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• ESA Reveals Our Sun's Future While Building the Ultimate Milky Way Map - CNET

  12-08-2022 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Our host star is middle-aged, but we must come to terms with its mortality.
  
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• Inflation Reduction Act: 3 Ways the Bill Could Save You Money on Your Health Care Costs - CNET

  12-08-2022 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The bill, passed by the House Friday afternoon and now heading to President Joe Biden to sign, would allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug pricing for the first time.
  
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• Want to Get Toned? Ditch the Scale and Focus on Body Recomposition Instead - CNET

  12-08-2022 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Weight loss alone doesn't tell the whole story. With body recomposition, you can burn fat and gain muscle -- simultaneously.
  
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• Why People Are Talking About 'The Rehearsal' on HBO - CNET

  12-08-2022 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Is The Rehearsal real or scripted? Here's what you need to know about Nathan Fielder's ambitious new show.
  
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• Why Thinking Really Hard Might Feel Like Running a Mile, Scientifically Speaking - CNET

  12-08-2022 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  There could be a reason we can't eternally compute like a computer.
  
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• See a Bizarre Bulging-Eye Bug Stuck in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber - CNET

  12-08-2022 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  It's so unusual, it had to be given a new family.
  
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• Two Trees TS2 laser engraver

  12-08-2022 22:42 via techradar.com
  
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  Laser power: 10000mwElectrical rating: 24V 4A DCMotherboard: 32bitEngraving speed: 10000mm/minEngraving method: USB/App/Online/Screen operationSoftware support: Mac, Windows, LinuxLaser wavelength 445±5nmEngraving size 450x450mmWeight: 6.5kgEngraving materials: Wood, Plastic, Paper, Leather, Bamboo, Stainless Steel, Chevron, Acrylic, GlassMachine size: 733x721x172mmEngraving mode: Image carving/Text carving/Scanning Carving/Contour carvingFile format: SVG, NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, GCODESu
  
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• Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget: Where to Buy Highlighters, Crayons, Electronics and More - CNET

  12-08-2022 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're shopping for jumbo crayons, a personalized pen or just need a new yellow highlighter, shopping online for it could save you big.
  
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• Meditation app Calm sacks one-fifth of staff

  12-08-2022 22:38
  
  Wellness tech company, which enjoyed a boom in custom during the Covid lockdown, has let 90 of its 400 staff goThe US-based meditation app Calm has laid off 20% of its workforce, becoming the latest US tech startup to announce job cuts.The firm’s boss, David Ko, said the company, which has now axed about 90 people from its 400-person staff, was “not immune” to the economic climate. “In building out our strategic and financial plan, we revisited the investment thesis behin
  
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• 'Day Shift' Review: Jamie Foxx, Vampire Slayer? Only in L.A - CNET

  12-08-2022 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Dave Franco are vampire slayers in a Netflix flick that's fast, fun and confusing, but above all else, fresh.
  
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• Polio Found in New York City Wastewater: Health Officials Urge Vaccination - CNET

  12-08-2022 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  The finding suggests local transmission of polio in the country's largest city. Polio is preventable with the vaccine.
  
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• How to make a QR code for free

  12-08-2022 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  There are several ways to make a QR code, and we'll explore the easiest (and free) options here.
  
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• 'She-Hulk' Tatiana Maslany On Marvel Publicity and Mark Ruffalo's Ad Libs - CNET

  12-08-2022 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  For the star of Marvel's new Disney Plus show, doing press is "a weird byproduct of this job that I don't totally get."
  
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• Canonical releases Ubuntu 22.04.1

  12-08-2022 21:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest long-term support version of Ubuntu receives its first upgrade.
  
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• Anne Heche Dies at 53 Following Car Wreck - CNET

  12-08-2022 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  The 53-year-old Emmy-winning actor suffered a "severe brain injury" after crashing her car into a house.
  
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• You Don't Have to Live With These Default Windows 10 Settings - CNET

  12-08-2022 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  You can improve your Windows 10 experience by changing any of these settings.
  
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• How to create a Google Calendar event right from Gmail

  12-08-2022 21:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Received an invitation or an important deadline on Gmail? Here's how to create a dedicated Google Calendar event for it instantly.
  
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• The Rings of Power: All the Terminology You Need to Know Before Watching - CNET

  12-08-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Confused by what you've seen so far in The Rings of Power trailers? Let me help fill in the gaps for you.
  
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• Swapping Your iPhone for Android? Here Are Easy Ways to Transfer Your Data - CNET

  12-08-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We walk you through how to export iMessages and more.
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy Pushed Back to Feb. 2023 - CNET

  12-08-2022 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  The magical adventure needs a few more months of brewing.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro early review: Most comfortable wireless earbuds yet?

  12-08-2022 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest wireless earbuds are here, but do they live up to the spec sheet? We're starting to put them to the test.
  
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• Scientists Discover 'First of Its Kind' 3-Star System in Deep Space - CNET

  12-08-2022 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  And, once upon a time, there might have been a fourth.
  
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• What Is Home Equity? - CNET

  12-08-2022 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Home equity is one of your most valuable financial assets, if you know how to tap into it.
  
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• Best Buy's anniversary sale is here: Our top deal picks

  12-08-2022 20:13 via zdnet.com
  
  From earbuds to a Dyson vacuum, you can get some of the best deals at Best Buy right now. You'll have to act fast though, as the sale ends on Aug. 14.
  
