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• Snap reportedly acquires a deepfake startup - CNET

  03-01-2020 23:02
  
  Snapchat uses the startup's tech in its Cameos feature, which lets you insert selfies into a scene to send as a looping video, Variety reports.
  
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• A year of PlayStation Plus is now just $38 - CNET

  03-01-2020 23:00
  
  Save 45% on a subscription to multiplayer gaming on your PS4, PS3 or Vita.
  
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• Best cheap gaming laptops under $1,000 to get in 2020 - CNET

  03-01-2020 22:55
  
  Better entry-level graphics means terrific performance for less money.
  
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• TikTok might have built in a deepfakes maker on the sly - CNET

  03-01-2020 22:32
  
  "Face Swap" asks users to take a multi-angle biometric scan of their face, according to a report.
  
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• Mow your lawn with the Worx Landroid robot lawnmower and save $175 - CNET

  03-01-2020 22:15
  
  Like a Roomba for your yard, the Landroid can keep your grass trimmed autonomously.
  
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• Aston Martin gave this Airbus helicopter a mighty luxurious makeover - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 21:12
  
  If you're part of the 1% going helicopter shopping, Airbus and Aston Martin want you to have a look at this.
  
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• NASA loses contact with planet-seeking Asteria spacecraft, but hasn't lost hope - CNET

  03-01-2020 21:07
  
  The tiny Asteria CubeSat showed big space dreams can come in small packages.
  
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• Dating Sunday: Tips for making the most of online dating's busiest day - CNET

  03-01-2020 20:56
  
  On platforms like Match, Bumble and Zoosk, this weekend is expected to bring a dating stampede. Make it work for you.
  
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• Klipsch to bring three new soundbars in 2020 - CNET

  03-01-2020 20:47
  
  Klipsch has detailed the pricing and availability of three soundbars that include HDMI connectivity and wooden subwoofers.
  
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• Google News reportedly ends digital magazines, refunds active subscriptions - CNET

  03-01-2020 20:44
  
  Android Police posts an email sent to subscribers saying no new issues are coming and full refunds are being processed.
  
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• New York's parking meters aren't taking credit cards right now - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 20:05
  
  It's a huge inconvenience for people, and the reason it's happening is dumber than you'd think.
  
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• Apple AirPod charging cases can now be engraved with emojis for free - CNET

  03-01-2020 19:48
  
  Because, why not?
  
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• Segway S-Pod is a maneuverable egg you can sit in - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 19:45
  
  Free marketing advice: How about Segway calls it the S'EggWay?
  
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• California's new privacy rights could come to your state, too - CNET

  03-01-2020 19:04
  
  California passed its version of the GDPR, and now more states could copy the California Consumer Privacy Act.
  
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• Top car trends to watch in 2020 - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 19:00
  
  Five things Cooley will have his eye on in the year ahead.
  
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• Apple Arcade: 'Doomsday Vault' out now

  03-01-2020 18:56 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is finally here. It’s basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If all goes well, it could elevate the perception of mobile gaming in general.Got questions? We've got plenty of answers. Updated 1/3/20: Added Doomsday Vault to the list of available games. To read this a
  
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• CCPA is here: California's privacy law gives you new rights - CNET

  03-01-2020 18:48
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the new law.
  
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• iPhone 12 rumors: High-end models may have thinner, more efficient displays

  03-01-2020 18:38 via macworld.com
  
  The 2019 iPhone models haven’t even been officially announced yet, and we’re already starting to see reports about what will be in the 2020 iPhones. We’ve compiled the most notable ones here, but take these with a big grain of salt. Even if these reports are accurate representations of what suppliers are saying, or come from moles within Apple itself, the company’s plans can and do change. There’s still plenty of time before the design and features have to be total
  
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• Volkswagen says it'll build 1M electric cars by 2023 - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 18:22
  
  The German brand originally plotted 2025 as the date it would reach the milestone.
  
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• CCPA: What California's new privacy law means for Facebook, Twitter users - CNET

  03-01-2020 18:20
  
  New law gives social media users more rights when it comes to their data.
  
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• Lenovo's X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga for 2020 let you easily block prying eyes - CNET

  03-01-2020 18:00
  
  And 10th-gen Intel processors are on the way.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkVision Creator Extreme monitor meanders into pro territory - CNET

  03-01-2020 18:00
  
  The $2,500 HDR display launched for CES 2020 seems like a decent compromise between price and pro capabilities, while the new $900 Qreator 27 4K monitor goes wide gamut.
  
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• Lenovo goes after writers, artists and designers with Creator Series PCs - CNET

  03-01-2020 18:00
  
  But don't put your MacBook aside just yet.
  
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• Wi-Fi 6E prepares to expand next-gen wireless connections to 6GHz band - CNET

  03-01-2020 17:48
  
  The FCC may soon open up more than 1,200 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum in the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -- and the industry is ready to take advantage of it.
  
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• Ford Ranger Raptor will cop the Mustang's V8 in Oz, report says - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 17:02
  
  The Ranger Raptor isn't even a thing in the US, and now Australia is getting a V8 model? No fair.
  
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• Samsung reveals Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10 Lite ahead of CES 2020 - CNET

  03-01-2020 16:54
  
  You'll be able to get budget versions of its 2019 phone, but we have no prices or release dates yet.
  
