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• Windows 11 to give MS Paint a dark mode, new UI and more - CNET

  19-08-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Don't expect many big changes to the longtime Windows program.
  
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• 12 Minutes hands-on: A detail-oriented time loop thriller that's equal parts frustrating and rewarding - CNET

  19-08-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe lend their voices to the new mystery game for Xbox and Steam.
  
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• Eternals' Lauren Ridloff, Marvel's first deaf superhero, says film will have 'massive impact' - CNET

  19-08-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The actor discusses the importance of having people with disabilities be represented both on and off screen.
  
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• Apple had 'iPhone nano' in the works, old Steve Jobs email appears to confirm - CNET

  19-08-2021 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The device reportedly would have been a smaller and cheaper alternative to the iPhone 4.
  
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• Call of Duty Vanguard heads back to WWII, releases Nov. 5 - CNET

  19-08-2021 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Play as four different soldiers on four different fronts of the war.
  
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• Call of Duty Vanguard heads back to WWII, comes out Nov. 5 - CNET

  19-08-2021 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Play as four different soldiers on four different fronts of the war.
  
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• Adobe to buy Frame.io, makers of video editing collaboration software, for $1.2 billion

  19-08-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Adobe said it plans to combine its core creative software products, including the Premiere Pro and After Effects video editing tools, with Frame.io's review and approval functionality.
  
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• Scientists measure 'chonkiest' coral in the Great Barrier Reef - CNET

  19-08-2021 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Absolute unit.
  
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• US renews fight with Facebook, arguing company holds monopoly

  19-08-2021 22:17
  
  The agency also dismissed a request by the tech giant that chair Lina Khan recuse herself from the caseThe Federal Trade Commission on Thursday refiled its antitrust case against Facebook, arguing the company holds monopoly power in social networking and renewing the fight to rein in big tech.The agency also dismissed a request from Facebook that its chair, Lina Khan, step aside in the case because of her criticism of them in the past. Continue reading...
  
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• Hear Val Kilmer's voice, re-created by AI after throat cancer took it away - CNET

  19-08-2021 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The Top Gun star has his own personal audio deepfake, and it's pretty remarkable.
  
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• Lumen extends private cloud services to the edge

  19-08-2021 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Lumen Edge Private Cloud runs on VMware Cloud Foundation and software-defined data center technology, coupled with VMware Cloud Director.
  
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• T-Mobile data breach: What you need to know video - CNET

  19-08-2021 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  If you are, were or applied to be a T-Mobile customer, your data may have been compromised. Find out what you should do to protect yourself.
  
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• Used car buyers turn to even older vehicles to save a buck amid rising prices - Roadshow

  19-08-2021 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  In 2021, most used car buyers are now looking at cars seven years old on average.
  
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• Cloud and security certifications for Google, Windows, AWS and more lead to highest-paying IT positions

  19-08-2021 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Number one on the list was the Google Certified Professional Data Engineer, which the survey found can bring in $171,749 annually.
  
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• Middle-schoolers inspire bill seeking justice for 'witch' convicted in 1693 - CNET

  19-08-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  A group of Massachusetts eighth-graders learning about the Salem witch trials took up the case of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., pushing it all the way to the state legislature.
  
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• Motorola Moto Edge refresh highlights value play strategy to land consumers, businesses

  19-08-2021 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Lenovo's smartphone unit has become a key value 5G player with devices hitting multiple price points.
  
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• Motorola Edge loses the curved display but adds a 144Hz refresh rate - CNET

  19-08-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The curved screen isn't on the $700 Edge anymore, but buttery smooth animations should make up for that.
  
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• Hank Azaria picked to play Tim Cook in upcoming Showtime series Super Pumped - CNET

  19-08-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Simpsons star joins Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kyle Chandler and Kerry Bishé in an upcoming series detailing the rise of Uber.
  
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• Moderna to start testing new HIV vaccines - CNET

  19-08-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists have been trying to find an effective vaccine for HIV for years. Researchers hope mRNA is the future.
  
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• Decided to opt out of child tax credit payments? 3 good reasons to consider - CNET

  19-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Should parents unenroll now to avoid potentially having to pay the IRS back later? We'll explain.
  
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• Man livestreaming bomb threat in DC surrenders to law enforcement - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The incident is the latest in a growing series of attacks streamed on social media.
  
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• James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe say indie thriller 12 Minutes is all about the player's perspective - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  12 Minutes is available now on Xbox and Steam.
  
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• James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe say 12 Minutes indie thriller is all about the player's perspective - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  12 Minutes is available on Xbox and Steam now.
  
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• Oh no, Google's Pixel 5A has an overheating problem - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  A bad form of crispy video: Shooting in 4K seems to make the new Pixel way too hot.
  
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• OnlyFans will prohibit sexually explicit content starting in October - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The livestreaming site is adjusting its standards to prohibit sexual acts on camera, while still permitting nudity.
  
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• Maybe you should wait on buying that new Mac. Then again, maybe not - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  New Apple laptops could be coming this fall, but should you buy a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac or Mac Pro now?
  
