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• Disney unveils Genie services to replace FastPass, MaxPass: The latest on global Disney parks - CNET

  18-08-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The free tier will help guests map out a day at the parks, while a paid option includes the ability to choose when to arrive at attractions and experiences.
  
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• Move over, Netflix. Nestflix has all the fake movies from all those real ones - CNET

  18-08-2021 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Lose yourself in the wacky world of onscreen phonies.
  
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• AlmaLinux arrives on Azure cloud

  18-08-2021 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  AlmaLinux, the CentOS Linux clone, is available in ever-larger markets, including Microsoft's Azure cloud.
  
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• Here's how to level-up your CFO/CIO relationship

  18-08-2021 23:18 via zdnet.com
  
  When a CFO and CIO work together, their strategic partnership enables technology innovation, business agility, and financial processes that benefit the entire organization. The CFO of ServiceNow explains how you can overcome obstacles and develop a strong relationship with your chief financial officer.
  
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• Should you buy a new Mac now, or wait for possible new models this fall? - CNET

  18-08-2021 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Apple could unveil new MacBooks this fall, but what should you do until then? Here's how to decide what's best for you.
  
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• Fortnite's new Impostors mode isn't sitting well with Among Us team - CNET

  18-08-2021 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
  
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• Nvidia Q2 results top estimates with big gains in visualization revenue

  18-08-2021 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Revenue from Nvidia's professional visualization segment reached $519 million, up 156% from a year ago,
  
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• Intel offers employees $250 incentive to get COVID-19 vaccine - CNET

  18-08-2021 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Hourly employees will receive an extra reward for getting the shot.
  
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• Cisco's Q4 slightly ahead of estimates on strong product order growth

  18-08-2021 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco reports strong product order growth in the second quarter, as component inflation impacts the IT industry.
  
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• Biden will reportedly order nursing homes to vaccinate staff or lose federal funds - CNET

  18-08-2021 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  It's another step in the federal government's move to vaccinate as many people as possible against COVID-19.
  
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• Porsche previews new electric concept car - Roadshow

  18-08-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  What, oh, what could this be?
  
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• Anthony Mackie reportedly signs deal for Captain America 4 - CNET

  18-08-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Mackie, who starred as Sam Wilson in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, will be back in the next Captain America installment, according to a report.
  
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• Haiti earthquake death toll rises to nearly 2,000. Here's how to help - CNET

  18-08-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  A huge earthquake and a tropical cyclone that hit the country just days apart left many Haitian families without a home. We've gathered a list of relief organizations helping out and ways you can contribute.
  
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• Green Knight to stream online for $20 on Wednesday night only (and just in US) - CNET

  18-08-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Tonight is the first (and only) time to stream the Green Knight while it's in theaters, coming just as the delta variant of COVID-19 heightens moviegoers' anxiety about crowding into cinemas.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain is a more rugged luxury wagon - Roadshow

  18-08-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Lifted suspension, black body cladding and off-road drive modes set the All-Terrain apart from the regular C-Class.
  
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• Hey Mercedes, please let me jump the new C-Class All-Terrain wagon - Roadshow

  18-08-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  I don't care if it doesn't come to the US. The press photos show it jumping, and I need to do that.
  
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• Green Knight to stream online for $20 on Wednesday only (and just in US) - CNET

  18-08-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Tonight is the first (and only) time to stream the Green Knight while it's in theaters, coming just as the delta variant of COVID-19 heightens moviegoers nerves about crowding into cinemas.
  
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• Pinterest launches new hair pattern search for 'inclusive beauty results' - CNET

  18-08-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Users can refine search results by choosing from six different hair patterns.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: Get an M1 MacBook Air for $800, M1 MacBook Pro for $1,100 - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  You'll find huge discounts on Apple's latest MacBooks right now at Amazon and Best Buy.
  
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• This nuclear fusion test is sparking hope for an energy revolution - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  A laser blast in California creates a miniature sun for a tiny fraction of a second and ignites a self-sustaining chain reaction.
  
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• Fusion experiment ignites big boost toward an energy revolution - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  A laser blast in California creates a miniature sun for a tiny fraction of a second and ignites a self-sustaining chain reaction.
  
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• 3 AirPods upgrades I want Apple to make in September - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple's AirPods 3 could arrive this fall, and I still have a few features on my AirPods wishlist.
  
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• Pixel 6 is coming soon, but could the Google Pixel 3, 4, 5 or 5A be a better phone for you? - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Picking a new Pixel phone can be difficult, especially if you need a new one right away. Here's how to find which Google smartphone is best for you between the Pixel 3, Pixel 4A, Pixel 5 and the new Pixel 5A.
  
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• Verizon 5G Home Internet: Fast enough for phones -- how about your whole home? - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  The company's new cellular home internet service offers the potential for gigabit downloads with no data caps or contracts -- and availability is rising.
  
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• Make life a beach with the Ford Bronco Riptide - Roadshow

  18-08-2021 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The Riptide project vehicle showcases some of the many accessories available for the SUV.
  
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• The best ways to sell or trade in your old iPhone for 2021 - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to get your used phone ready to sell and get the most cash for it.
  
