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

  17-10-2020 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The new iPhone 12 Pro and 2020 iPad Pro have a new sensor that adds depth scanning for AR and could improve your photos, too.
  
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• Upgrading to the iPhone 12? Go through this checklist before setting up your new phone - CNET

  17-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  iPhone 12 preorders are live and if you're upgrading, you should take some time to get your current phone ready. Trust us, you'll thank yourself later.
  
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• New stimulus check qualification? What could change, what might stay the same - CNET

  17-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  There's a push to send another $1,200 stimulus check in 2020, but a shift in eligibility could significantly impact your final payment. Here's what we know.
  
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• Police get access to people told to self-isolate by NHS test and trace

  17-10-2020 22:11
  
  Fears move may deter people from getting tested for Covid-19 if forces get dataCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople who have been told to self-isolate through NHS test and trace could have their contact details passed to police, a move some fear could deter people from being tested for coronavirus.Police forces will be able to access information about people “on a case-by-case” basis, so they can learn whether an individual has been told to self-is
  
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• How a second stimulus check could bring a bigger payment, whenever it arrives - CNET

  17-10-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here are four ways you could get a larger slice of the stimulus pie in the second round.
  
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• The Haunting of Bly Manor ending explained, and all your questions answered - CNET

  17-10-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Dani's beautifully haunting love story has a few complicated knots. Here are some answers to everything that happened in the Netflix horror.
  
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• PS5's new UI revealed! Full features breakdown video - CNET

  17-10-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Sony has released an 11-minute walkthrough of some of the new features within the PlayStation 5's brand new UI. Jeff Bakalar is here to talk about the most intriguing details, including new Party features, in-game hints and much more.
  
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• Celebrity star Betelgeuse is smaller and closer to us than we thought - CNET

  17-10-2020 20:46 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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• Your second stimulus check might arrive before or after others'. We worked out possible dates - CNET

  17-10-2020 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  US leaders are still hammering out a deal that could send another stimulus check to millions of Americans. Here's what we know about when more money might get to you.
  
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• Voting by mail? Track your election ballot like a FedEx package in every state -- here's how - CNET

  17-10-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Each state has its own way of letting you track your ballot when it arrives at your local election office, and we'll tell you how to find yours.
  
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• Stimulus check math: Here's why you might get more or less than $1,200 per person - CNET

  17-10-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Whether it's for the first stimulus check or the second, the IRS' method for determining the size of your payment may not work like you think. Here's what that could mean for a second check.
  
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• iPhone 12 preorders now live, but Apple's doing things differently this time. Here's how to buy - CNET

  17-10-2020 19:04 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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• New stimulus check: Essential facts to know about payment size, qualifications, more - CNET

  17-10-2020 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Here's when a second stimulus check could arrive, how to calculate your total payment, what to do if you didn't get your first check and other important information.
  
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• Stimulus package negotiations: Senate's Monday vote sets up a showdown with Trump - CNET

  17-10-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  With the Nov. 3 election just over two weeks away, the pressure is high to pass a new stimulus bill of one sort or another, setting up a clash within the Republican party.
  
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• Stimulus package negotiations: Senate's Monday vote could signal a sharp divide from Trump - CNET

  17-10-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  With the Nov. 3 election just over two weeks away, the pressure is high to pass a new stimulus bill of one sort or another, setting up a clash within the Republican party.
  
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• When 'code rot' becomes a matter of life or death, especially in the Internet of Things

  17-10-2020 18:04 via zdnet.com
  Code rot leads to under-performing enterprise systems. In today's device-laden edge world, it can be devastating. Another issue lurking: inaccurate AI algorithms.
  
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• This DOSS SoundBox Touch Bluetooth speaker is the best $20 you can spend today - CNET

  17-10-2020 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  DOSS has a slew of speakers and earbuds up to 44% off today only.
  
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• iPhone 12 preorders, but Apple's doing things differently this time. Here's how to buy - CNET

  17-10-2020 17:23 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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• NHS Covid-19 app users sent incorrect risk-level change alerts

  17-10-2020 16:58
  
  People in England and Wales reported notifications that did not match government guidance for their areasCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUsers of the NHS coronavirus app for England and Wales have reported receiving confusing notifications that the risk level in their area has changed in ways that contradict official government guidance.The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said on Saturday it had identified and resolved the problem, which affected upd
  
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• MLB playoffs 2020: Astros vs. Rays, Braves vs. Dodgers and how to watch ALCS Game 7, NLCS today without cable - CNET

  17-10-2020 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  Tampa Bay and Houston play Game 7 today to determine who goes to the World Series.
  
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• NHS using drones to deliver coronavirus kit between hospitals

  17-10-2020 16:36
  
  Trials in Essex using GPS-enabled remote-controlled aircraft to carry blood tests and PPECoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAn NHS drone is being used to courier Covid-19 samples, blood tests and personal protective equipment between hospitals in England.It is hoped that the trials, backed by a £1.3m grant from the UK Space Agency, can establish a network of air corridors for electric drones to navigate using GPS. Continue reading...
  
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• How to watch Premier League games live in the US today without cable - CNET

  17-10-2020 15:52 via cnet.com
  
  Soccer fans can watch the English league's 2020-21 season, no cable subscription necessary.
  
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• The best Prime Day 2020 deals still available: Get a MacBook Air for $850, a Roku for $27, AirPods Pro for $199 - CNET

  17-10-2020 15:49 via cnet.com
  
  The big event is over, but a handful of tasty bargains remain.
  
