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Apple supplier chain report reveals improved employer conduct in 2020 - CNET

Company reports a major reduction in violations of its code of conduct and says it discovered no instances of forced labotr. https://cnet.co/3fCCeIs

History of digital cameras: From '70s prototypes to iPhone and Galaxy's everyday wonders - CNET

The digital camera has come a long way. https://cnet.co/2SJWTRI

Learn cybersecurity skills with these 5 online courses - CNET

Mastering cybersecurity can unlock new career opportunities. Here's how to get started. https://cnet.co/3i2eNde

Intel 5G M.2 module, faster light-laptop CPUs arrive - CNET

Intel hopes to speed the adoption of 5G connectivity in notebooks. https://cnet.co/3wJGLOT

Upgrade dad's man cave this Memorial Day with deals on loungers, TVs and speakers - CNET

Assemble the ultimate man cave with $100 off SVS home theater speakers, $55 off a futon lounge chair and up to 40% off Samsung TVs. https://cnet.co/3vAlmYh

iPhone 12 and iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max compared: Cameras, features and more - CNET

Here's everything Apple changed about its flagship pro lineup in the iPhone 12 over the iPhone 11. https://cnet.co/3p4aCiy

Google buried location settings so people wouldn't disable them, court docs claim - CNET

The search giant also pressured other Android manufacturers to make the settings less prominent, according to newly unsealed documents. https://cnet.co/2Tx3f7L

2021 BMW 430i Convertible is an open-air good time - Roadshow

BMW's base-trim compact convertible is stylish, efficient and not too expensive. https://cnet.co/2RYmPcl

Microsoft warns that Russian hackers used US agency to mount huge cyberattack - CNET

Hackers behind the SolarWinds attack gained access to the email system of a US aid agency, says Microsoft. https://cnet.co/34pe262

Twitter pauses new verifications after getting flooded with requests - CNET

But the social media giant promises that it'll reopen requests soon. https://cnet.co/3oZiIJ6

2022 Chevy Blazer ditches base engine, and that's OK - Roadshow

Other updates to the stylish midsize SUV are minimal. https://cnet.co/3vBvZKw

Tesla Model 3, Model Y lose IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus designation, report says - Roadshow

The EVs are losing Consumer Reports' Top Pick awards, and NHTSA is also changing its descriptions of Tesla's safety systems. https://cnet.co/2SBrDod

Best Buy Memorial Day 2021 sale: Air fryers, TVs and gaming on the cheap - CNET

Best Buy has savings on a Samsung 4K TV, Amazon Echo Auto, Razer gaming mouse and much more. https://cnet.co/3fqmLev

A $25 cordless BlendJet blender means frozen margs on the beach (save $15) - CNET

Bring this to the next group outing and watch your legend grow. https://cnet.co/3up5l69

Best cheap true-wireless earbuds in 2021: Top AirPods alternatives for $100 or less - CNET

Looking for AirPods alternatives that cost a lot less? Here are some truly wireless budget models worth considering. https://cnet.co/3uqCHBB

Volunteers will set sail on Royal Caribbean 'trial voyage' - CNET

For the first time since COVID-19, the CDC gave Royal Caribbean the green light to conduct a simulated voyage in the US. https://cnet.co/3yEUDf7

Tesla kills radar as Model 3, Model Y move to camera-based tech - Roadshow

Moving forward, the Model 3 and Model Y EVs will go all-in on "Tesla Vision." https://cnet.co/3yFXOTX

Top storage deals right now: Save $110 on SanDisk 2TB internal SSD, $55 on 4TB WD portable hard drive and more - CNET

Keep all your pictures, videos, music and important files backed up and secure with one of these hard drives, SSDs, memory cards or flash drives available at bargain prices. https://cnet.co/3voXdUH

BMW debuts 2022 M4 Competition Convertible with all-wheel drive for the first time - Roadshow

The new M4 'vert uses that all-wheel drive to hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. https://cnet.co/3oOOoRs

Bentley Bentayga S squeezes into SUV lineup with focus on sport - Roadshow

The Bentayga S aims to kick things up a notch from the Bentayga V8, but gives space for the Speed model to sit as the top dog. https://cnet.co/3oMOYzh

Tesla Model Y spotted testing lidar sensors in Florida - Roadshow

Tesla appears to have teamed up with lidar sensor producer Luminar for testing purposes despite Musk's claims that lidar is unnecessary. https://cnet.co/3ujPGF2

Eternals memes: Why didn't the Eternals help the Avengers fight Thanos? - CNET

They were chilling. What's the big deal? https://cnet.co/3ujmHl0

Scientists partially restore vision in blind man with breakthrough therapy - CNET

It's the first time sight has been partially restored using optogenetics. https://cnet.co/3oJyO9T

Dogs can sniff out 90% of COVID-19 cases, even if they're asymptomatic - CNET

New research backs up the idea that dogs can accurately sniff out COVID-19. https://cnet.co/2QLNV67

Geriatric millennials: What are they and are you one? - CNET

The lost generation has a new, less-than-flattering term attached to them. https://cnet.co/34brCtA

