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July 7, 2020
Facebook ad boycott: Sheryl Sandberg vows company will get better at removing hate speech

Tuesday's pledge came ahead of meeting with civil rights leaders over a growing advertising boycott over hate speech and racism on Facebook platforms.

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July 7, 2020
Philo now cheapest streaming service after YouTube TV price hike. For $20, get lots of cable but no sports or news

Looking to cut the cord and keep cable TV networks? Philo streaming offers 60 channels like HGTV, MTV, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, but doesn't have news.

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July 7, 2020
What civil rights groups want from Facebook boycott: Stop hate speech and harassment of Black users

Facebook boycott is giving voice to complaints that social media disproportionately stifles Black users while failing to protect them from harassment.

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July 7, 2020
Split the fee with a friend or switch to Sling: Readers respond to YouTube TV’s price hike

How about saving money by splitting the cost of a YouTube TV membership with a friend? That was one suggestion a reader offered.

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July 6, 2020
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July 6, 2020
Meet Shani Dowell, the first Black woman in Tennessee to raise $1 million for a start-up

Shani Dowell faced racism in high school, and now she hopes her Possip app, which helps parents and schools talk to each other, helps battle bias.

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July 6, 2020
Meet Shani Dowell, the first Black woman in Tennessee to raise $1 million for a start-up

Shani Dowell faced racism in high school, and now she hopes her Possip app, which helps parents and schools talk to each other, helps battle bias.

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July 6, 2020
Apple would like to store your passport and other IDs in an iPhone

But tech analyst Gene Munster thinks having a passport on your iPhone is at least 5 years away from becoming a reality.

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July 6, 2020
Xbox to unveil games for its next video game console July 23

Microsoft will host an Xbox Games Showcase later this month, during which it is widely expected to unveil games for its upcoming video game console.

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July 6, 2020
A Kickstarter campaign has raised more than $300,000 for a perfume that smells like space

A Kickstarter campaign has raised more than $321,000 to produce a NASA-designed perfume that smells like space.

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July 6, 2020
Supreme Court upholds law banning cellphone robocalls

Political groups wanted the original law declared unconstitutional, while the government wanted both the ban and the government-debt exception upheld.

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July 6, 2020
This charger has more than 18,000 glowing reviewsโ€”and it’s less than $10 right now

This Anker wireless charger is insanely popular, and right now you can get it for less than $10. Click for details.

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July 6, 2020
Will the Facebook advertising boycott force the social media giant to change? Not likely

Advertisers say they won't spend money on Facebook over concerns the company isn't doing enough to stop hate speech. But will it force changes?

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July 6, 2020
Need access to Wi-Fi? There are more options than ever

Check your coverage map before you leave the house looking for WiFi, as there may be a free hot spot awaiting you.

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July 5, 2020
People have pledged over $300,000 for a NASA-made perfume that smells like outer space

The scent was developed over a decade ago but was only used by NASA during astronaut field training, according to the product's Kickstarter page.

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July 5, 2020
5 New features I’m excited about in Apple’s iOS 14

New home screen, phone and texts will be busier, with more information coming at you, while the most intriguing new feature is actually years away

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July 5, 2020
How to get the most out of eBay as a seller or buyer

Online marketplace eBay has always been a destination for great deals. Here's how to score a good price whether you're a buyer or seller.

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July 4, 2020
Sling’s amazing free 2-week trial is backโ€”but not for long

Take advantage of these awesome Sling TV deals while they last to get two weeks of television free and moreโ€”get the details

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July 4, 2020
Done with Facebook? Consider MeWe, Parler or old standbys such as LinkedIn

New rivals pale in size to the social network and stress their differences: freedom of thought and no spyware. But will you find your friends there?

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July 4, 2020
With your smartphone, you can capture great photographs of fireworks. Here’s how.

Looking to capture fireworks this Fourth of July? We've got tips to get the best images.

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July 4, 2020
Cutting the cord: Sling TV is the cheapest, best bargain in TV streaming

The channel lineup isn't as robust and the recommendations are as good as worthless, but who cares? You're saving $400 a year.

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July 3, 2020
Video game ‘The Last of Us Part II’ advances accessibility options for gamers who have disabilities

The video game developers at Naughty Dog made its Sony PlayStation 4 new game "The Last of Us Part II,' accessible for blind or low-vision players.

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July 3, 2020
7 clever tech tricks

Need to make an electronic signature or use your smart speaker to remember for you? Kim Komando offers 7 tech tips to use time and again.

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July 3, 2020
‘The Last of Us Part II’

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July 2, 2020
These noise-canceling Sony headphones are nearly $100 offโ€”but not for long

This Best Buy Deal of the Day on the Sony WH-CH700N headphones is your chance to get a top-rated pair of noise-canceling headphones for less.

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July 2, 2020
Cutting the cord: What now, after YouTube TV’s price increase?

As far as streaming rate hikes go, YouTube TV's announced $15 hike this week was one of the biggest, a 30% jump to $65.

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July 2, 2020
More Apple stores now closed: 29% of stores listed as temporarily closed as COVID-19 cases rise

More than 80 Apple stores in 16 states are temporarily closed again due to spikes in the number of coronavirus cases.

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July 1, 2020
Cutting the cord

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July 1, 2020
Cutting the cord

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July 1, 2020
Cutting the cord

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July 1, 2020
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July 1, 2020
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July 1, 2020
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July 1, 2020
Chipotle launches virtual farmers’ market to support agricultural industry partners

Chipotle launched a virtual farmers' market to help the agricultural industry, which has been hit with massive losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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July 1, 2020
6 incredible deals to shop during HP’s big 4th of July sale

For a 4th of July sale you don't want to miss for 2020, check out HP's big savings event, which features substantial markdowns on laptops and more.

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July 1, 2020
The Smartest Smart Speaker for Alexa and Google Assistant

Bose Home 300: better than Amazon Echo

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July 1, 2020
Video game ‘The Last of Us Part II’ advances accessibility options for disabled gamers

The game developers at Naughty Dog made its Sony PlayStation 4 new game "The Last of Us Part II,' accessible for blind or low-vision players.

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July 1, 2020
PlayStation 4’s newest video game hit has 60 accessibility settings for impaired players

In 'The Last of Us Part II' video game there are 60 accessibility settings, including hearing options, features for low-vision and blind players.

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July 1, 2020
‘No mask. No ride’: Uber will require drivers and passengers to wear face masks indefinitely

Uber is extending its mask requirement indefinitely throughout the U.S. and Canada as coronavirus cases continue to rise across several states.

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