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• Netflix's The Chair with Sandra Oh gets new trailer - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Oh plays the first woman to chair the English department at a prestigious university, which proves to be no easy task.
  
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• Best wired TV streamer to save your home's Wi-Fi bandwidth - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Streaming Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Disney Plus or Hulu can occupy your Wi-Fi. Try running an Ethernet connection instead.
  
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• iOS 14.7 update for iPhone: Apple's new and best features you'll use today - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Check out all of the cool stuff your iPhone and iPad can do with iOS 14.
  
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• Best gaming laptop deals: Save $357 on Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, $500 on Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED and more - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Check out these deep discounts on the latest gaming laptops based on Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics.
  
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• 11 games we can't wait to play on Apple Arcade - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade has a huge catalog of games to play and more arrive almost every week. Here's what you can look forward to.
  
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• Japanese government official says Olympic ticket data leaked

  21-07-2021 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The announcement of a breach came one day after the FBI released a warning about cyber actors aiming to disrupt the event.
  
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• How to unenroll from the child tax credit: 3 reasons you may want to before Aug. 2 - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next deadline to opt out of the child tax credit payments is coming up soon. We'll explain why you may want to opt out and how to do it.
  
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• Child tax credit problems? Use these IRS portals to opt out, track your money and more - CNET

  21-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you already received your child tax credit check, these three tools may be a big help for future payments.
  
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• World's fastest train debuts with speeds up to 373 miles per hour, report says - Roadshow

  21-07-2021 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The train uses electromagnetic force to travel at lightning speed.
  
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• World's fastest train debuts with speeds reportedly up to 373 miles per hour - Roadshow

  21-07-2021 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The train uses electro-magnetic force to travel at lightning speed.
  
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• Texas Instruments reports Q2 revenue beat, outlook in line, shares sag

  21-07-2021 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  TI reported double-digit analog and embedded chips sales growth in the quarter.
  
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• Theragun massage guns are on sale for up to $60 off - CNET

  21-07-2021 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Therabody is running a 10% off sale on select Theragun massage guns to celebrate Therabody athlete Collin Morikawa's victory at the British Open last weekend.
  
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• Tesla closes its very first Supercharger station - Roadshow

  21-07-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  You could say an icon of sorts is now defunct.
  
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• Netgear misses Q2 expectations, cites supply chain constraints

  21-07-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Supply chain challenges brought on by the pandemic held back the company's revenues
  
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• Galaxy Buds 2 pictures leak ahead of Samsung Unpacked - CNET

  21-07-2021 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The images appear to show the rumored new wireless earbuds in five colors.
  
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• Home Depot extends partnership with Google Cloud

  21-07-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The retail giant has built on Google Cloud since 2015 and saw a huge spike in digital sales in 2020.
  
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• What happens when every brand in your home gets a voice? - CNET

  21-07-2021 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Are we ready to have a whole cast of characters talking back to us at home? Amazon, Verizon and other major brands certainly think so.
  
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• Turner & Hooch's Lyndsy Fonseca explains how dog slobber is an art - CNET

  21-07-2021 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the How I Met Your Mother and Marvel's Agent Carter actor talks about the fun of filming a show for Disney Plus with five dogs playing one of the title characters.
  
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• Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 review

  21-07-2021 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Not all the new features land, but the PurePlay Z3 2.0 are every bit as good as their predecessors.
  
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• Patch now: Linux file system security hole, dubbed Sequoia, can take over systems

  21-07-2021 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This Linux Kernel's filesystem security vulnerability can enable any user to grab root privileges.
  
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• Samsung's Family Hub fridge now comes with Alexa built-in - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa, how's Bixby taking this?
  
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• UK man arrested for massive Twitter hack that targeted Biden, Musk in 2020 - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  The hack was part of a Bitcoin scam.
  
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• Google Maps now helps you avoid crowded public transportation - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Not too crowded? At capacity? Google Maps can tell you before you go.
  
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• Make way for Matter, the smart home's would-be skeleton key - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Coming soon to Echo devices, Android and iOS, the new standard is set to make waves with wide industry support -- but don't expect a smart home sea change.
  
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• Peacock TV: What is it, how much does it costs and everything else to know - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming service offers free movies and TV shows, but only paid members can unlock its full catalog (which probably means you'll need to pay to watch all of One of Us Is Lying).
  
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• Twitter is testing a way to dislike replies - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says the tool could help the company understand what replies users find more valuable.
  
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• No child tax credit check yet? Reasons for holdups and what to do next - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Child tax credit checks were sent last week but some parents are still waiting. Here's what to do now
  
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• How will you spend your July 15 child tax credit cash? We've got some ideas - CNET

  21-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The advance payments of up to $300 per child could make a significant impact on your family's budget. Here are suggestions for using that child tax credit money.
  
