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• Is it time to report? Follow these steps to tell the IRS your stimulus payment is missing - CNET

  01-08-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check is currently being negotiated by lawmakers. If you're still waiting for your first one, here's how to let the federal agency know about your absent money.
  
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• Black Is King album initial release details: How to watch and listen to Beyonce's new album right now - CNET

  01-08-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new visual album is said to celebrate Black culture and is based on Beyoncé's album, The Lion King: The Gift.
  
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• NBA restart: How to watch Pelicans vs. Clippers, Lakers vs. Raptors today without cable - CNET

  01-08-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  In day 3 of the restarted NBA season, Zion Williamson, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James and Anthony Davis play their second of eight seeding games.
  
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• MLB is back: How to watch Red Sox vs. Yankees, Astros vs. Angels today without cable - CNET

  01-08-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Three more games are postponed today but the rest of the league is still playing, for now.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 3: Which is the best smartwatch for you? - CNET

  01-08-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Splurge on the Series 5 or save $200 on the Series 3? We'll tell you which one to buy.
  
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• The Kandi K23 and K27 look weird - Roadshow

  01-08-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  They hail from China and they'll be supercheap when they go on sale later in 2020.
  
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• Myth-busting AI won’t work

  01-08-2020 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Myths, including myths about AI, arise in response to the unknown. Debunking myths about AI won’t create knowledge.
  
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• Next stimulus package: HEALS Act benefits go beyond another payment - CNET

  01-08-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Another $1,200 stimulus check is just one part of the next stimulus bill that could help you. Here are the other proposed ideas to offset the worst financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Where to find kids' face masks that work - CNET

  01-08-2020 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Your child needs a comfortable face mask created with their specific proportions in mind. Lots of fun kids' sizes and styles of all kinds are available online.
  
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• How soon could the next stimulus check arrive? Here are some possible IRS payment dates - CNET

  01-08-2020 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  The next stimulus bill will most likely send out a new payment of up to $1,200 a person. But you won't receive it right away.
  
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• In the wake of overnight digital transformation, demand for technology skills training surges

  01-08-2020 17:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Under pressure, companies ramp up technology skills training, but more is needed, especially for artificial intelligence. Those wanting to self-educate have many online options. Also, no-code to the rescue?
  
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• New stimulus check qualifications? Everything we know about the requirements today - CNET

  01-08-2020 17:34 via cnet.com
  
  Would you meet the eligibility requirements for another payment under the Senate's proposed HEALS Act? Here's how your income, marital status, dependents and citizenship could affect whether you get more money.
  
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• Would you get the whole $1,200 stimulus check? Some potential calculations here - CNET

  01-08-2020 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress does approve the Senate-backed HEALS Act, how much stimulus money could you realistically get? We walk you through the possible determining factors.
  
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• Phishing campaigns, from first to last victim, take 21h on average

  01-08-2020 17:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Most phishing victims experience a fraudulent transaction around 5 days after getting phished, new research shows.
  
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• Learn a new language while saving 50% at Babbel - CNET

  01-08-2020 17:04 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time, Babbel is offering 6, 12 or 24 months of learning for under $3 per month.
  
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• HBO Max kills HBO Go, a shot at Roku and Fire TV with you in the crossfire - CNET

  01-08-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Go is gone, with HBO Max meant to replace it. But HBO Max is in a standoff with Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and you're caught in the middle. Here's what happened (and what to do).
  
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• Needs a wallet? Save 10% on anything over $100 from Dango - CNET

  01-08-2020 16:31 via cnet.com
  
  These gorgeous, feature-packed wallets will make you feel like a spy.
  
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• Need a wallet? Save 10% on anything over $100 from Dango - CNET

  01-08-2020 16:31 via cnet.com
  
  These gorgeous, feature-packed wallets will make you feel like a spy.
  
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• Last chance to save $45 organizing your garage with a Fleximount overhead storage rack - CNET

  01-08-2020 16:03 via cnet.com
  
  These 4-by-8-foot modular shelves let you drop as much overhead storage from the ceiling as you like.
  
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• Carl Bergstrom: 'People are using data to bullshit'

  01-08-2020 16:00
  
  The evolutionary biologist on data manipulation, fake news, and the importance of using science as a lie detectorCarl Bergstrom is a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. More than a decade ago he conducted research on the role of government in pandemic planning, and has been a trenchant critic of the current response. He is the co-author with his colleague Jevin D West of a new book, Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World.Your book
  
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• The best home security camera of 2020 - CNET

  01-08-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're thinking about home intruders or just need to spy on your dog, these cameras can stream a live video feed straight to your phone.
  
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• The best blenders of 2020: NutriBullet, Ninja and more - CNET

  01-08-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  From summer smoothies to grated cheese, these are the best for blending, chopping and mixing.
  
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• TikTok: How would the US go about banning the Chinese app?

  01-08-2020 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several options exist, from preventing Google and Apple offering the app, to blocking its servers.
  
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• 4 weather apps to use now that Apple kicked Dark Sky off Android - CNET

  01-08-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  The sun is setting for Dark Sky's beloved Android app, but thankfully there are plenty of other weather app options to choose from.
  
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• The 2020 BMW M2 CS is an even better performer - Roadshow

  01-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  BMW gives its already-lovely M2 more power and sharper reflexes.
  
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• Starbucks just revealed the truly disturbing effect of working from home

  01-08-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Working from home has made people alter their habits in even more radical ways than may intially appear. Employees and consumers just aren't the same anymore. Some changes are extraordinary.
  
