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• Facebook reportedly prepping for possible post-election unrest - CNET

  25-10-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Internal tools will be used to slow the spread of viral content and suppress potentially inflammatory posts, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  
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• WWE Hell in a Cell 2020: Live updates, results and match ratings - CNET

  25-10-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Live on the WWE Network right now.
  
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• 11 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Disney Plus - CNET

  25-10-2020 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• 16 of the best TV shows to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  25-10-2020 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• 51 of the best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  25-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Not in America? Forget about a mmwave 5G handset this year

  25-10-2020 23:00 via zdnet.com
  Remember the bad old days of needing to scan phone specifications to note supported spectrum bands? They're back.
  
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• 2021 Ferrari Roma will cure your blues - Roadshow

  25-10-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ferrari's newest grand tourer looks stunning in this distinctive cerulean hue.
  
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• Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78

  25-10-2020 22:25 via zdnet.com
  Chairman Lee Kun-hee built Samsung Electronics into a global giant in tech and electronics.
  
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• These are the best pre-Black Friday deals on AirPods right now: AirPods for $129 and AirPods Pro for $219 - CNET

  25-10-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  But if you are willing to wait a week, the AirPods will be on sale for $99. And a lot more deals on are coming.
  
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• Best pre-Black Friday deals on AirPods right now: AirPods for $129, AirPods Pro for $219 - CNET

  25-10-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  But if you're willing to wait a week, the AirPods will be on sale for $99. And a lot more deals on are coming.
  
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• Your iPhone 12 supports 5G. Don't want it? You can turn that off - CNET

  25-10-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Worried about battery life or don't have 5G coverage? We'll show you how to turn it off and control how much data it uses.
  
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• Stimulus check qualifications may change with the second payment. Here's what to look for - CNET

  25-10-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Democrats and Republicans support a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks, but a shift in requirements might impact your final payment. Learn everything we know.
  
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• Stimulus check facts: Eligibility, payment amount, IRS schedule to send a second payment - CNET

  25-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are all the basics of when a second stimulus check may arrive, how to estimate your total payment and what to do if you never got your first check.
  
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• iPhone 12 didn't get USB-C, and now that MagSafe is here maybe it never will - CNET

  25-10-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Lightning looks like it's turning right into MagSafe. But USB-C shouldn't be shut out.
  
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• Sunday deals: $8.49 Bluetooth speaker, $14 foaming soap dispenser, $325 iPhone XR, more - CNET

  25-10-2020 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, the first-ever deal on the new Nest Audio smart speaker.
  
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• Just forget about USB-C on an iPhone video - CNET

  25-10-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Many Apple products embrace USB-C ports, but don't count on UBS-C coming to the iPhone. Get ready for a portless, MagSafe future.
  
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• US has authority to ban TikTok, Trump administration says - CNET

  25-10-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Ban falls under president's powers to protect national security, government lawyers argue.
  
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• Trump has authority to ban TikTok, government lawyers say - CNET

  25-10-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Ban falls under president's powers to protect national security, government lawyers argue.
  
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• Amazon Luna: Hands-on with the new cloud gaming service video - CNET

  25-10-2020 17:49 via cnet.com
  
  Stream games to your iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC with Amazon's $6 per month Stadia competitor.
  
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• Ervine Glenny obituary

  25-10-2020 17:41 via theguardian.com
  
  My former colleague Ervine Glenny, who has died aged 97, was a materials engineer who, through his research and subsequent management of engineers at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE), helped to pioneer the advent of jet engines and the use of carbon fibre composites to lighten aircraft and other structures.He was born in Belfast, the son of Elizabeth (nee Ervine), a housewife, and Robert Glenny, a police constable. He was named Robert, but was alw
  
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• Bill Fearns obituary

  25-10-2020 17:36 via theguardian.com
  
  My father, Bill Fearns, who has died aged 99, was a marine engineer whose long career encompassed designing vessels that were used in the second world war, including the D-day landings.Born in Dundee into a family of eight, to James Fearns, a foundry labourer, and his wife, Jessie (nee Farquharson), a jute spinner, Bill was raised in a tenement. He attended Stobswell school, but left aged 14 to train as a draughtsman in the Robb-Caledon shipyard, gaining qualifications at Dundee Technical Instit
  
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• When could the IRS send a second stimulus check now, and which batch would you be in? - CNET

  25-10-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  We know from how the first stimulus check was awarded that you could get your next payment according to different priority groups. Here's how that might work.
  
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• What's in the $1.8 trillion White House stimulus bill, anyway? What we know and don't - CNET

  25-10-2020 17:02 via cnet.com
  
  With 10 days until the Nov. 3 election, Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue to look for a path forward on a second round of payments.
  
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• Over 39 million people already voted by mail. Here's how to track your ballot online - CNET

  25-10-2020 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  Some states may track your ballot using BallotTrax, as well as through the state's Secretary of State website.
  
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• 'We are waiting for the final 'yes.'' Where stimulus negotiations stand for a second check, unemployment aid - CNET

  25-10-2020 16:34 via cnet.com
  
  Can a compromise on a new COVID relief bill still come through before the election? Here's the latest update.
  
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• Presidio2 Armor Cloud for Apple iPhone 12: 16 feet drop and antimicrobial protection

  25-10-2020 16:34 via zdnet.com
  The Apple iPhone 12 is now available and with it comes a host of case options. Speck has several available options and one of its newest models is the Presidio2 Armor Cloud.
  
