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• 16-million-year-old tardigrade trapped in amber a 'once in a generation' find - CNET

  08-10-2021 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  This is a fossil about as rare as they come.
  
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• 5 surprising ways to use your firepit - CNET

  08-10-2021 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  From driving away bugs to grilling and growing better gardens, there are plenty of interesting uses for firepits.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram report issues again after outages on October 4

  08-10-2021 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The outages capped a rough week for the social media giant.
  
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• 17 movies free to stream right now: The Sixth Sense, Die Hard, Train to Busan, more - CNET

  08-10-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need a subscription to Netflix, Hulu or HBO Max to enjoy some genuinely great films, including several Oscar winners.
  
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• Mars challenge: Find all the dust devils in this view of the red planet - CNET

  08-10-2021 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  The peppy whirlwinds look like little blue puffballs in the spacecraft image.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram fix issue that sparked another outage - CNET

  08-10-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says Friday's outage was due to a "configuration change."
  
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• Facebook and Instagram say issues now fixed after second outage in a week

  08-10-2021 23:15
  
  Facebook apologises to users struggling to access picture feeds and send messagesFacebook has said that issues that blocked access to its apps and services for some users have been fixed.The problems, which lasted around two hours on Friday, came days after the social media giant suffered a six-hour outage triggered by an error during routine maintenance on its network of data centres. Continue reading...
  
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• Homer and Marge Simpson get glam modeling for Paris Fashion Week 2021 - CNET

  08-10-2021 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Luxury brand Balenciaga taps the residents of Springfield to show off its spring/summer collection for next year.
  
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• Teachers union demands social media companies to curb misinformation, violent trends - CNET

  08-10-2021 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The union says the companies should "prioritize the safety of people over profits."
  
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• Facebook, Instagram down again for some users days after major outage - CNET

  08-10-2021 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  The social network says it's working to fix the issues.
  
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• Some Facebook, Instagram users are having trouble accessing the apps - CNET

  08-10-2021 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  Here we go again.
  
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• Christopher Nolan casts Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, confirms 2023 release date - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  The Dunkirk, Inception and Peaky Blinders star will play the father of the atomic bomb in Nolan's WW2 picture.
  
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• Does your state have an app to store your vaccine card on your phone? What we found - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  If your state doesn't have an app, there are other ways to keep your vaccination card handy on your phone, too. Here's what to do.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 31 best TV shows to binge tonight - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  An eclectic bunch of episodes drop on Amazon Prime Video this week.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 26 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  A ton of new arrivals hit Amazon Prime Video this week.
  
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• Netflix: 41 of the best movies to stream tonight - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you should watch this weekend, from a Shawn Levy-produced horror to a Turkish police thriller.
  
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• It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown back on public TV after a year away - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Charlie Brown's Halloween special will air on PBS and PBS Kids, in addition to Apple TV Plus. Here's how and when to watch.
  
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• Demon Slayer Season 2: October release date, how to watch, everything you need to know - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Recent promo reel for season 2 reveals new scenes. The Mugen Train Arc arrives Sunday, Oct. 10 with never-before-seen episode of Kyojuro Rengoku on his way to the mission against Enmu and Akaza.
  
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• Netflix: 53 of the best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  There are a ton of new shows hitting Netflix this week, including a new comedy special from Dave Chappelle.
  
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• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets 350-mile EPA estimated range - Roadshow

  08-10-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The official range announced by Benz is pretty good, but we were expecting more from this electric luxury flagship.
  
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• Child tax credit: October payment is just one week away - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are three checks remaining this year. We'll tell you all the pay dates, what you need to know about missing payments, eligibility and how to cancel future payments.
  
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• Bo Burnham's Netflix comedy special came out months ago, and I'm still obsessed - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The only piece of pandemic art I need is Bo Burnham: Inside.
  
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• 4 common fridge conundrums and how to fix them - CNET

  08-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you how to get your fridge and freeze up and running without calling a repairman.
  
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• Get these excellent AirPods Pro alternative earbuds for only $35 - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Edifier TWS 330NB, a really good set of active noise canceling earbuds, are 50% off on Amazon and a nice bargain.
  
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• More people need to watch this classic sci-fi thriller on Amazon Prime - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: If you like plot twists, you need to check out Coherence.
  
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• Apple purchases space for huge new presence in Los Angeles - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The 550,000-square-foot complex will serve as the tech giant's Southern California headquarters.
  
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• California makes it harder for companies to hide harassment, discrimination - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Silenced No More Act on Thursday evening.
  
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• 11 games that feel brand new on the Nintendo Switch OLED - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up some of the console's best games that take advantage of the improved hardware of the Switch OLED.
  
