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May 15, 2019
Robocalls could be blocked by phone companies under proposed rules, FCC chairman says

The Federal Communications Commission will consider rules that would let phone companies automatically block unwanted robocalls, Ajit Pail says

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May 15, 2019
Intel inside? New security flaw in chips may affect millions of machines around the world

Google, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft released advisories. The bug can't be fully fixed. Intel says it hasn't seen it exploited outside the lab.

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May 15, 2019
The 24 most popular kitchen tools you can get at Home Depot

You may not immediately think of Home Depot as a kitchenware retailer, but with a wide variety of superb products and great deals, you may want to think again.

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May 15, 2019
First look: DJI's GoPro killer, Osmo Action leaves GoPro with no worries

The company that makes super steady shots for its drones is trying its hand at electronic image stabilization, but in our tests, didn't surpass GoPro.

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May 15, 2019
San Francisco bans police and city use of face recognition technology

San Francisco on Tuesday became the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition software by police and other city departments.

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May 15, 2019
Rock steady How does the new DJI Osmo Action camera matchup compare to the GoPro Hero 7?

DJI is treading on GoPro's turf with their new Osmo Action camera featuring their "rock steady" stabilization. How does it compare with the Hero 7?

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May 15, 2019
The 7 best deals and sales you can get online this Wednesday

Snag an incredible product at an incredible price.

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May 15, 2019
Uber offers ‘Quiet Mode’ so you don't have to talk to the driver, but it'll cost you extra

Quiet Mode comes as part of a new slate of Rider Preferences features that riders can use before hailing an Uber Black or SUV.

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May 15, 2019
High court says Apple lawsuit can move ahead

A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps. (May 13)

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May 15, 2019
Hey, Google, Alexa and Siri: You finally get what we're saying

Voice assistants in our smart devices are better interpret what you want. Microsoft and Google gave a glimpse into the future, with Apple coming soon.

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May 15, 2019
'Apple Watch or it doesn't count': How tech addiction might be ruining your workout

Sure, your Fitbit or Apple Watch motivates you to get moving. Experts say taking your phone with you to the gym may actually be harming your workout.

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May 15, 2019
How to stay safe online? We asked the 'Father of the internet'

To help consumers and web creators understand how to protect their privacy and security online, we asked Vint Cerf, aka, the father of the internet.

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May 14, 2019
The best credit cards for cruises of 2019

The right credit cards can help you save on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Disney Cruises, or trips aboard any kind of vessel.

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May 14, 2019
The northern lights, aka 'aurora borealis,' could be coming to a sky near you this week

Thanks to a geomagnetic storm from the sun, skywatchers across the far northern U.S. and most of Canada this week could see the aurora borealis, aka the northern lights.

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May 14, 2019
Imagine Apple's App Store with no walled garden

The Supreme Court agreed to let an anti-trust consumer lawsuit against Apple go forward. The complaint: Apple's walled garden stifled competition.

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May 14, 2019
Disney takes over Hulu. What's it mean for cord cutters, binge watchers? Change is coming

Disney has taken over control of live and on-demand streaming service Hulu. That can help Disney offer bundled video subscriptions to consumers.

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May 14, 2019
Deepest dump? American explorer spots plastic garbage in world's deepest ocean

We know Mount Everest is littered with tons of trash. Now we know garbage has also been spotted at the world's deepest ocean depth.

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May 14, 2019
Great white sharks have been spotted off the coasts of Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas

A total of four great white sharks have been tracked off the coasts of the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida.

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May 14, 2019
The 7 best deals and sales you can find online this Tuesday

This Tuesday, get unbeatable savings from some of your favorite retailers.

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May 14, 2019
Moonquakes are causing the Moon to shrink!

Apparently the moon is shrinking because its tectonic plates are smashing together causing moonquakes.

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May 14, 2019
Alexa Guard can now listen for alarms – or, perhaps, a cheating spouse?

Beyond sending text alerts, Alexa can now listen in at home remotely via the free Guard service, so look our cheating spouses and rowdy teens

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May 14, 2019
Match launches app feature to help you plan dates, find out what to wear and more

Got a dating question? Need advice? The Match.com app is throwing in a free feature that can help.

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May 14, 2019
WhatsApp was breached: Here's what users need to do

Facebook's WhatsApp urges users to upgrade to the latest version of the messaging app after a report says users are vulnerable to malicious spyware.

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May 14, 2019
A new, see-through frog species discovered from its unique sound

This newly-discovered glass frog looks almost identical to another species, but its high-pitched call indicated it's a new species.

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May 14, 2019
Alexa can now listen for alarms – or, perhaps, a cheating spouse?

Beyond sending text alerts, Alexa can now listen in at home remotely via the free Guard service, so look our cheating spouses and rowdy teens

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May 14, 2019
High court says Apple lawsuit can move ahead

A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps. (May 13)

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May 14, 2019
How to use Target Cartwheel to save money and time

Saving time and money doesn't have to make your head spin. We take you on the twists and turns of the Target app to help save you time and money.

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May 14, 2019
Book review: New Tim Cook bio tells us much of what we already knew

The book follows the "then I introduced" format of new product launches, and is all business. It skimps on details about the non-Apple life of Tim Cook.

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May 14, 2019
Walmart takes shot in shipping wars by announcing free 'NextDay' delivery

Weeks after Amazon officials said they planned to offer free one-day Prime shipping, Walmart said it would roll out "NextDay" delivery without a fee.

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May 13, 2019
'Foldable' PC? Lenovo ThinkPad laptop screen bends in half like a book

Lenovo is showing off not a foldable phone but a prototype of what the Chinese company claims as the first “foldable PC,” ThinkPad laptop.

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May 13, 2019
Lenovo foldable laptop prototype due in 2020

Lenovo foldable laptop prototype due in 2020. Don't expect it to be cheap.

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May 13, 2019
Apple launches Apple TV app with HBO subscription channel to watch 'Game of Thrones' offline

The freshly designed Apple TV app for the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV box is meant to help you more easily find TV shows and movies you want to watch.

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May 13, 2019
This pressure cooker is also an air fryer—and it's at its lowest price ever for one day

Save almost $80 on this incredible 8-quart multi-cooker today.

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May 13, 2019
Why can't we look away from this ice cream churning?

It's getting hot outside, so we made some ice cream. And things got...steamy. (Turn your sound on for extra steam.)

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May 13, 2019
Facebook to pay U.S. content reviewers up to $22 an hour amid criticism

In addition to paying more, Facebook said it's adding tools for moderators to have graphic images blurred out, for example, before they see them.

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May 13, 2019
Experts say the koala is now 'functionally extinct'

Experts believe that the many threats to koalas now make them functionally extinct.

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May 13, 2019
Trek's CEO John Burke talks e-bikes and the benefits of cycling

The CEO of Trek Bicycle Corp. sits down with USA TODAY to discuss the benefits of biking, the nation's rise in electric bikes sales and the company's newest Super Commuter+...

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May 13, 2019
The moon is shrinking and quaking. Is this something to worry about?

Scientists Monday gave us the unsettling news that our favorite natural satellite, the moon, is shrinking, according to a study.

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May 13, 2019
Apple launches Apple TV app with HBO subscription channel to watch Game of Thrones offline

The freshly designed Apple TV app for the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV box is meant to help you more easily find TV shows and movies you want to watch.

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May 13, 2019
Amazon is rolling out machines to box customer orders

Tech giant Amazon is reportedly deploying machines to warehouses to automate the process of packing customer orders.

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