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• NASA Mars helicopter set to attempt its first one-way trip on Friday - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  With this fifth flight overall, Ingenuity will also aim for an altitude record above the surface of Mars.
  
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• Peloton will add digital pass codes to treadmills, take Q4 hit on recall, added safety features

  06-05-2021 23:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Peloton's earnings report was overshadowed by its recall of the Tread and Tread Plus. Here's the plan to revamp safety for its treadmills.
  
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• This snazzy 10,000-mAh power bank with wireless and Apple Watch charging is $68 - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Regularly $100, this single device also has USB-C PD for all-in-one convenience.
  
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• The fungus on Mars and the prince of panspermia - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  NASA has never discovered life on the red planet, but one man says they're hiding the truth -- and he believes he has evidence to prove it.
  
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• The fungus on Mars and the man who thinks he found life on other planets - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  There's one man who believes NASA is hiding the truth about Mars -- and he thinks he has the evidence to prove it.
  
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• Netflix is reportedly testing 'N-Plus' service - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  It could include playlists, behind-the-scenes production info and podcasts.
  
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• Best security system in 2021: Secure your home or business

  06-05-2021 23:22 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNet has brought together the best options on the market this year, from DIY kits to full smart home setups.
  
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• Twitter tests Tip Jar feature for sending and receiving money - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Android and iOS users of Twitter in English can now give money to accounts they like.
  
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• Cloudflare surges as Q1 revenue tops expectations, outlook higher as well

  06-05-2021 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloudlfare said it had more than 4 million customer’s in Q1.
  
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• Save $450 on Peloton-alternative Myx Plus exercise bike - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Already substantially cheaper than a Peloton, the Myx Plus includes a weight set, free shipping and assembly.
  
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• Got your third stimulus check? Keep the IRS letter. Here's why and what to do if you lose it - CNET

  06-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  After your third stimulus check arrives, you'll get a letter in the mail signed by President Joe Biden confirming your payment. Here's why you want to keep it -- and what to do if you didn't.
  
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• Best encryption software in 2021: Protect your business data

  06-05-2021 22:49 via zdnet.com
  
  From home officers to on-premise, hybrid environments, and cloud solutions, we have you covered.
  
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• Get the Neabot self-emptying robot vacuum for $365, an all-time low price - CNET

  06-05-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  This robot vacuum doesn't just take out its own trash, it also has lidar for mapping its route and lets you create no-go zones and named rooms.
  
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• Virgin Orbit will livestream its first fully commercial launch - CNET

  06-05-2021 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Richard Branson's satellite-launching rocket company is officially out of beta.
  
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• Square crushes Q1 expectations on rising Cash App revenue

  06-05-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Square said Cash App delivered Q1 total net revenue of $4.04 billion and gross profit of $495 million, up 171% year over year.
  
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• Roku shares surge as Q1 results, outlook crush consensus, continued sub strength expected

  06-05-2021 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Roku said it will continue to add subs at levels higher than before the COVID-19-induced pandemic.
  
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• Keep the action-adventure game Pine for free in this week's Epic giveaway - CNET

  06-05-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  You can barter, chat, craft and fight in this $25 open-world adventure.
  
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• Dropbox beats Q1 expectations with revenue up 12 percent

  06-05-2021 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud-based file sharing company in Q1 saw a 30 percent year-over-year increase in paid users of Dropbox Professional
  
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• Brand-new Hyundai Kona, Veloster models recalled for fire risk, new engines needed - Roadshow

  06-05-2021 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  The Elantra is also part of the same recall, which we already saw plague the new Kia Seltos and Soul. About one in a hundred will need a new engine.
  
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• Where is my tax refund? Track your income tax return to see where your money is - CNET

  06-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your tax refund still hasn't arrived, you can check on its status, the amount to expect from the IRS and more. Here's how.
  
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• Semiconductor revenue set to grow despite ongoing chip shortage, analysts predict - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew to $464 billion in 2020 and should continue to rise in 2021, even as supply constraints continue, says IDC.
  
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• Twitter account sharing posts from Trump's new blog is already banned - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  The former president was banned from Twitter in January.
  
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• One Spotify Premium plan just got pricier. Should you still pay for it? - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Spotify has raised the price of one of its Premium plans. Here's how to choose between the Family, Duo and Individual plans or if you should just use the free version.
  
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• 13 science-backed tips for optimizing you and your family's immune system - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Health experts share their best tactics for keeping kids and their families healthy as students return to in-person learning.
  
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• What's an AirTag? Apple's new trackers, explained - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's Tile competitor is now available to purchase. Here's what to know about the device-tracking AirTag.
  
