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• Bloomberg, CNN and BBC Suspend Reporting in Russia - CNET

  04-03-2022 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Putin's new law punishing "false information" leads Western news outlets to suspend reporting in Russia.
  
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• TikTok Will Label Content From State-Controlled Media Amid War in Ukraine - CNET

  04-03-2022 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok wants viewers to know if their videos are made by state-controlled media, and has evolved its anti-misinformation efforts.
  
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• Best webcam 2022: Top choices for WFH video calls

  04-03-2022 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The pandemic lockdown will leave a legacy of increased remote working, so it's a good time to upgrade your webcam. Here are 10 leading contenders.
  
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• Apple, Microsoft and Other Tech Companies Stop Sales in Russia - CNET

  04-03-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sanctions against Russia have continued in the form of technology companies worldwide ceasing sales of products and services. Here's the list of companies involved.
  
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• Elden Ring Performance Issues: Why You Shouldn't Use a Steam Cloud Save - CNET

  04-03-2022 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Another problem for PC gamers has surfaced.
  
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• Best Ring camera deals available: March 2022

  04-03-2022 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Protect your home while saving on Ring cameras. Save up to $150 in deals.
  
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• Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

  04-03-2022 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.
  
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• FTC Takes Action Against WW for Collecting Children's Health Data - CNET

  04-03-2022 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The company formerly known as Weight Watchers is required to delete the data, destroy algorithms and pay a penalty.
  
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• Best Smart Home Gym Workouts of 2022: Peloton, Mirror, Tempo and More - CNET

  04-03-2022 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  We tested out a ton of exercise equipment to see what works -- and doesn't work -- in today's homes.
  
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• HBO Max: 21 of the Best Movies to Watch Tonight - CNET

  04-03-2022 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  From Oscar-nominated musical West Side Story to an examination of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, here are the movies to watch on the streaming service.
  
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• Avoid IRS Audits: Top 7 Reasons Why Tax Returns Get Flagged - CNET

  04-03-2022 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  An IRS audit can be a taxpayer's worst nightmare. Learn the top causes of IRS audits and how to avoid them.
  
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• Brazilian civil rights organizations call for facial recognition ban in São Paulo subway

  04-03-2022 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Entities unite in an attempt to prevent the use of the technology amid concerns over discrimination against black, non-binary and trans individuals.
  
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• NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Has a Rock Hitchhiking in One of Its Wheels - CNET

  04-03-2022 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Perseverance is embracing rock 'n' roll on Mars.
  
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• Wordle for Music: Heardle Lets You Name That Tune in Six Tries - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Players hear an increasingly longer clip of one of the decade's most streamed songs.
  
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• Volvo Refreshes XC40, Adds Single-Motor C40 Recharge - Roadshow

  04-03-2022 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo's compact electric SUVs now look more alike.
  
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• Hulu to Lose Next-Day Streams of NBC Shows, Shifting to Peacock Instead - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  NBCUniversal has terminated the deal that streamed shows like Saturday Night live on Hulu the day after they air, as its priorities shift to is own service, Peacock.
  
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• New and Rumored AT&T Phones in 2022: iPhone SE 3, Galaxy S22, Pixel 6A and More - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  If you're thinking of buying a new AT&T phone this year, keep an eye out for these.
  
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• 'The Batman' Isn't Streaming on HBO Max for Weeks, Sorry - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  But here's the most educated estimates for when it could start streaming.
  
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• Best Wireless Earbuds for 2022 - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for new wireless earbuds? Here's a wide assortment of top models to choose from whether you're looking for noise-canceling buds, workout buds or open-style buds like Apple's AirPods.
  
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• Russia Says It Blocked Facebook - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  App stores, Western news organizations and other social media sites are also reportedly blocked in Russia.
  
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• 2022 Tax Deadlines: Everything You Need to Know About When to File - CNET

  04-03-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Don't be caught off guard. Get all the details on when income taxes are due, including info on extensions and tax refunds.
  
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• Internet service provider Cogent cutting off access to Russian customers

  04-03-2022 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Cogent's CEO said it has dozens of customers in Russia and its networks carry about one-quarter of the world's Internet traffic.
  
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• Best OLED TV deals available right now: March 2022

  04-03-2022 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Just in time for March Madness, you can take advantage of huge discounts on OLED TVs from Sony and LG.
  
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• Russia Blocks Facebook and Twitter in a Propaganda Standoff

  04-03-2022 21:07
  
  The Kremlin’s Facebook block shows the stark choices ahead if US platforms want to keep operating in Russia
  
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• Big Tech Is In a Propaganda Standoff Against Putin

  04-03-2022 21:07
  
  The Kremlin’s Facebook block shows the stark choices ahead if US platforms want to keep operating in Russia
  
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• Russia blocks access to Facebook

  04-03-2022 21:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook's Nick Clegg warned that banning the social media platform will leave Russians "cut off from reliable information" and "silenced from speaking out."
  
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• Meet your new Crypto Coach: Less confusion, more answers

  04-03-2022 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  In our continuing effort to demystify the technology and trends that are transforming the future of finance, ZDNet introduces a new column, the Crypto Coach, to help answer your questions about all things cryptocurrency.
  
