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• T-Mobile Adds New 5G Home Internet Bundle, Test Drive Offer in Latest Broadband Bid - CNET

  04-05-2022 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The "un-carrier" has some new offers with an aim to boost its home internet base.
  
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• The 5 best electric lawn mowers of 2022

  04-05-2022 23:42 via zdnet.com
  
  By using either a rechargeable battery or extension cord, you can ditch the gas can for a greener way to care for your lawn. Our pick for the best electric lawn mower is the Ego Power+ LM2101.
  
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• Best electric lawn mower 2022

  04-05-2022 23:42 via zdnet.com
  
  By using either a rechargeable battery or extension cord, you can ditch the gas can for a greener way to care for your lawn. Our pick for the best electric lawn mower is the Ego Power+ LM2101.
  
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• Sonos reportedly unveiling its own Alexa-competing voice assistant in June - CNET

  04-05-2022 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  While Sonos speakers support Alexa and Google Assistant, a report says the company will soon reveal its own voice assistant.
  
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• Best Smart Home Products for 2022 That Aren't Made by Amazon or Google - CNET

  04-05-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  We took Amazon and Google out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home devices are out there.
  
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• 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer: Star Wars Day Tease Hints at Darth Vader's Return - CNET

  04-05-2022 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  May the Fourth be with you. The exiled Jedi's journey to face his fallen apprentice kicks off on Disney Plus from May 27.
  
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• The 12 best cheap tech gifts for under $100

  04-05-2022 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best cheap tech gift under $100? Our recommendation is the Ninja Air Fryer. Here are ZDNet's top picks for affordable, useful gadgets and tech accessories that would make great gifts for any occasion.
  
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• Canada Proposes Space Law to Punish Crimes Committed on Moon - CNET

  04-05-2022 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Canada may amend its criminal code to specifically account for misdemeanors on the lunar surface.
  
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• Google I/O 2022: What You Need to Know Before Next Week - CNET

  04-05-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The conference is set for May 11. Here are all the details, from how to watch to our expectations.
  
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• iPad (2021) vs. reMarkable 2: Take note of these differences

  04-05-2022 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  For your note-taking needs, the Apple iPad (9th Generation) and reMarkable 2 are two heavyweight picks. But with $450 in hand, which one should you buy? Let's break it down.
  
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• Kentucky Derby 2022: How to Watch, Stream Live Without Cable - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The first leg of the Triple Crown is this Saturday on NBC. Here's how to stream the race without cable.
  
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• Federal Reserve Announces Steepest Interest Rate Increase in Over 20 Years - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The Fed approves a half-point hike, as well as plans to shrink its nearly $9 trillion balance sheet.
  
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• How companies can create an equitable ecosystem

  04-05-2022 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  An equity advocate reminds us that where you work, the way you work, the language you use, and how you spend your time are the beginning of equity.
  
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• Bentley's New Model Will Have 24 Billion Possible Configurations - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  We're expecting it to be a long-wheelbase Bentayga SUV.
  
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• Fisker Teases New Ronin Electric GT Car With 550 Miles of Range - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Famed car designer Henrik Fisker has his sights set on another niche for his reborn company, and one in which he has some experience.
  
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• Ferrari's Purosangue SUV Will Have a V12 Engine, Which Rules - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Expect at least one optional hybrid powertrain with a smaller engine, too.
  
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• MSI GM30 Clutch gaming mouse review: Mechanical, symmetrical, durable

  04-05-2022 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The MSI GM30 Clutch features a symmetrical design that can be used in either a claw or palm grip as well as Omron mechanical switches and gold-plated connections for durability and reliability.
  
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• Kubernetes 1.24 Stargazer: An exceptional release with two major changes

  04-05-2022 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Some software releases are minor affairs, but then there's the latest Kubernetes update. It drops the Docker runtime and incorporates supply chain security.
  
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• 'The Mandalorian' Season 3: What to Know About Baby Yoda's Upcoming Adventures - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The little green superstar made a fateful decision in The Book of Boba Fett earlier this year, so let's take a look at what's going on his main Disney Plus series.
  
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• Joel Hodgson Created a Metaverse for New Mystery Science Theater 3000 Episodes - CNET

  04-05-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  MST3K returns for a brand new season that you can access May 6 via the Gizmoplex.
  
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• Crypto.com is significantly lowering the rewards of its popular debit cards

  04-05-2022 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Unwelcome changes are coming next month to the cryptocurrency debit cards.
  
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• Dish Finally Opens its 5G Network to Everyone, Starting in Las Vegas - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Dish, the fourth US carrier, launches its 5G network in Las Vegas and lists over 100 cities it will expand to.
  
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• Intuit to Pay $141M to Settle Claim It Tricked TurboTax Customers out of Using Free Filing Option - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  TurboTax must also cease advertising that, officials say, "lures" customers with false promises of free tax prep services.
  
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• I wore a continuous glucose monitor for a month. Here’s what I learned

  04-05-2022 20:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Signos is taking a unique approach to helping its members lose weight by using a continuous glucose monitor.
  
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• Best VPN Deals and Sales: Free Extra Months and Options for Under $25 Per Year - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Prices like this make it the perfect time to sign up for a virtual private network.
  
