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• Zuckerberg-funded researchers push Facebook to block 'incendiary' posts - CNET

  06-06-2020 23:50
  
  Scientists funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Biohub speak out against Donald Trump's comments.
  
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• The best gaming chair to seat yourself in for 2020 - CNET

  06-06-2020 23:40
  
  We tried gaming chairs from DXRacer, Secretlab and more to help you find the size and style that's right for you.
  
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• The best gaming laptop performers for 2020: Alienware, Origin PC and more compared - CNET

  06-06-2020 23:28
  
  Alienware and Origin PC still dominate the top spots, with Acer's Triton 900, the Razor Blade Pro and Asus' ROG Zephyrus GX701 the best of the rest.
  
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• Apple Planning Interest-Free Apple Card Payment Plans for Macs, AirPods, iPads and More

  06-06-2020 22:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to debut interest-free payment plan options for customers who purchase iPads, AirPods, Macs, and more using Apple Card, allowing them to pay for purchases over several months.
  According to Bloomberg, Apple will roll out the ‌Apple Card‌ feature in the coming weeks, with customers given up to 12 months to pay for their products before interest is due.The 12 month plan will be available for iPads, Macs, the Apple Pencil, iPad keyboards, and the Pro Display XDR, while six mont
  
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• Best coolers for 2020: Cabela, Igloo, Yeti, Coleman and more - CNET

  06-06-2020 22:02
  
  If you enjoy a frosty beverage for your tailgating or game-day party, then you'll need a dependable cooler. Here are the winners out of the 18 we've tested.
  
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• Xperia 1 II review: Sony packed this $1,200 phone with pro camera features - CNET

  06-06-2020 21:52
  
  With a $1,200 price tag, Sony's new flagship brings more mirrorless camera features to your pocket.
  
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• Motorola launches Moto G Fast, Moto E: Two budget phones under $200 - CNET

  06-06-2020 21:51
  
  The Moto G Fast and Moto E are the latest affordable phones that bring solid features and a wallet-friendly price.
  
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• Apple to add 0% interest Apple Card payment plans for iPad, Mac, AirPods and more

  06-06-2020 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is readying to launch new Apple Card monthly payment plans, similar to what it introduced at the end of 2019 for iPhone. On the last quarterly earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that the program would expand to other products soon.
  According to Bloomberg, the new financing will let customers buy products including iPad, Mac, Apple Pencil, Pro Display XDR on their Apple Card in monthly instalments, over 12 months at 0% interest. Apple will offer six-months interest free plans for che
  
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• Best wireless headphones for 2020 - CNET

  06-06-2020 21:36
  
  With many different wireless headphones to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? Here's a look at CNET's top picks -- from full-size noise-canceling models to tiny wireless earbuds.
  
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• The best meal kit delivery services of 2020: Blue Apron, Freshly, Sun Basket and more - CNET

  06-06-2020 21:19
  
  These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
  
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• Best laptop for college students in 2020: Apple, Dell, Microsoft and more - CNET

  06-06-2020 21:09
  
  Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.
  
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• The best Father's Day gifts for dad in 2020 - CNET

  06-06-2020 20:41
  
  From the practical to the extravagant, these unique gifts will keep fathers happy.
  
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• Want an Oculus Quest? Inventory is limited -- but not zero - CNET

  06-06-2020 19:42
  
  The so-hot-it-won't-stay-in-stock $400 VR headset has been popping in and out of stock for weeks. Here's where you can find it right now.
  
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• Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is available at Best Buy and GameStop - CNET

  06-06-2020 19:39
  
  Just updated: Here's the retail status of the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console.
  
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• Dad needs a wallet? Save 20% on anything from Dango through Father's Day - CNET

  06-06-2020 19:33
  
  These gorgeous, feature-packed wallets aren't the cheesy bill-holders you gave dad when you were 12.
  
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• Microsoft CEO pledges to fight racism through hiring, purchasing, donations - CNET

  06-06-2020 19:08
  
  Satya Nadella also says he's looking closely at his own attitudes.
  
