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January 12, 2020
Samsung introduces Galaxy XCover Pro, a durable, enterprise-ready smartphone with a removable battery

Samsung on Sunday launched the Galaxy XCover Pro, a smartphone that features a removable battery. It will be priced at $499.

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January 11, 2020
CES behind us, so now it’s onto the next Galaxy

Many of the products introduced at CES won't be released this year, but here are some that will.

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January 11, 2020
Robocalls continue to rise, and these states get the most: Where does yours rank?

As people seek to make money off robocalls, Maryland and Nevada are the states most annoyed by the unwanted intrusions. Where do other states rank?

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January 10, 2020
2020 bug hits parking meters, 2K video game

Y2K bug fix is causing glitches in computers and software in 2020 because some windowed systems are outmoded.

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January 10, 2020
Sharks, turtles and gators, oh my! You can track them with this updated mobile app

The OCEARCH Shark Tracker app has been updated to make it easier to see marine life activity.

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January 10, 2020
Amazon’s Ring fires four employees for snooping on customers’ doorbell camera video feeds

Amazon said its Ring investigated reports of employees viewing doorbell camera video and dismissed those involved after finding company violations.

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January 10, 2020
Uber, Florida officials huddle to combat human trafficking before Super Bowl 2020

Florida's attorney general, Uber, Lyft and other groups are using education to combat human trafficking at the next month's Super Bowl in Miami.

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January 10, 2020
Uber, Florida officials huddle to combat human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl 2020

Florida's attorney general, Uber, Lyft and other groups are using education to combat human trafficking at the next month's Super Bowl in Miami.

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January 10, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

This Friday, enjoy some of the best savings we've seen all week on Amazon on car chargers, tax software, and more.

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January 10, 2020
Amazon’s Ring fired four employees for snooping on customer’s doorbell camera video feeds

Amazon said its Ring investigated reports of employees viewing doorbell camera video and dismissed those involved after finding company violations.

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January 10, 2020
Facebook information warfare: Inside Iran’s shadowy operations to target you on social media

As Iran attacked Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops, a stealthier form of warfare struck Americans: disinformation on Instagram and social media.

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January 10, 2020
CES 2020: EVs, 8K TVs and streaming – this is the future Sony says it’s optimistic about

Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida sees a future in cars, envisions challenges selling 8K and talks about its prospects in streaming.

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January 10, 2020
Cutting the cord: As prices go up, here’s how you can still save money streaming

With so many streaming choices – Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube TV – and prices going up, can cord-cutting save you money? Yes, but hurdles remain.

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January 10, 2020
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ditches annual challenges for a look at 2020 and beyond

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg announced his five goals for the decade, abandoning his tradition of annual challenges.

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January 10, 2020
Ben Horowitz slammed for prison, slavery comments during Pinterest company fireside chat

Prominent Andreessen Horowitz general partner Ben Horowitz made controversial remarks at Pinterest comparing prison culture to corporate culture.

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January 9, 2020
CES 2020: Our picks for best of show

USA TODAY reporters and contributors weigh in on their favorites from the world's largest trade show, which is held in Las Vegas every January.

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January 9, 2020
What 2020 is bringing back: The Y2K bug?

Y2K bug fix is causing glitches in computers and software in 2020 because some window systems are outmoded.

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January 9, 2020
Unbundling: Verizon makes it easier to get internet, TV in response to cord-cutting

The telecom company hopes to shake up the industry by unbundling broadband, pay TV and phone services, a nod to those looking to cut the cord.

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January 9, 2020
These deals on our favorite robot vacuums are the best we’ve seen—but they won’t last

If you still don't own a robot vacuum, today's the day to buy one, because Amazon is having a one-day only sale on our favorite Eufy RoboVac models.

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January 9, 2020
CES 2020: Fast & Furious actor Ludacris’ thoughts on Tesla as EVs have a major moment

Tesla is a sales leader in the electric category but doesn't show at CES, which left open space for other battery-powered rides to have a big moment.

