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• Data protection becomes a fundamental right in Brazil

  22-02-2022 23:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The amendment to the Constitution is meant to improve the environment for tech and communications investments in the country.
  
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• New York announces statewide cybersecurity coordination center

  22-02-2022 23:48 via zdnet.com
  
  New York City also pushed through an executive order mandating cyber command liaisons for every city agency.
  
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• Netflix's Episode Release Experiment Is Long Overdue - CNET

  22-02-2022 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Streaming platforms are starting to test different TV release schedules. It's about time.
  
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• Frontier is the first national ISP to offer 2 Gbps internet across its entire network

  22-02-2022 23:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Want seriously fast internet speed? If you live in the right area, Frontier can deliver the goods.
  
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• Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation Has Ended - CNET

  22-02-2022 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  The hostage is safe, Amsterdam police said, after specialist units were sent to store in Leidseplein.
  
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• Logitech Signature M650 review: A silent mouse that speaks volumes

  22-02-2022 23:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The newest M Series mouse is one of the most quiet mice we've tested -- and there's a lot more under the hood.
  
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• Apple AR, VR Headset Rumors: Release Date, Pricing and More - CNET

  22-02-2022 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  We could see the long-rumored Apple AR/VR headset within the year.
  
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• Coinbase pays out largest bug bounty ever for trading interface flaw

  22-02-2022 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The researcher who discovered the issue was paid $250,000.
  
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• RingCentral shares rise as Q4 results, forecast top expectations

  22-02-2022 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Among quarterly financial metrics, RingCentral said its ARR, rose by 39% to $1.8 billion.
  
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• Save Up to 60% on Activewear From Amazon Today - CNET

  22-02-2022 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  This one-day sale has activewear that's so affordable, you'll be all set for this year's fitness goals.
  
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• Ford Ranger Raptor Is Coming to the US video - Roadshow

  22-02-2022 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  It's about time this go-fast truck made it to our shores.
  
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• Ford Bronco Wildtrak With New Hoss 3.0 Package Is Like a Baby Raptor - Roadshow

  22-02-2022 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  New for 2022, this high-speed off-road package is loaded with meaningful suspension and steering upgrades.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks shares jump as FYQ2 results, top expectations, raises outlook

  22-02-2022 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Palo Alto said its "remaining performance obligation," a measure of the total value of contracts with customers, rose by 36% to $6.3 billion.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks shares jump as FYQ2 results top expectations, raise outlook

  22-02-2022 22:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Palo Alto said its "remaining performance obligation," a measure of the total value of contracts with customers, rose by 36% to $6.3 billion.
  
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• A Guide To Customizing Your Amazon Echo Device - CNET

  22-02-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get the most out of your Echo with these tips, from customizing what Alexa says to creating personalized routines.
  
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• Fantasmic and World of Color Are Finally Returning to Disneyland - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Main Street Electrical Parade has also been updated for its 50th anniversary, with characters from Encanto and other Disney and Pixar movies.
  
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• Scientists Astounded By Fossil of Flying Reptile From 170 Million Years Ago - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  They're calling it the world's largest Jurassic pterosaur.
  
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• See a Huge Solar Eruption Blast Out From the Sun in Stunning Space Views - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  NASA and ESA spacecraft got an eyeful of a bonkers solar outburst.
  
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• You Haven't Seen Clouds Until You've Seen This View of Them From the ISS - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Treat yourself to a glorious skyscape showing wild columns of clouds.
  
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• Facebook launches Reels globally, betting on 'fastest growing' format

  22-02-2022 21:34
  
  After a dismal earnings report in February and in a bid to attract younger users, the platform is prioritizing short video contentFacebook has launched its short video feature Reels globally, its owner Meta Platforms said on Tuesday, in a move to expand its fastest growing content format after reports that overall user numbers are down.The social media giant, which recently announced a massive pivot into virtual reality products, lost a third of its market value after a dismal earnings report in
  
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• Here's How Long Your COVID Vaccine Booster Provides Protection - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  As protection from vaccines wanes, US health officials consider a second booster shot.
  
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• Foldable iPhone Rumors: 'iPhone Flip' Pushed Back to 2025 - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Half of American consumers are interested in buying a foldable phone, a 2021 report says.
  
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• Act Fast: Amazon's Echo Dot Is Down to Just $22 for a Limited Time Only - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  It's $22.22 because today is 2/22/22, aka Twosday. This price won't last long, so buy yours now.
  
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• Metallic SaaS Backup & Recovery

  22-02-2022 21:30 via techradar.com
  
  The Metallic SaaS Backup & Recovery service is under the Commvault parent company which was founded in 1996 with a corporate HQ that is US based in Tinton Falls, NJ. It indicates that it has 100,000 organizations that trust it with their data, possesses over 1,000 patents, and has over 7,000 partners in its ecosystem. Metallic supports a variety of backup strategies, from on premise, to cloud and hybrid models, with AE256 bit encryption, and leveraging the cloud for rapid deployment, and eas
  
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• Peloton service returns after widespread outage

  22-02-2022 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  All of the platform's services were down Tuesday morning.
  
