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• iRobot shares drop despite raised year revenue view

  03-05-2021 23:51 via zdnet.com
  
  iRobot said its sales via e-commerce operations of major retailers rose 90% and made up 56% of revenue in the quarter.
  
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• Red Dead Online, FIFA 21, Final Fantasy X coming to Xbox Game Pass in May - CNET

  03-05-2021 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Another month of big games for subscribers.
  
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• Put a laser on a freakin' tape measure for just $26 - CNET

  03-05-2021 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  This two-in-one laser tape measure can be used to measure length, area, volume and indirect height -- 3,000 times on a single charge.
  
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• Google and Vodafone are building a powerful new data platform

  03-05-2021 23:35 via zdnet.com
  
  As part of their collaboration, Google and Vodafone may also provide consultancy services to other businesses.
  
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• Bill and Melinda Gates to separate after 27 years of marriage - CNET

  03-05-2021 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Microsoft cofounder said the couple "will continue our work together at the [Gates] foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple."
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Amazon, Walmart, Gamestop and other retailers - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  What store will have PS5s this week?
  
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• A buyer’s guide to quantum as a service: Qubits for hire

  03-05-2021 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a hankering to wangle a Hadamard gate or two, to produce a Hamiltonian whose yield is better than anything classical physics can cough up, then at last there’s a service for you. Or perhaps there is and isn’t one at the same time.
  
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• One rocket has launched a quarter of the SpaceX Starlink satellites and it's not done - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The next Falcon 9 will tie a record and help Elon Musk prove a point.
  
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• Vodafone using Google's cloud and AI to retain customers

  03-05-2021 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Telcos are increasingly turning to machine learning, cloud and data analytics to boost revenues.
  
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• This LED desk lamp with USB ports and wireless charging pad is now under $20 - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Save 60% on this multifunction lamp with a night light mode, timers and adjustable color temperature.
  
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• Chegg reaches record 4.8 million subscribers in Q1

  03-05-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The online learning company grew revenue 51 percent year-over-year, beating market expectations.
  
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• ZoomInfo reports Q1 revenue, EPS above expectations, raises year outlook

  03-05-2021 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  ZoomInfo’s sales rose 50%, year over year, to $153.3 million.
  
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• Apple and Fortnite maker Epic trade blows as antitrust court battle begins - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Epic says Apple's business model is anti-competitive. Apple says Epic just doesn't want to pay fees.
  
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• Why paper bottles may be the best way to sell a Pepsi - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Pepsi and Pulpex are plotting a huge change to how you buy a soft drink -- no plastic, glass or can.
  
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• Here's how to sign up for a $50 discount on your internet bill from the FCC - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Starting May 12, eligible Americans can take advantage of a new government subsidy designed to offset the cost of getting connected at home.
  
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• COVID-19 herd immunity might not happen in the US, say experts - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Some scientists argue there isn't a magic herd immunity number we need to reach in order to control COVID-19.
  
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• Are you eligible for the child tax credit expansion? 2021 income limits and more - CNET

  03-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  What qualifies someone for the 2021 child tax credit? Here's what to know before the IRS starts sending out payments in July.
  
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• Purple Hybrid Mattress review: Unconventional, yet comfortable for all - CNET

  03-05-2021 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Purple Hybrid mattress delivers the same signature Purple feel, but with a more durable and supportive construction.
  
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• Best GeForce RTX 3000 gaming desktop deals from Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg - CNET

  03-05-2021 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The graphics cards themselves are impossible to find, but there are PCs available with Nvidia's latest GPUs.
  
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• Spaces images from NASA and beyond make Star Wars feel totally real - CNET

  03-05-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  On May the 4th (or any day of the year), celebrate Star Wars with spectacular space images that make the sci-fi franchise feel real.
  
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• Where is my income tax refund? How to track your tax return money - CNET

  03-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're worried about why your tax refund is delayed, there are ways to check its status, the amount to expect from the IRS and more. Here's how.
  
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• Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's suspended accounts - CNET

  03-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The board's decision is expected on Wednesday.
  
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• Elon Musk is hosting SNL this Saturday: What to know and how to watch - CNET

  03-05-2021 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  Live, from New York, it's ... not a joke. The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX will host Saturday Night Live, and it's going to be rich.
  
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• XDR defined: Giving meaning to extended detection and response

  03-05-2021 20:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The definition for the term "extended detection and response" or XDR continues to vary significantly. Forrester helps define XDR and explains its origins here.
  
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• Shopify joins the Open Invention Network Linux patent protection group

  03-05-2021 20:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Shopify, a leading global commerce company, based its e-commerce tools around Ruby on Rails, so it only made sense for it to protect Linux and all the rest of open-source software as well.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021: When the first payment will go out and how often checks will be sent - CNET

  03-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  How much money total will you get with the new child tax credit: $500, $3,000 or $3,600? Here's everything we know about the checks.
  
