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• Is the Meater smart thermometer a pun? I can't tell, but it's 17% off - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  This is the cheapest price for a completely wireless meat thermometer we've ever seen.
  
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• Diablo II: Resurrected will hit PC, consoles and Nintendo Switch - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  With cross-platform progression, you'll be able to pick up and play wherever you left off.
  
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• Still no stimulus check? Now's the time to trigger an IRS payment trace. Here's how - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you never received all the stimulus check money you were owed, you might need to contact the IRS to track it down. Here's how to do it.
  
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• World of Warcraft's Burning Crusade expansion is getting the Classic treatment - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  The long-anticipated expansion will land on WoW Classic servers this year.
  
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• Get a complete Onkyo 5.1 home theater system for just $300 - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  This complete system including receiver and speakers is 25% off. Just add popcorn.
  
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• Android 12's best new features so far: 4 tools or settings you'll use every day - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Android 12 is available as a developer preview and we're combing through it to find new features.
  
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• Wild NASA image shows Perseverance rover just before Mars touchdown - CNET

  19-02-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wow. Just wow.
  
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• Razer Book 13 (2020)

  19-02-2021 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Razer Book 13 is the company's first foray into productivity notebooks and they absolutely walk away with it.
  
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• Google updates policies after probe into star AI researcher's ousting - CNET

  19-02-2021 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant's AI division has been in turmoil for months.
  
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• This gooseneck phone and tablet holder is a perfect $14 home office accessory - CNET

  19-02-2021 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Mount any mobile display with a screen of up to 10.6 inches on a bed frame, desk or countertop.
  
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• Tesla Model S Plaid kicks up snow in quick teaser video - Roadshow

  19-02-2021 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Putting over 1,000 horsepower down on the dreaded white stuff can't be easy.
  
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• New $600 stimulus checks for Californians: Who is eligible and what we know so far - CNET

  19-02-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  California just passed a new stimulus bill to provide extra money for low-income residents. Here are the details so far.
  
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• Comcast to delay enforcing data caps in northeast US until 2022 - CNET

  19-02-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Company claims 'very few' Xfinity customers would have to pay extra for exceeding the proposed 1.2TB per month.
  
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• NASA, Boeing push back launch date for Starliner do-over mission to the ISS - CNET

  19-02-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The first uncrewed test flight didn't work out so well, so Boeing is gearing up to try again in April.
  
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• Apple Arcade: All the games you can play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV - CNET

  19-02-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade has almost 150 games you can play right now for only $5 a month, and new ones are added nearly every week.
  
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• To infinity and beyond: Linux and open-source goes to Mars

  19-02-2021 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  If all goes well, the first flight on Mars will be made by Perseverance Mars rover's companion drone helicopter, the Linux-powered Ingenuity.
  
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• 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo electric wagon has a gravel driving mode - Roadshow

  19-02-2021 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  The Cross Turismo also gets more ground clearance and some de rigueur body cladding.
  
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• Microsoft readies Power Fx, a new Power Platform low-code language

  19-02-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is looking to further simplify access to its Power Platform low-code/no-code platform with a new language called Power Fx.
  
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• Best laptop under $500 for 2021 - CNET

  19-02-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Wading through cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks is a chore, especially if you need one right now for work or remote learning. We're here to help.
  
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• iPhone 12 users: Impress your friends with this cool lidar trick we discovered - CNET

  19-02-2021 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Your new iPhone has a fancy lidar scanner built into it, unlocking some impressive and fun capabilities.
  
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• Zero Trust is not a security solution. It’s a strategy

  19-02-2021 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the top challenges and misunderstandings that I continue to see is what the definition of Zero Trust actually is. Zero Trust is not one product or platform; it's a security framework built around the concept of "never trust, always verify" and "assuming breach."
  
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• Need to file a tax extension? This is what happens to your missing stimulus money if you do - CNET

  19-02-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you won't be able to file your taxes by the April 15 deadline, you have options -- plus some outcomes you should understand.
  
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• iPhone 13 rumors: Apple could be adopting another feature Android has had for years - CNET

  19-02-2021 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  People are already speculating about the iPhone 13. Will Apple's next flagship have a 120Hz always-on display? Here's what we know.
  
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• Rare Oculus Quest 2 VR deal: $399 with a $20 Newegg gift card - CNET

  19-02-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  It's not a discount, just a little added incentive to pick up this fantastic VR headset.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover reveals glorious first images of Mars surface - CNET

  19-02-2021 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  After a dramatic and safe landing, NASA's newest Mars rover has a look around at its new digs and spots some interesting rocks.
  
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• If you're in Australia and Facebook has eaten your newsfeed, where do you go now?

  19-02-2021 20:00
  
  Whether you’re after news, community engagement or both, there are workarounds By now you will know that Facebook has responded to the Australian government’s proposed news media bargaining code by removing the ability for any Australian or international news content to be published or shared in Australia.Mark Zuckerburg’s social network has been a vital platform to community and subculture groups for news sharing and discussion. Continue reading...
  
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• NASA shares stunning image of Perseverance rover just before Mars touchdown - CNET

  19-02-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  Wow. Just wow.
  
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• Nintendo Switch games are too expensive and have every reason to be - CNET

  19-02-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD costs $10 more on the Nintendo Switch than it did on the Wii. And it's our own fault.
  
