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• Hope Mars probe: Watch launch live as first UAE mission heads to the red planet - CNET

  19-07-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  A history-making probe is set to launch to Mars Sunday. Here's how you can watch live.
  
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• Hope Mars mission: Watch live as UAE's first probe heads to the red planet - CNET

  19-07-2020 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  The UAE's Hope spacecraft is ready for launch. Here's how you can watch live.
  
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• Three Trump officials have now hinted at a TikTok ban this month

  19-07-2020 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, and Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows have suggested that a TikTok ban is on its way.
  
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• T-Mobile, Metro customers: Here's how to get free scam-blocking call protection now - CNET

  19-07-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  You can opt into free spam call protection called Scam Shield today. A dedicated app arrives later this month.
  
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• Comic-Con 2020 is virtual, and free: How to watch SDCC and what to expect - CNET

  19-07-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Prerecorded online panels at Comic-Con@Home will include Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Walking Dead, The New Mutants and more. Plus, exclusive products and yes, even cosplay.
  
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• Stimulus check income limit, amount, eligibility: Everything you should know about the IRS payment - CNET

  19-07-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  All the answers to your stimulus payment questions, including what's happening with a second stimulus check, what the payment means for your taxes, when your money might arrive and more.
  
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• Follow these steps to report your missing IRS stimulus payment - CNET

  19-07-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  If you're concerned that your federal payment hasn't arrived, here's how to alert the IRS.
  
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• Second stimulus check eligibility status update: Who could qualify for an extra payment - CNET

  19-07-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  Will you get a second IRS check? This is how your annual income, citizenship and marital status could help determine if you're entitled to more money.
  
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• Apple home page honors Rep. John Lewis - CNET

  19-07-2020 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The company removes all product promotion from Apple.com to mark the life of the iconic civil rights activist, who died Friday.
  
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• Trump pushes a TikTok ban: Everything you need to know - CNET

  19-07-2020 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  The US Army and Navy have already banned service members from using the app on government-issued phones.
  
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• Second stimulus check update: Here's when the payments might go out - CNET

  19-07-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress and the president put a new stimulus plan in motion that includes another direct economic impact payment to you, how soon could it be sent? We worked out some possible dates.
  
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• Twitter removes video in Trump retweet over copyright complaint - CNET

  19-07-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  The social media company pulled the video after rock band Linkin Park filed a complaint about the use of its music.
  
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• What serverless computing enthusiasts like about serverless, and how they use it

  19-07-2020 17:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The current Serverless Community Survey​ reveals serverless developers are a prolific and busy bunch.
  
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• Second stimulus check: How much money to expect from a future IRS payment - CNET

  19-07-2020 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress approves a new relief package in the next three weeks, how big a payment could you be getting? Here's a status check on the current situation.
  
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• Turn your Echo Dot into a portable smart speaker for $27 - CNET

  19-07-2020 17:35 via cnet.com
  
  Save $7 on this 5,200-mAh battery base that gives your Dot about seven hours of wire-free play time.
  
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• 8 old products that inspired today's smart home - CNET

  19-07-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Programmable thermostats, slow cookers and other automated tech paved the way for today's smart home.
  
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• The hard-to-find Oculus Quest is back in stock -- for the moment - CNET

  19-07-2020 16:33 via cnet.com
  
  The so-hot-it-won't-stay-in-stock $400 VR headset has been popping in and out of stock for months. Here's where you can find it right now.
  
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• Hacker behind Ripoff Report extortion attempt extradited to the US

  19-07-2020 16:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Hacker emailed the Ripoff Report CEO, shared a video accessing the exec's account, and asked for a $90,000 payment.
  
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• First stimulus check still missing? Track when it's coming with this handy IRS tool - CNET

  19-07-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you know these simple tips on how to use the IRS' free Get My Payment tracker, you'll get more out of it.
  
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• This 4-ingredient mason jar ice cream is the coolest summer treat around - CNET

  19-07-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  No ice cream machine required, and you can add whatever flavors or mix-ins you want.
  
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• Google Home: 9 things you might be disappointed to discover your smart speaker can't do - CNET

  19-07-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Google Home could be just a little closer to perfect if it fixed these unexpected oversights.
  
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• Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

  19-07-2020 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics.
  
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• I went to a restaurant and my iPhone played a stunning new role

  19-07-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Could it be that the current working from home and social distancing will change people's tech behavior when they see each other? On this evidence, it's possible.
  
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• Fargo star Allison Tolman is using quarantine to make curse word embroideries - CNET

  19-07-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In the I'm So Obsessed podcast, the Emmy Award-nominated actress talks about Billy Bob Thornton, the ABC show Emergence and how to make a cappuccino with a glass jar.
  
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• Turn on dark mode for Gmail on your Android phone and iPhone - CNET

  19-07-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Make your Gmail account moody without during on dark mode for your entire phone.
  
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• AirPods vs. AirPods Pro: Should you spend the extra $100? - CNET

  19-07-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Should you buy the standard AirPods or the AirPods Pro? Here's how Apple's truly wireless earbuds stack up.
  
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• How to watch the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 NASCAR race live today without cable - CNET

  19-07-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' in Fort Worth, Texas today on NBCSN.
  
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• Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

  19-07-2020 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery.
  
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• Second stimulus check update: Here's when the payments could go out - CNET

  19-07-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress and the president put a new stimulus plan in motion that includes another direct payment to you, how soon could it be sent? We worked out some possible dates.
  
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• These scary deep-sea fish absorb almost all the light that hits them

  19-07-2020 07:00
  
  Scientists have found some deep-sea fish absorb up to 99.956 percent of light, making the already weird deep-sea menagerie a whole lot weirder
  
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• Lockdown was a boon for Spotify. Now musicians are fighting back

  19-07-2020 07:00
  
  Big artists hoover up huge payouts from Spotify and Apple Music, while others get a pittance. Could a user-centric payment system be the answer?
  
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• Cool off with these LEGO ice cubes and other water-inspired wonders

  19-07-2020 07:00
  
  Give your home a splash of inspiration with these water-based innovations
  
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• Second stimulus check eligibility status update: Who might qualify for an extra payment - CNET

  19-07-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  Would you get a second IRS payment? This is how your annual income, citizenship and marital status could help determine if you're entitled to more money.
  
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• SpaceX launch: How to watch launch of South Korean military satellite Monday - CNET

  19-07-2020 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Anasis-II satellite will launch atop a history-making rocket booster on July 20.
  
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• Second stimulus check: How much money to expect from another IRS payment - CNET

  19-07-2020 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress approves the money in the next three weeks, how big a payment could you see? Here's a status check on the current situation.
  
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• 7 hidden Gmail features that will turn you into an email pro - CNET

  19-07-2020 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  Get a better handle on your Gmail inbox with these must-have tips and tricks.
  
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