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• Best graphics card for gamers and creatives in 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Picking a new AMD or Nvidia graphics card can be overwhelming. We'll help you get started with everything you need to know.
  
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• When will your new stimulus check arrive in the mail? How to track it through USPS - CNET

  02-01-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  A free US Postal Service tool can help you identify your second stimulus check so you don't accidentally throw it away.
  
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• The best gaming laptop performers for 2021: Alienware, Origin PC and more compared - CNET

  02-01-2021 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Alienware and Origin PC still dominate the top spots, with Acer's Triton 900, the Razor Blade Pro and Asus' ROG Zephyrus GX701 the best of the rest.
  
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• Best essential oil diffusers for aromatherapy in 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  One of these essential oil diffusers can keep your space smelling good for 53 hours straight, and another operates via voice control. Read on to learn how to choose the best essential oil diffuser.
  
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• The best Android tablet for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Android tablets rarely make the case for ditching your iPad, but that doesn't mean there aren't any good options available. Here are our favorites.
  
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• The 10 best car waxes for 2021 - Roadshow

  02-01-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  After a hand car wash, show your car some extra love and protect the paint with these top carnauba, liquid and spray waxes.
  
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• How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower light up the sky this weekend - CNET

  02-01-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The first big chance to glimpse shooting stars and fireballs in the young year is already here.
  
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• The best gear for online classes or meetings in 2021: Webcams, lights, mics, tripods and more - CNET

  02-01-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Zoom call for work? Remote school session? This gear will enhance all your video chats.
  
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• Got a new iPad? Here are the best iPad games in 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here are our favorite new and old iPad games to play this year
  
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• $2,000 second stimulus check dead for now, but what happens in the next 3 weeks is key - CNET

  02-01-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate on Friday didn't vote on increasing the size of the payment to $2,000. Is there another chance? Here's what to know.
  
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• Space in 2020: Many reasons to celebrate in an otherwise terrible year - CNET

  02-01-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Comets and planets and (Crew) Dragons. Oh my!
  
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• Best soundbars with Amazon Alexa for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hey, Alexa, which soundbars with you built-in does CNET recommend?
  
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• Best gaming laptop to buy for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Our picks for when it's time to play.
  
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• Elon Musk plans to catch the most powerful SpaceX rocket, not land it - CNET

  02-01-2021 20:55 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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• How to watch the Quadrantids meteor shower light up the sky this weekend - CNET

  02-01-2021 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  The first big chance to glimpse shooting stars and fireballs in the young year is already here.
  
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• Second stimulus check money: What to know about your $600 payment - CNET

  02-01-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus payments are settling in at $600 per person. We'll help you understand the money matters that will affect you most.
  
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• Not everyone will get the exact same COVID-19 vaccine. What to know - CNET

  02-01-2021 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Which vaccine you get -- and when you get it -- might depend on factors such as your age, your health and possibly even where you live.
  
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• Every important second stimulus check fact you should know now that payments are coming - CNET

  02-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus check for $600 is official, but the chance of the payment becoming $2,000 has faded. How soon could you get your check, and how have the rules changed this time around? We have answers.
  
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• Get Jurassic World Evolution for free in this week's Epic Games giveaway - CNET

  02-01-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Jurassic World Evolution is a free park-building sim game that usually costs $45.
  
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• The best PS4 games for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Check out our favorite PS4 games.
  
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• These are the droid-themed headphones your kids are looking for - CNET

  02-01-2021 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  iHome's Star Wars headphones sport BB-8 on the earcups and are currently 50% off.
  
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• Which second stimulus check payment group are you in? Here's why it makes a difference - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus check payments are coming faster this time, but not everyone will get theirs at once, and some may have to wait weeks or even months. Here's what to know.
  
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• Best iPhone 11 and 11 Pro cases for 2021: Speck, Otterbox and more compared - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a case for your new iPhone? Take a look at our current top phone case picks.
  
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• Get this clever 2-piece iPhone power bank for $19 - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  A pocket-sized 1,000-mAh battery detaches from the larger 5,000-mAh base unit for on-the-go charging.
  
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• Where to buy Xbox Series S: See restock status for Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:17 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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• Best wireless mouse for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you need to connect to your computer, tablet, phone or all three at once, there's a great wireless mouse waiting for you.
  
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• $600 stimulus check qualifications: Income limit, age and more requirements - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  The new stimulus bill establishes some eligibility requirements that are more generous than others. Here's everyone who would be eligible for a second direct payment.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Restock news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, more - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:12 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen gaming console has been out of stock for months despite occasional inventory drops. Here's what we know about when more will appear at retailers.
  
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• 'Energy needed a digital revolution – and we are it'

  02-01-2021 17:00
  
  Greg Jackson, boss of Octopus Energy, says the sector was ripe for an Amazon or Uber-style disruptor, but that his version will also boost the UK’s green revolutionGreg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, wears the unassuming combination of jeans and trainers one might expect from the founder of a wildly successful startup. There’s also a vast open-plan central London office, easy camaraderie with staff, lots of plants. He has the enthusiasm and world-changing idealism too. W
  
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• Best over-ear headphones for 2021: Bose, Sony and more - CNET

  02-01-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a set of over-ear cans? These are CNET's current top picks.
  
