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• Unless you change these settings, Google is still tracking you - CNET

  02-01-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google stores your location and data history when you use any of its apps. We'll show you how to turn that off for good.
  
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• Moderna COVID booster FAQ: Side effects, vaccine effectiveness, what to know about third dose - CNET

  02-01-2022 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Get the latest on Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot and its fight against the omicron variant.
  
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• Say buh-bye to Facebook and delete you account for good - CNET

  02-01-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you want to completely cut ties with the social network, deactivating your Facebook account isn't enough.
  
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• COVID after 2 years: 4 big questions we still don't have answers for - CNET

  02-01-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've learned much about COVID-19, but we still don't know enough about long COVID, vaccine protection or the virus' origins.
  
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• Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account

  02-01-2022 21:28
  
  Georgia Republican’s Covid misinformation violation prompts move, after being issued a ‘fourth strike’ in AugustThe personal Twitter account of the Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been permanently suspended, for violating policies on Covid misinformation.The action against Greene on Sunday came under the “strike” system Twitter launched last March, which uses artificial intelligence to identify posts about the coronavirus misleading enoug
  
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• Busting cat-color myths: Your orange tabby isn't dumber than its feline pals - CNET

  02-01-2022 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Tuxedo cats seem more playful, and tortoise shell cats have "tortitude." But what does science say?
  
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• Harry Potter reunion: Biggest surprises from the 20th anniversary special - CNET

  02-01-2022 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Emma Watson "fell in love" with who? Plus, a fire alarm at Hogwarts, and the cast member who completely fooled Dumbledore.
  
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• Yellowstone finale won't stream on Paramount Plus. Here's why - CNET

  02-01-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Yellowstone is Paramount's most popular show, but the place where most people assume they can stream it -- Paramount Plus -- doesn't have it at all.
  
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• Get more out of your Android phone by changing these settings - CNET

  02-01-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A few settings tweaks can improve your battery, remove distractions, find your phone if it's stolen or lost and more.
  
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• 7 COVID face mask myths putting you at risk right now - CNET

  02-01-2022 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Recommendations on masks during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, but misinformation is still out there too. Get the plain truth on common mask mistakes.
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

  02-01-2022 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths.
  
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• You'll want to change these iOS 15 settings on your iPhone 13 - CNET

  02-01-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've collected 20 iOS tips and tricks to make your iPhone work better for you.
  
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• The Best Yoga Mats to Buy in 2022

  02-01-2022 19:59
  
  Omming and erring about which yoga mat to buy? We’ve sourced the best options for your downward dog, cat stretch, lotus, cobra, pigeon and every other animal pose you can think of.
  
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• AT&T, Verizon reject Buttigieg's request to delay their 5G launches - CNET

  02-01-2022 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The Transportation Secretary's request is due to concern the new services' wireless signals could disrupt airplanes' cockpit instruments.
  
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• AT&T, Verizon reject Buttigieg request to delay their 5G launches - CNET

  02-01-2022 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The request comes amid concern the new services' wireless signals could disrupt airplanes' cockpit instruments.
  
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• New year, new hair: Up to 65% off select hair dryers, flat irons and styling tools at T3 - CNET

  02-01-2022 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Snag professional styling tools at a deep discount and transform your home hair care routine.
  
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• Sizzling savings at Best Buy with $140 off this Cuisinart cookware set today only - CNET

  02-01-2022 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Grab this 11-piece set of pots, pans and utensils for just $60 for Best Buy's Deal of the Day.
  
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• Why you should probably just buy a Chromebook - CNET

  02-01-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Much more versatile than 10 years ago, today's Chromebooks are a solid alternative to pricier Windows and Mac laptops.
  
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• What does 'fully vaccinated' against COVID mean now? How boosters may change that - CNET

  02-01-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  For many, being "fully vaccinated" is required to eat in restaurants, work in person or attend college. Will the CDC change the definition to include boosters?
  
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• Spider-Man: No Way Home isn't streaming on Disney Plus or HBO Max, sorry - CNET

  02-01-2022 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  Don't get your hopes up for streaming the new Spider-Man -- neither Disney Plus nor HBO Max is going to have it anytime soon.
  
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• Best after-Christmas and New Year's savings from Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and more - CNET

  02-01-2022 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Didn't get that must-have item on your wish list? Find it and a lot of other deals available now.
  
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• You need to clear your Android phone's browser cookies and cache - CNET

  02-01-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Clearing your cache can speed up your phone and slim down those pesky trackers, no matter whether you use Google Chrome, Samsung Internet or Firefox.
  
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• NFL Week 17: How to watch and stream Chiefs vs. Bengals, Vikings vs. Packers and more on Sunday - CNET

  02-01-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL's regular season is nearing its end.
  
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• Watching TV can be a whole lot better if you change these picture settings - CNET

  02-01-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you how to adjust your TV's color, brightness, picture mode and more.
  
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• Twitter permanently bans Marjorie Taylor Greene account for COVID misinformation - CNET

  02-01-2022 16:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Georgia Republican is an outspoken opponent of vaccines and mask mandates.
  
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• Best Buy's New Year's sale offers deals on a ton of tech - CNET

  02-01-2022 16:24 via cnet.com
  
  Snag great deals on must-have technology you'll want to carry with you into 2022.
  
