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• Time to finally learn bar chords. Get a year of music lessons at Yousician for half off - CNET

  19-11-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Learn guitar, ukulele, bass, piano or vocals with access to a huge library of lessons. Bonus: Three months of free lessons from Fender.
  
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• The 32 best movies to stream on Netflix - CNET

  19-11-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Apple takes its retail-store education and holiday activities online - CNET

  19-11-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Throughout the pandemic, Apple has hosted online classes and camps meant for its stores. Now it's offering activities for the holidays too.
  
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• Black Friday iPad deals: Get $40 off 10.2-inch iPad and iPad Air now, better sales likely soon - CNET

  19-11-2020 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  The first major Black Friday sales on iPads are starting to hit.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 vacuum deals: Save on Shark, Hoover, Neato and more - CNET

  19-11-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Keep checking back as new deals arise and old deals expire!
  
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• FIreEye surges as investment firm Blackstone takes $400 million investment, board seat

  19-11-2020 23:12 via zdnet.com
  
  FireEye is also buying privately held Respond Software for capabilities in analyzing threats via data science.
  
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• The Crown season 4: All your biggest questions answered - CNET

  19-11-2020 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Jumping into Netflix's slice of royal history? Here's everything you need to know about Princess Diana, Margaret Thatcher and more.
  
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• 32 of the best movies to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  19-11-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus.
  
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• Amazon Black Friday deals: Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and more

  19-11-2020 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The best deals on Amazon's Echo, Echo Dot, Kindle, Fire TV devices, Fire tablets, and more. Amazon said these discounts start Nov. 20 and will be available straight through to Black Friday on Nov. 27.
  
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• 32 best TV shows to watch on Hulu - CNET

  19-11-2020 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• Workday Q3 results beat expectations, raises year outlook for the second time in a row

  19-11-2020 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud software maker said it has now reached 1,000 customers for its financials application.
  
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• 17 best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  19-11-2020 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• Facebook sues Turkish software developer who ran 20+ Instagram clone sites

  19-11-2020 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook says the Turkish developer operated Instagram clone sites like jolygram.com, imggram.com, imggram.net, finalgram.com, pikdo.net, and ingram.ws.
  
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• Make learning a new language a lifetime hobby while saving 50% at Babbel - CNET

  19-11-2020 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  A $200 lifetime subscription to language-learning app Babbel pays for itself -- but it takes about two and a half years.
  
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• Intuit Q1 tops expectations with steady growth in small business ecosystem

  19-11-2020 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  In its small business and self employed unit, Intuit said revenue increased 13% to $1.2 billion.
  
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• GM's electric vehicle ambitions tied to software, digital transformation

  19-11-2020 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  GM plans to hire 3,000 electrical system, infotainment software and controls engineers, plus developers for Java, Android, iOS and other platforms through the first quarter of 2021.
  
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• Google adds three new widgets for the iPhone 12 - CNET

  19-11-2020 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  With the widgets, you'll be able to see relevant info for Gmail, Google Drive and Google Fit on your iPhone's home screen.
  
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• Black Friday cell phone deals: iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy A71 and more - CNET

  19-11-2020 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of Black Friday phone deals are already available. Here are the best ones we've found so far.
  
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• The best soundbar for 2020: Yamaha, Roku, Vizio, Polk and more - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  If you're frustrated by how bad your TV's audio is, a soundbar can make a big improvement for a small price. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Sony PlayStation 5 delivery delays spark row over who is to blame

  19-11-2020 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huge demand for the new PlayStation, coupled with its size, means pre-orders may not arrive on time.
  
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• HP Black Friday deals: Omen, Envy, Pavilion and more laptops

  19-11-2020 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The PC maker's Black Friday ad drops with top deals on its laptops and desktops.
  
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• Lenovo Black Friday deals: ThinkPad X1, Yoga Smart Tab, more

  19-11-2020 21:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The PC maker's top Black Friday deals include discounts on ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops and more.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 vacuum deals: Save on Shark, Hoover, Bissell and more - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Keep checking back as new deals arise and old deals expire!
  
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• You have 2 days to claim stimulus money. Here's how to tell if you're eligible - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of Americans could be eligible for a stimulus check and not know it. Here's how to figure out if you're one of them before this weekend's deadline.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 AirPods deals: The AirPods Pro drop to $190, $169 next week - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Great deal today, better one at Walmart starting Nov. 25.
  
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• Working out with a private trainer: Is it safe right now? - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  An infectious disease expert explains the risks of working out with a trainer versus at a gym.
  
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• Stimulus check negotiations revived: Washington leaders look to pick up talks - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  A breakthrough could be in the works on a new COVID stimulus, as Republican and Democratic leaders take up talks for funding of the 2021 federal budget.
  
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• Citing COVID-19, CDC says Americans shouldn't travel for Thanksgiving - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Without realizing it, you could transmit the disease to your loved ones if you travel, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  
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• Could your second stimulus check be bigger and how much could you get? Here's what we know now - CNET

  19-11-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  A second payment wouldn't necessarily be the same amount as the first one that was sent out earlier this year.
  
