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• 2,300-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy Covered in Gold Unwrapped After Century in Basement - CNET

  26-01-2023 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Digitally unwrapping the mummy of a teenage boy for the first time, researchers find dozens of amulets -- and a pair of sandals.
  
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• DOJ Stops Hive Ransomware Network video - CNET

  26-01-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The DOJ says it stopped victims, including hospitals, schools and infrastructure operators worldwide, from paying $130 million in ransom.
  
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• DOJ Stops Hive Ransomeware Network video - CNET

  26-01-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The DOJ said it stopped victims, including hospitals, schools and infrastructure operators worldwide, from paying $130 million in ransom.
  
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• More People Should Watch This Shocking Crime Documentary on Netflix - CNET

  26-01-2023 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  But The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker is less about true crime than it is about our lives on the internet.
  
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• Composting Is So Over. This New Bin Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Chicken Feed - CNET

  26-01-2023 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  The high-tech Mill kitchen bin is taking aim at food waste. It even processes those pesky scraps not suitable for composting.
  
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• How to Watch Earth's Extremely Close Encounter With an Asteroid Today - CNET

  26-01-2023 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  NASA says it poses no threat, but will make the top five list of near misses.
  
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• Biden vows to veto Republican plans that threaten economic ‘chaos’ – as it happened

  26-01-2023 22:04 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘I will not let that happen – not on my watch’, president saysSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailThe US economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession, the Associated Press reports.Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department showed that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP)— the broades
  
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• What is Firefox Nightly and should you be using it?

  26-01-2023 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking to get the newest (sometimes experimental) features in your browser, Firefox Nightly might be what you need.
  
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• Australia, Singapore firms amongst most likely to halt digital transformation due to cyberwarfare risks

  26-01-2023 21:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Organisations in Australia, the US, and Singapore are amongst the top most likely to stall their digital transformation initiatives due to cyberwarfare threats, above the global average of 55%.
  
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• The 7 best iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max cases of 2023

  26-01-2023 21:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The newest iPhones are durable, but not indestructible (or cheap). If you invested in an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max, safeguard it with the best iPhone case.
  
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• Record Scratch: Spotify Recovering After Outage - CNET

  26-01-2023 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Spotify tweeted around 12:40 p.m. PT Thursday that the situation is "much better"
  
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• US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

  26-01-2023 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout.
  
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• Earth will have a close encounter with an asteroid this week

  26-01-2023 21:29 via zdnet.com
  
  NASA predicts that the asteroid will make one of the closest approaches by a known near-Earth object ever recorded. However, it poses no harm to mankind.
  
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• Get a year of Peacock for only $30

  26-01-2023 21:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Ready to catch up on all-things Pawnee? This deal can have you laughing with Knope in no time. See special code.
  
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• Verizon's Generous Wireless Promotions Are Going Away - CNET

  26-01-2023 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Aggressive offers and trade-in deals reversed subscriber declines last year, but Verizon's CEO warns that these lures won't be around for much longer.
  
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• The 5 best indoor gardens of 2023

  26-01-2023 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Growing your own herbs is easier than ever. The best indoor gardens have autonomous watering and automatic light modes so you can easily grow your own garden.
  
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• Record Scratch: Spotify Is Down Right Now - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  "Something's not quite right," the service wrote on Twitter.
  
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• Bowers & Wilkins' Pi7 S2 are music to my ears, but there's a catch

  26-01-2023 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Improved connectivity, longer battery life, and some of the best audio output I've heard still don't make the Pi7 S2 an impulse buy, for reasons beyond my control.
  
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• NASA Webb Telescope May Have Found Ingredients for Life in an Ice Cloud - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Perhaps we aren't as unique as we thought.
  
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• Earfun's New Air Pro 3 Earbuds Deliver Impressive Sound -- and They're Already 30% Off - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  Launching Jan. 30, you can pick up the Earfun Air Pro 3 noise-canceling wireless earbuds for $56 in an early-bird sale. They're a very good value at that price.
  
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• M&Ms Spokescandies Controversy: How Things Got So Sticky - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  It seems likely it's all a Super Bowl publicity stunt, and Maya Rudolph won't permanently replace the candies.
  
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• Bear Snaps 400 Selfies in One Night With Wildlife Camera - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  This animal is clearly angling to become an online influencer.
  
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• 'Succession' Season 4 Trailer: 'If It Hurts Him That Doesn't Bother Me' - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  HBO's hit family drama also gets a release date in March.
  
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• Best Ski Accessories for 2023: High-Tech Gear for the Winter - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  With more winter sports gear going high-tech, we've rounded up some of the best ski accessories available today.
  
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• 83 Restaurants That Offer Free Food on Your Birthday - CNET

  26-01-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Applebee's to Zaxby's, these national chains offer special treats to celebrate your big day.
  
