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• OnePlus teases mystery announcement for same time as Samsung Unpacked - CNET

  10-08-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Someone seems to be looking to steal some thunder.
  
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• Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign

  10-08-2021 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia.
  
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• Twitter again suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for COVID misinformation - CNET

  10-08-2021 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  This is the third such suspension for the Georgia representative, and it will last a week.
  
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• Diablo II: Resurrected betas kick off starting Friday - CNET

  10-08-2021 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Everyone's invited to go to hell.
  
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• Can you get COVID twice? What to know about coronavirus reinfection - CNET

  10-08-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Unvaccinated people might be twice as likely to get the coronavirus a second time, the CDC reports. Here's what to know about testing positive for COVID-19 twice.
  
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• NortonLifeLock and Avast PLC to merge in $8.4 billion transaction

  10-08-2021 23:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The two companies said they will create a "new, industry-leading consumer Cyber Safety business."
  
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• Green Knight will stream online for $20 on Aug. 18 only (and just in US) - CNET

  10-08-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Green Knight hit theaters July 30 with no streaming option, just as the delta variant of COVID-19 started to heighten moviegoers nerves about about crowding into cinemas again.
  
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• Nearly one million credit cards offered on underground forum

  10-08-2021 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  D3Lab analysts found a new carding website trying to market itself with credit card data stolen in 2018 and 2019.
  
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• Over $10 billion in unemployment tax refunds coming. IRS payment status, schedule and more - CNET

  10-08-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the latest batch of payments, the IRS is sending 1.5 million refunds. We'll break down the tax agency's timeline for that money and how to use your tax transcript for clues.
  
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• Idris Elba to voice Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog sequel - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Say hello to Knuckles the Echidna.
  
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• New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns in wake of sexual harassment scandal - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  He'll leave office later this month.
  
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• Extreme Networks acquires Ipanema from Infovista for SD-WAN, SASE

  10-08-2021 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The 60 million Euro purchase price is a steal and fits the mold of other Extreme acquisitions, because Ipanema is a top-tier technology that was a stranded asset inside a larger organization where it didn't fit.
  
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• Lion from 28,000 years ago found frozen with whiskers and fur intact - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  The female cave lion cub, nicknamed "Sparta," still has her golden fur and her claws remain sharp.
  
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• Coinbase delivers strong Q2 with profits climbing nearly 5,000% from a year ago

  10-08-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The company said retail Monthly Transacting Users (MTUs) increased to 8.8 million, up 44% from last quarter.
  
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• Best Lenovo laptop deals: Half-priced ThinkPad X1 Carbon, discounted Yogas and more - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Lenovo laptops and two-in-one convertibles with the latest AMD and Intel silicon are on sale right now.
  
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• Succession season 3: Plot, cast and release date for HBO's family feud - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Alexander Skarsgard and Adrien Brody join the cast of HBO's razor-sharp drama. But are they Team Kendall or loyal to Logan?
  
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• McAfee adds over half a million subscribers in Q2

  10-08-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The security company reported double-digit growth in revenue, DTC subscribers and profitability for the quarter.
  
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• Venmo rolls out Cash Back to Crypto feature - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Venmo Credit Card holders will be able to set up the automatic crypto purchases.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021 peaks Wednesday: How to watch the fireballs - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The peak comes on Aug. 11, but you can already catch fireballs blazing across the night sky if you know where to look.
  
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• Jamf Q2 results top expectations, hikes year revenue view, shares rise

  10-08-2021 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Jamf said its annualized recurring revenue rose 38% to $333 million.
  
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• Jamf Q2 results top expectations, hikes year revenue view

  10-08-2021 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Jamf said its annualized recurring revenue rose 38% to $333 million.
  
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• COVID breakthrough infections and fully vaccinated people: What you need to know - CNET

  10-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  CDC evidence shows that the highly contagious delta variant is transmissible in fully vaccinated people who get infected. But that's not a reason to question vaccines, experts say.
  
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• In spite of Covid-19, IT sustainability projects are on the rise, report suggests

  10-08-2021 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The Google-commissioned survey showed that a variety of internal and external factors are pushing IT leaders to prioritize sustainability, even as other projects fall by the wayside.
  
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• Crunchyroll and Funimation merger: What does it mean and what happens next? - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  Two giant anime streaming services just merged into one.
  
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• Best gas card 2021: Easy-approval business gas cards

  10-08-2021 21:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you have poor credit, but you really want a business gas card? Review your options for using a credit card at the gas pump for your business needs.
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid price pits SUV squarely against Toyota RAV4 Prime - Roadshow

  10-08-2021 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The larger Santa Fe PHEV costs a little more, while the RAV4 Prime will likely sport more pure electric range.
  
