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• Did You Test Positive for COVID at Home? Here's What to Do - CNET

  12-06-2022 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  It's June 2022, and COVID-19 is still with us. Here's a refresher of the CDC guidance on what to do if you test positive.
  
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• Everything Microsoft revealed at its 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Showcase

  12-06-2022 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The stand-in event for the announcements that would have taken place at E3 in past years was jam-packed with expected blockbusters and a few shocking surprises.
  
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• iOS 16: The Big Features We Didn't See at WWDC 2022 - CNET

  12-06-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: We still want these four iPhone features. Many of them have been on Android for years.
  
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• Microsoft Teases New Xbox Game With Popular Developer Hideo Kojima - CNET

  12-06-2022 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  The game makers didn't give any details about the upcoming title, except that Kojima said it's a game he's "always wanted to make."
  
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• Every Xbox and Bethesda 2022 Showcase Reveal: From Starfield Gameplay to Diablo 4 - CNET

  12-06-2022 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft swings big with its summer gaming showcase.
  
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• Starfield Will Let Players Explore More Than 1,000 Planets - CNET

  12-06-2022 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Forget open-world, this is open-galaxy.
  
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• In Redfall, Vampires Are a Metaphor For The Rich and Powerful - CNET

  12-06-2022 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  "You know, we are living in a world where a tiny percentage of people are preying on everybody else -- a tiny percentage of very powerful people are having their way with us."
  
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• How Apple Maps in iOS 16 Will Improve the Way You Travel - CNET

  12-06-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  iPhone's Maps app is getting an upgrade. Here are the 2 most notable changes and how you'll use them.
  
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• 'Squid Game' Season 2 Gets Greenlight From Netflix - CNET

  12-06-2022 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix confirms that season 2 of the popular show is a go and teases a little bit about who we can expect to see.
  
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• Diablo 4 Launches in 2023, Coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation Consoles - CNET

  12-06-2022 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Blizzard just revealed new gameplay and the release window for the highly anticipated action-RPG.
  
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• Microsoft Announces Minecraft Legends Game for Xbox, PC and Cloud, Coming in 2023 - CNET

  12-06-2022 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  One of the most popular game franchises ever is expanding into the action-adventure genre.
  
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• Microsoft Announces Minecraft Legends Game For Xbox, PC and Cloud, 2023 - CNET

  12-06-2022 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  One of the most popular game franchises ever is expanding into the action adventure genre.
  
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• Overwatch 2 Coming Out October 4, Will Be Free-to-Play - CNET

  12-06-2022 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Time to get the team back together.
  
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• Overwatch 2 Coming Out Oct. 4, Will Be Free to Play - CNET

  12-06-2022 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Time to get the team back together.
  
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• Google engineer put on leave after saying AI chatbot has become sentient

  12-06-2022 19:36
  
  Blake Lemoine says system has perception of, and ability to express thoughts and feelings equivalent to a human childThe suspension of a Google engineer who claimed a computer chatbot he was working on had become sentient and was thinking and reasoning like a human being has put new scrutiny on the capacity of, and secrecy surrounding, the world of artificial intelligence (AI).The technology giant placed Blake Lemoine on leave last week after he published transcripts of conversations between him
  
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• There's a Way to Download Apple's iOS 16 Beta Today. Here's How - CNET

  12-06-2022 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  If you can't wait for its public release date, you can download the iPhone update now. But, there are caveats and reasons you may want to hold off.
  
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• How WatchOS 9 Is Paving the Way for the Apple Watch's Future - CNET

  12-06-2022 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: If the Apple Watch Explorer Edition rumors are true, WatchOS 9's new running features could be a great fit for the fitness-focused watch.
  
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• Ctrl+Shift+T Is the Most Useful Keyboard Shortcut, if You're Click-Happy Like Me - CNET

  12-06-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  This key combination can reopen a browser tab you accidentally closed in Google Chrome.
  
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• ‘A gift from God’: Binley Mega Chippy owner basks in TikTok fame

  12-06-2022 17:14
  
  Kamal Gandhi, 70, and his Coventry chip shop became a sensation after its name was turned into a catchy songIt has been two weeks since his Coventry chip shop became a TikTok sensation drawing in crowds from around the country, and 70-year-old Kamal Gandhi is exhausted.He has had to take on and train four new staff members, ensure a continuous supply of stock to deal with hundreds of new customers and help manage the long queues snaking down the road outside the now world famous Binley Mega Chip
  
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• Will Your iPhone Get iOS 16? These 3 Won't Be Compatible - CNET

  12-06-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  With iOS 16, Apple will end support for some of its older iPhones.
  
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• Here's how 7 tech companies plan to honor Juneteenth

  12-06-2022 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The celebration of Juneteenth began nearly 160 years ago. But the holiday just received federal recognition last year. Here's how some companies choose to commemorate this event.
  
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• iOS 16 Will Bring These Exciting New Features to Your iPhone - CNET

  12-06-2022 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  We break down all the new features you can expect in Apple's next iPhone update.
  
