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• Best webcam 2022: Top choices for WFH video calls

  04-03-2022 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The pandemic lockdown will leave a legacy of increased remote working, so it's a good time to upgrade your webcam. Here are 10 leading contenders.
  
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• Best Ring camera deals available: March 2022

  04-03-2022 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Protect your home while saving on Ring cameras. Save up to $150 in deals.
  
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• Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

  04-03-2022 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.
  
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• Brazilian civil rights organizations call for facial recognition ban in São Paulo subway

  04-03-2022 22:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Entities unite in an attempt to prevent the use of the technology amid concerns over discrimination against black, non-binary and trans individuals.
  
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• Internet service provider Cogent cutting off access to Russian customers

  04-03-2022 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Cogent's CEO said it has dozens of customers in Russia and its networks carry about one-quarter of the world's Internet traffic.
  
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• Best OLED TV deals available right now: March 2022

  04-03-2022 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Just in time for March Madness, you can take advantage of huge discounts on OLED TVs from Sony and LG.
  
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• Russia Blocks Facebook and Twitter in a Propaganda Standoff

  04-03-2022 21:07
  
  The Kremlin’s Facebook block shows the stark choices ahead if US platforms want to keep operating in Russia
  
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• Big Tech Is In a Propaganda Standoff Against Putin

  04-03-2022 21:07
  
  The Kremlin’s Facebook block shows the stark choices ahead if US platforms want to keep operating in Russia
  
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• Russia blocks access to Facebook

  04-03-2022 21:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook's Nick Clegg warned that banning the social media platform will leave Russians "cut off from reliable information" and "silenced from speaking out."
  
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• Meet your new Crypto Coach: Less confusion, more answers

  04-03-2022 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  In our continuing effort to demystify the technology and trends that are transforming the future of finance, ZDNet introduces a new column, the Crypto Coach, to help answer your questions about all things cryptocurrency.
  
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• CISA pledges to share incident reports with FBI after DOJ backlash to bipartisan cybersecurity act

  04-03-2022 20:06 via zdnet.com
  
  FBI director Christopher Wray told Politico on Thursday that a landmark cybersecurity bill "would make the public less safe from cyber threats" because it did not include them.
  
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• Galaxy S22 Ultra: 5 productivity tips for Samsung's newest smartphone

  04-03-2022 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Read this if you want to get the most out of your phone and its S Pen stylus.
  
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• Sony and Honda plan to form a new electric car company

  04-03-2022 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  While Honda brings its car manufacturing capabilities to the table, Sony is expected to develop a mobility service platform.
  
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• What is an MBA degree?

  04-03-2022 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn more about how you earn an MBA, what you study, why you might want this degree, and how it may support your short and long-term career goals.
  
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• The top 1,000 open-source libraries

  04-03-2022 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux Foundation and Harvard's Lab for Innovation Science list the most important open-source application libraries.
  
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• Microsoft adds its fifth Azure cloud region in China

  04-03-2022 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft says the just-opened North China Azure region doubles the capacity of its cloud portfolio in China.
  
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• Best Instant Pot deals: March 2022

  04-03-2022 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Get cooking faster with deals on an Instant Pot, and save up to $75.
  
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• iPhone SE 5G (2022): Release date, features, and rumors

  04-03-2022 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple is readying an update to its budget friendly iPhone SE. Here's what we think we know.
  
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• These old security vulnerabilities are creating new opportunities for hackers

  04-03-2022 17:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Over half of security vulnerabilities are over five years old and leaving them unpatched is very unwise.
  
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• Microsoft stops selling products in Russia

  04-03-2022 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant will no longer sell products and services there following the invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Ukraine says it is fighting first 'hybrid war'

  04-03-2022 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alongside the conventional war in Ukraine, a cyber-conflict is also being fought, says the government.
  
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• Best portable tire inflator 2022: Fix flats on-the-go

  04-03-2022 16:59 via zdnet.com
  
  A portable tire inflator can come in handy during a roadside emergency or when you see a flat tire on your car when you're running late for work. Most plug into your car's 12V outlet for power when you're away from home, making them perfect for commuters and on roadtrips.
  
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• Microsoft finalizes its acquisition of Nuance Communications

  04-03-2022 16:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's $19.7 billion purchase of voice-recognition specialist Nuance is now officially complete.
  
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• Google: To stop phishing and malware we're changing our comment notifications

  04-03-2022 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Google has updated the information it delivers with comment notifications to stop phishing attacks.
  
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• Microsoft suspends all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia

  04-03-2022 15:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is halting new sales in Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Will double-filing my Gmail email use up my space?

  04-03-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A reader wants to know whether storing email messages in multiple folders will increase space utilization. We explain that folders aren't really folders in Gmail.
  
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• Learn how to create your own video games for just $30

  04-03-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you think playing video games is fun, imagine how much you'd enjoy making games of your own.
  
