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September 30, 2020
New emoji update includes people hugging and transgender, nonbinary representation

Android and Apple users, using updates software versions, now have access to 117 new emojis, with expanded inclusive options.

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September 30, 2020
Samsung’s flagship QLED 4K TV is one of the best and brightest of the year

The Samsung Q90T QLED 4K TV is not only one of the best quantum dot TVs we've reviewed in 2020, it's one of the best TVs of the year—period.

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September 30, 2020
Samsung’s flagship QLED 4K TV is one of the best and brightest of the year

The Samsung Q90T QLED 4K TV is not only one of the best quantum dot TVs we've reviewed in 2020, it's one of the best TVs of the year—period.

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September 30, 2020
Trump or Biden: Who won the first presidential debate? Social media picked a winner

Roughly 67% of the tweets mentioning both presidential candidates were negative in nature, researchers found.

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September 30, 2020
How to pre-order Google’s Pixel 5, Nest speaker, and Chromecast

Here's how to get yours fast.

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September 30, 2020
Google introduces new phones, Google TV, smart speaker and Chromecast

Google's new phones probably won't make a dent in sales, as the Pixels have historically been sales laggards, but it will make them more competitive.

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September 30, 2020
You can get 2 Echo Dots for the sale price of 1 right now

This Amazon Prime Day 2020 deal on an Echo Dot will give Prime members two smart speakers for the sale price of one—details

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September 30, 2020
Are Sony’s new headphones better than their predecessors?

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones: which one is best?

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September 30, 2020
Facebook is adding more tools to Instagram DMs, some of which are from Messenger

Facebook is taking some of the most highly used Messenger features and adding them direct messaging on Instagram.

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September 30, 2020
Ikea to remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by 2021, aiming to reduce waste at home

Ikea said the goal is to inspire consumers who frequently use batteries to make the switch to rechargeable ones in order to reduce waste at home.

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September 30, 2020
Upgrading to an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5? What to do with your old video game console

As video game players wait for the PS5 and Xbox Series X to arrive, some are wondering what to do with your PS4, Xbox One or other older consoles.

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September 30, 2020
You can save $100 on these Beats noise-canceling headphones for Amazon Prime Day 2020

This Amazon Prime Day 202 0Right now, you can save big on the Beats Solo Pro headphones by shopping this deep discount—see the details.

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September 29, 2020
Google expected to launch new Pixel phones, Chromecast and smart speakers at event

Google's Pixel phones have never sold well, but are considered state-of-the-art Android showcases to push makers to offer the latest and greatest.

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September 29, 2020
Microsoft: Ransomware is fastest growing scam attempt

Best cure for ransomware: stronger passwords and two factor authentication, which makes it harder for cybercriminals to invade, says Microsoft

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September 29, 2020
This 2-for-1 Echo Dot speaker deal for Amazon Prime Day 2020 is too good to miss

This Amazon Prime Day 2020 deal on an Echo Dot will give Prime members two smart speakers for the sale price of one—details

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September 29, 2020
This 2-for-1 Echo Dot speaker deal for Amazon Prime Day 2020 is too good to miss

This Amazon Prime Day 2020 deal on an Echo Dot will give Prime members two smart speakers for the sale price of one—details

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September 29, 2020
5 unbelievably good laptop deals to buy from HP’s huge fall sale

You can get HP computers on sale plus printers and more at a huge discount for the store's blowout HP Days savings event—here's what to grab first.

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September 29, 2020
The best TVs of 2020

We tested the best TVs on the market of every brand and price-point.

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September 29, 2020
What’s the best camera for video meetings?

With so many of us spending so many hours a day on video meetings, the age-old question "What kind of camera should I buy?" takes on a new urgency and...

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September 29, 2020
Biden blasts Facebook over Trump posts, voting misinformation before presidential debate

Joe Biden is pressuring Facebook to remove Trump posts containing voting misinformation as the two prepare to face each other in their first debate.

