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• Billions of T. rexes roamed the Earth over their lifetime, new study says - CNET

  15-04-2021 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  At the high end, it's probably less than half the total number of humans that have ever lived. But it doesn't take many to be terrifying.
  
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• Get a 4-pack of Tile trackers with both the Tile Mate and Tile Slim for 20% off - CNET

  15-04-2021 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  You get a pair of wallet-friendly Slims and a pair of Tile Mates for your keychains.
  
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• Get a 4-pack of Tile trackers including the Tile Mate and Tile Slim for 20% off - CNET

  15-04-2021 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  You get a pair of wallet-friendly Slims and a pair of Tile Mates for your keychains.
  
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• Watch: Resident Evil Village new trailer and gameplay coming in Thursday showcase - CNET

  15-04-2021 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The next game in the survival horror series comes out May 7.
  
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• Biden hits Russia with new sanctions in response to election meddling

  15-04-2021 23:25
  
  Ten diplomats expelled as part of fresh package of sanctions announced by US president as Russia says retaliation ‘inevitable’The Biden administration has announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and broad sanctions against Russian officials and companies in retaliation for Moscow’s interference in elections and cyber-espionage campaigns such as the SolarWinds hack.The sanctions, which were the Biden administration’s largest punitive action against the Kremlin yet,
  
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• Samsung 870 Evo SSD

  15-04-2021 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung can still lead the pack for SATA SSDs, but its value is coming into serious question.
  
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• Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance signals a trend of industry-specific acquisition

  15-04-2021 23:19 via zdnet.com
  
  While some of the powerhouses of the past 30 years have struggled, leaders such as Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Apple have gone from strength to strength. This deal by Microsoft further shows it exerting its muscle by paying a premium for industry-specific dominance.
  
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• The IRS won't tell you how much stimulus money you are due. Here's how to figure your amount - CNET

  15-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  You want to make sure you received the right amount in your third stimulus check.
  
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• This tiny screwdriver features a magnetic chuck, headlight and 6 gears for $35 - CNET

  15-04-2021 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Normally $70, it's a versatile and supercompact cordless screwdriver for all those odd jobs around the house.
  
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• See the mark NASA's asteroid-booping spacecraft left on Bennu - CNET

  15-04-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Osiris-Rex snagged some bits of asteroid Bennu in 2020, and now it's swooped in to check out the mess it left behind.
  
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• iOS 14.5: Face ID now unlocks your iPhone with a mask. But there's a catch - CNET

  15-04-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The next iOS update will add the ability to unlock your Face ID-equipped iPhone when you're wearing a face mask... as long as you're wearing an Apple Watch.
  
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• Disneyland reopening April 30: Tickets are on sale now, how to get them and how much they cost - CNET

  15-04-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new Avengers Campus area opens June 4.
  
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• Canonical's mini-Kubernetes, MicroK8s, has been optimized for Raspberry Pi

  15-04-2021 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to get to know Kubernetes in your home? Deploy Kubernetes-managed containers to low-powered, single-board computers? Canonical's latest version of MicroK8s may be just what you need.
  
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• Did veterans' stimulus check payments go out? This is everything you need to know - CNET

  15-04-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stimulus payments of up to $1,400 per person started going out to veterans this week, weeks after other recipients. Here's what to know about the check delivery, money for your dependents and more.
  
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Get an 8th-gen iPad for $299 and save up to $120 on an iPad Pro - CNET

  15-04-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The 10.2-inch iPad is only $299 on Amazon, and you can save between $50 and $120 on 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models.
  
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• NordVPN review: A market leader with consistent speed and performance

  15-04-2021 21:32 via zdnet.com
  
  NordVPN is a hugely popular VPN service. But how does it perform? We take a deep dive into features, capabilities, and performance of this well-known VPN offering.
  
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• Advocates say kids’ Instagram product would ‘put young users at great risk’

  15-04-2021 21:12
  
  Children’s health advocates urged Mark Zuckerberg to abandon the plan citing the negative effects of social media on children An international coalition of children’s health advocates has called on Facebook to abandon its plans to build an Instagram product for kids, citing harm to teens from excessive use of social media.The campaign comes after Buzzfeed broke the news in March that Facebook seeks to build an Instagram product for people under the age of 13. The company currently re
  
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• Still waiting for your third stimulus check? Here's how to track the $1,400 payment - CNET

  15-04-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Is the IRS working on getting your third payment out the door? Use the Get My Payment tracker to find out, but don't expect it to tell you everything.
  
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• Amazon must ‘do a better job’ for its workers, says Jeff Bezos

  15-04-2021 20:59
  
  But company’s founder pushes back against criticism of its work practices in letter to shareholders Amazon needs to “do a better job” for its employees, Jeff Bezos told shareholders in his final letter as chief executive of the online giant, but he also pushed back against criticism of the company’s work practices.Bezos, who reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person this year, said that Amazon’s recent defeat of an attempt by some workers to form the c
  
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• Hopeful Game of Thrones fans clamor for season 8 remake after HBO tease - CNET

  15-04-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  "You could probably do it in three episodes," one fan tweets to HBO.
  
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• Best streaming player in 2021 - CNET

  15-04-2021 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  From Roku to Amazon Fire Stick to Apple TV to Chromecast, here are our favorite devices to stream Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, YouTube and more on your TV.
  
