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• Elon Musk calls for engineers, workers to move to Texas for SpaceX - CNET

  30-03-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Musk is also pledging to donate millions to local schools and the City of Brownsville.
  
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• The human heart shrinks while in space, study finds - CNET

  30-03-2021 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  A NASA astronaut was monitored during his year in space.
  
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• Arm processors: Everything you need to know now

  30-03-2021 23:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The ninth generation of the Arm processor architecture, its engineers say, could sustain distributed computing for the rest of this decade. Could the rise of Arm signal the end of central processing units as we know them?
  
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• Team behind hit podcast Serial is about to tackle election fraud - CNET

  30-03-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  The Improvement Association digs in to an intriguing North Carolina case.
  
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• BlackBerry fiscal Q4 revenue misses expectations, in talks to sell mobile patents

  30-03-2021 23:19 via zdnet.com
  
  BlackBerry cited the global chip shortage, and efforts to sell some of its patent portfolio pertaining to mobile to a North American company.
  
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• UAW and automakers urge Biden to adopt expansive EV strategy - Roadshow

  30-03-2021 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  From electric car tax credits, to revised building codes for EV chargers, the groups believe the US needs to do more to ensure the country succeeds.
  
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• When will my stimulus check come in the mail? Track your $1,400 payment to your home - CNET

  30-03-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now's the time to start keeping an eye on your mailbox if your stimulus payment hasn't arrived in your bank account. We'll tell you what to look for.
  
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• VW's 'Voltswagen' name change might now be a hoax, report says - Roadshow

  30-03-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Despite initial confirmation from Volkswagen reps, this whole name-change thing might end up being a lame marketing stunt.
  
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• IBM's first 'retail' quantum computer in the US headed to Cleveland Clinic - CNET

  30-03-2021 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  Quantum computing will be used to explore genomics, and chemical and drug discovery.
  
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• Nectar Mattress review: Budget-friendly with a dense, supportive feel - CNET

  30-03-2021 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The original Nectar mattress offers enough support for most bodies without costing an arm and a leg.
  
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• Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Spy Kids by buying the movie for $7, the lowest price around - CNET

  30-03-2021 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  You can also get the three-movie collection for $18.
  
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• YouTube hides dislike count in new test - CNET

  30-03-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The company says the move is in response to "creator feedback around well-being."
  
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• Billions of Brood X cicadas set to emerge in US for first time in 17 years - CNET

  30-03-2021 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  The bugs are burrowing out of their underground homes in 15 US states, plus Washington, DC. Prepare yourself for a lot of buzzing.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Restock updates at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about finding Microsoft's newest console.
  
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• Disneyland tests rides ahead of April 30 reopening: The latest updates - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The iconic original theme park will open once A Touch of Disney event at California Adventure has finished.
  
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• Amazon on edge: What's behind its snark-tweeting of Sanders and Warren - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  With labor and regulatory battles ahead, the tech giant tried getting confrontational with lawmakers.
  
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• How do I find my $1,400 stimulus check? Track the third payment with a free IRS tool - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  This free IRS app will give you the status of your third stimulus check if your payment hasn't arrived in your bank account or in the mail. But it's a little tricky to understand and won't share everything you may want to know.
  
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• Polestar 2 helps drivers scout an EV-friendly trip with 'A Better Routeplanner' support - Roadshow

  30-03-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  ABRP is a lovely smartphone app for EV drivers, but the 2's Android-based infotainment system now provides native support.
  
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• Get a 4-pack of Wi-Fi smart plugs for about $11, one of the lowest prices ever - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Smarten up your home with these Gosund outlets, which work with both Alexa and Google Home and cost $2.87 each.
  
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• Best 75-inch TV for 2021 - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Truly gigantic TVs are getting more affordable all the time. Here are our current favorites.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: All you need to know to get Sony's new gaming console - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is the fastest-selling video game console ever, but most people still don't have one.
  
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• Best robo-advisors for April 2021 - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is 2021 the year you start investing? Try it out with one of the best robo-advisors available right now.
  
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• Best car insurance for military and veterans to buy for 2021 - CNET

  30-03-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best military and veteran car insurance companies based on premiums, costs, benefits, discounts and region.
  
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• Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs. Amazon Echo Show 8: Which midsized smart display is best? - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Google Assistant and Alexa face off on their respective midsized smart displays.
  
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• Godzilla vs. Kong starts streaming Wednesday: How to watch and what to know - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Because sometimes, you just need to see two gigantic movie monsters smash each other in the face.
  
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• Godzilla vs. Kong review: Monster movie delivers just what you expect - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Keen to see monsters punch each other? You've come to the right place.
  
