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• Facebook is now Meta. Will the Facebook app name change? Here's what we know - CNET

  29-10-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  What is Meta and what does it mean for the names of the other Facebook-owned apps and services, including Instagram? We'll explain.
  
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• Moto G Pure

  29-10-2021 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Moto G Pure has an incredibly enticing price tag. At $159 (around £115 / AU$210), it’s coming at about as low a price as you’ll find a mainstream smartphone from a well-known brand. But in spite of Motorola’s prowess for making high-value smartphones that come in at a low price, the Moto G Pure is a dud.The phone has a neat-looking design that actually makes it easy to get over its plastic construction. It feels and looks good in the hand. The displa
  
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• New Marvel game coming from the former creative director of the Uncharted series - CNET

  29-10-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  She has the resume to make a potentially great game.
  
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• Best fire pit 2021: Marshmallows optional

  29-10-2021 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for the best fire pit? Whether you're traveling or want to make memories in your backyard, these are the best fire pits to meet most budgets.
  
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• Changes to income? Use the child tax credit update portal to notify the IRS starting Nov. 1 - CNET

  29-10-2021 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  There's still time to register for payments, opt out of the remaining checks and manage your child tax credit details using the IRS tools. We'll explain how they work.
  
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• Best checking account for November 2021 - CNET

  29-10-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Checking accounts have different perks for everyone, from ATM access to low maintenance fees. Here's what to know to pick the best one.
  
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• The Audi A8 L Horch is a luxurious, China-exclusive Maybach fighter - Roadshow

  29-10-2021 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  With a longer wheelbase and a sumptuous interior, the A8 L Horch is for those who want to be chauffeured.
  
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• Audi A8 L Horch provides even more luxury with a vintage name - Roadshow

  29-10-2021 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Horch brand has been reborn as a super luxurious trim level for Audi's flagship sedan.
  
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• Boston Dynamics robot dog delivers spot-on Mick Jagger impression - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Pout. Prance. Repeat. Robo-dog Spot performs a rollicking Rolling Stones tribute to the band's '81 hit Start Me Up.
  
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• AirPods 3 use force sensor to easily skip songs and answer calls - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use the handy force sensor in the third-generation AirPods.
  
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• Cybersecurity training options: What's right for you?

  29-10-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  From free courses to advanced degrees, here's everything you need to know to choose the cybersecurity training program that works for you.
  
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• Attention, iPad owners: Save up to $30 on an Apple Pencil right now - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Verizon is offering both the 1st and 2nd Generation Apple Pencil for a solid discount.
  
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• TA575 criminal group using 'Squid Game' lures for Dridex malware

  29-10-2021 22:36 via zdnet.com
  The emails come with subject lines saying things like "Squid Game is back, watch new season before anyone else," or pretend to offer victims a spot in the cast of the show's second season.
  
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• Swagger, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show: WTF actually is Apple TV Plus? - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Apple TV Plus spends top dollar for its shows and movies, but it's a little different from the rest of the streaming services you know. Here are all the important details.
  
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• Meta acquires VR fitness subscription service Supernatural - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Peloton-like app pairs with the Apple Watch to show your connected heart rate.
  
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• Best student credit card for November 2021 - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to know about the best cards for students and young adults with a limited credit history.
  
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• Black Friday Android phone deals: Samsung, OnePlus, Google, more

  29-10-2021 22:23 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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• Paramount Plus: Don't come looking for Yellowstone -- and everything else to know - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Paramount Plus streams shows, movies, originals and sports -- but it doesn't have Yellowstone. Here's everything to know.
  
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• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV packs no surprises -- except its bigger battery - Roadshow

  29-10-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  If you like how the standard SUV looks, you'll love the PHEV, too.
  
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• NASA captures Jupiter's 'beautiful and violent atmosphere' in 3D - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The largest planet in the solar system is home to some mind-bogglingly massive storms.
  
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• Peacock TV: Halloween Kills, Yellowstone, Premier League, NFL and everything else - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything to know about the partly free, partly paywalled streaming service.
  
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• Waiting for more Black Mirror? Fill your time with this sci-fi slow burn - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: 2015's Advantageous tackles the loaded question -- what does it mean to be alive?
  
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• Store your COVID-19 vaccine card using your state's app, Apple Wallet and more. Here's how - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are a few ways to keep your vaccine status handy and leave the printed card at home. We'll show you how.
  
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• Best credit cards for no credit for November 2021 - CNET

  29-10-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Consider this myth busted: You don't need a credit score to get a credit card.
  
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• Best gaming keyboards 2021: All the hits and clicks

  29-10-2021 21:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Taking into consideration ergonomics, function, and design, these are the best gaming keyboards that will help you win in style.
  