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• Fitbit Tips: 12 Tricks to Get the Most Out of the Fitness Device - CNET

  12-06-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  From customizing your exercise stats to fast pairing to an Android phone, there are plenty of ways to tailor your Fitbit experience.
  
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• Wells Fargo Active Cash Card: Earn 2% Cash Rewards on Your Purchases - CNET

  12-06-2022 15:31 via cnet.com
  
  This credit card keeps things simple with a great cash rewards rate across your purchases.
  
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• Want Cleaner Carpets? Shaving Cream and Baking Soda Are Your Friends - CNET

  12-06-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, you can make your carpet look fresh in an hour. Here's how.
  
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• These Android 12 Hidden Settings Will Change How You Use Your Phone - CNET

  12-06-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best Android features are sometimes the ones that aren't obvious.
  
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• 2 Changes to Apple Maps for iPhone and How You'll Use Them - CNET

  12-06-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  iPhone's Maps app is getting updates to improve your travel experience.
  
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• This One-Day Deal Makes the Apple TV 4K $15 Cheaper Than the Non-4K Model - CNET

  12-06-2022 14:46 via cnet.com
  
  At $130, the Apple TV 4K is absolutely the best Apple TV to purchase right now. Grab one before the deal is over.
  
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• Verizon mocks its own stores, admits they're not really worth it

  12-06-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It takes an interesting form of bravado to come out with this.
  
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• Stop Using a Knife to Slice Cake. This Method Is Faster and Cleaner - CNET

  12-06-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Grab this tool from your medicine cabinet for mess-free slices of cake.
  
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• Pride Month 2022: Collections That Actually Benefit LGBTQ Causes - CNET

  12-06-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Check out rainbow merch from Xbox, Levi's, Converse and other brands putting their money where their marketing is.
  
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• Pride Month 2022: Check Out Rainbow Merchandise That Actually Benefits LGBTQ Causes - CNET

  12-06-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pride drops from Xbox, Levi's, Converse and other brands putting their money where their marketing is.
  
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• How to Go Solar as a Renter - CNET

  12-06-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you don't own the roof over your head, there are steps you can take to get solar power into your life.
  
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• With Interest Rates Expected to Rise, Should You Refinance Your Student Loans Now? - CNET

  12-06-2022 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  Save money and update your repayment plan by refinancing your private loans.
  
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• Here's How Much Energy a Microwave Uses Compared to an Oven - CNET

  12-06-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We crunched the numbers to see much you can save on your electric bill when you fire up the microwave more often.
  
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• Has the US Learned Nothing From the UK’s Gambling Woes?

  12-06-2022 13:00
  
  As American sports betting accelerates, a similar reckoning is sure to follow.
  
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• Conti's Attack Against Costa Rica Sparks a New Ransomware Era

  12-06-2022 13:00
  
  A pair of ransomware attacks crippled parts of the country—and rewrote the rules of cybercrime.
  
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• Apple's new M2 MacBook Air. Why I hate myself for wanting it

  12-06-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're a longtime MacBook Air user, what part of the latest M2 Air will tempt you the most? It could just be little things.
  
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• Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase: Start Time, How to Watch Online - CNET

  12-06-2022 12:56 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase is almost here!
  
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• Apple Watch SE vs. Series 7: Apple's Cheaper Watch Is the Better Value - CNET

  12-06-2022 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 7's bigger screen and additional health features are useful, but you might not need them.
  
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• NASCAR 2022: How to Watch, Livestream the Toyota Save Mart 350 Today - CNET

  12-06-2022 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on FS1 on Sunday.
  
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• Install This Gadget to Never Leave Your Curling Iron On Again - CNET

  12-06-2022 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to live in constant fear of burning down your house. There's a quick fix.
  
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• How to Make Your Daily Walk More of a Workout - CNET

  12-06-2022 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make your walk feel more intense with these trainer-approved tips.
  
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• Formula 1: How to Watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and F1 Racing in 2022 - CNET

  12-06-2022 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  F1 racing takes on the Baku City Circuit on Sunday for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  
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• Ditch Siri and Put Alexa on Your iPhone Home Screen Instead - CNET

  12-06-2022 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Adding the Alexa widget to your iOS home screen puts Amazon's voice assistant just a short tap away. Here's how to set it up.
  
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• 'Spider-Man: No Way Home, The More Fun Stuff Version' to Land in Theaters - CNET

  12-06-2022 02:02 via cnet.com
  
  Sony and Marvel tout a seemingly extended version, with the help of Tom Holland, Tobey McQuire and Andrew Garfield. It's set to hit theaters Sept. 2.
  
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• Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

  12-06-2022 01:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.
  
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• Skip the Collagen Supplements and Try These Skin-Friendly Foods Instead - CNET

  12-06-2022 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  Collagen supplements may be trendy, but you don't need them for younger-looking skin.
  
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• The Only Way to Slide Into Someone's DMs Without Being a Creep - CNET

  12-06-2022 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  DM slides don't have to be an unsettling move -- if you do it right.
  
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