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• These gourmet hot dogs and hamburgers deserve center stage this Labor Day - CNET

  06-09-2020 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  And they'll take you through tailgating season too.
  
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• Stimulus check: Eligibility, fine print, income limit and how the first payment might shape the next rescue package - CNET

  06-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  A second $1,200 maximum check from the IRS may still happen, 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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• Director Ridley Scott confirms a new Alien film is in the works - CNET

  06-09-2020 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  But don't expect a return to the world of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.
  
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• Amazon bans foreign plant sales following delivery of mystery seed packages - CNET

  06-09-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  All summer, people have been receiving unsolicited packages of seeds, mostly from China. Amazon's move appears to be in response.
  
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• What's going on with the stimulus bill? 10 big problems a new law might help fix - CNET

  06-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus check for Americans is just one piece of a puzzle that's growing more complicated every day.
  
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• Second stimulus check is still possible for eligible adults. Who might qualify? - CNET

  06-09-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no stimulus check agreement, but there are multiple ideas on the table for new groups of taxpayers who could meet the requirements -- and some who might not. Here's everything we've learned.
  
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• Mulan 2020 is available for streaming on Disney Plus. How to watch the remake now - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Gather the family and stream this hotly anticipated movie -- but know you'll need more than your Disney Plus subscription to watch the new, live-action Mulan.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When the IRS could send a new payment and who would get it first - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The timeline keeps shifting, but we've mapped out a schedule of when a new round of direct payments could come your way.
  
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• Mulan: Behind the scenes with the creatives who made Disney's warrior so fierce - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  We chat with cinematographer Mandy Walker, costume designer Bina Daigeler and hair and makeup designer Denise Kum: "The hair was doing its own stunts."
  
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• This is how the Roadshow staff would spec the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost - Roadshow

  06-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Which of these eight Ghosts is your favorite?
  
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• Stimulus check money: You and your family could get more than $1,200 with another payment - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much you could get if the IRS sends another round of payments this year.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Heat vs. Bucks, Rockets vs. Lakers today - CNET

  06-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Today's semifinal games are on ABC this afternoon and tonight, and you can watch without cable.
  
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• Who counts as a dependent on your taxes and what does that mean for your stimulus check? - CNET

  06-09-2020 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  If a second round of stimulus checks is approved, you may be eligible for more money based on your dependents. Here's how you can find out.
  
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• Singapore slaps $447,000 fine on broadband operators for service outages

  06-09-2020 16:57 via zdnet.com
  StarHub and M1 have been fined a total of SG$610,000 ($447,090) for broadband service disruptions in April and May this year that were found to be due to human oversight.
  
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• Disney's Mulan copies Star Wars and Marvel, in the worst possible way - CNET

  06-09-2020 16:27 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The new film follows the recent Disney model of emphasizing spectacle over character development with blockbusters like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
  
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• Trump sics Twitter followers on Lauren Powell Jobs over Atlantic story - CNET

  06-09-2020 16:06 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump attacked Jobs after a tweet noting Jobs donated to rival Biden's campaign, and has majority stake in the Atlantic.
  
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• Amazon bans foreign sales of seeds in US amid mystery packages

  06-09-2020 15:39
  
  The internet retail giant makes move after residents in more than a dozens states reported receiving packets they did not orderAmazon said it has banned foreign sales of seeds in the United States after thousands of Americans received unsolicited packages of seeds in their mailboxes, mostly postmarked from China.The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in July identified more than a dozen plant species ranging from morning glories to mustard in the bags of unsolicited seeds. Continue reading...
  
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• Wi-Fi 6 is the fastest standard yet. Wi-Fi 6E will make it even better - CNET

  06-09-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Wi-Fi is expanding into the 6GHz band, giving Wi-Fi 6 devices a new, exclusive multilane expressway for faster internet traffic. Here are the details.
  
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• Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees during COVID-19 - CNET

  06-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Parents across Silicon Valley say they're concerned they'll be judged by peers who don't have the same family obligations during work hours.
  
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• How eICUs are helping hospitals deal with coronavirus overload - CNET

  06-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  These remote-monitoring facilities were already helping the sickest patients get access to critical-care specialists. COVID-19 has further proved their value.
  
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• Ford will produce 100 million masks once it's done with ventilators - Roadshow

  06-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Arsenal of Democracy is still hard at work.
  
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• Best music streaming service for 2020: Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube Music - CNET

  06-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's our top 3 choices, the also-rans and why they might (or might not) work for you.
  
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• A Verizon salesman says his customers are worse than anyone else's

  06-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Feelings about Covid-19 have led to deteriorating behavior from customers who won't wear masks in carrier stores. One store employee, however, says the problem goes even deeper.
  
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• Bill & Ted's Alex Winter shares the prep Keanu Reeves and he did for Face the Music - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  Bill S. Preston Esq. from Bill & Ted Face the Music is our guest on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, along with the film's most excellent producer, Scott Kroopf.
  
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• Bill & Ted's Alex Winter shares the prep he and Keanu Reeves did for Face the Music - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  Bill S. Preston Esq. from Bill & Ted Face the Music is our guest on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, along with the film's most excellent producer, Scott Kroopf.
  
