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• AMD's Q4 EPYC growth headlines a record-breaking 2021

  01-02-2022 23:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's deal with AWS for EC2 processors and all-around strong segment growth drove its 2021 financials to a record-setting finish.
  
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• New iPhone emojis are coming soon. Here's the full list - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Check out all the new emojis coming to iOS 15.4.
  
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• Lunar New Year: The Year of the Tiger 2022 explained - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Across China and the Asian diaspora, the holiday marks a time of rebirth and renewal.
  
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• Elon Musk private jet Twitter account is turning into a business - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  The college student behind the account is already selling T-shirts.
  
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• PayPal stock plunges as Q4 EPS, forecast miss expectations

  01-02-2022 23:25 via zdnet.com
  
  PayPal said its payment volume rose by 23% to $339.5 billion in the December quarter.
  
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• PayPal stock plunges as forecast miss expectations, cuts year outlook

  01-02-2022 23:25 via zdnet.com
  
  PayPal said its payment volume rose by 23% to $339.5 billion in the December quarter.
  
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• Joe Rogan: White House praises Spotify's new Covid disclaimers

  01-02-2022 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The administration says it believes tech giants should do more to fight misinformation.
  
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• Fending off ransomware attacks using AI-powered tools

  01-02-2022 23:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Why Cohesity believes zero-trust security by itself isn't enough to stop an increasing number of sophisticated ransomware attacks.
  
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• Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for kids 6 months through 4 years - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  At the FDA's request, Pfizer starts a rolling authorization process for its COVID vaccine for kids under 5.
  
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• Coachella to auction 10 lifetime festival passes as NFTs

  01-02-2022 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The move is part of a larger deal with cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
  
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• Best Bluetooth wireless speaker for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Portable speakers continue to improve with better sound and battery life. These are the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now.
  
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• 5 Alexa features that make working from home so much easier - CNET

  01-02-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  A few simple Alexa tricks on your Amazon Echo device can make your at-home workdays a little better this year.
  
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• Google remains dominant as company reports quarterly profits of $20bn

  01-02-2022 22:57
  
  Fourth-quarter revenues of $75.3bn for parent firm AlphabetBig tech faces growing scrutiny over digital ad dominanceGoogle’s parent company, Alphabet, ended 2021 on another high note, reporting better than expected results in a year when it nearly doubled profits despite growing regulatory scrutiny of its business.The company reported revenues of $75.3bn for the three months ending 31 December, up 32% compared to last year, and a profit of $20.6bn, comfortably beating analysts’ expec
  
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• Google posts mammoth jump in fourth-quarter revenue - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant continues to grow even as regulatory scrutiny mounts.
  
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• Securing the open source ecosystem: SBOMs are no longer optional

  01-02-2022 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  To truly secure software, we need to know what's inside. That's where a software bill of material comes in.
  
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• Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Chromecast settings to change to protect your privacy - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Your streamer may be watching you, too. Here's how to stop it.
  
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• Alphabet beats Q4 expectations with growth in ad sales, Google Cloud

  01-02-2022 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Alphabet's Q4 revenues grew 32% year-over-year, while Google Cloud grew 45%.
  
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• Alphabet beats in Q4 with strong growth in ad sales, Google Cloud

  01-02-2022 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Alphabet's Q4 revenues grew 32% year-over-year, while Google Cloud grew 45%
  
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• With Tom Brady retiring, a look back at the GOAT memes he's inspired - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Farewell, TB12, and thanks for the puffy coat and all the rest of it.
  
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• Child tax credit payments: Will you get $1,800 more per child with your tax refund? - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  While the expanded credit is coming to an end soon, parents still have a lot of money left on the table.
  
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• Get two pairs of glasses for the price of one with Diff eyewear's BOGO sale - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Try out a new look with Diff eyewear's buy-one-get-one free offer on prescription, blue light and sunglasses.
  
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• Get two glasses for the price of one with DIFF eyewear's BOGO sale - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Try out a new look with DIFF eyewear's buy-one-get-one free offer on prescription, blue light and sunglasses.
  
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• The best blood-pressure monitor for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're taking your blood pressure at home, try one of these devices that meet the American Heart Association's standards.
  
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• OMB's Zero Trust strategy: Government gets good

  01-02-2022 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Zero Trust advocates should be jumping for joy over the federal government's understanding of modern Zero Trust and how it is operationalized.
  
