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• Google Play Store Will Hide Apps That Haven't Been Updated in Years - CNET

  07-04-2022 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Google is adding new Play Store requirements for app developers: Update your apps to work with the latest Android version, or new users won't see or be able to download those apps.
  
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• Here's How to Play Trivia Quest, Netflix's New Interactive Show - CNET

  07-04-2022 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  The series adapts the popular mobile game Trivia Crack and joins other interactive offerings on the streamer, including Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
  
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• Bird Flu Epidemic Surges: Zoos Put Birds on Lockdown to Fight Spread - CNET

  07-04-2022 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly 23 million birds have died or been destroyed during the course of the avian influenza's spread.
  
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• Get 60% off this minimalist floor lamp with over 16 million colors

  07-04-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This LED Corner Floor Lamp by Lamp Depot can illuminate your home with custom lighting effects.
  
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• What is the FAFSA?

  07-04-2022 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  What is FAFSA, and why should you complete it? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid may make you eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships.
  
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• 3G shutdown is underway: Check your devices now for safety's sake

  07-04-2022 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  As the 5G infrastructure builds up, 3G networks are shutting down. Here's how the closure may affect the tech that you rely on every day.
  
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• New Snapchat Filter Teaches Users American Sign Language - CNET

  07-04-2022 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  The ASL Alphabet lens shows users how to fingerspell their name, practice the ASL alphabet and test their sign-language fluency.
  
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• iOS 15.5 Beta: Every Change That Could Hit Your iPhone (Eventually) - CNET

  07-04-2022 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The first developer beta tweaks Apple Pay and adds SportsKit Support.
  
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• The Unsung Force Digging Through Misinformation - CNET

  07-04-2022 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  They're shining a light on QAnon, anti-vaxxing disinformation, and other conspiracy theories.
  
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• The security analyst: An expert in beginner's clothing

  07-04-2022 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The bottom line is that right now, an entry-level cybersecurity role has requirements much closer to an intermediate one.
  
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• Google's Multisearch Helps You Find That Thing You Can't Describe - CNET

  07-04-2022 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The feature uses artificial intelligence to help people find what they're looking for through more intuitive means.
  
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• Rocky Linux arrives on Google Cloud

  07-04-2022 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The CentOS Linux clones, such as Rocky Linux, are making their presence known on the major public clouds.
  
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• Flash Star Ezra Miller and That Hawaii Incident: What It Means for the Movies - CNET

  07-04-2022 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Miller stars in The Flash, which won't come out until summer 2023, and reports of emergency meetings about his future seem overblown.
  
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• Best portable power station (2022)

  07-04-2022 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best portable power station? The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 is our top pick. We analyzed the weight, power output, and number of ports for the top power stations below.
  
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• Twitter Launches 'Unmention' Feature That Lets You Untag Yourself From Any Tweet - CNET

  07-04-2022 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  For now the feature is available for select accounts on the web version of Twitter.
  
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• iPhone Battery Draining Fast? iOS 15.4.1 Has a Fix - CNET

  07-04-2022 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  This small new update also mends a security flaw.
  
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• Tasksboard turns your Google Tasks into a Kanban board

  07-04-2022 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking to supercharge Google Tasks, Jack Wallen is certain you'll find Tasksboard the perfect blend of simplicity and Kanban usability.
  
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• Best Wi-Fi router (2022)

  07-04-2022 21:11 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best Wi-Fi router? The Google Nest Wi-Fi is our top choice! We analyzed the speed, coverage area, and transfer rates of the top Wi-Fi routers below. Use cases vary from long range home setups to gaming to multiple devices.
  
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• Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as First Black Woman on Supreme Court - CNET

  07-04-2022 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Jackson will be only the third Black justice in the court's 233-year history.
  
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• Google's multisearch feature lets you search with text and images at the same time

  07-04-2022 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The new multisearch feature is part of Google's ongoing efforts to use AI to "create information experiences that are truly conversational, multimodal and personal"
  
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• Mario Golf N64 Is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week - CNET

  07-04-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The classic Nintendo 64 sports game arrives on Apr. 15.
  
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• Russia's War on Ukraine, Updates: UN Suspends Russia From Human Rights Council - CNET

  07-04-2022 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  A look at recent news on the war, along with the US and international response.
  
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• Best Dell Laptop Deals: Save $300 on an XPS 13, $285 on a G15 - CNET

  07-04-2022 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Shopping for a new laptop? Check out these deep discounts at Dell.
  
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• Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed for Supreme Court: Here's When She'll Be Sworn In - CNET

  07-04-2022 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Jackson is slated to replace Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, who is retiring at the end of the current term.
  
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• Disney World Unveils Affordable Housing Project in Florida - CNET

  07-04-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Around 1,300 units will be built near the theme parks.
  