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January 9, 2020
Unbundling: Verizon drops internet, TV packages for consumers in response to cord-cutting

The telecom company hopes to shake up the industry by unbundling broadband, pay TV and phone services, a nod to those looking to cut the cord.

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January 9, 2020
Adorable two-year-old begs digital assistant to play her favorite song

A determined little girl was not giving up until she heard her favorite song.

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January 9, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday

This Thursday, swoop up impressive savings on surge protectors, our favorite affordable robot vacuums, and more.

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January 9, 2020
Facebook will still allow political ads but give users options on what they see

Facebook is sticking by its decision to not limit online political advertisements, but will soon offer users more control over the ads they watch.

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January 9, 2020
‘Fast and Furious’ star Ludacris is unloading his car collection and might go electric

Ludacris performed at Spotify's Supper event at CES. He speaks on tech making humans lazy, electric vehicles and the upcoming 'Fast and Furious 9.'

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January 9, 2020
Technology: 21 of the most important inventions in the 21st century so far

24/7 Wall St. examined media reports on the latest far-reaching innovations to find some of the most important inventions of the century.

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January 9, 2020
CES: Buzzy NEON startup builds ‘artificial humans’ that resemble bankers, fashion models

NEONS are "computationally created" virtual beings that look like yoga instructors, bankers and news anchors. They have a Samsung pedigree.

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January 9, 2020
CES 2020: NEON “artificial human” avatars on display

STAR Labs showed off their "artificial human" NEONs, but they didn't really do much. Not yet, at least.

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January 9, 2020
CES: Your smart TV is watching you. Will Samsung, LG, Vizio do more to protect privacy?

In the era of high-tech smart TVs, all eyes are on your data. But what television makers are doing to protect you is still a low-resolution picture.

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January 8, 2020
Fake Trump video? How to spot deepfakes on Facebook and YouTube ahead of the presidential election

Deep fake videos could be used to spread disinformation and mislead voters about Donald Trump or a Democratic challenger in the presidential election

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January 8, 2020
The 15 best things you can buy at L.L.Bean for under $100

Survive the winter in style and stay within budget with the best L.L.Bean products under $100, including Wicked Good Moccasins, flannel, and more.

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January 8, 2020
False images and facts are being shared on the internet following Iran attacks

Since the death of top Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani, misinformation in posts and images regarding tensions in Iran have circulated widely across social media.

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January 8, 2020
CES: New Quibi streaming service to give bite-size shows from J.Lo, Spielberg and The Rock

Quibi is an upcoming mobile streaming service with short-form content. It features Hollywood's biggest stars. We got a first look at CES.

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January 8, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday

Treat yourself this Wednesday to a new coffee maker, robot vacuum, and more, and get some spectacular savings in the process.

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January 8, 2020
Apple: Record sales for apps over holidays up 16% to $1.42 billion

Apple says it had its biggest holiday app sales ever, worth $1.42 billion. Top sellers for iPhones and iPads were 'Mario Kart Tour,' and 'Minecraft.'

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January 8, 2020
CES Editors’ Choice Awards: The best and coolest tech to expect in 2020

What you'll actually want to buy in 2020.

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January 8, 2020
CES Editors’ Choice Awards 2020: All the award-winning products at this year’s show

CES is the birthplace of thousands of new tech products every year, and the scope of innovation is getting larger. These are the best of the bunch.

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January 8, 2020
At CES, of course there’s bigger TVs, but also smart trash cans and talking makeup mirrors

Amid the thousands of gadgets and devices at the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas, there are always some you will want -- like a smart trash can.

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January 8, 2020
CES 2020: A roundup of cutting-edge technology from the massive trade show

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman provides a look at some of the buzzworthy products at CES, the largest technology trade show.

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January 8, 2020
CES 2020: These gadgets can help you live your best lazy life

At CES, forward-looking startups and young adult-focused conglomerates showed what the future could look like when robots

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