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• All I want for 2021 is to see Mark Zuckerberg up in court | John Naughton

  02-01-2021 17:00
  
  The tech giants’ law-free bonanza is coming to an end on both sides of the Atlantic, but let’s speed up the process It’s always risky making predictions about the tech industry, but this year looks like being different, at least in the sense that there are two safe bets. One is that the attempts to regulate the tech giants that began last year will intensify; the second that we will be increasingly deluged by sanctimonious cant from Facebook & co as they seek to avoid democ
  
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• Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

  02-01-2021 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time.
  
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• PS5 restock update: When to expect inventory at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target, more - CNET

  02-01-2021 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is out of stock, but inventory has been trickling in (and selling out quickly). Here are the latest restock updates to help you get your own next-gen console.
  
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• PS5 restock update: When to expect inventory at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  02-01-2021 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is out of stock, but inventory has been trickling in (and selling out quickly). Here are the latest restock updates to help you get your own next-gen console.
  
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• Best PC speakers for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a pair of speakers for your computer? Here are our picks for top Windows and Mac PC speakers at various prices.
  
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• The best weight loss diets for 2021, according to experts - CNET

  02-01-2021 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Dieticians discuss the benefits and drawbacks of popular diets like Whole30, Keto and more for weight loss.
  
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• Best PS4 gaming headset for 2021 - CNET

  02-01-2021 15:10 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new headset for your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5? Here are our current top picks, from basic budget models that cost less than $50 to feature-packed high-end powerhouses.
  
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• Direct deposit and your second stimulus check: Everything you'll want to know - CNET

  02-01-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Direct deposit is the fastest way to get your second stimulus check, but there are some important facts and figures to keep in mind.
  
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• Apple's new Mac Mini is killing my Hackintosh - CNET

  02-01-2021 14:50 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Four years ago, I built a PC, then tricked it to run Mac software. Soon, Apple will stop it from working.
  
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• Stimulus check: How you'll claim missing money with the Recovery Rebate Credit - CNET

  02-01-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  If your first or second stimulus payment seems smaller than expected, you can claim the amount as a Recovery Rebate Credit on your taxes this year.
  
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• Tech trends we want to see in 2021 video - CNET

  02-01-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  After a year like no other, expect 2021 to bring a big shift in the technology landscape -- from on-demand services and better remote working options, to more 5G connectivity and huge leaps in space travel.
  
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• When will the IRS send your second stimulus check, and why does the Jan. 15 cutoff matter? - CNET

  02-01-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything we know today about the second stimulus check delivery timeline, including what happens after Jan. 15.
  
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• There's a darker side to English businesses citing Magna Carta to defy lockdown | Hussein Kesvani

  02-01-2021 11:00
  
  Shops using the charter to bypass Covid laws may seem funny – but the online culture that spawns such misinformation is notAs someone who writes about online culture, I spend a fair bit of time researching the internet’s shady corners – and it’s hard to be surprised by anything any more. But, last year, there was something uncanny about seeing conspiracist attitudes usually reserved for the screen – comment sections, forums, chat boxes on Facebook and on any trendin
  
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• My tech plan for a happier, healthier 2021

  02-01-2021 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  2020 was one heck of a year. And tech has been a double-edged sword, simultaneously making things easier and more challenging. In 2021, I plan to use technology in a way that makes it better.
  
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• Events horizon: the films, music, art and more to get excited about in 2021

  02-01-2021 09:00
  
  From the return of live comedy to a cornucopia of video game releases, it’s going to be a big year for ... pretty much everythingModern Toss on the cultural year ahead
  Massive albums by massive artists
  ... From Drake (due late December) to Foo Fighters (5 February). We may also hear from Adele, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Cardi B and Kanye West. Plus Beyoncé, that shock album-drop pioneer might join the party, too. Continue reading...
  
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• Calculate your second stimulus check total now that payments are going out - CNET

  02-01-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Use CNET's stimulus check calculator to estimate how much you and your family could really expect.
  
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• The Metaverse is coming

  02-01-2021 07:00
  
  A 3D virtual world where millions meet online will become our key social hub
  
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• Ransomware attackers now have their sights set on the biggest prize

  02-01-2021 07:00
  
  The business of ransomware is changing and the next targets are going to be wealthy organisations that will pay to save their reputations
  
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• Extra weekly unemployment benefit: How long the $300 checks will last, will you qualify and more - CNET

  02-01-2021 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  $300 weekly unemployment bonus checks are coming your way, but they won't last forever. Here's the latest.
  
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• 5 things you need to do to stop yourself getting hacked in 2021

  02-01-2021 07:00
  
  You are your own biggest weakness. Changing just a few of your behaviours can reduce the chances of your online accounts being hacked
  
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