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• Top toys for children in 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best and hottest toys that kids will be obsessing over this holiday season.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi routers for 2021: Nest, Asus, TP-Link and more - CNET

  29-12-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Your Wi-Fi router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, these are the best we've tested.
  
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• The best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds for 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a set of true-wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation? There are more options than just Apple's AirPods Pro.
  
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• Best travel credit cards for January 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Maximize your travel and dining spending by choosing the right travel rewards credit card.
  
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• Best password manager to use for 2021: 1Password, LastPass and more compared - CNET

  29-12-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Ditch the sticky notes and get peace of mind. One of our favorite password managers can be your first defense against getting hacked.
  
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• Best credit cards for January 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The best credit cards for cash back, travel and balance transfers — plus our top picks for students, Amazon and Whole Foods shoppers and Apple Pay enthusiasts.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi range extender for 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  If your home Wi-Fi network needs an extra room's worth of range, then there's no need to spend more than $30.
  
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• Second stimulus check: When the IRS will send your direct payment and why Jan. 15 matters - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  After months of speculation, when will it finally arrive? Here are some dates.
  
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• PS5 restock updates: When you can buy the console at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target, more - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is hard to find, but more inventory is expected soon. Here are the latest restock updates to help you get your own next-generation console.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Restock updates for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, more - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen console has been out of stock since it launched, with only occasional inventory drops. Here's what we know about when more will appear at retailers.
  
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• Save 30% on designer glasses and frames at GlassesUSA before your FSA expires - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  You can also save 25% on contact lenses and get free shipping too.
  
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• Best cash-back credit cards for January 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Earn more rewards and credit every time you spend.
  
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• Best air fryer for 2021: Dash, Cosori, Ninja, Philips and more - CNET

  29-12-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested many popular air fryer models from Dash, Ninja, Cosori, PowerXL and others to find out which is best.
  
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• The best smart locks for 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more - CNET

  29-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to ditch your keys? These smart locks make it easy to bring your door online and manage it from anywhere.
  
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• Best places to sell your used electronics in 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you have old gadgets collecting dust in a junk drawer? Turn them into extra cash without any hassles.
  
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• Second stimulus check for $2,000 or $600? Find out if you'd get it in the first wave or last - CNET

  29-12-2020 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Not everyone will get the second stimulus check at the same time. When you receive your payment depends in part on the way your money will arrive.
  
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• UPS, Amazon delivery drones a step closer to reality with new US rules - CNET

  29-12-2020 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  The government says drones will need to address new safety and security concerns.
  
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• Here's why you should wear a mask even after getting COVID-19 or the vaccine - CNET

  29-12-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Getting a vaccine doesn't exempt you from mask-wearing and social distancing right now.
  
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• 10 most 'disruptive' information technology jobs in the year ahead

  29-12-2020 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Artificial intelligence, DevOps-related skills drawing the highest premium, analysis of almost two million job openings finds.
  
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• The best water filter pitcher for the year - CNET

  29-12-2020 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Spoiler: It isn't Brita.
  
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• Obsolete software from 1990s features in Brexit deal text

  29-12-2020 19:55
  
  Descriptions of Netscape Communicator and Mozilla Mail as ‘modern’ leads to questions over whether text was copied and pastedThe EU-UK Brexit deal refers to defunct decades-old computer software such as Netscape Communicator as “modern”, raising suspicions that some of the text may have been copied and pasted in.Online commenters gleefully shared the observation that page 921 of the painfully birthed trade agreement refers to Netscape Communicator – released in June
  
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• $2,000 second stimulus check fate now up to Senate - CNET

  29-12-2020 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Following the House vote on Monday to bump the new stimulus check amount to $2,000, the Senate on Tuesday took up the debate on increasing the size of the payment.
  
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• New stimulus law passed: Every major benefit you get, including a second check - CNET

  29-12-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The president has signed the $900 billion COVID relief legislation into law, and you'll get more than a second stimulus check. Here's what else is inside.
  
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• Deepfake queen prompts 200-plus complaints to Ofcom

  29-12-2020 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Viewers described the Channel 4 programme as "tasteless" and "disrespectful".
  
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• Watch Wonder Woman 1984 today with HBO Max -- and don't skip the end credits - CNET

  29-12-2020 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 has finally arrived. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Best balance transfer credit cards for January 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Get out from under that oppressive annual percentage interest rate.
  