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• Disney World Unveils Affordable Housing Plan in Florida - CNET

  07-04-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  About 1,300 units are planned for near the theme parks.
  
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• Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court - CNET

  07-04-2022 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
  
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• Best travel VPN (2022)

  07-04-2022 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best VPN for travel? Our pick is ExpressVPN! When traveling, you're completely dependent on the resources of your host location or country. To ensure you have the safest, most secure travel experience, we analyzed the number of locations, simultaneous connections, and performance of the top VPN services to provide you with the best VPN for travel.
  
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• Best online project management degrees 2022: Top picks

  07-04-2022 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  An online project management degree trains graduates for in-demand careers in tech, construction, and business.
  
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• Best smart display 2022: Top 5 displays compared

  07-04-2022 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  We've hand-picked five smart displays that will satisfy a range of wants and needs.
  
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• The Best Cat Toys, According to Our Favorite Felines - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Cats are notoriously tricky to shop for, so we asked our CNET team to share which toys their kitties are purrfectly crazy about.
  
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• See Mars Go Dark in NASA Rover Video of a Rowdy Dust Cloud - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  The red planet sure knows how to kick up a dust fuss.
  
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• Mystery of alleged Chinese hack on eve of Ukraine invasion

  07-04-2022 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A western intelligence official believes the aim was espionage - but questions remain.
  
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• Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X headphones review: Brutally honest sound for under $300

  07-04-2022 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Beyerdynamic's bid to slot a mid-market solution between its popular DT 990 PRO and DT 1990 PRO models resulted in a highly capable pair of headphones ideal for anyone looking for unaltered playback.
  
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• 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Gets Standard AWD - Roadshow

  07-04-2022 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Standard AWD gives it a small edge over the competition, most of which charge extra for the feature.
  
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• How to Watch SpaceX Send Its First Paying Crew to ISS on Ax-1 Mission - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company is providing launch services for Axiom Space, which aims to kickstart a new commercial era in low-Earth orbit.
  
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• Brazil military ‘posed as NGOs on social media’ to play down deforestation

  07-04-2022 19:23
  
  Facebook owner Meta removes network from social media in move which could damage President Jair BolsonaroFacebook owner Meta Platforms has removed a network of social media accounts with ties to the Brazilian military that posed as fake non-profits to play down the dangers of deforestation.The comments by Meta, published in a quarterly report, pose a reputational risk to Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro. The far-right former army captain is a longtime sceptic of environmentalism. Continue
  
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• Apple Hires Economists to Argue Its Own Apps Aren't the Most Popular In Its App Store - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple's apps represent a "relatively small share" of usage.
  
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• Peacock Gets 18 Sunday Morning MLB Games in 2022 - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  All baseball fans are about to learn the joys of morning baseball.
  
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• Anti-Transgender Bills: What They Would Ban and Where They're Being Considered - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Sports bans, prohibitions on transition-related care and more have been proposed in at least 32 states.
  
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• This Is How Twitter’s Edit Button Can Actually Work

  07-04-2022 19:03
  
  The ability to edit tweets is coming—but it’s full of risks. This is how to do it right.
  
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• Best Crib Mattress for 2022 - CNET

  07-04-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  These mattresses for every budget will help your baby sleep safe and sound.
  
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• Hubble Spots Face-Melting Hot Weather on 'Bloated Jupiter-Sized Worlds' - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  They have the hottest planetary atmospheres seen yet, NASA says.
  
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• Save Up to $65 on Easy-to-Install 2nd-Gen Ring Alarm Kits at Amazon Now - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  This kit comes with a base station, keypad, motion detector and more to keep your home secure and give you peace of mind.
  
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• Best online business administration degrees 2022

  07-04-2022 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Finding the best business administration degree online can seem overwhelming. To help, we've ranked our top picks based on cost, convenience, and quality.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Is Down to Just $5 on Xbox and PlayStation for Today Only - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Save $25 off the popular, futuristic open-world game where you'll play as a mercenary with cybernetic enhancements.
  
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• 'Sonic 2' Director and Star Want the Movie to Bring You on an Emotional Journey - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Actor Ben Schwartz and director Jeff Fowler talk about the sense of danger Knuckles brings to the movie, the friendship between Sonic and Tails, and their favorite game references.
  
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• Filing Taxes With Student Loans: Top Tax Breaks That Can Help You Get a Larger Refund - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Don't pay more than you owe -- if you have student loan debt, you may qualify for tax deductions and credits.
  
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• Apple's iMessage Should Copy This New WhatsApp Feature - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: WhatsApp now works -- with encryption -- across any device with a web browser. Hopefully more messaging apps do this too.
  
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• Pokemon Go Spring Into Spring Event: Flower Crown Togetic, Bonuses and More - CNET

  07-04-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pokemon Go's annual spring celebration returns from Apr. 12 to Apr. 18.
  
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