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• A Samsung devotee gives her verdict on Apple's new iPhone SE

  19-04-2020 23:48 via zdnet.com
  
  She found the Galaxy S20 eminently resistible. What, though, about Apple's new "small" phone? This was my wife's surprising reaction.
  
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• Best portable grill for 2020: Top small gas, charcoal, electric and more compared - CNET

  19-04-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Your handy guide to picking the perfect small grill.
  
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• Best Nintendo Switch accessories to buy for 2020 - CNET

  19-04-2020 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  From controllers to charging to protection, here are our recommendations to keep you playing at your best.
  
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• The best gifts readers need in 2020: iPad vs. Kindle vs. Fire and more - CNET

  19-04-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Save a tree: Read an ebook!
  
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• Facebook to launch gaming app to challenge Twitch, YouTube, report says - CNET

  19-04-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Dedicated Facebook Gaming app is designed for people who already engage in online gaming, The New York Times reports.
  
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• Dating during coronavirus: 7 ideas for virtual dates while social distancing - CNET

  19-04-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  This week on Love Syncs, here's how to plan a date that involves more than just staring at each other on Zoom.
  
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• Homemade face masks and coronavirus: Coverings, prevention and the CDC - CNET

  19-04-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The current advice from the CDC and American Lung Association on what homemade face coverings do, how to wear them and how they can and can't help you prevent COVID-19 compared to N95 masks.
  
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• Get iRobot's Roomba i7 Plus self-emptying robot vacuum for $699 - CNET

  19-04-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  This Wi-Fi-connected floor cleaner with a trash can built into its charging dock is now selling for its lowest price ever.
  
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• Direct deposit and your stimulus check: Set up the IRS' Get My Payment tool - CNET

  19-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You should get your coronavirus stimulus money faster if you use direct deposit. Here's how to set up the electronic transfer payment so the cash goes right to your bank account.
  
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• Trouble tracking your stimulus check and setting up direct deposit? 9 reasons why - CNET

  19-04-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  What if you entered your banking information with the IRS and still can't see your status? Here are some possible explanations.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11 comparison: Which new iPhone should you buy? - CNET

  19-04-2020 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iPhone SE for 2020 is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here's what you get (and don't get) for that price.
  
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• How to track your coronavirus stimulus check status with the IRS payment tool - CNET

  19-04-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use the IRS' Get My Payment online portal to track the status of your stimulus payment and everything else you need to know.
  
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• Google's AR animals turn you into a Tiger King at home. Try it yourself - CNET

  19-04-2020 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  With Google's 3D objects, you can put virtual animals in your real world. (Plus some other options.)
  
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• Make your old phone photos look better with these 8 iPhone and Android apps - CNET

  19-04-2020 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  You might be stuck at home, but that doesn't mean you can't get creative with images you've already shot.
  
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• 12 places you can buy face masks and cloth coverings online today - CNET

  19-04-2020 17:11 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where to find face masks and cloth coverings online if you'd rather not make one yourself.
  
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• Top battery-powered security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  19-04-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want a security camera sans adapter? These are the best of the best.
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus checks up to $1,200: See if you're eligible for a payment - CNET

  19-04-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first wave of IRS stimulus payments from the coronavirus relief package went out last week. Here's everything to know about the checks.
  
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• 11 ways your Google Home can entertain you during quarantine - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:59 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you need just a quick hit of entertainment or you're looking for a complex mystery game to get lost in for hours, Google Home has your cure for the blahs.
  
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• Can you get tested for coronavirus today? Here's who qualifies for COVID-19 testing - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:57 via cnet.com
  
  It may take an appointment and a doctor's referral to get tested for COVID-19, depending on where you live.
  
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• Hackers steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency from Uniswap and Lendf.me

  19-04-2020 16:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Hacker is believed to have used an exploit shared on GitHub last year to steal funds from both platforms.
  
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• Coronavirus tips: 15 practical ways to stay safe when you go out in public - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not already using these tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name when you leave the house, now's a good time to start.
  
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• Mortgages, credit scores and down payments: 5 things to know before buying a home - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thinking of becoming a homeowner but don't know where to start? Here's how to get your money in order before you buy a home.
  
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• iPhone SE has many of the same features as iPhone 11, including wireless charging - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple wisely designed the new SE to have the same appeal as the original from 2016.
  
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• How to turn your Amazon Echo into a free TV speaker - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Why spend money on a new soundbar or speaker system when you can use a device you already own?
  
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• 14 doctor-recommended OTC medications you should always have on hand - CNET

  19-04-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your medicine cabinet should be stocked with more than just ibuprofen.
  
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• Best facial cleansers in 2020: Tatcha, CeraVe, Fresh and more - CNET

  19-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some of the best facial cleansers you can buy right now.
  
