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• That's Not a UFO in This NASA Mars Rover Image. Here's What It Really Is - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:39 via cnet.com
  It's never aliens, but at least there's a good explanation.
  
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• How to Close A Bank Account - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:39 via cnet.com
  You'll have to do a little prep work before closing a bank account.
  
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• Windows 11 Gets a New VPN Status Indicator - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:36 via cnet.com
  Are you sure you're connected to your VPN? Microsoft's latest visual cue aims to help you keep an eye on your status while you browse.
  
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• Elon Musk’s satellites to be part of UK trial to get internet to remote areas

  30-11-2022 23:30
  The Starlink technology uses more than 3,000 low Earth small orbit satellites to beam broadband signalsElon Musk’s satellite Starlink technology is to be part of a UK government trial to get better internet connectivity to remote parts of the country.The technology, which uses more than 3,000 low Earth orbit small satellites to beam a broadband signal and is operated by the firm SpaceX, will initially be trialled at three remote locations – Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire Moors nat
  
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• Google shares newly-found commercial spyware threats

  30-11-2022 23:27 via zdnet.com
  The 'Heliconia' framework, with apparent ties to a Spanish IT company, exploits vulnerabilities previously found in Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Defender.
  
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• Google shares details of newly-found commercial spyware threats

  30-11-2022 23:27 via zdnet.com
  The 'Heliconia' framework, with apparent ties to a Spanish IT company, exploits vulnerabilities previously found in Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Defender.
  
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• Step Inside Ramses the Great's Ancient Egypt With Dazzling Immersive Tour - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:25 via cnet.com
  At the traveling exhibit Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, 21st century technology meets Egypt's 19th Dynasty.
  
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• After '1899,' More People Should Watch the Best Show on Netflix - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:19 via cnet.com
  It's from the creators of 1899 and it's much, much better.
  
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• Watching '1899' on Netflix? You Have to Change This One Setting - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  Huge parts of the show won't make sense if you don't.
  
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• The Ultimate Social Security Cheat Sheet: A Guide to Your Monthly Benefits - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  If you receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance, use this guide to learn about your benefits.
  
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• Interactive Google Doodle Game Celebrates Video Game Pioneer Jerry Lawson - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:11 via cnet.com
  Known as the "father of the video game cartridge," Lawson led the team that would create a system that paved the way for several popular video game consoles.
  
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• Meta Scales Back on New York Office Space Amid Belt-Tightening - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:10 via cnet.com
  It reportedly won't renew a lease on some office space in Manhattan's Hudson Yards.
  
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• 26 best Cyber Monday headphone deals still available in 2022: Top AirPods, Beats, Sony sales

  30-11-2022 23:09 via zdnet.com
  Everyone deserves a new pair of headphones for the holidays -- especially if they're at half the price. Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but the best part about Thanksgiving are the leftovers -- and here are the best leftover deals on headphones and wireless earbuds.
  
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• Tomo Credit Card: A Credit-Building Charge Card - CNET

  30-11-2022 23:08 via cnet.com
  You can qualify for the Tomo Credit Card without a credit score.
  
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• 12 best AirPods Cyber Monday deals still available in 2022: Top AirPods, Pro, and Max sales

  30-11-2022 23:01 via zdnet.com
  AirPods are on everyone's wishlist. The buds that rarely go on sale are still spreading holiday cheer through savings and their renowned sound quality. Here are the best AirPods deals we found after Cyber Monday.
  
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• You can use an AI Time Machine to see what you'd look like in different eras throughout history

  30-11-2022 22:59 via zdnet.com
  A TikTok trend popularized the MyHeritage's AI Time Machine, which generates realistic photos of what you would have looked like in past eras.
  
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• 'Cocaine Bear' Trailer Just Dropped and It's Ferociously Wild - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:59 via cnet.com
  The breakout movie star of 2023 might just be a black bear on coke.
  
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• 48 best Cyber Monday gaming deals still available: Console, PC, laptop, and game sales

  30-11-2022 22:56 via zdnet.com
  Get a jump on your Christmas list with these awesome Cyber Monday 2022 deals still available on gaming laptops, consoles, and accessories. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target discounted everything you need.
  
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• Elon Musk Says He Met With Apple CEO Tim Cook Amid Dispute - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:50 via cnet.com
  Changes at the Elon Musk-led Twitter are happening fast. Here's a timeline to keep you up to date.
  
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• How To Get A Debit Card - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:46 via cnet.com
  Issued by a bank or credit union, a debit card is another way you can make purchases.
  
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• The Best Cyber Week Deals Still Available for $25 or Less - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:32 via cnet.com
  Cyber Monday may have come and gone, but you can still find tons of affordable bargains on everything from wireless earbuds to streaming subscriptions.
  
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• 36 best Cyber Monday tech deals still available in 2022: Top TV, laptop, tablet sales

  30-11-2022 22:31 via zdnet.com
  Even though Cyber Monday is over, plenty of deals are still available. Check out our pick of the best Cyber Monday tech deals to score savings on laptops, earbuds, and more.
  
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• San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

  30-11-2022 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances.
  
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• If You Use a PC, You Need to Know About Ctrl+Shift+T - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:26 via cnet.com
  This keyboard shortcut is legit.
  
