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• Xiaomi national security ban suspended by US judge - CNET

  13-03-2021 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  A federal judge temporarily lifts a Defense Department ban on US investments in the China-based phone maker.
  
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• Stimulus checks will go to direct deposit accounts first. Can you still sign up with the IRS? - CNET

  13-03-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS and Treasury are now sending the third round of stimulus payments, and people signed up for direct deposit take priority. So can you register online?
  
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• Grammys 2021 are Sunday: Here's how and when to watch the livestream tomorrow - CNET

  13-03-2021 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  How to watch the Grammys 2021 without cable.
  
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• Stop and appreciate the Jaguar E-Type 60 Edition - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Jaguar restored 12 cars, and six buyers will get one coupe and one roadster.
  
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• EIP cards and stimulus checks: Who could get the debit card, what you have to do - CNET

  13-03-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus payments are starting, but your money might not arrive through direct deposit or even as a paper check. Here's everything you need to know about EIP debit cards and the third check.
  
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• 2 years after being grounded, the Boeing 737 Max is flying again - CNET

  13-03-2021 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Boeing's 737 Max is back in service in most of the world, but China remains a holdout. Plus: Everything you need to know about the aircraft.
  
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• Stimulus checks and older adults: Will the $1,400 payment qualification rules affect you? - CNET

  13-03-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A third stimulus check is on the way. If you're age 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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• Save $200 on the Ecovacs Deebot T5 combo robot vacuum and mop with laser navigation - CNET

  13-03-2021 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  The T5, equipped with multi-floor mapping, no-go zones and 3 hour battery is marked down to $399.
  
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• Take your sound on the go with one of these $12 Bluetooth speakers - CNET

  13-03-2021 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Save 60% on a speaker with microSD, FM radio and true wireless stereo pairing.
  
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• SSI, SSDI and third stimulus checks: Qualifications, when and how your payment may arrive - CNET

  13-03-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus check is on its way to millions of people. Here's how new qualification rules affect SSI and SSDI recipients and their dependents, a timeline for when the payments could arrive and what to do if any money from the first two checks is still missing.
  
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• Where you can buy an Xbox Series X: What to know about getting Microsoft's hot new console - CNET

  13-03-2021 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and others are restocking on a regular basis.
  
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• Saturday mobile deals: $13 iPhone battery case and a $21 power bank - CNET

  13-03-2021 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  These iPhone cases for the iPhone XR and XS Max are about half off, and you can save a few dollars on a great Mophie power bank too.
  
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• What the new stimulus check means for dependents: Qualifications, money, tax breaks, more - CNET

  13-03-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus check more than double the amount of money for dependents compared to the first two payments. We'll explain which dependents are eligible for a payment, how much they'll get and other tax breaks and implications.
  
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• The Echo Show 10 battles the Nest Hub Max for the smart display crown video - CNET

  13-03-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both smart displays have 10-inch screens and loads of features. We pit them head-to-head to find out which is the best for your home.
  
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• How non-fungible tokens became the latest tech speculation bubble

  13-03-2021 18:00
  
  From animated cats and sex tapes to major albums, artists are using NFTs to sell their work. But why?If you go by the headlines, there’s a trading boom in something called non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Grimes has sold $6m of art via NFTs; Kings of Leon will be releasing their new album as two types of NFT, and a 10-second digital artwork bought via an NFT for $67,000 in October last year has just sold for $6.6m. Twitter boss Jack Dorsey’s first tweet is up for auction as an NFT and may
  
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• Where you can buy a PS5: Everything we know about getting Sony's new console - CNET

  13-03-2021 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is mostly sold out, but retailers are restocking it every week.
  
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• The Agile Manifesto 20 years on: agility in software delivery is still a work in progress

  13-03-2021 17:41 via zdnet.com
  
  We've had two decades to absorb the values and principles of the Agile Manifesto. What have we learned, and what are we still learning?'We are closer and more aware, but we are turning a tanker and it is slow and incremental.'
  
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• Track your $1,400 stimulus check: When and how to see your IRS payment status - CNET

  13-03-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you everything you can do to track the status of your new stimulus payment, now that the IRS has started making deposits.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG SL hits the snow in final round of winter tests - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 16:54 via cnet.com
  
  The new SL inches closer to reality.
  
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• Stimulus check calculator: Find out if you'll be getting $1,400 this weekend - CNET

  13-03-2021 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus check is coming soon, but eligibility rules have changed. Let our calculator crunch the numbers for you so you know how much of that $1,400 to expect.
  
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• AfterShokz Xtrainerz

  13-03-2021 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bone conduction technology makes the Aftershokz Xtrainerz Headphones perfect for swimming but they lack Bluetooth connectivity.
  
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• IRS now sending $1,400 stimulus checks. When will your payment arrive? - CNET

  13-03-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The $1,400 stimulus checks are officially on their way, with more payments arriving into next week. But not everyone will get their money at once. Here's the score.
  
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• The best firm mattresses in 2021 - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  These mattresses have the perfect balance of comfort and support to keep your spine aligned.
  
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• Wipe and reset your iPhone to factory settings before selling it or trading it in - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Don't skip over this must-do step that's essential for keeping your private information secure.
  
