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• Prime Video: Everything coming in April 2021 - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Video drops its Michael B. Jordan vehicle, Without Remorse, this month
  
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• Elusive 'Goldilocks' black hole uncovered by massive explosion in deep space - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  A gamma-ray burst provides strong evidence for a rare breed of black hole.
  
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• Tax return deadline 2021: How to estimate refund, claim stimulus money and more - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Your 2020 income taxes are due on May 17. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Call of Duty Warzone to get smaller file sizes - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Players can finally get a little extra space on their hard drives.
  
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• You can mine Bitcoin on a Game Boy, but probably shouldn't - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Have a couple quadrillion years to spare?
  
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• Amazon's union vote: What the election at an Alabama warehouse could mean - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  A group of nearly 6,000 Bessemer workers have voted on whether to become the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the US.
  
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• Buy an Oculus Quest 2 or accessory, get a gift card up to $15 - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Discounts on the popular VR headset are rare, but Newegg is handing out cash for straps, carrying cases and more.
  
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• Older adults and third stimulus checks: Eligibility rules and how they affect you - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has now sent out two waves of the third stimulus checks. If you're 65 or older, here's what to know about qualifications, income, SSI, SSDI and retirement, and what to do if you're still missing stimulus money from the first two checks.
  
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• iOS 14 hidden features: 13 awesome iPhone tips we're using every day - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hidden features are almost always the best features.
  
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• Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Step-up 512GB model hits lowest price ever - CNET

  29-03-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is selling the Apple M1 Mac Mini with a 512GB SSD for $800.
  
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• T-mobile shuts down TVision live TV service, partners with YouTube TV and Philo - CNET

  29-03-2021 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  The wireless carrier's service launched just five month ago.
  
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• Meet the peacock spider that looks like the star of Pixar's Finding Nemo - CNET

  29-03-2021 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  I shall call him Nemo and he shall be mine and he shall be my Nemo.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock update: What's available at Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  29-03-2021 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new game console shows up here and there every few days. We've got links to every retailer that sells the Xbox Series X.
  
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• Pfizer and Moderna vaccines 80% effective at preventing COVID-19 after one shot, CDC says - CNET

  29-03-2021 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Two shots showed 90% effectiveness.
  
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• Free Software Foundation leaders and supporters desert sinking ship

  29-03-2021 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Major corporate supporters abandon the FSF, while board members and leaders resign from the organization, as the outrage over Richard M. Stallman being allowed back on the board continues to grow.
  
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• Volkswagen to adopt 'Voltswagen' name in shift to EVs - Roadshow

  29-03-2021 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  No, it's not a prank, we swear.
  
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• Get a pair of smart light bulbs for less than $2 each - CNET

  29-03-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  This deal on Gosund multicolor bulbs is the next best thing to free.
  
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• First 2021 Ford Bronco sells for $1 million, with all proceeds going to charity - Roadshow

  29-03-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Barrett-Jackson auctioned off the first production SUV this past weekend, and the beneficiary will receive a lovely check.
  
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• The best self-tanners and bronzers for 2021 - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Spending too much time inside? These products can help give you a healthy glow.
  
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• The best air mattress for 2021 - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  We inflated and slept on some of the most popular air mattress models, from Intex, Coleman, King Koil and more. Here’s what we learned.
  
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• Thierry Henry: 'It's not OK to get abused online'

  29-03-2021 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thierry Henry tells BBC Newsnight about his decision to remove himself from social media, saying that "it is time to take a stand" against online abuse.
  
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• Best tablet in 2021

  29-03-2021 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a tablet just to watch videos on or one to replace your laptop -- 2021 offers some compelling options.
  
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• Apple offers PTO to employees so they can get vaccinated, report says - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is also reportedly offering paid sick leave for those who experience side effects from the injection.
  
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• Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in three weeks - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The administration says a majority of Americans will have a vaccination site within five miles of their home.
  
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• Taxes 2021: Everything new, including deadline, stimulus payments and unemployment - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  An overview of this year's tax challenges -- and opportunities.
  
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• Celebrate the return of college ball with $5 off each of your first 5 Postmates orders - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Get your game on while having restaurant meals delivered, no human contact required.
  
