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• SpaceX could launch Starship Mars rocket from ocean platform as soon as 2022 - CNET

  01-06-2021 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  The company's rocket could begin point-to-point flights around Earth soon.
  
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• BTS song Butter rules Billboard charts after melting YouTube, Spotify records - CNET

  01-06-2021 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  BTS lands its first four No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 the fastest since the Jackson 5 in 1970. Congratulations, BTS Army.
  
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• Dogecoin trading coming to Coinbase Thursday - CNET

  01-06-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Coinbase is also adding Apple Pay and Google Pay to its credit card.
  
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• Dogecoin trading coming to Coinbase on Thursday - CNET

  01-06-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Coinbase is also adding Apple Pay and Google Pay to its credit card.
  
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• Star Wars Death Star lookalike appears in NASA Mars helicopter photo - CNET

  01-06-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  But NASA says it's just Ingenuity playing footsie.
  
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• Third stimulus check update: Track your IRS money, plus-up payments and more - CNET

  01-06-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is still sending out batches of stimulus payments each week, but what if you still haven't seen yours? We'll explain the rules, timelines and other details.
  
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• JBS: World's largest meat supplier hit by cyber-attack

  01-06-2021 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ransomware attack may mean delays for some customers in the US, Canada and Australia, the firm says.
  
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• Disneyland's Avengers Campus opens this week: How to get tickets - CNET

  01-06-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The Marvel-themed land opens on Friday, featuring a Spider-Man ride and an Ant-Man restaurant and craft brewery.
  
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• HPE Q2 beats expectations on strong SaaS momentum

  01-06-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The company says its as-a-service pivot is accelerating with consumption-based services orders rising 40% from a year ago.
  
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• Zoom Video fiscal Q1 results top expectations, raises year outlook, stock sags

  01-06-2021 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoom said its number of customers spending $100,000 or more annually rose by 160%, to 1,999.
  
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• Zoom fiscal Q1 results top expectations, CEO talks up hybrid work future

  01-06-2021 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoom's founder and CEO, Eric Yuan, talked up capabilitie tuned to the new "hybrid" world of work.
  
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• Best 0% APR credit cards for June 2021 - CNET

  01-06-2021 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The right 0% credit card could save you big money in interest payments.
  
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• NASA rover spots ethereal 'mother of pearl' clouds glistening over Mars - CNET

  01-06-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The red planet shows off its blues, green and pinks with a pastel-colored cloud formation.
  
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• C3 AI renews five-year deal with Shell to provide AI and machine learning services

  01-06-2021 22:11 via zdnet.com
  
  C3 AI will expand its offerings to Shell and help with reliability, asset integrity, and process optimization.
  
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• Best iPad accessories 2021: Docks, hubs, and more

  01-06-2021 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  If you’re looking for a better way to connect more devices and even a display to your iPad, then these iPad accessories are for you.
  
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• Google Photos ends unlimited free storage today. Here's what you need to do now - CNET

  01-06-2021 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  As of June 1, Google Photos is limiting free storage at 15GB, encouraging people to sign up for its Google One storage subscription service instead.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX launch squid, tardigrades to ISS for NASA this week - CNET

  01-06-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Water bears and nifty solar panels that roll out are ready for takeoff Thursday for the CRS-22 cargo mission.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Console Purchase Pilot reopens for Xbox Insiders - CNET

  01-06-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Who else will restock this week?
  
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• Jake Paul announces he'll fight former UFC champ Tyron Woodley - CNET

  01-06-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The two clashed at Jake Paul's last fight. Now Woodley says he'll "take out the trash."
  
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• BTS single Butter tops Billboard charts, melts YouTube and Spotify records - CNET

  01-06-2021 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  BTS lands its first four No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 the fastest since the Jackson 5 in 1970. Congratulations, BTS Army.
  
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• When will the child tax credit payments start? All the important dates to know - CNET

  01-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the 2021 child tax credit schedule looks, plus how to opt out of the monthly checks and more.
  
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• Top hard drive, SSD storage deals right now: Save $110 on SanDisk 2TB internal SSD, $52 on 4TB WD portable hard drive and more - CNET

  01-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep all your games, pictures, videos, music and important files backed up and secure with one of these hard drives, SSDs, memory cards or flash drives available at bargain prices.
  
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• HBO Max, Discovery Plus' new parent to be named Warner Bros Discovery - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Two weeks ago, AT&T unveiled a deal to spin off WarnerMedia and merge it with Discovery -- but nobody had a name for the new company yet.
  
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• The Rimac Nevera electric hypercar has insane performance and stunning looks - Roadshow

  01-06-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The production version of the C_Two is both quicker and faster than a Bugatti Chiron.
  
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• $2.45M Rimac Nevera electric hypercar runs the quarter-mile in 8.6 seconds - Roadshow

  01-06-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Nevera is the production version of the C_Two, and its astonishing performance figures beat the initial estimates.
  
