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• Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff

  09-09-2021 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees.
  
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• Facebook's smart Ray-Ban glasses are disappointingly familiar - CNET

  09-09-2021 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  The Ray-Ban Stories are a fusion of Bose Frames and Snap Spectacles, with a big question mark for what comes after this first-gen attempt.
  
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• Brazilian senators unite against decision to limit content removal from social networks

  09-09-2021 23:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The measure that edited the country's existing Internet legislation is seen as an "attack on democracy"
  
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• Spider-Man 2 PlayStation game to unleash Venom in 2023 - CNET

  09-09-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  And he's not alone.
  
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• How to preorder Call of Duty: Vanguard and get beta early access - CNET

  09-09-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about Call of Duty: Vanguard's preorder bonuses (including early access to the beta) and editions.
  
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• Gran Turismo 7 revealed at the PlayStation Showcase - CNET

  09-09-2021 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The king of racing is back.
  
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• Biden announces COVID-19 vaccine mandates that will affect 80 million workers - CNET

  09-09-2021 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Department of Labor is developing a rule that'll require employers with 100 or more workers to mandate vaccinations, or implement weekly testing.
  
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• New God of War: Ragnarok trailer shown off at PlayStation Showcase - CNET

  09-09-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The newest trailer gives a detailed look at new gameplay and the epic fights Kratos will get into.
  
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• Marvel's Wolverine game announced for PS5 - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Spider-Man developer Insomniac is working on a Wolverine game for Sony's new console.
  
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• Spider-Man 2 unleashes Venom in 2023 - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  And he's not alone.
  
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• CentOS clone Rocky Linux gets technical support

  09-09-2021 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat may no longer support old-style CentOS Linux, but other groups have forked CentOS and now they're offering technical support. This now includes CIQ offering support services for Rocky Linux.
  
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• It's harder than you might think to carry coffee without spilling - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  So scientists are studying how we do it.
  
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• Can I use a personal card for business expenses?

  09-09-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Just because you can use a personal card for business expenses, doesn't mean you should. Personal and business credit cards are very similar, but there are reasons you may benefit more by using a business credit card for business expenses.
  
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• Biden reportedly seeks to extend COVID-19 vaccine mandates to private sector - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  This comes after reports that Biden will sign an executive order requiring the vaccines for federal employees.
  
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• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake announced for PS5 - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Revealed during the PlayStation Showcase: Lucasfilm Games is bringing back the classic Star Wars RPG.
  
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• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake announced for PS5 and PC - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Revealed during the PlayStation Showcase: Lucasfilm Games is bringing back the classic Star Wars RPG.
  
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• Zscaler revenue grows 57% year-over-year to $197.1 million in Q4

  09-09-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The company reported a non-GAAP net income of $20.3 million in Q4.
  
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• Sumo Logic beats Q2 expectations as it aims to expand platform

  09-09-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The log management and data analytics service provider posted solid Q2 results as it continues to build out its Observability platform.
  
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• Pokemon Go October Community Day set for Oct. 9 - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  The ghost Pokemon Duskull will be the star of next month's event.
  
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• iPhone 13: Apple's event may reveal the new phone's design - CNET

  09-09-2021 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's Sept. 14 event might be the place the iPhone 13 and a rumored design change could debut. Here are the rumors we've heard on the phone's possible look.
  
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• Ford teases next-gen Ranger pickup - Roadshow

  09-09-2021 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker shows this midsize truck bombing around off-road and we can glean some important details about it from the video.
  
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• Mad Max: Fury Road vehicles are going to auction, all shiny and chrome - Roadshow

  09-09-2021 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  If you've got the scratch, your friends can witness you riding the Fury Road in any of 13 movie cars.
  
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• 2022 Chevy Silverado finally feels new - Roadshow

  09-09-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  A vastly improved interior and a new ZR2 trim give the refreshed Silverado a whole lot o' life.
  
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• 2022 Chevrolet Silverado catches up to the times video - Roadshow

  09-09-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The refreshed Silverado pushes its way into the 2020s with new styling, more tech, and a new off-road ZR2 model.
  
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• PlayStation Showcase 2021: Start time, how to watch or stream online, what to expect - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  PlayStation 5 games are coming. At the PlayStation Showcase, Sony is planning to show them off.
  
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• All the PlayStation Showcase trailers: God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7 and more - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Miss the PlayStation Showcase? Here are all the trailers in one convenient spot.
  
