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September 3, 2020
‘Inappropriate and racist content’: Some schools cancel online curriculum Acellus as COVID-19 back to school kicks off

Examples of Acellus modules posted online include suggestive language such as "sweetie lips" and a controversial image in a lesson on Harriet Tubman.

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September 3, 2020
8 inexpensive laptops for kids you can still get online

There is currently a laptop shortage as students prepare for virtual learning. But you can still find cheap laptops from HP, Chromebook, and more.

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September 3, 2020
The next ‘Mario Kart’ game for Nintendo Switch turns your living space into a race track

On the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo announced Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, a "mixed reality" game featuring a physical go-kart.

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September 3, 2020
Facebook says it won’t take new political ads week before Presidential election

Facebook's update suggests the rules don't take effect until late October.

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September 3, 2020
Facebook won’t allow new political ads the week before the November Presidential election

The Mark Zuckerberg-led social media company announced in a blog post that it won't accept new political ads in the week before the election.

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September 3, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

Amazon deals you won't want to miss this Wednesday include a pair of Beats by Dre wireless headphones, a Staub Dutch oven and more—shop our top picks.

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September 3, 2020
All the best appliance deals to shop for Labor Day 2020

These Labor Day appliance sales at retailers like Best Buy, The Home Depot and others are your chance to save on stoves, microwaves and more.

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September 2, 2020
Scientists detect massive gravitational wave from merger of 2 black holes

The merger of two black holes, estimated to have occurred about 7 billion years ago, is the largest observed in gravitational waves, researchers say.

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September 2, 2020
You can get the best air fryer on the market for $100 off right now

The Philips Air Fryer XXL will crisp foods to perfection, and you can save $100 on it right now—see the details.

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September 2, 2020
This spin bike is cheaper than the Peloton—but is it as good?

The Echelon Connect Bike brings virtual spin classes into your home for a fraction of the price of the Peloton. But is it as good?

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September 2, 2020
Tesla looks to hire software engineers to develop car video games

Tesla cars already have a large touch screen display that owners and passengers can use to play video games when the vehicle is parked.

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September 2, 2020
Mercedes-Benz reveals redesigned S-Class luxury car, adding augmented reality windshield, ‘evasive steering’

The redesigned 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts a new augmented reality system and advanced safety features, including emergency evasive steering.

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September 2, 2020
Uncut and unedited: Livestreamers have become a key cog in the Louisville protests

Livestreams have played an integral role in Louisville's protests, allowing viewers to see events as they unfold and to keep a steady eye on police.

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September 1, 2020
Apple & Google

Contact tracing 📲

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September 1, 2020
Facebook mistake

Militia post ignored

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September 1, 2020
COVID misinformation

Trump retweet removed

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September 1, 2020
Biden-Harris campaign launches merch for ‘Animal Crossing’

The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign launched online merchandise Tuesday on the Nintendo game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."

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September 1, 2020
An online class by any other name? College students pay rent, enroll – then find courses aren’t in-person

As students return to college for the fall semester, they find online and in-person classes are starting to feel the same. Some feel cheated.

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September 1, 2020
Masks required: Uber will soon require selfies for some riders with an expansion of a mask verification feature

Uber has required masks for drivers and riders since May amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now it's expanding a mask verification feature to some riders.

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September 1, 2020
Apple plans to launch four new iPhones this year, says report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch four new iPhone models in October supporting 5G wireless speeds.

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September 1, 2020
Apple and Google team up to send you notifications if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19

Apple and Google teamed up to develop push notifications that let iOS and Android users know if they might have been exposed to COVID-19.

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September 1, 2020
Amazon Prime, Walmart+, Instacart and Shipt: The perks, costs and how membership programs compare

How does Walmart's new membership program compare to Amazon Prime, Instacart, Shipt and DoorDash? Here's what you get with each subscription program.

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September 1, 2020
Samsung hits a new record with the most expensive smartphone: $2,000

New Galaxy Fold Z Fold 2 goes on sale September 18th. The even more expensive Thom Browne designed fashion edition will be available a week later

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September 1, 2020
Video games on the way: Marvel’s Avengers, Call of Duty, Spider-Man: Miles Morales among most anticipated

Coming soon: two new video game systems, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and several big releases including Marvel's Avengers and Call of Duty.

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September 1, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077, Call of Duty: These are the biggest games launching this fall season

Most developers save their biggest releases for the fall and holiday season, when many shoppers will purchase video games, consoles and more.

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September 1, 2020
Google honors Black cartoonist and activist Jackie Ormes with new Doodle

Jackie Ormes is widely recognized as the first and only Black female newspaper cartoonist of her time in the United States.

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September 1, 2020
An online class by any other name? College students pay rent, enroll — then find courses aren’t in-person

As students return to college for the fall semester, they're finding online and in-person classes are starting to feel the same. Some feel cheated.

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September 1, 2020
Back-to-school shopping 2020: 5 tips to get ready whether at home or in the classroom

Sure, shopping and gearing up for the school year looks and feels very different. Here are some ways to save time and money getting ready for class.

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September 1, 2020
Walmart’s new membership program to launch Sept. 15 with same-day delivery, fuel discount

Walmart Plus will cost $98 a year compared to $119 for Amazon Prime. Walmart+ offers free same-day delivery and checkout in-store with Scan & Go.

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August 31, 2020
Making money on TikTok: Creators will be able to sell merch from the app

The video-sharing app is partnering with Teespring, the commerce platform, to allow creators to sell their own merchandise through TikTok.

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August 31, 2020
Back to school looks so different this year. Here’s how to save some time and money

Back to school looks so different in 2020. Whether going remote or in person, here's how to save some time and money to prepare your student for class

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August 31, 2020
Google launches Kids Space initiative on Lenovo tablets

Google describes its Kids Space as a place for parents to manage screen time and get access to "teacher-approved" apps and popular kids' books free.

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August 31, 2020
Google’s new Lenovo tablets lets parents opt-out of ads

Google describes its Kids Space as a place for parents to manage screen time and get access to "teacher-approved" apps and popular kids' books free.

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August 31, 2020
Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service receives FAA approval

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Amazon's Prime Air service, which will use drones to deliver packages.

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August 31, 2020
How QAnon and other dark forces are radicalizing Americans as the COVID-19 pandemic rages and election looms

The spread of conspiracy theories into the mainstream on social media channels like Facebook and YouTube is accelerating during the coronavirus.

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August 31, 2020
Twitter removes Trump retweet sharing false information on COVID-19 deaths

Twitter on Sunday removed a post retweeted by President Trump that falsely claimed the COVID-19 pandemic is not as deadly as officials have said.

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August 31, 2020
Google finds a new way to serve ads to kids on upcoming Lenovo tablets

Google says parents can opt out of having their kids see ads on Kids Space, but they'll have to work for it.

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August 30, 2020
We tried them all

WebEx, Meet, Skype?

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August 30, 2020
Amazon Fresh

The smart 🛒 is here

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August 30, 2020
Don’t sell cheap 🤑

Shop your old 📱

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