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• VirMach

  27-02-2021 23:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're looking for reasonably priced VPS hosting, then VirMach just might the right choice for your site.
  
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• $15 federal minimum wage hike is now the biggest stimulus bill issue. Here's why - CNET

  27-02-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Looks like Democrats will have to find another way to give American workers a federal pay raise.
  
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• Facebook privacy lawsuit over facial recognition leads to $650M settlement - CNET

  27-02-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  The judge in the case signs off on the settlement, calling it one of the biggest ever in a privacy suit.
  
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• Lady Gaga's stolen dogs recovered, Gaga calls injured dog walker 'a hero' - CNET

  27-02-2021 21:17 via cnet.com
  
  An unnamed woman took Lady Gaga's dogs to an LAPD police station.
  
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• How to watch: Post Malone headlines Pokemon Day virtual concert Saturday - CNET

  27-02-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The rapper celebrates the franchise's 25th anniversary, after giving us a '90s-flavored sneak preview on Thursday.
  
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• New child tax credit may bring more money than the stimulus check. What to know - CNET

  27-02-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the COVID-19 relief bill could provide more money to families with children.
  
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• WandaVision episode 8 recap: Marvel show dives into Wanda's painful past - CNET

  27-02-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's time for some heart-wrenching exposition. And you should stick around for the credits again.
  
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• The best beard trimmers for 2021 - CNET

  27-02-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Letting your beard grow in? These beard trimmers can help you keep it tidy.
  
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• Keurig coffee: 4 tips to make it taste better - CNET

  27-02-2021 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Get the best coffee you can from your pod-based Keurig coffee maker with these 4 tips.
  
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• Pump up the volume with this JBL premium car speaker system for 68% off - Roadshow

  27-02-2021 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Originally $280, get this set of 6.5-inch woofers and 3/4-inch tweeters with all the hardware for just $80.
  
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• 2021 VW ID 4 in the wild - Roadshow

  27-02-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  You've been waiting long enough and now here it is, VW's all-new EV.
  
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• Third stimulus checks and tax season FAQ: Things could get messy - CNET

  27-02-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  The timing of the third stimulus check falls squarely within tax season, and the situation is getting complicated. Here are answers to the questions everyone's asking.
  
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• Get the eMeet Luna Bluetooth speakerphone for just $54 - CNET

  27-02-2021 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  This versatile speakerphone is one of our favorite models priced under $100, and this is within $4 of its lowest price ever.
  
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• Saturday deals: $12 Bluetooth selfie stick, $59 phone gimbal, $21 monitor mount and more - CNET

  27-02-2021 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, get a massive self-help book bundle worth over $200 for $15.
  
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• When will I get my 2020 tax refund? Possible dates and how to track your money - CNET

  27-02-2021 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for your federal tax refund? Here's where to track it after you file, along with your missing stimulus check money.
  
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• DevOps and agile for all: technology professionals need to lead the way in the post-Covid era ahead

  27-02-2021 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Anatomy of a DevOps and agile mindset, circa 2021
  
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• $1,400, $600, $1,200 stimulus checks: Biggest differences compared - CNET

  27-02-2021 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is on the brink of approving another stimulus package with a new direct payment. With the third check, however, lawmakers are using a different blueprint from the first two payments.
  
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• Mous cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21: Drop protection and magnetic accessory features

  27-02-2021 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Mous has a couple of case options for the Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup. Both models offer AiroShock drop protection while the Limitless 3.0 case includes strategically placed magnets for accessory support.
  
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• $400 weekly unemployment bonus: When will checks go out? What you should know - CNET

  27-02-2021 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  President Biden's relief plan passed the House. Now the fate of the unemployment bonus hangs in the Senate.
  
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• $1.9T stimulus bill clears first major hurdle, but signals fight ahead. What happens next - CNET

  27-02-2021 16:43 via cnet.com
  
  It's on to the Senate, with the House approving the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill Friday night. The relief package with its $1,400 checks still faces a headwind as a deadline looms. Here's where the bill stands.
  
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• $1.9T stimulus bill clears first major hurdle, but fight may lie ahead. What happens next - CNET

  27-02-2021 16:43 via cnet.com
  
  It's on to the Senate, with the House approving the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill Friday night. The relief package with its $1,400 checks still faces a headwind as a deadline looms. Here's where the bill stands.
  
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• California stimulus check: Eligibility, how soon your $600 payment could arrive and more - CNET

  27-02-2021 16:12 via cnet.com
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a new stimulus check for certain residents. Here's what to know.
  
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• Paramount Plus: Everything to know about CBS All Access' streaming revamp - CNET

  27-02-2021 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  CBS All Access will become Paramount Plus Thursday. Here's everything to know about its cost, shows and movies (and what's going on with Yellowstone).
  
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• How to schedule text messages on your Android phone - CNET

  27-02-2021 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  You can now schedule the exact minute a text message is sent, ensuring you never forget to say happy birthday to Mom again.
  
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• How to avoid 'Zoom fatigue' during the Covid pandemic

  27-02-2021 15:12
  
  Constantly being confronted with an image of yourself while video conferencing can be exhausting, says expertCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageImagine you are walking around your workplace followed incessantly by colleagues holding a mirror that causes you to stare at yourself for large parts of the day.The bizarre scenario is in effect becoming the norm in the era of physically distanced video conference meetings and this “nonverbal overload” is leadi
  
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• Stimulus checks, SSDI, SSI: Will you be eligible for a third payment, plus everything else to know - CNET

  27-02-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  A third stimulus check could arrive as early as the end of next month. Here's every way new qualification rules could affect SSDI and SSI recipients, plus how to claim missing money from the first two checks.
  