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September 29, 2020
If you don’t want to spend $1,000 on a smartphone, here are some smartphones under $300

You don't need to spend $1,000 to get a smartphone. Here are 4 smartphones under $300.

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September 29, 2020
Ransomware hack cripples Universal Health Services hospitals, facilities across the US

Universal Health Services, one of the nation's largest health care providers, has seen its hospitals and facilities crippled with a massive cyberattack.

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September 29, 2020
This coffee maker will blow your Keurig away—and it’s on sale for National Coffee Day

This National Coffee Day deal on our favorite single-serve coffee maker, the Nespresso VertuoPlus, is a jaw-dropper—get the details.

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September 29, 2020
This coffee maker will blow your Keurig away—and it’s on sale for National Coffee Day

This National Coffee Day deal on our favorite single-serve coffee maker, the Nespresso VertuoPlus, is a jaw-dropper—get the details.

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September 29, 2020
Amazon One: Amazon’s launches hand scanners as its new entry option in select stores

Starting Sept. 29, customers can use Amazon One as an entry option at two Amazon Go stores in Seattle.

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September 29, 2020
Facebook says its campaign helped recruit 100,000 poll workers for Trump-Biden presidential election

A recruitment drive by Facebook to address the coronavirus-caused shortage of poll workers on Election Day has spurred 100,000 people to volunteer.

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September 29, 2020
You don’t need to spend $1,000 on a phone. Here’s how to get a smartphone for under $300.

What to look for in a budget phone: As much power as you can afford, the ability to add extra storage and a decent battery.

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September 29, 2020
Microsoft 365 including Outlook email, Word, Excel and Teams hit with massive outage

Microsoft 365 was down Monday evening, affecting users' new access request to multiple services including Outlook, Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams.

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September 29, 2020
There’s an app

Forget a 📺 cable box

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September 29, 2020
Amazon confirms

Prime Day Oct-13-14

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September 29, 2020
Save the Children

QAnon's đź‘¶ conspiracy

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September 28, 2020
Trump used Facebook to suppress the Black vote in battleground states during 2016 election, report says

Report: Trump's 2016 campaign sought to deter Black Americans in battleground states from voting by targeting them with negative Clinton Facebook ads.

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September 28, 2020
This Audible discount is one of the best early Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals we’ve seen

This early Amazon Prime Day 2020 deal on an Amazon Audible audiobook subscription service is too good to skip—find out more.

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September 28, 2020
This Audible discount is one of the best early Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals we’ve seen

This early Amazon Prime Day 2020 deal on an Amazon Audible audiobook subscription service is too good to skip—find out more.

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September 28, 2020
Save the Children? Extremist conspiracy movement QAnon fabricates pedophile claims against Biden as election looms

QAnon has hijacked the Save the Children movement to push baseless pedophilia claims against Joe Biden and other Democrats before the election.

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September 28, 2020
Ransomware hack cripples United Health Services hospitals, facilities across the US

United Health Services, one of the nation's largest health care providers, has seen its hospitals and facilities crippled with a massive cyberattack.

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September 28, 2020
Ransomware hack cripples United Health Services hospitals, facilities across the US

United Health Services, one of the nation's largest health care providers, has seen its hospitals and facilities crippled with a massive cyberattack.

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September 28, 2020
‘We are at the precipice of a democratic crisis’: Democrats ask Facebook to get serious about misinformation, hate

Two influential Democrats have urged Facebook to take stronger action against misinformation, voter suppression and incitements to violence.

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September 28, 2020
‘We are at the precipice of a democratic crisis’: Democrats ask Facebook to get serious about misinformation, hate

Two influential Democrats have urged Facebook to take stronger action against misinformation, voter suppression and incitements to violence.

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September 28, 2020
Here’s how to get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $1

Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals have already begun—Find out how to get four months of Amazon Music unlimited for just $1.

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