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• Seagate Q1 revenue misses expectations, weighed down by slump in enterprise buying

  22-10-2020 23:57 via zdnet.com
  Seagate predicts a gradual return to health by enterprise clients in 2021 will help restore disk drive sales.
  
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• UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje -- Start time, how to watch or stream online and full fight card - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Khabib Nurmagomedov faces a tough style match-up against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Will he prevail?
  
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• Michael Keaton reveals the best movie Batman to Jimmy Kimmel - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Do you agree with his choice?
  
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• IGIS says ASIO partner's 'accidental' data access not akin to a cyber attack

  22-10-2020 23:42 via zdnet.com
  Comment flowed from concerns by Senators that there isn't much difference between a cyber attack from a foreign state and a foreign entity gaining access to data on an Australian citizen.
  
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• Huawei Mate 40 Pro hands-on: A beautiful phone, but here's why we can't recommend it - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  A gorgeous design, great screen and capable camera don't make up for this phone's biggest problem.
  
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• Microsoft says starting next year all Minecraft users will have to have a Microsoft account to play

  22-10-2020 23:36 via zdnet.com
  To enhance security and safety, Mojang, the makers of MineCraft, will require players to have a Microsoft account starting in early 2021.
  
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• Australian Takeovers Panel gets involved with 5GN's Webcentral acquisition

  22-10-2020 23:35 via zdnet.com
  Keybridge Capital is seeking final orders that provide Webcentral shareholders with withdrawal rights under the 5G Networks bid, or withdraw the bid.
  
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• Harley-Davidson LiveWire recalled over wonky charger software - Roadshow

  22-10-2020 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  The issue, while serious, only affects around 1,000 motorcycles and can be fixed with a software update.
  
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• Intel's Q3 in line with expectations, data center chip sales down from year ago

  22-10-2020 23:29 via zdnet.com
  Intel said cloud growth continued but enterprise demand fell. PC processor sales were up 1%.
  
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• Services Australia claims payments overhaul project has delivered 'dynamic' capabilities

  22-10-2020 23:19 via zdnet.com
  ANAO audit left the department with a number of recommendations, mostly around risk assessment.
  
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• Stimulus checks and child support: IRS lets some parents 'double dip.' What to know - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Depending on your situation, the IRS might not issue the full dependent payment. Or, it might issue two for the same child. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Remdesivir gets FDA approval for COVID-19 treatment - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The FDA previously issued an emergency authorization to use the antiviral drug for patients "hospitalized with severe disease."
  
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• Verisign Q3 results top expectations, raises year outlook as pandemic increases Internet activity

  22-10-2020 23:09 via zdnet.com
  Registrations of new domain names in .com and .net increased in the quarter thanks in part to the lockdown prompting increased Internet usage overall.
  
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• Bible from A-Z: Software rewrites entire King James version alphabetically - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  A group of creatives reorder the Bible in a whole different way to allow for new interpretations.
  
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• FBI, CISA: Russian hackers breached US government networks, exfiltrated data

  22-10-2020 23:04 via zdnet.com
  Intrusions blamed on a Russian hacker group known as Energetic Bear.
  
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• Quibi: What is it? Why did it fail? And what comes next? - CNET

  22-10-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Quibi is a mobile-first streaming service for short-form video packed with stars. It lasted less than seven months before giving up. What is it and what went wrong?
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco configurator goes live Friday. Hooray! - Roadshow

  22-10-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Finally, we'll have the opportunity to build our dream Broncos.
  
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• Wyze discontinued free person detection, but I don't care (too much) - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The new Cam Plus plan is a disappointment, but Wyze cameras are still easy to recommend.
  
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• Microsoft Forms survey app now available for personal use

  22-10-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft Forms, its app for creating surveys and quizzes using any browser on any device, isn't just for business and/or education customers anymore.
  
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• Intel's Q3 in line with expectations, data center sales down from year ago

  22-10-2020 22:29 via zdnet.com
  Intel said cloud growth continued but enterprise demand fell. PC processor sales were up 1%.
  
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• Get a pair of free Halloween-themed games worth $45 from Epic this week - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a charming, family-friendly romp or a terrifying psychological horror game, you can collect an early Halloween treat this week.
  
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• Verizon and Smithsonian launch AR museums - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  COVID-19 restrictions got you down? Here's how to visit museums via virtual reality.
  
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• Compared: 5G data plans from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile

  22-10-2020 22:23 via zdnet.com
  Figuring out whether or not you have 5G service in your area is only part of the equation.
  
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• 'We're just about there': Today's update on stimulus negotiations for a second check, unemployment aid - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  With 12 days to go before the election, here's where negotiations on the next stimulus bill stand.
  
