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• The biggest games to come in 2021 - CNET

  14-02-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Resident Evil, Pokemon Snap, Halo and more release dates you need to know.
  
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• 55 best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  14-02-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Searching for a great show to watch? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
  
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• NASA's Perseverance Mars rover landing this week will be must-see TV - CNET

  14-02-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The next robot on Mars will touch down Thursday, and the views will be truly otherworldly.
  
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• 19 best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  14-02-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

  14-02-2021 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds?
  
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• We now have a clear idea of when your $1,400 stimulus check could arrive: 2 possible timelines - CNET

  14-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Examining the proposed stimulus bill, we've narrowed it down to two timelines for a third stimulus payment. Here are the possible dates when a check could be approved and might arrive.
  
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• 10 tips and tricks everyone with a Mac needs to know right now - CNET

  14-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you tools and techniques to level up your Mac knowledge. Here's how to get started.
  
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• The 24 best documentaries to stream on Netflix - CNET

  14-02-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  From Icarus to The Last Dance, here are our favorites.
  
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• The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV and Bolt EV: The start of something big video - Roadshow

  14-02-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  GM plans to introduce some 30 new electric vehicles globally by 2025 and these two products are the beginning of this massive product offensive.
  
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• 2022 Chevy Bolt EV has a fresh face and a new interior - Roadshow

  14-02-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Yeah, it's pretty much the same old Bolt EV hatchback, but now it looks nicer and has a much swankier cabin.
  
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• 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV is a bigger, better electric crossover with hands-free driving tech - Roadshow

  14-02-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Longer and more spacious than the standard Bolt, this utility vehicle should do a better job convincing today's crossover-obsessed drivers to try an EV.
  
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• Best prepared meal delivery for 2021 - CNET

  14-02-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We're talkin' no-fuss, healthy prepared meals and oven-ready meal kits delivered to your door every week.
  
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• Snyder Cut Justice League movie trailer brings fresh look at new villains - CNET

  14-02-2021 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  It teases Steppenwolf, Darkseid and of course, Jared Leto as Joker.
  
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• Filing a tax extension? If you're missing any stimulus money, here's what happens - CNET

  14-02-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you won't be able to file your taxes by the April 15 deadline, here are your options -- and some outcomes to know.
  
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• AustCyber merges with Stone & Chalk to boost local capability in emerging tech

  14-02-2021 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Touting the merger as combining the 'greatest concentration of cybersecurity industry expertise' with the 'most developed technology commercialisation infrastructure that Australia has ever built'.
  
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• This August Smart Lock with Wi-Fi is $194, close to the lowest price ever - CNET

  14-02-2021 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Get the newest version of the August lock for $55 off the regular price and with $10 of the historic low.
  
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• Xbox Series X price: What Microsoft's next-gen console will really cost you - CNET

  14-02-2021 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X may list for $500, but if you want to own one, double that. Here's what you need to know about pricing on the next-gen console.
  
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• Cloud computing 'sticker shock' is on the rise, and containing it may be a new career path

  14-02-2021 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  With concern about cloud spending on the rise, more professionals begin to devote part of their jobs to containing it. 'The dirty little secret of cloud spend is that the bill never really goes down.'
  
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• Yan Dhanda: Social media firms 'adding fire to hate' says Swansea midfielder

  14-02-2021 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swansea City's Yan Dhanda says lack of action taken by social media companies over online abuse is giving people "the green light to go and do it again".
  
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• Where to buy Xbox Series X: Inventory news for Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers - CNET

  14-02-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  Want to get a new Xbox? We're keeping track of the restock status at all the major retailers.
  
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• 6 ways to spend your stimulus check, however much money you get - CNET

  14-02-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  We have some ideas on how to stretch your stimulus check as far as possible, whether you're still collecting your first or second payment -- or planning for a third.
  
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• Don Hunter obituary

  14-02-2021 17:49
  
  My brother-in-law Don Hunter, who has died aged 93, was a physicist who worked on some of the first electronic computers in the Rutherford Laboratory at Cambridge University and later helped set up one of the first major computer software companies in the UK. Don worked as a research assistant in the maths department of the Rutherford Laboratory from 1949 until 1952. There he was involved in pioneering work on the electronic delay storage automatic calculator (Edsac 1) computer. In 1955 he took
  
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• Snyder Cut Justice League trailer arrives with a fresh look at new villains - CNET

  14-02-2021 17:46 via cnet.com
  
  It teases Steppenwolf, Darkseid and of course, Jared Leto as Joker. The full 4-hour cut arrives March 18 on HBO Max.
  
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• Snyder Cut Justice League trailer arrives with menacing Darkseid close-up - CNET

  14-02-2021 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apokolips Sunday is here! The full 4-hour cut arrives March 18 on HBO Max.
  
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• Where to find Xbox Series X restocks: Inventory updates at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more - CNET

  14-02-2021 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next-gen console has been out of stock for three months. Here's what we know about when to expect more inventory.
  
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• Trump acquitted in lightning-fast impeachment trial: Results, what did Trump say, what happens next? - CNET

  14-02-2021 16:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on Saturday, with 7 Republicans siding with Democratic senators in calls to convict.
  
