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• Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse: How and when to watch this weekend - CNET

  20-06-2020 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  The full annular eclipse will be visible across parts of Africa and Asia, but you can also follow the action online.
  
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• 6 underused Amazon Echo tricks to try with Alexa today - CNET

  20-06-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you didn't know about these useful Alexa features, now's the time to give them a go.
  
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• Honda Pilot gets small updates for 2021 - Roadshow

  20-06-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Updated transmission, new Special Edition and small price increase round out the changes.
  
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• Google Chrome will gobble less memory on Windows 10, following Microsoft Edge - CNET

  20-06-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  But first, Google has to work out some "mysterious" bugs.
  
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• Where's your stimulus check? 10 reasons why it's late and what you can do about it - CNET

  20-06-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've found roadblocks -- some common, some unexpected -- that could hold up the receipt of your stimulus payment.
  
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• Pssst... Your face mask doesn't make you invincible against the coronavirus. Sorry - CNET

  20-06-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: While COVID-19 quietly thrives, are some people letting their guard -- and masks -- down too early? Here's what I see where I live.
  
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• The best Father's Day gifts for every kind of foodie dad - CNET

  20-06-2020 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  These are the winners he didn't know he wanted.
  
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• Save up to $180 on Polar's best sports training and fitness watches - CNET

  20-06-2020 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're training for a half-marathon, full marathon or ultra-marathon, there's a watch here for up to 30% off.
  
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• Stimulus check 2: Could you get a second $1,200 payment or a $4,000 travel credit? - CNET

  20-06-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Congress may pass another coronavirus relief package before the end of 2020. It could include a second payment, but there are other ideas.
  
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• North Face, REI join Facebook ad boycott organized by civil rights groups - CNET

  20-06-2020 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Outdoor goods retailers North Face and REI sign up for the #StopHateforProfit campaign.
  
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• The GMC Syclone by SVE means business - Roadshow

  20-06-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  A fitting tribute to the OG.
  
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• Stimulus check amount, deadline, requirements, payment timeline: Everything to know - CNET

  20-06-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Answers to all your stimulus payment questions are here. Find out how much of the $1,200 you could receive, see if the IRS has scheduled your 2020 check, learn when your money will arrive and more.
  
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• This Siri app can unlock your iPhone's secret powers. 10 best shortcuts and how they work - CNET

  20-06-2020 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Siri Shortcuts are one of Apple's less common tools that can make your iPhone more powerful and useful than it already is. Here's how to get started now.
  
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• One in four enterprises will be all-cloud companies within a year

  20-06-2020 18:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloud surges, and with it, interest in microservices and Site Reliability Engineering. However, serverless computing remains an open question.
  
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• When and how you should report your no-show stimulus check to the IRS - CNET

  20-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tiring of waiting for your lagging stimulus check is one thing. But if you truly think it's gone missing, we can provide some information about important next steps.
  
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• PGA golf is back: How to watch the RBC Heritage live this weekend without cable - CNET

  20-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The PGA is in Hilton Head, South Carolina for the second tournament since returning from hiatus.
  
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• How to watch: Smash Bros. Ultimate director will reveal next DLC fighter Monday - CNET

  20-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Masahiro Sakurai will showcase the Arms fighter in a livestream.
  
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• Babies: Part 2 arrives on Netflix - CNET

  20-06-2020 17:33 via cnet.com
  
  It's being called the greatest thriller of our time by absolutely no one.
  
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• Why the Cyberpunk 2077 delay is both good and bad

  20-06-2020 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed twice now. At E3 2019, the game was set for release in April 2020. Earlier this year, that was moved to September 2020. And this week, the game was pushed back until November 2020.The internet's immediate reaction? This must mean the game is releasing an upgraded version in time for next-gen consoles! But don't get your hopes up. Developer CD Projekt Red previously clarified that the game would look better on next-gen consoles at launch, but that a full next-gen u
  
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• How can I track my stimulus check status? Here's how to use the IRS free tool - CNET

  20-06-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS tried to make its Get My Payment tool easy to use, but it helps to understand how it works before you begin. We'll get you started with the information you need to know.
  
