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• Meta is Investing Billions to Build a Metaverse. But What Is It? video - CNET

  21-03-2022 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Metaverse is the tech world's next big thing, but it's still a long ways from delivering on its promise.
  
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• 'Magnetic Tentacle Robot' Could Slink Around Inside Patients' Lungs - CNET

  21-03-2022 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  This isn't an episode of Black Mirror -- it's a potential medical advancement.
  
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• 'Fortnite' Gets Rid of Building in Season 2 - CNET

  21-03-2022 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel's Doctor Strange will also make an appearance on the island.
  
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• Filing a Tax Extension: Money You'll Delay if You Don't File Your Taxes by April 18 - CNET

  21-03-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  You have less than a month left to file your taxes or request a tax extension.
  
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• Is a human resources career right for me?

  21-03-2022 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Rewarding and challenging, a human resources career puts you at the center of a business or organization.
  
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• Gas Theft: How to Detect It and Protect Your Fuel Tank - Roadshow

  21-03-2022 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Rising gas prices have emboldened fuel pirates. Here's how to keep your vehicle safe.
  
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• How to protect your credit card

  21-03-2022 22:56 via zdnet.com
  
  This guide will teach you how to secure your personal information and more.
  
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• Apple back online after outage hits nearly a dozen services

  21-03-2022 22:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Services including App Store, Apple TV and Apple Music resume after outage, as Apple yet to confirm what caused problemsApple has said all its services, including the App Store, Apple TV and Apple Music, have resumed following an outage that started late afternoon on Monday.Nearly a dozen Apple services were down for thousands of users. Continue reading...
  
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• Google Settles with 6 Engineers Over Workplace Activism - CNET

  21-03-2022 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  This isn't the first time Google has been accused of retaliation.
  
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• Oscar Isaac on Marvel's 'Moon Knight': What if Peter Sellers Was a Superhero? - CNET

  21-03-2022 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  The Star Wars and Dune star plays two roles in the new Disney Plus show, literally embodying Marvel's combination of action and humor.
  
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• If You Got a Stimulus Check, You Need This IRS Letter for Taxes - CNET

  21-03-2022 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Use IRS Letter 6475 to file your taxes and claim any additional eligible stimulus money.
  
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• Faster Tax Refunds: Use Direct Deposit to Get Your IRS Money - CNET

  21-03-2022 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  With only weeks left to file your taxes, learn why you should set up direct deposit and how to do it.
  
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• Mavix M9

  21-03-2022 22:06 via techradar.com
  
  Mavix M9 two minute review
  A lot of gaming chairs claim to be premium kit. And then there's the Mavix M9.The M9 is a tough chair to categorize: It doesn't look like a traditional gaming chair, but it's clearly one hell of a step up from traditional office furniture -- and we're not just talking about its price tag. When it comes to what matters, however, the M9 is undeniably the best gaming chair we've ever gotten our hands on and butts in, and it's not even close.We're going to set aside the pr
  
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• Get a lifetime of expert diet and fitness coaching from Jillian Michaels

  21-03-2022 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Fitness App features several hundred customized workouts from one of the world's leading fitness experts, plus an advanced meal planner, at over 65% off.
  
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• Long COVID: Majority of Patients Suffer From 2 Main Symptoms - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  A third of patients with long COVID in a new Cambridge study said they lost their jobs because of the condition.
  
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• 5 reasons to pay college tuition with a credit card

  21-03-2022 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Is it a wise idea ? Here's what we have to say.
  
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• How to become a software engineer at Amazon

  21-03-2022 21:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's application process is intense and time-consuming, but it follows a set pattern. Persistence is key to becoming an Amazon software engineer.
  
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• Best Discover credit cards of 2022

  21-03-2022 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Discover has a card for everyone. Here are our top picks to help you find the right one.
  
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• NASA to Launch Two Rockets Straight Into an Active Aurora - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  One will dye the air like a firework, and the other will capture all the luminescent details.
  
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• What to Know About BA.2, or COVID's 'Stealth Omicron' Variant - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  As masks come off and pandemic restrictions ease in the US, some researchers warn of a new version of the omicron variant.
  
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• Google Removes Android Statues From Its Headquarters in Mountain View - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  No more Android Pie or KitKat statues.
  
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• Why WhatsApp Survived Russia's Social Media Purge

  21-03-2022 21:31
  
  Russia has branded Meta an "extremist organization" and banned Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp is a different story.
  
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• iPhone SE (2022) Review: Apple's Cheapest 5G iPhone Is An Incredible Value - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The third-gen SE stuffs iPhone 13 processing power into an iPhone 8 design.
  
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• Corrupted open-source software enters the Russian battlefield

  21-03-2022 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  A programmer behind the popular open-source npm program node-ipc poisoned it with malware that erased the hard drives of computers located in Russia or Belarus.
  