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• How much of the $1,400 stimulus check will you get? Calculate your total now - CNET

  19-02-2021 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  While details about the third stimulus check for $1,400 continue to surface, we'll help you estimate your household's total take home based on the latest information.
  
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• Take security to the Zero Trust Edge

  19-02-2021 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The Zero Trust Edge (ZTE) model is a safer on-ramp to the internet for organizations' physical locations and remote workers.
  
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• Twitch gamers helped design this modded Lexus IS, complete with RGB lights - Roadshow

  19-02-2021 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Once a standard Lexus IS 350 F Sport, it's now a gamer's paradise.
  
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• IBM is reportedly considering a sale of its Watson Health business

  19-02-2021 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  According to multiple media reports, IBM is said to be considering the sale as part of CEO Arvind Krishna's plan to focus on higher-margin businesses like AI and cloud.
  
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• You can bid on a Baby Yoda plush with a floating pram - CNET

  19-02-2021 19:01 via cnet.com
  Mattel is auctioning off a unique Grogu collectible for charity.
  
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• Huawei P Smart 2021 review

  19-02-2021 18:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Get past the lack of Google services and you'll find the Huawei P Smart 2021 is a top-notch mid-range phone.
  
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• 9 games coming soon to Apple Arcade - CNET

  19-02-2021 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  We're counting down the days until we can play games like Fantasian, Wonderbox and Cozy Grove.
  
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• 3 things Android 12 can do that Android 11 can't - CNET

  19-02-2021 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the major differences between Google's new OS and the prior version, including security updates and new notifications.
  
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• Bitcoin's market value exceeds $1tn after price soars

  19-02-2021 18:29
  
  Cryptocurrency heading for a weekly gain of 14% and up by 60% in FebruaryBitcoin hit a new high on Friday, giving it a market value of more than $1tn for the first time.Bitcoin rose 6.4% during trading on Friday to reach an all-time high above $55,000, and was on track for a weekly gain of about 14%. Continue reading...
  
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• Misinformation runs rampant as Facebook says it may take a week before it unblocks some pages

  19-02-2021 18:28
  
  News remains blocked as satirical websites are reinstated and Qanon and anti-vaxxers continue to be unaffectedFacebook may wait up to a week before unblocking some of the pages of hundreds of non-media organisations caught up in its news ban, while anti-vaccination content and misinformation continues to run rampant on the social media platform.Content designated as news was blocked on Facebook in Australia on Thursday morning in response to the federal government’s news media code, which
  
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• Huawei ban timeline: Chinese company reportedly prepares to halve its 2021 phone production - CNET

  19-02-2021 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a breakdown of the years-long controversy surrounding Huawei.
  
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• Bitcoin hits $1 trillion in market value as price nears $55,000 - CNET

  19-02-2021 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  The cryptocurrency continues to soar.
  
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• Uber drivers entitled to workers' rights, UK supreme court rules

  19-02-2021 18:10
  
  Decision means drivers should receive minimum wage and paid holidays, say lawyersThe UK supreme court has dismissed Uber’s appeal against a landmark employment tribunal ruling that its drivers should be classed as workers with access to the minimum wage and paid holidays.Six justices handed down a unanimous decision backing the October 2016 employment tribunal ruling that could land Uber with a big compensation pay out and lead to better terms for millions of workers in the gig economy. Co
  
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• How fast your stimulus check arrives depends on 3 things. What to know, including key dates - CNET

  19-02-2021 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  There's the date that the first stimulus check goes out, and then there's the date that your personal payment could arrive, and there could be weeks in between the two. Tax season could potentially help you or hurt you, too. We mapped out some dates your check could come.
  
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• Uber drivers are workers not self-employed, Supreme Court rules

  19-02-2021 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision could mean thousands of Uber drivers are set to receive minimum wage and holiday pay.
  
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• Uber has lost. What happens next?

  19-02-2021 18:00
  
  Coming up today: What Uber’s loss in the Supreme Court means for the gig economy, why Facebook was right to ban news in Australia and we go inside the UK’s controversial Covid-19 challenge trial
  
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• Strategy game Survival Z unleashes the undead on Apple Arcade - CNET

  19-02-2021 17:51 via cnet.com
  
  Try and survive the zombie apocalypse with the new mobile game.
  
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• Top 5 Friday deals: Free Harry Potter ebooks, a complete home gym for $115, the DJI Pocket 2 for $300, more - CNET

  19-02-2021 17:42 via cnet.com
  
  You can also snag the ginormous Hisense 75-inch 4K UHD Android TV for $600 and a super-versatile emergency radio for $26.
  
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• Nomad brings MagSafe to case lineup: Bests Apple leather case with 10-foot drop protection

  19-02-2021 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  With support for Apple's MagSafe technology, Nomad's Horween leather cases offer a compelling alternative to Apple's leather case at the same price.
  
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• Yes, you can track your tax refund with the IRS. Likely dates and how to do it - CNET

  19-02-2021 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  Now that tax season is in full swing, it's time to start tracking where your refund is after you file your taxes. We'll explain how.
  
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• See the first images of Mars from NASA Perseverance video - CNET

  19-02-2021 17:24 via cnet.com
  
  At NASA's JPL mission control, scientists see the first images of the red planet from the Perseverance rover.
  
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• The United States rejoins the Paris climate agreement. Here's what that means - CNET

  19-02-2021 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  President Biden signed an executive order to rejoin the accord on his first day in office. Now it's official.
  
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