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• As COVID Cases Rise in Some Countries, Scientists Keep an Eye on 'Stealth Omicron' - CNET

  16-03-2022 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Omicron's sublineage, BA.2, doesn't appear to cause more severe disease, but it's more contagious. Here's what we know.
  
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• Biden Calls Putin a 'War Criminal.' How the Russian President Could Face Justice - CNET

  16-03-2022 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Executing a warrant against Putin would be difficult, according to experts. Here's a look at war crimes and the situation in Ukraine.
  
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• Google I/O 2022 developer conference slated for May 11-12

  16-03-2022 23:36 via zdnet.com
  
  This year's conference will offer all content virtually and will be free for everyone.
  
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• Google I/O Developer Conference Will Be Live and Online May 11-12 - CNET

  16-03-2022 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Conference will be available to stream online for free.
  
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• ‘A torrent of abuse’: victims pin hopes on UK online safety bill

  16-03-2022 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  People who have suffered from the damage the bill is trying to prevent share their storiesThe online safety bill is a landmark piece of legislation that aims to stop damage to people online, ranging from racist tweets to the harmful content sent by powerful algorithms.The revised bill, published on Thursday, will impose a duty of care on tech firms to protect users from harmful content, or face large fines from the communications watchdog. Continue reading...
  
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• The Best Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix in 2022 - CNET

  16-03-2022 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix is packed with quality sci-fi flicks. Here are our picks...
  
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• Wordle Tips: The Best Start Words and More - CNET

  16-03-2022 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  We can help you win Wordle every day.
  
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• NSW confirms iVote system will be scrapped for next year's state election

  16-03-2022 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The iVote system had already been shelved for reconfiguration after its failure during local elections last year.
  
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• Visionary Scientist Eugene Parker Dies at 94: Name Is 'Written in' the Sun - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  NASA named the Parker Solar Probe, the first spacecraft to "touch" the sun, after the groundbreaking astrophysicist.
  
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• Relive 20 Years of SpaceX's Greatest Hits With One Action-Packed Video - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  From Starships to rocket landings to a Tesla in space, SpaceX is celebrating its anniversary by looking back at two decades of accomplishments.
  
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• 15 tips to improve your public speaking skills

  16-03-2022 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  These 15 public speaking tips may help people who dread speeches, even introverted tech workers, become confident presenters both at work and beyond.
  
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• Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We Have It and Will It Last All Year? - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate unanimously passed a bill extending daylight saving time all year. Here are some possible consequences.
  
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• Netflix: The Funniest Comedy Movies to Watch Right Now - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Our picks for the best comedies on Netflix.
  
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• How Three Women Use Tech to Get Ahead in Male-Dominated Industries - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  In the new documentary In Her Element, we meet a rocket scientist, a pro race-car driver and a music engineer. Narrator Meena Harris explains why championing women in tech still matters.
  
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• Wordle 270 Was Extra-Tough. Here Are Tips for How to Win - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  That wailing noise you hear is the sound of players' streaks shattering.
  
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• Elden Ring Sells 12M Copies Worldwide, Plans for More Content on Other Media - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  That's a lot of players dying over and over and over again.
  
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• This Acoustic Fabric Could Let You Answer the Phone With Your Shirt - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  One day you may be able to turn up the volume with your jacket and tune out background noise with your pants.
  
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• Facebook Parent Meta Removes Deepfake Video of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy - CNET

  16-03-2022 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  The social network said the video violated its rules against manipulated media.
  
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• Computer science vs. computer engineering: What should I study?

  16-03-2022 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  What are the differences between a degree in computer science vs. computer engineering? And which degree is right for you and your future?
  
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• PagerDuty stock surges as fiscal Q4 revenue, forecast top expectations

  16-03-2022 21:46 via zdnet.com
  
  PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada said the company has "tremendous momentum" going into the new fiscal year.
  
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• Federal Reserve Approves First Interest Rate Hike in Over Three Years - CNET

  16-03-2022 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  And there are more increases yet to come in 2022, according to the central bank.
  
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• Mike Myers Is Back, Playing 8 Characters in New Netflix Comedy 'The Pentaverate' - CNET

  16-03-2022 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The Austin Powers star takes on the Illuminati in a new Netflix trailer. Conspiracy theory-adelic, baby!
  
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• Dicktown's John Hodgman Says Posting Wordle Scores Is Like Whistling - CNET

  16-03-2022 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, Hodgman goes deep on his animated FXX show Dicktown.
  
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• Lotus Emira AMG 4-Cylinder Specs, Pricing Revealed - Roadshow

  16-03-2022 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  It may lack the fire-breathing power of some of the AMG versions, but the Emira's four-cylinder should make for one seriously engaging drive.
  
