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November 5, 2019
Adobe to launch free Photoshop smartphone app with AI

Smartphone app is free, but won't be readily available until 2020. Announced at Adobe Max, company conference in Los Angeles and available by invite.

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November 5, 2019
The best products of 2019

We spend all year testing products so that you know you're getting the best possible deal. Here's a small sample of this year's best.

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November 5, 2019
Facebook posts new logo for rebranding move. But many had fun with its all-caps look

Facebook, which owns the Facebook app, Instagram, WhatsApp and other units, has a new corporate logo and brand. But some had fun with the move.

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November 5, 2019
CertiStar helps people with food allergies figure what’s safe to eat when dining out

Phoenix-based CertiStar helps makes sure those with food allergies can still dine out by allows customers know what items are safe for them to eat.

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November 5, 2019
Is Verizon’s new unlimited plan too good to be true?

Here's what you need to know about Verizon Visible

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November 5, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday

This Tuesday, you can save big on DNA testing kits, Echo Dots, Casper mattresses, and more at Amazon.

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November 5, 2019
Microsoft experimented with a four-day work week in Japan. Productivity surged nearly 40%

An experiment conducted by Microsoft employees in Japan may bolster support for the four-day work week.

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November 5, 2019
Review: Facebook’s Portal TV is video chat at its best. Too bad it’s from Facebook

Facebook hardware is aimed at living room, connecting folks on video via the Messenger app. Portal also answers to Alexa and can make WhatsApp calls.

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November 5, 2019
Here comes Google: Is Fitbit selling us out?

Google's $2.1-billion acquisition of Fitbit makes sense for both companies. But what about us?

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November 5, 2019
Costco unveils holiday savings with early Black Friday deals, discounts on Apple MacBook, TVs and more

Costco's Black Friday sale includes deals on televisions, appliances, Xbox gaming systems, Apple MacBook and other laptops.

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November 4, 2019
This Audible sale is one of the best early Black Friday deals

Love reading but never have the time? You can try Audible, Amazon's audiobook subscription service, for a major discount right now.

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November 4, 2019
You can get All-Clad cookware at incredible prices—just in time for Thanksgiving

You can save up to 80% on All-Clad cookware and bakeware thanks to this incredible factory seconds sale happening now.

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November 4, 2019
20 amazing gift ideas every couple will love

These are the best gifts for couples this year, including Away luggage, a stainless steel cookware set, a robot vacuum, and a meal kit delivery service.

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November 4, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Monday

Start your week off with amazing deals on Instant Pots, JBL portable speakers, Echo Shows, and more at Amazon.

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November 4, 2019
Apple will donate $2.5 billion to fight ‘unsustainable’ California housing crisis

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company's donation is meant to help first-time home buyers, expand housing, and combat homelessness in Silicon Valley.

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November 4, 2019
Native American Heritage Month: Google honors actor Will Rogers with new Doodle

The entertainer produced and acted in a 1922 film called "The Ropin' Fool," and started in motion pictures like "A Connecticut Yankee."

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November 4, 2019
The best sales happening on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019

Black Friday is coming, and stores like Walmart, Costco, and Microsoft are making it easy to prepare with leaked Black Friday ads and early deals.

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November 4, 2019
Possibility or pipe dream: How close are we to seeing flying cars?

Drivable aircraft would require batteries that aren't ready. Then there are the legislative and infrastructure hurdles that could take a decade or longer to clear.

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November 4, 2019
Cargo capsule reaches International Space Station

A supply ship docked with the International Space Station on Monday, with sports car parts, an oven for baking cookies and a vest to protect against radiation. Northrop Grumman launched...

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November 3, 2019
Here’s how to see who’s tracking you across the Web right now

An update to Mozilla Firefox shipped last week enhances your tracking protection.

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November 3, 2019
Forgot your password? That’s because common password advice is bad, experts say

For years, experts recommended crafting complex passwords in an attempt to foil hackers. But that's now a bad strategy for protecting yourself online.

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November 3, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Sunday

This weekend, you can get incredible deals on products like DNA testing kits, essential oil diffusers, KitchenAid stand mixers, and more.

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November 2, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Saturday

This weekend, you can get incredible deals on products like DNA testing kits, essential oil diffusers, the Echo Show 5, and more.

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November 2, 2019
Is Mark Zuckerberg the most hated person in tech?

The Facebook co-founder upsets politicians, columnists and pundits with his political ad stance. But what of Pichai, Cook and Musk?

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November 2, 2019
11 expert tips to search Google better, faster, more strategically

From helping kids with homework to finding where a picture was shot, an expert offers 11 tips for speeding up and improving Google search.

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November 2, 2019
Using technology while you travel makes sense, but avoid these big mistakes

Technology can enhance your life, but when you are traveling there are some tech-based mistakes that can lead to inconvenient and tormenting troubles.

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November 1, 2019
Amazon just upgraded the popular Echo Dot—is it worth buying?

The Echo Dot 3 has an optional clock display

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November 1, 2019
The 10 best sales and deals you can get this weekend

This weekend, you can save big with incredible sales at popular retailers like AncestryDNA, Casper, Anthropologie, and more.

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November 1, 2019
These discounted headphones are a great gift for music lovers

If you're looking for a great pair of headphones to gift this season, consider these two fantastic options from Drop while you can save on both.

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November 1, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

The month of deals has begun, and Amazon is kicking things off with amazing offers on DNA kits, diffusers, car jump starters, and more.

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November 1, 2019
The best countertop dishwashers of 2019

If you don't have room for a full-size dishwasher, these affordable countertop models will save you from having to wash dishes by hand.

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November 1, 2019
This is what Motorola’s next Razr may look like, if these leaked photos are legit

Unlike the old Motorola Razr phone that had a numeric keypad at the bottom, the new Razr smartphone has a touch screen panel.

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November 1, 2019
Google parent Alphabet to buy smartwatch maker Fitbit in $2.1 billion deal

Fitbit is officially ceding over control after entering into "a definitive agreement" with Google for $7.35 per share in cash, Fitbit said in a statement.

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October 31, 2019
The best Black Friday deals you can already get

Black Friday deals start well before the shopping weekend, and these are all the sales happening right now.

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October 31, 2019
Why do we turn the clocks back? Daylight saving time is ending. Here are answers to your questions

Daylight saving time ends the first Sunday in November. But why do we turn the clocks back? And when did daylight saving time start? Here's 5 facts.

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October 31, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

Buying something at full price is scarier than a haunted house, but these deals will keep you and your wallet safe.

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October 31, 2019
Halloween 2019: Google Doodle goes interactive, shows holiday-themed game of ‘Seven Doors’

After clicking the door on the homepage, users are transported into an animated game of Seven Doors.

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October 31, 2019
5 digital signs that your significant other is cheating

As several data breaches have proven, dubious dating sites are overflowing with cheaters, to the shock of their long-term romantic partners.

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October 31, 2019
From Alexa to VR: These tech tools can make aging in place easier

As more Americans care for an aging parents while raising a family of their own, tech tools can provide the comfort of knowing everything's OK.

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October 31, 2019
Tech toys for seniors

Tech today isn't just the domain of the young. It's also what will help an aging population control how they live. A look at what's available now.

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