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• Facebook and Amazon are rattled by Lina Khan, the new FTC chair - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  The antitrust regulator has Silicon Valley in her sights. Her agency filed an amended complaint against Facebook on Thursday, alleging an illegal monopoly.
  
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• 4th stimulus check update: $2,000 petition, $1,000 for teachers, $600 for Californians - CNET

  19-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's not likely that Congress will approve another stimulus payment this year. But other aid, including the child tax credit, could be coming your way.
  
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• More than $97 million stolen from Liquid cryptocurrency exchange

  19-08-2021 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The company asked that users stop depositing any crypto assets to your Liquid wallets until further notice.
  
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• More than $97 million stolen from Liquid cryptocurency exchange

  19-08-2021 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The company asked that users stop depositing any crypto assets to your Liquid wallets until further notice.
  
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• Capitol police negotiate with man livestreaming bomb threat in Washington - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  The incident is the latest in a growing series of attacks streamed on social media.
  
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• 8 important things you should know about COVID-19 booster shots in the US - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Who will be eligible for a booster shot against the coronavirus delta variant? When will the vaccine boosters be available? What if you got the J&J shot? Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Galaxy Watch 4: I used Samsung's new smartwatch for 2 days. Here's what I thought - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  I wore Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 4 for 48 hours and tested the standout Wear OS features, including body analysis, snore tracking, Bixby, rotating bezels and more.
  
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• Microsoft delivers new Windows 11 test build and first Windows 11 ISOs

  19-08-2021 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 test build alongside its first official Windows 11 ISOs. It also has released a first test build of the updated Windows 11 clock app.
  
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• Get an email about COVID stimulus from the FTC chair? It's a scam - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  A new phishing attack promises coronavirus stimulus from the FTC in exchange for your personal info. Don't fall for it.
  
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• AWS introduces Amazon MemoryDB for Redis

  19-08-2021 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS's newest database plugs a gap with a new in-memory database based on the popular Redis platform. It goes beyond ElastiCache with durability for persisting data across multiple availability zones.
  
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• Saturn rings reveal a fuzzy, sloshy core lurking within the planet - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  NASA's dearly departed Cassini spacecraft helps scientists study Saturn's insides.
  
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• T-Mobile hack: How to protect your personal information after a data breach - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Up to 100 million people could have been affected by this week's T-Mobile hack. Here are some steps you can take to help keep your finances safe.
  
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• Survey: More employees are looking for new jobs with remote work flexibility, better pay if employers fall short

  19-08-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  According to a new PwC survey, the pandemic has empowered knowledge workers to demand more flexibility, higher pay, and better work/life balance from their employers.
  
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• Best COVID face masks for kids? New guidance about disposable, KN95 and more - CNET

  19-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your child is back in the classroom this school year, you'll need to stock up on masks designed for kids to help keep them protected from COVID-19.
  
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• Amazon warns sellers of harm from congressional antitrust bills - CNET

  19-08-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant says proposed reforms could have a "significant negative effect" on businesses that sell on its platform.
  
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• Honda's cutesy U Be electric scooter only costs $475 - Roadshow

  19-08-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  And technically, it can be an e-bike with a set of pedals, too.
  
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• Why your iPhone may never be Made in America - CNET

  19-08-2021 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  "Made in the USA" is rare, even though polls show Americans want it.
  
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• 2022 Hyundai Elantra N is a compact rocket with customizable engine sounds - Roadshow

  19-08-2021 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  There's so much going on under the Elantra N's skin.
  
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• Zuckerberg deflects questions about vaccine disinformation on Facebook

  19-08-2021 18:44
  
  CEO says problem is primarily one of ‘vaccine hesitancy’ among the US public, touting platform’s vaccine literacy toolFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg skirted a question on Thursday about coronavirus vaccine disinformation on the social network, choosing to phrase the problem instead as primarily one of “vaccine hesitancy” among the US public.In an interview with CBS, which was released on Thursday morning, TV anchor Gayle King pressed Zuckerberg to release information
  
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• The Pixel 5A with 5G seems to have overheating issues when shooting 4K video at 60 FPS - CNET

  19-08-2021 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  A bad form of crispy video.
  
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• iPhone 13 price: Apple's next smartphone could be cheaper than you think - CNET

  19-08-2021 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone could cost less than the iPhone 12, or it could have a similar $799 starting price. Here's all the iPhone 13 price buzz we've heard so far.
  
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• Some members of Afghanistan's all-girls robotics team escape country - CNET

  19-08-2021 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The girls, who recently developed a low-cost ventilator using old car parts, made global headlines as a symbol of a more progressive Afghanistan.
  
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• 13 of the best films on Now TV and Sky Cinema right now

  19-08-2021 18:34
  
  WIRED's pick of the best films on Now TV and Sky at the moment, including new films and a few classics
  
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• phoenixNAP

  19-08-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  phoenixNAP's bare metal cloud solutions are geared towards large enterprise organizations looking for the best performance.
  
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