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• How to watch SpaceX launch a GPS Space Force satellite on Friday night - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company is ready to escort a new Space Force spacecraft into orbit.
  
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• Give the gift of a better, faster Wi-Fi router in 2020 - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  May all your streaming be swift, and your downloads merry.
  
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• Save up to $40 on a cordless drill, reciprocating saw and other DeWalt power tools - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  They're all compatible with DeWalt's standard interchangeable 20V Max battery.
  
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• Donald Trump headed to hospital 'out of caution' after testing positive for COVID-19 - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Trump is now taking a medication cocktail from Regeneron. Vice President Mike Pence and the second lady, Joe Biden and his wife, and Kamala Harris and her husband all test negative.
  
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• Amazon, eBay, Teespring block the sale of 'stand back and stand by' merchandise - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Online listings of merchandise bearing the phrase are being pulled down.
  
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• Polestar 2 is getting a total recall for random shutdowns, report says - Roadshow

  02-10-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  The cars refuse to restart afterward, necessitating a tow.
  
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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit and how the first direct payment might determine the next relief package - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If the IRS sends a second direct payment this year, the original CARES Act can provide insight into what a new round of payments may look like.
  
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• Airbnb reportedly plans to go public after US election, aims to raise $3B - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The home rental company sees a rebound in business after hitting a low last spring from the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Facebook says Netflix's The Social Dilemma 'gives a distorted view' - CNET

  02-10-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  The company says the film "buries the substance in sensationalism."
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: How to buy and where to find the best deals

  02-10-2020 23:04 via zdnet.com
  Samsung's latest 5G phone, the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, is already marked down.
  
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• Facebook shares response to Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma - CNET

  02-10-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  The company says the film "buries the substance in sensationalism."
  
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• James Bond: No Time to Die delayed to 2021 - CNET

  02-10-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  007 is the latest hit by coronavirus delays.
  
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• AirPods with Wireless Charging Case can be yours for $151 - CNET

  02-10-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  That's less than Apple is asking for AirPods with a wired charging case.
  
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• Forecasting in uncertainty: Too soon to declare the worst is over in the US tech market downturn

  02-10-2020 22:00 via zdnet.com
  While recent tech earnings and other data suggest that the pandemic recession’s damage to the US tech market was not that bad and perhaps improving, think again. US employment data in August 2020 reveals new insights about the industries that’ve been hit hard and about those that have escaped damage so far.
  
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• 8 dangerous COVID-19 face mask myths you need to stop believing - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  No, mesh masks won't protect you from the coronavirus. Yes, you should wear one outside if you're in a crowded area.
  
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• NASA set to launch new $23 million space toilet to the ISS Friday night - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  It better accommodates female astronauts with a tilted seat.
  
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• The original Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch is just $70 right now - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  Years later, this is still one of the prettiest smartwatches around.
  
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• Coronavirus symptoms: The full list, according to the CDC - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The number of official symptoms is 11, including muscle pain and a sore throat.
  
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• Catch October's harvest moon as you wait for the rare Halloween blue moon - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Get out there and marvel at the harvest moon, and come back on Halloween to see a rare blue moon light up the skies.
  
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• Rick Moranis got sucker-punched in New York, and the internet is furious - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Who you gonna call to catch the guy who knocked down the beloved Ghostbusters star?
  
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• iPhone 12 should have Touch ID like the iPad Air -- but it probably won't - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  The button makes it easier to unlock the iPad Air without removing a mask for Face Unlock -- and raises questions about whether it will also appear in the upcoming iPhone 12.
  
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• Teslas can now roll through green lights automatically - Roadshow

  02-10-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The latest Autopilot update is live, and in some cases, Teslas don't need a lead car to start inching through an intersection.
  
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• 9 things to know about another stimulus check after the House vote - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  It's been a long journey trying to get to another round of direct payments. We'll keep it simple.
  
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• Best security cameras for business in 2020: Google Nest, Ring, Scout, and more

  02-10-2020 21:13 via zdnet.com
  Storage, flexibility, quality recording, and easy installation are some of the important factors to consider when deciding on a work safe security system. Our top 10 picks for commercial properties will help secure the workplace for small and large businesses alike.
  
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• Pixel 4A 5G is the unusual $500 phone that gives you 5G without skimping on the camera - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  This phone could actually attract more buyers than the $699 Pixel 5 flagship.
  
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• Macy Gray's MyGood puts the focus on families affected by police killings - CNET

  02-10-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The R&B singer and songwriter is using her voice to talk about the problems grieving families face and offer financial help for everything from counseling to funeral costs.
  
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• When is iPhone 12 coming out? We may have guessed Apple's launch date - CNET

  02-10-2020 20:51 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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• How to watch SpaceX launch a Space Force GPS satellite on Friday - CNET

  02-10-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company is ready to escort a new Space Force spacecraft into orbit.
  
