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• Who's eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check? Here's what we know - CNET

  10-03-2021 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  The $1,400 stimulus check is set to be signed into law Friday. Here's what we know about the third payment (and also the second, if you're still waiting).
  
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• Police raids across Europe after encrypted phone network shut down

  10-03-2021 23:40
  
  Belgian, Dutch and French police ‘looked over shoulders’ of gangs after hacking Sky ECC networkPolice in Belgium and the Netherlands have arrested at least 80 people and carried out hundreds of raids after shutting down an encrypted phone network used by organised crime groups.Belgian, Dutch and French police said they had hacked into the Sky ECC network, allowing them to look “over the shoulders” of suspects as they communicated with customised devices to plot drug deals
  
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• How Framework's pieces could come together for long-term success

  10-03-2021 23:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The modular laptop startup is banking on a coalition of value-seekers, sustainability enthusiasts, and DIYers at launch, but could offer a strong proposition to corporate buyers if it can stick it out.
  
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• Wednesday mobile deals: $13 iPhone battery case, $21 power bank and a $58 Kindle Paperwhite - CNET

  10-03-2021 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone casesfor the iPhone XR and XS Max are about half off.
  
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• Wednesday mobile deals: $13 iPhone battery case, $21 power bank and $58 Kindle Paperwhite - CNET

  10-03-2021 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  These iPhone cases for the iPhone XR and XS Max are about half off, and other deals.
  
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• Up to one-third of cloud computing spending is not tracked and wasted

  10-03-2021 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Latest Flexera survey finds slow adoption of cloud cost management strategies. In an era of multi-cloud, these means a lot to keep track.
  
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• Apple said to deny Parler app back into App Store - CNET

  10-03-2021 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  The controversial social network, which came under scrutiny following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, was kicked out of the app store for insufficient moderation.
  
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• PS5 restock is live at Sony Direct, get in line now - CNET

  10-03-2021 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Maybe you'll get lucky this time!
  
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• Cloudera stock plunges as quarterly, year revenue views miss Wall Street’s expectations

  10-03-2021 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Although Cloudera’s January-quarter results beat expectations, the outlook for revenue this year was disappointing.
  
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• Asana beats Q4 expectations, says it now has 1.5 million paid users

  10-03-2021 22:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The company's Q4 revenue was $68.4 million, an increase of 57% year over year.
  
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• GameStop shares rise, fall and rise again in roller-coaster day of trading - CNET

  10-03-2021 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Diamond-handed traders still are up.
  
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• Oracle beats Q3 estimates with solid cloud ERP growth

  10-03-2021 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Oracle's Fusion Cloud ERP grew by 30 percent year-over-year in Q3, while NetSuite Cloud ERP grew 24 percent.
  
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• Mark Women's History Month by streaming these movies and TV shows - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Celebrate the stories of strong women, from a Supreme Court justice and a soul singer whose names you know to a Ugandan chess champ you've probably never heard of.
  
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• Get the amazing Oculus Quest VR headset for a mere $199 (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Find out what all the fuss is about with a refurbished first-generation virtual reality headset. It's not the Quest 2, but it's still really, really good.
  
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• Get the amazing Oculus Quest VR headset for a mere $199 - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  Find out what all the fuss is about with a refurbished first-generation virtual reality headset. It's not the Quest 2, but it's still really, really good.
  
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• Stimulus check 3: How much money you'll get video - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how much money you could get with the latest COVID-19 relief bill. This third round of stimulus checks is heading to more than 100 million Americans, but payouts are different this time.
  
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• Third stimulus check calculator: Estimate your payment now that the bill has passed - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Calculating whether you'll qualify for the full $1,400 third stimulus check is tricky, so we made it simple with this personalized tool.
  
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• Turns out Into The Wild actor Emile Hirsch is a damn good singer, songwriter - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, the Into The Wild actor discusses his latest project, the horror movie/thriller Son, and making music with his partner the Frenchman.
  
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• Best portable generators for 2021 - CNET

  10-03-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  When the power goes out, these generators kick into gear to keep the essentials up and running.
  
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• What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 today - CNET

  10-03-2021 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  Got a positive COVID-19 test? Take a deep breath and use this guide to make sense of the situation.
  
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• Facebook wants court to dismiss antitrust lawsuits - CNET

  10-03-2021 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  The social media giant has been accused of illegally stifling competition and harming consumers.
  
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• Best mouse in 2021: The top computer mice compared

  10-03-2021 20:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Finding yourself spending more and more time working from your home office? Time to kit it out with quality mice so you can get more work done in less time, and also keep your hands and wrists healthy.
  
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• When the IRS could send your next stimulus check, after Biden signs the bill Friday - CNET

  10-03-2021 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Once President Joe Biden signs the stimulus bill, the IRS can start sending the first batch of $1,400 checks. Will you be part of the first wave? Here are some potential dates your payments could arrive.
  
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• Piers Morgan quits UK morning show over Meghan Markle furor: What happened? - CNET

  10-03-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  "Freedom of speech is a hill I'm happy to die on. Thanks for all the love, and hate," the TV personality says after storming off the set and later leaving his job.
  
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• Biden to sign $1.9 trillion stimulus bill Friday. Every way it helps, including 3 new checks - CNET

  10-03-2021 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The massive relief bill that includes $1,400 stimulus checks just passed the House and is expected to become law on Friday. Here's where the plan stands.
  
