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• God of War Ragnarok Review: More Epic But Less Memorable Than Its Predecessor - CNET

  05-11-2022 23:40 via cnet.com
  God of War: Ragnarok tells a grander story than 2018's God of War, but lacks the originality which made that game a once-in-a-generation delight.
  
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• Swamped With Election Campaign Text Messages? Here's How to Stop Them - CNET

  05-11-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  Election Day is only days away, and political text messaging has reached a fever pitch.
  
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• Best Hidden Features in iOS 16: What You Might Have Missed - CNET

  05-11-2022 22:25 via cnet.com
  The first update to iOS 16 brought some big fixes, but some of the coolest new iPhone features still fly underneath the radar.
  
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• Pokemon Go Dratini Community Day Classic: Shiny Dratini, Mystery Pokemon and More - CNET

  05-11-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  The dragon Pokemon is back for Pokemon Go's latest Community Day rerun event.
  
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• What Happens If You Keep Your iPhone in Low Power Mode All the Time? - CNET

  05-11-2022 21:25 via cnet.com
  It's easy to set your iPhone to stay in Low Power Mode permanently, but you'll lose features and functionality.
  
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• JBL Reflect Aero

  05-11-2022 20:37 via techradar.com
  
  JBL Reflect Aero: One-minute reviewThe JBL Reflect Aero may look like most sports headphones on the shelves with their circular frame fringed with wing tips to help keep them in place when you’re exercising. However, there’s more to these headphones than meets the eye.The one obvious thing that sets them apart from other workout headphones is their waterproofing. With an IP rating of IP68, these wireless earbuds aren’t just water-resistant. You can dive down 1.5 meters in salt
  
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• Buy Stamps Now Before the Price Goes Up: What You Need to Know - CNET

  05-11-2022 20:35 via cnet.com
  First-class postage stamps are headed for their second price increase in six months.
  
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• Netflix's Hidden Codes Are Awesome, but These 9 Other Tricks Rock Too - CNET

  05-11-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  If you thought access to secret categories was cool, you may like fooling around with these features.
  
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• 'E.T.' Star Still Carries Lessons From Steven Spielberg's Sci-Fi Classic 40 Years Later - CNET

  05-11-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  Actor Henry Thomas reveals how intense and focused the director was on the set of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
  
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• Both Your Body and Brain Are Different After Trauma. What to Know - CNET

  05-11-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  While not every traumatic event results in PTSD, it impacts around 12 million people each year.
  
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• ‘Elon Musk doesn’t know what he’s doing’, says former Twitter executive

  05-11-2022 19:54
  Former UK-based vice-president Bruce Daisley thinks Tesla boss has underestimated the complexity of his restructuring plansElon Musk “doesn’t know what he’s doing” with Twitter and is “making everyone alarmed”, a former executive has said, after major brands paused their advertising spend on the platform and the company laid off thousands of staff.Bruce Daisley, Twitter’s vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa from 2015 to 2020, said he wa
  
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• Twitter-Elon Musk Timeline: Dorsey Comments, Musk Cites 'Massive Drop' in Revenue - CNET

  05-11-2022 19:53 via cnet.com
  The billionaire has his hands full as his leadership era begins in earnest.
  
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• Save Hundreds With Black Friday Deals at StackSocial - CNET

  05-11-2022 18:02 via cnet.com
  Discounted headphones, electric toothbrushes, airfares, online game memberships and more are on sale now.
  
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• The Best Bug Sprays for 2022 - CNET

  05-11-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  Cutter, Proven, Natrapel and more: The best insect repellents for every outdoor need.
  
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• Here's What to Know About the Adderall Shortage - CNET

  05-11-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  There've been a lot of shortages lately, now including a popular ADHD treatment.
  
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• Do You Need a Box Spring? Not Necessarily. Here's When to Skip It - CNET

  05-11-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  Not everyone needs a box spring for their mattress. Find out whether you should use one and your alternative options if you don't.
  
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• Best Earbuds and Headphones for Working Out for 2022 - CNET

  05-11-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  These wireless earbuds and headphones can make working out and running even better.
  
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• Machine-learning systems are problematic. That’s why tech bosses call them ‘AI’ | John Naughton

  05-11-2022 17:00
  Pretending that opaque, error-prone ML is part of the grand, romantic quest to find artificial intelligence is an attempt to distract us from the truthOne of the most useful texts for anyone covering the tech industry is George Orwell’s celebrated essay, Politics and the English Language. Orwell’s focus in the essay was on political use of the language to, as he put it, “make lies sound truthful and murder respectable and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind”. B
  
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• How Net Metering Makes Home Solar Panels a Better Deal - CNET

  05-11-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  Your utility might pay you for the solar electricity you generate. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2022: Roomba, Dyson, Tineco, Roborock and More - CNET

  05-11-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  Whether it's for hardwood or shag carpet, we tested the best vacuum cleaners for all surfaces to help you find the one that's right for you.
  
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• Save up to 70% on Allbirds Apparel at Woot - CNET

  05-11-2022 16:36 via cnet.com
  Grab new shorts, leggings and other apparel for your next workout.
  
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• Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

  05-11-2022 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative.
  
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• Take $100 Off This 50-Inch LG 4K TV, Get a $25 Gift Card During 1-Day Deal at Target - CNET

  05-11-2022 15:34 via cnet.com
  You can transform your entertainment space with this solid mid-size smart TV.
  
