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• 900-year-old Crusader sword discovered in the Mediterranean Sea - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Encrusted with shells and stones, the ancient sword is believed to have belonged to a knight in the Crusades.
  
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• Android 12 out now: Everything to know about downloading, new features, and more - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Android 12 was released today, but only to certain devices. Here's what to know.
  
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• 2021 holiday gifts for dads - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Check out our top 10 gifts for pop this season.
  
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• FDA will reportedly allow mixing different COVID shots. What to know - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  The agency is set to give the OK for Americans to get a different vaccine brand as a booster, according to The New York Times.
  
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• Pokemon Unite Halloween event begins Oct. 20, adds a new Pokemon, outfits and more - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  Spooky new content is coming to Pokemon Unite as part of the Halloween Festival event.
  
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• Netflix: 'Mind-boggling' 142 million accounts have tuned into Squid Game - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Money Heist, Sweet Girl, Maid, Kissing Booth 3 and Sex Education were big releases lately too -- but even the most popular of these got half the viewership of Squid Game.
  
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• Netflix: 'Mind-boggling' 142 million accounts have tuned in to Squid Game - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Money Heist, Sweet Girl, Maid, Kissing Booth 3 and Sex Education were big releases lately, too -- but even the most popular of these got only half the viewership of Squid Game.
  
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• Pixel 6 event recap: Every Google announcement, from Tensor chips to Android 12 - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro include a lot of features powered by Android 12 and the new Tensor chip. Here's every announcement.
  
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• New AirPods: Buy Apple's third-gen wireless headphones today (and don't forget this trick) - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Apple announced its latest AirPods at its October event Monday. We have details on price, what's new and when the AirPods 3 will arrive.
  
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• Toyota 'Tacozilla' SEMA build recalls the original Chinook - Roadshow

  19-10-2021 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota is cooking up something really cool for the 2021 SEMA show.
  
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• Google Pixel Fall Launch: Android 12, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and everything else that was just announced

  19-10-2021 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Judging by the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Google is taking its new hardware ambitions pretty seriously.
  
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• Android 12 officially launches: Here's what you need to know

  19-10-2021 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Google quietly announced that Android 12 is now available for select phones after announcing the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
  
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• Moderna COVID vaccine booster shot: The latest on approval process - CNET

  19-10-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  A Moderna booster has received recommendation, but is still waiting for authorization. Here's what's going on and what it means for you.
  
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• Android 12 is now available to download on Pixel 3 and up - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 6 isn't the only way to experience Android 12. The Pixel 3, 4 and 5 series can all download it now.
  
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• Android 12 vs. Android 11: 3 new things Google's latest OS can do - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  The biggest differences between Android 12 and Android 11, including security updates and new notifications.
  
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• Netflix rides Squid Game's phenom to global subscriber growth again in Q3 - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix added more members than analysts estimated it would, especially in Asia, after post-lockdown sluggishness had marred its year up till now.
  
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• Software Freedom Conservancy sues Vizio for GPL violations

  19-10-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The major US TV vendor Vizio stands accused of failing to fulfill the basic requirements of the General Public License (GPL) in its TV source code.
  
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• Customer services firm Atento hit by cyberattack

  19-10-2021 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's Brazilian operation has seen the greatest impact
  
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• Pixel 6 event recap: Every Google announcement, from Tensor chips to Real Tone - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro include a lot of features powered by Android 12, and at a price lower than most rivals. Here's every announcement.
  
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• 'Oh no, our table' sound on TikTok: What it is and why it's trending - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  An old clip gets a new life.
  
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• Netflix Q3 sub adds slightly better, Q4 sub view slightly ahead

  19-10-2021 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Netflix said it has begun testing its fledgling video game offerings.
  
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• Netflix Q3 sub adds slightly better, but subscribers in U.S., Canada decline

  19-10-2021 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Netflix said it has begun testing its fledgling video game offerings.
  
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• Netflix 3Q subscriber growth picks up more than expected, riding Squid Game's phenom - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix added more members than analysts predicted in the last three months, especially in Asia, after post-lockdown sluggishness all year.
  
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• Google Pixel 6 event offers details, pricing, availability video - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  In today's top stories, Google hosted an event for its Pixel 6 smartphones and showed off impressive camera, processor and translation features.
  
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• When will Fast Food Inc. make up its mind about plant-based meat? - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: McDonald's and Jack in the Box are the latest fast-food companies to trial the new plant-based burgers, which are already fashionable in American kitchens.
  
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• Google builds equity into the Pixel 6 with Real Tone photos and new voice features - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Google's approach to the Pixel 6 is to make it work well for a variety of people.
  
