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• Large bat colony drives National Weather Service's radar batty - CNET

  19-09-2020 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  A large swarm is also called a "cauldron" of bats -- and this one caused some rather, um, stirring radar imagery.
  
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• Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 comparison video - CNET

  19-09-2020 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  A side-by-side look at Apple's two new smartwatches, after a day of wearing them on my wrist.
  
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• TikTok sues Trump again, after his decision on banning downloads of the app - CNET

  19-09-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok and parent company ByteDance say the ban, which is set to kick in Sunday, ignores due process and free speech.
  
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• Rohit Roy's soft-drink addiction battle turns him into TikTok star

  19-09-2020 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Melbourne financial planner’s videos on his quest have surprised him in going viral, with some gaining more than a million views, and he isn’t done yetPeople get famous for plenty of bizarre reasons, but even in the age of the internet, it’s hard to imagine a more inexplicable or heartwarming rise to popularity than that of Rohit Roy.The 41-year-old financial planning assistant from Melbourne has amassed hundreds of thousands of devoted and loving fans on TikTok by simply not d
  
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• Releasing Covidsafe app usage numbers could risk public safety, government claims

  19-09-2020 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Digital transformation agency says disclosing information would ‘adversely affect’ commonwealth-state relationsThe federal government has refused to release information on the number of Australians still using the Covidsafe contact tracing app, on the grounds it could risk public safety and harm commonwealth-state relations.Covidsafe relies on large numbers of the population running the app on their phones when out in the community to help identify close contacts in the event of an i
  
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• 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum is a surprisingly lux family cruiser - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  This hybrid minivan is making a bid for the ultimate road-trip machine, thanks to great efficiency, recliner-like seats and an available refrigerator.
  
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• Sony says more PS5 consoles are on the way for preorder - CNET

  19-09-2020 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The company apologizes after PlayStation 5 consoles sell out for preorder and says it'll release more "over the next few days."
  
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• Stimulus check eligibility: What you need to know so far about your qualification status - CNET

  19-09-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Congressional talks might be inching forward, but a deal hasn't yet been reached. Here's what we know about who may qualify for a second economic impact payment.
  
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• If a second stimulus check is passed, when could it arrive? We mapped out some dates - CNET

  19-09-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  With pressure building in the nation's capital to send another round of direct payments, we piece together clues for how quickly a new payment could be sent.
  
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• Emmy Awards 2020: Start time, nominations, how to watch Sunday - CNET

  19-09-2020 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Tune in to the virtual ceremony on Sunday, with HBO's Watchmen and Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel leading nominations.
  
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• Get the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 update on your iPhone and iPad. Here's how to now - CNET

  19-09-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's latest iOS updates bring a new home screen experience, enhanced privacy features and more. Here's how you can download and install them right now.
  
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• Stimulus check: Eligibility, fine print, income limit and how the first direct payment might shape the next relief bill - CNET

  19-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS may still send a second $1,200 check in 2020, but some big questions remain as to how it'll be approved. The original CARES Act can offer clues about what a second round of payments would look like.
  
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• 6 new iOS 14 features we love: iPhone owners, you are in for a treat - CNET

  19-09-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's here! iOS 14 brings a ton of useful new features to your iPhone. We'll show you some of our favorites and how to use them.
  
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• COVID testing: How long does it take to get coronavirus test results back? - CNET

  19-09-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The amount of time it takes to get test results back depends on where you live and if there's a surge in the number of tests administered. Here's what we know about COVID-19 testing right now.
  
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• Stimulus check money: Could you receive $1,200 or more? - CNET

  19-09-2020 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  If a new round of direct payments gets sent out in 2020, here's how much could end up in your pocket.
  
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• Buy an Apple Watch and get a second one for $200 off - CNET

  19-09-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  AT&T's offer includes the Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6 and SE -- but you also need to add a new line.
  
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• Second stimulus check: 6 big things you need to know about another payment - CNET

  19-09-2020 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  We break down all of the news you need to know about a potential second round of stimulus checks in simple terms.
  
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• Stimulus check: What is your AGI and how would it affect another payment? - CNET

  19-09-2020 17:35 via cnet.com
  
  If another economic relief bill passes before the election, your adjusted gross income would determine how much money you'd get in a second stimulus check. Here's how to find and calculate your AGI based on your taxes.
  
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• Paradox: Covid crisis elevates technology professionals' stature, but limits career growth

  19-09-2020 17:33 via zdnet.com
  The crisis creates more pressure to deliver and keep companies afloat, more opportunities to roll out transformative technologies -- but fewer opportunities for career growth.
  
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• PS5 preorders are sold out everywhere: Check inventory at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop and more - CNET

  19-09-2020 17:10 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 has been impossible to find. Here's where preorder pages may pop up.
  
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• The Social Dilemma: a wake-up call for a world drunk on dopamine?

  19-09-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The new Netflix docudrama is a valiant if flawed attempt to address our complacency about surveillance capitalismSpool forward a couple of centuries. A small group of social historians drawn from the survivors of climate catastrophe are picking through the documentary records of what we are currently pleased to call our civilisation, and they come across a couple of old movies. When they’ve managed to find a device on which they can view them, it dawns on them that these two films might pr
  
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• Suffering John Lewis stands at a crossroads on the high street

  19-09-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The retailer is eyeing a more online future. But as the last big department store standing, could it expand in the real world? Twinkling lights are just visible behind screens where staff are putting the finishing touches to this year’s Christmas displays, but in other parts of the shop, the lights are still off. John Lewis’s flagship store in Oxford Street, central London, is bearing the scars of the pandemic.A restaurant and cafe are closed and there are more staff than customers o
  
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• Xbox Series X: Here's where you will be able to preorder on Tuesday - CNET

  19-09-2020 16:57 via cnet.com
  
  Both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be available for preorder on Sept. 22. These are the retailers lining up to sell it to you.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Celtics vs. Heat Game 3 tonight on ESPN - CNET

  19-09-2020 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  Boston and Miami continue the Eastern Conference finals and you don't need cable to watch live.
  
