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Twitter hides tweet that appears to be from Iran's supreme leader
CNET - by Queenie Wong
Twitter said the tweet violated its rules against making threats of violence or wishing for the death of a person.
Technology
Google reportedly scored tax breaks using secret shell companies
CNET - by Richard Nieva
The news comes a day after Amazon said it was canceling plans for a New York hub.
Technology
Foldable iPhone suggested in new Apple patent
CNET - by Patrick Holland
It's just in time for Samsung's Galaxy X folding phone reveal next week.
Sling TV
Are there too many video-streaming services?
CNET - by Nicolas Towner
Video-streaming services have changed the way we enjoy our favorite movies and shows. But are there too many services to choose from?
Autos
VW may invest in Argo AI as part of greater Ford partnership, report says
Roadshow - by Andrew Krok
The two companies value Argo AI at approximately $4 billion, sources told Bloomberg. Ford and Volkswagen are still hard at working forging the details of a partnership that is set to expand beyond the
Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode 9 filming wraps, but where's that title?
CNET - by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
Director J.J. Abrams says the milestone "feels impossible."
How-To's
3 WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger alternatives
CNET - by Jason Cipriani
If you're tired of Facebook's privacy issues, here are some alternative messaging apps that you can use.
Ferrari
Ferrari's next hybrid will debut this year, EV coming after 2022
Roadshow - by Andrew Krok
60 percent of Ferrari’s lineup will offer hybrid variants by 2022, also. Even a company as committed to the internal-combustion engine as Ferrari can see the writing on the wall, and we're about to see
Smart Homes
The best home coffee grinders you can buy right now
CNET - by Brian Bennett
Looking for a great coffee grinder to use at home? Here are our favorites.
Land Rover
Great, now the Land Rover Discovery SVX is dead, too
Roadshow - by Andrew Krok
As it turns out, when it’s time to tighten the belts, the weird stuff gets axed first. At the end of January, Land Rover announced that it had canceled the Range Rover SV Coupe, a $295,000 monument to
Amazon
Amazon pulls HQ2 from New York: Here are all the reactions
CNET - by Marrian Zhou
"You have to be tough to make it in New York City," says New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The Future
This painting of NASA's late Mars rover Opportunity might make you sob
CNET - by Amanda Kooser
A digital artist imagines a reunion between humans and NASA's now-silent rover.
Autos
Honda recalls 106,000 Ridgelines because soap can cause a fuel leak
Roadshow - by Andrew Krok
You might want to hide that frequent-washer card for a spell. Did you know certain car wash soaps and detergents may contain sulfuric acid? It's normally not a big deal, since you're not drinking it, according
The Future
See a satellite spear space junk with a freakin' harpoon
CNET - by Amanda Kooser
It's exactly as awesome as it sounds.
Smart Homes
8 common Amazon Echo problems, solved. (You're welcome)
CNET - by Taylor Martin
Amazon's Alexa speakers are constantly improving, but not perfect. Here are some common problems and how to fix them.
Technology
Everything you need to know about Europe's new meme-ending war
CNET - by Katie Collins
Article 13, the proposed European Copyright Directive, is being called a war on memes. Here's why.
Smart Homes
25 fun games to play with your Alexa speaker
CNET - by Taylor Martin
Alexa isn't just strictly business. It's got a sense of humor and is loaded with tons of party games to try.
Laptops
Dell Chromebook 11: $129
CNET - by Rick Broida
You can get an even lower price if you use a cash-back service.
Human Rights
Apple ditches five mineral suppliers over failure to pass human rights audits
CNET - by Marrian Zhou
The iPhone maker says its "deeply committed" to upholding human rights.
MacBook Air
Brave cuts browser usage memory 33% to 66% by blocking ads. Also, 40 percent less power usage.
CNET - by Stephen Shankland
And 40 percent lower power usage, too. But other browsers get similar results with ad blockers.
Autos
Audi E-Tron already has over 20,000 reservations worldwide
Roadshow - by Jake Holmes
It's a promising start for the new electric vehicle. We can tell there's plenty of pent-up demand for the forthcoming Audi E-Tron because the automaker said Wednesday it had "more than" 20,000 reservations
Autos
The Bentley Bentayga gets a 626-horsepower Speed variant
Roadshow - Jake Holmes
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is a $399 Android tablet with Bixby on board
CNET - by Joshua Goldman
But is it enough to stomp out a Fire or compete with an iPad?
Headphones
Apple Beats 'NBA Collection' headphones court Lakers, Celtics, 76ers fans
CNET - by Lori Grunin
Brandish your team loyalty with Beats Studio 3 Wireless in Lakers purple, Celtics black and more.
Rivian
Amazon leads $700 million investment in electric-car startup Rivian
Roadshow - by Jake Holmes
Rivian plans to start selling electric trucks, SUVs in 2020. Rivian, the startup manufacturer planning to launch an all-electric pickup truck and an electric SUV, announced Friday it has received a $700
Autos
Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison already 'sold out' for 2019
Roadshow - by Jake Holmes
The off-road truck sells in an average of just 10 days. After pushing it to its limits in Arizona, Roadshow's Jon Wong called the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison "a massively capable off-road midsize pickup,"
Samsung
Galaxy S10 rumor roundup: Feb. 20 launch, March 8 ship date, specs, features and price
CNET - by Justin Jaffe
The Galaxy S10 may share the spotlight with Samsung's foldable and 5G phones on Feb. 20.
Televisions
Walmart President's Day sale: Discounts on big TVs, gaming laptops, older iPhones and more
CNET - by Justin Jaffe
The deals continue on jumbo TVs, two older iPhones, Google Wi-Fi and a gaming laptop.
Headphones
Target's Heyday headphones are a surprisingly good value
CNET - David Carnoy
The company's new Heyday On-Ear Wireless headphones cost $60 and stand their ground against models that cost a lot more.
Instant Pot
Instant Pot alternative: Just $40
CNET - by Rick Broida
This Gourmia model trades that sea of buttons for a simple digital menu.

