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• Why the famed Hollywood sign became the Hollyboob sign for a day - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Social media influencer Julia Rose says she changed the sign to protest Instagram censorship.
  
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• The 36 best movies to stream on Netflix - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock news for retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen console has been out of stock for almost three months. Here's what we know about when retailers will drop new inventory.
  
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• The 55 best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• How to access your PlayStation 2020 Wrap-Up - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  What games did you spent the most time playing last year?
  
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• Apple Safari builds speech recognition into the web with MacOS 11.3 - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge already can turn your words into text.
  
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• The best flower delivery deals for Valentine's Day 2021 - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your Valentine's Day lifeline: Save up to 25% on floral arrangements from major delivery services.
  
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• GameStop stock is falling after Reddit surge. Here's why that's not a surprise - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  From declining sales to shuttered stores, the underlying value of this company is still questionable, and stock gains don't change that.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi range extender in 2021 - CNET

  02-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If your home Wi-Fi network just needs an extra room's worth of range, then there's no need to spend more than $30.
  
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• Google Cloud vs. AWS: Two vastly different profit pictures

  02-02-2021 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Cloud's operating income will improve in 2021, but margins won't approach the ad business anytime soon. Meanwhile, AWS is an operating income hero that subsidizes the profit picture for Amazon as a whole.
  
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• FireEye posts record revenue in Q4

  02-02-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The cybersecurity firm beat Wall Street estimates, as organizations look to avoid more data breaches with cloud-based products.
  
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• Facebook Messenger now lets you chat on Oculus without removing your headset - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be able to type out messages to your friends without leaving your VR session of Beat Saber.
  
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• Stimulus check details keep changing. Here are the top things to know today - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to the first, second and possibly a third stimulus check, we break down some of the major developments everyone should know.
  
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• Alphabet beats Q4 estimates, Google Cloud revenue climbs

  02-02-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  For Q4 2020, Google Cloud brought in brought in revenue of $3.83 billion on losses of $1.24 billion.
  
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• Google discloses cloud results for the first time as it looks beyond search - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant has invested aggressively in its cloud business over the last few years.
  
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• Google discloses cloud results for first time, as it looks beyond search - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant has invested aggressively in its cloud business over the last few years.
  
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• Amazon's Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, with Andy Jassy taking over - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's founder will remain with the company as an executive chairman, ceding the CEO responsibilities to the head of Amazon Web Services.
  
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• Amazon's Jeff Bezos passes CEO role to AWS head Andy Jassy - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's founder will remain as executive chairman. Jassy has been with the company since 1997.
  
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• SpaceX Starship SN9 flies high, explodes on landing just like SN8 - CNET

  02-02-2021 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  After delays and a flap with the FAA, the Mars rocket prototype ran a vertical 10K on Tuesday.
  
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• Amazon founder Bezos will give CEO role to AWS leader Andy Jassy, become executive chairman

  02-02-2021 22:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Bezos will be going out on a high note, with results that are consistently dynamite. Amazon's Q4 profit per share was almost double what analysts had been expecting. The revenue outlook for this quarter is also well ahead.
  
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• Super Bowl 2021 ads: Bud Light and Amazon commercials start the rush - CNET

  02-02-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Big names like Budweiser and Coke are passing on the usual ads, but plenty of others are getting in on the action.
  
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• Group representing Toyota, Hyundai abandons lawsuit challenging CA regulations - Roadshow

  02-02-2021 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  First it was General Motors, now the Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation is out, too.
  
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• What happens to your body when you sweat, and other sweat facts - CNET

  02-02-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  We all do it, but exactly what does sweating do for your body, and why does it smell?
  
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• Secure to the core: IoT Ubuntu Core Linux 20 released

  02-02-2021 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest embedded Ubuntu Linux makes a particular point of securing the operating system against all attackers.
  
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• Amazon transforms Alexa into Michael B. Jordan in sultry Super Bowl ad - CNET

  02-02-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  If Alexa had abs, it would look like the Black Panther star.
  
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• Presidents Day mattress sales: See the best deals from Bear, Birch, Layla, Leesa, Saatva and more - CNET

  02-02-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  February is a great time to get a big discount on a new mattress for a better night's sleep.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Save $320 on a Dell Inspiron 2-in-1, $400 on a Lenovo Yoga 9i and more - CNET

  02-02-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  This week's deals include a pair of budget Gateway laptops, a huge price break on Lenovo's flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8, and big discounts on new Intel Evo models.
  
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• Apple Fitness Plus is a no-brainer for Apple Watch users - CNET

  02-02-2021 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's $10-a-month subscription service for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV makes it easy to start working out anywhere using your Apple Watch.
  
