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Worst-performing tech stocks this week suggest U.S. over lockdowns
A funny thing happened on the way to the stock market’s retreat. Stay-at-home stocks that benefitted most from Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdowns, like Etsy, DoorDash, Zoom and DocuSign, were the worst performers this week. It’s the opposite reaction that one might expect as the new Covid omicron variant, which the World Health Organization said poses a “very high” global risk, makes its way around the world. The sharp selloff suggests investors are betting that, no matter what happens with omicron, the U.S. is done with the shutdowns that boosted food delivery and streaming TV services while forcing people to
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Best tech gifts for under $25: Holiday gadgets for less
Whether you’re shopping for a coworker or participating in the annual Secret Santa, buying the right gift is never as simple as it seems — especially if you’re on a budget. After all, it’s the thought that counts, and gift cards should be your last resort. That’s why, we’ve done the thinking for you. For gifts that will bring holiday cheers without budget fears, look no further than ZDNet’s grandiose list of tech for under $25. For your typing and viewing pleasure I didn’t think that I would be including a laptop stand in this list but after using MOFT’s
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Christmas 2021: Top 10 tech, laptop and gadget gifts
Ask Santa for these hot gadgets (Picture: Metro.co.uk) When it comes to Christmas presents, tech gifts are always a winner. After all, who wouldn’t want to see the latest bit of smart kit in their stocking? And 2021 has been full of fabulous tech releases, from fitness tracker watches to foldable phones. Read on below for our roundup of the best tech gifts for gadget fans… Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired Nest Cam Indoor Wired Designed specifically for use inside the home, the Next Cam sends alerts that help you keep an eye on everything that goes on, from pets
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Black colleges poised for major tech funding boost under Biden bill
Administrators at historically Black colleges are eagerly awaiting passage of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, with hopes that the bill’s record funding for HBCUs could put the schools on a path to compete with top-tier research universities specializing in science and technology. The massive social safety net package making its way through Congress would provide $3 billion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, programs at minority-serving institutions. Advocates say that level of funding is crucial to helping Black colleges develop the kind of high-tech infrastructure commonly found at schools like Johns Hopkins and MIT. Harry Williams,
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Best tech gifts: Laptops, gaming, gadgets, and more
Beyond socks, shirts, and chocolates, there is a huge market for tech gifts that are fun to receive and can also be functional for work, entertainment purposes, or study. Whether you’re on the hunt for a laptop, tablet, or activity tracker for a loved one, or you are looking for interesting gadgets as stocking fillers and smaller presents, there is a huge variety of products on offer for the holiday season. To see out our top recommendations for tech products, gadgets, and accessories over the holiday season, check out our guide below. Buyer’s Guide For fans of VR Best Buy
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China’s great Big Tech experiment matters everywhere
President Xi Jinping has run China for almost a decade. Xinhua News Agency/Getty This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. As the US slowly grapples with how to handle the Googles and the Facebooks of the world, China is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation experiment in regulating Big Tech. The Chinese Communist Party has spent the last year enacting an unprecedented clamp down on its tech industry. The rest of the world should pay attention. Authorities called off a tech IPO that would have been the biggest of all time, limited
