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• UFC 261 Usman vs. Masvidal: Start time, how to watch and full fight card - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  UFC 261 is a stacked card from top to bottom.
  
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• 2021 Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch the show - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  The year's shooting-star spotting season is under way, and the first big shower is heating up right now.
  
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• TikTok hit with child privacy lawsuit - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  The suit alleges that millions of children's data was illegally taken by the app.
  
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• European Super League: Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Man City all drop out - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  The controversial European Super League is crumbling.
  
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• Get the eMeet Luna Lite Bluetooth speakerphone for just $48 - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  This new version of one of our favorite speakerphones under $100 is now 40% off.
  
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• Netgear beats Q1 expectations with strong SMB revenue

  21-04-2021 23:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Higher-than-expected demand for SMB products helped drive the results
  
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• Teradata soars after pre-announcing Q1 revenue, EPS above expectations, higher-than-expected cloud revenue

  21-04-2021 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Teradata said its revenue continued at the same level as Q4, rather than declining as expected.
  
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• Get this cleverly designed dual front and rear dash cam with hidden cabling for just $48 - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  You get a 1080p dash/720p rear camera with automatic recording and video that locks if there's a collision.
  
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• Get this cleverly designed dual front and rear dash cam with hidden cabling for just $40 - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  You get a 1080p dash/720p rear camera with automatic recording and video that locks if there's a collision.
  
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• Track your paper stimulus check or EIP card in the mail. It's easy and free - CNET

  21-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out when your stimulus payment is on the way with this free USPS service. It's easy to use and shows you what to look for so you don't throw your money away.
  
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• TikTok could pay billions in child privacy lawsuit - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  The app was hit with a legal claim launched "on behalf of millions of children whose data was illegally taken."
  
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• Google Meet is getting more layout controls, video backgrounds - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Soon, you'll be able to hide your own video while talking on Google Meet.
  
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• Lam Research posts record Q3 results

  21-04-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The company, which makes wafer fabrication equipment, is benefiting from the current semiconductor market.
  
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• Disney Plus will stream Sony Spider-Man movies in new deal - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  The deal will license Sony Pictures library titles like Spider-Man, Jumanji and Hotel Transylvania franchises, as well as new big-screen movies coming out in 2022 through 2026.
  
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Save up to $100 on an iPad Pro - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  You can save between $50 and $100 on iPad Pro models on Amazon, and the 8th-gen iPad is only $299 at Walmart.
  
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• The Hongqi S9 is a wild-looking thing - Roadshow

  21-04-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  It shares a designer with the original Audi R8, believe it or not.
  
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• LeVar Burton makes final round of Jeopardy guest hosts - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Reading Rainbow and Star Trek star joins the game show's roster of guest hosts while it searches for a permanent Alex Trebek replacement.
  
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• Greg Kroah-Hartman bans University of Minnesota from Linux development for deliberately buggy patches

  21-04-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Some researchers tried to slip bad patches into the Linux kernel as a "test." When they kept trying, Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux kernel maintainer for the stable branch, put an end to their efforts.
  
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• China criticizes Tesla for arrogant behavior following customer complaints - Roadshow

  21-04-2021 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Communist Party also shamed the company for allegedly selling defective cars.
  
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• Qualtrics Q1 report, forecast top Wall Street expectations: The C-suite is buying in, says CEO

  21-04-2021 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualtrics said it is seeing more and more interest from CEOs in its software, which it said is becoming as essential as CRM and HR programs.
  
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• The laptop with the best battery life in 2021

  21-04-2021 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Laptops have become more essential than ever for remote access to work, school, and web-based apps. Maximizing battery life becomes an even greater priority to make sure we remain connected to the rest of the world without interruption. These laptops can keep you online and working longer when you need to be unplugged.
  
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• Big iOS 14.5 news this week from Apple: Here's everything we know so far - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  You can download the public beta of iOS 14.5 now. Here's what we know about the official release, and the exciting new features it will include.
  
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• Save 65% on the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio and turn your iPad Pro 11-inch into a laptop - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  This is new, not a refurb, but only fits the first-gen iPad Pro 11-inch.
  
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• Surprise, a new iPhone 12 is coming this week, and it's purple - CNET

  21-04-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Apple announced the new purple iPhone 12 on Tuesday along with new iMacs, an updated AppleTV, AirTags and an iPad Pro.
  
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• iMac throwback: Apple's candy-colored history, from 1999 to 2021 - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has unveiled a new line of iMacs in seven beautiful tones, hearkening back to the early fruit-themed iMacs. This photo comparison shows how much the new models owe to the classic 1999 version.
  
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• Ford, GM join calls for Biden to slash US emissions by at least 50% by 2030 - Roadshow

  21-04-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Ahead of a climate summit President Joe Biden will host this week, numerous companies urged him to take an ambitious route.
  
