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• Why Reddit made GameStop and BlackBerry stock suddenly jump - CNET

  25-01-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Online market players hatched a plan to make GameStop's stock rocket up despite having little value, and it worked.
  
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• Baby tyrannosaur dinosaurs were the size of dogs, embryo fossils show - CNET

  25-01-2021 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Tyrannosaur embryo fossil fragments are helping scientists peek into the dinosaurs' early days.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart, more - CNET

  25-01-2021 23:31 via cnet.com
  Microsoft's next-generation console has been out of stock since it was released in November. Here's what we know about when retailers will drop new inventory.
  
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• PS5 restocks: When to expect the console to appear at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  25-01-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony PlayStation 5 isn't in stock right now, but check here for the latest news on when to expect more inventory at major retailers.
  
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• Every way to report or claim your no-show stimulus check with the IRS - CNET

  25-01-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Still waiting on your first or second stimulus check? Here's how to track your money, file for a missing payment or contact the IRS.
  
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• Scientists rediscover adorable rare volcano mouse thought to be extinct - CNET

  25-01-2021 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  The mouse species survived a devastating volcano eruption in the Philippines.
  
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• Birdwatch: Twitter pilot will allow users to flag misinformation

  25-01-2021 22:42
  
  Company has faced growing calls to better combat misinformation, particularly after the 2020 presidential electionTwitter will allow users to flag and annotate misleading or inaccurate tweets in ongoing efforts to address misinformation on the platform. Continue reading...
  
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• Super Bowl 55 streaming: How to watch Bucs vs. Chiefs on CBS for free without cable - CNET

  25-01-2021 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The big game for 2021 airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 7. From how to stream to free trials, here's what you need to know.
  
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• Biden administration resumes efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill - CNET

  25-01-2021 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  The initiative began during the Obama administration, but hadn't moved forward under former president Donald Trump.
  
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• The best cheap car insurance for 2021 - Roadshow

  25-01-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best insurers for the most affordable rates. How cheap depends on driver age, driving record, military experience and credit score.
  
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• Madden NFL 21 hits Google Stadia Jan. 28 - CNET

  25-01-2021 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Play the new Madden game this weekend for free.
  
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• Plan for the big game: Order your party staples online - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  There's even a Blue Apron meal kit bundle with everything you need to nail your football watch party.
  
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• First responders must be better equipped for EV fires, feds say - Roadshow

  25-01-2021 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  The NTSB laid out a handful of recommendations it hopes can better prepare first responders when dealing with electric vehicle fires.
  
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• Apple's Time to Walk workout in Fitness Plus: How to get started - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Listen to celebrities tell stories about their lives as you go on a walk.
  
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• Amazon launches Alexa Guard Plus subscription service - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The new service can play dogs barking when your smart speaker hears a break-in, along with other clever features.
  
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• First dogs Champ and Major bound in to the Biden White House - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Champ enjoys lazing in his dog bed by the fireplace, while the younger Major loves running on the South Lawn.
  
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• Skull of dinosaur with hollow tube on its head found for first time in a century - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  The duck-billed dinosaur Parasuaruraorlophus is best known for the tube that grows out of its head, and the well-preserved skull offers more clues about the crest's evolution.
  
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• Amazon removes militia-related groups from Smile charitable giving program - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Groups related to the Oath Keepers and the Three Percent are no longer eligible to receive a small portion of shoppers' payments.
  
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• Amazon removes militia groups from Smile charitable giving program - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Groups related to the Oath Keepers and the Three Percent are no longer eligible to receive a small portion of shoppers' payments.
  
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• I just got my second COVID-19 vaccine dose. Now what? - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Pfizer shot offers protection from the worst of the virus, but it doesn't offer a return to normal life. Not yet, at least.
  
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• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander shows off ahead of February debut - Roadshow

  25-01-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  This will be the first totally new Mitsubishi in a very long time.
  
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• Time to Walk is Apple’s latest Fitness Plus feature that breaks away from staring at a screen

  25-01-2021 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Go on a walk and listen to stories from celebrities.
  
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• Stimulus check qualifications today and 3 possible changes for the next payment - CNET

  25-01-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where eligibility requirements stand right now and how they could expand with the third stimulus check.
  
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• Signed, sealed and safely delivered: The best Valentine's Day treats to order online - CNET

  25-01-2021 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Find something special to satisfy every appetite.
  
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• Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet CEOs asked to attend EU hearing, report says - CNET

  25-01-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  The European Parliament is discussing more digital regulation.
  
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• Spotify tries out audiobooks with public domain classics selection - CNET

  25-01-2021 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Spotify's audiobooks will include Frankenstein, The Red Badge of Courage, Jane Eyre and more.
  
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• How to lucid dream - CNET

  25-01-2021 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  With lucid dreaming, you can control your dreams and perform impossible feats. Here's how to master it.
  
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• The IRS sent you must-have info to claim your absent stimulus money. Here's how to find it - CNET

  25-01-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You need one of two specific documents from the IRS to claim a missing stimulus payment, but what if you can't find it or threw it away? We'll tell you how to retrieve the information.
  
