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• Best Buy 3-day sale: Save on laptops, TVs, headphones, Apple Watch and more - CNET

  07-05-2021 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Save $400 on Sony's 55-inch A8H OLED 4K TV, pick up an Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch for $1,600 or grab some Sony headphones for $72 off.
  
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• Elon Musk's first name shows up in 1953 book about colonizing Mars - CNET

  07-05-2021 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  The freaky coincidence earned social buzz back in December, and now it's back in the news.
  
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• If you got your stimulus payment, don't toss the IRS letter. Here's what to do with it - CNET

  07-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you get a letter in the mail signed by President Joe Biden after receiving your third stimulus check, you should keep it. Here's why (and what to do if you thought it didn't matter).
  
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• What does cheugy mean? And how do you know if you're a cheug? - CNET

  07-05-2021 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Am I cheugy? Is this article cheugy? What's going on?
  
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• YouTube ratchets up Roku face-off by adding YouTube TV to main YouTube app - CNET

  07-05-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  And Google may send free streaming devices to some YouTube TV subscribers, the latest escalation in its face-off with Roku over a distribution deal.
  
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• New York Attorney General declares top ISPs committed net neutrality fraud

  07-05-2021 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  It turns out the FCC's request for comments on net neutrality had been totally spammed by Broadband for America, an ISP lobbying group.
  
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• Swim away with this underwater scooter for just $284 - CNET

  07-05-2021 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  This 6-pound gadget adds a new dimension to scuba, snorkeling and pool play, and it fits in your carry-on bag.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable review

  07-05-2021 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is a surprisingly powerful hybrid business laptop for those who want to seamlessly move from canvas to workstation.
  
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• You've heard of the child tax credit. But you could also get $16,000 back in child care expenses - CNET

  07-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Paying for child care? You could get thousands back from an expanded child care tax credit.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Inventory updates from Walmart, Best Buy, and more - CNET

  07-05-2021 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  What stores will have more consoles next week?
  
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• EarthLink internet overview: High prices but low hassle - CNET

  07-05-2021 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  EarthLink, one of the oldest names in home internet, is still around, but the service isn't the same as it was. Here's all you need to know before signing up.
  
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• Top 50 most diverse companies? Only 3 tech firms make the list

  07-05-2021 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Just three tech companies made it onto DiversityInc’s list of companies championing diverse workforces.
  
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• Have fresh herbs always with a $60 AeroGarden Sprout (save $40) - CNET

  07-05-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The slim indoor pod garden is $40 off and makes an excellent gift for Dad or a grad.
  
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• SpaceX's Mars prototype rocket, Starship SN15, might fly again soon - CNET

  07-05-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  For the first time, the flight of a Starship prototype didn't end in an explosion. Now Elon Musk says there may be an encore.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook's VR future: New sensors on Quest Pro, fitness and a metaverse for work - CNET

  07-05-2021 21:06 via cnet.com
  Exclusive: Facebook's CEO talks about what the next headset could bring, how fitness plays into the picture, and whether there will be kid accounts for VR anytime soon.
  
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• Need your income tax refund and still don't have it? Track it with IRS tools - CNET

  07-05-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  If you filed your 2020 tax return and don't know where your income tax refund is yet, here's how to check on the status of your money and find out how much to expect from the IRS.
  
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• WhatsApp won't delete your account for ignoring privacy policy deadline - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Your account won't be deactivated on May 15, but it could eventually lose some functionality.
  
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• Building racial and social equity into mobility: What can Ford do about it?

  07-05-2021 20:28 via zdnet.com
  
  As Ford deploys new autonomous technologies and as-a-service business models, the auto company says it will stand out for working closely with communities to build a more equitable transportation system.
  
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• Why brands ditching vowels are rlly stpd

  07-05-2021 20:27
  
  Standard Life Aberdeen’s rebrand made it a laughing stock. It’s only mistake was acting like a startup
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at GameStop, Amazon, Target and other retailers - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  It was a busy Thursday for people wanting a PS5.
  
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• Pete's Paleo review: This meal delivery service you've never heard of is one of the best - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  This meal delivery service impressed with tasty eats made from healthy and high-quality ingredients.
  
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• New study says US COVID-19 death toll is actually 900,000 - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  University of Washington researchers estimate COVID deaths at nearly double the official number in the US, and higher globally.
  
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• New study claims US COVID-19 death toll is actually 900,000 - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers at the IHME dispute official COVID-19 death tolls, saying twice the number of people have died from the virus, globally and in the US.
  
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• New study claims US COVID-19 death toll almost twice as high as official tally - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  University of Washington researchers estimate COVID deaths at nearly double the official number in the US, and higher globally. But not everyone agrees.
  
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• 'Mysterious dark deposit' suggests Mars volcanoes could still be active - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  A volcanically active area "could have provided favorable conditions for microbial life fairly recently," one scientist says.
  