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• Best Electric Lawn Mowers of 2022 - CNET

  04-03-2022 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  We tested the most popular electric lawn mowers on the market. When the grass clippings settled, we decided these were our top picks.
  
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• Panasonic May Be Planning a Huge New US Battery Factory, Report Says - Roadshow

  04-03-2022 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The factory would likely be used to construct Tesla's new 4680 cells, which would supplement production of those cells planned for Japan.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Charlotte, NC: Fiber, Cable and Now 5G - CNET

  04-03-2022 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Charlotte is home to multiple high-speed internet options with unlimited data and no contracts. Here are my picks of the best Charlotte ISPs.
  
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• Land Rover Is Sending an Owner to Space With Virgin Galactic - Roadshow

  04-03-2022 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Anyone who owns, orders or purchases a new Land Rover can be entered to win a ticket to space.
  
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• Pokemon Legends: Arceus Is Giving Out Free Items for All Players - CNET

  04-03-2022 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Players can claim a new Mystery Gift containing Grit Pebbles, Rare Candies and Star Pieces.
  
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• Fastest VPN of 2022 - CNET

  04-03-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Three top VPNs battle it out to see which takes the privacy and speed crown.
  
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• Download Wordle to Play It Offline - CNET

  04-03-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Put Wordle on your phone, tablet or computer to play it forever... or at least until October 2027.
  
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• Saatva Classic mattress review

  04-03-2022 20:26 via techradar.com
  
  Saatva Classic mattress review: in brief
  Three firmness options: plush soft, luxury firm or firmGreat lumbar support for all sleep positionsExcellent build quality with premium materials
  The Saatva Classic mattress is a luxury innerspring hybrid that comes in your choice of three firmness levels and two heights, so it suits all sleeping positions and body types. The Saatva Classic sits at the top of both our best mattress and best hybrid mattress guides, thanks to its exceptional build quality a
  
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• Saatva Classic mattress

  04-03-2022 20:26 via techradar.com
  
  Saatva Classic mattress: Review in brief
  Three different firmness levelsChoose between 11.5” or 14.5” heightsKeen focus on proper lumbar support
  The Saatva Classic mattress is a luxury innerspring hybrid handcrafted in the US by New York-based sleep specialist Saatva, and sits at the top of our best mattress guide. With its plush organic Euro pillow top and opulent finishing touches, the Saatva Classic exists as a high-end luxury hybrid sold at a more affordable price than what you w
  
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• CISA pledges to share incident reports with FBI after DOJ backlash to bipartisan cybersecurity act

  04-03-2022 20:06 via zdnet.com
  
  FBI director Christopher Wray told Politico on Thursday that a landmark cybersecurity bill "would make the public less safe from cyber threats" because it did not include them.
  
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• Best Student Internet Deals and Discounts for 2022 - CNET

  04-03-2022 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  We can help you sift through available broadband deals for your next semester.
  
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• Apple Shareholders Vote for Independent Civil Rights Audit of Company - CNET

  04-03-2022 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  It's a rare instance of a majority of voting shareholders pushing Apple on transparency about its business.
  
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• Galaxy S22 Ultra: 5 productivity tips for Samsung's newest smartphone

  04-03-2022 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Read this if you want to get the most out of your phone and its S Pen stylus.
  
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• Sony and Honda plan to form a new electric car company

  04-03-2022 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  While Honda brings its car manufacturing capabilities to the table, Sony is expected to develop a mobility service platform.
  
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• BBC Brings Back Shortwave Radio Broadcasts in Russia - CNET

  04-03-2022 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The move comes as Russia restricts access to the BBC's websites.
  
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• What is an MBA degree?

  04-03-2022 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn more about how you earn an MBA, what you study, why you might want this degree, and how it may support your short and long-term career goals.
  
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• Kanye West, Pete Davidson and Eazy: That Shocking Music Video Explained - CNET

  04-03-2022 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The rapper faces mounting criticism following a video that shows someone who resembles Davidson being kidnapped and decapitated.
  
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• The top 1,000 open-source libraries

  04-03-2022 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux Foundation and Harvard's Lab for Innovation Science list the most important open-source application libraries.
  
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• Smithsonian Displays 'Largest Collection of Statues of Women Ever Assembled' - CNET

  04-03-2022 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  The 120 life-size 3D-printed sculptures of researchers, scientists and engineers are designed to inspire young girls to explore STEM fields.
  
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• Microsoft adds its fifth Azure cloud region in China

  04-03-2022 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft says the just-opened North China Azure region doubles the capacity of its cloud portfolio in China.
  
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• Become an Instant Plant Expert With $39 Off a NatureID Lifetime Subscription - CNET

  04-03-2022 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Get helpful plant care tips and tricks and identify plants on the go with this $20 lifetime subscription.
  
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• Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Is Almost Allowed to Build Cars, Report Says - Roadshow

  04-03-2022 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  The factory received conditional permission to finish construction but needs to prove it's up to snuff environmentally before it can start vehicle production.
  
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• Elon Musk Warns of Russian Attacks on Donated Starlink Internet Hubs in Ukraine - CNET

  04-03-2022 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX's CEO cautions that the systems could be targeted, saying antenna should be placed as far away from people as possible.
  
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