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• The best after-Christmas deals you can get right now: Save $100 on a 75-inch Roku TV, $60 on a Apple Watch Series 6 and more - CNET

  28-12-2020 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  All the big holiday sales are in the rear view, but here's what you can buy if there's a gift card burning a hole in your pocket.
  
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• SAP’s Qualtrics files for IPO of ‘experience management’ software

  28-12-2020 23:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The company’s “experience management” is part of the new crop of “systems of action.”
  
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• $300 weekly unemployment: When will bonus checks be sent? - CNET

  28-12-2020 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief package, and now it's up to the states to send out more money.
  
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• The best deals on Instant Pots right now - CNET

  28-12-2020 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Big bargains on multicookers from around the web.
  
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• Dai Edwards obituary

  28-12-2020 22:52 via theguardian.com
  
  My colleague Dai Edwards, who has died aged 92, was one of a small group of engineers who designed the world’s first commercially available computer. He went on to help design other high-performance computers, each the product of fruitful collaboration between academia and industry.David Beverley George Edwards, known to colleagues as Dai, was born in Tonteg, South Wales. He was the only child of Cecilia (nee George) and William Edwards, who were both teachers. Dai went to Pontypridd boys&
  
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• UPS, Amazon delivery drones are a step closer to reality with new US rules - CNET

  28-12-2020 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  The government says drones will need to address new safety and security concerns.
  
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• Xbox Series S restock news: See the inventory status for Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  28-12-2020 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  The digital-only 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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• Xbox Series X restock update: Inventory update news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, more - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen console has been out of stock for six weeks, but that won't last forever. Here's what we know about when more will drop at retailers.
  
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• Where to buy the PS5: Restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target, more - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is hard to find, but more inventory is on the way. Here are the latest restock updates to help you get your own next-generation console.
  
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• The best food subscriptions and gift baskets to send in 2021 - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Hot sauce, pickles, coffee, booze and a whole lot more.
  
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• NFL 2020: How to watch Bills vs. Patriots on Monday Night Football tonight without cable - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Week 16 of the NFL season wraps up today on ESPN and cord-cutters can stream the action.
  
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• Second stimulus check for $600 or for $2,000? Either way, payments would arrive in waves - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  When you'll receive your second stimulus payment depends in part on the way your money would arrive. Not everyone will get their checks at once.
  
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• Have your Champagne delivered for New Year's Eve. Here's how... - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  In many states, you can have 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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• UPS, Amazon package-delivery drones are a step closer to reality with new US rules - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The government says drones will need to address new safety and security concerns.
  
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• Calculate your second stimulus payment total now that Trump signed the rescue bill - CNET

  28-12-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Our stimulus check calculator can help you estimate how much money you and your family might receive.
  
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• House votes Monday on second $2,000 stimulus check after Trump signs bill - CNET

  28-12-2020 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  President Trump signed the stimulus bill on Sunday night, avoiding the government shutdown. Today, the House will vote on $2,000 stimulus checks.
  
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• Finland says hackers accessed MPs' emails accounts

  28-12-2020 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The Finnish Parliament cyber-attack took place around the same time Russian hackers breached the Norwegian Parliament's email system.
  
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• LG's newest fridge opens via voice, disinfects the water dispenser with UV light - CNET

  28-12-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Coming soon to CES 2021, LG's newest InstaView fridge is a pandemic-minded upgrade pick.
  
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• Watch Wonder Woman 1984 right now on HBO Max -- and don't skip the end credits - CNET

  28-12-2020 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 has finally arrived. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Try this easy meal kit service for $2.49 per serving - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  I tested EveryPlate meal kits to find out how tasty this deal really is.
  
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• How to watch Pixar's Soul on Disney Plus right now - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about watching Pixar's latest animated family film.
  
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• Watch Wonder Woman 1984 for free today with HBO Max (if you have HBO already) - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:23 via cnet.com
  
  You may already have HBO Max for no extra charge. Here's how to find out.
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984 may have saved movie theaters too - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Box office numbers for the latest superhero flick apparently show promise.
  
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• Obesity campaign with a side of fries

  28-12-2020 17:14 via theguardian.com
  
  Boris Johnson’s health drive | Scientists using Windows 7 | Macbeth | Vaccine strategy | Pigs in blankets | Face masks in winterHas Boris Johnson heard of the proposed new crackdown on obesity (Unhealthy snacks to be banned from checkouts at supermarkets in England, 28 December)? The photograph on another page in the same print edition of him surrounded by a Five Guys takeaway bag, chocolates, Coke and beer suggests otherwise.Vicky WolmuthLondon• Martin Tolley (Letters, 27 December) i
  
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• Samsung opens preorder reservations for Galaxy S21 - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:05 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's next flagship phone hasn't officially been announced, but you can snag a preorder spot now.
  
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• The best deals on Instant Pots - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:03 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, more deals on multicookers from around the web.
  
