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• Think you'll get a second stimulus check? Better know your rights - CNET

  19-12-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Usually, your stimulus money is yours to keep. But there are certain times when others can take it away.
  
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• How to watch Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max on Christmas Day - CNET

  19-12-2020 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 streams for free on HBO Max in less than a week. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• If a second stimulus check is approved this weekend, when will the first payment arrive? - CNET

  19-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  With Washington pushing for a new stimulus check, when would another payment realistically arrive?
  
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• What we know – and still don’t – about the worst-ever US government cyber-attack

  19-12-2020 20:57
  
  Nearly a week after federal agencies were targeted, investigators are still unclear on what information may have been stolenTrump downplays hack after Pompeo blames it on RussiaNearly a week after the US government announced that multiple federal agencies had been targeted by a sweeping cyber-attack, the full scope and consequences of the suspected Russian hack remain unknown. Related: US scrambling to understand fallout of suspected Russia hackContinue reading...
  
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• Best Apple Watch deals right now: Series 6 starts at $350, Series 5 LTE for $339 - CNET

  19-12-2020 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The clock is ticking for holiday shoppers, but you can still find some deals on Apple's flagship wearable.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: How to get a full refund before the Dec. 21 deadline - CNET

  19-12-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  The game, one of the most anticipated titles of the year, was marred by bugs. Now developer CD Projekt Red is trying to make it right.
  
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• The sneaky revolution: 'It's changing absolutely every job'

  19-12-2020 20:00
  
  The drawbacks of insecure work and the gig economy have crystallised in the past six months. In an era of accelerated change, how can young Australians find quality jobs?Freedom lost: the generation now coming of ageGreg Jericho: This recession has not spared Australia’s youth“This industrial revolution is a sneaky one,” says Dr Alan Montague, a lecturer in business at RMIT. “It’s changing absolutely every job, and we just take on new skills without realising that w
  
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• Stimulus package: Congress eyes Sunday vote with $600 second check, not $1,200 - CNET

  19-12-2020 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Complications on Capitol Hill have pushed the timeline out to finalize and vote on a $900 billion bipartisan stimulus bill. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: How to file for a refund before the Dec. 21 deadline - CNET

  19-12-2020 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  The game, one of the most anticipated titles of the year, was marred by bugs. Now developer CD Projekt Red is trying to make it right.
  
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• 7 ways you can prep for the next stimulus check now - CNET

  19-12-2020 19:45 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 you can prepare.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine facts: Moderna approved, hidden costs, when you can get vaccinated - CNET

  19-12-2020 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  With two vaccines now granted emergency approval, where is your place in line? 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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• US Space Force Guardians of the Galaxy jokes and memes blast off - CNET

  19-12-2020 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel movie director James Gunn sees a resemblance. And did anyone on the naming committee read The Handmaid's Tale?
  
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• Trump downplays government hack after Pompeo blames it on Russia

  19-12-2020 19:35
  
  Secretary of state is first in administration to point to Russia but Trump attacks media over reportsWhat we know – and still don’t – about the cyber-attackNot long after Mike Pompeo became the first member of the Trump administration to blame Russia for wide-ranging hacks of US government agencies and private companies which have sent Washington scrambling to fill the breach, the president sought to play the hack down. Related: US scrambling to understand fallout of suspected
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus true wireless earbuds for $85? Music to our ears - CNET

  19-12-2020 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  Save $115 on the vibrant purple BTS edition of these earbuds, which includes a wireless charging case.
  
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• Stimulus package: Congress eyes Sunday vote, but with no $1,200 second check - CNET

  19-12-2020 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Complications on Capitol Hill have pushed the timeline out to finalize and vote on a $900 billion bipartisan stimulus bill. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

  19-12-2020 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US secretary of state says Moscow "clearly" responsible but President Trump says it's "under control".
  
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• Save $80 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and get it in time for the holidays) - CNET

  19-12-2020 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  The excellent Galaxy Watch is just$180, has a beautiful design and excellent software.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 finale recap: Mando and Baby Yoda meet Star Wars heroes - CNET

  19-12-2020 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  In the season 2 finale, the live-action Star Wars show on Disney Plus took plenty of wild turns.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 2 finale postcredits scene explained: a big teaser - CNET

  19-12-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  Star Wars fans better clear some time in December 2021.
  
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• $600 second stimulus check vote to come soon. Would your payment come first or last? - CNET

  19-12-2020 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  Congress has given itself a Sunday deadline to reach an agreement on a stimulus package deal that could send stimulus payments to tens of millions of Americans in different waves. Here's the breakdown.
  
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• Ten billionaires reap $400bn boost to wealth during pandemic

  19-12-2020 17:00
  
  Covid-19 pushed many into poverty but brought huge benefits for some of the wealthiest, renewing calls for fairer taxes
  Coronavirus - latest updatesCoronavirus - see all our coverageTen of the richest people in the world have boosted their already vast wealth by more than $400bn (£296bn) since the coronavirus pandemic began as their businesses were boosted by lockdowns and financial crises across the globe.The extra wealth accumulated by the 10 men – approximately $450bn, using Forbe
  
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• It's a sign of a broken system when only credit card firms can force Pornhub to change

  19-12-2020 17:00
  
  A New York Times blogpost put pressure on the porn site over videos of rape and child abuse, but only when money was at risk did it take actionOn 4 December, the New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof published a column entitled The Children of Pornhub. Pornhub attracts 3.5bn visitors a month, rakes in money from 3bn advertising impressions a day and, says Kristof, “prides itself on being the cheery, winking face of naughty, the website that buys a billboard in Times Square and provides
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Get restock updates at Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  19-12-2020 16:54 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console is sold out everywhere, but more are coming. Here's everything we know about inventory drops coming to an internet near you.
  
