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• Netflix hikes US prices on its most popular plan by a dollar - CNET

  29-10-2020 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  A standard Netflix subscription costs $14 a month, and premium plans went up even more -- $2 higher at $18 a month.
  
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• Halloween and COVID-19: Trick-or-treating and what the CDC says is too risky - CNET

  29-10-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Halloween is going to look different this year.
  
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• UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy

  29-10-2020 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time.
  
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• Facebook’s Zuckerberg says ‘there is a risk of civil unrest across the country,’ site will warn of premature election victory claims

  29-10-2020 23:50 via zdnet.com
  Social networker says it will post warnings if candidates claim victory prematurely.
  
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• Halloween Google Doodle game resurrects Momo the black cat - CNET

  29-10-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Our feline friend has found a new foe to fight -- underwater ghouls!
  
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• Samsung once again tops smartphone market, analyst says - CNET

  29-10-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The overall market also showed improvement in the third quarter, according to IDC.
  
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• iPhone sales fell 20% ahead of iPhone 12 launch, but Apple isn't worried - CNET

  29-10-2020 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Company executives expect dramatic increases in sales this holiday, despite questions remain about the impact the coronavirus might have.
  
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• Amazon third-quarter earnings soar as pandemic sales triple profits

  29-10-2020 23:16 via theguardian.com
  
  Company sees a 37% increase in earningsRevenues of $96.15bn were better than analysts expectedAmazon reported blowout third-quarter results on Thursday as a pandemic sales boost helped the company triple its profits amid a 37% increase in earnings.The company’s revenues of $96.15bn were better than analysts expected and its net income increased to $6.3bn in the third quarter, compared with net income of $2.1bn in third quarter 2019. Its cloud-services unit, Amazon Web Services, reported ne
  
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• Google crushes financial expectations as it faces antitrust charges - CNET

  29-10-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant's revenue rebounds after a disappointing second quarter.
  
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• HP introduces new digital manufacturing innovations ahead of Formnext Connect

  29-10-2020 23:07 via zdnet.com
  HP has partnered up with other 3D printing innovators to introduce new solutions for build automation, build APIs, and post-processing.
  
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• For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming

  29-10-2020 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.
  
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• Samsung once again tops the smartphone market, analyst says - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  The overall market also showed improvement in Q3, IDC says.
  
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• Services Australia has a JobKeeper data exchange arrangement with the ATO

  29-10-2020 22:54 via zdnet.com
  Because the last time the department pulled information from Australian Taxation Office systems worked so well.
  
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• Twitter beats on earnings, revenue but misses user growth expectations - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  COVID helped the company rope in lots of users. It might have gotten them all.
  
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• Winter is coming. Know what to wear with this $40 wireless weather station - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Or, if rain's your game, here's a wireless rain gauge for $50.
  
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• Apple's Q4: Mac, iPad, Apple Watch sales, services shine ahead of iPhone 12 sales

  29-10-2020 22:38 via zdnet.com
  Apple's iPhone sales paused ahead of the iPhone 12 launch. Fourth quarter sales were in line and earnings were ahead of estimates.
  
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• Atlassian beats Q1 expectations, outlook falls short

  29-10-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  The collaboration and productivity software company reported​ non-GAAP earnings of 30 cents per share on revenue of $459.5 million.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 deals: The best BJ's Wholesale Club sales

  29-10-2020 22:27 via zdnet.com
  The very best Black Friday 2020 deals on laptop, desktop, and tablet PCs at BJ's Wholesale will be available starting as soon as Nov. 5.
  
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• Apple One: Everything included in Apple's new subscription bundle, launching Friday - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the price, features and free trial for Apple's services package for music, TV, games and iCloud storage.
  
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• Apple One is launching tomorrow - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Fitness Plus is coming before the end of 2020, a report says.
  
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• The next stimulus check is paused. Whenever it comes, could your payment be bigger? - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  So far every stimulus bill proposal has included a second check for individuals and families. Here's what we know about your payment size.
  
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• Best gifts for Mom in 2020 - CNET

  29-10-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  A collection of gifts carefully curated for these strange days.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 deals: The best Costco sales

  29-10-2020 21:51 via zdnet.com
  The very best Black Friday 2020 deals on laptop, desktop, and tablet PCs at Costco will be available starting as soon as Nov. 5.
  
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• Best early Black Friday headphones deals available now - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a deal on a new headphone? The discounts are already in full swing, with price chops on Beats, Sony, Jaybird, Jabra and other models.
  
