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• US signs cyberdefense agreement with Australia - CNET

  04-12-2020 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  The two nations will "develop a virtual cyber training range together."
  
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• Total solar eclipse will darken the sun Dec. 14: How to (hopefully) watch it - CNET

  04-12-2020 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus pandemic may make livestreaming the solar eclipse difficult, but there's still hope.
  
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• Xbox Series S restock watch: Inventory updates for Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  04-12-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  The $300 version of the next-generation Xbox is impossible to buy right now, but check here often for inventory updates.
  
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• You might not qualify for more stimulus money when a second payment happens. Here's why - CNET

  04-12-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  It's likely that several groups will be ineligible for a new stimulus check, especially if their situation changes or Congress adjusts the eligibility rules.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco: Pricing, trims, specs, release date and all the details - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Here's all the meaty bits you need to know about Ford's amazing new Jeep Wrangler fighter.
  
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• First COVID-19 drug research experiment in space set to launch to ISS - CNET

  04-12-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  A SpaceX rocket will help escort coronavirus treatment drug remdesivir to the space station.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco delayed due to coronavirus-related supplier issues - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  Sorry, folks, a Bronco in the spring just ain't happening, and the Bronco's Sasquatch package with a manual transmission is delayed even longer.
  
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• If you have more than one Amazon Echo at home, you need to try this out - CNET

  04-12-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Put all your Alexa devices to good use with these helpful tools.
  
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• Watch unreal drone footage of Arecibo Observatory's catastrophic collapse - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  A drone was filming above the site in Puerto Rico when the final disaster struck.
  
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• Nissan teases the 2021 Armada ahead of its virtual reveal - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  We don't get much in the way of details, but we can make educated guesses.
  
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• PS5 restock watch: Check on inventory at GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  The PS5 is in woefully short supply, but you can look here to find out when retailers like Best Buy, eBay, Gamestop, Walmart and Amazon, plan to restock the console.
  
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• Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's best, starts today: How to watch - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  At its peak, more than a hundred shooting stars can be seen per hour with the right conditions.
  
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• Johnson & Johnson CISO: Healthcare orgs are seeing nation-state attacks every single minute of every single day

  04-12-2020 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Johnson & Johnson is one of six COVID-19 research companies that have been recently targeted by North Korean state-sponsored hackers.
  
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• CDC says you should always wear a mask indoors, except in your own home - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  The agency released its guidance as cases in the US continue to surge at an extremely alarming rate.
  
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• Apple supports Malala Fund look at link between girls' education, climate change - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  At Web Summit, Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai and Apple exec Lisa Jackson discuss how educating girls can lead to a healthier planet. They also urge businesses to prioritize climate goals.
  
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• Yep, your second stimulus check could be smaller if... - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Some people could get less money with the next direct payment. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Intel Labs searches for chip giant’s next act in quantum, neuromorphic advances

  04-12-2020 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel’s one-day virtual peak into its laboratories discussed advances in chip photonics, neuromorphic computing, quantum computing, machine programming, federated data, and homomorphic encryption. It’s all meant to find grand challenges that take advantage of the chip maker’s classical expertise in turning things out at scale.
  
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• SpaceX set to send loads of science to ISS aboard its new Dragon 2 spacecraft - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  A Falcon 9 rocket will lift a Dragon 2 spacecraft toward the International Space Station Saturday for the first time.
  
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• Lenovo Yoga 9i (15-inch) review: A big-screen 2-in-1 for work and entertainment - CNET

  04-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Although it's little more than a spec bump from last year's C940, the 15.6-inch Yoga 9i is still an excellent pick for a premium desktop replacement with the flexibility of a convertible.
  
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• More than 1,200 Google workers condemn firing of AI scientist Timnit Gebru

  04-12-2020 20:48
  
  More than 1,500 researchers also sign letter after Black expert on ethics says Google tried to suppress her research on biasMore than 1,200 Google employees and more than 1,500 academic researchers are speaking out in protest after a prominent Black scientist studying the ethics of artificial intelligence said she was fired by Google after the company attempted to suppress her research and she criticized its diversity efforts.Timnit Gebru, who was the technical co-lead of Google’s Ethical
  
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• Apple Watch accessories: Great stuff for a fraction of what Apple charges - CNET

  04-12-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you've got an old Series 3 or the new SE, you can save big on bands, mobile chargers, headphones and more.
  
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• When will your next stimulus check arrive? Here are the 4 key things to know - CNET

  04-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Before anything happens, Congress must first approve a payment and hit a certain date for a new economic stimulus payment to reach you in December.
  
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• Apple supports new Malala Fund research on climate change and girls' education link - CNET

  04-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  During their conversation at Web Summit, Apple's Lisa Jackson and Malala Yousafzai urge businesses to prioritize climate goals.
  
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• Getting there: Structured data, semantics, robotics, and the future of AI

  04-12-2020 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Leveraging structure in data is key to making progress in AI, says AI prodigy Gary Marcus. A forward-looking view on Software 2.0, AI chips, robotics, and the future of AI
  
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• Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 review

  04-12-2020 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  Please noteThis is our review of the full Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9, its full security suite. This includes each of the individual security solutions, VirusBarrier, ContentBarrier, Washing Machine, and Personal Backup. We dive deeper into each of these in this review.Intego is currently developing its newest solution, Mac Total Protection, which is currently going through beta testing. We'll keep an eye out for its official release and update this review when we've had a chance to fully evalu
  
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• Oscar Isaac to play Snake in new Metal Gear Solid film, report says - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Guatemala-born veteran of the third Star Wars trilogy will reportedly bring the iconic video game hero to life in the Jordan Vogt-Roberts-directed film.
  
