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• Fortnite battles Apple: Courtroom focuses on App Store review process and Epic's marketing - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Fortnite maker Epic Games is suing Apple over its restrictive policies over its App Store and iPhones.
  
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• Sony's upcoming earbuds may have just leaked online - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Pictures purportedly show the next-gen earbuds from Sony.
  
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• Sony's upcoming earbuds leak online - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Pictures purportedly show the next-gen earbuds from Sony.
  
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• NortonLifeLock fiscal Q4 tops expectations, sees double-digit long-term revenue growth

  10-05-2021 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  It was the company’s first formal annual meeting with Wall Street analysts since its split from Symantec in 2019.
  
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• FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-15 - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Americans age 12 and up are now allowed to get the COVID-19 shot.
  
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• FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15 - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Americans aged 12 and up are now allowed to obtain the COVID-19 shot.
  
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• Apple invests $45 million into supplier of iPhone, iPad's 'ceramic shield' screens - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The money will be used to develop more technologies to "support durability and long-lasting product life," Apple says.
  
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• Apple invests $45 million into supplier of iPhone, iPad 'ceramic shield' screens - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The money will be used to develop more technologies to "support durability and long-lasting product life," Apple says.
  
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• These are the best Android phones you can buy in 2021

  10-05-2021 23:09
  
  Which Android phone should you buy? WIRED Recommends the best Android mobiles, including the best budget Android phone and the best Android phone camera
  
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• Best TV deals for May 2021: Save on models from TCL, LG and Vizio - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Ready for a living-room upgrade? Some of our favorite TVs are on sale this month at Amazon and Best Buy.
  
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• Ransomware: Survive by outrunning the guy next to you

  10-05-2021 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  A ransomware attack​ hit a major US pipeline this weekend, leading to a shut down in operations for the past three days. Critical infrastructure and pieces of the supply chain (already fragile due to the pandemic) continue to be taken down by ransomware attacks, either advertently or inadvertently.
  
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• Tom Cruise returns Golden Globes in rebuke of Hollywood Foreign Press Association - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Golden Globe trophies for Jerry Maguire and other films are reportedly on their way back to HFPA headquarters.
  
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• Sony's PS5 3D audio brings the atmosphere in Resident Evil Village and Returnal - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony audio team explains how spatial audio could lay groundwork for games and VR down the road.
  
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• If you got your third stimulus check, don't toss that IRS letter. Here's why, and what to do with it - CNET

  10-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you got the third stimulus payment, you should've received an IRS letter in the mail with the president's signature. You shouldn't treat it like junk mail.
  
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• 3D Systems Q1 strong due to healthcare demand for 3D printing

  10-05-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  CEO Dr. Jeffery Graves said the company saw strong demand in both dental and medical applications.
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Best Buy, GameStop and other retailers - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  What store will have PS5s this week?
  
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• Rimini Street reports Q1 revenue, EPS above expectations, reiterates year outlook

  10-05-2021 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Rimini said it reached a record number of active clients, 2,550, and that its annualized recurring revenue rose to $349 million.
  
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• Get a 4-pack of Wi-Fi smart plugs for about $14, nearly the lowest price ever - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Smarten up your home with these Gosund outlets, which work with both Alexa and Google Assistant and cost little more than $3 each.
  
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• Keep your cold drink cool in these $8 vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottles - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Prices range from $8-$10 for a variety of colors and sizes.
  
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• Ransomware attack on healthcare admin company CaptureRx exposes multiple providers across United States

  10-05-2021 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare in New York, Randolph, VT-based Gifford Health Care and Thrifty Drug Stores are just a few of the victims.
  
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• Rackspace reports solid Q1 results with double-digit revenue growth

  10-05-2021 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Rackspace's top- and bottom-line results were slightly ahead of estimates
  
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• FBI says Darkside hacking group behind pipeline cyberattack - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The attack shut down Colonial Pipeline service on the East Coast.
  
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• How cyberattacks could shut off power in the US - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Last week's ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, in addition to February's winter storm in Texas, exposed the US energy infrastructure's vulnerability to cyberattacks.
  
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• Resident Evil Village synopsis, ending, post-credit scene explained - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Let's take look at what the conclusion of Ethan's latest adventure might mean for Resident Evil 9 and the future of the series.
  
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• Your stimulus check hasn't come. How to track your payment status with the IRS - CNET

  10-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has a tracker tool that can help update you on your third stimulus payment, and show messages that could flag a problem.
  
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• NASA spacecraft spots Mr. Peanut lookalike on Mars surface - CNET

  10-05-2021 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Planters' top-hat-wearing peanut mascot seems to be making an appearance in some pits on Mars.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2021: What's on sale now and what will be in June - CNET

  10-05-2021 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  The annual event will include major discounts on Amazon devices and more. Here's what we know about the schedule and upcoming deals.
  
