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• Joe Biden won't inherit Trump's millions of Twitter followers

  22-12-2020 23:57 via theguardian.com
  
  Move marks a departure from past practice as in 2017 Twitter transferred followers of Obama administration accounts to TrumpJoe Biden will not inherit Donald Trump’s millions of followers on the official president of the United States and White House Twitter accounts when he assumes the presidency, marking a departure from past social media practice, the Democratic president-elect’s team said on Tuesday. Continue reading...
  
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• New McLaren Sabre hypercar has a crazy wing and a 218-mph top speed - Roadshow

  22-12-2020 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  All 15 Sabres are already spoken for, and all of them are coming to the US.
  
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• 824-HP McLaren Sabre is an exclusive new hypercar just for the US - Roadshow

  22-12-2020 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  The Sabre is the fastest two-seat McLaren yet, and only 15 will be built.
  
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• Star Wars fan 'fixes' The Mandalorian season 2 finale with a deepfake video - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  That special surprise during the last episode of The Mandalorian just got even better thanks to a crafty fan.
  
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• Biden's @POTUS Twitter account won't inherit Trump's followers - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Other White House accounts also won't automatically keep their followers on Inauguration Day, a reversal from 2017.
  
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• Best Star Wars gifts: This is the way

  22-12-2020 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  "I have a goooood feeling about this," Han Solo said...never. But we do have a good feeling about the gifts in our Star Wars gift guide. No matter how much you want to spend, how silly you want to get, or how cool you want to proclaim yourself to be, we have Star Wars merch to keep you using the Force.
  
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• MIT Media Lab names new director, a year after Joi Ito left because of ties to Jeffrey Epstein - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The lab's former director resigned after it was revealed he had taken donations from convicted sex offender Epstein.
  
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• MIT Media Lab names new director, 15 months after Jeffrey Epstein scandal - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Previous director Joi Ito resigned in 2019 after it was revealed the school had taken donations from the convicted sex offender.
  
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• Among Us had nearly half a billion users in November, report says - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  It's now the most popular game ever when it comes to monthly players, according to SuperData.
  
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• Piracy and controversial copyright laws tucked inside COVID relief bill - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Illegally streaming pirated content for profit could land you in prison for up to 10 years.
  
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• Epic is giving away a new free game every day for the rest of December - CNET

  22-12-2020 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Today's freebie is Metro: 2033 Redux, a $20 first-person shooter in which you fight mutants after the apocalypse. No, not the one we're living in now, a fictional one.
  
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• Best weird gifts: Odd but useful gadgets and gear

  22-12-2020 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This is 2020. Predictable is out, and it's the perfect time for weird, yet surprisingly useful, gifts.
  
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• More stimulus and unemployment checks are ready. When will Trump sign the package? - CNET

  22-12-2020 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill cleared the Senate and House of Representatives on Monday. So what's next?
  
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• Best tech gifts for non-techies

  22-12-2020 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Perfect gifts for the non-techie friends and family in your life.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series S: See the restock status for Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  22-12-2020 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  The $300 Xbox Series S isn't currently available at any major retailer, but we'll update this page when the console's inventory status changes.
  
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• Has the Xbox Series X been restocked? Get inventory news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  22-12-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-generation console has been almost impossible to find in stores or online since launch, but that won't last forever. Here's everything we know about when more consoles will go on sale.
  
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• PS5 restock news: Inventory updates for Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  22-12-2020 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 has been sold out since the day it launched, but retailers occasionally drop some inventory. Here's the latest restock news to help you get your own next-gen console.
  
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• Best prepared meal delivery services for 2021: Daily Harvest, Home Chef and more compared - CNET

  22-12-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  No-fuss prepared meals and oven-ready meal kits to save you time and stress.
  
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• Walmart adds pickup option for returns. Here's how to use it - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  The retail giant partners with FedEx to make it possible for customers to return online orders without leaving the house.
  
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• This KFC gaming console is real after all, and keeps your chicken warm - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The fast-food chain unveils a real gaming console powered by Intel that keeps your fried chicken warm while you play video games.
  
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• Biden will propose another COVID-19 stimulus check when he takes office - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The president-elect said the amount in the checks will be up for negotiation.
  
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• Biden's @POTUS Twitter account might not inherit Trump's followers - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The account will reportedly reset to zero followers on Inauguration Day, a reversal from 2016.
  
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• An online cooking class makes an excellent last-minute gift - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  There's one for every type of chef and they can be bought right up until the last minute.
  
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• The best colors to paint your bedroom for better sleep - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  A wellness design expert explains the connection between color and sleep.
  