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• Hey IRS, where is my third stimulus check? 9 possible payment problems and what to do - CNET

  29-03-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you having issues with direct deposit, or could it be something more serious? Here are possible reasons your stimulus check hasn't arrived, when your friends' and family's payments have.
  
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• In Microsoft Flight Simulator, a ship is still stuck in the Suez Canal - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  At least if you download a free add-on.
  
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• Best VPN service in 2021: Safe and fast don't come for free

  29-03-2021 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Virtual private networks are key to staying safe online today, especially for remote workers and businesses. Here are your top choices in VPN service providers and how to get set up right away.
  
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• The Weeknd hints he may release new song as an NFT - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The tweet is cryptic, but stay tuned. The performer is up to something.
  
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• SolarWinds hackers accessed DHS acting secretary's emails: What you need to know - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The AP reports that the suspected Russian hacking group breached high-level accounts in DHS, one of nine federal agencies the hackers targeted.
  
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• Biden to say 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in three weeks - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  The administration says a majority of Americans will have a vaccination site within five miles of their home.
  
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• Sony closing PSN Store for PS3, PSP and PS Vita this summer - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Buy those games before they're gone.
  
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• Asteroid Apophis won't smack into Earth for at least 100 years, NASA says - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Phew.
  
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• NFTY Jigs platform launches for developers to build interoperable games and apps

  29-03-2021 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  NFTY Jigs intends to reach game lovers who can help attract "creativity and energy" to the non-fungible token (NFT) space.
  
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• Legal challenge over the government using Whatsapp

  29-03-2021 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The campaigners behind the challenge say deleted messages pose a risk to transparency.
  
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• Suez Canal ship freed: Everything you need to know about the Ever Given drama - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  The Ever Given was stuck for nearly a week, but now traffic can resume on the Suez Canal.
  
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• Stimulus check timeline update: Payment status, IRS delivery scorecard, more - CNET

  29-03-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  How many stimulus checks has the IRS sent so far, who's still waiting and how will they be paid? Here's what to know about the ongoing delivery of $1,400 payments.
  
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• SolarWinds hackers reportedly breached high-level DHS email accounts - CNET

  29-03-2021 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  The email for the acting secretary at the time, Chad Wolf, was among those breached in a hacking campaign attributed to Russian intelligence.
  
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• Otterbox Kids' EasyGrab line isn't just for children

  29-03-2021 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  It may have a juvenile branding, but this is equally suitable for vertical market iPad users.
  
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• Microsoft's 'Project Reunion' hits the 0.5 milestone

  29-03-2021 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft took another step toward its planned goal of bridging the Win32-UWP app divide with its 0.5 release of its 'Project Reunion' Windows 10 developer toolset.
  
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• When will my stimulus check arrive in the mail? Track your third payment to your home - CNET

  29-03-2021 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to start checking your mailbox if your stimulus payment hasn't arrived in your bank account. We'll tell you what to look for.
  
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• NASA says asteroid Apophis won't smack into Earth for at least 100 years - CNET

  29-03-2021 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Phew.
  
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• Godzilla vs. Kong starts streaming this week: Everything you need to know - CNET

  29-03-2021 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Sometimes, you just need to see two gigantic movie monsters smash each other in the face.
  
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• Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row

  29-03-2021 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms.
  
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• CDC director fears potential 'impending doom' as COVID-19 cases rise again - CNET

  29-03-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Dr. Rochelle Walensky urged Americans to get vaccinated and follow guidelines on slowing the virus.
  
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• OtterBox's new kids iPad case is kind of nifty - CNET

  29-03-2021 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  The new $60 OtterBox EasyGrab Tablet Case incorporates a stand that also hooks on to the back of car seats.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: Save $49 on M1 MacBook Air, $149 on M1 MacBook Pro - CNET

  29-03-2021 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  You can get the M1 MacBook Air for $950 and the baseline M1 MacBook Pro $1,150 at Amazon, which are at or near all-time low prices.
  
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• Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Plus: Everything we know about the upcoming Star Wars TV series - CNET

  29-03-2021 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru will return, and the show's production kicks off in April.
  
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• School cyber-attack affects 40,000 pupils’ email

  29-03-2021 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Harris Federation, which runs 50 academies in and around London, was hit by a ransomware attack.
  
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