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• Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

  25-10-2022 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn.
  
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• Disney World Reopening Blizzard Beach, Now With 'Frozen' Theming - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:53 via cnet.com
  Blizzard Beach will be back in business Nov. 13.
  
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• 'House of the Dragon' Season Finale Recap: The Dragons Begin Their Deadly Dance - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:51 via cnet.com
  House of the Dragon's season finale saw Rhaenyra and Daemon learn of the death of King Viserys. Rhaenyra doesn't want a war but has to prepare for one.
  
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• Alphabet third quarter results fall as giant struggles to compete with TikTok

  25-10-2022 23:38 via theguardian.com
  YouTube growth slowed to a crawl due to tough competition from other video streaming apps amid broader economic downturnAlphabet revenue fell below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter, it announced on Tuesday, as it continues to battle an industry-wide tech slowdown.The company reported a third quarter revenue of $69bn, up 6% from last year but lower than analyst estimates of $70.9bn. Like many tech and social media firms, Alphabet is struggling to compete with TikTok amid a broade
  
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• iOS 16.1 Update Includes Dynamic Island Upgrades, Shared Photo Library - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:27 via cnet.com
  Here's what's new in iOS 16's first major update.
  
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• Amazon Driver Killed in Suspected Dog Attack While Delivering Package - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:10 via cnet.com
  A Missouri sheriff says the driver had a great deal of trauma to his body consistent with dog bites.
  
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• FAA Reportedly Wants Smaller Telecoms To Stop Using 5G Around Airports, Too - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:08 via cnet.com
  Verizon and AT&T have voluntarily limited some 5G near airports, and the FAA may want smaller telecoms to join them.
  
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• iPadOS 16.1 Is Now Available to Download - CNET

  25-10-2022 23:05 via cnet.com
  Here's how to install Apple's latest mobile software update for the iPad.
  
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• Google Parent Alphabet's Profits Fall Short as Tech Industry Scales Back - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:56 via cnet.com
  Alphabet will focus on profitable areas after its financial results miss analyst expectations.
  
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• Google Parent Alphabet's Profits Fall Short as Tech Industry Continues to Scale Back - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:56 via cnet.com
  Alphabet will focus on profitable areas after financial results miss analyst expectations.
  
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• James Gunn Is Taking Charge of DC Movies - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:49 via cnet.com
  Along with Producer Peter Safran, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad director is officially DC's answer to Marvel's Kevin Feige.
  
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• Google Profits Fall Short As Tech Industry Continues To Scale Back - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:30 via cnet.com
  Google parent company Alphabet will focus on profitable areas after missing the financial results below analyst expectations.
  
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• Last Solar Eclipse of 2022 Delivered Luminous Views: How It Looked - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:25 via cnet.com
  The partial solar eclipse is over, but you can revisit the beauty of the celestial phenomenon.
  
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• A Realtor Reacts to Real Estate Listings in the Metaverse - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:24 via cnet.com
  We ask real estate agent Herman Chan what he thinks of property for sale in the metaverse. Here are his thoughts on these other worlds.
  
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• Spotify Predicts It Will Eclipse 200 Million Paid Members Before End of Year - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:23 via cnet.com
  It has more than twice that many total listeners already, including people who listen free with ads.
  
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• Don't Buy Distilled Water. Make It Yourself for Free in 5 Easy Steps - CNET

  25-10-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  Save money on your grocery bills by making your own water at home.
  
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• How to use Apple's new iCloud Shared Photo Library (and why you should)

  25-10-2022 21:53 via zdnet.com
  Save yourself precious time in the future by setting up Apple's new shared photo library that can automatically share photos with up to five people.
  
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• Starbucks, Dunkin' or Caribou: Which Coffee Chain Is Cheapest? - CNET

  25-10-2022 21:35 via cnet.com
  Starbucks is widely considered to be "the expensive" coffee franchise, but is it? We crunched the numbers to find out.
  
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• You can now use Venmo to make purchases on Amazon

  25-10-2022 21:31 via zdnet.com
  Right in time for holiday shopping, you will be able to select Venmo as a payment method when making Amazon purchases.
  
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• Still Rinse Your Teeth With Water After Brushing? Stop. Here's Why - CNET

  25-10-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  There's a good reason for leaving a small amount of toothpaste residue on your teeth.
  
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' Trailer Drops In On Kevin Bacon - CNET

  25-10-2022 21:08 via cnet.com
  Marvel and James Gunn celebrate the holidays on Disney Plus with the Footloose star.
  
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• Do You Talk to Your Cat Like a Baby? (Pssst. It Knows You Do) - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:58 via cnet.com
  A new study finds kitties know when their human buddies are talking to them.
  
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• 2023 Ford Escape Debuts Updated Look, New ST-Line Spec - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:35 via cnet.com
  The revised Escape also features the latest generation of Sync 4 tech with a whopping 13.2-inch screen.
  
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• Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon

  25-10-2022 20:21 via zdnet.com
  Need backup power for when the lights go out? Check out the Bluetti AC200MAX.
  
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• NASA Spacecraft Snaps Haunting View of Earth From 380,000 Miles Away - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:19 via cnet.com
  Looking kind of lonely there, Earth.
  
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• Last Solar Eclipse of 2022 Took a Bite of the Sun on Tuesday: How It Looked - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:14 via cnet.com
  The partial solar eclipse is over, but you can revisit the beauty of the celestial phenomenon.
  
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• 'The White Lotus' Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, Cast and More - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:12 via cnet.com
  The second season is set in Italy and features new cast members like Meghann Fahy, Aubrey Plaza and F. Murray Abraham.
  
