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• US Space Force: What you need to know on its first anniversary - CNET

  18-12-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Trump administration is coming to an end, but the new armed force it created -- whose members will be called "guardians" -- looks like it's here to stay.
  
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• These gift cards are the super-last-minute way to save the holidays: Disney Plus, Apple, Netflix and more - CNET

  18-12-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Gift cards and subscriptions are easy to give right up to the absolute last minute because nothing goes in a mailbox.
  
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• US Space Force members will now be called 'Guardians' - CNET

  18-12-2020 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  VP Mike Pence announced the US guardians of the galaxy.
  
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• Congress eyes $600 second stimulus check. Could you get your payment first or last? - CNET

  18-12-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If Congressional leaders can come to an agreement on a stimulus package deal this weekend, tens of millions of Americans will receive their stimulus payments at different times. Here's the breakdown.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: How to get your money back - CNET

  18-12-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The game, one of the most anticipated titles of the year, was marred by bugs. Now developer CD Projekt Red is trying to make it right.
  
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• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan won't have a front grille - Roadshow

  18-12-2020 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  The flagship EQS will also get a HEPA air filter that makes the cabin as clean as an operating room.
  
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• Pagani Huayra Tricolore special edition is very, very Italian - Roadshow

  18-12-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Pagani's latest creation is inspired by the Italian Air Force's aerobatics team.
  
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• Microsoft reportedly developing its own chips for the Surface lineup - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  The software giant is also working on processor designs for the servers running cloud services, the report says.
  
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• Microsoft developing its own chips for the Surface lineup, says a report - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  The software giant is also working on processor designs for the servers running cloud services, says Bloomberg News.
  
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• 5 great snack boxes to gift this holiday - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  From salty to sweet, there's a special box of munchies for any snacker on your list.
  
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• Microsoft is designing its own Arm chips for datacenter servers: Report

  18-12-2020 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  We already knew Microsoft was working to bring Arm-powered servers for internal use to its cloud datacenters. But what and when will this mean anything to its customers?
  
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• College football title games: How to watch Alabama vs. Florida, Notre Dame vs. Clemson and more without cable - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable to watch Championship Saturday on ABC, CBS and Fox, followed by Sunday's selection show on ESPN.
  
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• Microsoft head calls SolarWinds hack "act of recklessness": What you need to know - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Blamed on Russia, the hack infiltrated federal agencies, including homeland security and nuclear programs. Microsoft and other companies are victims too.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock update: Find out when inventory will drop at Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console is sold out at every major retailer. Here are details on when more inventory is coming to an internet near you.
  
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• Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla ban Kazakhstan's MitM HTTPS certificate

  18-12-2020 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  This marks the second time browsers makers had to intervene and block a certificate used by the Kazakhstan government to spy on its citizens.
  
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• Congress eyes $600 second stimulus check. Could you get a payment first or last? - CNET

  18-12-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If Congressional leaders can come to an agreement on a stimulus package deal this weekend, tens of millions of Americans will receive their stimulus payments at different times. Here's the breakdown.
  
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• Zack Snyder's Justice League set to debut on HBO Max in March 2021 - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Snyder wants his Justice League to wipe director Joss Whedon's version "out of existence."
  
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• Where Fedora fits in the new Red Hat/CentOS Stream Linux world

  18-12-2020 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  With CentOS Stream now "tracking ahead" of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, where exactly does that leave Fedora, Red Hat's community Linux distro, and long-time RHEL test release?
  
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• This 'crazy beast' that lived with the dinosaurs was unlike other creatures - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The unusual 66-million-year-old mammal called Adalatherium "bends and even breaks a lot of rules," researchers say.
  
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• A food subscription of gift basket will save you last-minute holiday shoppers - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Hot sauce, pickles, coffee, booze and a whole lot more.
  
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• A food subscription of gift basket will save all you last-minute holiday shoppers - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Hot sauce, pickles, coffee, booze and a whole lot more.
  
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• Second stimulus check facts: Will it be $1,200 or $600, what could change, how fast it could come - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Will there be a second stimulus check approved by next week? What are your stimulus check rights, and how quickly could a new payment come? We answer these questions and more.
  
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• Epic is giving away a different free game every day for the rest of December - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Today's freebie: Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, which usually costs $20.
  
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• Senior US leaders just got the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's where you stand in line - CNET

  18-12-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  US vaccinations are underway, but many people will get the coronavirus vaccine months down the line. Here's what we know about when it could be your turn.
  
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• GM's Chevy Colorado-based Army vehicle gears up for production - Roadshow

  18-12-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Th Infantry Squad Vehicle shares 90% of its parts with GM vehicles rolling off other assembly lines today, believe it or not.
  