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• How to watch NASCAR at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway without cable - CNET

  01-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on NBCSN.
  
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• Extra $600 CARES Act unemployment benefit has ended: What this means for you - CNET

  01-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The final enhanced unemployment checks were sent earlier this week. Democrats and Republicans have yet to negotiate a deal to replace the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
  
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• Carrion review – flesh-eating fun

  01-08-2020 14:00
  
  (Phobia Game Studio/Devolver; Switch, PC and Xbox One)Inspired by a 1950s sci-fi horror movie, Carrion turns you into a malign marauding blob, swallowing scientists wholeCarrion borrows the premise of Irvin Yeaworth’s 1958 science fiction horror film The Blob, in which a young Steve McQueen takes on a corrosive, human-gobbling alien biomass, but casts you in the role of the antagonist. The setup is pleasingly brisk: in the game’s opening scene, you crack open the glass tank in the su
  
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• 2020 Honda E driven, 2021 Ford Bronco reservations and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  01-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Aug. 1.
  
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• Coronavirus: Why it's pointless to define a 'second wave' according to experts - CNET

  01-08-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  COVID-19 deaths surpassed 150,000 in US, but new cases seem to be plateauing again. Scientists say we might have to get used to these ups and downs until there's a vaccine.
  
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• Unclog your blocked toilet with this simple, ingenious trick -- no plunger required - CNET

  01-08-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to free a clogged commode is probably already in your bathroom.
  
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• This $35 accessory is a must-have for MacBook, iPad Pro, and Windows laptop users

  01-08-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This is the fraction of the price of a new laptop, but it's an absolute must-have that boosts productivity both at the office or out and about.
  
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• Tech CEOs grilled by Congress, new iPhone will be late video - CNET

  01-08-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's big tech headlines include Congress questioning the world's most powerful tech companies and Apple confirming the next iPhone will be later than expected.
  
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• Best iPad for 2020: iPad Air 2019 vs. iPad Pro 2020 vs. iPad 2019 vs. iPad Mini 2019 - CNET

  01-08-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's help picking out the best iPad to meet your feature and performance needs.
  
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• Best games on Oculus Quest - CNET

  01-08-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're able to get your hands on the best current VR headset, this is what you have to check out.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 3: Which is the best for you? - CNET

  01-08-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Splurge on the Series 5 or save $200 on the Series 3? We'll tell you which one to buy.
  
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• TikTok: Trump says he will ban Chinese video app in the US

  01-08-2020 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.
  
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• This beautiful app tells you everything you want to know about your Mac

  01-08-2020 12:12 via zdnet.com
  
  This app gives you an at-a-glance look at CPU and RAM usage, network performance, temperatures and fan speeds, battery status and much more.
  
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• Peacock review: A ton of free, ad-supported NBC content, but it doesn't work on every device - CNET

  01-08-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Peacock offers lots of shows, movies and live sports for free. But it lacks support for Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and features like user profiles and mobile downloads, meaning it's closer to free streaming services than Netflix or Hulu.
  
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• Author of FastPOS malware revealed, pleads guilty

  01-08-2020 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A 30-year-old Moldovan man admitted this month to creating the FastPOS malware.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 rumors: Blood oxygen levels, better sleep tracking and more - CNET

  01-08-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we're expecting in Apple's next smartwatch.
  
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• Why you should avoid cheap chargers -- Fire!

  01-08-2020 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The dangers are real. Very real.
  
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• iPhone 'batterygate' settlement: Here's how to claim your $25 - CNET

  01-08-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll need to know the serial number of your iPhone 6, 6S, SE or 7 to submit a claim.
  
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• 2020 Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered is a speedy Swede - Roadshow

  01-08-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo's compact S60 gets a healthy boost of power and some performance hardware to match.
  
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• When would your new stimulus check come from the IRS? Here are possible payment dates - CNET

  01-08-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next stimulus bill would likely send out a new payment of up to $1,200 a person. But you won't receive it right away.
  
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• WatchOS 7: Apple Watch will soon be able to measure your fitness level as you age - CNET

  01-08-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  WatchOS 7, due to arrive this fall, brings new metrics that can reveal a lot about your overall health and can monitor fitness levels as you age.
  
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• The best smart speakers for all budgets

  01-08-2020 10:00
  
  Whether you want good sound, the cheapest or an alarm clock replacement, here are the optionsAfter almost six years on the market, smart speakers now come in a variety of sizes, shapes, capabilities and prices.Whether you want a cheap speaker to keep the kids entertained, one that doubles as a digital photo frame or one that sounds so good you’ll want to yell “turn it up to 11”, here’s a quick guide to the best on the market. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘After Boris Johnson’s Zoom call, all hell broke loose’: inside the world's favourite video app

  01-08-2020 10:00
  
  Ten years ago, Silicon Valley had written off Zoom. Now it’s used by everyone from princes to piano teachersOn 6 January, a day after the World Heath Organization first reported a strange cluster of pneumonia-like cases in Wuhan, China, a party invitation dropped online. “Mark your calendars”, read the invite sent out by Zoom, a video-conferencing company based in California, “for Zoomtopia 2020!” Innocently enough, Zoom was announcing a real-world get-together for
  
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• The coolest smartphones are hard to find in the US. Should you track one down? - CNET

  01-08-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the best phones in the world come from Chinese brands like Huawei, OnePlus or Oppo. Here's what you need to know to decide if one is right for you.
  
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