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• iPhone 12 Pro camera uses lidar. What that is and why it matters - CNET

  16-10-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The new iPhone 12 Pro and 2020 iPad Pro have the new sensor, which adds depth scanning for AR and could improve your photos, too.
  
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• Microsoft releases emergency security updates for Windows and Visual Studio

  16-10-2020 22:44 via zdnet.com
  Two remote code execution (RCE) bugs patched in the Windows Codecs library and Visual Studio Code.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Browns vs. Steelers, Packers vs. Bucs, RedZone and the rest of Week 6 without cable - CNET

  16-10-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  You don't cable to watch Sunday's action.
  
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• Joe Biden now has his own Animal Crossing island - CNET

  16-10-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Biden HQ island went live on Friday.
  
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• Every way a second stimulus check could bring you more money, whenever it comes - CNET

  16-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If the stimulus check rules change, your family could be sent a bigger check the next time around. Here's what we know.
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 deals under $50 still remaining: Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Premiere and Express HD - CNET

  16-10-2020 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is now done and dusted, but there are still a few deals to be found.
  
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• Best Prime Day headphone deals still available: AirPods Pro for $199, save $52 on Sony ear buds - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day has ended, but there are still deals to be had.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and Sundar Pichai to testify before Congress this month - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  A hearing will take place Oct. 28.
  
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• 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 is less powerful but still a stunner - Roadshow

  16-10-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Bentley's flagship luxury sedan gets a new V8 engine option to slot below the existing W12.
  
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• The best Apple AirPods Pro deal right now: $199 - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Woot's deal is over, but you can still get the AirPods Pro for $199 from Amazon.
  
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• iPhone 12 preorders: Apple's new phones are on sale now, and here's how to buy them - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  You can now preorder two of the new iPhone 12 models, but you'll have to wait for the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max. Find out when, where and how to buy each model -- and for how much.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 sees more range, quicker acceleration for 2021 - Roadshow

  16-10-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  There are also a number of visual changes that help keep the Model 3 desirable.
  
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• This is why you you should be tuning into Star Trek: Discovery - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  By jumping 930 years into the future, Discovery gets out of the constraints of previous Star Trek series and, at the same time, gives itself a shot in the arm.
  
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• Apple Prime Day deals still available: Save $150 on MacBook Air, $350 iPad Mini, $199 AirPods Pro - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Though the main event is officially over, some of the best deals are still active.
  
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• Best phone deals still available after Prime Day: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus for $1,050, Moto G7 Power for $80 and more - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day may be over, but lots of phone deals are still available at Best Buy and Apple.
  
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• Best phone deals still available after Prime Day: Galaxy Note 10 Plus for $1,050, Moto G7 Power for $80 and more - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day may be over, but lots of phone deals are still available at Best Buy and Apple.
  
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• See Obama and Reagan through the eyes of White House photographer Pete Souza - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch the new documentary The Way I See It on MSNBC on Friday, Oct. 16.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 streamer deals still available: Save on Roku - CNET

  16-10-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day may be over for the year, but some of our favorite Roku streaming gadgets are still deeply discounted.
  
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• US surpasses 8 million coronavirus cases - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  More than one out of every 50 people in the US is known to have or have had COVID-19.
  
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• Best laptop deals still available from Prime Day: $200 off Microsoft Surface, Samsung Galaxy Book S for $750 - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 is $200 down, so is the Samsung Galaxy Book S, and they're not the only Prime Day laptop deals still happening.
  
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• Judge orders DOJ to determine intent of Trump's tweets 'declassifying' Russia docs - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  DOJ attorneys say Trump's tweets shouldn't be considered orders.
  
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• New stimulus check: Make sure you know these facts - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's when you might expect your next stimulus check, if you might have to pay taxes on your payments, what to do if you didn't get your first check and more.
  
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• Best Prime Day TV deals still available: Save on Sony, Vizio, Toshiba and more - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day is officially over, but the deals aren't. You can still grab a bargain on a TV from some of the biggest brands.
  
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• Google says it mitigated a 2.54 Tbps DDoS attack in 2017, largest known to date

  16-10-2020 20:16 via zdnet.com
  Google discloses previously unknown DDoS attack.
  
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• Elon Musk to share latest moon and Mars plans with Earthlings today - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX founder will update his grand vision at the Mars Society virtual convention.
  
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• Want to learn about Trump or Biden? Maybe stay away from Facebook and Twitter - CNET

  16-10-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  Social networks are trying to fight misinformation, but you should still be wary.
  
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• Microsoft, Cisco, and Zoom are now ‘The Big Three’ for video

  16-10-2020 19:39 via zdnet.com
  According toa new survey from Vyopta video meetings are here to stay as many enterprises plan to reduce office space due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• The grim demise of the cinema industry

  16-10-2020 19:37
  
  Coming up today: Natasha investigates the UK’s broken housing algorithm, Matt Burgess reveals how universities are snooping on students and Amit witnesses The grim demise of the cinema industry.
  