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• Russian hackers infiltrated state and local government networks, officials say - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Hackers stole information about how governments secure their systems and which vendors they buy products from, according to the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
  
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• Russian hackers infiltrated state and local government networks, FBI and CISA say - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The intelligence agencies said hackers stole information about how governments secure their systems and which vendors they buy products from.
  
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• Google was sued by the US government. Here's what that means for you - CNET

  22-10-2020 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Antitrust cases typically take years, but the landmark suit could have an impact on what you see on your phone.
  
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• Best smartwatch: Apple and Samsung battle for a spot on your wrist

  22-10-2020 21:57 via zdnet.com
  It's been five years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it is clear that Apple's wearable is the best smartwatch available today. It requires an iPhone, though, so others are better for Android phone owners and those looking for something different.
  
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• AOC played Among Us and achieved what most politicians fail at: acting normal

  22-10-2020 21:52
  
  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar livestreamed the video game on Twitch – and by every metric their unusual voter outreach event was a successOn Tuesday night, US members of Congress Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar held what is perhaps the most unusual voter outreach event in recent memory. They signed on to play a livestreamed video game on Twitch, and joined a crew of online strangers to build a spaceship and try to get away with murder – literally. Related: Why are 4
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Elantra prices pack value starting at $20,645 - Roadshow

  22-10-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Even in the cheapest Elantra, you get an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  
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• NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia

  22-10-2020 21:50 via zdnet.com
  Edward Snowden has been living in Russia since June 2013.
  
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• Best smartwatches: Apple and Samsung battle for a spot on your wrist

  22-10-2020 21:47 via zdnet.com
  It's been five years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it is clear that Apple's wearable is the best smartwatch available today. It requires an iPhone, though, so others are better for Android phone owners and those looking for something different.
  
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• Tesla's Full Self-Driving mode under the watchful eye of NHTSA - Roadshow

  22-10-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  The US government agency said in a statement it plans to keep a very close eye on Tesla's new system as it reaches more drivers.
  
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• iPhone 12 launch shouldn't be a COVID-19 superspreader event - CNET

  22-10-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Waiting in the usual hyped-up Apple store line isn't worth the risk of getting the coronavirus.
  
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• A second stimulus check could arrive in 5 waves. See which one you might be in - CNET

  22-10-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  We know from experience with the first stimulus check that you might get your second payment before or after certain groups of people. Here's how it works.
  
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• Apple expands 'Express' store plans ahead of iPhone 12 launch - CNET

  22-10-2020 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is about to launch its biggest product during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Tech conference calendar for 2020 and 2021: What's cancelled, what's not and what's digital due to COVID-19

  22-10-2020 21:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Tech conferences for most of 2020 and the first part of 2021 have been canceled, postponed, or turned into virtual events as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Best iPhone models to buy now: The iPhone 12 is not your only great choice

  22-10-2020 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple recently revealed four new iPhone 12 models, but last-generation models are also worth considering at a more affordable price in 2020.
  
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• See inside the eye of Hurricane Epsilon with these jaw-dropping photos - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters took a wild trip to the middle of a major storm.
  
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• Snyk to automatically check Docker Official Images for security problems

  22-10-2020 20:36 via zdnet.com
  The lazy sysadmin's solution has been to grab container images for production without checking them for security holes. Synk and Docker are making sure those images are safe for use.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield Crown Tundra DLC expands Galar region Thursday - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch game's second expansion introduces Pokemon like Galarian Slowking.
  
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• New stimulus check eligibility: 2 qualifications could shift with the next payment - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Both Democrats and Republicans have supported a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks, but a change in requirements could have an impact on your final payment. Here's what we know.
  
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• Mail-in voting vs. absentee voting: Every difference to know before Election Day - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here's every way you can vote during the November presidential election this year.
  
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• Dazzling Orionid meteor shower is still active: How to watch the show - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  This week brings prime prime meteor spotting, as the shooting star extravaganza continues.
  
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• Twitter wants to help voters cast their ballots early - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  In an unprecedented election taking place during a pandemic, Twitter is wants to make sure voters can cast their ballots.
  
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• Trump uses Facebook, Twitter to publish 60 Minutes interview days before air date - CNET

  22-10-2020 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Today's technology lets high-profile figures sidestep news organizations.
  
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• Quibi is shutting down, a flameout less than 7 months after launch - CNET

  22-10-2020 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The unconventional Quibi launched in April as a $5, mobile first, short-form video service that featured big budget, megastar shows. It failed.
  
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• The 7 best laptop deals at Lenovo's early Black Friday sale - CNET

  22-10-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Save on ThinkPads, a Yoga convertible and an affordable Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Giants vs. Eagles on Fox Thursday Night Football without cable - CNET

  22-10-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable to watch Thursday's action.
  
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• Online voting, called a major risk by security experts, opens up to more voters - CNET

  22-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Hackers could tamper with ballots returned online. Security experts are tracking the systems in use by small groups today.
  
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