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• Unemployment benefits: You may get a $10,200 tax break from the IRS. Here's when and how - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  If you paid taxes on unemployment benefits last year, the IRS could owe you a tax refund check. We'll explain.
  
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• NASCAR is putting the stock back in stock car with its Next-Gen racer - Roadshow

  06-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The latest generation of the NASCAR Cup Series car looks pretty killer.
  
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• iOS 14.6: Updates to Apple Music, and every other rumor we've heard so far - CNET

  06-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 14.5 has only just arrived, but we're already looking ahead to the new features iOS 14.6 might bring. Here's how to download the public beta now.
  
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• Best headphones for grads in 2021 - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  What freshly minted grad wouldn't appreciate a good headphone as a graduation gift? Here's a wide selection of top wireless models.
  
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• Use Zoom's new immersive view setting to pretend you're back at the office. Here's how - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  This new Zoom feature lets you virtually sit next to your fellow video call participants in a classroom, a boardroom or anywhere else in one virtual background.
  
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• This strange, flat pasta transforms into 3D shapes as you cook - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Carnegie Mellon University researchers are playing with their food.
  
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• Why the First Amendment can't protect Trump on Facebook or Twitter - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about the constitutional protection of free speech in America.
  
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• NASA, Boeing set new launch date for Starliner do-over mission to the ISS - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The first uncrewed test flight didn't work out as planned, so Boeing is gearing up to try again in July.
  
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• Resident Evil Village

  06-05-2021 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Resident Evil Village is one of the best modern-day Resident Evils, but it isn’t without its issues.
  
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• No stimulus check yet from the IRS? How to track your $1,400 payment - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Using the Get My Payment tracker from the IRS, you can get an update on the status of your third stimulus check, if you're still waiting for it.
  
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• James Bond movies in order: Watching 007, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - CNET

  06-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  First embodied by Sean Connery, Bond set the standard for secret agents on screen. Across Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig and others, the franchise has stood the test of time.
  
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• NASA thinks that giant moon crater telescope idea might work - CNET

  06-05-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  The Lunar Crater Radio Telescope concept could peer into the "cosmic Dark Ages."
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate adds FIFA 21, completing the sports gamer's dream - CNET

  06-05-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you want to play a sports game on your Xbox, Game Pass is increasingly looking like the way to go.
  
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• YouTube TV launches PlayStation 5 app - CNET

  06-05-2021 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The PS5's YouTube TV app is finally ready for download from the PlayStation Store.
  
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• Paving stones: Why and how to use them - CNET

  06-05-2021 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to use pavers to spruce up your home's outdoor areas.
  
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• HP unveils new EliteOne 800 PC line for emerging hybrid workforce

  06-05-2021 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The new desktop comes with 23.8-inch or 27-inch diagonal display as well as an integrated pop-up camera.
  
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• Hyper's new USB-C accessories are Google-approved to work with Chromebooks

  06-05-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're in need of a USB-C for your Chromebook, Hyper has some Google-certified hubs for you to pick from.
  
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• Demeo is the closest thing to playing D&D in an Oculus Quest - CNET

  06-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new tabletop VR game makes me wonder what the future of board games could be.
  
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• 4th stimulus check? White House won't rule out another round of payments in 2021 - CNET

  06-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The third stimulus checks continue to go out from the IRS. President Biden, however, is proposing more ways to get stimulus money to those who need it most, from now through 2022. Here's how you could get more money.
  
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• When to upgrade to a bigger smart speaker - CNET

  06-05-2021 18:38 via cnet.com
  
  Bigger can indeed be better, especially when it comes to smart speakers and sound quality.
  
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• FCC's net neutrality rulemaking was flooded with millions of fake comments, NY AG report finds - CNET

  06-05-2021 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  A report from the New York attorney general found broadband companies funded millions of fake comments.
  
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• Volkswagen eyes subscriptions, on-demand autonomous tech in future cars - Roadshow

  06-05-2021 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Could a future self-driving mode be pay-to-play? Perhaps.
  
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• How to opt out of the child tax credit advance payments - CNET

  06-05-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't want to receive your child tax credit money in smaller payments, we'll explain your options.
  
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• Xbox consoles have never turned a profit for Microsoft - CNET

  06-05-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  An executive confirmed it in the Epic v. Apple trial.
  
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• You have weeks to claim this IRS tax refund money before it disappears forever - CNET

  06-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Does the IRS owe you money? You have until May 17 to find out if you qualify for part of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 tax refunds.
  
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