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If you missed out on the PS5 preorders you can...
The PS5 starts at $400, but you wouldn't know that from the Ebay listings.
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Facebook pushes to make groups safer on its pla...
The social media giant will make it tougher for users who violate the site's rules to create new groups.
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Public Health Wales announces data leak on 18,1...
The data leaked by a staffer's publishing error included people's initials, date of birth, gender and general location.
2 min
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FBI director says not to trust election informa...
During a hearing, Christopher Wray expressed concern in how misinformation on social media could undermine voter confidence.
2 min
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Uber's self-driving car 'safety driver' charged...
The driver who was behind the wheel of the self-driving Uber was arraigned on one count of negligent homicide.
1 min
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PlayStation 5 has arrived, here's how to preord...
Sony used its Wednesday event to unveil its newest console, launch title games, and the PlayStation Plus Collection.
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Chinese hackers charged tied to six-year campai...
The US Justice Department charged five from China and two Malaysian executives, raising concerns about hackers recently targeting video game companies.
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Facebook unveils smart glasses through partners...
The glasses are "the next step on the road to augmented reality glasses," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
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How the US plans to offer free a COVID-19 vacci...
The process is expected to start in January 2021 with 100 million doses, given FDA approval.
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Apple reveals latest additions to its tablet li...
Plus, YouTube jumps on short form video craze.
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Apple Watch SE's price could tempt smartwatch h...
Apple's appealing to a new audience with the $279 Watch SE
2 min
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In typical 2020 fashion, a unique full moon is ...
This will be the first time since World War II that the full moon will be visible across the globe
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YouTube jumps on short form video craze
The Google-owned video platform unveiled its new format with 15-second videos called Shorts,
1 min
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Apple reveals latest additions to its tablet li...
Apple's 8th generation tablet comes at a time when many people are upgrading their work from home setup or investing in education devices for their kids.
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Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 6
The newest Apple Watch includes new health sensors, Fitness Plus and Family Setup.
2 min
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Apple One bundles company's subscription servic...
At the company's annual event, the gadget giant made clear it wants you to dive deeper into its services.
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Researchers discover phosphine gas above Venus,...
Discovered in a cloud above the planet, the gas is highly toxic to humans and smells like decaying fish.
4 min
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TikTokers celebrate over the Oracle deal, but i...
TikTok could still be effectively banned on Sept. 20 if a deal falls through.
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US customs seize 2,000 "counterfiet Airpods" th...
The merchandise came from Hong Kong and was seized at New York's JFK airport. 
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Wildfires continue to blaze across California a...
Western states are caught in a horrifying feedback loop with climate change, where wildfires release gas that traps heat and leads back to wildfires.
7 min
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Facebook takes down posts falsely claiming acti...
The FBI says its investigations have found the claims to be unsubstantiated.
1 min
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Walmart plans to bring drone deliveries to Arka...
It's joining forces with drone operator Zipline to get health and wellness items to customers in under an hour.
1 min
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Nvidia buys SoftBank's Arm chip division in $40...
The deal is the chip industry's largest ever.
1 min
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New report raises concerns over the safety of A...
CNN investigated user reviews claiming Amazon products like microwaves are catching fire or exploding.
2 min
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Microsoft researchers find Russian, Chinese and...
The cyberattacks are aimed at the campaigns of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
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