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• Matrix Resurrections trailer opens debate on ties to long-dead online game - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  As the trailer hits the internet, fans who remember the lost game The Matrix Online speculate whether its story still matters.
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: Today's PlayStation Showcase could mean more consoles coming soon - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  With the PlayStation event happening today, we might see PS5 restocks.
  
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• Virginia National Guard confirms cyberattack hit Virginia Defense Force email accounts

  09-09-2021 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  A spokesperson said there was no impact on the Virginia Army National Guard or Virginia Air National Guard IT infrastructure.
  
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• Epic Games shutting down Houseparty, its video chat app for gamers - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Fortnite players and other gamers who use Houseparty to chat while they play will need to find another platform by October.
  
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• Missing a child tax credit check? Here's how to track your missing payment - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still waiting to get a payment, this IRS tool could give you a clue about where it is. We'll show you how to use it.
  
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• iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Comparing Apple's rumored phone against its current flagship - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  We're looking forward to Apple's next event, where the iPhone 13 may be revealed. But maybe the iPhone 12 will be a better deal for you?
  
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• The best smart home devices of 2021 - CNET

  09-09-2021 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  There's no place like (a smart) home. Here are our picks of the best gadgets and devices of 2021 that will have your home working smarter not harder.
  
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• Facebook/Ray-Ban Stories smartglasses: Everything you need to know

  09-09-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Even Ray-Ban admits these are first-generation.
  
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• NFL 2021 streaming: How to watch football, RedZone this season without cable - CNET

  09-09-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  It's just about time for more football.
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E police car concept is a lean, mean crime-fighting machine - Roadshow

  09-09-2021 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The all-electric SUV may become a staple of roads in the UK in the coming years, and many police departments are already interested in the vehicle.
  
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• Google pledges stronger stewardship of water resources - CNET

  09-09-2021 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The company unveils plans to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030, among other goals.
  
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• Mortgage refinance rates on Sept. 9, 2021: Rates move up - CNET

  09-09-2021 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Several major refinance rates inched higher today.
  
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• This ancient sea monster was essentially a massive 'swimming head' - CNET

  09-09-2021 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  The big bad predator may have been the aquatic T-rex of its day.
  
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• Here are mortgage rates for Sept. 9, 2021: Rates inch up - CNET

  09-09-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Several notable mortgage rates increased today. If you're in the market for a home loan, find out what that could mean for you.
  
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• With only four monthly child tax credit payments left, will checks be extended? Here's the latest - CNET

  09-09-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Extending child tax credit payments could cost the government billions.
  
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• This bizarre asteroid is bigger than New Jersey and has two moons - CNET

  09-09-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The giant space rock Kleopatra is huge, but it's a surprising lightweight at the same time.
  
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• Bizarre 'dog bone' asteroid is bigger than New Jersey and has two moons - CNET

  09-09-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The giant space rock Kleopatra is huge, but it's a surprising lightweight at the same time.
  
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• Microsoft delays US return to office as COVID cases rise - CNET

  09-09-2021 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is altering its plans as the highly contagious delta variant spreads.
  
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• Box stockholders rebuff activist investors' bid for board changes

  09-09-2021 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Box CEO Aaron Levie will remain on the board of directors, along with two other of Box's director nominees, after stockholders rejected alternate candidates nominated by activist investors at hedge fund Starboard Value LP
  
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• Best laptop deals: Save $440 on Dell Inspiron 15, $630 on an HP Pavilion 15 and more - CNET

  09-09-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  From budget Gateway models to the new M1-powered Apple MacBook Pro, there are great deals this week at Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and Walmart.
  
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• Ford EcoSport getting the axe in North America - Roadshow

  09-09-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's most-affordable SUV is exiting the US and Canada soon, leaving the forthcoming Maverick pickup to take up the slack.
  
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• 'Chronically online': What the phrase means, and some examples - CNET

  09-09-2021 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Some creators are sharing the most "chronically online" takes they've ever heard. Here's what they're talking about.
  
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• We look back at Emmy Award-nominated actors we interviewed in 2021 - CNET

  09-09-2021 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, Connie Guglielmo and Patrick Holland look back at conversations they had with actors and artists nominated for a 2021 Emmy Award.
  
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• NCS eyes APAC expansion with data analytics, cloud acquisitions

  09-09-2021 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Singtel-subsidiary NCS unveils plans to make three acquisitions to boost its play in data analytics and cloud, which it says will drive its expansion efforts in Singapore, Greater China, and Australia.
  
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