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May 24, 2019
12 iPhone and Android apps to get just in time for Memorial Day

From podcasts and recipes to global scavenger hunts and quirky roadside attractions, these iPhone and Android apps can help you kickstart summer.

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May 24, 2019
Snapchat employees reportedly spied on users' data

A report says Snapchat employees use internal tools to access user data including locations, email addresses and saved photos.

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May 24, 2019
These are all the best Memorial Day deals and sales you can get this weekend

The best part of Memorial Day weekend is all the sales you can shop (and the barbecues, of course).

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May 24, 2019
The best Memorial Day weekend deals you can get now

It's Memorial Day weekend! Here are the best deals you can get right now.

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May 24, 2019
These are the 8 best deals and sales this Friday

Snag some incredible products before Memorial Day Weekend.

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May 24, 2019
Google updates Maps, Search and Assistant so you can order food without app

The feature lets you order using leading delivery services like DoorDash, Postmates, Delivery.com, Slice, and ChowNow, and more are on the way.

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May 24, 2019
Check out the bizarre way water boils in space

They say “a watched pot never boils,” but you're not going to want to miss seeing water boil in one big bubble in microgravity.

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May 24, 2019
These free mobile video games on Android and iOS can add to Memorial Day weekend fun

Columnist Marc Saltzman suggests some mobile games you can use to pass the time at home or on a trip this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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May 23, 2019
The best affordable cordless vacuum is at its lowest price ever—for now

Vacuuming becomes a little more fun with a cordless vacuum, and this one is on sale.

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May 23, 2019
The 7 best credit cards for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Starting a company? Whether it's a small business or a venture-backed startup, these credit cards can help your enterprise's bottom line.

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May 23, 2019
The best business credit cards for entrepreneurs

Starting a company? Whether it's a small business or a venture-backed startup, these credit cards can help your enterprise's bottom line.

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May 23, 2019
Burger King is helping graduates pay off student loans

Need help paying off your student debt?Burger King can help. The burger company has a student loan repayment program that's active through June.

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May 23, 2019
FDA wants food expiration dates standardized with 'best if used by' to cut waste

The FDA strongly supports the food industry's efforts to standardize date labeling.

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May 23, 2019
Passing by Earth this weekend: Two space rocks, one 'potentially hazardous' asteroid

Asteroid 1999 KW4 has been called "oddly shaped," "potentially hazardous" and "massive." It will pass by Earth this weekend, NASA says.

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May 23, 2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says breaking up social network wouldn't help

Saying "we have a responsibility to keep people safe on Facebook," Mark Zuckerberg gave a status update on how social network is keeping users safe.

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May 23, 2019
Tesla’s new autopilot update drives like a ‘kid behind the wheel for the very first time’

Consumer Reports' review is in and it doesn't look good for Tesla owners hoping for a hands-off driving experience. Buzz60's Tony Spitz has the details.

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May 23, 2019
The coolest Amazon accessory is finally back in stock—and it's crazy cheap right now

The Echo Wall Clock is Amazon's best-kept secret, and now this smart clock is finally back in stock and discounted for the first time.

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May 23, 2019
Facebook says it's deleting more fake accounts

Saying "we have a responsibility to keep people safe on Facebook," Mark Zuckerberg gave a status update on how social network is keeping users safe.

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May 23, 2019
One of the best Dyson vacuums is at its lowest price ever—but not for long

Dirty floors are no match for this vacuum.

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May 23, 2019
Scientists find possible long-lost polar ice caps on Mars

Scientists think they may have just come across the last traces of the long-lost polar ice caps on Mars.

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May 23, 2019
Don't go on the road without these essential tech gadgets

Summer is just around the corners and USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham gives his six essential tech gadgets you should not leave home without.

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May 23, 2019
Tap to pay is coming to NYC subways soon.

Mobile payment is coming to NYC subways on May 31. What do subway riders think?

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May 23, 2019
Travel gadgets for Memorial Day

Extra power for your phone, e-readers and a cool video accessory for your driving shots.

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May 23, 2019
Memorial Day weekend: Get your motor running with these travel gadgets

More outlets, extra battery, noise canceling headphones, a power strip with USB, phone holders, e-books & GoPro camera accessory for car top our list.

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May 23, 2019
10 outdoor gadgets for your Memorial Day camping, beach trip

10 gadgets to make your camping trip more enjoyable.

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May 23, 2019
Forecasters predict up to 8 hurricanes in 'near-normal' Atlantic hurricane season

The federal government predicts a near-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin, with 4 to 8 hurricanes expected to form.

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May 23, 2019
Sand on Mars moves in ways not seen on Earth

A University of Arizona team created the most detailed analysis of sand movement on Mars with NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter data, finding it's out of this world.

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May 23, 2019
The 18 best deals at Anthropologie's massive Memorial Day sale

Don't miss a chance to save even more on sale items and home decor.

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May 23, 2019
New York subway riders will be able to use phones and credit cards to pay the fare May 31

New York City will let riders “tap and pay” with a “contactless” credit card from Mastercard and Visa, and certain mobile devices to ride the subway.

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May 23, 2019
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend

Asteroid 1999 KW4 and its companion moon will approach Earth at a whopping 48,000 mph.

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May 23, 2019
If you're traveling by car this Memorial Day, here's a road trip checklist

Whether you're planning a short drive this Memorial Day weekend or taking a road trip later this summer, let this planner be your guide.

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May 23, 2019
New York subway riders will be able to use phones and credit cards to pay the fare starting May 31

New York City will let riders “tap and pay” with a “contactless” credit card from Mastercard and Visa, and certain mobile devices to ride the subway.

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May 23, 2019
The 8 best deals and sales you can get this Thursday

The time for great savings is now.

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May 23, 2019
T-Mobile says it will match the special discounts making you reluctant to leave its rivals

People willing to switch to a T-Mobile plan called Magenta can have T-Mobile match or beat corporate, senior, military or other rival discounts

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May 23, 2019
Amazon is reportedly working on an Alexa-powered wearable that reads human emotions

Amazon might be working on a wearable that can track how you're feeling. It's reportedly an Alexa-powered device. It's unclear how far along it is.

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May 23, 2019
Dolby wants you to experience music in a new way

Dolby's high-end audio is popular with movies and TV shows. The company looks to bring it to streaming and re-imagine classic and new recordings.

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May 23, 2019
Apple to host WWDC developers event with first peek at new iOS on June 3

Apple will host its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it typically shares the first details of the next iOS update, on June 3 in San Jose.

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May 23, 2019
The real cost of cutting the cord: What streaming companies don’t want you to know

Do it wrong, and cord-cutters might end up paying more than traditional cable, which is exactly what streaming companies don't want you to realize.

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May 22, 2019
Ice T says Amazon drivers should wear uniforms

Ice T tweeted he almost shot an Amazon driver who was "creeping up to my crib" to complete a delivery because the driver had no signifiers who he was.

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May 22, 2019
Should we ban facial recognition? From companies to cities, debate over privacy rages on

Facial recognition is spreading to where you live, work, shop and travel. What happens to the data? Would you trade privacy for safety?

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