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• Apple iCloud issues follow Christmas activation rush - CNET

  26-12-2020 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  On the day after Christmas, Apple noted that some users were still having a problem with the storage service, but eventually the matter was resolved.
  
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• Estimate the size of your second stimulus check: $600, $1,200, more? - CNET

  26-12-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the second round of payments holds steady at a $600-per-person cap, our stimulus check calculator can help you estimate how much money your household might receive.
  
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• Outsourcing in the 2020s: cloud and Covid shake up contracting

  26-12-2020 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Outsourcing in 2021 and beyond: more granular, more flexible, of shorter duration. In other words, made for the digital era. Cloud and automation 'now effectively table stakes for all transformations,'
  
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• 'Abdication of responsibility': Biden blasts Trump for $2,000 stimulus check demands. What now? - CNET

  26-12-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  For a third time, President Trump has called for a $2,000 second stimulus check instead of the $600 maximum, complicating an already fraught process to bring America COVID-19 relief. President-elect Joe Biden has called Trump out. Here's what could happen next.
  
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• Apple iCloud issues linger into a second day - CNET

  26-12-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  On the day after Christmas, Apple notes that some users may be having a problem with the storage service.
  
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• Weekly unemployment checks stopped Saturday because Trump didn't sign stimulus bill. What now? - CNET

  26-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Dec. 26 marks the last day millions of Americans will be covered by a $300 federal weekly unemployment check. What's the story now, and what could happen next?
  
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• No more weekly unemployment checks from here if Trump doesn't sign the stimulus bill - CNET

  26-12-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Dec. 26 marks the last day millions of Americans will be covered by a $300 federal weekly unemployment check. What's the story now, and what could happen next?
  
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• The best services to order Champagne delivery for New Year's - CNET

  26-12-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  In many states, you can gave bubbles and other booze delivered to your door. Here's how to find a service you can use in your area.
  
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• These second stimulus check qualifications changed: Would you be eligible for the next payment? - CNET

  26-12-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the requirements in the latest stimulus proposal are more generous than others. Here's everyone who might be eligible for a second stimulus check.
  
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• Gingerbread monolith sweetens Christmas Day in San Francisco - CNET

  26-12-2020 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The towering baked good appeared mysteriously on a hilltop overlooking the city.
  
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• What the cluck? KFC and Cooler Master cook up KFConsole collaboration

  26-12-2020 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Does the world need a bucket-shaped gaming PC chassis with a chamber that keeps your fried chicken warm? We may soon find out, if this collab is more than just an Internet sensation.
  
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• What's the deal with the second stimulus check today? Here's what you need to know - CNET

  26-12-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Is the second stimulus check happening or not? How soon could you get it, how big would it be and how could the rules change this time around? We have answers.
  
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• No evictions until Jan. 31: What you need to know - CNET

  26-12-2020 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  The new law sets aside $25 billion in rent assistance and extends the CDC's eviction ban for one month -- just long enough to pass the baton to the Biden administration on the looming eviction crisis.
  
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• No evictions until Jan. 31 if Trump signs the bill. Will he? What you need to know - CNET

  26-12-2020 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  Evictions are set to lapse Dec. 31 unless President Donald Trump signs the stimulus bill that will extend the eviction ban until Jan. 31. So what's the holdup?
  
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• Trump doubles down on $2,000 second stimulus check demands. What now? - CNET

  26-12-2020 17:19 via cnet.com
  
  For a third time, President Trump has called for a $2,000 second stimulus check instead of the $600 maximum, complicating an already fraught process to bring America COVID-19 relief. Here's what could happen next.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Buccaneers vs. Lions, 49ers vs. Cardinals today without cable - CNET

  26-12-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Week 16 of the NFL season continues with three Saturday games on NFL Network and Amazon Prime Video.
  
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• Control shift: why newspaper hacks are switching to Substack | John Naughton

  26-12-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  An online platform where journalists sell content directly to subscribers is luring eminent voices away from traditional mediaWay back in March, at the beginning of the first lockdown, I fell to wondering what a columnist, academic and blogger under house arrest might usefully do for the duration of his imprisonment. My eye fell on my blog, Memex 1.1, which has been a harmless presence on the web since the mid-1990s and a source of puzzlement to journalistic and academic colleagues alike. The ha
  
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• Watch Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max -- and don't skip the end credits - CNET

  26-12-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 has finally arrived. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Child support rules in a second stimulus check undergo a major change - CNET

  26-12-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The current COVID-19 relief bill is in limbo, but if it passes, a second stimulus check could give some parents a break.
  
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• 2020 Honda Africa Twin: Tall but tame - Roadshow

  26-12-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Team Red's big adventure bike drops weight, gains power for 2020 but keeps its charm.
  
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• 2020 Honda Africa Twin review: On-road and off, it's still a charmer - Roadshow

  26-12-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  With more tech, more displacement and lighter weight, Honda is giving us a lot to love for 2020.
  
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• Why you shouldn't make a 2021 New Year's resolution, according to a psychologist - CNET

  26-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Resolutions could be counterproductive in a tough year, so don't bother for 2021.
  
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• Spend those gift cards! Here's the best stuff to buy, starting at $25 - CNET

  26-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you've been gifted $25 or $250, we've got ideas for your store splurge.
  
