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May 18, 2020
Who’s flying in the SpaceX Crew Dragon? Meet astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.

Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be the first to fly a commercial spacecraft -- Elon Musk's SpaceX Crew Dragon -- to the International Space Station.

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May 18, 2020
SpaceX’s next launch will officially have astronauts on board

The next launch for Elon Musk's company SpaceX on May 27 will be its first to have people on board. Tuesday's satellite launch was canceled.

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May 18, 2020
Uber hit with more layoffs as the ride-sharing company cuts over 3,000 jobs

Uber's May layoffs amount to a 25% reduction of its global workforce. Its Uber Eats business has grown during the COVID-19 crisis, but rides fell 80%.

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May 18, 2020
FedEx, Microsoft announce data-driven partnership to help businesses

FedEx and Microsoft are combining logistics and cloud computing technology to provide a range of data-driven business services.

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May 18, 2020
Apple is reopening some stores this week: Expect to wear a mask, have temperature checked

Apple is reopening 25 stores this week. Customers must wear a face mask. If they don't have one, they will be given a free one before they can enter.

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May 18, 2020
For video meetings – the eyes have it. Use these tips to better present yourself online

You want to look good during video meetings. Check your camera to make sure you're on the same level as your subject and not looking down at them.

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May 18, 2020
Four tips for more professional looking – and better sounding – video calls

Videoconferencing tools don't have to break the bank. A good microphone costs $50 or less and a foam board provides a clean background for only $15.

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May 18, 2020
The best affordable robot vacuum in the world is back on sale

This deal on the Eufy RoboVac 11S will help you save a bundle.

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May 17, 2020
5 sensational deals you can get during the HP Memorial Day sale

The HP Memorial Day sale is a chance to shop desktop, printer and HP laptop deals up to 55% off.

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May 17, 2020
Zoom fixes service issue: Some say glitch interrupted virtual church services

The outages were seemingly widespread, according to DownDetector. A live outage map showed hotspots in Texas, Florida and California.

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May 17, 2020
Zoom is down for many users: Some say glitch interrupts virtual church services

The outages were seemingly widespread, according to DownDetector. A live outage map showed hotspots in Texas, Florida and California.

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May 17, 2020
Zoom is down for many users: Some say glitch interrupts virtual church

The outages were seemingly widespread, according to DownDetector. A live outage map showed hotspots in Texas, Florida and California.

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May 16, 2020
This brilliant Sling deal will let you try all the best channels for free

This incredible Sling TV offer can help you watch more of the shows you love—here's how.

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May 16, 2020
How many streaming services would you pay for? Three more services want your money

Quibi says its slow start is due to coronavirus, while others say it's economics: People didn't want it. So how will HBO Max and Peacock fare?

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May 16, 2020
Tight on cash, but want cool tech? Consider these five sub-$100 gadgets

Whether for work or play during this coronavirus stay-at-home period, these "best bang for your buck" gadgets for under $100 can serve as upgrades.

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May 15, 2020
One in 4 restaurants won’t re-open after pandemic, says exec

Restaurants are hurting, to the tune of $50 billion in lost sales in April, says National Restaurant Association

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May 15, 2020
The 20 most popular things people are buying right now

Recently during quarantine, our readers have been buying products like Nintendo Switches, hand sanitizer, and cloth face masks.

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May 15, 2020
Amid coronavirus, AP exams went online and had tech problems. College Board says it’s investigating.

The College Board says less than 1% of this week's 1.6 million AP exams had problems. But those students want to resubmit their work, not re-test.

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May 15, 2020
Here’s everything you need to have an affordable outdoor movie night at home

Movie theaters are closed—why not bring the cinema to your backyard?

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May 14, 2020
I tried the under-desk elliptical with over 1,000 reviews—is it worth it?

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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May 14, 2020
One in 4 restaurants won’t re-open after pandemic, study says

Restaurants are hurting, to the tune of $50 billion in lost sales in April, says National Restaurant Association

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May 14, 2020
‘Grand Theft Auto V’ free video game giveaway crashes Epic Games online store

Epic Games, maker of 'Fortnite,' tried to give away free copies of "Grand Theft Auto V" in its online store Thursday but demand crashed the service.

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May 14, 2020
California church files class action lawsuit against Zoom after bible class ‘Zoombombing’

Saint Paulus Lutheran Church, one of San Francisco's oldest churches, filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Zoom in a U.S. District Court.

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May 14, 2020
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos could be the world’s first trillionaire by 2026, people aren’t happy

The world's first trillionaire by 2026 could be Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, according to the company Comparisun, and Twitter is not happy.

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May 14, 2020
8 ways to protect your privacy from Alexa

If you own an Echo or Alexa speaker, you'll want to adjust these settings.

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May 14, 2020
Jeff Bezos could become world’s first trillionaire, and many people aren’t happy about it

A company projected Amazon's Jeff Bezos could become the world's first trillionaire, sparking critical responses to the entrepreneur and his wealth.

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May 13, 2020
6 nature-inspired design trends you can try at home

Use Mother Nature's beauty to spruce up your living space

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May 13, 2020
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks, open windows for ventilation

Drivers and riders will have to confirm they are wearing a mask or cover before every ride.

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May 13, 2020
Remastered versions of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ launching this fall

A classic video game franchise is ready for its comeback. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Pro Skater 2 will return in remastered form on September 4.

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May 13, 2020
You can now have your very own digital avatar on Facebook and Messenger

The avatars, clones of Snapchat's popular Bitmoji, are being rolled out to U.S. users on Facebook and Messenger, Facebook says.

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May 13, 2020
Amazon launches 3 upgraded tablets: ‘All new’ Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus and Kids Edition

The new Fire HD 8 has faster performance. The Fire HD 8 Plus has wireless charging and the kid's version still comes with a child-friendly case.

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May 12, 2020
How would you like to work from home ‘forever’? Twitter is encouraging employees to do so

With coronavirus closing offices until at least September, Twitter's CEO said Tuesday some of the workforce can work from home indefinitely.

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May 12, 2020
Tech company that makes iPhone cables has pivoted to ventilators amid coronavirus crisis

The tech company Belkin partnered with University of Illinois's design to make the ventilators, as part of its contribution against coronavirus.

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May 12, 2020
GrubHub shares surge off reports of acquisition offer by Uber

Uber, which already manages Uber Eats, has made an offer to acquire food delivery service GrubHub, according to published reports.

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May 12, 2020
Google killing Google Play Music for YouTube Music in 2020

New tab in Google Play Music app lets you transfer playlists, libraries, uploads and personal preferences over to YouTube Music.

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May 12, 2020
Uber uses Zoom to layoff about 3,700 as coronavirus pandemic puts brakes on business

Uber, which has seen its ride-hailing business drop 80% in the COVID-19 crisis, used Zoom conference calls to lay off 3,700 employees last week.

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May 11, 2020
Samsung has plans to launch a debit card this summer

Samsung Pay, the company's digital payment platform has been around for 5 years, but now it'll be backed by a cash management account.

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May 10, 2020
Ex-Google engineer who alleged discrimination against conservative white men asks judge to dismiss lawsuit

James Damore worked as an engineer at Google before being fired after criticizing the company's efforts to improve diversity among its workforce.

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May 10, 2020
Tired of irrelevant emails? Microsoft enables a feature to block ‘reply-all’ email storms

Accidentally replying to everyone who is CC'd on an email clogs inboxes and slows down servers if enough people chime in.

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May 10, 2020
Alcohol intake increases, so does the need for sobriety tech tools

"I, too, have shifted from a weekend-only drinker to sipping one or two spiked seltzers almost every night," Jennifer Jolly says.

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