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July 29, 2020
What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2020 event

Unpacked event will be online only. Samsung last introduced new Galaxy phones at packed February event in San Francisco

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July 29, 2020
Historically Black colleges: MacKenzie Scott donates millions of dollars to diverse institutions

Scott announced on Tuesday that 116 organizations dealing with racial equity, climate change, gender equity and other issues received the donations.

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July 29, 2020
Behind the viral #ChallengeAccepted Instagram trend: How it started, and why JLo, more celebs are posting

The "Challenge Accepted" Instagram trend is a way for women to support women. See how the trend originated and why some aren't happy with it.

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July 29, 2020
TikTok calls out Facebook in a blog post urging ‘fair competition’

The post comes hours ahead of big tech's hearing before Congress, where Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai will face questioning.

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July 29, 2020
Facetune maker launches new app that brings facial retouching to video

It works similarly to the regular Facetune photo app. FaceTune Video is free on iOS and its coming to Google Play soon.

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July 29, 2020
These JBL headphones rock, but can they topple Sony’s best?

JBL has debuted a whole lineup of new, premium headphones for 2020, and the Club One noise canceling headphones occupy the top of the totem pole.

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July 29, 2020
What to except from Samsung Unpacked 2020 event

Unpacked event will be online only. Samsung last introduced new Galaxy phones at packed February event in San Francisco

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July 29, 2020
Walmart rolls out new ‘Ask Sam’ tool to store employees to help shoppers find products, prices

Walmart workers nationwide can use the new "Ask Sam" app to receive real-time emergency alerts and to also help shoppers find products and prices.

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July 28, 2020
‘Complete failure’: ACT test website crashes when registration opens after canceled exams

The ACT opened registration Monday for September and October tests, but shut down its registration site shortly after opening it "due to high demand."

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July 28, 2020
10 ways to exercise at home

No gym needed for these virtual workouts

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July 28, 2020
JLo, Ivanka Trump, more stars join Instagram challenge of ‘women supporting women’

The "Challenge Accepted" Instagram trend is a way for women to support women. See which celebrities are taking part.

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July 28, 2020
Donald Trump Jr. temporarily restricted on Twitter after sharing COVID-19 ‘misinformation’

Twitter says the restriction is temporary and that the action was brought about after Trump Jr. broke its rules on spreading falls information.

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July 28, 2020
Kristen Bell, Ivanka Trump, more stars join Instagram challenge of ‘women supporting women’

The "Challenge Accepted" Instagram trend is a way for women to support women. See which celebrities are taking part.

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July 28, 2020
CES 2021 cancels in-person show, moves event online

Loss totals "millions and millions" of dollars, says CES chief Gary Shapiro, who vows to make online presentations interesting.

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July 27, 2020
I fell in love with a tiny, 2 TB SSD drive

Drives have way more room, are more affordable and solve the noise issue. SSD drives are tiny, are more portable and are way faster to use.

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July 27, 2020
Tuft & Needle makes our favorite affordable mattress in a box—and the whole site is on sale

Shop this sitewide mattress sale at Tuft & Needle, our favorite affordable mattress-in-a-box maker, for big discounts on great products—click for more.

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July 27, 2020
Here’s why access to the internet is not created equal, how COVID-19 made it worse

As schools' debate about returning to online learning, the lack of internet access to many Americans is a big sticking point.

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July 27, 2020
Here’s why access to the internet is not created equal, how COVID-19 made it worse

As schools' debate about returning too online learning, the lack of internet access to many Americans is a big sticking point.

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July 27, 2020
Amazon, Apple, Walmart are offering virtual summer camp programs for kids

Although kids are spending their vacation days indoors, they can still enjoy summer camp activities with celebrities and DIY projects.

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July 27, 2020
Walmart shoppers love this zero gravity chair—and it’s on sale

Walmart customers love this zero gravity chair from Best Choice Products, and right now, you can get it for 41% off—get the details.

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July 27, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Monday

Get incredible Amazon deals this Monday on everything from smart sprinkler controllers to patio furniture and more. Click for details.

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July 27, 2020
You don’t have to use the latest iPhone to win awards. This year’s winner used phone introduced in 2017.

Most of the winners used older phones, not the latest and greatest like the recent iPhone 11 Pro or last year's iPhone XS Max

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July 27, 2020
Garmin says cyberattack caused outage affecting Connect service

Smartwatch maker Garmin blamed a cyberattack for issues affecting several of its services including its Connect platform.

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July 27, 2020
Protect your online privacy with our top VPN

Simple, reliable internet privacy is easier than you think

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July 27, 2020
iPhone Photography Award winners

Photographers from around the globe participated in the annual event

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July 27, 2020
As school starts online, parents need to study up on ‘pandemic pods’ – and what they mean for equity

Learning pods and elementary school child care may support or replace remote learning, but experts say access inequity will widen the education gap.

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July 27, 2020
Google extends remote work policy through next summer

The decision will reportedly impact most of the roughly 200,000 full-time and contract employees for 12 months ahead.

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July 27, 2020
7 tips to shop safely online

Shopping more online? Take heed to these 7 simple safety tips

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July 27, 2020
Google reportedly extends remote work policy through next summer

The decision will reportedly impact most of the roughly 200,000 full-time and contract employees for 12 months ahead.

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July 27, 2020
If you stay at a hotel during the pandemic, a robot may deliver wine to your door or clean your room

One way to ensure you can socially distance during your next hotel stay is to have a robot deliver items to your room.

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July 27, 2020
6 keys to Tesla’s future: Elon Musk’s electric car maker beats existential threats

Tesla overcame what many considered to be a make-or-break moment. What's next? Here are six keys to the electric car company's future.

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July 27, 2020
6 practical reasons to use incognito mode in your browser

While you don't have true anonymity in Incognito mode, Kim Komando explains why you might want to use it anyway.

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July 26, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: New features to include hand gestures, fall detection to compete with Apple Watch

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 3 will include new hand control commands and support fall detection, according to XDA Developers, a mobile forum.

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July 26, 2020
Apple’s AirPods Pros just dropped below $200 for the first time ever

Apple Airpods Pro earbuds are the best wireless earbuds on the market, and they're marked down below $200 for the first time ever—find out more.

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July 26, 2020
Broadbanned: Still no affordable fix for a broadband internet connection just out of reach

The problem of people who can see the nearest broadband connection but can't get it at any reasonable price remains one we not only haven't solved.

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July 25, 2020
Anti-trust hearing with Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google CEOs set for Wednesday

The House Judiciary Committee will speak to Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai on Wednesday.

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July 25, 2020
Can’t touch this: Jaguar Land Rover comes up with new gesture control system for cars

The theory is that it would enable motorists to pay more attention to the road and less attention to buttons and glass monitors while driving.

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July 25, 2020
Apple Maps alert reminds people to self-isolate after traveling internationally

A man who recently traveled out of the country said Apple Maps sent a push notification reminding him to self-isolate.

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July 25, 2020
Scammers orchestrate impersonation scheme on Square’s Cash App to steal money

A way to collect cash donations via Square's Cash App to feed families during the economic fallout turned into a nightmare for one Detroit group.

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July 25, 2020
Forget the ‘Freshman 15.’ If you gained the ‘Quarantine 15’ or more, these apps and tech gear may help

Have you packed on some pounds during the coronavirus pandemic? There are some apps and wearable tech products to help you lose weight and stay fit.

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