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• 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 starts at $98,550, packs 518 horsepower - Roadshow

  26-02-2021 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  There's an optional infotainment tech upgrade, as well.
  
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• Get the eMeet Luna Bluetooth speakerphone for just $72 - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  This versatile speakerphone is one of our favorite models priced under $100, and now it's 30% off.
  
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• FDA panel gives Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine green light - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  The next step is emergency use authorization by the FDA.
  
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• FDA panel gives Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine green light - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  The next step is emergency use authorization by the FDA.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake leads PS Plus free games for March - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Don't get your hopes up of a free PS5 upgrade with this version of the game.
  
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• Ta-Nehisi Coates tapped to write Superman script for DC Films and Warner Bros. - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  The best-selling author is also the writer behind several Captain America and Black Panther comic books for Marvel.
  
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• Stimulus checks and older adults: Will the third payment eligibility rules affect you? - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  A third stimulus check could be in your pocket in just a matter of weeks. If you're 65 or older, here's what to know about qualifications, income, SSI and retirement, and what to do if you're missing stimulus money from the first two checks.
  
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• Disney Plus: Everything to know about streaming Disney movies and shows - CNET

  26-02-2021 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus streams almost everything Disney makes, including the return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in March and Loki in June.
  
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• Save 25% on phone cases and screen protectors at Speck - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Now through the weekend, save on almost everything sitewide, including cases for iPhone, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung and more.
  
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• Lady Gaga speaks out on dog theft, calls injured dog walker 'forever a hero' - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Gaga offers a $500,000 reward for her stolen dogs' return. Highly unnerving video captures the violent robbery attempt.
  
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• Pro-Ject T1 Turntable

  26-02-2021 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While easy to set up, the Pro-Ject T1 can’t match its competitors sound or ease-of-use.
  
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• WandaVision episode 8 recap: Marvel show's flashback takes us on emotional rollercoaster - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  It was Agatha all along, so it's time for some delicious exposition. And you should stick around for the credits again.
  
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• Where to buy Xbox Series X: Updates for Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The Xbox Series X has been sold out for almost four months, but here's the news about when and where it's being restocked.
  
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• Tax season 2021: Where to file your tax return for free - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Tax season is here, and there are plenty of places that let you file your taxes for free.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Latest updates for Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and more - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's hot new console continues to be an elusive item. Here's everything we know about when and where to find it.
  
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• Where to buy PS5: Updates for Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  The PS5 has been sold out for almost four months, but here's the news about when and where it's being restocked.
  
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• PS5 restock: Latest updates for Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and more - CNET

  26-02-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's hot new PlayStation 5 continues to be an elusive item. Here's everything we know about when and where to find it.
  
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• Brazil approves 5G auction notice

  26-02-2021 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The initial cost to telcos is estimated at US$ 6.2 billion
  
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• Stanford: 'Zoom fatigue' is real and now we know what causes it - CNET

  26-02-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  It's not your imagination -- all those hours of video calls take a toll on your body and brain that regular office work doesn't. Now scientists say they know why.
  
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• Biden administration review attempts to boost American EV supply chain - Roadshow

  26-02-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  It comes after Ford's CEO called on the US government to support domestic battery production and charging infrastructure.
  
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• Mummification manual from ancient Egypt details how to embalm faces - CNET

  26-02-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists have identified the oldest known manual on mummification.
  
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• Eyestrain? Blame the time spent on your smartphone

  26-02-2021 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  COVID-19 has radically shifted the way time is spent online as we connect with friends and family. But spending all this time on our digital devices can impact our eye health.
  
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• Tax scams still pose a risk after you file your taxes. Key details and how to protect yourself - CNET

  26-02-2021 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Even after you finish filing your taxes, phony IRS calls and other nefarious scams will intensify.
  
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• China still a holdout as Boeing 737 Max can fly again in Australia - CNET

  26-02-2021 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  Australia is the latest country to lift Boeing 737 Max grounding orders. Plus: Everything you need to know about the aircraft.
  
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• Are you old enough to get a third stimulus check? The qualifying rules could change - CNET

  26-02-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Will you be eligible to get your own stimulus check, contribute to your family's payment or get no money at all? Here's what we know about eligibility rules for the third stimulus payment so far.
  
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• 12 best tax deductions for 2021 - CNET

  26-02-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Tax Day is April 15. Lower your tax bill by claiming these deductions.
  
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• Pokemon games didn't make Pokemon famous. Pokemon made Pokemon famous - CNET

  26-02-2021 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  In just 25 years Pokemon has become the most lucrative media franchise on the planet.
  