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• NASA Confirms 5,000 Exoplanets: 'Each One of Them Is a New World' - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Just hundreds of billions of planets left to go.
  
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• LG's 2022 OLED TVs Now Available, Starting at $1,400 for 42-inch Size - CNET

  21-03-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Facing stiff competition from Sony and Samsung, LG's OLED lineup offers more screen sizes and higher brightness.
  
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• Ford Recalls 78K Edge Models Over Bad Backup Camera Software - Roadshow

  21-03-2022 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  This recall aims to fix a distorted or blank image from 2021 and 2022 Edge backup cameras.
  
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• Marvel's First Comic Goes for Whopping $2.4 Million at Auction - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  A comic book collector is scooping up a rare copy of Marvel No. 1, "the one that started it all."
  
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• States Are Suspending Gas Taxes. Will That Really Lower the Price at the Pump? - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  Georgia and Maryland declared state gas tax "holidays" on Friday.
  
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• The X1 Card Pushes the Envelope on Rewards and Security - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  This "smart" credit card offers unique virtual card capability and rewards -- and up to five times the credit limit of a traditional credit card.
  
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• Apple TV Plus, Store, Maps, Music and Other Services Back Up After Outage - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  The company's system status page confirmed outages for several services.
  
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• Google's Pixel 6 Phones Now Work With Verizon's C-Band 5G Network - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  But the promised Pixel 5 update is not happening.
  
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• A techie's guide to the perfect job application

  21-03-2022 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Master the job application process and increase your odds of an interview by integrating keywords, using resume templates, and advertising your strengths.
  
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• Can you buy a car with a credit card?

  21-03-2022 20:26 via zdnet.com
  
  While looking for the best price on the right car, you should also shop around for financing. Here are the pros and cons of buying a car on a credit card.
  
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• iOS 15.4 Has More Features to Offer Than Just New Emoji - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  Apple brings Universal Control, Face ID compatible with masks and more to your iPhone. Here's everything to know, including how to download the OS.
  
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• Just $64 Gets You a Lifetime License to Microsoft Office for Windows With Courses to Master It - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time, you can get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 plus 39 hours of educational content to hone your skills.
  
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• Best old phone to buy 2022: Find great deals

  21-03-2022 20:20 via zdnet.com
  
  "Latest and greatest" doesn't always make a device your best buy. Today's phones are capable of lasting a couple of years with little compromise, and Matthew Miller found a few select older models that you should consider.
  
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• Best Webcam Deals: Save $100 on Razer Kiyo Pro, $20 on Logitech StreamCam Plus and More - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to stop using your old webcam and upgrade to something better. Here's how to do it without going broke.
  
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• Best Laptop Deals: Asus VivoBook 15 OLED on Sale for $720 - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  With new Intel and AMD mobile chips coming soon, here are the best sales right now on current laptops.
  
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• Lamborghini To Restart Aventador Production for Felicity Ace Customers - Roadshow

  21-03-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Customers who lost their Ultimaes when the ship sank will get new cars thanks to extraordinary efforts by Lamborghini.
  
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• Apple TV Plus, Music, Maps and Other Apple Services Down for Some - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  The company's system status page confirms outages for several services.
  
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• Save Money on Gas: Quick Tricks to Beat Price Spikes at the Pump - CNET

  21-03-2022 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Gas prices' meteoric rise has slowed, but seasonal demands will keep costs high through summer. A few simple steps can help you save money.
  
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• Gas Prices: How the High Cost Has Consumers Changing Their Driving Habits - CNET

  21-03-2022 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly 60% of drivers say $4 a gallon is their line in the sand, according to a survey by AAA.
  
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• Outage hits the App Store, iCloud, Maps and other Apple Services

  21-03-2022 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Several services started experiencing issues around 9:30 am PT and were still down two hours later.
  
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• Multiple Apple services suffer outages

  21-03-2022 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several Apple services were down on Monday, including the App Store. The company says the outages have now been resolved.
  
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• Best Makeup Storage Organizers 2022 - CNET

  21-03-2022 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a way to store all your beautiful makeup? Here's a list of organizers that will suit your style and keep your makeup tidy.
  
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• Speed Demon NASA Rover Sprints Across Mars in Search of Ancient Life - CNET

  21-03-2022 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Perseverance rover is doing its best impression of a race car because scientists are eager to investigate an intriguing river delta.
  
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• Russia Reportedly Bans All Meta Platforms, Except WhatsApp - CNET

  21-03-2022 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook and Instagram had already been blocked in the country.
  
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• Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Gets EPA Range Estimates - Roadshow

  21-03-2022 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  And friends, those estimates are pretty good.
  
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• Apple Music, iCloud, Maps and Other Apple Services Down for Some - CNET

  21-03-2022 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  The company's system status page confirms outages for several services.
  
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