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• BIT Mining subsidiary to leave China after local regulations crack down practice

  15-10-2021 23:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Mining companies have been leaving mainland China since the country pledged to begin cracking down on their operations.
  
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• Pokemon Go Halloween event guide: Pumpkaboo, Misunderstood Mischief Research and more - CNET

  15-10-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Pokemon Go's Halloween celebration is underway, and it introduces new ghost Pokemon and more to the game.
  
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• $5.2 billion in BTC transactions tied to top 10 ransomware variants: US Treasury

  15-10-2021 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first half of 2021, almost $600 million was linked to ransomware payments thanks to reports filed by financial services firms.
  
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• Pokemon Go Halloween 2021 Part 1: Galarian Slowking, Special Research tasks and more - CNET

  15-10-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first part of Pokemon Go's Halloween 2021 event is underway until Oct. 22.
  
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• US to lift travel restrictions on Nov. 8 for vaccinated international visitors - CNET

  15-10-2021 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Travelers entering the US will have to show proof of vaccination.
  
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• Should you still buy a Pixel 3, 4 or 5? Here's what makes sense before Pixel 6 arrives - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  If you can't wait for the Pixel 6, which should be unveiled Tuesday at Google's fall event, let's consider your other Pixel options.
  
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• I can't wait to get my hands on Google Pixel 6: Here's why you should feel the same - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  A new camera system, Google-made Tensor processor and Android 12: The Pixel 6 is coming soon, and it may be able to stand with Samsung and Apple's best.
  
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• Dune is coming to HBO Max: Release date, price and when's part 2? - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Reviews for Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi opus are glowing. Next step: Figure out how to watch it.
  
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• Google's Pixel 6 looks like it'll actually be way more exciting than the iPhone 13 - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I'm a longtime Apple fan, but I'm surprised by how excited I am for the new Pixel 6.
  
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• Google Pixel 6 looks like it'll actually be way more exciting than the iPhone 13 - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I'm a long-time Apple fan, but I'm surprised by how excited I am for the new Pixel 6.
  
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• This time travel series on Netflix will suck you into pure, escapist fun - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Sure, there's kissing and corsets, but Outlander gives you epic battle scenes, great characters and beautiful scenery, too.
  
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• The sci-fi video game that will make your head explode - CNET

  15-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It will also make you say "holy shit" out loud. A lot.
  
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• FDA panel recommends Johnson & Johnson COVID booster for people 18 and up - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  The advisers unanimously voted that those who got the one-dose vaccine should get a booster at least two months later.
  
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• Nintendo warns of game-crashing Metroid Dread bug - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  The company plans to release an update addressing the error later this month.
  
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• Meteorite crashes through roof and lands on woman's bed - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  A British Columbia woman receives a rude awakening.
  
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• Windows 11 update: You can get the download right now, and here's how - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new OS is here, but you might be wondering why it hasn't hit your computer yet. Let the Windows 11 Installation Assistant be your guide.
  
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• Taxes 2021: If you got an extension in May, your taxes are due today - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The extension deadline for 2020 income taxes is Oct. 15. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• October child tax credit payment sent today. How to track your check - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now that the fourth payment has been disbursed, you can begin tracking it down, along with other payments you may be missing.
  
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• Debit cards for kids: Everything you need to know plus our picks - CNET

  15-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Teach your kids about money while keeping them safe.
  
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• Brazilian insurance giant Porto Seguro hit by cyberattack

  15-10-2021 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The incident caused instability to the company's systems and customer service channels.
  
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• Animal Crossing Direct recap: 2.0 update, Happy Home Paradise DLC and more - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a big 2.0 update on Nov. 5.
  
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• Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new operating system has started to roll out. Before you download Windows 11, here's every major upgrade compared to Windows 10.
  
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• Suspected ransomware payments total nearly $600 million for first half of 2021 - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  That's more than the total value of ransomware payments made in all of 2020, Treasury report says.
  
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• Pixel 6 will be released soon, and we think you should give Google's phones another shot - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Google's Pixels are more enticing than ever with unlimited photo storage, robocall spam protection, quality cameras and more.
  
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• iPhone 14 rumors: Will Apple finally kill the notch? - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  Forget the newly released iPhone 13 -- here's what we know so far about Apple's 2022 flagship.
  
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• Get $30 off Earfun's impressive new Air Pro 2 noise-canceling earbuds - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  With this CNET-exclusive code, you can get the Earfun Air Pro 2 buds for $49.59 or 38% off their $79.99 list price.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier: Price, release date and more details - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  The expanded NSO tier launches on Oct. 25.
  
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• These are the best noise-cancelling headphones in 2021

  15-10-2021 19:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best noise-cancelling headphones to drown out the racket
  
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• Amazon Prime members will lose one perk soon, but others are sticking around. What to know - CNET

  15-10-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can get clothes, medicine and more delivered to your door for free. We'll tell you how.
  
