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• You Might Have Aphantasia -- a Puzzling Phenomenon That Weakens the 'Mind's Eye' - CNET

  23-04-2022 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Hoping to decode the mystery of mental blindness, researchers find a striking biological signature for aphantasiacs.
  
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• Longer Phone Life: How to Avoid Unnecessary Phone Upgrades - CNET

  23-04-2022 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Smartphones are more advanced than ever, but they aren't cheap. Learn how to make your phone last longer.
  
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• When Will 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Hit Disney Plus? Here's Every Episode's Release Date - CNET

  23-04-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ewan McGregor is returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
  
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• Get this time-saving business note software for just $10

  23-04-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Agenda 14 is a productivity platform that lets you turn notes into action items as your meetings occur.
  
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• Twitter uses Earth Day to announce ban on climate denialism ads

  23-04-2022 22:55
  
  The platform has been a source of a growing wave of climate misinformation and said denialism ‘shouldn’t be monetized’Twitter chose Earth Day to announce it will ban advertisements that deny the scientific consensus on climate crisis.“We believe that climate denialism shouldn’t be monetized on Twitter, and that misrepresentative ads shouldn’t detract from important conversations about the climate crisis,” the company declared on Friday. Continue reading.
  
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• Reading romance books after heartbreak, finding nostalgia, and living with cancer and Covid

  23-04-2022 22:00
  
  A writer wonders about a happily ever after. Nostalgia rises after years of rapid tech change. And cancer survivors manage treatment during lockdownYou can read the original articles here: Continue reading...
  
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• Waiting for a Tax Refund? 9 Biggest Reasons Why Your IRS Money Could Be Late - CNET

  23-04-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Filing taxes online with direct deposit should usually result in a refund within three weeks. Learn why it might be taking longer.
  
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• Amazon, Google, Meta Among Targets of EU Law on Disinformation, Harmful Content - CNET

  23-04-2022 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  EU lawmakers reach a deal on the basics of major legislation meant to address the negative side of online platforms.
  
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• The 4 most exclusive credit cards of 2022

  23-04-2022 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The most exclusive cards come loaded with perks you wouldn't expect.
  
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• Get Up to 40% Off Eero Wi-Fi Routers, Extenders and Mesh Systems - CNET

  23-04-2022 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Give your network a boost to get fast, dependable internet across your home and kiss dead-zones goodbye.
  
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• Why Thousands of Netflix Users Are Canceling, and How to Quit - CNET

  23-04-2022 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Learn why some are leaving the video streaming service behind and how to end your own subscription if you choose.
  
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• 'Old Enough' on Netflix: Why I Can't Stop Watching 2-Year-Olds Run Errands - CNET

  23-04-2022 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I'm rooting for these toddlers from Japan who are taking care of business.
  
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• Why Blood Type Matters for Heart Health, According to Science - CNET

  23-04-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  People with type A and B blood might be more susceptible to heart disease and blood clots.
  
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• NBA Playoffs 2022: Livestream Raptors vs. 76ers, Mavericks vs. Jazz, Nets vs. Celtics - CNET

  23-04-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs continues with games on ESPN and TNT.
  
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• Keep Cables and Cords Concealed and Save Up to 28% - CNET

  23-04-2022 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  Wrangle your wires in the office, living room, bedroom and anywhere else you need organization to keep things tidy.
  
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• The Sun Just Unleashed the Strongest Solar Flare in Almost Five Years - CNET

  23-04-2022 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  The worst of this one will miss us, but it is a hint of what's to come.
  
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• How to See Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus Form a Rare Lineup in the Night Sky - CNET

  23-04-2022 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  The planets join the waning moon this month to provide a celestial wake-up call worth answering before sunrise.
  
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• Save $75 Off 1TB SanDisk Ultra microSD Card - CNET

  23-04-2022 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're using a camera, smartphone or tablet, this memory card has will let you save, share or store with ease.
  
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• Best Detailing Spray for Cars in 2022 - Roadshow

  23-04-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your car looking supreme in between a wash and wax with our top detailing spray products.
  
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• Cloud computing has all the momentum, but we still live in an on-premises world for now

  23-04-2022 17:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Only a handful or enterprises can be considered 'all-cloud,'while one-third are 'mostly cloud' at this point. Most IT executives still see cloud as an IT optimization play,
  
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• PAX East 2022: The 9 Most Exciting Games to Check Out - CNET

  23-04-2022 17:03 via cnet.com
  
  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, many new indie Souls-likes, miniature platformers and more games stood out at this year's show.
  
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• Twitter to Begin Cryptocurrency Payouts for Creators. This Week's Top Bitcoin and Crypto News - CNET

  23-04-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  All the bitcoin, cryptocurrency and NFT news for the week ending April 22.
  
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• Britain’s Tesla hopes for big things from ‘microfactories’

  23-04-2022 17:00
  
  Electric vehicle maker Arrival is gambling that small sites, a ‘Lego-block’ manufacturing system and lots of robots will bring it successThe last year has been tricky for electric vehicle startups. After a burst of investment mania in which companies raised billions on the mere promise of battery propulsion, valuations have come back down to earth.One of the loudest thuds has come from Arrival, the closest to what could be called a British electric vehicle champion. Its market value
  
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• A self-driving revolution? We’re barely out of second gear | John Naughton

  23-04-2022 17:00
  
  The Department for Transport’s breezy predictions about driverless cars transforming Britain into a ‘global science superpower’ are both premature and optimistic“Britain moves closer to a self-driving revolution,” said a perky message from the Department for Transport that popped into my inbox on Wednesday morning. The purpose of the message was to let us know that the government is changing the Highway Code to “ensure the first self-driving vehicles are intro
  
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• Free Pokemon Available for Pokemon Sword and Shield This Weekend - CNET

  23-04-2022 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Tune in to Pokemon's European International Championships for a free Dracovish.
  
