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• Disney Plus hits 73.7 million subscribers - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus continues to grow during the coronavirus pandemic, with particular gains in India -- news that comes on the anniversary of its launch last year.
  
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• We'll spend nearly a decade of our lives staring at our phones, study says - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  That sure puts things into perspective.
  
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• Bill Gates and actress Rashida Jones will interview Dr. Fauci on new podcast - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  The podcast, called Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions, is set to premiere Nov. 16.
  
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• Target Black Friday 2020 ad scans: $130 AirPods, buy two, get one video games and more - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Scan all the deals starting on Nov. 15 -- with price matching through Dec. 25.
  
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• Twitter says it labeled 300K election tweets with misleading or disputed content - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  The platform has stepped up its efforts to fight the spread of misinformation in recent weeks.
  
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• MacOS Big Sur download is now available, here's how to get it - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  MacOS Big Sur is now available for download. Here's how to get the new OS on your Mac.
  
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• PS5: 8 things you need to do with your brand new Sony PlayStation 5 - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Power settings, sub menus, this thing even has spoiler settings!
  
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• No one can garnish your stimulus check, right? Not quite. Here are the rules - CNET

  12-11-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  In general, your econonic stimulus payment can't be redirected to cover a debt, but there are exceptions you'll need to know.
  
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• Palantir, citing global uncertainty, beats Wall Street’s Q3 expectations

  12-11-2020 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The shadowy provider of data mining technology to three-letter-agencies said results are benefitting from a global rise in uncertainty amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Apple's MacOS Big Sur updates are crashing and failing for some users - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  People trying to update are seeing lengthy download time frames.
  
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• Melting glacier threatens to trigger a catastrophic tsunami in Alaska - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Barry Arm is shrinking, and the slopes it's held in place could collapse.
  
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• Hertz car subscription looks to expand beyond rental cars - Roadshow

  12-11-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Hertz My Car will roll out nationwide after piloting in a few areas with three tiers for subscribers.
  
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• Best gadgets to help you stay healthy in the new year

  12-11-2020 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  It's more important than ever to stay healthy and these gadgets will help you on your journey.
  
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• Explosive neutron star collision may have created a rare, extreme star - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Two neutron stars collided in deep space. Telescopes may have seen an extreme, rare star created in the aftermath.
  
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• Can you get COVID-19 more than once? What we do and don't know about reinfection - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it's important to be informed about the possibility of reinfection, for your sake and to protect those around you.
  
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• Best early Black Friday 2020 deals at Amazon - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Why wait? Save right now on Apple Watch, AirPods Pro and more.
  
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• Cisco tops Q1 expectations, shares climb on strong guidance

  12-11-2020 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Shares of Cisco were up over 8% after hours.
  
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• Disney Plus hits 73.4 million subscribers - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus reports continued growth during the coronavirus pandemic, news that comes on the anniversary of its launch last year.
  
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• The workouts that burn the most calories, ranked - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Find out exactly how many calories your favorite exercises really burn.
  
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• Would your second stimulus check be bigger if it arrives before the end of the year? - CNET

  12-11-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  A second round of stimulus checks may still come before 2021. Here's how to estimate what your payment would look like in a second round, if a bill is approved.
  
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• BlackBerry discovers new hacker-for-hire mercenary group

  12-11-2020 21:48 via zdnet.com
  
  CostaRicto is the fifth hacker-for-hire mercenary group discovered this year.
  
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• Massive asteroid Apophis might threaten Earth in 2068, but don't freak out - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Apophis is the size of the Eiffel Tower and a 2068 impact scenario is still in play, but it's not a reason to lose sleep.
  
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• Guido van Rossum, the Python language's founder, joins Microsoft

  12-11-2020 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  No, that's not a misprint. The famed open-source developer has come out of retirement to join Microsoft Developer Division and continue his work on the Python language.
  
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• Stimulus check qualifications may be different this time. Here's what to know now - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Until the talks about stimulus checks pick back up, we've shared everything to understand about the qualifications for getting a check and how they could change.
  
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• Google Photos: Unlimited storage won't be free for much longer - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Starting June 1, 2021, you'll get 15GB of free storage, as Google encourages users to sign up for the Google One storage subscription service.
  
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• The Hisense 70-inch 4K UHD Smart Android TV is still available for $400 - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  One day later, still in stock -- for now. Plus, turn it (or any other) into a Roku TV for $29.
  
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• Hisense 70-inch 4K UHD Smart Android TV is still available for $400 - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  One day later, still in stock -- for now. Plus, turn it (or any other) into a Roku TV for $29.
  
