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• Stimulus check: Do you count as an adult? Here is the IRS definition - CNET

  28-09-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of young Americans were excluded from receiving a direct stimulus payment when Congress passed the first relief bill in March. But if lawmakers do approve a second check, the rules could change. Here's what you need to know about age and stimulus eligibility.
  
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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit and how the first direct payment could shape the next relief bill - CNET

  28-09-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  There's still a chance the IRS could send a second check in 2020. The original CARES Act can offer clues about what a new round of payments could look like.
  
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• US Reps ask Facebook to curb election suppression by white supremacists - CNET

  28-09-2020 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  Zuckerberg must immediately address the threat of voter suppression and calls to violence, they say.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi speakers for 2020: Apple, Sonos, Polk and Ikea - CNET

  28-09-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  From portable speakers to soundbars, there's a good-sounding Wi-Fi speaker for everyone. Here are our favorites.
  
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• See a rare Earth-grazer meteoroid skim us and 'bounce' back into space - CNET

  28-09-2020 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  A chunk of space rock spectacularly survived a close encounter with Earth.
  
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• Buick Electra EV concept ain't your grandfather's land yacht - Roadshow

  28-09-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  It was only a matter of time before Buick stuck the "Electra" name on an EV.
  
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• The best car insurance for teens and young drivers in 2020 - Roadshow

  28-09-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Find the best car insurance rates and deals for new and young drivers. Affordable insurance policies are available for good students, and also for teens who've had accidents.
  
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• Nomad Basestation Pro review: A premium price for a premium experience

  28-09-2020 22:17 via zdnet.com
  The Basetation Pro delivers on Apple's AirPower promise, albeit in a different form.
  
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• Stimulus check: What is your AGI and how may it affect another payment? - CNET

  28-09-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your adjusted gross income would determine how much money you'd receive in a second stimulus check, if one is approved. Here's how to find and calculate your AGI based on your taxes.
  
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• Prime Day tip: Help charity every time you buy something at Amazon - CNET

  28-09-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  One simple change to the way you shop can yield ongoing donations to your charity of choice.
  
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• Universal Health Services slammed by massive cyberattack - CNET

  28-09-2020 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  The hospital chain said no patient or employee data appears to have been accessed.
  
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• 80 million US households intend to purchase a new type of smart home device

  28-09-2020 22:11 via zdnet.com
  Smart home technology has grown increasingly popular and adoption of smart home technology is expected to grow to 57% over the next five years.
  
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• Anonymous Instagram accounts share hundreds of stories of alleged campus sexual assaults - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Accounts have reportedly been created for more than two dozen universities and colleges.
  
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• Dark mode arrives for Google Docs on iOS. Here's how to turn it on - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  You can also get it now on Sheets and Slides.
  
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• Google's new Nest smart speaker is all but confirmed - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  We've seen pictures, specs and even reports of in-store availability prior to Google's Sept. 30 event. Here's what we know.
  
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• FarmVille -- yes, that FarmVille -- is buying the farm at the end of 2020 - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Harvest those crops soon, because the original addictive Facebook game is shutting down.
  
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• Apple's battle with Epic over Fortnite could reach jury trial next July - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  A California judge says it should be for the people to decide whether Epic's claims about Apple's alleged anti-competitive behavior have substance.
  
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• The best face masks to use for running in 2020 - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The lightweight, moisture-wicking face masks you need for all your runs.
  
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• Can Amazon convince you to welcome a security drone into your home?

  28-09-2020 21:25 via zdnet.com
  The Always Home Cam has inspired fears in a way the Roomba never did. While it has certain convenience and even privacy advantages, businesses might be a better initial market
  
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• TCL's 2020 soundbars offer Dolby Atmos decoding, budget prices - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  TCL's new 2020 range of five soundbars are designed to accompany the company's TVs and are all priced under $300.
  
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• Mars seems to be hiding multiple lakes, sparking more hope for life - CNET

  28-09-2020 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  New research suggests "an entire system of ancient lakes might exist underground."
  
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• How to claim your missing $500 stimulus money from the IRS by the Sept. 30 deadline - CNET

  28-09-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Sept. 30 cutoff is fast approaching. Use this online tool to report your missing $500 for child dependents.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield dropping big Crown Tundra news tomorrow - CNET

  28-09-2020 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Pokemon has big news Tuesday about the upcoming DLC.
  
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• How Roku built a quiet path to rocking the home audio market

  28-09-2020 20:22 via zdnet.com
  The company is best known for little video boxes even as it drives more of its revenue from powering the broadband experience for big TVs. In tapping both channels, it is setting up for a disruptive attack on home audio.
  
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• How Roku built a quiet path to rock the home audio market

  28-09-2020 20:22 via zdnet.com
  The company is best known for little video boxes even as it drives more of its revenue from powering the broadband experience for big TVs. In tapping both channels, it is setting up for a disruptive attack on home audio.
  
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• The best ways to sell or trade in your old iPhone for 2020 - CNET

  28-09-2020 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to get your used phone ready to sell and get the most cash for it.
  
