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• These new WatchOS 7 features take your Apple Watch to the next level - CNET

  26-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot of new tweaks and features in WatchOS 7, but we'll show you how to use three of the best.
  
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• Missing $500 in stimulus money from the IRS? Here's how to claim it by Sept. 30 - CNET

  26-09-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  There's still time left to register your missing $500 for child dependents with this online tool.
  
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• US sets restrictions on China's biggest chipmaker, citing military fears - CNET

  26-09-2020 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Commerce Department reportedly says that US companies exporting gear to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation must first get a license to do so.
  
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• Larger tablets revive tablet PC market during pandemic

  26-09-2020 22:09 via zdnet.com
  Tablets with screen size 10 inches and above has become top-selling segment for first time, as market sees sales increasing at the fastest rate since 2014, according to a new research report.
  
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• Power Rangers Zeo Megazord revealed by Hasbro, featuring swappable helmets - CNET

  26-09-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: The Megazord from the 1996 series arrives as a 12-inch figure.
  
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• NHS Covid app in England now able to log all test results after flaw fixed

  26-09-2020 21:32 via theguardian.com
  
  Issue revealed on Twitter meant results from hospitals or PHE labs could not be registeredCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople tested for Covid-19 in NHS hospitals and Public Health England labs were unable to share their results with the NHS’s contact-tracing app in England, it has emerged.The Department of Health and Social Care said on Saturday evening that the issue, which was was revealed on Friday by the app’s official Twitter account as it r
  
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• The best DIY home security system for 2020 - CNET

  26-09-2020 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Keep an eye on your house with our favorite do-it-yourself security system.
  
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• These are all the sweet cars in Travis Scott's new music video - Roadshow

  26-09-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  There's a Honda NSX, multiple Nissan Silvias and a bright pink R32 Skyline, and Michael Jordan's Range Rover even makes an appearance.
  
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• Save $35 on Samsung's kidney bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds - CNET

  26-09-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly half the price of the AirPods Pro, they have noise cancellation and some people find they fit better.
  
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• Save $35 on Samsung's kidney bean-shaped Galaxy Bud Live true wireless earbuds - CNET

  26-09-2020 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Very nearly half the price of AirPods Pro, they have noise cancellation and some people find they fit better.
  
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• Stimulus check requirements: Here's what you need to know about who could qualify - CNET

  26-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Washington negotiators have agreed to restart talks. A deal hasn't been reached yet, but here's what we know about who may be eligible for a second direct payment.
  
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• 6 of Amazon's best new features for your Echo and how to use them - CNET

  26-09-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa will soon have additional security features, group calling and more.
  
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• Watch SpaceX fire up Starship's furious new Raptor Vacuum engine - CNET

  26-09-2020 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company shares footage of some really hot stuff.
  
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• Get your Nintendo Switch right here -- it's in stock at Best Buy and Amazon - CNET

  26-09-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online.
  
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• Cool weekend top deals: $80 laser tag, $36 fancy power bank, $30 smart doorbell and more - CNET

  26-09-2020 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  You can also get a 65-inch Sceptre smart TV with Android for $398.
  
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• Which IRS stimulus check group are you in? Why that matters for a second payment - CNET

  26-09-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Turns out, the way you get your stimulus check makes a big difference in how quickly the IRS can send it. We'll explain.
  
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• Make your iPhone home screen 'aesthetic': How to change your app icons in iOS 14 right now - CNET

  26-09-2020 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  You can finally customize the look and size of your iPhone apps with the help of the Widgetsmith and Shortcuts apps.
  
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• Stimulus check money: Everything we know about how big your second payment may be - CNET

  26-09-2020 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Congress could strike a deal on a new relief package soon. Here's what we know about the size of a future direct payment and how the IRS could send it to you.
  
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• Feeling anxious? Why online therapy might work better than an office visit - CNET

  26-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  For CNET's Now What series, telemedicine expert Dr. Peter Yellowlees explains why telemedicine for mental health is better for patients and doctors, pandemic or not.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary Edition gets down with gray - Roadshow

  26-09-2020 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of gray, but it looks boss.
  
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• Stimulus package talks are set to restart. What it could mean for another check - CNET

  26-09-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  Economic relief talks got new life this week. Here's what we know about how they could affect a second payment and how the bill could squeak by before the election.
  
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• Covid-19 crisis spurred greater API development, survey suggests

  26-09-2020 17:16 via zdnet.com
  Survey of more than 13,000 developers shows things were full-steam ahead with APIs, which helped enterprises ramp up their digital transformation efforts.
  
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• Can democracies stand up to Facebook? Ireland may have the answer | John Naughton

  26-09-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Governments struggle to tackle the might of the tech giants when it comes to protecting users’ data Last month, the Irish data protection commissioner (DPC) sent Facebook a preliminary order ordering it to stop sending the data of its European users to the US. This was a big deal, because in order to comply with the ruling, Facebook would have to embark on a comprehensive re-engineering of its European operations, or to shut down those operations entirely, at least for a time.Such a shutdo
  
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• 7 biggest takeaways about stimulus checks you should know - CNET

  26-09-2020 16:59 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot to know about stimulus payments, from the first one to the next, but we'll keep it simple.
  
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• Robots, flexible TVs and more are in EVs' futures, Hyundai says - Roadshow

  26-09-2020 16:04 via cnet.com
  
  It's really more like a living room than a cockpit.
  
