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• Fire sale: Snag an Amazon tablet for as low as $34 right now

  07-02-2022 23:55 via zdnet.com
  
  For a limited time, Amazon is running a Fire sale on a catalog of tablets -- many of which match Black Friday prices and all-time lows.
  
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• Best flower delivery 2022: Long-distance Valentine's gifts

  07-02-2022 23:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're sending flowers across town or across the ocean, these flower delivery services provide high-quality bouquets for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.
  
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• Intel invests in open-source RISC-V processors with a billion dollars in new chip foundries

  07-02-2022 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  In one of the most unlikely tech partnerships since Microsoft declared its undying love for Linux, Intel has joined the open-source hardware RISC-V International and is putting a billion into chip foundry startups.
  
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• Intel invests in open-source RISC-V processors, creates billion-dollar fund

  07-02-2022 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel and RISC-V working together is a game-changer, and today is the day that RISC-V becomes a chip power.
  
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• Best home broadband deals available right now: February 2022

  07-02-2022 23:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Pricing a new broadband plan can be difficult, especially when taking all of the contract obligations, sign-up bonuses, and hidden fees into account. Let us help you navigate these muddy waters to find the speeds you want for a price you can afford.
  
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• Microsoft Win32k bug added to CISA's exploited vulnerabilities list

  07-02-2022 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA urged government agencies to patch the vulnerability by Feb 18.
  
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• Thinkware F790 dash cam review: Unobtrusive road guardian with excellent video quality

  07-02-2022 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Have peace of mind when you are driving: Monitor your surroundings with the Thinkware F790 dash cam.
  
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• Best TV deals in time for the big game: February 2022

  07-02-2022 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're throwing a watch party for the big game and want a new, big screen TV to catch all the action, or just want to take advantage of awesome sales to get your hands on a new TV, brands like LG, Sony, and Samsung have some steep discounts going on right now.
  
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• Best TV deals in time for the big game: Sony, Samsung, LG, TCL, and more

  07-02-2022 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're throwing a watch party for the big game and want a new, big screen TV to catch all the action, or just want to take advantage of awesome sales to get your hands on a new TV, brands like LG, Sony, and Samsung have some steep discounts going on right now.
  
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• Chegg beats Q4 estimates with all-time high retention rates, 7.8 million subscribers

  07-02-2022 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The online learning platform's subscriber count saw an increase of 18% year-over-year.
  
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• Chegg beats Q4 estimates with all-time high retention rates

  07-02-2022 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The online learning platform had 7.8 million Chegg Services subscribers in the 2021 fiscal year.
  
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• IRS to end ID.me facial recognition effort after widespread backlash

  07-02-2022 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The IRS confirmed on Monday that it would not be moving forward with efforts to require the use of ID.me for certain tax processes.
  
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• Bank of America: 2021 credit card spending up 24% over pre-pandemic levels

  07-02-2022 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Travel spending increased almost 120% year over year, with retail and food spending also seeing growth.
  
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• Best snow blower 2022: It's time to ditch the shovel

  07-02-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Snow drifts and ice accumulation don't stand a chance against a snow blower, saving you time and energy so you don't have to get up before sunrise to shovel your walkways and driveway.
  
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• ExpressVPN vs. Surfshark vs. NordVPN: The VPN titans compared

  07-02-2022 20:55 via zdnet.com
  
  We subject VPN providers ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and NordVPN to our merciless review process. If you're trying to decide between these popular services, we have some suggestions.
  
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• House Democrats join senators in urging the IRS to end ID.me facial recognition plan

  07-02-2022 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  More Democrats have announced opposition to the IRS plan after Senate Republicans sent a letter demanding more information from the government agency.
  
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• House Democrats join senators in urging IRS to end plan for ID.me facial recognition

  07-02-2022 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  More Democrats have announced opposition to the IRS plan after Senate Republicans sent a letter demanding more information from the government agency.
  
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• Microsoft to make enabling 'untrusted' Office macros tougher in the name of security

  07-02-2022 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Starting in early April, Microsoft will be changing the default behavior of VBA macros downloaded from the internet on Windows devices.
  
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• For Super Bowl, Amazon shows how creepy Alexa could get

  07-02-2022 19:03 via zdnet.com
  
  It's all supposed to be very funny. It stars Scarlett Johansson and her husband. But is this really such a chucklefest?
  
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• Capital One awarding $10k grants to Black-owned businesses

  07-02-2022 18:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The financial services company is also adding more resources for small business owners.
  
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• Google Cloud launches agentless cryptojacking malware scanning tool

  07-02-2022 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The system collects signals in instances that suggest cryptocurrency mining operations.
  
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• Google Cloud launches agentless cryptojacking malware scanner

  07-02-2022 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new security feature is designed to hunt down instances of cryptojacking.
  
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• Jaguar adds Alexa capabilities for hands-free commands

  07-02-2022 17:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The update will be available to over 200,000 Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
  
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• These electric motorbikes are designed to fight poaching in Africa

  07-02-2022 17:14
  
  When Steffan Ytterborn founded electric bike company Cake, he was hoping to create a “zero-emission society”. But a conversation with a mutual acquaintance – who works with conservationists in Africa – led him in another direction altogether.Rangers had been using combustion engine motorbikes to patrol parks and track down poachers. The main challenges for rangers was the reliance on gasoline...
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• Multiple reports indicate Amazon, Nike considering Peloton acquisition

  07-02-2022 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Recent hits to PR and flagging consumer demand seem to be making the high-profile brand a prime target for companies looking to expand their presence in the connected fitness and health markets.
  
