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• Investigation of Musk’s Neuralink targets federal oversight of animal testing

  20-12-2022 23:55 via theguardian.com
  Sources tell Reuters law enforcement authorities are concerned about USDA’s record on animal welfare violationsLaw enforcement officials investigating Elon Musk’s Neuralink over its animal trial program are also scrutinizing the US Department of Agriculture’s oversight of the company’s operations, after the agency failed to act on violations at other research organizations, according to several people familiar with the matter.Reuters reported on 5 December that the USDA&r
  
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• 13 Pixel 7 Settings to Tweak to Make the Phone Even Better - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:49 via cnet.com
  Try out these simple changes to help make your Google phone even better.
  
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• 31 top Best Buy deals: Save big on TVs, laptops, holiday tech

  20-12-2022 23:47 via zdnet.com
  The big box store is one of the best places to score great deals on tech. If you missed Cyber Monday, shop right now with great deals in Best Buy's catalog ahead of the holidays.
  
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• James Cameron Justifies Jack's 'Titanic' Death With Science - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:31 via cnet.com
  The director's upcoming documentary will explain why Jack had to die.
  
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• Prevent TV Placement Regret With These 12 Tips - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:18 via cnet.com
  Bad TV placement can cause headaches, sometimes literally, for years. Here are 12 tips to help you figure out where to put your TV.
  
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• Social Security COLA for 2023: You'll Want to Check Next Year's Increase Amount - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  An 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment increase is coming to Social Security recipients in the new year.
  
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• How to Make Your New TV Look Its Best - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:08 via cnet.com
  Here's how to make sure your new TV is picture perfect, from the right HDMI cables to the best settings and more.
  
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• Google Pixel 8 to Take Better HDR Photos, Report Says - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:07 via cnet.com
  The Pixel 8's camera will reportedly use staggered HDR technology, an improved technique for shooting scenes with both bright and dark areas.
  
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• 'Willow' Release Schedule: When Does Episode 5 Come to Disney Plus? - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  Everything to know about the release dates and times for Lucasfilm's '80s-style fantasy series, which rolls out on Disney Plus until January.
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra Deals: Save $50 at Amazon and Best Buy Ahead of Christmas - CNET

  20-12-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  Apple's most durable smartwatch is discounted for the holidays.
  
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• 55 Best Star Wars Gifts for 2022: Top Picks From the Biggest Nerds in the Galaxy - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:53 via cnet.com
  Star Wars merch is everywhere, but finding the right gift to give can be a challenge. We're here to help.
  
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• This Skinless Original E.T. Animatronic Model Will Haunt Me Forever - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:50 via cnet.com
  The model just sold at auction for $2.56 million, but can we please talk about how freaky it looks?
  
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• iPad Pro (2022) vs. iPad (2022): Should you invest in the 'Pro'?

  20-12-2022 22:40 via zdnet.com
  Let us guide you through the differences between the standard iPad and iPad Pro to help decide which is truly best for you, without wasting cash on unneeded features.
  
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• NASA Telescopes Identify 2 Alien Worlds Composed Mostly of Water - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:10 via cnet.com
  With these devices, scientists might have found another exoplanet in its star's habitable zone, too.
  
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• NASA's DART Might've Ejected Over 2 Million Pounds of Rock Into Space - CNET

  20-12-2022 22:08 via cnet.com
  Early results from NASA's ambitious planetary defense mission offer incredible insight into the impact's space-borne wreckage.
  
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• Scientists Spot 2 Potentially Habitable Exo-Earths Not Far Away - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:55 via cnet.com
  There are a lot of unknowns about these planets, but they're hanging out in a habitable zone.
  
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• Gmail Client-Side Encryption Arrives in Beta Form for Businesses - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:54 via cnet.com
  The beta is currently available only for some Google Workspace customers.
  
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• Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

  20-12-2022 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos.
  
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• Apple's Rumored iPhone 15 Is One of Many Exciting Phones Coming in 2023 - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:42 via cnet.com
  The OnePlus 11 5G is coming in February, and we're expecting new Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones too.
  
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• Save $130 on a Eufy 2C security camera bundle

  20-12-2022 21:32 via zdnet.com
  This season, you can gift peace of mind with the Eufy 2C wireless security bundle -- and right now, it's $130 off.
  
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• Your State Could Still Owe You a Tax Rebate or Stimulus Check. Find Out Now - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  California won't finish sending out payments until January 2023. Other states are still mailing refunds, too.
  
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• How to pair and charge your Apple Pencil

  20-12-2022 21:13 via zdnet.com
  Pairing and charging your Apple Pencil may not be the most intuitive out-of-box process. Let this guide walk you through it step by step.
  
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• Police provide first official details of Elon Musk’s alleged stalker incident

  20-12-2022 21:12 via theguardian.com
  Police say a member of Elon Musk’s security team is currently a suspect in their investigation, not a victimThe Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, tweeted last week that a “crazy stalker” followed a car carrying one of his children in Los Angeles last Tuesday night, “thinking it was me”, and that the stalker blocked the car from moving and climbed on to its hood.A new statement from local police provides the first official account of what happened during the incident. The Sout
  
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• 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' Review: Fast-Paced Prequel Is Really Just About Bickering Elves - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  But this Easter egg-packed origin series has one good episode.
  
