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• Google Doodle celebrates Vicki Draves, Filipino American diver - CNET

  02-08-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  She overcame racial prejudice to become the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.
  
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• Black Is King initial release details: How to watch Beyonce's new album on Disney Plus right now - CNET

  02-08-2020 22:28 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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• HEALS vs. CARES vs. Heroes stimulus packages: Key differences between the proposed acts - CNET

  02-08-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  How will the first stimulus proposal and the next one differ? We sort out which benefits you might get this time around.
  
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• Google: Eleven zero-days detected in the wild in the first half of 2020

  02-08-2020 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  A report from Google's Project Zero also looks at 2019 zero-day statistics and draws some interesting conclusions.
  
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• MLB is back: How to watch Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, Red Sox vs. Yankees today without cable - CNET

  02-08-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Three more games are postponed today but the rest of the league is still playing, for now.
  
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• SpaceX splashdown smoothly delivers NASA astronauts back to Earth - CNET

  02-08-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The historic Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission made a clean water landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
  
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• NASA astronauts safely splash back down to Earth in SpaceX Crew Dragon - CNET

  02-08-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The historic Demo-2 mission makes a clean water landing in the Gulf of Mexico and the crew exits the capsule.
  
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• Egypt to Elon Musk: Aliens didn't build the pyramids, come see for yourself - CNET

  02-08-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Humans built the pyramids, and Egypt has their tombs to prove it.
  
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• Extend your desktop to a 15.6-inch portable monitor for just $149 - CNET

  02-08-2020 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Save $50 on an HD display with 100% of the sRGB gamut and connections for both HDMI and USB-C.
  
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• Stimulus package update: Debate over HEALS Act benefits continues. What you could get - CNET

  02-08-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Another $1,200 stimulus check is just one part of the next relief bill that could help you during the current recession. Here are the other proposed ideas to offset the worst financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• NBA restart: How to watch Blazers vs. Celtics, Bucks vs. Rockets today without cable - CNET

  02-08-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA restart continues Sunday with two prime matchups on ABC.
  
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• How soon might the next stimulus check get to you? Here are some possible IRS payment dates - CNET

  02-08-2020 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  The next stimulus bill will most likely send a new payment of up to $1,200 for each person who meets the qualifications. But you won't get it right away.
  
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• SpaceX splashdown: Watch live as NASA astronauts return to Earth Sunday - CNET

  02-08-2020 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley made history getting to the space station aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. They've undocked from the ISS and are coming home.
  
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• Hurricane season: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

  02-08-2020 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Another serious hurricane is headed for the US, bringing with it the potential to cause "massive damage" to parts of the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Technology can keep your informed, and helping to keep you and your family safe.
  
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• New stimulus check qualifications? How the eligibility requirements could change - CNET

  02-08-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Could you be eligible to receive a second stimulus payment under the Senate's proposed HEALS Act? Here's how various factors may affect whether you and your family could get more money.
  
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• Could you get the whole $1,200 stimulus check? Here are some potential calculations - CNET

  02-08-2020 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress does approve the Senate-backed HEALS Act, how much of the stimulus money could you realistically get? We walk you through the possible determining factors.
  
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• The best indoor home security camera of 2020 - CNET

  02-08-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which indoor home security camera is the best at keeping an eye on things.
  
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• Apple and Microsoft just proved the power of advertising

  02-08-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What can a newly-revealed tale about Apple seeing an Amazon ad and Microsoft's apparent interest in buying TikTok have in common?
  
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• Will the coronavirus end soon? According to experts, here's how it could get worse - CNET

  02-08-2020 16:54 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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• The hard-to-find Oculus Quest is back in stock - CNET

  02-08-2020 15:50 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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• The first round of coronavirus benefits is over. What happens now? - CNET

  02-08-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  The unemployment benefits and federal eviction protections have officially expired with no other plan approved yet.
  
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• Schools reopening: Can we really keep teachers and kids safe? - CNET

  02-08-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Doctors, parents and school professionals offer their insights.
  
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• Best smart speakers of 2020: Amazon, Google and Apple offer hands-free help - CNET

  02-08-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Smart speakers are here to stay. These are the best ones you can buy no matter which voice assistant you prefer.
  
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• Has the clock stopped on Microsoft's possible TikTok takeover?

  02-08-2020 14:32 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not a crazy rumor after all. Microsoft seems to be the key player in ByteDance's plan to try to divest its U.S. TikTok unit. But the White House still could scuttle the plan.
  
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• Can coronavirus live on your phone? How to clean it without damaging the screen and what not to do - CNET

  02-08-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Clorox wipes will safely disinfect your phone, but there are lots of common cleaners that you should never use.
  
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• Microsoft Edge is malware, says angry Windows 7 user

  02-08-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has shown old-fashioned aggression in trying to get Windows 10 users to adopt its new browser. Now, even Windows 7 users are finding it a little much.
  