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• Common computer science interview questions: What to expect

  22-02-2022 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  You're interviewing for tech jobs. What computer science interview questions should you prepare to answer?
  
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• Police Respond to Hostage Situation at Apple Store in Amsterdam - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Specialist units were sent to Leidseplein, the square where the store is located.
  
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• Deuces Dominate on Feb. 22, 2022: 2/22/22 Is Also a TWOs-day - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  It's understandable if you find this all too much. Two-dle-oo!
  
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• Biden Says Russia's Actions Are Beginning of an 'Invasion,' Announces Sanctions - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The president said there are over 150,000 Russian troops surrounding Ukraine.
  
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• 3G Networks Are Shutting Down: How This Affects You - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Starting Tuesday, carriers are closing down 3G networks in a transition to 4G LTE and 5G. Some devices and services won't make the jump. Here's what to know.
  
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• TaxSlayer 2022: A Cheaper Alternative to TurboTax and H&R Block - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  This lesser-known tax software offers value for gig workers and freelancers, even though it lacks some perks offered by competitors.
  
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• HSBC: 2021 profits nearly double 2020 profits, despite lower revenue

  22-02-2022 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The retail banking company announced its Q4 and annual earnings on Tuesday.
  
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• Best language learning app 2022: Top 7 apps compared

  22-02-2022 21:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you love to travel or simply learn a new language? Well, technology has made it easier than ever to learn a new language. These 7 apps have proven themselves as the top language learning apps for 2022.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield Are Holding a New Gigantamax Pokemon Event - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Players can encounter Gigantamax versions of Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise in raids until Feb. 27.
  
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• Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: ThinkPads on Sale for Less Than Half Price - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:06 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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• You'll Want to Unlock This Hidden Trackpad on Your iPhone - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It makes typing and editing text easier than before.
  
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• Best Credit Cards With No Balance Transfer Fees for March 2022 - CNET

  22-02-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  No balance transfer fee will save you 3% to 5% of your balance, but it will also result in a shorter introductory 0% APR period.
  
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• GM Sends Marketplace, Its In-Car Commerce Platform, to a Farm Upstate - Roadshow

  22-02-2022 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The service never caught on with consumers after its launch in late 2017 and now it seems GM is bailing on the concept entirely.
  
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• Best tea kettle 2022: Top picks for hot or cold brews

  22-02-2022 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The best cup of tea is one you make yourself at home. So, let's look at tea makers and kettles that will make your favorite brew -- hot or cold.
  
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• An NFT Bubble Is Taking Over the Gig Economy

  22-02-2022 20:00
  
  Two-thirds of freelancers on Fiverr say they’re servicing the NFT industry. But is it sustainable?
  
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• 'Astounding': Scientists Discover World's Largest Jurassic Pterosaur - CNET

  22-02-2022 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  The flying reptile died 170 million years ago, but its rare fossil is in a remarkable state of preservation.
  
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• Zoom Overload: The Counterintuitive Solution I Swear By for Focusing During Meetings - CNET

  22-02-2022 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  If it weren't for these browser games, I'd never make it through all my meetings.
  
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• PlayStation VR 2 Design Revealed: Everything We Know About Sony's PS5 Headset - CNET

  22-02-2022 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  We know a lot about the PlayStation 5's upcoming VR headset, but not everything.
  
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• Your next Verizon 5G mobile device could be an Audi

  22-02-2022 19:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Verizon's first deal to power 5G automobiles will bring 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity to select Audi 2024 models.
  
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• Slack Still Working to Fully Resolve Outage - CNET

  22-02-2022 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  The workplace messaging app says it's seeing some signs of improvement after an hours-long outage.
  
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• Sony reveals first images of redesigned PlayStation VR2

  22-02-2022 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The all-new headset features new tricks, enhanced visual capabilities, and a revamped single-cable connection.
  
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• Practice Makes Perfect: Ace Your CompTIA Exam for Less With Lifetime Access to All the Questions - CNET

  22-02-2022 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Save hundreds and prepare for your IT certification exam with performance-based questions and labs following the CompTIA curriculum.
  
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• iPhone 14: Every Rumor, From Battery Life to a Notchless Design - CNET

  22-02-2022 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  When is the iPhone 14's release date? What about pricing and new features? Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• Police use of Pegasus malware not illegal, Israeli inquiry finds

  22-02-2022 19:28
  
  Police have been accused of spying on at least 26 individuals who are not criminal suspectsAn inquiry into allegations that Israel’s police force systematically hacked into the mobile phones of Israeli citizens has found that while the police did use NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus malware, there is no evidence suggesting illegality.In a series of explosive reports over the last two months, the local financial daily newspaper Calcalist accused the police of spying on at least 26 in
  
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• Top tech hubs in the US

  22-02-2022 19:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Relocating to a tech hub can make it easy for you to build the life you want in a city that fits your lifestyle. Read on for our list of the best cities for tech jobs.
  
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