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• SpaceX to Launch US Spy Satellites Using Recycled Falcon Heavy Boosters - CNET

  12-08-2022 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  The US Space Force is looking to do more heavy lifting for less.
  
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• Pokemon Go August Community Day: Galarian Zigzagoon, Event Move and More - CNET

  12-08-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  This month's Community Day event is set for Aug. 13.
  
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• Jordan Peele's 'Nope': Ending Explained, All Your Lingering Questions Answered - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where the dust settled in Nope.
  
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• Gas Prices Are Down, but New State Gas Taxes Aren't Helping - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Eight states have raised taxes on gasoline this summer. Learn if you're impacted by the new hikes.
  
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• 'They/Them' Review: A Slasher That Isn't as Scary or Subversive as Real Life - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Peacock's new film hides the true horror of gay and transgender conversion therapy.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 3 vs. Z Flip (2020): Comparing the Foldables - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  A spec-by-spec look at the new Galaxy Z Flip 4 against Samsung's previous phones.
  
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• The 4 best Instant Pot deals right now: August 2022

  12-08-2022 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Get cooking faster with deals on a multifunctional pressure cooker and save up to $150.
  
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• FCC Wins Court Battle to Repurpose Auto Safety Spectrum for Wi-Fi - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  A federal court rejects a challenge to a 2020 FCC order, which reallocated the 5.9GHz spectrum to improve Wi-Fi speed and capacity.
  
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• Hubble Spies Celestial Cloudscape That's Pretty as a Painting - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Hubble, you make my heart sing.
  
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• Peloton Bike Plus and Tread Prices Are Going Back Up - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The exercise equipment maker is also making more jobs cuts.
  
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• Free COVID Testing: Don't Miss Out on Your 16 Free Home Tests - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The USPS has shipped three rounds of free COVID tests. If you haven't gotten your full 16, learn how to order them now.
  
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• Download Versus Upload Speeds: Yes, Your Upload Speeds Matter - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Don't overlook your upload speeds. Here's why they're important and how to improve them.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 2: A Spec-by-Spec Comparison - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  We let the specs do the talking. Here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 4 stacks up against the Z Fold 3 and Z Fold 2.
  
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• How to get Photoshop for free

  12-08-2022 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Adobe Photoshop is one of the most reputable programs for photo-editing needs, but its membership cost can be expensive. Here's the one (and only) way to use the service for free.
  
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• Johnson & Johnson Will Stop Selling Talc Baby Powder: What to Know - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  The company stopped selling the troubled bathroom staple in the US in 2020. J&J will keep selling its powder made with cornstarch everywhere.
  
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• The 6 best gaming laptop deals available now: August 2022

  12-08-2022 19:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Gaming laptops are a guaranteed way to get your hands on the best graphics cards out there, and now, you can take advantage of some truly awesome deals from Best Buy and others to get a new gaming laptop without breaking the bank.
  
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• Get Free Pokemon During the Pokemon World Championships - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A free Sinistea and Victini will be given away to celebrate the 2022 Pokemon World Championships.
  
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• Discord Fans: Say Bye to That 'Android Support Coming Soon' Message - CNET

  12-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Discord overhauled its Android app. What that means for users.
  
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• We Should All Set Our Thermostats to This Exact Temperature Over the Summer - CNET

  12-08-2022 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Electric bills are on the rise. Here's how to keep your home cool while minimizing electricity costs, according to the US Department of Energy.
  
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• Mercedes to Discontinue Metris, Gas-Powered Sprinter Vans in US - CNET

  12-08-2022 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Diesel Sprinters will soldier on, though, and an electric variant is also on the way.
  
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• Unplug These Appliances and Watch Your Electric Bill Drop - CNET

  12-08-2022 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much money you can save by unplugging certain household devices when you aren't using them.
  
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• Take Care of a Precocious Cat in My Talking Tom on Apple Arcade - CNET

  12-08-2022 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  My Talking Tom is now available on Apple Arcade.
  
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• The 5 best metal detectors of 2022

  12-08-2022 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best metal detector? Our expert pick is the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV for its affordable price, lightweight design, simplified interface, and tone differences for different metals. Thanks to TikTok and other social media sites, metal detecting has seen a surge in popularity, which means that new and seasoned hobbyists alike are looking for the best metal detectors on the market.
  
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• NFL Preseason 2022: Schedule, How to Watch Falcons vs. Lions, Packers vs. 49ers Today - CNET

  12-08-2022 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The games don't count, but they give football fans a first glimpse of what teams will look like for the 2022 NFL season.
  
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• CDC Changes Quarantine, Other COVID Guidance - CNET

  12-08-2022 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  Unvaccinated people no longer need to quarantine if they're exposed but don't have symptoms, though everyone who becomes sick should wear a mask and isolate.
  
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• The 5 best vlogging cameras of 2022

  12-08-2022 18:10 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best vlogging camera? The Sony ZV-E10 is ZDNet's top choice because of its mirrorless technology and 24.2MP camera. We researched and compared cameras by their size, stabilization and digital zoom capabilities, weight, sensors, and flip screen features -- all to determine our No. 1 pick and several other honorable mentions.
  
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