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What’s hot for tech holiday? ‘Practical’ gifts like routers and computer monitors


Stephen Baker, a longtime analyst with the NPD Group, which tracks sales of consumer products, says to expect a holiday filled with non-sexy products like computer monitors, external mice and keyboards and routers. Yes, routers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/07/yes-iphone-and-games-biggest-holiday-sellers-routers-tvs-too/6174727002/

GM fast-tracks electric vehicle plans, starts hiring near former Lordstown plant


General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company will bring new electric vehicles to market faster than anticipated as the automaker announced a major step forward in its self-driving car development.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/11/06/gm-electric-vehicle-hiring-ohio-lordstown-jobs/6189076002/

Xbox Series X and Series S review: New game consoles attempt to lighten the load


With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, it’s not so much about better video game graphics as it is about making your life as a console game player better.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/11/05/xbox-series-x-video-game-console-review/6163331002/

Biden predicts victory over Trump as counts go on


The Democratic challenger now has 253 of the 270 Electoral College votes needed to clinch the White House under the state-by-state US voting system.

US results: Trump sons attack Republicans for ‘weak’ backing


Mr Trump’s eldest son Don Jr accused the party of being “weak”. His brother Eric warned: “Our voters will never forget you if your [sic] sheep!”

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54835454