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• Colonial hack: How did cyber-attackers shut off pipeline?

  10-05-2021 21:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Attacks on critical national infrastructure are an increasing concern, experts say.
  
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• Biden says ‘no evidence’ Russia involved in US pipeline hack but Putin should act

  10-05-2021 21:52
  
  US president said Russia ‘has some responsibility’ to deal with ransomware attacks while pipeline shut since Friday
  Joe Biden said on Monday that “so far” there has been no evidence that the cyber-attack late last week on a US pipeline had any involvement from the Russian state – but Biden did say Russia “has some responsibility” to deal with ransomware attacks emanating from its soil.“It’s a criminal act, obviously. We have efforts under way
  
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• App tracking has only 5% opt-in rate since iOS 14.5 update, analyst says - CNET

  10-05-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Bad news for apps like Facebook that want to track your activity online.
  
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• NBC won't air Golden Globes in 2022 in protest of HFPA - CNET

  10-05-2021 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  The network says it believes the HFPA is committing to meaningful reform but "needs time to do it right."
  
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• TestDisk and PhotoRec file recovery

  10-05-2021 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Data recovery tools can be incredibly expensive, but here's a pair of open source ones that buck the trend.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco makes more HP than expected, but there's a catch - Roadshow

  10-05-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Want more power? You'll need to select premium fuel.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco makes more HP expected, but there's a catch - Roadshow

  10-05-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Want more power? You'll need to select premium fuel.
  
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• Monday's best deals: Arcade1Up X-Men (save $150), Creality 3D printer (save $140), more - CNET

  10-05-2021 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Can't get an Xbox Series X? Wring more life out of your Xbox One with this affordable upgrade.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco: Prices, trims, specs, release date and more details - Roadshow

  10-05-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Ford's amazing new 4x4, which is poised to bring the fight to Jeep's Wrangler.
  
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• Tesla Model S crash investigation: Driver likely behind the wheel after all - Roadshow

  10-05-2021 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  The agency says in a preliminary report the Model S traveled 550 feet before the crash occurred, and Autopilot was apparently not engaged.
  
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• Box pushes back against Starboard, says board changes are not warranted

  10-05-2021 21:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Box continues to fend off pressure from activist investors at hedge fund Starboard Value LP.
  
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• Forget the child tax credit. You can get $16k back in child care, babysitting expenses - CNET

  10-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're paying for day care, after-school programs or more, we'll explain how to get thousands back from the new child care tax credit, but you have to start this year.
  
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• Best gaming laptop deals right now at Amazon, Dell, Best Buy and Newegg - CNET

  10-05-2021 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  You can save big on gaming laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte and Razer, including models that boast Nvidia's latest GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics.
  
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• Melinda Gates began divorce moves at time Bill’s meetings with Jeffrey Epstein revealed

  10-05-2021 20:52
  
  Wife of world’s fourth-richest man explored options almost two years ago, roughly at time sex criminal Epstein died in jailMelinda French Gates had concerns about her husband’s dealings with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when she consulted lawyers to explore the option of divorcing the Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, according to reports.The billionaire philanthropists announced their decision to divorce last week after declaring their marriage “irretrievably bro
  
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• NASA spacecraft that grabbed an asteroid sample heads back to Earth today - CNET

  10-05-2021 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  Osiris-Rex is returning to Earth with the largest space souvenir from a NASA mission since Apollo astronauts brought moon rocks home.
  
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• SugarSync cloud storage

  10-05-2021 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SugarSync is a simple to deploy and use cloud storage solution for almost any platform. But having a solution this well designed comes with a hefty price tag, it appears.
  
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• Bill Gates and Melinda Gates divorce: Everything about the family foundation and billions at stake - CNET

  10-05-2021 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation changed how people look at philanthropy by the rich. But now the namesake leaders are getting divorced.
  
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• Don't wait. You have 7 days to claim this IRS tax refund money before it disappears forever - CNET

  10-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the IRS has money you need to claim, you have till May 17 to find out if you qualify for some of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 income tax refunds.
  
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• DarkSide explained: the ransomware group responsible for Colonial Pipeline cyberattack

  10-05-2021 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The group's existence is tied to a murky web of shorted stocks, criminality, and failed attempts to appear as Robin Hood.
  
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• Elon Musk on SNL: See him play Wario, a Dogecoin expert, a cowboy and more - CNET

  10-05-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla and SpaceX CEO plays a range of characters on Saturday Night Live, including himself. Plus, his partner Grimes has a cameo.
  
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• CarDongle Android PC client

  10-05-2021 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A tantalizing device that could change the way Android lives in the car.
  
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• Facebook urged by state attorneys general to scrap kids Instagram project - CNET

  10-05-2021 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Over 40 state attorneys general signed on.
  
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• Hear NASA's sea shanty about heliophysics and the solar wind - CNET

  10-05-2021 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Or maybe it's a space shanty?
  
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