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• Xbox Series X restock updates: Check inventory at Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, Amazon, Target and other retailers - CNET

  04-04-2021 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new game console shows up here and there every few days. We've got links to every US retailer that sells the Xbox Series X.
  
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• Where to score a PS5: What you need to know about buying Sony's new console - CNET

  04-04-2021 23:25 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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• This is the 2024 GMC Hummer SUV - Roadshow

  04-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  With mega power and incredible capability, this five-passenger utility vehicle is ready for the trail or the dragstrip.
  
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• More stimulus checks coming in the mail. 2 ways you can track yours through the USPS - CNET

  04-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  A simple, free tool can relieve some check stress and show you when your stimulus payment is in the mail. We'll tell you what to look for so you don't throw it away.
  
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• NASA rover drops Ingenuity helicopter off on Mars as its historic flight nears - CNET

  04-04-2021 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The tiny chopper has all four feet on Martian ground and is on its own now.
  
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• Is your stimulus payment total correct? Why it's important to check it again - CNET

  04-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Making sure you received the right amount in your third stimulus check is extra important because of these two things.
  
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• NCAA women's basketball championship: How to watch Arizona vs. Stanford today without cable - CNET

  04-04-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  The women's college basketball tournament concludes on ESPN and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Facebook data on 500M users reportedly leaks online - CNET

  04-04-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Data set, found on hacker website, appears to be years old.
  
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• Facebook data for over 500M users reportedly leaks online - CNET

  04-04-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Data set, found on hacker website, appears to be years old.
  
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• Who needs Twitter? Trump wishes happy Easter to 'radical left crazies'

  04-04-2021 20:32 via theguardian.com
  
  Ex-president marks holy day with brief, abusive statementTrump ‘money bomb’ raised millions from unwitting donorsDonald Trump is reportedly working on a social media platform of his own, after being banned from Twitter and Facebook for inciting the Capitol riot. Related: Dominion: will one Canadian company bring down Trump's empire of disinformation?Continue reading...
  
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• The best outdoor smart home products for spring 2021 - CNET

  04-04-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Spring is here. See our favorite Bluetooth speakers, outdoor lights and other gadgets for your yard.
  
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• 7 ways to spend your $1,400 stimulus check and get the most bang for your buck - CNET

  04-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not sure how to spend your stimulus check, here are some suggestions.
  
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• Track your IRS stimulus check status now with the Get My Payment tool - CNET

  04-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  This free IRS tool reveals the status of your $1,400 stimulus check and more. But it can be finicky to use and won't provide all you may want to know.
  
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• Toyota mystery car reveal: Watch the debut live - Roadshow

  04-04-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  Toyota and Subaru have something to show us, and it just may be the new Toyota 86.
  
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• When will the $3,600 child tax credit payments arrive and how often? 1 big thing to know - CNET

  04-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are some important things to know about the expanded child tax credit for 2021, like how the IRS' plan for sending out the checks and why you'll still only get half the money before this time next year.
  
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• Save $100 on an Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop that is smart enough to avoid getting stuck - CNET

  04-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 is on sale for $700 and has an impressive amount of navigational smarts.
  
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• SSDI, SSI and stimulus checks: IRS delivery update, how you'll get payment, other rules - CNET

  04-04-2021 16:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the latest information about timelines and eligibility for Social Security recipients. Hint: Veterans details are different still.
  
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• Stimulus check timeline update: Payment details and status, plus-up money, IRS scorecard - CNET

  04-04-2021 16:08 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is currently sending the next wave of stimulus checks. Here's what to know about receiving your payment, including new details on how you'll get catch-up money if the IRS owes you a supplemental payment.
  
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• Cut your own hair with this $28 haircut kit -- the lowest price ever - CNET

  04-04-2021 15:56 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to cut your own hair (or entrust your spouse with the duty), including cordless clippers, hair guards and even the requisite cape.
  
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• Scientists create online games to show risks of AI emotion recognition

  04-04-2021 15:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Public can try pulling faces to trick the technology, while critics highlight human rights concerns
  It is a technology that has been frowned upon by ethicists: now researchers are hoping to unmask the reality of emotion recognition systems in an effort to boost public debate.Technology designed to identify human emotions using machine learning algorithms is a huge industry, with claims it could prove valuable in myriad situations, from road safety to market research. But critics say the technolo
  
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• IRS could automatically refund taxes for unemployment benefits. What to know - CNET

  04-04-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some unemployed workers could receive a second refund check in May. Here are the details so far.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock update: Walmart, Amazon, Target, GameStop, Best Buy and other retailers - CNET

  04-04-2021 14:42 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new game console shows up here and there every few days. We've got links to every US retailer that sells the Xbox Series X.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: What gamers need to know to buy Sony's new console - CNET

  04-04-2021 14:25 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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• AirPods Pro: 11 tricks to master Apple's wireless earbuds right now - CNET

  04-04-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Want to get more out of your AirPods Pro? Of course you do. Read this.
  
