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June 4, 2019
Earth's carbon dioxide levels are highest they've been in millions of years

Carbon dioxide – the gas scientists say is most responsible for global warming – peaked again at record levels last month, scientists announced.

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June 4, 2019
Carbon dioxide levels hit record peak in May, highest in millions of years

Carbon dioxide – the gas scientists say is most responsible for global warming – peaked again at record levels last month, scientists announced.

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June 4, 2019
Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple shares drop as Congress launches antitrust investigation

Shares of Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple dropped Monday as Congress launched its first Big Tech antitrust probe.

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June 4, 2019
The 7 best deals and sales you can get this Tuesday

Make your work week a little more exciting by getting some great deals on awesome products this Tuesday.

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June 4, 2019
Renault poised to merge with Fiat Chrysler, a move that could reshape auto industry

Renault and Fiat joining forces could reshape the global auto industry at a time when carmakers are racing to build electric and self-driving cars.

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June 4, 2019
'Mac n Cheese': Twitter thinks the new Mac Pro looks like a cheese grater

Apple unveiled the new Mac Pro desktop design at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Twitter users thought the design was a little cheesy.

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June 4, 2019
Mozilla Firefox ups tracking protection to match Safari, exceed Chrome

Like Apple's Safari, Firefox's tracking prevention stops ad networks from identifying your browser with cookies that follow you across the internet.

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June 4, 2019
iOS 13: Apple Maps gets a brand new look this fall

Apple Maps is getting new features including a Google Street View-style tool called Look Around that lets you explore cities in 3D.

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June 4, 2019
iOS13: Here's what you need to know about Apple's new iPhone operating system

It's official: Apple is dropping iTunes in exchange for three separate apps and called its new operating system iOS 13. Here's what you need to know.

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June 4, 2019
Apple's new Photos app for iOS 13 may just be the tool you've been waiting for

We tested the new Photos app, which finally offers a way to share Live Photos as videos for social media, find photos easier and enhance them better.

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June 4, 2019
Apple focuses on speed, privacy with new software

Apple announced upcoming changes to its phone, watch and computer software that highlight its increasing emphasis on digital services, speed and personal privacy. The software updates were previewed Monday at...

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June 3, 2019
Apple WWDC 2019: iTunes is yesterday; today's all about swifter new iOS features

Apple's iTunes was yesterday; new iOS will make consumers happy with real world features like iMessages attached to a photo and easier app sign-ons.

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June 3, 2019
Mac n cheese: Twitter brings the jokes as Apple introduces Mac Pro at WWDC

Details about the new Mac Pro were released at WWDC. Despite its added features, consumers are focused on its resemblance to this kitchen utensil.

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June 3, 2019
The 25 best Father’s Day gifts of 2019

We'll help you find the best gifts for dad.

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June 3, 2019
What are those mysterious flashes on the moon? One astronomer wants to find out

Meteor impacts? Sparkling moon dust? The astronauts' golf clubs? Whatever they are, random, weird flashes of light on the moon have puzzled astronomers for years.

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June 3, 2019
DOJ may launch antitrust investigation of Apple, report says

During Apple's WWDC conference, a report came out that the Department of Justice and FTC met recently to give DOJ jurisdiction to investigate Apple.

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June 3, 2019
Apple WWDC 2019: Goodbye, iTunes. Hello, iOS 13 and iPadOS

It's official: Apple is dropping iTunes in exchange for three separate apps and called its new operating system iOS 13. Here's what you need to know.

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June 3, 2019
Trump's trade war on Huawei is damaging China's economy, report suggests

A report Monday on Chinese manufacturing suggested that Beijing's trade war with the Trump administration is causing economic damage.

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June 3, 2019

Is OnePlus' latest smartphone powerful enough to win over iPhone users? We spent two weeks using it to find out.

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June 3, 2019
This LG TV got a perfect score in our tests—and now it's cheaper than ever

The best TV we tested in 2018 is available for an insanely low price right now from eBay.

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June 3, 2019
Everyone's favorite Bose headphones are at their lowest price ever

If you're looking for top-of-the-line noise-canceling headphones, the Bose QuietComfort Series II headphones deliver on all fronts, and right now they're on sale on Amazon and B&H Photo.

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June 3, 2019
Could you 'put out' the sun with a gigantic bucket of water?

If you had a big enough bucket of water, would you be able to snuff out the sun?

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June 3, 2019
Amazon expands free one-day shipping perk for Prime members

Amazon announced it will expand the number of products eligible for one-day shipping to Prime members. No minimum purchase is required, Amazon said.

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June 3, 2019
Department of Justice prepares Google antitrust investigation, report says

The Justice Department is reportedly preparing an antitrust investigation into Google over its internal practices and search rankings.

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June 3, 2019
Crop tops for men? Twitter users express mixed feelings about the new trend

Every decade there seems to be a crop top resurgence. Now you can find them on Amazon, Etsy and ASOS -- for men.

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June 3, 2019
Nearly 12M Quest Diagnostics customers may have had data compromised, reports say

Quest Diagnostics said that nearly 12 million customers may have had information compromised in a data breach.

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June 3, 2019
The 6 best deals you can get online this Monday

Nothing makes Monday easier than scoring a great deal on a product you'll love, and there are lots of options today.

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June 3, 2019
Department of Justice prepares Google antitrust probe, says report

The Justice Department is reportedly preparing an antitrust investigation into Google over its internal practices and search rankings.

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June 3, 2019
How to watch Apple's WWDC keynote today

Streaming begins at 10 a.m. Pacific time, but you'll need to view it on a Safari browser on computers, tablets and phones. Sorry, no watch streams.

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June 2, 2019
YouTube, other Google services down due to eastern US traffic congestion

Services like YouTube, Google Cloud and G Suite are being affected, while #YouTubeDOWN is trending on Twitter.

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June 2, 2019
How to watch Apple's WWDC software update

Streaming begins at 10 a.m. Pacific time, but you'll need to view it on a Safari browser on computers, tablets and phones. Sorry, no watch streams.

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June 1, 2019
The 7 best deals and sales you can get this weekend

Get huge savings on incredible products right from the comfort of your sofa.

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June 1, 2019
New real-world features we'd like to see for iOS 13

Apple's WWDC conference starts Monday, showcasing new features we'll see on iPhones and iPads in the fall. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. PT

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June 1, 2019
Oculus Quest: Download these five video games for the new virtual reality headset

The Oculus Quest, Facebook's latest virtual reality headset, is now available. Here's some of the best VR video games to try with the new device.

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May 31, 2019
The 25 most popular things our readers bought in May

From meat thermometers to hair dryers, there was some smart shopping this month.

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May 31, 2019
Clearing up confusion on payments: If a retailer takes Apple Pay it also takes Google Pay

As New York City's MTA adopts contactless payments on some transit lines, people are still confused about who takes Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.

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May 31, 2019
Crop tops for men? Twitter users don't know how to feel about the new trend

Every decade there seems to be a crop top resurgence. Now you can find them on Amazon, Etsy and ASOS -- for men.

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May 31, 2019
What to give the graduate? Gifts ideas for grads beyond the old greeting card with cash

This cap-and-gown season, Americans are expected to spend more than $5.5 billion on graduate gifts. Here are ideas that go beyond cash in a card.

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May 31, 2019
Gifts and gadget for the grad in your life

It's that time of year again -- graduation. Though cash is king when it comes to gifting, it's not the most memorable or even most useful. Some ideas.

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May 31, 2019
Amazon Prime Day 2019: When is it and what can you expect from this year's sale?

Prime Day 2019 promises to be the biggest so far. Here's everything we already know.

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