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• The best resistance bands in 2020 (that you can actually buy right now) - CNET

  17-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  These resistance bands are available online.
  
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• Hum a tune into your phone and Google will find it. Here's how to try it now - CNET

  17-10-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Finally identify the song that's stuck in your head so you can listen to it with this new Google app tool.
  
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• Political campaign emails contain dark patterns to manipulate donors, voters

  17-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Princeton researchers analyzed 100,000 different campaign emails from more than 3,000 political candidates.
  
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• iPhone cameras just got a lot better, thanks to iOS 14. Here's what changed - CNET

  17-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple adds several significant tools and features to improve Night Mode, selfies and changing your photo's exposure.
  
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• iPhone 12's MagSafe is the sleeper feature you should care about - CNET

  17-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The fast-charging feature that snaps into place opens up the possibility for an array of wild new attachments.
  
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• iPhone 12 deals highlight a renewed battle between wireless carriers - CNET

  17-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Aggressive offers and a radical shift in 5G leadership could lead to more options for consumers.
  
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• A diehard Apple fan switched from Mac to Windows and he's struggling

  17-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  When you've used Apple's computers for 18 years, what's the most difficult part of switching to a Windows computer? Could it be all in the head?
  
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• 2021 Toyota Venza will surprise you - Roadshow

  17-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota's rebooted Venza is maybe not what you might expect.
  
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• iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories: How Apple's new snap-on magnets work - CNET

  17-10-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  We answer your questions about Apple's big bet on magnetic phone attachments.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X aren't family-friendly enough, so I'm sticking with the Switch - CNET

  17-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything about the little gaming system adds up to a better experience for kids and adults.
  
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• Pixel 4A 5G review: If you want affordable 5G, you'll want this phone - CNET

  17-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  With its superb camera and long battery life, the Pixel 4A 5G is one of our favorite affordable 5G phones.
  
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• Best soundbars under $200 in 2020 - CNET

  17-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're on a limited budget, here are four soundbars that sound great, look good and don't cost an arm and a leg.
  
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• Apple unveils 5G iPhones, PS5 UI revealed video - CNET

  17-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include the debut of Apple's 5G iPhones, YouTube's ban of Covid-19 misinformation and PS5's UI reveal.
  
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• If you missed the deadline to claim your $500 stimulus check from the IRS, here's what to do now - CNET

  17-10-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Sept. 30 was the last day to report your missing $500 for child dependents in 2020, but you can still get the payment.
  
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• Pixel 5 review: Google's newest phone hasn't pulled ahead of its rivals - CNET

  17-10-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 5 has a great camera, but it's hard to recommend at this price.
  
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• As cities enter new lockdowns, it's time to rediscover the joys of walking | Matthew Beaumont

  17-10-2020 12:00
  
  Strolling with friends will provide our only form of sociability beyond the two-dimensional world of our screens During the first acute phase of the coronavirus pandemic, soon after lockdown was first enforced, people living in cities learned to walk again. Confined to their homes, deprived of public transport, forbidden to travel to offices, pubs, restaurants and friends’ houses, people routinely took to the pavements in a desperate attempt to escape the airlessness and stasis of their ev
  
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• What will cars be like in 25 years? video - Roadshow

  17-10-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Enormous changes have taken place in the last quarter-century, so expect plenty more in the next.
  
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• New change to stimulus check qualifications? What two different proposals may mean for you - CNET

  17-10-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Trump administration is pushing for another $1,200 stimulus check to go out in 2020, but a shift in eligibility could have a significant impact on your final payment, whenever it arrives. Here's what we know.
  
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• Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

  17-10-2020 09:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The change to UK law ends a loophole allowing drivers to use phones to take photos or play games.
  
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• Three npm packages found opening shells on Linux, Windows systems

  17-10-2020 09:00 via zdnet.com
  NPM staff: Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
  
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• Our iPhone 12 thoughts so far: Camera upgrades, lidar, and that new design - CNET

  17-10-2020 08:30 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are here. Apple's new lineup features a new design, "ceramic shield" displays, lidar, new colors, camera upgrades and more.
  
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• Your second stimulus check might arrive before or after others'. We worked out some possible dates - CNET

  17-10-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is still hammering out a deal that could send 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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• Why London’s Tier 2 lockdown couldn’t be borough by borough

  17-10-2020 07:00
  
  Some politicians have called for local lockdowns in London boroughs, rather sweeping city-wide rules. In reality, cases are rising across the whole of London
  
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• Inside the sad, rapid collapse of the UK’s cinema industry

  17-10-2020 07:00
  
  Delays have forced big cinema chains to cut their opening hours or shut down entirely. When new films do finally come out, will there be anywhere left to show them?
  
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• Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds are the best noise cancellers around

  17-10-2020 07:00
  
  Bose’s latest earbuds have the best noise-cancellation of any wireless earbuds on the market right now. Yes, even Sony. But they fall short of perfection
  
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• Love and Monsters review: A mixed bag of Dylan O'Brien and Zombieland - CNET

  17-10-2020 05:10 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for another post-apocalyptic movie?
  
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• Mysterious 'Nodding Lady' at President Trump's Miami town hall identified - CNET

  17-10-2020 05:08 via cnet.com
  
  The spectator is Mayra Joli, an immigration attorney and pro-Trump activist who once ran for Congress, according to Miami Herald.
  
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