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• 18 best podcasts to binge right now - CNET

  05-01-2021 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  In case you missed these podcasts from 2020.
  
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• SSI, SSDI and $600 stimulus checks: What to know about eligibility, missing payments and more - CNET

  05-01-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're part of the the SSDI or SSI program, there's a lot to know about the second stimulus check, including how to make a claim for last year's payment. We've got all the details.
  
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• Verizon will keep its 3G network running for now as planned shutdown is pushed off - CNET

  05-01-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Verizon's 3G network is still hanging around.
  
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• Watch a wild lava 'dome fountain' gush at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano - CNET

  05-01-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  It's like a bubbler from Hades.
  
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• Apple patents envision MacBook that wirelessly charges iPhone, iPad and Watch - CNET

  05-01-2021 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The company may also be looking to incorporate the charging feature into the iPad.
  
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• Russians are 'likely' perpetrators of US government hack, official report says

  05-01-2021 22:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Multi-agency report is the Trump administration’s first statement of attribution for the breaching of at least 10 federal agenciesRussia was “likely” to have been behind a string of hacks of US federal agencies identified last month, according the office of the US director of national intelligence which said the hackers breached fewer than 10 federal agencies.The office and the FBI, the National Security Agency, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency inside th
  
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• Open-source developer and manager David Recordon named White House Director of Technology

  05-01-2021 22:54 via zdnet.com
  
  With a background in open source, open standards, and security, Recordon may be ideal for President Joe Biden's White House.
  
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• How to use workout sliders to get a full-body, low-impact workout - CNET

  05-01-2021 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  Sliders can help you activate your core and they take up little space in your home gym.
  
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• Next stimulus check and taxes: What to know about kids, your income and Tax Season 2020 - CNET

  05-01-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Your federal tax return plays a key role in your second stimulus payment -- just as it did for the first check. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• FBI, NSA and CISA say SolarWinds hack was likely of Russian origin - CNET

  05-01-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The US intelligence agencies investigating the cyber attack have attributed it to a Russian APT.
  
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• NFL Wild Card Weekend: How to watch Colts vs. Bills, Rams vs. Seahawks, Buccaneers vs. Washington without cable - CNET

  05-01-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL playoffs are here again.
  
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• The best silk pillowcases for 2021 - CNET

  05-01-2021 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Reduce friction that can mess with your hair and skin at night with a soft, silk pillowcase.
  
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• US government formally blames Russia for SolarWinds hack

  05-01-2021 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Joint statement from the FBI, CISA, ODNI, and NSA says SolarWinds hack was "likely Russian in origin."
  
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• Xbox Series X restock news: When we expect inventory to appear at Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, more - CNET

  05-01-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen gaming console has been out of stock for months despite several inventory drops. Here's what we know about when more will appear at retailers.
  
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• Stimulus check calculator: Find the size of your estimated second payment - CNET

  05-01-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The second stimulus checks are on their way now. We'll help you calculate how much money you should expect from the IRS and help you with how to look for errors.
  
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• Apple finally settled a few old scores in 2020

  05-01-2021 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  2020 closed some of Apple's longest story arcs, and started new ones.
  
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• Samsung First Look 2021 event teases new TVs in virtual showcase - CNET

  05-01-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's January announcements begin this week. Here's how to watch live.
  
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• TalkRadio: YouTube reverses decision to ban channel

  05-01-2021 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  YouTube says the broadcaster posted banned Covid content, but it has decided to reinstate its channel.
  
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• Ford Bronco to add Heritage Edition in 2022, report says - Roadshow

  05-01-2021 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  We haven't even seen the 2021 Bronco hit the road, but rumors about the 2022 model are already here.
  
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• Jaguar kills ocelot in rare footage, and climate change might be behind it - CNET

  05-01-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Another wild cat was an unusual meal choice for a jaguar, so scientists are looking for the reason.
  
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• 'Bean Dad' John Roderick apologizes, says can opener story was 'poorly told' - CNET

  05-01-2021 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter ladled out a bowl full of hurt on the Seattle musician over the weekend.
  
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• $600 stimulus check qualifications: Rules for income limit, age, citizenship, more - CNET

  05-01-2021 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The qualifications for the new stimulus check have some changes that benefit some while also making fewer eligible for a second direct payment.
  
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• Consumers don't understand blockchain but covet what it enables, survey reveals

  05-01-2021 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you really understand how blockchain works? Is it a realm of untapped opportunities, or a 'get rich quick' scheme created by a mysterious authority intent on scamming us?
  
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• Avita Pura laptop review: An ultra light laptop with all the features you need for gaming, movies, or work

  05-01-2021 20:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The Avita Pura would suit your kids’ educational needs and will perform well for the home worker.
  
