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• Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals now available in UK: Cheapest ever Echo Show 5 at £45, Blink security camera for £25 and more - CNET

  10-10-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day deals kick off in the UK on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but you can snag some bargains right now.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 deals available right now: $25 Blink Mini, $20 Echo Auto, $300 Toshiba 55-inch TV - CNET

  10-10-2020 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Don't miss the Echo Show 5 and Blink Mini bundle for $50. And learn how you can score "free" cash to spend on Prime Day.
  
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• Amazon Canada Prime Day 2020 sales: Echo Show 5 hits CA$60, more deals coming Tuesday - CNET

  10-10-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day deals kick off in Canada on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but here are some early bargains you can snap up right now.
  
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• Stimulus check: Qualifications, income limit, fine print and how the first payment may determine the next relief package - CNET

  10-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress approves a second stimulus check this year, here's what a new round of payments could look like based on the original CARES Act.
  
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• New stimulus check qualification? White House proposal changes one eligibility rule - CNET

  10-10-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Donald Trump really wants to deliver another $1,200 stimulus check. Will the rules change? Would you be eligible? Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Proud Boys websites kicked off web host, Google Cloud

  10-10-2020 20:56 via zdnet.com
  Following years of lobbying efforts, Google intervenes with one of its customers to have Proud Boys websites moved off its platform.
  
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• Google Cloud kicks out Proud Boys websites

  10-10-2020 20:56 via zdnet.com
  Official website and online store for the Proud Boys far-right group have been kicked off Google Cloud on Thursday.
  
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• iPhone 12's wireless charging rumors: The latest leak thickens the plot - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Will the iPhone 12 have wireless charging, like the iPhone 11? What about reverse charging? Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• Everything iOS 14 changed for Siri (and how it'll make your life easier) - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  An updated Siri Shortcuts app in iOS 14 makes automating everyday tasks like opening apps and turning on playlists easier. Here's how to get it set up.
  
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• iOS 14's biggest changes to the iPhone home screen: What's changing and how it all works - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Widgets, App Library and App Clips bring big changes to your iPhone home screen. Here's how you'll use the new features.
  
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• iOS 14's biggest changes to the iPhone home screen: What changed and how it all works - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Widgets, App Library and App Clips bring big changes to your iPhone home screen. Here's how you use the new features.
  
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• iOS 14: 11 cool tricks your iPhone's Shortcuts app can do for you now - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  If you've never used Apple's Shortcuts app or you've only dabbled, it's well worth getting to know the ins and outs of this app. It can boost your iPhone in new ways.
  
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• iPhone 12 could have a 120Hz display: Diving into one of the most intriguing rumors - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Rumor has it that iPhone 12 Pro screens will double the refresh rate of the iPhone 11, making for a smoother scrolling experience. Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's free (kinda) streaming app - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more if you pay. And it's finally available on Roku -- but still missing from Amazon Fire TV.
  
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• Today only, the Timekettle WT2 puts real-time translation in your ear for 53% off - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Wear one earbud and share the other with your partner to hear the conversation translated as you speak. Today only: $140.
  
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• One analytics to rule them all: Observe promises to resolve the muddle of Splunk, Datadog, etc.

  10-10-2020 20:02 via zdnet.com
  By building on top of Snowflake’s massive cloud database, startup Observe aims to integrate analytics that today are divided amongst a plethora of tools.
  
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• When will there be another stimulus check? Our best guesses, and who might get it first - CNET

  10-10-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators have signaled they'll dig in to the stimulus deal that's holding up a second stimulus check. Here's what we know about when more money could arrive.
  
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• Apple Airtags could be announced at the iPhone 12 event, and other rumors - CNET

  10-10-2020 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  When will we finally get AirTags? Here's every rumor we've heard about the tracking devices, which could help you find your phone, keys and other important stuff.
  
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• iPhone 12 price: Could Apple's next phone really cost less than iPhone 11? - CNET

  10-10-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  With four iPhone models expected, prices may range from $699 to $1,099.
  
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• How much stimulus check money could you get? Find out with our payment calculator - CNET

  10-10-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's stimulus payment calculator can estimate how much you, your family and your dependents might expect to receive in a second economic payment -- once a new bill passes -- or with your first check if you're still waiting for it to arrive.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 TV deals available now: Get a 43-inch Fire TV for $200, save $630 on a 65-inch Sony - CNET

  10-10-2020 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is coming Oct. 13 and 14, but some TV deals are already live.
  
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• Disney Plus: Every major movie, show, original and surprise film still to come - CNET

  10-10-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  A Space Race-focused reboot of The Right Stuff arrived Friday, The Mandalorian returns Oct. 30 and Pixar's Soul drops Dec. 25. Here are all the service's big titles still coming and when.
  
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• Stimulus package negotiations move ahead, with a second check: The update now - CNET

  10-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators continue to work through the weekend on a deal. What exactly does that mean? Here's what's going on today.
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything to know about Disney's streaming service for movies and shows - CNET

  10-10-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus streams almost everything Disney makes, including movies like Pixar's Soul skipping theaters in the pandemic. Here's everything to know.
  
