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• Gas shortage 2021? When service will restart on the hacked pipeline - CNET

  12-05-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  A critical gas pipeline is reopening after a ransomware attack shut it down.
  
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• Sonos soars as fiscal Q2 results top expectations, again raises year outlook

  12-05-2021 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Sonos said customers continue to add to their Sonos purchases after starting with a single audio product.
  
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• Beat the heat with this $125 portable evaporative air conditioner - CNET

  12-05-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Costway's evaporative AC is cheaper and requires less maintenance than a compressor air conditioner.
  
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• Another PS5 restock line is forming at Sony Direct - CNET

  12-05-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  See if today is your lucky day.
  
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• Two thirds of CISOs across world expect damaging cyberattack in next 12 months

  12-05-2021 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Proofpoint surveyed 1,400 CISOs across the globe about the current cybersecurity landscape.
  
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• Save up to $50,000 with new COVID credits and benefits for 2021. Here's how - CNET

  12-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your family could be qualified for some of the new and expanded tax credits, health care plans and more benefits available this year. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Amazon updates its Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8: Should you wait to upgrade? - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for a new smart screen, Amazon will ship new and improved devices starting in June. Are they worth the wait?
  
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• I tried the $155 Beast B10 blender from NutriBullet's founder. Here's what happened - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  The brand new Beast B10 is beautiful, to be certain, but how well does it work?
  
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• It's always a starry, starry night with this $23 Tomshine Star Night Light Projector - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Save 30% on a projector that can shine 10 colored light patterns on your walls and ceiling.
  
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• Disney World relaxes COVID measures, but Disneyland Paris remains closed: The latest on Disney's global parks - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Disneyland, Disney World, Tokyo Disney, Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland are now open. Disneyland Paris remains closed indefinitely.
  
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• CDC panel approves Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-15 - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Adolescents across the US may be able to get the COVID-19 shot before week's end.
  
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• What is Long COVID and how do you treat it? - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  Some people have symptoms long after clearing the coronavirus out of their system. Here's a look into the mystery of Long COVID.
  
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• Your stimulus check is a no-show. How to track your payment status with the IRS - CNET

  12-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Use the IRS tracker tool for updates on your third stimulus payment. Plus, it can show messages that could flag a problem.
  
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• Best laptop for college 2021: Top notebooks compared

  12-05-2021 21:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Students now and in the foreseeable future need a laptop suitable for both campus and distance learning. Here are some of the best laptops on offer in 2021.
  
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• Best laptop for college 2021: Notebooks for students

  12-05-2021 21:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Students now and in the foreseeable future need a laptop suitable for both campus and distance learning. Here are some of the best laptops on offer in 2021.
  
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• FCC's $50 broadband subsidy program starts today - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Americans hit by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for the COVID relief subsidy today, and the FCC and Department of Education want to make sure that families in need with K-12 and college students apply.
  
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• How A Black Lady Sketch Show's Lauren Ashley Smith made history - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The head writer of the hilarious HBO series is on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast to discuss the show and her love of The Masked Singer.
  
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• Amazon, Google, Apple back alliance to certify Matter smart home devices - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Smart lightbulbs, door locks, thermostats and other devices should get along better once they're certified to work with a new network cooperation standard starting in 2021.
  
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• PS5 bundles coming to GameStop today (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  They won't be cheap, but if you're looking for a PS5, another drop like this could be your chance.
  
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• Scientists work on ways to keep shared astronaut spacesuit 'underwear' clean - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  Space laundry isn't as easy as Earth laundry.
  
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• Which Roku should I buy in 2021? We compare the Express 4K Plus, Streaming Stick Plus, Ultra and more - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  So many Roku choices. Let's narrow them down.
  
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• Oracle opens second cloud region in Brazil

  12-05-2021 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Vinhedo Cloud region makes Oracle the only cloud provider with two regions in Brazil.
  
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• Don't lose the IRS letter you got after your third stimulus check. Here's what to do with it - CNET

  12-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Around three weeks after getting your third stimulus payment, you should've received an IRS letter in the mail with the president's signature. You shouldn't toss it in the trash.
  
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• HP expands security services for printers at home or in the office

  12-05-2021 20:51 via zdnet.com
  
  In the era of remote work, printers are a potential attack point that make corporate networks and data vulnerable.
  
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• Brood X cicada recipes add extra crunch to your meals. Want a taste? - CNET

  12-05-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Nymph chili guacamole. Cicada rhubarb pie. From savory to sweet, here are ideas for cooking up the red-eyed critters as they begin to emerge.
  
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• Brazil launches fund to invest in Internet of Things startups

  12-05-2021 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The vehicle led by the Brazilian Development Fund and Qualcomm Ventures is the first of its kind in Latin America
  
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• From a hairpin to house: how one woman is using TikTok to trade up – video

  12-05-2021 20:22
  
  Demi Skipper wants to own her first home, but she’s not buying one. Instead she’s planning a strategy of individual trades. The 29-year-old is already the owner of one of only a few Chipotle celebrity cards in the world, and is hoping to reach a house by the end of summer. Here's a record of her progress so farTrading up: one woman’s quest to swap a hairpin for a houseContinue reading...
  
