional roller coaster of phone features - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  It's far from perfect, but it's the best, most affordable 5G phone in the US right now.
  
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• Get the trendy 'iPhone aesthetic' in iOS 14: How to use Widgetsmith and Shortcuts - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Customize the look and size of your iPhone app icons like everyone else is doing.
  
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• These snakes disembowel living toads for hours-long meals of their organs - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Definitely don't read this if you're squeamish.
  
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• Billie Eilish drops music video for James Bond theme song No Time to Die - CNET

  01-10-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  It shows footage from the upcoming 007 movie.
  
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• A smaller electric Volvo SUV is likely in the cards - Roadshow

  01-10-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  With Geely's SEA platform, Volvo's CEO thinks it can build a kick-ass electric SUV.
  
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• Twitter bots have limited success spreading anti-vaccination messages

  01-10-2020 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  A study of millions of tweets finds Twitter users rarely see or retweet vaccine misinformation generated by botsTwitter users rarely see or retweet anti-vaccination content generated by bots, a study of millions of tweets found, suggesting the role of bots in spreading vaccine misinformation is limited.The study was led by the University of Sydney’s associate professor Adam Dunn, who said despite growing concern about the influence of bots in spreading misinformation, they appeared to be i
  
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• Researchers: Twitter bots only account for 4% of anti-vaccine content exposed to users

  01-10-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  It's the humans who are spreading fake news, not the bots.
  
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• Dough! Subway bread isn't legally bread, Irish court rules - CNET

  01-10-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  A tax ruling in Ireland may prove difficult to swallow for the sandwich chain.
  
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• This week's free game from Epic is a charming adventure about an adorable monster - CNET

  01-10-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Pikuniku is a whimsical game in which you uncover a deep state conspiracy. This indie title usually costs $13 but is yours free.
  
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• NASA Mars orbiter spots 'grinning Ed Asner' in impact crater - CNET

  01-10-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Once you see it...
  
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• Traffic fatality rate spiked during coronavirus even as traffic volumes shrunk - Roadshow

  01-10-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  NHTSA data showed fatalities dropped, but the fatality rate rose, even though the number of motorists on the road declined.
  
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• US Senate to issue subpoenas for Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, Sundar Pichai - CNET

  01-10-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate Commerce committee wants the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google to appear.
  
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• 2021 Audi RS5 introduces us to Ascari and Black Optic editions - Roadshow

  01-10-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The two are very limited, but introduce a few slick touches.
  
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• The best home security systems in 2020: Live monitoring, DIY kits, video doorbells and more - CNET

  01-10-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Need help picking out the best home security system for your home? We're here to help you sort through your options.
  
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• Google has low expectations for Pixel 5 phone sales this year, report says - CNET

  01-10-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  The new 5G phone was launched this week.
  
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• How much stimulus check money could you get? Find out with this payment calculator - CNET

  01-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Our stimulus payment calculator can estimate how much you, your family and your dependents might expect to receive in a second economic payment -- once a new bill passes -- or with your first check if you're still waiting for it to arrive.
  
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• Comcast unveils new xFi Pods for faster mesh networking - CNET

  01-10-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The new range-extending Pods are twice as fast as the previous generation, Comcast says.
  
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• US Treasury says some ransomware payments may need its express approval

  01-10-2020 20:13 via zdnet.com
  US Treasury says companies paying ransoms to previously-sanctioned cybercrime groups may face sanctions unless it is notified of the payment beforehand.
  
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• Facebook: Malware that took over accounts and placed scammy ads a growing risk - CNET

  01-10-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  The company said it stopped a malware campaign in its tracks, but warned that hackers will keep targeting users of Facebook and other social media platforms.
  
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• On the front lines of California's fires: Smoke, chaos and comrades in arms - CNET

  01-10-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A member of an elite firefighting team describes what it's like to battle an inferno.
  
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• How a Chinese malware gang defrauded Facebook users of $4 million

  01-10-2020 20:00 via zdnet.com
  SilentFade group utilized a Windows rootkit, browser injections, clever scripting, and a Facebook platform bug to buy and post ads on behalf of hacked users.
  
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• See supernova go from flare to fade in striking Hubble telescope time-lapse - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  NASA and ESA watched the remnants of a star go from the radiance of 5 billion suns to oblivion.
  
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• SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch Thursday due to ground sensor reading - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Falcon 9 that brought human spaceflight back to US soil will be busy again soon enough.
  
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• GE Appliances expands into small appliance sector - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  GE Appliances will soon sell toasters, blenders, coffee makers and other small appliances.
  
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• Second stimulus check qualifications: Democrats, Republicans actually agree on this requirement - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  There's now a new House bill on the table that includes a second payment and cements one big change to eligibility in a stimulus check.
  
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• Microsoft's Azure AD authentication outage: What went wrong

  01-10-2020 19:42 via zdnet.com
  It's been a rough week for Microsoft users who have first- and third-party apps that rely on Azure Active Directory for authentication. Microsoft has published a root-cause analysis of its issues.
  
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• Apex Legends cross-play launches Oct. 6 - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Starting next week, players on PlayStation, Xbox and PC will be able to party up and play together online.
  
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• Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review

  01-10-2020 19:26 via techradar.com
  
  Editor's Note
  • Original review date: September 2021• Launch price: $399 / £359 / AU$599• Offical price now: $449 / £409 / AU$599Update: February 2024. Unlike most products that a few years old, the UE Hyperboom has resisted price cuts. As you can see above, it's official price has risen, though in practice you can usually find it for its original price, or a little less. Despite its stubbornness on cost, we do still rate it as one of the best Bluetooth speakers becaus
  
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• Amazon Ring: Phantom smart doorbell chimes alarm owners

  01-10-2020 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amazon says issues with its Ring bell were caused by infrastructure delays and apologises to owners.
  
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• Facebook doubles down on groups amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The social network will show public group discussions in the News Feed and in search results off Facebook as part of a test.
  
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• Facebook adds new features to groups amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  01-10-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The company wants to make it simpler for people to chat in groups and is testing ways for people to find public groups on and off the social network.
  
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• Acura teases a sharper MDX SUV ahead of its Oct. 14 debut - Roadshow

  01-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Acura says the MDX will be its flagship vehicle.
  
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• When will a second stimulus check arrive? We mapped out 4 timelines for 2020 - CNET

  01-10-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  A last-ditch effort to agree on a stimulus bill this week could start or stop a second direct payment. Here's the update.
  
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• Stimulus package negotiations, vote come to a head: What today's update means for a second check - CNET

  01-10-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  What happens Thursday could be critical to the stimulus bill. Here's the current state of negotiations and what happens if Congress doesn't pass a new package before the election.
  
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• UK found flaw of 'national significance' in Huawei tech, says report

  01-10-2020 18:42 via zdnet.com
  Huawei criticised over security and software engineering in report from security evaluation center.
  
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• Cisco announces plans to acquire Kubernetes security player Portshift

  01-10-2020 18:30 via zdnet.com
  Portshift's platform is used to secure cloud applications on Kubernetes environments.
  
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• Amazon's Alexa app has two new features for your car - CNET

  01-10-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Auto Mode and Start My Commute will be rolling out in the coming weeks.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Jets vs. Broncos on NFL Network Thursday without cable - CNET

  01-10-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to have cable to watch two winless football teams play tonight.
  
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