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• Dramatically improve your jogging form -- save 30% on a NURVV smart running sensor - CNET

  02-04-2021 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  These high-tech insoles offer a wealth of data if you're using the pandemic to prep for your next marathon.
  
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• Seeing stones: pandemic reveals Palantir's troubling reach in Europe

  02-04-2021 23:11 via theguardian.com
  
  Covid has given Peter Thiel’s secretive US tech company new opportunities to operate in Europe in ways some campaigners find worryingThe 24 March, 2020 will be remembered by some for the news that Prince Charles tested positive for Covid and was isolating in Scotland. In Athens it was memorable as the day the traffic went silent. Twenty-four hours into a hard lockdown, Greeks were acclimatising to a new reality in which they had to send an SMS to the government in order to leave the house.
  
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• NCAA women's Final Four: How to watch South Carolina vs. Stanford, UConn vs. Arizona today without cable - CNET

  02-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The NCAA women's college basketball tournament concludes this weekend on ESPN, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Child tax credit for $3,600: How and when the payments will arrive, 1 big thing to know - CNET

  02-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you have kids, you could get more money beyond $1,400 stimulus checks. But the 2021 child tax credit is confusing, and the IRS doesn't have all the answers yet. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Georgia's new election law: Microsoft, Apple and other tech companies speak against it - CNET

  02-04-2021 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Several tech giants start to throw their considerable weight behind voting rights.
  
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• Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page won't be back for season 2 on Netflix - CNET

  02-04-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  The handsome Duke of Hastings will be missed, but focus will shift to Anthony.
  
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• NASA Perseverance Mars rover investigates 'odd' rock, zaps it with a laser - CNET

  02-04-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists speculate the rock could be a meteorite or a far-flung chunk of Mars.
  
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• Brush for almost a full year with this ADA-approved electric toothbrush for less than $16 - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Why spend $200 on an electric toothbrush when you can pour all that money into candy and still get this brush?
  
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• The 2021 Lyrid meteor shower brings a bright show this month: How to see it - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  The year's shooting-star spotting season kicks off in earnest soon.
  
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• Samsung drops Galaxy Z Fold 2 price by $200, launches referral program - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  The company's high-end foldable now costs $1,800 and comes with an additional $200 incentive to help spread the word.
  
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• Samsung drops Galaxy Fold 2 price by $200, launches referral program - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  The company's high-end foldable now costs $1,800 and comes with an additional $200 incentive to help spread the word.
  
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• Pixel 6 will reportedly sport a Google-made chip - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Google has been developing its own processor alongside Samsung, according to a report.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: Everything you need to know to get Sony's new gaming console - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  The PlayStation 5 is the fastest-selling video game console ever, but most people still don't have one.
  
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• Police officer dies after car rams barricade at US Capitol; suspect is dead - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  The Capitol is put on lockdown due to an "external security threat."
  
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• PS5 restock update: What's available at Best Buy, Target, GameStop, Amazon, Walmart and more retailers - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Having trouble finding a PS5? Here are all the links to all the stores selling the console.
  
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• What if my $1,400 stimulus check never arrives? What you should and shouldn't do - CNET

  02-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Have a stimulus check problem? Don't call the IRS. Here's what you can try instead.
  
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• Waymo CEO John Krafcik to step down from self-driving car company - CNET

  02-04-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  A pair of co-CEOs will serve as his replacement.
  
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• Super Mario Bros. auction breaks record with $660K sale - CNET

  02-04-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  That's a lot of gold coins.
  
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• US Capitol under lockdown after car rams barricade - CNET

  02-04-2021 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  US Capitol Police say two officers were injured.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Fantasian is Final Fantasy creator's returns to nostalgic roots - CNET

  02-04-2021 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Fantasian, a new mobile RPG from Hironobu Sakaguchi featuring intricate handcrafted dioramas, is available now on Apple Arcade.
  
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• NASA asteroid-sampling spacecraft will go look at 'the mess it made' - CNET

  02-04-2021 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Osiris-Rex enthusiastically snagged a bit of asteroid Bennu and NASA wants to examine the mark it left behind.
  
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• $3,600 child tax credit for 2021 FAQ: Everything new this time, rules you should know - CNET

  02-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is still hammering out all the details to the new CTC for 2021, but this is everything key we know so far.
  
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• Best telepresence robot 2021

  02-04-2021 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The best telepresence hardware to go beyond video conferencing and make remote work truly collaborative.
  
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• Regé-Jean Page won't appear in Bridgerton season 2 on Netflix - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  The handsome Duke of Hastings will be missed, but focus will shift to Anthony.
  
