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• Okta expands into new markets with governance and privileged access tools

  07-04-2021 23:45 via zdnet.com
  
  With the launch of two new products, Okta says it's expanding its Total Addressable Market from $55 billion to $80 billion.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover snaps epic Mars selfie with Ingenuity helicopter as guest star - CNET

  07-04-2021 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  If Hollywood makes a Mars buddy flick, Arnold Schwarzenegger should play the Perseverance rover and Danny DeVito should be the Ingenuity helicopter.
  
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• Duolingo just added a Yiddish course. Could you plotz? - CNET

  07-04-2021 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Learn a bissel Yiddish, or a lot, with Duolingo's new class.
  
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• Best 5G phone in 2021

  07-04-2021 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  5G is rolled out across the major networks in the US, and in most cases, we are not seeing extra premiums to enjoy the speed and broad coverage of 5G. Every new flagship, including Apple's iPhone 12 models, includes 5G, and we are even seeing 5G present in sub-$400 phones.
  
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• Fill in your Wi-Fi dead zones for just $21 with this dual-band range extender - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The Rock Space Wi-Fi Range Extender sets up quickly and is now 40% off -- so cheap it's almost a no-brainer.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano review

  07-04-2021 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is an exquisitely designed and powerful laptop that is lighter and more portable than just about any laptop we've ever tested.
  
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• The best food sources of every vitamin and mineral - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to improve your health? Eat these foods to get every single essential nutrient.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 phones have lost half their value since January, study says - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  The latest phones from Samsung are already worth a whole lot less if you try to sell them second-hand, a used phone site says.
  
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• Weaviate is an open-source search engine powered by ML, vectors, graphs, and GraphQL

  07-04-2021 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Google uses machine learning and graphs to deliver search results. Most search engines do not. Weaviate wants to change that.
  
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• Wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff: Subatomic particle might break the laws of physics - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Something unseen is influencing a wobbling speck of existence, and the findings could lead to a bigger quantum uproar than the Higgs boson did.
  
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• Twitter, Facebook and others are failing to stop anti-Asian hate - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  More than a year after the coronavirus pandemic hit, Asian-Americans are still facing hate on Twitter, Facebook and other social networks.
  
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• Don’t let pandemic-driven tech decisions impact your opportunity to be future fit

  07-04-2021 22:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Today, as many businesses return to a "new normal," the question technology leaders should be asking themselves is: "Are the decisions we made a year ago still the right decisions for the business today and in the future, or do we have some digital regrets that we need to address?"
  
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• AI-powered virtual assistants and the future of work

  07-04-2021 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  This year marks an inflection point where digital natives move beyond the omnichannel experience and now are expected to be serviced by a growing number of digital concierges -- virtual assistants that provide a new level of personalization in an all-digital world.
  
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• Optimize your TV picture: Sharpness, brightness, contrast settings you need to change now - CNET

  07-04-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want a better picture on your TV for free? Here's what to adjust.
  
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• MSI GE76 Raider

  07-04-2021 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The MSI GE76 Raider is an incredibly powerful gaming laptop, but is it worth the high price and heavy build?
  
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• T-Mobile launches 5G home internet service, a stealth remote, home office play

  07-04-2021 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  For $60 a month, it may make sense to go 5G for remote work and leave the rest of your network to students and everyone competing for bandwidth.
  
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• Solar panels 101: How to calculate your payback period - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  With some simple math, you can estimate how long it will take to pay off the initial cost of your solar panels.
  
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• Jurassic Park's Ford Explorer SUVs inspired these very out-there Reebok shoes - Roadshow

  07-04-2021 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  So, yeah, these are something.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover's first Mars weather report will make you shiver - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  If you ever go to Mars, be sure to pack some puffer jackets.
  
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• How to get $50 off the new Sonos Roam portable speaker if you own an old Sonos speaker - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Sonos' new Roam ultraportable speaker is available for preorder for $169. But you can get it for up to 30% through the Sonos upgrade program.
  
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• Twitch users could face ban for off-service behavior - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Accounts could face indefinite suspension for offline conduct by streamers.
  
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• Jupiter's Legacy trailer reveals Netflix's superpowered answer to The Boys - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Streaming on Netflix May 7, the new show from comic creator Mark Millar explores what it's like to be a caped crusader's kid.
  
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• Apple's Find My app can now help you find more things - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Track down products from Belkin, Chipolo and VanMoof using Apple's Find My app.
  
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• Spectrum home internet service: What you need to know - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Charter Communications offers Spectrum Internet service to over 33% of the population, servicing over 28 million customers in 41 different states.
  