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• Get in shape with the BodyBoss 2.0 home gym for just $100 - CNET

  03-01-2020 16:29
  
  Plus: Save $25 on your first box from Daily Harvest, my new-favorite meal-delivery service.
  
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• 2020 Polaris Slingshot teased -- big changes in store? - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 16:25
  
  Patents suggest substantial changes lurk underneath, too. We'll know more January 14.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 just got a lot cheaper to buy in China - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 16:19
  
  Just as local production begins to really ramp up, Tesla has slashed the price on its Model 3 locally.
  
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• Samsung's updated gaming monitors curve deeper, hit 240Hz - CNET

  03-01-2020 16:01
  
  The new 1000R-curve CTG7 and CTG9 models of its 27-, 32- and 40-inch QLED gaming monitors also get consolidated under its Odyssey gaming brand.
  
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• GE's Kitchen Hub mega-touchscreen is now a microwave, too - CNET

  03-01-2020 16:00
  
  The 27-inch over the range smart display GE released last year is getting a second generation with a microwave and new smart home features.
  
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• AT&T's 5G Plus network expands to 10 more cities, total count now at 35 - CNET

  03-01-2020 15:48
  
  AT&T has retaken the millimeter-wave lead from Verizon.
  
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• Tesla Q4 results bring record production and delivery numbers - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 15:35
  
  Elon Musk and Co. beat the Street, delivering 15,000 more cars than in Q3.
  
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• OnePlus shows off Concept One phone's 'invisible camera' before CES 2020 - CNET

  03-01-2020 15:13
  
  The phone's electrochromic glass changes from transparent to translucent when electrical current is applied and hides rear cameras when they're not in use.
  
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• OnePlus shows off Concept One phone's invisible camera ahead of CES 2020 reveal - CNET

  03-01-2020 15:13
  
  The first concept phone from OnePlus uses electrochromic glass to make the back of the phone seem smooth, and we'll see more in Vegas on Jan. 7.
  
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• Damon Hypersport Pro to make its CES debut with BlackBerry-powered safety gear - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 14:02
  
  BlackBerry will host the electric motorcycle's debut at CES next week.
  
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• Streaming wars spill into CES 2020 as media nabs the spotlight - CNET

  03-01-2020 14:00
  
  Quibi may be a funky name you've never heard of, but it's aiming to bring the star power that gets CES talking.
  
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• Love to sing in the shower? Kohler has the showerhead for you - CNET

  03-01-2020 14:00
  
  Kohler introduces a showerhead with a high-end speaker, among other product announcements for 2020.
  
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• How a sex tech device called the Womanizer led to female orgasms worldwide - CNET

  03-01-2020 14:00
  
  A German inventor's basement experiment revolutionized sex tech.
  
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• Dating Sunday: How to get ready for online dating's busiest day of the year - CNET

  03-01-2020 14:00
  
  This week on Love Syncs: This weekend is expected to bring a dating stampede.
  
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• In 2020, Apple is poised to push HomeKit forward

  03-01-2020 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Technology has made its way into every nook and cranny of our lives over the past decade, and there’s no reason to think that trend’s about to stop now. As we roll into the ‘20s, Apple has positioned itself at the forefront of a bunch of different technological niches, but one place that it seems to be putting an especial amount of attention in the year ahead is smart home technology.Apple’s no newbie to the market, of course. HomeKit, the company’s smart home fram
  
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• Phones in 2020: More killer cameras, 5G and foldable screens are coming - CNET

  03-01-2020 12:30
  
  Get ready for phones to try to wow you again this year. Here are the most important features to expect.
  
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• 2020 New Year’s resolutions for iPhone users

  03-01-2020 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  As each new year begins, it is tradition to take some time to reflect on our lives and our habits. We take stock of our lives, our behavior, and our habits, and we resolve to make some changes in the new year.There’s no reason you shouldn’t resolve to eat better, quit smoking or vaping, get more exercise, keep your house cleaner, or whatever else you have on your list, but don’t leave out your iPhone! We spend hours a day with these little glass rectangles. They contain a stun
  
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• D-Link's new routers include a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for $269 - CNET

  03-01-2020 11:01
  
  If the new hardware is any indication, expect to see lots of new mesh options in 2020 that support next-gen Wi-Fi 6 speeds.
  
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• The unbelievable $350 Escobar foldable phone won't appear at CES 2020 - CNET

  03-01-2020 08:12
  
  The company behind the phone, started by the brother of the infamous drug kingpin, was apparently denied booth space at the Las Vegas trade show.
  
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• How to see the Quadrantid meteor shower bring in 2020 with a blast - CNET

  03-01-2020 05:06
  
  One of the best annual shooting star shows lights it up just a few days after New Year's Day.
  
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• Instagram filter matches Robin Williams' daughter to dad's Aladdin character - CNET

  03-01-2020 03:46
  
  Comedy lovers have never had a friend like him.
  
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• Samsung sold more 5G phones last year than it predicted - CNET

  03-01-2020 03:00
  
  The company shipped 6.7 million 5G Galaxy phones worldwide, higher than the 4 million it anticipated in September.
  
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• Australian bushfires: Everything we know and how you can help - CNET

  03-01-2020 02:55
  
  Fires have been ravaging the country for months with huge loss of life, property and land -- and they show no signs of slowing down.
  
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• The Boring Company's Las Vegas Loop may be operational by January 2021 - Roadshow

  03-01-2020 02:19
  
  The underground electric people mover has a lot to prove when it finally goes into operation.
  
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