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• Hamilton movie streams July 3 on Disney Plus. But not with a free trial. Here's how to watch - CNET

  28-06-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Hamilton movie trailer is here and so is everything you need to know about watching it online from your TV, phone or desktop.
  
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• NASA will pay you to design a space toilet that works in lunar gravity - CNET

  28-06-2020 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Got an idea for the ultimate lunar loo? You could cash in by helping NASA design a toilet that works in microgravity and on the moon.
  
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• iPhone 12 will likely come without earbuds and power adapter - CNET

  28-06-2020 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  You'll probably have to buy both separately, according to report citing a noted analyst.
  
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• iPhone 12 will likely come sans earbuds and power adapter - CNET

  28-06-2020 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  You'll probably have to buy both separately, according to report citing a noted analyst.
  
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• ISS looks like Star Wars TIE fighter as it crosses the sun in NASA image - CNET

  28-06-2020 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Get a sensational view of the International Space Station.
  
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• Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

  28-06-2020 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The coffee giant said it would pause advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.
  
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• Stimulus check update, status, amount, eligibility: Everything to know about the IRS payment - CNET

  28-06-2020 20:00 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 yet, learn when your money will arrive and more.
  
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• Starbucks is the latest company to pause social media ads - CNET

  28-06-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  It joins Unilever, Coca-Cola and others in taking a stand against hate speech and misinformation on the platforms.
  
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• Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

  28-06-2020 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When could another payment come? What we know now - CNET

  28-06-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Washington is far from agreeing on a second stimulus payment, but we know more each day about when a check could come your way, if it does at all. Here's where the discussion stands today.
  
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• Get a year of Sony PlayStation Plus for $29 - CNET

  28-06-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  That's 51% off multiplayer online gaming and monthly access to free games.
  
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• Apple declined to implement 16 Web APIs in Safari due to privacy concerns

  28-06-2020 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple said these 16 new Web APIs add new user fingerprinting opportunities for online advertisers.
  
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• NBC's Peacock: Prices, launch date, devices, discounts, shows and movies - CNET

  28-06-2020 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  Peacock will launch nationwide in the US July 15, and you can sample it free with ads. Preorder before launch unlocks a discount on the full-fledged premium version. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Is your stimulus check lost or missing? Here's how to report it to the IRS - CNET

  28-06-2020 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you're convinced your IRS payment has passed you by, we can provide some information about important next steps.
  
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• Stimulus check Round 2: Who could qualify for a second payment? It's complicated - CNET

  28-06-2020 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  If a second stimulus check becomes official, who gets one? That's under hot debate as the pressure builds to make a decision.
  
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• If you haven't tracked your stimulus check with the IRS portal, do it now. Here's how - CNET

  28-06-2020 16:26 via cnet.com
  
  The Get My Payment tracking tool from the IRS may be easy enough to use, but you'll get more from the app if you understand how it works before you begin. We'll get you started with the information you need to know.
  
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• Google collects a frightening amount of data about you. You can find and delete it now - CNET

  28-06-2020 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  Google will auto-delete data -- for some users -- but only after a year and a half. You can do better than that. We'll show you how.
  
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• Quibi: Everything to know about the $5 short-form video service - CNET

  28-06-2020 16:03 via cnet.com
  
  Quibi is a mobile-first streaming service for short-form video packed with stars, now widening itself to be watched on TVs. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Coronavirus testing: How long does it take to get COVID-19 results back? - CNET

  28-06-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The number of tests administered and where you are can determine how long it'll take to get test results. Here's what we know about COVID-19 testing right now.
  
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• iOS 14 compatibility: Find out if the new operating system will work on your iPhone - CNET

  28-06-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Last year, we found out only iPhones from the last four years would be compatible with iOS 13. We'll tell you if your phone will be compatible with iOS 14.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11: Almost doubling the price gets you what, exactly? - CNET

  28-06-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone SE is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here's exactly what you get by spending almost double.
  
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• 6 stress-relieving products to calm your mind and relax your body - CNET

  28-06-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're struggling to relax and de-stress, try one of these products that can help.
  
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• Money Dashboard finance management

  28-06-2020 14:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep an eye on your finances with this powerful money management app.
  
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• Before you buy that Huawei P40 Pro, you should know these 5 things - CNET

  28-06-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Want to buy Huawei's P40 Pro? Here's what you should know before you splash your cash.
  