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• Best free tax software 2022: Free online tax filing

  04-03-2022 14:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Professional tax preparation services are great programs for those with complex tax filings. But many online programs offer free tax software for those with simple returns.
  
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• Fitbit recalls Ionic watch following skin burns

  04-03-2022 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US regulator received more than 70 reports of burn injuries from the Fitbit Ionic's battery.
  
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• Despite retail closures, Amazon still has plenty in store

  04-03-2022 14:35 via zdnet.com
  
  While it seems like strange timing for the e-commerce giant to be shuttering these stores, here are three reasons why Amazon's other brick-and-mortar locations may stick around for a while.
  
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• NSA report: This is how you should be securing your network

  04-03-2022 14:14 via zdnet.com
  
  US spy agency NSA has given its most up-to-date guidance for protecting networks against attacks.
  
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• Tech workers face a 'burnout crisis' unless employers act now

  04-03-2022 13:57 via zdnet.com
  
  A study of more than 36,200 tech workers finds that two in five employees want to quit due to excessive stress, exhaustion and a broken work-life balance.
  
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• Billboard, Universal Music Group partner to put NFT collectibles at the top of its charts

  04-03-2022 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  NFT endeavor ChartStars is a collection of artist-focused digital artwork commemorating achievements and milestones on the Billboard charts. It will be available on the Flow blockchain in May.
  
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• Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 women say they plan to buy crypto this year

  04-03-2022 13:23 via zdnet.com
  
  BlockFi's Real Talk survey series focused on female Americans' attitudes towards cryptocurrencies, as well as financial wellness and career aspirations.
  
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• The Batman Leans Hard Into the Emo Revival

  04-03-2022 13:00
  
  From the sartorial choices to the scenery, the latest superhero reboot drips with alt-rock influences.
  
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• High Above Ukraine, Satellites Get Embroiled in the War

  04-03-2022 13:00
  
  While the Russian invasion rages on the ground, companies that operate data-collecting satellites find themselves with an awkward position.
  
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• Airbnbs are being booked in grassroots campaign to support Ukraine locals

  04-03-2022 12:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Airbnb has wiped fees in the country while also suspending bookings in Russia and Belarus.
  
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• Get patching now: CISA adds another 95 flaws to its known exploited vulnerabilities list

  04-03-2022 12:45 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA has ordered federal agencies to do a major clean up of new and older software bugs, even in Adobe's now defunct Flash Player.
  
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• These are the problems that cause headaches for bug bounty hunters

  04-03-2022 11:48 via zdnet.com
  
  A researcher shares his thoughts on the challenges of responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  
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• Samsung planning software update to address 'app throttling' issue

  04-03-2022 07:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Widespread complaints have emerged regarding the performance of Samsung Galaxy S22 devices being limited by a preinstalled app.
  
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• eSafety outlines long list of challenges within Australia's proposed anti-trolling laws

  04-03-2022 07:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia's eSafety commissioner is not sure whether social media platforms are even capable of adhering to the country's anti-trolling laws.
  
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• Web devs need to keep an eye on Interop 2022 benchmark to make life easier

  04-03-2022 06:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Browser vendors have teamed up to squish interoperability pain points.
  
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• Ukraine conflict: Government to sell NFTs to fund war against Russia

  04-03-2022 06:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes just days after Ukraine raised more than £200m in a sale of war bonds.
  
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• What is happening with telecommunications in flood-hit regions of Queensland and NSW

  04-03-2022 04:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Site inaccessibility and lack of power means those in flood-affected areas are without connectivity even if they are dry.
  
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• Elon Musk warns to use Starlink 'with caution' in Ukraine

  04-03-2022 01:09 via zdnet.com
  
  As a non-Russian communications system, the Starlink satellite internet service has a "high" probability of being targeted during the ongoing Russian invasion, Musk said.
  
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• The shipping giant banking on a greener fuel

  04-03-2022 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maersk has ordered 12 huge ships that run on methanol rather than marine oil fuel.
  
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• Some 'Smol' NFTs returned after Treasure marketplace exploit leads to theft

  04-03-2022 00:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Blockchain analysis firm PeckShield said​ more than 100 NFTs were stolen from several collections in the Treasure marketplace.
  
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• TikTok impact on children's mental health to face US state attorneys-general investigation

  04-03-2022 00:53 via zdnet.com
  
  A bipartisan investigation will analyse if usage of TikTok is harming young users, and whether or not TikTok is aware of these harms.
  
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• Twitch to ban users who persistently share 'harmful misinformation'

  04-03-2022 00:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Twitch says even though misinformation is not prevalent on its platform, it wants to get on top of the issue.
  
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• Mirantis Kubernetes IDE Lens now comes with a ready-made cluster

  04-03-2022 00:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Lens's latest tech preview makes life easier for container programmers.
  
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