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• Veganuary 2022: What to know about the one-month vegan challenge - CNET

  02-01-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Veganuary challenges you to go vegan for the entire month of January. Learn more about Veganuary, the benefits of a vegan diet and how to make the switch successfully.
  
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• The Italian hamlet that gives a glimpse of life before the web

  02-01-2022 15:12
  
  Galliano di Mugello’s poor signal has endeared it to Italians, but the mayor hopes to use recent publicity to close the digital divideAt the cafe that doubles-up as a newsagent in Galliano di Mugello, a medieval hamlet in Tuscany, there are no pings from mobile phones, people aimlessly browsing the internet or uploading pictures of their cappuccino to Instagram. Instead, customers read the newspaper – their main source of information on the outside world – or talk to each other
  
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• Amazon brings Black Friday pricing back to Echo devices to ring in the new year - CNET

  02-01-2022 15:11 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is still offering its high-tech smart displays and speakers at record low prices.
  
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• WW diet review: Is the new Weight Watchers worth a try? - CNET

  02-01-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  WW promises weight loss and wellness that works. But will it work for you?
  
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• Sparklight home internet review: Affordable cable without the crippling contracts - CNET

  02-01-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This broadband provider is available to nearly 5 million Americans in 21 states and offers service in many rural and suburban areas.
  
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• Learn 14 languages with Babbel's lifetime subscription. It's 60% off!

  02-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn as many new languages as you like, or refresh the ones you've already learned, whenever and wherever you like.
  
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• Forget expensive gym memberships in 2022. Get the BetterMe subscription instead

  02-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New users can get a BetterMe Home Workout & Diet subscription for just $20.
  
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• Best smart lights for 2022 - CNET

  02-01-2022 14:31 via cnet.com
  
  I've spent years testing out smart lights for a living. Here's the stuff I'd buy.
  
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• RCN home internet review: Great pricing to start, but beware a steep increase - CNET

  02-01-2022 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  This regional provider is part of Astound Broadband, the country's sixth-largest cable company.
  
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• Google Fiber internet review: Premium service for a fair price - CNET

  02-01-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's not the cheapest provider you'll find, but these broadband speeds and perks are worth the cost.
  
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• Best smart scale for 2022: Withings, Fitbit, Garmin and Eufy, compared - CNET

  02-01-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best smart scales can tell you about much more than just your weight.
  
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• An extraordinary, incredible example of customer service (yes, from an airline)

  02-01-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  At a time where many airlines are using AI to field angry customer calls, one airline has a very different approach.
  
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• Best cars for tech lovers in 2022 - Roadshow

  02-01-2022 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you need the latest technology in your life, these are the cars for you.
  
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• Starship, Artemis and the race to low-Earth orbit: What to watch in space news in 2022 video - CNET

  02-01-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX's Starship is going orbital, NASA is launching its biggest rocket ever and Blue Origin wants to give you a postal address in low-Earth orbit. As the new space race heats up, we look at all the big launches, events and stories to watch this year.
  
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• In 2022, the new space race will get more heated, crowded and dangerous - CNET

  02-01-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The number of active satellites has more than quadrupled in the last decade, and the race to space is only getting started.
  
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• How to easily use your iPhone or Android as a webcam - CNET

  02-01-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a simple, cost-effective way to upgrade your work-from-home setup, you can use your phone to improve the video quality on video chat apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Here's how.
  
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• There’s a new tax rule for US small business owners. What to make of it? | Gene Marks

  02-01-2022 12:00
  
  The IRS will look into the digital payment service accounts of small businesses, freelancers and independent contractorsA new tax rule will impact millions of small businesses in 2022. You can thank one small change buried in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.Let’s suppose you’re a small business owner or freelancer, and you get paid from a digital payment service like PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or any third-party settlement provider that’s accepting credit cards on your
  
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• From stand-in stars to tech titans: The Observer’s faces to watch in 2022

  02-01-2022 07:00
  
  We look at who will be making headlines this year, in both a positive and negative lightToby Helm Continue reading...
  
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• WWE Day 1 2021: Results, Lesnar wins WWE Championship, full recap - CNET

  02-01-2022 06:30 via cnet.com
  Roman Reigns was pulled from the show after testing positive for COVID, so Lesnar was inserted into the WWE Championship match instead.
  
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• Biggest Harry Potter reunion surprises: Emma Watson 'fell in love' with who? - CNET

  02-01-2022 03:37 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, fire alarm at Hogwarts, and the cast member who completely fooled Dumbledore.
  
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• WWE Day 1 2021: Roman Reigns pulled, start times, how to watch and Peacock - CNET

  02-01-2022 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  Roman Reigns is off the show, and Brock Lesnar is now gunning for the WWE Championship.
  
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• WWE Day 1 2021: Results, live updates and match ratings - CNET

  02-01-2022 01:54 via cnet.com
  Live on peacock and the WWE Network right now.
  
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• Buttigieg, FAA ask AT&T, Verizon to delay their 5G launches - CNET

  02-01-2022 00:55 via cnet.com
  
  Request comes amid concern the new services' wireless signals could disrupt cockpit instruments.
  
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