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• Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21: The newest rumors about Samsung's next flagship - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy S22 may not come until January 2022. Here's everything we know about the rumored specs for Samsung's new flagship so far, and how they compare to the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra.
  
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• Galaxy S22 rumors: Samsung's new lineup could support 65W charging - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S22 could have faster charging times than both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 lineup.
  
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• US House terminates deal with iConstituent after company waited days to raise ransomware alarm

  21-07-2021 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The constituent communication platform was hit with a ransomware attack in May and waited nearly a week to notify government officials.
  
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• Verizon's Smart Display is real and responds to 'Hi, Verizon' - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Amazon Alexa-powered smart speaker is coming later this year.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover gears up to collect its first Mars rock sample - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Perseverance is almost ready to shove some Mars rock into a tube.
  
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• Ted Lasso season 2 kicks off Friday. Here's how to watch it and the rest of Apple TV Plus - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Ted Lasso's second season arrives this week, but Apple TV Plus is a little different than the rest of the streaming services. Here's WTF it is and how to watch.
  
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• Tumblr launches monthly subscription tool Post Plus - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Creators can charge $3.99, $5.99 or $9.99 per month for exclusive content.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021 is on now: How to watch the dazzling show - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  "The best meteor shower of the year" is underway as the Perseids build toward a mid-August peak.
  
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• Briton arrested over high-profile Twitter account hacks

  21-07-2021 20:21 via theguardian.com
  
  22-year-old faces multiple charges in connection with attacks on accounts of politicians and celebritiesA 22-year-old British citizen has been arrested in Spain in connection with a July 2020 Twitter hack that compromised the accounts of high-profile politicians and celebrities, the US Justice Department said on Wednesday.It named the British man as Joseph James O’Connor and said he faced multiple charges. He was also accused in a criminal complaint of computer intrusions related to takeov
  
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• Best encrypted messaging app 2021: Chat privately

  21-07-2021 20:13 via zdnet.com
  
  End-to-end encryption is an important feature in messaging, but it's not a security panacea that will protect users from surveillance. You still have to have a secured device to safeguard your messages.
  
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• Clubhouse app leaves beta, now open to everyone - CNET

  21-07-2021 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  You no longer need an invite to join the social audio-chat app.
  
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• AT&T working with real estate company on 5G smart city in Virginia

  21-07-2021 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Multiple cities across the US are incorporating 5G into every part of a municipality's infrastructure.
  
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• Swiping right on jabs: dating app adds Covid vaccine badges in Australia

  21-07-2021 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Popular overseas, vaccine badges are rolling out locally on online dating platforms like Bumble. But with access to a Covid jab still a concern, one CEO urges caution Australia’s vaccine tracker: are you eligible for the jab?Single Australians looking for sex or love will soon stand out from the competition if they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19.Dating app Bumble announced it will roll out a new feature this week enabling users in Australia and New Zealand to add a “vaccin
  
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• Senior US Catholic resigns over Grindr allegations

  21-07-2021 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A newsletter obtains mobile app data allegedly showing a Roman Catholic official used Grindr and visited gay bars.
  
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• 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 Cup hit the track at Road Atlanta video - Roadshow

  21-07-2021 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  We drive Porsche's best road car alongside its race-ready sibling.
  
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• UK man arrested for 2020 Twitter hack that targeted Biden, Musk - CNET

  21-07-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  In 2020, hackers took over the Twitter accounts of high-profile figures to promote a Bitcoin scam.
  
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• British man arrested in Spain over Twitter hack

  21-07-2021 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts targeted Elon Musk and Barack Obama, among others.
  
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• Netflix codes: A secret trick for getting better streaming recommendations - CNET

  21-07-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  Are you tired of the same old Netflix recommendations? Try this hidden trick to get better TV show and movie suggestions that are tailored to you.
  
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• Steve Jobs' 1973 job application once again up for auction, in physical and NFT form - CNET

  21-07-2021 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  It was bound to happen at some point. An entrepreneur is putting the physical and digital versions up for sale at the same time to see which does better.
  
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• How bad do you want a Ford Bronco? Owners are starting to flip them for $100,000 - Roadshow

  21-07-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Early Bronco First Edition models are now going for six figures on eBay Motors.
  
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• Shopify point of sale (POS) review

  21-07-2021 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Create a business from scratch or beef up an existing one with the powerful Shopify POS app and supporting hardware.
  
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• Orbits explained: Space is surprisingly close, but it's really hard to stay there - CNET

  21-07-2021 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  As Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos ride their rockets dozens of miles above our planet, let's learn about Isaac Newton and how we go about sending things whizzing around the Earth.
  
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