Google Maps will now help you see how busy an area is and give better walking directions - CNET

At Google I/O, Google showed off more detailed street maps and live views so you can better plan your route, no matter how you're traveling. https://cnet.co/3fcXDYH

Best action cameras of 2021 - CNET

These tiny rugged cameras are made for shooting and sharing your adventures, even if they only happen in your backyard. https://cnet.co/3fK0YgW

Best Android phones to buy for 2021 - CNET

These are the best Android phones you can buy right now, hand-picked by CNET Editors. https://cnet.co/3oHk2Av

HBO Max promises that on its $10 tier, less advertising is more - CNET

Being ad-free was an HBO trademark for decades, with all the liberation that brings. Now HBO Max is introducing ads -- but trying to be smart about it. https://cnet.co/344c1vU

Great gifts for Father's Day for $100 or less - CNET

Dad will love all of these gifts -- and all of them can be had for C-note or less. https://cnet.co/348UD98

NASA Mars spacecraft snaps amazing image of rover far below - CNET

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter pulled off the feat of grabbing a photo of the car-size Curiosity rover. https://cnet.co/3fARbcH

Mazda6 sedan and CX-3 crossover won't live to see 2022 - Roadshow

These slow-selling vehicles will be killed off due to evolving consumer interests, Mazda said. https://cnet.co/3oL0QSo

Porsche preps a speedy new Cayenne Coupe performance SUV - Roadshow

World Rally champ Walter Röhrl's been busy testing the hotter Cayenne Coupe, and we can't wait to learn more about it. https://cnet.co/3hFMKQH

Brood X cicada emergence in photos: How it looks as trillions of bugs appear - CNET

It's happening! Take in the sights of Brood X cicadas as they come out from underground for the first time in 17 years. https://cnet.co/2QH6JU4

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning racks up 20,000 reservations, CEO says - Roadshow

Looks like Ford's got a decent crowd of people excited to venture into an electric F-150. https://cnet.co/3420f5i

Twitter explains why it removed image crop on iOS and Android - CNET

"Not everything is a good candidate for an algorithm," Twitter says. https://cnet.co/3yswN6b

Starbucks, Trader Joe's, Target and other retailers drop mask requirements - CNET

After the CDC issued guidance that vaccinated Americans can go (mostly) maskless, we made a list of a few major stores, and some states, that have followed suit. https://cnet.co/3f6VEVP

Sweet Samsung Galaxy A42 5G deal at Visible: Free Galaxy Buds Live and lots of cash back - CNET

You'll pay $408 up front, but your net cost will be just $238. And those "kidney bean" earbuds are valued at $170. https://cnet.co/3ovt832

GMC Hummer EV pickup weighs more than an original H1 - Roadshow

The specs don't lie, and no, the truck isn't made of depleted uranium. https://cnet.co/2T599wF

After a year of chaos, Google aims for normal at I/O 2021 - CNET

Exclusive: The search giant unveils new AI ambitions, Android 12 and holographic video chat as it works to leave scrutiny of its culture and business in the past. https://cnet.co/2RwYXfH

Apple may launch revamped MacBook Pro, MacBook Air this year, report says - CNET

The iPhone maker is also reportedly working on updates to the Mac Pro, iMac and Mac Mini. https://cnet.co/3bB2osI

Apple reportedly working on noise-canceling Beats Studio earbuds - CNET

Will Apple compete with its own AirPods 3? https://cnet.co/33P1xjF

Venmo can reveal too much about you. People like it anyway - CNET

Joe Biden's Venmo friends list was found on display Friday. That's how the app is designed, keeping personal connections central. https://cnet.co/3hwkZdh

Apple Music is getting lossless and spatial audio support - CNET

The new features will be available to subscribers next month, at no additional cost. https://cnet.co/3hxlC6r

WWE Backlash 2021: Results, live updates and match ratings - CNET

Live on Peacock right now. https://cnet.co/3bw0IRd

Save up to $100 filling in your Wi-Fi dead zones during this Rockspace router sale - CNET

Choose a 3-piece whole-home mesh router or one of two Wi-Fi range extenders. https://cnet.co/3eQtZbm

UFC 262 Oliveira vs. Chandler: Start time, how to watch and full fight card - CNET

In a matter of hours a new UFC champion will be crowned. Here's everything you need to know... https://cnet.co/3uUyCGO

Twitter to call subscription service Twitter Blue, charge $2.99 a month, report says - CNET

The tiered service will also let you make collections of fave tweets, so you can find them when you want to, says tipster Jane Manchun Wong. https://cnet.co/3weXR7j

Best kids electric cars for 2021 - Roadshow

If you're a mere mortal like us, then these plastic-fantastic supercars are as close as you or your kids are likely to get to the real thing. https://cnet.co/3fp1DE4

Denon and Marantz AV receivers get free 4K/120Hz video fix, available now - CNET

The fix addresses incompatibility with high frame rate signals from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X game consoles. https://cnet.co/2Rd7c0B