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• Celebrity star Betelgeuse is smaller and closer to us than we knew - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  If you were hoping to see it go supernova, then you're going to be bummed by this latest news.
  
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• The world is going to be a hybrid scenario, and economics is a big part of it, says HPE GreenLake chief

  16-10-2020 19:34 via zdnet.com
  HPE’s GreenLake is the tip of the spear in turning any workload into a cloud-style affair, including supercomputing.
  
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• New change to stimulus check qualifications? What two different proposals could mean for you - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Trump administration is pushing for another $1,200 stimulus check to go out in 2020, but a shift in eligibility might have a significant impact on your final payment, whenever it arrives. Here's what we know.
  
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• Best Walmart deals still available after Prime Day: $90 off Samsung Galaxy Watch and more - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Walmart's "Big Save" sale is officially over, but a few deals remain. And you can expect even more discounts to arrive in November.
  
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• Prime Day is over, but you can still save on AirPods Pro (Update: Expired) - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's wireless earbuds are cheaper from Amazon than the Apple Store right now. Prime Day may be officially over, but you can still save some money if you act quickly.
  
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• Prime Day is over, but you can still save on AirPods Pro - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's wireless headphones are cheaper on Amazon than the Apple Store right now. Prime Day may be officially over, but you can still save some money if you act quickly.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 streamer deals: Last day to save on Roku - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day may be over for the year, but some of our favorite Roku streaming gadgets are still deeply discounted.
  
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• iPhone 12 has 5G, but we're still not sure if we even need it - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Despite what Apple says, the biggest reason to buy a 5G phone right now is FOMO -- and future-proofing.
  
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• The Guardian view on Amazon's dominance: we have to make different choices | Editorial

  16-10-2020 19:07
  
  Amazon has helped many in lockdown, and reaped soaring profits. But the company must be held to accountIt was hard to miss the fact that Amazon Prime had a sale this week. Newspapers and magazines covered the event as a celebration of consumption. This on top of a coronavirus pandemic that has accelerated the collapse of already struggling bricks-and-mortar retailers.It is not surprising that so many of us shop with Amazon. The prices seem low. Purchases arrive promptly. But an examination of th
  
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• Vote with your wallet and learn which candidates your favorite brands support video - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the election fast approaching, we're all trying to be as informed on the candidates and ballot measures as possible before we cast our votes. But how aware are most of us on who our shopping dollars benefit? Here are some tools and websites that tell us which political parties our favorite brands support.
  
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• iPhone 12 preorders: How to buy Apple's new phones today - CNET

  16-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can now preorder two of the new iPhone 12 models, but you'll have to wait for the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max. Find out when, where and how to buy each model -- and for how much.
  
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• Helstrom arrives on Hulu - CNET

  16-10-2020 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  It's Marvel's secret show.
  
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• Marvel's Avengers PS5 and Xbox Series X version delayed to 2021 - CNET

  16-10-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Kate Bishop, the first additional playable character, has also been delayed.
  
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• Your second stimulus check might arrive before or after others'. We worked out some dates - CNET

  16-10-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is still hammering out a deal that would get a second stimulus check to millions of Americans. Here's what we know about when more money might get to you.
  
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• iPhone 12 customers won't pay more with T-Mobile after Apple updates pricing - CNET

  16-10-2020 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's site previously showed higher charges for T-Mobile and Sprint customers than for Verizon and AT&T customers.
  
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• GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant renamed Factory Zero - Roadshow

  16-10-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Cruise Origin AV and Hummer EV will be the first models produced there.
  
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• Twitter changes policy after Biden article block

  16-10-2020 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twitter said links to content containing hacked material would now be labelled, rather than removed.
  
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• Singapore releases AI ethics, governance reference guide

  16-10-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Singapore Computer Society launches reference document to guide businesses in the development of artificial intelligence ethics and governance as well as future training and certification of professionals.
  
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• WFH has kept us productive. But it may have made us less creative, too

  16-10-2020 17:51 via zdnet.com
  New research from Microsoft shows that productive employees won't be enough for businesses to remain innovative.
  
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• Best electric kettles to buy this year - CNET

  16-10-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Want hot water in a hurry? One of these kettles will do the trick.
  
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• ISS oxygen supply system in Russian module fails, but the crew is OK - CNET

  16-10-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  First a pesky air leak on the space station and now this.
  
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• Stimulus package negotiations: Senate's Monday vote sets up a Trump showdown - CNET

  16-10-2020 17:44 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators are straining to make their own priorities for immediate aid dominate, with the Nov. 3 election now less than three weeks away. Here are the latest twists and turns.
  
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