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• Roblox shares surge 60% on first day of trading after lockdown gaming boom

  10-03-2021 20:21
  
  Trading debut in New York prompts huge demand for game system with 200m monthly usersShares in Roblox, the virtual gaming world that has proved to be a lockdown winner with hundreds of millions of mostly young players, have surged 60% valuing it at $47bn after an investor frenzy on its first day of trading on the New York stock exchange.Roblox may not have the profile of a Fortnite or Minecraft, but its formula – allowing players to develop simple multiplayer games, socialise with friends
  
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• Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus bill gets final sign-off in the House - CNET

  10-03-2021 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The package is now headed to the president's desk to sign into law.
  
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• Scientists uncover secrets of mysterious Mars cloud - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  A wild, snaking cloud stretching 1,100 miles appears to emerge from the Arsia Mons volcano on Mars.
  
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• Facebook sets out plan for 'effortless' virtual reality socialising

  10-03-2021 19:53
  
  Users could effectively ‘teleport’ to connect with friends in more planet-friendly way, says ZuckerbergFacebook has unveiled the first of a wave of virtual reality innovations that its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, hopes will allow for effective “teleportation” by the end of the decade.One experimental project aims to track hand movements using nervous signals read by a wristwatch, with the hope of one day using that data to allow the wearer to manipulate virtual spac
  
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• Totvs buys RD Station in Brazil's largest software M&A deal

  10-03-2021 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Purchase of the marketing automation startup is part of a strategy focused on the business performance segment
  
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• NASA Perseverance Mars rover records sound of laser zapping a rock - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  NASA shares the first acoustic recording of laser impacts on a Martian rock.
  
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• Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine How to find a spare dose where you live - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  This site puts you on a standby list for leftover coronavirus vaccines.
  
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• Final week of Lenovo's annual sale: Get a ThinkPad X1 Nano for $1,150 or a Yoga 7i for $970, and more - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Hurry, the sale ends March 15.
  
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• Twitter is testing larger photos, 4K images - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  You might finally be able to see the full photo in a tweet instead of having to expand it.
  
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• How spicy chili crisp can change your life: A pandemic story - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  A spicy condiment connected me with friends during a year of isolation. Come aboard my chili crisp time machine.
  
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• Best home battery in 2021

  10-03-2021 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  There are several benefits to having an effective battery backup system for your home office or workplace if you lose power often or want to live a life off-grid.
  
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• Sorry, you might have to return your stimulus money to the IRS. Here's why and how - CNET

  10-03-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Depending on the situation, some people could find themselves in the position of having to send back some or all of a stimulus payment. Here's how to find out if you're one of them.
  
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• Why we may never see an iPhone 13 (but we might get an iPhone 12S) - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's next flagship phone might be called the iPhone 13, iPhone 12S or something else.
  
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• GameStop shares plummets after shooting pass $300 Wednesday - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  The bubble popped.
  
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• GameStop shares plummet after shooting past $300 Wednesday - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  The bubble pops.
  
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• Paramount Plus: The nostalgic CBS All Access replacement can't beat Netflix - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  A low price and tons of content including Star Trek cater to existing fans, but other services offer more new, original TV and movies.
  
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• Signs of a sizzling-hot world spotted around famous nearby star Vega - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Vega has been imagined as home to alien intelligence. Now the bright star system is finally coming into focus.
  
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• The best meat delivery options for 2021: Snake River Farms, Omaha Steaks, Rastelli's and more - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Don't skimp on the meats.
  
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• Can't afford a Vitamix? Try this high-powered Homgeek blender for $85 - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  It looks a lot like models costing three or four times as much. Plus: Score over-the-ear headphones for just $17.
  
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• New bill could bring battle between tech and news publishers to the US - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  Lawmakers could give news publishers the ability to negotiate with companies like Google and Facebook over pay for content.
  
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• Bitcoin rise could leave carbon footprint the size of London's

  10-03-2021 18:04
  
  Research estimates cryptocurrency will consume as much energy as all datacentres globallyThe surge in bitcoin’s price since the start of 2021 could result in the cryptocurrency having a carbon footprint the same as that of London, according to research.Alex de Vries, a Dutch economist, created the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index, one of the first systematic attempts to estimate the energy use of the bitcoin network. By late 2017 he estimated the network used 30 terawatt hours (TWh) a year
  
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• Is your stimulus check based on your adjusted gross income? How it works and what to know - CNET

  10-03-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your AGI is the key to figuring out how much stimulus money you're eligible for. Here's how to calculate it based on your tax filings.
  
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• 2021 Yamaha MT-09 first ride review: CP3 for you and me - Roadshow

  10-03-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  With a howling three-cylinder engine, a competent chassis, excellent electronics and a surprisingly affordable price tag, Yamaha looks to have a hit on its hands.
  
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• Toyota's new electric SUV teased ahead of reveal next week - Roadshow

  10-03-2021 17:59 via cnet.com
  
  It's not clear if this has anything to do with two new EVs for the US, but it looks nice so far.
  
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• USPS mail truck contract hits snag as lawmakers ask, 'Why not totally electric?' - Roadshow

  10-03-2021 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  Three representatives also want to investigate whether any political pressure swayed the USPS to name Oshkosh the winner over others.
  
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