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• Does Godzilla vs. Kong have a post-credits scene? Well, sort of - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Believe it or not, if you saw the whole movie, you already saw the scene.
  
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• Godzilla vs. Kong director shares what happened to the post-credits scene - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Believe it or not, if you saw the whole movie, you already saw the scene.
  
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• Best VR and AR headset 2021

  02-04-2021 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  As mixed reality comes into its own, these are the best headsets for an immersive consumer experience.
  
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• Child Tax Credit: How much are you getting? video - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a simple explanation of how much money families will receive for the new 2021 child tax credit and who qualifies for the payments.
  
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• Best cyber insurance 2021

  02-04-2021 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The cyber insurance industry is likely to go mainstream and is a simple cost of doing business. Here are a few options to consider.
  
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• This handheld portable color printer is on sale for $79 (save $191) and I must have it (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Print on labels, boxes, fabric and more. Plus: Eight free PC games for Amazon Prime subscribers.
  
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• This handheld portable color printer is on sale for $79 (save $191) and I must have it - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Print on labels, boxes, fabric and more. Plus: Eight free PC games for Amazon Prime subscribers.
  
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• When will my third stimulus check come in the mail? Track your $1,400 payment to your home - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're waiting on your third stimulus payment to arrive, your mailbox may be the place to check. We'll tell you what to look for.
  
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• Google's getting rid of the Google Wifi app - CNET

  02-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Starting in July, Google Wifi users will need to control their mesh routers in the Google Home app, same as Nest Wifi.
  
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• It's official: Microsoft Build will be May 25 to 27

  02-04-2021 18:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's annual developer conference will be a virtual event again and is happening at the end of May 2021.
  
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• Veil Nebula reveals exquisite new details in revisited Hubble telescope view - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  NASA and ESA's space telescope snapped a gorgeous supernova remnant, and it's even more beautiful after a new round of image processing.
  
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• 7 games we can't wait to play on Apple Arcade - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade just launched a slew of new games you can play right now, but there's more on the way. Here's what to look forward to.
  
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• Sony teases new Xperia announcement for April 14 - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  When a YouTube banner is updated, a new device is sure to follow.
  
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• Become a Gmail pro with these 10 tools and tips - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  Check out these Gmail tips for accessing multiple accounts at once, setting up filters and more.
  
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• Google Cloud hires SAP alum Kazmaier, unifies database, data analytics, Looker units

  02-04-2021 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Kazmaier was President of SAP HANA & Analytics and led SAP's global product, solution and engineering teams for database, data warehousing and analytics.
  
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• Godzilla vs Kong: If you liked the brawl on HBO Max, try these 9 movies next - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  The Godzilla universe is as massive as the monster, so let us be your guide.
  
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• No stimulus checks for veterans this weekend: New payment date, qualifications, dependents - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  If you're a veteran of the US military and receive benefits, we'll explain details you should know about your stimulus check, including when to expect your payment, how you'll get paid and what to do if something goes wrong.
  
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• MLB streaming: How to watch your team's 2021 baseball season without cable - CNET

  02-04-2021 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your complete guide to streaming baseball, from AT&T TV to Bally Sports to MLB.TV to YouTube.
  
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• Intel Core i5-11600K

  02-04-2021 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Intel Core i5-11600K is Intel's newest mid-range champion. Is it the best CPU for gamers or another flop?
  
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• CDC says travel is 'low risk' once you've got COVID-19 vaccination - CNET

  02-04-2021 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  There's no need to quarantine after international travel if you've been vaccinated, the agency says, but you should continue to wear a mask and avoid crowds.
  
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• Sony-made MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch - CNET

  02-04-2021 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's new Xbox game will be on Microsoft's subscription service.
  
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• Microsoft pushes back 'full' Redmond campus reopening to September 7

  02-04-2021 17:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is now targeting September 7, at the earliest, as its 'full' reopening date for its Washington state offices, rather than July 6, as planned.
  
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• Red Pocket iPhone deal: Save $100 on any model and get free AirPods - CNET

  02-04-2021 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  You get your first month of service free, too. There's a catch, but it's not bad.
  
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• The best-sounding wireless earbuds for 2021 - CNET

  02-04-2021 17:20 via cnet.com
  
  Many people are looking for cheap true wireless headphones, but if you need something with top-notch sound, this is the list for you.
  
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• Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides

  02-04-2021 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lisa Irving says she faced harassment and rejection after being refused rides on 14 occasions.
  
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• The Witcher season 2 video reveals challenges of shooting during pandemic - CNET

  02-04-2021 17:05 via cnet.com
  
  Production on the second season of the Netflix show has wrapped.
  
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