A perfect storm for stimulus negotiations? 3 things that could hurry or halt a new bill - CNET

The conflict over America's next stimulus package could speed or delay the passage of a bill by weeks.

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Get excited because Amazon is shaving the price off some amazing products in the lead-up to Black Friday. One of the hot ticket items that’s already been discounted ahead of the big day is Sony’s newly released cans – the WH-1000XM4 – which have been reduced by a decent 21%.

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We’ve rated the Sony WH-1000XM4 the best headphones of 2020 for its excellent delivery in noise cancellation and high-caliber sound quality which is conveniently wrapped in a lightweight and snug design.

Whilst the design of the WH-1000XM4 doesn’t differ much from its predecessor, there are a number of new features including multipoint pairing, DSEE Extreme upscaling, conversational awareness and auto-play/pause using a built-in sensor.

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Sony has shown true ingenuity and tenacity for innovation by producing a solid pair of headphones that are in a league of their own.

If this deal is music to your ears, head to Amazon’s store by clicking the link below to save yourself AU$104 on the best headphones of 2020. 

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | AU$395 (RRP AU$499; save AU$104)

Sony’s newest and best headphones, which we’ve currently ranked the number one wireless cans of 2020, have been discounted by a reasonable 21%. With a number of new features, including multipoint pairing and DSEE Extreme upscaling, there’s no wonder why these cans are some of the best. Visit Amazon to snag these cans at a bargain price.View Deal

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Micromax In series launch is set for today. After much anticipation and a series of teasers, the Indian vendor is making a comeback in the smartphone market by launching its In smartphone series.

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The best waffle makers of 2020 - CNET

Waffles are wonderful, but you'll need a reliable waffle iron in order to enjoy them at home. Here are the best we've tested.

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The 12 best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus - CNET

Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.

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Disneyland's reopening troubles explained: Here's when the theme parks can reopen - CNET

Here's how California's state rules will affect the reopening of the iconic original Disney theme parks.

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NASA's Voyager 2 probe receives first commands since March, sends back a hello - CNET

We haven't been able to talk to Voyager 2 since before the pandemic.

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Baby Shark chews past Despacito to become YouTube's most viewed video ever - CNET

Baby Shark news, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo, seven BILLION views, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo.

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The best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds for 2020 - CNET

Looking for a set of true-wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation? There are more options than just Apple's AirPods Pro.

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America's next stimulus check: Will yours be larger or smaller when it comes? - CNET

We're still waiting for a new stimulus check in the pipeline, but we can already help you predict how your own particular payment could change in the next round.

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LEVC VN5 is a 1-ton electric van that's built like a Lotus and turns like a London taxi - Roadshow

The LEVC VN5 is related to the LEVC TX that's been carrying Londoners around town for a few years now.

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An online retailer of precious metals has revealed that it has been the victim of a significant data breach.

 JM Bullion, which sells gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium, became the victim of a cyberattack back in February that was not discovered until July. It remains unclear why the hack is only just being disclosed publicly.

This type of attack is known as MageCart and works by placing lines of malicious JavaScript code into a website. Then, when an individual enters payment information, the code diverts it to an external server operated by the hacker.

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"On July 6, 2020, JM Bullion was alerted to suspicious activity on its website. JM Bullion immediately began an investigation, with the assistance of a third-party forensic specialist, to assess the nature and scope of the incident,” a notice sent to JM Bullion customers read. 

“Through an investigation, it was determined that malicious code was present on the website from February 18, 2020 to July 17, 2020, which had the ability to capture customer information entered into the website in limited scenarios while making a purchase.”

Five months

Potentially, this breach could have resulted in hugely sensitive information, including customer names, addresses and even payment information, falling into the wrong hands. The malicious code was only removed from JM Bullion website on July 17 – meaning that it was present for a staggering five months.

Law enforcement officials have been notified regarding the breach and anyone that purchased items from the JM Bullion website between February 18 and July 17 have been advised to monitor their bank statements to check for fraudulent activity.

Although there have been no reports of malicious activity stemming from the hack as of yet, JM Bullion did post sales in excess of $3 billion over the past eight years. If cyberattackers use ill-gotten credentials to conduct fraudulent activity, it could end up being a hugely costly data breach for the company and its customers.

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Samsung seems to be betting on a foldable smartphone future. The South Korean company has apparently decided to increase its range of foldable smartphones to offer a wider range of price.

Samsung was one of the first companies to introduce modern full-screen foldable smartphones. Currently the foldable range of smartphones from the company is rather limited to only a few units.

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Samsung future plans for foldable smartphones

According to a report by The Elec, Samsung reported that the sale of its foldable smartphones is only a small fraction of its smartphone sales. But the company expects it to grow. 