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• Apple supplier accused of using Chinese forced labor; Apple rejects claim - CNET

  29-12-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has "zero tolerance for forced labor" and ensured no Uighur workers have been transferred to its suppliers' factories, the company tells the Washington Post.
  
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• Apple, Amazon, Tesla supplier accused of using Chinese forced labor; Apple rejects claim - CNET

  29-12-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Suppliers for tech giants are under increased scrutiny amid more reports of Chinese Uighur workers being forced into labor.
  
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• Best checking accounts for January 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  From branch access to ATMs to "monthly maintenance" fees, we break down everything you need to know to pick the best checking account.
  
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• Best Apple AirPods deals still on: Get the AirPods for $129, AirPods Pro for $199 - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Can't afford the $549 AirPods Max? The AirPods Pro are just $199 right now, and the standard AirPods with a wired charging case are down to $129.
  
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• How to watch Pixar's Soul with Disney Plus today - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about watching Pixar's latest animated family film.
  
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• Boeing 737 Max is flying again in the US - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  The FAA cleared the Boeing 737 Max in November.
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984: Watch for free now with HBO Max (if you have HBO already) - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  You may already have HBO Max for no extra charge. Here's how to find out.
  
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• Best Apple Watch deals still available: Series 5 and 6 for $339 and more models on sale - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:16 via cnet.com
  
  A lot of the holiday sales have ended, but you can still find a few deals on Apple's flagship wearable.
  
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• The best robo-advisors for January 2021 - CNET

  29-12-2020 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Is 2021 the year you start investing? Try it out with one of the best robo-advisors available right now.
  
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• Toyota C-Plus Pod is a cutesy new EV with a big mission - Roadshow

  29-12-2020 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  This teensy-weensy electric runabout is super small and starts at about $16,000.
  
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• Amazon delivered billions of items during 'record-breaking' holiday season - CNET

  29-12-2020 16:01 via cnet.com
  
  The online retail giant says it was also the "best ever" holiday season for independent sellers on Amazon.
  
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• You definitely want direct deposit with your second stimulus check. Here's why - CNET

  29-12-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's not just that direct deposit arrives faster; it's that the alternative could wind up being way, way slower.
  
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• How to strength train without dumbbells - CNET

  29-12-2020 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's possible to build muscle and get stronger even if you don't have a set of weights.
  
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• US government wants to make rental cars more accessible for those with disabilities - Roadshow

  29-12-2020 15:09 via cnet.com
  
  NHTSA believes its proposed rule will make life a lot easier for people with disabilities, especially those using a wheelchair.
  
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• How to design your business to deliver better customer outcomes

  29-12-2020 15:05 via zdnet.com
  
  To successfully compete in the next normal, companies must develop a new strategic playbook for improving the stakeholder experience and business growth opportunities.
  
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• The best fire pits for 2021: Tiki, BioLite, Solo Stove and more - CNET

  29-12-2020 14:32 via cnet.com
  
  We tried out a slew of popular fire pits from Solo Stove, BioLite, Tiki and others.
  
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• Calculate your total second stimulus payment now that Trump signed the rescue bill - CNET

  29-12-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Our stimulus check calculator can help estimate how much money you and your family could receive, up to $600 per person, but that amount might increase if the Senate votes to make it $2,000.
  
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• Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail

  29-12-2020 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts suggest officials saved time by copying and pasting text from old legislation.
  
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• Type R retrospective: What if gold really can stay? - Roadshow

  29-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We compare a new Honda Civic Type R with a pristine Acura Integra Type R to see if the goodness of Honda's Golden Era is still alive today.
  
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• The best cordless vacuum for 2021: Moosoo, Shark, Dyson, Bissell, Hoover and more - CNET

  29-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested many popular cordless vacuum models from Hoover, Shark, Dyson, Bissell, Moosoo and others.
  
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• Please welcome the 2021 Acura TLX to Roadshow's long-term fleet - Roadshow

  29-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll be testing two TLX models over the next 12 months.
  
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• $2,000 second stimulus check passes in the House. Now what? - CNET

  29-12-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  On Monday, the House voted to bump the stimulus check amount to $2,000, following President Trump's signing the stimulus bill that included $600 payouts on Sunday night.
  
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• Why the Toyota Sienna minivan is a smart choice video - Roadshow

  29-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From passenger comfort to efficiency to interior space, this fuel-sipping minivan trounces many popular SUVs.
  
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• Expressive robotics is breathing "life" into machines

  29-12-2020 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How Disney animation and VR are making pedestrian interactions with autonomous vehicles less awkward.
  
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