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• Fortnite season 5: Here's what happened to Galactus and why the game is down - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  The season 4 ending event was pretty epic.
  
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• Xbox Series S restock watch: Check availability at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  The more affordable version of the next-generation Xbox can be yours for $300, but you'll need to find somewhere that it's in stock first.
  
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• Salesforce acquires Slack for $27.7 billion in its largest acquisition ever: Here's the plan

  01-12-2020 23:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The acquisition sets up a showdown with Microsoft and its Teams platform over the future of collaboration and digital work. The grand plan is to combine Slack Connect and Salesforce Customer 360.
  
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• Cyber Monday meal kit deals still available: Blue Apron, Home Chef, Daily Harvest and more - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  You can still score big savings on popular meal kits and prepared-meal services for Cyber Monday.
  
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• Samsung rumored to be developing a new smart tag - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  The rumored Galaxy Smart Tag could include SmartThings software.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock coming: Inventory updates for Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console might be super powerful, but it's also virtually almost impossible to find. We're tracking the latest inventory, so check often for updates.
  
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• Sony to restock PS5 soon: Check on inventory at GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Look here to find out when retailers will restock the PS5 -- we have the latest updates on where to get Sony's newest console.
  
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• The 52 best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• The 32 best movies to see on Netflix - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Virgin Orbit will try again to blast LauncherOne to space before Christmas - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The first attempt in May failed to make orbit. This time the stakes are higher, with (nonhuman) passengers on board.
  
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• The history of New Year's resolutions and celebrations - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Ancient Egyptians toasted to the New Year long before we did.
  
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• Salesforce to buy Slack in $27.7bn deal aimed at competing with Microsoft

  01-12-2020 23:12
  
  Marc Benioff’s company gains leverage against Microsoft’s threat with the largest acquisition in its 21-year historyBusiness software pioneer Salesforce.com is buying work-chatting service Slack for $27.7bn in a deal aimed at giving the two companies a better shot at competing against longtime industry powerhouse Microsoft.The acquisition announced Tuesday is by far the largest in the 21-year history of Salesforce. The San Francisco company was one of the first to begin selling softw
  
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• The 32 best TV shows to binge-watch on Hulu - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• Osmo, an educational game for tablets with real-world game pieces, is now 44% off - CNET

  01-12-2020 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Kids 6 to 10 years old can learn math, spelling and more with game pieces that come to life on the screen.
  
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• NetApp shares surge as fiscal Q2 tops expectations led by software, cloud; Q3 forecast also stronger

  01-12-2020 22:57 via zdnet.com
  
  NetApp emphasized a tripling of its public cloud services revenue annualized run rate in the quarter.
  
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• Waymo self-driving cars set out for Ohio snow at new testing facility - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Through a partnership with TRC, the new facility will provide more weather scenarios and complex situations.
  
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• Cyber Monday 2020 camera deals still available: Save $200 on a GoPro Hero 9 bundle, $250 on a Nikon Z50 kit and more - CNET

  01-12-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a deal on a DSLR, digital camera or GoPro action cam? Here are the best discounts we've spotted on cameras.
  
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• Salesforce will acquire Slack for $28 billion - CNET

  01-12-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  The messaging platform will be "deeply integrated into every Salesforce Cloud," the companies said.
  
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• Salesforce to acquire Slack for nearly $28 billion - CNET

  01-12-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  With the cash and stock deal, the messaging platform will be "deeply integrated into every Salesforce Cloud," the companies say.
  
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• Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google: Which is the best company to work for?

  01-12-2020 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  With so many headlines regarding big tech, professionals are more curious than ever about which big tech company is best to work for -- especially during the pandemic.
  
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• Volkswagen Group tasks ex-Porsche 919 Hybrid engineer with beating Tesla at its own game - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  The engineer, Alexander Hitzinger, has been working on self-driving cars at VW.
  
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• Veeva Systems fiscal Q3 revenue and earnings top expectations, forecast higher as well, shares sag

  01-12-2020 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The life sciences software vendor said it will continue to “invest aggressively” this year.
  
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• Box Q3 results beat expectations, Q4 guidance light

  01-12-2020 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The enterprise cloud storage company reported​ $196 million in Q3 revenue.
  
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• Hewlett Packard Enterprise to relocate to Houston; Q4 results top expectations

  01-12-2020 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Hewlett’s forecast for profit for the year ahead also topped expectations.
  
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• Salesforce acquires Slack for $27.7 billion in its largest acquisition ever

  01-12-2020 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The acquisition sets up a showdown with Microsoft and its Teams platform over the future of collaboration and digital work.
  