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• Walmart recruits 1,000 Intel drones for pandemic-friendly holiday light show - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The drones will dance across the night sky to Frosty the Snowman and Run Run Rudolph.
  
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• Stimulus package: $908 billion plan gains key allies, but also a critical foe - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  The new tug-of-war in Washington brings new uncertainty as a bipartisan plan gains momentum.
  
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• Singapore issues four digital bank licences, holds back on one

  04-12-2020 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Alibaba's Ant Group and joint bidders Grab and Singtel are amongst bidders that have snagged licences to offer digital banking services in the country -- targeted to commence early-2022 -- though, the four issued is one short of the initial target of five.
  
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• Best Buy flash gaming sale: Big discounts on Xbox and PS4 games, Switch accessories and more - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Get FIFA 21 for the lowest price yet ($25) for both Xbox and PlayStation.
  
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• Geminid meteor shower, the year's strongest, is starting now: How to watch - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  At its peak, more than a hundred shooting stars can be seen per hour with the right conditions.
  
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• Feeling crafty? These online services can help you make holiday gifts video - CNET

  04-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The holiday season is fast approaching. If you're planning to treat your loved ones to a hand-crafted gift, now is the time to get started to ensure it arrives in time. In this Tech Minute, learn about websites and services that can help you deliver the perfect, personalized present.
  
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• Chrome's new 'cache partitioning' system impacts Google Fonts performance

  04-12-2020 18:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Going forward, website owners are advised to download and host their own custom fonts.
  
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• Get mint-condition refurbished Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones for $219 - CNET

  04-12-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  These are good as new, right down to the 12-month warranty.
  
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• Cameo: Celebrity video app boss says age of A-lister is over

  04-12-2020 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The founder of a site where fans pay for celebrity messages says stars now attract niche followings.
  
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• Uber wants to get its drivers COVID-19 vaccines pronto - Roadshow

  04-12-2020 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  In a letter to the CDC, Uber asked the agency to consider its drivers as essential.
  
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• DocuSign CEO: WalMart and other customers keep finding new use cases for digital transformation

  04-12-2020 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  What had been COVID-19-induced panic buying in digital signatures is turning into a steady state of change, says Dan Springer.
  
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• Best Instant Pot deals right now: $60 Duo Nova and $49 Viva - CNET

  04-12-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Save big on a multicooker with these Instant Pot deals from around the web.
  
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• AMC Theatres boss criticizes Warner Bros. for HBO Max 2021 release plans - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  It's sacrificing a chunk of its profitability of the movie studio and its industry partners, according to CEO Adam Aron.
  
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• New iPhone 12 Pro Max? Here's how to take your best photos ever - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  From composition through to editing, we tell you how to take amazing images with your phone.
  
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• 6 Friday deals that also make great gifts, starting at $8.49 - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  Great savings today on a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, PhoneSoap phone sterilizer, 1080p projector, 24-inch gaming monitor and more.
  
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• HBO Max exec on Roku deal: 'We'll get it done' - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  But movies like Wonder Woman 1984, Dune and Matrix 4 going straight to streaming on HBO Max don't change the dynamics of Roku talks, the service's top product executive said.
  
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• New stimulus check: 12 things to know before the end of 2020 - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Depending on Congressional lawmakers, anything could change in a short amount of time concerning the next direct payment and another stimulus bill.
  
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• Tech Tent: Who wants a digital vaccine passport?

  04-12-2020 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory Cellan-Jones explores the practical and ethical issues around digital vaccination records.
  
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• You can add cameras to your Apple Watch with a chunky $299 accessory - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:12 via cnet.com
  
  A bulky way to add more cameras into your life.
  
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• Quantum supremacy 'milestone' achieved by light-emitting quantum computer

  04-12-2020 17:12 via zdnet.com
  
  A research team in China has achieved quantum supremacy using a photonic quantum computer.
  
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• Next stimulus bill: $908 billion bipartisan proposal vs. 'skinny' $500 billion plan - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  Senate Majority Leader McConnell and a bipartisan Congressional group are each pushing their own aid package.
  
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• Zuora: What’s happening with digital transformation plays really well into our wheelhouse

  04-12-2020 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies’ desire to consume products on a subscription basis, a per-usage basis, or any number of different ways, is the way of the future, says CFO McElhatton.
  
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• Wonderbox, Proxi, Artful Escape: All the Apple Arcade games we can't wait to play - CNET

  04-12-2020 17:01 via cnet.com
  
  New games come to Apple Arcade about every week. Here's what we're excited to play next.
  
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• NSA warns of Russian state-sponsored hackers exploiting VMWare vulnerability

  04-12-2020 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Russian hackers are using a VMWare bug to plant web shells inside hacked networks and pivot to Microsoft ADFS servers from where they steal sensitive data.
  
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