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• NBN first quarter revenue tops AU$1 billion

  08-11-2020 23:56 via zdnet.com
  Following the peak of its subscriber payments to Telstra, the national broadband wholesaler recorded positive earnings of over AU$100 million.
  
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• How fast could you get a second stimulus check, now that Biden is president-elect? - CNET

  08-11-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Another stimulus check is still on the table, but how soon you could receive it will depend on what happens in Washington between now and President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in January.
  
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• The best fitness gifts for 2020 - CNET

  08-11-2020 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  These gifts are sure to please your fitness-minded friends and family.
  
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• The 12 best TV shows to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  08-11-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• 17 best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  08-11-2020 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• 31 of the best TV shows to binge on Hulu - CNET

  08-11-2020 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• Every qualification that could change with a new stimulus check - CNET

  08-11-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiations around a second stimulus check of up to $1,200 for eligible Americans will continue this week, but any changes to the requirements may also have an impact on how much you can get.
  
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• Black Friday 2020 ad scans: See the best deals and sales at Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot and more - CNET

  08-11-2020 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for Black Friday ads from major retailers? This is your home base.
  
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• As Julia Louis-Dreyfus applauds Kamala Harris, her Veep character has advice - CNET

  08-11-2020 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  "'Madam Vice President' is no longer a fictional character," Louis-Dreyfus tweets, as the showrunner reveals how Selina Meyer would feel about the new real-life VP.
  
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• Beloved Jeopardy host Alex Trebek dies at 80 after cancer battle - CNET

  08-11-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  "One of the nicest people on this planet." The game show host died at home on Sunday from pancreatic cancer.
  
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• No one can seize your stimulus check, right? Not quite. These are the rules - CNET

  08-11-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  In general, your stimulus check can't be redirected to cover a debt, but there are exceptions to know.
  
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• You might not be eligible for a second stimulus check. Here's what we know - CNET

  08-11-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've identified a list of people who may not be qualified to receive a new payment, depending on how the final bill is put together.
  
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• Scientists discover two new mammals in Australia - CNET

  08-11-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  "It's really exciting to find this biodiversity under our noses." A new study reveals that DNA testing uncovered two more greater glider marsupial species.
  
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• Stimulus package plans and negotiations could start again this week - CNET

  08-11-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Republican and Democratic lawmakers plan to return to the negotiating table for another stimulus package before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in.
  
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• Jeopardy host Alex Trebek dies at 80 - CNET

  08-11-2020 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  The beloved game show host died on Sunday from pancreatic cancer.
  
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• Second stimulus check: The election is over and Biden won. Here's what could happen next - CNET

  08-11-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The path to another stimulus payment is anything but clear. Here's how Joe Biden as president-elect could affect the next check.
  
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• Xbox Series S release is Nov. 10: Check availability at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  08-11-2020 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X's $300 little brother sold out quickly on preorder day, but arrives at retail on Tuesday. Here's where to find it.
  
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• Every new iPhone 12 model is now on sale: Price, release date, how to preorder and buy - CNET

  08-11-2020 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  We tell you how to preorder or buy all four of Apple's new iPhones.
  
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• Best Black Friday AirPods deals: AirPods still at $99, Airpods Pro drop to $194 - CNET

  08-11-2020 17:36 via cnet.com
  
  Apple headphones are now selling at or near all-time lows.
  
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• Google Home: 5 amazing things you didn't know your smart speaker could do - CNET

  08-11-2020 17:29 via cnet.com
  
  These simple little Google Home tips, tricks and tweaks will put a spring in your step and brighten your day.
  
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• Biden already has a stimulus plan. Here's what's in it, including a second check - CNET

  08-11-2020 17:29 via cnet.com
  
  The race is over, and President-elect Joe Biden says he's already talking with experts on how to get the economy back on track.
  
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• Windows 10, iOS, Chrome, and many others fall at China's top hacking contest

  08-11-2020 17:25 via zdnet.com
  Winning hacker team pockets $744,500 at the Tianfu Cup, China's top hacking contest.
  
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• Xbox Series X release is Nov. 10: Check availability at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more - CNET

  08-11-2020 17:20 via cnet.com
  
  Tuesday is the official release day. Here's the latest on where to find Microsoft's high-end next-generation console.
  
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• Best cheap home security cameras to buy for 2020 - CNET

  08-11-2020 17:01 via cnet.com
  
  Want to keep an eye on things for less money? We've got you covered.
  
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• Stimulus checks for older adults: What counts as income, rules for retired people, SSI, veterans, more - CNET

  08-11-2020 16:54 via cnet.com
  
  Many Americans over age 65 were eligible for a first stimulus check, and the same may likely be true if a second payment is approved. Here are all the rules around income, SSI and retirement, and how to track down a missing first payment.
  
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• Best torque wrenches for cars in 2020 - Roadshow

  08-11-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you plan on doing any automotive maintenance or repairs, you should own a torque wrench, whether it's a beam-style, a clicker or even digital.
  
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• These 5 benefits will flame out without new stimulus money before the end of 2020 - CNET

  08-11-2020 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  If another stimulus package isn't passed by Dec. 31, some much-needed benefits are going away.
  
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• Sunday's top deals: $90 portable projector, $200 Chromebook bundle, $13 true wireless earbuds and more - CNET

  08-11-2020 15:42 via cnet.com
  
  Save big on a Nixplay smart photo frame, too.
  