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• Sony Headphone Deals: Prices Start as Low as $10 - CNET

  20-12-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  Get some great deals on Sony headphones today.
  
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• TikTok gives users another small peek into its algorithm's powerful mechanics

  20-12-2022 20:56 via zdnet.com
  TikTok announced that users can now see in the app why videos are recommended to their For You page, further explaining how its algorithm works
  
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• 3 Drinks You Should Avoid Before Bed - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:54 via cnet.com
  Don't let your favorite libations mess up your sleep.
  
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• How to use Google Docs on Android to create MS Word files

  20-12-2022 20:42 via zdnet.com
  If you work with Google Docs on the go and collaborate with Microsoft Word users, you'll want to enable Word document creation in Android's Google Docs app.
  
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• The 13 best Apple Watch deals right now: December 2022

  20-12-2022 20:40 via zdnet.com
  Apple Watch deals have landed this holiday season. We've rounded up the best Apple Watch deals so you can wrap up a wearable for your loved one this year.
  
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• The 11 best AirPods deals of December 2022: AirPods, Pro, Max sales

  20-12-2022 20:40 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 for this holiday season.
  
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• Lenovo Debuts Latest ThinkPad X1, IdeaPad 5 Laptops, Tab M9 Tablet Ahead of CES 2023 - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:34 via cnet.com
  There's also a lamp that may make you more productive.
  
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• Golden 1 Credit Union: 2023 Home Equity Review - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  Golden 1 offers flexible home equity loan options for homeowners in California.
  
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• 5 ways Apple AirTags can help you, beyond tracking keys

  20-12-2022 20:14 via zdnet.com
  Apple's AirTag is great for tracking bags and keys, but these five use cases are both creative and, in many ways, even more useful.
  
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• 5 ways AirTags can simplify your life (beyond tracking keys)

  20-12-2022 20:14 via zdnet.com
  Apple's AirTag is great for tracking bags and keys, but these five use cases are both creative and, in many ways, even more useful.
  
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• Here is how you can create your Instagram end-of-year recap reel

  20-12-2022 20:13 via zdnet.com
  Instagram unveiled its new 2022 end-of-year recap template, which is a big shift from last year's.
  
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• Cities Inside Asteroids? Scientists Say They Could Actually Work - CNET

  20-12-2022 20:10 via cnet.com
  This plan "on the edge of science and science fiction" involves an asteroid, an expandable mesh bag and lots of audacity.
  
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• Best Tablet Deals: Save $99 on Latest iPad Air, $350 on Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and More - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:48 via cnet.com
  We're keeping tabs on all the best tablet deals this holiday season.
  
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• NASA Building 'First Sample Depot on Another World,' on Mars - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:44 via cnet.com
  NASA has chosen a spot called Three Forks to drop off some of the Perseverance rover's rock collection.
  
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• Apple Extends Self Service Repair for Mac Desktops - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:43 via cnet.com
  Fix your 2022 Mac Studio and more with genuine Apple parts and tools.
  
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• NASA's Insight Mars Lander Is Dying. This May Be Its Last Image - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:32 via cnet.com
  Break out the tissues. InSight's Mars mission is almost at an end.
  
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• 'Oppenheimer' Trailer Reveals Cillian Murphy as 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:27 via cnet.com
  Christopher Nolan's biopic also stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr. and Florence Pugh.
  
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• SNL Absolutely Nails Impression of 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:22 via cnet.com
  Even Coolidge is impressed.
  
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• iPad (2022) vs. iPad Air (2022): Which one's really better for you?

  20-12-2022 19:20 via zdnet.com
  Finding the right fit for your needs and budget in Apple's ever-evolving tablet lineup can be a challenge. Let us help you decide whether to save cash by opting for the latest iteration of its base-model iPad, or if the iPad Air's upgraded features make it worth the extra cost.
  
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• The 5 best iPad screen protectors of 2023

  20-12-2022 19:18 via zdnet.com
  Whether it's for privacy or blue light filtering, an iPad screen protector can be an excellent tool for your iPad. We researched the best screen protectors for your iPad to save you time and money.
  
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• Why 'Santa Should Phase Out Coal' for Naughty Kids This Christmas - CNET

  20-12-2022 19:12 via cnet.com
  One pediatrician has a plea.
  
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• Female-Led 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Isn't Dead, Producer Says - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:50 via cnet.com
  Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells The Hollywood Reporter the Margot Robbie-led 'Pirates' movie is still on.
  
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• New 'Mission: Impossible' Video Captures Tom Cruise Attempting a Death-Defying Stunt - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:36 via cnet.com
  "The only things you have to avoid in a stunt like this is serious injuries or death," a coach for the stunt tells the camera.
  
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• Still Waiting on Your California Stimulus Check? Here's When It Will Come - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:33 via cnet.com
  Over 13 million Middle Class Tax Refund payments have gone out already, but many taxpayers are still waiting.
  
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• Time's Running Out to Claim Your Share of T-Mobile's $350 Million Data Breach Settlement - CNET

  20-12-2022 18:30 via cnet.com
  More than 76 million T-Mobile customers are eligible for up to $100 after a massive data breach exposed their personal information.
  
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• The 26 best headphone deals of December 2022: AirPods, Beats, Sony sales

  20-12-2022 18:30 via zdnet.com
  The best part about the holidays are the sales -- and here are the best holiday deals on headphones and wireless earbuds.
  
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