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December 6, 2019
Will Apple kill off the Lightning charging port on its iPhones?

The iPhone giant is reportedly planning to launch a high-end smartphone in 2021 without a charging cable port.

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December 6, 2019
Best Buy kicking off ’12 Days of Deals’ Monday with themed sales through Dec. 20

Best Buy's "12 Days of Deals" features new doorbusters from Dec. 9-20 with the season's guaranteed lowest prices on Apple, Microsoft, Google and more.

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December 6, 2019
Use Airbnb, Uber or Lyft? Beware. There can be a dark side to sharing with strangers

We trust strangers to help us do basically everything in our lives. Meanwhile, Uber, Lyft and Airbnb horror stories keep cropping up.

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December 6, 2019
Uber safety review reports more than 3,000 allegations of sexual assault last year

Scrutiny of Uber and Lyft is intensifying as a growing number of passengers and drivers come forward to claim they were sexually assaulted.

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December 5, 2019
Facebook’s crisis response tools get extended to WhatsApp

Earlier this week, Facebook extended part of the platform's "Crisis Response" widget to messaging service WhatsApp.

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December 5, 2019
Craigslist: There’s finally a mobile app for that on iOS and Android

Online classified ad website Craigslist, founded in 1995, has finally gotten an app. Official apps landed in the Google Play and App Store this week.

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December 5, 2019
Spotify Wrapped is back: How to see your most-streamed music in 2019

Spotify is unveiling its annual Wrapped tool that showcases your most-listened-to tracks of 2019 and the decade.

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December 5, 2019
Robocalls on the rise: Americans get 18 spam calls per month, report says

The United States is the eighth-most-spammed nation in the world, according to a new report, and saw a 35% increase in robocalls this year.

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December 4, 2019
Is your smart TV too wise? The FBI warns your screen is watching you

The smart TV brings streaming to the living room, but manufacturers sell your viewing data to third parties. You can opt-out, though.

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December 4, 2019
Amazing Cyber Week tech deals you can get at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target

Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still save big on AirPods, 4K TVs, Instant Pots, iRobot Roombas, Bose speakers, and more.

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December 4, 2019
American Airlines just made it easier to check in for international flights

Travelers who scan their passports via American's mobile app won't have to have someone at the airport check it.

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December 4, 2019
Peloton releases ‘unsettling’ new holiday ad that sparks backlash on social media

Peloton's new holiday ad leaves people saying it's 'unsettling' and 'creepy.'

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December 4, 2019
These Nintendo Switch deals are even better than the Black Friday ones

These Cyber Week deals happening on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite can help you save so much money.

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December 4, 2019
The best Black Friday-worthy TV deals you can get still get on Amazon

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be behind us, but Amazon is still offering amazing deals on Samsung, TCL, and Vizio TVs.

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December 4, 2019
The 5 best Amazon Cyber Monday deals you can still get

If you missed out on Cyber Monday shopping, don't fret, because there's still plenty of Amazon deals to shop, including Instant Pots, Herschel bags, Echo Dots, and more.

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December 4, 2019
Ransomware attacks are an ever-present and growing risk for small businesses, government

Ransomware attacks can hurt small businesses that have less sophisticated systems to protect their computer networks from being hacked.

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December 4, 2019
5 smart gadgets to make decorating for the holidays stress free

Decorating has never been so easy.

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December 4, 2019
The Internet reacts to Peloton’s ‘unsettling’ holiday ad

Peloton's latest holiday ad has drawn sharp criticism online, with commentary about how the 30-second clip missed the mark.

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December 4, 2019
‘Halo: Reach’ arrives on PC and Xbox One as part of ‘The Master Chief Collection’

Enhanced editions of Microsoft's Halo video game series are finally headed to PCs. The first game, 'Halo: Reach,' was released Dec. 3.

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December 4, 2019
‘Halo: Reach’ arrives to PC and Xbox One as part of ‘The Master Chief Collection’

Enhanced editions of Microsoft's Halo video game series are finally headed to PCs. The first game, 'Halo: Reach,' was released Dec. 3.

