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• FBI, CISA warn of potential cyberattacks over Labor Day weekend

  31-08-2021 23:27 via zdnet.com
  
  They cited the Mother's Day weekend attack on Colonial Pipeline, the Memorial Day weekend attack on major meat processor JBS as well as the July 4 Kaseya attack.
  
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• TIO wants telcos to be more proactive and flexible in handling financial hardship

  31-08-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Systemic investigation finds telco policies to handle financial hardship are not applied consistently.
  
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• Elizabeth Holmes faces 20 years in prison as Theranos trial jury selection starts - CNET

  31-08-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Holmes' blood testing startup was once worth $9 billion. Here's what to know about the hotly anticipated case.
  
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• Hubble spots rare celestial object that looks like a space lightsaber - CNET

  31-08-2021 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  That's no lightsaber. It's a Herbig–Haro object.
  
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• Here's how much electricity it takes to mine Bitcoin and why people are worried - CNET

  31-08-2021 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Cryptocurrency takes a lot of energy to keep things running.
  
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• Crowdstrike beats Q2 estimates with strong subscription growth

  31-08-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Subscription revenue was up 71% while the cybersecurity company saw its total number of subscription customers grow by 81%
  
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• GMKTec Xpanel 2 4k portable monitor review: Superb color range and extra bright screen

  31-08-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  If you like to work with a portable monitor, and want a bright, colorful screen, then take a look at the GMKTec portable monitor.
  
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• Vodafone launches unlimited mobile data plan for AU$85 per month

  31-08-2021 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Telco says it has the only plan in the country that is truly all-you-can-eat at maximum speeds.
  
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• Google pushes its return-to-office date to January - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Employees can return earlier if they want to.
  
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• Google extends return-to-office date to January - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Employees can return earlier if they want to.
  
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• How to access router settings and change your Wi-Fi password - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Changing your home's Wi-Fi password on a regular basis is one of the best ways to keep your network secure. Here's how to go about it.
  
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• Apple, Google app stores face new regulation as South Korea readies payment law - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  South Korea is poised to become the first country to clamp down on how mobile app stores operate. Others are planning to follow.
  
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• Complex designs could delay the next Apple Watch - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Manufacturing of Apple's next smart watch has reportedly been halted due to issues fitting all of the new components together.
  
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• VanMoof S3 review: An electric bike for Apple and Tesla fans

  31-08-2021 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for an eBike that has a ton of tech but is also a joy to ride? VanMoof's S3 is it.
  
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• Halo Infinite Xbox Series X bundle sold out at GameStop: Here's where to look next - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Looking to preorder the limited-edition Xbox Series X Halo Infinite bundle? Here's the latest on preorder availability and restocks.
  
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• Google delays its return-to-office plans again, this time until January 2022

  31-08-2021 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The tech giant previously expected employees in the US and elsewhere to start returning to the office in October, but it's pushed back the date as Covid-19 cases surge.
  
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• Child tax credit portal: How to manage your payments and opt out - CNET

  31-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's not too late to unenroll from monthly checks or update your personal details -- there are online tools that can help you do it all.
  
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• Ford Mustang primed for hybrid variant with next-gen pony car, forecast says - Roadshow

  31-08-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  It's long been rumored the Mustang will adopt a hybrid system, but could it finally be coming to fruition?
  
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• 'Wildfire crisis' closes all California national forests: Severe drought, explained - CNET

  31-08-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  A historically hot and dry summer in the West continues to produce drastic measures across the region.
  
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• Which Kindle should you buy? The best Kindles and e-readers in 2021

  31-08-2021 20:21
  
  We compare the Kindle range and select the best e-readers from other brands
  
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• The federal eviction moratorium has ended. What renters should know now - CNET

  31-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of people may be facing eviction following the recent Supreme Court decision. We'll explain what it means and what resources are available.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 13 satellite connectivity will reportedly be just for emergencies - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  You'll supposedly be able to text an emergency contact or report the details of an accident.
  
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• AirPods 3 rumors: Apple's new earbuds could be a lot like the AirPods Pro - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's third-gen AirPods may make its debut alongside the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7 in September. Here's all the buzz we've heard about the AirPods 3 so far.
  
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• Report finds skills gap in cloud, security, storage IT intensified by pandemic

  31-08-2021 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Pluralsight study also found that most remote employees' confidence to do their current jobs was down 13% from a year ago as office adjustments were made.
  
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• Happier Than Ever might be the best way to see Billie Eilish - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Review: In lieu of live performances canceled due to the pandemic, the Disney Plus film feels like the best way to experience Eilish's new album.
  
