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• The Last Dance and Jordan are perfect distractions in a world starving for sport - CNET

  26-04-2020 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Last Dance is the closest thing we have to sport right now. I am absorbing it like a blood sucking leech.
  
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• The best meat delivery services in 2020: Butcher Box, Holy Grail Steak Co. and more - CNET

  26-04-2020 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood all delivered to your door.
  
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• Brad Pitt plays Dr. Anthony Fauci on SNL, just as the doctor requested - CNET

  26-04-2020 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  Not live, possibly not from New York, but Saturday Night Live is still at it.
  
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• Watch YouTube videos at the exact same time as your friends with free Airtime app - CNET

  26-04-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  It's like Netflix Party, minus the Netflix.
  
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• Turn your old phone into a security camera for free - CNET

  26-04-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Give your outdated phone new life.
  
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• Apple, Google address privacy concerns with coronavirus tracking tech - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giants added new security features for their iPhone and Android phone technology.
  
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• Coronavirus is forcing tech companies to embrace work-life balance - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and Uber have new work from home policies as tech culture clashes with family life.
  
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• Best seafood delivery to order online for 2020 - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Get healthy fish all year round, no matter where you live.
  
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• This hospital is using Microsoft video chat to protect doctors fighting coronavirus - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  Video chat has changed the way we work during the pandemic. It's changing medicine too.
  
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• Galaxy Fold 2 rumors: Huge glass screen, stylus, August release, price up in the air - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  What will the cameras, features and price for Samsung's next foldable phone be? Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• Galaxy Fold 2 rumors: Huge glass screen, stylus, August release, but price is up in the air - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  What will the cameras, features and price for Samsung's next foldable phone be? Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• New iPhone SE? 8 things you should do right away - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of rushing to unbox and start using your new iPhone (or iPad), sit down, take your time and follow these tips.
  
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• Coronavirus antibody, nasal swab, saliva testing: What to know about COVID-19 tests - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Coronavirus testing will an important tool for lifting restrictions. Here's a look at the COVID-19 tests available now or in the works.
  
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• You can finally change your OK, Google sensitivity settings. Here's how - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Your Google Home smart speaker gets new audio controls that are easy to fine-tune.
  
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• Make your favorite Starbucks coffee, frappuccino and PSL drinks at home - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  How to be your own barista while you're homebound, and save a few bucks in the bargain.
  
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• Problems with IRS stimulus check tracking and direct deposit? 10 possible reasons - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  We found some possible explanations why the IRS' Get My Payment tool might not be working for you as intended.
  
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• The best water filter pitchers to buy for 2020 - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  We tested water filter pitchers from Brita, Pur, ZeroWater and others to find the best way to get clean, fresh water fast at home.
  
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• Direct deposit and your stimulus check: Set up payment through IRS portal - CNET

  26-04-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll receive your stimulus payment faster than the mail if you set up direct deposit with the IRS. Here's how to set up an electronic funds transfer so your coronavirus check goes straight to your bank account.
  
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• Track the status of your coronavirus stimulus check with IRS Get My Payment portal - CNET

  26-04-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use the IRS' online tracker to see the status of your coronavirus stimulus payment.
  
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• Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app

  26-04-2020 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19.
  
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• These are the best dog movies to watch with your pup today - CNET

  26-04-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  It's National Pet Parents Day, and Fandango Now has curated 60 classic dog movies for the occasion.
  
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• Wi-Fi 6E explained: Why new, 6GHz connections are such a big deal - CNET

  26-04-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  The FCC voted to expand Wi-Fi into the 6GHz band, paving the way for new connections that'll be the fastest yet. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Facebook added a free group video chat feature called Messenger Rooms. Here's how to use it - CNET

  26-04-2020 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  Up to 50 people can chat in a room at once, with no time limit.
  
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• IRS mails first wave of coronavirus $1,200 stimulus checks: Find out your payment schedule - CNET

  26-04-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is mailing and depositing the first waves stimulus payments now. See if you're eligible for a check and when you can expect to receive it. SSI and VA beneficiaries may need to act soon.
  
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• Another one-line npm package breaks the JavaScript ecosystem

  26-04-2020 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  An update to tiny "is-promise" library impacted millions of JavaScript projects.
  
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• Apple Watch turns 5: We look at how far Apple's smartwatch has come - CNET

  26-04-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  We celebrate the Apple Watch's fifth anniversary with stories that examine the smartwatch's evolution.
  
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• The most delicious rice recipes to make for dinner - CNET

  26-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rice is nice... especially when it's infused with all this extra flavor.
  
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• Instant Pot rice: Here's how to make it - CNET

  26-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is how to cook delicious rice in your Instant Pot every time.
  
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• Four ways to cook rice, ranked - CNET

  26-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rice, rice baby.
  
