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• Toyota RAV4 Prime experiences production shortage, report says - Roadshow

  10-07-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  The plug-in hybrid is already getting people excited, but battery production issues may put a damper on that for many.
  
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• Awesome deal on an Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet: $50 off plus free stuff - CNET

  10-07-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  For $140, you get the tablet, a case and free software.
  
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• Google targets stalkerware in updated ad policy - CNET

  10-07-2020 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  App-makers who sell these intrusive spy apps are on notice not to advertise with Google.
  
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• 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is a new affordable SUV likely headed to America - Roadshow

  10-07-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  This new Corolla-based SUV has rugged looks and an optional hybrid powertrain.
  
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• Free movies: 10 Netflix alternatives that will keep you entertained - CNET

  10-07-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Stream unlimited movies (and some TV, too) without paying a dime. Here's the scoop on Crackle, IMDb TV, Pluto and more.
  
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• UFC 251 Usman vs. Masvidal: How to watch or stream online, full fight card and start time - CNET

  10-07-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Masvidal finally gets his title fight against Usman at UFC 251.
  
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• The best meal delivery kits for 2020: Blue Apron, Sun Basket and more compared - CNET

  10-07-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  These convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they're more useful than ever.
  
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• 'I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage'

  10-07-2020 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage.
  
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• Apple says don't close your MacBook with a camera cover on - CNET

  10-07-2020 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Doing so could damage your display, the company cautions.
  
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• 20 best Animal Crossing: New Horizons tips: From fishing to fertilizing flowers - CNET

  10-07-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Go for a swim, cross-breed flowers and other ways to make the most of Nintendo's hit game.
  
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• You can stream Hamilton on Disney Plus, but there's no free trial offer. How to watch - CNET

  10-07-2020 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about watching the Broadway movie musical online from your TV, phone or desktop.
  
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• What if your stimulus check doesn't arrive? Follow these steps - CNET

  10-07-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you suspect your IRS payment is lost, stolen or somehow missing? We have information about important next steps for you to track it down.
  
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• Put the new August Smart Lock with Wi-Fi on your front door for $224 - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  That's the lowest price we've ever seen for this new, fourth-generation smart lock.
  
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• Lemurs, North Atlantic right whales and European hamsters are critically endangered - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Over half of the primate species in Africa are also at a high risk of extinction, according to the new Red List of Threatened Species.
  
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• Google reportedly under antitrust investigation in California - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant already faces intense scrutiny from state and federal officials for allegedly monopolistic practices.
  
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• The 7 best laptop deals at Lenovo's summer sale - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Save on ThinkPad laptops, Yoga convertibles and a monster of a Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• Facebook reportedly considers political ad ban ahead of US election - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  The social network has faced criticism over it political ad policies.
  
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• The Batman movie getting HBO Max spinoff series set in Gotham PD - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  The Batman director Matt Reeves will produce the show, and Boardwalk Empire creator Terence Winter will write it.
  
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• Amazon says it sent warning about TikTok app to employees by mistake - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The online retail giant had cited the app's "security risks," without offering specifics.
  
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• Trump eyes a ban on TikTok: Everything you need to know - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Even Amazon is concerned about possible "security risks" with the app.
  
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• Ford Bronco reveal: Here's how to watch the whole stampede live - Roadshow

  10-07-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The sheet comes off on Monday evening, and you don't have to be a journalist to watch the rodeo happen.
  
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• Stimulus check 2: When would it arrive? Here are the dates we know - CNET

  10-07-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We dug through the Senate's calendar for some insight. Here's when another stimulus payment might come together -- and then come to you.
  
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• Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 reportedly spotted in Google app code - CNET

  10-07-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant may shake up its Pixel phone lineup.
  
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• Amazon tells employees to remove TikTok from their phones due to security risk

  10-07-2020 20:25 via zdnet.com
  Accessing the TikTok website from work laptops is still allowed, according to an internal email Amazon sent to employees today.
  
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• Preorder the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness watch for $42 - CNET

  10-07-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  With improved sensors and 11 sport modes, the new model might be just right for your wrist. It's definitely right for your wallet.
  
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• No stimulus check still? How to track down your IRS payment status - CNET

  10-07-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Get My Payment tracker from the IRS may be easy enough to use, but you'll get more from it if you know these tips before you begin.
  
