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• The 31 best movies to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  11-10-2020 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus.
  
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• The 11 best TV shows to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  11-10-2020 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• 51 best TV shows to stream on Netflix - CNET

  11-10-2020 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Yes, voter intimidation at the polls is illegal. What to do about it - CNET

  11-10-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you witness or experience intimidation while voting at the polls, there are several ways to report it.
  
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• Prime Day Australia: Save $70 on Echo Show 8, Echo Dot deals, and Audible, Kindle Unlimited for free - CNET

  11-10-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
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• Prime Day preview: Save $50 on Kindle Paperwhite - CNET

  11-10-2020 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Paperwhite e-reader will drop to $80 for Prime Day, its lowest price. The Kindle Kids Edition will be $75, which is $35 off.
  
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• Twitter obscures Trump tweet claiming he's immune to coronavirus - CNET

  11-10-2020 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Tweet hidden for spreading misinformation about the disease.
  
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• What is an EIP card and why could you get one instead of a stimulus check? - CNET

  11-10-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you what it's for, how to you use it and how you'll know if you're getting one, if and when a second stimulus check happens.
  
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• Best Amazon Canada Prime Day 2020 deals: Echo Show 5 hits CA$60, more deals coming Tuesday - CNET

  11-10-2020 21:54 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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• Best Amazon Prime Day 2020 Echo deals: Show 5, Echo Auto and Echo Dot for Kids get big discounts - CNET

  11-10-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Some smart speakers and displays are on sale for their lowest prices yet.
  
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• Best early Prime Day 2020 headphone deals: AirPods Pro return to $199, Jabra Elite 45h for $80, Sony WF-1000XM3 for $178 and more - CNET

  11-10-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The AirPods Pro return to their lowest price ever, Jabra's new on-ear headphones are 20% off, and a recent Sony sale returns. Plus, deep discounts on the highly rated WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds and the WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 Extra Bass.
  
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• New stimulus check qualification? White House proposal changes one big eligibility rule - CNET

  11-10-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Donald Trump wants to deliver another $1,200 stimulus check. Will the rules change? Would you qualify? Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 networking deals: Buy the Eero 6 mesh router, get a free Echo Dot and free Philips Hue bulbs - CNET

  11-10-2020 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The new Eero 6 mesh router supports Wi-Fi 6, and it includes a Zigbee radio that can pair Philips Hue bulbs with Alexa. This deal covers all of that.
  
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• Prime Day 2020 deals available today: $25 Blink Mini, $28 Roku 4K, $300 Toshiba 55-inch TV and more - CNET

  11-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Other stores are getting in on the act, too: Score $199 AirPods Pro from Staples. Plus, last chance to score "free" cash to spend on Prime Day.
  
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• Can stimulus bill negotiations be saved? Here's what's going on right now - CNET

  11-10-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators map out an unclear path to an agreement on another stimulus bill before the election. Here's the update today.
  
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• On set with The Haunting of Bly Manor: How to build a haunted house - CNET

  11-10-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  Bly Manor's set designer Patricio Farrell talks about making a spooky structure from scratch.
  
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• Who is a dependent, and why that could mean more money in your next stimulus check - CNET

  11-10-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Who the IRS counts as a qualified dependent could earn your family an hundreds and even thousands of dollars more in a second stimulus payment, if one is approved. Here's how it works.
  
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• COVID-19 virus can survive on smartphone screens for 28 days, claims researchers

  11-10-2020 19:53 via zdnet.com
  Cleaning the gadgets that you and others touch, along with regular handwashing, is a must.
  
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• Mail fraud facts, myths and how to vote by mail or absentee - CNET

  11-10-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Voting in a pandemic isn't simple, and there's a lot of misinformation out there. We debunk top myths about the Nov. 3 election. TL;DR: Voting by mail is safe and secure.
  
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• Prime Day preview: Get a Fire HD 10 tablet for only $80 on Tuesday - CNET

  11-10-2020 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's best Fire tablet will hit its lowest price to date. The Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet will be $60 -- that's $40 off.
  
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• Five Eyes governments, India, and Japan make new call for encryption backdoors

  11-10-2020 19:44 via zdnet.com
  Another Five Eyes meeting, another call for encryption backdoors in modern tech.
  
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• Google Home: 5 surprising things your smart speaker can do - CNET

  11-10-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Your Google smart speaker is full of useful tools, but also surprises. Did you know all these tricks?
  
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• Walmart's own version of Prime Day starts later today: Here are the top deals coming soon - CNET

  11-10-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  The savings start at 4:00 p.m. PT and you can save on TVs, Roku, vacuums and more.
  
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• The Walmart version of Prime Day starts later today: Here are the top deals coming soon - CNET

  11-10-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  The savings start at 4 p.m. PT and you can save on TVs, Roku, vacuums and more.
  
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• When will the IRS send another stimulus check? Our best guess, and who might get it first - CNET

  11-10-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators have signaled they will 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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• DJI Prime Day drone deal arriving Tuesday: The Mavic Mini Fly More Combo will be $100 off - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  At $399, it's a sweet deal on a great starter camera drone package.
  