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• Here Are 6 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  With inflation on the rise, you may want to put your refund to work for you. Here's how.
  
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• Space Images From NASA and Beyond Make Star Wars Feel Very Real - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Celebrate Star Wars on May the Fourth (or any day) with spectacular space images that bring the sci-fi universe to life.
  
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• Rivian Snags $1.5B in Tax Incentives for New Georgia Factory - CNET

  04-05-2022 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The electric vehicle maker plans to have the $5 billion factory up and running by 2024.
  
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• Cyber-security chiefs warn of malicious app risk

  04-05-2022 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting weaknesses.
  
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• All 2023 Volvos Will Have Hybrid or Fully Electric Powertrains - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo's entire lineup uses the company's new Google-powered infotainment system, too.
  
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• You Don't Have to Quit Meat to Save the Planet—Just Eat Less

  04-05-2022 19:33
  
  If everyone ate just 20 percent less beef, deforestation rates by 2050 could be half as bad.
  
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• LinkedIn Agrees to $1.8M Settlement for Allegedly Paying Women Less Than Men - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  The money will go toward back wages and interest for the affected workers.
  
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• NASA Mars Rover Makes a Charming Zen Rock Garden by Accident - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Breathe deep and enjoy the meditative Martian view.
  
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• T-Mobile Adds New Magenta Max, Home Internet Bundle in Latest Broadband Bid - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  The "un-carrier" has some new offers with an aim to boost its home internet base.
  
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• Google Removed Over 3 Billion Ads, 5.6 Million Advertiser Accounts in 2021 - CNET

  04-05-2022 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  The company aims to protect users by getting rid of abusive advertising behaviors.
  
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• Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Sizzles in the Sky This Week: How to watch - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  The annual shooting star show can be traced to debris left behind by the famed Halley's Comet.
  
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• Common misconceptions about MBAs

  04-05-2022 18:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Common misconceptions about MBAs can prevent students getting the most out of this dynamic, multifaceted degree. Read on to see these myths debunked.
  
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• Apple Needs to Do More With the iPhone Pro Max - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple needs to bring some iPad features to the iPhone Pro Max's big screen.
  
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• What to Expect at Google I/O 2022 video - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Google's big developers conference is coming up. We'll definitely get news about the next version of Android and Google's Augmented Reality plans. And maybe -- just maybe -- we'll also see a brand-new smartwatch.
  
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• Snag One of Apple's Sleek iMac Desktops for Less at Woot's Refurb Sale - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  Save hundreds on one of Apple's stunning desktops with refurb models from 2014 all the way up to 2020.
  
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• Elon Musk Hints at Twitter Adding Fees - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla boss doesn't own the social media site yet though.
  
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• UK MPs invite Musk to be quizzed on Twitter plans

  04-05-2022 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes amid concerns about the billionaire's plans to relax content moderation rules on the platform.
  
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• Pens down: England’s exams regulator exploring online A-levels and GCSEs

  04-05-2022 18:11
  
  School leaders say online exams could allow them to go ahead in lockdown-style conditions in futureSitting exams using pen and paper could soon be a thing of the past, as England’s qualifications regulator, Ofqual, said it is exploring technology to transform the way GCSEs and A-levels are administered.The regulator’s latest corporate plan says Ofqual will remove regulatory barriers to allow exam boards to study the use of remote assessment, digital delivery and “adaptive testi
  
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• Fujifilm X-T30 II

  04-05-2022 18:11 via techradar.com
  
  Two-minute review
  Launched back in 2019, the original Fujifilm X-T30 was intended as a ‘lite’ version of the Fujifilm X-T3, boasting several of the same specifications in a more consumer- or travel-friendly body. Fast-forward to 2022, and the X-T30 II represents only a modest upgrade; although considering that the original camera was so good, that’s perhaps no surprise. If you already own the X-T30 there’s probably little point in upgrading, but, if you’re look
  
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• How Much Will Apple's iPhone 14 Cost? It's Complicated - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Apple may keep the iPhone 14's price the same as the iPhone 13, but an iPhone 14 Max complicates things.
  
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• How Vitamin E Can Improve Your Skin - CNET

  04-05-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Adding vitamin E oil to your skin care routine can bring many benefits. Here is how use it.
  
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• Casetify Star Wars collection: Transport the original trilogy with your mobile gear

  04-05-2022 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Casetify is known for its case personalization, and with its current partnership, we can now choose cases, watch bands, MagSafe chargers, MagSafew wallets, and more emblazoned with iconic scenes and graphics from the original Star Wars trilogy.
  
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• Robinhood Launches a Stock Lending Feature - CNET

  04-05-2022 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  It could earn you some passive income.
  
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• Dave Chappelle Attacked Onstage at Hollywood Bowl - CNET

  04-05-2022 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  On Tuesday night, a man tackled Chappelle during a comedy performance in Los Angeles.
  
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• Go Beyond Birth Control: The Extra Layer of Protection Against Unwanted Pregnancy - CNET

  04-05-2022 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  Ovulation tracking can be a powerful tool for family planning, and it's simple to do.
  
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