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December 4, 2019
Is it fair for the boss to send an email that ruins your weekend? It depends

Technology, from texts to Slack, allows employers and employees to keep in constant contact. But when should off hours communication be off limits?

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December 4, 2019
Portland, the largest city in Oregon, plans to propose first facial recognition ban affecting private companies

The city of Portland, Oregon, is considering a unique ban on facial recognition software that could limit how private companies use the technology.

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December 3, 2019
The top 10 most popular gifts everyone is buying this year

From Apple Airpods to Gravity Blankets, these are the biggest gifts of the 2019 holiday season you don't want to miss.

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December 3, 2019
Larry Page steps down as CEO of Google parent Alphabet; Sundar Pichai will be CEO of both companies

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will continue as co-founders, shareholders and members of Alphabet's board of directors, the company said.

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December 3, 2019
The best deals on Apple AirPods, Nintendo Switches, Rokus, Sony headphones, Bose speakers and more

These are the best Cyber Monday tech deals you can still get, including Apple AirPods, Nintendo Switches, Roku streaming sticks, and more.

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December 3, 2019
Google adds easier, private sharing for Photos

Instead of creating albums to share, Google now offers private communication with friends and family, to make it easier to see the latest new photos.

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December 3, 2019
This tiny gadget could save you thousands in home repairs

A smart water leak detector is going to be your new best friend this winter.

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December 3, 2019
Bring the Force into your kitchen with these Star Wars gadgets

Are you looking for gifts for a Star Wars fan this holiday season? It's not a lightsaber, but there are some pretty cool kitchen gadgets.

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December 3, 2019
Is Shein—the cheap clothing brand all over Instagram—a scam?

We tried it to find out if those cute, inexpensive clothes are too good to be true.

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December 3, 2019
The best Cyber Monday deals you can still get on Instant Pots, AncestryDNA, Amazon Echoes, and more

Cyber Monday is may be over, but you can still get incredible deals on Instant Pots, AncestryDNA, Amazon Echoes, and more.

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December 3, 2019
Curing all disease is goal of Facebook CEO Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan’s initiative

With The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan hope to eradicate illness by the end of the century.

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December 3, 2019
The best Cyber Monday 2019 deals you can still get

Cyber Monday is almost over, but you can still get incredible deals at Amazon, Walmart, L.L.Bean, and other retailers.

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December 3, 2019
Binge-watching Netflix, Disney+? You may have to pay extra for all of that Baby Yoda

Be sure to turn off autoplay to save money on extra charges, or if nothing else, close the app before you go to sleep and shut off the TV set.

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December 3, 2019
Apple’s best games and apps of 2019 for iPhone: Picks pay homage to the past

Mario Kart, Minecraft, Assassin's Creed are among the familiar franchises to show up on Apple's lists of best games. apps and trends for 2019

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December 3, 2019
Cyber Monday 2019: The best iPhone deals you can get right now

Cyber Monday is almost over, but Verizon, AT&T, Amazon, T-Mobile, and others are still offering great deals on iPhones.

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December 3, 2019
The best Cyber Monday Ring Doorbell deals you can get right now

Ring Doorbells are on deep discount for Cyber Monday at Amazon and Best Buy.

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December 3, 2019
Cyber Monday 2019: The best Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile deals

Get great deals on Apple iPhones, Google Pixels, Samsung Galaxy S10s, and other phones and devices during these Cyber Monday sales.

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December 3, 2019
The best Cyber Monday Kohl’s deals you can get right now

It's not too late to shop deep Cyber Monday discounts at Kohl's for Fitbits, Instant Pots, Keurigs, Pyrex storage, KitchenAid mixers, and more.

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December 3, 2019
The best Cyber Monday Xbox One and One X deals

Here are all the best Xbox One and One X deals for Cyber Monday 2019, from console bundles to games.

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December 3, 2019
The best Cyber Monday deals from Best Buy you can still get

Best Buy is offering up great deals for Cyber Monday on TVs, home theater setups, laptops, Apple products, and more

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