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January 8, 2020
CES 2020: Tech to help you live a lazier life

From automated luggage to self-changing garbage cans, CES 2020 introduced new products to help consumers live a lazier life.

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January 8, 2020
Ivanka Trump: US should recruit, retain immigrants

Ivanka Trump said the U.S. should "recruit and retain" immigrants to help American businesses and "invest in American workers." President Trump's daughter and advisor spoke at the CES technology expo...

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January 8, 2020
Searching for information on Iran’s missile strike? Google, YouTube lean on trusted sources; Facebook doesn’t

While Google and YouTube mostly turned to networks we know, Facebook pointed users to unknown sources after Iran missile attack in Iraq.

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January 8, 2020
The risk of an Iran cyberattack is up after missile strike on Iraqi military bases with US troops

Iran could target private businesses and government infrastructure to avenge last week's killing of its top military commander, security experts say.

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January 8, 2020
Ivanka Trump speaks on the future of work at CES 2020 in Las Vegas

Ivanka Trump spent an hour on the CES 2020 keynote stage advocating White House plans to shape the workforce of the future.

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January 8, 2020
CES 2020: Ivanka Trump envisions a way for tech to help Americans find, and keep, jobs

Ivanka Trump believes companies should invest in their current workforce with technology to prepare for the future.

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January 7, 2020
CES show not ready yet for cannabis tech

The burgeoning cannabis in the United States doesn't have many products to showcase at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. Officials at the show aren't allowing products that directly...

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January 7, 2020
Sonos to Google: Stop selling speakers, phones and laptops now

What timing. Speaker company Sonos sued Google during the annual CES show, saying the company stole its patented technology.

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January 7, 2020
Wearable air purifier clears the air at CES

A wearable air purifier shown off at the CES tech expo in Las Vegas pulls air though a filtration system, creating what developers say is a new way to breathe...

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January 7, 2020
High tech for casino gaming on display in Vegas

Las Vegas-based Konami Gaming, Inc. is developing a facial recognition system for casino gaming. Using a biometric welcome console guests approach the device and within seconds the system greets them...

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January 7, 2020
CES 2020: Hey Google, be more upfront about what opt-in really means

Google Assistant records you every time you click on the virtual microphone. Google says you gave approval for this. Remember doing it?

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January 7, 2020
I tried weight-loss app Noom—here’s what happened

I'm down almost 20 pounds since starting Noom. Is it a miracle? No, but it feels more substantial: A sustainable way to create healthier habits.

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January 7, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday

Take advantage of Amazon's fantastic deals this Tuesday on top-performing products like the Arlo Pro security camera, Fitbit Charge 3, and more.

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January 7, 2020
Facebook says it’s cracking down on deepfakes, manipulated media

Facebook says it will remove manipulated media including deepfakes as questions linger over how it will control the spread of misinformation.

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January 7, 2020
CES 2020: Make tech less annoying by putting it in your underwear and other wild ideas

Ready for tech in your underwear, or robots delivering toilet paper? Here are some of the coolest gadgets on display at CES 2020.

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January 7, 2020
CES 2020: Toilet paper robots, high-tech underwear and more wild gadgets

This year's Consumer Electronics Show puts the "personal" in personal tech, with everything from toilet paper robots to high-tech underwear.

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January 7, 2020
CES 2020: Powerful PC or responsive tablet? New laptops increasingly offer best of both

A new generation of laptops on display at CES are starting to make a case for offering what only our tablets have been able to deliver up until now.

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January 7, 2020
Awkwardly-designed toilets used to combat procrastinating employees

These toilets were made to be uncomfortable to minimize long bathroom breaks.

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January 7, 2020
Impossible Foods adds plant-based pork and sausage, continues to test bacon and fish alternatives

Impossible Foods, the company that developed the Impossible Burger, is adding pork and sausage to lineup and is testing plant-based bacon and fish.

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January 6, 2020
CES 2020: If LG’s rollable OLED TV sounds familiar, there’s a reason

CES is a place where many, many products are introduced, but many never come out. We look back at the 2019 crop.

