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• First Official 'Game of Thrones' Fan Convention to Include Kit Harington - CNET

  02-08-2022 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The event takes place this December in Los Angeles.
  
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• Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers

  02-08-2022 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said.
  
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• Blockchain-Backed Aid Groups Could Be the Future of Philanthropy - CNET

  02-08-2022 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Impact DAOs like Gitcoin aim to correct what they see as the institutional underfunding of public initiatives and causes.
  
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• Stimulus Check Update: Find Out If Your State Is Sending You a Tax Rebate - CNET

  02-08-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of taxpayers are receiving refunds and stimulus payments from their state government.
  
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• Justice Department Files First Lawsuit Against Abortion Ban After Roe v. Wade Overturned - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Idaho's near-total ban on abortion is scheduled to go into effect later this month.
  
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• Dark Matter From 12 Billion Years Ago Mapped Through Warped Spacetime - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  These halos from the early universe could lead to a new era of cosmology.
  
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• How to adjust the Android display size for easier reading

  02-08-2022 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to increase or decrease the size of the Android screen resolution so that you can read what's displayed, whether you have your glasses or not.
  
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• Beyoncé Will Remove Slur From New Album. Here's Why - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  Beyoncé is rethinking some of the language on her new album, after a broader conversation around ableist terms in music.
  
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• Sheryl Sandberg Steps Down as Meta's COO - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Her 14-year run as a Meta employee will end Sept. 30.
  
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• Remote-Controlled Surgical Robot to Board International Space Station - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Star Trek medicine continues to infiltrate the ISS.
  
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• Scientists Explain 'Mystery Masses' Discovered on Seafloor - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Forbidden spaghetti. Do not eat.
  
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• 'Lightyear' Hits Disney Plus Tonight. Here's When (and Why It Took 6 Weeks) - CNET

  02-08-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Lightyear, the first Pixar movie in years to hit theaters instead of going straight to Disney Plus, starts streaming early Wednesday. Here's when (and why).
  
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• Microsoft starts rolling out 'Outlook Lite,' optimized for low-end Android devices

  02-08-2022 21:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's 'Outlook Lite' app for Android is meant to work on lower-end devices with less RAM. It's available as of this week in a handful of countries.
  
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• The State of Monkeypox: Symptoms, Treatments, History and More - CNET

  02-08-2022 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  More states declare monkeypox a health emergency as the Biden administration appoints a monkeypox outbreak response team.
  
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• T-Mobile Might Owe You Money: Inside the $350 Million Data Breach Settlement - CNET

  02-08-2022 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to find out if you're eligible to claim a payout.
  
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• Best Home Internet Deals of August 2022 - CNET

  02-08-2022 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Fast speeds and low prices. Here are the best home internet deals you'll find for the month of August.
  
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• Samsung's Self-Repair Program Now Open for Galaxy Owners - CNET

  02-08-2022 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  People will be able repair front screens, glass backs and charging ports themselves.
  
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• 10 Highest-paying associate degree options: Your complete guide

  02-08-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  By choosing one of the highest-paying associate degrees, you may find financially rewarding careers without a four-year degree.
  
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• 'Stranger Things 4' Didn't Beat 'Squid Game' as Netflix's Biggest Hit Ever - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  The latest season of the retro sci-fi series is Netflix's No. 2 most watched show ever (at least, according to Netflix).
  
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• Big Bang Residue Reveals Dark Matter From 'Earliest Moments of the Universe' - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  These halos from 12 billion years ago could lead to a new era of cosmology.
  
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• Utah's Great Salt Lake Seen 'Disappearing' in Alarming Space Images - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The famously salty lake is at its lowest level since recordkeeping began in the mid-1800s.
  
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• HP Pavilion Plus 14 review: burns twice as bright for half as long

  02-08-2022 20:30 via techradar.com
  
  Editor's Note
  • Original review date: August 2022• Launch price: Starts at $799 / £799 (around AU$1,120)• Target price now (updated model): Starts at $999 / £899 (around AU$1,490)Update – August 2024: The HP Pavilion Plus 14 might have missed out on a spot amidst our ranking of the best laptops when we originally reviewed this model, but two years on, I've got good news and bad news.The good news is that an updated model featuring the new Intel Core Ultra 5 chip
  
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• Air Fryers Use Less Energy Than Big Ovens. Here's How Much You Can Save - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, they won't cause your kitchen to overheat. Here's why an air fryer might just be the perfect summer cooking tool.
  
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• 12 States Are Cutting Sales Tax for Back-to-School Shopping This Weekend - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  This weekend is a big "tax-free holiday." Find out which states are eliminating or reducing tax, and which items are eligible.
  
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• New COVID Booster Fall 2022: What to Know About Updated Vaccines and BA.5 - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Vaccine companies are working on new formulas that'll target omicron's BA.5 subvariant. But the US hasn't secured enough doses for all Americans because of a lack of funding, the HHS warns.
  
