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Quest Diagnostics confirms data breach; Google Pixel Watch 5 LTE sees $100 discount

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Quest Diagnostics has confirmed a data breach that compromised patient personal and health information. This incident follows a trend of recent cyberattacks targeting healthcare technology companies. Separately, a deal offers $100 off the Google Pixel Watch 5 LTE model, reducing its price to $399.99 on Amazon, which includes features like phone-free calls and streaming. AI

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Quest Diagnostics confirms data breach; Google Pixel Watch 5 LTE sees $100 discount

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