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• T-Mobile Confirms You Can Get 2 Months of 5G Internet Almost for Free - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:47 via cnet.com
  A $100 gift card from T-Mobile if you keep the service for 60 days would cover the subscription cost for two months.
  
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• Shop at These Supermarkets to Save Money on Your Thanksgiving Meal - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:45 via cnet.com
  Turkey prices had been skyrocketing before retailers stepped in.
  
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• More People Should Watch One of the Best TV Shows of 2022 - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:45 via cnet.com
  Bad Sisters is a tremendous dark comedy thriller about considerate, loving siblings who'll murder for one another.
  
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• Medibank hacker says ransom demand was US$10m as purported abortion health records posted

  09-11-2022 23:38 via theguardian.com
  Post on blog linked to Russian ransomware group says it offered ‘discount’ ransom to health insurer of US$9.7m, or $1 for each customer’s dataFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe hacker behind the cyber-attack on Medibank set a US$10m price on not releasing the data, they claimed, alongside a new leak of apparently hacked records that purports to contain abortion health information
  
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• Crypto Exchange Binance Walks Away From Rival FTX Trading Acquisition, Report Says - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:32 via cnet.com
  FTX is facing a liquidity crunch.
  
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• The Particular Hell of 'Your Call Is Important to Us' - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Using automated phone menus is true hell, but it doesn't have to be this way.
  
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• Marijuana Legalized in Maryland, Missouri in Midterm Elections - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  Referendums in Arkansas and North and South Dakota didn't pass.
  
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• I Wanted to Like Mastodon - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:11 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Mastodon is no Twitter replacement. But will we have a choice?
  
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• The iPhone 15 Features I Really Hope Apple Delivers - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:05 via cnet.com
  Commentary: I want USB-C charging, the return of Touch ID and more uses for the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15.
  
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• Tesla Just Recalled Thousands of Model S and X Vehicles - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:03 via cnet.com
  A potential power steering failure has caused certain Tesla vehicles from 2017-2021 to be recalled.
  
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• You Can Stop Google From Recording You. Here's How - CNET

  09-11-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  Google is recording you, but it's pretty easy to purge your voice history.
  
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• The Dry Shampoo Recall: What to Know, and Which Brands to Check Your Cabinets For - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:59 via cnet.com
  Several Unilever shampoo products were recalled recently over a cancer risk.
  
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• Crypto Exchange Binance Walks Away From Rival FTX Trading Acquisition, Reports Says - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:56 via cnet.com
  FTX is facing a liquidity crunch.
  
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• The Ultimate Social Security Benefits Guide: Everything to Know, in One Place - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:51 via cnet.com
  A cheat sheet for those who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
  
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• Postage Stamps Are About to Get More Expensive, So Stock Up Now - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:46 via cnet.com
  Another price hike is coming for first-class postage stamps. The USPS raises the cost to 63 cents in January.
  
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• Are You Required to Join Medicare at 65? What You Need to Know - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:45 via cnet.com
  Americans qualify for Medicare at age 65, but whether or not you must enroll depends on your work situation.
  
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• How to create a form in Google Workspace to simplify the collection of information

  09-11-2022 22:43 via zdnet.com
  Here's how easy it is to create a form in the Google ecosystem, so you can more easily collect necessary information from various groups.
  
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• The 5 top USB-C laptop chargers of 2022

  09-11-2022 22:34 via zdnet.com
  With more laptops requiring USB-C chargers, finding the right one is essential to keeping your laptop juiced. The best options include multiple ports, ample power, and cooling technology.
  
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• Surprisingly, Cutting Cable Doesn't Always Save You Money (We Did the Math) - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:34 via cnet.com
  We settled the streaming-versus-cable debate once and for all. Here's the price breakdown.
  
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• Why You Shouldn't Cancel Netflix This November (But Hulu Can Probably Go) - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:16 via cnet.com
  Which streaming services to keep and which to cancel for the month of November, based on fluctuating prices and what's new to watch.
  
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• Election Day 2022: This Year's Key Results - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:12 via cnet.com
  Here's a quick look at this year's election results so far.
  
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• Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2022: Indoor and Outdoor - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:10 via cnet.com
  These budget-friendly security cameras will help you monitor and protect your home inside and out.
  
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• The best toys of 2022: Hottest tech toys on Amazon

  09-11-2022 22:07 via zdnet.com
  Looking to gift the tech-obsessed kid in your life a great gadget for the holidays? We've rounded up the best tech toys from Amazon's holiday gift catalog -- including tablets, robots, VR headsets, and more.
  
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• Sonic Frontiers Review: Delightful When It's Fast, Disappointing When You Slow Down - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  Sega's iconic blue hedgehog races into a new era in this adventure game, but hits a few speed bumps along the way.
  
