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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit and how the first payment might shape the next relief package - CNET

  04-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If the IRS is directed to send a second direct payment, the original CARES Act can provide insight into what a new round of payments may look like.
  
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• President Trump could leave hospital as early as Monday, doctors say - CNET

  04-10-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  He could return to the White House on Monday if he continues to respond to treatment for COVID-19.
  
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• Got an Apple Watch? Change these settings right now - CNET

  04-10-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Do these six things to improve your experience and fix irritating imperfections.
  
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• New stimulus check eligibility: Democrats and Republicans agree on this qualification - CNET

  04-10-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The House passed a new stimulus package last week that includes a second payment and solidifies one major change to eligibility that's likely to make it to a final bill.
  
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• Nest Audio is Google's new Home speaker. 7 things to know about the upcoming device - CNET

  04-10-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Google has overhauled its smart speaker in nearly every way. We'll walk you through the changes.
  
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• Stimulus package deal by mid-week? Update on negotiations that include a second check - CNET

  04-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiations over a new coronavirus stimulus bill look more hopeful than they have in months. Meanwhile, the president's hospitalization with COVID-19 symptoms lends renewed urgency to the deal.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Trump and Senate's COVID results could shift IRS' payment timeline - CNET

  04-10-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus check negotiations are on the upswing. President Donald Trump is being treated for COVID-19. And more Republican senators tested positive with the coronavirus. We've mapped out how it could affect when you get a second payment.
  
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• If you haven't made your iPhone 'aesthetic' yet, you're missing out. This is what to do - CNET

  04-10-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Customize the look and size of your iPhone app icons using an app and iOS 14.
  
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• Ignite your kid's love of programming for 50% off at codeSpark - CNET

  04-10-2020 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The subscription-based app for kids age 5-9 is only $5 for your first month.
  
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• Second stimulus check: How COVID in the GOP could shift the payment timeline - CNET

  04-10-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus check negotiations are on the upswing. President Donald Trump is being treated for COVID-19. And more Republican senators tested positive with the coronavirus. We've mapped out how it could affect when you get a second payment.
  
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• Get your Nintendo Switch right here -- it's in stock at GameStop - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online.
  
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• Trump could leave hospital as early as Monday, doctors say - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  President could return to the White House on Monday if he continues to respond to treatment for COVID-19.
  
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• NBA Finals: How to watch Lakers vs. Heat Game 3 tonight on ABC - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers look to take a commanding lead against the Miami Heat in the race for the 2020 NBA title.
  
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• Wishing Trump's death from COVID-19 not allowed on Facebook, Twitter - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Such posts will be removed, they say.
  
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• 'Video game planes emit real carbon': why gaming is not merely guilt-free escapism

  04-10-2020 18:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Video games seem like radical relief from hard reality, but they’re also deeply implicated in the problems we collectively faceThere’s a woman in my social media feed who has spent the past week flying around the world in an Airbus A320. Remember travel? The degree of enviousness with which I look at her photos of skylines and mountains is well past being impolite.She’s not really travelling, of course. She’s playing Microsoft Flight Simulator, the latest video game to ca
  
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• 9 things to know about another stimulus check now that the House passed a new relief package - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  It's been a long, arduous journey toward another round of direct payments. We'll keep the details simple.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Browns vs. Cowboys, Patriots vs. Chiefs and more football today - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable to catch all the Week 4 action.
  
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• The best Instant Pots of 2020: Duo, Ultra, Lux and more models compared - CNET

  04-10-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Confused about which Instant Pot model is right for you? We've got the ultimate guide to what makes each model unique.
  
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• Stimulus check: What is an AGI and what does it have to do with another payment? - CNET

  04-10-2020 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  Your adjusted gross income plays a key role in determining 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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• Psst, Amazon wants to put a flying security camera in your home. Here's what to know - CNET

  04-10-2020 17:15 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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• IRS owes 9 million people stimulus checks, but they have to register by Oct. 15. What to know - CNET

  04-10-2020 16:57 via cnet.com
  
  A large group of people didn't get their first checks. The window to claim the payment by the end of 2020 is closing. If you're in this group, you need to act soon.
  
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• New Ttint IoT botnet caught exploiting two zero-days in Tenda routers

  04-10-2020 16:06 via zdnet.com
  Ttint is a new form of IoT botnet that also includes remote access tools-like (RAT) features, rarely seen in these types of botnets before.
  
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• 8 products that inspired today's smart home - CNET

  04-10-2020 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  Programmable thermostats, slow cookers and other automated tech paved the way for today's smart home.
  
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• iPhone battery bad after installing iOS 14? Apple offers some help

  04-10-2020 16:03 via zdnet.com
  But I warn you now, this is not a quick and easy fix.
  
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• Our favorite ice cream parlors that ship nationwide - CNET

  04-10-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Transport the scoop shop into your freezer.
  
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• These easy 1-pot meals minimize kitchen messes - CNET

  04-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Knowing there's not much to clean up makes dinner even better.
  
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• I tried to give a streaming service my money. Then the comedy began

  04-10-2020 14:30 via zdnet.com
  For too many online businesses, customer service seems optional. Or merely a machine. But a sports streaming service that wouldn't take my money at all? This was funny, in all the most first-world purgatorial ways.
  
