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• Meta to change targeting for housing ads after settling DOJ discrimination suit

  21-06-2022 23:49 via zdnet.com
  
  This is the Justice Department's first case challenging algorithmic bias under the Fair Housing Act. It's also the first time that Meta will be subject to court oversight for its ad targeting and delivery system.
  
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• 64% of Americans want a credit card that lessens their environmental impact: Study

  21-06-2022 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  GreenPrint, a global environmental technology company, learned that Americans are looking for more sustainable products.
  
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• The Bentley Continental GT Mulliner W12 Has All the Toppings - CNET

  21-06-2022 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  This latest Continental GT mixes together the GT Speed and GT Mulliner models.
  
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• Bentley Continental GT Mulliner W12 Is Speedy and Swanky - CNET

  21-06-2022 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The latest Continental GT variant combines the best attributes of the GT Speed and the GT Mulliner.
  
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• See a Parade of Planets Decorate the Predawn Sky This Week - CNET

  21-06-2022 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Calling all early risers: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are having a sky party.
  
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• 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Release Schedule, Plot and Everything to Know as the Finale Looms - CNET

  21-06-2022 22:59 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 before episode 6 hits Disney's streaming service.
  
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• Best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on Samsung devices

  21-06-2022 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on Samsung devices? The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is $300 off ahead of Amazon's annual sale. But it's not the only Samsung device that's currently discounted.
  
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• Tampon Shortage Means Your Brand Might Be Hard to Find Right Now - CNET

  21-06-2022 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  Instacart says it hasn't had this hard a time filling tampon orders since the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020.
  
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• Android smartphone makers, stop doing this!

  21-06-2022 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Ports are meant to be used. Make sure we can use them.
  
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• Biden Signs Two Bills to Enhance Government Cybersecurity - CNET

  21-06-2022 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Now signed into law, the bills aim too improve cybersecurity and collaboration on all levels of government.
  
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• The best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals under $100

  21-06-2022 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Prime Day deal for under $100 on Amazon? ZDNet chose the Insignia 24-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD TV. There are plenty of great deals on products under $100 ahead of Prime Day.
  
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• Bugatti Chiron L'Ébé Is Beautiful in Blue and Gold - CNET

  21-06-2022 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  This special edition is a tribute to Ettore Bugatti's daughter.
  
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• Elon Musk's $44 Billion Deal to Buy Twitter Gets Board Endorsement - CNET

  21-06-2022 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote in favor of the deal.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2022: Best early deals now available

  21-06-2022 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day deal right now? The Shark AV1010AE IQ robot vacuum is $203 off. If you're looking for more early Prime Day 2022 deals, ZDNet is compiling them here to save you time.
  
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• Tesla Model Y is the Most American-made Car, New Survey Finds - CNET

  21-06-2022 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Cars.com's annual American Made Index has all of Tesla's cars within the top 10 of its charts, though General Motors appears most in the overall index.
  
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• Best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on small appliances

  21-06-2022 22:08 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Prime Day small kitchen appliance deal on Amazon? Our pick is the GE convection toaster oven at $50 off. We've rounded up some of the best early Prime Day deals on all things for your kitchen.
  
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• Best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on kitchen appliances

  21-06-2022 22:08 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Prime Day small kitchen appliance deal on Amazon? Our pick is the GE convection toaster oven at $50 off. We've rounded up some of the best early Prime Day deals on all things for your kitchen.
  
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• Best MacBook Prime Day Deals: Save $100 On an M1 MacBook Air, $200 On a 16-inch MacBook Pro - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:52 via cnet.com
  Amazon has the lowest prices right now for Apple MacBooks.
  
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• NHL Stanley Cup Final 2022: How to Watch Game 4 of Lightning vs. Avalanche - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  The Tampa Bay Lightning cut their deficit against the Colorado Avalanche to 2-1 and are looking to even the series on home ice in Game 4 on Wednesday.
  
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• Best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on Echo devices

  21-06-2022 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on Echo devices? The 3rd Generation Echo Dot is ZDNet's top choice because it is a great deal for an everyday Alexa-enabled speaker for under $30. But it's not the only Echo device already on sale.
  
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• The Power and Pitfalls of AI for US Intelligence

  21-06-2022 21:38
  
  Artificial intelligence use is booming, but it's not the secret weapon you might imagine.
  
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• Microsoft Restricts Its Facial Recognition Tools Citing The Need for 'Responsible AI' - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant releases a Responsible AI Standard document that lays out its goals toward equitable and trustworthy AI.
  
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• McLaren Artura GT4 Race Car Ditches the Hybrid System - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  McLaren's new GT4 racer is lighter, more efficient and more competitive than the old 570S GT4.
  
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• Federal Gas Tax Holiday: The Latest Strategy to Fight Rising Prices at the Pump - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  President Biden may soon support pausing the gas tax, but critics say that would do more harm than good.
  