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• ASMR YouTube videos are calming and gentle. The comments under them are even better

  31-08-2021 19:30
  
  People come to these videos to feel peaceful and good. It makes sense that they would then take turns to sweetly compliment each otherInternet Wormhole is a new column where Guardian Australia writers take you on a tour of their online obsession. Click here for more
  YouTube comments are frequently not very nice (or, to use another Guardian writer’s words, are “an infamously troll-ridden wild west of abuse, ignorance and spam”). Something about a cursor blinking in a blank comme
  
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• Ted Lasso might have shown the iPhone 13, but probably not - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  People are so hungry for iPhone news they're scrutinizing Apple's TV shows.
  
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• Ted Lasso might have shown a notchless iPhone 13, but probably not - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  People are so hungry for iPhone news they're scrutinizing Apple's TV shows.
  
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• Mike Richards out as executive producer of Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Richards was named as Alex Trebek's replacement host on the quiz show, then everything fell apart.
  
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• Zoom's post COVID-19 reality: SMB demand volatile, platform pivot promising

  31-08-2021 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoom's online direct sales will be volatile as smaller customers normalize spending as large enterprises spend more on the Zoom platform.
  
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• Subaru Solterra teases its Toyota-inspired shape in new images - Roadshow

  31-08-2021 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  After all, this is a Toyota BZ4X with a slightly different look.
  
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• Millions will lose federal unemployment benefits and $300 bonus this week. What to know - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pandemic relief aid ends on Sept. 6, resulting in more than 11 million jobless Americans getting a smaller weekly check or losing benefits entirely.
  
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• Best personal loans for September 2021 - CNET

  31-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're consolidating debt or financing home improvements, these flexible loans offer competitive interest rates and repayment terms.
  
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• Biden administration to launch US Digital Corps - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The new fellowship program is designed to funnel fresh tech talent into government agencies.
  
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• Biden administration launches US Digital Corps - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The new fellowship aims to funnel fresh tech talent into federal agencies.
  
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• Xbox Series X Halo Infinite bundle up for preorder at GameStop - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  GameStop has stocked the Halo Infinite limited-edition Xbox bundle and the Elite Series 2, but stock is sure to sell out fast.
  
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• See tardigrades take an adorable stroll on their stubby little legs - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  With their "dumpy plod," water bears move like insects, and scientists are trying to figure out why.
  
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• Get $30 just for shopping at Amazon? Here's how you may be eligible - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon has a great limited-time offer for select mobile app shoppers today.
  
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• Amazon reportedly building live audio business - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  After several moves to expand into podcasts, Amazon is reportedly investing in a live audio service for Amazon Music.
  
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• HBO's Theranos documentary diagnoses Elizabeth Holmes' Silicon Valley fraud - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  As the Theranos trial starts, want to know how Elizabeth Holmes built her startup on lies? HBO documentary The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley exposes bigger problems.
  
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• Refi rates on Aug. 31, 2021: Rates rise - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Several refinance rates increased today.
  
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• No Time to Die trailer offers another taste of final Daniel Craig James Bond outing - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  The much-delayed 007 adventure hits US theaters next month.
  
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• No Time to Die trailer offers another taste of Daniel Craig's final James Bond outing - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  The much-delayed 007 adventure hits US theaters next month.
  
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• Today's mortgage rates for Aug. 31, 2021: Rates increase - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  Several major mortgage rates went up today. Find out what this may mean if you're shopping for a new home.
  
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• Scientists explain why learning a new language is so darn hard - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  And the reason children actually have a biological advantage.
  
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• Mark yourself 'safe' in Facebook following Hurricane Ida. How to find the Safety Check tool - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  If you live in an area affected by Hurricane Ida or Tropical Depression Kate, you can let your friends and family know you're safe with the Safety Check feature.
  
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• Don't want to get hacked? Then avoid these three 'exceptionally dangerous' cybersecurity mistakes

  31-08-2021 18:03 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA warns of risky behaviours which leave networks exposed to cyber attacks - and should be addressed immediately if employed.
  
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• Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Save $100 on the 512GB model - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  You can get the step-up model with a 512GB SSD at Amazon for $799.
  
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• Ram, Dodge and Lexus top 2021 JD Power Initial Quality Survey - Roadshow

  31-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is the first time Stellantis' truck brand has ever topped the list.
  
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• Child tax credit payments: The deadline to opt out of September's check has passed. What's next? - CNET

  31-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Forgot to opt out? Here's what you can expect if you didn't unenroll yesterday.
  
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