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• Are you registered to vote in the 2020 election? How to find out and how to register - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  It's easy to see if you're registered to vote at the correct address, and to register or reregister if you need to.
  
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• iPhone or Android: I can't decide if Xbox Game Pass is a good enough reason to switch - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:12 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple's AppStore practices had never bothered me, until it got in the way of my gaming.
  
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• How to reset Alexa on your Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays - CNET

  06-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Factory-resetting every generation of Echo is easy -- if you know the steps.
  
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• True wireless headphones worth checking out - CNET

  06-09-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  With design and performance improvements, the Jaybird Vista is a nice upgrade from the company's original Run true wireless model.
  
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• Ant gin and designer chicken coops. It’s time to up your food and drink game

  06-09-2020 12:00
  
  A coop worthy of architectural praise, Heston's latest barbecue, break making without the mess and Noma gin made from insects. Yes, insects. Here's how to entertain the WIRED way
  
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• 'A risk to firefighters': Trump's drone ban makes it harder to stop wildfires

  06-09-2020 12:00
  
  Insiders at the interior department say a drone shortage has made it more difficult to contain the fires raging across the USAs wildfires grow in size and frequency, more resources are needed to keep them in check. But experts say a Trump administration directive halting the purchase of new drones jeopardizes the rise of cutting-edge technology, curtailing the ability to manage wildfires and potentially putting more lives in danger.In October 2019, the US Department of the Interior grounded its
  
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• Mulan marks an era of more accessible blockbusters -- just not for all blind fans - CNET

  06-09-2020 11:25 via cnet.com
  
  Big movies heading straight to streaming could be a boon for accessibility, but not until audio description is as ubiquitous as captions.
  
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• Millions of WordPress sites are being probed & attacked with recent plugin bug

  06-09-2020 10:46 via zdnet.com
  An easy-to-exploit vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin has triggered an internet-wide hacking spree.
  
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• Galaxy S10 review: Don't abandon Samsung's 2019 flagship just yet - CNET

  06-09-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy S10 is still a terrific phone, even after it's been outclassed by the next generation. For some, it'll be a smarter buy now than it was in 2019.
  
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• From viral conspiracies to exam fiascos, algorithms come with serious side effects

  06-09-2020 10:00
  
  A mesmerising, unaccountable kind of algorithm – machine learning – is blinding governments to the technology’s often disastrous flawsWill Thursday 13 August 2020 be remembered as a pivotal moment in democracy’s relationship with digital technology? Because of the coronavirus outbreak, A-level and GCSE examinations had to be cancelled, leaving education authorities with a choice: give the kids the grades that had been predicted by their teachers, or use an algorithm. They
  
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• Second stimulus check is still possible for eligible adults. Who could qualify? - CNET

  06-09-2020 09:00 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 learned.
  
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• Amazon Echo's Alexa vs. Google Home Assistant: Google's smart speaker wins by a nose - CNET

  06-09-2020 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  We compare hardware, software and privacy features to determine which is better -- Amazon Echo's Alexa or a Google Home's virtual assistant.
  
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• Amazon Halo: A fitness band that'll measure body fat with your phone camera - CNET

  06-09-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's new health service and fitness band offers a new take on health metrics that includes a body fat analysis using your phone's camera and voice analysis to determine how you sound to others.
  
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• Working in restaurants after lockdown is a living hell

  06-09-2020 07:00
  
  Shouting, tantrums and absolutely no tips. Since lockdown, we've lost our manners and waiters are at breaking point. Technology hasn't helped
  
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• Second stimulus check timeline: When might the IRS possibly send a new payment to you? - CNET

  06-09-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  The timeline keeps shifting, but we've mapped out a schedule of when the first stimulus checks in a new round of direct payments could come your way.
  
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• Forget Google Maps. It’s time to try a privacy-friendly alternative

  06-09-2020 07:00
  
  Your location data can easily be used to identify you. There are plenty of Google Maps alternatives out there
  
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• The best electric kettles to buy this year for coffee and tea - CNET

  06-09-2020 06:04 via cnet.com
  
  Want hot water fast? One of these plug-in kettles will do the trick.
  
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• Stimulus check money: A $1,200 relief payment (or bigger) could still arrive in 2020 - CNET

  06-09-2020 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much you could get if Congress approves another round of payments this month.
  
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• What is an EIP card, and might you get one instead of a second stimulus check? - CNET

  06-09-2020 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Under the CARES Act, about 4 million people got stimulus money in the form of a prepaid Economic Impact Payment debit card. Here's how to find out if you could get an EIP card in a potential second round of payments, and how you'd use it.
  
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• On the set of Netflix space drama Away, actors on wires and visions of Mars - CNET

  06-09-2020 02:21 via cnet.com
  
  Hilary Swank takes her best space socks on a voyage to Mars.
  
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• Mulan 2020 is now on Disney Plus. What you have to do to watch the remake tonight - CNET

  06-09-2020 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  Gather the family and stream this hotly anticipated movie -- but know you'll need more than your Disney Plus subscription to watch the new, live-action Mulan.
  
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• This app for Android texts and calls from Windows 10 beats Google Messages. Here's how it works - CNET

  06-09-2020 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  Forget constantly picking up your phone to view notifications or reply to a message. Your Phone on Windows 10 is all you need.
  
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