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• FBI warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Schemes are seeking downpayments or medical details in exchange for promising access to the vaccine.
  
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• New stimulus bill contents confirmed: $600 stimulus, $300 unemployment checks, more - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Set for a Monday vote, the $900 billion stimulus bill will include a second stimulus check. Here's for how much and what else is likely is inside.
  
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• The 53 best TV shows to stream on Netflix - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• Peloton buys Precor for $420 million, preps for hybrid digital fitness

  21-12-2020 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Peloton's purchase of Precor brings supply chain heft, a road into the commercial market and a new range of equipment to tackle.
  
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• 19 best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• 13 of the best TV shows to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• Accenture to work on sale of Brazil's state-owned tech firms

  21-12-2020 23:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The global consulting firm is part of a consortium that will be modeling the process of privatization of Serpro and Dataprev, companies responsible for thousands of government systems and data projects.
  
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• The 33 best TV shows to stream on Hulu - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:06 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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• 10 best movies to stream on Disney Plus for Christmas - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure what to watch aside from Frozen? Let's round up the best Christmas movies Disney has to offer.
  
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• 34 best movies to see on Disney Plus - CNET

  21-12-2020 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus.
  
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• Apple Project Titan to start electric vehicle production in 2024, says Reuters

  21-12-2020 22:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Central to Apple’s electric car strategy is a novel battery technology, says Reuters.
  
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• 34 best movies to watch on Netflix - CNET

  21-12-2020 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
  
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• These Phiaton noise-canceling headphones run for over 40 hours and are now 20% off - CNET

  21-12-2020 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Get the Phiaton 900 Legacy wireless noise-canceling headphones for $200.
  
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• Explaining explainable AI

  21-12-2020 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  What is explainable AI, and why is it such a hot topic today?
  
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• $300 weekly unemployment check: 11 more weeks, but not retroactive? What we know - CNET

  21-12-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is set to vote on a relief package Monday with more money coming for unemployed workers.
  
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• Jupiter and Saturn's great conjunction: How to see the 'Christmas star' tonight - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  How to watch the closest observable rendezvous of the two giant planets since the Middle Ages.
  
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• President-elect Joe Biden gets the COVID-19 vaccine live on TV - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine was given to Biden and Dr. Biden Monday afternoon.
  
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• Joe Biden gets the COVID-19 vaccine live on TV - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine was given to the president-elect Monday afternoon.
  
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• Epic is giving away a free game every day for the rest of December - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Today's freebie is Alien: Isolation, a $40 action-horror title that takes place in my nightmares.
  
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• SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

  21-12-2020 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.
  
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• Second stimulus check: How much money would you really get? What we found so far - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check may top out at $600 per person, but that that doesn't mean it's easy to predict the size of your household's next payment.
  
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• Partial lists of organizations infected with Sunburst malware released online

  21-12-2020 21:40 via zdnet.com
  
  As security researchers dig through forensic evidence in the aftermath of the SolarWinds supply chain attack, victim names are slowly starting to surface.
  
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• COVID-19 tests are now required for flights from UK to NY on Delta, British Airways - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  The measure comes after a new coronavirus strain was detected in the United Kingdom.
  
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• Where to get an Xbox Series X: Inventory restock news at Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X has been almost impossible to find since launch, but that won't last forever. Here's everything we know about when new consoles will appear at retailers.
  
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• The AfterShokz Titanium open-ear headphones are on sale for an all-time-low $50 - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  Revered by runners, these bone-conduction 'phones are a steal at this price.
  
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• Where to buy the PS5: Restock updates for Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Retailers like Best Buy and Walmart are starting to dropping inventory on a regular basis. Here's the latest restock news to help you get your own next-gen console.
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Animated Doodle shows us the two largest planets in our solar system appearing to pass close to each other on the first day of winter.
  
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• Catch the best seafood delivery services of 2021 - CNET

  21-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get healthy fish all year round, no matter where you live.
  
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• Is the second stimulus check half as much as the first? Not for everyone - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check may top out at $600 per person, but that that doesn't mean it's easy to predict the size of your household's next payment.
  
