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• Jeep brings the affordable off-road Willys trim to the 2021 Gladiator - Roadshow

  30-10-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  With a locking rear diff, rock sliders and meaty tires, it should prove capable in the dirt.
  
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• Chip wars: The US v China

  30-10-2020 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 episode 1 recap: Easter eggs, Baby Yoda moments - CNET

  30-10-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  The live-action Star Wars show returns to Disney Plus with an epic season opener. Let's dive in.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them - CNET

  30-10-2020 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  A new People Detection features uses lidar to alert iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro users how close other people are.
  
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• Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

  30-10-2020 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.
  
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• Stimulus check qualifications are a tangle of rules. What to know for a future second payment - CNET

  30-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Democrats and Republicans would like to see a second $1,200 stimulus check go out to tens of millions of Americans. However, a shift in requirements might affect your final sum.
  
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• Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's (partially) free streaming app - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more -- like originals and Premier League matches -- if you pay. It's on Roku now but you still can't stream it on Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Gifts that give back - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  This year -- especially this year -- consider buying presents that help support charitable causes.
  
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• Discover your family tree with a $99 DNA test from 23andMe - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Black Friday must be coming, because 23andMe's Health and Ancestry test is half off again.
  
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• HBO Max: Everything to know about HBO's app - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max streams everything on the regular channel, plus extra shows, movies and premieres like The Witches reboot. But you still can't watch on Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Facebook temporarily suspends recommendations for new and political groups - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook users gather in groups to chat about shared interests, but the online spaces have also been used to spread misinformation.
  
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• The path to a new normal in 2021 demands increased cybersecurity resilience

  30-10-2020 22:15 via zdnet.com
  In 2021, security and risk professionals must address issues of insiders, team culture and geopolitics.
  
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• Best true wireless earbuds for 2020: Apple AirPods, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and more - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  True wireless earbuds are all the rage. Here are the top wire-free models you can buy right now.
  
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• Protect your privacy and save 44% with a subscription to Surfshark VPN - CNET

  30-10-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  This upstart VPN offers one of the best deals we've ever seen, with up to four years of service for little more than a dollar per month.
  
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• Brand-new Razr phones sold on Amazon arrived preopened and folded shut - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Customers cried foul after someone preopened their new phones to fold them shut. Now Motorola says it's packaging them folded shut to begin with.
  
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• Brand-new Razr phones sold on Amazon arrived pre-opened and folded shut - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Customers cried foul after someone pre-opened their new phones to fold them shut. Now Motorola says it's packaging them folded shut to begin with.
  
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• Predictions 2021: Privacy becomes an imperative in a year of transition

  30-10-2020 21:56 via zdnet.com
  Values-based companies will elevate customer and employee privacy as a strategic business and societal imperative.
  
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• The best gifts for readers in 2020: Kindles, Fire tablets, iPads and more - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Save a tree: Read an ebook!
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything to know - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus streams almost everything Disney makes, and its breakout hit The Mandalorian returned Friday. Here are the answers to any question you have about Disney's streaming service.
  
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• Our favorite gifts for preteen boys in 2020 - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  Treat your preteen to a special gift this holiday season
  
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• Refresh your home office with this 87-inch adjustable desk for $270 - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  You're the boss: Configure this desk into an L or keep it straight while you calculate your savings (about $30).
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 review: Killer action and a major Star Wars tease - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Chapter 9: The Marshal, streaming now on Disney Plus, hints at Star Wars connections -- but not too much. Here's our spoiler-free review.
  
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• reMarkable 2 and FreeWrite Traveler deliver focused products for focused creative work

  30-10-2020 21:23 via zdnet.com
  In doggedly pursuing the work styles of the pencil/pad combination and the typewriter, the reMarkable 2 and FreeWrite Traveler offer oases for those avoiding digital distraction.
  
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• The next stimulus check is in limbo. When it comes, will your payment be bigger? - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Up to this point, each 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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• The Mandalorian season 2: How to watch the premiere tonight on Disney Plus - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Baby Yoda is back in the Star Wars series.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler gets doors-off mirror kit to remedy a pesky issue - Roadshow

  30-10-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  But the Ford Bronco's mirrors aren't attached to the doors from the factory, which fans of both SUVs were quick to point out.
  
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• How to watch election night 2020 like a pro on multiple screens - CNET

  30-10-2020 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Just about every news outlet will be covering the returns live. You don't have to choose just one.
  
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• Arlo Video Doorbell review: Arlo ousted Nest as my favorite video doorbell - CNET

  30-10-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Arlo's $150 Video Doorbell is still an excellent doorbell at a reasonable price.
  
