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May 1, 2019
Parents, would you let your kid ride an Uber or Lyft by themselves?

Uber and Lyft state that kids under 18 can't ride without being accompanied by an adult. Some do anyway, even with parental permission.

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May 1, 2019
Why your cable company might be happy to see you stop subscribing to its TV service

The steady march of TV cord cutting (plus continued inflation in programming costs) has led some smaller cable operators to stop fighting this trend.

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May 1, 2019
U.S. customs can seize your laptop or phone without a warrant. Advocates cry foul in court

The ACLU and EFF are trying to get a court to rule searches of phones and laptops at the U.S. border are unconstitutional.

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May 1, 2019
New educational game aims to hook 'Fortnite' players

'Adventure Academy' is a massively multiplayer online game for elementary and middle school age children.

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April 30, 2019
High-end appliances for a tiny kitchen

These smaller appliances work as hard as their full-size siblings

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April 30, 2019
Luxury dishwashers that you'll love

Top quality and better features make these models worth the money

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April 30, 2019
7 compact ventless dryers that won't leave you hanging

Save space and get your laundry dry without venting

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April 30, 2019
'Crowded out of existence': Up to 1M species at risk of extinction because of human activities, report says

Up to a million species are at risk of extinction because of human activities, a United Nations report warns.

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April 30, 2019
French door refrigerators you'll love

These fridges offer high style and convenience

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April 30, 2019
10 questions to ask before you buy an appliance

Buying a new fridge, dishwasher, range, or washer? We can help.

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April 30, 2019
High-end finishes—which is right for your kitchen?

Here's how to choose the perfect finish for your appliances

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April 30, 2019
Mark Zuckerberg unveils new Facebook interface

Zuckerberg unveils new Facebook interface

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April 30, 2019
10 questions to ask before you buy an appliance

Buying a new fridge, dishwasher, range, or washer? We can help.

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April 30, 2019
Zuckerberg unveils new Facebook interface

Zuckerberg unveils new Facebook interface

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April 30, 2019
Why your washing machine smells—and how to clean it

Your washer stinks, but it doesn't have to.

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April 30, 2019
Induction ranges you'll love cooking on

Cooking on an induction range gets tasty food on the table faster

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April 30, 2019
Crocs with fanny packs are a thing you can now own

Crocs collaborated with Beams, a Japanese brand, to bring to life their shoe with mini fanny pack attached.

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April 30, 2019
Oculus Quest review: cable free $399 VR headset is a winner that ditches PC and phone

Oculus announced that it has begun taking preorders for Quest, and that this $399 self-contained virtual reality headset will is coming May 21.

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April 30, 2019
Shoot for the stars this weekend: Spring's best meteor shower will peak with the Eta Aquarids

The Eta Aquarid meteors, also known as the Aquarids, are known for their speed. These meteors are fast — traveling at about 148,000 mph into Earth's atmosphere.

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April 30, 2019
DeClutter your EClutter: Cleaning up your tech

Incorporate tech material into your spring cleaning. Here are environmentally safe ways to declutter that.

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April 30, 2019
Have a crush on Facebook? Social network may help you meet your secret admirer

Facebook is introducing features to make it easier for people to pair up inside the social network and for members new to a community to meet friends.

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April 30, 2019
Oculus Quest review: standalone $399 VR headset is a winner that ditches PC and phone

Oculus announced that it has begun taking preorders for Quest, and that this $399 self-contained virtual reality headset will is coming May 21.

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April 30, 2019
What's new for Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg says the future is privacy

When Mark Zuckerberg takes the stage at f8 Tuesday, Facebook's CEO will push a new vision for the scandal-ridden company: privacy and private sharing.

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April 30, 2019
Saturn’s moon Titan has a massive ‘corridor’ of ice

Saturn's largest moon Titan apparently has a massive corridor of ice-rich bedrock that wraps nearly halfway around it.

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April 30, 2019
Sephora's massive Spring Beauty Insider sale is here—here's everything you need to know

Get huge savings on makeup, beauty products, and hair tools with this massive sale.

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April 30, 2019
Roku vs Apple TV vs Amazon Fire TV—which is the best?

They're all good, but which is the best of the best?

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April 30, 2019
Astronauts are younger after returning from orbit, here’s why

Astronauts age a bit slower than those of us on Earth due to something called "time dilation" described by Einstein's theory of relativity.

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April 30, 2019
NASA's excited about the God of Chaos asteroid heading toward Earth

There's an asteroid out there called 99942 Apophis that's over 1,000 feet wide, and it's scheduled to fly by Earth on April 13th, 2029.

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April 30, 2019
'Fashion Nova causes cancer': Twitter is freaking out over a warning label on $34 swimsuit

Cancer warning label on sold out Fashion Nova swimsuit gets a wide range of reactions on Twitter. The brand was complying with state regulations.

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April 30, 2019
The 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie trailer is here, and fans have some issues with it

The first trailer for the upcoming live-action film based on video game Sonic the Hedgehog is here, and fans of the Sega star don't seem thrilled.

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April 30, 2019
It wasn't just you—We watched 'Game of Thrones' on an amazing TV and it was still too dark

We watched on OLED and LCD televisions. OLED wins by a mile, but it's still muddy.

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April 30, 2019
The best traditional top-load agitator washers of 2019

Our picks for the best top-load agitator washers on the market today.

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April 30, 2019
The 6 best deals and sales you can find online this Tuesday

This Tuesday, get amazing deals on some of the most popular items from your favorite retailers.

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April 30, 2019
Crocs with fanny packs are a thing now? Some have sun visors, too. The net is confused.

There's now no need to choose between Crocs or a fanny pack when you can have an all-in-one. Other new Crocs come with sun visors and fringe.

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April 30, 2019
This major airline is expanding its face recognition technology

While we all love technology, I'm not sure we thought we'd see the day where airports are scanning our faces to verify our identities. B

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April 30, 2019
Amazon posted its first jobs for HQ2 in northern Virginia

Amazon posted the first jobs for its second headquarters, or HQ2, in northern Virginia, with a plan to create 400 openings in 2019.

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April 30, 2019
Chase tried to motivate customers with lower bank balances. It backfired badly.

Chase Bank tried to offer customers on Twitter some #MondayMotivation to save money. The backlash was so strong the banking giant deleted their tweet.

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April 30, 2019
SpaceX's rockets and spacecraft have cool names. What do they mean?

SpaceX makes a point of giving their rockets, spacecraft and other gadgets cool names. But what do they mean?

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April 30, 2019
The secret method to putting on a duvet cover quickly and easily

The "sushi" method is the way to go.

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