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• Every new movie and show on Netflix: May 2021 - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Lucifer, Master of None, Castlevania and more!
  
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• Cleanup in the Dyson aisle: Save up to $120 on vacuums and fans - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time, there's a sale on vacuums like the Dyson V7, V8 and V10 as well as a combo Dyson fan and heater.
  
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• University of California proposes requiring COVID vaccines for all students - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  The UC and CSU college systems plan to require shots at all 33 campuses.
  
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• Tesla crash prompts senators to push for new safety recommendations - Roadshow

  22-04-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey urge NHTSA to work on new guidelines for driver-assist systems.
  
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• CSU and University of California propose requiring COVID vaccines for all students - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  The UC and CSU college systems plan to require shots at all 33 campuses.
  
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• California's CSU, UC schools plan to require COVID-19 vaccines for students - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  The university systems say enforcement would start once the FDA has fully approved at least one vaccine and there are adequate supplies.
  
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• Massive flare recorded from Proxima Centauri, our star next door - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The dim red dwarf star burned thousands of times brighter with ultraviolet radiation for a brief moment.
  
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• Do you have to return your stimulus money to the IRS? Maybe. Here's what to know - CNET

  22-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some who received a stimulus check may be required to send back some or all of the payment, depending on specific circumstances and errors made by the IRS. Here's how to find out if you're in this group.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Updates from Best Buy, Amazon, Target, GameStop and more - CNET

  22-04-2021 22:48 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 the Xbox Series X and S: Best Buy, Target, Amazon, Microsoft, Walmart and more retailers - CNET

  22-04-2021 22:36 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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• One of our favorite AirPods Pro alternatives, the Enacfire A9, is just $28 right now (save $22) - CNET

  22-04-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Combine a coupon and promo code to get the lowest price on record.
  
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• Snap shares rise as company reports first-ever cash profit

  22-04-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Snap said its daily active users reached 280 million, a 22% year-over-year increase.
  
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• Seagate tops Q3 earnings targets as high capacity drive sales rebound

  22-04-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The hard-disk drive storage provider reported Q3 revenue of $2.73 billion.
  
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• Intel beats Q1 expectations with strong PC sales

  22-04-2021 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  However, overall revenue was down year-over-year, with sales in its Data Center Group down 20 percent
  
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• Brother HL-L3230CDW

  22-04-2021 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Brother HL-L3230CDW strikes the right balance between price, performance and features for those looking for a print-only device.
  
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• House passes bill to make DC the 51st state, obstacles remain in the Senate - CNET

  22-04-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  We explain what it means for Washington to win statehood, and the hurdles it faces to get there.
  
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• Future-fit tech leaders must make sustainability a top priority

  22-04-2021 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Tech leaders must include sustainability within today's strategies and key decisions to be truly future fit. Sustainability is not just about what we must do to protect the environment but has socioeconomic considerations.
  
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• Alien: Isolation is just one of two free games you can get this week from Epic - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Hand of Fate 2 is the other freebie. Together, you get to keep games totaling $70.
  
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• Quantum: It's still not clear what it’s good for, but Amazon and QCI will help developers find out

  22-04-2021 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Quantum machines are theoretically great at speeding up the traveling salesman problem, but the near-term opportunity is to bring early lessons back into the classical domain.
  
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• Falcon and the Winter Soldier release dates: When does episode 6 hit Disney Plus? - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus' next big Marvel show after WandaVision is nearing the finish line.
  
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• Call of Duty: Warzone goes back to the 1980s

  22-04-2021 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The much-anticipated third season is released, resetting the title to a 1980s-based storyline.
  
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• Supreme Court curbs FTC's ability to get money back for consumers deceived by companies - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  The decision could impact a current antitrust case with Facebook.
  
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• Sony is testing a PlayStation Plus Video Pass streaming service - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  Currently limited to PlayStation Plus subscribers in Poland, the new service lets gamers stream movies and TV shows from Sony Pictures.
  
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• Kiss frontman backs kid discouraged by art teacher: 'Your art is awesome' - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  "There is no such thing as doing art 'wrong,'" Stanley reminds 6-year-old Edie after a teacher supposedly makes a discouraging comment.
  
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• A shopper's guide to Viasat home internet - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Plans are pricey while available speeds and data allowances vary by location, but Viasat still may be one of your best rural internet options.
  
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• Tesla Autopilot easily runs without a driver, Consumer Reports shows - Roadshow

  22-04-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  With just some weight on the wheel and the seatbelt clicked in, Autopilot had no problem running without a driver present.
  
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• Who's qualified for the child tax credit? 2021 income rules and more - CNET

  22-04-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The details surrounding the eligibility requirements for the 2021 child tax credit can get complicated for adults and their children. What to know before the IRS starts sending out payments in July.
  
