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• What's the difference between a credit card, a debit card, and a charge card?

  18-03-2022 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
  
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• How to improve your focus while working from home

  18-03-2022 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Working from home can be full of distractions and challenges. These evidence-based practices may improve your focus and productivity.
  
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• iPad Air (2022) vs. iPad Air (2020): Should you upgrade?

  18-03-2022 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's newly-released iPad Air packs future-proof tech -- worthy of your consideration. But how much better is it compared to its 2020 predecessor?
  
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• How do credit card balance transfer checks work?

  18-03-2022 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how those "convenience checks" actually impact your finances.
  
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• Google Maps lost its sense of direction

  18-03-2022 20:16 via zdnet.com
  
  No, it's not just you. Google Maps, and all the many navigation services that depend upon it, had real trouble today.
  
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• NASA marks key milestone in its Artemis I Moon mission

  18-03-2022 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft arrived at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad on Friday, bringing the system closer to launch.
  
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• Russia remains connected to the internet

  18-03-2022 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Several major internet backbone providers have said they're cutting network ties with Russia, but the evidence proves otherwise.
  
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• Brazilian government amends digital strategy to include govtechs

  18-03-2022 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A framework to facilitate the interaction between public sector agents working on digital transformation and startups will be created this year.
  
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• Best water filter pitcher 2022: Filtering out the worst

  18-03-2022 18:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking to purify your water? Remove common contaminants from your drinking water with our top picks for the best water filters, including water filter pitchers from Brita, Aquagear, Zerowater, and more.
  
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• Blockchain gaming platform C2X gets $25M funding to drive Web3 gaming

  18-03-2022 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Today's funding round, led by FTX Ventures, Jump Crypto, Animoca Brands, along with 17 other investors, was conducted as a private token sale at a $500 million valuation to the C2X platform. In addition, C2X announces Initial Exchange Offer (IEO).
  
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• What is the LSAT?

  18-03-2022 18:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The LSAT assesses law school hopefuls' reading, writing, and reasoning abilities. Although this exam isn't always required, taking it may expand your educational options.
  
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• Decentralized NFT platform Centaurus launches ICO sale of $CENT

  18-03-2022 16:57 via zdnet.com
  
  $CENT holders can seamlessly exchange or buy the NFTs of their choice across various blockchain networks, including Aave, Avalanche, Polygon, Solana, and Tezos.
  
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• Best security camera 2022: Secure a home, inside and out

  18-03-2022 16:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Storage, flexibility, quality recording, and easy installation are some of the important factors to consider when deciding on a safe security system. Our top picks will help secure your home or even your office.
  
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• Best encryption software 2022: Protect your data

  18-03-2022 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  From home officers to on-premise, hybrid environments, and cloud solutions, we have you covered.
  
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• Heineken launches virtual beer in self-mocking metaverse 'joke'

  18-03-2022 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brewer's "launch" highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon.
  
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• Learn how to develop VR, AR, and metaverse experiences for $29

  18-03-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This nine-course training bundle introduces you to today's most exciting tech frontiers.
  
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• iPad Air (2022) vs iPad Pro (2021): What's the difference?

  18-03-2022 14:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The new iPad Air and last year's iPad Pro are more alike than ever. So, what's different? Glad you asked. Let's take a look.
  
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• Best indoor garden 2022: Smart tech for your green thumb

  18-03-2022 14:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Grow anything from herbs to vegetables in your home with the help of a smart garden.
  
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• AI spending is rocketing, which means big changes ahead for shopping and customer service

  18-03-2022 14:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Banking and retail sectors spend big on AI in the pursuit of customer service and cybersecurity automation.
  
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• Best security camera 2022: Secure your home, inside and out

  18-03-2022 14:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Storage, flexibility, quality recording, and easy installation are some of the important factors to consider when deciding on a safe security system. Our top picks will help secure your home or even your office.
  
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• Robot cheetah learns to run by itself and other tech news

  18-03-2022 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.
  
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• Microsoft's new features for PowerPoint can bring your presentations to life

  18-03-2022 13:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is now releasing a host of presentation and video-meeting features that cater to the new era of working from home and the office.
  
