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• Stimulus check: Can you get one and how to find your IRS payment schedule - CNET

  17-05-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  See if you're eligible for a stimulus payment up to $1,200 and when you can expect to receive your check through direct deposit or in the mail.
  
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• Where is your stimulus check now? Track it in the US mail two ways - CNET

  17-05-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The US Postal Service can send you a notice when your payment is on the way. Here's how to set up the free service.
  
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• UK Covid-19 briefing hit by Zoom technical issues

  17-05-2020 19:12
  
  Journalists forced to submit written questions after outages of video conferencing platform
  Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUsers of the video conferencing platform Zoom reported outages on Sunday, with many unable to host or join meetings.The website DownDetector said thousands of people were having issues with the service, and the UK appeared to have been particularly badly affected. Users began reporting issues with the app from 9am BST. Continue reading...
  
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• Get a new OnePlus 6T 128GB unlocked smartphone for just $299 - CNET

  17-05-2020 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Get this 6.4-inch phone with a fingerprint reader, dual rear cameras, 4K video and other flagship features for at least $50 less than anywhere else right now.
  
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• You missed the IRS stimulus direct deposit cutoff. Don't worry. Here's what happens now - CNET

  17-05-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS stopped accepting direct deposit requests May 13, but you could still get a check.
  
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• Zoom outage affects many users in US, UK - CNET

  17-05-2020 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  Users report being unable to host or join videoconference calls.
  
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• Track your stimulus check delivery: How to use the IRS Get My Payment status page - CNET

  17-05-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is sending out stimulus payments on a schedule. We'll explain how to use the agency's online tracker tool to help see when your check is coming.
  
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• No matter how sophisticated, artificial intelligence systems still need human oversight

  17-05-2020 17:51 via zdnet.com
  
  AI and machine learning systems are only as good as the data we feed them. Witness the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis, which threw many AI algorithms out of whack: 'If machines are to be trusted, we need to watch over them.'
  
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• SpaceX invites 2020 grads to launch their photos on historic ISS flight - CNET

  17-05-2020 17:32 via cnet.com
  
  Your graduation celebration could take place off this planet.
  
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• Zoom down for many users in US, UK - CNET

  17-05-2020 17:24 via cnet.com
  
  Users report being unable to host or join videoconference calls.
  
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• Second stimulus check for $1,200? Here's the update on the government's new proposal - CNET

  17-05-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Learn more about the second coronavirus relief bill that would provide another round of payments to US residents. Here's the current situation, as the bill moves to the Senate.
  
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• Google's 3D animals turn you into a Tiger King at home. Here's how - CNET

  17-05-2020 16:00 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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• Google Pay: There's one big reason I switched from Samsung Pay - CNET

  17-05-2020 15:11 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung Pay's killer feature isn't as important as it once was.
  
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• Vitamin C: Why you need it and how to get enough of it - CNET

  17-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The surprising benefits it has for immunity, stress, heart health and more.
  
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• Ring's new privacy features make the smart doorbells easier to recommend - CNET

  17-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: We have to look beyond the hardware to determine whether to recommend a product or not.
  
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• iPhone SE camera vs. Galaxy A51's: Night mode, selfies, video compared - CNET

  17-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both phones cost $400, but the Galaxy has more cameras than the iPhone. Is the Samsung Galaxy A51 really better?
  
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• iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XS: Is it time to upgrade? - CNET

  17-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone XS may have launched in 2018, but it's not exactly time to ditch it for the newer iPhone 11.
  
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• I went to a 50-person Zoom party and I may never recover

  17-05-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Zoom may be the default tool for business, but how does it work for a sizable birthday party? I just found out.
  
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• August's new smart lock lives up to lofty expectations video - CNET

  17-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi in a much smaller body, the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock proves itself as the best retrofit smart lock.
  
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• iPhone 11 vs. Galaxy S20 specs: Which phone should you buy? - CNET

  17-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the starting point for Apple and Samsung's marquee phone lines. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
  
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• Coronavirus: UCC fashion students turn to Instagram for graduation show

  17-05-2020 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Students from University Centre Colchester were due to stage a graduation fashion show this month.
  
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• Who should get a coronavirus vaccine first? It’s complicated

  17-05-2020 07:00
  
  A vaccine is still a long way from being ready, but the debate over who gets priority has already begun
  
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• The best food processors for any budget in 2020

  17-05-2020 07:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the food processors that'll add sous-chef style to your kitchen
  
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• Smart, low-carbon mini grids are putting power back with the people

  17-05-2020 07:00
  
  The entrepreneur is rethinking grids to provide affordable, low-carbon electricity to the country she fled as a child
  
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• Coronavirus has ushered in the terrifying era of coughing assaults

  17-05-2020 07:00
  
  People are spitting and coughing on key workers to scare them with the threat of Covid-19 contagion
  
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• Second stimulus check for $1,200? Here's the status of the government's new proposal - CNET

  17-05-2020 05:30 via cnet.com
  
  Learn more about the second coronavirus relief bill that would provide another round of payments to US residents. Here's the current situation.
  
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• The best Bluetooth wireless speaker to buy for 2020 - CNET

  17-05-2020 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  Portable Bluetooth speakers continue to improve, with better sound and battery life. These are the best ones you can buy right now.
  
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• Best direct-to-consumer cookware to buy for 2020: Made In, Brigade Kitchen and more - CNET

  17-05-2020 04:33 via cnet.com
  By cutting out the middleman, these online-only brands offer high-quality products at lower prices.
  
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• Best walking shoes to buy in 2020: Asics, Brooks, Skechers and more - CNET

  17-05-2020 04:13 via cnet.com
  
  Find the best walking shoes for plantar fasciitis, high arches and more.
  
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• The best baby food delivery subscription services to use in 2020 - CNET

  17-05-2020 04:01 via cnet.com
  
  These seven convenient options will make babies (and parents) smile.
  
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• All the best online games to play with your friends during quarantine - CNET

  17-05-2020 03:44 via cnet.com
  
  From Jackbox Party Packs to virtual escape rooms, we've got you covered for social-distancing hangouts.
  
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• The best essential oil diffuser to choose for 2020 - CNET

  17-05-2020 03:21 via cnet.com
  
  One of these essential oil diffusers can keep your space smelling good for 53 straight hours straight, another operates via voice control. Read on to learn how to choose the best essential oil diffuser for your needs.
  
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• Best running shoes for 2020: Nike, Brooks, Mizuno and more - CNET

  17-05-2020 03:01 via cnet.com
  
  When the time comes to trade out your trainers, these running shoes are your best bet.
  
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• Best healthy food delivery services in 2020: Home Chef, Blue Apron, Sun Basket and more - CNET

  17-05-2020 02:10 via cnet.com
  
  For vegetarian, keto, organic, low-calorie and more diets.
  
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• Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman actor Fred Willard is dead at 86 - CNET

  17-05-2020 01:56 via cnet.com
  
  "Made you laugh from your gut." Michael McKean, Steve Carell, Rob Reiner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Harry Shearer and others react.
  
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• Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?

  17-05-2020 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown.
  
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• As COVID-19 unemployment grows, data hacks may be fueling fraud scheme, report says - CNET

  17-05-2020 01:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Secret Service reportedly fears that hundreds of millions of dollars could be stolen from government offices overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Universities' move online 'must be done the right way'

  17-05-2020 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Universities have been teaching remotely this term but can the online model work long-term?
  
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