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• The best cash back credit cards for October 2020 - CNET

  03-10-2020 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Earn rewards every time you spend.
  
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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit and how the first direct payment might shape the next relief package - CNET

  03-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If the IRS sends a second direct payment in 2020, the original CARES Act can provide insight into what a new round of payments may look like.
  
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• Best student credit cards for October 2020 - CNET

  03-10-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The best cards for first-timers and students with a limited credit history.
  
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• 9 things to know about another stimulus check now that the House has passed a new relief bill - CNET

  03-10-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  It has been a long journey trying to get to another round of direct payments. We'll keep it simple.
  
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• Trump's condition unclear as his hospital stay for COVID-19 continues - CNET

  03-10-2020 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  White House physician Sean Conley said at a Saturday press conference that the president's symptoms are resolving and improving. But other reports say there's cause for concern.
  
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• Is Amazon's new flying drone camera private? What we know about Ring Always Home Cam - CNET

  03-10-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's gadget has some security features baked in, with more to come. Are you ready to trust a drone that flies itself around the inside of your house?
  
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• New stimulus check requirement: Democrats, Republicans agree on this qualification - CNET

  03-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The House passed a bill that includes a second payment and solidifies one big change to eligibility that is likely to make it to a final bill.
  
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• SpaceX aborts launch of GPS Space Force satellite with 2 seconds to go - CNET

  03-10-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's company is ready to escort a new Space Force spacecraft into orbit, but it didn't happen Friday night as planned. Saturday night will bring another chance.
  
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• Second stimulus check timeline update: Who could get it first and when it might come - CNET

  03-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus check negotiations rallied the day President Donald Trump was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. A last-ditch effort to reach an agreement on a stimulus bill affects whether there will be a second direct payment. Here's the status.
  
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• Older adults can receive stimulus checks: Everything you need to know - CNET

  03-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Many older people may be eligible for a second stimulus check -- if a bill is approved -- and even a first payment they didn't yet claim. Know the rules and the exceptions.
  
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• After COVID diagnosis, Trump 'improving,' says White House doctor - CNET

  03-10-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  US President Donald Trump's symptoms are "resolving and improving," says White House physician Sean Conley, who added that Trump isn't having difficulty breathing or walking.
  
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• Stimulus negotiations inch toward agreement as Trump hospitalized with COVID-19. What now? - CNET

  03-10-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiations over a new coronavirus stimulus bill look more hopeful than they have since August. Meanwhile, the president's hospitalization with COVID-19 symptoms casts a shadow on the proceedings, even as it spotlights the virus' claim.
  
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• Zepp E Square smartwatch hands-on: Gorgeous design, long battery life, and focus on health

  03-10-2020 18:35 via zdnet.com
  Huami's first Zepp-branded watch is appealing for its small size, stunning design, solid health and activity tracking capability, and long battery life. It's limited as a smartwatch though.
  
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• Amazfit Zepp E Square smartwatch hands-on: Gorgeous design, long battery life, and focus on health

  03-10-2020 18:35 via zdnet.com
  Amazfit's first Zepp-branded watch is appealing for its small size, stunning design, solid health and activity tracking capability, and long battery life. It's limited as a smartwatch though.
  
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• Save $295 on Eargo's invisible in-ear hearing aids - CNET

  03-10-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, doctors, nurses, first responders and military members can save 20%. If you're a federal employee, you might qualify to get Eargo hearing aids for free.
  
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• iPhone 12's juiciest leaks and rumors: Release date, price, cameras, 5G and more - CNET

  03-10-2020 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  Ten standout rumors we've heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and perhaps even the iPhone 12 Mini.
  
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• Need to modernize your wallet? Save 10% at Dango right now - CNET

  03-10-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  These gorgeous, feature-packed wallets will make you feel like a spy.
  
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• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate adds Steve from Minecraft on Oct. 13 - CNET

  03-10-2020 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  A Minecraft challenger appears in 10 days!
  
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• SSDI and stimulus checks: What you should know - CNET

  03-10-2020 17:02 via cnet.com
  
  If you receive federal benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance, and Congress passes another stimulus relief bill, you'll likely qualify for a second payment. Here's what we know.
  
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• Prime Day protest planned outside Bezos' Beverly Hills mansion - CNET

  03-10-2020 16:42 via cnet.com
  
  The Sunday demonstration is part of a string of protests held against Amazon's business practices on worker treatment and climate change.
  
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• Watch: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director reveals Steve from Minecraft's release date - CNET

  03-10-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  A Minecraft challenger appears! Alex, Zombie and Enderman are alternate skins, and we'll get a release date Saturday.
  
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• How to watch Premier League games live today in the US without cable - CNET

  03-10-2020 15:56 via cnet.com
  
  Soccer fans can watch the English league's 2020-21 season, no cable subscription necessary.
  
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• The best fish to grill, according to an expert - CNET

  03-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, a few helpful fish-grilling tips from chef Akira Back.
  
