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• 52 of the best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Dish fined $210M for making millions of robocalls - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  It's the biggest civil penalty ever for a violation of telemarketing call rules.
  
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• The 18 best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:27 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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• Google workers reject company's account of AI researcher's exit as anger grows

  07-12-2020 23:14 via theguardian.com
  
  Timnit Gebru’s colleagues challenge claims she resigned while more than 1,800 sign petition of solidarityOutcry is growing within Google over the treatment of the AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru, with Gebru’s colleagues challenging the company’s account of her exit in an open letter.In a letter posted on Monday on Medium, Gebru’s colleagues disputed an executive’s claim that she had resigned and called internal research policies into question. Continue reading...
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe will start at just $28,025 - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Hyundai's refreshed SUV looks great and is priced to take a big bite out of the crossover market.
  
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• Stimulus package vote this week? 'The clock is ticking' - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is trying to come together to pass a last-ditch stimulus compromise before the end of 2020. Here's where negotiations stand today.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX gets $885M in government funds to bring broadband to rural Americans - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Starlink satellites will beam internet to more than 600,000 locations across 35 states under the FCC's program.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX gets $885M from FCC to help bring broadband to rural US - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Starlink satellites will beam internet to more than 600,000 locations across 35 states under the FCC's program.
  
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• 17 of the best TV shows to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  07-12-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• Elon Musk shares epic Starship photo ahead of planned test flight - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  This should get you pumped to see the Starship spacecraft fly again.
  
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• Who's winning the race to replace NAND flash?

  07-12-2020 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite its success, NAND flash wins only because there's nothing better. That may soon change. For now the landscape remains DRAM for memory and flash-based SSDs for storage. But underneath the surface calm, the technology trends are churning.
  
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• Where to buy Xbox Series S: Get restock news for Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The $300 Xbox Series S is currently sold out, but we have the latest news on availability at all the major retailers.
  
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• Startup Aurora, founded by ex-Googlers, to purchase Uber’s self-driving car unit

  07-12-2020 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  ber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will join Aurora’s board and Uber will take a $400 million stake in the company.
  
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• BTC-e founder sentenced to five years in prison for laundering ransomware funds

  07-12-2020 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  French prosecutors weren't able to prove that Vinnik was also involved in the distribution of the Locky ransomware.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock news: Get inventory updates for Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console has been out of stock since it was released, but more units are coming. Here's the latest news on console inventory.
  
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• The best stocking-stuffer ideas: Gifts for under $25 - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your family and your wallet happy this holiday season by picking up these affordable gifts.
  
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• ManiMe review: The best at-home gel manicure is custom-fitted to your nails - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  I tried these 3D-modeled gel nail stickers from ManiMe and it's closest thing I've had to a salon gel manicure in eight months.
  
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• Does everyone really need 8 hours of sleep? Not exactly - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Blame your genes if you still feel tired after eight hours of sleep.
  
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• I hugged a monolith - CNET

  07-12-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  I can't wrap my arms around humans, but at least I can hug a mysterious metal monolith that just popped up in New Mexico.
  
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• 2022 Acura MDX reveal: How to watch the luxury SUV's debut - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  It's time for a new MDX, and it should be a real stunner.
  
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• Uber exits self-driving car sector, sells business to Aurora - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Uber will invest in Aurora to help bring the technology to life and benefit from Aurora's expected progress in the future.
  
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• 2021 Nissan Armada and Kicks reveal: See the SUVs debut here - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  One big SUV and one small one are coming at you.
  
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• Google employees dispute company's claim that AI researcher Timnit Gebru resigned - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Gebru's supporters also said Google's policies were "applied unevenly and discriminatorily."
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco delayed, coronavirus supplier issues blamed - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Bad news, friends: A spring Bronco launch just ain't happening. Plus, the Bronco's Sasquatch package with a manual transmission is delayed even longer.
  
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• PS5 restock alerts: Get inventory updates for GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is currently out of stock at retailers like Best Buy, eBay, GameStop, Walmart and Amazon, but we're keeping you up to date on any sign of inventory drops.
  