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• The third Android 12 developer preview brings performance improvements ahead of Google I/O

  21-04-2021 21:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is getting Android 12 ready for the public beta next month.
  
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• Will your Apple TV Plus free trial end before Ted Lasso season 2 starts? How to find out - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to find out when your free trial is up, on your iPhone or your Apple TV.
  
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• The best summer workouts for getting fit in the sun - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best outdoor workouts you can do right now.
  
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• Hyundai Kona Electric discontinued in Korea as battery fire recalls continue - Roadshow

  21-04-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker says it's still committed to the electric crossover in the US.
  
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• Can electric bikes help you get fit? - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  If you've ever felt shamed for using or wanting an e-bike, this one's for you.
  
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• Biden pushes for paid leave to get a COVID shot - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Employers should provide paid time off for their workers to get vaccinated, the president says.
  
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• NASA, Boeing delay launch date for Starliner do-over mission to the ISS - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The first uncrewed test flight didn't work out too well, so Boeing is gearing up to try again in August or September.
  
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• What qualifies a dependent for the child tax credit 2021? It's complicated - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Your children have requirements of their own to meet in order for you to receive the new payment of up to $3,600 per kid.
  
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• 2022 Mini Hardtop Oxford Edition is the brand's least expensive US offering - Roadshow

  21-04-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The two-door Oxford Edition costs a scant $20,600.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi router of 2021 - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your Wi-Fi router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, these are the best we've tested.
  
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• Good Trouble's Sherry Cola on why Margaret Cho is an icon - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, actor, comedian and stand-up Cola discusses her Freeform show and her viral character, Lil' Tasty.
  
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• Best weight loss programs for 2021 - CNET

  21-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dietitians discuss the pros and cons of the most popular paid weight loss programs.
  
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• User ability to opt-out key in Google FLoC debacle

  21-04-2021 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Opt-out process should be easy and available to anyone who does not want advertising to be personalised, says chief science officer at Acquia, which has its own audience cohort analysis tool, and who calls for more transparency and user control.
  
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• How to recycle all your metal cans: Do's and don'ts - CNET

  21-04-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  All cans are recyclable, but you need to make sure you're recycling them correctly. Earth Day is the perfect time to learn how.
  
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• DISH to build the nation's first cloud-native 5G network on AWS

  21-04-2021 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The standalone, cloud-based 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is slated to go live in Las Vegas later this year.
  
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• Lawmakers urge FTC to probe Google for pushing apps that allegedly violate child privacy law - CNET

  21-04-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant's app store engages in practices that "mislead parents and harm kids," the lawmakers say.
  
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• Amazon to bring pay-by-palm technology to Whole Foods

  21-04-2021 20:26
  
  Customers’ palm ‘signature’ will be linked to credit cardsConcerns raised about privacy and vulnerability to hackersPaying for something in the shops with just a wave of your hand is a step closer to everyday reality with the news that retail giant Amazon is trialing its palm-scanning payment technology in Whole Foods.The contactless payment method, known as Amazon One, was installed at one of the grocery stores in Seattle on Tuesday. Continue reading...
  
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• Yes, there's a right way to recycle paper and cardboard. Here's how - CNET

  21-04-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  It requires a bit more than just tossing it into a recycling bin. Use these tips for Earth Day 2021.
  
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• AI industry’s performance benchmark, MLPerf, for the first time also measures the energy that machine learning consumes

  21-04-2021 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies including Nvidia, Qualcomm and Dell reported not only the fastest time to predict image categories with a ResNet neural network, but also how much energy the task takes in watts or joules.
  
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• How to properly recycle your plastics - CNET

  21-04-2021 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Are you recycling the right way? Here's what you need to know for recycling your plastics on Earth Day 2021.
  
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• $300 monthly child tax credit 2021: Why you'll get 7 separate payments, timeline details - CNET

  21-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The revised 2021 child tax credit details are pretty complicated. We'll explain everything we know about the checks, including the payment timeline and correcting errors.
  
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• James Dyson: the Brexit cheerleader now caught up in ‘Tory sleaze’

  21-04-2021 19:55
  
  Profile: revelation of his tax texts with Boris Johnson have brought the industrialist under the spotlight againHe was a bete noire for remainers even before being accused of hypocrisy for relocating the headquarters of his business from Wiltshire to Singapore.Now Sir James Dyson, one of Britain’s biggest industrialists and Brexit cheerleaders, has been dragged into what the Labour party is calling “new Tory sleaze” after texts between him and Boris Johnson about tax and the pr
  
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• Jeff Kaplan is leaving Blizzard, now fans are concerned about Overwatch 2 - CNET

  21-04-2021 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  The Overwatch community is worried for the sequel's future.
  
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• Basekit website builder

  21-04-2021 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Our Basekit review will help you decide if this is the best website builder for your business.
  
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