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• James Webb Space Telescope Smacked by 'Unavoidable' Micrometeorite - CNET

  08-06-2022 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  NASA says Webb will be fine despite the unexpected impact to one of its mirrors.
  
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• Samsung broadens Web 3.0 and metaverse presence with Discord launch

  08-06-2022 23:39 via zdnet.com
  
  A dedicated Discord server will allow fans to interact, win NFTs, and chat about all things Samsung.
  
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• PC and Tablet Shipments Expected to Decline Throughout 2022 - CNET

  08-06-2022 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Supply shortages and recent lockdowns in China are plaguing the industry, IDC says.
  
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• NASA Hits Major Milestone in Mission to Find Alien Life on Jupiter's Moon - CNET

  08-06-2022 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The agency is finished with the main body of the Clipper, a spacecraft destined to search for evidence of life beyond Earth.
  
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• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: What to Know About the Floating Islands of Trash - CNET

  08-06-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Pacific Ocean has collected tons of trash over several decades, and it is affecting marine life.
  
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• 'Jurassic World Dominion' Review: Frantic Dino-Sequel Bites Off More Than It Can Chew - CNET

  08-06-2022 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  It's a spy movie! It's a western! It's a conspiracy thriller! And eventually it's a Jurassic Park movie, even if it makes no sense at all.
  
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• Student Loan Payments Are Paused, But Paying Anyway Could Have Some Perks - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  If you can, take advantage of this interest-free period to chip away at your debt.
  
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• 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Release Schedule, Plot and Everything to Know as Episode 4 Hits Disney Plus - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Ewan McGregor's beloved Jedi master and his fallen apprentice Darth Vader have returned in the Star Wars series. Here are the trailers, backstory and all the info you need.
  
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• Axon ethics board members resign over taser-equipped drone

  08-06-2022 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Axon wanted to place drones in schools and public places to prevent mass shootings. Resigning AI ethics board members saw that move as weaponizing drones and possibly leading to "AI-powered persistent surveillance."
  
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• Google Cloud Calculates 100 Trillion Digits of Pi - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Breaking its own record, Google Cloud churns out an unprecedented number of digits for pi.
  
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• ESA Mars Spacecraft Snaps Dramatic Crater That Looks Like a Human Eyeball - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here's looking at you, Mars.
  
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• The 5 best smartwatches of 2022

  08-06-2022 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best smartwatch? Well, it's been seven years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it's still our expert pick. There are tons of other options out there for iOS and Android users though, so we analyzed user-friendliness, price, and battery life to find the best smartwatches.
  
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• How to copy colors with the Color Picker tool in PowerToys

  08-06-2022 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The Color Picker tool helps you duplicate any color you see on the screen to use for design or development purposes.
  
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• Get an Extra $100 Off This Perfect Camping Companion and Never Be Without Power Again - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Now that camping season has arrived it's time to invest in a good solar generator.
  
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• Amazon's Hidden Mac Mini Discount Slashes Nearly $100 Off its Price Tag - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  That ties the all-time lowest price we've seen on Apple's affordable and ultra-compact desktop. But hurry, we don't expect this deal to last for long.
  
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• Change These Amazon Echo Settings to Fix Alexa's Communication Problems - CNET

  08-06-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Simply changing these five settings will make your frustrations with Alexa vanish.
  
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• FBI Shuts Down Marketplace Selling 24 Million Social Security Numbers - CNET

  08-06-2022 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  The websites made around $19 million in revenue from selling SSNs, names and dates of birth.
  
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• How to turn your Chrome Start tab into a productivity launchpad

  08-06-2022 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Jack Wallen shows you how to turn Chrome's Start tab into a much more productive place.
  
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• Self-paced online colleges: Top schools to learn at your speed

  08-06-2022 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Want an alternative way to get a college degree? Explore this list of the best self-paced online colleges. Study at your speed and complete your degree while working.
  
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• NASA Releases Photos of Spacecraft Destined to Search for Alien Life on Europa - CNET

  08-06-2022 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  In 2031, this ambitious space explorer could send back the very first evidence of life beyond Earth.
  
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• Best Internet Promotions of June 2022 - CNET

  08-06-2022 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  You've got to sign up for internet anyway, might as well get something extra for it.
  
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• 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Review: Hectic Dino-Sequel Bites Off More Than It Can Chew - CNET

  08-06-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's a spy movie! It's a western! It's a conspiracy thriller! And eventually it's a Jurassic Park movie, even if it makes no sense at all.
  
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• Jurassic World: Dominion

  08-06-2022 21:00 via techradar.com
  
  Ever since Jurassic Park roared its way to enormous box office success in 1993, the dinosaur-centric film franchise has longed to recapture a similar high. The series' multiple movies have tried and failed to replicate the iconic sci-fi action-adventure flick and, truth be told, the trajectory of the series has been on a downward turn with each passing entry.For Jurassic World: Dominion, then, the pressure is truly on. The sixth and apparently final mainline entry in the franchise is tasked with
  
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• Free Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Demo Out Now on Nintendo Switch - CNET

  08-06-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Try the upcoming Fire Emblem spin-off early and carry your progress to the full game.
  