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• Peloton Tread review: what you need to get out of your running rut

  08-11-2020 15:00
  
  Peloton’s smart treadmill is coming to the UK. And, as England enters a second national lockdown, the timing couldn’t be better. But with Apple's Fitness+ arriving at the same time, it is worth the money?
  
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• BodyGuardz cases for Apple iPhone 12: Unequal drop protection and antimicrobial treatment

  08-11-2020 14:47 via zdnet.com
  BodyGuardz incorporates its Unequal technology to help protect your phone from drops. The cases do not add much weight or thickness, but provide a nice option for protection for less than $50.
  
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• Asus RT-AX86U review: The best Wi-Fi 6 router for the money - CNET

  08-11-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  If I were buying a router today, I'd get the Asus RT-AX86U. Here's why.
  
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• 5 delightful things you didn't know Google Home could do - CNET

  08-11-2020 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  These simple little Google Home tips, tricks and tweaks will put a spring in your step and brighten your day.
  
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• PS5 review: full breakdown of all the new features video - CNET

  08-11-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's next-generation console is finally here. But does the hype warrant a day-one purchase? Jeff Bakalar has been playing with the PS5 non-stop for weeks and is ready to deliver a final verdict in this review.
  
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• President Trump's legacy: Clashes with tech and a struggle against COVID-19 - CNET

  08-11-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Trump, who sparred with the likes of Twitter and Facebook, despite immense popularity on those platforms, is defeated by Joe Biden.
  
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• Is replacing your iPhone battery worth it? Here's what you should consider - CNET

  08-11-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  I bought a used iPhone 6 on eBay that needed a new battery. Here's how I swapped it myself.
  
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• Apple updated my iPhone software and I’m slowly going mad

  08-11-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  With iOS 14, some of Apple's apps became a little more detailed. It could be that they're a little too detailed.
  
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• You could claim $500 in missing stimulus check money for your kids. How to file with the IRS - CNET

  08-11-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has extended its deadline date to file a claim for missing money until later this month. We'll show you what to do and how to estimate the total amount you should receive.
  
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• Best laptops, desktops and tablets for designers and creatives in 2020 - CNET

  08-11-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a place to start when companies like Apple, HP and Microsoft overwhelm you with choices.
  
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• Yahoo Mail discontinues automatic email forwarding for free users

  08-11-2020 12:52 via zdnet.com
  Automatic email forwarding to be discontinued on January 1, 2021. Existing users told to get a Pro account.
  
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• You're 11 tips away from mastering your new AirPods Pro - CNET

  08-11-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Are you getting the most out of your AirPods Pro? We'll show you how.
  
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• NASCAR playoffs: How to watch the Season Finale 500 today without cable - CNET

  08-11-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch NASCAR's championship race on Sunday on NBC.
  
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• No, not everyone will get a second stimulus check. Here's what we know so far - CNET

  08-11-2020 10:30 via cnet.com
  
  We've identified a list of people whose eligibility for a new payment isn't guaranteed, depending on how the final bill is put together.
  
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• 'Robot soldiers could make up quarter of British army by 2030s'

  08-11-2020 09:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Investment in robot warfare at heart of UK’s planned five-year defence reviewThirty thousand “robot soldiers” could form an integral part of the British army in the 2030s, working alongside humans in and around the frontline, the head of the armed forces said in a television interview on Sunday.Gen Sir Nick Carter said the armed forces needed “to think about how we measure effects in a different way” – and he called on the government to proceed with the previo
  
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• Nobody can take your stimulus check, right? Not quite. These are the rules - CNET

  08-11-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  In general, your stimulus check can't be redirected to cover a debt, but there are exceptions.
  
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• Bentley is leading the charge to batteries. British carmakers must join it

  08-11-2020 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Tesla and China have stolen a huge march – but the UK’s automotive sector still has the capability to close the gapCarmakers talk a good game. Even the biggest petrolhead automotive executives are now practised at conjuring images of a zero-emissions future, but that future always seems to be just a bit further off. And even while they increase production of electric cars, many insist that there is a stubbornly long line of consumers who will still want the internal combustion engine
  
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• Xbox Series S review: a cool little console with a big identity crisis

  08-11-2020 07:00
  
  Microsoft's junior new console is beautiful, affordable and arrives with access to the same games library as the Series X – but who is it for?
  
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• Another stimulus check still on the table: What's the timeline now that Biden is president-elect? - CNET

  08-11-2020 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  How soon you could receive a stimulus check will depend on what happens in Washington between now and President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in January.
  
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• Every way Biden as president-elect could impact your second stimulus check - CNET

  08-11-2020 05:30 via cnet.com
  
  The election results may be called, but that doesn't mean the path to another stimulus payment is clear. Here's what could happen.
  
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• As Kamala Harris makes history, the internet busts a move in celebration - CNET

  08-11-2020 05:29 via cnet.com
  
  Many celebrate the first woman to be elected US vice president with footage of Harris dancing exuberantly.
  
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• Missed President-elect Joe Biden's victory speech? How to watch it now - CNET

  08-11-2020 04:40 via cnet.com
  
  The president-elect delivered a message of unity in his home state, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris offering her own remarks.
  
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