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• Facebook and Instagram are down - CNET

  08-04-2021 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The social media sites are experiencing outages across the US.
  
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• Verizon recalls 2.5M hotspots due to overheating batteries, fire hazard - CNET

  08-04-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The telecom company's Ellipsis Jetpack has a power problem.
  
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• Verizon recalls 2.5 million hotspots for overheating batteries - CNET

  08-04-2021 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  The telecom company's Ellipsis Jetpack has a power problem.
  
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• Dell UltraSharp U4320Q

  08-04-2021 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Our review of the U4320Q 4K display from Dell, a 43-inch whopper that creatives and power users will love.
  
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• Get a refurbished Apple iMac 21.5-inch Core i5 desktop for $450, over $100 cheaper than anywhere else - CNET

  08-04-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  It's not the lowest price ever on an all-in-one iMac desktop, but it's an incredibly attractive deal.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021 calculator: How much money you could get - CNET

  08-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Estimate how much money you might get with our CTC calculator based on the age of your kids and your yearly income.
  
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• Master & Dynamic MW08

  08-04-2021 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Master & Dynamic MW08 plays to the company’s strength in sound and ease-of-use.
  
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• Biden plan calls for $100B in EV rebates and that's huge - Roadshow

  08-04-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  We knew EV rebates were included in the plan, but not exactly how much the government would provide for them.
  
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• Best Amazon tablet in 2021

  08-04-2021 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a tablet that does everything you'd expect it to, but at a fraction of the cost of an iPad? Amazon has what you want.
  
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• 3 out of 10 is a confusingly titled game you can own for free - CNET

  08-04-2021 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  It's a cross between a sitcom and a video game, and all the episodes are available right now.
  
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• Stranger Things is filming, and it looks like Chief Hopper got in a fight - CNET

  08-04-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Actor David Harbour teases fans on Instagram, while Millie Bobby Brown scolds him for spoilers.
  
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• Best TV sales for April 2021: Spring deals on TCL, LG and Vizio - CNET

  08-04-2021 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Ready for a living-room upgrade? Some of our favorite TVs are on sale this month at Amazon and Best Buy.
  
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• Jump-start your car at a moment's notice with this $112 battery-free supercapacitor - CNET

  08-04-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Save 25% on a super safe, goof-proof way to charge your car without jumper cables or a battery.
  
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• Amazon union vote tally: What you need to know as the ballots are counted - CNET

  08-04-2021 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how labor relations are changing at Amazon, what that means for customers, and what was up with that Twitter rant.
  
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• Best Buy is testing a $199 per year membership program

  08-04-2021 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The new plan, separate from Best Buy's existing Total Tech Support subscription, offers customers unlimited tech support, free shipping and exclusive discounts.
  
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• NASA Crew-2 ISS mission: How to watch SpaceX Dragon launch this month - CNET

  08-04-2021 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  Crew-2 is looking to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on April 22.
  
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• Honda 'TrailSport' name trademarked, likely previewing more rugged SUVs - Roadshow

  08-04-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Will this line perhaps respond to the recent reveal of the Subaru Wilderness trim?
  
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• No check yet? Track your $1,400 stimulus check status now with this IRS tool - CNET

  08-04-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  See the status of your third stimulus check by using the Get My Payment tracker. Note that it can be finicky to use and won't provide all you may want to know.
  
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• Get $40 off Tribit's new Bose-like StormBox Pro Bluetooth speaker - CNET

  08-04-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Tribit's new flagship Bluetooth speaker, the StormBox Pro, lists for $120 but a CNET-exclusive 35% off code brings the price down to $78.
  
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• Italian man 'offered €10,000 in Bitcoin' to maim ex-partner

  08-04-2021 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 40-year-old allegedly contacted a man via the dark web to paralyse his ex-girlfriend.
  
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• GMK NucBox review: A pocket-sized Windows 10 PC, but you need a bag for peripherals

  08-04-2021 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The GMK NucBox is a really cheap Windows 10 PC that performs well and looks good on your desk.
  
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• Facebook will not notify more than 530m users exposed in 2019 breach

  08-04-2021 20:47
  
  Company spokesperson said Facebook was not confident it had full visibility on which users would need to be alertedFacebook has not notified the more-than 530m users whose details were exposed on a hacker forum in 2019 and has no plans to do so, according to company representatives. Continue reading...
  
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• Netflix to stream new Sony movies like Spider-Man, Jumanji starting in 2022 - CNET

  08-04-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix will stream Sony movies after they've already run in theaters and in home formats like online rentals. But Spider-Man: No Way Home isn't on track for Netflix.
  
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• Apple pushes back MacBook, iPad production due to supply shortage, report says - CNET

  08-04-2021 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant's production of computers and tablets is apparently strained due to the global supply chain shortage.
  
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• New Adidas shoes can be customized with Lego pieces - CNET

  08-04-2021 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Bricks for your kicks. Buyers had better snap to it, though. The $200 footwear sold out right away.
  
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• Blockchain-based Odysee keeps your social media content online

  08-04-2021 20:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Upload whatever content you want without threat of removal and makes sure it stays online. But you will never be able to remove it – ever.
  