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• US blacklists DJI, Santa gets the vaccine video - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  In today's top stories, the US has blacklisted drone maker DJI, Marvel fans online respond to the new Space Force name and Dr. Fauci tells Sesame Street that Santa is vaccinated and safe to visit your home this Christmas.
  
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• US adds DJI to restricted list, Santa gets the vaccine video - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  In today's top stories, the US has added drone maker DJI to a list that restricts companies' ability to use American tech, Marvel fans online respond to the new Space Force name and Dr. Fauci tells Sesame Street that Santa is vaccinated and safe to visit your home this Christmas.
  
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• Bill to ban Tesla, Lucid, Rivian direct sales dies in Michigan Senate - Roadshow

  21-12-2020 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  The state Senate decided to leave the bill off its schedule, effectively killing the legislation.
  
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• Mercedes will debut the ultrawide MBUX Hyperscreen at CES 2021 - Roadshow

  21-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The screen will make its production debut in the forthcoming EQS electric sedan.
  
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• Sneaky comet photo-bombed the total solar eclipse before disintegrating - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  The newly discovered comet put in a cosmic cameo during the year's big solar event.
  
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• See dramatic views of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Big Island's famous volcano has created a new lava lake.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 12 sales beat all other 5G phones in October, new data shows - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Counterpoint Research data finds the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro sold well right out of the gate.
  
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• NBA 2020-2021 season tip-off: How to watch Warriors vs. Nets, Clippers vs. Lakers - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA is back again and you can stream the first two games live on TNT, no cable required.
  
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• IBM buys cloud managed services provider Nordcloud

  21-12-2020 20:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Nordcloud is triple certified in Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
  
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• 'Year on TikTok' feature recaps your 2020 highlights in the viral app - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  The feature includes items like your most-played tracks and favorited content.
  
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• 'We're going to stay here until we finish tonight': Stimulus package vote update - CNET

  21-12-2020 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Negotiators have closed in on a $900 billion bipartisan stimulus deal, but the package isn't law yet. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Vipre Antivirus review

  21-12-2020 19:42 via techradar.com
  
  There is a chance that you did not hear about Vipre Antivirus despite it being around since 2013 and the original company behind it having its start in 1994. AV Comparatives, in their independent virus detection tests, claim that Vipre detects 96.8% of threats, which is more than enough for you to take a look at Vipre. This, coupled with a solid real-time protection functionality, covers the basics quite well. However, if you’re expecting more from a security suit, then Vipre can disappoin
  
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• 6 best Peloton alternatives for 2021: Great indoor exercise bikes that cost less - CNET

  21-12-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Before you spend $1,900 or more, check out these less expensive cycles from Bowflex, Echelon, Myx Fitness, NordicTrack and ProForm.
  
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• When could the IRS start sending your second stimulus check? What we know now - CNET

  21-12-2020 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  A new $600 stimulus check could pass within the next stimulus bill as soon as Monday. When could another payment realistically arrive?
  
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• Lenovo laptop deals: Get a ThinkPad X1 Carbon for $935, Yoga 7i for $930 and more - CNET

  21-12-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Save big on ThinkPads, Yoga convertibles and a powerful Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• The best health and wellness products of 2020 - CNET

  21-12-2020 19:36 via cnet.com
  
  COVID-19 tests, exercise bikes and smartwatches -- this year products helped us live healthier, even during a pandemic.
  
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• How tech can just about save Christmas Day

  21-12-2020 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thanks to technology, a remote Christmas doesn't have to feel like an isolated one.
  
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• Powerful iPhone hack targets dozens of journalists, report says - CNET

  21-12-2020 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  State-backed attackers reportedly used spyware from NSO Group to hack iPhones belonging to Al Jazeera journalists.
  
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• A meal kit subscription makes a great last-minute gift - CNET

  21-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tasty home-cooked meals and fewer trips to the store: Meal kits are a perfect gift for 2020.
  
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• Best vitamin subscription services to try in 2021 - CNET

  21-12-2020 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Ditch your generic multivitamin. You can now buy vitamins to support your health based on your goals, allergies and even blood type.
  
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• PS5 is in stock at Best Buy now: Restock news for Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  21-12-2020 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is sold out almost everywhere, but retailers are dropping inventory on a regular basis. Here's the latest restock news at all the major retailers.
  
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