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• IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal: The key to opting out, handling payments and more - CNET

  18-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  These IRS tools can help parents with most child tax credit payment questions.
  
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• If NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used Google Photos, it would look like this - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Take a trip down six months of Mars memory lane with NASA and Google.
  
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• Americans can get COVID-19 booster shots in September. Who's eligible and what to know - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Biden administration officials announced who can get a booster shot for COVID-19 and when. Here's who's eligible for a booster.
  
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• Facebook shares AI advancements improving content moderation

  18-08-2021 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Improvements to systems like Facebook's Reinforcement Integrity Optimizer (RIO) are helping to drive down the amount of hate speech and other unwanted content that Facebook users see, the company said.
  
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• Coros Vertix 2 announced: New adventure watch with improved GPS, onboard music, and extreme battery life

  18-08-2021 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Coros sets the bar for battery life on GPS sports watches and the newest Vertix 2 continues to push this metric further. In addition, accurate GPS tracking, onboard music, and more health metrics makes it way to this GPS adventure watch.
  
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• The Crown season 5 gives first look at Princess Diana and Prince Charles - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The upcoming season of the Netflix show features Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West as Diana and Charles.
  
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• Google Pixel 6 rumors: Release date, in-house chip, camera specs and more - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 5A could be the last time Google will add an in-box charger. Here's all the gossip about the Pixel 6's price, features and more.
  
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• Australian watchdog considers regulating Apple and Google to boost app store competition

  18-08-2021 19:30
  
  Push comes as Fortnite creator Epic Games fights a global legal battle against the tech giants over in-app paymentsAs Fortnite creator Epic Games continues its global legal battle against Apple and Google over in-app payments, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says “upfront rules and regulations” may be needed to force the tech giants to open their app stores to greater competition.For Apple iOS platforms, developers must use the App Store, while for Google, apps can
  
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• Alexei Toliopoulos: the funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

  18-08-2021 19:30
  
  We ask funny people about what’s funny online. Comedian Alexei Toliopoulos dives so deep he hasn’t seen the surface in yearsMy whole life is a deep dive into the mysteries of pop culture. I don’t think I’ve seen the surface in years and likely have a permanent case of the bends.
  Each of these treasures I’ve unearthed in my life’s mission of pop culture exploration and investigation transcends in some way. Whether it’s capturing the rarest and most authen
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: How to buy a PlayStation 5 from Target, Best Buy and more - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Need to find a PS5? We have tips on how to get one this week.
  
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• Apple Watch 7 rumors: Could the new smartwatch get a flat-edge design like the iPhone 12? - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Here's all the buzz we've heard about the 2021 Apple smartwatch so far.
  
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• T-Mobile breach exposes personal information of 40 million US users

  18-08-2021 19:21
  
  Social security numbers, names, phone numbers and account pins were exposed in some cases, according to the companyA security breach against T-Mobile has exposed personal information, including social security numbers (SSN) and pins in some cases, of more than 40 million users, the company said in a statement on Wednesday morning.The same data for about 7.8 million current T-Mobile post-paid customers appears to be compromised. No phone numbers, account numbers, pins, passwords or financial info
  
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• Apple censors engraving service, report claims

  18-08-2021 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges.
  
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• August child tax credit payment a no-show? Track your money online here - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Some checks have been delayed due to a technical issue that may not be fixed until next month. We'll explain.
  
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• Amazon reportedly warns sellers of harm from congressional antitrust bills - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant reportedly says proposed reforms could have a "significant negative effect" on businesses that sell on its platform.
  
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• Saturn's rippling rings reveal fuzzy, jiggly core inside the gas giant - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Shake it like a Polaroid picture, Saturn.
  
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• Facebook removed more than 20 million posts for COVID-19 misinformation - CNET

  18-08-2021 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The social network faces more pressure to combat false claims about the COVID-19 vaccines.
  
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• Nissan Z 2023 : The legend is reborn video - Roadshow

  18-08-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan has made its next-generation Z car better than ever by adding more technology and improving the styling inside and out.
  
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• The White Lotus and Mare of Easttown be damned. Just feed me garbage TV - CNET

  18-08-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: My shriveled-up raisin of a brain can't handle "good" TV right now.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter and YouTube face content challenges as Afghanistan falls - CNET

  18-08-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  From fact-checking to labels, social networks are being put to the test yet again.
  
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• WhatsApp pledges to not delete user accounts in Brazil as privacy row continues

  18-08-2021 18:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The messaging app reacts to a statement from the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee calling for transparency and raising concerns over the company's latest privacy update.
  
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• iPhone SE 3 rumors: Release date, price, 5G support, retro design and more - CNET

  18-08-2021 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  All the buzz we've heard about Apple's next affordable iPhone so far.
  
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• Reminiscence review: Inception meets Chinatown in entertaining near-future noir - CNET

  18-08-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Hugh Jackman falls for a femme fatale in an engaging thriller from the co-creator of Westworld, coming to theaters and HBO Max.
  
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• Cheap ways to make your new house feel like home - CNET

  18-08-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Some creativity -- and a little bit of cash -- are all you need to transform your new home.
  
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