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• The best action camera for 2020: GoPro, DJI and more compared - CNET

  23-05-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  These tiny rugged cameras are made for shooting and sharing your adventures, even if they only happen in your backyard.
  
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• Try this awesome, hidden Amazon Echo alarm tip for yourself - CNET

  23-05-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  This setting doesn't exist in the Alexa app, but we'll show you a neat hack you can do.
  
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• Best water bottle to buy for 2020 - CNET

  23-05-2020 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  These are some of the best alternatives to disposable plastic water bottles to keep you hydrated all day long.
  
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• 8 kitchen tools you'll use every day that cost less than $20 each - CNET

  23-05-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  They're cheap, versatile and easy to store, use and clean.
  
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• How did the Covidsafe app go from being vital to almost irrelevant?

  23-05-2020 22:00
  
  The PM told Australians in April the contact tracing app was key to getting back to normal but just one person has been identified using its dataIt was sold as the key to unlocking restrictions – like sunscreen to protect Australians from Covid-19 – but as the country begins to open up, the role of the Covidsafe app in the recovery seems to have dropped to marginal at best.“This is an important protection for a Covid-safe Australia,” the prime minister, Scott Morrison, sa
  
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• Trump considers panel to check social media for anticonservative bias, WSJ reports - CNET

  23-05-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  President Donald Trump has alleged total left-wing control of Twitter, Facebook and Google and called it "illegal."
  
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• Can kids get COVID-19?: What we know about this Kawasaki-like disease affecting children - CNET

  23-05-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Doctors also compare it to toxic shock, but say this new inflammatory syndrome is different -- and sometimes deadly.
  
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• Can kids get COVID-19? What we know about the Kawasaki-like disease affecting children - CNET

  23-05-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Doctors also compare it to toxic shock but say this new inflammatory syndrome is different -- and sometimes deadly.
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus check: Prepaid debit card, qualifications, payment schedule, more - CNET

  23-05-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're eligible to receive a stimulus payment of up to $1,200, we'll help you find out exactly what you'll get, when you'll get it and how it may arrive.
  
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• Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Amazon, Target, GameStop and Best Buy: Memorial Day inventory update - CNET

  23-05-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Just updated: Here's where you can find the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console.
  
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• Best Buy's best Memorial Day 2020 deals are happening now - CNET

  23-05-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy has savings on a Vizio 4K TV, Sony noise-canceling headphones, a Hyperice massage gun and much more.
  
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• It's too late to direct deposit your stimulus check: Here's what happens now - CNET

  23-05-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has is no longer accepting direct deposit info, but you could still get a stimulus check in the mail or through a prepaid debit card. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 9 reasons your stimulus check hasn't arrived - CNET

  23-05-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Does the IRS say you qualify for a stimulus payment, but your money's didn't come? Here are some possible reasons why it's missing.
  
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• Best Memorial Day 2020 deals: Laptops, home exercise gear, mattresses, vacuums, and more - CNET

  23-05-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  Even the pandemic can't stop this parade of deals that's kicking off the summer.
  
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• Can't find a face mask you like? Buy one at any of these online stores - CNET

  23-05-2020 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Now that states are reopening, many businesses may require you to wear face masks inside. Here are several online stores selling face masks and cloth coverings in many designs, patterns and colors.
  
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• Second stimulus check proposes $1,200 more with Round 2. Here's the situation - CNET

  23-05-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A second wave of coronavirus relief checks is on the table for 2020. If it passes, it'll put extra IRS stimulus money in your pocket. Here's the situation today.
  
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• How to sell your TV: Seven steps to getting the best price while staying safe - CNET

  23-05-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to turn that old television into cash.
  
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• APIs published, APIs consumed: mainstream enterprises increasingly behave like software vendors

  23-05-2020 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Mainstream enterprises increasingly reach out to customers with APIs, digital services. Unlike software providers though, many still have mostly on-premises infrastructure.
  
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• How the 'Plandemic' conspiracy theory took hold

  23-05-2020 17:00
  
  In just a few days, the bogus Covid-19 claims of a discredited research scientist spread to millions via YouTube, Facebook and other video-sharing sites
  Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTo have one viral sensation, Oscar Wilde might have said, is unfortunate. But to have two smacks of carelessness. And that’s what we have. The first is Covid-19, about which much printer’s ink has already been spilled. The second is Plandemic, a 26-minute “docume
  
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• Singapore mall operator to launch e-commerce, food delivery platforms

  23-05-2020 16:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Slated to launch June 1, the e-commerce and food delivery platforms aim to boost sales for retailers in malls operated by Singapore's real estate group CapitaLand.
  
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• More than 40% of Republicans think Bill Gates will use COVID-19 vaccine to implant microchips, survey says - CNET

  23-05-2020 16:31 via cnet.com
  
  A survey from Yahoo News and YouGov finds that the conspiracy theory is popular among Fox News viewers, Republicans and Trump voters.
  
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• Here's how to track your stimulus check now with the IRS Get My Payment app - CNET

  23-05-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for your IRS stimulus payment still, we'll explain how to use the agency's tracker tool to see when it's coming to you.
  
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• Kia Stinger's future could be electric after an upcoming refresh - CNET

  23-05-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Kia's design boss dropped some thoughts on the future of the brand's halo grand tourer.
  
