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• Microsoft to add new voice command, video and other new features to Office mobile apps

  01-02-2021 23:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft soon will be rolling out promised 'conversational AI' technology for iOS; is adding new video technologies to its Lens scanning app; and is readying a version of its simplified Office mobile app for iPad.
  
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• Microsoft to add new voice command, video and other features to Office mobile apps

  01-02-2021 23:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft soon will be rolling out promised 'conversational AI' technology for iOS; is adding new video technologies to its Lens scanning app; and is readying a version of its simplified Office mobile app for iPad.
  
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• Xbox Series X console shortage could last until June, report says - CNET

  01-02-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Demand for the Xbox Series X console could continue outstripping supply until mid-2021.
  
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• Nintendo Switch restock updates: Get the latest inventory news for Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart - CNET

  01-02-2021 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  This $300 console is once again incredibly hard to find. Here's what to know if you're looking for one right now.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock update: Inventory news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  01-02-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-generation console has been out of stock for nearly three months. Here's what we know about when retailers will drop new inventory.
  
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• Third stimulus check update: New $1,000 proposal, who could qualify, when it could arrive - CNET

  01-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  It's likely Congress will approve a third stimulus check, but we don't yet know for sure. Here's what we know so far about how much money it could bring, how quickly it might arrive and who it could include.
  
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• Reddit still wants to send AMC, GameStop stock to the moon. How, and what's next - CNET

  01-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Wall Street's massive bets against GameStop's future turned sour when users from a Reddit decided to invest in its success instead. Now billions of dollars are at stake.
  
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• Save 42% on one of the top-reviewed true wireless noise-canceling earbuds - CNET

  01-02-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get the 1More True Wireless ANC earbuds for $117 to hear what your AirPods aren't playing for you.
  
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• Valentine's Day gifts for a passionate home cook - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Keep them happy with some flashy new kitchen gear.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21: 6 hidden features that will help you master your new phone - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Want to get even more out of your Galaxy S21? These hidden features will help you do just that.
  
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• Tiny chameleon with large genitalia may be the world's smallest reptile - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  A scientist calls it "a spectacular case of extreme miniaturization."
  
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• Stream Apple Fitness Plus workouts to your TV with AirPlay - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The latest iOS and Watch OS update will take your studio-style workouts to a new level.
  
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• The Instant Vortex Plus 9-in-1 air fryer is now just $110, or about $12 per cooking mode - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  This multi-function countertop air fryer, roaster, broiler, rotisserie and more is tied for its lowest price ever.
  
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• Ponzi scheme? Reddit's making AMC, GameStop stock go 'insane' - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  Investors on social media hit multimillion-dollar paydays as they fought Wall Street over GameStop's share price. Experts say it can't last.
  
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• Google shutters in-house Stadia games development studio - CNET

  01-02-2021 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  Going forward, Stadia will only feature games from outside developers.
  
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• Dodge CEO says the V8's on its deathbed, but American muscle shouldn't be afraid - Roadshow

  01-02-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  EVs and electrification will save performance cars, even though they won't be the same.
  
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• Save $350 on Eargo Neo HiFi, next-generation invisible in-ear hearing aids - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  If you're a doctor, nurse, first responder or member of the military you might also be able to save 20%, while federal employees can get a pair of Eargo hearing aids for free.
  
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• Black Panther series is coming to Disney Plus - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The movie's director and co-writer is working with Disney Plus on several Marvel series.
  
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• Valentine's Day 2021: Gift ideas for limited budgets and mask-wearing times - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to spend much to have a fun, safe, romantic evening. Here are some affordable options.
  
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• Stimulus check three video - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and Frontier star in splashy teasers ahead of reveal - Roadshow

  01-02-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan has a new SUV and midsize pickup truck to show us this week.
  
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• Zoom gloom? Improve your virtual meetings with these cool accessories

  01-02-2021 21:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Best accessories for your office to get you through those long online videocalls.
  
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• Xbox Series X shortage could last until June, report says - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft reportedly says demand for the Xbox Series X console could outstrip supply until mid-2021.
  
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• Follow these 7 steps for an epic big game watch party - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  A game plan for Super Bowl Sunday will help you enjoy it just as much as your guests.
  
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• Stimulus check dependents: 2 possible changes for a third check, and who they could benefit - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  If a third stimulus check is passed, it could include more people than the first two did. Here's how it could bring your family more money.
  
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• Nike's new Go FlyEase hands-free sneaker snaps around your foot - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Nike shoe first will be available by invitation only, then to broader consumers.
  
