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• Mojo Vision crams its contact lens with AR display, processor and wireless tech - CNET

  24-08-2021 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Do you want to wear screens on your eyes?
  
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• TikTok 'Milk Crate Challenge': Why people are risking injury to climb boxes - CNET

  24-08-2021 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  People are climbing up stacks of milk crates and taking some scary-looking falls. Confused? Read on.
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: PlayStation Direct inventory hitting now - CNET

  24-08-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Need to find a PS5? We have tips on how to get one this week.
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: How to buy a PlayStation 5 - CNET

  24-08-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Need to find a PS5? We have tips on how to get one this week.
  
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• Crisis in Afghanistan: Ways you can help refugees and their families - CNET

  24-08-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Afghan people are fearing for their lives since the Taliban seized control of the country. Here are some organizations helping out.
  
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• Cerebras prepares for the era of 120 trillion-parameter neural networks

  24-08-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The startup added to its line of computers with a memory machine and a fabric switch that allow for clustered systems of up to 192 dedicaed AI computers.
  
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• B. Braun updates faulty IV pump after McAfee discovers vulnerability allowing attackers to change doses

  24-08-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The vulnerability has been patched by B. Braun but McAfee said hospitals routinely use out-of-date tools and software.
  
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• Viral TikTok 'Milk Crate Challenge': Why people are falling off flimsy boxes - CNET

  24-08-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  People are climbing up stacks of milk crates and taking some spectacular falls. Here's the latest social media trend, explained.
  
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• Intuit posts solid Q4 results with 41% revenue growth

  24-08-2021 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The company reported strong results across categories, including Credit Karma, its Small Business and Self-Employed Group and its Consumer Group.
  
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• Unemployment refund: IRS payment schedule, tax transcripts and more - CNET

  24-08-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS said it will send 2020 unemployment tax refunds throughout the summer. Here's what to know about tracking down your money.
  
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• Tech council of Australia brings the digital generation to the policy forefront

  24-08-2021 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The Tech Council of Australia has arrived, with a mandate to influence public policy relevant to the tech industry and provide a "trusted voice for Australia's technology industry.
  
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• Your vaccine card is far too easy to lose. 7 ways to keep a digital copy on your phone - CNET

  24-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll need proof of vaccination to go back to work or enter many restaurants, gyms and event venues, so keep your COVID-19 card handy.
  
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• Acura NSX will return, possibly as an EV, report says - Roadshow

  24-08-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  "There's gonna be another one," an Acura executive confirmed.
  
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• NASA astronaut reveals medical issue that postponed ISS spacewalk - CNET

  24-08-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The spacewalk was set to prep the ISS for a new roll-out solar array, but it'll have to wait.
  
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• 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV priced from $34,645 - Roadshow

  24-08-2021 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Mazda's first EV will go on sale in California this fall.
  
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• Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees

  24-08-2021 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.
  
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• Trello adds new free features, introduces new tier for small businesses

  24-08-2021 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The expansion comes as Trello marches towards its goal of reaching 100 million users and serving as the "command center" for all of your productivity tools.
  
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• Virgin Hyperloop unveils new pod concept video

  24-08-2021 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The high-speed evacuated-tube transportation company reveals its plans for passenger pods
  
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• Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dead at 80: 'Heartbeat of the band' - CNET

  24-08-2021 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Watts appears on every Stones studio record, and never missed a gig since joining the band in 1963. "I feel just a bit older today," writes one fan.
  
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• 2022 Subaru WRX will debut on Sept. 10 - Roadshow

  24-08-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Originally scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show, the new WRX will now greet the world in September.
  
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• Forza Horizon 5 impresses at Gamescom 2021 gameplay preview - Roadshow

  24-08-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  New gameplay footage showcases awesome rides, Fast and Furious-style airdrops and a closer look at the massive new Mexican game map.
  
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• Grafana Labs raises $220 million in Series C investment round

  24-08-2021 20:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Former VMware president Carl Eschenbach and former ServiceNow president David Schneider will be joining the company's board as part of the funding round.
  
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• Google Meet will now warn you if you're causing an echo on your video call - CNET

  24-08-2021 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  The new echo notification is rolling out over the next two weeks, and will appear as a red dot with a text notification.
  
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• Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to next-gen and last-gen consoles this holiday season - CNET

  24-08-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can play Xbox Series X games even if you can't buy the hard to find next-gen console.
  
