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• White House creates board to review cybersecurity incidents, members to start with Log4J

  03-02-2022 23:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The White House and Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of a 15-person Cyber Safety Review Board.
  
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• Amazon profits surge as company raises price of Prime membership

  03-02-2022 23:55
  
  The e-commerce giant announced gains of more than $14bn last holiday season in its latest earnings reportAmazon’s profits surged to $14.32bn in a fourth quarter marked by record holiday sales, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, while also announcing an increase in the price of Amazon Prime membership to help compensate for rising operating costs.In the three months ending in December 2021, sales for the e-commerce giant were up 24% from a sluggish third quarter to $137.4b
  
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• Facebook suffers $230bn wipeout in biggest one-day US stock plunge

  03-02-2022 23:54
  
  Shares in parent company Meta fall 26.4% on ThursdayMark Zuckerberg’s personal wealth tumbles by $30bn-plusA historic plunge in the stock price of Facebook’s parent company has erased more than $230bn in its market value, easily the biggest one-day loss in history for a US company.The 26.4% wipeout in Meta comes amid concerns about its future after the company reported its first ever drop in daily user numbers in its Wednesday earnings report. Facebook rebranded to Meta last year as
  
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• Why TikTok just canceled a singing elephant - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Meena, a timid animated elephant with a talent for singing, has united TikTok in hatred.
  
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• Meta shares plummet after disappointing earnings, user drop - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Weaker-than-expected earnings overshadow the performance of Meta's AR and VR business.
  
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• Amazon Prime's annual fee is getting a price hike to $139 - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The annual cost for Amazon Prime has been bumped up to $139, the first price hike for the yearly membership since 2018.
  
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• Sony A7 IV

  03-02-2022 23:35 via techradar.com
  
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  The Sony A7 IV is the best mirrorless all-rounder you can buy right now. It isn't as powerful as the Sony A1, as fast as the Canon EOS R6, or as affordable as the Fujifilm X-T4, but it does offer a brilliant blend of photographic power and video versatility. By effectively combining two cameras in one, it's the best example so far of the hybrid convenience that modern mirrorless cameras can offer.Three years on from the classic A7 III, the A7 IV brings improvements across the b
  
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• The $269 earbuds that don't play music (but they might just lull you to sleep) - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  The QuietOn 3 sleep earbuds do one thing, and they do it very well.
  
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• Get an early look at Gran Turismo 7 for PS5 - Roadshow

  03-02-2022 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The legendary driving simulator wants to encompass the whole of car culture.
  
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• The Book of Boba Fett: Why this character's CGI is vastly better - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  A certain beloved Jedi shows up in episode 6 -- and looks 100 times better than in The Mandalorian.
  
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• Mac Pro rumors: The new Apple M1 desktop remains a big mystery - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  An Apple M1-based Mac Pro will most likely arrive this year. Here's everything we know so far.
  
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• McDonald's brings back a fan-favorite pie flavor after 5 years. What to know - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  But the tasty pastry is only on the menu for a limited time.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S22 rumors: Leaked specs, delays, prices and more - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra are expected to make their first official appearance on Wednesday. Here's all the buzz we've heard ahead of the big reveal.
  
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• Best TV 2022: Budget-friendly to big-screen opulence

  03-02-2022 23:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking to upgrade your current home theater setup or purchasing your first TV, brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL have a model that fits your budget and your entertainment needs.
  
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• Nintendo, it's time for a Switch 2 - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The beloved Nintendo Switch is about to hit its fifth birthday. Here's what we want to see in a revamp.
  
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• Amazon profits nearly double as company ups Prime membership price - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  The company said increasing logistics costs and investment in Prime Video are behind the price hike.
  
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• Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21: How will the newest Samsung phones compare? - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra on Feb. 9. It looks like the S22 lineup will feature some key differences from last year's S21.
  
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• Spider-Man spinoff Madame Web could star Dakota Johnson, reports say - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  The movie is reportedly being written by the same people behind Morbius.
  
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• Fortinet beats Wall Street estimates for Q4, reports $3.34 billion in revenue for 2021

  03-02-2022 23:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The cybersecurity firm delivered fourth quarter revenue of $963.6 million.
  
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• When will the COVID vaccine be available for kids under 5? - CNET

  03-02-2022 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Pfizer asks the FDA to authorize its vaccine for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. Here's what we know about the FDA timeline, boosters for older kids and more.
  
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• Snap shows growth with its first quarterly net profit - CNET

  03-02-2022 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The company's stock rose more than 54% in after-hours trading.
  
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• NortonLifeLock sees growth in excess of 10% for revenues, net income in FY 2022 Q3

  03-02-2022 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The antivirus vendor's revenues, profits, and even bookings all exceeded 10% year-over-year growth as it barrels toward an early closure of its Avast merger.
  
