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• 4 things that could make stimulus check delivery faster or slower once approved - CNET

  12-12-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Congress needs to OK a proposal for a second payment before the IRS can send more aid.
  
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• Oracle to move HQ out of Silicon Valley, to Texas, citing worker flexibility - CNET

  12-12-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  "This means that many of our employees can choose their office location as well as continue to work from home part time or all the time," the company says.
  
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• Best charcoal grills for 2020: Weber, Napoleon, Char-Griller and more - CNET

  12-12-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  We fired up popular models from Weber, Napoleon, KitchenAid, Char-Griller, Nexgrill and more to find out which charcoal grill is king.
  
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• Intense full-face mask 'not only protects your health, it protects your identity' - CNET

  12-12-2020 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Bonus: With the Blanc mask, you also get to cosplay as Daft Punk or a faceless robot.
  
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• Where you'll get the COVID-19 vaccine when it's your turn: Hospitals, Walgreens, CVS, more - CNET

  12-12-2020 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  As the US prepares to start receiving coronavirus vaccines this month, it's important to know where to go.
  
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• Even if there's a $1,200 stimulus check, your payment could still be smaller - CNET

  12-12-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  If Congress approves a new direct payment, there are reasons you could get less money. Here's what we know right now.
  
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• You can turn your Fire TV into a larger Amazon Echo Show. Here's how - CNET

  12-12-2020 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  This new update gives new hands-free features you've never been able to use on the Fire TV.
  
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• Total solar eclipse 2020 to darken the sun Monday: How to watch from anywhere - CNET

  12-12-2020 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not one of the lucky few on the eclipse path, you can still enjoy the solar show online thanks to livestreams.
  
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• Stimulus check facts to know now that a second payment is in the mix once again - CNET

  12-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  With only weeks left to approve a second stimulus payment, Congress is under pressure to act before the new year. Here's what you should know about a potential second check for 2020.
  
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• Geminid meteor shower peaks Sunday: How to watch the show - CNET

  12-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  At its peak, more than a hundred shooting stars can be seen per hour with the right conditions. And you don't even have to wake up before dawn.
  
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• Facebook oversight board says it 'won't shy away' from tackling Trump-style disinformation

  12-12-2020 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Australian board member Nic Suzor says independent body ‘is not blind’ to election fraud conspiracies or hate speechThe independent body set up by Facebook to review decisions to remove content will eventually need to tackle the issue of how to address politicians such as Donald Trump posting disinformation online, the board’s sole Australian member has said.The oversight board is a body set up by Facebook to review select cases where Facebook’s content moderators have re
  
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• Virgin Galactic aborts first powered-flight attempt from Spaceport America - CNET

  12-12-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Richard Branson will just have to keep waiting for his first microgravity day trip.
  
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• Would you be first in line for the next stimulus check? The IRS has 5 payment groups - CNET

  12-12-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  These different groups determine how quickly you could receive a second stimulus check, when and if one is approved. Here's a breakdown.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 episode 7 recap: Mando goes undercover - CNET

  12-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  In The Believer, the live-action Star Wars show on Disney Plus forces our hero and an old frenemy to infiltrate the Empire, and we get a Baby Yoda first.
  
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• Stimulus negotiations: 'Millions and millions of Americans simply can't wait any longer' - CNET

  12-12-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  Pressure to pass a last-ditch COVID-19 relief proposal before the end of 2020 is hitting from all angles. Are we any closer to a deal?
  
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• Production-intent Bollinger B1 and B2 look a little less edgy - Roadshow

  12-12-2020 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Not everything can stay the same for production, but the changes are a little disappointing.
  
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• Today only: Get a 70-inch Sharp AQUOS 4K TV for just $480 - CNET

  12-12-2020 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  This Android-powered smart TV usually sells for $650, so you can still get a little taste of Black Friday.
  
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• The year ahead in DevOps and agile: still some missing pieces to plug in

  12-12-2020 18:11 via zdnet.com
  
  DevOps works wonders, but the challenge for the year ahead is achieving scale. 'You need to measure outcomes and monitor it going into the future.'
  
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• Stimulus check qualification rules could change with a second payment. Here's how - CNET

  12-12-2020 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  New eligibility requirements could change who gets a second check and how much money, if and when a stimulus bill is passed. Here's the latest.
  
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• Pump it up: Get the Activ5 low-impact full-body fitness gadget for just $100 - CNET

  12-12-2020 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  This palm-size device offers 100 unique workouts you can perform anytime, anywhere. Right now it's 34% off.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook touts green, renewable initiatives in UN speech - CNET

  12-12-2020 17:34 via cnet.com
  
  In a speech keyed to the fifth anniversary of the Paris climate agreement, Cook says companies can be environmentally conscious while still making a profit.
  
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• Wonderbox, Artful Escape, Proxi: Every Apple Arcade game we can't wait to play - CNET

  12-12-2020 17:18 via cnet.com
  
  New games come to Apple Arcade about every week. Here's what we're looking forward to.
  
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• Apple Arcade: The entire list of games you can play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV - CNET

  12-12-2020 17:10 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade has over 140 games you can play right now for only $5 a month, and new ones are added nearly every week.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: Get inventory restock updates for GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target - CNET

  12-12-2020 17:09 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation 5 is sold out everywhere right now, but we're keeping an eye open for inventory drops at retailers like Best Buy, eBay, GameStop, Walmart and Amazon.
  