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• Save up to 50% on Ladders and Stepstools to Help You Tackle Projects, Decorations and More - CNET

  05-11-2022 15:33 via cnet.com
  Make sure your next project is in reach with one of these discounted ladders at Woot.
  
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• Stop Putting These 5 Foods in the Microwave - CNET

  05-11-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  Avoid exploding food and dangerous chemicals in your microwave.
  
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• National Nacho Day 2022: Get Free Nachos at Chevys, Taco Bell and More Tomorrow - CNET

  05-11-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  Grab these delicious deals from your favorite taco and Mexican restaurants.
  
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• Why I Switched My Home Internet Back to Spectrum After Using 5G - CNET

  05-11-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Remote surgery or driverless cars isn't 5G's "killer app." Right now, the most compelling 5G benefit is that it's finally giving cable companies a fight.
  
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• Scientist Felix Flicker: ‘Compared with a kung fu fight in public, giving a talk on physics isn’t a problem’

  05-11-2022 14:00
  The theoretical physicist and martial arts expert has written a new book that uses magic and wizardry as a portal to engage people with the important but overlooked field of condensed matterFelix Flicker is a theoretical physicist working on the quantum underpinnings of matter. Born in Devon, he studied at Oxford, the Perimeter Institute in Ontario, Canada, and Bristol University, where he completed his PhD. Now a physics lecturer at Cardiff University, he is also a kung fu teacher and former Br
  
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• Dry Skin? Tatcha Is the Best Face Moisturizer I've Found So Far - CNET

  05-11-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  This moisturizer is a dream gift for those with patchy, dry skin.
  
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• 9 Things You Need to Do at Home Before You Leave for Vacation - CNET

  05-11-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  Headed out of town for Thanksgiving? Handle these housekeeping items first.
  
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• Worried About Social Security? Here's the Reality - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  Commentary: My advice to every generation.
  
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• Why Do We Still Have Daylight Saving Time, Anyway? - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  Some lawmakers want to "spring forward" permanently, but not everyone is in favor.
  
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• Want to disinfect your iPhone? Go to a McDonald's restroom

  05-11-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  You've never seen anything like this. Well, I certainly haven't.
  
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• Save Your Phone's Battery and Data By Turning This Setting Off - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  Here's how to easily stop background apps from sapping your phone's battery and data.
  
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• If You Live in Arizona, Here's What You Need to Know About Solar Panels - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  Want to lower your energy bills? Check out solar energy solutions and tax incentives in the Grand Canyon State.
  
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• How to Find Out if Your State Is Sending You a Tax Rebate This Month - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  Massachusetts has started issuing payments out of its $3 billion tax surplus. Other states are giving taxpayers money back, too.
  
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• GM's Electric Pickups Head On: Comparing the Sierra EV to the Silverado EV video - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  While similar on most fronts, the differences are key as they go electric.
  
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• GMC Sierra EV vs. Chevrolet Silverado EV: How to Pick the Best One for You - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  These General Motors trucks have long been similar, but as they go electric, the differences are key.
  
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• Get an Extra $5 Back on Every Amazon Refund With This Return Trick - CNET

  05-11-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  Not only will you avoid paying return shipping, but you can also get cash back.
  
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• You Still Can't Vote by Text or Tweet. Don't Get Fooled - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:15 via cnet.com
  Hackers and far-right trolls have a playbook of using social media posts, robocalls and more to confuse voters into missing out on Election Day.
  
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• What's a Barndominium? Everything to Know About the Trendy Housing Craze - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  We've got info about how to build a barndo, how much they cost and the pros and cons of this Fixer Upper-driven housing style.
  
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• Southwest Airlines just made a twisted admission that'll infuriate customers

  05-11-2022 12:00 via zdnet.com
  It didn't have to be this way, but everyone booking for the holidays had better beware.
  
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• Social Security Payments for November: When Your Money Will Arrive - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  Some November checks have arrived for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries. Here's how the schedule works.
  
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• Midterm Elections: Abortion, Marijuana, Slavery Language on the Ballot in Multiple States - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  Here are the ballot measures to watch on Election Day.
  
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• Make Your Zoom Calls Fun With Backgrounds and Filters - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  Here's how to place yourself in an exotic location or touch up your video with a filter.
  
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• Make Sure You Check Out These Hidden Tricks Before Your Next Target Trip - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  Ready to save at Target any day of the week? Here's what you should know to maximize your savings.
  
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• GameSir X3 Type-C Mobile Game Controller Review: Cool Combo for Android Phones - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  The X3 delivers a better mobile gaming experience while keeping your Android phone from overheating.
  
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• Chromecast with Google TV HD Review: Raising the Bar - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  This cheap streamer might lack 4K, but it's got everything else you'll want.
  
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• Best VPN 2022: VPNs Tested and Rated by Our Experts - CNET

  05-11-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  The most highly rated VPNs for private streaming, gaming and torrenting.
  
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• Elon Musk defends Twitter layoffs, saying staff given three months’ pay

  05-11-2022 11:41
  New owner says company is losing $4m a day as he tries to reassure advertisers over content moderationElon Musk has defended the mass layoffs at Twitter by saying axed employees received a three-month payment from the company, which is losing more than $4m (£3.5m) a day.The social media company began widespread staff cuts around the world on Friday, with suggestions as many as half of its more than 7,500 staff could lose their jobs. Continue reading...
  
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