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• Trump acquitted in lightning-fast impeachment trial: Results, Trump's response, what happens next - CNET

  14-02-2021 16:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump on Saturday, though seven Republicans sided with all Democratic senators to find him guilty.
  
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• Egregor ransomware operators arrested in Ukraine

  14-02-2021 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Arrested suspects are believed to be clients of the Egregor RaaS, not the Egregor gang itself.
  
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• WandaVision episode 6 recap: Marvel show's big visitor leans into Halloween fun - CNET

  14-02-2021 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Wanda and Vision's house guest from another universe fits right in, weirdly enough.
  
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• 4 reasons to file your tax return as soon as possible, now that tax season is here - CNET

  14-02-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The deadline isn't until April 15 to submit your tax return, but 2021 isn't the year to wait around to file. This is why you'll want to act quickly.
  
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• Incipio and Survivor cases for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Dual-layer and compostable options

  14-02-2021 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Wrapping your expensive phone in a case is a good way to provide extra protection. Dual-layers, enhanced grip, and even cases you can easily recycle are available from Incipio and Survivor.
  
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• iOS 14: 13 of the best hidden iPhone features we could find - CNET

  14-02-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Think you know all there is to know about iOS 14 and iPadOS 14? Not quite.
  
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• Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

  14-02-2021 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic.
  
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• Would the third stimulus check use 2020 or 2019 taxes? Everything is complicated - CNET

  14-02-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next stimulus check could arrive in the middle of tax season. Here's what that means for you.
  
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• The Sony Xperia Pro looks unabashedly utilitarian - CNET

  14-02-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Xperia Pro is aimed at creatives and professionals who take photography, filmmaking and live video production seriously.
  
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• I just spent an hour with Apple's support team and now I need a drink

  14-02-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If, for just one second, you thought Apple devices are always reliable, try watching the complaints pour in on Twitter. And imagine what it's like for the Apple staff who have to respond. If they're humans, of course.
  
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• Corsair's HS70 Bluetooth gaming headset is perfect for the work-from-home gamer - CNET

  14-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The HS70 is both wired and wireless, and that's confusing, but also great for staying connected to all your devices.
  
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• Best monitors under $200 you can get now - CNET

  14-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A second (or third) monitor can make working from home much more productive. You don't have to pay much to get a decent one from Dell, LG, BenQ or others ASAP.
  
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• Stimulus checks and older adults: How eligibility would change for retired people, SSI, veterans - CNET

  14-02-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Many older Americans should qualify for a third payment, if the current proposal holds. Here's what to know about income, SSI and retirement and what to do if you're missing stimulus money, now that it's tax time.
  
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• AirPods Pro vs. Galaxy Buds Pro: Here's what I think after 2 weeks of testing - CNET

  14-02-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Audio, noise canceling and battery life compared between Apple's and Samsung's newest wireless earbuds.
  
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• Here's the first glorious photo of Mars snapped by the UAE's Hope probe - CNET

  14-02-2021 11:48 via cnet.com
  
  The United Arab Emirates' Hope spacecraft entered Mars orbit last week. Here's its first dazzling image.
  
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• Airbnb owners caught ignoring travel ban to let out holiday homes

  14-02-2021 11:10
  
  Booking sites urged to step in after Observer research reveals many doors are open for half-term breaksCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAccommodation booking sites are being urged to clamp down on holiday-home owners after an Observer investigation found that half of Airbnb owners were willing to host guests for trips this month, including over half-term.Despite a national lockdown with “stay at home” messages and strict government guidelines allowing
  
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• Galaxy S21 pretty much failed our drop test... But there's a silver lining - CNET

  14-02-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  It broke on the first drop, and the S21 Ultra didn't fare much better.
  
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• Galaxy S21 Ultra: All the cool new camera tricks (and how to actually use them) - CNET

  14-02-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's flagship phone has plenty of new camera features. Here's what to know.
  
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• Why you should set up direct deposit with the IRS now -- and correct errors, too - CNET

  14-02-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is officially accepting tax returns now. This is the perfect year to take advantage of setting up direct deposit banking information with the IRS, for more reasons than one.
  
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• How far right uses video games and tech to lure and radicalise teenage recruits

  14-02-2021 08:30
  
  After a 13-year-old was sentenced last week, a young victim of radicalisation talks about how white supremacists target childrenCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageJohn was 15 when a member of his Facebook group volunteered to become Britain’s “first white suicide bomber”. Another advocated attending Friday prayers at the local mosque and “slaying people where they stood”. Another wanted to firebomb the place of worship.Ultimately, no b
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro tips and tricks: Get the most from your new wireless earbuds - CNET

  14-02-2021 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's new completely wireless earbuds are packed full of features. Here's how to take advantage of them.
  
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• The best video doorbells for every budget in 2021

  14-02-2021 07:00
  
  See who is at the door without getting off the couch with these smart buzzers
  
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• How to build a brilliant home cinema on a budget

  14-02-2021 07:00
  
  A cut-price projector, a sub-£100 soundbar, a 65-inch TV so cheap the price looks like a misprint. This is the best-value kit to recreate the classic cinema evening indoors
  
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• SSI, SSDI and stimulus checks: Changes to the third payment, how to claim money and more - CNET

  14-02-2021 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you get SSDI or SSI, here's what you need to know about third stimulus check eligibility and what to do if your first or second check never arrived.
  
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