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• Security updates released for Adobe Reader after vulnerability ‘exploited in the wild’

  11-05-2021 23:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Adobe said attackers have targeted Adobe Reader users on Windows.
  
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• Lucky Xbox One owners might get Xbox Series console under new Microsoft program - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Xbox Insiders could get easy access to a new console.
  
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• China approves national EV battery swap standards, report says - Roadshow

  11-05-2021 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  This means that the era of the 1-minute battery change could soon be upon us.
  
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• 'Leonardo DiCaprio unrecognizable' in pic from Scorsese film: Um, really? - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The internet has absolutely no mercy.
  
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• TikTok is reportedly launching a tool to help users find jobs - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  The tool will essentially serve as a recruiting platform for brands, according to Axios.
  
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• Why you shouldn't take fitness advice from TikTok - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  And where to get it instead.
  
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• Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack and gas shortage fears: What you need to know - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  A weekend shutdown of the pipeline is still playing out along the East Coast.
  
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• Best 27-inch monitor deals: 6 QHD displays for under $280 - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  It's the monitor sweet spot. These 27-inch QHD displays deliver a roomy workspace and huge value.
  
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• Don't toss the IRS letter you got after your third stimulus check. Here's what to do with it - CNET

  11-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Weeks after getting 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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• Microsoft brings Threat and Vulnerability Management capability to Linux

  11-05-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is bringing its TVM capabilities beyond Windows with support for macOS and Linux.Later this summer, support is coming to Android and iOS.
  
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• Intuit lowers Q3 guidance, raises FY 2021 outlook

  11-05-2021 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Revenue and operating income in Q3 were lower than expected due to the extension of the IRS tax filing deadline, Intuit said.
  
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• Best work from home tech 2021: Office and workshop gadgets

  11-05-2021 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade your office or workshop with these gadgets that will boost your productivity and allow you to get more done in less time.
  
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• Anda Seat Kaiser 2

  11-05-2021 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With textured leatherette fabric and a solid black color scheme, the Anda Seat Kaiser 2 gaming chair is suitable for work and play (providing you're on the short side).
  
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• Apple service provider Jamf buys zero-trust software vendor Wandera for $400 million

  11-05-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Jamf said Wandera’s software will bridge the divide between what consumers want out of their Mac and what enterprises needs to secure its operations.
  
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• eBay will soon let you sell NFTs - CNET

  11-05-2021 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, Merriam-Webster is selling its definition of NFT as an NFT.
  
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• Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack and gas shortage: What you need to know - CNET

  11-05-2021 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  A weekend shutdown of the pipeline is still playing out along the East Coast.
  
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• Universal basic income: It may not be what you think it is - CNET

  11-05-2021 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  UBI polarizes people, but understanding it requires a look at who will pay, what might be taken away, and who ultimately benefits.
  
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• Your stimulus check hasn't arrived. How to track your payment status with the IRS - CNET

  11-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS tracker tool can give you updates on your third stimulus payment, and show messages that could flag a problem.
  
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• Uber and Lyft set to offer free rides to US vaccine sites

  11-05-2021 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The White House highlights the upcoming offer of free trips in the US by the ride-hailing firms.
  
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• Facebook is taking a closer look at its rules after Trump decision - CNET

  11-05-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  The social network indefinitely suspended Trump from its platform after the deadly Capitol Hill riot in January.
  
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• Amazon sues text scammers who it says used company name to gain clicks - CNET

  11-05-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  A lawsuit filed in federal court aims to widen Amazon's investigation into scammers who flood phones with fake deals and discounts.
  
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• Porting Linux's eBPF to Windows 10 and Windows Server

  11-05-2021 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  In Linux circles, eBPF has evolved into a powerful tool for running sandboxed userspace programs inside the kernel. Now, Microsoft is working on porting eBPF to Windows as well.
  
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• DataRobot acquires data science platform Zepl

  11-05-2021 21:11 via zdnet.com
  
  DataRobot plans to incorporate Zepl as a cloud-native, self-service notebook in its enterprise AI platform.
  
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• Project CHIP's official name is Matter, aims to simplify the smart home

  11-05-2021 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The Zigbee Alliance and Project CHIP both announced new names and branding as we move closer to the promise of a streamlined smart home.
  
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• New Android malware targeting banks in Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands

  11-05-2021 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Security researchers with Cleafy on Monday disclosed a new Android trojan that hijacks users’ credentials and SMS messages to facilitate fraudulent activities against banks across Europe.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021 checks: When the 7 payments will begin, other details to know - CNET

  11-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  When will the advance child tax credit payments arrive? What makes the final payment different? We explain.
  
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• NASA James Webb Space Telescope opens golden mirror one last time on Earth - CNET

  11-05-2021 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  NASA hopes to launch the much-delayed space telescope on Halloween to investigate the secrets of the early universe.
  