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• Broken People novelist Sam Lansky ponders, What if you could fix all your faults in 3 days? - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  His new book, Broken People, answers that question, complete with a shaman who performs "open-soul surgery."
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 TV deals available now: Get a 43-inch Fire TV for $200, save $630 on a 65-inch Sony - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is coming Oct. 13 and 14, but some TV deals are already live.
  
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• iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 upgrade checklist: Here's how to get your iPhone and iPad ready - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple released the latest operating systems for your iPhone and iPad, but before you install them, get your devices ready.
  
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• MLB playoffs 2020: Astros vs. Rays and how to watch ALCS Game 1 tonight without cable - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  The season comes down to four teams vying for a chance to play in the World Series.
  
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• Best Prime Day streaming deals: Roku devices already down to $22, Fire TV Cube dropping to $80 on Tuesday - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day hasn't officially started, but some of our favorite streaming gadgets are already deeply discounted.
  
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• 6 new Android 11 features you can use today - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Google's latest mobile operating system has caught up to some iPhone features and blown past others.
  
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• Second stimulus check: 9 facts to know, including one possible change - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus payment has a lot of momentum behind it, even as the direction of the bill itself continues to change with the wind. Here are the biggest takeaways, made simple.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 12 could be what finally makes 5G a thing - CNET

  11-10-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Don't underestimate Apple's ability to sell you on a technology that you may not necessarily need in during the coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Can the stimulus deal be saved? Both sides under pressure as talks hit headwinds - CNET

  11-10-2020 17:44 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators map out an unclear path to an agreement on another stimulus bill before the election. Here's the update today.
  
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• NBA Finals: How to watch Lakers vs. Heat Game 6 tonight on ABC - CNET

  11-10-2020 17:38 via cnet.com
  
  Can the Heat force a Game 7 or will the Lakers win their 17th NBA title? Find out tonight.
  
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• 6 Apple products we could see unveiled at the Oct. 13 event: iPhone 12, Homepod - CNET

  11-10-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple announced another virtual event, happening Oct. 13. And there are still a few products we're waiting to see.
  
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• This is how a second stimulus check could bring you a bigger payment. We did the math - CNET

  11-10-2020 16:53 via cnet.com
  
  A second $1,200 stimulus check could very well happen, and when and if it does, a new rule may bring your family more money this time around.
  
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• iPhone 12 design rumors suggest it'll look pretty slick: Colors, screen size and more - CNET

  11-10-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  A refreshed design, attractive new color and bigger sizes -- the iPhone 12 is almost here.
  
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• 6 best iOS 14 features: Try these on your iPhone as soon as you upgrade - CNET

  11-10-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's here! iOS 14 brings a ton of useful new features to your iPhone. We'll show you some of our favorites and how to use them.
  
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• Prime Day vs. Black Friday: Which one has the best deals? - CNET

  11-10-2020 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's sales day arrives much later this year, making it a bigger influence on holiday shopping.
  
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• Early Prime Day laptop 2020 deals: Asus ZenBook 14 for $830, Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 for $900 and more - CNET

  11-10-2020 15:43 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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• YouTube more representative of Britain than television, says UK boss

  11-10-2020 15:42 via theguardian.com
  
  Site offers diverse material that traditional media do not, says Ben McOwen WilsonYouTube’s UK boss has said his platform is more representative of modern Britain than broadcasters such as the BBC, saying that television channels are falling behind because they do not provide material that speaks directly to all parts of the country.The Google-owned video service is on the cusp of overtaking the BBC as the dominant media source for 16- to 34-year-olds in the UK, with the average adult inte
  
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• Best Prime Day 2020 Apple deals so far: Save $50 on AirPods Pro and $30 on new iPad - CNET

  11-10-2020 15:34 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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• These stickers could save your life

  11-10-2020 14:44 via zdnet.com
  The Safe Connect Hot Plug Indicator Dots gives you a visual warning of overly heated components before they become a fire risk.
  
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• Google Home: 5 questions you never knew you could ask - CNET

  11-10-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your Google smart speaker is full of useful tools, but also surprises. Here's even more that you can do.
  
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• United Airlines has a controversial new way to stop you working from home

  11-10-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Airlines are really struggling to attract business travelers. So United Airlines is trying something a little different. Will companies and their employees trust it?
  
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• Hopefully, the iPhone 12 launch has a nod to the gigafire raging in Apple's home state - CNET

  11-10-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple last month missed an opportunity to mention the fires raging up and down the West Coast. Here's hoping the company is more proactive during the iPhone launch.
  
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• Will Apple announce a new HomePod on Oct. 13? Here's what we know - CNET

  11-10-2020 13:40 via cnet.com
  
  Rumors abound when it comes to a HomePod Mini or HomePod 2. Could Apple's next event finally unveil a new Nest Mini or Echo Dot competitor?
  
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• iPhone 12 specs: Everything the rumors say about battery, camera and more - CNET

  11-10-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  This line of phones could bring a new wave of Android users to iOS.
  
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