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• 5G: Where we are, where we're going next

  07-02-2022 16:56 via zdnet.com
  
  5G deployments are moving beyond enhanced mobile broadband and fixed wireless access and are beginning to enable a wider range of use cases. But there's still a long way to go.
  
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• 5G rollout: Why C-Band matters so much

  07-02-2022 16:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Now that the first C-Band deployments are finally going live in the US, we take a look at the technology's potential to solve issues that have been slowing carriers' 5G rollouts and consumers' 5G connections for years.
  
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• Epix (2nd Gen) review: Garmin's best modern GPS sports watch

  07-02-2022 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  People with smartwatches enjoy brilliant modern AMOLED displays, but with the Garmin Epix athletes no longer have to compromise on the display experience. There is still more from Garmin that can be added in a future Epix, but this one is our favorite sports watch for the past few years.
  
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• 15 Best New Fonts, February 2022

  07-02-2022 15:45 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Type foundries have been putting out some really interesting fonts these last few months. Based on the collection of the best new fonts for February 2022, it looks like we’re going to see lots of throwbacks to the ‘70s in the coming year.
  Do we have Burger King’s most recent and successful rebranding campaign to thank for that? I don’t know, but it looks like many font designers are going to try and emulate those fun retro vibes going forward.
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• Microsoft: We've switched off this 'critical' MSIX protocol handler but we're working to bring it back

  07-02-2022 15:43 via zdnet.com
  
  But disabling the protocol has also made it harder for enterprise organizations to distribute apps from a web page.
  
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• Capital One Platinum card review: Build positive credit

  07-02-2022 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Platinum credit card from Capital One provides a way for cardholders to establish better credit.
  
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• Transform basic computing skills into a well-paid AWS career with this $30 bundle

  07-02-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Even if you only have the most basic computer experience, you can start training for a lucrative career as an AWS professional.
  
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• Get the party started with over $400 off this high-powered Samsung Sound Tower

  07-02-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With dynamic bass, a bi-directional design, and dual mics for karaoke and more, this Samsung speaker was made to party.
  
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• NordVPN vs. Surfshark: How to choose your VPN

  07-02-2022 14:43 via zdnet.com
  
  We subject VPN providers NordVPN and Surfshark to the unyielding eye of our intrepid review team. If you're trying to decide between these two popular services, we have some suggestions.
  
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• Design industry experts react to the government’s Levelling Up white paper

  07-02-2022 14:41
  
  The long-awaited white paper detailing how Boris Johnson’s Conservative government will “Level Up” the country was published last week.Unveiled by levelling up secretary Michael Gove, the 332-page document sets forth how the government plans to close the gap between the richest and poorest parts of the country, with interventions across areas like education, transport and broadband.Johnson’...
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• Ransomware gangs are changing their tactics. That could prove very expensive for some victims

  07-02-2022 14:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers detail how some ransomware groups are shifting towards smaller targets, but ones where they can still guarantee a significant payday.
  
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• How to Mine Polygon MATIC

  07-02-2022 14:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  Polygon is a sidechain for Ethereum, a protocol, and a framework for creating and linking Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks. Its goal is to make it easier for Ethereum-based apps to integrate...Visit hongkiat.com for full content.
  
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• FBI: Watch out for LockBit 2.0 ransomware, here's how to reduce the risk to your network

  07-02-2022 14:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Turn on multi-factor authentication and use strong passwords, warns FBI.
  
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• Hue and Govee: Take smart lighting to the next level

  07-02-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  We look at some of the smart light offerings from Hue and Govee, and how those products can brighten your day (and night).
  
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• Microsoft: These hackers are targeting emergency response and security organizations in Ukraine

  07-02-2022 13:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Actinium, a hacking group linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), uses phishing emails as a way to infiltrate government, defense and security agencies.
  
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• Modified AirTags pose major privacy concerns, especially for Android users

  07-02-2022 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Any button-sized tracker is bound to be abused.
  
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• Modified AirTags pose big privacy concerns, especially for Android users

  07-02-2022 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Any tiny, cheap button-sized tracker is bound to be abused.
  
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• Microsoft: Security threats are rising but companies are still ignoring strong authentication

  07-02-2022 13:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft calls on customers to enable multi-factor authentication as it blocks billions of phishing email and password attacks.
  
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• Why Windows isn't ready for Arm developers

  07-02-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Cross-compilers aren't good enough if you want to encourage developers to port apps for Windows on Arm.
  
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• 20 Design Tools for Startups On Budget

  07-02-2022 11:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  In the beginning, there was you, and your laptop. As entrepreneurs, we’ve all been there: nurturing a larger-than-life vision of what our app/product should be and struggling to convey that to...Visit hongkiat.com for full content.
  
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• Senate committee wants government to step up manufacturing R&D and skills support

  07-02-2022 07:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Committee recommends a Manufacturing Industry Fund and Research Translation Fund be established to expand manufacturing R&D opportunities in Australia.
  
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• PJCIS concerned TSSR's 'do your best' requirements are not enough anymore

  07-02-2022 07:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Committee recommends an Australian telecommunications security working group be established as it says the Telco Act is not enough to secure the nation.
  
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• Australia to reopen borders for fully vaccinated travellers on February 21

  07-02-2022 07:13 via zdnet.com
  
  After almost two years, fully vaccinated travellers can fly to Australia again.
  
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• IoT garbage trucks to detect road repairs in Swinburne-led 5G research project

  07-02-2022 06:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Garbage trucks featuring high-resolution cameras and GPS sensors will be used to create a map of assets that require maintenance by Brimbank City Council.
  
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• Apple lowers commission from 30% to 27% in bid to comply with Dutch antitrust order

  07-02-2022 06:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker has made some changes to allow dating app providers to use third-party payment systems, but that option comes with more work.
  
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