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• Phone Black Friday deals: OnePlus 8 Pro, Note 20 Ultra, more

  19-11-2020 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The very best Black Friday 2020 deals on smartphones.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 deals: The best smartphone sales

  19-11-2020 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The very best Black Friday 2020 deals on smartphones.
  
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• Facebook API may help speed up Google Chrome

  19-11-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook's API eliminates the trade-off between content loading at once or chunking up work.
  
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• Buzzfeed to take over Huffington Post

  19-11-2020 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal will bring together two of the world's most high-profile digital media firms.
  
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• Facebook Messenger bug could have allowed hackers to spy on users

  19-11-2020 20:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The now-patched Messenger bug could have allowed callers to connect audio calls without the callee's knowledge or approval.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Cardinals vs. Seahawks on Thursday Night Football without cable - CNET

  19-11-2020 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Two NFC West foes meet up tonight on Fox, Amazon Prime Video and the NFL Network.
  
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• Google is testing end-to-end encryption for Android text messages - CNET

  19-11-2020 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  The feature has become a privacy standard on other chat platforms.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X/S restock hits Walmart at 3 p.m. ET today (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  19-11-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  All the next-gen consoles made a cameo at Walmart this afternoon. But you needed a big dose of luck to get one -- here's what you should know.
  
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• Sorry, you might not get a second stimulus check, if it happens. Here's why - CNET

  19-11-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Some people won't qualify for the second stimulus payment, just like some didn't for the first, especially if their situation or the rules change.
  
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• Gifts that give back: How you can help charities in 2020 - CNET

  19-11-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  This year -- especially this year -- consider buying presents that help support charitable causes.
  
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• Black Friday TV deals: Save on 65-inch LG, Sony OLED TVs, Samsung 58-inch 4K TV for $398, more coming soon - CNET

  19-11-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  It's the best time of the year to save on a new TV.
  
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• Iconic 'Goldeneye' telescope to be shut down

  19-11-2020 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce.
  
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• UK unveils National Cyber Force of hackers to target foes digitally

  19-11-2020 19:48 via theguardian.com
  
  New unit aims to disrupt online activities of hostile states, terror groups and paedophilesBritain has unveiled its new National Cyber Force, a unit of offensive hackers that can target hostile states such as China and Russia, terror groups and even paedophiles by disrupting their online communications.The NCF, controlled by the spy agency GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has been secretly up and running since April with several hundred hackers based in Cheltenham and other military sites
  
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• Apple rolls out iOS 14.2.1, but it's only for iPhone 12 owners

  19-11-2020 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Bug fixes for Apple's latest iPhone.
  
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• Partially automated driver tech creates complacent drivers, study shows - Roadshow

  19-11-2020 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  The IIHS followed a group of 20 drivers for one month, and as they experienced lightly automated assistance technology, they let their focus slip.
  
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• Facebook's AI is flagging more hate speech before you report it - CNET

  19-11-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says its automated tools are improving, but it's still under pressure to do more to tackle harmful content.
  
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• Apple, Verizon roll out Fleet Swap program, aim for enterprise, private 5G deployments

  19-11-2020 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The two companies outlined a program where companies can swap entire fleets of smartphones for Apple iPhone 12. Verizon also highlighted how 5G mmwave is being deployed in Honeywell offices and GM factories.
  
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• Brazil's Linx set to be acquired by StoneCo for $1.28 billion

  19-11-2020 18:59 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the largest deals involving a tech firm in Brazil, the enlarged group aims to offer integrated software and payments services for retailers
  
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• Best VPNs in 2020

  19-11-2020 18:58 via zdnet.com
  
  VPNs aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted Wi-Fi connections in coffee shops and airports. Every remote worker should consider a VPN to stay safe online. Here are your top choices for best VPNs in 2020 and how to get set up.
  
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• In the flow: meet the tech firm that has been putting workflows at the heart of businesses

  19-11-2020 18:33 via theguardian.com
  
  By automating many of the time-consuming, mundane processes involved in running a business, ServiceNow has become integral to some of the world’s biggest companies. Here, Jordi Ferrer, vice president and general manager UK&I, explains how the cloud platform worksIt’s easy to mock business and IT jargon. So much of it sits somewhere on the spectrum between meaningless and pointless. However, some words deserve their place in our everyday language because they are genuinely useful.
  
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• Take time off and move office functions online: 10 ways to win at the new way of working

  19-11-2020 18:32 via theguardian.com
  
  The global pandemic has transformed work in a way many employees and executives want to maintain. So what can managers do today to ensure these different working practices remain a success in future?As each day passes, we’re constantly adjusting to the realities of our “new normal”. And in the unsettled world of work, worries about health and safety are compounded by other anxieties – with companies concerned about employee wellbeing, workplace services, and business cont
  
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