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• VW's rugged-looking Taos Basecamp concept shows off accessories you can buy - Roadshow

  02-06-2021 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The concept is similar to the Atlas Basecamp we saw in 2019 and, like that concept, it turned into production accessories that buyers can get from their dealer.
  
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• WWE releases Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana and more - CNET

  02-06-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  WWE announces a new wave of high-profile releases, leading some pundits to speculate on a company sale.
  
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• WWDC 2021: How to watch Apple's big iOS 15 event from home - CNET

  02-06-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference starts June 7. Like last year, WWDC 2021 is all-virtual, and you can watch along at home.
  
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• Chegg unveils new 'Uversity' content platform for US teachers

  02-06-2021 23:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Educators from accredited US-based schools will be paid for content they upload to the site.
  
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• Stack OverFlow sold to Europe's Prosus for $1.8bn

  02-06-2021 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  US tech firms could be on the acquisition list as Prosus diversifies from China.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: M1 MacBook Pro at lowest price yet with $150 discount - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering big discounts on Apple's new MacBook Pro and smaller savings on the new MacBook Air.
  
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• NBA playoffs 2021: Stream Hawks vs. Knicks, Mavericks vs. Clippers today on TNT - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Four NBA postseason games are taking place on Wednesday and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• As cicadas show up in meals, FDA urges caution for those with seafood allergies - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here are recipes for cooking up the red-eyed critters of Brood X as they emerge. But if you're allergic to seafood, you might want to skip these edibles.
  
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• C3.ai stock drops on fiscal Q4 beat, in-line revenue view

  02-06-2021 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  C3.ai said backlog rose 23% to $294 million, while subscription revenue was up 17%.
  
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• Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT

  02-06-2021 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT is a premium wire-free gaming headset featuring a sound frequency range of 20Hz-40,000KHz, Dolby Atmos support, 9.5mm omni-directional detachable microphone and simultaneous connectivity for 2.5GHz and Bluetooth.
  
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• Apple Card outage resolved hours after affecting all users - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Customers may have had trouble making payments or seeing recent transactions.
  
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• FireEye sells FireEye Products unit to STG for $1.2 billion

  02-06-2021 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  FireEye said that the transaction separates the company's network, email, endpoint and cloud security products from Mandiant's software and services.
  
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• Data storage provider NetApp tops Q4 expectations

  02-06-2021 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  NetApp said the annualized revenue run rate (ARR) for its its public cloud services increased 171% year-over-year to $301 million.
  
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• NASA sets sights on Venus with two thrilling new exploration missions - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Mysterious Venus will be getting a double dose of NASA love.
  
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• Splunk stock sags: fiscal Q1 revenue tops expectations, outlook lite

  02-06-2021 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Splunk once again saw a high rate of cloud adoption, with its annualized recurring revenue from cloud rising 83%, year over year, to $877 million.
  
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• Apple job posting lists 'HomeOS' ahead of WWDC 2021 - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  The name "HomeOS" has since been removed from the posting.
  
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• Best early Prime Day deals on Instant Pot - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, more discounts on multicookers from around the web.
  
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• Best router deals before Amazon Prime Day: Upgrade to mesh or Wi-Fi 6 at a discount - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  As we await Amazon Prime Day (and the wealth of other sales that tend to accompany it), check out these models on sale now.
  
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• Ring's flying security cam needs these 4 features to succeed - CNET

  02-06-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Always Home Cam launches later this year. Here's what we want it to have.
  
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• Apple WWDC 2021: How to watch and what to expect

  02-06-2021 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  We're just a few days away from learning about iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS 12, and more.
  
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• Costco member discounts help save nearly $14,000 on a Chevy Bolt EV - Roadshow

  02-06-2021 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Combining the Costco Auto Program with Chevy's current incentives, you can get a very sweet deal.
  
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• Best early Prime Day kitchen and cookware deals - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day is set, but you can save big right now on blenders, coffee makers, air fryers and other kitchen essentials.
  
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• Best Prime Day deals for $50 or less: Echo Dot (4th gen), Fire TV Stick 4K and more - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is just weeks away, but we've already found some of the best budget-friendly deals happening right now.
  
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• The GCC Steering Committee takes a step away from the Free Software Foundation

  02-06-2021 21:47 via zdnet.com
  
  For years, the GCC and the FSF were connected at the hip, but after Richard M. Stallman's return to the FSF board, the GCC steering committee had enough.
  
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• As cicada snacks abound, FDA urges caution for those with seafood allergies - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Here are recipes for cooking up the red-eyed critters of Brood X as they emerge. But if you're allergic to seafood, you might want to skip these edibles.
  
