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• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander to be revealed on Amazon Live - Roadshow

  08-02-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the SUV's unveiling in real time on Tuesday, Feb. 16, starting at 3:00 p.m. PT.
  
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• Start spring cleaning on the cheap: Save up to $130 on a Neato robot vacuum - CNET

  08-02-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Get the Neato D7 for $480 or take home its little brother, the Neato D4, for $299.
  
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• Big stimulus check changes coming for dependents? What we know today - CNET

  08-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus payment could change the rules for dependents and bring some families thousands of dollars more. Here are the different proposals under consideration.
  
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• Super Bowl halftime memes: The Weeknd looks as lost as the KC Chiefs - CNET

  08-02-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  The performer sang in what looked to some like a carnival funhouse hall of mirrors.
  
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• Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

  08-02-2021 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted.
  
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• Super Bowl ASL national anthem: Full video shows Warren Snipe's joy, energy - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Snipe enthusiastically throws his whole body into interpreting The Star-Spangled Banner, as Grammy nominees Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church sing.
  
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• Your Samsung phone will lose 67% of its value now that the Galaxy S21 is here

  08-02-2021 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  It could be time to trade in your old Samsung phone before it loses too much of its value, according to Decluttr.
  
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• 12 best TV shows to watch on HBO Max - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max has come up with some gems of original content.
  
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• Hacker modified drinking water chemical levels in a US city

  08-02-2021 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The intrusion was detected right away and the hacker's modifications have been reversed right away.
  
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• Chegg’s Q4 sales from education materials surge during pandemic, company raises 2021 forecast

  08-02-2021 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Company sees transition to online learning as “inevitable.”
  
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• Cell service doesn't get much cheaper than this: $30 for an entire year - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Bring your own unlocked phone and get 200 minutes, 1,000 texts and 200 megabytes of data per month.
  
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• E3 2021 gaming expo is reportedly going digital - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The big video game event could go online this year.
  
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• Apple should jump on the cryptocurrency bandwagon, analyst report says - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Analysts think Apple's success with its cashless transaction technology makes it a prime candidate for the crypto market.
  
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• $7,000 reimbursement for COVID-19 funerals: Who it's for, how to apply, what to know - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  If your relative died from the coronavirus, the government may help pay for the funeral and burial costs. Here's what the application process will look like.
  
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• NBA streaming: Best ways to catch the 2021 basketball season live online without cable - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Live TV streaming services like AT&T TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and YouTube TV offer ABC, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and more. So which one is the best for basketball fans?
  
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• COVID-19 immunity: What we know so far about the vaccine, 'natural' immune response - CNET

  08-02-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you've recovered from a coronavirus infection, the CDC says you should still get a COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Top open source, tech-smart, board-ready women executives

  08-02-2021 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Many open source organizations and companies are already headed by women, but there are many others who are ready for the boardroom.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler EV concept set for reveal next month - Roadshow

  08-02-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Following Jeep's Super Bowl ad, the brand invited viewers to a website where it teased the electric SUV.
  
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• Save 50% on a 1-year Paramount Plus subscription - CNET

  08-02-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  You can get your first year of the new streaming service for as little as $30.
  
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• How to install and set up a VPN on iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android

  08-02-2021 21:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Installing a VPN is a pretty straightforward process, no matter what device you're using. We walk you through the installation process for four popular VPNs, on the four top platforms -- iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android.
  
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• Hear an a cappella group mimic iPhone sounds with remarkable accuracy - CNET

  08-02-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The group, MayTree, previously turned themselves into a Windows machine, complete with trash bin tones.
  
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• Stimulus check qualifications: What they are now and how they could change for a third check - CNET

  08-02-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the stimulus check eligibility requirements and how those requirements could change with another payment.
  
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• How to set up Alexa Guard Plus on your Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays - CNET

  08-02-2021 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Alexa's new security subscription service includes an emergency help line and more.
  
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• Google Photos app working on 'pinch-to-zoom' gesture, report says - CNET

  08-02-2021 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Google Photos is reportedly bringing its video-editing game in line with photos.
  
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• The internet is full of evidence for Trump's second impeachment trial - CNET

  08-02-2021 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Senators could consider Trump's actions from thousands of angles by looking at social media feeds from those present.
  
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• The internet is full evidence for Trump's second impeachment trial - CNET

  08-02-2021 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Senators could consider Trump's actions from thousands of angles by looking at social media feeds from those present.
  