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• Revealed: anti-vaccine TikTok videos being viewed by children as young as nine

  08-10-2021 20:15
  
  Covid misinformation remains on site for months adding to concern over impact of social media on young peopleLies and conspiracy theories about Covid-19, which have amassed millions of views and are accessible to young children, have been available on the social media platform TikTok for months.TikTok accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers that discourage vaccination and peddle myths about Covid survival rates were uncovered by NewsGuard, an organisation that monitors online misinforma
  
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• Astronaut spots rare and ethereal 'transient luminous event' from ISS - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  "Elves and sprites are very real," says ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet.
  
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• Transparency mode on AirPods, Bose and Sony headphones: How and when to use it - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Listen to music and hear what they're saying simultaneously. Here's how.
  
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• Kids are playing Squid Game and beating up the losers, school warns - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  The innocent Red Light, Green Light game has turned violent in one Belgian school.
  
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• Spam texts are on the rise. How to avoid getting caught in the latest scheme - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You may notice fewer robocalls but spammers are sending more texts to get your personal data. Here's what to know.
  
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• Don't like animated series? This emotional Netflix show is a work of art - CNET

  08-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Exploring surprisingly weighty themes with a big heart, The Legend of Korra is one of the best animated series to ever grace television.
  
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• NSO Pegasus spyware can no longer target UK phone numbers

  08-10-2021 19:53
  
  Israeli maker of surveillance software blocked +44 code after detecting hack against Princess Haya, source saysThe powerful spyware used to hack into mobile phones belonging to Princess Haya and her divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton is no longer effective against UK numbers, sources familiar with the software’s developer have said.NSO Group, the Israeli maker of the Pegasus surveillance tool, implemented a change preventing client countries from targeting +44 numbers, the sources said, after
  
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• Get up to 75% off on this accessible makeup line - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Try this cruelty-free makeup brand that won't cost you a fortune.
  
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• Squid Game Halloween costumes: How to get (or make) outfits from the Netflix hit - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Morbid? Sure. But you know they're going to dominate Halloween this year.
  
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• Citizen Lab researcher disputes claims from NSO Group after UK court finds UAE ruler used Pegasus to hack ex-wife, lawyers

  08-10-2021 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  "Would NSO Group have notified Princess Haya's lawyers had I not done my own notification?" Citizen Lab's William Marczak told ZDNet.
  
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• Fingerprint checking YubiKey Bio security key helps banish passwords - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  The key builds two-factor authentication into one $80 USB device. And Google gave 100,000 of its own Titan security keys to high-risk account holders.
  
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• Nintendo Switch OLED restock: Where to find a console - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new Nintendo Switch is here, and it's not super easy to find.
  
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• Huge ancient lake on Mars could be hiding fossilized signs of alien life - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  An ancient river delta at the site where NASA's Perseverance rover landed might hold proof of past life on Mars.
  
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• EU regulators said to be asking Teams rivals about Microsoft's bundling practices, per Slack's 2020 complaint

  08-10-2021 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  EU regulators are questioning collaboration vendors about Microsoft's bundling practices around Teams as part of a legal complaint from Slack last year about Microsoft's tactics, according to a new report.
  
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• You can skip the trip to the store and make distilled water for free. Here's how - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you have Water, two pots and a stove? Cool. Let's get started.
  
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• Stimulus check update: $600 California payments, $1,000 teacher bonuses, more - CNET

  08-10-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several state governments have sent stimulus checks and bonus payments for individuals. Plus, more child tax credit payments are going out to families next week.
  
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• Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch the stunning show - CNET

  08-10-2021 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  These shooting stars sometimes light up the sky like the dragon's breath they're named for.
  
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• Hands-on with Mercedes' Hyperscreen display in the EQS video - Roadshow

  08-10-2021 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Hyperscreen triple-display array uses AI suggestions and a little help from the passenger to reduce distraction on the road and entertain while parked. It even plays Tetris.
  
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• Best Peloton alternative 2021: Top indoor smart bikes

  08-10-2021 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  ​​It's hard to justify paying $1,495 for a smart exercise bike. Luckily, there are a few alternatives to Peloton available. And with so many of us continuing to self-distance and avoid gyms due to the pandemic, now is the time to try one.
  
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• Metroid Dread: How to play every 2D Metroid game in order - CNET

  08-10-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Want to buy every 2D Metroid game before playing Metroid Dread? You still can, but it's trickier than you think! Here's how.
  
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• Laid off for refusing a vaccination mandate: Can you still collect unemployment? - CNET

  08-10-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  It's complicated.
  
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• Laid off for refusing a vaccination mandate: Can you still collect UI? - CNET

  08-10-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  It's complicated.
  
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