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• Apple kills off original HomePod, will focus on $99 HomePod Mini - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  The company says it will keep providing existing HomePods with software updates and support through Apple Care.
  
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• Which cooler gets the coldest? The results are in - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested the cooling power and capacity of 25 of the top coolers on the market -- here's a cold, hard look at the results.
  
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• Vivint Home Security 2021: Big brain, big price tag - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  An admirable array of gadgets give a unified user experience. But the up-front costs may prove too expensive for many customers.
  
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• COVID relief bill: Debunking the misinformation about the plan - CNET

  13-03-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A breakdown of how much money Americans will really get.
  
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• A famous travel site is opening a hotel and you're going to need to lie down

  13-03-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Did you ever think you'd see the day when a utilitarian site that aggregates flight and hotel prices would try and entice you to sleep with it? No, neither did I.
  
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• 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer revealed, 2021 BMW M3 driven: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back on all the good stuff that happened the week ending March 13.
  
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• 5 things I love about the Oppo Find X3 Pro video - CNET

  13-03-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Good looks, power and an awesome camera trick. I like this phone.
  
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• Samsung's next event, Apple discontinuing the iMac Pro video - CNET

  13-03-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's major tech headlines include Samsung's upcoming event, Apple discontinuing the iMac Pro and TikTok's new anti-harassment tools.
  
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• New stimulus bill provides more than 1 check. Here's every way you get money - CNET

  13-03-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The massive relief package has three ways you and your family could get direct payments from the government. Here's every way you benefit from the new package.
  
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• How to watch Samsung's March Unpacked event - CNET

  13-03-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The South Korean company is promising to bring "awesome to everyone," likely in the form of less expensive Galaxy A phones.
  
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• Windows 10: You have to try these 3 new features - CNET

  13-03-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The latest major Windows update brought some new tricks for your browser, Start menu and more. Here's how to use them.
  
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• Where's my 2020 tax refund? When you could get it and how to track it - CNET

  13-03-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Has the IRS started processing your tax return, or is your refund on the way? Here's how to track it when you file, along with any missing stimulus money.
  
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• Remove a Netflix show from your Continue Watching row, here's how - CNET

  13-03-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get rid of shows that jumped the shark from the list of shows you're actually watching on your Netflix profile. Here's how.
  
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• Best charcoal grills for 2021: Nexgrill, Char-Griller, Weber, Napoleon and more - CNET

  13-03-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  We fired up models from Nexgrill, Weber, Napoleon, KitchenAid, Char-Griller and more to find out which charcoal grill is king of the cookout.
  
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• 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600: When more is more but not too much - Roadshow

  13-03-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  If a run-of-the-mill Mercedes isn't enough for you, check out the Maybach sub-brand.
  
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• $300 bonus unemployment checks: What will change in the new bill? What you should know - CNET

  13-03-2021 09:05 via cnet.com
  
  We have a breakdown of what unemployed workers will get from the American Rescue Plan.
  
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• WatchOS 7.4 is coming: 2 new Apple Watch features people are talking about - CNET

  13-03-2021 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next big software update will allow you to use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone and bring Fitness Plus to more screens.
  
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• Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is the best budget phone we’ve ever tested

  13-03-2021 07:00
  
  A great camera, screen and battery are all wrapped up in a sleek phone that has some great features not seen on handsets four times the price
  
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• Brexit is causing havoc for the UK’s legion of dropshippers

  13-03-2021 07:00
  
  Extra charges, disappearing suppliers and slow delivery times are killing off the side hustle
  
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• Best unlocked Android smartphones you can get today - CNET

  13-03-2021 05:54 via cnet.com
  
  These unlocked handsets bypass the carrier overlords to let you talk, text and browse on your phone of choice.
  
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• Dependents and your new stimulus check: Eligibility, money, tax breaks, more - CNET

  13-03-2021 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dependents will get more than double the amount of money in the third stimulus check than they did with the first and second payments. Here's what to know about which dependents are eligible for a payment, how much they'll get and other tax breaks and implications.
  
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• IRS sending $1,400 stimulus checks 'now.' Here's when yours could arrive - CNET

  13-03-2021 03:45 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS and Treasury have already begun processing the $1,400 stimulus checks, with more payments arriving this weekend and into next week. But not everyone will get their money at once.
  
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• Best deodorants for 2021 - CNET

  13-03-2021 03:30 via cnet.com
  
  The best deodorants that help keep you odor-free.
  
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• Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' trial could be delayed by pregnancy

  13-03-2021 03:13
  
  Holmes is on trial for allegedly defrauding investors, doctors and patients while at the helm of blood-testing startupThe alleged Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is pregnant, according to a new court filing, potentially delaying her trial by several weeks. Continue reading...
  
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• $3,600 Child Tax Credit for 2021 is really happening: 5 things to know - CNET

  13-03-2021 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  The expanded 2021 Child Tax Credit is officially a go, alongside third stimulus checks and other benefits. Here's how it'll all affect you.
  
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• Apple kills off the HomePod, report says - CNET

  13-03-2021 02:56 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant will instead just focus on the HomePod Mini.
  
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