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• Prime Video: The 40 Best Movies to Watch - CNET

  23-04-2022 15:59 via cnet.com
  
  From a political thriller starring Adam Driver to comedy-drama Brad's Status, here's what to stream on Prime Video.
  
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• This World Traveler Bundle Includes Rosetta Stone, Matt's Flights and More for $169 - CNET

  23-04-2022 15:08 via cnet.com
  
  Here is your ticket to cheap flights, new language skills, travel tips and more so you can explore the world for less.
  
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• How Do You Know You're Buying an Energy-Efficient House? - CNET

  23-04-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before you buy your next home, be sure it has some of these energy- and water-saving features.
  
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• Get a refurbished MacBook Air at 60% off the original price

  23-04-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A MacBook Air is a great travel laptop, but it can be quite expensive brand new. Refurbished models offer similar features for less.
  
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• Best fitness deals available right now: April 2022

  23-04-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Save big with up to $699 off Peloton or Nordictrack exercise bikes, or pick up a new Apple Watch for as little as $239.
  
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• 20 Ways to Upgrade Your Zoom Calls - CNET

  23-04-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll walk you through our favorite Zoom tricks, from how to change your Zoom name, profile picture and background to making a breakout room, adding your pronouns and more.
  
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• Will Masks Return to Airplanes? Everything You Need to Know - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:35 via cnet.com
  
  A court order has paused airplane masking requirements. The majority of Americans disagree.
  
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• Can I Go Swimming With My iPhone? Breaking Down Water-Resistance Ratings - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:05 via cnet.com
  
  Your phone might not be as waterproof as you think. Here's what IP67, IP68 and IPX8 actually mean.
  
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• The LG C2 OLED TV sets a high bar for 2022 TV picture quality video - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Competing QD-OLED TVs might have more buzz but the C2 has the track record, a lower price and more sizes.
  
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• Obama Criticizes Social Media for Spreading Misinformation and Netflix Reportedly Cancels Will Smith Sequel video - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, former President Barack Obama calls out tech companies for spreading misinformation. Also, social media app BeReal wants to help users share more authentic versions of themselves, and Netflix reportedly cancels a Will Smith movie.
  
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• Living EV-Only With Our Long-Term Mini Cooper SE and a LiveWire One - Roadshow

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Two short-range urban EVs show me the pros and cons of electric life.
  
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• LG C2 OLED TV Review: Once Again, the High-End TV to Beat - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  With superb image quality, a wide range of sizes and a proven track record, the C2 sets the pace for 2022.
  
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• I test-drove a Polestar 2 and it went in a very strange direction

  23-04-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Hertz says it's buying 65,000 of these EVs. Are they fun?
  
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• Can't Visualize Objects in Your Mind? You Might Have Aphantasia - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  But if you're not sure, researchers may soon have a solution. They made the "first biological, objective test for mental imagery."
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Houston - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Also known as Space City, H-Town and Bayou City, this Texas metro has a little bit of everything, including home broadband options. Here are your choices.
  
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• Audi RS E-Tron GT and RS6 Avant Get Sideways on Snow and Ice - Roadshow

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can you think of a better day than this?
  
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• Amazon Astro Is One Small Step for Robotkind - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's helper bot is a significant milestone for robots, but it's not the giant leap I was expecting.
  
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• 9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Smart Glasses for the Blind, Buildings Made of Bacteria - CNET

  23-04-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Smart specs scan surroundings and tell wearers what's there. Also: Future Martian homes might be made of microbes, and Pixar ups its game with Lightyear. The week's must-reads.
  
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• We're Drowning in Plastic. Here's What You Can Do About It - CNET

  23-04-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We may never be able to kill plastic. But there are some ways that you can cut back, with Earth Day in mind.
  
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• Best Soundbar Deals: Save $300 on the LG SP8YA, $200 on LG Eclair - CNET

  23-04-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Theater-quality sound that won't break the bank.
  
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• How to Avoid 7 of the Most Common Zoom Mistakes - CNET

  23-04-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  No matter what video chat platform you use, it's important to be respectful of others.
  
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• Bird Flu Epidemic Has Claimed at Least 36 Bald Eagles - CNET

  23-04-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Outbreaks of H5N1 have forced farmers to kill at least 27 million chickens and turkeys. Raptors and birds of prey are also succumbing to the virus.
  
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• Best Android Phones in 2022 - CNET

  23-04-2022 11:35 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's top picks include phones from Samsung, Google and OnePlus.
  
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• ‘The bird was complete luck’: Josh Edgoose’s best phone picture

  23-04-2022 11:00
  
  The London-based photographer on his serendipitous avian encounter when capturing a plane and a fleeting rainbowPhotographer Josh Edgoose has always tried to capture “moments that feel a bit strange”. Until recently, photography was a hobby, and when lockdown first hit, he was limited to the area surrounding his home in Hounslow, London, for inspiration.“We live under a flight path, so planes go by every 10 minutes or so,” Edgoose says. “This beautiful rainbow appea
  
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• 2022 Lincoln Navigator Emphasizes the Details - Roadshow

  23-04-2022 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The updated 2022 Navigator really leans into luxury, with its Black Label trim offering quite the plush experience.
  
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