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• Xbox Series S preorders are sold out: Check inventory at Amazon, Walmart, GameStop and more - CNET

  26-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X's $300 little brother sold out quickly on preorder day, but there's a lot of other exciting news on the horizon for Xbox gamers.
  
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• Fitbit Sense: After a week of wearing the smartwatch, we have mixed feelings - CNET

  26-09-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Sense tracks your stress, temperature and has an ECG, but interpreting all this data can be a puzzle.
  
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• Best coffee grinder for 2020: Baratza, Breville, Cuisinart, Oxo and more - CNET

  26-09-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Coffee can't reach its ultimate potential without a good grinder. We tested many models from Bodum, Breville, Oxo, Cuisinart, Baratza and others, then picked our favorites.
  
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• Telemedicine is the future and the future is now video - CNET

  26-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET Now What explores the benefits of video doctor's visits with a telehealth expert who's been doing it for decades.
  
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• Best credit cards for September 2020 - CNET

  26-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best credit cards for cash back, travel and balance transfers -- plus our top picks for students, Amazon and Whole Foods shoppers and Apple Pay enthusiasts.
  
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• Arlo rounds out its budget security camera tier with two new Essential models - CNET

  26-09-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Meet the Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera and the Arlo Essential Camera.
  
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• Best air fryer of 2020: Dash, Ninja, Philips, Cosori and more - CNET

  26-09-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  We tried out many popular models from Cosori, Dash, Ninja, PowerXL and others to find out which air fryers are the best.
  
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• Amazon's new Ring camera is actually a flying drone -- for inside your home - CNET

  26-09-2020 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Ring announces the $250 Always Home Cam indoor drone and plans for end-to-end encryption.
  
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• This company's Zoom policy may be the worst I've ever heard

  26-09-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Working from home has made many companies reassess how they manage. Some manage to make things worse.
  
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• Tesla Battery Day, Volkswagen ID 4 and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  26-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Sept. 26.
  
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• Motorola One 5G review: Incredible value with Frankensteined features - CNET

  26-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's far from perfect, but it's the best, most affordable 5G phone in the US right now.
  
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• From Tesla's smashed Cybertruck to Michael Bay's Samsung walkout: The most epic tech demo fails - CNET

  26-09-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Join us for a look at some of the funniest and cringiest tech demos of all time.
  
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• Black Adam movie: The Rock reveals Aldis Hodge is DC's Hawkman - CNET

  26-09-2020 13:35 via cnet.com
  
  Hodge will join the Rock and Noah Centineo in the new Black Adam movie based on DC Comics characters.
  
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• John Krasinski is Captain America in convincing deepfake video - CNET

  26-09-2020 13:25 via cnet.com
  
  Watch John Krasinski seamlessly take over Chris Evans' role as Captain American from the Avengers.
  
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• Ring the changes: the best mid-price smartphones

  26-09-2020 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Lower cost doesn’t have to mean lower quality: these mobiles can give high-end models a run for their moneyIt used to be the case that you had to spend at least £700 to get a really good phone. But in 2020, that’s no longer true. With fantastic smartphones costing as little as half as much as an iPhone 11, here’s a quick guide to the best mid-priced phones.Many of these smartphones will also be available on mobile phone contracts with no, or little, upfront cost. Just be
  
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• Microsoft buys Bethesda, Amazon's newest products video - CNET

  26-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media which includes developer and publisher Bethesda, Amazon's newest products and Google's adding of a Covid-19 layer to Maps.
  
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• LG Wing: A closer look at LG's quirky swiveling phone - CNET

  26-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  You do you, LG.
  
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• How the Xbox Series X and Series S fits into the most popular Ikea furniture - CNET

  26-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tried life-size console mockups in everything from a Hemnes to a Kallax to a Fjallbo.
  
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• 8 best phones under $200: Our picks for 2020 budget phones that work great - CNET

  26-09-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a phone for $200 or under, check out the ones we've reviewed and new ones we're excited about.
  
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• Molly Russell social media material 'too difficult to look at'

  26-09-2020 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 14-year-old killed herself in 2017 after viewing graphic images on social media.
  
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• NBA playoffs: How to watch Lakers vs Nuggets Game 5 tonight on TNT - CNET

  26-09-2020 12:44 via cnet.com
  
  Game 5 of the Western Conference finals airs tonight -- and you don't need cable to watch live.
  
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• Hurdlr expense tracker review

  26-09-2020 12:18 via techradar.com
  
  Hurdlr has grown from being an expense tracking app that appeals to the likes of freelancers, realtors, hosts, drivers and couriers into a software solution that appeals to users right across the business spectrum, just as long as you’re based in the US or Canada. While it’s used by a lot of individuals there is now an Enterprise edition of the app, which is aimed at companies who need to keep track of employee expenses. With its automated workflow tools and real-time status upd
  
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• 5 things to think about before buying LED bulbs - CNET

  26-09-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  Before you switch out every bulb in your home, read this first.
  
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• UFC 253: Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa -- start time, how to watch online and full fight card - CNET

  26-09-2020 11:38 via cnet.com
  
  Two young undefeated superstars fight for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 253.
  
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• Every new Alexa feature Amazon announced for the fall: Hunches, Alexa Guard Plus and more - CNET

  26-09-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  From listening for your newborn's cries to switching off lights without being asked, Alexa is about to become a lot more independent, predictive and proactive in your home.
  
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