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• Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha test starts today for some PS5, PS4 users - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Get a first look at the new Champion Hill mode for free.
  
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• Brazil's 5G auction set to take place in October

  27-08-2021 23:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The public notice for the auction expected to raise over $8 billion, has received the final seal of approval from the country's authorities.
  
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• Amazon teams up with Affirm to offer flexible payment option - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The feature is currently being tested with a select group of Amazon customers.
  
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• Peloton under investigation over treadmill injuries - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Federal agencies want some answers.
  
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• Haven't got your child tax credit check yet? Here's how to track down your money online - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  This IRS tracker tool can help you find the answers to all your child tax credit payment questions.
  
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• Biden says booster could come at 5 months: What that means for COVID-19 vaccine boosters - CNET

  27-08-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Eight months? Six months? Five months? When will you get a booster shot this fall? We'll explain.
  
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• Twitter Spaces adds ability for some hosts to create ticketed gatherings - CNET

  27-08-2021 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  The new capability is now available on iOS.
  
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• Chicago sues DoorDash and Grubhub for alleged shady business practices - CNET

  27-08-2021 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  City officials accuse the food-delivery apps of swiping cash from restaurants and their customers.
  
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• Cisco says it will not release software update for critical 0-day in EOL VPN routers

  27-08-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Cisco said there are no workarounds for the vulnerability.
  
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• TV sizes: How big of a screen do I really need? - CNET

  27-08-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Your TV is probably too small. Use these rules of thumb to determine what size TV to buy.
  
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• TV sizes: How big a screen do I really need? - CNET

  27-08-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Your TV is probably too small. Use these rules of thumb to determine what size TV to buy.
  
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• Cobra Kai season 5 confirmed by Netflix before season 4 even enters the dojo - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Karate Kid sequel continues the fight in not but two upcoming seasons.
  
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• Climate change's effect on ocean surfaces could force marine life to 'adapt or die' - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Current levels of carbon emissions could lead to nearly all ocean surface climates disappearing in 80 years, according to a new study.
  
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• Female hummingbirds dressed in male plumage get harassed less - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  "They avoid the bullies by looking like them."
  
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• Pokemon Go getting mythical Hoopa for first time in its next season - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  The mythical Pokemon arrives in Pokemon Go as part of the game's Season of Mischief, which kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
  
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• How to help Afghan refugees and families after deadly airport bombings - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The Taliban takeover has caused havoc in Afghanistan, with many citizens fearing for their lives. Here are some organizations helping out.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 25 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is streaming now.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 31 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here are this week's highlights.
  
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• T-Mobile hack: Here's what you need to know about the massive data breach - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Last week's breach compromised the personal information of more than 50 million customers. Are you one?
  
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• Eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court: What renters need to know - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of households who cannot afford rent may be threatened with eviction. We'll explain the recent ruling and what resources are available.
  
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• Hulu: 10 of the best films to watch tonight - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  John Cena crashes a wedding in a new Hulu original film that teaches the world about Vacation Friends.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 3 is an acquired taste that I now crave video - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's $1,800 foldable phone is a refinement in every way. But it's still a concept in search of its purpose.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021: Next unenroll deadline, payment schedule, IRS portal updates - CNET

  27-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The third child tax credit is coming in mid-September, but to unenroll, you need to act way before then.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out more fixes and a new 'Microsoft 365' widget in latest Windows 11 test build release

  27-08-2021 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft Dev and Beta testers are getting another new widget as part of its latest Windows Insider test build of Windows 11.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX break rocket launch pause with weekend ISS supply mission - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  A quiet summer for Elon Musk's space company at Cape Canaveral is coming to a close.
  
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• Asphalt 8: Airborne, Baldo and DoDonPachi Resurrection HD are now available on Apple Arcade - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're in the mood for a Studio Ghibli-Zelda mash up, racing or classic shooter, Apple Arcade's got you covered this weekend.
  
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• Drastic changes to ocean surfaces could force marine life to 'adapt or die' - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  The climate crisis could see almost all ocean surface climates disappear in 80 years, according to a new study.
  
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• Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's free update now - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Can't wait for the Windows 11 general release later this year? You can download an early version of Microsoft's new OS now. Here's how.
  
