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• PS5 restock hits Sony Direct at 6:15 p.m. ET: Get in line now - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  It's one of the last chances you'll get to score a PlayStation 5 before the end of the year.
  
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• 33 of the best TV shows to watch on Hulu - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer.
  
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• 18 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• Sephiroth joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Dec. 23 - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Final Fantasy 7's One-Winged Angel is coming to the Nintendo Switch fighter next Wednesday, but you can play as him early if you beat a special challenge.
  
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• FDA panel backs Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in US - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  This follows the backing and subsequent authorization of Pfizer's vaccine last week.
  
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• FDA panel backs Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in the US - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  This follows the backing and subsequent authorization of Pfizer's vaccine last week.
  
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• Second stimulus check: If Congress voted this weekend, when would your payment come? - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  With Washington pushing for a new stimulus check, when could another payment realistically arrive?
  
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• Set your laptop on this snazzy portable desk for just $75 - CNET

  17-12-2020 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Get 63% off this no-assembly-required desk for your kid or to make a simple home office.
  
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• This week at Epic Games: Play Cities Skylines, a modern take on SimCity, for free - CNET

  17-12-2020 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Build and manage your own city with this $30 game that's yours for free right now.
  
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• $6.7M Pagani Huayra Tricolore hypercar is a tribute to the Italian Air Force - Roadshow

  17-12-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  This 829-hp roadster is the most powerful Pagani yet, and only three will be built.
  
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• Star Wars' original Boba Fett actor, Jeremy Bulloch, dies at 75 - CNET

  17-12-2020 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The bounty hunter role was a "privilege" that changed his entire life, the actor once wrote.
  
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• Xbox Series S restock status: Get inventory updates for Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  17-12-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The $300 Xbox Series S isn't currently available at any major retailer, but check here for the console's inventory status.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Get restock updates for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console is sold out everywhere. Check here for details on when more inventory is coming to all the major retailers.
  
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• AirPods Max review: Stunning sound, the case is a joke, and I'm trying to justify the price

  17-12-2020 21:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The case leaves a lot to be desired.
  
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• Twitter's relaunched verification plan rolls back some restrictions - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant is taking public feedback into account as it prepares to relaunch verification in early 2021.
  
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• Chocolate-marshmallow Pepsi is coming, because it's still 2020 - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The company agrees to make Pepsi "Cocoa" Cola, after its tweet about the drink was retweeted 2,021 times.
  
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• Point, shoot, print: Get the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 instant camera for just $50 - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Get yourself an instant camera for a nice discount.
  
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• How to make dog food in your Instant Pot - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Whip up batches of homemade dog food with your Instant Pot to keep Fido coming back for more.
  
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• Yes, a second stimulus check is back on the table: 11 things you need to know today - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Will there be a second stimulus check for $600 and who will get it? What are your stimulus check rights, and how quickly could a new payment come? We answer these questions and more.
  
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• Twitter to remove tweets that spread lies about Covid vaccines

  17-12-2020 21:20 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘Anti-vaxxer’ misinformation to be tackled from next week, and conspiracy theories from 2021Twitter will remove tweets that spread harmful misinformation, starting with the Covid-19 vaccine, the company has announced – and from 2021 it will begin to label tweets that push conspiracy theories.The move sees the company follow Facebook and YouTube in tightening up policies around the coronavirus vaccination as the rollout of the jab begins across the world. Continue reading...
  
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• Apple MacBook holiday sales: Save up to $100 on new M1 MacBook Pro, more on older models - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The new M1 MacBook models are out and already discounted, and better deals can be had on the older, Intel-based models.
  
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• Google hit by antitrust lawsuit from nearly 40 states over alleged search monopoly - CNET

  17-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant is now facing three major antitrust lawsuits.
  
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• More than 30 US states sue Google in third antitrust action of the autumn

  17-12-2020 20:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Complaint alleges company has illegal monopoly in search business that harms consumers and advertisersThe attorneys general of more than 30 US states have filed a new antitrust complaint against Google, marking the third lawsuit against the online search and advertising giant this autumn.The complaint focuses on Google’s search business and alleges that it has an illegal monopoly that hurts consumers and advertisers.Continue reading...
  
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• Linux Mint 20.1 beta arrives

  17-12-2020 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The next long-term support version of Linux Mint is getting close to release.
  
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• Walmart doesn't want bots to snag your new PS5 or Xbox Series X - CNET

  17-12-2020 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  The retailer detailed its efforts to stop "Grinch Bots" in their tracks.
  