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• Pfizer CEO: COVID-19 vaccine may require third dose within 12 months - CNET

  15-04-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Studies are still under way to determine whether additional booster shots are needed to maintain immunity, but Pfizer's CEO calls it "a likely scenario."
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine allergic reaction: What to know and who's at risk - CNET

  15-04-2021 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Find out what to expect and how to know if your symptoms could be an allergic reaction.
  
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• Stimulus plus-up payments: What you need to know video - CNET

  15-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You may be in line for more stimulus money through what the IRS calls "plus-up" payments. Find out if you qualify here.
  
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• Billions of Brood X cicadas are coming. Here's how to keep them out of your yard - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  There are several ways to keep cicadas out of your young trees -- we'll tell you how. But there are also major benefits to keeping them around.
  
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• What's my tax refund status? Here's how to track when the IRS sends your money - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  After you file your tax return, you can start tracking down your refund. We'll show you how.
  
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• NASA: Don't expect humans to fly around Mars on big helicopters - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  "Get to the chopper!" is one phrase astronauts won't be yelling on Mars.
  
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• OWC partners with Acronis protect your backups from ransomware attacks

  15-04-2021 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The move combines pro-grade backup hardware with AI-enhanced anti-ransomware technology.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 goes big on battery life: We go hands-on - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  A modest 2021 Surface Laptop makeover features new Intel and AMD processors, and we take a look at a high-end 15-inch model.
  
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• IRS child tax credit monthly check: New timeline for $3,000 payments - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  You'll get half of the money for the revised child tax credit payments this year and the rest in 2022. Here's what else you need to know about the CTC checks.
  
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• Get 1More's excellent new AirPods Pro alternative for only $66.49 - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  1More's noise-canceling Comfobuds Pro earbuds are on sale for 30% off with a discount code at Amazon. They're normally $95.
  
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• 4 sweet Thursday deals: $7 PopSockets, $18 wireless LED speaker, $5 movies and more - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Hint: One of the movies rhymes with "Bleverly Mills Mop."
  
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• See a meteor explode in a dazzling fireball that lit up Florida skies - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Officials say it was definitely an exploding space rock behind the dramatic show.
  
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• XGIMI MoGo Pro projector review: Compact and portable with built-in Chromecast

  15-04-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The XGIMI Mogo Pro projector is nice and compact -- but it delivers great sound and superb images.
  
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• Oculus adds subscriptions to fitness apps: is this the Peloton moment? - CNET

  15-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A wave of new new multiplayer, subscription-based apps, including FitXR, looks like a trend for where immersive fitness is heading
  
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• 2021 Ram 1500 hauls in a Mopar special-edition pickup - Roadshow

  15-04-2021 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Limited to 210 trucks in the US, the special-edition package fits a number of Mopar accessories.
  
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• Microsoft doubles down on healthcare and conversational AI with purchase of Nuance

  15-04-2021 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  For the past 15 years, Nuance has been the largest independent speech recognition vendor servicing healthcare and enterprise customer service markets. With this acquisition, Microsoft gets serious healthcare chops, an arsenal of conversational AI assets (including voice biometrics), digital customer service technologies, and other assets like vehicle telematics and dictation.
  
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• Falcon and Winter Soldier episode 4: New Captain America takes extreme option - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Recap: John Walker loses patience with Sam, Bucky, Zemo and one unlucky guy.
  
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• 2021 Lyrid meteor shower is active now: How to watch the show - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  The year's shooting-star spotting season starts now.
  
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• Boba tea shortage explained: Why the bubble drink's facing tough times - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  Boba tea drinkers in need of a fix might have to be patient for a few months.
  
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• How to watch: Resident Evil Village new trailer and gameplay coming in Thursday showcase - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  The next game in the survival horror series comes out May 7.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out Edge 90, with new history search, Kids Mode, to mainstream users

  15-04-2021 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Edge 90 is available to the 'Stable Channel,' meaning mainstream users, on April 15. Here's what's new.
  
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• You can open and close the Mercedes EQS' doors with your voice - Roadshow

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The electric EQS even knows who you are and where you're sitting in the car.
  
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• This weird port on the Mercedes EQS' fender is for washer fluid - Roadshow

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mercedes' new electric flagship doesn't have a frunk, so owners will never need to pop the hood.
  
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• The Mercedes-Benz EQS has a Power Nap mode (seriously) - Roadshow

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mercedes' new flagship EV is perfect for napping in and it'll even wake you back up.
  
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• The electric Mercedes EQS is the world's most aerodynamic production car - Roadshow

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Its 0.20 drag coefficient beats the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air.
  
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• Microsoft Edge's new Kids Mode offers curated set of child-friendly websites - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Parents, go ahead and hand your laptop to your kid.
  
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• First gate-to-gate autonomous airplane flight

  15-04-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A new era of aviation is dawning, and no one may be at the controls.
  
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• COVID funeral reimbursement now $9,000. Here's how to apply today - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your relative passed away from the coronavirus, the government may help pay funeral and burial costs. Here's what the application process looks like and how to get started.
  
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• Apple Fitness Plus adds workouts for pregnancy, older adults - CNET

  15-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant says its workouts are designed to build confidence, no matter your fitness level.
  
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