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• Apple Just Quietly Raised Prices for Apple Music and Apple TV Plus - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:04 via cnet.com
  Apple pointed to music licensing costs and Apple TV Plus' larger library for the price hikes, but they'll hit as inflation is already straining wallets.
  
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• Adidas, Gap Sever Ties With Kanye West Due to Antisemitic Comments - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:03 via cnet.com
  Fashion house Balenciaga​ and talent agency CAA reportedly end their relationships with the musician as well.
  
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• TV Screen Size: Going Bigger Is More Practical Than You Think - CNET

  25-10-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  Don't rule out switching to a larger size based on assumptions, but keep these TV buying tips in mind.
  
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• NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Rare View of Galaxies Merging - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:44 via cnet.com
  The next-gen instrument spots a rather extreme cosmic scene.
  
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• ISS Dodges Russian Space Junk With Debris Avoidance Maneuver - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:34 via cnet.com
  A chunk of satellite debris forced the International Space Station to move to safety.
  
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• Uber whistleblower calls on Europe to tackle ‘undemocratic’ power of tech companies

  25-10-2022 19:29 via theguardian.com
  Mark MacGann tells MEPs Uber had ‘almost unlimited finance’ to silence drivers with legal disputesThe whistleblower who revealed how Uber flouted the law and secretly lobbied governments around the world has called on European lawmakers to take on the “disproportionate” and “undemocratic” power held by tech companies.Speaking to a committee of MEPs in the European parliament, Mark MacGann, who was Uber’s top lobbyist in Europe, said the cab-hailing compa
  
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• Google Hit With Another Fine Over Its Dominance - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:29 via cnet.com
  India slaps Google with a new fine, this time for $113 million over payment restrictions on the Play Store.
  
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• 'The White Lotus' Season 2: Trailer, Release Date, Cast and More - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:26 via cnet.com
  The second season is set in Italy and includes new cast members like Meghann Fahy, Aubrey Plaza and F. Murray Abraham.
  
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• 'Andor' Episode 7 Explained: Empire Heaps on Brutality in Star Wars Heist's Aftermath - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:25 via cnet.com
  Recap: The rebels kicked the hornet's nest, ensuring that no anti-Imperial activity -- or activity in general -- goes unpunished in the Disney Plus series.
  
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• Ubuntu Studio is the Linux distribution for audio and video creators

  25-10-2022 19:19 via zdnet.com
  Here's a quick tour of a Linux distribution built specifically for those who create audio and video content.
  
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• SSI Recipients Will Get Their COLA Increase in December. Here's Why - CNET

  25-10-2022 19:15 via cnet.com
  If you receive Supplemental Security Income, you won't have to wait until 2023 to get your first check with the COLA pay increase. We'll explain.
  
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• Save $80 on the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones right now

  25-10-2022 19:15 via zdnet.com
  If you're traveling this holiday season, noise-cancelling headphones are essential. Right now, the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are 24% off on Amazon.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 deal: Save $50 right now

  25-10-2022 19:14 via zdnet.com
  While Samsung offered pre-order deals, this is the first actual drop in price since its release.
  
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• Goodbye to working in your PJ bottoms: are full-length holograms the future of meetings?

  25-10-2022 19:13 via theguardian.com
  The latest tech innovation promises to display a mini 3D image of yourself on virtual calls — a breakthrough for human connection or a new level of awkwardness?Name: Proto M.Age: Brand spanking new. Continue reading...
  
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• APAC faces 2.1M shortage in cybersecurity professionals

  25-10-2022 19:05 via zdnet.com
  Asia-Pacific region sees greatest growth in cybersecurity workforce, but still struggles to fill a gap of more than 2.16 million with 60% of organisations reporting a significant shortage in security staff, according to a study released by ISC2.
  
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• 'Great British Baking Show': This Guy Rescues Even the Most Disastrous Bakes - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:59 via cnet.com
  Illustrator Tom Hovey's drawings are the show's delicious secret ingredient. But don't expect to see him in the tent much.
  
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• Information commissioner warns firms over ‘emotional analysis’ technologies

  25-10-2022 18:57 via theguardian.com
  Companies ‘should not make meaningful decisions based on technology not backed by science’The information commissioner has warned companies to steer clear of “emotional analysis” technologies or face fines, because of the “pseudoscientific” nature of the field.It’s the first time the regulator has issued a blanket warning on the ineffectiveness of a new technology, said Stephen Bonner, the deputy commissioner, but one that is justified by the harm that c
  
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• You Can Now Use Venmo for Your Amazon Purchases - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:53 via cnet.com
  Some customers can use Venmo for Amazon purchases as of Tuesday, but a wider US rollout is expected by Black Friday.
  
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• Crafty College Students Design Wild Helmets to Thwart Exam Cheating - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:47 via cnet.com
  A professor in the Philippines asks young engineers to come up with hats that prevent peers from copying test answers, and they deliver some brilliant creations.
  
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• Netflix Parental Controls: 2 Ways to Keep Kids Away From Things They Shouldn't Watch - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:44 via cnet.com
  Not everything on Netflix is safe for kids. These parental controls change that.
  
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• Slow iPhone Browser? Try Clearing Your Cache - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:18 via cnet.com
  Clearing your cache can keep your browser running smoothly.
  
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• 'Andor' Release Schedule: When Will Episode 8 Come to Disney Plus? - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:02 via cnet.com
  The intense Star Wars show is hitting Disney Plus weekly. Let's run through the release dates and times for its five remaining episodes.
  
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• Signs You Should Start Shopping For a Hearing Aid - CNET

  25-10-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  It's a lot easier to get a hearing aid these days, now that they're available over-the-counter. Some people will benefit from ordering one today, but others should still see a doctor first.
  
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