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• Walmart launches delivery-as-a-service business, Walmart GoLocal - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The mega-retailer is branching out, and seeking to leverage its delivery capabilities to help smaller businesses get their goods to customers.
  
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• Best budget gaming laptop 2021: Top rigs under $1,000

  24-08-2021 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  These cheap gaming notebooks can help you take your PC gaming on the road without spending a fortune.
  
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• Magic: The Gathering is releasing crossover decks with Lord of the Rings, Warhammer 40K - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Play cards featuring Gandalf, Frodo and more.
  
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• Starlink has shipped 100,000 satellite internet terminals, Musk says - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The SpaceX effort to provide satellite internet connections to as many people as possible seems to be picking up steam.
  
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• Destiny 2: Meet the Witch Queen in February - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to take on Savathûn in the newest expansion.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S22 rumors: What happened to big camera upgrades? - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The latest gossip about the Galaxy S22 Ultra could be a bit disappointing, as rumors now say the phone could feature the same camera hardware as the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
  
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• Apple's AirPods 3 could be coming soon, and there are few upgrades I'm hoping for - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I have 3 features on my AirPods wishlist, and I want to see the updates this fall.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 13 event could be soon. Here are all the hints - CNET

  24-08-2021 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's next 2021 event could be slated for next month. We hope to see the iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7 and AirPods 3 soon.
  
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• Your next Lyft ride could be in a giant hot dog on wheels - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will pick up Lyft XL customers in certain cities. It will be a trip to relish.
  
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• New Zealand extends lockdown amid delta outbreak - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  Last week, a single community-spread case of COVID-19 prompted the country to go into lockdown. The government is extending the lockdown after delta continues to spread.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover snaps charming Mars 'plandid' selfie - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, Curiosity, you got it right.
  
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• OnlyFans CEO on why site is banning porn: 'The short answer is banks' - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  In an interview with the Financial Times, OnlyFans CEO Tim Stokely says the site had no choice.
  
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• Current refinance rates on Aug. 24, 2021: Rates inch higher - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  A few major refinance rates increased slightly today.
  
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• Current mortgage rate for Aug. 24, 2021: Rates stay the same - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  Major mortgage rates remained largely unchanged today. Find out what this might mean if you're in the market for a home loan.
  
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• 'Horrifying': Giant tortoise filmed hunting down and eating baby bird - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  It's "the first documentation of deliberate hunting in any wild tortoise species."
  
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• HYCU initiative offers free evaluation for ransomware recovery prospects

  24-08-2021 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Using GetRScore.org, organizations now have a way to measure ransomware recovery preparation.
  
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• What to do if you're facing eviction - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you're covered by an eviction moratorium, the time to plan your next steps is now.
  
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• Waymo launches Trusted Tester shuttle program in San Francisco - Roadshow

  24-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is an expansion of the Waymo One program seen in Phoenix, though still under testing.
  
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• Magic: The Gathering series finally gets a release date on Netflix - CNET

  24-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Featuring the voice acting talents of Superman alum Brandon Routh.
  
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• Oculus Quest 2 now offers twice the storage for the same price - CNET

  24-08-2021 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Oculus Quest 2 is the dominant VR headset on the market, and it's now an even better deal than before.
  
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• WaterGuru Sense review: Automated insights about your pool's water quality - CNET

  24-08-2021 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  The WaterGuru Sense tracks the chlorine and pH levels along with water flow and temperature in salt and freshwater swimming pools.
  
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• Trump's tweets blocked for election misinformation still spread to other sites - CNET

  24-08-2021 17:32 via cnet.com
  
  The same messages popped up on Facebook, Instagram and Reddit, NYU researchers found.
  
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• Facebook test brings voice and video calling back to main app - CNET

  24-08-2021 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  Some people are already able to use the features.
  
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• Oculus Quest 2 review: Facebook's $299 VR headset is still one of my favorite game consoles - CNET

  24-08-2021 17:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Quest 2 gets a bump-up in storage, and continues to get software upgrades. But: you need a Facebook account to use it.
  
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• Marvel's Shang-Chi is so fun, I hate I can't call it a must-see - CNET

  24-08-2021 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  With COVID-19's delta variant running amok, how do you celebrate a movie worth seeing when seeing it could be a mortal risk?
  
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• Elon Musk calls latest Tesla FSD software update 'not great' - Roadshow

  24-08-2021 17:07 via cnet.com
  
  According to Musk, those responsible for the technology are working hard to improve it.
  
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