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• Boeing Starliner do-over ISS mission delayed: How to watch test flight live - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  A technical issue with the ISS has bumped back Boeing's effort to catch up with SpaceX after the first Starliner test flight didn't go as planned.
  
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• Amazon predicts slower sales growth as Covid boost eases

  29-07-2021 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant says third quarter sales growth will be slower as customers return to physical shops.
  
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• Security team finds Crimea manifesto buried in VBA Rat using double attack vectors

  29-07-2021 23:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The Malwarebytes report said a new threat actor may be targeting Russian and pro-Russian individuals.
  
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• Robinhood's IPO: Here's everything investors should know - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Millions use the app to invest. But will investors buy the stock?
  
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• The beastly Vitamix 7500 is down to $290, its lowest price ever (by far) - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  It's a flash sale and the blender is likely to sell out, but this powerful Vitamix has never been cheaper. Not even close.
  
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• Google becomes latest tech firm to delay reopening as Delta variant spreads

  29-07-2021 23:22 via theguardian.com
  
  The company also announced a vaccine mandate for employees who return in person for the new mid-October target dateGoogle has backtracked on plans to welcome most workers back to its sprawling campus in September, becoming the latest Silicon Valley company to delay reopening amid a surge in Covid cases.The company announced Wednesday it is postponing a return to the office until mid-October and rolling out a policy that will eventually require everyone who returns in person to be vaccinated. Con
  
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• Federal employees must get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing, Biden says - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Citing a spike in COVID cases caused by the delta variant, the president announces initiatives to get more Americans vaccinated, including a call for local governments to offer $100 vaccine incentives.
  
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• Use Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) to watch HBO, Disney Plus and more - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can watch more than Netflix with the free browser extension.
  
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• 5G drives T-Mobile subscriber growth - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The company has upped its estimates of new subscribers for the year amid strong demand for its 5G service and phones.
  
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• Twilio beats Q2 expectations with 67 percent revenue growth

  29-07-2021 23:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud communications company has a run rate surpassing $2.6 billion.
  
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• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse priced, starts at $34,895 - Roadshow

  29-07-2021 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The midsize crossover ditches the base L trim level. The Traverse LS now serves as the new entry point.
  
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• Motorola adds three 5G Edge 20 phones to its lineup for international markets - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The Motorola Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro start as low as €350 ($416) and will arrive in August.
  
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• Amazon revenues miss predictions as consumers hit pause on the constant shopping - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Despite having its first June Prime Day, Amazon saw its sales slow down in the second quarter. The company attributes it to consumers' "additional mobility."
  
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• Will you need a COVID booster? Maybe, with Pfizer and the CDC considering a third shot - CNET

  29-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  With delta variant cases growing, how can you protect yourself from the dominant COVID-19 strain? Here's what to know about the discussion over vaccine boosters.
  
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• Bang & Olufsen's $399 Beoplay EQ earbuds are its first to feature active noise canceling - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  They're the Danish company's most advanced earbuds yet -- and also among the priciest out there.
  
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• Atlassian's customer base surges in Q4

  29-07-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The company also raised its outlook for the first quarter.
  
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• Amazon sales top $100bn for third quarter running as profits hit $7.8bn

  29-07-2021 22:51 via theguardian.com
  
  • Tech and retail giant continues to ride pandemic boom• Share price falls 5% in after-hours tradingAmazon’s sales topped $100bn for the third quarter in a row as its profits for the three months surged to $7.8bn.The Seattle-based tech and online retail giant reported sales of $113bn for the three months between April and June – over $1.4bn a day. The figure was up from $88.9bn in the second quarter of 2020 but slightly lower than Wall Street had expected, and triggered a 5
  
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• Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower provides a perfect Perseid preview - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  This season's spectacle of shooting stars is just getting started.
  
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• 9 games we can't wait to play on Apple Arcade - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:43 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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• Amazon warns early-gen Kindle users their devices will soon lose internet access - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  The first- and second-gen Amazon Kindle e-reader use 2G and 3G cellular internet to connect -- but 2G and 3G are being phased out in December.
  
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• Onkyo TX-NR5100 8K receiver, hands-on: Not the best option for gamers - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  For $600, this AV receiver can pass 4K/120Hz for gamers, but that's not the full story.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan debuts in September with Hyperscreen - Roadshow

  29-07-2021 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  It will be unveiled at the Munich auto show alongside AMG's first EV and a Maybach EQS SUV concept.
  
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• T-Mobile adds 1.4 million net subscribers in Q2

  29-07-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  T-Mobile also raised its 2021 merger synergies outlook.
  
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• Fortinet beats Wall Street expectations for Q2 thanks to sales in the Americas

  29-07-2021 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Fortinet delivered second quarter revenue of $801.1 million, up 29.7% from a year ago.
  
