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

  07-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  A second $1,200 maximum check from the IRS may still happen, but some prominent questions still remain. The original CARES Act may offer clues as to what a second round of payments might look like.
  
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• Disney Plus's Mulan copies Star Wars and Marvel, in the worst possible way - CNET

  07-09-2020 22:31 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 or the MCU movies.
  
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• What is an EIP card and will you get one instead of a second stimulus check or direct deposit? - CNET

  07-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  About 4 million people got stimulus money in the form of a prepaid Economic Impact Payment debit card under the March CARES Act. Here's how to find out if you could get an EIP card in a potential second round of payments.
  
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• The Apple Watch Series 6 is coming soon video - CNET

  07-09-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bigger battery, SpO2 tracking and all the new features we're expecting in Apple's new smartwatch.
  
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• Softbank's $4bn profit on US tech bets hasn't impressed investors | Nils Pratley

  07-09-2020 20:22
  
  Masayoshi Son looks like a gambler on a lucky streak so it’s no wonder shares in his firm were down 7%Would you trust Masayoshi Son, the man who did so much to promote and finance the WeWork silliness, to take huge short-term punts on your behalf on the value of US technology stocks?Retail shareholders in Softbank, the Japanese firm founded and led by Son, clearly do not. Softbank’s value fell by almost $9bn (£6.8bn), or 7%, on the Tokyo market on Monday after the company was r
  
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• The best smart home products of 2020 that aren't made by Google or Amazon - CNET

  07-09-2020 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  We took Google and Amazon out of the running (just this once) to see what other great smart home devices are out there.
  
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• Best laptop deals for Labor Day 2020 still available now - CNET

  07-09-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're shopping to go back to school, working remotely or getting into gaming, Labor Day weekend is a good time to buy a laptop.
  
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• Second stimulus check is still a possibility for eligible adults. Who could qualify? - CNET

  07-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's still no stimulus check agreement, but multiple ideas are on the table for new groups of taxpayers who might meet the requirements -- and some who might not. Here's everything we've learned.
  
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• The 'brushing' scam that's behind mystery parcels

  07-09-2020 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There's been a rise in sellers buying and sending out their own goods in order to boost sales and reviews.
  
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• Samsung wins $6.6 billion Verizon deal for network equipment - CNET

  07-09-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Contract is a big victory for Samsung's 5G ambitions.
  
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• Best Labor Day 2020 deals: You can still get a Segway scooter, Lenovo laptops and more - CNET

  07-09-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  A few of the highlights: a Ring Video Doorbell 3 for $150, a Polk soundbar for $179, and Segway's Ninebot ES2 scooter for an all-time-low price of $399.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When the IRS might send a new payment and who could get it first - CNET

  07-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The timeline keeps shifting, but we've mapped out a schedule of the first day a new round of direct payments might be sent.
  
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• Best Labor Day 2020 mattress sales still available now: Nectar, Saatva, Casper, Serta and more - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  Start the fall off with a new mattress and a better night's sleep.
  
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• Netflix boss: Remote working has negative effects

  07-09-2020 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Founder Reed Hastings says working from home has no positive effects and makes debating ideas harder.
  
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• Best laptop deals for Labor Day 2020 available right now - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're shopping to go back to school, working remotely or getting into gaming, Labor Day weekend is a good time to buy a laptop.
  
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• Chilean bank shuts down all branches following ransomware attack

  07-09-2020 18:31 via zdnet.com
  
  All BancoEstado branches will remain closed on Monday, September 7, and possibly more days.
  
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• Gender reveal party pyrotechnic sparks 7,000-acre California wildfire - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  California's devastating summer of fires made worse by a bad decision on what should have been a joyous occasion.
  
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• Identity cards are no threat to civil liberties | Letters

  07-09-2020 18:20
  
  Readers respond to an article by Gracie Mae Bradley on the intrusiveness of the digital identity system that the government is planningGracie Mae Bradley of Liberty writes that “People often ask why objections to proposed ID systems in the UK have historically been so strident when such schemes are widespread in mainland Europe” (The UK’s online ID plans: expensive, intrusive, unnecessary, 6 September). Alas, she does not answer this question. Countries with stronger civil libe
  
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• Stimulus check money: You and your family may get more than $1,200 with a new payment - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much you could receive if the IRS sends another round of payments in 2020.
  
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• Minecraft support coming to PlayStation VR this month - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  The free upgrade will be delivered as downloadable patch.
  
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• Enter to win a 65-inch TCL TV and Nintendo Switch bundle* - CNET

  07-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  One lucky winner will take home a 65-inch TCL 6-Series TV and a fully equipped Nintendo Switch console. *Open to the US only.
  
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• Contact-tracing: Data shows apps can help in fight against COVID, say researchers

  07-09-2020 18:00 via zdnet.com
  The team behind Switzerland's SwissCovid app have shown promising results for the tool.
  
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• 'Dramatic' decline in pirated films after arrests

  07-09-2020 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The amount of pirated films, TV shows, e-books and other material has plummeted following US raids.
  
