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Skype can now blur the background to hide your messy house – CNET
Microsoft's video calling service update keeps the focus on you.
ISS toilet leak reminds us that everything is harder in space – CNET
Nearly 10 liters of water leaked as astronauts installed a new enclosure.
Nintendo Switch Online gets the weird NES Mario next week – CNET
Along for the ride is a Kirby classic.
Microsoft Studios changes name to more fun-sounding Xbox Game Studios – CNET
The company highlighted its moves beyond console games, as well as upcoming exclusives like Gears 5…
Star Wars’ C-3PO actor returns to his teasing tweets – CNET
Anthony Daniels mentions Episode 9 in another tweet, well kinda.
Facebook bans four Myanmar rebel groups as crackdown continues – CNET
The social network is still fighting efforts to use it for facilitating "offline harm."
Apple reportedly agrees to pay France nearly $600M in back taxes – CNET
The deal was made at the end of December, according to French media.
Oscars 2019 show nets Brie Larson, Daniel Craig as presenters – CNET
Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Evans will also hand out Academy Awards.
WhatsApp update lets you lock it with Face ID or Touch ID – CNET
It's working on "a similar feature" for the Android app.