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• Face masks in stores, cars, outside: Here's where you're expected to wear a covering - CNET

  23-05-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  With businesses reopening, 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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• Hertz declares bankruptcy, blames COVID-19 - CNET

  23-05-2020 15:55 via cnet.com
  
  The rental-car giant will seek to reorganize under Chapter 11 protection.
  
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• 8 surprising foods you can make in your rice cooker that aren't rice - CNET

  23-05-2020 15:06 via cnet.com
  
  From ribs to rice pudding, here are some of the more remarkable dishes you can make in that simple countertop appliance.
  
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• The best self-tanners and bronzers for 2020: St Tropez, Jergens, Supergoop and more - CNET

  23-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spending too much time inside? These products can help give you a healthy glow.
  
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• The best apps for Apple Watch are the ones that came with your smartwatch - CNET

  23-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  After the Apple Watch's fifth birthday, the smartwatch's native apps are basically the only ones you really need. Here are nine of the best ones.
  
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• Hulu ads vs. no ads plan: Should you pay extra to nix commercials? - CNET

  23-05-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out all the differences between the different Hulu plans, and if spending the extra $6 each month is worth it for you to go commercial-free.
  
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• Does iPhone SE or Galaxy A51 have the better camera? Here are the pros and cons - CNET

  23-05-2020 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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• Best budget phones under $200: Our picks for 2020 phones you can get for cheap - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a new phone for $200 or less, check out the ones we've reviewed and several new ones we're excited about.
  
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• Monos CleanPod UVC Sterilizer

  23-05-2020 14:24 via zdnet.com
  
  In 30 seconds, the CleanPod can kill up to 99.9 percent of germs.
  
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• Wunderlist is dead. These 5 to-do list apps make great alternatives - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wunderlist is officially gone, but you can replace it with one of these productivity apps.
  
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• Using UV light to kill coronavirus: The benefits and risks - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  UV light sanitizers are popping up as the answer to killing coronavirus on our hands and phones, but consumer devices may have more risks than they're worth.
  
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• Toyota's new hybrids, Honda Civic Type R and more: Roadshow's week in review - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending May 23.
  
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• The Honda Accord is a safe and solid family sedan - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to used cars, the Honda Accord is a can't go wrong option.
  
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• 5 reasons engineers should leave the Bay Area (and 5 reasons to stay)

  23-05-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With Twitter declaring that employees can work from home for the rest of their lives, where does this leave Silicon Valley and the Bay Area? Do engineers need northern California anymore?
  
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• 2015 Toyota Sienna offers all-wheel drive and lots of space - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It might not be the most fuel efficient van on the market, but it's well equipped, and its used-car value makes it hard to beat.
  
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• 2014 Toyota 4Runner is the old/new car for fun-loving families - CNET

  23-05-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The 2014 4Runner looks and behaves an awful lot like the current model, so why buy a new one?
  
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• Game subscription services: Here's how to choose the right one - CNET

  23-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Figure out if Apple Arcade, Xbox Game Pass or another gaming subscription service is worth your time and money.
  
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• COVID-19 and kids: What we know about this Kawasaki-like disease affecting children - CNET

  23-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Doctors also compare it to toxic shock, but say this new inflammatory syndrome is different -- and sometimes deadly.
  
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• Best 2-in-1 convertible laptop in 2020 - CNET

  23-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you want something that's more tablet than laptop or more laptop than tablet, there's one here to meet your needs and budget.
  
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• Apple Glass rumors, HBO Max gets the 'Snyder Cut' video - CNET

  23-05-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech stories include new rumors surrounding Apple Glass, Twitter testing limits on user replies and HBO Max announcing it will release the elusive "Snyder Cut" of Justice League.
  
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• AirPods 2 vs. original AirPods: What's changed with Apple's earbuds? - CNET

  23-05-2020 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you already have the original AirPods, you may not be missing much.
  
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• 9 tips and tricks to get the most out of your Pixel Buds 2 - CNET

  23-05-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google's completely wireless earbuds have some magical features, you just have to know where to look. Here's how to get started.
  
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• Hana Kimura, Terrace House star and pro wrestler, dies aged 22 - CNET

  23-05-2020 11:20 via cnet.com
  
  She was reportedly a recent victim of cyber bullying.
  
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• Lockdown laptops: affordable options for those stuck at home

  23-05-2020 11:00
  
  With a full return to work and social life still some way off, you may need a new computerWith a full return to work, school and spending time with family in real life rather than on a video call still not in sight, you may have finally decided that it is worth buying a new laptop. If you want an affordable computer there are lots to choose from, including Chromebooks and Windows 10 PCs.Really cheap Chromebooks are often better than the equivalent Windows machines because Chrome OS is a lighter,
  
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• 2020 Cadillac CT4-V: Fast and engaging but not too luxurious - CNET

  23-05-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Once again, Cadillac hits near the bullseye but falls short of delivering an A+ performance.
  
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• The surfing simulator that sank without trace

  23-05-2020 10:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How a maverick scientist held the first esports championships in 1985 with his revolutionary surfing game but could not make his innovative ideas a commercial success.
  
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• Teflon, ceramic, anodized aluminum: A guide to nonstick cookware - CNET

  23-05-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  How to choose the right nonstick cookware for your kitchen and how to make it last.
  
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