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October 14, 2019
Google Pixel 4: What to expect with Google’s latest smartphone

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are Google's latest attempts to gain ground against the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy's. What we know about the new flagships.

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October 14, 2019
Porsche unveils Taycan 4S, a new $103,000 entry-level EV for 2020

Porsche packed in an all-wheel-drive layout and two battery size options that offer a slightly better range than the Turbo and Turbo S.

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October 14, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Monday

This Monday, get amazing deals on robot vacuums, Halloween candy, Fire TV sticks, and more.

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October 14, 2019
The 5 best deals you can get this Monday

This Monday, get amazing deals on robot vacuums, Halloween candy, Fire TV sticks, and more.

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October 14, 2019
Porsche unveils new Taycan 4S, a new $103,000 entry-level EV for 2020

Porsche packed in an all-wheel-drive layout and two battery size options that offer a slightly better range than the Turbo and Turbo S.

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October 14, 2019
‘Fortnite’ disappeared into a black hole and fans are freaking out

It's not technical problems: 'Fortnite' is down after the video game was sucked into a virtual black hole ahead of its eleventh season.

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October 14, 2019
Portal vs. Nest Hub Max and Echo Show 8: The video display competition is set to heat up at the holidays

Google Nest Hub Max is out now, Portal version 2.0 out Tuesday. In November, Facebook brings video calling to TVs and Amazon launches 8-inch Echo Show

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October 14, 2019
Apple, Fitbit, Fossil, Samsung: How to choose the right smartwatch

Whether Apple Watch or Fitbit, the theme for this year's crop of full-featured wearables is packing the latest tech into less pricey smartwatches.

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October 13, 2019
Major partners drop out, Warren fires back: Facebook’s Libra faces a tough road ahead

The alternative currency plan proposed by Facebook could still launch, but the road to get there has just gotten way harder, according to analysts.

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October 13, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can find this Sunday

These are some of the best prices on DNA kits, Instant Pots, Lego kits, and egg cookers. Plus, avid readers will love the latest Kindle offer.

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October 13, 2019
Texting or e-mail: Which gives you more secure communication?

E-mail is the most non-secure form of communication. A few clicks to private apps will keep your chats more secure, as will iPhone to iPhone messages.

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October 12, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Saturday

Saturday serves up solid Amazon deals on DNA kits, faux fur rugs, Instant Pots, and more.

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October 12, 2019
Streaming showdown: How to decide what’s best for you

Our guide to the latest terms, rates and programming. Apple TV + debuts Nov. 1, followed by Disney + on Nov. 12. HBO Max and NBC service set for 2020.

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October 12, 2019
Managing screen time: Do they ever look up from their devices? Sanity saving tips

Tech-centric worry makes up a lot of what parents are talking about today. Most of us know we should do something, but what, exactly? Here's a start.

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October 11, 2019
Screen time: How to handle your children’s smartphone, tablet and video game addictions

Xbox, Fortnite, tablets -- the number of ways kids interact with screens is only increasing. Here are tips and strategies to help parents navigate.

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October 11, 2019
National Coming Out Day: How YouTube enabled viral celebs to shed fear, share stories

It's National Coming Out Day 2019. YouTubers Nikita Dragun, Elle Mills, Ingrid Nilsen and Eugene Lee Yang share what inspired their coming out videos.

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October 11, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

Start your weekend off with a bang by saving on these top-rated products.

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October 11, 2019
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a car: Porsche, Boeing pair up to work on flying vehicles

The collaboration will explore what a “premium” flying car option might look like.

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October 11, 2019
‘Borderlands 3’ has a mess of a story, but fun gaming experience: What to know

'Borderlands 3' continues the looting and shooting video game franchise. But does the game deliver and add to the franchise's stellar reputation?

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October 10, 2019
Say thank you and please: Should you be polite with Alexa and the Google Assistant?

Should we use words like “please,” “sorry” and “thank you when talking to Alexa, Siri, and the Google Assistant?

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October 10, 2019
Not the next Tesla: Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson abandons electric car dreams

Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson has abandoned its plans to make an electric car after initially hoping to capitalize on its electronics expertise.

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October 10, 2019
L.L.Bean is having a crazy sale on Bean Boots, flannel, and more

L.L.Bean is offering 20% off clothing, outerwear, and footwear, making it the best time to save on boots, flannel, and more.

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October 10, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

This Thursday, take a little time out of your day for some retail therapy and save on these highly-rated gadgets.

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October 10, 2019
Waze nabs 1 million riders on 1st anniversary of carpool experiment

Company CEO hoped Waze would help solve traffic issues, but that didn't happen. Now he says carpool is the only solution to get us into other cars.

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October 10, 2019
Facebook Messenger adds new stickers, filter to ‘destigmatize’ chatter about mental health

Facebook says its new filter "acts as an invitation for close connections who might be struggling to reach out for support via Messenger."

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October 10, 2019
Facebook rolls out new stickers and filter to ‘destigmatize’ chatter about mental health

Facebook says its new filter "acts as an invitation for close connections who might be struggling to reach out for support via Messenger."

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October 10, 2019
Apple pulls police-tracking app in Hong Kong after facing pressure from state-run media

Apple removed an app that allowed protesters in Hong Kong to track police after facing pressure from local state-run media.

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October 10, 2019
Amazon’s new Alexa-compatible streaming cube is here—is it worth it?

Control your TV, soundbar, and streaming completely hands free

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October 9, 2019
20 incredible products that are trending on Amazon right now

Amazon's Movers and Shakers page is a great way to see what's trending each day on the site, and these are 20 of the best products we keep seeing.

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October 9, 2019
Work from home: Why you may – or may not – want your job’s workplace to be outside the office

It's National Work from Home Week. More jobs let employees work at home some of the time, which can boost work-life balance. But there's a downside.

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October 9, 2019
Don’t look now, but your boss is probably spying on your work phone or computer

Gartner study shows firms looking over e-mail, text messages, our eyes and more while we work, to get a sense at how happy and productive we are.

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October 9, 2019
These wireless headphones are great for running—and they’re at their lowest price

These bone-conducting headphones from AfterShokz are great for running and are at their lowest price on Amazon.

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October 9, 2019
26 things on Amazon that will make your life easier

From a robot vacuum to a smart speaker to meal prep containers, these useful Amazon products will make your daily routine easier.

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October 9, 2019
Work from home: Why you may – or may not – want your job’s workplace outside the office

It's National Work from Home Week. More jobs let employees work at home some of the time, which can boost work-life balance. But there's also a downside.

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October 9, 2019
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

Get through Hump Day with a little retail therapy, and save money on stuff you'll love.

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October 9, 2019
Lithium-ion batteries: How they work and why their creators earned a Nobel

The lithium-ion battery is a technological breakthrough that helped its creators earn the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday.

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October 9, 2019
Lithium ion batteries: How do they work, and why their creators earned a Nobel

The lithium ion battery is considered a significant technological breakthrough, helping its creators earn the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday.

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October 9, 2019
10 uses for the Nobel-prize winning lithium ion battery

Developers of the lithium ion battery were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Check out some key uses for the award-winning technology.

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October 9, 2019
77 top-rated Halloween costumes for every type of person

We've compiled the definitive list of this year's top costumes for your whole family—pets, too!—that you can buy from the comfort of your own home.

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October 9, 2019
WeWork could be planning to significantly cut its tech jobs, report says

The first round of job cuts could hit the software engineering department, product management and data science teams.

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