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• The Knowledge Graph expands as discipline’s conference spreads its wings

  07-05-2021 20:08 via zdnet.com
  
  What began in 2019 as a two-day gathering in a ballroom has turned into a global event for those in love with graphing relationships.
  
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• YouTube ratchets up Roku duel by putting YouTube TV inside main YouTube app - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  And Google may send free streaming devices to some YouTube TV subscribers, the latest escalation in YouTube and Roku's face-off over a distribution deal.
  
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• SNL 'wild card' Elon Musk promises to be 'good-ish' as host: How to watch - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla and SpaceX billionaire brags there's "no telling" what he'll do on the NBC show.
  
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• You have 10 days to claim this IRS tax refund money before it disappears forever - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Does the IRS owe you money? You have till May 17 to find out if you qualify for part of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 tax refunds.
  
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• Resident Evil Village's tall vampire lady explained: The full story of Lady Dimitrescu - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Let's take a trip to the Capcom game's Castle Dimitrescu and uncover the stylish villain's backstory.
  
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• Jupiter's Legacy ending explained and all your questions answered - CNET

  07-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Let's dive in to the deadly twists in the climax of Mark Millar's new superhero drama streaming on Netflix. (Spoilers!)
  
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• People are eating fermented meat to get high. Here's why that's dangerous - CNET

  07-05-2021 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  "High meat," or rotten meat that's been fermented, reportedly gives some people a euphoric feeling. But it carries a risk for serious illness.
  
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• Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV

  07-05-2021 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung’s first Neo QLED TV is thinner, brighter and bolder than before, but it comes with a few caveats.
  
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• Get Tribit's top AirPods alternative for $52.49 - CNET

  07-05-2021 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Tribit's Flybuds C1 true-wireless earbuds are quite good for their modest price. You can now get them for 25% off with a CNET-exclusive code.
  
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• Is your stimulus check missing? Use these tools to track your IRS payment - CNET

  07-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still waiting for your $1,400 stimulus check, you can get an update on the status of your money using the Get My Payment tool.
  
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• Resident Evil Village is a joyous tribute to 25 years of survival horror - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The eighth game in the iconic series is an intense thrill ride, filled with fun nods to its history.
  
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• Listen to NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter whirring in flight - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  "This recording will be a gold mine for our understanding of the Martian atmosphere."
  
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• Use Zoom like a pro: 19 hidden tips and tricks to improve your video calls - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:40 via cnet.com
  
  We've got a step-by-step guide on how to change your Zoom name, profile picture and background, make a breakout room and more.
  
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• Genesis teases epic G70 Shooting Brake wagon - Roadshow

  07-05-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  The G70 wagon will likely only be sold in Europe, and that sucks.
  
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• Moved? 4 reasons you need to tell the IRS, not just USPS - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  You could be missing out on thousands of dollars if the IRS doesn't have your most recent address. We'll explain how to update your information.
  
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• When will your child tax credit check arrive? Everything we know - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what we know about the new payments, including how much money you can expect to get.
  
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• 4th stimulus check? White House won't rule out another batch of payments in 2021 - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  Some in Congress are pushing for a fourth check. Biden is also proposing other ways to get stimulus money to those who need it most in 2021 and 2022.
  
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• Would you install iPhone apps from a third-party iOS store?

  07-05-2021 18:16 via zdnet.com
  
  There's pressure on Apple to allow iPhone and iPad users to have access to third-party app stores. But is there a demand?
  
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• TripAdvisor sorry for Auschwitz review error

  07-05-2021 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TripAdvisor initially found nothing wrong with a death camp review containing a gas chamber "joke".
  
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• 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz reservations open, pickup's features detailed in configurator - Roadshow

  07-05-2021 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  You can't totally build your pickup yet, but Hyundai gave away a lot more info in this basic configurator.
  
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• No, you don't need to buy an 8K TV. Here are several reasons why - CNET

  07-05-2021 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  It's 2021, and you still shouldn't buy an 8K TV yet.
  
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• 5 fabulous Friday deals: $169 Apple Watch, $32 mini massage gun, $20 Star Wars Monopoly - CNET

  07-05-2021 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  I've also found true wireless earbuds that look like nothing I've seen before -- and they're on sale (natch).
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine passports will play a part in global travel - CNET

  07-05-2021 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  You'll likely need a shot travel abroad this summer. The European Union plans to open for vaccinated visitors in June and cruise lines will require inoculation.
  
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• Cybersecurity warning: Russian hackers are targeting these vulnerabilities, so patch now

  07-05-2021 17:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Attackers working on behalf of Russian Intelligence have updated their attack techniques, warns a joint alert from the US and UK.
  
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• Bowers & Wilkins PI7

  07-05-2021 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are certainly not perfect, but where audio quality is concerned they’re closer to perfect than any alternative.
  
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