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• iOS 14 roundup: What we know before WWDC 2020

  06-06-2020 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With WWDC 2020 coming up on June 22nd, Apple will finally introduce the first beta version of iOS 14 to developers. This year, 9to5Mac had access to an early iOS 14 build that revealed some of the new features for Apple’s mobile operating system this year.
  Read on for our full breakdown of iOS 14 leaks and rumors.more…
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• Podcast of the Week: You’re Wrong About

  06-06-2020 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the benefits of technology is that we have the world’s library of information at our fingertips. There are ideas and information we all probably assume we have correct, but what if we don’t? That is why I love the podcast “You’re Wrong About.” more…
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• Toyota Hilux, Fortuner look tough and ready for Australia - Roadshow

  06-06-2020 17:43
  
  Consider the Hilux and Fortuner Australia's Tacoma and 4Runner duo in the US.
  
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• Snowpiercer the TV show is not Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer - CNET

  06-06-2020 16:01
  
  Snowpiercer's showrunner, Graeme Manson, and its production designer talk about the challenges of setting a show inside a train.
  
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• Apple Watch fall detection praised for calling 911 and providing location info after man fainted

  06-06-2020 15:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple Watch fall detection feature is being credit with helping a user reach emergency services in Phoenix, Arizona recently. According to a report from local news outlet KTAR, an Apple Watch user fainted and collapsed, and the fall detection feature kicked in to contact 911.more…
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• U.S. states lean toward breakup of Google’s ad tech business

  06-06-2020 15:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The state attorneys general investigating Google are considering pushing for a breakup of the tech giant’s ad technology business as part of an expected lawsuit, people familiar with the situation told CNBC.
  Critics have said that Google bundles its ad tools so that rivals can’t afford to match its offerings and that its operation of search results, YouTube, Gmail and other services hinder ad competition.Lauren Hirsch and Megan Graham for CNBC:Fifty attorneys general have been probin
  
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• Top Stories: Tim Cook on George Floyd, iOS 13.5.5, Mini-LED iPad Rumors, Mac Tips and Tricks

  06-06-2020 15:00 via macrumors.com
  
  In an alternate universe, this might have been WWDC week in San Jose, but with the conference being converted to an online event kicking off June 22, we've still got a few more weeks to go.
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  This week's news in general was dominated by unrest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, with prominent leaders and companies including Apple's Tim Cook sharing thoughts on the events and what they might mean for
  
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• Space Force star Jimmy O. Yang is obsessed with Animal Crossing and YouTube cooking - CNET

  06-06-2020 15:00
  
  In our new podcast series I'm So Obsessed, the actor, writer and comic discusses his first stand-up special, his role in the Steve Carell comedy Space Force and his favorite hot sauce.
  
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• Leave quarantine a better cook with these culinary MasterClasses - CNET

  06-06-2020 15:00
  
  Learn some priceless kitchen skills from the biggest names in food.
  
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• Apple @ Work: What does device deployment look like during work from home?

  06-06-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  COVID–19 will likely change a lot of things in our world forever, and I’ve been thinking through a lot of what will change in the enterprise technology world. One of the key things I’ve come to realize is that new device onboarding and deployment will have to become zero-touch in a world where employees will likely be remote at least part of the time. more…
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• Bye, Samsung Pay. I'm all about Google Pay now, for one simple reason - CNET

  06-06-2020 14:30
  
  Commentary: I used to love, love, love Samsung Pay. But now its killer feature no longer feels so vital.
  
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• iPhone wallpapers from designer ‘AR7’ celebrate historic SpaceX NASA astronaut launch

  06-06-2020 14:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Looking to celebrate last weekend’s historic SpaceX NASA launch? Graphic designer AR7 has crafted some gorgeous iPhone wallpapers to commemorate the first SpaceX launch with humans. Check them out below.more…
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• Tech firms say they support George Floyd protests -- here's what's happening - CNET

  06-06-2020 14:00
  
  Here's a look at what Google, Facebook and Apple are doing, versus what they're saying, in the fight for racial justice and an end to police brutality.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11: Apple's two newest phones go head to head - CNET

  06-06-2020 14:00
  
  Apple's new iPhone SE is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here's exactly what you get by spending almost double.
  
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• How CNET got banned by Google - CNET

  06-06-2020 14:00
  
  Google gave CNET's Elinor Mills the cold shoulder 15 years ago, after she used the tech giant's own search engine to unearth info on its CEO.
  