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• Amazon tells employees to delete TikTok from phones - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The online retail giant cited the app's "security risks," without offering specifics.
  
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• Google to ban ads for secret spy apps known as stalkerware - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The apps are associated with domestic violence and illegal stalking.
  
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• Google to add stalkerware to list of apps that can't advertise on its platforms - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The apps are associated with domestic violence and illegal stalking.
  
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• Apple Arcade updates Spongebob, Butter Royale and more for you to play this weekend - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the new gameplay features in the App Store.
  
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• Baseball is back: Schedule, locations, who's out and how to watch MLB's return - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The shortened 2020 season starts July 23 with the New York Yankees visiting the defending champion Washington Nationals.
  
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• iPhone 11 and 11 Pro water test: These phones might secretly be waterproof - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Both phones are water resistant. But from our extreme water test, we weren't able to drown the iPhone 11 or 11 Pro.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaks ahead of expected Unpacked debut - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Video of Samsung's next foldable flip phone has been shared online.
  
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• Best 4K TV for 2020: LG, Vizio, Samsung and TCL compared - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Pretty much every new TV is a 4K TV. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Are taxes still due July 15? Yes. Everything you need to know about filing an extension and more - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  With the filing deadline coming Wednesday, we have answers to questions about the standard deduction, 401(k) plans, health savings accounts and more.
  
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• AirPods Pro vs. Jabra Elite 75t: It's not a 'one size fits all' situation - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  These are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy, so which pair should you spend your cash on?
  
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• The first stimulus check brought $1,200 per person. How about a second payment? - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the government agrees on a new round of checks as part of another stimulus package, you might get see more financial relief. Just how much is still anyone's guess.
  
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• Make your own gadgets to protect you from coronavirus video - CNET

  10-07-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  While personal protective equipment -- or PPE for short -- is no longer in short supply, some people enjoy making their own gear to keep them safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are tutorials and inspiration for how you can make high-tech gadgets to keep you safe.
  
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• Rackspace plots return to the public market

  10-07-2020 18:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The company intends to list under the ticker symbol "RXT" on the NASDAQ.
  
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• The MagicJet electric scooter was made to get wet - CNET

  10-07-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  AquaRobotMan's MagicJet Seascooter is just the device to help keep cool while you're socially distant at the pool, lake or beach.
  
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• 4 things to know before buying that used phone on eBay - CNET

  10-07-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  Buying a used phone can be a great way of saving money. Here's how to shop preowned and still stay safe, on eBay or elsewhere.
  
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• A 'new' base engine joins the 2021 Mazda3 lineup - Roadshow

  10-07-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Expect 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque from this strangely familiar four-cylinder.
  
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• Harley-Davidson to cull 700 jobs globally this year - Roadshow

  10-07-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  This workforce reduction is part of a broader plan to restructure the venerable motorcycle manufacturer.
  
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• Far Cry 6 cover leaks with Giancarlo Esposito, Ubisoft promises more news Sunday - CNET

  10-07-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  The next Far Cry is coming.
  
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• Your new life on Mars, living in a 3D-printed egg made from rocks - CNET

  10-07-2020 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Forget the weird, inflatable habitats you've seen in sci-fi movies. Your future Martian house could actually feel a lot like home here on Earth (even if it looks totally different)
  
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• Scrabble bans racial and ethnic slurs from the board game - CNET

  10-07-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Hasbro is changing the official rules on Scrabble's box.
  
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• Microsoft has not unblocked the Windows 10 2004 update for Surface devices, after all

  10-07-2020 18:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is continuing to block the May 2020/Windows 10 2004 update on certain devices, including many of its own Surface PCs, in spite of an apparent lifting of the block a week ago.
  
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• Untied personal tax app

  10-07-2020 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mobile accounting doesn't come much easier than the experience supplied by Untied.
  
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• Stimulus check status, eligibility, amount: Everything to know about the IRS payment - CNET

  10-07-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers to your stimulus payment questions: How much of the $1,200 you could receive, whether the IRS has scheduled your 2020 check yet, when your money will arrive and more.
  
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• Xiaomi Black Shark 3 review

  10-07-2020 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Black Shark 3 is the latest gaming-focused phone from Xiaomi
  
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