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• ClearVPN review

  18-12-2020 20:50 via techradar.com
  
  ClearVPN is another service vying to become the best VPN service on the market. The provider claims to be for anyone who wants to expand and protect their online experience, and was made for both VPN enthusiasts and casual users. It also claims to provide fast speeds and make your digital life safe, private, and comfortable. We tested this VPN provider's security capabilities, cost, jurisdiction, and other factors in this review to determine whether it is worthy of your attention.The VPN is run
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Chiefs vs. Saints, Browns vs. Giants and the rest of Week 15 without cable - CNET

  18-12-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  The regular season is nearing its end.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Bills vs. Broncos, Panthers vs. Packers and more Week 15 without cable - CNET

  18-12-2020 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  This weekend there's a Saturday doubleheader and a full slate of games on Sunday.
  
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• How to get your Cyberpunk 2077 refund - CNET

  18-12-2020 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  The game, one of the most anticipated titles of the year, was marred by bugs. Now developer CD Projekt Red is trying to make it right.
  
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• SolarWinds: UK assessing impact of hacking campaign

  18-12-2020 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The SolarWinds attack was "very large-scale digital espionage", according to a former cyber-security boss.
  
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• New stimulus check for $600 vs. $1,200. Here's how much your final payment could be - CNET

  18-12-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the second stimulus check is approved for less than $1,200, how much money could you expect to get in your next payment? We break down how it may affect you.
  
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• Microsoft to enable certification renewals for free starting in February 2021

  18-12-2020 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is making the certification renewal processor easier, but it's also going to require more frequent validation starting next year.
  
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• Cheers to these bar gifts that will arrive before Christmas - CNET

  18-12-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  From the cocktail curious to a full-on Don Draper, these are the best bar gifts for every drinking buddy on your list.
  
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• Last-minute gifts you can share any time video - CNET

  18-12-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you missed your shipping deadlines or need a present as soon as possible, The Cheapskate Rick Broida has some easy gifts you can email or print out to share when you're down to the wire.
  
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• Microsoft's Skype gets 'Together Mode' viewing option that's already in Teams

  18-12-2020 19:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is continuing to bring new features to Skype, with some of the newest additions having debuted in Teams first.
  
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• Microsoft follows Sony in offering Cyberpunk 2077 refunds to unhappy gamers - CNET

  18-12-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox maker says it's already granted refunds to a majority of people who've asked.
  
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• New stimulus package details: How much is in the second check and when will it pass? - CNET

  18-12-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus check will reportedly be part of the final stimulus bill in 2020 after all. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Give gifts that give back video - CNET

  18-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  This holiday season, give gifts that also give back. A number of retailers will either match your purchase and give an item to someone in need or set aside a percentage of the sale for a charity. Here are some socially conscious brands to consider supporting this year.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: Sony pulls game from PlayStation while Xbox offers refunds

  18-12-2020 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The unprecedented move comes as players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches.
  
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• Chinese drone developer DJI added to Commerce Department 'Entity List'

  18-12-2020 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The list includes vendors banned from trading with US companies on the grounds of national security.
  
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• Hyundai Kona EV set to stop sales in Korea following battery fires and recalls, report says - Roadshow

  18-12-2020 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Local reports say Hyundai plans to yank the EV locally, but it'll continue on elsewhere in the world.
  
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• Microsoft offers Cyberpunk 2077 refunds to unhappy Xbox customers - CNET

  18-12-2020 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  The gaming giant said it's already granted refunds to a majority of people who've asked.
  
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• Meal kits make a great holiday gift to send from afar. Here are 5 we really love - CNET

  18-12-2020 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  Tasty home-cooked meals and fewer trips to the store: Meal kits are a perfect gift for 2020.
  
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• Have HBO? Watch Wonder Woman 1984 on Christmas Day for no extra charge with HBO Max - CNET

  18-12-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of current HBO subscribers get HBO Max for free. Here's how to unlock the new Wonder Woman movie, Friends and more.
  
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• FBI & Interpol disrupt Joker's Stash, the internet's largest carding marketplace

  18-12-2020 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Four threat intel firms, Digital Shadows, Intel 471, Gemini Advisory, and Kela, said the disruption was temporary.
  
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• Chinese drone and chip makers added to US banned list

  18-12-2020 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chinese manufacturers face restrictions on the technology they export from the US.
  
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• Suspected Russian cyber-attack growing in scale, Microsoft warns

  18-12-2020 18:07 via theguardian.com
  
  Government agencies around world among targets in SolarWinds ‘espionage-based’ hackMicrosoft has said the UK and six other countries outside the US have been affected by a suspected Russian hacking attack that US authorities have warned poses a grave risk to government and private networks.Brad Smith, Microsoft’s chief legal counsel, said the company had uncovered 40 customers, including government agencies, thinktanks, NGOs and IT companies, who were “targeted more preci
  
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• Best high-speed screwdrivers for the engineer: Wera Kraftform Kompakt Turbo i

  18-12-2020 17:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Quadruple the speed of your screwdriver, no battery required.
  
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• The best e-gift cards to give a foodie - CNET

  18-12-2020 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  These tasty gifts can be printed or emailed, up until the last second.
  
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• Best VPN services for 2021: Safe and fast don't come for free

  18-12-2020 17:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Virtual private networks aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted Wi-Fi connections in coffee shops and airports. Every remote worker should consider a VPN to stay safe online. Here are your top choices in VPN service providers and how to get set up.
  
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