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• Amazon's Prime Day could happen as soon as June, report says - CNET

  08-04-2021 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's summertime shopping event could be moved up a month.
  
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• Third stimulus check for veterans: New payment date, qualifications, dependents - CNET

  08-04-2021 20:00 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 you should expect your payment and deposit date, how you'll get paid and what to do if something goes wrong.
  
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• Is iOS 14.5 'battery recalibration' going to be the ultimate battery drain fix? Probably not

  08-04-2021 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  iPhone battery problems have plagued iOS 14 users, and some users are hoping that the recalibration procedure in the upcoming iOS 14.5 will bring relief. I'm not holding my breath.
  
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• Netflix to stream Sony's new Spider-Man, Jumanji movies starting in 2022 - CNET

  08-04-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix will stream Sony Pictures Entertainment movies after they've already run in theaters and in formats like online rentals.
  
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• The Guardian view on taxing the tech giants: time to pay up | Editorial

  08-04-2021 19:45
  
  New American proposals offer the prospect of a global deal against corporate tax avoidance. Britain has a vital role to play in making it workThe terrible global cloud that is the Covid-19 pandemic offered the world the glimpse of a silver lining this week. New tax proposals by Joe Biden mean that the economic emergency caused by coronavirus could result in big multinational corporations having to pay the fair amounts of tax they have avoided for so long. A breakthrough this week at the 135-nati
  
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• Amazon's Prime Day could happen as soon as June - CNET

  08-04-2021 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's summertime shopping event could be moved up a month, according to Recode.
  
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• Jackery Explorer 1500 power station battery

  08-04-2021 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A solid choice for those looking for a capable large capacity portable generator.
  
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• US restricts 7 Chinese supercomputing entities over national security concerns - CNET

  08-04-2021 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  The restrictions come because of worries supercomputers could be used in the development of weapons of mass destruction and more.
  
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• Your tax refund and return: Did the IRS get it? How to track when your money will arrive - CNET

  08-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your tax refund could come a little later than expected due to the IRS processing tens of millions of stimulus payments. Here's when and how to track your refund after filing your 2020 tax return.
  
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• The five Vs of customer data platforms

  08-04-2021 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Customer Data Platforms (CDP) are the hottest marketing technology today, offering companies a way to capture, unify, activate, and analyze customer data. There are five critical things to think about when developing a successful CDP strategy.
  
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• iPhone SE (2020)

  08-04-2021 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s ‘cheap’ iPhone packs advanced features into a familiar design – and for an excellent price.
  
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• Apple says Epic's Fortnite lawsuit is a marketing stunt to revive 'flagging interest' in the game - CNET

  08-04-2021 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  In dueling court filings, Apple details Epic's "Project Liberty" media strategy, while Epic argues the App Store forces up prices.
  
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• Toyota Tacoma, Tundra prices jump amid chip shortage - Roadshow

  08-04-2021 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  A short supply means Toyota won't be putting many, if any, incentives on the trucks.
  
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• Vidiplus aims to fight Zoom fatigue in B2B meetings

  08-04-2021 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Vidiplus uses augmented reality to display 3D visuals, branding, slideshows, and videos in virtual meetings in real-time without the presenter disappearing from view.
  
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• NASA says Mars 'rainbow' spotted in Perseverance photo isn't a rainbow - CNET

  08-04-2021 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  Paging J.J. Abrams: Your favorite cinematic technique made a cameo appearance on Mars.
  
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• Tobii's Eye Tracker 5 brings enhanced immersion to PC gaming - CNET

  08-04-2021 18:02 via cnet.com
  This eye tracking software brings you into your games without having to wear a headset.
  
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• Nexvoo NexPod N109

  08-04-2021 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Nexvoo NexPod N109 offers easy to manage AI-controlled camera for group conferencing
  
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• Child tax credit for $3,600: What to know about the first payment, overpayments, more - CNET

  08-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Did you know that only half of the child tax credit payments will be made in 2021 for qualified people? Here's what else you should know about CTC checks.
  
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• Today's top deals: $35 mechanical gaming keyboard, $30 massage gun and more - CNET

  08-04-2021 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  You can also save $135 on Creality's hot new 3D printer.
  
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• WIRED Innovate

  08-04-2021 17:51
  
  WIRED Innovate celebrates nine founders and co-founders paving the way for a sustainable future
  
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• Nissan dealers make bank steering customers into longer-term auto loans, report says - Roadshow

  08-04-2021 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  If you find a Nissan dealer pushing for something like an 84-month auto loan, you know why.
  
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• This $18 Bella digital oven is perfect for the air fry-curious - CNET

  08-04-2021 17:20 via cnet.com
  
  Snag the trendy kitchen appliance on sale for less than a night of takeout.
  
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• Email overload? These new 'right to disconnect' rules could be the answer

  08-04-2021 17:16 via zdnet.com
  
  A new Code of Practice grants all employees the right to stop checking their work laptops and phones outside of agreed working hours.
  
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• Roborock S7 vacuum review

  08-04-2021 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Roborock S7 is an ideal robot vacuum if you need to vacuum carpets and mop floors in the same sweep.
  
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