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• See a billion years of Earth plate tectonics movement in just 40 seconds - CNET

  08-02-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Antarctica was "once quite a nice holiday destination."
  
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• Texas Rep. Ron Wright dies after testing positive for COVID-19 - CNET

  08-02-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  He is the first sitting member of Congress to die after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Samsung Neo QLED TVs available for preorder starting at $1,600 - CNET

  08-02-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The company's 2021 4K and 8K TVs feature Mini-LED as well as new gaming, fitness and sustainability features including a solar-powered remote.
  
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• Hey, Siri, what happened to you? - CNET

  08-02-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  It was the first major voice assistant in smartphones, but now Siri lags far behind its rivals. How did Google Assistant and Alexa eat Siri's lunch? Here's how.
  
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• Lotus Elise, Exige sign off with lovely final-edition sports cars - Roadshow

  08-02-2021 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Production of the two cars, plus the Evora, will come to a close this year as Lotus locks in a future with new and electrified sports cars.
  
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• Forza Horizon 4 brings arcade racing bliss to Steam this March - Roadshow

  08-02-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's the first time the franchise will make its way to Steam, and it invites a slew of new players along for the ride.
  
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• XPrize details Elon Musk's $100M prize to fight climate change - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Teams will develop a prototype system to remove at least a ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per day.
  
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• Singapore working to plug gaps in government IT systems

  08-02-2021 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Government is in the midst of rolling out new tools and measures to address several "IT weaknesses" highlighted in a report, including weak controls and inadequate review of privileged user activities.
  
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• Trump's second Senate impeachment trial: Here's what could happen - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the various ways the trial, which starts Tuesday, may play out in the Senate.
  
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• Xiaomi's Mi 11 has a 55W charger and an incredibly bright screen - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  A big 120Hz display, the fastest processor on the market and a redesigned camera bump. Nope, I'm not describing the Galaxy S21, but Xiaomi's brand new Mi 11.
  
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• Microsoft to add 'nation-state activity alerts' to Defender for Office 365

  08-02-2021 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has been alerting users of nation-state attacks since 2016. Alerts will now be added to the Defender for Office 365 dashboard so companies can take quicker action.
  
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• How to watch UAE Hope probe enter Mars' orbit on Tuesday - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The United Arab Emirates will slip in ahead of China and NASA, putting its spacecraft into orbit around the red planet.
  
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• Best portable humidifier for 2021 - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Your lungs, sinuses and skin don't like things too dry. This lineup of air humidifiers will keep them moist.
  
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• iOS 14.5 is coming soon. What we know about a release date and new features - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything that will be included in the latest iPhone update.
  
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• Facebook to remove more false claims about COVID-19 and vaccines - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  Claims such as COVID-19 is manufactured or vaccines are toxic won't be allowed on the social network.
  
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• Tesla is in hot water with Chinese regulators over Model S, X build quality, report says - Roadshow

  08-02-2021 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  The issues seem to be isolated to the US-built flagship models, while Chinese-built 3 and Y cars are A-OK.
  
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• The best record player for 2021 - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a high-quality record player to listen to your precious vinyl collection? These are the top turntables we've reviewed from $100 and up.
  
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• Best photo books for 2021 - CNET

  08-02-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's where to make and print a photo book online.
  
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• Great Valentine's Day food and drink gifts under $25 for 2021 - CNET

  08-02-2021 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Treat your beloved even if you're on a budget.
  
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• When could your third stimulus check come? The timeline has just sped up. Here's why - CNET

  08-02-2021 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  There's a new date on the calendar to pass a new stimulus package. Here's what that could mean for your next stimulus check, and when you could see it in your bank account.
  
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• I played the $30 tabletop escape game Box One this weekend. It's totally worth it - CNET

  08-02-2021 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Created by Neil Patrick Harris (yes, that guy!), it's available exclusively from Target, where there's a buy-two-get-one-free game sale happening right now.
  
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• JBL Clip 4 Bluetooth speaker review: A new design and improved sound quality - CNET

  08-02-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  One of our favorite micro Bluetooth speakers is back, and it's changed (mostly) for the good.
  
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• Best chef's knives for 2021 - CNET

  08-02-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Starting a new diet? A good chef's knife can make all that prep easier.
  
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• The Rust programming language just took a huge step forwards

  08-02-2021 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The Rust programming language now has its own foundation that's independent from Mozilla.
  
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