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• Here's the fastest way to find your lost or stolen iPhone -- even if it's turned off - CNET

  30-09-2021 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  First step: Take a deep breath. Then use the Find My app to track it down.
  
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• How to get a job in cybersecurity: Top paying jobs in cybersecurity

  30-09-2021 23:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Cybersecurity ranks among the highest paying tech jobs. And professionals can launch their cybersecurity career in a matter of weeks.
  
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• Uber will now deliver pumpkins, carving kits and other seasonal items to your door - CNET

  30-09-2021 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  The ride-hailing company's holiday shop will then transition to offer other holiday items throughout the year.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover and VW Group settle SUV import block, report says - Roadshow

  30-09-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The British carmaker wanted to stop the import into the US of VW Group's luxury SUVs over allegations that the German company copied Land Rover's Terrain Response System.
  
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• Turn your old smartphone into a new security camera in 3 easy steps - CNET

  30-09-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the ultimate DIY home security hack? Just raid that junk drawer and follow this guide.
  
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• This quick and easy hack keeps your COVID vaccination card handy. Here's what to do - CNET

  30-09-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are a few apps to safely store your proof of vaccination, too.
  
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• Lost your COVID-19 vaccine card? Start here to get your proof of vaccination back - CNET

  30-09-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's one red flag to avoid if you lost your vaccination card. We'll explain.
  
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• Criticizing Amazon might be a losing battle, but it's one worth fighting - CNET

  30-09-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Amazon understands that it's more important to be popular than to be good. The Astro robot proves it.
  
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• Top careers in information technology

  30-09-2021 22:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The technology sector continues to grow. Tech professionals earn high salaries. It's a good time to launch a career in information technology.
  
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• IT scholarships: Paying for a degree in information technology

  30-09-2021 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Information technology scholarships make it easier to afford an in-demand degree. IT majors qualify for dozens of scholarship opportunities.
  
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• Polestar teases 5th EV, announces NASDAQ listing - Roadshow

  30-09-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new model looks to be a crossover with a coupelike roofline.
  
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• Pokemon Go Secrets of the Jungle event: Zarude Research, Team Rocket and more - CNET

  30-09-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Zarude has arrived in Pokemon Go as part of a new movie tie-in event. Here's how to get the mythical Pokemon.
  
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• Mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2021: Rates inch up - CNET

  30-09-2021 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Several key mortgage rates went up today. If you're in the market for a new home, find out what this could mean for you.
  
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• Nissan Frontier goes nostalgic with a Hardbody wrap for Rebelle Rally - Roadshow

  30-09-2021 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  This is the sixth year Nissan is sending a vehicle to the all-female navigational rally, and 2021's rig might be our favorite.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Save $200 on Lenovo Yoga 6, $250 on MSI Prestige 14 and more - CNET

  30-09-2021 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  From budget Gateway models to the light and long-lasting LG Gram 14 two-in-one, there are great deals this week at Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and Walmart.
  
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• Squid Game costumes: Yes, you can get a red guard suit for Halloween - CNET

  30-09-2021 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Netflix hit is more of a trick than a treat for the characters, but you may see their striking red and green outfits on Halloween.
  
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• HBO Max won't be streaming Venom 2, sorry (and Disney Plus won't either) - CNET

  30-09-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max streams some movies the same day they hit theaters this year. Venom: Let There Be Carnage won't be one of them -- but the Sopranos prequel, Many Saints of Newark, will be.
  
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• If mummies had faces: Scientists use DNA to see how ancient Egyptians looked - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Highly detailed 3D reconstructions reveal what three people may have looked like before being mummified.
  
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• Ford caught dealers making up fake Bronco customers, and it's had enough - Roadshow

  30-09-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Dealers are scamming ways to get all the Bronco allocations they can, but the Blue Oval is onto them and taking steps to keep them (more) honest.
  
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• 'Horned crocodile-faced hell heron' dinosaur terrorized prey on land, in water - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The large predator is part of a surprising discovery.
  
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• Lil Nas X headlines TikTok's new collection of NFTs - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  NFTs from Lil Nas X and other TikTok creators go up for auction on Oct. 6.
  
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• Rocky IV rematch as Stallone debuts Rocky V. Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut trailer - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  I must break you... again!
  
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• ‘You can’t sue your way to the moon’: Elon Musk intensifies Bezos space feud

  30-09-2021 21:19
  
  SpaceX founder, who in April won a contract from Nasa, took a jab at Jeff Bezos’sBlue Origin for suing when it lost out on dealElon Musk intensified the feud over lawsuits and rocket sizes with space rival Jeff Bezos this week, kicking off the latest round in the billionaire battle over humanity’s return to the moon.The SpaceX founder, who in April won a contract from Nasa to build the next-generation spacecraft to take astronauts to the moon’s surface for the first time since
  
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• Congress scolds Facebook over the harms its platforms cause: What's next?

  30-09-2021 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Lawmakers on Thursday confronted Facebook over its internal research showing the way its platforms can negatively impact the mental health of young people.
  
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• Congress scolds Facebook over the harms its platforms cause: What next?

  30-09-2021 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Lawmakers on Thursday confronted Facebook over its internal research showing the way its platforms can negatively impact the mental health of young people.
  
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• Windows 11 launches Oct. 5. Here's a sneak peek at the new desktop customization tricks - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Windows 11 is days away for Windows Insider program members.
  
