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• Last chance: Get a year of IPVanish for $50 - CNET

  10-05-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  This novice-friendly VPN is a CNET favorite and is 65% off for a short time.
  
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• 6 hidden Android features that will blow your mind, and how to use them - CNET

  10-05-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  From using multiple apps at the same time to keeping your phone unlocked when you're home, Android has some sweet features -- you just have to know where to look.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro may get ProMotion display with 120Hz refresh rate - CNET

  10-05-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  It's also expected to feature Face ID improvements and an upgraded camera.
  
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• Love bytes: how a video game is preparing my boyfriend and me for living together

  10-05-2020 22:17 via theguardian.com
  
  From separate share-houses in lockdown we tackle shared finances, work-life balance and goal setting – in a farming simulation“I’m going to the mines!” says a voice through my laptop.It’s my partner, Joel – albeit a pixelated version of him. I see him move swiftly out of the screen as I go back to my task of chopping down an oak tree, searching for wood and sap. Continue reading...
  
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• Coronavirus tips: How to help keep yourself healthy when going out in public - CNET

  10-05-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not already using these tips for grocery shopping, opening doors and signing your name, now's a good time to start.
  
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• Buying an old Android phone? What you should know about privacy and security - CNET

  10-05-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  If your Android phone is not running the latest software OS, your security and privacy might be in jeopardy.
  
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• How to watch Killing Eve online: stream season 3 from anywhere

  10-05-2020 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  First released back in 2018, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve is currently in the midst of its third season with new episodes being released every Sunday. Stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer return to continue their seemingly endless cat-and-mouse game as Eve and Villanelle - but will they both survive the new run? This is one of the many questions waiting to be answered. Ready to jump back in? Here's how to watch Killing Eve online for free - stream season 3's latest episodes no matter where you
  
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• How to watch Run online: stream the new show from anywhere

  10-05-2020 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The dynamic writing duo behind Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones have reunited for a new TV show - and this new comedy-drama is already proving to be a popular and critical hit. Read on and find out how to watch Run online and stream every new episode from anywhere in the world, including for free.
  The show follows Ruby (played by Emmy-winning Nurse Jackie star Merritt Wever) who walks out on her comfortable suburban family life to reunite with Billy, her former college boyfrien
  
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• How to watch Rick and Morty season 4 online: stream part 2's new episodes anywhere free

  10-05-2020 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a hefty wait, fans of beyond eccentric cartoon series Rick and Morty have finally been rewarded for their patience, with the beloved show now into the release of a new batch of episodes. Read on and we'll tell you how to watch Rick and Morty season 4 online for free - including where you can stream all of part 2 anywhere, including the all-new episode 7 this week.
  Having gone off-air at the end of 2019, the show has now returned to help us get through what's hopefully the final days of Cov
  
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• How to watch The Last Dance: stream new episodes of the Michael Jordan documentary online anywhere

  10-05-2020 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Not quite sure what to do without the NBA and your regular dose of May hoops action? One of the few silver linings of the global Covid-19 crisis is that one of the most anticipated sports series of all-time has landed early. Basketball aficionado or not, you've heard of Michael Jordan, probably owned the sneakers, and maybe even suffered Space Jam - now, here's how to watch The Last Dance online and stream the latest episodes of the new Michael Jordan documentary from anywhere in the world today
  
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• Make restaurant-quality steak at home with a sous vide cooker that's $65 off right now - CNET

  10-05-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Get the Anova Precision Cooker Wifi for $135, and pair it with a $50-off bonus deal on a 7-piece knife block set.
  
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• Singapore turns to businesses to bolster contact tracing efforts

  10-05-2020 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  With its contact tracing app shoring up just 1.4 million downloads, Singapore now is making a new digital check-in system compulsory -- from May 12 -- at selected locations including workplaces, schools, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities.
  
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• This is how you get stains out of carpets (yes, even dog pee) - CNET

  10-05-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  Follow these steps to rid carpets stains caused by pets, wine, food and even urine and vomit.
  
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• Buy a movie for Mom on Mother's Day for as little as $8 - CNET

  10-05-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Fandango Now has made a list of the top films moms want to stream today. No. 1? Little Women.
  
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• The Mi 10 is a necessary evil for Xiaomi’s future in India

  10-05-2020 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Xiaomi is a household name in the Indian smartphone market. In a matter of about five years, it went from being a nobody to the overall market leader in terms of shipments. However, its dream run is once again thwarted by a nightmare that has been haunting it since years — failing at moving up the price ladder.The latest chapter in this story came with the launch of the Mi 10 in India. It was supposed to be a big day for Xiaomi. It was finally returning to the elusive flagship smartphone s
  
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• When will my city reopen? Here's what life could be like after quarantine ends - CNET

  10-05-2020 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  Going to movie theaters, sporting events and national parks won't be the same when countries, states and cities eventually reopen after quarantine.
  