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• Top federal election security official expects to be fired, report says - CNET

  12-11-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  CISA director Christopher Krebs and his agency run a website debunking claims of election fraud. Reuters reports the website led to conflict with the White House.
  
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• Chevy Corvette production shuts down for a third time - Roadshow

  12-11-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  A supplier issue due to coronavirus-related restraints caused the Corvette's assembly lines to fall silent once again.
  
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• Buy the Sony PS5 at Walmart today: These are the best times to check online - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The first order window nearly took down Walmart's site. Here's when you can try again.
  
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• Netflix signs Oscar-winning director David Fincher to exclusive 4-year deal - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  After Mindhunter, House of Cards and Mank, the Fight Club director will create more "content" for the streaming service.
  
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• Marvel's WandaVision to stream on Disney Plus starting Jan. 15 - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  WandaVision will debut as the first TV series spun out of the blockbuster movie universe, after the coronavirus delayed everything on Disney Plus' slate of Marvel originals.
  
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• SpaceX Crew-1 mission: Everything you need to know about the historic launch - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  A SpaceX Crew Dragon will carry humans from NASA and JAXA to space in the first operational mission from US shores since 2011.
  
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• Stimulus check delivery: How long will you have to wait once the new package is approved? - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Talks restarting, approving a new stimulus package, approving a second round of relief payments and mailing the checks -- right now, almost everything hinges on what happens in Washington between now and Jan. 20.
  
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• Fireball-fueled Northern Taurid meteor shower spices up the sky. How to watch - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  It's not the biggest of the year, but it can be among the most fiery.
  
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• iPhone 12 camera tips: A few tweaks take your phone photos to the next level - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Before you head out with your iPhone 12, read these tips for taking your best phone photos ever.
  
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• The new Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker is on sale for $45 - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  With a 15-day battery and built-in Alexa, this wrist pal is worth a look. Plus, Red Dead Redemption 2 for Xbox One: $25.
  
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• 'Potato Head,' another botched art restoration in Spain, sparks memes - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Gracias, Spain, for yet another oh-so-entertaining before-and-after work of art.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro's camera vs. Note 20 Ultra: Portraits, selfies, night mode and more - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 12 Pro and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have two of the best smartphone cameras out there. Let's see which is better for landscape photos, portraits, selfies, night mode and video.
  
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• Mirantis Kubernetes Lens IDE adds extension API

  12-11-2020 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  To make an Integrated Developer Environment really useful you need an open application programming interface. The popular Mirantis Kubernetes Lens IDE now has one.
  
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• Singapore looks to lure global entrepreneurs, talent with Tech.Pass visas

  12-11-2020 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  New Tech.Pass initiative to lure entrepreneurs and technical experts with experience in "established or fast-growing" tech companies to the country is part of the government's efforts to develop a local tech business hub.
  
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• Stimulus negotiations: Will Republicans and Democrats ever agree on a deal? - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Lawmakers have restarted talks around a new coronavirus relief package, but major hurdles around its cost -- and if it would include a second stimulus check -- remain.
  
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• Facebook Messenger, Instagram will let you send messages that disappear - CNET

  12-11-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature is called "vanish mode."
  
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• The Bachelor mansion hits Airbnb for $6K a night (what's that in roses?) - CNET

  12-11-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for the most shocking vacation stay ever.
  
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• DNS cache poisoning poised for a comeback: Sad DNS

  12-11-2020 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers at UC Riverside have discovered a new way to revitalize old Domain Name System servers cache poisoning attacks: Sad DNS. This is nasty, bad security news.
  
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• Buy the Sony PS5 at Walmart today: Here are the best 4 times to check online - CNET

  12-11-2020 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  The first order window nearly took down Walmart's site. Here's when you can try again.
  
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• YouTube cancels Rewind annual trend-recap video for 2020 - CNET

  12-11-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  2020 would have marked the 10th anniversary of YouTube Rewind, but Google's video giant said it would take a break this year.
  
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• Apple releases MacOS 11 Big Sur, with a new design and Apple Silicon compatibility

  12-11-2020 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The free update is available in the Mac App Store.
  
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• Wix Q3 beats estimates amid strong customer growth

  12-11-2020 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami said demand for an online presence remained at high levels during the quarter, with the company adding 7.8 million registered users.
  
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• Stimulus checks, SSI, SSDI: Crucial details about the first and second payments - CNET

  12-11-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Did you know that SSI and SSDI recipients could qualify for another stimulus payment? We'll tell you how to file, and what to do if you never got the first check.
  
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