The biggest tech fails of 2020

The biggest tech fails of 2020

Commentary: From torrents of misinformation to the fall of Quibi, these tech flops stand out in a dumpster fire of a year.

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TikTok catches another break as saga with Trump continues

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Black Friday 2020: The best deals still available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Staples and more

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Black Friday deals on Roku: Sales on Streaming Stick Plus for $29, Ultra for $69, Streambar for $100, Roku TV for $108

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Black Friday 2020 deals bring lowest Apple Watch prices ever

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Newegg Black Friday deals still available: Gaming laptops, PCs, smart TVs and more

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Apple Black Friday best deals: Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, MacBook Pro 16 inch and AirPods Pro

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