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• IRS deposits stimulus checks: How to find your coronavirus payment schedule - CNET

  10-05-2020 16:35 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is sending $1,200 stimulus payments through direct deposit and in the mail. Are you waiting for yours? See if you meet the requirements and when you can expect to receive your check.
  
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• Problems with the IRS stimulus check tracking tool? Here are 12 possible explanations - CNET

  10-05-2020 16:23 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS' Get My Payment portal for direct deposit and check tracking doesn't always say why it won't let you in. We found some possible reasons why.
  
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• BodyGuardz cases for Apple iPhone SE (2020): Unequal tech, kickstand, and unique features

  10-05-2020 16:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple iPhone SE was recently released and BodyGuardz quickly launched several case and screen protector options. The cases have unique features, including an integrated slide-out kickstand, enhanced audio performance, and more.
  
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• Haven't tried making dalgona coffee yet? Follow this recipe for a pillowy Instagram hit - CNET

  10-05-2020 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  The delicious, photo-worthy beverage is a sensation on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and seemingly everywhere. And it's easy to make in your own kitchen.
  
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• How to track your stimulus check status using the IRS Get My Payment portal - CNET

  10-05-2020 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  With the IRS tracker portal, you can see the schedule for your coronavirus stimulus payment.
  
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• Apple Watch price cut: the Apple Watch Series 3 is on sale for $179 at Best Buy

  10-05-2020 16:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An incredible price for a feature-rich smartwatch, Best Buy has the Apple Watch 3 in stock and on sale for only $179. That's a $100 discount and the lowest price we've found for the best-selling smartwatch.
  The Apple Watch 3 is packed with health and fitness-focused features while also keeping you connected. The smartwatch tracks activity, workouts, and calories burned and offers 24/7 heart rate monitoring. The swim-proof smartwatch will even notify you when an unusually high or low he
  
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• What your fitness tracker can – and can’t – tell you about Covid-19

  10-05-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fitness tracker strapped around your wrist can tell you a great deal about your wellbeing – but can it also tell you anything about the coronavirus pandemic?On a personal level, the answer is probably not – but when your data is combined with readings from thousands of other users, it could be invaluable.For example, many modern fitness trackers and smartwatches (including the Fitbit Charge 4, Garmin Forerunner 945 and Apple Watch Series 5 to name just a few, feature pulse oximet
  
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• Google Duo feature push continues with family mode, 32-way calls and more

  10-05-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google isn't slowing down in trying to pinch some of the market share Zoom has amassed in the video chat market – having added one-click calls to Gmail for its business-focused Google Meet video app, it's now pushing out more features for its other video tool, Google Duo, as well.As announced in a blog post from Google, Duo is getting a family mode that essentially adds a lot of masks and filters for messing about with the kids (or grandchildren). The mute and hang up buttons get hidden in
  
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• 8 cheap, must-have kitchen tools, and how to use them - CNET

  10-05-2020 15:50 via cnet.com
  
  These kitchen items are versatile, easy to store and use, and cost less than $20 apiece.
  
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• You have till May 13 to set up direct deposit for your stimulus check. Here's how - CNET

  10-05-2020 15:35 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has given you until May 13 to set up direct deposit for your stimulus payment. After Wednesday, the IRS will begin preparing the final rounds of paper checks.
  
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• Where's my stimulus check now? How to track it through the mail - CNET

  10-05-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  if the IRS is sending your payment in the mail, the US Postal Service can notify you when your stimulus check will arrive.
  
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• Apple AirPods sale: the all-new AirPods Pro hit lowest price ever

  10-05-2020 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AT&T is currently offering a rare price cut on the all-new AirPods Pro. For a limited time, you can get Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro on sale for $224. That's a $26 discount and the lowest price we've found for the wireless earbuds.You can also get the 2019 Apple AirPods with charging case on sale for $143 and the AirPods with wireless charging case on sale for $179.The 2019 AirPods Pro feature Apple's H1 chip, which offers voice control with Siri so you can get directions, skip songs, an
  
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• Will there be a second round for coronavirus stimulus checks? Here's what we're hearing - CNET

  10-05-2020 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  US residents are still receiving their first 2020 stimulus checks, but some in the federal government have started discussing a second round of economic impact payments.
  
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• Here's how to prevent mold from growing in your washer and how to kill it if you have it - CNET

  10-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Use these five tips to keep your washing machine mold- and mildew-free.
  
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• Apple Watch revisited: Let's see how my original review holds up, 5 years later - CNET

  10-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch is everywhere now. But five years ago, I was one of the first people to wear one.
  
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• Speck Balance Folio Clear for Apple iPad (2019): 4 feet drop protection and multi-angle stand

  10-05-2020 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The entry level Apple iPad is a great buy and for a reasonable $45 you can add drop protection and a case with multiple angles for viewing or typing. Speck high-quality build and functionality is present in this iPad case.
  