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• Best vitamin C serums for 2021: Obagi, Skinceuticals and Marie Veronique - CNET

  27-02-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Vitamin C deserves a spot in your supplement and skincare routine.
  
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• Judge approves $650m settlement of privacy lawsuit against Facebook

  27-02-2021 14:36
  
  Nearly 1.6m Facebook users to receive at least $345 after network allegedly used face photo-tagging without permissionA federal judge has approved a $650m settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook for allegedly using photo face-tagging and other biometric data without the permission of its users.US district judge James Donato approved the deal in a class-action lawsuit that was filed in Illinois in 2015. Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who submitted claims will be affected.
  
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• Your Apple Watch is probably waterproof. Here's what you need to know - CNET

  27-02-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Is it safe to go for a swim while wearing your Apple Watch? What about while washing dishes? We break down what you can and can't do while wearing your watch.
  
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• Why would you ever trust Amazon's Alexa after this?

  27-02-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers examined the realities of using Alexa's tens of thousands of so-called Skills. Only a fraction even have a privacy policy.
  
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• GameStop's stock collapse burn you? 5 ways to get back on track - CNET

  27-02-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Investing in "meme stocks" was a tough lesson for some people.
  
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• 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mercedes C-Class, new USPS mail trucks: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  27-02-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at everything that happened during the week ending Feb. 27.
  
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• Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine: Walgreens, Walmart, Disneyland, more - CNET

  27-02-2021 13:55 via cnet.com
  
  Over 70 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the US. If you're planning to get a shot, it's important to know where to go.
  
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• Where to buy brisket online for St. Patrick's Day and Passover - CNET

  27-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Between corned-beef-hash feasts and seder dinner, it is definitely brisket season.
  
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• What's the stimulus check timeline now that the bill passed the House? - CNET

  27-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill cleared its first hurdle, but the delivery date for your new payment is still up in the air. Here's how tax season and your priority group could affect whether you get your check first or last.
  
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• Twitter's new features, Spotify's HiFi tier video - CNET

  27-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech stories include Twitter's new features, Spotify's new HiFi subscription tier and rumors about Apple's next MacBook Pro laptops.
  
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• Review: Motorola One 5G Ace is a $400 phone you can buy for $20 video - CNET

  27-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A great 5G phone that, for a limited time, costs less than your dinner.
  
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• ‘Record companies have me on a dartboard’: the man making millions buying classic hits

  27-02-2021 13:00
  
  Hit songs can be a better investment than gold – and by snapping up the rights, Merck Mercuriadis has become the most disruptive force in musicMerck Mercuriadis had a good Christmas. On Christmas Day, the No 1 song in the UK was LadBaby’s Don’t Stop Me Eatin’, a novelty cover version of Journey’s 1981 soft-rock anthem Don’t Stop Believin’. It replaced Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You, which had topped the chart 26 years after its orig
  
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• I wanted to love foldable phones, but the novelty got old fast - CNET

  27-02-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Phones have gotten boring, but foldables offered a glimmer of excitement. It didn't last.
  
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• What Facebook's Australia news ban could mean for its future in the US

  27-02-2021 12:00
  
  The company’s clash with Australia’s government has left clues as to how US legislation might rein in its vast influenceFacebook’s dramatic decision last week to block news from being shared to its users in Australia is already seeing global legislative aftershocks and may present new challenges for the company in the US.Facebook in mid-February banned Australian news organizations from posting content on the platform and barred users based in Australia from linking to news art
  
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• LastPass vs. 1Password: Which password manager should you use? - CNET

  27-02-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  1Password reaches for the crown as LastPass loses its free-tier footing.
  
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• iOS 14.5: New features, release date and everything else we know is coming soon - CNET

  27-02-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything that will be included in the latest iPhone update that we know so far, and how to download the public beta.
  
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• AdvancedHosting Anycast CDN

  27-02-2021 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This CDN service is very temptingly priced, but it has some notable flaws in terms of features and support.
  
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• Stop buying breakable phones, and you won't even need a case anymore - CNET

  27-02-2021 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Phones that are rugged and waterproof -- even without a case -- should be the new normal.
  
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• Stimulus money and tax breaks for kids: What parents and caregivers should know - CNET

  27-02-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  This time around, the new stimulus package offers more than stimulus checks. Here are the tax breaks that could bring your family more money this year.
  
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• Windows 10 spring update: What to know about new features and more - CNET

  27-02-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft has confirmed its latest update, Windows 10 version 21H1. Here's what we're expecting, and why it could set the stage for a major Windows 10 shift.
  
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• Galaxy S21 vs. Galaxy S20: Comparing Samsung phone price, features and more - CNET

  27-02-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new Samsung Galaxy S21 is now available. Here's how it stacks up against the Galaxy S20, including camera features and other specs.
  
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• $300 bonus unemployment checks: Will you have to pay taxes? What you should know - CNET

  27-02-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The extra federal unemployment insurance payments are set to expire soon, but some recipients may need to pay taxes on the money.
  
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• How to change wallpaper on iPhone 12 and get a customized, snazzy background - CNET

  27-02-2021 09:30 via cnet.com
  It's super easy and will only take you a few minutes to get done.
  
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• Teracube 2e review

  27-02-2021 09:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Teracube 2e is a smartphone designed to last you years, but it might not have the power to keep up.
  
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