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• Best portable iPhone chargers and power banks for 2021: Mophie, Anker, Aukey and more compared - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a pocket-size power bank for iPhone charging on the go? Here are some top picks.
  
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• PS5 restock updates: Updates from Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Having trouble finding a PS5? Here are all the links to all the stores selling the console.
  
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• Oxford Nanopore float offers London a proper tech future

  30-03-2021 20:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Planned IPO of life science group will test LSE’s appetite for funding high-growth tech Oxford Nanopore to float on London Stock Exchange
  Another day, another tech float on the way for London. This one involves proper technology too: cutting-edge DNA sequencing and analytics, as opposed to takeaway food delivered by bicycle. Oxford Nanopore’s likely arrival on the London Stock Exchange later this year is therefore very welcome. The UK market is short on life sciences companies capabl
  
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• SSI, SSDI, veterans and stimulus checks: IRS sending payments later this week - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  If you're one of the tens of millions of people who receive Social Security benefits, the IRS has just announced when you could receive your payment. Here's what to know.
  
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• Virgin Galactic debuts sleek SpaceShip III design to grow its passenger fleet - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Richard Branson's commercial spaceflight company has a new spaceplane it hopes will send hundreds of customers on a suborbital cruise.
  
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• CloudLinux Launches AlmaLinux, CentOS Linux clone

  30-03-2021 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The first of the next generation of the Red Hat CentOS Linux clones, CloudLinux's AlmaLinux, is here.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover snaps glorious Mars selfie at scenic 'Mont Mercou' - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  NASA's long-lasting Mars rover posed with a beautiful Martian rock outcrop.
  
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• Netflix makes climate-focused commitment to neutralize the company's emissions by 2022 - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Dubbed Net Zero plus Nature, the commitment includes a reduction in emissions and investing in the regeneration of important ecosystems.
  
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• Arm's new chip architecture boosts security, speed for billions of processors - CNET

  30-03-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Armv9-based chips will arrive starting this year.
  
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• Arm debuts the Armv9 architecture, outlines its roadmap for the next decade of computing

  30-03-2021 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Armv9 roadmap is the company's first new compute architecture in 10 years.
  
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• Rick and Morty finally reveals season 5 return date, plus new trailer - CNET

  30-03-2021 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  We have less than three months to go before mad scientist Rick leads his hapless family into more crazy adventures.
  
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• Beanworks accounts payable

  30-03-2021 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With a high level of automation Beanworks is great for improving efficiency when it comes to AP.
  
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• The demand for IT innovation takes on new urgency in the post-pandemic world

  30-03-2021 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  According to the 2021 MuleSoft Connectivity Benchmark report, the demand for IT innovation and output capacity is at the highest levels in the post-pandemic world.
  
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• Google's experimental Stack app wants to help you get your papers in order - CNET

  30-03-2021 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Take a picture of your documents and the app will scan it and digitally file it for you.
  
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• 1-VoIP

  30-03-2021 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  1-VoIP offers all the usual VoIP features, plus integration with the third-party anti-spam service Nomorobo.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover slowly releasing Ingenuity Mars helicopter - CNET

  30-03-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  It's not easy dropping a tiny chopper off on Mars. Follow along as Ingenuity makes it way to the surface.
  
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• Supermarket chain Albertsons to use new Google tech for shoppable maps

  30-03-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Albertsons partnership highlights how Google is working to bring cloud, marketing and ads to enterprises in a way that may land it more cloud business later.
  
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• Verizon will shut down its 3G network at the end of 2022 - CNET

  30-03-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  The new date is officially Dec. 31, 2022.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco goes wild with off-road parts and accessories - Roadshow

  30-03-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  There will be no shortage of parts and accessories from RTR Vehicles, ARB 4x4 Accessories and 4 Wheel Parts.
  
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• CDC Director Rochelle Walensky fears potential 'impending doom' as COVID-19 cases rise again - CNET

  30-03-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Walensky urges Americans to get vaccinated and follow guidelines on slowing the spread of the virus.
  
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• Ransomware: Why we're now facing a perfect storm

  30-03-2021 18:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Normalising the act of paying a ransom to cyber criminals does nothing to protect anyone against ransomware, warns report.
  
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• Schoolmates Ollie and Jacob on TikTok fame

  30-03-2021 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ollie and his best mate, Jacob, have become the comedy duo everyone's talking about on TikTok.
  
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• NCAA basketball tournament: How to watch Gonzaga vs. USC, Michigan vs. UCLA today - CNET

  30-03-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The final two games of the March Madness Elite Eight take place tonight on TBS, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Porsche takes its synthetic E-Fuel gas racing to test performance and efficiency - Roadshow

  30-03-2021 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Testing for the renewable, synthetic gasoline begins this year. Hopefully, it'll prove to be a game-changer.
  
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