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August 2, 2020
Congress and technology: Do lawmakers understand Google and Facebook enough to regulate them?

The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google were grilled by a House subcommittee. Should we be concerned that lawmakers don't understand big tech?

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August 1, 2020
TikTok responds to Trump’s proposed ban: ‘We’re not planning on going anywhere’

Is Microsoft buying TikTok? Will TikTok be banned? The video app said that it's here for the long run while President Trump has threatened a ban.

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August 1, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this weekend

These Amazon deals on Bose QuietComfort 35 II wireless headphones, scalp brushes and more are a great way to kickstart your weekend.

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August 1, 2020
Apple’s Tim Cook had the best week in tech

Facebook and Google CEOs got the most heated questions from lawmakers, and found their advertising businesses hurt by the pandemic.

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August 1, 2020
Rumors are swirling online about the upcoming Apple iPhone 12 models

Summer time is the right time for rumors about Apple's next wave of iPhones. Rumor topics include price, size, storage, battery life and 5G.

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August 1, 2020
Making the switch to Gmail from a traditional email program

There are many advantages to using Gmail over a traditional email program, making the learning curve worth the effort.

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July 31, 2020
Twitter hack

17-year-old charged 🚓

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July 31, 2020
From Apple to Android

LG Velvet review 📱

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July 31, 2020
TCL’s huge 8-series TVs are half off right now for savings up to $1,500

Two popular TCL Roku TVs are priced at half off right now—find out how get the 8-series 65- and 75-inch models at a massive discount.

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July 31, 2020
You can save $150 on a pair of Beats Studio3 wireless headphones right now

The well-reviewed Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones are currently $150 off their usual list price—find out where you can buy them.

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July 31, 2020
Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok, reports say

Microsoft is reportedly in talks to acquire TikTok, the app owned by Chinese company ByteDance, amid possible ban in the U.S. from President Trump.

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July 31, 2020
Twitter hack: Three charged for alleged roles, including 17-year-old ‘mastermind’

Three people including a 17-year-old Tampa teen has been charged in connection with the hack of high-profile Twitter accounts.

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July 31, 2020
Twitter hack: Three arrested for alleged roles, including 17-year-old ‘mastermind’

Three people including a 17-year-old Tampa teen has been charged in connection with the hack of high-profile Twitter accounts.

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July 31, 2020
This adorable vintage amp is actually a helpful smart speaker

The Marshall Uxbridge Voice comes with your pick of smart assistants, Bluetooth and Chromecast connectivity, and a retro look

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July 31, 2020
This colorful, mid-range Sony TV delivers the goods but comes at a cost

Can this colorful mid-range Sony TV compete with its budget-friendly rivals?

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July 31, 2020
After years of hype, 5G making progress in the US

Just as municipalities have used traffic reductions to speed up road improvements, carriers been working to bring 5G to life sooner than expected.

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July 31, 2020
Google Doodle honors Pacita Abad, prized Philippine artist who broke gender barriers

Google's homepage got a refresh in the name of Pacita Abad, an artist and activist from the Philippines who broke gender barriers.

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July 31, 2020
LG Velvet review: The smartphone is sexy, the tech is cool, the camera could be improved

The LG Velvet costs $599, and is one of the cheapest 5G-capable phones out right now.

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July 31, 2020
Kids’ mental health can struggle during online school. Here’s how teachers are planning ahead.

Kids miss their friends. They're stuck at home. They're sleeping erratically. Not to mention the trauma of COVID-19 and economic collapse around them.

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July 31, 2020
Worried about your kid’s screen time? Parenting issues arise due to social media, tech

American parents with children under the age of 12 are concerned their child is spending too much time in front of a screen.

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July 30, 2020
You’ll have to wait a little longer for a new phone, Apple’s next iPhones to be delayed for ‘several weeks’

Apple had a record June quarter, as work at home crowd bought more Macs, iPhones, iPads and Watches, and viewed more iTunes movies than usual

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July 30, 2020
Facebook status: Ad boycott didn’t dent tech titan’s revenue growth amid pandemic

Facebook gave its quartely earnings report on Thursday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said

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July 30, 2020
10 incredible products that help prevent chafe

From creams to gels and aerosols, brands like MegaBabe, Gold Bond and Lanacane will keep your skin free of chafe, sores, blisters and more.

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July 30, 2020
10 incredible products that help prevent chafe

From creams to gels and aerosols, brands like MegaBabe, Gold Bond and Lanacane will keep your skin free of chafe, sores, blisters and more.

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July 30, 2020
I’m terrible at drinking water—but this smart bottle reminds me to hydrate

I tried the HidrateSpark 3 smart water bottle in an effort to change my poor water-drinking habits. Find out if it worked or if it was a total flop.

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July 30, 2020
NASA’s Perseverance rover has launched: It’s a stepping stone to send humans to Mars

The Perseverance rover will bring NASA one step closer in taking humans to Mars – an initiative that's been a long time coming.

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July 30, 2020
CBS All Access gets new programming adding MTV, Nickelodeon, BET content

No "Daily Show," coming to CBS All Access, but recent shows from Nickelodeon, BET and MTV added, along with Paramount movies.

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July 30, 2020
Charter Spectrum brings a new mobile platform to local news

Charter Spectrum have launched a mobile news app to keep its 28 million customers up on local news in their markets across the country.

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July 30, 2020
Why US-based semiconductor chip manufacturing is critical

The pandemic has made clear supply chains for chips used to power our devices and services are too reliant on foreign suppliers.

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July 30, 2020
Q&A: Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan on the new school year and virtual learning

We talk with the founder and CEO of popular education tool Khan Academy about what's new this fall and how parents can navigate virtual school.

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July 30, 2020
CBS All-Access gets new programming adding MTV, Nickelodeon, BET content

No "Daily Show," coming to CBS All-Access, but recent shows from Nickelodeon, BET and MTV added, along with Paramount movies.

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July 30, 2020
10 questions Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook should have been asked

Bezos, Zuckerberg, Pichai and Cook could have been asked some real, pointed questions with relevance about today or antitrust concerns.

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July 29, 2020
Tech review

'I 💓 a 2TB SSD drive'

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July 29, 2020
No affordable fix

Broadbanned 🛑

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July 29, 2020
Incognito browsing

6 reasons in favor 🕵️

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July 29, 2020
Ring’s latest doorbell offers several new features, but is it worth it?

Everything you need to know about the Ring 3 Plus

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July 29, 2020
This smart gadget makes pool care so much easier

Get detailed insights about your pool water from anywhere

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July 29, 2020
Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon go virtually to Washington: Big Tech CEOs questioned over antitrust concerns

Bipartisan panel split between questions of fairness to small business, vs. silencing conservative thought

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July 29, 2020
NASA’s ‘Perseverance’ rover hopes to discover ancient life on Mars

NASA's 'Perseverance' rover is equipped with two microphones, 23 cameras, seven scientific instruments, plus a drone helicopter.

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July 29, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic gives CES 2021 an opportunity to attract an online audience

The nation's largest trade show is going digital for January 2021, due to the coronavirus, causing "millions and millions" in losses to the CTA.

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