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• The best car insurance for teens and young drivers in 2021 - Roadshow

  22-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find the best car insurance rates and deals for new and young drivers. Affordable insurance policies are available for good students, and also for teens who've had accidents.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine: Will you need more than one? - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will a COVID-19 vaccine be needed every year? How many shots will you have to get? Everything we know.
  
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• Best men's skin care products for 2021: The Art of Shaving, Jack Black, Lumin and more - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Men have unique skin care needs and issues -- these are some of the best solutions.
  
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• Best meat delivery for 2021: Snake River Farms, Omaha Steaks, Rastelli's and more - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood, delivered to your door.
  
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• Best healthy meal delivery services for 2021: Blue Apron, Home Chef, Sun Basket and more - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  For vegetarian, keto, organic, low-calorie and other diets.
  
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• $300 weekly unemployment check: 11 more weeks, but not retroactive? What you should know - CNET

  22-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  More stimulus money for unemployed workers could soon be on its way.
  
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• Hyundai's new EV may sport 342-mile range and arrive this summer - Roadshow

  22-12-2020 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  It seems Hyundai Austria put some information up a tad too early.
  
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• Chief customer officers define four strategies to connect with customers in the next normal

  22-12-2020 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Research shows that in order for businesses to connect with their customers, they must focus on outcomes, a new set of customer health metrics, improved service agility and opportunities to co-create value.
  
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• Confirmed VPN review

  22-12-2020 20:39 via techradar.com
  
  Confirmed VPN claims to be the world's first no-log, fully audited, and openly operated VPN that can safeguard your data against hackers, snoopers, and your ISP. Their mission is simple: "increase user trust in the apps and services they use every day". They also have the "openly operated" certification, which is given to apps that operate completely transparently. This review will provide you with all the information you need to be able to make an informed decision about whether or not it&
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Vikings vs. Saints on Christmas Day without cable - CNET

  22-12-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  It's a special Christmas Day edition of Thursday Night Football.
  
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• When will the IRS send your second stimulus check, and what is the Jan. 15 cutoff? - CNET

  22-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  A new $600 stimulus check has made its way through Congress and is heading to the president to approve. When could another payment realistically arrive?
  
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• 'Most complete wolf mummy ever' offers 57,000-year-old clues - CNET

  22-12-2020 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Missing only her eyes, the mummified pup gives scientists more insight into how ancient wolves lived.
  
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• The best women's hiking shoes and boots for 2021 - CNET

  22-12-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up our favourite hiking boots and shoes for women, whether you're heading into the mountains or simply exploring the city.
  
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• The best showerheads of 2021 - CNET

  22-12-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A great showerhead will make your morning routine much more refreshing. We help you sort through the options to find one that'll help make getting clean feel wonderful.
  
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• Signal: Cellebrite claimed to have cracked chat app's encryption

  22-12-2020 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The details explaining how Cellebrite had done so were quickly removed from its website.
  
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• NASA Curiosity rover Mars megamosaic shows sweeping 'spyglass' view - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  The rover took 216 images over two months to create this epic Martian mosaic.
  
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• Second stimulus checks: Everything you need to know video - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Congress has approved a second round of stimulus check payments, here's what that means for you.
  
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• Great conjunction: See dazzling photos of Jupiter and Saturn cuddling up - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The planets get close in an impressive display some call the Christmas Star.
  
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• Calculate your second stimulus check estimated total: $600, $1,200, more? - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Our calculator estimates how much you and your family can expect to receive with the second round of stimulus checks.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 12 'supercycle' may be happening after all, new data shows - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Counterpoint Research data finds the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro beat out all other 5G phones in October.
  
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• Apple in 2021: The iPhone is taking over everything - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant, like the rest of us, will have to contend with COVID-19. But that's only half the story.
  
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• How to watch Clemson and Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl on ESPN without cable - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  The Buckeyes and Tigers will play for a spot in the college football championship game.
  
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• These 9 gift cards are perfect for a foodie - CNET

  22-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tasty e-gift cards that can be printed or emailed right up until the last second.
  
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• What we know about direct deposit to get your second stimulus check sooner - CNET

  22-12-2020 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  Now that Congress has approved a second stimulus payment, the IRS will act quickly to send out checks. Here's how to get ready to receive yours as soon as possible, once it's signed into law.
  
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• Google's three antitrust battles: Here's what you need to know - CNET

  22-12-2020 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  The DOJ's case against the search giant likely won't go to trial until late 2023.
  
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• Apple Arcade: New games Spire Blast and Nuts coming in 2021 - CNET

  22-12-2020 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what we know about the two new games that will kick off 2021 and everything else we can't wait to play.
  
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