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• Google to change research process after uproar over scientists' firing

  26-02-2021 20:32
  
  Exits of Timnit Gebru and Margaret Mitchell sparked backlash from inside and outside the companyGoogle will change procedures before July for reviewing its scientists’ work, according to a town hall recording heard by Reuters, part of an effort to quell internal tumult over the integrity of its artificial intelligence (AI) research.In remarks at a staff meeting last Friday, Google Research executives said they were working to regain trust after the company ousted two prominent women and re
  
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• Nations vs digital giants: The battle over news access and who gets paid

  26-02-2021 20:26 via zdnet.com
  
  From China to the EU and now Australia, Canada, and the US, states want to take back the power they ceded to digital giants. The fight over news is just one front on that battle.
  
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• Best iPhone 12 and 12 Pro cases in 2021

  26-02-2021 20:26 via zdnet.com
  
  One compelling aspect of the Apple iPhone is the vast assortment of case offerings that appear after the annual release of new phones. There a thin cases, protective cases, leather cases, MagSafe-compatible cases, and more and these are some of our favorites.
  
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• LastPass vs. 1Password: How the two popular password managers stack up in 2021 - CNET

  26-02-2021 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  1Password reaches for the crown as LastPass loses its free-tier footing.
  
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• Stimulus bill drama: Budget reconciliation can fast-track the package, but has one huge limit - CNET

  26-02-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Democrats are using a legislative tool called budget reconciliation to speed up passage of the new stimulus bill, but the lawmaking procedure may come at a cost.
  
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• Dell XPS 13 (Late 2020) review

  26-02-2021 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Dell XPS 13 (Late 2020) Ultrabook delivers an amazing experience with a gorgeous design and robust under-the-hood performance – it's going to cost you though.
  
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• Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

  26-02-2021 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple refreshes its MacBook Pro 13-inch for a second time in 2020, and this latest release promises to be revolutionary.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L prices actually aren't too bad - Roadshow

  26-02-2021 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The SUV starts under $40,000 and comes with three rows of seats and quite a bit of standard gear.
  
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• Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) laptop

  26-02-2021 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple set out with the new 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 to make the best pro laptop ever – and it might just have done that.
  
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• 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 second drive review: Refreshingly normal - Roadshow

  26-02-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Our second go with VW's upcoming EV leaves us convinced that electrification is the way forward.
  
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• Production Volkswagen ID Buzz seemingly shown off in sketch form - Roadshow

  26-02-2021 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  The Microbus sketch was released alongside an announcement regarding VW's autonomy initiative for commercial vehicles.
  
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• UK culture secretary warns Facebook after news ban in Australia

  26-02-2021 19:53
  
  Oliver Dowden hints at further regulation of tech firms after meeting with Facebook’s Nick CleggThe UK culture secretary has said Facebook’s recent decision to ban Australian users from accessing news on its platform was concerning, and said the firm was “putting its bottom line above the public interest”.Oliver Dowden suggested he was minded to pursue tougher regulation after a meeting on Thursday night with Nick Clegg, the former Liberal Democrat deputy prime minister w
  
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• Netflix's diversity on screen and behind camera is getting better -- but not for all - CNET

  26-02-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix is committing $100 million to a fund to help funnel in more talent from underrepresented groups.
  
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• HP Spectre x360 (2021)

  26-02-2021 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The HP Spectre x360 (2021) is the company's new flagship laptop featuring Intel’s new Tiger Lake mobile processors.
  
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• Chrome will soon try HTTPS first when you type an incomplete URL

  26-02-2021 19:36 via zdnet.com
  
  If users type an URL and they forget to add the HTTP or HTTPS prefix, Chrome will soon use HTTPS by default.
  
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• How much was the first stimulus check? You may need to know before Tax Day - CNET

  26-02-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Before you file your 2020 tax return, use this handy stimulus payment calculator to estimate how much your household should have received with the first economic payment.
  
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• Congress confronts US cybersecurity weaknesses in wake of SolarWinds hacking campaign - CNET

  26-02-2021 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Entrenched problems in cybersecurity contributed to the massive breach, lawmakers and tech executives say at a hearing before the House Oversight and Homeland Security Committees.
  
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• California stimulus check: Eligibility, how fast your $600 payment could arrive and more - CNET

  26-02-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a new stimulus check for certain residents. Here's what to know.
  
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• HBO Max: How to watch Tom and Jerry, Snyder Cut -- plus, everything else to know - CNET

  26-02-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Justice League Snyder Cut is coming March 18, and the Tom and Jerry movie dropped Friday.
  
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• HBO Max: How to watch Tom and Jerry, Snyder Cut and everything else to know - CNET

  26-02-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  The Justice League Snyder Cut is coming March 18, and the Tom and Jerry movie dropped Friday.
  
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• DevOps adoption almost doubles in five years, Covid crisis accelerates

  26-02-2021 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey shows DevOps on the rise, and may have helped boost IT productivity during the great corporate dispersal
  
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• DevOps adoption almost doubles in five years, Covid crisis accelerated adoption

  26-02-2021 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Survey shows DevOps on the rise, and may have helped boost IT productivity during the great corporate dispersal
  
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• PS5 storage upgrades reportedly coming this summer - CNET

  26-02-2021 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Just in time for the big games coming this year.
  
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