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• RedMagic 5G vs. ROG Phone II: Gaming phone showdown video - CNET

  28-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The ASUS ROG Phone II is considered one of the best gaming phones on the market, but the Nubia RedMagic 5G is making a run at that title. At only $579, the RedMagic 5G has flagship features at a midtier price. But does it pack enough to dethrone the ROG Phone II?
  
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• Microsoft Edge is stealing Chrome users' data? I asked Microsoft if it's true

  28-06-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Some Chrome and Firefox users are unhappy that Microsoft's new browser appears to help itself to their current default browser data.
  
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• Coronavirus, BLM protest conspiracy theories collide on Facebook and Twitter - CNET

  28-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Content moderation is already a big headache for social networks.
  
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• Is your Google Home or Nest secure? How to find and delete your private data - CNET

  28-06-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  With Google Home or Nest in your house, you've got an always-on voice assistant that regularly records audio and almost always sends it to Google. Are you OK with that?
  
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• Stimulus check 2: Will you get a second $1,200 payment from the IRS? The update so far - CNET

  28-06-2020 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  If the Senate and House can agree to send another economic stimulus payment to you -- and that's not guaranteed -- this is what we're hearing about how much money might actually arrive.
  
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• July rent: Freezes, coronavirus relief and when evictions start. Here's what to know - CNET

  28-06-2020 10:15 via cnet.com
  
  The big federal eviction protection ends July 25. Find out if that law applies to you and what could happen if you're still behind on rent.
  
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• The best outdoor wear for getting wet and keeping dry

  28-06-2020 07:00
  
  An eco wetsuit, the ideal cycling jacket, run-off running gear, ocean-saving sneakers and even a water-cooled bike helmet. Now you just need some H2O
  
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• The best 2-in-1 laptops for any budget

  28-06-2020 07:00
  
  Did someone say flexi time? No 2-in-1 is perfect but we've tested the best shape-shifting hybrids around
  
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• How a British team discovered the first life-saving coronavirus drug

  28-06-2020 07:00
  
  In just three months, the UK-based Recovery trial identified that dexamethasone had a dramatic impact on Covid-19 survival rates
  
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• Apple and BMW’s digital car key hints at the future of the iPhone

  28-06-2020 07:00
  
  BMW has got one of the first use cases for Apple’s ultra-wideband tech with its digital car key, but the future of UWB goes way beyond cars
  
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• Stimulus check Round 2: Who would qualify for the second payment? Here are the options - CNET

  28-06-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  If President Trump does sign a bill that includes a second stimulus check into law, who gets one? That's what Washington leaders are discussing, as the pressure builds to make a decision.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When would another payment come? What we know now - CNET

  28-06-2020 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus payment is not a done deal, but we know more each day about when a check could come your way, it it does at all. Here's where the discussion stands today.
  
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• The best tower fans in 2020 - CNET

  28-06-2020 02:30 via cnet.com
  
  A good tower fan can provide a room's worth of quick, eco-friendly cooling when things get too hot at home. Here are the ones we'd recommend.
  
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• iOS 14 preview: Hands-on with widgets, App Clips, Back Tap and picture-in-picture - CNET

  28-06-2020 01:39 via cnet.com
  
  Apple announced iOS 14 at the WWDC keynote. I tried out the developer beta version to get an early look at what's coming to our iPhones in the fall.
  
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• iPhone's radical iOS 14 home screen changes: What you need to know - CNET

  28-06-2020 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 14 brings with it a slew of changes to the home screen. Here's exactly what you'll see when you fire up the new OS on your iPhone.
  
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• Bill and Ted Face the Music pushed back to Aug. 28 release date - CNET

  28-06-2020 01:08 via cnet.com
  
  Whoa! See Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter be excellent to each other, and their future selves, in the new movie trailer. Bill and Ted Face the Music hits theaters Aug. 28.
  
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• WebSite X5

  28-06-2020 00:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Windows-only desktop app for designing websites, with an interface more complex than it should be, and frustrating design decisions.
  
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• Avira Phantom VPN

  28-06-2020 00:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Avira doesn't just do antivirus, it also offers a VPN service (with a free option).
  
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• 15 TV shows to watch if you like Stranger Things - CNET

  28-06-2020 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need more thrilling action and weird monsters to fill your Stranger Things void? These 15 shows will do the trick.
  
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