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• Best Kodi XBMC streaming boxes: the best hardware for Kodi streaming

  10-05-2020 14:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kodi boxes (otherwise known as Android TV boxes) are a massive success no matter how you slice them. The best models deliver 4K video to your TV and allow you unfettered access to audio and video streams of every format and service. If there's a better, more versatile piece of AV software out there, we've yet to see it. On top of giving you the capability to stream video and music files over a local network, the software also includes the ability to install add-ons to stream from almost any
  
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• One month with Apple's new MacBook Air. Three annoying problems

  10-05-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has solved the keyboard issues with the new MacBook Air. Which doesn't mean it's the perfect product for a committed Airhead.
  
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• iPhone SE is not as small as people want it to be. And I don't think Apple cares - CNET

  10-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple seems to wave goodbye to tiny iPhones with the launch of its "small" iPhone SE.
  
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• 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S is one well-rounded sportbike - CNET

  10-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ducati's latest is as easy to live with as it is insane to ride.
  
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• Should you buy a used phone? My results were mixed - CNET

  10-05-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  I got an iPhone, two Samsung Galaxy phones and more for just $650 total.
  
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• Need toilet paper or Clorox wipes? How to get in-stock alerts when you run low - CNET

  10-05-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you can't find Lysol, paper towels or other essential items in the store, you can set up alerts so you know when they're back in stock.
  
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• Zoom in on the Epson Home Cinema 2150 projector - CNET

  10-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This compact home theater projector throws out a big, bright image.
  
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• More PS4 and PS5-exclusive games deserve PC releases

  10-05-2020 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Sony announced that Horizon Zero Dawn was coming to PC in March 2020, it buried the news in the second paragraph of an interview with PlayStation's Head of Worldwide Studios Hermen Hulst. Sony wasn't shouting about its newfound support for PC – in fact, it seemed so sensitive to potentially strong reactions from its user base that people had to go looking for the announcement."And to maybe put a few minds at ease, releasing one first-party AAA title to PC doesn’t necessarily mea
  
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• Google Home: 5 unusual but surprisingly useful places to put your smart speaker - CNET

  10-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Branch out from the living room and discover how useful Google Home can be where you least expect it.
  
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• Forget The Matrix -- Existenz is the film for our odd times - CNET

  10-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Over 20 years later, why I can't forget Cronenberg's immersive vision... more than ever.
  
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• Xbox Series X could cost less than PS5 at launch, according to analyst

  10-05-2020 12:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft is revealing more details about the Xbox Series X than ever but one thing it hasn’t confirmed yet is its next-gen console’s price. According to reputed industry analyst, Michael Pachter, it could be surprisingly low. Speaking on a recent live episode of Geoff Keighley’s Bonus Round (via PushSquare), Pachter suggests that Microsoft could consider taking a significant loss on its next generation console in order to launch it at $400.Launching at this price point co
  
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• Will Covid-19 derail investments by telecom operators in 5G infrastructure this year?

  10-05-2020 12:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  2020 was projected to be the year of fifth-generation cellular technology (5G) but not anymore.Growth stagnation at a macro level and lockdowns due to Covid-19 pandemic in the Middle East are bound to have a causal effect on the demand and supply side, industry experts said.Karim Yaici, Senior Analyst at Analysys Mason, told TechRadar Pro Middle East that consumer demand for 5G services was expected to be small in 2020 even before the Covid-19 outbreak but now the outlook is gloomier.“We e
  
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• iPhone SE vs. Google Pixel 3A cameras: Both phones compared - CNET

  10-05-2020 12:12 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's entry-level iPhone versus Google's entry-level Pixel phone.
  
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• How to block unwanted calls, texts and emails on your iPhone forever - CNET

  10-05-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Avoiding those unwanted messages and spam calls is easy peasy.
  
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• Apple's new over-ear headphones tipped to be called AirPods Studio

  10-05-2020 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new AirPods rumors are coming thick and fast right now: after the hints around production delays we heard yesterday, today we've got a tip that Apple's upcoming pair of wireless over-ear headphones are going to be called the AirPods Studio.As the tip comes from the usually reliable Jon Prosser, it carries a fair bit of weight – though as always, nothing is official until Apple says it is. Product plans can quickly change, especially with coronavirus sweeping the world.Prosser says the
  
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• Surface Laptop 3 ‘unexpectedly’ cracked screens will be repaired by Microsoft for free

  10-05-2020 11:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Surface Laptop 3 owners whose notebooks have suffered a mysterious issue whereby the screen cracks for no apparent reason will have their machine repaired by Microsoft for free.As you may recall, this problem reared its head around four months ago (or more), and Microsoft subsequently said it was investigating reports from owners of cracks appearing spontaneously, without the Surface Laptop 3 being knocked, dropped or mistreated in any way.
  Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 launchSurface
  
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• Mother's Day is today. You can still make these cheap gift ideas at home - CNET

  10-05-2020 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Give your mom a meaningful gift beyond the bouquet of flowers.
  
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• 8 settings every iPhone owner should change right now - CNET

  10-05-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bigger text, longer battery life and more-reliable device unlocking are all instantly achievable on your iPhone by tweaking some settings.
  
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