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• Facebook, Google, Twitter and TikTok grilled by lawmakers over child safety failures - CNET

  28-10-2021 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Social media companies faced five hours of questioning by a UK parliamentary committee examining the incoming Online Harms Bill.
  
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• The moment Facebook became Meta

  28-10-2021 23:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.
  
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• Facebook, pivoting to Meta, wants to pivot the Oculus Quest and AR too - CNET

  28-10-2021 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  The embattled social media company hopes you'll trust its VR and AR devices even more. And not just for games.
  
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• How to opt out of the child tax credit: You have 4 days left - CNET

  28-10-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Time is running out to unenroll from the advance monthly payments. Here's what to do before Nov. 1.
  
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• Buzz Lightyear's new look has people puzzled on Twitter - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  "Can't believe this man had hair the whole time."
  
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• Amazon profits suffer largest percentage drop in four years

  28-10-2021 22:50
  
  Share price down 4% in after-hours trading on news that third-quarter earnings fell to $3.2bn compared with $3.6bn last yearAmazon’s profits declined by the largest percentage in more than four years as the online giant said it has spent heavily on coping with the pandemic and delivered a downbeat forecast for the holiday season.The news sent Amazon’s share price down 4% in after-hours trading. Continue reading...
  
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• Best gift for DIYers 2021: IT pro tools

  28-10-2021 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Gifts for the DIYer and fixer in your life. (Or gifts for your wishlist, if that's you!)
  
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• Apple's iPhone 13 drives revenue surge, but it's still held back by supply chain woes - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's financial disclosures come following release of new Mac computers, iPads and iPhone 13.
  
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• Best tech gifts: Laptops, gaming, gadgets, and more

  28-10-2021 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for tech gift inspiration, ZDNet has you covered.
  
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• Apple fiscal Q4 revenue misses expectations, EPS in line, citing uncertain 'macro environment'

  28-10-2021 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple mentioned continued uncertainty in the macro environment but did not offer a forecast.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook: chip shortage impact will be even worse this quarter

  28-10-2021 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook said the impact in the December quarter of the global chip shortage will be worse than the $6 billion hit to revenue in September. "It is affecting pretty much most of our products currently," said Cook.
  
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• Black Friday Android phone deals: Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, more

  28-10-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Growing tired of iOS? Are you #TeamAndroid? We've compiled for you the very best Black Friday deals on Google-powered handsets.
  
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• Western Digital beats Wall Street expectations for Q1 but notes supply chain disruptions

  28-10-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share came to $2.49 on revenue of $5.1 billion, up 29% year-over-year.
  
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• Google Fi rolls out end-to-end encrypted calls - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  The feature is starting on Android phones.
  
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• Amazon profits halved amid slowing sales growth - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The company is still very profitable.
  
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• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV brings the battery goods with 54-mile electric range - Roadshow

  28-10-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Not too shabby, Mitsu. That plug-in range is impressive.
  
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• Facebook's global head of safety hasn't fully read UK's Online Safety Bill - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The incoming legislation will help set the tone for global regulation of social media platforms.
  
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• Amazon expects supply chain, labor issues to cost it billions in Q4

  28-10-2021 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, in Q3, profits and losses from Amazon's North American and International e-commerce businesses effectively canceled each other out, leaving AWS to account for all of its operating income.
  
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• Watch the sun spit out a whopper X1 solar flare - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The sun had an outburst on Thursday, and it could feed into some impressive aurora action on Earth.
  
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• Facebook drops Oculus name as part of Meta rebrand - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for the Meta Quest.
  
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• Facebook announces name change to Meta in rebranding effort

  28-10-2021 22:06
  
  Holding company will encompass Facebook as well as its apps, such as Instagram and WhatsApp, and the virtual reality brand OculusFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the social media giant will change the name of its holding company to Meta, in a rebrand that comes as the company faces a series of public relations crises.Zuckerberg revealed the new name at Facebook’s annual AR/VR conference on Thursday, where he outlined the company’s virtual-reality vision for the future. Continue
  
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• HPE: Supply chain issues have been worsening

  28-10-2021 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The company expects to end the fiscal year with higher backlogs but also with firm orders in place.
  
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• Facebook, now Meta, shows off new neural interface tech during Connect conference - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's a big step forward for Project Aria, but don't expect it to be something you can buy anytime soon.
  
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• Amazon Prime: Members now have to pay for this perk. What it means for you - CNET

  28-10-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you what hidden hacks you may be missing out on, too.
  
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• Facebook changes name to Meta: The funniest memes and jokes - CNET

  28-10-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  "But," cracks George Takei, "what's the Meta for?"
  
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• Meta: Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook’s new name – video

  28-10-2021 21:57
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the social media giant will change the name of its holding company to Meta, in a rebrand that comes as the company faces a series of public relations crises. Zuckerberg made the announcement at Facebook’s annual conference on Thursday, where he outlined his vision for the ‘metaverse’ – a digital world built over our own, comprising virtual reality headsets and augmented realityFacebook announces name change to Meta in rebranding effo
  
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• Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

  28-10-2021 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.
  