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• MLB playoffs 2021: How to watch, stream Red Sox vs. Astros in the ALCS on Fox - CNET

  15-10-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Boston and Houston open the American League Championship Series tonight, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Lectrofan Classic

  15-10-2021 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One-minute review
  It might not look like much, but the modestly designed Lectrofan Classic has the ability to drown out even the loudest of noises. The volume is adjustable, but even on the lowest setting we found it blocked out the loud traffic noise from outside, as well as a barking dog, and even a doorbell. It certainly does a good job of masking disturbances.There are 20 sounds you can choose from; 10 different electric fan vibrations and 10 variations of white noise (including pink and bro
  
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• WhatsApp to bring in encryption for backup chats after privacy fears

  15-10-2021 18:01
  
  Users can set encryption key for chats on Google Drive or iCloud to prevent authorities demanding access from providerWhatsApp is allowing users to encrypt their backed-up chats, making them unreadable without access to a password or 64-digit encryption key.Facebook, the messaging app’s owner, said from Thursday some users would be able to fully encrypt messages stored on Google Drive or Apple’s iCloud. The company said it would be introducing the feature slowly to people with the la
  
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• Paying your mortgage with a credit card: Is it a bad idea? - CNET

  15-10-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  It may be more trouble than it's worth.
  
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• 2023 Land Rover Discovery gets fancy Metropolitan Edition - Roadshow

  15-10-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  It's as fully loaded as a Discovery gets.
  
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• Vagaro point of sale (POS) system review

  15-10-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As a beauty spa, gymnasium or salon owner, you've likely heard of Vagaro POS, one of the best POS systems available in the wellness industry. Whether you sell shampoo, beauty services at scale or spinning machines, Vagaro point of sale offers a great POS software and hardware solution designed specifically with your business requirements in mind. Specialist POS software means a high degree of specification features, such as appointment scheduling and online booking management structured spe
  
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• How to preorder the Xbox Series X mini fridge - CNET

  15-10-2021 17:35 via cnet.com
  
  It started as a joke, but now you can spend $99 at Target and get your hands on one.
  
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• Xbox mini fridge preorders start Oct. 19 - CNET

  15-10-2021 17:34 via cnet.com
  Time to Xbox and chill. The Xbox mini fridge will be here in time for the holidays.
  
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• Apple's October event: All the rumors before Monday's Mac announcements - CNET

  15-10-2021 17:19 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's next event is set for Oct. 18, and there are rumors of new Macs and the AirPods 3.
  
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• Animal Crossing: New Horizons free 2.0 update adds Brewster, cooking and much more - CNET

  15-10-2021 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Animal Crossing's big free 2.0 update will be available on Nov. 5, and it's arriving alongside a paid DLC expansion called Happy Home Paradise.
  
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• The Xbox Series S is back in stock at Best Buy - CNET

  15-10-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's entry-level console is easier to get than the Series X and the PS5.
  
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• Do we live in a computer simulation? If we don't, we might be doomed - CNET

  15-10-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Not living in a simulation might be humanity's worst option.
  
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• New Apple Watch Series 7 first impressions: It is worth the money?

  15-10-2021 16:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 7 is out, and landing or doorsteps as I type. I'm switching up from a Series 5 and thought I'd share with you my first impressions.
  
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• Sleep goggles! Alexa blockers! Cannabis! The virtual Holiday Spectacular returns

  15-10-2021 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The gadget show Holiday Spectacular returns as a virtual event hawking some intriguing new devices.
  
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• EA Sports removing Jon Gruden from Madden NFL 22 - CNET

  15-10-2021 16:40 via cnet.com
  
  The disgraced former Raiders coach will be replaced with a generic likeness.
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: keep an eye on Walmart, Amazon, GameStop and PlayStation Direct - CNET

  15-10-2021 16:37 via cnet.com
  
  Fewer restocks this month from almost every reseller could be a sign of things to come.
  
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• Critical infrastructure security dubbed 'abysmal' by researchers

  15-10-2021 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers find that lax ICS security is putting critical services at risk of exploitation.
  
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• On Cloudstratus

  15-10-2021 16:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  30-second review
  The On CloudStratus isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but the improvements made on the first shoe make it a far nicer shoe to go the distance in for easy to moderately paced training runs. They’re also a good option if you want something you can throw on for runs but also keep on when you’re not.The wide fitting upper makes it more accommodating for a bigger range of feet sizes and with recycled materials in use, On is showing that it’s think
  
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• 62 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  15-10-2021 16:03
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly
  
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• 'Something unbelievable': See William Shatner get emotional about trip to space - CNET

  15-10-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  "Everyone in the world needs to do this," Shatner told Blue Origin founder, Jeff Bezos.
  
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• Save your money and make distilled water for free. Here's how - CNET

  15-10-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Distilled water is easy to make but it's not the best for drinking. We'll explain.
  
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