Besides this the company also admitted that it expects its revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 to drop. This is apparently because of intense competition during the year end sales. Another reason is that the company has earned the highest operating profit in two years and saw the highest ever sales in a quarter.

Besides this, future foldable devices from the company were recently leaked in reports. According to a patent document that was spotted by a Dutch publication Lets Go Digital, Samsung is working on a smartphone that has outward folding displays similar to what we’ve seen on Huawei Mate Xs or Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha. The patent document suggests that the design is somewhat similar to Mi Mix Alpha as it has two displays that fold outwards.

Though the patent was first filed in 2018, it was published by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) on October 6. It details that only a small section of the device’s display is visible to the user when it is folded, however, when unfolded, it adds over 85% additional real estate.

The thing to notice in the document are the bare essentials since the patent was filed by Samsung Display rather than Samsung Electronics. However, features like an in-display selfie camera, USB Type-C for connectivity and charging, a headphone jack, volume rocker, power button, sim tray and stereo speakers can be spotted easily.

This blueprint also teased that the smartphone would feature an unusual hinge mechanism. Unlike regular hinge, the one shown in the patent may come with dual retraction facility. It will let the users fold a section of the display further outwards and it can be used as a keyboard while the rest of the display can be vertically placed as a tall display, thanks to a built-in kickstand.

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Xiaomi, known for its smartphones and other smart accessories like wearables, laptops, TVs, smart home devices etc. has teased about the launch of a new product on November 5. The tease suggests that it is a compact portable charging solution that may debut soon in India.

The hidden #PowerHouse. Unveiling soon, our most powerful powerhouse ever.⚡⚡ Mi fans, can you guess what's coming? Know more: https://t.co/FpV6s0vKj1 pic.twitter.com/hGkNFVK47wNovember 2, 2020

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As such, the Tweet does not mention anything about the product. It states “powerful powerhouse ever” and “The hidden Powerhouse” showing a product that is charging rapidly from 0 to 80 in a flash. It also shows the power bank to be compact and rather than the regular sized one that the company launched some time back in India.

To recall, Xiaomi had recently launched a compact power bank back home in China. This, Mi Power Bank 3 Pocket Edition or the Mi Power Bank 3 Super Charge Edition could be the one that may make its debut in India later this week.

According to GizmoChina, the Mi Power Bank 3 Pocket Edition weighs just 200 grams and can provide charging output at a maximum 22.5W along with the support for 18W, 15W, 12W and 10W charging speeds. It also supports minimal charging for wearables like TWS and smart bands etc.

The power bank is built with PC (Polycarbonate) + ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) material and comes with 2x USB Type-A for output, a USB Type-C for both input and output, and a MicroUSB for input. While the Type C port can be used to charge the power bank at 24W, the other three ports support a maximum of 22W power delivery.

The Mi power bank 3 pocket edition was launched at RMB 99 in China which roughly translated to $15 or Rs. 1100. If this is indeed the product, Xiaomi intends to launch, then you can expect similar pricing in India as well.

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Withings – a company that’s earned a reputation for creating stylish smartwatches with a clear health focus – has announced the Australian availability of its ScanWatch. It's the first smartwatch to market here that includes clinically-approved ECG functionality. 

While other smartwatches can monitor and record your heart rate, only the Withings ScanWatch has been approved by the Australian Government's Therapeutic Goods Administration as a medical device. It's beaten Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and all the other players that offer similar wearables with ECG hardware available on board but unfortunately aren't approved for use Down Under.

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This will be of particular interest to the estimated 475,000 Australians that suffer from atrial fibrillation (Afib), which is an irregular heartbeat that increases risk of stroke or heart attack. A great many people will be unaware they might have this condition, and early detection via a product like this could be a critical element that leads to treatment, and a long and healthy life.

If the ScanWatch detects an irregular heartbeat it will alert the user and recommend that it record an ECG. This information is then displayed in the app, which includes in-depth diagnostic information and recommendations – although in cases like this it's best to see your GP immediately.

The ScanWatch also includes related heart monitoring functionality that can detect breathing disturbances during sleep, which could be related to sleep apnoea, as well as measuring oxygen saturation. An oxygen saturation reading can be run any time, taking about 30 seconds to complete.

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Beyond this, the ScanWatch includes all the usual fitness-oriented smart watch features, including sleep monitoring and 24/7 activity tracking with various fitness and workout programs to follow. The ScanWatch is water resistant up to 50m, and has a claimed battery life of up to 30 days.

The Withings ScanWatch will be available exclusively in JB Hi-Fi from November 9. It’s available in 38mm (AUD$479) and 42mm (AUD$499) sizes, with black or white faces paired with a standard silicone band, although a variety of optional bands will also be available.

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