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• Zoom anxiety: We still can't escape video calls, but there are ways to make them better - CNET

  04-04-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've got practical tips for lowering your stress levels, now that video calls appear to be here to stay.
  
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• The dream of Oculus VR: Five years later video - CNET

  04-04-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We still remember our first demos. Let's go back and compare what Facebook's VR tech was like then versus now.
  
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• Microsoft revealed the latest truths about working from home. One is truly disturbing

  04-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As many drift from working from home to a more hybrid model, what has been lost? And who has really, really gained? Microsoft knows things aren't good.
  
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• Amazon's union vote: What's at stake in the Alabama warehouse election - CNET

  04-04-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly 6,000 Bessemer workers could kick off a movement that takes Amazon's reputation for reliable delivery out of its control.
  
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• How to clean your phone the right way without destroying the screen - CNET

  04-04-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  You can use Clorox wipes to safely disinfect your phone, but there are other common cleaners that are totally off limits.
  
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• Oculus Rift review, revisited: The dream's real now - CNET

  04-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Looking back at 2016 from 2021, and the VR headset that kicked off a whole universe of possibilities.
  
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• iPhone wallpaper need a refresh? These are the 5 best sites to find free options - CNET

  04-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make your iPhone "aesthetic" with a new background. We've rounded up the best sources for free iPhone wallpaper.
  
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• Child tax credits and shared custody: Can each parent qualify for the same kid? - CNET

  04-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the new CTC rules splitting payments between 2021 and 2022, could both parents receive CTC payments for the same kid if they both claim a child on their taxes?
  
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• 7 Google Home commands you should be using every day - CNET

  04-04-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  From temperature control to alarm settings, your Google Home smart speaker will soon become one of your most-used tools.
  
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• Windows 10: You need to try these 3 new features - CNET

  04-04-2021 11:00 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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• What iPhone 13 needs to succeed: The rumors I hope actually come true - CNET

  04-04-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  We look at the newest and most persistent rumors, and figure out how Apple could make the iPhone 13 a success.
  
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• Should you file an IRS payment trace for your missing third stimulus check? What to know - CNET

  04-04-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you never received your third stimulus check or you're still owed money from the first or second payments, there are two ways you may be able to claim it. Here's what to do.
  
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• OnePlus Watch seems too good to be true. Is there a catch? - CNET

  04-04-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sleek design, advanced health features, a ridiculously long battery life and a $159 price tag. Here's what we know so far about the OnePlus Watch.
  
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• iPhone 13 rumors: Release date, new features, death to the Lightning port and more - CNET

  04-04-2021 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  People are already speculating about the iPhone 13. Will Apple's next flagship lose the notch and gain an always-on screen? Here's what we know.
  
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• When will my 2020 tax refund arrive? When the IRS could send your money and how to track it - CNET

  04-04-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your refund could arrive later than expected, while the IRS works through millions of stimulus payments. Here's when and how to track your refund after filing your 2020 tax return.
  
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• Free Krispy Kreme vaccine doughnuts are really happening. How to get one every single day - CNET

  04-04-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dough-not wait to get your COVID-19 vaccine -- a free daily Krispy Kreme is on the line. Here's how to qualify, how long the promotion runs and what you can get.
  
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• These are the baby apps that helped me survive being a new mom - CNET

  04-04-2021 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: How did people ever raise a baby without smartphone apps?
  
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• The best kids smartwatches for GPS tracking, messages and fun

  04-04-2021 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  WIRED Recommends the best smartwatches for kids that come with games, activity trackers and secure interactive features galore
  
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• SSI, SSDI and stimulus checks: IRS delivery update, how you'll get payment, other rules - CNET

  04-04-2021 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the latest information about timelines and eligibility for people who receive Social Security benefits. Hint: Veterans details are different still.
  
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• It Takes Two proves that couch co-op games are back for good

  04-04-2021 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  Local multiplayer games have surged in popularity during lockdown – and they’re here to stay
  
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• From kimchi to kefir, here’s how to pickle and ferment like a pro

  04-04-2021 07:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  The process of extracting the good bacteria from vegetables really isn’t difficult to do at home, you just need to follow the rules and use a few essential tools
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover drops Ingenuity helicopter off on Mars surface - CNET

  04-04-2021 06:01 via cnet.com
  
  The tiny chopper has all four feet on Martian ground and is on its own now.
  
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• Child tax credit for $3,600: How and when the checks will arrive, 1 big thing to know - CNET

  04-04-2021 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you have kids, you may get more money beyond the $1,400 stimulus checks with a new 2021 child tax credit. But it's confusing and the IRS doesn't supply all the answers.
  
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• Stimulus check timeline update: Payment status and details, plus-up money, IRS scorecard - CNET

  04-04-2021 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is starting to send its next wave of stimulus checks this weekend. Here's what to know about receiving your payment, including new details on how you'll get catch-up money if the IRS owes you more.
  
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• Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

  04-04-2021 02:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.
  
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• Why haven't I got my third stimulus check yet? 9 potential payment problems and what to do - CNET

  04-04-2021 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is there a problem with the payment information the IRS has for you, 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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