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• Xbox Series X restock tracker: GameStop to have consoles in select stores on Thursday - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  We keep a beady eye out for the next Xbox Series X restocks.
  
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• Red Cross hit with cyberattack that compromised data of 515,000 'highly vulnerable people'

  19-01-2022 23:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The International Committee of the Red Cross said it detected the attack this week and confirmed that it was not a ransomware attack.
  
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• Saturn's 'Death Star moon' Mimas may be hiding an internal ocean - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Darth Vader might want to pack a bathing suit.
  
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• Supermarket chain Aldi opens first cashier-free store - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Facial age-estimation technology is used to scan shoppers buying alcohol.
  
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• Best robot vacuum deals available right now: Roomba, Roborocks, Eufy, more

  19-01-2022 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  These are the best robot vacuum deals to jump on before they're done and dusted.
  
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• Twitter makes Communities feature available to Android users - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  The feature, which lets users tweet within a group about a specific topic, launched on iOS in September 2021
  
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• Best MacBook deals: Save $49 on 14-inch MacBook Pro, $100 on a MacBook Air - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering a rare discount on the 14-inch MacBook Pro right now, plus larger price breaks on the smaller 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
  
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• Phew. Batman-themed emergency alert was a test, only a test - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  "Uh, the Missouri Emergency Alert system wants us to know The Joker's on the prowl apparently."
  
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• Moving soon? 4 reasons why you should tell the IRS and USPS - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Any money owed to you could be delayed if you don't update your address.
  
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• Yellowjackets: A deep-cut casting of all the other adult characters - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  We patiently await your response, Showtime.
  
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• Give your kids the chance to have fun while learning to code for just $10

  19-01-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Knowing how to code is a huge advantage in this day and age, and children learn easier than adults, so they will benefit from starting to learn at a young age
  
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• Best car seats for 2022 - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Buckle up: Here's your guide to choosing the right car seat for your child.
  
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• 5 creative uses for your Amazon Echo that you need to try - CNET

  19-01-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you haven't been using these hidden Alexa capabilities, you should start ASAP.
  
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• No Time to Die coming back to theaters for James Bond's 60th birthday - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Daniel Craig's swansong explodes back onto screens this month as the 007 movies celebrate their anniversary.
  
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• The 15 tastiest subscriptions to gift for Valentine's Day this year - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Keep the tasty stuff coming and your Valentine's Day cred rolling well after Feb. 14.
  
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• Galaxy S22 Ultra rumors: What we've heard about Samsung's next high-end phone - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy S22 Ultra could be Samsung's successor to the Galaxy Note.
  
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• Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel series: What you need to know about The Rings of Power - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Journey back to Middle-earth with the upcoming jillion-dollar show. Here are all the details on the cast, plot and release date for series.
  
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• Google announces Scorecard V4 in partnership with GitHub and OpenSSF

  19-01-2022 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Scorecards Action is available from GitHub's Marketplace and is free to use.
  
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• Instacart partners with Chase and Mastercard to issue its first credit card

  19-01-2022 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you use Instacart? You'll soon be able to earn rewards for the money you're spending.
  
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• Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal and the Post-Console World

  19-01-2022 22:02
  
  Microsoft is betting on a future more focused on games than hardware.
  
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• Munich - The Edge of War is a reminder of how easily a dictator can rise to power - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, George MacKay discusses his newest film on Netflix, Munich - The Edge of War.
  
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• The home office deduction: Why you probably can't claim it, even if you work from home - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  You won't qualify for this deduction if you're a W2 employee, but you may be eligible if you freelance or own your own business.
  
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• 6 Alexa settings you'll want to change ASAP - CNET

  19-01-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you just bought your Amazon Echo device or you've had it for years, you'll want to update these settings right now.
  
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• Best laptop deals available right now: HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more

  19-01-2022 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're in school, working from home, or just want to stream movies after work, brands like HP, Dell, and Samsung are offering amazing discounts on products, so you can find the laptop that best fits your needs and your budget.
  
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• The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo is the EV of our dreams - Roadshow

  19-01-2022 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Europe will get an uncladded Taycan wagon in all sorts of different flavors.
  
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• More Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo wagon models unveiled for Europe - Roadshow

  19-01-2022 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  While we'll only get the GTS in the US, the rest of the world has uncladded Taycan wagons ranging from the base rear-drive model to the ultra-quick Turbo S.
  
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• Instagram starts testing Subscriptions feature that lets creators charge for content - CNET

  19-01-2022 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Only 10 creators, including college basketball player Sedona Prince and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, have been invited to participate in the program while it's in "alpha" testing.
  