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• Apple expands Find My network to include third-party devices

  07-04-2021 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The next time you lose your earbuds or car keys, Apple's Find My app may just help you get it back.
  
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• 4th stimulus check? How you could get one or more payments in 2021 - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus checks for $1,400 are going out, but is Washington considering a fourth round of payments? Here are ways we may see more money.
  
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• The best LED floodlights you can buy in 2021 - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Today's BR30 LED floodlight bulbs are better and more affordable than ever before. Here are the best ones.
  
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• Orange Is the New Black's Taryn Manning is obsessed with vegan cuisine - CNET

  07-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the talented actor and singer talks about her new film Last Call and playing Pennsatucky for seven seasons on Netflix.
  
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• Ingenuity helicopter gets set to explore Mars - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  In the coming days, NASA's Perseverance rover will watch the historic first flight on the red planet.
  
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• Broadband use surged more than 30% during pandemic, industry group says - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Maybe it's time to buy a mesh router or pay for better upload speeds.
  
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• AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine should list blood clots as rare side effect: EU regulator - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks of possible side effects, says the European Medicines Agency.
  
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• Where to find the Xbox Series X: Stock updates at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target and other retailers - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Finding Microsoft's new console is hard. Here are the latest updates for retailers that sell the Series X|S.
  
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• PS5 restock: Console availability at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy and other retailers - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation 5 is still extremely difficult to find. Here are links to all the stores selling Sony's hot hardware.
  
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• Facebook says it pulled down fake accounts tied to Iranian militant group - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  The social network said it linked more than 300 fake accounts, pages and groups to a troll farm operated by Mojahedin-e Khalq, an exiled Iranian opposition group.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: Here's what you need to know to get a PlayStation 5 - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Finding a PS5 is tricky business, as new consoles are immediately snapped up by keen customers.
  
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• Start tracking your $1,400 stimulus check status now with this IRS tool - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  See what the status of your third stimulus check is using Get My Payment. Do note that it can be finicky to use and won't provide all you may want to know.
  
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• T-Mobile's Un-carrier Next: Everything you need to know - CNET

  07-04-2021 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The nation's second-largest carrier had a lot to share.
  
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• Best TV antenna for 2021 - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Installing an over-the-air antenna is one of the easiest ways to get free TV. Here are our top recommendations for the best indoor antenna.
  
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• More leaks surface about a new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

  07-04-2021 19:47 via zdnet.com
  
  More leaks about anticipated new Surface Laptop 4 models are making the rounds.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock updates: Availability at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new console isn't as difficult to find as the PlayStation 5, but that doesn't mean scoring one will be easy.
  
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• Google to hold I/O conference virtually from May 18 to 20 - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The annual developer confab is back after being canceled last year amid the pandemic
  
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• Google puzzle reveals I/O 2021 developer conference set for May 18-20

  07-04-2021 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The annual developer conference is back, virtual and free for everyone.
  
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• Google I/O 2021 developer conference set for May 18-20

  07-04-2021 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The annual developer conference is back, virtual and free for everyone.
  
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• AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: EU regulator says blood clots should be listed as rare side effect - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks of side effects, says the European Medicines Agency.
  
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• Amazon Music launches Car Mode with simplified driving controls - Roadshow

  07-04-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Much like rival Spotify, the car-specific mode provides a larger font and includes customizable presets.
  
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• T-Mobile announces $60 home internet is available nationwide video - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  As part of its Un-carrier Next event, T-Mobile's CEO says its no-contract home internet service is now available to 30 million US homes.
  
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• AstraZeneca vaccine scientists set for £22m payday in New York float

  07-04-2021 19:18
  
  Sarah Gilbert, Adrian Hill and Oxford University to get windfalls when Covid vaccine firm Vaccitech goes publicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageProf Sarah Gilbert, the scientist who lead the team that created the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, is set for a payday of more than £20m as the biotech firm she co-founded prepares to float on the stock market in the US.Gilbert, who became a household name as a result of her work creating Oxford’s Co
  
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• Find My now can track non-Apple products like bikes, headphones - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Track down products from Belkin, Chipolo and VanMoof using Apple's Find My app.
  
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• Child tax credit for $3,600: What to know about when payments will arrive, overpayments, more - CNET

  07-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Heads up: If you're eligible for the new child tax credit, you'll only receive half the money in 2021. Here's what else you should know about CTC checks.
  
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• Best cheap phone in 2021

  07-04-2021 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Balking at the prices of the latest Apple and Samsung flagships? Consider one of these affordable alternatives. From $400 right down to free, our picks even include a couple of phones with a stylus and one with triple rear cameras. A few options also support 5G so you can take advantage of faster speeds and more coverage at an affordable price.
  
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