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• A Mover's Guide to Setting Up Internet Service - CNET

  16-03-2022 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  From canceling or transferring service to getting set up in your new place, here's how to handle your internet connection when you move.
  
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• How to Update Disney Plus Parental Controls Now The Defenders Have Arrived - CNET

  16-03-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Daredevil, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are a little too mature for some Disney Plus viewers.
  
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• Disney Employees Protest Florida's Anti-LGBTQ Legislation - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  A group of workers takes a stand against the company's responses to the so-called Don't Say Gay bill.
  
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• Lenovo adds more hybrid work features to ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga laptops

  16-03-2022 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The PC maker is also refreshing the budget-oriented ThinkPad L series laptops
  
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• Why Elon Musk Changed His Twitter Name to 'Elona' Musk - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  It involves the billionaire challenging Vladimir Putin to "single combat."
  
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• The Genesis GV80 Prestige Signature Has Four Seats, Lots of Luxury - Roadshow

  16-03-2022 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The new range-topping trim level comes in at just under $80K.
  
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• Last Chance: Brave the Elements in Style With 45% Off Totes Sitewide - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of the final hours of CNET's Deal Days and grab umbrellas, boots, apparel and more for less just in time for spring.
  
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• Netflix Testing New Feature to Combat Password Sharing - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  For about $2.99, members will be able to add two additional sub-accounts, with their own logins and profiles.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Rumors: More Durable Glass, but No S Pen Slot - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Rumors say Samsung's next foldable won't have an S Pen slot... again.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A Event: How to Watch the New Phone Reveal - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung will introduce its next midrange phone lineup at a virtual event Thursday.
  
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• Shure MV7 review: An 'almost perfect' hybrid mic for podcasters and streamers

  16-03-2022 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The Shure MV7 is a hybrid USB/XLR microphone that is perfect for both audio newbies and podcast veterans.
  
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• Shure MV7 review: A hybrid microphone that adapts with you

  16-03-2022 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The Shure MV7 is a hybrid USB/XLR microphone that is perfect for both audio newbies and podcast veterans.
  
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• FCC Asks for Public Input on Eliminating Digital Redlining - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  The infrastructure bill tasks the agency with combating digital discrimination as it helps to make broadband available to all.
  
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• Linux Foundation and CNCF launch Cloud-Native Developer Bootcamp

  16-03-2022 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Some of the hottest tech jobs today are in cloud-native computing, but picking up this skill set hasn't been easy. Until now. This new bootcamp promises to give you the containers, Kubernetes, and GitOps knowledge you need for a high-end cloud job.
  
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• iPad Air 2022 Review: M1 Is a Very, Very Nice Addition - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  With a Mac-level chip, a zooming Center Stage front camera and optional 5G, the in-between iPad mostly caught back up to the iPad Pro.
  
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• Need to Scan Your Tax Documents? Use Your Phone Camera - CNET

  16-03-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you how to digitize your tax papers with a smartphone or tablet, if you don't have a scanner.
  
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• How to use Apple's (mind-blowingly magical) Universal Control to control your iPad from your Mac

  16-03-2022 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's latest feature makes it possible to use the same mouse and keyboard to control multiple Apple devices without any extra work on your part.
  
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• Microsoft to rebrand its partner program and focus resellers further around its cloud

  16-03-2022 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is making big changes in certifying and scoring resellers. But so far, despite continued partner outcry, there have been no changes to the New Commerce Experience requirements.
  
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• Save $20 on a Personalized Birthdate Book That's Out of This World - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  This book offers a unique reading of your special someone's birth chart.
  
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• iPad Pro Rumors: OLED Display, MagSafe, WWDC Release - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  A new version of the iPad Air came out last week. What other iPad upgrades might Apple have in store for this year?
  
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• FCC revokes authorization of more Chinese telecom providers - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The agency continues its efforts to secure US networks by banning companies with ties to the Chinese government amid concerns over espionage.
  
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• Why You Can't Stop Eating When You're Stressed - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  Stress can cause you to load up on snacks like nobody's business or forget to eat entirely. But you shouldn't beat yourself up about it.
  
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• NASA's History-Making Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Earns Mission Extension - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  The chopper will keep on flying through September.
  
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• Mask Mandate for Air Travel Now Expires April 18: What You Need to Know - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  We'll explain what's happening with the mask requirements getting extended and what it means for travelers next month.
  
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• Ford Recalls 157,000 2021 F-150 Pickups Over Bad Wiper Motors - Roadshow

  16-03-2022 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Having inoperable windshield wipers would be a real bummer if you're caught on the road in the rain.
  
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• Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express: Grocery Rewards With No Annual Fee - CNET

  16-03-2022 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  This card offers good grocery and gas rewards with no annual fee -- a great combination given the effects of inflation.
  
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