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• Want Halloween Kills or Dune at home? Where to stream movies in theaters now - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Some new movies in theaters are streaming. Others aren't. Here's if -- and if so, where -- you can stream Dune, Halloween Kills, Antlers and other new movies.
  
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• Sudan coup leaders face backlash as internet shutdown continues

  29-10-2021 21:49 via zdnet.com
  
  At least 11 people have been killed since Sudanese Army officials began opening fire on peaceful protesters.
  
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• Your people are your most important technology asset

  29-10-2021 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Technology removes the burden of repetitive, often mind-numbing tasks and frees people up to do what humans do best: be creative, insightful, and collaborative.
  
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• FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 through 11 - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC still needs to sign off on the vaccine before younger kids can get shots, but that could happen as soon as next week.
  
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• Surprise discovery: California condors hatched chicks from unfertilized eggs - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  No condor-dudes required. These are the first documented instances of asexual reproduction in the endangered birds.
  
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• TV sizes: Most people don't know their TV is too small - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Pick a TV size based on these three rules of thumb (or just buy the biggest screen you can find).
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 26 best movies to watch - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for what to watch tonight?
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 31 best TV shows to watch - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for what to watch tonight?
  
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• Cricket Wireless brings 5G access to all plans - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  The AT&T subsidiary also drops its 8Mbps speed cap on many of its pricing tiers.
  
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• Best TV deals for Black Friday 2021 so far - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Weeks before the biggest shopping day of the year, plenty of TVs are on sale already.
  
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• Is a COVID pill on the way? Here's what we know about approval status, eligibility, cost, more - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Drug maker Merck has applied for emergency use authorization for its antiviral pill for the coronavirus. It may be a game-changer.
  
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• Moderna COVID vaccine booster shot: Mix-and-match details, who can get it and when - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  You may already be eligible for a Moderna vaccine booster now. Here's what we know.
  
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• HBO Max: Streaming Dune, other movies, shows -- and everything else to know - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's all the main things to know about HBO Max, Dune, other movies to watch, shows, prices and everything else.
  
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• Eternals' Druig hails the Marvel movie's diversity, in his own accent - CNET

  29-10-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Irish actor Barry Keoghan hopes his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie will inspire young people in his native Dublin.
  
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• Pixel 6 Pro review: Google's flagship phone is a proper iPhone rival - CNET

  29-10-2021 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Google's $899 higher-end phone still undercuts rivals on price while including so much value.
  
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• These fancy birds don't need Yelp to find high-end cuisine - CNET

  29-10-2021 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Dining on truffles, these little avians are foodies of the forest.
  
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• Pixel 6 review: Google's most significant phone upgrade - CNET

  29-10-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  At $599, it's everything I ever wanted in a phone.
  
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• Best internet promos of November 2021 - CNET

  29-10-2021 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Internet providers are looking to put money back in your pockets just in time for the holidays. Here are the best November promotions available from top ISPs.
  
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• Take The Leap To Form Creative Partnerships And Scale Innovation

  29-10-2021 20:13 via zdnet.com
  
  As a technology leader, you must prepare your organization to lead the charge on tech-driven innovations, participating fully in your firm's creativity practices.
  
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• Best credit cards for bad credit for November - CNET

  29-10-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A checkered financial past doesn't mean you're out of the game. Rebuild your credit with one of these cards.
  
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• Apple Calendar

  29-10-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The ideal calendar app can look very different from one person to another. Some are looking for advanced organizers that can help them make some sense of their chaotic schedules. Others want to be able to plan their upcoming weeks and months efficiently. For others, a good calendar is simply a tool that shows the current date and maybe has some options for tasks and reminders, nothing more.
  Interested in Apple Calendar? Check out the website here
  Apple Calendar leans towards the slimmer side of
  
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• Apple Arcade now has 220 games to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV - CNET

  29-10-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  You can play 220 games on Apple Arcade for only $5 a month, and new ones are added every week.
  
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• Grave error? Facebook’s new name Meta means dead in Hebrew

  29-10-2021 19:41
  
  Rebrand mocked under hashtag #FacebookDead while Canadian firm’s shares get unexpected boostFacebook’s name change has been roundly mocked on social media, and perhaps nowhere more so than in Israel: Meta sounds like the Hebrew word for “dead”.As images of Facebook’s name superimposed on a tombstone were shared online, Dr Nirit Weiss-Blatt, a tech expert, wrote in a tweet directed towards Facebook’s communications team: “In Hebrew, *Meta* means *Dead*.&r
  
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• Let's Encrypt explains last month's outages caused by certificate expiration

  29-10-2021 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Fortinet, Shopify and others reported issues last month thanks to the expiration of a root certificate provided by Let's Encrypt.
  
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• Crayola Create and Play is nostalgic coloring book fun for a digital generation - CNET

  29-10-2021 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Crayola Create and Play is fully unlocked with an Apple Arcade subscription. You can check it out today.
  
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