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February 19, 2020
This mirror tells you if your skincare products are working

The HiMirror Slide has a built-in computer and collapses for portability.

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February 19, 2020
UCLA drops controversial face recognition plan

UCLA student protest against the facial recognition system played a big part in the decision, the campus says.

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February 19, 2020
The 5 best Walmart deals you can get right now

You can save a lot on smart robot vacuums, instant cameras, and more thanks to these incredible Walmart deals happening now.

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February 19, 2020
Can the coronavirus spread through cash exchanges or live on credit cards?

Viruses like coronavirus tend to survive longer on hard surfaces like credit cards and coins. Is that driving people to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency?

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February 19, 2020
New TikTok feature lets parents set how much time their kids can spend on the app

TikTok's new feature called Family Safety Mode allows guardians to link their account to their kid's to control content seen and time spent on the app.

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February 19, 2020
Coronavirus complications in China increase Facebook’s Oculus Quest backlog

Coronavirus concerns complicate Facebook's efforts to get Oculus Quest headsets made. The best way to buy it now: third-party sellers such as eBay.

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February 19, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

You don't need to spend a fortune to get great stuff for the house—just shop these five best Amazon deals happening today.

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February 19, 2020
Coronavirus fallout: Study says people aren’t downloading flight and hotel apps

While the virus is having the greatest impact on China, the travel fallout is global. Popular hotel and flight apps are taking a revenue hit.

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February 19, 2020
Phone addiction? Problematic smartphone use may be bad for your brain. How to unplug

Most of us are pretty hooked on our phones, spending the equivalent of a month and a half every year, swiping, scrolling and staring at their screens.

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February 19, 2020
This gadget puts Alexa in your car—but do you need it?

Going on a road trip? Take Alexa along for the ride.

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February 19, 2020
Uber’s new ‘On-Trip Reporting’ tool lets you report uncomfortable rides in real-time

Previously, riders had to wait until a trip was complete to provide feedback on how it went.

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February 19, 2020
Due to coronavirus complications in China, Facebook’s Oculus Quest even more backlogged

Coronavirus concerns complicate Facebook's efforts to get Oculus Quest headsets made. Best way to buy it now: third-party sellers like eBay and Amazon.

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February 19, 2020
Nevada Democratic debate: Here’s how to watch Wednesday’s debate for free without cable

Here's how to watch the next Democratic presidential debate even if you cut the cord. The debate begins at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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February 18, 2020
George Soros calls for Zuckerberg, Sandberg to step down from Facebook in scathing letter

Facebook continues to run political advertising on its platform, stating that it should not litigate the legitimacy of claims made in campaign ads.

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February 18, 2020
Ring doorbell camera users required to use two-factor authentication to protect accounts

Ring doorbell camera users are being required to use more secure methods to log into their accounts. In some cases, the Ring cameras have been hacked.

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February 18, 2020
The 3 biggest myths about doing laundry

Here's the truth about how much detergent you should really use, natural alternatives, and the right water temperature for clean clothes.

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February 17, 2020
Apple says coronavirus hits home: iPhone sales hurt by impact in China

The iPhones are assembled in China, where manufacturing is "ramping up more slowly than we anticipated," says the company

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February 17, 2020
Apple’s next iPhone still expected in March, despite coronavirus impact

The iPhone SE had been Apple's lowest-priced phone before getting pulled from the market in 2019. It had a smaller, 4-inch screen than current models.

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February 17, 2020
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on 80th Falcon 9 mission

Fog and low-level clouds cleared just in time on Monday, making way for a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to vault a batch of 60 satellites to low-Earth orbit.

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February 17, 2020
It’s launch day! Things to know about SpaceX’s fifth Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral

Originally set for launch Sunday, the Falcon 9 rocket carrying communication satellites lifted off about 10:04 a.m. Monday.

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February 17, 2020
Webcams are infiltrating your home. Here’s how to secure those on your computers

Webcams foster connectivity and can aid in home security. But you want to make sure your webcams are secure, too, and your privacy isn't invaded.

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February 17, 2020
Attention cord-cutters: Redbox rolled out a free online streaming service with live TV

The tab is home to shows like "Forensic Files" and "Family Feud." There are news channels with video content from USA TODAY and TMZ.

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February 17, 2020
It’s launch day! Things to know for SpaceX’s fifth Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral

Originally set for launch Sunday, the Falcon 9 rocket carrying communication satellites was rescheduled to lift off about 10:04 a.m. Monday.

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February 17, 2020
Galaxy S20 phone has a 108-megapixel camera. What does that even mean?

Smartphones have added cool features, but underlying camera tech has held constant. Until Samsung turned it up to 108. What's with all the megapixels?

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February 17, 2020
Addicted to your iPhone? It might be time to detox – or at least go on a break

Most of us are pretty hooked on our phones, spending the equivalent of a month and a half every year, swiping, scrolling and staring at their screens.

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February 16, 2020
Check your subscription! YouTube TV says bye-bye to Apple App Store billing

YouTube TV subscribers will no longer be able to pay for the live channel streaming service via Apple's App Store, starting March 13.

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February 16, 2020
Instagram’s ‘Latest Posts’ prototype brings back beloved chronological timeline

The photo-sharing app's "Latest Posts" tool would give users an option to display content chronologically.

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February 16, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip review: 24 hours with Samsung’s new foldable phone

Coming fresh off the Galaxy Fold, Samsung is out with a new $,1380 folding phone the Galaxy Z Flip. How this bendable phone measures up.

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February 15, 2020
Samsung’s $1,400 smartphones: What’s up with the new sky-high pricing?

Samsung's new Galaxy S20 highest priced Galaxy S series phone to date.

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February 14, 2020
Valentine’s Day 2020: Google Doodle celebrates the day of romance with space-themed GIFs

Google Doodle celebrates Valentine's Day with artwork of two aliens in love and six GIFs you can send to loved ones.

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February 14, 2020
Defending against digital threats

Skilled workforce in demand to battle cyber challenges

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February 14, 2020
Google makes 1,000 new high-res satellite images available in Earth View

Now, 2,500 high-resolution images are available for download.

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February 13, 2020
Former Waymo contractor accused of causing crash with self-driving vehicle

Raymond Tang was reportedly fired from a Waymo contractor before he intentionally caused a crash with one of their vehicles.

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February 13, 2020
Trump to attend California fundraising event at Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison’s estate

Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison will host a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump Feb. 19 at his Rancho Mirage, California estate.

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February 13, 2020
Virginia really is for lovers: The states most looking for love, according to Google

According to the search platform, the word "love" — along with "teddy bears" — tends to spike in popularity around Valentine's Day.

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February 13, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20: How the new phones stack up

Pricing starts at $999 for the entry level phone and goes to $1,399, about the priciest of major phones, but still less than last year's Galaxy Fold.

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February 13, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

This Thursday, you can save on so many incredible stuff on Amazon, including the Bose QuietComfort Series II headphones, Gravity Blanket, and more.

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February 13, 2020
Check your attic! These 4 old tech items are worth lots of cash

For vintage technologies from a bygone age, they sure are hot commodities. See how much the best-sellers are going for.

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February 13, 2020
Snapchat is ‘here for you’ with new mental health feature

When users search for sensitive topics like anxiety, depression, suicide and bullying, self-help information will populate to help them.

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February 13, 2020
This smart wall clock works with Alexa—but do you need it?

This isn't your grandfather's clock

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