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• No luck with the child tax credit? What to do about missing payments and wrong amounts - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some families are experiencing issues with their child tax credit checks, and some are still waiting to get the extra money.
  
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• Best smart locks for 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more - CNET

  27-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to ditch your keys? These smart locks make it easy to bring your door online and manage it from anywhere.
  
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• Committee investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot seeks records from social networks - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  House lawmakers want answers from Facebook, Google, Twitter and other tech companies.
  
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• Vote now in the USA Mullet Championships: They're a big hairy deal - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Business in the front, party in the back. Tennessee Top Hat, Texas Tailgate. Hockey hair. Camaro hair. You know the look, now help pick the ultimate mullet.
  
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• Google's new Pixel 5A ad spoofs Apple with humorous ode to the headphone jack - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Google Pixel 5A video parodies ex-Apple designer Jony Ive's pronunciation of aluminum.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Wrangler now comes in pink -- seriously - Roadshow

  27-08-2021 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  It's actually called "Tuscadero," but it's definitely pink.
  
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• iPhone 13 cost: Now it sounds like Apple might raise the price after all - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The latest buzz says Apple's new iPhone may get a price hike to compensate for the increased cost of chip production.
  
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• Microsoft leaves a loophole for those wanting to run Windows 11 on 'unsupported' hardware

  27-08-2021 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  For tech-savvy users who really want to run Windows 11 on older and officially unsupported hardware, there will be a way.
  
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• Best cash-back credit cards for September 2021 - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Earn more rewards and credit every time you spend.
  
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• T-Mobile CEO apologizes for massive hack, announces cybersecurity deal with Mandiant

  27-08-2021 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The CEO tried to paint a rosy picture of the attack by claiming no financial information was stolen but he admitted that millions of social security numbers were accessed.
  
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• From a villa of bees to a £7 onion: online deliveries take a strange turn

  27-08-2021 19:06
  
  No apps can summon couriers in minutes, readers and riders tell of more unusual pandemic ordersMost online deliveries do not come with a health warning from the delivery driver but David Smith received one from a relieved courier who, on handing over Smith’s buzzing box, suggested the bees inside were “a bit angry”.Rather than new clothes or groceries the 60-year-old Smith had turned to the web to buy a bumblebee colony and “villa” to house them. “I decided th
  
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• Windows 11: Microsoft stands firm on hardware requirements

  27-08-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you were expecting Microsoft to relent in its strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, prepare to be disappointed. Most PC designs from 2018 or earlier will be unable to make the upgrade.
  
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• Windows 11 compatibility: Microsoft's PC Health Check app is back - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's official tool is back online to help you find out if your computer is compatible with Windows 11. Here's how to use it, and other options too.
  
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• Pokemon Go September Community Day: Oshawott, event moves, and start time - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Pokemon Go's September Community Day event.
  
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• Microsoft stands firm on its Windows 11 device requirements, with one caveat - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Despite complaints, Microsoft will maintain the minimum system requirements it set out for Windows 11, including TPM 2.0. But there is one workaround.
  
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• Microsoft stands firm on its Windows 11 device requirements - CNET

  27-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Despite complaints, Microsoft will maintain the minimum system requirements it set out for Windows 11, including TPM 2.0. Here's what to know.
  
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• The car industry's chip shortage is far from over - Roadshow

  27-08-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  A major Japanese supplier said it won't be able to fill a backlog of orders anytime soon, citing ongoing bottlenecks in its own supply chain.
  
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• NASA rover's first Mars rock sample crumbled, so it's eyeing a better one to drill - CNET

  27-08-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Hopefully this one's way more sturdy.
  
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• US Open 2021: How to watch all the tennis without cable - CNET

  27-08-2021 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  Fans will be back in the stands in New York for the final Grand Slam of the year and you can watch it all, no cable subscription required.
  
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• Best student credit card for September 2021 - CNET

  27-08-2021 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  The best cards for first-timers and students with a limited credit history.
  
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• Azure Cosmos DB alert: This critical vulnerability puts users at risk

  27-08-2021 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Cosmos DB is in serious trouble thanks to ChaosDB, a critical vulnerability in the Azure cloud database. It enables anyone to take remote control of your databases. Fortunately, there is a fix.
  
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• VPN Client for Mac

  27-08-2021 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VPN Client for Mac claims to be the 'best VPN service', but we beg to differ.
  
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