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• Get ready for the iPhone 12. Here are 3 ways to prepare your phone now - CNET

  02-10-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  We're getting closer to new iPhones, and that means you should take some time to get your current phone ready.
  
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• How to watch Mars rule the night sky in October - CNET

  02-10-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Mark your calendars for a Mars close approach on Oct. 6 and opposition on Oct. 13.
  
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• Coronavirus pandemic 7 months later: Everything we know right now - CNET

  02-10-2020 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Testing, vaccines, prevention and more -- everything we know about COVID-19, and also what we still don't.
  
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• The best Halloween movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu and more - CNET

  02-10-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Channel the horror in these films to get your mind off of the scariness of the real world right now.
  
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• Best credit cards for October 2020 - CNET

  02-10-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  The best credit cards for cash back, travel and balance transfers -- plus our top picks for students, Amazon and Whole Foods shoppers and Apple Pay enthusiasts.
  
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• Second stimulus check requirement: Proof that Republicans, Democrats agree on new qualification - CNET

  02-10-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The House passed a bill that includes a second payment and cements one big change to eligibility for a direct payment.
  
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• 9 million people could still claim their first stimulus check by the Oct. 15 deadline. Here's the deal - CNET

  02-10-2020 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS found 9 million people who didn't get their first checks. The window to claim the payment by the end of 2020 is closing. Here's what you need to do if you're in this group.
  
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• The 5 best chest strap heart-rate monitors you can buy now - CNET

  02-10-2020 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  No more slipping, sliding or shimmying with these chest straps.
  
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• iOS 14 tips and tricks video - CNET

  02-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  iPhone users, get ready for a handful of new tricks in your pocket. Apple has recently released a new operating system for its mobile devices that brings even more fun and the function to your phone.
  
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• NBA Finals: How to watch Lakers vs. Heat Game 2 tonight on ABC - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat will play in the Orlando bubble for the NBA title.
  
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• Google is creating a special Android security team to find bugs in sensitive apps

  02-10-2020 18:53 via zdnet.com
  Android apps that will be on the team's radar include COVID-19 contact tracing apps and election-related apps.
  
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• The content streaming wars come home: Who'll win your living room - Google, Apple or Amazon?

  02-10-2020 18:51 via zdnet.com
  It wasn't this problematic back when we consumed everything with a cable TV box and had DVRs.
  
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• Rishi Sunak: UK needs to protect tech secrets from foreign investors

  02-10-2020 18:51 via theguardian.com
  
  New state aid rules required to stop hostile countries getting access to firms, says chancellorBritain needs new state aid rules in order to be able to protect itself against hostile states intent on stealing technological secrets and jobs, Rishi Sunak has said.The chancellor said the UK had benefited from foreign investment but the government had to keep its eyes wide open to possible threats. Continue reading...
  
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• COVID: When to get tested for the coronavirus and how long it will take to get results - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  How do you know when you should get tested for the coronavirus? The time it takes to get test results back depends on where you go and which test is administered. Here's what we know about COVID-19 testing now.
  
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• Apple's new Airpods Pro spatial audio feature is here, and it lives up to the hype - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: With the arrival of iOS 14, the AirPods Pro get virtual surround sound that's surprisingly impressive. The small-screen video-watching experience just entered another dimension.
  
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• New York Comic Con 2020 is online: How and where to watch the NYCC panels - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  The Russo brothers, Kevin Smith, Jodie Whittaker and the Fall Guys creators will be among those participating in panels you can watch from your couch.
  
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• American Murder: Netflix true-crime film uses all real footage, to chilling effect - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Review: The disturbing documentary recounts Chris Watts' murder of his pregnant wife and two young daughters via actual video, phone calls and text messages.
  
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• Take 20% off Vitamix accessories right now - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your favorite blender with these handy tools.
  
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• Porsche Taycan is brand's best-selling non-SUV model - Roadshow

  02-10-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  The electric sedan has, clearly, struck a chord with those shopping the luxury electric sedan segment.
  
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• How Italy got on top of Covid-19

  02-10-2020 18:20
  
  Coming up today: Natasha talks to Deliveroo’s struggling ‘heroes’, Amit explains why historians are annoyed at YouTube and Matt Reynolds looks at how Italy got to grips with Covid-19
  
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• Best practices for tech transformation in government

  02-10-2020 18:06 via zdnet.com
  As governments around the world deal with the global pandemic and economic challenges, the need for digital transformation and exceptional government customer experience (CX) has never been greater.
  
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• New Heroes Act passes with stimulus checks, but Trump has COVID. Now what? - CNET

  02-10-2020 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  It's a race against time to pass a new stimulus bill before the election. The House of Representatives approved a scaled-back bill. Negotiations for a different bill continue. And the President acquired the coronavirus. What it all means for your second stimulus check.
  
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