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• Australia launches federal cybercrime centre as part of national plan

  20-03-2022 23:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Home Affairs has launched an AU$89 million centre that will be specifically tasked with preventing cybercriminals from scamming, stealing, and defrauding Australians.
  
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• We are headed for an ecosystem of cyber haves and cyber nots: Cisco advisory CISO

  20-03-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A combination of resourcing, government initiatives, and innovation will mean some organisations are able to handle cyber threats in real time -- and then there is everyone else.
  
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• Ex-Apple Employee Charged With Defrauding Tech Giant of $10M - CNET

  20-03-2022 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Defendant allegedly engaged in theft, taking kickbacks and money laundering.
  
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• Those Emoji May Not Mean What You Think - CNET

  20-03-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to decipher the meaning of each emoji. Spoiler alert: They're more than just smiley faces.
  
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• Gatorade, Doritos, Wheat Thins: Why Are Grocery Products Shrinking? - CNET

  20-03-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Inflation has raised store prices, but it's not the only way consumers are losing money. Learn how producers hide cost increases with shrinkflation.
  
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• Delayed Tax Refunds: 8 Reasons Why Your IRS Money Could Be Late - CNET

  20-03-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS says most taxpayers receive refunds in three weeks. If it's been longer than that, here are the likeliest reasons.
  
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• How to Call the IRS: Phone Number and Patience Required - CNET

  20-03-2022 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  If your tax problem can't be solved online, you may need to contact the IRS by phone or in person. Learn how to do it.
  
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• Decipher the Actual Meaning Behind Each Emoji - CNET

  20-03-2022 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Emoji are more than smileys. Here's what they are and what they mean so you can keep up with the conversation.
  
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• Gas Prices: States Take Action to Bring Down Costs at the Pump - CNET

  20-03-2022 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  To combat rising gas prices, Georgia and Maryland have waived gas taxes, while California considers a rebate.
  
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• The 37 New Emoji iOS 15.4 Brings to Your iPhone - CNET

  20-03-2022 17:35 via cnet.com
  
  With new smileys, a lip biting emoji and kidney beans, texting on your iPhone got a little more interesting.
  
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• Get lifetime access to over 1,800 skills training courses for under $100

  20-03-2022 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn the skills you need to switch to a new career or boost your current one.
  
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• Last Day to Shop Big Bargains on Laptops, TVs, Tablets and More at Best Buy - CNET

  20-03-2022 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Today is your last chance to take advantage of deals on everything from home security cameras to portable firepits, small appliances, headphones and much more.
  
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• Shop Amazing Deals on Dozens of Amazfit Smartwatches - CNET

  20-03-2022 17:24 via cnet.com
  
  Save up to 44% on a huge selection of smartwatches from Amazfit and Zepp, from sleek and stylish to rugged and durable.
  
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• Shop Amazing Deals on Dozens of Amazfit Smart Watches - CNET

  20-03-2022 17:24 via cnet.com
  
  Save up to 44% on a huge selection of smart watches from Amazfit and Zepp, from sleek and stylish to rugged and durable.
  
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• This $64 Bundle Includes Lifetime Microsoft Office for Mac License and Classes to Master It - CNET

  20-03-2022 17:18 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time only, you'll get Microsoft Office for Home and Business for Mac 2021 plus 28 hours of educational content to improve your skills.
  
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• Forget Siri, Put Alexa on Your iPhone Home Screen - CNET

  20-03-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Adding the Alexa widget to your iOS home screen puts Amazon's voice assistant just a short tap away. Here's how to do it.
  
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• March Madness 2022: How to Watch, Stream Ohio State vs. Villanova, Michigan State vs. Duke and More - CNET

  20-03-2022 16:46 via cnet.com
  
  The NCAA men's basketball tournament's second round concludes Sunday, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• March Madness 2022: How to Watch, Stream Houston vs. Illinois, Michigan State vs. Duke and More - CNET

  20-03-2022 16:46 via cnet.com
  
  The NCAA men's basketball tournament's second round concludes Sunday, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Smartish Wallet Slayer case and accessories hands-on: Carry your cards and charge up your Galaxy S22 Ultra

  20-03-2022 16:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a powerful smartphone with support for Samsung Pay and Google Pay. However, you may still need to carry your ID, transit card, or access card so the Smartish Wallet Slayer is an affordable option.
  
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• Marijuana Legalization: Is Weed Legal in My State? - CNET

  20-03-2022 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  Legal cannabis is a $15 billion industry in the US, but it's still prohibited at the federal level.
  
