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• Stimulus check: Eligibility, income limit, fine print and how the first payment might shape the next rescue package - CNET

  05-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  A second $1,200 maximum check from the IRS may still be a possibility, but some prominent questions remain. The original CARES Act may offer clues as to what a second round of payments might look like.
  
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• The best outdoor home security camera of 2020 - CNET

  05-09-2020 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  We've tested a lot of outdoor home security cameras. Here's the best of the best.
  
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• NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has an Earth twin named Optimism - CNET

  05-09-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  "Optimism" may be one of the greatest acronyms NASA has ever dreamed up.
  
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• 4 places to avoid putting your Amazon Echo in your home - CNET

  05-09-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Do yourself and Alexa a favor and place your Amazon Echo speaker elsewhere.
  
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• Malware gang uses .NET library to generate Excel docs that bypass security checks

  05-09-2020 21:13 via zdnet.com
  They were still Excel documents. Just not your typical Excel files. Enough to trick some security systems, though.
  
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• What's going on with the stimulus bill? 10 big problems a new law could help fix - CNET

  05-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus check for Americans is only one piece of a puzzle that's growing more complicated every day.
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything to know about Disney's popular streaming service - CNET

  05-09-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Mulan is the latest big movie to hit Disney Plus, but it adds the wrinkle of charging a one-time fee if you want to watch it. Here' everything to know about that and Disney Plus in general.
  
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• Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's free streaming app - CNET

  05-09-2020 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more -- like originals -- if you pay. But you still can't stream it on a Roku.
  
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• Second stimulus check timeline: When could the IRS possibly send a new payment to you? - CNET

  05-09-2020 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  We've mapped out some possibilities for how quickly you could be paid compared with the first round of direct payments.
  
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• Second stimulus check still up for discussion for eligible adults. Who could qualify? - CNET

  05-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no stimulus check agreement, but there are multiple ideas on the table for new groups who might be able to qualify -- and some who might not. Here's everything we've pieced together.
  
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• 2021 Chrysler Pacifica priced from $36,540, AWD adds $2,995 - Roadshow

  05-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pacifica plug-in hybrid comes in at $41,490 and the budget-minded Voyager slides in at $28,730.
  
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• Glaxo’s biology research with novel Cerebras machine shows hardware may change how AI is done

  05-09-2020 18:19 via zdnet.com
  A novel computer system built by Cerebras Systems of Los Altos, California, is already leading to changes in the way drug giant Glaxo builds large neural nets for drug development.
  
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• Stimulus check money: A $1,200 relief payment or more could still arrive in 2020 - CNET

  05-09-2020 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much money you could get if Congress approves another round of payments this month.
  
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• Calculate how much stimulus check money you could get using this tool - CNET

  05-09-2020 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Our calculator estimates how much you and your family could expect to receive with a second stimulus check, or with your first payment if you're still waiting.
  
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• 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: How we'd spec it - Roadshow

  05-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best part of a new Rolls-Royce debut is playing with the online configurator. Well, aside from actually riding in a real one, of course.
  
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• The best DIY security system to buy this year - CNET

  05-09-2020 17:34 via cnet.com
  
  Keep an eye on things with our favorite do-it-yourself security system.
  
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• Mulan 2020 is now on Disney Plus. What you have to do to watch the remake this weekend - CNET

  05-09-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  Mulan is available to start streaming now, but you'll need more than your Disney Plus subscription.
  
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• Kentucky Derby 2020: How to watch, stream live today without cable - CNET

  05-09-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Four months later than originally planned, the biggest horse race of the year is running on NBC, no cable subscription required.
  
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• 2021 Infiniti QX80 gets an updated smart rearview mirror, pricing - Roadshow

  05-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's not exactly "new" for 2021, but the subtle updates should make fans of the model happy.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Raptors vs. Celtics, Nuggets vs. Clippers today - CNET

  05-09-2020 15:26 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch the Conference semifinals on TNT tonight, no cable subscription required.
  
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• No toilet paper? No problem: Save an extra 10% on a Tushy bidet - CNET

  05-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  For about $63, you can flush your TP habit for good.
  
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• Can you reverse sun damage? What doctors want you to know - CNET

  05-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The effects from your last sunburn or tan can be permanent.
  
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• USPS crisis: Why mail is delayed, what that means for the election and what's being done about it - CNET

  05-09-2020 14:43 via cnet.com
  
  The United States Postal Service is at the center of a debate that involves the US presidential election this fall. Here's everything you need to know about voting by mail in the general election.
  
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• What tech execs were (and weren't) saying about COVID-19 at IFA 2020 - CNET

  05-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  LG went all out with an air-purifying mask and Qualcomm talked up reliable connectivity, while some companies barely mentioned the coronavirus at all.
  
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• The best juicers in 2020: Hamilton Beach, Breville, Oster and more - CNET

  05-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested the best juicers on the market to find out if the juice is worth the squeeze.
  