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• Get this deep tissue percussion massage gun for just $29 - CNET

  01-12-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  This six-speed percussive massage gun costs less than a take-out dinner for two but can offer some welcome muscle relief.
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition gets impressive performance estimates - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  With a targeted 3.5-second 0-to-60 time, this will be the quickest Mach-E you can buy -- for now.
  
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• Elon Musk tried to call his tequila 'Teslaquila,' but Mexico said no - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Hey, it was worth a shot.
  
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• A Tesla merger? CEO Elon Musk would sit down with the right company - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Musk says he would be OK with a friendly merger deal -- a shock twist from just a few years ago.
  
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• HBO Max will stream Wonder Woman 1984 in 4K HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  The DC superhero sequel will be the first HBO Max movie to stream in the higher-resolution formats.
  
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• Photographer shares shots of men taking down the mysterious Utah monolith - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  "Leave no trace," the men were overheard saying.
  
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• Photographer captures four men taking down the mysterious Utah monolith - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  "Leave no trace," the men are overheard saying.
  
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• Linux Foundation's entry-level IT administrator certification is open for enrollment

  01-12-2020 21:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux Foundation's first certification for entry-level system classes is ready to help you get started on your modern-day IT job hunt.
  
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• Stimulus package update: New $908B COVID-19 proposal already shot down. What now? - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  A flurry of new proposals could make the negotiations over the next stimulus bill a heated debate.
  
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• Ford calls on automakers to support California fuel economy deal - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker thinks the deal, which it signed onto last year, could be a solid template for the incoming Biden administration.
  
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• Trump's Justice Department found no evidence of widespread voter fraud, Barr tells AP - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The word from US Attorney General William Barr comes as President Donald Trump still refuses to concede.
  
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• Here's why you may not get more stimulus money if a second payment happens - CNET

  01-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's likely many people won't be eligible for a new stimulus check, especially if their situation changes or Congress adjusts the rules.
  
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• AWS bolsters industrial IoT lineup with new Monitron, Panorama services

  01-12-2020 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS rolled out a series of new tools within its industrial Internet of things lineup​ that aim to improve machine performance and uptime.
  
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• 'Souffle under a sledgehammer': Elon Musk urges Tesla to focus on profits - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  In a new email, Musk said the automaker's stock is a delicate thing and the company needs to actually boost real profits -- or else.
  
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• Elliot Page, star of The Umbrella Academy and Juno, comes out as transgender - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self," the Oscar-nominated actor says.
  
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• Stimulus package is 'absolutely essential': Will this new $908 billion COVID-19 proposal pass? - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  A flurry of new proposals could make the negotiations over the next stimulus bill a heated debate.
  
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• China's Chang'e 5 lands on moon, gets ready to dig in the lunar dirt - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Chang'e 5 will be bringing back a little lunar gift before the New Year.
  
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• China's Chang'e 5 lands on moon, gets readies to dig in the lunar dirt - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Chang'e 5 will be bringing back a little lunar gift before the New Year.
  
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• Apple Cyber Week deals: MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods, more

  01-12-2020 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple products rarely see any kind of discount, but if you look hard enough, there are deals to be found.
  
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• Apple Cyber Week deals: iPhone SE, Apple Watch, AirPods

  01-12-2020 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple products rarely see any kind of discount, but if you look hard enough, there are deals to be found.
  
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• Amazon's Andy Jassy talks up AWS Outposts, Wavelength as the right edge for hybrid cloud

  01-12-2020 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Edge computing in AWS Outposts gains new form factors in 1U and 2U rack units, and Wavelength infrastructure for 5G computing is coming to more cities with Japan's KDDI, Korea's SK Telecom, and the U.K.'s Vodafone.
  
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• BlackBerry and Amazon Web Services partner on IVY tech for your car - Roadshow

  01-12-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  The IVY platform collects and normalizes sensor data that can be used for all kinds of things.
  
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• YouTube Giving expands to let more channels fundraise for their favorite charities - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  If you have a partner channel with more than 10,000 subscribers, you can add a donate button to your YouTube videos or livestreams.
  
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• Where to buy holiday face masks for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Keep yourself and others safe while celebrating the holidays with a festive face mask or five. Plus they make excellent stocking stuffers.
  
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• Two vaccines for COVID-19 may be ready by the end of 2020. Here's what to know - CNET

  01-12-2020 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  The first two vaccine candidates likely to receive FDA authorization claim to be over 90% effective against coronavirus, with several others not far behind. Here's what that really means.
  
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