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• 5 Streaming Services Okay to Cancel in August - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Put these subscriptions on pause for the month and slash your streaming bills.
  
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• 5 Streaming Services OK to Cancel in August - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Put these subscriptions on pause for the month and slash your streaming bills.
  
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• iOS 15.6: Every New iPhone Feature and Bug Fix You'll Get - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's latest iPhone software is ready to download.
  
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• Instagram boss moves to London after backlash over app changes

  02-08-2022 20:05
  
  Adam Mosseri relocates temporarily as Meta continues attempts to counter TikTok’s riseThe head of Instagram is temporarily relocating to London less than a week after the Meta-owned company faced outrage from influencers such as Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner over changes to the popular photo-sharing app.Adam Mosseri, who has a strong relationship with the billionaire Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg, will move to the company’s offices in King’s Cross amid the tech firm’s batt
  
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• What to Know About Omicron's BA.5: Symptoms, Testing and More - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  BA.5 is driving a summer surge of COVID. Here's what to know.
  
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• Make Your Body Produce More "Happy" Hormones. Here's How to Do It Naturally - CNET

  02-08-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can hack your brain to produce more dopamine, serotonin, endorphin and oxytocin.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Every Game and Update Coming in August - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything that coming to Apple Arcade in August.
  
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• National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2022: Where to Find Free Cookies and Other Sweet Deals - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Pour yourself a tall glass of milk: Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
  
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• Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: Get a ThinkPad T16 For Half Price - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  Many of Lenovo's latest laptops are deeply discounted, from the new flagship X1 Carbon Gen 10 to a power-packed Legion gaming laptop with GeForce RTX graphics.
  
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• 3 flat tire tech tricks all cyclists needs to know

  02-08-2022 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Bike flats got you down? These are the three things you need to keep on hand to fix them fast.
  
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• Has the Covid pandemic caused an increase in shortsightedness in children?

  02-08-2022 19:30
  
  Myopia is rising in children but experts say focus should be on spending time outdoors rather than reducing screen timeFollow our live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastA rise in screen time during the pandemic has parents concerned about their children’s eyesight, but experts have said more focus is needed on other types of prevention.Optometry Australia’s 2022 Vision Index survey, released last month, found that 64% of par
  
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• James Webb Space Telescope Delivers Knockout Cartwheel Galaxy View - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  You spin me right round, baby, right round.
  
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• The 3-Minute Habit That'll Make You a Little Happier Every Day - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Boost your mood without spending money or even very much time.
  
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• There's Actually a Better Place to Put Your Fan for Maximum Coolness - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your fan is probably in the wrong place and your room temps are suffering. Here's where to move it to beat the heat this summer.
  
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• Ford Bronco Raptor RLE Brings the GOAT to Rocket League - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  In case you needed a little more stance in your Rocket League ride, Ford's latest, hottest Bronco arrives on Aug. 4.
  
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• 14 Cleaning Tools That'll Make You Excited to Wash Up in 2022 - CNET

  02-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  We like anything that makes cleaning less of a chore.
  
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• How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11

  02-08-2022 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  A dedicated recovery tool is the best way to revive a file that's been deleted. Here's how to use one.
  
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• Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord Cutting in 2022 - CNET

  02-08-2022 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Are you looking to cut cable but want to keep live sports, news and originals? YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV or Sling TV could be the services for you.
  
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• Feren OS is a Linux distribution that is as lovely as it is easy to use

  02-08-2022 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for one of the most beautiful Linux desktop operating systems available, Jack Wallen is confident Feren OS will be pleasing to the eye and make Linux an easy-to-use operating system.
  
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• Can someone tell if I block their number?

  02-08-2022 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're finding yourself in the awkward position of blocking someone else's number, you may have wondered about what happens next. Will they find out you blocked their number? We'll walk you through the ways someone may be able to tell if their number was blocked.
  
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• Citi Premier Card: Top Rewards on Four Major Spending Categories - CNET

  02-08-2022 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Citi Premier Card offers a competitive rewards rate on travel, groceries, gas and restaurants.
  
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• NASA's Artemis I Will Send Shaun the Sheep Around the Moon - CNET

  02-08-2022 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  The first "astronaut" of the Artemis age has been announced.
  
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• Best Outdoor Grill Deals: Save on Charcoal, Kamado, Gas and Portable Grills - CNET

  02-08-2022 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  There's still plenty of time left in the summer to get outside and grill. See the lowest prices for outdoor grills from Big Green Egg, Char-Broil, Kamado Joe and Weber.
  
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• Free TV Over an Antenna: How to Get on Board With the Upgrade - CNET

  02-08-2022 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Any TV lets you watch local channels for free, and the system is getting a boost thanks to ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV.
  
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• Robinhood's Crypto Arm to Pay $30M for Anti-Money Laundering, Consumer Protection Violations - CNET

  02-08-2022 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  The fine is the latest in a series of lawsuits and alleged violations against the investing app.
  
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