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• Federal Gas Tax Holiday: Strategy to Fight Rising Prices Might Not Do Much for Drivers - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  President Biden may soon support pausing the tax, but critics say that would do more harm than good.
  
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• Cryptography safe for now, but urgent need to build quantum skills

  21-06-2022 21:12 via zdnet.com
  
  While it is premature to sound the death knell for current key cryptography, there is a need now to build up skillsets in quantum computing to ensure nations have the right knowledge to combat potential threats when the technology becomes viable, says Dell CTO.
  
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• ISS Astronaut Pulls Off Perfect 'Gravity' Cosplay in Space - CNET

  21-06-2022 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  All that's missing is George Clooney.
  
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• Elon Musk’s daughter legally changes name and cuts ties with her father

  21-06-2022 21:04
  
  ‘I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form,’ she said in a petitionElon Musk’s 18-year-old daughter has legally changed her name to dissassociate herself from her billionaire father, legal filings that came to light Monday show. “I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form,” she said in a petition for both a name change and a new birth certificate. Continue reading.
  
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• How to find a meaningful computer science career

  21-06-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Meaningful computer science career paths are out there. Finding them is just a matter of research.
  
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• Facebook Parent Meta Settles Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Housing Ads - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  As part of the settlement with the US Department of Justice, Meta said it will stop using an ad tool for housing ads.
  
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• What to Know About Omicron's Parade of Subvariants - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Omicron keeps mutating and driving the current wave of COVID-19 cases as newer versions like BA.4 and BA.5 take hold.
  
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• Is There a Role for Novavax to Play in the COVID Pandemic? - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  More than two years into the pandemic, Novavax is up for FDA authorization. Here's what it offers that Pfizer and Moderna can't.
  
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• Summer Solstice: Everything to Know About the Longest Day of the Year - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Sun-soaked festivities return after two years of COVID shutdowns.
  
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• It's National Selfie Day: This iPhone Camera Trick Automatically Improves Your Photos - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Your iPhone selfies don't match what you see in the mirror, but that's easy to fix.
  
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• Best Xbox Series X and Series S Controllers for 2022 - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking to get more control over your gaming experience or expand your collection for couch co-ops, these are the best Xbox controllers we've tested.
  
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• Master & Dynamic's MW75 Headphones: Hands-On With the Latest AirPods Max Competitor - CNET

  21-06-2022 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  At $599, the MW75 noise-canceling headphones certainly have a premium price tag. But they've got a sweet design and deliver top-notch sound.
  
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• NASA, Dept of Energy fund concepts to bring nuclear power to the Moon

  21-06-2022 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  A fission power system could provide reliable and continuous power to astronauts as they travel to the Moon and Mars.
  
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• Amazon Promotes Doug Herrington to CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  The 17-year Amazon vet will replace Dave Clark.
  
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• Best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on tablets

  21-06-2022 19:40 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on tablets? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is $150 off ahead of Amazon's annual sale. But it's not the only tablet that's currently selling for less.
  
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• Best Laptop Deals: Save $200 On a Samsung Galaxy Book 2 360, $250 On a Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the best sales right now on laptops at Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg.
  
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• Best Prepaid Home Internet for 2022 - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  No credit checks, no contracts. Just simple, pay-as-you-go pricing. Here are my top picks for prepaid home internet service.
  
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• If You Liked Stranger Things, You'll Love These 14 Movies - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  These are the sci-fi, horror and mystery films to watch while you wait for season 4, volume 2.
  
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• How War in Ukraine Is Changing Everything for Climate Activists - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Russia's invasion of Ukraine is shaping the lives and work of European climate activists, who are asking their governments to stop financing the war through fossil fuels.
  
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• Foldable Phones Are Having a Moment - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Rumors suggest new foldable models from Samsung, Google and Motorola are in the works.
  
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• Best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on Fire TV devices

  21-06-2022 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on Fire TV devices? The 75-inch Toshiba M550 Series is ZDNet's top choice because it offers a home theater 4K UHD experience at $700 off. But it's not the only Fire TV on sale this Prime Day.
  
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• NASA Attempt to Boost Space Station Cuts Off Unexpectedly - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  A five-minute test only lasted for five seconds.
  
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• The Best Printers, According to the CNET Staff Who Use Them - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even in the modern age, we still need physical copies sometimes. Printers are still useful. No, really.
  
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• Spotify Playlists Can Sound Even Better With These Tricks - CNET

  21-06-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Adjusting these settings in Spotify can crank your listening experience up to 11.
  
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• TikTok Cracks Down on 'Get Rich Quick' Schemes and Undisclosed Ads, In Line With EU Rules - CNET

  21-06-2022 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  After complaints that TikTok was breaching EU consumer rules, the company has worked with the European Commission to update its branded-content policy.
  
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• Microsoft to curtail some of its facial recognition capabilities in the name of 'Responsible AI'

  21-06-2022 18:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is limiting, and in some cases, dropping completely, some of its own facial-recognition technologies in order to meet its evolving ethical AI standards.
  
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