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• 2022 Kia Stinger Scorpion edition sharpens hatchback's looks - Roadshow

  02-06-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Limited to 250 cars, this will be one rare breed.
  
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• The Resident marks another chapter in Malcolm-Jamal Warner's long career - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, Warner discusses playing Dr. Austin on the Fox TV show, being a poet and a father.
  
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• Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021)

  02-06-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) has some improvements on its predecessor, but it falls flat against rival products.
  
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• Breached companies facing higher interest rates and steeper collateral requirements

  02-06-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  A study found that companies dealing with data breaches later faced increased scrutiny from banks.
  
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• Donald Trump's 'communications' platform permanently taken offline

  02-06-2021 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former US president will return to social media, an aide says - but exactly how remains unclear.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2021: 16 deals we are excited about - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  These are some of the deals we expect to see on Prime Day this year.
  
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• Vizio V-Series V5 (2021) review

  02-06-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vizio is one of the most popular budget brand TVs; will the HDMI 2.1-enabled V-Series work for your PS5 or Xbox Series X?
  
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• AMC shares soar as theater chain offers free popcorn to meme stock investors - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Traders are anticipating a big summer for movie theaters.
  
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• Tax refund late? Use IRS tracking tools to find your money - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Refunds are taking longer for the IRS to process this year. Use the Where's My Refund tool to find out if yours is delayed.
  
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• Best speakers of 2021 - CNET

  02-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, a soundbar or loudspeakers for your home theater, these are the best products for the money.
  
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• SEC watchdog says two Elon Musk tweets violated settlement deal

  02-06-2021 20:58
  
  Tesla CEO and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2019 deal stipulated that Musk would vet any public communicationsThe US securities watchdog told Tesla last year that Elon Musk had twice violated a settlement requiring his tweets to be pre-approved by company lawyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.Musk and the US Securities and Exchange Commission agreed in 2019 that the electric car maker would vet any material public communications Musk made regarding Tesla. Continue
  
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• How to watch SpaceX launch squid, tardigrades to ISS for NASA Thursday - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Water bears and nifty solar panels that roll out are ready for takeoff for the CRS-22 cargo mission.
  
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• Best 2-in-1 laptops for 2021 - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you want something that's more tablet than laptop or more laptop than tablet, there's one here to meet your needs and budget.
  
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• See teen girl save her dogs from a bear: 'Push an apex predator, man' - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  The thought of the family pets being hurt was just un-bearable.
  
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• Apple self-driving car program sheds top executives, report says - Roadshow

  02-06-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  A handful of the folks on the self-driving tech team left the division to take new opportunities.
  
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• Facebook F8 Refresh: All the key announcements

  02-06-2021 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook said this year's F8 conference is focused on technologies that enable developers and businesses to build and grow on Facebook's platforms.
  
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• Bygone Mars Spirit rover looks like dust mound in dramatic spacecraft view - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The NASA rover's mission ended in 2011, but the vehicle is still parked on Mars, collecting dust.
  
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• Spotify launches Wrapped-like audio 'birth chart' experience Only You - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  In addition to playing astrology with your tunes, Spotify also rolls out a new feature Blends that'll create a shared playlist mixing your musical taste with that of a friend.
  
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• Walmart announces Deals for Days on June 20-23 to compete with Amazon Prime Day - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant has revealed some of its tech savings across laptops, TVs, smartwatches and more.
  
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• Third stimulus check update: Track the status of your IRS money, plus-up payments and more - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS each week continues to send new batches of stimulus payments, but what if you still don't have yours? We'll explain the rules, timelines and other details.
  
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• Best fire pit for 2021 - CNET

  02-06-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested a group of popular fire pit models from Breeo, Solo Stove, BioLite, Tiki and others.
  
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• 2022 Toyota GR 86: More powerful sports car coming to America late this year - Roadshow

  02-06-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  More power and more torque should equal more fun.
  
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• Alphabet faces pressure from shareholders on human rights at annual meeting - CNET

  02-06-2021 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Activists pushed Google's parent company to adopt new policies.
  
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• Facebook outlines vision for business messaging, AR at F8 Refresh conference - CNET

  02-06-2021 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  The social network announced new tools for developers to improve business messaging and build more augmented reality effects.
  
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• SpaceX signs 'blockbuster deal' to send space tourists to the ISS - CNET

  02-06-2021 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  The agreement expands SpaceX's work with Axiom Space to include four private crew missions into orbit.
  
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