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• Singapore assessing WhatsApp privacy policy change, not 'adversely affected' in SolarWinds breach

  02-02-2021 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Government reveals there has been no indication its systems or the country's critical information infrastructures have been severely impacted by the SolarWinds breach and it is talks with WhatsApp to address concerns about the latter's privacy policy changes.
  
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• Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot gets long-distance remote control

  02-02-2021 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Previously an operator had to be within range with a tablet to command the four-legged robot.
  
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• Comcast doubles speed for Internet Essentials - CNET

  02-02-2021 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  The cable giant is boosting speeds to 50Mbps on its $9.95 a month broadband service designed to help low-income families stay connected.
  
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• Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All the important things you need to know - CNET

  02-02-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your taxes can determine the size of your second -- and possibly third -- stimulus payment. With tax season 2020 starting soon, we tell you all you need to know.
  
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• Pete Buttigieg confirmed as next US Transportation Secretary - Roadshow

  02-02-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Now, Buttigieg will lead the Department of Transportation where he'll likely play a key role in infrastructure and serve as an important figure to automakers.
  
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• Robinhood's in trouble: What you need to know about the GameStop stock trading controversy - CNET

  02-02-2021 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Lawmakers, regulators and Reddit aren't happy with the popular investing app.
  
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• Best Apple AirPods deals right now: AirPods Pro for $190, AirPods with wired charging case for $120 - CNET

  02-02-2021 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  Can't afford the $549 AirPods Max? The AirPods Pro are just $200 right now, and the standard AirPods with a wired charging case are $120.
  
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• Uber plans to add alcohol delivery to Uber Eats with $1.1B acquisition

  02-02-2021 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  By acquiring the 8 year-old startup Drizly, Uber continues to expand Uber Eats into new categories.
  
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• Boston Dynamics robo-dog Spot cleans, gardens and skips

  02-02-2021 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boston Dynamics shows off some of Spot's latest skills as it announces a new web-control facility.
  
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• In HBO's Fake Famous, social media influencers buy their way to glory - CNET

  02-02-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Do you want to be famous? A compelling new documentary from veteran tech journalist Nick Bilton shows just how fake social media can be.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: Save $51 on M1 MacBook Air, $100 on M1 MacBook Pro, more on older models - CNET

  02-02-2021 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The new M1 MacBook models are already discounted, and you can save up to $300 on the older, Intel-based models.
  
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• Viagogo must sell StubHub's non-US business

  02-02-2021 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's competition watchdog says the merger between the ticketing firms could lead to higher fees.
  
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• Third stimulus check update: New $1,000 proposal, who might qualify, when it could arrive - CNET

  02-02-2021 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  While it seems likely Congress will approve a third stimulus check, we don't yet know for sure. Here's what we know so far about how much money it could bring, how quickly it might arrive and who it could include.
  
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• SpaceX Starship SN9 high-altitude test flight still on deck for today - CNET

  02-02-2021 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  SN9 is set to boldly follow in the footsteps of SN8, which sacrificed itself in the name of iteration.
  
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• Best Chromebook in 2021

  02-02-2021 18:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Not everyone needs a MacBook or a Windows 10 laptop. These Chromebook laptops feature low prices and long battery lives.
  
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• Ford Mustang Bullitt quietly ended production last year - Roadshow

  02-02-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  The final Mustang Bullitt went to a happy customer at the end of 2020.
  
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• FAA denied SpaceX a safety waiver. Its Starship SN8 rocket launched anyway - CNET

  02-02-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  As SN9 gets the green light to fly, the Federal Aviation Administration reveals its predecessor never did.
  
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• When are Judas and The Black Messiah, Godzilla vs. Kong, Matrix 4 and more coming to HBO Max? - CNET

  02-02-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the schedule for Warner Bros.' big 2021 releases, and when you'll be able to stream them at home on HBO Max.
  
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• EA Sports confirms new College Football game is in the works - CNET

  02-02-2021 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  EA Sports is heading back to college football.
  
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• Boston Dynamics gives Spot a robotic arm video - CNET

  02-02-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  During a live presentation, Boston Dynamics demonstrated how its new robotic arm for the Spot robot can complete complex tasks in the field.
  
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• Ford Bronco Ultra4 race SUVs are ready to get dirty - Roadshow

  02-02-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  These SUVs mark the Bronco's return to sanctioned off-road racing.
  
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• Intuit buys OneSaaS to bolster QuickBooks Commerce

  02-02-2021 17:59 via zdnet.com
  
  OneSaaS, based in Sydney, Australia, will be folded into Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce​.
  
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