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• The best home security systems of 2021: Live monitoring, DIY kits, video doorbells and more - CNET

  05-01-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Need help picking out the best home security system for your home? We're here to help you sort through your options.
  
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• Tanya Roberts dead at 65 following premature announcement of her passing - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Roberts, a former Bond girl, also starred in the final season of Charlie's Angels.
  
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• AT&T's 'secret' prepaid plan is great for those who don't need unlimited data - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  For $25 a month, you can get an 8GB plan with mobile hotspot and rollover data. The catch: You have to pay for a full year in advance.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 rumors: New cameras, S Pen stylus, launching Jan. 14 - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Three new Galaxy S21 phones are on the way and will debut next week.
  
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• Singapore police had used COVID-19 contact tracing data in murder probe

  05-01-2021 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Government defends need to allow police access to the country's contact tracing data to aid in "very serious offences", revealing that the TraceTogether data already has been used at least once in a homicide investigation.
  
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• AR game Minecraft Earth to be shut down in June - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  The free-to-play mobile game in which you explore and build AR structures will turn off servers and support at the end of June.
  
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• Why Georgia's runoffs today could help make or break a $2,000 third stimulus check - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The winners of two Jan. 5 runoff elections for Senate seats could have an outsize effect on the next stimulus package. Here's the situation.
  
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• Best tax software for 2021: TurboTax, H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and more compared - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  In the wake of COVID-19, filing your taxes may be more complicated than ever before. Here's everything you need to get them done fast and for the lowest price.
  
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• The Instagram-famous Always Pan is back on sale (and in stock) - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Treat yourself to the cult-favorite frying pan and save 20% right now.
  
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• I got the COVID-19 vaccine sooner than expected. Here's what it was like - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Turns out a stick in the arm is a great way to ring in the New Year.
  
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• Best battery maintainers in 2021 - Roadshow

  05-01-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Car batteries discharge over time when a car is in storage. Here are the best car battery maintainers to keep them in peak health and ready to hit the road.
  
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• Are you getting a second stimulus check? Better know your rights - CNET

  05-01-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The latest stimulus relief package includes new rules around who can garnish your payment. Here are your rights when it comes to your money.
  
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• Snapchat blackmailer from Essex is jailed

  05-01-2021 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A sex offender targeted nearly 600 females and some of them sent intimate pictures to him.
  
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• Keep Christmas baubles up through lockdown | Brief letters

  05-01-2021 18:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Christmas decorations | Use for old Guardians | LP fans | Voice notesAs a rational atheist, I am certain that warnings founded on superstition are nonsense and deserve to be ignored. But this year, please could the staff at Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square etc ensure that every bauble, every shred of tinsel and every pine needle is taken down, packed away and cleared up by 6 January.Dominic RaynerLeeds• One way to deal with lockdown at the dreariest and most depressing ti
  
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• NASA suspects sunquakes are coming from deep beneath the sun's surface - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  Shake, ripple and roll from below.
  
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• Stimulus check payment: IRS has 10 days until the cutoff. When will yours arrive? - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything we know about the second stimulus check delivery schedule, including a step you have to take after Jan. 15.
  
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• Bose's new 'open' sport buds set to ship Jan. 20 - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  The Bose Sport Open Earbuds, which feature a unique open design, are now available for pre-order for $200.
  
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• Ikea apparently has mock PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles to help shoppers - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Use a fake console to help you decide which cabinet to buy.
  
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• Ikea apparently creates mock PS5, Xbox Series X consoles to help shoppers - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  You can use a fake console to help you decide which cabinet to buy.
  
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• Italian mobile operator offers to replace SIM cards after massive data breach

  05-01-2021 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Hackers stole the personal data for 2.5 million Ho Mobile subscribers.
  
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• This Ford Bronco could arrive before the real SUV this summer - Roadshow

  05-01-2021 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  Ford pushed Bronco production back to this coming summer, so perhaps Maisto's new Bronco scale model can tide you over.
  
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• The best DIY home security systems to buy in 2021 - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  Keep an eye on your home with one of these do-it-yourself systems.
  
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• Second stimulus check: Whether you count as an adult or a dependent could decide your payment - CNET

  05-01-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS' definition of a dependent can determine whether you get your own stimulus check, contribute to the family's share or get nothing at all. Here's what you need to know about age and second stimulus check eligibility.
  
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• Mazda's rotary engine will return to the US with the MX-30 EV - Roadshow

  05-01-2021 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  We love the MX-30, and news of the rotary's return is icing on the cake.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: Save $60 on new M1 MacBook Pro, more on older models - CNET

  05-01-2021 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  The new M1 MacBook models are out and already discounted, and better deals can be had on the older, Intel-based models.
  
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• Covid travel: Why Instagram is still full of celebrities 'on holiday'

  05-01-2021 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite rising infection rates and restrictions in the UK, some celebrities have continued to travel.
  
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