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• The best smart bulb bargains of 2020: Wiz, Wyze and lots, lots more - CNET

  04-10-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for smart light bulbs that you can automate or control with voice commands? There's no need to spend more than $15.
  
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• Nest Audio: 7 things to know about Google's new 'Home' speaker - CNET

  04-10-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Google has overhauled its smart speaker in nearly every way. We'll walk you through the changes.
  
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• This is how Samsung gets Verizon reps to sell its phones and I just can’t

  04-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Ever wondered how smartphone makers try to encourage salespeople to push their wares? Walk this way. You just can't lose.
  
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• Study for Google Cloud Platform certification exams with this $30 7-course prep bundle

  04-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Cloud computing is the new norm. If you’re an IT professional looking to sharpen your skillset, a cloud certification in a popular platform such as Google Cloud is a necessary addition to your arsenal.
  
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• Galaxy S20 FE: This stellar phone is the best Samsung buy in 2020 - CNET

  04-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  With great specs, 5G and a tempting price, the Galaxy S20 FE is the midrange phone to beat.
  
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• Best car scratch removers in 2020 - Roadshow

  04-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Scratches and swirls are a real pain on a car's paintwork, but these scratch remover products can help eliminate them.
  
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• How the Apple Watch can be your kid's phone with Family Setup video - CNET

  04-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The setup is easy, but getting my kid to wear it wasn't
  
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• Best smart speakers of 2020: Comparing Google Nest Mini, Amazon Echo Dot, and Apple HomePod - CNET

  04-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best smart speakers you can buy today, no matter which voice assistant you prefer in your home.
  
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• Best iPad to get in 2020: iPad Air 2020 vs. iPad Pro 2020 vs. iPad 2020 vs. iPad Mini 2019 - CNET

  04-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's help picking out the best iPad to meet your feature and performance needs.
  
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• Best holiday gifts under $500 for 2020 - CNET

  04-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Feeling generous? Here's a handful of choices for one lucky recipient.
  
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• Rebels within: the Facebook staff openly challenging Zuckerberg

  04-10-2020 11:45 via theguardian.com
  
  A developer’s powerful resignation letter is the latest condemnation of the social network’s attitude to hate speechAt the beginning of last month, a Facebook software engineer, Ashok Chandwaney, resigned and published a blistering public letter, excoriating the company for its failure to tackle hate.“Facebook is choosing to be on the wrong side of history,” warned Chandwaney in the letter, which was posted on the company’s internal message board. “I can no lo
  
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• How to watch the NASCAR playoffs at Talladega today without cable - CNET

  04-10-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' Sunday on NBC.
  
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• How to get a free satellite phone

  04-10-2020 10:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Globalstar are offering free pre-owned GSP-1700 satellite phones to users taking out a new service subscription.
  
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• New stimulus check requirement: Democrats and Republicans agree on this qualification - CNET

  04-10-2020 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  The House passed a bill that includes a second payment and solidifies one major change to eligibility that's likely to make it to a final bill.
  
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• Second stimulus check: What's the timeline for another payment now? - CNET

  04-10-2020 07:30 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus check negotiations are on the upswing. President Donald Trump is being treated for COVID-19. We've mapped out how both events could speed or slow a direct payment.
  
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• The Walking Dead’s timeline shows the wild science of zombie decay

  04-10-2020 07:00
  
  "Ten years in to the zombie apocalypse, we want it to look like if you grabbed a zombie your hand could sink through its chest and slide right into its liquified organs”
  
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• The best carbon plate running shoes for racing and training

  04-10-2020 07:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best carbon-plate race shoes for chasing personal bests
  
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• David Attenborough’s A Life On Our Planet is an obituary for the Earth

  04-10-2020 07:00
  
  This is a very different kind of nature show. It's absolutely essential viewing
  
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• 9 things to know about another stimulus check now that the House passed a new package - CNET

  04-10-2020 05:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's been a long journey toward another round of direct payments. We'll keep the details simple.
  
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• Stimulus package talks gain urgency. The update on negotiations over a second check, more - CNET

  04-10-2020 03:30 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiations over a new coronavirus stimulus bill look more hopeful than they have in months. Meanwhile, the president's hospitalization with COVID-19 symptoms casts a shadow on the proceedings, even as it spotlights the dangers of the virus.
  
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• Here's how Mario Kart Live Home Circuit will work video - CNET

  04-10-2020 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Jeff Bakalar got a virtual demo of Nintendo's first-ever live action Mario Kart game for the Switch and is here to explain how the entire system works, what sounds promising and what might be some of the logistical hurdles for the game in general.
  
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• Change these 6 Apple Watch settings right away. We'll tell you why - CNET

  04-10-2020 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  Control when you'll trigger Siri, adjust activity goals and stop taking accidental screenshots with these tips.
  
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• Tweet shows Trump in video, feeling 'good,' but his condition remains unclear - CNET

  04-10-2020 02:41 via cnet.com
  
  In a clip posted late Saturday, Trump says the next few days will be the real test. The White House doctor has said Trump is "doing very well," but remarks by the White House chief of staff have raised concern.
  
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