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• Turn your desktop into an invisible wireless charging pad and get a $35 power bank for free - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Affix the UTS-1 Wireless Charger to the underside of your tabletop for up to 9 watts of fast wireless charging.
  
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• 14 of the best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for more great shows like WandaVision? Let's round up Disney's best gems.
  
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• 35 of the best movies to see on Disney Plus - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus.
  
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• Inauguration Day a palindrome, and that won't happen again for 1,000 years - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready, number lovers -- 2021 has a total of 22 reversible dates.
  
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• The 20 best movies to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• 19 of the best TV shows to binge on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• Your stimulus check might still be in the mail. Here's how to track it through USPS - CNET

  20-01-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The deadline has passed for the IRS to send out second stimulus payments, but yours could still be on the way. Use this postal service tool to track your stimulus check right to your mailbox, so you don't accidentally throw it away.
  
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• President Joe Biden's middle name is Robinette, and here's why - CNET

  20-01-2021 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The new commander-in-chief has a highly unusual middle name that some became aware of for the first time on Inauguration Day.
  
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• Snag a Google Nest Hub for just $49 at your local Walmart - CNET

  20-01-2021 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your chance to score one of the best deals ever on this smart screen, provided your store has inventory.
  
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• Amazon says it wants to help Biden reach 100M vaccination goal - CNET

  20-01-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant says it's "prepared to move quickly" to help administer vaccines.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  20-01-2021 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen console has been out of stock continuously since November. Here's what we know about when retailers will drop new inventory.
  
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• Volkswagen Golf is officially dead in the US - Roadshow

  20-01-2021 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  VW will pull its longstanding hatchback from the US market for good, giving us a final answer to a question posed two years ago.
  
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• The best budgeting app for 2021 - CNET

  20-01-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need to get your spending on track but not sure where to start? Check out the best budgeting apps to find the right one for you.
  
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• Stimulus formula: Why you got the payment amount you did, what it means for a third check - CNET

  20-01-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you know how the IRS determined how much money you'd get with your first two stimulus checks, and might do again with the third? You probably should, as it could reveal any calculation errors. Here's what we know, and how your kids can change the equation.
  
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• New study finds tech elites view the world with more meritocracy

  20-01-2021 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  But the same group also denies there is a connection between democracy and money.
  
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• Joe Biden inauguration memes: Bernie Sanders' mittens, Lady Gaga's dove - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Fashion statements and gee-whiz technology create social media buzz.
  
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• NFL Playoffs: How to stream Bucs vs. Packers on Fox, Bills vs. Chiefs on CBS without cable - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  It is time to decide who will make it to the Super Bowl.
  
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• Social media giants grilled on hate content

  20-01-2021 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok asked about their role in the recent violent events in Washington.
  
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• During inauguration, 'modern technology' of fast photos wows politicians - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Just wait until Congress discovers the existence of Polaroids.
  
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• This is probably the new Toyota 86's front bumper - Roadshow

  20-01-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  We already saw the new Subaru BRZ, so its Toyota twin likely isn't far behind.
  
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• Watch poet laureate Amanda Gorman's stirring inauguration reading - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  "There is always a light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
  
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• Watch poet Amanda Gorman's stirring Inauguration Day reading - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  "There is always a light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
  
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• Hear American Anthem, the patriotic song Biden quoted during inauguration - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  The lyrics from Gene Scheer's contemplative song anchored an address focused on unifying a divided country.
  
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• How HBO's The Flight Attendant and Dear White People changed Griffin Matthews - CNET

  20-01-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the wonderful actor, artist and activist opens up about both shows. He also explains why he thought it was a good idea to raise chickens during a pandemic.
  
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• Biden inauguration concert, replay: How to watch the speech, plus more events today - CNET

  20-01-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Wednesday's inauguration officially sworn in President Joe Biden, with special performances by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks. Here's what you need to know for the rest of today's events.
  
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• Kia will lead Apple Car project work under Hyundai Motor, report says - Roadshow

  20-01-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  A Korean report placed Kia as the brand that will lead Apple Car work amid rumors Hyundai Motor is close to finalizing a partnership with the tech giant.
  
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• No second stimulus check yet? When to report it to the IRS -- and how - CNET

  20-01-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you haven't received your first or second stimulus check, or there was an error with your payment, you can track your money, file for missing money or contact the IRS. We'll tell you how to do it.
  