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• Spotify comes to the Epic Games Store - CNET

  17-12-2020 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  The first non game app on the store will make it easy to create your own soundtrack as you play.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine side effects: What we know so far - CNET

  17-12-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  How likely are allergic reactions, fever and other side effects?
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series X, Series S restock hits Walmart at 3 p.m. ET today - CNET

  17-12-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  All the new consoles return to Walmart today -- but they won't arrive until after Christmas.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine: Hidden costs, where to get it, vaccination cards, more - CNET

  17-12-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  When can you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Will you have to pay anything? What can you do after you're vaccinated? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Ian McKellen feels 'euphoric' after receiving COVID-19 vaccine - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Lord of the Rings and X-Men star says he doesn't hesitate to recommend the shot.
  
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• The best facial recognition security cameras to buy this year - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  Want a security camera that IDs faces? Here are our favorite picks.
  
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• Google hit by antitrust lawsuit from almost 40 states over search dominance - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant is now facing three major antitrust lawsuits.
  
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• Alaska Airlines updates '80s tune Safety Dance for flying during COVID-19 - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  You can dance if you want to, but be sure to wear a mask and wash your hands when you're on a plane.
  
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• Stimulus package status update: Who could get a $600 check, when Congress will vote - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  A second stimulus check will reportedly be part of 2020's final stimulus bill after all. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• This $80 Instant Pot Duo with R2-D2 paint job arrives in time for Christmas - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, more deals on multicookers from around the web.
  
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• Mars spacecraft spots 'angelic figure' near red planet's south pole - CNET

  17-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The European Space Agency was in a holiday mood when it noticed an angel and a heart on Mars.
  
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• Using PyTorch to streamline machine learning projects

  17-12-2020 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  A platform that lets surgeons browse videos of past operations has found a way to make its machine learning more effective.
  
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• Xbox reveals Mandalorian, Baby Yoda controllers ahead of season 2 finale - CNET

  17-12-2020 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  You'll have to win the custom controllers in the Xbox sweepstakes.
  
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• Chevy SUV buyers adore RS, Midnight packages, so there will be more - Roadshow

  17-12-2020 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  One-third of all compact and midsize Chevy SUVs are RS trims. Yeah, people like the "sport" in "sport utility vehicle."
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Chargers vs. Raiders on Thursday Night Football without cable - CNET

  17-12-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Two AFC West rivals meet in Las Vegas tonight on Fox, the NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video and Twitch.
  
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• Walmart's latest holiday shopping event is happening on TikTok - CNET

  17-12-2020 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  The retailer is piloting a way for people to buy without leaving TikTok.
  
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• Uber offers 10 million rides to people seeking COVID vaccinations - CNET

  17-12-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The offer comes as the ride-hailing giant seeks to get priority access to the vaccine for its drivers
  
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• The swanky new Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs $110,850 - Roadshow

  17-12-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The 2021 S-Class is more expensive than its other German rivals, but it's packed with better tech and a more luxurious cabin.
  
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• After 52 years, Santa still digs the Ford Bronco - Roadshow

  17-12-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  In 1968, Santa paid a visit to see the Bronco. Years later, Ford invited the big guy in the red suit to see the latest SUV.
  
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• Last SpaceX launch of the year will boost a spy satellite Friday - CNET

  17-12-2020 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's rocket company will send a package to orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office just in time for the holidays.
  
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• Your 2021 decision: Rebuild or just keep patching

  17-12-2020 17:40 via zdnet.com
  
  David Gewirtz takes out his crystal ball and tries to look forward into 2021. It can't be any worse than 2020, can it? Gewirtz gives us a framework to think about our new normal as it morphs into our new business as usual.
  
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• 2021: Now that disruption is business as usual, we must rise above crisis mode

  17-12-2020 17:40 via zdnet.com
  
  David Gewirtz takes out his crystal ball and tries to look forward into 2021. It can't be any worse than 2020, can it? Gewirtz gives us a framework to think about our new normal as it morphs into our new business as usual.
  
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• Google's new AR shopping feature lets you try on makeup - CNET

  17-12-2020 17:23 via cnet.com
  
  Google wants to bring the beauty counter to your phone.
  
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• Ad-blocker AdGuard deploys world's first DNS-over-QUIC resolver

  17-12-2020 17:20 via zdnet.com
  
  DNS-over-QUIC, or DoQ, is viewed as a superior, faster, and more private version of the DNS protocol, even DoH and DoT.
  
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• iOS 14.3's best new iPhone features: 16 things you'll find yourself using every day - CNET

  17-12-2020 17:07 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's latest update joins new camera features and a workout service with privacy and home screen features.
  
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