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• Tech firms face growing resentment toward parent employees during COVID-19 - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:48 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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• Does the IRS still owe you a $500 stimulus check for your kids? Here's how to claim it this month - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still missing the extra $500 for your child dependents, you can use the IRS Non-Filers tool until the end of September.
  
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• Trump's latest Twitter target: Laurene Powell Jobs - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  The president attacks Jobs in a retweet noting that Jobs donated to rival Joe Biden's campaign and has majority stake in The Atlantic.
  
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• Trump's latest Twitter target is Laurene Powell Jobs - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  The president attacks Jobs in a retweet noting that Jobs donated to rival Joe Biden's campaign and has majority stake in The Atlantic.
  
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• Programmer makes original Doom playable on pregnancy test - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:37 via cnet.com
  
  They had to Rip and Tear out most of the original components though.
  
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• 2020 stimulus package: How will a new one stack up to the last one? - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Another economic relief package could look like the original CARES Act, or a combination of the Republican HEALS Act and the Democratic Heroes Act. Here's what we could expect when discussions continue in Washington, DC this week.
  
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• Best record player for 2020: Rega, Audio Technica, Pro-ject, more turntable reviews - CNET

  07-09-2020 17:00 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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• Google's Labor Day Doodle honors America's workers - CNET

  07-09-2020 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  Google says thank you to all the hard-working laborers across the nation.
  
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• What's going on with stimulus negotiations? 5 things that could happen now - CNET

  07-09-2020 16:34 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate returns from recess this week. What happens next could trigger renewed talks.
  
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• Motorola Moto G9 Plus leak reveals 64-megapixel camera - CNET

  07-09-2020 16:23 via cnet.com
  
  It'll cost about around $300 and has a 5,000mAh battery.
  
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• Robots to be used in UK care homes to help reduce loneliness

  07-09-2020 16:17
  
  Machines can hold simple conversations and have been found to improve mental health
  Robots that can hold simple conversations and learn people’s interests are to be deployed in some UK care homes after an international trial found they boosted mental health and reduced loneliness.The wheeled robots, called “Pepper”, move independently and gesture with robotic arms and hands and are designed to be “culturally competent”, which means that after some initial programmin
  
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• Lamborghini: What's in a name - Roadshow

  07-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  When Ferruccio Lamborghini needed names for his cars he knew exactly where he wanted to look, and now his cars' names are full of bull.
  
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• Lamborghini names are full of bull video - Roadshow

  07-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ferruccio Lamborghini liked fast cars and fighting bulls, and he found a way to combine the two.
  
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• Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat

  07-09-2020 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.
  
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• Webmaster forum database exposed data of 800,000 users

  07-09-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  A database belonging to Digital Point exposed user email addresses, names, and more.
  
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• Money from bank hacks rarely gets laundered through cryptocurrencies

  07-09-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  SWIFT: "Identified cases of laundering through cryptocurrencies remain relatively small compared to the volumes of cash laundered through traditional methods."
  
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• How to get your finances in order before a divorce - CNET

  07-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  From monitoring your credit score to updating your bank account, we've got a checklist for this difficult time.
  
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• Nubia Watch hands-on: 4-inch flexible display offers a glimpse of our wearable future

  07-09-2020 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  As popular wearables move to provide more detailed health data, Nubia is exploring new hardware technology with a 4.01-inch flexible AMOLED display featured on the Nubia Watch. Unfortunately, the software doesn't yet match the hardware.
  
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• iPhone 12 and 5G: For once, the iPhone's experience will be out of Apple's hands - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The biggest feature on the next iPhone is something being built by its carrier partners. That's foreign territory for Apple.
  
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• Google Home: Turn your smart speaker into a hands-free speakerphone with these steps. - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Use your phone for other stuff, like games or texting, when you make calls with Google Home.
  
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• Phones for low-income users hacked before they're turned on, research finds - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Endless pop-up ads siphon off data paid for with federal subsidies in the Lifeline program, researchers found.
  
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• Google's antitrust battles: What you need to know - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant is headed for a historic showdown with the Department of Justice. The DOJ is just one of many threats.
  
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• Bright projector, outdoor speaker, good Wi-Fi: Backyard movie night checklist - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to entertain at home under the stars.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 rumors: Price, release date and new features - CNET

  07-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple may launch a new smartwatch in the next few weeks. Here's everything we're expecting from the Series 6.
  
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• Apple is marketing its self-righteousness all wrong

  07-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple tends toward what it sees as the high ground. Its latest self-justification, though, may not be too persuasive.
  
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• 2020 Audi R8 Spyder review: It never gets old - Roadshow

  07-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Audi's V10-powered R8 is still one of the best sports cars around.
  
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• This is the easiest to use, most reliable wireless chargers I've ever used.

  07-09-2020 13:59 via zdnet.com
  The Moshi Lounge Q is a stylish and practical wireless charger for your 'Work From Home' office
  
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