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Twitter hides tweet that appears to be from Iran's supreme leader

Google reportedly scored tax breaks using secret shell companies

Foldable iPhone suggested in new Apple patent

Are there too many video-streaming services?

VW may invest in Argo AI as part of greater Ford partnership, report says

Star Wars: Episode 9 filming wraps, but where's that title?

3 WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger alternatives

Ferrari's next hybrid will debut this year, EV coming after 2022

The best home coffee grinders you can buy right now

Great, now the Land Rover Discovery SVX is dead, too

Amazon pulls HQ2 from New York: Here are all the reactions

This painting of NASA's late Mars rover Opportunity might make you sob

Honda recalls 106,000 Ridgelines because soap can cause a fuel leak

See a satellite spear space junk with a freakin' harpoon

8 common Amazon Echo problems, solved. (You're welcome)

Everything you need to know about Europe's new meme-ending war

25 fun games to play with your Alexa speaker

Dell Chromebook 11: $129

Apple ditches five mineral suppliers over failure to pass human rights audits

Brave cuts browser usage memory 33% to 66% by blocking ads. Also, 40 percent less power usage.

Audi E-Tron already has over 20,000 reservations worldwide

The Bentley Bentayga gets a 626-horsepower Speed variant

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is a $399 Android tablet with Bixby on board

Apple Beats 'NBA Collection' headphones court Lakers, Celtics, 76ers fans

Amazon leads $700 million investment in electric-car startup Rivian

Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison already 'sold out' for 2019

Galaxy S10 rumor roundup: Feb. 20 launch, March 8 ship date, specs, features and price

Walmart President's Day sale: Discounts on big TVs, gaming laptops, older iPhones and more

Target's Heyday headphones are a surprisingly good value

Instant Pot alternative: Just $40