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• US government won't detail how TikTok is a security threat - CNET

  28-09-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the way the Justice Department explains exactly how the Chinese government can spy on Americans through TikTok: [REDACTED].
  
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• Yenko Chevy Camaro Stage 2 throws down with 1,050 hp - Roadshow

  28-09-2020 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Specialty Vehicle Engineering is back at it again with another high-horsepower Yenko creation for Camaro fans.
  
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• Best smart lights of 2020 (LED bulbs, switches, light strips, accessories and more) - CNET

  28-09-2020 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  I've spent six years testing out smart lights for a living. Here's the stuff I'd buy.
  
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• Google gives app makers a year to comply with its Play Store billing policy - CNET

  28-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The change comes as Google faces intense scrutiny from app developers.
  
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• Google gives app maker a year to comply with its Play Store billing policy - CNET

  28-09-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The change comes as Google faces intense scrutiny from app developers.
  
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• Google Chromecast hits Home Depot shelves ahead of official launch, report says - CNET

  28-09-2020 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Some Home Depot stores are reportedly selling the new streaming device for $50.
  
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• Stimulus package talks are finally set to restart: Here's what this means for your second check - CNET

  28-09-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Economic relief talks got new legs this week. Here's what we know about how they may affect a second payment and how the bill could squeak by before the election.
  
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• Stimulus check money: Everything we know about how big your second relief payment could be - CNET

  28-09-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Congress could finalize a deal on a new relief package soon. Here's what we know about the possible size of a future direct payment and how the IRS could send it to you.
  
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• Brazilian government achieves multimillion-dollar savings with remote working

  28-09-2020 18:29 via zdnet.com
  New rules for public sector workers have been introduced this month, where expenses are paid for by employees who choose to operate from home.
  
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• Linux graphical apps coming to Windows SubSystem for Linux

  28-09-2020 18:22 via zdnet.com
  Linux on Windows is continuing to grow ever more powerful and functional. Now, graphical Linux programs are being integrated into WSL.
  
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• Dell's new XPS 13 laptops get Intel's latest Tiger Lake processors - CNET

  28-09-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Meet the new XPS 13, XPS 13 Developer Edition and XPS 13 2-in-1.
  
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• When could the IRS send more stimulus checks and who might get them first? We have an estimate - CNET

  28-09-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Even if the IRS sends another stimulus payment as speedily as possible, some people may still have to wait for weeks. We supply some dates.
  
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• Designing a world we want to age into - CNET

  28-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET Now What talks to three designers working for everyone who will age.
  
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• 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback first drive review: Slipstream SUV serenity - Roadshow

  28-09-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  This slantback SUV pairs motoring tranquility with enjoyable all-electric performance.
  
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• The System, book review: How the internet works and who runs it

  28-09-2020 17:46 via zdnet.com
  James Ball tells the story of the great co-operative experiment, now commercially captured, that is the internet.
  
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• The best smart home devices of 2020: Amazon and Google fight to control your house - CNET

  28-09-2020 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the smart home products that are most worth your time in 2020.
  
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• Best WordPress hosting in 2020: Pagely, WordPress VP, WP Engine, Kinsta, and more

  28-09-2020 17:33 via zdnet.com
  If you're using a content management system to produce your website, there's a good chance you're using WordPress. In this guide, we present the very best WordPress hosting providers, including many companies that specialize in all things WordPress.
  
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• Impact of COVID-19: Growing small and medium businesses are investing more in technology

  28-09-2020 17:30 via zdnet.com
  The Small and Medium Business Trend Report by Salesforce Research analyzed the responses of more than 2,300 small and medium business (SMB) owners and leaders around the world to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and progress against digital transformation programs.
  
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• UHS hospital network hit by ransomware attack

  28-09-2020 17:19 via zdnet.com
  UHS operates more than 400 hospitals across the US and UK. Some US hospitals have been down since Sunday.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Here are the 7 biggest takeaways you need to know right now - CNET

  28-09-2020 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  The path to another round of stimulus payments keeps twisting and turning. We'll keep it simple.
  
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• Honda SUV E Concept previews its electric future in China - Roadshow

  28-09-2020 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  No mention of what this could mean for the US, but expect a similar production car for China.
  
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• Everything we know about the OnePlus 8T so far: Launch date and more - CNET

  28-09-2020 17:09 via cnet.com
  
  The latest flagship from OnePlus will arrive amid a busy month of phone launches.
  
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• Contact-tracing: England's long-awaited app hits ten million downloads

  28-09-2020 17:06 via zdnet.com
  The NHS's long-awaited app has had a strong start, according to the government, despite a slightly shaky start.
  
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• b.VPN review

  28-09-2020 17:05 via techradar.com
  
  b.VPN is a Netherlands-based VPN provider. It officially started in 2014 and provides access to 44 servers in 25 countries. Because of its sophisticated obfuscation techniques that are specifically designed to get around China's Great Firewall, b.VPN is one of the few VPNs that offer dependable and stable connections in this nation as of the time of this review.
  b.VPN: Pricing
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  To begin, b.VPN provides a 60-minute desktop free trial and a 3-day mobile free trial, but server
  
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