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August 16, 2020
LinkedIn’s tips for virtual job interviews: Here’s what you need to know before turning the webcam on

Before the big job interview, practice with 26 sample questions from LinkedIn, which can grade your performance using artificial intelligence.

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August 16, 2020
Your social feed is crowded with misinformation about coronavirus. Here’s how to spot it.

No matter how much big tech companies and others pledge to contain this toxic spread, it's up to us to actually do something about it.

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August 16, 2020
An Epic showdown: ‘Fortnite’ publisher’s suits vs. Apple, Google and what it means for you

What's at stake for consumers and video game players in the clash between Fortnite publisher Epic Games, and Apple and Google?

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August 16, 2020
Here’s where you can get kids’ face masks on sale

Having a kids' face mask is essential right now, and we know where to get them for less—shop our top picks.

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August 15, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this weekend

Amazon deals abound this weekend, with top-rated products, like the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer Brush, up for grabs for less at Amazon.

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August 15, 2020
ChaiFlicks: A new streaming service debuts for fans of Jewish cinema

The service costs $5.99 monthly, has a two-week free trial and is available in Apple, Roku and Amazon

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August 15, 2020
Subscription overload? Get ready for Apple’s

The Services division is Apple's no. 2 profit engine, generating $13 billion in sales for the most recent quarter.

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August 15, 2020
Trump orders TikTok to sell U.S. assets within 90 days, citing national security concerns

President Trump ordered the Chinese parent company of TikTok to sell or spin off its U.S. assets within 90 days, citing national security concerns.

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August 14, 2020
Chai Flicks: A new streaming service debuts for fans of Jewish cinema

The service costs $5.99 monthly, has a two-week free trial and is available in Apple, Roku and Amazon

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August 14, 2020
Facebook takes dig at Apple over its App Store developer fees

Add Facebook to the list of companies taking a swipe at Apple over App Store fees after a ban of the hit video game Fortnite.

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August 14, 2020
Report: Apple may offer new video, music and news subscription bundles

The "Apple One" package will reportedly go between $4.99 and $9.99 per month

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August 14, 2020
YouTube Music to replace Google Play starting soon

Google reminded users on Friday that between October and the end of this year access to Google Play Music would be removed permanently.

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August 14, 2020
‘I just worry that they’ll be so far behind’: Rural families without internet face tough choice on school

Roughly 3 million students across the United States don't have access to a home internet connection.

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August 14, 2020
Google Search makes it easier to find where to watch NBA, MLB games

You can find live viewing options by searching for the individual team or game you're interested in.

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August 14, 2020
LinkedIn offers tips for virtual job interviews. Here’s what you need to know before turning webcam on

Before the big job interview, practice with 26 sample questions from LinkedIn, which can grade your performance using artificial intelligence.

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August 13, 2020
Epic Games sues

Apple pulls 'Fortnite'

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August 13, 2020
Product launch

Microsoft's Surface Duo

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August 13, 2020
🎣 Scam alert

COVID-19 vaccine 📧?

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August 13, 2020
Pinterest workers plan walk out to demand end to workplace racial, gender discrimination

Continuing a reckoning sparked by two Black employees who accused the company of racial bias, Pinterest employees plan to walk out Friday i protest.

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August 13, 2020
Playing in ‘The Yard’: A first look at the new game mode in ‘Madden 21’

With "The Yard," the new game mode landing on "Madden 21," developers are trying to take football to the backyard.

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August 13, 2020
Amazon liable for defective products from third-party sellers, California court says

The appeals court overruled a lower court decision in the case of Amazon's selling a defective 3rd-party laptop battery.

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August 13, 2020
Apple pulls ‘Fortnite’ from App Store over mobile payment service; Epic Games sues

The popular video game Fortnite is no longer available to download via Apple's App Store after its publisher introduced a direct payment system.

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August 13, 2020
Philips Hue is still the best smart bulb you can buy—here’s why

Philips Hue smart bulbs have long reigned supreme in the smart home lighting category. Here's why it's still our favorite smart bulb.

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August 13, 2020
‘Fortnite’ no longer on Apple’s App Store after Epic Games unveils mobile direct payment option

The popular video game Fortnite is no longer available to download via Apple's App Store after its publisher introduced a direct payment system.

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August 13, 2020
Feds seize millions of dollars in cryptocurrency raised by major terrorist groups, DOJ says

The Justice Department said al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and the al-Qassam Brigades solicited cryptocurrency donations to fund their terror activities.

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August 13, 2020
Dropbox adds more features including a password management tool for premium users

Dropbox launched a trio of new services, and one of them will remember your passwords so you don't have to.

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August 13, 2020
Amazon’s Echo Show 5 is the perfect accessory for your desk

This mini smart display can do almost anything

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August 13, 2020
Facebook gets bad grades on report card from civil rights groups behind advertising boycott

Civil rights groups behind #StopHateForProfit boycott give Facebook poor grades, saying it failed to address or fell short of addressing demands.

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August 13, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

The best Amazon deals of the day include a budget-friendly Acer computer monitor and a tool starter kit—details.

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August 12, 2020
Tech giants, including Facebook and Twitter, unite looking to secure the upcoming election

Facebook, Google, Microsoft and others said they were forming a coalition to promote discussions with government agencies to secure the election.

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August 12, 2020
You can get 3 free months of Disney+ with these new sale Chromebooks—here’s how

Buying a new Chromebook? You can get plenty of extra perks, including three free months of Disney+—here's how.

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August 12, 2020
The 18 best back-to-school items you can get on Amazon

You can get all your back-to-school supplies on Amazon, including top-rated pens, Sony noise-canceling headphones, and the Fjallraven Kanken backpack.

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August 12, 2020
Uber CEO says the service might shut down in California if it has to reclassify workers

Uber's CEO says it might shut down temporarily in California if the state's court doesn't change its ruling on drivers.

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August 12, 2020
We love these noise-canceling Bose headphones—and they’re at a superb price

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II wireless, noise-canceling headphones can help you save a ton of money—and they're marked down one of the best prices we've seen.

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August 12, 2020
Survey finds more than half of all Americans back potential ban on TikTok

A new Harris Poll sheds light on how Americans feel about the President's plans to ban TikTok if it's not sold by Sept. 15.

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August 12, 2020
Former high ranking Pinterest executive sues the company, alleging gender discrimination

Ex-Pinterest COO Francoise Brougher claims discrimination and that she was wrongfully fired in April for speaking out.

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August 12, 2020
Microsoft’s Surface Duo launches with $1,399 price tag

Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo officially launched on Wednesday, and the device looks to be a multitasking machine with a $1,399 price tag.

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August 12, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday

The best Amazon deals this Tuesday include bike locks, resistance bands, Sony headphones and more—shop our top picks.

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August 11, 2020
What the hidden message in JoeBiden.com says – it’s masked in the code

A look at the source code of presidential nominee Joe Biden's official website shows a masked coronavirus message.

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August 11, 2020
The 10 best places to order seafood online

Online sites like Thrive Market, Omaha Steaks, and Fresh Direct will ship shrimp, lobster, salmon, and more right to your door.

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