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• Best teeth-whitening strips and toothpaste for 2021 - CNET

  01-02-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  From LED lights to whitening strips to custom-fit bleach trays, you can get a professional-level teeth-whitening treatment at home.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta that allows an Apple Watch to unlock an iPhone with Face ID

  01-02-2021 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The feature is in response to the issues iPhone owners have when trying to unlock their phone with Face ID while wearing a face covering.
  
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• Databricks, champion of data "lakehouse" model, closes $1B series G funding round

  01-02-2021 20:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The company founded by the creators of Apache Spark nabs $1B in fresh funding from an array of financial services and cloud companies' venture funds, marking a vote of confidence in the data lakehouse model.
  
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• A $10 dip warmer and more gear to tackle your football watch party - CNET

  01-02-2021 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Keep the beer cold and the dips hot with these handy game-day gadgets.
  
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• How poor sleep and high stress levels make you less healthy - CNET

  01-02-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  A cardiologist and data science expert break down how sleep and stress affect your heart rate variability, which has implications for your overall health.
  
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• iOS 14.5 will make it easier to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask - CNET

  01-02-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you're also wearing an Apple Watch.
  
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• Controversial stimulus check proposal 'targets' next payment nearly every way. What now? - CNET

  01-02-2021 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  What's a "targeted" stimulus check and why are some lawmakers critical that a $1,400 check would go to too many people? We'll explain what's happening and exactly how Congress could prune the recipient list.
  
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• Stay connected when the snowstorm takes out power - CNET

  01-02-2021 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  You need the right gear and a game plan to stay in touch with the world in a disaster.
  
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• Blue light blocking glasses of 2021 - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Protect your precious little corneas and look good while doing it.
  
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• Samsung slashes Galaxy Z Flip 5G price by $250 to $1,200 - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The foldable isn't what you'd call cheap, but the pricing is a lot more accessible to people used to paying over $1,000 for flagship phones.
  
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• Google adds more info about the sites in your search results - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The search engine is rolling out the About This Result feature on Monday.
  
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• Amazon says governments requested record amount of user data last year - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  The requests came from all over the globe.
  
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• 12 easy game-day party shortcuts so you can enjoy yourself - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Less time spent cooking means more time for beer, fun and football.
  
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• Rapid7 acquires Kubernetes security provider Alcide for $50 million

  01-02-2021 19:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Based in Tel Aviv, Alcide's technology aims to bridge security and DevOps with code-to-production security for Kubernetes deployments.
  
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• See Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dog play jump rope and pick up laundry - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Spot can gather up the dirty clothes you left on the floor, you animal.
  
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• Lenovo laptop deals: Get a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 for $999, a Yoga 7i for $810 and more - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Save big on ThinkPads, Yoga convertibles and powerful Legion gaming laptops.
  
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• NASA revs up for second try at blazing SLS moon rocket hot fire test - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The massive rocket that will power Artemis moon missions will have another go after the first "Green Run" test quit early.
  
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• GM's Super Bowl commercial features Will Ferrell and a hatred for Norway - Roadshow

  01-02-2021 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  What the hell does this have to do with Norway? Electric cars, people.
  
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• Price of bitcoin jumps after Elon Musk says it is 'a good thing'

  01-02-2021 19:04
  
  Cryptocurrency rises above $38,000 after Tesla boss changes his biography on Twitter to ‘#bitcoin’The price of bitcoin rose on Monday after Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla chief executive, said he was a “supporter” of the cryptocurrency.“Bitcoin is a good thing,” Musk said in comments broadcast on social audio app Clubhouse on Monday. Musk said he was “late to the party” in backing bitcoin. Continue reading...
  
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• Filing a tax extension? Here's what happens to your missing stimulus money if you do - CNET

  01-02-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you can't file your taxes before the April 15 deadline, make sure you're aware of all your options.
  
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• SpaceX plans two Starlink launches this week, possibly within 24 hours - CNET

  01-02-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company could launch over 100 of its broadband satellites this week.
  
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• Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty: Warzone over cheating

  01-02-2021 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The popular video game streamer said Activision's battle royale title was "saturated with hackers".
  
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• Facebook working on new iOS notification to provide 'context' about Apple's privacy changes - CNET

  01-02-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  In a blog post, Facebook calls out Apple's approach as providing "no context about the benefits of personalized ads."
  
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• New Trickbot module uses Masscan for local network reconnaissance

  01-02-2021 18:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Trickbot module is used to scan local networks for other nearby systems with open ports that could be hacked for quick lateral movement inside a company.
  
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