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• If the UK really wants to be a sovereign nation, it should stand up to big tech | John Naughton

  12-12-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The government has come up with a clever new way of regulating the digital marketplace – but will it ever become law?On Tuesday, in a rare break with recent practice, a branch of the UK government did something clever. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) outlined plans for an innovative way of regulating powerful tech firms in a way that overcomes the procedural treacle-wading implicit in competition law that had been designed for an analogue era.The proposals emerged from an urgen
  
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• Best car detailing products of 2020: Bissell cleaners, Dewalt polishers and more - Roadshow

  12-12-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are lots of great detailing products, including pressure washers and dryers, that would make swell holiday gifts for car lovers, too.
  
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• 7 ways you can prep for your next stimulus check now - CNET

  12-12-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  We won't know all of the details until a new bill passes and the IRS gets ready to send another round of checks, but in the meantime, here's how to prepare.
  
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• Why you should try a silk pillowcase - CNET

  12-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  A dermatologist and beauty pros weigh in on the potential benefits.
  
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• Insights-driven BPO: The next generation of the BPO evolution

  12-12-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Going forward, insights-fueled outsourcing will be a critical ask from customers. Vendors will have to fundamentally retool -- sometimes rendering their process outsourcing firm indistinguishable from a technology services firm.
  
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• Apple Music comes to Google Home devices like Nest Audio and Nest Hub - CNET

  12-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can now stream your favorite Apple Music tunes from your Google smart home devices.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook touts green and renewable initiatives at United Nations - CNET

  12-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  On fifth anniversary of the Paris climate agreement, Cook tells UN that companies can be environmental and make profits too.
  
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• In just a few days, McDonald's customers may not like what they see

  12-12-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Just when you thought your McDonald's delivery and drive-thru experience had improved, there's a kink in the works. And technology is at its heart.
  
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• AirPods Max hands-on: New noise-canceling king video - CNET

  12-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  David Carnoy goes hands-on with Apple's newest and priciest headphones ever. Can the Airpods Max really be worth $549?
  
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• 2021 Chevy Tahoe Diesel reviewed, 2022 Acura MDX revealed and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  12-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the best of the week ending Dec. 12.
  
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• 2021 Chevy Tahoe Diesel packs impressive fuel economy - Roadshow

  12-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's a wonder what a 3.0-liter diesel engine will do for a large SUV's range.
  
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• Stimulus bill could go 3 ways. What it could contain, including a $600 stimulus check - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:20 via cnet.com
  
  With just a few weeks left in the year, Congress needs to navigate winding path to send more aid this year. Here's what's happening today.
  
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• Where to get the COVID-19 vaccine: Hospitals, Walgreens, where else? - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  As the US prepares to start receiving coronavirus vaccines this month, it's important to know where to go.
  
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• The best iPad games of 2020 you should play now - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are our favorite new and old iPad games that we've played this year.
  
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• NBA streaming: Best ways to watch the 2020-21 season live without cable - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Cord-cutters can stream games live from ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV without cable. Here's how.
  
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• Medal of Honor in VR takes you to an uncanny valley of historical gaming - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  As immersive as EA's virtual reality shooter is, I'm not ready to play a WWII game in VR.
  
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• How to shoot a great family holiday video on your phone - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A family video can be great to share with those you can't be with this holiday season.
  
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• Facebook hit with antitrust lawsuits, AirPods Max impressions video - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include new Facebook antitrust lawsuits, AirPods Max impressions and a new release window for Halo Infinite.
  
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• Best strategy board games for the 2020 holidays - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want your family game nights to be a little more competitive? These are the best strategy games around.
  
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• Best Chromebook for 2020: Acer, HP, Asus, Lenovo and more - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.
  
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• AirPods Pro 1 year later: These wireless earbuds hold up long-term - CNET

  12-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy, even a year after launch.
  
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• AirPods sharing feature for iPhone is easy and terrific. Here's how to share music and more - CNET

  12-12-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Share your music and watch a video or show without swapping earwax. We'll show you how.
  
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• Are you an adult or a dependent? What that means for the next stimulus check - CNET

  12-12-2020 11:15 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of young Americans weren't eligible for the first round of stimulus checks. But if a second payment is approved, the rules may change. Here's what you need to know about age and stimulus check eligibility.
  
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• Zendure SuperBase 500: World's lightest, most compact 518Wh power station

  12-12-2020 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It weighs about the same as a pet cat, but unlike a cat, it can recharge your smartphone about 40 times.
  
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• iPhone 12 drop test: Apple's newest phone fell from 9 feet and lived to tell the tale - CNET

  12-12-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  We dropped and scraped the iPhone 12 to find out how much the new "ceramic shield" screen can handle. Spoiler: It's a lot more than a 6-foot drop.
  
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• iPhone 12's ProRaw photos: Everything we know about Apple's new image format - CNET

  12-12-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Photo nerds, behold! The developer beta of iOS 14.3 gives us a glimpse at how Apple ProRaw photos work and exactly what they are.
  
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