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• EIP card: What it is and why the IRS could send you a debit card with your second stimulus check starting this week - CNET

  31-12-2020 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has begun sending the second round of stimulus checks in the mail, and some of the payments will come on an EIP card. Here's what that is, how to find out if you're receiving one and how to use it if you do.
  
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• Best action cameras for 2021: GoPro, Insta360, DJI and more compared - CNET

  31-12-2020 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  These tiny rugged cameras are made for shooting and sharing your adventures, even if they only happen in your backyard.
  
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• Calculate your second stimulus check amount: $600, $2,000, more? - CNET

  31-12-2020 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  With our stimulus check calculator, you can get an estimate for how much money you and your family could get, up to $600 per person -- or even $2,000, if the Senate approves the larger amount this week.
  
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• It's game over for FarmVille, as Flash also buys the farm - CNET

  31-12-2020 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  The sun is setting on the Facebook game that once had 30 million daily players.
  
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• SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code

  31-12-2020 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft says this is no big deal as the company doesn't rely on the secrecy of source code for the security of its products.
  
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• $600 or $2,000? The Senate debates putting more stimulus money in your pocket - CNET

  31-12-2020 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  How much money your household receives in this round of stimulus payments depends on what happens in Congress this week. President Trump and Democrats are pushing for $2,000, up from the $600 payment Trump approved on Sunday.
  
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• The best electric scooters and skateboards for 2021 - CNET

  31-12-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether it's for commuting or for fun (or a little of both), these electric scooters will get you where you're going.
  
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• Honda to pull out of Russia in 2022, report says - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Big H will continue its powersports and power equipment sales there, though.
  
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• Tesla sweetens new EV purchase with Full Self-Driving trial tossed in for free - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk said those who buy a new Tesla and take delivery by midnight on Dec. 31 get three months on the house.
  
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• Second stimulus check: How your AGI affects your payment, and how to find out - CNET

  31-12-2020 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A calculation from your taxes, called adjusted gross income, helps determine exactly how much you'll receive in this second wave of stimulus checks.
  
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• Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers viewed source code - CNET

  31-12-2020 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  The hackers carried out a widespread cyberattack on several government agencies and private companies.
  
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• Daimler Trucks is in hot water with NHTSA over slow recalls - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  The manufacturer has entered into a consent order with NHTSA to solve its issues.
  
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• Apple's new Mac computers are killing my Hackintosh - CNET

  31-12-2020 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Four years ago, I built a PC, then made it run Mac software. Soon, Apple will stop it from working.
  
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• The best prepared meal delivery for 2021: Daily Harvest, Freshly, Home Chef and more compared - CNET

  31-12-2020 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  We're talkin' no-fuss, healthy prepared meals and oven-ready meal kits delivered to your door every week.
  
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• Expecting to receive a second stimulus check? Know your rights - CNET

  31-12-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Your stimulus money from the IRS is typically yours to keep. However, there are certain circumstances when others can take it away.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3: Everything we know about the Disney Plus Star Wars show's future - CNET

  31-12-2020 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The live action show's second season ended in December, but it set up a whole bunch of spinoffs and paved the way for its third season.
  
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• Wonder Woman 1984: Watch right now for free with HBO Max (if you have HBO already) - CNET

  31-12-2020 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  You may already have HBO Max for no extra charge. Here's how to find out.
  
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• How to watch Pixar's Soul with Disney Plus right now - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:37 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about watching Pixar's latest animated family film.
  
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• Elon Musk plans to catch SpaceX's most powerful rocket rather than land it - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:34 via cnet.com
  
  Super Heavy could launch one Starship and return to Earth to launch another one as soon as an hour later.
  
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• Stimulus checks for older adults over 65 or those retired: Everything to know - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Many older Americans who were eligible to receive the first stimulus check likely qualify to receive the second payment. Here's what to know about income, SSI and retirement, and how to track down a missing first payment.
  
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• Dumb and dumber: The future of business AI depends on HI

  31-12-2020 17:15 via zdnet.com
  
  When every organization has access to AI ... the difference will be in Human Intelligence (HI)
  
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• Watch Wonder Woman 1984 for free with HBO Max -- and don't skip the end credits - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:06 via cnet.com
  
  Wonder Woman 1984 is here. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• The best espresso machine for 2021: Cuisinart, Breville, Mr. Coffee and more - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:05 via cnet.com
  
  To enjoy great espresso at home, you'll have to invest in a quality machine. Here's a list of our favorite models we tested from Breville, Nespresso, Mr. Coffee, Cuisinart, DeLonghi and others.
  