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• There are now two fully approved COVID vaccines. What does that mean for boosters? - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Pfizer's and Moderna's vaccines have full FDA approval. Meanwhile, data shows booster doses work against omicron, and people can still mix and match their booster shots.
  
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• China's Mars spacecraft delivers stunning selfie-stick video from orbit - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what a spacecraft looks like when it's zipping around Mars.
  
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• This space rock could lead us to a gold mine of cosmic discoveries - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  The second "Earth Trojan" ever located can serve as a marker for future space exploration.
  
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• Peloton introduces new wearable to monitor your heart rate

  01-02-2022 21:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Heart Rate Band is available to purchase on the company's website for $90.
  
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• Google One VPN is now available on iOS - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Premium subscribers can now access it through their Apple devices.
  
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• These 13 tax deductions and credits may lower your tax bill and increase your refund - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Find out if you're eligible for any of these tax breaks.
  
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• Pokemon Legends: Arceus - All the bonuses for playing other Pokemon games - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  You can claim special items and even missions in Pokemon Legends if you've played other Pokemon games on your Switch.
  
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• Netgear Orbi AXE11000 review: A mighty mesh router that's more than you need - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Netgear's quad-band mesh router is a Wi-Fi 6E powerhouse built for the future -- but if you want it today, prepare to pay up.
  
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• Best Lenovo laptop deals: Get a ThinkPad for less than half price - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Many of Lenovo's latest laptops are deeply discounted, from the flagship X1 Carbon to a power-packed Legion gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 3060 graphics.
  
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• Koenigsegg debuts its tiny, tenacious Terrier electric drive unit - Roadshow

  01-02-2022 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The company says it's the most power and torque-dense drive unit in the world with torque vectoring capability.
  
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• Best identity theft protection and monitoring services for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Suspect someone's ruining your credit? These identity theft protection services can help you find out -- and fight back.
  
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• Encanto's We Don't Talk About Bruno reaches Billboard top spot - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  After A Whole New World, it's the second ever song from a Disney animated feature to reach the number one spot on the Billboard top 100.
  
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• MariaDB announces intent to go public

  01-02-2022 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Going public via a SPAC, MariaDB appears to have secured the financing just as the window for such deals is starting to close.
  
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• Deleting Spotify? These are the best alternatives - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for the best Spotify alternative, you have a wealth of options available, and they each offer a very competitive set of features.
  
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• Wyze ends support for its original Wyze Cam v1 - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  As of Feb. 1, the company no longer supports its original hit security camera.
  
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• Tax credit for child care expenses: How you could get up to $8,000 for one kid - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  The amount of money you could get from the child care credit nearly quadruples for this tax season only.
  
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• Best online will makers for 2022 - CNET

  01-02-2022 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Affordable, quick and painless.
  
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• Block completes acquisition of "buy now, pay later" specialist Afterpay

  01-02-2022 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The new owner plans to integrate the delayed payment functionality into its Square and CashApp brands for sellers of all sizes.
  
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• Civil rights groups launch effort to stop IRS use of 'flawed' ID.me facial recognition

  01-02-2022 19:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Multiple groups are urging the IRS to stop its use of facial recognition software.
  
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• Microsoft starts rolling out Teams 'Front Row' view for better hybrid meetings

  01-02-2022 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Front Row feature for Teams Rooms is meant to blur the lines between virtual and in-person meetings participants.
  
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• AT&T reveals final details of WarnerMedia spinoff, cuts dividend

  01-02-2022 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The company apparently chose a spinoff over a split to avoid "value leakage" due to associated tax costs.
  
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• How much of tech history involves Black history?

  01-02-2022 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's what some tech educators think the current and future intersection of technology and race looks like for Black Americans.
  
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• Apple event 2022: Everything to expect and when - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 14, iPhone SE 3 and new iMac Pro could be on the way, but when?
  
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• Eat healthy for less and take $50 off your first two deliveries from Splendid Spoon - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Eating a healthy, plant-based diet has never been easier. Grab low sodium, gluten-free, ready-to-eat meals today.
  
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• Babybel's iconic red wax coating turns green for new plant-based cheeses - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The small, round cheeses are getting a makeover in tune with their plant-based title.
  
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• Mozilla is bringing popular privacy features to its desktop and mobile VPN - CNET

  01-02-2022 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Multi-Account Containers and multi-hop VPN are now available on Mozilla VPN, making it easier to protect your privacy while using the service.
  
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