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• NASA drops joyful Jupiter flyover video from Juno's perspective - CNET

  09-10-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Buckle up, gas giant fans, we're going for a ride on the Juno spacecraft.
  
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• Queen's Birthday Honours 2020: 'Covid-critical' broadband engineers awarded

  09-10-2020 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two engineers, and a host of other telecoms workers, are honoured for services during the pandemic.
  
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• PC market saw highest growth in 10 years, analyst says - CNET

  09-10-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Shipments grew 13% in Q3 2020, according to Canalys.
  
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• How to see the 2020 Orionid meteor shower, active now and starting to heat up - CNET

  09-10-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The shooting star extravaganza headlines a big sky-watching month.
  
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• Will iPhone 12 have wireless charging, or reverse charging? - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 12 is rumored to have wireless charging, just like the iPhone 11. Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• Try Nikon's full-frame Z5 mirrorless camera for free for 30 days - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure what you think about the Z5 or mirrorless cameras? Here's a risk-free month to find out.
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 Echo deals: Show 5, Echo Auto and Echo Dot for Kids see big discounts - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Some smart speakers and displays are on sale for their lowest prices yet.
  
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• iPhone 12 price and release date detail may have just been revealed in a major leak - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  We're just five days away from Apple's big unveiling.
  
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• Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The company will offer more flexibility to workers when its offices eventually reopen, it revealed in a blog post.
  
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• Every iPhone 12 feature we expect Apple to announce video - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  We know that Apple is holding an event on Oct. 13, likely for the next iPhone. Here are the phones and features we are expecting.
  
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• Install a doggie doorbell your dog really uses for just $23 - CNET

  09-10-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pebble Smart Doggie Doorbell can cut down on scratch marks on your door and accidents because you didn't open it soon enough.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020: Best early Prime Day deals already available

  09-10-2020 21:59 via zdnet.com
  The very best early Prime Day 2020 deals on Amazon.
  
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• Early Prime Day 2020 TV deals: Get a 43-inch Fire TV for $200, save $600 on a 65-inch Sony - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is coming Oct. 13 and 14, but some TV deals are already live.
  
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• Microsoft makes remote work option permanent

  09-10-2020 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move puts the US tech giant in the company of firms such as Facebook and Twitter.
  
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• AirTags: Could Apple's Tile competitor arrive next week, next month or in 2021? - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  When will we finally get AirTags? Here's every rumor we've heard about the tracking devices, which could help you find your phone, keys and other important stuff.
  
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• Apple will reportedly unveil a laptop with its own silicon in November - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Apple may roll out the first Arm-based Mac later this fall, starting the transition away from Intel processors.
  
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• Novelist Sam Lansky asks, What if you could fix all your faults in 3 days? - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  His new book, Broken People, answers that question, complete with a shaman who performs "open-soul surgery."
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals now available in UK: Cheapest ever Echo Show 5 at £45 - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day deals kick off in the UK on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but you can snag some bargains right now.
  
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• iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11: Main differences based on the buzzing rumor mill - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Based on the rumors we've heard so far, here's how the iPhone 12 will compare to the iPhone 11 -- and if you should upgrade.
  
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• Army dogs wearing AR goggles could become a soldier's best friend - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  US military dogs outfitted with the new augmented-reality goggles will be able to get commands from a distance, while soldiers can follow everything the animal sees in real time.
  
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• Best cloud storage services: From Google Drive to Dropbox, the top options for business

  09-10-2020 21:09 via zdnet.com
  Free and cheap personal and small business cloud storage services are everywhere. But which one is best for you? Let's look at the top cloud storage options.
  
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• TikTok gets banned in another country - CNET

  09-10-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The Chinese video sharing app has been blocked in Pakistan.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals available now in UK: Cheapest ever Echo Show 5 at £45 - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day deals kick off in the UK on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but you can snag some bargains right now.
  
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• Get lost in Hubble telescope's breathtaking view of stars being born - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy is a swirling beacon of new beginnings.
  
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• New stimulus package: What could be included and cut? Where it stands today - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Is a new stimulus package back on the table? Here's all the federal assistance up for discussion.
  
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• PlayStation Store will reportedly stop selling PS3, PSP and Vita games this month - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Before the PlayStation 5 arrives next month, Sony will reportedly pull PlayStation 3, PSP and Vita games from its web and mobile PlayStation Store.
  
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• On set at Netflix's Haunting of Bly Manor: How to build a haunted house - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Bly Manor's set designer Patricio Farrell talks about making a spooky structure from scratch.
  
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• The best ways to make awesome coffee on the cheap - CNET

  09-10-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  I tested a lot of tools and drank a lot of cups. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, OK!!!
  
