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• US Senators Call for Investigation of Hertz Stolen Vehicle Reports - Roadshow

  31-03-2022 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  The rental car company possibly improperly reporting rented vehicles as stolen has led to several customers being arrested.
  
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• Rent Increases by Nearly 20% Across the US: What Renters Need To Know - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Experts recommend spending only 30% of your monthly income on housing, but that goal may be unattainable for many renters.
  
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• Interest in post-grad computer science programs spiked during pandemic

  31-03-2022 23:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The pandemic may have accelerated interest in computer science higher education. Here's what some university-level leaders think drove the surge and what's coming next.
  
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• Which rewards credit cards are best for vacation rentals?

  31-03-2022 23:38 via zdnet.com
  
  You can cover travel expenses with the right combination of rewards cards -- or at least earn some points to pay for part of your trip.
  
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• Rust Foundation launches Rust Community Grants program

  31-03-2022 23:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to work on Rust but need money? The Rust Foundation wants to hear from you.
  
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• Send YouTube Links as Stickers Directly Through Snapchat. Here's How - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  No more copying and pasting links to share with your friends.
  
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• Nintendo's New Switch Sports Trailer Teases 16-Player 'Survival Bowling' - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what else popped up in a teaser for Nintendo's upcoming Wii Sports sequel.
  
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• Best Online Will Makers for April 2022 - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Creating a will doesn't have to be a hassle. These affordable services make the process quick and painless.
  
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• Facebook fails to label 80% of posts promoting bioweapons conspiracy theory

  31-03-2022 23:29
  
  A study found that external articles shared on the bioweapons myth were not labeled as ‘false information’ or ‘missing context’Russia-Ukraine war: latest updatesAs social media companies promise to crack down on Russian disinformation about the war in Ukraine, studies show they continue to fall short, allowing disproven narratives to reach millions.Facebook failed to label 80% of articles on its platform promoting a fast-spreading conspiracy theory that the US is funding
  
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• Amazon Labor Union Holds Lead in NY Election, Alabama Warehouse Workers Vote No Again - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  A union win at the Staten Island, New York, warehouse would be a historic first. The results in Alabama aren't final until 416 challenged ballots are resolved.
  
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• Amazing: NASA Spots Little Mars Helicopter From Orbit - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Let's give NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter a round of applause for this impressive feat.
  
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• How to Find Your AGI for Taxes, Even if You Don't Have Last Year's Tax Return - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  You need your adjusted gross income from last year to e-file taxes. Learn how to find it, or what to do if you can't.
  
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• Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser 4K TV review

  31-03-2022 23:15 via techradar.com
  
  Editor's note
  • Original review date: March 2022• Still a current model• Launch price: $5,499 (about £4,000, AU$7,500)• Target price now: $2,799Time flies in the ultra short throw projector world. Take the Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser 4K TV, for instance. Our review of this model appeared just two years ago, and it’s already selling for about half its $5,499 list price in the US. That’s a great deal for a tri-laser UST projector that comes bundled with a 100-
  
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• Hisense L9G TriChroma Laser 4K TV

  31-03-2022 23:15 via techradar.com
  
  Two-minute review
  The Hisense L9G is a revelation for the living room, but superior technology never comes cheap. This $5,499 (about £4000, AU$7500)  projector packs in some primo features you’d expect out of the best projectors from its ultra-short-throw design, tri-color laser light engine, HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC, HDR support, an Android TV interface, and powerful 40W speakers.A taste of the projector’s quality is on display right from the get go. It takes minutes to s
  
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• Send YouTube Videos Directly Through Snapchat - CNET

  31-03-2022 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  No more copying and pasting links to share with your friends.
  
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• Best budget treadmill: 6 cheap treadmills under $400

  31-03-2022 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Which is the best budget treadmill? In our review of the top choices, each of the following treadmills offer quality without breaking the bank. All of them cost well under $400.
  
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• iPhone 14 Rumors: Four Models and Bigger Screens - CNET

  31-03-2022 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what the latest leaks and renders show us.
  
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• Which Booster Should You Get? What to Know About Mixing COVID Vaccines - CNET

  31-03-2022 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  With many adults now eligible for a fourth shot and second booster, here's what to know before you make your appointment.
  
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• Microsoft To Do review: A to-do list app that makes you do too much

  31-03-2022 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's attempt to create a task manager for the average user produced an app that seems to have gotten itself stuck halfway between the business and private worlds by trying to serve too many demographics at once.
  
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• Russia's War on Ukraine, Updates: Russian Tech Sector Sanctioned by US - CNET

  31-03-2022 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  A look at recent news on the war, along with the US and international response.
  
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• How to Call the IRS With Tax Return and Child Tax Credit Questions - CNET

  31-03-2022 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you have a tax problem that 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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• You'll Soon Be Able To Repair Your Samsung Galaxy S21 Yourself - CNET

  31-03-2022 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung is launching a program to send out parts, tools and step-by-step guides for Samsung device owners to repair their own phones and tablets.
  
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• Best Robo-Advisors for Investing for April 2022 - CNET

  31-03-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  These picks make investing easy and more affordable.
  