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• New Google Pixel feature drop update: Better battery life, smarter charging, more

  07-12-2020 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The December update to Google's Pixel phone line includes some useful features.
  
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• Google's latest Pixel feature drop update includes better battery life, smarter charging, more

  07-12-2020 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The December update to Google's Pixel phone line includes some useful features.
  
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• Yes, your second stimulus check could shrink if ... - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress does approve a new direct payment, you could very well get less money. Here's what we know right now.
  
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• HBO Max deal: Save 22% on a 6-month subscription - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Pay $70 and you'll be able to watch Friends, Wonder Woman 1984 and lots more, all the way till May.
  
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• Best Buy expands contactless curbside pickup hours for holiday shoppers - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy is expanding its options for shoppers this holiday season.
  
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• Best Buy expanding contactless curbside pickup hours for holiday shoppers - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy is expanding its options for shoppers this holiday season.
  
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• Fanatec's new sim racing wheel is also a real BMW M4 GT3 wheel - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Like, you can legitimately pop this wheel into an M4 GT3 and go racing.
  
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• The best gifts to give foodies in 2020 - CNET

  07-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A bevy of gift ideas for people serious about eats.
  
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• Disney struggles with reopening global theme parks as Hong Kong and Disneyland Paris parks close again - CNET

  07-12-2020 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  The theme parks business has so far announced laying off 32,000 US employees.
  
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• Jupiter and Saturn haven't been this close since the Middle Ages: How to watch - CNET

  07-12-2020 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for an astronomical sight that hasn't been seen since 1226, one some think of as the Christmas star.
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine myths and rumors: Microchips, mandatory vaccines and more - CNET

  07-12-2020 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Fears about the coronavirus vaccine abound, but most of them aren't valid.
  
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• Stimulus checks for older adults: What to know if you're over age 65 or retired - CNET

  07-12-2020 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Many older Americans were eligible to receive the first stimulus check, and they'll likely qualify again if a second payment is approved. Here are all the rules around income, SSI and retirement, and how to track down a missing first payment.
  
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• Holy weight-loss, the Wyze Scale is an amazing deal at $19.54 shipped - CNET

  07-12-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  It has the look, feel and functions of smart scales costing much more.
  
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• How to stay cool while you sleep - CNET

  07-12-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Night sweats are no fun. Beat them with these tips and products.
  
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• GMC Hummer EV spotted in the wild for the first time - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  These initial spy shots suggest development of the all-electric pickup is speeding ahead.
  
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• California partners with Apple and Google for COVID-19 contact tracing on phones - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  The features will be available starting Thursday.
  
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• Tinder, Hinge parent Match Group works with RAINN to combat sexual assault on its dating apps - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  The new partnership is meant to review Match Group's "sexual misconduct reporting, moderation, and response."
  
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• Thousands more back Dr Timnit Gebru over Google 'sacking'

  07-12-2020 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scientific community has raised concerns about conducting research with technology companies.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 episode 6 recap: Boba Fett makes awesome comeback - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  The original man in Mandalorian armor makes his return in the Disney Plus Star Wars show.
  
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• The view up close as Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid sample makes a perfect landing - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  A blazing reentry fireball brings to a close a six-year mission to asteroid Ryugu.
  
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• Will you get the next stimulus check after your neighbors? The 5 priority groups - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  You may not get your second stimulus check the same day or even month as everyone else, if one is approved. Here's when you could expect yours.
  
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• The best 2020 holiday gifts under $100 - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for an affordable gift this holiday buying season? Here's a great lineup of gift ideas to help stretch your Benjamin.
  
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• Kia recalls 295,000 SUVs, sedans for more fire risk problems - Roadshow

  07-12-2020 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  An engine fire can occur in the Sorento, Optima, Forte and Sportage models.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Washington vs. Steelers, Bills vs. 49ers on Monday Night Football without cable - CNET

  07-12-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for a Monday night double-header on Fox and ESPN.
  
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• Brazil's population exposed in new Ministry of Health leak

  07-12-2020 19:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Full addresses and taxpayer registration numbers are among the details of healthcare users that were exposed in a new incident.
  
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