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• Facebook bans ads for gun accessories in run-up to inauguration - CNET

  16-01-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  The move comes as the US braces for the possibility of more violence ahead of the Jan. 20 swearing in of President-elect Joe Biden.
  
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• Third stimulus check details so far: Payment size, qualification changes, timeline - CNET

  16-01-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  President-elect Joe Biden's vision for a third stimulus check once again shakes up qualifications and a payment total.
  
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• The best fitness trackers for 2021 - CNET

  16-01-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for band or a watch, these four options will help kick your fitness routine into high gear.
  
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• Nissan's NV350 Office Pod lets you work anywhere -- seriously - Roadshow

  16-01-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Want to work in the forest away from a cubicle? No problem.
  
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• Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: Important stuff you need to know - CNET

  16-01-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Your federal tax returns play an outsize role in your second stimulus payment, and likely your third payment, too. Here's what you need to know as we head into Tax Season 2020.
  
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• Where's your $600 stimulus check? Tips to track it down with the Get My Payment app - CNET

  16-01-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The deadline has now passed for the IRS to automatically send your second stimulus check, but this free, online tool from the IRS can give you more information about your payment status.
  
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• 'Law unto themselves': the Australian battle to curb Facebook and Twitter's power

  16-01-2021 20:00
  
  The suspension of Donald Trump’s accounts sparked outrage among conservatives but the prevailing mood is for greater regulationNationals MP Anne Webster and Labor MP Sharon Claydon are less concerned with why Donald Trump was taken off social media, and more concerned with what platforms such as Facebook are doing to stop online defamation and abuse.Webster and Claydon are the co-chairs of the Parliamentary Friends of Making Social Media Safe, a group to “highlight the environment of
  
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• DuckDuckGo surpasses 100 million daily search queries for the first time

  16-01-2021 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  DuckDuckGo reaches historic milestone in a week when both Signal and Telegram saw a huge influx of new users.
  
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• Biden inauguration in 4 days: How to watch live, start time, security measures, celebrity performances - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  The 59th inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden is days away, with extra security protocols in place, and celebrity appearances by Tom Hanks, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and more. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Yes, the stimulus check deadline is over. No, it doesn't mean you won't get your payment - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Friday's deadline will stop stimulus check delivery in its tracks. In fact, some people may have to wait weeks or months for their money. Here's what we know.
  
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• The best MLK Day sales and deals you can get right now: Save $70 on Dyson, $30 on AirPods, $60 on Apple Watch and more - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  You can save on an Echo Show, smartwatches and smart speakers, not to mention outdoor wear, Shutterfly photo books, Keurig and more.
  
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• See NASA's massive SLS moon rocket fire up (and shut down early) - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Before the first major Artemis mission takes off, NASA needs to prove its huge rocket system is up to the task with a spectacular "Green Run" hot fire test.
  
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• How to watch NASA fire up its massive SLS moon rocket today - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Before the first major Artemis mission takes off, NASA needs to prove its huge rocket system is up to the task. That calls for a "Green Run" hot fire test.
  
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• NFL Playoffs Divisional Round: How to watch Ravens vs. Bills on NBC today without cable - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Baltimore Ravens are going up to Buffalo to battle the Bills on Saturday.
  
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• NFL Playoffs Divisional Round: How to watch Rams vs. Packers on Fox today without cable - CNET

  16-01-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Los Angeles Rams head to Green Bay to take on the Packers.
  
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• Get a stimulus check you shouldn't have? Yes, the IRS expects you to return it - CNET

  16-01-2021 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  If any of these situations apply to you, here are the steps you can take to return your stimulus payment.
  
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• The best water filter pitcher of 2021 - CNET

  16-01-2021 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  Spoiler: It isn't Brita.
  
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• Save 10% on the dongle that upscales Nintendo Switch games to better-than-HD graphics - CNET

  16-01-2021 17:04 via cnet.com
  
  The plug-and-play Marseille mClassic works with other game consoles as well.
  
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• The silencing of Trump has highlighted the authoritarian power of tech giants | John Naughton

  16-01-2021 17:00
  
  The US president’s ban has sparked a furious debate about online opinion, but it’s part of a bigger conversationIt was eerily quiet on social media last week. That’s because Trump and his cultists had been “deplatformed”. By banning him, Twitter effectively took away the megaphone he’s been masterfully deploying since he ran for president. The shock of the 6 January assault on the Capitol was seismic enough to convince even Mark Zuckerberg that the plug finall
  
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• Xbox Series S restock updates for retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, more - CNET

  16-01-2021 16:48 via cnet.com
  
  The digital-only Xbox Series S is out of stock at every major retailer, but we'll update this page when as console's inventory status changes.
  
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• How to buy the Xbox Series X: What you need to know about restocks at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  16-01-2021 16:34 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen console continues to be out of stock pretty much everywhere. Here's what we know about when retailers will drop new inventory.
  
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• Our first look at the new Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus video - CNET

  16-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung cut $200 off the price of all three Galaxy S21 phones. We look at the tradeoffs it made to hit that lower price.
  
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• Galaxy S21 Ultra: Our first look at Samsung's new premium phone video - CNET

  16-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung cut $200 off the price of its new high-end phone. We see how the price drop affects the S21 Ultra, for better or worse.
  
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• Could your stimulus check still arrive by mail? 2 ways to track it to your mailbox through USPS - CNET

  16-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  This USPS tool allows you to follow your stimulus check right to your mailbox, so you don't accidentally throw it away.
  