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• Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims

  19-10-2021 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers.
  
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• You'll need a photo ID to ship a FedEx package. Here's what else we know about the rule - CNET

  19-10-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll need a government-issued ID to send a package, even when paying with cash. We dug into what this FedEx rule is about.
  
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• Black Friday deals are live at Best Buy, check out our favorites - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy is rolling out the red carpet for Black Friday deals.
  
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• Pixel Pass: Google bundles the Pixel 6 and a bunch of its services for $45 a month - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Google's purchasing plan takes a cue from similar bundles like Xbox All Access.
  
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• Pixel 6 event recap: Every Google announcement, from Pixel Pass to Tensor chips - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Google's new Android 12 phones, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, include a lot of features and power, at a price lower than most rivals. Here's every announcement.
  
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• The first smart garden for growing gourmet mushrooms is available for presale - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Watch fancy, edible shrooms bloom in the new Mella fungus fruiting chamber.
  
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• With Pixel 6 Pro, Google might finally stand a chance against Apple and Samsung - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  With a custom processor, triple camera and premium build, the Pixel 6 Pro is a truly premium phone.
  
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• Facebook-backed Novi crypto wallet launches in limited test - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  The backlash was quick and predictable.
  
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• Best camera phone 2021: Take the best photos and videos

  19-10-2021 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  While most phones are big rectangular slabs of glass and metal, one area that differentiates smartphones today is their camera technology. Here are our top picks for phones that are optimized for photos, videos, telephoto subjects, ultra-wide landscapes, selfies, and more.
  
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• Twitter suspends hacker who allegedly stole data of 45 million Argentinians

  19-10-2021 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The government of Argentina has denied that the National Registry of Persons was hacked.
  
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• NASA video shows wild sci-fi visions of future human space exploration - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Book your ticket with the Exoplanet Travel Bureau. We're going kayaking on Titan!
  
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• Google Store stumbles during Pixel 6 phone launch - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Potential Pixel 6 buyers stymied by Google Store crashes on flagship phone's launch day.
  
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• CLX Scarab

  19-10-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLX Scarab two minute review
  The CLX Scarab is hands-down one of the best custom-built gaming PCs you're going to find anywhere, no matter your budget. Starting off with a respectable AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and an Nvidia GTX 1660 Super, your can scale your build as high as the latest Intel Core i9-11900K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor with compatible motherboards, and pair it with the latest AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT or Nvidia RTX 3090 graphics cards with various RAM and SSD configurations and everyt
  
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• FDA will reportedly allow mixing different COVID shots - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  The agency is set to give the OK for Americans to get a different vaccine brand as a booster, according to The New York Times.
  
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• Google Pixel 6's Tensor chip aims to make the Android 12 phone smarter and last longer - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  In a CNET interview, Google executives discuss why they went through the trouble of building a chip for the newest Pixel.
  
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• The best innerspring mattresses in 2021 - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a mattress that doesn't arrive in a box? These innerspring mattresses offer traditional comfort with upgraded features that will help you sleep soundly.
  
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• One Amazon Prime perk goes away in less than a week. Here's what to know now - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Time's running out to get free grocery delivery, but other Prime services are sticking around.
  
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• All-sky camera captures swirling majesty of a purple aurora over Earth - CNET

  19-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The sun delivered an ethereal aurora to the planet after a solar outburst earlier this month.
  
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• Apple MacBook Pro: Here's how to buy the newest Mac laptops today - CNET

  19-10-2021 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  Two new MacBook Pro laptops are coming. We'll tell you how to buy them right now.
  
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• iPhone SE 3, Mac Pro and everything else we didn't see at Apple's October event - CNET

  19-10-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Although Apple unveiled new MacBook Pro models and the AirPods 3 on Monday, there are a few more products we're still waiting on.
  
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• Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: Best preorder deals available right now

  19-10-2021 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Eyeing the new Google Pixel 6? These are the best promotions available right now on the latest smartphones.
  
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• Apple's MacBook Pro Touch Bar is finally gone, and it won't be missed - CNET

  19-10-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple has done away with an expensive gimmick I hated as much as its disastrous butterfly keyboard.
  
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• Google debuts Real Tone for Pixel 6 phones video - CNET

  19-10-2021 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  At Google's October 2021 event, the company reveals Real Tone, camera technology that adjusts based on different skin tones.
  
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• The fanciest new MacBook Pro with every single upgrade costs... how much?! - CNET

  19-10-2021 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  New MacBook Pro laptops from Apple are here -- and if you want the biggest, fanciest version you can buy, it'll cost you quite a lot.
  
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