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• June rent payment: Will you be evicted if you don't pay? Here's what to know and do - CNET

  06-06-2020 09:35 via cnet.com
  
  If haven't paid rent this month or worry about making rent in the future, learn when eviction protections and other financial resources are set to expire.
  
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• The Audi E-Tron is a stylish, high-tech EV - Roadshow

  06-06-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  It may not offer the same driving range as some competing electric vehicles, but it can charge lickety-split.
  
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• Lockdown has turned our parks into urine-soaked hellholes

  06-06-2020 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  In just a few weeks, the UK has gone from a nation in lockdown to one that’s social-distancing in its own filth
  
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• How to stop Instagram from tracking everything you do

  06-06-2020 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  There are some things you can do to limit Facebook’s web of surveillance, but not much
  
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• From Hublot to TAG, luxury brands aren’t giving up on smartwatches

  06-06-2020 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  Watch companies are launching new, improved smartwatches to try and take on Apple
  
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• Boris Johnson’s brief love affair with science is well and truly over

  06-06-2020 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the government proclaimed it would be led by science. Now its own slogan is being left by the wayside
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus check: What to know about payment, eligibility, debit card - CNET

  06-06-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  We can show you who qualifies for a payment, how to see if the IRS has scheduled your stimulus check, how your check will arrive, and how much of the $1,200 you could receive.
  
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• Global scenes of Black Lives Matter protests show outrage far beyond US - CNET

  06-06-2020 05:25 via cnet.com
  
  From Europe to Asia to South America, calls for racial justice following George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis have gone international.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Is it coming and will you get another $1,200? Here is the latest - CNET

  06-06-2020 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's no consensus in Washington on what a second round of stimulus payments and unemployment relief could look like. Here's the discussion as it stands.
  
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• Twitter, Facebook remove Trump campaign videos due to copyright complaint - CNET

  06-06-2020 03:48 via cnet.com
  
  The videos paid tribute to George Floyd and slammed "radical leftwing groups" for the unrest seen across the US.
  
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• Apple publishes free resources to improve password security

  06-06-2020 02:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The new tools are meant to help the developers of password managers and Apple hopes the tools will reduce the instances where users chose their own password rather than rely on the password manager.
  
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• Planning to protest? Know your legal rights: Here's what you can and can't do - CNET

  06-06-2020 02:49 via cnet.com
  
  Arm yourself with this information before you hit the streets to help keep you in accordance with the law and out of harm's way.
  
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• LinkedIn employees made 'offensive comments' during anti-racism meeting - CNET

  06-06-2020 02:33 via cnet.com
  
  They were shared during a company Q&A that allowed people to ask questions anonymously.
  
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• How to watch the 'strawberry moon' eclipse from anywhere this weekend - CNET

  06-06-2020 01:39 via cnet.com
  
  The partial penumbral lunar eclipse wasn't visible in North America, but you can still view the full moon's quiet beauty online.
  
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• Planning to protest? Know your legal rights - CNET

  06-06-2020 01:32 via cnet.com
  
  Arm yourself with this information before you hit the streets to help keep you in accordance with the law and out of harm's way.
  
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• Toast hot dogs and buns together in this $10 relic of a time that never was - CNET

  06-06-2020 01:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Aqua-colored Nostalgia hot dog toaster is a reminder of a make-believe past when we used to toast hot dogs this way all the time.
  
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• Facebook's Zuckerberg says company is reviewing policies amid criticism - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:57 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the social network's toughest critics have been its own employees.
  
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• Black Lives Matter: How you can take action today video - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:50 via cnet.com
  
  CNET supports the Black Lives Matter movement and stands with all those that oppose racism, discrimination and violence. If you are interested in voicing your support, but don't know where to start, here's a list of some racial justice organizations, curated in part by our sister site BET, where you can get involved today.
  
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• How to find protests in your area this weekend - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:40 via cnet.com
  
  Protests continue throughout the country as Americans demonstrate against the death of George Floyd.
  
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• Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro: The best prices right now - CNET

  06-06-2020 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  Pull out your Costco membership, because you can get the AirPods Pro for $225 and AirPods for $130.
  
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• On the Record review: A fascinating portrait of MeToo's invisible women - CNET

  05-06-2020 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The controversial but important documentary, streaming on HBO Max, explores the lack of visibility for black women in the MeToo movement.
  
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• Google offers $1,000 credits to struggling small businesses. Travel CEOs say it's 'utterly underwhelming' - CNET

  05-06-2020 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Travel companies that have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic are calling for Google to do more.
  
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• How Adobe subscribed to a new school of success… and a new class of competitors

  05-06-2020 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  By embracing SAAS, the House that Photoshop Built tripled its reach and became a leading force in martech. But more companies are drawing a target on its back.
  
