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• Where to buy a PS5: What you need to know to score Sony's new console - CNET

  17-04-2021 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Finding a PS5 is tricky business, as new consoles are immediately snapped up by keen customers.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock updates: What's available at Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, Newegg and more - CNET

  17-04-2021 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new console isn't as difficult to find as the PlayStation 5, but that doesn't mean scoring one will be easy.
  
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• Your state may owe you hundreds of dollars. It takes less than 2 minutes to check - CNET

  17-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  How to check if your state has unclaimed property or money that belongs to you -- and the steps you need to take to claim it.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Updates at Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, Walmart and more retailers - CNET

  17-04-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Finding Microsoft's new console is hard. Here's the latest on retailers that sell the Series X and Series S.
  
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• Where to buy the Xbox Series X and S: Updates at Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, Walmart and more retailers - CNET

  17-04-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Finding Microsoft's new console is hard. Here's the latest on retailers that sell the Series X and Series S.
  
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• PS5 restock updates: See if PS5 is in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop and more - CNET

  17-04-2021 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony PS5 is still the hottest ticket in gaming. Here are all the links you need to see if it's in stock.
  
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• MacBook battery life taking a hit? 10 tips to squeeze out every last second of power - CNET

  17-04-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you what to do to optimize battery life on your MacBook.
  
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• Peloton Tread Plus: CPSC warns it can kill kids, pets; says stop using it 'immediately' - CNET

  17-04-2021 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  The treadmill poses "serious risks to children for abrasions, fractures, and death," says the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  
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• My refund status: Track a tax return with the IRS, when the money could arrive - CNET

  17-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can check online to see if the IRS got your 2020 tax return and what the status of your refund could be, if you're getting one.
  
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• Billions of T. rexes roamed Earth over their lifetime, study says - CNET

  17-04-2021 20:41 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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• Game of Thrones turns 10: What happened to the world's biggest TV show? - CNET

  17-04-2021 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  George RR Martin and HBO have novels and prequels on the way, but a calamitous season 8 finale may have killed off the saga.
  
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• How to watch the 2021 Lyrid meteor shower, active now - CNET

  17-04-2021 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  The year's shooting-star spotting season starts now.
  
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• Missing stimulus check: When you should worry, how to file a payment trace with the IRS - CNET

  17-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  No third stimulus check yet, or even the first or second? Don't panic. Here's a timeline for when to follow up -- and how.
  
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• Twitter outage continues for some users, problem appears to be global - CNET

  17-04-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter Support says it's fixing a server problem and hopes to get things running smoothly "soon." Reports of issues have come from users in regions including Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
  
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• Twitter outage continues for some users - CNET

  17-04-2021 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  Twitter Support says it's fixing a server problem and hopes to get things running smoothly "soon."
  
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• Amazing James Bond locales in real life: How to travel like 007 - CNET

  17-04-2021 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Exotic locales from across the globe are a staple of any Bond film. Here's where to find some amazing sights around the world as seen on screen.
  
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• Tax Day is May 17. You have 1 month to file your tax return. Here's what you need to know - CNET

  17-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The countdown has begun for people filing tax returns, and they're more important than ever this year. Your tax refund, extra stimulus check money and $3,600 child tax credit may depend on it.
  
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• Roku rechargeable Voice Remote Pro listens for 'Hey Roku' voice commands, costs $30 - CNET

  17-04-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The new controller, which works with most recent Roku streamers and smart TVs, could be the perfect streaming upgrade.
  
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• DevOps for the business: enter 'value stream management' for enterprise software woes

  17-04-2021 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  DevOps 2.0? Value stream management may be the 'next generation of DevOps,' providing more visibility into what matters to the business.
  
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• Child tax credit checks for how much? Here's your family's monthly payment - CNET

  17-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's child tax credit calculator uses your adjusted gross income and the number and ages of your eligible kids to break down how much money you should really expect.
  
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• Tech giants happy to do Narendra Modi’s bidding in return for access to Indian market | John Naughton

  17-04-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Indian leader’s autocratic tendencies do not seem to have posed great ethical difficulties for Facebook and TwitterFor decades, India was a poster child for democratic development: a poor, sprawling, ethnically diverse country that nevertheless had regular elections and peaceful transfers of power – the hallmarks of a functioning democracy – albeit with the flaws inherent in such a system, including a single dominant party – the Congress party. And then, in May 2014,
  
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• Chinese firms prepare to charge into Europe’s electric car market

  17-04-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Tesla could be in for a shock as far-eastern rivals use cheap money to gain traction among affluent western car buyersTesla boss Elon Musk is not known for admiring his competition, but when Chinese manufacturer Nio made its 100,000th electric car last week, he offered his congratulations.It was a mark of respect from a chief executive who had been through “manufacturing hell” with his own company. Yet it is also a sign of the growing influence of China’s electric carmakers. Th
  
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• Bytes of spring – technology firms join a rush to go public

  17-04-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  This year has brought a glut of internet flotations – not just in the US but in London too - and more are on the wayAs markets on both sides of the Atlantic hit fresh highs, boosted by hopes of an economic rebound from the crisis inflicted by the pandemic, tech companies are choosing their moment and queuing up to make their stock market debuts.The first three months of the year are traditionally a quiet period for initial public offerings (IPOs), but in 2021 its was the busiest quarter fo
  
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• AI ethicist Kate Darling: ‘Robots can be our partners’

  17-04-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The MIT researcher says that for humans to flourish we must move beyond thinking of robots as potential future competitorsDr Kate Darling is a research specialist in human-robot interaction, robot ethics and intellectual property theory and policy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab. In her new book, The New Breed, she argues that we would be better prepared for the future if we started thinking about robots and artificial intelligence (AI) like animals.What is wrong wit
  
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• $3,000 child tax credit: New July timeline for monthly payments - CNET

  17-04-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Half of the child tax credit money will be paid out this year in monthly payments -- and the rest in 2022. Here's what else you need to know about the child tax credit checks.
  