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• Meet The Umbrella Academy's secret weapon - CNET

  02-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The man who once played a CGI chimpanzee won a big role in season 2 of Netflix's superhero show.
  
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• Google Home's secret superpower: It's really good for playing games - CNET

  02-08-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Bet you didn't know your Google Home smart speaker or display doubles as a casual game console, too.
  
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• How to use our top 5 favorite Android 11 features - CNET

  02-08-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Android 11 is getting closer to launch, and we're highlighting some of the most useful features and improvements.
  
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• Next stimulus package: HEALS Act benefits go even beyond another payment - CNET

  02-08-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Another $1,200 stimulus check is just one part of the next relief bill that could help you weather the current recession. Here are the other proposed ideas to offset the worst financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip: Even I'm surprised by how much I still love this phone - CNET

  02-08-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The $1,380 Z Flip isn't the perfect phone or even the most powerful. But Samsung's foldable fun has won me over.
  
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• Broadband has proved vital: but that's no reason to pay over the odds

  02-08-2020 10:00 via theguardian.com
  
  During lockdown it has become a lifeline for both work and play … but 8.7 million customers could cut their costsAs businesses continue to be run from back bedrooms and kitchen tables, and restrictions to life mean that home entertainment can be a vital escape, the prospect of a broadband connection going down can be the stuff of nightmares.But although the pandemic has confirmed just how important it is to everyday life, that’s no reason to pay over the odds for the service. A huge
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 rumors: Everything we know ahead of Samsung Unpacked - CNET

  02-08-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  New colors. Design changes. Plus all the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's cameras, battery and more.
  
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• SpaceX splashdown: How to watch NASA astronauts return to Earth Sunday - CNET

  02-08-2020 08:42 via cnet.com
  
  Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley made history getting to the space station aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. They've undocked from the ISS and are coming home.
  
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• At last, the tech titans’ nerd immunity shows signs of fading

  02-08-2020 08:19 via theguardian.com
  
  Congress grilled Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon last week, and their pitiful replies show Democrats may be set to curtail them at lastThe most striking thing about Wednesday’s congressional interrogation of the leaders of Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon was the absence of deference to the four moguls. This was such a radical departure from previous practice – characterised by ignorance, grandstanding and fawning on these exemplars of the American Way – that it was initia
  
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• New stimulus check qualifications? Everything we know about the requirements right now - CNET

  02-08-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Would you be eligible to receive a second stimulus payment under the Senate's proposed HEALS Act? Here's how your income, marital status, dependents and citizenship may affect whether you and your family get more money.
  
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• Which iPad should you buy?

  02-08-2020 07:00
  
  Apple has one or two iPads on sale. In fact, it has enough to make things confusing. Let us guide you to the best iPad for you
  
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• Nasa just sent a tiny autonomous helicopter to the surface of Mars

  02-08-2020 07:00
  
  Ingenuity will spin up its rotor blades and become the first spacecraft to go airborne on Mars
  
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• How to stop Facebook from tracking everything you do (sort of)

  02-08-2020 07:00
  
  Facebook knows a lot about you. There are some ways you can limit this
  
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• Hackers cause Telstra outages in Australia’s eastern states with ‘malicious’ cyber attack

  02-08-2020 06:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Customers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne were worst hit, but telco has said no personal data was compromised
  Hackers have carried out a “malicious” cyber attack on Telstra, creating connectivity issues for some home internet users.Telstra reported the denial of service attack on its servers on Sunday which led to widespread internet outages in Australia’s eastern states. Continue reading...
  
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• How soon could the next stimulus check get to you? Here are some possible IRS payment dates - CNET

  02-08-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next stimulus bill will most likely send a new payment of up to $1,200 for each eligible person. But you won't get it right away.
  
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• Telstra DNS falls over after denial of service attack

  02-08-2020 05:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Customers with an unmodified configuration find themselves unable to access the internet.
  
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• Would you get the whole $1,200 stimulus check? Here are some potential calculations - CNET

  02-08-2020 04:00 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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• How to stream Beyoncé's Black Is King on Disney Plus for free or at a discount - CNET

  02-08-2020 02:17 via cnet.com
  
  If you've got Verizon Unlimited, Fios and 5G Home, you can get a free year of Disney Plus. US Mobile customers are also eligible. Here are the best options for getting Disney's streaming service on the cheap.
  
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• This is how you play music from any streaming service on your Amazon Echo - CNET

  02-08-2020 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa doesn't always make it easy to play everything you want on your smart speaker, but we found a workaround for some favorite playlists.
  
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• Fantasy football 2020: How to play during the uncertainty of a pandemic - CNET

  02-08-2020 00:56 via cnet.com
  
  Tips to make sure your league is prepared for an NFL season filled with extra unpredictability.
  
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• HEALS vs. CARES vs. Heroes stimulus packages: What's the difference between the acts? - CNET

  02-08-2020 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  How will the first stimulus proposal and the next one be different? We sort out which benefits you might get this time around.
  
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