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• Here's everyone who may qualify for the new $600 stimulus check - CNET

  28-12-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new stimulus law has some requirements that are more generous than others. Here's everyone who may be eligible for a second stimulus check.
  
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• The coronavirus pandemic slashed new car sales by 15%, forecast says - Roadshow

  28-12-2020 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  The data isn't all bad, though, depending on your perspective.
  
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• Ceiling fans sold at Home Depot recalled after reports of blades flying off - CNET

  28-12-2020 16:13 via cnet.com
  
  The recall affects about 190,000 Hampton Bay ceiling fans sold in the US and Canada between April and October of 2020.
  
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• Internet 2021: Here's what the new year will (and won't) bring

  28-12-2020 15:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Now more than ever we depend on the internet for work, school, and fun. Will the internet providers rise to the challenge? Probably not.
  
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• 2024 will be the year Apple and Amazon releases us from our automotive prison

  28-12-2020 15:17 via zdnet.com
  
  As driverless technologies improve, there'll be no more Uber, Hertz, or even car owners. Here's how Apple and Amazon will take us all for a ride.
  
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• 2024 will be the year Apple and Amazon release us from our automotive prison

  28-12-2020 15:17 via zdnet.com
  
  As driverless technologies improve, there'll be no more Uber, Hertz, or even car owners. Here's how Apple and Amazon will take us all for a ride.
  
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• Wonder Woman 3 in the works after WW84 makes its HBO Max debut - CNET

  28-12-2020 15:13 via cnet.com
  
  Director Patty Jenkins and actor Gal Gadot are both set to return.
  
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• Tesla will enter India next year, report says - Roadshow

  28-12-2020 15:07 via cnet.com
  
  The electric carmaker teased local operations in the past, but now it looks like the Model 3 will push Tesla into India in 2021.
  
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• The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is almost perfect but can't beat the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  28-12-2020 15:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a stunning engineering achievement and an amazing device. If it is so damn good, why did I sell it and move on to an iPhone?
  
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• Why Tesla enjoys a huge lead in the electric car market video - Roadshow

  28-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  And a few reasons why it may not last.
  
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• What makes Tesla the best electric car (so far) - Roadshow

  28-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Roadshow's editors lay out the best things about the early leader in EV.
  
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• iPhone 12 Pro's ProRaw photos: Everything we know about Apple's new image format - CNET

  28-12-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Photo nerds, behold! The developer beta of iOS 14.3 gives us a glimpse at how Apple ProRaw photos work and exactly what they are.
  
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• Here's the real reason you want direct deposit with your second stimulus check - CNET

  28-12-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  There's an obvious benefit to getting your second stimulus check money through direct deposit. But did you know there may be a disadvantage to doing anything else?
  
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• Why you're hounded by pop-ups about cookies, and how they could go away - CNET

  28-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new privacy law in California could prompt companies to stop asking for your data.
  
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• How to quit drinking soda in 2021 - CNET

  28-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Registered dietitians share their best tips.
  
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• Best charcoal grills for 2021: Weber, Napoleon, Char-Griller and more - CNET

  28-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We fired up popular models from Weber, Napoleon, KitchenAid, Char-Griller, Nexgrill and more to find out which charcoal grill is king of the cookout.
  
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• 2021 Acura TLX long-term introduction: This one deserves a double take - Roadshow

  28-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll be taking an closer look at Acura's luxury-sport sedan over the next 12 months.
  
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• Get a new Mac? Here's what you need to know about setting it up - CNET

  28-12-2020 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  It might take you a little bit longer, but this is the right way to set up your Mac. Trust me, it's worth it.
  
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• Cut your monthly budget: Replace Netflix, Hulu and more with free subscriptions - CNET

  28-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best free services to cut your budget and replace pricey subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu, Apple Music, Peloton and more.
  
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• The tech we lost in 2020 video - CNET

  28-12-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  This year we can be grateful to say goodbye to some awkward tech. Look back on the before times as we bid farewell to the Segway, Google Glass... and whatever Quibi was supposed to be.
  
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• The best games of 2020 video - CNET

  28-12-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Today's special holiday edition of tech today wraps up some of our picks for best games of the year.
  
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• Tech platforms vowed to address racial equity: how have they fared?

  28-12-2020 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google and Amazon issued statements in response to Black Lives Matter this year but did they follow through?Following the death of George Floyd and nationwide protests against police brutality and racial inequality, some of the largest technology corporations waded into the anti-racism movement with slickly worded corporate declarations that “Black Lives Matter”. Those tech platforms are now facing increased pressure to back those promises with action &nda
  
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• Second stimulus check is really happening. Everything you should know today - CNET

  28-12-2020 11:45 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check is now official, but some parts of the law could change. Will it balloon to $2,000 per person or stay at $600 apiece? How soon could you get it, and how could the rules change this time around? We have answers.
  
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• Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

  28-12-2020 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?
  
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