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• PSA: You might get a free bidet by tweeting about your first time - CNET

  10-10-2020 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  BioBidet is giving away one bidet attachment every day this month as part of its latest social media campaign.
  
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• Second stimulus check: 9 facts to know about a new payment after a roller coaster week - CNET

  10-10-2020 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus payment has a lot of momentum behind it, even as the direction of the bill itself changes with the wind. Here are all the biggest takeaways, made simple.
  
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• Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25, skipping theaters - CNET

  10-10-2020 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus subscribers will get the movie free with their regular membership, after Disney Plus' release of Mulan in September required an extra $30 fee to watch.
  
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• The best portable power stations for 2020 - CNET

  10-10-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get power wherever you are with a portable generator that runs on batteries.
  
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• Cory Doctorow: ‘Technologists have failed to listen to non-technologists’

  10-10-2020 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The tech activist on his new sci-fi novel and why we mustn’t treat the moral downsides of social media as a necessary evilCory Doctorow, 49, is a British-Canadian blogger, science fiction author and tech activist. He has worked for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and helped found the Open Rights Group – he is an advocate of liberalising copyright law. He has held various academic posts and is a visiting professor of the Open University. His latest novel, Attack Surface, was publis
  
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• Razer's whizzy gaming chair, mini mic and more arrive at Razercon - CNET

  10-10-2020 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  The gaming PC and accessory maker hosts its "digital celebration for gamers" and launches its first gaming chair, the Iskur.
  
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• White House's $1.8 trillion stimulus bill and more: Everything in it, including a $1,200 check - CNET

  10-10-2020 17:46 via cnet.com
  
  What have Republican and Democratic negotiators put on the table for the federal assistance in a new stimulus bill?
  
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• What to do if your first stimulus check still hasn't arrived, including who to call - CNET

  10-10-2020 16:47 via cnet.com
  
  Many people are still wondering about the status of their first stimulus check -- or don't even know they even qualify for one. Here's what you need to know if you think this applies to you.
  
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• How to watch Razercon today - CNET

  10-10-2020 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  The gaming PC and accessory maker is hosting its own event, which it calls a "digital celebration for gamers."
  
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• Early Prime Day laptop 2020 deals: Save on these Asus, Dell and Samsung models now - CNET

  10-10-2020 15:37 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best laptop deals available right now from Amazon as well as Best Buy and Newegg.
  
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• Prime Day vs. Black Friday: What time should you buy? - CNET

  10-10-2020 15:16 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's sales day arrives much later this year, making it a bigger influence on holiday shopping.
  
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• Amazon's Blink Indoor is a decent, battery-powered security camera for inside your house - CNET

  10-10-2020 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  It's a fine camera, but the new Blink Subscription Plan hurts its overall value.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 vs. Ultra: Which should you buy? video - CNET

  10-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We have opinions about Samsung's powerful, pricey Note phones.
  
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• DJI Prime Day drone deal coming Tuesday: The Mavic Mini Fly More Combo will be $100 off - CNET

  10-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  At $399, it's a sweet deal on a great starter camera drone package.
  
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• Amazon's very different Prime Day could render Black Friday an afterthought - CNET

  10-10-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  It could also be so big this year that it'll even benefit rivals like Walmart and Target too.
  
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• 6 ways Android 11 just turned up the heat against Apple's iPhone - CNET

  10-10-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Google's latest mobile operating system has caught up to some iOS features and blown past others.
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 Apple deals so far: Save $10 on latest iPad now, but better sales may be coming - CNET

  10-10-2020 14:08 via cnet.com
  
  Based on what we saw last year, here's our best guess at the best Apple deals we may see this year.
  
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• What are the iPhone 12 specs? Here's what we might know - CNET

  10-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This line of phones could bring a new wave of Android users to iOS.
  
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• The $300 unemployment payment is over in many states with a glimmer of hope for more funds - CNET

  10-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump killed negotiations for more stimulus money on Tuesday but has seemingly changed his mind as the talks between Democrats and Republicans restarted.
  
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• McDonald's used tech to get better. Chick-fil-A's customers just laughed

  10-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  When big consumer brands buy smaller tech companies, the results aren't always readily visible. In the case of McDonald's, there has been palpable success. Yet can tech solve everything?
  
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• iPhone 12 and 5G: Everything you're confused about, explained - CNET

  10-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The upcoming crop of phones will be the first from Apple to offer the superspeedy wireless connectivity.
  
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• All the best online games to play with your friends from home this fall - CNET

  10-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Jackbox Party Packs to virtual escape rooms, we've got you covered for quarantine hangouts now that the weather is getting cooler.
  
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• 2021 Nissan Rogue driven, Amazon's sweet electric van and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  10-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending Oct. 10.
  
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• Moved? You may not get a stimulus check unless you file a change of address with USPS - CNET

  10-10-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Follow these steps to change your address so you can receive your stimulus check, when and if that happens.
  
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• Will the iPhone 12 have a 120Hz screen? - CNET

  10-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rumor has it that iPhone 12 Pro screens will double the refresh rate of the iPhone 11, making for a smoother scrolling experience. Here's what we've heard so far.
  
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• What size TV do I need? - CNET

  10-10-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been wondering how big a TV to buy, wonder no longer.
  
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