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• Juneteenth block party today: Watch Sen. Kamala Harris, NBA star Russell Westbrook, more - CNET

  20-06-2020 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  Entertainers, activists and politicians will speak and perform all day Saturday as part of the Tulsa Juneteenth block party.
  
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• Samsung Blu-ray players are rebooting in a loop and nobody knows why

  20-06-2020 16:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Issue started on Friday. Unclear if caused by a botched firmware update or an expired certificate.
  
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• Second stimulus check update: Is a 'dramatic' second round in the works? Today's status - CNET

  20-06-2020 16:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where the discussion now stands on a second wave of stimulus payments, but the situation changes day by day.
  
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• Software teams spend one day a week, and more, troubleshooting code issues

  20-06-2020 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Unfortunately, a good deal of IT time is spent firefighting, survey shows. DevOps to the rescue?
  
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• I wouldn't bet on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 appearing

  20-06-2020 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Recently, rumors surrounding the next Nvidia graphics cards have been everywhere, and it's extremely likely that we're going to see new ones before the year draws to a close. However, while some of the rumors surrounding the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and other potential graphics cards like it seem extremely solid, others skew to the ridiculous side of the spectrum. There is one particular Nvidia Ampere rumor that keeps appearing that gets my attention, however: a supposed Nvidia GeForce RTX 3
  
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• Google's upcoming AirDrop rival could work on desktop and mobile

  20-06-2020 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We've known for a while that Google is working on an Android feature known as Nearby Share (previously Fast Share), for easy device-to-device file transfers in the style of Apple's AirDrop. Now it looks as though the feature will be coming to desktop computers too, courtesy of the Chrome browser.Some detailed digging into Chromium (Chrome's software foundation) by XDA Developers has revealed references to the Nearby Share feature, though it's not clear at this stage exactly how it would be imple
  
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• Best phones under $300 (prices updated): Galaxy A50, Moto G Power, LG K40 - CNET

  20-06-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET's top seven picks for 2020 so far.
  
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• New Pokémon Snap is the killer app Nintendo Labo VR desperately needs – here's why

  20-06-2020 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s been a big week for Pokémon games. On top of updates to Pokémon Go (Gigantamaxing!), a new puzzle game called Pokémon Cafe, and some sort of toothbrush AR game we can’t explain, Nintendo deigned to announce what we’ve really been after all these years: a Pokémon Snap sequel.With up-to-date graphics on the Nintendo Switch, and eight whole generations of Pokémon to populate a Snap safari, it’s never been a better time to bring back Po
  
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• iOS 14 update release date, beta, features, leaks and supported devices

  20-06-2020 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iOS 14 is almost official, and this coming Monday (June 22) is expected to be the big day where we'll hear about it with the software likely being announced as part of Apple's WWDC 2020 event.That's not when it will land on your iPhone though. It's likely just to be when we'll officially hear about many of the key features and upgrades that should land later in 2020.We don't know anything official yet, but there are plenty of leaks and rumors about iOS 14 - or iPhone OS 14, if some rumors are to
  
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• WWDC 2020 keynote date, leaks and what we expect from Apple’s big show

  20-06-2020 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple's big WWDC 2020 conference is set to start on Monday (June 22) and we're expecting to hear lots about new software at the show including iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS 10.16 and watchOS 7.To give it its full name, the conference is Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference and for 2020 the event will be online-only owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. You'll be able to watch the keynote live for free, as in previous years.WWDC is primarily a software based show, but it's possible that we'll see new har
  
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• iPadOS 14 update release date, features, leaks and supported devices

  20-06-2020 16:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We're likely going to hear about iPadOS 14 very soon, because WWDC 2020 - where Apple is expected to announce in detail the newest software for its devices - is on Monday, June 22.At WWDC we're likely to hear about iOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS 10.16 and iPadOS 14, among other updates, and this will let us know what changes iPads will see when it's released toward the end of the year.iPadOS is Apple’s software designed for iPads, and it’s likely to be similar but slightly different to iOS
  
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• FIFA 21 will support free PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrades through Dual Entitlement

  20-06-2020 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  EA has announced that FIFA 21 will launch on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 9 2020, sliding it in at the tail end of the current console generation. Fortunately for those fans who are currently thinking more about the next-generation PS5 and Xbox Series X, FIFA 21 will be a part of EA's new Dual Entitlement scheme.With Dual Entitlement, players who purchase FIFA 21 on PS4 or Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the corresponding next-generation version free of charge. Basically, it sou
  
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• TVs over the years have grown cheaper, smarter and much bigger - CNET

  20-06-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  As flat-screen technology killed CRT and rear projection, a lot more people could afford a huge TV.
  