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• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card review: Delta's top-tier travel card

  31-03-2022 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  As the highest-tiered co-branded Delta card, it offers cardholders Delta-centric rewards and luxury travel perks for a high annual fee.
  
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• What's Aphasia? What To Know About the Communication Disorder - CNET

  31-03-2022 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Acclaimed actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, prompting a conversation about language and cognition loss.
  
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• Hustle harder: how TV became obsessed with stories of workism

  31-03-2022 21:53
  
  Shows such as WeCrashed, Super Pumped and The Dropout all retell recent stories of millennial work-life balance going wrongThe third episode of WeCrashed, Apple TV+’s eight-part series on the precipitous rise and fall of the WeWork founders Adam and Rebekah Neumann, gives the viewer a small taste of being a startup employee. It’s 2012, and a nameless female employee arrives for her first day; she’s given a key card, an Apple laptop, a reminder that there’s a 7pm “Th
  
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• Axie Infinity's Ronin Network Loses Over $600M in One of the Largest Crypto Hacks on Record - CNET

  31-03-2022 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  The attack on the popular NFT video game occurred last week, and the company says it's "committed" to reimbursing players.
  
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• E3 2022 Has Been Canceled - CNET

  31-03-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Gamers will have to wait until next year for the big video game show to return.
  
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• Best Credit Cards for People With No Credit for April 2022 - CNET

  31-03-2022 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  If you have no credit score, you can start building one with one of these cards.
  
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• Impressive feat: NASA Spots Mars Helicopter and Perseverance Rover From Orbit - CNET

  31-03-2022 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  Wow! Let's give NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter a round of applause.
  
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• Chevy Debuts 2023 Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle and We Want One - Roadshow

  31-03-2022 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  It's an off-road-ready truck with Brembos big enough for a sports car.
  
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• Linux secure networking security bug found and fixed

  31-03-2022 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  An obnoxious security bug was discovered in Linux's IPSec secure networking program.
  
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• March Madness Final Four: How to Watch Kansas vs. Villanova, Duke vs. North Carolina - CNET

  31-03-2022 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Final Four of the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament tips off on Saturday.
  
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• World Backup Day 2022: Setting it but not forgetting it

  31-03-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There's no excuse anymore not to use automated backup into the cloud or to onsite storage.
  
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• Facebook in 'bare-knuckle' fight with TikTok

  31-03-2022 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Washington Post alleges a consultancy was paid by Meta to promote stories of dangerous TikTok trends.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G is now available for $450

  31-03-2022 20:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's newest smartphone for the US market is available with AT&T and T-Mobile.
  
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• Honda, Acura Expand Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Eligibility to Include Cars Up to 10 Years Old - Roadshow

  31-03-2022 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can put the 2012 MDX of your dreams in your driveway with a little extra confidence.
  
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• Zoom: How to Use Animal Avatars, Twitch Streaming and More - CNET

  31-03-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  These features can help make meetings more fun and informative.
  
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• 7 Ways to Relieve Stress in a Stressful World - CNET

  31-03-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  No one can hide from the stressors brought on by work, family or financial obligations. Here's how to manage daily stress.
  
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• A Spam Text From Your Own Number? Don't Get Phished - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Verizon customers, don't click that "Free Msg" link.
  
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• Get 30% Off the Excellent-Sounding Earfun Air Pro SV Earbuds - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Earfun's new AirPods Pro alternative, the noise-canceling Air Pro SV are normally $90. But you can pick them up for $63 with this discount code.
  
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• Apple iOS 15.4.1 Fixes Battery Drain Issue and More - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The latest iOS update comes less than a month since the release of iOS 15.4.
  
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• Chase Sapphire Reserve: The Best Rewards Program of Premium Travel Cards - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  This card is the closest competitor to The Platinum Card® from American Express.
  
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• Blue Origin completes its fourth space tourism flight

  31-03-2022 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The New Shepard took one Blue Origin employee and six paying customers just beyond the Kármán line, the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.
  
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• Having iPhone battery issues? Apple just released iOS 15.4.1 with a fix

  31-03-2022 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  A small, but important, update for your iPhone is available.
  
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• Google Tasks Review: This simple to-do list app gets the job done

  31-03-2022 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Tasks is a take on the to-do list genre that focuses on providing "just enough" functionality within a simple interface. It also joins its features to a smattering of Gmail and Google Calendar integration to ease task management.
  
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• Russian Capsule Brings Record-Setting NASA Astronaut Back to Earth - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  As the Ukraine war rages on, Russia's space agency has made bizarre threats about its cooperation on the International Space Station.
  
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• QD-OLED: New TVs From Samsung, Sony Promise Better Picture Than Ever - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Years in the making, QD-OLED TVs will finally go on sale in 2022. Here's everything we know about the cutting-edge display tech.
  
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• Daniel Radcliffe Had the Best Response to Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscar Drama - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Sometimes it's best when you say nothing at all.
  
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• Best Car Insurance for Teens and Young Drivers for April 2022 - CNET

  31-03-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  As a cohort, teens and young drivers are among the most expensive to insure. With astronomical premiums, it's important to find a carrier that'll give you a good deal.
  
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