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• ZAGG InvisibleShield protectors and Gear4 cases for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: hands-on

  26-04-2020 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  ZAGG has new screen protector options with maximum clarity and blue light filter features. It's Gear4 branded cases offer drop protection, slim design, and ability to make the back of the phone flush with the large camera array.
  
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• Remember when Apple Watch was a luxury item? We look back at its 5-year evolution - CNET

  26-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  On the fifth anniversary of Apple's first smartwatch, we take a trip down memory lane at the device's early days.
  
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• Google officially lets you change your OK, Google sensitivity settings. Here's how - CNET

  26-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your Google Home smart speaker gets new audio controls that are easy to fine-tune.
  
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• Apple's iPhone SE could make people forget phone stores

  26-04-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The launch of an extremely well-reviewed and inexpensive phone may accelerate a change in the way people buy gadgets. It could make average buyers think differently about phone stores, too.
  
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• Every coronavirus test and how they're different: Antibody, nasal swab, saliva - CNET

  26-04-2020 13:35 via cnet.com
  
  Coronavirus testing will an important tool for lifting restrictions. Here's a look at the COVID-19 tests available now or in the works.
  
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• Mix it up with these 5 really weird PC games you can play right now - CNET

  26-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stuck at home and need something new and different? Escape an earthquake, fight through your dreams and more.
  
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• Galaxy Fold 2 rumors: Stylus, 7.6-inch glass screen, price, August release - CNET

  26-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  What will the cameras, features and price for Samsung's next foldable phone be? It's all up in the air for now.
  
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• All the best iOS 13.4 features you need to know for your iPhone SE - CNET

  26-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From stopping unknown callers to a dedicated dark mode, there's a lot to learn about iOS and iPadOS 13.4.
  
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• How Apple and Google will fight the spread of coronavirus with contact tracing - CNET

  26-04-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your phone will soon be able to alert you if you've come in close contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• How long will the coronavirus test take and when will I get my COVID-19 results? - CNET

  26-04-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The answer is complicated. Here's what we know about COVID-19 testing right now.
  
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• 2020 Chevrolet ZR2 vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD: Midsize truck dirt battle video - CNET

  26-04-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both trucks can be plenty of fun in the dirt, but what do the numbers say?
  
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• Show but don’t tell: why silent Zooms are golden for focusing the mind

  26-04-2020 09:37
  
  As isolation stress sets in, many find that sharing quiet online spaces is the key to boosting brain powerCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere are Zooms for pub quizzes, Zooms for dinner parties, Zooms for work meetings and now there is a Zoom for sitting together and not talking at all. Behold, the silent Zoom!On paper, the practice of logging on to a video-conferencing site to sit with strangers for an hour without communicating may hold limited appeal. In pr
  
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• Pranks, skits and dancing… welcome to the TikTok house

  26-04-2020 09:17
  
  Six of generation Z’s star performers are living under the the same roof to create content for their 15 million followersImagine a cross between Love Island and Big Brother and you would be part way to understanding the hype behind Britain’s first TikTok house.Launched online last week, Bytehouse has bundled six of the nation’s biggest TikTok stars to live together in a house in London where they are now creating and churning out viral content to a combined audience of 15 milli
  
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• Who needs Starbucks? Make your favorite coffee, frappuccino, PSL drinks at home - CNET

  26-04-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Be your own barista while you're homebound, and save a few bucks in the bargain.
  
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• How coronavirus helped TikTok find its voice

  26-04-2020 09:00
  
  The video-sharing app’s blend of memes, jokes and skits have been a surprise lockdown hit – but teen users are worried it will lose its coolA person in a grass-covered suit lurks behind a wheelie bin before sprinting down a residential cul-de-sac. In a cramped bathroom, five housemates lip-sync in a limescale-stained bath. NHS staff dance on a deserted ward. A family of four performs a dance routine in a suburban garden. The father is out of time.These are the faces of the UK’s
  
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• COVIDSafe: Australia's new trace tracking app is now live, but registration isn't

  26-04-2020 08:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The app, which has been described as a 'digital handshake' by the Australian government, is not letting users register.
  
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• The definitive list of the worst controller buttons of all time

  26-04-2020 07:00
  
  Look, it’s been a long month, alright?
  
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• The best TVs under £1,000 you can buy right now

  26-04-2020 07:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best TVS under £1,000, including the best OLED TV under £1,000
  
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• How my 2006 iPod Nano is getting me through lockdown

  26-04-2020 07:00
  
  It turns out that a still-shiny, second gen iPod is the ideal companion for government-sanctioned daily walks
  
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• Direct deposit and your stimulus check: Set up payment with the IRS website - CNET

  26-04-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you set up direct deposit, you'll get your stimulus payment quicker than through the mail. Here's how to set up an electronic funds transfer so your coronavirus check goes straight to your bank account.
  
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• Track your coronavirus stimulus check status with IRS Get My Payment website - CNET

  26-04-2020 06:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use the IRS' online tracker to see the status of your coronavirus stimulus payment.
  
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