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• You should update your iPhone and iPad to iOS 14.5.1 right away

  03-05-2021 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The update includes security fixes for bugs that are actively being exploited.
  
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• Best Star Wars gifts: May the 4th be with you

  03-05-2021 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  "I have a goooood feeling about this," Han Solo said...never. But we do have a good feeling about the gifts in our Star Wars gift guide. No matter how much you want to spend, how silly you want to get, or how cool you want to proclaim yourself to be, we have Star Wars merch to keep you using the Force.
  
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• Best sports watch in 2021: Garmin isn't your only option

  03-05-2021 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch is clearly the best smartwatch available, but many athletes are looking for a watch that provides more data and more customization to track performance and inspire improvement. Several companies offer compelling options, and this guide is designed to help you find the right one for your needs.
  
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• Best streaming device in 2021: Top media players compared

  03-05-2021 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  You've never had so many options to stream your favorite shows.
  
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• Intel investing $3.5B in New Mexico fab upgrade, boosting US chipmaking - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  The plant will make processors using Intel's Foveros stacking technology. Along with $20 billion for two new Arizona fabs, it's part of CEO Pat Gelsinger's turnaround plan.
  
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• PlayStation and Discord team up to help players connect - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  Starting next year, Discord will integrate with PlayStation games for a more social experience.
  
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• Watch YouTube TV on Roku: How to stream using Apple AirPlay, Android or Windows - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  You can't download the YouTube TV app on Roku because the two are in a contract dispute. Thankfully, there's a workaround.
  
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• Haven't got your stimulus check yet? How to request an IRS trace to track your payment - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Missing any one of the three stimulus checks? We'll tell you when and how to get in touch with the IRS to have the agency track down your money.
  
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• Eta Aquarids meteor shower about to peak: How to watch the sizzling show - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Bits of Halley's Comet are burning up in the atmosphere right now.
  
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• Twitter expands Spaces to all users with at least 600 followers - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter's Clubhouse rival is now more widely available.
  
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• Charmin's BRB Bot makes it look like you're still on Zoom while you take a bathroom break - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The app, currently beta-only, uses AI to listen to your video calls and chime in with the appropriate reactions so no one notices you're gone.
  
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• Amazon's NFL Thursday Night Football exclusive now starts in 2022 - CNET

  03-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The technology giant and the NFL are bumping up the start date for their new agreement.
  
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• Intel to invest $3.5B to expand manufacturing in New Mexico

  03-05-2021 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The investment will increase Intel's manufacturing capacity of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies.
  
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• Elon Musk, SpaceX aim to launch SN15 Mars rocket prototype Tuesday - CNET

  03-05-2021 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  The latest version of Musk's Starship rocket could fly from Texas in the coming days.
  
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• iOS 14.6: Everything we know about Apple's upcoming operating system so far - CNET

  03-05-2021 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 14.5 has finally arrived, but we're already looking ahead to the new features iOS 14.6 might bring. Here's how to download the public beta now.
  
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• Hubble snaps cosmic bling with sparkling Necklace Nebula image - CNET

  03-05-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Move over, Cartier. The Necklace Nebula is cosmic finery.
  
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• Father's Day gift: This fancy OtterBox backpack cooler is 55% off - CNET

  03-05-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Snag the 30-quart Trooper for just $130 while it's still in stock.
  
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• Star Wars: The Bad Batch crew talks season length, Omega and Imperial oppression - CNET

  03-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Writer Jennifer Corbett and director Brad Rau reveal how many episodes are in the first season of the Disney Plus show.
  
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• Haven't got your third stimulus check yet? Track your $1,400 payment from the IRS - CNET

  03-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out where your third stimulus check is with the IRS Get My Payment tool and get an update on your payment status.
  
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• Upcoming all-electric Ford F-150 may be called 'Lightning' - Roadshow

  03-05-2021 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  It's rumored Ford's battery-powered rig could be graced with this retro moniker, a name that's almost too perfect.
  
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• Best free video conferencing tools in 2021

  03-05-2021 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Each of these recommended conferencing services is completely free, with no trial editions, expiration dates, or hidden costs. The biggest differentiating factors are the maximum number of participants and the time limit for online meetings.
  
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• Marvel reveals Eternals, Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2 news and teases Fantastic Four - CNET

  03-05-2021 17:36 via cnet.com
  
  Captain Marvel 2's new title and a tease for Fantastic Four also highlight Marvel's movie announcements.
  
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• 4th stimulus check? How you could have another round of money coming in 2021 - CNET

  03-05-2021 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus checks keep going out from the IRS. President Biden, however, is looking ahead for more ways to get stimulus money to those who need it most, from now through 2022. Here's how you could get more money.
  
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• Open-source software economics and community health analytics: Enter CHAOSS

  03-05-2021 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Trying to capture the value open-source software generates can be a bit chaotic. The CHAOSS project may lend a helping hand.
  
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