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• HBO subscribers: Watch Wonder Woman 1984 for free with HBO Max before it leaves Jan. 24 - CNET

  20-01-2021 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  You may already have HBO Max for no extra charge. Here's how to find out.
  
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• See President Joe Biden's first tweet as POTUS: 'No time to waste' - CNET

  20-01-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new president, and Vice President Kamala Harris, have taken over the official Twitter accounts.
  
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• White House website switch has a secret message for coders - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  US Digital Services could be looking for applicants.
  
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• Google cuts corporate access of AI researcher following Timnit Gebru dustup - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant says it's investigating how Margaret Mitchell, who leads Google's Ethical AI group, handled sensitive data.
  
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• PS5: Restock of new PlayStations causes chaos online

  20-01-2021 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say automated bots are buying up the stock for resale.
  
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• American Anthem song: Biden quotes a lesser-known patriotic masterpiece - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Biden used lyrics from Gene Scheer's contemplative song in his inaugural address.
  
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• Twitter transfers White House accounts to Biden: What you need to know - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  The accounts didn't automatically inherit followers from the prior administration, but users received a notification about the transfer.
  
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• Inauguration: Watch Lady Gaga's emotional rendition of national anthem - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  The singer soars with a giant voice and an equally giant dove pin as President Joe Biden is inaugurated.
  
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• Biden inauguration replay: How to watch the speech, J.Lo, Garth Brooks, more events today - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Wednesday's inauguration officially sworn in President Joe Biden, with special performances by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks. Here's what you need to know for the rest of today's events.
  
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• Forget about your tax refund. Stimulus money is why you want to file early this year - CNET

  20-01-2021 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Filing taxes early can potentially set you up to get your third stimulus check faster, and also speed up delivery on any missing money you should've received from the first or second stimulus checks.
  
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• Trump pardoned Church of AI founder, so I went there to worship

  20-01-2021 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Former Google exec Anthony Levandowski got a surprise pardon from the outgoing president. But what of his Church of Artificial Intelligence? I decided to investigate.
  
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• Militia-related nonprofits listed among groups that can receive Amazon Smile donations - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Charities called Oath Keepers and Three Percent share names with extremist groups that allegedly participated in the Capitol riots. Amazon is looking into the situation.
  
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• $50 Beats Flex headphones now available in blue and gray - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's least expensive wireless headphones, the Beats Flex, add two new color options.
  
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• How to watch: Resident Evil Village gameplay and trailer to be revealed in Thursday showcase - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  The upcoming PS5, Xbox Series X and PC survival horror game is due out in 2021.
  
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• Inauguration Day: Watch poet laureate Amanda Gorman's stirring reading - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  "There is always a light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
  
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• Majority of Brazil's connected population uses digital citizen services

  20-01-2021 18:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Some 84 million Brazilians are using services delivered online, according to government figures.
  
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• Are you being overcharged by clever AI? Watchdog looks at whether algorithms hurt competition

  20-01-2021 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  More rules are needed to make sure companies don't use algorithms to harm consumer rights.
  
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• Inauguration Day: Watch Lady Gaga sing the national anthem - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  The singer soars with a giant voice and an equally giant bird pin as President Joe Biden is inaugurated.
  
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• Biden to rejoin WHO, Paris climate agreement on day one - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  On his first day in office, President Joe Biden has a full plate of executive orders, memoranda and directives ready to go.
  
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• Third stimulus check: We have a better idea when it could pass now that Biden is president - CNET

  20-01-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  One of President Biden's top priorities is pushing out COVID-19 relief, fast -- and that includes a third stimulus check. Here's what we know about the timeline.
  
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• Biden administration promises an EV era, new world for the auto industry - Roadshow

  20-01-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  President Joe Biden calls for sweeping changes to bolster the US auto industry, usher in EVs and transform transportation. We lay it all out.
  
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• 2022 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder reveal set for Feb. 4 - Roadshow

  20-01-2021 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  Here comes a new truck and SUV from Nissan, as the automaker continues to work and turn its fortunes around.
  
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• NSA urges system administrators to replace obsolete TLS protocols

  20-01-2021 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  NSA: Obsolete encryption provides a false sense of security.
  
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