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• Got a new iPhone 12? Make sure you change these settings right away - CNET

  25-10-2020 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  A clutter-free home screen, bigger text, longer battery life and more reliable device unlocking are all instantly achievable on your iPhone with some quick settings changes.
  
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• Best cheap home security cameras to buy in 2020 - CNET

  25-10-2020 16:01 via cnet.com
  
  Want to keep an eye on things for less? We've got you covered.
  
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• Miss going to the movies? Renting your own theater is cheaper than you think - CNET

  25-10-2020 15:38 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the prices, films, participating theater, face mask policies and what to know.
  
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• Stimulus checks and child support: How both parents might be eligible for an extra $500 per child - CNET

  25-10-2020 15:34 via cnet.com
  
  Depending on your situation, the IRS might send unmarried parents two payments for the same child -- or it might not send any dependent payment at all. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• World Series 2020: How to watch, stream Rays vs. Dodgers Game 5 today on Fox - CNET

  25-10-2020 14:45 via cnet.com
  
  After an amazing finish last night Los Angeles and Tampa Bay are tied at 2 games each.
  
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• AT&T thinks I'm not good enough for iPhone 12 and I think I'm insulted

  25-10-2020 13:30 via zdnet.com
  You'd think carriers would want all customers to upgrade to the latest models. Not, it seems, AT&T.
  
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• Photos shot on iPhone 12 Pro around Lake Tahoe - CNET

  25-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A day around the lake using the three lenses on Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro, and the software updates.
  
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• Microsoft did some research. Now it's angry about what it found

  25-10-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  There are times when corporations lose their temper. Well, they're people too. In Microsoft's case, it's people and politics that are driving the company crazy.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro cameras show off around Lake Tahoe - CNET

  25-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sunsets, sunrises, wide vistas and aquamarine waters give ample evidence of another leap forward in mobile photography.
  
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• Best Nest and Google Assistant devices of 2020 - CNET

  25-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From smart displays and speakers to light bulbs and locks, building a whole smart home with Google Assistant is easy. These are our top picks.
  
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• Best charcoal grills in 2020: Weber, Char-Griller, Napoleon and more - CNET

  25-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We fired up the most popular charcoal grills to find out which one is king of the coals.
  
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• Google Home finally gets the Alexa feature I've been waiting ages for - CNET

  25-10-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Maybe now I can stop using Amazon's voice assistant to handle this basic smart home task.
  
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• WWE Hell in a Cell 2020: How to watch, start times, full card and WWE Network - CNET

  25-10-2020 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Three championships will be decided in Hell in a Cell matches, including Roman Reigns' Universal Championship.
  
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• How to watch the NASCAR playoffs at Texas today without cable - CNET

  25-10-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' Sunday on NBC.
  
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• Instagram row over plus-size model forces change to nudity policy

  25-10-2020 09:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Facebook amends code after deletion of black users’ photos sparks outrageAs campaigning victories go, forcing Mark Zuckerberg’s social media empire to admit a discriminatory flaw in its policy is no small feat.But following a campaign launched in this paper, the Observer can exclusively reveal that Instagram and its parent company Facebook will be updating its policy on nudity in order to help end discrimination of plus-size black women on its platforms and ensure all body types are
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 vs. Fitbit Sense: Top smartwatches go head to head - CNET

  25-10-2020 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  We compare the flagship Apple and Fitbit smartwatches to help you decide between the two.
  
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• iPhone 12 vs. Pro and Pro Max: The features that might convince you to go Pro - CNET

  25-10-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you really need an iPhone 12 "Pro" model or is the regular iPhone 12 enough?
  
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• Here's how your second stimulus check might be bigger the second time around - CNET

  25-10-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  If Democrats and Republicans agree on a new coronavirus aid bill, you could end up with more money in your next direct payment.
  
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• How TikTok is proving beauty is more than skin deep

  25-10-2020 08:04 via theguardian.com
  
  Social media smarts and a sense of humour are highly profitable for a new breed of ‘skinfluencer’He grew up on a cattle ranch in Arizona before moving to New York to work on a department store makeup counter. Now at just 24, despite having no formal dermatology qualifications, Hyram Yarbro is a skincare guru to millions worldwide.Yarbro is one of a new breed of superstar social media “skinfluencers” who have gained popularity during lockdown – especially on TikTok &
  
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• The US has a good record on fighting monopolies. Now it's Google's turn

  25-10-2020 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The tech giant claims that no one is forced to use its search engine. All power to regulators set on proving otherwiseSundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is a mild-mannered software engineer who is not good at games of verbal fisticuffs with US politicians. He received a drubbing last month during the “big tech” congressional hearing.Pichai can, however, summon lawyers and lobbyists galore as soon as the game gets more serious, which it definite
  
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• The best recipe boxes and meal kits in 2020, tried and tested

  25-10-2020 07:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best recipe box companies to create (almost) restaurant-worthy meals from the comfort of your kitchen
  
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• BritBox has a plan to take on Netflix – appeal to boomers

  25-10-2020 07:00
  
  UK-centric streaming service BritBox is releasing a slow stream of original content. But will its focus on over-45s and Brits abroad be enough to compete with Netflix?
  
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• Audemars Piguet’s latest Concept watch relies on optical illusion

  25-10-2020 07:00
  
  AP's Royal Oak Concept Frosted Gold Flying Tourbillon employs stepped blue rings on its dial to mimic the effect of looking down a well
  
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• A second stimulus check might arrive in 5 waves. Find out which one you're in - CNET

  25-10-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  We know from how the first stimulus check was awarded that you could get your next payment according to different priority groups. Here's how that may work.
  
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