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• 11 best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus - CNET

  05-10-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• 51 of the best TV shows to watch on Netflix - CNET

  05-10-2020 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• 31 of the best TV shows to watch on Hulu - CNET

  05-10-2020 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• Mazda Heroes program gives 50 100th Anniversary Miatas away to good samaritans - Roadshow

  05-10-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  The program hopes to honor those who have gone above and beyond in 2020.
  
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• Warner Bros. reportedly delays sci-fi epic 'Dune' to late 2021

  05-10-2020 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Multiple trade publications report that Warner Bros.'s epic sci-fi movie is latest victim of shifting release windows because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Hobot Legee-688 2-in-1 robot vacuum review: D shape and no app connectivity

  05-10-2020 23:28 via zdnet.com
  Hobot says the "D" shape is to allow the robot to sweep into corners that usually are missed with a regular round robot. And it does very effectively indeed.
  
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• Venmo now has a credit card - CNET

  05-10-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  It'll come with "smart rewards," the payments app says.
  
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• The best face mask to use for exercise in 2020 - CNET

  05-10-2020 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  And what to look for when you shop for a performance mask.
  
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• Tesla owner's FKGAS license plate can stay for now, judge rules - Roadshow

  05-10-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  A Tesla Model 3 owner in Rhode Island lands a victory as a judge found nothing wrong with the plate that some see as dropping an F-bomb.
  
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• Analytics software vendor Alteryx names new CEO, stock soars 32%

  05-10-2020 22:25 via zdnet.com
  Shares of Alteryx, the vendor of data analytics software, rose by 20% in late trading after the company named a new chief executive and said its results for the September quarter would be substantially higher than previously expected.
  
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• Analytics software vendor Alteryx names new CEO and its stock soars 32%

  05-10-2020 22:25 via zdnet.com
  Shares of Alteryx, the vendor of data analytics software, rose by 20% in late trading after the company named a new chief executive and said its results for the September quarter would be substantially higher than previously expected.
  
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• The best DIY home security system of the year - CNET

  05-10-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Keep an eye on your home with our favorite do-it-yourself security system.
  
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• Carina Nebula's wild tendrils star in extraordinary image of stars being born - CNET

  05-10-2020 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  A sharply detailed new view of a stellar nursery gives a preview of what we can expect from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
  
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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit and how the first payment could shape the next relief package - CNET

  05-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If a second stimulus check is approved this year, the original CARES Act can provide insight into what a new round of payments may look like.
  
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• COVID White House hot spot, vaccine progress, flu season fears: Coronavirus pandemic update - CNET

  05-10-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Superspreader events are a growing concern in driving sudden, dramatic upticks in coronavirus infections. Here's why that matters as we head into winter.
  
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• Which streaming stick? Chromecast and Fire Stick compared, as Apple casts a long shadow

  05-10-2020 22:02 via zdnet.com
  With Apple pending on its own streaming device release, Apple customers who intend to subscribe to Apple One’s service bundle should wait.
  
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• What's this EXIF technology people used to study Trump photos? (FAQ) - CNET

  05-10-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Digital cameras can store lots of information about where, when and how photos were taken.
  
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• Look out, Nikola: Toyota and Hino partner for fuel cell-powered semi truck - Roadshow

  05-10-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota's often teased a possible fuel cell semi, and it's got a partner to help see that through now.
  
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• Best noise-canceling headphones for business in 2020: Plantronics, Jabra, Logitech, and more

  05-10-2020 21:34 via zdnet.com
  It is more important than ever in business that you have access to comfortable, noise-canceling headsets in a world suddenly made to shift to remote working conditions. Here are our top picks for modern businesses.
  
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• HyperX Alloy Origins gaming keyboard gets clicky Blue switches: Hands-on - CNET

  05-10-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Feel and hear every keystroke while you game and type with this compact keyboard.
  
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• How to prevent a hangover - CNET

  05-10-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  It's not just about drinking less alcohol.
  
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• Early Prime Day 2020 deal: Buy the Eero 6 mesh router, get a free Echo Dot and free Philips Hue bulbs - CNET

  05-10-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The new Eero 6 mesh router supports Wi-Fi 6, and it includes a Zigbee radio that can pair Philips Hue bulbs with Alexa. This deal covers all of that.
  
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• The 7 best laptop deals at Lenovo's fall sale - CNET

  05-10-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Save on ThinkPads, a Yoga convertible and an affordable Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says ARM’s been too specific, needs to be a broad computing platform

  05-10-2020 21:05 via zdnet.com
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a press Q&A that buying ARM is about turning its narrow products, based on system-on-a-chip, into a much broader platform, to expand the already sizable market of the company.
  
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• Vice Presidential debate 2020: How to watch Pence vs. Harris debate live - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris will meet in Utah for the VP debate, and you can stream it live.
  
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• iPhone 12's juiciest leaks and rumors: iPhone 12 Mini, October release date - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Ten standout rumors we've heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and perhaps even the iPhone 12 Mini.
  