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January 6, 2020
Amazon is planning to bring movies and video to cars with Fire TV

Amazon makes lots of announcements at trade show in Las Vegas, including numbers. Some 40 million people now use Fire TV, e-tailer says.

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January 6, 2020
CES 2020: 4 cool gadgets that already caught our attention

Lovot is a robot that just wants a little attention. EnvisionBody is next-level gym software. Sero is a rotating TV, Prinker a temporary tattoo maker.

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January 6, 2020
For people who stutter, the convenience of voice assistant technology remains out of reach

Voice assistants remain inaccessible to people who have speech impairments, but research is being done by Google and a Belgium based company to help.

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January 6, 2020
Meet Lora Haddock DiCarlo. She’s the woman responsible for the return of sex toys at CES 2020

After taking away an award for a "pleasure tech" product Lora DiCarlo's Osé, CES organizers reversed course and invited sex tech companies to exhibit.

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January 5, 2020
Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV will sell for $37,499, include Karaoke mode

American automaker Fisker said consumers can purchase their electric SUV for $37,499, which drops to $29,999 with a federal tax credit.

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January 5, 2020
Samsung expected to reveal Galaxy S11 during February event

The electronics giant revealed it is hosting its annual Unpacked event on February 11, roughly one month after CES kicks off.

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January 5, 2020
Resolved to improve fitness, lose weight? Win with these wearables

The start of a new year is a good time to consider getting a smart watch or wearable fitness tracker to help you keep those New Year's resolutions.

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January 4, 2020
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this weekend

During the first weekend of the new year, you can get incredible prices on products like robot vacuums, tea strainers, and Pyrex glassware at Amazon.

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January 4, 2020
Why Amazon, Google and Apple want to record you

Amazon automatically records you whether you like it or not, with Apple it's opt-in. Google records audio and keystrokes

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January 4, 2020
Google really is listening and recording on apps

Google records your queries when you use the "Hey Google," wake word with its speakers. But for voice search, it records way more, like everything

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January 4, 2020
Hey Google, do you really record everything I say? Yes.

Google records your queries when you use the "Hey Google," wake word with its speakers. But for voice search, it records way more, like everything

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January 3, 2020
Cyberwar with Iran: How vulnerable is America?

Iranian hackers could instantaneously shut down an entire power grid, experts say, or go after your bank. Is America ready?

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January 3, 2020
Things that will help you eat better and get in shape in 2020

There are no shortcuts to getting into better shape in 2020, but small changes can add up

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January 3, 2020
Will this smart pillbox really keep you from forgetting your meds?

The EllieGrid smart pill box promises to help improve medication compliance, but does it actually help you remember to take your pills?

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January 3, 2020
Google AI system can surpass human experts in spotting breast cancer, study finds

A new study reports that Google's artificial intelligence system can detect breast cancer more accurately than doctors.

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January 3, 2020
What to expect at CES 2020: Ivanka Trump, flying cars, sex toys and 8K TVs – oh my!

Tech-minded consumers will have their eyes and ears trained on CES in Las Vegas to get an early glimpse at their next television or smart appliance.

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January 2, 2020
‘Dating Sunday’: The busiest day of the year for online dating is Jan. 5

Dubbed "Dating Sunday" or "Singles Sunday," the superficial holiday is the busiest online dating day of the year, according to apps and websites.

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January 2, 2020
Is your iPhone too bright? You ought to kick off 2020 in dark mode

How to get dark mode on your Apple and Android devices and on Instagram, Gmail and Facebook Messenger now and updates when to expect it on Facebook.

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January 2, 2020
Your smart TV is spying on you. Here are step-by-step instructions to stop it

Smart TV sets have settings for adjusting your preferences. You can take control and tell the TV manufacturers not to sell your data.

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January 2, 2020
Is your iPhone too bright? You ought to ring in 2020 in dark mode

How to get dark mode on your Apple and Android devices and on Instagram, Gmail and Facebook Messenger now and updates when to expect it on Facebook.

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