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• Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine boosters: What to know if you got J&J - CNET

  28-10-2021 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  People who received Johnson & Johnson can get any of the three available vaccines, per the CDC and FDA.
  
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• 2022 Honda Pilot Sport becomes new base trim, results in hefty price jump - Roadshow

  28-10-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  With the LX out, the cheapest Pilot now costs $4,200 more than last year.
  
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• Luxury hotel chain in Thailand reports data breach

  28-10-2021 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyberattackers claimed to have stolen the passport details and other personal information from visitors who stayed at Centara Hotels & Resorts.
  
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• American Airlines and Affirm offer installment payment plans for flights - CNET

  28-10-2021 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Book a flight now. Pay it off later.
  
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• Is a master's in computer science worth it? A consideration checklist

  28-10-2021 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  A computer science master's degree could help you meet your career and salary goals. Read on to learn if it's right for you and how to choose a program.
  
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• Deal alert: Save 84% off on Surfshark VPN

  28-10-2021 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Keep your online activities private with this 2-year Surfshark VPN subscription, now for a Black Friday-low of $2.13 a month.
  
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• Interest rates bottomed out once COVID hit, but most homeowners still haven't refinanced - CNET

  28-10-2021 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  A Bankrate survey shows that millions of homeowners haven't taken advantage of historically low rates.
  
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• Google now lets anyone under 18 get images of themselves removed from search results. Here's how - CNET

  28-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Minors or their guardians can fill out a form to have photos taken off search results.
  
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• Chief Architect Home Designer Suite 2025 review

  28-10-2021 21:00 via techradar.com
  
  There are many reasons why you’d want to explore architectural software. The most obvious one, is because you’re a builder and need software to plan your next project.But in my experience, even some of the best architecture software is aimed at the more casual designer. The ones who have fun visualising their existing home, with new furniture, or perhaps planning with a new extension.Although Home Designer Suite can easily deal with the latter, despite being the cheapest in Chief Arc
  
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• Chief Architect Home Designer Suite 2022

  28-10-2021 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you’re looking for a 3D home design package, you need to consider what exactly you’re aiming for. Is this a little something to pass the time and have fun visualising your current home with new furniture, or with an extension, or is it meticulous planning, with precise editing and customising tools, aimed at providing everything you need, right down to all the material you’ll require for a specific job.If you’re looking for the latter, Chief Architect Home Designer Sui
  
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• This giant 400 million-year-old scorpion measured more than 3 feet long - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Once upon a time, this monster insect ruled the southern Chinese sea.
  
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• Target starts early Black Friday deals this Sunday. Here's what you need to know - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  A few lowest-to-date prices are on the way.
  
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• Facebook renames itself Meta amid controversy - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The social network wants to be known as a metaverse company.
  
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• Meta: Facebook's new name is focused on the metaverse, and everything else announced - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The social network is pushing even further into what it believes is the future of technology.
  
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• Meta: Facebook's new name focuses on metaverse -- and everything else announced Thursday - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  At Facebook Connect 2021, the company pushes further into what it believes is the future of technology.
  
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• US tech investor Joe Lonsdale refuses to apologise for ‘loser’ paternity tweet

  28-10-2021 20:42
  
  ‘Correct masculine response’ to newborn is for men to work harder, says venture capitalistA multimillionaire Silicon Valley venture capitalist has refused to apologise for calling men in “important positions” who take six months paternity leave “losers”.Joe Lonsdale, a founder of software giant Palantir Technologies, made the comment on Twitter in response to Pete Buttigieg, the US transportation secretary, taking time off to care for his newborn twins. Contin
  
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• Refinance rates for Oct. 28, 2021: Some refi rates decrease - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  A few major refinance rates fell today.
  
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• Zuckerberg unveils new company name, Meta video - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  At Facebook Connect, Mark Zuckerberg announces the new name for his company, which is now known as Meta.
  
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• Best home internet deals of November 2021 - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Some internet providers are better than others when it comes to offering competitive rates. Here are our current picks for the best ones.
  
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• Watch everything Zuckerberg announced at Facebook Connect 2021 video - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  At Facebook Connect, Mark Zuckerberg revealed a new company name, Meta, plus new VR and AR technologies the company is developing for the future.
  
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• Job hunting? Watch out for this nasty remote work scam

  28-10-2021 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The "how low will they go?" nature of human behavior never ceases to disturb, especially in cases like this. Sometimes it's just so hard to not hate humans.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield: Free Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta available from GameStop - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Visit a participating store and you can pick up a free code for the Shiny legendary Pokemon.
  
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• Facebook says it's developing true AR glasses - CNET

  28-10-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Much work remains to be done before Project Nazaré becomes a reality.
  
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