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• Hackers exploit coronavirus lockdown with fake Netflix and Disney+ pages

  19-04-2020 14:55 via theguardian.com
  
  Criminals seek rich pickings as viewers stuck at home flock to TV streaming sitesMore than 700 fake websites mimicking Netflix and Disney+ signup pages have been created seeking to harvest personal information from consumers during the coronavirus lockdown streaming boom.Netflix, which is expected to smash its forecast of 7 million new global subscribers when it reports first-quarter results on Tuesday, is the main target as millions of new potential customers seek entertainment while confined t
  
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• Best kitchen tools for weight loss management during coronavirus - CNET

  19-04-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Being stuck inside for quarantine is tough, but it's also a good opportunity for fostering healthier eating habits. Here are the best tools to help.
  
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• Europe's contact-tracing apps are a test of its privacy-focused culture - CNET

  19-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  European governments must grapple with cultural attitudes and privacy legislation as they use tech to tackle the coronavirus. Germany will lead the way.
  
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• Hulu: 6 tips and tricks to get the most out of the streaming service - CNET

  19-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep it kid-friendly, watch in dark mode or use your phone as a remote.
  
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• Don't bother trying to buy a webcam. Use your phone instead - CNET

  19-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need a separate webcam to improve video quality when you use video chat apps like Zoom, FaceTime, and more. All you need is your smartphone.
  
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• 11 ways to have fun with Google when you're bored out of your mind during quarantine - CNET

  19-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you need just a quick hit of entertainment or you're looking for a complex mystery game to get lost in for hours, Google Home has your cure for the blahs.
  
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• Bored by coronavirus quarantine? You're one of the lucky ones - CNET

  19-04-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The alternative is much, much worse.
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home

  19-04-2020 11:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers.
  
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• Coronavirus testing: Here's who can get tested for COVID-19 now - CNET

  19-04-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  It may take an appointment and a doctor's referral to get tested for COVID-19, depending on where you live.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Supra vs. Chevrolet Corvette: The 2 best sub-$60K sports cars compared video - CNET

  19-04-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've got $60,000 to spend and want to go quick, you've got a difficult choice ahead of you. Let's see if we can't make it a little easier.
  
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• 5 things not to do when coronavirus quarantine, lockdown end - CNET

  19-04-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Getting back to business as usual could take time.
  
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• Dalgona coffee: How to make the creamy, pillowy, Instagram-worthy drink at home - CNET

  19-04-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  The wildly popular beverage is inspired by a South Korean candy and it's simple to make in your own kitchen.
  
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• What if coronavirus comes back every year, like the common cold?

  19-04-2020 07:00
  
  Harvard researchers have found we could be looking at sporadic lockdown periods and social distancing until around 2022
  
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• The best projectors to buy now the only cinema is home cinema

  19-04-2020 07:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best projectors to give your home entertainment set up a cinematic tweak
  
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• I bought everything I saw in Instagram ads for a month

  19-04-2020 07:00
  
  From 3D-printed health pastilles to self-electrocuting muscle spasms, I lived how Instagram wanted me to live. Until I had to make it stop
  
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• How to choose the perfect wireless speaker for you

  19-04-2020 07:00
  
  You're going to have to think about protocols at some point
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus checks up to $1,200: Are you eligible? Everything to know - CNET

  19-04-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first wave of IRS stimulus payments from the coronavirus relief package are going out this week. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus checks up to $1,200: Are you eligible and everything to know - CNET

  19-04-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first wave of IRS stimulus payments from the coronavirus relief package are going out this week. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Trouble tracking your stimulus check or setting up direct deposit? 9 reasons why - CNET

  19-04-2020 06:30 via cnet.com
  
  What if you entered your information with the IRS and still can't see your status? Here are some possible explanations.
  
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• Direct deposit and your stimulus check: Set up the IRS' Get My Payment tool online - CNET

  19-04-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  You should get your coronavirus stimulus money faster if you use direct deposit. Here's how to set up the electronic transfer payment so the cash goes right to your bank account.
  
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• How to track your coronavirus stimulus check and see your payment status - CNET

  19-04-2020 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use the IRS online tracking portal to monitor the status of your stimulus payment. Plus, everything else you need to know about the online status tracker.
  
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• The best prepared meal delivery services in 2020: Freshly, Daily Harvest and more - CNET

  19-04-2020 04:28 via cnet.com
  
  Including no-fuss, oven-ready meal kits.
  
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• How to make and print your own photo books online while in quarantine - CNET

  19-04-2020 04:24 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you use Shutterfly, Snapfish or Costco, it's finally time to get all your photos in order while you're in lockdown.
  
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• Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

  19-04-2020 04:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown.
  
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