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• Amazon misses Q2 revenue estimates

  29-07-2021 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  However, Amazon's cloud business AWS, which is responsible for most of Amazon's operating income, saw its growth rate accelerate.
  
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• Amazon profits climbed while it held its first June Prime Day - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant kept earning amid pandemic uncertainty, but analysts had expected better revenue figures.
  
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• ISS crew safe after newly docked module unexpectedly fires thrusters - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Nauka module pushed the International Space Station out of orientation, but the station has recovered.
  
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• Bowler's rad Land Rover Defender 90 rally car is ready to race - Roadshow

  29-07-2021 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The modified Defender rally car will compete in a seven-race Challenge series that starts next year.
  
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• Why Team USA's Olympics face masks make them look like Batman villains - CNET

  29-07-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  You can get your own version of the Bane-style mask, but it'll cost you.
  
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• More than 120,000 Ford F-150 Lightning reservations on the books - Roadshow

  29-07-2021 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  About three-quarters of those reservation are from customers new to the Ford brand.
  
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• Meet Coconuts-2b, an exoplanet with six times the mass of Jupiter - CNET

  29-07-2021 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  There's a good explanation for the planet's unusual name.
  
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• Annapurna Interactive hosts first showcase: 10 indie games coming soon to console, mobile and PC - CNET

  29-07-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Stray, Solar Ash, 12 Minutes and more will be available to play by 2022.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Save $250 on MacBook Air, $200 on Lenovo Yoga 7i and more - CNET

  29-07-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new M1 MacBooks are at their lowest prices yet, and there are deep discounts on other laptops from Acer, Dell, Gateway and MSI.
  
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• Playdate console preorders will not ship until 2022 - CNET

  29-07-2021 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  If you want one of these consoles, you'll be waiting a little bit.
  
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• Prezi announces integration with Google Workspace for video content

  29-07-2021 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Prezi CEO Jim Szafranski said video conferencing, messaging and collaboration tools must "coexist seamlessly."
  
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• IRS child tax credit 2021: Opt out deadlines, payment schedule and more - CNET

  29-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've got all the dates you need to know, from when you'll get your next child tax credit check to your last chance to unenroll from the payments if you want to.
  
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• Uber will offer free Rosetta Stone to ride-hail and delivery drivers - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Uber aims to lower the language barrier between Uber drivers and their patrons, while also giving gig workers new skills for finding other jobs.
  
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• Star Wars: The Bad Batch icy cloner is starting to show some humanity - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Actor Gwendoline Yeo's performance as Kaminoan Nala Se was influenced by her geneticist brother.
  
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• Robinhood goes public today: Here's everything investors should know - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Millions use the app to invest. But will investors buy the stock?
  
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• Facebook says it's trying to strike a balance as it battles misinformation - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  The social network doesn't want to become the "absolute truth police" even as it faces more pressure to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
  
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• Apple MagSafe Battery Pack review: Power on the go

  29-07-2021 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's latest iPhone 12 accessory extends your phone's battery life, but is it worth the $99 price tag?
  
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• This easy, peasy whipped lemonade recipe is a TikTok favorite - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  The latest TikTok trend is a drink we'll be sipping all summer. Here's how to make it.
  
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• Current mortgage interest rates on July 29, 2021: Several rates increase - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Today, several main mortgage rates increased, while one notable rate went down. Find out what this could mean for you if you're in the market for a home loan.
  
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• Section 230: How it shields social media, and why Congress wants changes - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The law has served as a legal shield for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Now lawmakers say it should be changed to hold companies accountable.
  
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• Refinance rates on July 29, 2021: Rates are varied - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  A few major refinance rates saw changes today -- find out how this could impact you if you're looking to refinance your home.
  
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• Still waiting on your IRS tax refund? Where it is and the No. 1 reason for delays - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Millions are still waiting for their past-due refund money. Here's what we know about where it is and why it's delayed.
  
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• Airbnb's new speed test feature lets you check the Wi-Fi before you book - CNET

  29-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  It lets rental owners share Wi-Fi speed test results in their listings, and might help you avoid booking a stay in a dead zone.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021 is heating up: How to watch the dazzling show - CNET

  29-07-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Perseids are building toward an Aug. 11 peak, but you can catch them blazing across the sky right now. Here's how.
  
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• Disney sued by Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson over movie's streaming release, report says - CNET

  29-07-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Black Widow was Disney's biggest film yet to hit theaters and Disney Plus at the same time, but Johansson's suit claims the dual release violated her contract and cut how much she was paid.
  
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• Poco F3 GT

  29-07-2021 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Our Poco F3 GT review explains how the brand’s first flagship in India in three years is as exciting as the original.
  
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