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• Get Shark's self-emptying Shark IQ RV1001AE robot vacuum for just $419 - CNET

  17-04-2021 16:59 via cnet.com
  
  This is the lowest price around right now on voice-command vacuum that can clean specific rooms.
  
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• This Gosund table lamp is smarter than my dog and now costs just $15 - CNET

  17-04-2021 16:27 via cnet.com
  
  This 16-million-color, hands-free lamp with brightness control is 50% off.
  
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• 4 sweet Saturday deals: $7 PopSockets, $18 wireless LED speaker, $5 movies and more - CNET

  17-04-2021 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Hint: One of the movies rhymes with "Bleverly Mills Mop."
  
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• CDC cleaning guidance: How to disinfect and sanitize your home of COVID-19 - CNET

  17-04-2021 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Updated guidelines suggest that you should be cleaning your home daily. We'll give you some tips for what to use and where.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Updates at Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, Newegg and more - CNET

  17-04-2021 15:10 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new console isn't as difficult to find as the PlayStation 5, but that doesn't mean scoring one will be easy.
  
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• Where to buy a PS5: What you need to know about purchasing Sony's new console - CNET

  17-04-2021 15:06 via cnet.com
  
  Finding a PS5 is tricky business, as new consoles are immediately snapped up by keen customers.
  
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• The IRS may owe you a stimulus check 'plus-up payment.' Here's what that's about - CNET

  17-04-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you got less stimulus money from the $1,400 payment than you were owed, you might be getting a plus-up payment. Here are all the details.
  
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• Best dry shampoos for 2021 - CNET

  17-04-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best dry shampoos out there to help extend your style and wash and prevent greasy hair.
  
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• PS5 restock updates: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and more - CNET

  17-04-2021 14:57 via cnet.com
  
  The Sony PS5 is still the hottest ticket in gaming. Here are all the links you need to see if it's in stock.
  
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• How to get the Marvel lookalike TikTok filter you didn't know you needed - CNET

  17-04-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  This new TikTok craze lets you become your favorite characters in just a few seconds.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQS, Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  17-04-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the biggest stories from the week ending April 17.
  
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• How to install the new Nest Thermostat - CNET

  17-04-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Set up your Nest Thermostat in minutes.
  
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• Chick-fil-A wants you to spend $2 not to go to Chick-fil-A

  17-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a reputation for excellent customer service, is more technology the best way forward? It seems Chick-fil-A thinks it is.
  
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• Best air compressors for 2021 - Roadshow

  17-04-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the best air compressor options for your home garage.
  
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• Optoma UHD35 projector review: Fabulous 4K picture for the price - CNET

  17-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you want the extra detail of 4K, without sacrificing color, brightness or a huge chunk of your wallet, the UHD35 is an excellent choice.
  
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• NBA streaming: Best ways to catch the rest of the 2021 season live online without cable - CNET

  17-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to following the NBA season, you'll need a TV service with at least ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. We compare AT&T TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV and more to find out which service is the best for basketball fans.
  
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• More booster shots likely necessary to protect against COVID-19 video - CNET

  17-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In today's top stories, pharmaceutical companies are developing boosters or annual vaccines to protect against COVID-19 and its variants. Also, Instagram wants to create a version for young kids but parents urge them not to.
  
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• LG's G1 OLED TV is slimmer and brighter than ever - CNET

  17-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  With a wall-mount-friendly design and a new Evo panel, the G1 aims for the high-end.
  
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• ‘In this world, social media is everything’: how Dubai became the planet’s influencer capital

  17-04-2021 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Once a small port on the edge of a desert, Dubai is now a magnet for reality stars and a jet set crowd looking to beat the vaccine queue. But do the filtered images tell the whole story?On the electric blue tarmac of a helipad on the edge of Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island on the Dubai coastline, Busra Duran stands on tiptoes. Wearing multicoloured trainers and a pink tulle minidress, the 28-year-old Turkish influencer is posing for photos in front of a red helicopter. Her husband, Gökh
  
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• Google Maps: 15 most interesting places to explore from home - CNET

  17-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take a free virtual trip or find some new travel ideas with Google Maps.
  
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• Child tax credit and shared custody: Are both parents eligible for a payment for the same kid? - CNET

  17-04-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can each parent qualify to get child tax credit payments for the same child if they both claim the kid on their taxes? We'll explain.
  
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• Allbirds Tree Dasher

  17-04-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An attractive, sustainable running shoe with great support and flexibility.
  
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• Looking for cheap wireless earbuds? Most of these are all under $40 - CNET

  17-04-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't want to spend a bundle on AirPods or Galaxy Buds Live, you can still get a great pair of wireless earbuds.
  
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• Google Home: 7 commands you need to use every day - CNET

  17-04-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  From temperature control to alarm settings, your Google Home smart speaker will soon become one of your most-used tools with these tips.
  
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• Fraudulent unemployment claims: What to know if you're targeted with this identity theft - CNET

  17-04-2021 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  People are receiving tax forms or getting letters from a state unemployment agency for unemployment income they didn't receive.
  
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