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• Gas prices climb past $3 a gallon amid pipeline cyberattack, driver shortage - Roadshow

  12-05-2021 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack only made the situation worse, as the industry already faces too few tanker truck drivers.
  
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• Just imagine handwriting and this system can read your mind and write words - CNET

  12-05-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers have combined neural implants with artificial intelligence to develop a system that converts imagined writing to text on a screen.
  
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• Disneyland is open: How to get tickets, and when annual passes could return - CNET

  12-05-2021 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The new Avengers Campus will open next month featuring a Spider-Man ride.
  
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• The IRS owes millions in unclaimed tax refunds. You have 5 days to claim your money - CNET

  12-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you have refund 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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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at GameStop, Target and other retailers - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  GameStop will have PS5 bundles today, while Target might receive consoles soon.
  
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• Destigmatizing mental health and therapy on social media - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Social media influencers are championing therapy and self care online. Lily Cornell Silver discusses her IGTV show Mind Wide Open, which focuses on mental health and offer tips for a more positive well being.
  
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• PS5 bundles coming to GameStop today - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  They won't be cheap, but if you're looking for a PS5, this is your chance.
  
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• When is Amazon Prime Day 2021? Next month, and it's bringing massive discounts on Echo, Ring, Fire TV and more - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  We also expect big savings on Apple iPads, Bose headphones, Instant Pot cookers and lots more.
  
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• ZenFone 8 review: Asus' small but mighty phone is a winner video - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  CNET Senior Editor Sareena Dayaram reviews the new Asus ZenFone 8, which is being billed as "the ultimate compact Android phone."
  
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• Zenfone 8 review: Asus' small but mighty phone hits the mark - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Asus managed to cram a big battery, a top-of-the-line-processor and a bunch of other goodies into what it calls the "ultimate compact phone."
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Microsoft gives fans a way to cut the line - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft is making it much easier to get in line for an Xbox.
  
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• Tech companies that fail to keep children safe online could face huge fines in the UK - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Senior managers could also face criminal charges and services could be blocked altogether if tech companies fail to comply with the country's Online Safety Bill.
  
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• MicroStrategy CEO: Bitcoin is the most powerful and disruptive technology of our lifetime

  12-05-2021 19:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Michael Saylor is the chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy. His companies owns 91,579 Bitcoins and his board of directors are paid in Bitcoin. Mr. Saylor spoke with Ray Wang and Vala Afshar about the importance of institutional investing in cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Online safety bill: a messy new minefield in the culture wars

  12-05-2021 19:16
  
  Analysis: Ofcom remains gatekeeper of big social networks, but moderators face multiple conundrums with the legislationModeration of online content is difficult. Social networks want to take down content that breaks their rules. They have to do it quickly enough that they do not get shouted at for leaving bad things up, but they have to do it accurately so that they do not get shouted at for taking the wrong things down.In 2019 the UK government announced a plan to fix things. The intention of t
  
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• See NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter take flight in eye-popping 3D video - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  It's like Avatar, but instead of Na'vi, it stars a helicopter.
  
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• Still no tax refund? How to track your refund status with IRS tools - CNET

  12-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've filed your 2020 income tax return but still asking where your refund is, here are ways to check the status of your tax refund.
  
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• Cisco to acquire Socio Labs for livestreaming large events

  12-05-2021 18:58 via zdnet.com
  
  With its latest acquisition, Cisco aims to make Webex Events better suited for large-scale "hybrid" events that combine in-person and virtual attendance.
  
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• Beyond Colonial Pipeline: How cyberattacks could shut off power in the US - CNET

  12-05-2021 18:58 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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• Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running talk show in 2022 - CNET

  12-05-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  The show is set to wrap up after its 19th season. "It's just not a challenge anymore," the host says.
  
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• Motorola signs up for medium range wireless smartphone charging -- no pad required - CNET

  12-05-2021 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  The power-beaming radio technology comes from startup GuRu Wireless.
  
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• Jupiter looks like a mood ring in eye-popping new telescope views - CNET

  12-05-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Hubble and Gemini North team up to peer at Jupiter at the same time, but in different wavelengths of light.
  
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• Electric Ford Bronco is a possibility, as CEO drops hint - Roadshow

  12-05-2021 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Responding to a tweet, CEO Jim Farley rhetorically asked why anyone thinks Ford doesn't have an electric Bronco planned.
  
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• Best Android app for power users in 2021: Track data usage, test connections, and more

  12-05-2021 18:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Are you an Android user that uses a lot of data every month? Here are four apps you need to install.
  
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