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• How a giant tadpole brought out my inner warrior - CNET

  30-10-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  A bullfrog baby became a ticking time bomb in the depths of my tranquil backyard pond, and taking action gave me a surprising sense of purpose during the pandemic.
  
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• QR codes: how an old technology could help contact tracers keep the pandemic in check

  30-10-2020 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Shops, cafes and pubs now can keep logs of their visitors who use the QR code check-in on their phonesBusinesses across Australia are being encouraged or required to keep logs of who has been in their establishment in case of a Covid-19 outbreak.Many choose to use paper and pen to keep records, but increasingly QR code posters are up so people can check in via their phones. Continue reading...
  
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• John Gallagher Jr. says his horror film Come Play is a kindred spirit to Poltergeist - CNET

  30-10-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, Gallagher opens up about the new horror movie, as well as Westworld, 10 Cloverfield Lane and the show Newsroom.
  
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• A done deal: Red Ventures, CNET Media Group officially become one company - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias says he's spent 20 years building a company that aims to help people make decisions about their homes, health, finances, travel and education. With Red Ventures' acquisition of CNET Media Group, that mission expands.
  
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• 9 spooky things Alexa can do on Halloween tomorrow - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  You can make your house scary this Halloween with these Amazon Echo tricks -- and treats.
  
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• Election Day spy satellite launch has inexplicable Lord of the Rings theme - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  It seems someone at the National Reconnaissance Office is into Tolkien.
  
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• 2021 Triumph Trident looks like the ticket for triple lovers on a budget - Roadshow

  30-10-2020 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  A dead-flat torque curve, an approachable amount of horsepower and an easy-to-manage curb weight will make this a very beginner-friendly bike.
  
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• Halloween 2020 blue moon will bring a rare treat to the skies - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  For the first time since World War II, people in all parts of the world will be able to see the Oct. 31 display.
  
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• The US election is in 4 days. Here's how that could affect a second stimulus check - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the rundown on when a second stimulus check could make its way to your pocket, how to estimate your total payment and what to do if you didn't receive your first check.
  
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• NASA celebrates Hubble-ween with grinning 'Greater Pumpkins' galaxies - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  NASA spots a seasonal space squash.
  
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• Amazon unboxed brand-new Razr phones to fold them shut before shipping - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Customers cried foul after Amazon pre-opened their new phones to fold them safely shut. Now, Motorola says it's packaging them folded shut to begin with.
  
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• Google discloses Windows zero-day exploited in the wild

  30-10-2020 19:29 via zdnet.com
  Windows zero-day (not yet patched) is used part of an exploit chain that also included a Chrome zero-day (already patched).
  
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• Apple One services bundle launches today. Here's everything included and how to sign up - CNET

  30-10-2020 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about the price, features and free trial for Apple's subscription services package for music, TV, games and iCloud storage.
  
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• Sony reportedly in talks to acquire Crunchyroll anime streaming service - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Sony could pay AT&T nearly $1 billion for the streaming service, reports Nikkei.
  
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• Spooky Skull Nebula will stare into the deep space of your soul - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Very Large Telescope spotted a creepy cranium far off in the cosmos.
  
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• Cloud gaming, not Fortnite, poses the longer-term app challenge for Apple

  30-10-2020 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  While Epic Games and its allies have challenged the nature of app stores, buffet-style cloud services challenge the future of apps themselves.
  
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• College football 2020: How to watch Ohio State vs. Penn State without cable - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Two Big Ten powers meet in Happy Valley on Saturday night.
  
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• Barack Obama chats with LeBron James - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  HBO has a new episode of The Shop that will be free to watch for everyone for a while.
  
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• What is Apple One, how to subscribe, and how much is it?

  30-10-2020 18:29 via zdnet.com
  At Apple's Time Flies event back in September, Apple unveiled its long-awaited services bundle, Apple One, which is now available. ZDNet's Beth Mauder breaks down the three different Apple One plans, including how to sign up.
  
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• Should you work out when you're sick? It depends on your symptoms - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  Follow the "above the neck" rule.
  
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• What makes the iPhone 12 so great anyway? video - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has launched four different phones in the brand-new iPhone 12 line. Experts are saying these phones mark a significant change for the company and how we use our devices.
  
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• Stimulus checks and child support: Some parents could get a second $500 payment per dependent - CNET

  30-10-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to an unusual loophole in the way the IRS verifies eligibility, some parents might each get $500 for the same minor dependent.
  
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