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• 'Leonardo DiCaprio unrecognizable': Um, the internet would have to disagree - CNET

  11-05-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The internet has absolutely no mercy.
  
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• Don't wait. You have 6 days to claim this IRS tax refund money before it disappears forever - CNET

  11-05-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you have money the IRS is holding, 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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• Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu explained: The tall vampire lady's story - CNET

  11-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Let's take a trip to Castle Dimitrescu, where we'll uncover the gothic villain's backstory and fate.
  
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• Elon Musk on SNL: See him play a Dogecoin expert, Wario, a cowboy and more - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Musk played a range of characters on Saturday Night Live, including himself. Plus, his partner Grimes had a cameo.
  
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• Amazon Alexa's voice actor reportedly revealed - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Journalist and author Brad Stone says Nina Rolle provided the basis for the voice of Amazon's digital assistant.
  
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• Microsoft's May 2021 Patch Tuesday: 55 flaws fixed, four critical

  11-05-2021 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  There were also three zero-day bugs but none have been exploited.
  
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• US urged to expand ‘tool kit’ against cybercrime amid pipeline hack fallout

  11-05-2021 19:31
  
  ‘We must rethink our approach,’ acting chief of the agency charged with protecting federal networks said in Senate testimonyThe US must “rethink our approach to cybersecurity”, the acting chief of the agency charged with protecting federal networks told senators on Tuesday, as fallout from the Colonial pipeline ransomware attack saw panic-buying begin at some gas stations while the energy industry moved to shore up systems of supply. Related: Biden says ‘no evidence
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco official fuel economy figures revealed - Roadshow

  11-05-2021 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The Bronco, at its best, will return 21 mpg combined.
  
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• Amazon opens new AWS Local Zones in Boston, Houston, Miami

  11-05-2021 19:19 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS now has five Local Zones generally available across four cities, bringing cloud infrastructure closer to particular geographic areas, industries and IT centers.
  
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• Resident Evil Village is a magnificent tribute to 25 years of survival horror - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The eighth game in Capcom's beloved series is an intense thrill ride, capturing the atmosphere of recent entries and brimming with clever nods to its history.
  
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• FBI says Darkside hacking group responsible for pipeline cyberattack - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  The attack shut down Colonial Pipeline service on the East Coast.
  
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• Apple says App Store review stopped $1.5B in potential fraud last year - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Fortnite maker Epic Games is fighting Apple in court, and says the iPhone App Store review process as a sham. Apple says no.
  
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• NASA's Voyager 1 detects faint, monotone hum beyond our solar system - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Beyond the boundaries of our solar system, a gentle rain of plasma falls.
  
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• River plastic Interceptors are stopping trash from reaching the ocean - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Ocean Cleanup CEO Boyan Slat discusses the new and improved river plastic Interceptors and the nonprofit's plans for building and deploying more of them around the world.
  
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• 4 things you lose if you don't file your income tax return by May 17 - CNET

  11-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You've got less than a week until the IRS tax deadline closes. This is what you should know about your tax refund, stimulus check and the expanded child tax credit.
  
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• NASA's Osiris-Rex headed back to Earth with asteroid rocks and dust - CNET

  11-05-2021 18:58 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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• Russian-speaking cyber gang threatens release of Washington police data

  11-05-2021 18:53
  
  Babuk group says it will release data unless police raise priceExtortion threat comes amid separate US ransomware attackA Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington DC police department says negotiations over payment have broken down and it will release sensitive information that could put lives at risk if more money is not offered. Related: GCHQ chief: west faces ‘moment of reckoning’ over cybersecurityContinue reading...
  
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• Lego unveils 2,048-piece Friends apartments set full of inside jokes - CNET

  11-05-2021 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  Your Ross minifig can shout, "We were on a brick!"
  
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• Instagram for kids – the social media site no one asked for

  11-05-2021 18:40
  
  Facebook has been busy developing a child-friendly social media platform. But why are US lawmakers so unhappy?
  Name: Instagram for kids.Age: That is very much the question. How old are you? Old enough to be reading this pass notes, I hope. Continue reading...
  
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• Amanda Gorman reads poem on the power of women: 'We are not victims, we are victors' - CNET

  11-05-2021 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  The former US youth poet laureate spoke on the power of making women's voices heard.
  
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• Amanda Gorman reads poem on power of women: 'We are not victims, we are victors' - CNET

  11-05-2021 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  The former US youth poet laureate speaks on the power of making women's voices heard.
  
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• Best Lenovo laptop deals: Save big on ThinkPads, Yogas and more - CNET

  11-05-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Newly announced and previous-generation laptops and two-in-one convertibles are on sale.
  
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• Amazon, Google, Apple back alliance to certify smart home devices that work together - CNET

  11-05-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The alliance behind a standard called Matter wants to make it easier for us to embrace smart lightbulbs, door locks and thermostats.
  
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