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• Extremely Rare White Bald Eagle Captured on Video Looking Majestic - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:24 via cnet.com
  The bird was sighted in Oklahoma.
  
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• Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox Controller - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:16 via cnet.com
  Gift your favorite controller some swag this holiday season.
  
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• '1899' on Netflix: 10 Questions We Need Answered in Season 2 - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:05 via cnet.com
  1899 left us hanging.
  
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• The 4 Best HDMI Cables for 2022 - CNET

  30-11-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  Check out our expert recommendations for the best HDMI cable that won't break the bank.
  
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• How to add a quick access app launcher to the MacOS dock

  30-11-2022 21:59 via zdnet.com
  If you want to work more efficiently, here's how to access your apps from both the left and right side of the display.
  
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• You can use an AI Time Machine to see what you'd like in different eras throughout history

  30-11-2022 21:55 via zdnet.com
  A TikTok trend popularized the MyHeritage's AI Time Machine, which generates realistic photos of what you would have looked like in past eras.
  
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• 15 Minutes a Day Is All You Need to Get Fit. Here's How - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:55 via cnet.com
  Even if you don't have tons of spare time, you can make fitness a part of your life.
  
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• Spotify and Apple Music have your 2022 listening stats ready. Here's how to get yours

  30-11-2022 21:53 via zdnet.com
  Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay are here to give you your personalized year-end music roundup.
  
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• DoorDash to Lay Off 1,250 Employees - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:52 via cnet.com
  The food delivery service is the latest tech company to cut staff.
  
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• WhatsApp's New Feature Makes It Easier to Save Links and Notes for Later - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:50 via cnet.com
  The new feature had its global launch this week, and it can be helpful for quickly organizing notes and reminders.
  
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• Twitter Faces EU Ban if Musk Fails to Stick to Its Rules, Report Says - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:49 via cnet.com
  Changes at the Elon Musk-led Twitter are happening fast. Here's a timeline to keep you up to date.
  
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• Hisense U8H 4K TV review: Come for the price, stay for the picture

  30-11-2022 21:45 via zdnet.com
  The Hisense U8H has given me plenty of reasons to shoulder off its quirks and remain as my main living room TV.
  
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• EU raises prospect of big fine or ban if Twitter fails to follow new legislation

  30-11-2022 21:35
  Elon Musk has been warned he has ‘huge work ahead’ to comply with the EU’s Digital Services ActThe EU has raised the prospect of a substantial fine or ban for Twitter after warning that it must “significantly increase” efforts to comply with new online legislation.Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, was told he had “huge work ahead” to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires tech firms to tackle problems including abusive posts
  
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• Watch Ex-FTX Chief Sam Bankman-Fried Give First Live Interview Since Bankruptcy - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:34 via cnet.com
  The ex-CEO, who faces intense criticism and legal scrutiny over his massive cryptocurrency exchange, is set to speak at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT Wednesday.
  
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• What is MacOS Stage Manager and how do you enable it?

  30-11-2022 21:31 via zdnet.com
  Jack Wallen explains what MacOS Stage Manager is good for and how to enable it to make your workflow more efficient.
  
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• Yes, Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox Controller - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:24 via cnet.com
  Gift your favorite controller some swag this holiday season.
  
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• How to Open a Money Market Account - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:17 via cnet.com
  Money market accounts offer higher interest rates than savings accounts.
  
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• Yes, Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox - CNET

  30-11-2022 21:12 via cnet.com
  Gift your controller some swag this holiday season.
  
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• UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine

  30-11-2022 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies.
  
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• Singapore releases blueprint to combat ransomware attacks

  30-11-2022 20:38 via zdnet.com
  Inter-agency task force set up to boost the country's counter-ransomware efforts offers guidelines on how to mitigate such attacks, including a reference "kill chain" and recommendations on whether to pay the ransom.
  
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• Kindle Scribe review: not enough of what we want

  30-11-2022 20:35 via techradar.com
  
  One-minute review
  (Image credit: Future / Philip Berne)
  Finally, a Kindle you can write on… said who, exactly? If you’re a student or academic, you’ll be disappointed by the limitations on how you can annotate books. If you’re trying to be productive, this is far from a productivity tool. If you’re into journaling, there are better options for writing tablets, though admittedly nothing handles reading ebooks quite like the best Kindle ereaders.  That’s t
  
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• Frost Bank: 2022 Home Equity Review - CNET

  30-11-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  This top-rated Texas bank offers both home equity loans and HELOCs for homeowners in the Lone Star State.
  
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• South Dakota Bans TikTok From Government Devices - CNET

  30-11-2022 20:19 via cnet.com
  Gov. Kristi Noem calls the social media app a "growing national security threat."
  
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• Don't waste your money on these Apple products: December 2022 edition

  30-11-2022 20:15 via zdnet.com
  Here's what you should and shouldn't buy from Apple this month.
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2. What's Included in the Update - CNET

  30-11-2022 20:08 via cnet.com
  It includes some security updates and more.
  
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• Best MicroSD Card Deals: Save Up to $182 On Cards From SanDisk, Lexar and Samsung - CNET

  30-11-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  We've rounded up all the best microSD card bargains so you can grab some tiny memory cards at a big discount.
  
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