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• The Nintendo Switch is back in stock at Gamestop and Amazon - CNET

  19-09-2020 16:12 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online.
  
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• The new EVs we're most excited about - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  From the Ford Mustang Mach-E to the new Volkswagen Bus, our staff is ready for some great electric cars.
  
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• Struggling with election anxiety? Use these tips to feel better - CNET

  19-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The 2020 presidential election is approaching, which means more stress for many Americans.
  
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• Touring Superleggera's Aero 3 is a carbon-clad homage to the racecars of the 1930s - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 15:57 via cnet.com
  
  With the angry heart of a Ferrari and a lightweight, slippery body, the Aero 3 makes a serious impression.
  
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• Touring Superleggera's Aero 3 is a carbon-clad homage to the race cars of the 1930s - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 15:57 via cnet.com
  
  With the angry heart of a Ferrari and a lightweight, slippery body, the Aero 3 makes a serious impression.
  
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• Unboxing the iPad 8 video - CNET

  19-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple just announced a couple of new iPads. The entry-level, eighth-gen iPad goes on sale on Friday and has been updated with Apple's A12 chip. Let's see what comes in the box.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Note 10 Plus: I tested both phones, and here's what I found - CNET

  19-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  They're among the best Android phones you can get. But should you spend more on the current Note 20 Ultra, or save some cash and go with the Note 10 Plus?
  
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• Best weight loss program: Experts evaluate Weight Watchers, Noom, Jenny Craig and more - CNET

  19-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dietitians discuss the pros and cons of the most popular paid weight loss programs.
  
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• How to choose an electric car (spoiler: it will probably be a Tesla)

  19-09-2020 14:14 via zdnet.com
  If you've got plans to trade in your gas-guzzling internal combustion automobile for a dramatically cleaner electric vehicle, you'll need to do some math before you buy. For anyone contemplating long road trips, one company has an overwhelming advantage.
  
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• WatchOS 7: All the new tricks your Apple Watch just learned how to do - CNET

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sleep tracking, new watch faces, better fitness tracking and two new health tools. Here are the most important updates that just came to your Apple Watch with the WatchOS 7 upgrade.
  
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• The PS5 and Xbox Series X are leaning on nostalgia for launch - CNET

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  More so than ever before, Sony and Microsoft are using old games to sell new video game consoles.
  
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• Nissan Z Proto revealed, Toyota Supra 2.0 driven and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Sept. 19.
  
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• New to TikTok: Trump's looming ban prompts some to download the app - CNET

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  People who downloaded TikTok for the first time say it's an act of protest. New downloads of TikTok will be barred on Sunday.
  
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• How to watch the NASCAR playoffs at Bristol today without cable - CNET

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' Saturday night on NBCSN.
  
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• How 2 decades of mountain bike evolution got me riding again - CNET

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Full suspension, 29-inch wheels and disc brakes have revolutionized fat-tire bikes.
  
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• Honda Accord and CR-V at 25: Golden era goodness - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even the less sporty options in Honda's mid-90s stable were pretty damned great.
  
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• A young Stanford graduate tried to teach me about life. It didn’t go well

  19-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Stanford has emitted many of the most successful tech founders. Yet almost five hours spent with this Stanford graduate made me wonder about the role of technology in our future and who we will become.
  
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• 2020 Subaru Legacy: Sleepy styling, but filled with substance - Roadshow

  19-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Subaru's seventh-generation Legacy sedan may not look all that different, but it's more comfortable, roomy and technology laden than before.
  
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• Ditch Apple Mail and Safari by using iOS 14 and iPadOS 14's new default app feature - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  You can now use Chrome, Edge, Outlook or (soon) Gmail as your default apps.
  
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• Best game console while we wait for PS5 and Xbox Series X: Switch, PS4, Oculus and more - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  The PS5 and Xbox Series X are coming, but here's what you can get right now.
  
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• Why you should save $100 and get the all-digital version of the PS5 - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Save a few bucks and avoid one of the most troublesome components in any game console.
  
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• PS5 gets date and price, Apple Watch Series 6 arrives video - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include the PlayStation 5's official release date and price, the debut of the Apple Watch Series 6 and our review of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
  
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• More than card tricks: How Where Cards Fall fits into Apple Arcade's diverse set of games - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Where Cards Falls is a coming-of-age game that hits home, with a main character that feels familiar for a reason.
  
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• iOS 14 and iPadOS 14: Checklist for getting your iPhone and iPad ready to upgrade - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple just released the latest operating systems for your iPhone and iPad, but before you install them, get your devices ready.
  
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• Best balance transfer credit cards for September 2020 - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get out from under that oppressive annual percentage interest rate.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 6 ongoing review: SpO2 tracking and brighter screen - CNET

  19-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new smartwatch can detect blood oxygen levels throughout the day and night. It charges faster than its predecessors, but has the same 18-hour battery life as the Series 5.
  
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