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• Books and films to help people of all ages learn about systemic racism and violence - CNET

  06-06-2020 14:00
  
  As Black Lives Matter protests sweep the globe, here are ways to learn more about the issues at hand.
  
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• 2020 Aston Martin Vantage driven, Ford Bronco reveal and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  06-06-2020 14:00
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending June 6.
  
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• Watch a selection of free movies on Apple TV that highlight racial injustices

  06-06-2020 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The movie industry is currently offering a handful of movies to watch in light of the recent tragic happenings in the United States.
  If you are in the US, open the TV app and look for the section in the Watch Now tab called Black in America. You can watch for free for a limited time, and buy to own the films at reduced prices too. The addition of the curated collection was first reported by the Screen Times blog.more…
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• Xbox Series X: Games, specs, price, and how it compares to PS5 - CNET

  06-06-2020 13:00
  
  More than 10 optimized games, like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, smarter downloads and zero-effort boosts for older titles are among the top highlights of the forthcoming console.
  
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• Best Sonos speakers from $100 - CNET

  06-06-2020 13:00
  
  Whether you're looking to upgrade from an Amazon Echo or need a full 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup, there's a Sonos multiroom product for you.
  
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• iPhone 11 and 11 Pro: What happens when you drop them in water? - CNET

  06-06-2020 12:00
  
  Both phones are water resistant. But from our extreme water test, turns out the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro might secretly be waterproof.
  
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• Apple Watch ECG Feature Likely Coming Soon to Japan and Brazil

  06-06-2020 10:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has included an ECG function in new Apple Watch models since 2018, providing users in select territories with the ability to measure the electrical activity of their heart. Apple now appears to be ready to extend the ECG feature to Brazil and Japan, based on recent government filings.
  According to MacOtakara, Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) recently updated its list of registered foreign manufacturers to include Apple as a "certified entity." Apple's inclusion in
  
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• Gmail App's Dark Mode Finally Completes Rollout on iPhone and iPad

  06-06-2020 09:43 via macrumors.com
  
  After months of delay and inconsistent functionality, the rollout of Google's long-awaited dark mode for Gmail appears to have finally completed on iPhone and iPad.
  Version 6.0.200519 of Gmail, which propagated through the App Store overnight, includes the following release notes:
  Pro Tip (if you haven't noticed): You can now switch between dark or light theme after upgrading to iOS 13. Or you can use the system theme set by default.Google announced dark mode for its Gmail app back in September
  
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• The Audi E-Tron is a stylish, high-tech EV - Roadshow

  06-06-2020 08:00
  
  It may not offer the same driving range as some competing electric vehicles, but it can charge lickety-split.
  
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• Global scenes of Black Lives Matter protests show outrage far beyond US - CNET

  06-06-2020 05:25
  
  From Europe to Asia to South America, calls for racial justice following George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis have gone international.
  
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• Twitter, Facebook remove Trump campaign videos due to copyright complaint - CNET

  06-06-2020 03:48
  
  The videos paid tribute to George Floyd and slammed "radical leftwing groups" for the unrest seen across the US.
  
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• LinkedIn employees made 'offensive comments' during anti-racism meeting - CNET

  06-06-2020 02:33
  
  They were shared during a company Q&A that allowed people to ask questions anonymously.
  
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• Apple Watch ECG app likely coming to Brazil and Japan next

  06-06-2020 02:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple launched watchOS 6.2.5 to the public last month, which enabled the ECG app for Apple Watch users in Saudi Arabia. And now Apple Watch ECG may be coming to Brazil and Japan officially.more…
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• Toast hot dogs and buns together in this $10 relic of a time that never was - CNET

  06-06-2020 01:02
  
  The Aqua-colored Nostalgia hot dog toaster is a reminder of a make-believe past when we used to toast hot dogs this way all the time.
  
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• Facebook's Zuckerberg says company is reviewing policies amid criticism - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:57
  
  Some of the social network's toughest critics have been its own employees.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 rumors: sleep tracking, pulse oximeter, and more fitness features - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:51
  
  The new features rumored to be coming to the 2020 Apple Watch.
  
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• Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro: The best prices right now - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:07
  
  Pull out your Costco membership, because you can get the AirPods Pro for $225 and AirPods for $130.
  
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