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• 2021 Vespa Sei Giorni II review: Vintage style and surprising performance - Roadshow

  16-01-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Of course, being fitted with Vespa's most powerful engine ever has other benefits, as well.
  
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• The beauty and wellness products you'll want from CES 2021 - CNET

  16-01-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Custom lipstick, allergy relief and a water-saving shower faucet: These are the gadgets you'll want this year.
  
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• Moto G9 Play

  16-01-2021 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Moto G9 Play is one of the cheapest smartphones around, but it's still quite accomplished.
  
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• Get a stimulus check you shouldn't have? The IRS expects you to return it, like this - CNET

  16-01-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If any of these situations apply to you, here are the steps you can take to return your stimulus payment.
  
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• CES: Tech to control your devices remotely

  16-01-2021 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring.
  
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• Forget your Mac's password? Here's how to get back into your locked-down computer - CNET

  16-01-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  It's easy to panic if you get locked out of your Mac, but you can reset it and get access back in minutes thanks to Apple's built-in tool.
  
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• How long is Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max? - CNET

  16-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Better hurry, the superhero sequel starring Gal Gadot is streaming only for a limited time.
  
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• Grab this bundle and start down the path to becoming a data analytics pro

  16-01-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Get five data analytics courses for under $30.
  
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• Delta just offered a brave lesson in listening to customers, not tech

  16-01-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Everyone has their view of how the future of work will look. Delta Air Lines thinks the tech industry has got it all wrong.
  
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• Cadillac eVTOL air taxi revealed, CES 2021 and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  16-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a recap of the automotive world for the week ending Jan. 16.
  
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• Best new headphones of CES 2021 - CNET

  16-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several new headphones were announced at CES 2021. Here's a look at the best of them.
  
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• Accessibility devices at CES 2021 reflect growing focus on inclusive tech - CNET

  16-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A traditionally overlooked space is finally getting some of the attention it deserves.
  
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• Missing stimulus check? You may need to request an IRS payment trace - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  In certain cases, you may need to contact the IRS to track down your second stimulus check. Here's what to know.
  
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• Three to increase pay-as-you-go roaming charges

  16-01-2021 13:24
  
  Mobile phone operator will increase prices from 16 February but says rates remain competitiveThe mobile phone operator Three is increasing call and text charges for its pay-as-you-go customers, with some international texts rising from 2p to 35p.From 16 February, the cost of making a PAYG call will rise to 10p a minute – up from 3p. The cost of sending a text in the UK will jump from 2p to 10p, while the price of using data anywhere rises from 1p to 5p a MB. Continue reading...
  
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• WandaVision release dates: When does each episode air on Disney Plus? - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:11 via cnet.com
  
  WandaVision has kicked off on Disney Plus, here's the full release schedule for the coming weeks.
  
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• Why CES 2021 was filled with business laptops and Chromebooks - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  It was a year when practical concerns overtook cool new designs, mostly.
  
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• Watch free 4K TV broadcasts with an antenna: NextGen TV comes to more cities in 2021 - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Cord cutters rejoice! Free 4K TV over the air, also known as ATSC 3.0, is expanding to New York, Los Angeles and other major markets this year.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 preorders are open: Price, release date, deals, freebies, more - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung’s Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra preorders are live. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Make your TikTok aesthetic with Notion: Here's how to set it up - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Enterprise app Notion has weirdly become TikTok's answer to keeping organized while working and learning from home.
  
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• Kia previews its upcoming electric vehicles - Roadshow

  16-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This dark and shadowy look at Kia's future includes an autonomous pod, a bean-shaped commuter and a more traditional SUV.
  
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• CES 2021 comes to a close, Samsung announces Galaxy S21 lineup video - CNET

  16-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include all the announcements at CES 2021, Samsung's Unpacked event and President-Elect Joe Biden's new Twitter handle.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine: US requirements, hidden costs, when you'll get vaccinated, more - CNET

  16-01-2021 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Can your company compel you to get a coronavirus vaccine? Where are new places you can get vaccinated? Will you have to pay anything? What can you do after you're vaccinated? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• TikTok photoshoot of car on UK level crossing – 'sheer stupidity'

  16-01-2021 12:03
  
  British Transport Police investigate ‘reckless’ video posted of car on working level crossing near BoltonPolice are investigating after a video showing a car parked over a live railway track for a photoshoot was posted on TikTok.The clip shows a tripod and car set up by a level crossing north of Bolton with the caption: “Would you take the risk to get the shot no one else would?” Continue reading...
  
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• Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12 specs: Samsung may have beaten Apple this time - CNET

  16-01-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung has slashed prices of its Galaxy S21 lineup, but will that give it an edge over the iPhone 12 family? Here's how the Galaxy S21 stacks up against the iPhone 12.
  
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• Banning Trump won't fix social media: 10 ideas to rebuild our broken internet – by experts

  16-01-2021 12:00
  
  Away from the vitriol, researchers are investigating concrete steps companies, officials and the rest of us can take to tackle the crisisIt was nearing midnight on Tuesday 12 January when the final plank of Donald Trump’s social media platform fell away. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Snapchat and, finally, YouTube had all come to the same conclusion: that their platforms – multibillion dollar American companies that dominate American political discourse – could not be s
  
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• iOS tip: Find out how many times has your iPhone battery been recharged

  16-01-2021 11:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple gives you a lot of information about your battery, but not this snippet of information. Here's how you can find out your iPhone's battery recharge cycles without any third-party apps or software.
  
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