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• Increase your productivity with Start.Me Pro, a modern homepage for your browser

  18-03-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Start.Me Pro turns the Start page of your browser into a hub of productivity, keeping your most important information available at a glance.
  
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• Franchises, partnerships emerge in Ransomware-as-a-Service operations

  18-03-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers detail the movers and shakers in the space over 2021.
  
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• How mountain rescue could be aided by 5G

  18-03-2022 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Real-time tracking of a search dog’s path allows the team to assess which areas have been covered.
  
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• FBI and CISA warn over threats to satellite communications networks

  18-03-2022 12:31 via zdnet.com
  
  US cybersecurity agency tells SATCOM operators and customers to harden networks amid NSA investigation into Viasat outage in Europe.
  
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• CISA and FBI warn over threats to satellite communications networks

  18-03-2022 12:31 via zdnet.com
  
  US cybersecurity agency tells SATCOM operators and customers to harden networks amid NSA investigation into Viasat outage in Europe.
  
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• Technics’ Flagship Headphones Give Sony a Run for the Money

  18-03-2022 12:00
  
  The wireless, noise-canceling EAH-A800 boast a premium feel, great sound, and more battery than you'll likely ever need. But they're not perfect.
  
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• Microsoft just gave enterprising employees a kick in the Teams

  18-03-2022 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The intentions are good. The grumblings will be considerable.
  
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• Conti Leaks Reveal the Ransomware Group's Links to Russia

  18-03-2022 12:00
  
  Members of the Conti ransomware group may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc.
  
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• Big Pharma's Ethical Dilemma: Should They Keep Selling to Russia?

  18-03-2022 12:00
  
  Sanctions and boycotts following the invasion of Ukraine have curtailed the export of nearly every product—except medicines. That's up to drugmakers.
  
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• 76,000 online scams taken down after tip-offs to suspicious email reporting service

  18-03-2022 11:42 via zdnet.com
  
  NCSC celebrates the success of the Suspicious Email Reporting Service - and urges people to use strong passwords and apply multi-factor authentication to protect their accounts from cyberattacks.
  
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• 76,000 online scams taken down after tip-offs, but hacking incidents still on the rise

  18-03-2022 11:42 via zdnet.com
  
  NCSC celebrates the success of the Suspicious Email Reporting Service - and urges people to use strong passwords and apply multi-factor authentication to protect their accounts from cyberattacks.
  
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• Headed for space: UNSW's Olivia Widjaja striving to tackle the space junk problem

  18-03-2022 05:55 via zdnet.com
  
  She might still be a student, but Olivia Widjaja has already fought enough battles to prepare her for the real world.
  
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• NSW Supreme court orders local elections impacted by iVote failure to be recast

  18-03-2022 03:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The Kempsey, Singleton, and Shellharbour councils will have a re-election due to the iVote bungle.
  
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• Australia sues Facebook over scam ads impersonating celebrities

  18-03-2022 03:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant knowingly let ads with fake celebrity endorsements scam users, a regulator says.
  
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• Deepfake presidents used in Russia-Ukraine war

  18-03-2022 03:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Videos of Putin and Zelensky declaring the war is over have been circulating online.
  
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• Meta sued for allegedly displaying scam ads using Australian public figures

  18-03-2022 02:13 via zdnet.com
  
  According to the ACCC, one consumer lost AU$650,000 as a result of these scam ads.
  
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• How a jetpack design helped create a flying motorbike

  18-03-2022 02:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The developers of a powerful mini aircraft hope it will be used by the armed forces.
  
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• Tech execs could face jail time under revised UK Online Safety Bill

  18-03-2022 01:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Online Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
  
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• All in a day's work: Google details Exotic Lily access broker for ransomware gangs

  18-03-2022 01:32 via zdnet.com
  
  When phishing targets to sell onto human-operated ransomware gangs like Conti, it's important to have work-life balance.
  
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• Sunny Balwani: Elizabeth Holmes' former partner goes on trial

  18-03-2022 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunny Balwani was considered the "enforcer" at Theranos and was its enigmatic founder's lover.
  
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