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    • 9 great reads from CNET this week

    By on November 3, 2018

    Another week is over. And what a week it was. Apple unveiled new iPads and MacBook Airs at an event in New York. Apple also said it isn’t going to report how many devices it sells anymore. And a pair of senators called on Mark Zuckerberg to fix Facebook’s ad transparency tool.

    If you missed anything, now’s the time to catch up.

    The new iPad Pro comes with a USB-C port. Why doesn’t my iPhone have one?

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    Cybersecurity concerns are behind the rethink.

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    The observatory found more than 2,600 worlds outside of our solar system, including dozens that could potentially support  life. 

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    Berlin’s Spreepark plays host to a tuneful performance.

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    Don’t try this at home.

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    It’s seriously cute, though.

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    Scientists keep tabs on the predators with GPS and software.

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    They face an uphill battle.

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    Why didn’t Netflix focus on Claire Underwood sooner?

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    5G is your next big upgrade: Everything you need to know about the 5G revolution.

    Taking It to Extremes: Mix insane situations — erupting volcanoes, nuclear meltdowns, 30-foot waves — with everyday tech. Here’s what happens.

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