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• MacOS Big Sur compatibility: Will your laptop work with the new OS? - CNET

  26-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  MacOS Big Sur is available for download now, so long as you have one of these supported Apple devices.
  
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• Trump once again calls for $2,000 second stimulus check. Could it happen? The status now - CNET

  26-12-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  The stimulus check saga continues after President Trump once again demands a $2,000 second stimulus check instead of the $600 maximum. Here's what could happen next.
  
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• Xbox Smart Delivery: What it is and what games are compatible - CNET

  26-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Inventory is scarce, but the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles can upgrade games you've already bought for the Xbox One to play better on your new hardware.
  
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• The year that was: 2020 in tech video - CNET

  26-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  2020 has been a year to remember (and one to forget). CNET has taken a look back at the moments that shook the tech world this year, and it's one hell of a ride.
  
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• The best treadmill for 2021: NordicTrack, Nautilus, Peloton and more - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  I spent three months testing treadmills so you don't have to.
  
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• Why you should wear a mask even after getting COVID-19 or the vaccine - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Getting a vaccine won't exempt you from mask-wearing and social distancing at this time.
  
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• MacOS Big Sur: How to use all the new features in Messages, Maps, Safari and more - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  MacOS Big Sur brings major updates to the Apple operating system. Here's how to use them now that you can download Big Sur, or if you got a new Mac for the holidays.
  
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• How to set up your new TV: Connections, HDMI cables, picture settings and more - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Got a new TV this holiday season? Here's how to make sure it's set up correctly.
  
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• Holiday gift returns made easy video - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Not happy with a gift this year? Here are some easy tips for giving and receiving to avoid those awkward returns.
  
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• Fitbit Versa 3 review: Everything you need in a smartwatch, plus a few surprises - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Versa 3 is a cheaper alternative to the Fitbit Sense and it's a happy medium of health features and fitness tracking.
  
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• Best gas grills of 2021: Weber, Char-Broil and more - CNET

  26-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From backyard burgers to top-notch tailgates, these gas grills can deliver seriously delicious food.
  
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• Not everyone would qualify for a second stimulus check, even if they got the first one - CNET

  26-12-2020 12:45 via cnet.com
  
  Many of the rules may be the same, but if a second stimulus check for up to $600 per person goes into effect after all, it won't go to everyone. Here's what's going on.
  
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• What to do with the gifts you hate or don't want - CNET

  26-12-2020 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Receive a gift this holiday season you can't stand? Not sure what to do with it? Here are some ideas to get the most out of the gifts you hate.
  
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• iPhone 12 Mini drop test: Everything broke, but not the Ceramic Shield screen - CNET

  26-12-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  We went to extreme heights to test out the ceramic shield screen on the iPhone 12 Mini and it didn't disappoint.
  
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• 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: The speed-addict's SUV - Roadshow

  26-12-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  With explosive power and buttoned-down dynamics, this family-hauler is fun to drive, but it's somewhat compromised.
  
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• Second stimulus check delay: When your payment could come now, why Jan. 15 matters - CNET

  26-12-2020 10:15 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check payments are in turmoil once again. When could another payment realistically arrive?
  
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• Here's everyone who might qualify for a second stimulus check if the new bill passes as is - CNET

  26-12-2020 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some requirements in the latest stimulus proposal are more generous than others. Here's everyone who might be eligible for a second stimulus check..
  
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• How Covid-19 forced hospitals to be more collaborative

  26-12-2020 07:00
  
  As a result of the pandemic, patients will feel the benefit of ideas from the operating theatre transferring to intensive-care wards
  
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• Digital nomads have used the pandemic to slay the nation state

  26-12-2020 07:00
  
  States are predicated on the idea that people live at fixed addresses. Are they ready for that to change forever?
  
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• Estimate your second stimulus check amount: $600, $1,200 or more? - CNET

  26-12-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  If the second round of payments hold steady at a $600-per-person cap, our stimulus check calculator can help you estimate how much money your household might get.
  
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• What's the deal with the second stimulus check? Here's what you need to know - CNET

  26-12-2020 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is the second stimulus check happening or not? How soon could you get it, how big would it be and how could the rules change this time around? We have answers.
  
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• AirPods automatic switching in iOS 14 is annoying. Here's how to turn it off - CNET

  26-12-2020 02:15 via cnet.com
  
  AirPods' auto-switching is supposed to be a feature of convenience, but it's lead to a lot of frustration.
  
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• Best true wireless earbuds for 2021: Apple AirPods, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and more - CNET

  26-12-2020 01:45 via cnet.com
  
  True wireless earbuds are all the rage. Here are the top wire-free models you can buy right now.
  
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• The best Boxing Day deals still live today

  26-12-2020 01:02
  
  The last tech discounts of the season, here's the WIRED edit of the best Boxing Day deals
  
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• The best Boxing Day deals live today

  26-12-2020 01:02
  
  The last tech discounts of the season, here's the WIRED edit of the best Boxing Day deals
  
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• Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton and electric car racing

  26-12-2020 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.
  
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• Why kids can't get the COVID-19 vaccine yet. Here's who else may have to wait - CNET

  26-12-2020 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  The coronavirus vaccine is considered safe for most people, but children and those with certain medical conditions won't get it right away.
  
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