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January 17, 2020
The 8 best Martin Luther King Day mattress deals you can get right now

Save big on a new mattress right thanks to these deals at Nectar Sleep, Casper, Purple, and more.

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January 17, 2020
NAMM 2020 – look at those cool guitars!

The NAMM 2020 show brings 150,000 people to check out the latest in new music instruments and technology.

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January 17, 2020
India protests Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ visit

Protesters in India looking to protect the local retail industry not keen on visit by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

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January 17, 2020
All the best deals and sales happening this Martin Luther King Day

Throughout the weekend and Martin Luther King Day, you can shop incredible deals and sales on products like mattresses, AirPods, TVs, and more.

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January 17, 2020
Robocalls rang up a new high in 2019. Two or more daily is average in some states

Robocalls continued to rise in 2019. While Washington, D.C., and Louisiana averaged most per person, Texas got the most; West Virginia increased most.

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January 17, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

Amazon is kicking off MLK Day weekend by slashing the prices of best-sellers like Black and Decker waffle makers, Anker power strip cubes, and more.

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January 17, 2020
I got a Nest Mini—now how do I set it up?

The process takes less than 10 minutes.

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January 17, 2020
Texas school district reports $2.3 million loss from phishing scam

Online scammers stole about $2.3 million from a school district in Manor, Texas, in an email phishing scam, officials said.

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January 17, 2020
11 questions you always wanted to ask about social media

From security to deleting embarrassing posts, Kim Komando has tips to make your social media experience safe and enjoyable.

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January 17, 2020
Racial inequality in Silicon Valley: Pinterest is among many tech companies struggling to become less white

Pinterest's slow progress in building a more diverse workforce is a sign that racial equality is not coming anytime soon to Silicon Valley tech.

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January 16, 2020
Comcast and NBC unveil plans for Peacock streaming service, including ‘Law & Order’ and ‘SNL’

Comcast's Peacock streaming service will offer subscribers the first look at NBC's late-night talk shows, but unlike rivals it includes commercials.

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January 16, 2020
This accessibility tech promises to make it safer than ever to live independently

Tech makes managing your health easier.

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January 16, 2020
Nintendo Switch game ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ gets a new downloadable fighter

The newest addition to Fighters Pass downloadable content for 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,' out Jan. 28, is Byleth of 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses."

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January 16, 2020
Nancy Pelosi isn’t accepting Facebook’s friend request, slams company for ‘shameful’ behavior

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's not so friendly remarks ratcheted up already fraught tensions between Facebook and the Democratic leadership.

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January 16, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

This Thursday, snatch up these incredible deals on our favorite humidifiers, electric blankets, and more on Amazon.

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January 16, 2020
10 ways Alexa can help you make the most of your smart home

There's not much she can't do.

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January 16, 2020
Is your eye the next frontier for small screen tech? First look at new smart contact lens

Mojo Vision is developing Mojo Lens "smart contact lenses." Here's a first look at what may be your eye-popping augmented reality future.

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January 16, 2020
‘Smart’ contact lenses may be coming sooner than later from startup Mojo Lens

Startup company Mojo Lens is expected to hit the market with a 'smart' contact lens within the next two years.

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January 16, 2020
‘Eye’ to the future: These are the smart augmented contact lenses you may wear someday

Mojo Vision is developing Mojo Lens "smart contact lenses." Here's a first look at what may be your eye-popping augmented reality future.

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January 16, 2020
Donald Trump’s autograph is a hot commodity on eBay. Just ask him

Trump, the king of branding, is miffed that anyone but him is profiting from autographed items like MAGA hats selling on eBay and other marketplaces.

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January 15, 2020
Sure, PBS is now on YouTubeTV, but free streaming app a better deal

PBS cut a deal to be on YouTube TV, but its missing many shows. A better deal: the free streaming app for Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick and others

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January 15, 2020
Should Apple help DOJ unlock terrorist’s iPhones?

Attorney General William Barr says Apple hasn't provided substantive assistance to the FBI in the Pensacola case. Apple pushed back.

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January 15, 2020
Report: Dating apps like Grindr, Tinder and OkCupid collect, share your personal data

A new report says Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder are spreading user data like sexual preferences and precise location to advertising companies.

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January 15, 2020
Tech tips

What you need to know the keep connected.

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January 15, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

Conquer Hump Day and save thanks to these incredible Amazon deals on resuable straws, Apple Airpods, and more.

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January 15, 2020
Robocalls hit 58.5 billion in 2019, up 22%. Residents in some states get 2 or more daily

Robocalls continued to rise in 2019. While Washington, D.C. and Louisiana averaged most per person, Texas got the most; West Virginia increased most.

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January 15, 2020
Pensacola shooting: Should Apple help DOJ unlock terrorist’s iPhones?

Attorney General William Barr says Apple hasn't provided substantive assistance to the FBI in the Pensacola case. Apple pushed back.

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January 15, 2020
Readers: What’s your biggest pain point in technology?

From broken phones to setting up wifi, we love tech, but it drives us mad. What bothers you the most? We want to help solve your biggest tech issues.

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January 15, 2020
Sure, PBS is now on YouTubeTV, but a better deal is its free streaming app

PBS cut a deal to be on YouTube TV, but its missing many shows. A better deal: the free streaming app for Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick and others

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January 15, 2020
Dungeons & Dragons had fallen on ‘troubled times.’ The role-playing game’s fifth edition changed everything

An accessible fifth edition has revitalized Dungeons & Dragons, with the franchise posting strong sales in 2019 and looking for new ways to grow.

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January 14, 2020
What you need to know about the Microsoft Windows 10 patch

Microsoft has released a patch for a Windows 10 vulnerability that could expose you to breaches or surveillance, the National Security Agency says.

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January 14, 2020
NikkieTutorials, the famous beauty blogger, comes out as transgender on YouTube

In the trending coming out video, NikkieTutorials shared what life was like growing up in the wrong body after revealing that she's transgender.

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January 14, 2020
War and stock market calamities: Here’s the biggest news story every year since 1950

Wars, stock market drops, natural and human-caused disasters, as well as science and tech advances rank among top stories from every year since 1950.

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January 14, 2020
A Japanese billionaire is looking for love ​​​– and a woman to join his SpaceX trip around the moon

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will fly on SpaceX's first tourist voyage to the moon in 2023 and is looking for a partner to join him

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January 13, 2020
Star Wars star Mark Hamill quits Facebook, accuses Mark Zuckerberg of putting profits over ‘truthfulness’

Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, says he quit Facebook because it allows political ads to spread misinformation and falsehoods.

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January 13, 2020
Attention Amazon shoppers: E-retailer fires staffers for sharing customers’ private data

It's unclear how many customers received the email on Friday, or exactly how many employees were terminated for such offenses.

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January 13, 2020
Attention Amazon shoppers: E-retailer reportedly fires staffer for sharing customer data

It's unclear how many customers received the email on Friday, or exactly how many employees were terminated for such offenses.

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January 13, 2020
‘You can do better’: Jeff Bezos ripped for $690K Australian wildfire relief donation

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the tech giant is donating $690,000 to Australia wildfire recovery efforts, but many critics are saying it's not enough.

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January 13, 2020
Want to text Amy Schumer or Paul McCartney? Community can help

Community looks to bring celebrities one-to-one interaction with fans, minus social media algorithms and trolls. A wait list of 40,000 would like invites.

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