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• Best streaming devices to give for the holidays 2021 - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A streamer makes the perfect gift for the TV fan on your list and we've rounded up choices for every budget.
  
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• 3 reasons why you should take your Alexa devices outside - CNET

  30-09-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  You love what your Amazon Echo can do inside the house and you'll love what it can do outside, too.
  
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• Ford recalls 354,000 cars over camera and suspension problems - Roadshow

  30-09-2021 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  A few Ford and Lincoln SUVs are affected by the camera recall, while the suspension issue is specific to the Explorer.
  
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• FCC aims to crack down on SIM card swapping scams - CNET

  30-09-2021 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Identity thieves can use your personal info to convince a wireless carrier to transfer your service to a new device. Now, the FCC is taking action.
  
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• Road-tripping to the Long Beach Grand Prix in a Lexus IS 500 F Sport - Roadshow

  30-09-2021 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  I took a scenic route to the races in Lexus' new performance sedan.
  
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• Expert PDF

  30-09-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Expert PDF is one of the most robust PDF applications available but could it make you an expert?
  
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• COVID vaccine mandate: Today's update, who's required to show proof of vaccination - CNET

  30-09-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Federal and local vaccine mandates are in place to help to curb the surge of COVID-19 cases, but they're getting a bit of blowback.
  
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• Congress grills Facebook exec on Instagram’s harmful effect on children

  30-09-2021 19:58
  
  Senators highlighted research revealed in the Wall Street Journal showing how the photo app could affect girls’ body image and self-esteemAntigone Davis, Facebook’s global head of safety, faced a grilling before the US Congress on Thursday in a hearing examining the impacts of the company’s products on children.Thursday’s hearing of the Senate commerce, science and transportation subcommittee comes after a series of Wall Street Journal reports based on internal Facebook l
  
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• ‘It took a year to get help’: generation Z on mental health decline

  30-09-2021 19:52
  
  Technology and Covid lockdowns blamed for rise in eating disorders and insomnia among the youngIt was while browsing on social media at the age of 13 that Hannah realised she had an eating disorder. Seeing other girls and women talking about their experiences, she thought: “This is me.”Since that moment, the now 17-year-old has been on a path to recovery, which includes recently relapsing during the Covid-19 pandemic. She said that after initially seeking support via her GP, it took
  
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• Amazon's Astro robot is an adorable privacy nightmare - CNET

  30-09-2021 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: We've let the most powerful corporations draw their own lines on privacy in our homes. They've given us a face-scanning patrol bot from hell.
  
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• How to set up Google's spooky Halloween chimes on Nest doorbells - CNET

  30-09-2021 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  Nest doorbells are getting an update with chilling sounds for the Halloween season.
  
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• Facebook grilled by lawmakers over mental health impact on children - CNET

  30-09-2021 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Senators say Facebook's platforms, particularly Instagram, are failing children and families.
  
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• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin accused of 'toxic' workplace, safety concerns in open essay - CNET

  30-09-2021 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  A group of current and former employees speak out about the space tourism company.
  
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• Microsoft to add new education-focused M365 A1 per-device subscription plan

  30-09-2021 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  In addition to adding a new Microsoft 365 A1 per-device option, Microsoft is introducing a new Teams Content from Camera feature aimed at the education market.
  
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• This Amazon Prime perk ends Oct. 25. Here's what it means for your membership - CNET

  30-09-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Time is ticking for Prime members to enjoy the convenience of free delivery.
  
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• The best air purifier to buy in 2021 - CNET

  30-09-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you struggle with spring or fall allergies, -- or you just simply want to clean the air in your home -- an air purifier can help.
  
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• NASA's Lucy mission toward Jupiter will explore eight never-before-seen worlds - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  The upcoming momentous mission to the Trojan belt could rewrite our knowledge about the origins of planets. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• YouTube TV on track to lose all NBC channels tonight -- or cost $10 less - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube TV's deal to carry NBCUniversal networks -- including USA, E!, CNBC, Bravo and NBC with NFL Sunday Night Football -- is expiring, but they haven't reached a new pact.
  
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• Wolfram Alpha search engine

  30-09-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wolfram Alpha delivers search engine results in a computational way – but it’s much more entertaining than it sounds.
  
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• The Many Saints of Newark stirs Sopranos backstory with Goodfellas swagger - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Tony Soprano's formative years are revealed on HBO Max this week as The Many Saints of Newark delves into the iconic mafia show's backstory.
  
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• New USPS price hikes and delays start tomorrow: What to know now - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The US Postal Service has had sluggish service and late delivery, and it's planning to slow down some first-class mail. Plus, the prices of postage are also going up in October.
  
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• Congress wants full disclosure from Facebook video - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  At a Congressional hearing, Sen. Richard Blumenthal asks Facebook's global head of safety to fully disclose the company's research on how the social network affects children.
  
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• What If…? episode 8 recap: Ultron creates Infinity Stone-empowered Marvel chaos - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  The true Age of Ultron begins as the robot wields Thanos-level power in the Marvel Cinematic Universe animated show.
  
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• Venom: Let There Be Carnage: What to remember before watching - CNET

  30-09-2021 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a reminder of what happened to gooey alien symbiote Venom and his fleshy human bud Eddie Brock before the Marvel-inspired sequel hits theaters this Friday.
  
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