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YouTube TV review: The most full-featured live TV streamer is no longer the best value - CNET
by Ty Pendlebury on July 13, 2020 at 11:00 am
At $65 per month, YouTube TV makes it more difficult to save money compared to traditional cable.
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2021 Chevy Trailblazer review: Reborn SUV is a hit-or-miss proposition - Roadshow
by Emme Hall on July 13, 2020 at 4:01 am
Chevrolet's subcompact Trailblazer impresses with standout style and a powerful turbo engine. Unfortunately, that might not be enough.
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ViewSonic M2 review: Battery-powered projector streams big - CNET
by Geoffrey Morrison on July 11, 2020 at 11:00 am
It's small, portable and projects a huge image of Netflix or other video just about anywhere.
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Gigabyte Aorus 17X review: A power gaming laptop with a keyboard that just clicks - CNET
by Lori Grunin on July 10, 2020 at 11:00 am
A clicky mechanical keyboard, top-flight components.
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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport review: Streamlined SUV skimps on sport - Roadshow
by Antuan Goodwin on July 10, 2020 at 9:00 am
VW alters its Atlas for buyers who don't need three rows, but with the same soft ride as before maybe "Cross Comfort" would have been a better name?
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2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter review: A very tall luxury car - Roadshow
by Andrew Krok on July 9, 2020 at 12:00 pm
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter uses passenger-car tech to help increase its van's appeal.
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Asmoke’s portable pellet grill is super affordable and great for small spaces
by Darrell Etherington on July 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Smokers and pellet grills are growing in popularity, likely because a lot more people are cooking at home – and looking for other ways to up their home chef game. The Asmoke Pellet Grill, which […]
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Nanoleaf’s new Hexagon Shapes are a surprisingly lively and organic addition to your home decor
by Darrell Etherington on July 10, 2020 at 3:38 pm
Nanoleaf essentially created a new smart lighting category with its connected light panels, and since then it has iterated with its pixel-like Canvas and, most recently, its new Shapes Hexagons. The […]
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The best Wi-Fi 6 home networking tech to upgrade your setup
by Darrell Etherington on July 9, 2020 at 3:20 pm
Wi-Fi 6 is here — making its way to more and more devices, with a noteworthy inclusion on last year’s flagship iPhone 11 lineup. This next-generation Wi-Fi technology provides faster […]
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Canon’s new R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras offer big video upgrades, bird eye autofocus and more
by Darrell Etherington on July 9, 2020 at 1:57 pm
Canon has finally fully revealed its much-anticipated R5 and R6 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, and they look like very strong contenders for the field. The R5 is the new flagship of […]
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The TourBox adds a touch of tactile control to your editing workflow in a portable package
by Darrell Etherington on July 8, 2020 at 2:38 pm
Now is a great time to be dipping back into creative projects you’ve had on hold, including editing archives of photos you promised you’d get back to “later.” There are a […]
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Festo’s latest biomimetic robots are a flying feathered bird and ball-bottomed helper arm
by Devin Coldewey on July 2, 2020 at 11:54 pm
You could be excused for thinking that German robotics company Festo does nothing but put together fabulous prototype robots built to resemble kangaroos, jellyfish, and other living things. They do […]
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5 Best Live-Streaming Webcams Around the World for Virtual Sightseeing
by Mihir Patkar on July 14, 2020 at 4:30 am
Move over, Netflix. There are hobbyists and organizations broadcasting cool scenes 24/7 for free on the internet. Watch the best live-streaming webcams around the world to virtually transport you […]
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Apple Recommends You Don’t Cover Your MacBook Camera
by Dave Parrack on July 13, 2020 at 6:30 pm
If you own a MacBook you probably shouldn’t use a camera cover. And if you do cover your MacBook camera, be sure not to close your laptop. If you do, you’re likely to damage your display, […]
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What Is Apple CarPlay? A Quick Guide to How It Works
by Ben Stegner on July 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Using your smartphone in the car has lots of benefits, like playing music and using navigation apps. But it’s important that you use it safely, since doing so comes with potentially deadly […]
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The 7 Best Free File Explorers for Android
by Dan Price on July 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm
One of the best parts about using Android is the ability to quickly and easily navigate through your device’s file system. But which file manager app should you use? Google’s Files comes […]
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15 Creative Layouts to Organize Your iPhone Home Screen
by Dan Helyer on July 13, 2020 at 4:00 pm
It’s fun to customize your iPhone Home screen layout from time to time. Grouping app icons into folders or pages is a logical way to keep your app library under control, but there are more […]
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How to Set Up a Sleep Timer Shutdown in Windows
by Gavin Phillips on July 13, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Remember when you used to fall asleep while watching TV in the living room? If so, you probably used the Sleep Timer feature on your TV to automatically shut it off after an hour or so (to prevent it […]
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Kano's New Kid-Friendly Laptop Is Cheap and Repairable
by Scott Gilbertson on July 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Kano's partnership with Microsoft brings the Kano PC to schools, and it still retains the colorful, hands-on, DIY-spirit of earlier models.
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Google Moves to Secure the Cloud From Itself
by Lily Hay Newman on July 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Confidential Virtual Machines allows Google Cloud Services Customers to keep data secret—even when it's being actively processed.
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Urban Arrow Family Review: The Best Electric Cargo Bike
by Adrienne So on July 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm
This light, maneuverable front-loader comes with padded seats that make it the best electric cargo bicycle for a family.
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The Equity-Diversity-Inclusion Industrial Complex Gets a Makeover
by Sophia Chen on July 14, 2020 at 11:00 am
Companies and universities have long relied on seminars to reduce racism, despite lackluster results. Maybe institution leaders can salvage the format.
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Could Trump Win the War on Huawei—and Is TikTok Next?
by Garrett M. Graff on July 14, 2020 at 11:00 am
In a plot twist, the administration’s assault on the Chinese telecom giant is gaining traction. At heart, the US has an interest in its own electronic surveillance capabilities.
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The Latest Covid Party Story Gets a Twist
by Gilad Edelman on July 14, 2020 at 11:00 am
Like any urban legend, this one changes slightly with each telling.
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U.K. Bans Huawei From 5G Network, Raising Tensions With China
by Adam Satariano and Stephen Castle on July 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm
Banning the use of the Chinese tech giant’s equipment in high-speed wireless infrastructure is a major reversal by Prime Minister Boris Johnson — and a big victory for the Trump […]
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Taylor Lorenz: TikTok Users Respond to Potential Ban
by Taylor Lorenz on July 14, 2020 at 12:08 pm
Gen Z and millennial users have found community on the app, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. And for some of them, it’s their livelihood.
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How the United Arab Emirates Set Its Sights on Mars
by Kenneth Chang on July 14, 2020 at 11:33 am
The launch of the Hope orbiter was delayed because of weather. The mission’s goal is to make contributions to research on the red planet. But the Emirati government really hopes it will inspire […]
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Why Is a Tech Executive Installing Security Cameras Around San Francisco?
by Nellie Bowles on July 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm
Chris Larsen knows that a crypto mogul spending his own money for a city’s camera surveillance system might sound creepy. He’s here to explain why it’s not.
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Sports in a Pandemic Don’t All Stink
by Shira Ovide on July 13, 2020 at 5:33 pm
Virtual cycling offers lessons for how other sports can appeal to fans leading increasingly digital lives.
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YouTube’s Factory Workers Are Angry
by Shira Ovide on July 13, 2020 at 5:30 pm
There’s a power imbalance between the internet companies and those who make the posts and videos.