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• Best early Prime Day 2020 phone deals: Motorola Razr 5G for $1,200, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for $600, TCL 10L for $210 - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Need a new phone? On Prime Day, you probably won't find deals on the iPhone 12 on Amazon, but there are already some great deals on phones from Samsung, Motorola and more.
  
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• Adorable red self-driving robot delivering mail in Japan during pandemic - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  A Japan Post mail delivery robot debuts in Tokyo, and is being tested to keep human interaction to a minimum during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• US election: Twitter tightens rules on retweets and victory claims

  09-10-2020 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Restrictions on retweets and labels on early victory claims are part of Twitter's tighter stance.
  
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• Brazil sees first lawsuit after introduction of data protection regulations

  09-10-2020 19:42 via zdnet.com
  Real estate firm Cyrela has been ordered to pay compensation after sharing a customer's personal details with partners.
  
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• Beware the toxic toupee: Hairy, venomous caterpillar spotted in Virginia - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  The puss caterpillar might look like a hairpiece with insect legs, but it's covered in venomous spines that can cause intense pain and vomiting if touched.
  
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• Virgin Hyperloop heads to West Virginia to build $500 million test track - Roadshow

  09-10-2020 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk first dreamed of the Hyperloop system, but Richard Branson's Virgin is working to make it a reality.
  
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• Amazon's The Expanse season 5 trailer reveals December release date - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  "This year, the battle for humanity will hold a world captive." The Expanse will follow the events of Nemesis Games with a terrorist plotline.
  
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• How to watch Mars shine bright during opposition on Tuesday night - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  It's a beautiful month for Mars watching as the red planet camps out opposite the sun on Oct. 13.
  
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• Your favorite apps feature new COVID-19 tools video - CNET

  09-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now that the coronavirus is a major part of our everyday lives, popular apps have tailored their information to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether that's a mapping tool that shows you virus hotspots or a shopping app that gives you tips for staying at home, here are some useful ones.
  
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• Acura's next-generation MDX gets a major interior upgrade - Roadshow

  09-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new MDX will be revealed in prototype form on Oct. 14.
  
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• Twitter to further limit misleading tweets ahead of the US election - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  The social network said it'll add more warnings and restrictions on misleading tweets from US political figures and other popular accounts.
  
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• Chevy Corvette production shuts down due to coronavirus -- again - Roadshow

  09-10-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  The C8 generation Corvette truly has experienced a rough first year of production.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 deals you can score right now: $25 Blink Mini, $20 Echo Auto, $300 Toshiba 55-inch TV - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Don't miss the Echo Show 5 and Blink Mini bundle for $50. And learn how you can score "free" cash to spend on Prime Day.
  
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• iPhone 12 isn't the only Apple announcement we expect on Oct. 13: Homepod and more - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Apple just announced another virtual event, happening Oct. 13. And there are still a few products we're waiting to see.
  
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• German tech giant Software AG down after ransomware attack

  09-10-2020 18:39 via zdnet.com
  Exclusive: The Clop ransomware gang is demanding more than $20 million from German tech firm Software AG.
  
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• 4 dates the IRS might send a second stimulus check and who could get it first - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The wild swings in Washington over a standalone stimulus bill affect how soon you might get a second payment. Here are some dates.
  
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• NBA Finals: How to watch Lakers vs. Heat Game 5 tonight on ABC - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Lakers look to win their 17th NBA title. Game 5 tips off Friday night.
  
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• Save up to 50% on genuinely great Mixtiles framed photos - CNET

  09-10-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Turn your photos into lovely framed 8x8-inch "tiles" you can hang and rehang, no nails required.
  
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• Bail out Mickey Mouse: Is Disney too big to fail?

  09-10-2020 18:01 via zdnet.com
  Should the United States government consider a "bailout" similar to banking and automotive for companies like Disney?
  
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• Will Apple announce a new HomePod on Oct. 13? Here's what we've heard - CNET

  09-10-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Rumors abound when it comes to a HomePod Mini or HomePod 2. Could Apple's next event finally unveil a Nest Mini or Echo Dot competitor?
  
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• Prime Day preview: Kindle Paperwhite will be $50 off - CNET

  09-10-2020 17:51 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Paperwhite e-reader will drop to $80 for Prime Day, its lowest price. The Kindle Kids Edition will be $75 or $35 off.
  
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• Microsoft's CEO is tired of working from home and he's not alone

  09-10-2020 17:48 via zdnet.com
  Satya Nadella worries that staring into a screen lulls you into a stupor and casual interactions just don't happen anymore. Some research agrees with him.
  
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