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• TCL 6-Series Roku TVs start at $650, promise even better picture - CNET

  05-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The latest version of our favorite midpriced TV adds mini-LED, 120Hz and THX gaming upgrades.
  
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• Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  05-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the week ending Sept. 5.
  
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• Grab a Labor Day deal on these new cars - Roadshow

  05-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  These cars have the best incentives attached to them and represent the best deals on the market, according to TrueCar data.
  
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• Disney's live-action Mulan copies Star Wars and Marvel, in the worst way - CNET

  05-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The new film follows the recent Disney model of emphasizing spectacle over character development with its blockbusters.
  
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• American Airlines CEO trashes Zoom, says it'll make more people fly

  05-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Is Zoom the future of business relationships? Not according to American's Doug Parker.
  
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• The best home security cameras that run on batteries for 2020 - CNET

  05-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want a security camera that can go pretty much anywhere? Here are your best bets.
  
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• Nvidia launches new Ampere GPUs, Facebook's election plan video - CNET

  05-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include Nvidia's debut of its highly anticipated 30-series of new GPUs, Samsung's reveal of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Facebook's plan ahead of the 2020 elections.
  
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• Best record player in 2020: Rega, Audio Technica, Pro-ject, more turntable reviews - CNET

  05-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a high-quality turntable to play your precious vinyl collection? These are the top record players we've reviewed from $100 to $1,000.
  
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• Islamic State group's online propaganda library

  05-09-2020 12:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of the largest collections of extremist material belonging to the group has been uncovered.
  
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• Planning to buy an iPhone 12? 3 ways to prepare your phone now - CNET

  05-09-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  We're getting closer to new iPhones, and that means you should take some time to get ready.
  
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• The perfect accessory for everything from a Windows PC to an iPad Pro to an Android smartphone

  05-09-2020 11:05 via zdnet.com
  Pretty much any device with a single USB-C port can benefit from this $30 gadget.
  
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• I wish my iPhone had this amazing and useful feature

  05-09-2020 11:00 via zdnet.com
  It's easy to think that given the massive price tag that the iPhone has every feature that you could possibly want on a smartphone. But this Android smartphone that costs a fraction of the price has it beat.
  
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• 2020 Cadillac CT5-V: A sharp handler with a few warts - Roadshow

  05-09-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Cadillac's new CT5-V features potent turbocharged power and excellent handling dynamics with an underwhelming interior.
  
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• Poll: 70% of people want a second stimulus check for qualified adults. Who could be eligible? - CNET

  05-09-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no stimulus check agreement, but there are multiple ideas on the table for new groups who might be able to qualify -- and some who might not. Here's everything we have pieced together.
  
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• Bulkier than AirPods, but with better sound - CNET

  05-09-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bulky charging case and high price tag aside, the Powerbeats Pro combines all the features that make the AirPods great while delivering richer sound and better battery life in a design that won't fall out of your ears.
  
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• The best coffee maker for 2020: Ninja, Bonavita, Oxo, Bunn and more - CNET

  05-09-2020 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  To find out which coffee maker is the best, we gathered and tested a group of popular models from Technivorm Moccamaster, KitchenAid, Ninja, Bonavita, Bunn and Oxo.
  
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• The best robot vacuum for 2020: Electrolux, Neato, iRobot Roomba, Eufy and more - CNET

  05-09-2020 09:15 via cnet.com
  
  To pick the best robot vacuum you can buy, we spent countless hours lab testing a big group of models from iRobot, Neato, Ecovacs, Elextrolux, Eufy and more.
  
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• Stimulus package: 10 important issues in the bill to know - CNET

  05-09-2020 09:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate returns from recess after Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know about the bill on the table.
  
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• 5 big reasons you should buy an Instant Pot, plus tips and recipes - CNET

  05-09-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Instant Pot is wildly popular for many reasons. For starters it's safe, it speeds up long slow cooks and it's easy to clean.
  
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• Tony Hawk on why they've remade his most iconic games

  05-09-2020 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newsbeat sits down with Tony Hawk to talk about the remake of his iconic skateboarding games
  
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• Second stimulus check timeline: When could the IRS possibly send a new payment? - CNET

  05-09-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've mapped out some possibilities for how quickly you might be paid compared with the first round of direct payments.
  
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• Amazon Echo Dot with Clock vs. Google Home Mini: Smart speaker showdown - CNET

  05-09-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do the new timing features swing things in Amazon's favor?
  
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• Why not melt your clothes and turn them into plastic?

  05-09-2020 07:00
  
  Throwaway culture is trashing the planet – but one chemical engineer has a way to turn old clothes into an alternative to oil-based plastic
  
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• The best new gear from IFA 2020 (oh, and a few other places)

  05-09-2020 07:00
  
  Europe's main tech conference was always going to be different this year, but the gear still came even if the people didn't. From bike lights to headphones, folding phones to secret selfie cameras, we've found the best
  
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• Stimulus check money: A $1,200 relief payment could still arrive this year - CNET

  05-09-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much money you could get if Congress approves another round of direct payments this month.
  
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