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• 2021 Lexus IS debut rescheduled out of respect for George Floyd - Roadshow

  05-06-2020 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Parent company Toyota denounced "unacceptable bigotry" and reiterated its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  
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• Celebrate fatherhood with 2-packs of dad-themed face masks for $14 - CNET

  05-06-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Put some terrible dad jokes and father puns where your (or your dad's) mouth is with these reusable masks.
  
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• Scientists pinpoint the cleanest air on the planet - CNET

  05-06-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Air over the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica is free from particles created by human activity, researchers say.
  
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• IoT analytics create new edge computing value props for content delivery networks

  05-06-2020 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Content delivery networks (CDNs) were at the forefront of edge computing in the early days of the internet. Modern CDNs are unlocking new opportunities to pair endpoint-deployed applications with endpoint device content analysis.
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck turned SpaceX NASA moon rover looks properly wild - Roadshow

  05-06-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Following SpaceX's successful launch last week, a fan showed what a Tesla lunar rover could look like.
  
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• Approximately 117,000 IT jobs lost since March, US data shows

  05-06-2020 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest government employment data sheds light on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the IT job market.
  
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• Approximately 117 million IT jobs lost since March, US data shows

  05-06-2020 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest government employment data sheds light on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the IT job market.
  
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• SpongeBob star on filming Friday's special from home, how lockdown affects Bikini Bottom - CNET

  05-06-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Tom Kenny also talks about why SpongeBob is a meme star.
  
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• Tesla 12-seat electric van coming with help from the Boring Company, report says - Roadshow

  05-06-2020 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Both Elon Musk-led companies will work together to create a vehicle suited for a Boring Company tunnel.
  
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• See the SpongeBob SquarePants cast filming from home video - CNET

  05-06-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The voices that bring the Bikini Bottom gang to life keep up the fun with The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special, produced during coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• HBO Max: Everything you need to know - CNET

  05-06-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The latest big-league streaming service comes with much more programming, a $15 monthly price tag and some confusion about why it's missing from platforms like Roku.
  
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• Mandatory face masks in stores, cars, outside: Where you're expected to wear a covering - CNET

  05-06-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  More nonessential businesses are reopening, and more than half of the states in the US require face masks or coverings when you go out in public. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Alexis Ohanian leaves Reddit board, urges firm to fill seat with black candidate - CNET

  05-06-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Reddit co-founder also pledges $1 million to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp.
  
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• Global scenes of Black Lives Matter protests, from the US to Europe and Asia - CNET

  05-06-2020 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Outrage over George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis has spread far beyond US borders.
  
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• Alexis Ohanian steps down from Reddit board to make room for a black candidate

  05-06-2020 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The co-founder of the social media platform said "resignation can be an act of leadership from people in power right now."
  
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• iOS 14: Everything we know video - CNET

  05-06-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  New features, a new look and more apps: Here's a roundup of the most plausible rumors about what the next software update will bring to the iPhone.
  
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• The best antivirus protection for Windows 10 in 2020 - CNET

  05-06-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Your Windows PC needs protection against malware, and free antivirus software may be enough. Here's the best antivirus protection to get for Windows 10, and what's worth paying extra for.
  
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• No stimulus check yet? This free USPS mail-tracking app may be able to help - CNET

  05-06-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you use a free app from the US Postal Service, you can receive an alert when your stimulus check is about to arrive in the mail from the IRS. You can get the notification sent to your computer or phone.
  
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• Nothing good on Netflix? Try one of these free streaming TV trials - CNET

  05-06-2020 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  Get extended free viewing on Acorn TV, Hulu, Showtime and more.
  
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• Linux Mint dumps Ubuntu Snap

  05-06-2020 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The popular desktop Linux distribution, Linux Mint, wants nothing to do with Ubuntu's Snap software installation system.
  
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• How to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus, protests and beyond - CNET

  05-06-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. As protests and the coronavirus are causing us stress and anxiety, here is our best advice to help you cope with what troubles you right now.
  
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• Our focus at this turning point - CNET

  05-06-2020 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: CNET's mission is to help. That's what we're working on.
  
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• Ikea's voice-activated smart shades are the ones you've been waiting for - CNET

  05-06-2020 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The design is basic, but Ikea's smart shades work perfectly with Siri, Alexa and the Google Assistant, and cost hundreds less than most everything else.
  
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• These Mpow wireless sport earphones are on sale for just $12 - CNET

  05-06-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Great for running or the gym, these earbuds have earhooks that keep them in place and control buttons that actually make sense.
  
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• How to help Black Lives Matter protesters even if you can't attend in person - CNET

  05-06-2020 19:41 via cnet.com
  
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• Searching Twitter for 'racist' shows you President Donald Trump's account - CNET

  05-06-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  The president has been locked in a battle with Twitter.
  
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• Arctic river turns blood red in new images of Russia's 20,000-ton fuel spill - CNET

  05-06-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Russia declared a state of emergency after the massive spill from a power plant storage tank.
  
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