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• Twitter launches 'Birdwatch' community forum to combat misinformation - CNET

  25-01-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  On Birdwatch's Twitter page, you can sign up to help spot misleading tweets.
  
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• Brazilian government advances process to sell state-owned tech firms

  25-01-2021 19:36 via zdnet.com
  
  A consortium of companies including Accenture will be studying alternatives to sell Dataprev and Serpro
  
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• The best water filter pitcher to buy for 2021 - CNET

  25-01-2021 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  Spoiler: It isn't Brita.
  
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• Tyrannosaur babies were the size of dogs when they took their first steps - CNET

  25-01-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Tyrannosaur embryo fossil fragments are helping scientists peek into the dinosaurs' early days.
  
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• First commercial autonomous bus services hit Singapore roads

  25-01-2021 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Country's first commercial driverless bus services will run two routes at Singapore Science Park 2 and Jurong Island over a three-month pilot, during which data will be collected to assess the viability of the on-demand service as well as passenger safety and service reliability.
  
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• Browser makers launch new project for writing documentation for Web APIs

  25-01-2021 19:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Founding members include the W3C, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, Samsung Coil, and Igalia
  
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• Vietnam's VinFast reveals three electric SUVs, plans to open orders this year - Roadshow

  25-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  VinFast tossed around a lot of "self-driving" terminology as it aims to become a leader for "smart" electric cars.
  
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• Stimulus check tax credit: This is exactly how you'll get your missing money on your 2020 return - CNET

  25-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your second stimulus check never arrived, don't worry: You can get your missing money back with a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return. Here's how it works.
  
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• NASA, Boeing tweak launch date for Starliner do-over mission to the ISS - CNET

  25-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first uncrewed test flight didn't work out so well, so Boeing is gearing up to try again in March.
  
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• SpaceX Starship SN9 could take flight as soon as today - CNET

  25-01-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  SN9 is on deck to boldly follow in the footsteps of SN8, which bravely sacrificed itself in the name of iteration.
  
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• Google announces plan to tackle privacy issues in online advertising

  25-01-2021 18:37
  
  Company attempts to chart middle ground between Apple’s privacy-first approach and the needs of advertisersGoogle has announced a plan to tackle privacy issues in online advertising, as the company attempts to chart a middle ground between Apple’s privacy-first approach and the needs of advertisers – including itself.Google will use AI to bundle an individual user with similar visitors in an attempt to convince users that they don’t need to block all tracking on the inter
  
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• East Coast Main Line: Tunnel painstakingly pushed underground

  25-01-2021 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavier than the Eiffel Tower, the tunnel was moved at 150cm per hour over nine days.
  
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• Best flower delivery services for Valentine's Day - CNET

  25-01-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Don't leave it until the last minute. Find the perfect bouquet for your boo this year.
  
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• WWE heads to Peacock as NBCUniversal looks to build up its streaming service - CNET

  25-01-2021 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Can you smell what Peacock is cooking?
  
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• Did you get the right stimulus check amount? You need to know before tax season begins - CNET

  25-01-2021 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  If you didn't receive the correct amount of your up-to-$600 per person stimulus payment, you can claim the difference with the IRS. Our calculator can help you estimate the amount you should've received, so you can go from there.
  
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• Microsoft's head of Corporate Strategy Kurt DelBene to leave Microsoft in June

  25-01-2021 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Kurt DelBene is retiring from the company at the end of its current fiscal year and won't be replaced.
  
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• Pressure rises on IT executives to get their digital acts together

  25-01-2021 18:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Majority of IT leaders in recent survey concerned about being left behind. Can microservices, containers, service meshes pave the way to digital transformation quickly and safely?
  
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• AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for $130 and 4 more great Monday deals - CNET

  25-01-2021 17:51 via cnet.com
  
  That's a historic low on those Apple earbuds. Plus: Add Bluetooth to your Nintendo Switch for $13.50 and a wireless mouse and keyboard to your PC for $17.
  
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• Thinkware F200 Pro dash cam review: Unobtrusive camera with driving alerts and superb night vision

  25-01-2021 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The Thinkware F200 Pro is a really nice unobtrusive dash cam that will alert you to potential dangers, keep your speed as it should be and warn you if your attention starts to wander.
  
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• Tesla will never achieve full self-driving capabilities, Waymo CEO says - Roadshow

  25-01-2021 17:37 via cnet.com
  
  John Krafcik called Tesla's approach a "misconception," while Google's sister company tackles lidar and more advanced systems.
  
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• Tesla will never achieve full self-driving capabilities, says Waymo CEO - Roadshow

  25-01-2021 17:37 via cnet.com
  
  The CEO called Tesla's approach a "misconception," while the Alphabet Inc. subsidiary tackles lidar and more advanced systems.
  
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• When are The Little Things, Godzilla vs. Kong, Matrix 4 and more coming to HBO Max? - CNET

  25-01-2021 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the schedule for Warner Bros.' big 2021 releases, and when you'll be able to stream them at home on HBO Max.
  
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