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• Twitter: Racist tweets after Euros final didn't rely on anonymity - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  The torrent of abuse aimed at England's footballers last month came almost exclusively from people who weren't attempting to hide their identities.
  
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• 9 hidden Amazon perks besides quick shipping and Prime Video - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  You already know the major players: Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime's free shipping. But there are a ton of other perks that can help you save big today.
  
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• Britney Spears gets first iPad, says 'my life is changing' as a result - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  "This is just a groundbreaking day," the delighted singer says in an Instagram video. Meanwhile, the battle over her conservatorship continues.
  
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• NASA moon spacesuits delayed, Elon Musk offers to help - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  "A lunar landing in late 2024 as NASA currently plans is not feasible," a new NASA report says.
  
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• Samsung Unpacked event: How to watch for Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 and more - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's virtual event will kick off at 7 a.m. PT on Aug. 11.
  
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• Traveling wild elephant herd in China forces 150,000 people to evacuate - CNET

  10-08-2021 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  After more than a year, this wandering group is finally homeward bound.
  
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• 'Fearsome dragon' skull reveals beast that terrorized Australia's skies - CNET

  10-08-2021 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Ancient flying reptile discovered in Australia is closest thing we've seen to "a real-life dragon."
  
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• Microsoft's August 2021 Patch Tuesday: 44 flaws fixed, seven critical including Print Spooler vulnerability

  10-08-2021 20:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest Patch Tuesday sees Microsoft release fixes for 44 different vulnerabilities, including the much-discussed Print Spooler flaw.
  
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• Galaxy S21 FE rumors: Samsung may have leaked its new phone on Instagram - CNET

  10-08-2021 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's cheaper high-end phone may have briefly popped up in an official Samsung Instagram post. Here's everything we've heard about the Galaxy S21 FE so far.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip vs. Galaxy Fold: How do Samsung's first foldable phones compare - CNET

  10-08-2021 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Before we see the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3​ for August's Unpacked event, how do Samsung's original foldable phones measure up.
  
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• Facebook pulls down fake accounts that spread COVID-19 vaccine disinformation - CNET

  10-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says the operation was based in Russia and posted about the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021: The latest on this Friday's payment, opting out and more - CNET

  10-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Does opting out now mean that you'll have to repay this IRS? What do early payments mean for your tax refund? We'll explain it all.
  
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• Chameleon-like camouflage made for soft robot

  10-08-2021 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers develop a robot that changes colour in response to its background.
  
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• iPhone 13 cameras: Portrait Mode video could be coming to Apple's next iPhone - CNET

  10-08-2021 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's 2021 iPhone could get a video version of Portrait Mode alongside a few more camera upgrades. Here's what we've heard so far about the iPhone 13's possible camera specs.
  
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• OpenAI says 'Hello, World!' with private beta for Codex code generation tool

  10-08-2021 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The decendent of OpenAI's GPT-3 natural language processing program generates working computer code in over a dozen computer languages.
  
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• Audi’s Skysphere is a mighty morphing EV roadster

  10-08-2021 19:30
  
  The Audi Skysphere concept car lengthens by 25cm when switched from Sports to Grand Touring mode
  
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• Audi will follow up Skysphere with Grandsphere, Urbansphere concepts - Roadshow

  10-08-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Grandsphere will debut in September.
  
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• Audi Skysphere concept is like two cars in one - Roadshow

  10-08-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Audi's vision of future luxury morphs from sporty electric two-seater to autonomous grand tourer at the push of a button.
  
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• Best rugged tablet 2021: Rough and tough tablets

  10-08-2021 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Need a tablet that doesn't feel like you can break it just by looking at it? These rugged tablets should get the job done.
  
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• Microsoft acquires Peer5 to supplement Teams' live video streaming

  10-08-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is working to bolster live video streaming in Teams with the acquisition of eCDN vendor Peer5.
  
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• Adobe launches Experience Cloud for Healthcare

  10-08-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Adobe said the new offering extends existing Experience Cloud capabilities to meet healthcare use cases for hospitals, pharmacies, and insurance companies.
  
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• Elon Musk offers to make moon spacesuits as report calls out NASA lunar delays - CNET

  10-08-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  "A lunar landing in late 2024 as NASA currently plans is not feasible," the report says.
  
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• Google lets parents remove children from image-search results

  10-08-2021 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The search giant announces a range of changes to its children's policies on Google and YouTube.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021 about to peak: How to watch the glorious fireballs - CNET

  10-08-2021 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  The peak comes on Aug. 11, but you can already catch fireballs blazing across the night sky if you know where to look.
  
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