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• Pinterest stock soars 24% as Q4 results beat expectations, outlook in line

  03-02-2022 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Pinterest's monthly average users dropped 6%, year over year, to 431 million, below consensus for 448 million. The decline was largest in the U.S., where users declined 12% to 86 million.
  
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• Amazon profits nearly double as company increases Prime membership price - CNET

  03-02-2022 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  The e-commerce and cloud services giant told investors to expect the worst for the holidays. It didn't turn out so bad.
  
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• Snap stock soars 54% as Q4 revenue beats expectations, outlook higher as well

  03-02-2022 22:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Snap said its total users in the quarter rose by 20% to 319 million.
  
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• Snap soars 31% as Q4 revenue beats expectations, outlook higher as well

  03-02-2022 22:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Snap said its total users in the quarter rose by 20% to 319 million.
  
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• TikTok unites against its new enemy, a cartoon elephant - CNET

  03-02-2022 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Meena, a timid elephant with a talent for singing, has seemingly been cancelled.
  
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• Amazon stock soars 17%: Q4 results, outlook miss expectations, raising Prime price

  03-02-2022 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon said its AWS cloud business is now on course to have annual revenue of $71 billion.
  
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• Endangered animals are the latest things to become NFTs - CNET

  03-02-2022 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The World Wildlife Fund is now selling NFTs to raise money to help protect endangered animals around the world.
  
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• Best chef's knife for 2022 - CNET

  03-02-2022 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  We sliced and diced to find the top chef's knives in 2022 so you can upgrade the blade that matters most.
  
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• Winter Olympics 2022: How to watch the games in Beijing

  03-02-2022 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2022 Winter Olympics take place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20.
  
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• How to watch the Winter Olympics 2022: Stream the games

  03-02-2022 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2022 Winter Olympics take place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20.
  
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• Spider-Man spinoff looking to cast Dakota Johnson as Madame Web, reports say - CNET

  03-02-2022 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  The movie is reportedly being written by the same people behind Morbius.
  
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• European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

  03-02-2022 21:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed.
  
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• Gretel goes GA with privacy engineering developer stack

  03-02-2022 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Startup's services remove privacy bottlenecks for numerous development and workflow processes that prevent data sharing and stifle innovation.
  
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• Kia starts 2023 Sportage production in Georgia - Roadshow

  03-02-2022 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The first example was driven off the line by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield are giving out three shiny Galarian legendaries - CNET

  03-02-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Get shiny Galarian versions of Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres by participating in Sword and Shield's next three online competitions.
  
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• Best drones for 2022 - CNET

  03-02-2022 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Want to get the best photos and videos from the air? These drones are the ones to go for.
  
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• Mount Everest's highest glacier is losing decades of ice each year - CNET

  03-02-2022 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Around 2,000 years' worth of ice accumulation has been lost since the 1990s.
  
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• 2022 Toyota Tundra hybrid fuel economy estimates revealed - Roadshow

  03-02-2022 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  The partially electrified version of this full-size truck will be noticeably, if not dramatically, more efficient than its sibling.
  
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• Tax credit for child care expenses: How to claim up to $8,000 for one kid - CNET

  03-02-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you have two or more kids, you could get up to $16,000 back for the child care tax credit this year.
  
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• YouTube makes it easier to comment, like and share videos on your phone - CNET

  03-02-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The YouTube app is getting a new look. But it's only for full-screen landscape mode.
  
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• Chicken wing gets literal with KFC drone delivery pilot

  03-02-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A small number of KFC customers in southeast Queensland will soon see drones dropping off their Zinger burgers.
  
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• White House, EPA urge USPS to revisit postal vehicle plans - Roadshow

  03-02-2022 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  The hope is to convince the postal service to invest in more electric delivery vehicles.
  
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• Prosecutors investigating cyberattacks affecting multiple Belgian and Dutch ports

  03-02-2022 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Evos said it is dealing with a "disruption of IT services" at their terminals in Terneuzen, Ghent, and Malta.
  
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• And Just Like That: Why the Sex and the City reboot has a major sex problem - CNET

  03-02-2022 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The season finale proves the sequel couldn't keep up with today's evolving sexual landscape.
  
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• Fake Snow at the Winter Olympics 2022: How it's made and the risks involved - CNET

  03-02-2022 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  The Beijing Olympics will be the first Winter Games to use almost 100% artificial snow.
  
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• Best Costco membership deals: Savings on appliances, laptops, and more

  03-02-2022 20:32 via zdnet.com
  
  You can save up to $500 on select items with your Costco Gold Star or Executive membership.
  
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• Best Costco membership deals: Exclusive discounts on appliances, laptops, and more

  03-02-2022 20:32 via zdnet.com
  
  You can save up to $500 on select items with your Costo Gold Star or Executive membership.
  
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• IBM working with Quebec gov't to deploy quantum system in Canada

  03-02-2022 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The effort in Quebec will be IBM's fifth announced global system after they debuted a system at Fraunhofer Geselleschaft and another at the University of Tokyo.
  
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