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• PS5 restock updates: Get inventory status for Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  19-12-2020 16:42 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 has dropped at various retailers lately, but continues to sell out quickly wherever it appears. Here's the latest restock news at all the major retailers.
  
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• Who could qualify for a second stimulus check? Here's how eligibility could change - CNET

  19-12-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is weighing new eligibility requirements in a relief bill that would change who gets a check and for how much. Here's the latest.
  
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• Apple: Here's how to secure an iPhone or Apple ID 'when personal safety is at risk'

  19-12-2020 16:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Solid advice from Apple for people who believe their devices have been compromised, or want to know how to remove someone’s access to information they'd previously allowed access to, such as an ex.
  
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• Amazon Sidewalk is coming to your Echo very soon. Here's why it matters - CNET

  19-12-2020 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature will be available on most Amazon Echo speakers by the end of this month. Here's what you need to know, and why it might already be on.
  
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• The Ford P1 supercar is literally unreal - Roadshow

  19-12-2020 15:40 via cnet.com
  
  Even though it's meant for the gaming world, Ford still built a real life example.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine card versus coronavirus immunity passport: What's the difference? - CNET

  19-12-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  After receiving the first shot, you'll get a coronavirus vaccination card -- but will it be your ticket to return to normal activities? Here's what we know.
  
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• Second stimulus check details: Will it be $1,200 or $600, what could change, how fast it could come - CNET

  19-12-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Will Congress approve a second stimulus check next week? What are your stimulus check rights, and how quickly could a new payment come? We answer these questions and more.
  
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• HBO Max: Everything about the app set to stream Wonder Woman 1984, Dune and more - CNET

  19-12-2020 14:20 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max has everything from the regular channel, plus extra shows, movies and exclusives. Soon, that'll include Warner Bros.' 2021 movies the same day they hit theaters. And Roku devices can finally stream it too.
  
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• With Wonder Woman 1984, movie releases will never be the same again - CNET

  19-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It took the pandemic to get films streaming the same day they hit theaters.
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E reviewed, massive Honda recalls and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  19-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the lowdown on what happened the week ending Dec. 19.
  
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• Bentley's 6.75-liter V8 is British motoring royalty - Roadshow

  19-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  After 61 years, Bentley has put its 6.75-liter V8 to rest in favor of an all-EV future. That's progress, but it's also a big loss.
  
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• Amazon grocery delivery: How to choose the best option for you - CNET

  19-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We break down what you get with Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Pantry and Prime, and how to pick the best way to order groceries online.
  
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• A Microsoft executive accidentally exposed one of the ugly truths of tech

  19-12-2020 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the great dangers in tech lies in believing you're a special kind of clever. A Microsoft executive's innocent comment led to some stark revelations about how some people in tech really think.
  
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• 2020 Bentley Mulsanne Speed: British aristocracy in the home stretch - Roadshow

  19-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Powered by Bentley's legendary 6.75-liter V8, you're looking at the end of a gilded era.
  
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• How to use iPhone apps on your new M1 MacBook Air, Pro, Mini - CNET

  19-12-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new Macs can run the same apps that you use on your iPhone. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• How to clean AirPods: 2 tricks for removing your nasty earwax - CNET

  19-12-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  So long, gross earwax. And good riddance.
  
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• Cyberpunk pulled from PS store, Roku welcomes HBO Max video - CNET

  19-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include Cyberpunk 2077 getting pulled off the PSN store, HBO Max finally heading to Roku and Apple's plan to boost iPhone production in 2021.
  
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• AirPods 3: Everything I hope Apple changes in the next-gen earbuds - CNET

  19-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple's little AirPods could see another update next year. There's still room for improvement.
  
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• Accessorize your Xbox Series X or Series S with these gaming add-ons - CNET

  19-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From controllers to headsets to storage, this list will help you build a better gaming experience.
  
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• Want a third stimulus check? America's next Congress may hold the key - CNET

  19-12-2020 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Could the next Congress authorize a larger stimulus check than the outgoing one? Here's the current situation.
  
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• Best grills of 2021: Gas, charcoal and kamado models - CNET

  19-12-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Turn up the heat! Your steak nights just got a lot tastier, thanks to these top-rated grills.
  
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• Super Holiday deals on Zendure power banks and chargers

  19-12-2020 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Up to 40 percent off awesome hardware to kit out your home, office, or home office.
  
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• 2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD A-Spec: Sharper performance and looks - Roadshow

  19-12-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Acura packs heaps of style, performance and standard technology into the 2021 TLX.
  
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• $300 weekly unemployment benefits: How long would the federal checks last? Are they retroactive? - CNET

  19-12-2020 10:30 via cnet.com
  
  Could an extra unemployment insurance check last you until March or April? Here's the latest.
  
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• MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12 that you can buy now: Chargers, cases, wallets - CNET

  19-12-2020 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  This feature has a lot of potential.
  
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• Firefox to ship 'network partitioning' as a new anti-tracking defense

  19-12-2020 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Firefox's "network partitioning" feature to ship in v85, scheduled for January 2021.
  
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• Every way your next stimulus check may be smaller this time - CNET

  19-12-2020 08:30 via cnet.com
  
  Even if the next stimulus check brings a smaller amount of money, there are other ways your household might get less the second time around, too.
  
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