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• Inflation Is Affecting Restaurant Dining and Delivery. These Credit Cards Will Help - CNET

  20-03-2022 16:12 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you go to happy hour or pick up takeout, the right restaurant credit card will ease the strain of inflation on your wallet.
  
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• Best Car Insurance for Military Veterans for March 2022 - CNET

  20-03-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  USAA is the most popular option for military service members, veterans and their families -- but it isn't the only good choice.
  
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• Get a photography course and award-winning AI software with Luminar for $40

  20-03-2022 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to learn how to be a photographer, this bundle includes the tools you need to master the process.
  
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• Save $160 on a Premium Pair of Over-Ear Beats Today Only at Best Buy - CNET

  20-03-2022 15:25 via cnet.com
  
  Sleek, premium noise-cancelling headphones that won't break the bank. At least not when you pick them up on sale.
  
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• Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers can Watch the New Halo Show Free - CNET

  20-03-2022 14:56 via cnet.com
  
  Or at least the first five episodes.
  
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• Acer Chromebook 514 Review: Everyday Performance, All Day Long - CNET

  20-03-2022 14:24 via cnet.com
  
  It might not look splashy, but with astonishing battery life and reliable everyday performance, the 514 is easy to recommend.
  
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• How to Stay Financially Independent When Your Partner Makes More - CNET

  20-03-2022 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Broaching the topic of money in your relationship can feel daunting, but getting aligned on this can prevent trouble later on.
  
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• MIT and Tsinghua scholars use DeepMind's AlphaFold approach to boost COVID-19 antibodies

  20-03-2022 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Using knowledge of proteins advanced by DeepMind, Tsinghua University scientists devise mutated monoclonal antibodies that resist COVID-19's immune escape.
  
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• Stop Buying Distilled Water and Make It for Free. Here's How - CNET

  20-03-2022 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  While distilled water is easy to make at home, it's not the best for drinking on a daily basis. We'll explain.
  
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• Microsoft asked 31,000 people what's changed about work. One result was startling

  20-03-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you never thought you'd see the day this would become so important, well, here we are.
  
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• Emoji Are More Than Just Smileys. Here's How to Decipher Them - CNET

  20-03-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  New emoji are here. Read up on what they are and what they mean so you can keep up with the conversation.
  
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• An angry customer gave Apple a second chance. Instead, Groundhog Day

  20-03-2022 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Do different Apple stores offer differing levels of service? Not, it seems, in the case of this devoted, frustrated Apple customer.
  
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• 7 Best Online Games to Play With Friends - CNET

  20-03-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Among Us to Jackbox Party Packs, these are the best games to play online.
  
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• NASCAR 2022: How to Watch the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Today Without Cable - CNET

  20-03-2022 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on Fox on Sunday.
  
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• Memes, grudges and moving to Mars: the week in Elon Musk | Luke Winkie

  20-03-2022 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Two weeks ago, the Tesla chief was vowing to support Ukraine – now he believes that’s some kind of woke cause célèbreElon Musk has a net worth of $220bn – rounded off nicely by a bounty of government subsidies. Yet he has not taken cues from any of his billionaire peers. Jeff Bezos rarely ever shows his face on the internet, Bill Gates defers most of his public statements to his charity and Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t even have a Twitter account. But Musk has ne
  
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• TikTok was ‘just a dancing app’. Then the Ukraine war started

  20-03-2022 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Many features make the platform susceptible to disinformation as world leaders try to harness influencers’ power for goodMany have called the invasion of Ukraine the world’s first “TikTok war”, and experts say it is high time for the short video platform – once known primarily for silly lip syncs and dance challenge – to be taken seriously. Some politicians are doing just that. In a speech, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, appealed to “TikTo
  
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• Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin

  20-03-2022 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin.
  
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• Uber hopes for an easier ride with its new London licence

  20-03-2022 01:05 via theguardian.com
  
  The ride-hailing firm believes it has done its bit with driver concessions and backing for Ulez, but will the mayor agree?It seems hard to credit, but in the days before the likes of Vladimir Putin and P&O Ferries showed their true colours, Uber was regarded by many in London as one of the more suspect foreign arrivals.This week, however, the global ride-hailing firm will once again find out if it is on the naughty step, when its licence to operate in one of its biggest markets comes up for
  
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• Airplane Mask Mandate Extended to April 18: What You Need to Know - CNET

  20-03-2022 00:40 via cnet.com
  
  TSA has again extended the requirements for masks on airplanes and public transit, but US senators are objecting.
  
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