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• Best robot vacuums for 2021: iRobot Roomba, Eufy, Electrolux, Neato and more - CNET

  31-12-2020 17:02 via cnet.com
  
  We rigorously lab-tested many leading robot vacuum models from iRobot, Electrolux, Eufy, Ecovacs, Neato and other brands. Here are our favorites.
  
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• ESPN Plus annual subscriptions to get $10 price hike - CNET

  31-12-2020 16:57 via cnet.com
  
  Pay-per-view UFC events will also cost $5 extra.
  
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• Dry January: How giving up alcohol for 31 days can improve your health - CNET

  31-12-2020 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  After a season of indulgence, going sober for January is great for your body.
  
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• $300 weekly unemployment: When will bonus checks be sent? What you should know - CNET

  31-12-2020 16:30 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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• Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks

  31-12-2020 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices.
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Palisade long-term update: Road trip joy and a painful crack - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  A long-distance road trip to the Outer Banks proves this SUV's mettle, but a dealer service experience frustrates.
  
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• Tesla vehicles might be able to call 911 in the future - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 15:46 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk received the suggestion on Twitter and it sounds like he's all for it.
  
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• How to quit drinking coffee - CNET

  31-12-2020 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  A dietician that quit coffee two years ago shares her best tips for kicking the habit.
  
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• Best weight loss programs for 2021: Weight Watchers, Noom, Jenny Craig and more - CNET

  31-12-2020 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Dietitians discuss the pros and cons of the most popular paid weight loss programs.
  
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• 6 useful Amazon Echo tips you'll use daily - CNET

  31-12-2020 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Use Alexa to your advantage with these must-know commands.
  
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• Data-driven 2021: Predictions for a new year in data, analytics and AI

  31-12-2020 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A tumultuous 2020 has had many in the industry pondering what comes next, yielding almost 50 pages of predictions, from more than 30 companies, delivered to my inbox. Here's a roundup of many of the 2021 predictions, broken down into the topics that garnered the most conjecture.
  
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• $2,000 second stimulus check's fate is now up to the Senate - CNET

  31-12-2020 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate on Tuesday continued the debate on increasing the size of the payment to $2,000.
  
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• The best cars we drove in 2020 - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We drove hundreds of new cars this year. Here are the ones that truly stood out.
  
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• Google's annual spectacle at CES is no more, with tech show going virtual - CNET

  31-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google has made CES a lot more fun over the last several years. That comes to an end with 2021's CES going online only.
  
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• 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain: A Goldilocks vehicle - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Providing the best of both worlds, this elevated hauler blends the luxury and refinement of a station wagon with the style and capability of an SUV.
  
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• 2020 in space: So many reasons to celebrate in an otherwise terrible year - CNET

  31-12-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Comets and planets and (Crew) Dragons. Oh my!
  
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• Ticketmaster fined $10m for business 'intrusions'

  31-12-2020 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to "choke off" a competitor's business.
  
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• Biggest tech stories of 2020 video - CNET

  31-12-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Zoombombing to Quibi to TikTok, we look back on the major stories that shaped the year in technology.
  
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• Apple executes New Year's Eve apps purge in China

  31-12-2020 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline.
  
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• Direct deposit will get your stimulus check sent faster, but there's a catch - CNET

  31-12-2020 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  It's not just that direct deposit shows up quicker; it's that the alternative could be much, much slower.
  
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• ESPN Plus annual subscriptions reportedly get $10 price hike - CNET

  31-12-2020 12:20 via cnet.com
  
  Pay-per-view UFC events will also cost $5 extra, according to Variety.
  
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• TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England

  31-12-2020 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An English court rules the girl can remains anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children's data.
  
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• Oxford COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for emergency use in UK - CNET

  31-12-2020 11:17 via cnet.com
  
  Vaccinations from Oxford University and AstraZeneca will begin in next week.
  
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• Apple's M1 Macs are killing my Hackintosh - CNET

  31-12-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Four years ago, I built a PC, then made it run like a Mac. Soon, Apple will stop it from working.
  
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• 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid review: Practical plug-in - Roadshow

  31-12-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Chrysler's updated Pacifica minivan offers hybrid power, but this isn't your standard plug-in.
  
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• $600 stimulus check qualifications: Income limit, age and more - CNET

  31-12-2020 10:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new stimulus legislation has some requirements that are more generous than others. Here's everyone who'd be eligible for a second stimulus check.
  
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• These cities are opening their doors to the first climate migrants

  31-12-2020 07:00
  
  Cities such as Mongla in Bangladesh and Buffalo in New York are transforming themselves into attractive locations for those displaced by climate change
  
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