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• You could get up to $50,000 back with one-time COVID credits and benefits in 2021 - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  There are several new and expanded tax credits and health options could bring your family big savings this year. Here's what they are and how to find out if you're eligible.
  
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• The first Apple AirTag accessories are here, and the prices range from $13 to $449 (really) - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the best keyring or holder for your new AirTag or AirTags if you purchased the 4 pack? There are plenty of options, starting at well under $20.
  
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• Adaptive firms outperform the competition

  22-04-2021 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  To win, the most successful organizations will be those that are able to capitalize on this market dynamism. Forrester finds that firms with a future fit strategy succeed in this new reality by being able to reconfigure their core business concepts to create and deliver value to meet customer needs.
  
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• Justin Bieber and Bill Nye team up for Earth Day The Musical (sort of) - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Facebook Watch's Earth Day special mixes comedy with a serious discussion of climate change issues.
  
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• The 6 best Chromebook deals for students - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  These models boast big screens and each costs less than $450.
  
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• Best free PC antivirus software in 2021

  22-04-2021 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Yes, you really can get third-party antivirus software for free, sometimes with a handful of extra features that can make a deal sound irresistible. Before you install one of these packages, check out our recommendations.
  
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• Don't lose your COVID-19 vaccine card -- you'll need it in these situations - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Your vaccine card is the best proof of vaccination. Here's what you need to know about it.
  
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• Student loan forgiveness: Joe Biden's debt plan today - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, the average college student has accumulated approximately $37,000 in student loan debt, and they're looking for financial help. Here's what's going on with the latest plans.
  
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• Change your YouTube channel name without changing your Google account. Here's how - CNET

  22-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube is letting creators change their YouTube channel name and profile picture to better reflect the content they're creating. We've got instructions on how to do it.
  
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• Kiss frontman Paul Stanley supports kid's art after teacher disapproves - CNET

  22-04-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  "There is no such thing as doing art 'wrong,'" the Kiss frontman reminds 6-year-old Edie after a teacher supposedly makes a discouraging comment.
  
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• NASA ISS astronauts: We haven't seen any unicorns in space 'so far' - CNET

  22-04-2021 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  A young space fan drops a surprise mythology question on NASA's current ISS crew.
  
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• 2021 Lyrid meteor shower is peaking now: How to watch the show - CNET

  22-04-2021 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The year's shooting-star spotting season is underway, and the first big shower is at its best this week.
  
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• Microsoft makes previews available of its non-subscription Office products

  22-04-2021 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is releasing the first previews of its Office LTSC and Office 2021 for Mac, the next versions of its Office client that won't require a subscription.
  
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• Google adds bare-bones unlimited plan to its Fi wireless service - CNET

  22-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant is trying to attract more customers with cheaper rates.
  
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• $300 monthly child tax credit 2021: Why you'll receive 7 separate payments, timeline details - CNET

  22-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The expanded 2021 child tax credit details are complex. We'll explain everything we know about the checks, including the payment timeline and how correcting errors works.
  
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• NASA Perseverance rover pulls breathable oxygen from air on Mars - CNET

  22-04-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  A golden, toaster-size device pulls oxygen from the Martian atmosphere, which is about 96% carbon dioxide.
  
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• Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack

  22-04-2021 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul.
  
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• Stowaway review: Airless astronaut drama on Netflix feels low gravity - CNET

  22-04-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette need some air in Stowaway, streaming now.
  
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• This Pikachu printer is made for the new Pokemon Snap on Nintendo Switch - CNET

  22-04-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Set your Nintendo Switch screenshots free with this Pikachu printer.
  
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• Facebook failed to stop movements that tried to undermine the election, internal probe reportedly finds - CNET

  22-04-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  An internal task force found the social network didn't take appropriate action against the Stop the Steal movement, reports BuzzFeed News.
  
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• Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Plus: Everything we know about his upcoming Star Wars series - CNET

  22-04-2021 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Disney Plus show's production kicks off this month, and we know about several actors who'll be going to a galaxy far, far away.
  
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• Apple AirTag

  22-04-2021 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The long-awaited Apple AirTag has finally been unveiled, but is Apple’s expensive location-tracking accessory a worthy rival to Tile?
  
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• Signal founder: I hacked police phone-cracking tool Cellebrite

  22-04-2021 18:33
  
  Moxie Marlinspike accuses surveillance firm of being ‘linked to persecution’ around the worldThe CEO of the messaging app Signal claims to have hacked the phone-cracking tools used by police in Britain and around the world to extract information from seized devices.In an online post, Moxie Marlinspike, the security researcher who founded Signal in 2013, detailed a series of vulnerabilities in the surveillance devices, made by the Israeli company Cellebrite. Continue reading...
  
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