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January 22, 2020
Twitter says issues with Android app have been fixed and users are ‘good to go ahead and update’

Twitter says an issue that was causing its Android app to crash has been fixed and users are "good to go ahead and update."

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January 22, 2020
People are really selling iguana meat dubbed ‘chicken of the trees’ on Facebook

Iguana meat is listed on Facebook Marketplace for $1.

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January 22, 2020
Twitter cautions Android users against downloading latest update, reports unexpected crashes

Twitter advised Android users on Tuesday not to install the latest Twitter update due to an issue causing crashes immediately upon opening the app.

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January 22, 2020
How to prevent car break-ins: Turn off your Bluetooth

Apps help you find lost stuff. And help criminals find your stuff and steal it.

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January 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Jeff Bezos’ phone

Saudi Arabia denied it was responsible for a cyberattack against Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and called for a formal government investigation.

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January 22, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

This Wednesday is as good a time as ever to save on the stuff you need on Amazon, from cordless drills to robot vacuums, and more.

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January 22, 2020
Donald Trump: Elon Musk is ‘one of our great geniuses,’ but ‘I was worried about him’

President Donald Trump hailed Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as "one of our great geniuses" in the pantheon of brilliant inventors a la Thomas Edison.

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January 22, 2020
Nostalgia play: Pricey foldable Motorola Razr goes on presale Jan. 26, at Verizon, Walmart

In its heyday, Motorola's clamshell became a fashionista status symbol. This latest $1499.99 version is a foldable-screen Android handset.

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January 22, 2020
Apple will reportedly release a much-cheaper iPhone as early as March

The smartphone will look similar to the iPhone 8 which came out in 2017 and had a single camera on the back. It will also include a 4.7-inch screen.

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January 22, 2020
Tech startups confront growing wildfire threat

As wildfires get bigger and more destructive, tech startups are developing new tools and technologies to prevent, detect and contain them. But this emerging field needs more entrepreneurs and investment...

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January 22, 2020
If you’re up for riding in a robotaxi, General Motors’ Cruise wants you to meet Origin — at some point

General Motors' Cruise unveils a boxy robotaxi for ride-sharing, though no word on when consumers can start hailing them.

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January 22, 2020
You can finally get a Roomba for an affordable price right now

Thanks to this iRobot sale, you can get an incredible discount on the Cadillac of robot vacuums, the Roomba i7+, along with a few of iRobot's other best-sellers.

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January 21, 2020
Netflix adds 8.8 million new subscribers, ‘The Witcher’ tracks as most-viewed new series

Netflix added 8.76 million new subscribers, more than expected. Growth came despite the arrival of new streaming competitors Disney+ and Apple TV+.

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January 21, 2020
iPhone owners, here are 20 tips to make you fall more in love with your smartphone

You already know how to do lots with your iPhone. But there's more features and life hacks you can use to make texting, navigating and gaming easier.

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January 21, 2020
The best robot vacuum on the market is at an amazing price right now

Thanks to this iRobot sale, you can get an incredible discount on the Cadillac of robot vacuums, the Roomba i7+, along with a few of iRobot's other best-sellers.

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January 21, 2020
The most amazing Super Bowl TV deals at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, and more

The Super Bowl is coming, and you can score incredible TV deals from top brands like Samsung, LG, TCL, and more.

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January 21, 2020
This is the best TV TCL has ever made—but is it worth the price?

The marriage between quantum dots and mini-LEDs is a promising one.

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January 21, 2020
This gadget will let you watch the Super Bowl without cable

No cable? No problem. You can still watch Super Bowl 54 live.

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January 21, 2020
Uber test lets drivers set their own fares in California in response to gig economy laws

Allowing drivers to set their own fares could help Uber argue its case that its workers are independent contractors rather than employees.

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January 21, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday

This Tuesday, get all the top-rated products you want for less, including Bluetooth speakers, dutch ovens, and more.

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January 21, 2020
Tesla denies allegations that its cars accelerate randomly without driver input

Tesla is facing 127 allegations from owners of its vehicles claiming that all three of its EVs accelerate seemingly without cause.

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January 21, 2020
Flying cars and future cities among far-out tech at CES show

Ideas ranging from a city built just to test self-driving cars to Uber air-taxis debuted at the CES trade show in Las Vegas.

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January 21, 2020
Majority of the world’s CEOs expect a slower economy in 2020, survey says

PwC polled 1,581 CEOs from 83 countries and found that 53% expect the pace of global economic growth to decline in the year ahead.

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January 21, 2020
Dating apps: How to protect your personal data from hackers, advertisers

You can limit the app's access to your location settings, and never give out your address, real name or phone number.

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January 21, 2020
These are the best ways to keep the information you post on a dating app private

Many people use dating apps in order to find the love of their lives, but here are some tips to keep the information you post on your profile private.

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January 20, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Martin Luther King Day

This Martin Luther King Day, you can get great discounts on top-rated products like Gravity Blankets, iRobot Roombas, travel mugs, and more at Amazon.

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January 20, 2020
‘Cyborg’ technology aims to reduce the opioid epidemic one chip at a time

A clinical trial uses deep brain stimulation for patients suffering from drug addiction. A former high school football star is the nation's first patient.

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January 20, 2020
Your first 5G device should be a PC. Here’s why

5G will support more than just phone devices. The latest generation of PCs from companies like Intel, AMD and Qualcomm will support 5G.

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January 20, 2020
How high-tech does an electric toothbrush really need to be?

Poor brushing habits can only be corrected so much by expensive toothbrushes. A better brush can train you to do better, but don't opt for overkill.

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January 20, 2020
What will it take for the government to protect your privacy?

Are Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon – and government – doing enough to protect your privacy? Is 2020 the year we'll see a federal privacy law?

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January 20, 2020
Your first 5G device should be a PC. Here’s why

5G will support more than just phone devices. The latest generation of PCs from companies like Intel, AMD and Qualcomm will support 5G.

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January 19, 2020
Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats declare open season on Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg

Former Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi used to be Facebook's friends. Things have changed.

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January 19, 2020
SpaceX rocket explodes after liftoff as planned; Crew Dragon capsule escapes fireball

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, ultimately sacrificing itself to a test.

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January 18, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this MLK weekend

This long weekend, you can save big on products like TurboTax, robot vacuums, Amazon Echo Shows, and more at Amazon.

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January 18, 2020
Strum these: A $500K diamond-studded Fender Strat and an axe filled with water

Guitar sales are up, thanks to YouTube and Spotify where interest in classic rockers Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix and Prince lives on.

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January 18, 2020
iPhone owners, here’s 20 tips to make you fall more in love with your smartphone

You already know how to do lots with your iPhone. But there's more features and life hacks you can use to make texting, navigating and gaming easier.

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January 18, 2020
SpaceX, Boeing compete to launch astronauts to International Space Station

If SpaceX's in-flight abort test goes well, it could beat out Boeing to be the first private company to launch astronauts to the International Space Station.

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January 17, 2020
Doctor’s pro-vaccine TikTok went viral. Then came hate and threats from around the world

Pediatrician Nicole Baldwin's TikTok went viral. Then she faced backlash from thousands of people associated with the anti-vaccine movement.

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January 17, 2020
Will an Apple iPhone 12 with 5G finally get you to upgrade?

An Morgan Stanley analyst suggests a iPhone with 5G or a better battery may shorten the smartphone replacement cycle under the current four years.

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