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• Rob Zombie's 'Munsters' Teaser Is a Vivid Tribute to the Original - CNET

  08-06-2022 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Warm up the Dragula. The Munsters are coming back.
  
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• How one paper just blew up Bitcoin's claim to anonymity

  08-06-2022 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  All individuals transacting in Bitcoin are within six degrees or fewer of separation from a core group, say researchers.
  
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• Best Home Internet Deals of June 2022 - CNET

  08-06-2022 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a deal on home internet? Here are the offers worth checking out.
  
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• NBA Finals Game 3: Watch Warriors vs. Celtics Tonight on ABC - CNET

  08-06-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  The best-of-seven series heads to Boston tied at one game apiece.
  
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• An iOS 16 Feature That'll Save You from Cringeworthy iMessage Texts - CNET

  08-06-2022 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  This new iPhone texting trick could prevent some major embarrassment.
  
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• WatchOS 9 Could Help the Apple Watch Catch Up to Fitbit and Garmin - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  New sleep tracking and running features coming in WatchOS 9 will make the Apple Watch even more competitive.
  
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• The 8 best Father's Day deals on tech gifts in 2022

  08-06-2022 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Happy Father's Day! There's a way to celebrate every dad or father figure on our list without paying full price for thoughtful gifts.
  
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• Best Metal Credit Cards for June 2022 - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Generally regarded as a status symbol, metal credit cards don't function any differently -- and until recently have been more expensive.
  
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• Apple's M2 MacBook Air Only Has 4 Ports. Here's What They Do - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new MacBook Air has fewer ports than the 2021 MacBook Pro. Here's what to know.
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Major Innovations Are the Start of a New Era - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  From a new Warzone to more swimming, the next Modern Warfare is the start of "CoD 2.0."
  
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• TikTok investigating claims executive said he ‘didn’t believe’ in maternity leave

  08-06-2022 19:45
  
  UK-based e-commerce boss Joshua Ma to step back from role, according to reportsTikTok says it is investigating remarks allegedly made by a senior executive disparaging the concept of maternity leave, amid reports he is stepping back from his role.Joshua Ma, the head of the company’s e-commerce division across Europe, told staff that as a “capitalist”, he “didn’t believe” firms should offer maternity leave, according to a report in the Financial Times on Wednes
  
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• Apple's M2 Chip Gives New MacBook Air a Speed Boost - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple maintains its focus on efficiency for its second-generation Mac processor.
  
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• Best Sonos Deals: Save $36 on a Roam, $80 on a Move - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Sonos speakers are rarely on sale, but you can get the Roam or Move speakers at a decent discount right now.
  
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• MacOS Ventura: Cool New Features Are Coming to Your Mac With Apple's Latest OS - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  New camera tricks and productivity features, along with long-overdue upgrades to Spotlight, Mail and Safari were announced at Apple's WWDC keynote Monday.
  
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• The iOS 16 Photo Feature I Can't Wait to Try - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Apple debuted a new 'magic' photo tool coming in iOS 16.
  
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• Brendan Maclean: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

  08-06-2022 19:30
  
  The comedian and musician shares his favourite online japes, including a Lana Del Rey love song to Stuart Little, a pigeon at Pride and a Lee Lin Chin blooperGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email and listen to our podcastFrom my humble beginnings performing twee ukulele covers on YouTube, all the way through to me getting pooped on for art in my music video House of Air, the world wide web (sometimes abbreviated to “www”) has been a tool to bypass the front door of the LAMESTRE
  
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• Transfer, send and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin using PayPal

  08-06-2022 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The payment facilitator is expanding on what its users can do with their digital assets.
  
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• Twitter Will Reportedly Provide Elon Musk With Bot Data: What You Need to Know - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Musk says the deal can't move forward until Twitter proves its data about fake and spam accounts is accurate. Twitter says it plans to close the deal.
  
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• iOS 16 Beta Download: How to Get it on Your iPhone Today and Why You Probably Shouldn't - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  You can install the iOS 16 developer beta now, but we don't recommend it for most iPhone owners.
  
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• Scientists Explain Why the New Black Hole Optical Illusion Is So Trippy - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to this brain-melting artwork, your pupils might speak louder than words.
  
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• Modern Warfare 2 Is the Start of 'CoD 2.0' - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  From a new Warzone to more swimming, the next Modern Warfare is the start of a new era for the franchise.
  
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• Android 13 reaches platform stability with roll out of beta three

  08-06-2022 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  We're getting closer to Android 13's release.
  
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• Android 13 Beta 3 Launches, Hits Platform Stability - CNET

  08-06-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google's next AndroidOS is well on its way.
  
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• Twitter Fights Jan. 6 Committee's Effort to Get Internal Slack Messages, Report Says - CNET

  08-06-2022 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  It doesn't want to give lawmakers internal communications related to its moderation tweets about the attack on the US Capitol, according to Rolling Stone.
  
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• M2 MacBook Air: We Got Our Hands on Apple's Newest Laptop - CNET

  08-06-2022 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  New colors, better performance, bigger screen, improved camera… with a price increase to match.
  
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• Hubble Captures Record-Breaking 'Sneak Peek' of James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries - CNET

  08-06-2022 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  We could soon have eyes on some of the rarest objects in the universe -- including monster galaxies.
  
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