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• DOJ takes down ransomware group with a '21st century cyber stakeout'

  26-01-2023 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Authorities have disrupted the Hive ransomware group by infiltrating its computer networks and capturing its decryption keys, saving victims over $100 million in ransom payments.
  
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• iOS 17 Rumored to Support Apple's AR/VR Headset - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  There are also rumors that changes could come to the Mail, Reminders and Files apps.
  
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• I tried to charge my Tesla with Anker's PowerHouse 767. Here's what happened

  26-01-2023 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Is it possible to charge a Tesla with Anker's latest PowerHouse power station? Yes! Should you? That's debatable, but it didn't stop us from trying.
  
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• I tried to charge my Tesla with Anker's PowerHouse 767. Here’s what happened

  26-01-2023 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Is it possible to charge a Tesla with Anker's latest PowerHouse power station? Yes! Should you? That's debatable, but it didn't stop us from trying.
  
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• How to Find the Absolute Weirdest Spectacles on Google Street View - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  With a new program, you can enjoy hundreds of strange, creepy, cute and artsy Google Street View sights.
  
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• That Leftover Rice Should Probably Be Thrown Away. Here's Why - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  You could be saving yourself from possible food poisoning.
  
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• Audi Activesphere Is a Transforming All-Terrain EV - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Like the Skysphere concept that came before it, the new Audi Activesphere is something of a transformer itself.
  
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• Audi Activesphere Is a Mighty Morphin' EV Coupe That's Also a Pickup - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The electric concept transforms its body from a tall coupe to a sporty, all-terrain pickup and moving its cabin tech into the virtual world.
  
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• Audi Activesphere: EV Coupe That's Also a Pickup video - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Audi's new concept battery electric coupe reshapes its body on-demand for improved off-road utility and reimagines the cabin with augmented reality inspired by science fiction.
  
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• Why I'm Excited About the OnePlus 11 5G - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The new phone could be the first time we see actual new camera hardware resulting from OnePlus' partnership with Hasselblad.
  
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• HBO Cancels DC Superhero Shows 'Doom Patrol' and 'Titans' - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  It wasn't James Gunn's idea.
  
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• Razer's Edge Gaming handheld now available in Wi-Fi and 5G flavors

  26-01-2023 19:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's long-teased, Android-based portable console is now available, and we finally know how much the 5G version exclusive to Verizon Warless will cost.
  
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• Robots Fitted With Live Locust Antennae Could Be the Next Sniffer Dogs - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  So far, a sniffing cyborg out of Israel can successfully "smell" things like whiskey, marzipan and lemons.
  
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• Scientists Find Elusive, Grumpy-Looking Cats Living on Mount Everest - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Pallas's cats have made a home on one of the world's most challenging peaks.
  
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• Play On With $550 Off This 17-Inch Gaming Laptop -- Today Only - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  Immerse yourself in the game with the Pulse GL76 gaming laptop from MSI for just $799 during this 1-day deal.
  
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• How to Find Weird Easter Eggs On Google Street View - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  With a new program, you can enjoy hundreds of strange, creepy, cute and artsy Google Street View spectacles.
  
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• How to take a screenshot on Android

  26-01-2023 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Taking a screenshot on your Android phone is a convenient way to keep information handy. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• The 7 Best Ellipticals for Your Home Gym in 2023 - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best elliptical machines provide an effective and low-impact full-body workout.
  
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• NFL Playoffs 2023: Bracket, Schedule and How to Watch and Stream Games With or Without Cable - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A trip to the Super Bowl will be on the line this weekend.
  
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• Here's How to Pick the Best Seat for Your Flight This Year - CNET

  26-01-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are six tips to help you get the best seat possible.
  
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• New iOS Tech Makes It Super Hard to Hack Your iCloud Login - CNET

  26-01-2023 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Hardware security keys are the most secure way to lock down your online accounts. They aren't for everyone, though.
  
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• Clearing Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache Is a Fast Way to Clear Junk Files - CNET

  26-01-2023 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  You use your web browser a lot, but you don't need to keep all of the files that build up inside of that app.
  
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• 'Shazam: Fury of the Gods' Trailer Builds DC Superhero Magic, With a Dragon - CNET

  26-01-2023 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Following Black Adam, return to the DC universe in March with Shazam 2.
  
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• Bio-Robots With Antennae Could One Day Act Like Police Sniffer Dogs - CNET

  26-01-2023 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  So far, a sniffing cyborg out of Israel can successfully "smell" things like whiskey, marzipan and lemons.
  
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• How to cool your Raspberry Pi (and should you?)

  26-01-2023 18:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Does your Raspberry Pi need additional cooling?
  
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