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• Ford recalls 200,000 Mustang, Fusion and MKZ cars for brake light issue, rollaway risk - Roadshow

  19-01-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Affected cars with an automatic transmission can shift out of park without the driver pressing the brake pedal, which could lead to the cars rolling away.
  
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• Best hotel credit cards for January 2022 - CNET

  19-01-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your stay and earn more rewards with these credit card picks for the trained traveler.
  
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• FTC tells sellers to stop making false claims about curing COVID - CNET

  19-01-2022 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Those sellers have 48 hours to set things right or risk being sued, the agency said Wednesday.
  
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• Best monitor deals: Best prices at Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and more - CNET

  19-01-2022 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Save on 2K and 4K displays from Acer, Dell, LG, Pixio, Samsung and ViewSonic.
  
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• Science experts warn Australia's 'weakest link' in space is its dependency on foreign satellites

  19-01-2022 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian Academy of Science has laid out a 10-year plan on how Australia can grow its burgeoning space industry.
  
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• GoSmallBiz

  19-01-2022 21:30 via techradar.com
  
  GoSmallBiz is a suite for business management. The company was founded in 1996 by Fran Tarkenton, a former NFL Hall of Famer and veteran entrepreneur. It maintains its headquarters in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. What sets GoSmallBiz apart from competitors is its versatility. It combines various business functions often performed by separate small business software packages into a single suite. The company mainly targets small businesses where human and financial resources are often limite
  
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• 1Password raises $620 million in latest funding round

  19-01-2022 21:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The funding round raised the company's valuation to $6.8 billion.
  
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• Archive360 report: IT migration to the Cloud is hitting big obstacles

  19-01-2022 21:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The benefits of cloud based IT are many -- but migrating legacy IT is hitting some big challenges.
  
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• How Juniper is using AI in SD-WAN to differentiate itself

  19-01-2022 21:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Since the networker installed Mist AI as the cornerstone of its enterprise strategy, the results have paid off with continued growth.
  
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• Apple tightens restrictions and adds purchase limits on education discount - CNET

  19-01-2022 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is requiring consumers to register with a third-party portal to verify their status as a student or educator.
  
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• White House to beef up cyberdefenses for National Security Agency, Defense Department - CNET

  19-01-2022 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  A new memorandum requires cybersecurity measures at intelligence-gathering organizations to match or exceed those of federal civilian networks.
  
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• Best photo books for 2022 - CNET

  19-01-2022 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the top photo-book services for turning your digital photo albums into physical keepsakes.
  
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• BugCrowd reports increase in critical vulnerabilities found in 2021

  19-01-2022 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  BugCrowd saw a 185% increase in the last 12 months for critical vulnerability submissions with financial services companies.
  
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• Put down that cloth mask. These are the best face masks to help avoid COVID-19 - CNET

  19-01-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your mask to one of these picks to protect yourself against the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19.
  
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• Tech jobs in Charlotte, the South's growing technology hub

  19-01-2022 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The largest city in North Carolina, Charlotte is an under-the-radar giant of the tech industry, particularly in the areas of fintech and digital media.
  
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• This discounted wireless Bluetooth thermometer is simply a must-have for all homes - CNET

  19-01-2022 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Save 30% off the Trucheck forehead Bluetooth thermometer that tracks your readings so you can stay updated on the health of you and your loved ones.
  
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• What does a financial advisor do?

  19-01-2022 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Financial advisors are experts in investment management, debt elimination, wealth building, and financial independence.
  
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• Biden signs cybersecurity memorandum for Defense Department, intelligence agencies

  19-01-2022 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The memorandum comes as CISA released multiple warnings about potential intrusions by other governments.
  
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• Best external hard drive and SSD for 2022: Mac, PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox - CNET

  19-01-2022 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Need a backup option or just more space? Here are our top picks for external storage options.
  
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• Moon Knight actor Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 following ski accident - CNET

  19-01-2022 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  The actor's career saw him play a young Hannibal Lecter and Yves Saint Laurent.
  
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• Best meat delivery services for 2022: Porter Road, Rastelli's, ButcherBox and more - CNET

  19-01-2022 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  If your local market's meat selection leaves something to be desired, try online meat delivery for quality beef, pork, chicken and more.
  
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• The Xbox Series S is being discounted again for a very limited time only (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  19-01-2022 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  This is the first price drop we've seen on either next-gen Xbox console, and it's sure to sell out quick. Grab yours now before they're gone.
  
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• 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G UC, 5G Plus: Understanding the different names and flavors of 5G - CNET

  19-01-2022 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  5G comes in a bunch of different flavors, and the carriers aren't shy about slapping different labels on them. CNET breaks it down so you don't have to.
  
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