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• CDC officially acknowledges COVID-19 can spread by airborne transmission - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC now says virus droplets can remain in the air for hours.
  
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• Next stimulus check closer to reality? The second relief payment could bring more money - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators are pressing to make a deal on a new relief package, and some people could get more in a second check than in the first. Here's what we know about the possible size of a future direct payment.
  
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• This limited-edition Made In bread knife is at the top of our holiday shopping lists - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  It was designed in conjunction with master baker Nancy Silverton.
  
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• How your presentations have to change - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Death by 1,000 PowerPoint slides just doesn't cut it anymore. Here are some tips for the new rules of presentations for work and school.
  
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• The best Halloween movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and more - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:13 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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• 'Scrubtober' sadness: SpaceX and ULA launch scrubs disappoint skywatchers - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Launches from Florida have now been delayed several times, leading to widespread frustration and increasing meme-ification in the space community.
  
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• Excel: Why using Microsoft's tool caused Covid-19 results to be lost

  05-10-2020 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision to use a spreadsheet format that dates back to the 1980s has proved to be unwise.
  
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• Samsonite's Google-powered smart backpack has a touch-gesture strap - CNET

  05-10-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Konnect-i uses Google's Jacquard tech to function as a Bluetooth-connected remote. If only I were actually commuting anywhere.
  
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• Facebook to launch mental health portal to connect users to info, support - CNET

  05-10-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger will also get new tools to help support users' emotional health during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• These are the best deals from eBay's Fall Refresh sale - CNET

  05-10-2020 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Save an extra 15% on things like AirPods, the DJI Mavic Mini, DeWalt tools and more. Plus: Up to 90% off classic PC games.
  
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• Omega’s new Speedmaster watch marks 50 years of space service

  05-10-2020 19:39
  
  After being honoured by Nasa half a century ago following the perilous Apollo 13 mission, Omega has dropped the “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch
  
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• Mars set for close approach to Earth this week, and you can see the show - CNET

  05-10-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Mark your calendars for a Mars close approach on Oct. 6 and opposition on Oct. 13.
  
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• I don't like Microsoft's Surface Duo as a phone, but would love it as a tablet

  05-10-2020 19:33 via zdnet.com
  There are simply too many quirks to convince me this form is the future of smartphones, but as a tablet, it makes a lot of sense.
  
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• Second stimulus check qualifications: Here are the details on dependents, eligibility, nonfilers - CNET

  05-10-2020 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The latest stimulus proposal from Democrats, passed last week, solidifies one major change to eligibility in the next payment.
  
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• 2021 Nissan Rogue prices are pretty attractive for a new compact SUV - Roadshow

  05-10-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Starting prices only climb $160, and the new Rogue is way, way better than the one it replaces.
  
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• Who counts as a dependent on your taxes, and why that matters for a second stimulus check - CNET

  05-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Who the IRS counts as a qualified dependent could get you an extra $500 from a second stimulus payment, if one is approved. Here's how it all works in terms of your taxes.
  
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• Scientists find promising 'superhabitable' planets that may be 'better' than Earth - CNET

  05-10-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  The search for paradisiacal exoplanets is on.
  
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• Audi begins participating in our least favorite automotive trend - Roadshow

  05-10-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Subscription-based features kind of suck, but now, Audi rolled out its first pay-to-play functions in Germany.
  
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• Regal will temporarily suspend operations of its 536 US theaters on Oct. 8 - CNET

  05-10-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  The pandemic's impact on the movie business has temporarily shut down all of Regal's US theaters.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Trump and Senate's COVID results may shift the IRS payment timeline - CNET

  05-10-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus check negotiations are picking up again. President Donald Trump is being treated for COVID-19. And more Republican senators tested positive for coronavirus. We've mapped out how it could affect if and when you get a second payment.
  
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• Elon Musk and SpaceX plan a Starship Mars rocket update for October - CNET

  05-10-2020 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  After four "hops," the next version of the company's Mars rocket could become the first one to make it to space.
  
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• Best smart home devices of 2020 that aren't made by Amazon or Google - CNET

  05-10-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home products are out there.
  
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• Nest Audio review: Google's new smart speaker is an improvement in every way - CNET

  05-10-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Nest Audio replaces the Google Home as the midrange, $100 smart speaker with better sound and updated looks.
  
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• Welcome to the Blumhouse: The Lie/Black Box review – subtle scares

  05-10-2020 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The horror hit factory creeps on to streaming platform Amazon with two studies in psychological unsettlementBlumhouse, the production outfit founded by Jason Blum, struck it big with unquiet souls terrorising American domesticity in Paranormal Activity – and not much has changed 11 years later, as the company launches Welcome to the Blumhouse, a diffusion line of eight thrillers in collaboration with Amazon Studios. (Four are released this year, four in 2021.) Here, the unquiet souls are t
  
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