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• Online vs. In-Store Deals: Which Black Friday Sales Should You Shop? - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  We'll help you decide whether to brave the crowds this Black Friday or shop from home.
  
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• Best-Sounding Wireless Earbuds in 2022: Get Top Sound Quality - CNET

  09-11-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  Many people are happy with cheap true-wireless headphones, but if you need something with top-notch sound, this is the list for you.
  
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• Twitter-Musk Timeline: Musk Pushes for More Rapid Changes at Twitter - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:59 via cnet.com
  The early days of Elon Musk's leadership have been chaotic.
  
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• iOS 16.1.1 is Here With Apple Bug Fixes - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:57 via cnet.com
  The update "includes bug fixes and security updates."
  
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• iOS 16.1.1 Arrives With Apple Bug Fixes - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:57 via cnet.com
  The latest version of the mobile OS also includes security updates.
  
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• Google Starts Issuing Refunds for Stadia Cloud Gaming Service - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:55 via cnet.com
  Google is pulling the plug on Stadia in January 2023.
  
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• 7 Little-Known Facts About Your Credit Card - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:53 via cnet.com
  With a little extra knowledge, you can make your credit card work harder for you.
  
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• Muse S (2nd Gen) review: A brain-sensing meditation motivator

  09-11-2022 21:51 via zdnet.com
  Review: The new Muse S (2nd Gen) headband gamifies meditation to help you better manage your stress and your sleep.
  
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• 'The Stranger' on Netflix: The True Story That Inspired the Unsettling Thriller - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:40 via cnet.com
  The suspenseful movie is based on the complex real-life scheme to finally snare the perpetrator in a high-profile child abduction case.
  
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• Travel for Less With This Huge Discount on 2 Lifetime Dollar Flight Club Subscriptions - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:39 via cnet.com
  Two accounts, one great price.
  
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• NASA's Hubble Spots Spectacular Supernova From 11 Billion Years Ago - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:35 via cnet.com
  Thanks to a cosmic magic trick, the Hubble Space Telescope witnesses three different moments in a star's explosive death process.
  
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• 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Spinoff to Welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:28 via cnet.com
  From the world stage to the drag stage: Trudeau will be the first world leader featured in the franchise.
  
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• Dry Skin? TikTok's Skin Hack 'Slugging' Might Be the Solution You Need - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:24 via cnet.com
  Stay moisturized this winter with this affordable dermatologist-approved skin care technique.
  
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• 10 Freeze-Proof Plants That'll Survive the Coldest Winter - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:23 via cnet.com
  Choosing hardy plants ensures you'll have a green spring and avoid the heartbreak of a winter die-off.
  
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• NASA Rover Spots 'Duck' on Mars - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:20 via cnet.com
  Fowl play! The menagerie of animal lookalike rocks on the red planet just got a new player.
  
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• I Conquered My Fear of Wild Mushrooms to Become a Forager. How You Can, Too - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:16 via cnet.com
  My top tips for navigating the wonderful world of wild mushrooms, from giant puffballs to ominous amanitas.
  
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• What to Know About RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  The virus is known for its effect on young kids and babies, but older adults are at high risk, too.
  
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• 'Black Panther 2' Is a Touching T'Challa Tribute With a Sexy New Antihero - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  Review: The 30th Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is among its most emotionally rich.
  
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• 5 Best Supplements to Gain Weight - CNET

  09-11-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  Build muscle and body mass with these vitamins, nutrients and supplements.
  
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• T-Mobile Confirms You Can Get Two Months of 5G Internet Almost for Free - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:48 via cnet.com
  A $100 gift card if you keep the service for 60 days would cover the $50 a month charge.
  
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• NASA Hubble Sees Spectacular Supernova From 11 Billion Years Ago - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:39 via cnet.com
  Thanks to a cosmic magic trick, the Hubble Space Telescope witnesses three different moments in a star's explosive death process.
  
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• Cargo Craft Successfully Docks at Space Station After Unusual Glitch - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:31 via cnet.com
  Whew. NASA and Northrop Grumman pulled off the ISS arrival of a Cygnus space freighter with only one working solar array.
  
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• Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor for Your Mac. Here's How to Set It Up - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  Is your computer display not enough real estate for your work? Use your iPad as an additional screen.
  
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• What Is Mastodon? The Twitter Alternative for People Flying the Coop - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  As Twitter transitions to Elon Musk's ownership, some users are flocking to an open-source social media option.
  
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• 'House of the Dragon' Had to Swap Twins in Season Finale - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  A case of COVID caused one actor to miss out on an important scene, a report says. Spoilers ahead.
  
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• Build-A-Bear's Next Pokemon Plush Is Teddiursa - CNET

  09-11-2022 20:09 via cnet.com
  You can get a plush of the tiny bear Pokemon in stores or online.
  
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