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• Apple's Q4: Mac, iPad, Apple Watch sales, services shine

  29-10-2020 21:44 via zdnet.com
  Apple's iPhone sales paused ahead of the iPhone 12 launch. Fourth quarter sales were in line and earnings were ahead of estimates.
  
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• Apple One is reportedly launching tomorrow - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  Fitness Plus is coming before the end of 2020, a report says.
  
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• Apple says iPhone sales fell 20% ahead of iPhone 12 launch - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Questions remain about the impact the coronavirus might have on the iPhone 12.
  
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• Twitter posts solid earnings ahead of the US elections - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Politics and current events have kept people on social media.
  
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• Five9 Q3 results top expectations, shares surge

  29-10-2020 21:37 via zdnet.com
  The maker of call center software said it will buy San Francisco-based virtual agent software maker Inference Solutions.
  
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• Best Android tablets: Look no further than Samsung Galaxy and Amazon Fire tablets

  29-10-2020 21:32 via zdnet.com
  There may not be a long list of Android tablets available, but you do have options.
  
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• Netflix hikes prices on standard and premium streaming subscriptions - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  A standard Netflix subscription will cost $14 a month, while a premium one will cost $18.
  
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• Alphabet crushes Q3 estimates as ad revenues recover

  29-10-2020 21:29 via zdnet.com
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai also revealed on the call with analysts that Google will break out cloud revenue as a separate reporting segment starting with its Q4 2020 results.
  
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• Our favorite gifts for girls ages 9-12 - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  These presents will delight preteen girls this holiday season.
  
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• Amazon's profit triples to $6.3 billion ahead of Prime Day bonanza - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos calls for all employers to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
  
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• 2021 Audi A6 Sport spices up the base model - Roadshow

  29-10-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  More power and more features come to the midsize luxury sedan.
  
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• Twitter Q3 revenue crushes expectations, user count misses, shares plunge

  29-10-2020 21:16 via zdnet.com
  The social networker once again saw its daily number of active users surge, though not as much as the Street had been expecting.
  
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• Facebook Q3 revenue, earnings crush expectations as user count tops expectations

  29-10-2020 21:16 via zdnet.com
  The social networker benefitted from better-than-expected gains in users during the quarter.
  
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• Amazon unboxes brand-new Razr phones to fold them shut before shipping - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  "We assure you your Razr is brand new," Amazon's listing says.
  
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• Facebook shows revenue growth despite ad boycott but sees dip in US and Canadian users - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says that usage of the site was higher earlier this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Facebook shows revenue growth despite ad boycott and coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says it still faces a "significant amount of uncertainty" looking ahead to 2021.
  
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• Amazon Q3 results surge with $96.1 billion in revenue; AWS operating income $3.53 billion

  29-10-2020 21:12 via zdnet.com
  Amazon crushed estimates on strong e-commerce revenue gains. As usual, AWS brought in the most operating income.
  
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• Google crushes expectations while under spotlight for alleged antitrust violations - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant is still raking in billions of dollars.
  
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• It's Halloween at Epic: Get $55 worth of free spooky games including Ghostbusters Remastered - CNET

  29-10-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a treat: Blair Witch and Ghostbusters -- with original cast's voice and likeness -- are your yours to keep.
  
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• Toyota RAV4 gets retro Chevy Blazer vibes thanks to Mitsuoka - Roadshow

  29-10-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  What company other than Mitsuoka could bring us this blursed kind of vehicle?
  
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• Funky crater triplet on Mars points to planet's mysterious past - CNET

  29-10-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Good things come in threes.
  
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• Netflix raises prices on standard and premium streaming subscriptions - CNET

  29-10-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  A standard Netflix subscription now costs $14 per month, while a premium subscription will cost $18.
  
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• Why science says the pursuit of happiness has a dark side - CNET

  29-10-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  As counterintuitive as it might sound, chasing happiness so closely could be making us miserable.
  
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• LG's $360 phone for AT&T is one of the cheapest 5G offerings we've seen - CNET

  29-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The LG K92 5G features a 6.7-inch screen and four rear cameras.
  
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• These spiders can hear with their legs - CNET

  29-10-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  For these ogre-faced arachnids, "some of the coolest spiders on the planet," legs do double duty.
  
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• Hubble telescope gets Halloween-y with grinning 'Greater Pumpkin' galaxies - CNET

  29-10-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  NASA spots a seasonal space squash.
  
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