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• Surface Laptop Go is Microsoft's new low-cost, high-gloss PC video - CNET

  03-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This $549 laptop has some unexpected premium features, including a touchscreen and a 10th-gen Core i5 processor.
  
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• iPhone 12 Mini: A leak may have revealed the name of Apple's smallest iPhone 12 - CNET

  03-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We may now know what Apple's smallest iPhone 12 might be called.
  
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• Healthy bedtime snacks that won't mess with your sleep - CNET

  03-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  A dietician shares tips for snacking smart before bed.
  
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• Why wait? The future of data is now

  03-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  You don’t need the most advanced and emerging technologies to set your data strategy, resource, and investment plans. You just need to be smarter about your data and generate live-action solution experiences to be resilient, elastic, fast, and enable real growth.
  
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• Where's the iPhone 12, Apple? All the new Apple products we're still waiting for - CNET

  03-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's still at least one more big Apple event happening this year, so plenty of time for new products.
  
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• The best smart plugs of 2020 for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri - CNET

  03-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bringing devices online is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items with any voice assistant.
  
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• Paradise Killer review – moral maze for a homicide detective

  03-10-2020 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  On a private island, a murderer is at large. But with a death sentence for the culprit a certainty, your role as a cop leaves no room for errorsParadise Killer’s high-fructose world of garish GeoCities colours, arcane jargon and weird concepts is, at first, forcefully bewildering. This surreal private island, inhabited by a bickering community of peculiar elites, where you assume the role of local detective, has the wispy feel of a half-remembered fever dream. The mission that lurks at the
  
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• Burger King used the simplest tech to expose McDonald’s customer service

  03-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  How do you try to fix McDonald's customer service issues? If you're Burger King, you use tech to get personal. Yet it's not as if Burger King is personally so perfect, as I soon discovered.
  
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• 2022 Volkswagen Taos driven, next Honda Civic images and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  03-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Oct. 3.
  
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• 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050xt review: Red, white and brilliant - Roadshow

  03-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The big V-Strom is a good value and an awesome ride.
  
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• 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050xt: All nice, no vice - Roadshow

  03-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Suzuki's latest big V-Strom bike is a jack-of-all-trades that rarely leaves you wanting more.
  
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• What does a stimulus check have to do with taxes? Everything. Here's what to know - CNET

  03-10-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  We walk you through the role your federal tax return plays on stimulus payments -- for the first check as well as a second.
  
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• New Ucam security camera is powered by the blockchain

  03-10-2020 13:09 via zdnet.com
  IoTeX and Tenvis have released the first security camera that delivers complete privacy over the images captured by the device
  
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• Best water filter pitchers to buy in 2020 - CNET

  03-10-2020 13:03 via cnet.com
  
  Spoiler: It isn't a Brita pitcher.
  
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• TikTok ban delayed, Xbox Series X impressions video - CNET

  03-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech stories include TikTok's ban getting delayed, initial impressions of the Xbox Series X and Google's reveal of the Pixel 5 and other products.
  
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• Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO review: Audiophile features spin vinyl joy - CNET

  03-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is a lot of record player for $500.
  
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• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics gives your gaming PC wings - CNET

  03-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Jeez, this thing is fast.
  
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• How to change your Zoom background just like everyone else - CNET

  03-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Why show off your messy living room when you can video chat from the beach or the Starship Enterprise?
  
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• Here's where to buy popular face mask styles for 2020 - CNET

  03-10-2020 12:45 via cnet.com
  
  Stock up on face masks with a variety of styles for all your face-covering needs. These masks are a hit with CNET readers.
  
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• 6 Apple Watch settings you should change right away - CNET

  03-10-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Control when you'll trigger Siri, adjust activity goals and stop taking accidental screenshots with these tips.
  
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• Every new Alexa feature announced at Amazon's fall hardware event: Hunches, Guard Plus and more - CNET

  03-10-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's smart home is becoming more "ambient." Here's how that will look.
  
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• Could Apple's iPhone 12 announcement event include AirPods Studio? All the rumors - CNET

  03-10-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are all the rumors and speculation about the new AirPods that may launch with the iPhone 12.
  
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• Amazon Echo: Alexa's new smart speaker home just got a bold redesign - CNET

  03-10-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's core lineup of speakers is switching up its look.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. 8: Here's why you shouldn't buy the 3-year-old phone - CNET

  03-10-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some retailers are still selling the iPhone 8 despite Apple discontinuing the device. But you should just get the new iPhone SE instead.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel hits the dusty trails - Roadshow

  03-10-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Jeep's Wrangler-based pickup gets a torquey diesel engine option.
  
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• The best coffee grinder for 2020: Breville, Cuisinart, Oxo, Cuisinart and more - CNET

  03-10-2020 10:10 via cnet.com
  
  You can't make excellent coffee without a good grinder. We tested models from Bodum, Breville, Oxo, Cuisinart, Baratza and others, then picked our favorites.
  
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• Designer makes £77,000 from iPhone icons in a week

  03-10-2020 10:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A viral tweet showcasing an iPhone homescreen design was an overnight hit for designer Traf.
  
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