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• US wildfire season is here: Everything you need to know - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Take steps to protect yourself, your loved ones and your property as wildfire season ramps up.
  
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• NASA confirms it's not the Star Wars Death Star in Mars helicopter photo - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  It's no moon either.
  
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• White House contacts Russia after hack of world’s largest meatpacking company

  01-06-2021 20:23
  
  The ransomware attack on JBS, probably by a Russia-based group, has disrupted meat production in North America and AustraliaA ransomware attack against the world’s largest meatpacking company that has disrupted meat production in North America and Australia originated from a criminal organization probably based in Russia, the White House was informed on Tuesday.The attack on Brazil’s JBS caused its Australian operations to shut down on Monday and has stopped livestock slaughter at it
  
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• Cyberattack on JBS reportedly causes meat plant closures - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  A hack reportedly causes outages at the company's five biggest beef plants in the US.
  
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• Fitbit OS 5.2 update brings more health stats to Versa 3 and Sense - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  The latest Fitbit update will bring high and low heart-rate notifications to the Versa 3.
  
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• NBA playoffs 2021: Stream Celtics vs. Nets, Lakers vs. Suns today on TNT - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Three NBA postseason games are taking place on Tuesday and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Unemployment update: Almost half of US states are ending $300 enhanced benefits early - CNET

  01-06-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly half the country is now planning to cut off federal jobless benefits starting later this month. We'll explain what's happening with those bonus checks, pandemic relief aid and unemployment tax refunds.
  
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• June is Pride Month: This year, it's different. 2021 LGBTQ events and more - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  June is Pride Month. See how you can get involved, whether it's from your couch or marching down the road.
  
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• AirPods 3: When will Apple release the new earbuds? - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple may unveil its third-generation AirPods at WWDC. Here are all the rumors in one place.
  
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• Best laptop deals right now: Save $300 on a Lenovo Yoga C740, $500 on Dell XPS 13 and more - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  From budget Gateway models to new Intel Evo machines, you can save hundreds on a new laptop.
  
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• SpaceX CEO Elon Musk looks to Starship Mars rocket ocean launch in 2022 - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The company's rocket could begin point-to-point flights around Earth soon.
  
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• UN Report: Drone attacked soldiers on its own video - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  In today's top stories, a report says a drone in Libya attacked and possibly killed soldiers all on its own. Meanwhile, Twitter is helping launch a weather news service called Tomorrow and Google Photos ends free unlimited storage.
  
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• Tennis champ Naomi Osaka dropping out of the French Open: What to know - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  Osaka withdrew from Roland Garros to protect her mental health.
  
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• NASA view of Milky Way center looks like dazzling psychedelic fireworks - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Two telescopes teamed up to deliver an eye-popping panorama of the heart of our home galaxy.
  
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• Amazon customers can sue the company in court after policy change - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant quietly cuts a requirement to privately arbitrate all disputes from its terms of service.
  
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• Working outdoors this summer? Here's how to keep the bugs at bay!

  01-06-2021 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Working in the garden, park, or other place in nature can seem idyllic… until the insects make an appearance.
  
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• We tested Thermacell Backpacker: It actually does keep the bugs away

  01-06-2021 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Working in the garden, park, or other place in nature can seem idyllic… until the insects make an appearance.
  
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• Where is my unemployment tax break refund? What to know - CNET

  01-06-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Roughly 10 million Americans who received unemployment benefits in 2020 are owed a tax break refund. But when will that IRS money arrive?
  
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• Best deals for $50 or less: JBL Go 3, Fire TV Stick 4K and more - CNET

  01-06-2021 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is sometime this month, but we've already found some of the best budget-friendly deals happening right now.
  
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• 94% of companies have CX initiatives or strategies in place

  01-06-2021 18:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Almost half of the 1,420 IT decision-makers surveyed said CX is a main strategic priority ahead of IT security and compliance.
  
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• Amazon dumps arbitration, meaning customers can bring complaints to court - CNET

  01-06-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant quietly cut arbitration proceedings from its terms of service.
  
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• Twitter's fleets format for vanishing content will get ads in new test - CNET

  01-06-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The social media company says a limited group of people in the US will see the advertisements.
  
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• How to decline the child tax credit: Monthly payments are optional - CNET

  01-06-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll explain how to opt out of the child tax credit monthly payments and why you might want to wait for the full amount in 2022 instead.
  
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• A Quiet Place II ending: No post-credits scene, but there are sequel hints - CNET

  01-06-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  John Krasinski's horror sequel is here, and its final moments offer possibilities for further adventures. Spoilers incoming.
  
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• Apple AirPods on sale for $95, but there's one catch - CNET

  01-06-2021 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  You can also get the AirPods Pro for $155 -- same catch though.
  
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