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• iPhone 11 vs. Galaxy S20: Apple and Samsung's latest flagship phones compared - CNET

  20-06-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the starting points for Apple and Samsung's marquee phone lines. Here's how to figure out which one is right for you.
  
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• How to make healthier fries - CNET

  20-06-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Fry-yay every day.
  
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• No, no one has secretly installed a COVID-19 tracker onto your smartphone

  20-06-2020 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Social media is awash with claims that Google or Apple has secretly installed COVID-19 trackers onto user's iPhones and Android smartphones.
  
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• Samsung Pay's best feature no longer beats Google Pay. Here's why I made the switch - CNET

  20-06-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I used to love, love, love Samsung Pay. But now its killer feature no longer feels so vital.
  
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• Google Home Routines can get annoying. Here's how to avoid that - CNET

  20-06-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your Google Home profile is no good if you don't use it. Simplify and streamline your morning Routine and enjoy the start of your day.
  
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• Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

  20-06-2020 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems.
  
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• The best and worst canned foods, according to nutritionists - CNET

  20-06-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Be smart about stocking your pantry.
  
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• Marvel's The Eternals: release date, cast, trailer and what we know

  20-06-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to making a success out of teams of obscure comic book superheroes, Marvel has past form. Remember, when Guardians of the Galaxy blasted into cinemas in 2014, few could have picked Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot out of Nova Corps line-up. These days the quintet are household names, so don’t bet against the same happening with The Eternals, the MCU Phase 4 movie releasing after this year's Black Widow.The creation of the legendary Jack Kirby (the artist behind many
  
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• Arlo's Pro 3 Floodlight Camera is by far the best floodlight camera I've tested - CNET

  20-06-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Arlo put the best parts of its battery-powered security cameras into this easy-to-recommend floodlight.
  
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• Apple Watch 6 and watchOS 7: What to expect - CNET

  20-06-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sleep tracking, pulse oximeter and a new fitness apps: the most exciting rumors to date about the next Apple Watch.
  
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• The Xbox Series X is already better value than the PS5 – here’s why

  20-06-2020 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Xbox Series X might be the most consumer-friendly console ever made. That may seem like a hyperbolic statement at first glance, especially if Microsoft announces a ludicrously high price in the coming days. But as it stands, all signs point to the Xbox Series X being a product that is seriously good value.  If you’re already part of the Xbox ecosystem, Microsoft is doing everything in its power to make sure you stay committed to team green. But there’s also some very compell
  
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• 10 Siri shortcuts you should use on your iPhone right now - CNET

  20-06-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  NFC tags, spell-check and Amazon price history -- the Shortcuts app can do it all.
  
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• What does that tattoo mean? AI app decodes extremist political symbols - CNET

  20-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  VizPol can help journalists spot far-right and white supremacist symbols like Odal rune tattoos and boogaloo igloo flags.
  
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• The best and worst YouTube comments left for Craig Cole video - Roadshow

  20-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From nice to downright nasty, here are some of your best remarks.
  
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• LG OLED CX TV review: The picture against which all other TVs are measured - CNET

  20-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  LG's 2020 OLED creates a beautiful image, but last year's model is a better value.
  
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• It's summer! Try out these smart home gadgets for your yard - CNET

  20-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Discover the latest smart home gadgets for your garden and your yard.
  
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• It's official. LG is better than Samsung

  20-06-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  While Major League Baseball flounders, the Korean Baseball Organization is preserving sanity for many Americans, including me. And it's all brought to you by tech companies.
  
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