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• Light up your life with 32 feet of smart LED lighting for $14 - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Great for TV bias lighting or decorating around your house, this strip works with Alexa and Google Assistant and is 58% off.
  
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• It's hard to beat (or whisk) a 6-quart stand mixer that's just $97 - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Most mixers under $100 are tiny 3-quart models. And this one comes with all the accessories.
  
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• Best Android VPN 2021 - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best virtual private networks for protecting your privacy on your Android mobile device.
  
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• Peacock TV: Shows, movies, free trials and everything else to know - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, but you must pay to unlock the full catalog with all of The Office. Premier League, Yellowstone and WWE.
  
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• China's Tianwen-1 mission to attempt daring Mars rover landing Friday - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Since February, Tianwen-1 has been orbiting Mars, ready to deploy its lander and rover, Zhurong, to the surface of the red planet.
  
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• Prince Harry: Royal life 'a mix between The Truman Show and living in a zoo' - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  On Dax Shepard's podcast, the prince talks about everything from secretly shopping in public with Meghan Markle to whether he watched The Crown.
  
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• Mosquito Coast, Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest: WTF is Apple TV Plus? - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  These shows have star power, big budgets and critical raves -- and they're only on Apple TV Plus. Here are the most important things to know.
  
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• IRS sending refunds to as many as 10 million who got unemployment checks. Will you get a $10,200 tax break? - CNET

  14-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Did you pay taxes on unemployment benefits you received in 2020? If so, the IRS may owe you a tax refund. We'll explain why.
  
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• Best heart rate monitor in 2021: Top health tech gadgets

  14-05-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's more important than ever that we look after our health. Here are some of the best heart monitors and tech gadgets available in 2021.
  
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• The best Google Assistant compatible devices to build out your smart home

  14-05-2021 22:50
  
  We round up our favourite gadgets that will work with your Google Home
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Amazon, Walmart and other retailers - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Another busy week for restocks. What stores will have some PS5s next week?
  
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• Amazon refreshes Alexa, three Echo Shows in time for Prime Day video - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon unexpectedly announced a second-gen Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5, and a new Echo Show 5 kids' edition, along with updates to the company's digital assistant.
  
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• Russian-language cybercriminal forum ‘XSS’ bans DarkSide and other ransomware groups

  14-05-2021 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The move follows a number of disruptions to DarkSide’s operations in the last 24 hours.
  
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• Cyber attack 'most significant on Irish state'

  14-05-2021 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irish health chiefs temporarily shut down its IT system which severely impacted some services.
  
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• 58 best TV shows to binge on Netflix - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix is bursting with fantastic TV shows. This list should help you find the best (and skip the duds).
  
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• Netflix gives you more Bridgerton with Queen Charlotte prequel spinoff - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Can't get enough of the hit period drama? Netflix has you covered with a show that features younger versions of Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.
  
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• Biden's Venmo account was reportedly tracked down within minutes - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The payments app reportedly has contact lists publicly accessible by default, making it easy to track users down.
  
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• Refinance rates for May 14, 2021: Rates decrease - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The major refinance rates are down today. If you're looking for a new mortgage, here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Netflix: The 40 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  From sci-fi to horror to comedy-romance, Netflix has churned out a ton of great movies. Here are the best of the bunch.
  
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• Hate dry grass? Us, too. Here's how to prevent it - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your lawn looking great year-round with our handy guide.
  
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• 24 best movies to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  14-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon has a growing pile of excellent flicks, from an Oscar winner to an Emmy contender.
  
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• Our favorite AirTag accessories start at $13: What's here, what's backordered - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the best key ring or holder for your new AirTags? There are plenty of options, starting at well under $20.
  
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• The 24 best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's TV offerings cover a wide range of shows from multiple different countries.
  
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• Disney's new cruise ship: Everything to know about Disney Wish - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  The company's fifth liner will feature the first at-sea Disney attraction and a Star Wars lounge.
  
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• Best deals, discounts and freebies for college students in 2021 - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Kids can get half off Amazon Prime, free Apple TV Plus, dirt-cheap Spotify and lots more. There's even a Hulu plan for just $2.
  
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• AT&T vs. Spectrum: Which is best for your home internet connection? - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Both offer fast speeds and reasonable terms, but which provider you should go with really depends on which plans are available at your address.
  
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• If your third stimulus check hasn't come, here's how to track your IRS payment status - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Check the most recent updates on your third stimulus payment with the IRS tracker tool. It can also show you messages that could flag a problem.
  
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• Friends reunion to debut May 27 on HBO Max (with a cameo from BTS) - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  They'll be there for you (a year later than planned).
  
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• 15 of the best TV shows to stream on HBO Max - CNET

  14-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max has a surprising stash of original content.
  
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• Mortgage rates on May 14, 2021: Rates are down - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Major mortgage rates are sliding. Here's what that means for you.
  
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• Wow, much value: Dogecoin seals New England real estate deal - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  Don't forget to bring your favorite memecoin to closing.
  
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• Cicada chasers: Meet the citizen scientists mapping the bugs of Brood X - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  To find these cicada superfans, follow the insects' boisterous mating calls. It's "never-ending amazement."
  
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• Pokemon trading cards removed from Target, Walmart shelves - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  You can't catch 'em all in these stores.
  
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• Swamp Motel's escape room/scavenger hunt mashup is the most fun I've had in a year - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Bored by Netflix? Done with Zoom quizzes? Try these immersive theatrical mysteries instead.
  
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• Optimum home internet: Everything you should know before signing up - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Optimum is among the top ISPs in the New York City area, rivaling Verizon Fios with fast speeds and low introductory prices. Here's what to know before signing up.
  
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• Ghost forest 'tree farts' are releasing greenhouse gases, scientists say - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  "Even the smallest fart counts," said North Carolina State University researcher Melinda Martinez.
  
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• Millions owed in IRS tax refunds: You have 3 days to claim your share - CNET

  14-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  By May 17, you want to check with the IRS if you qualify for some of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 income tax refunds.
  
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• Linux and open-source communities rise to Biden's cybersecurity challenge

  14-05-2021 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Massive ransomware attacks to the left of us, supply chain attacks to the right of us, but the Linux Foundation is answering the president's call for greater software security.
  
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• When will my tax refund be sent? How to track your money with IRS tools - CNET

  14-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're wondering where your tax refund is because you've already filed your 2020 income taxes, here are ways to check the status.
  
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• Chrysler and Dodge get 10 years to show their worth - Roadshow

  14-05-2021 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said every brand deserves a shot, but they have to shape up with the investments provided.
  
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• How good is Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX? I tested it out - CNET

  14-05-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  I signed up to be a Starlink beta tester and put it through its paces to see if it could cope with playing games, streaming video and what the uptime was like.
  
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• Marvel's Eternals explained: Everything we know about the Phase 4 movie's alien heroes - CNET

  14-05-2021 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  A sizzle reel gives us our first footage ahead of the 25th MCU movie ahead of its November release.
  
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• NASCAR 2021: How to watch the Drydene 400 without cable - CNET

  14-05-2021 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on FS1.
  
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• Mass Effect: Legendary Edition remasters your 2007 gaming nostalgia beautifully - CNET

  14-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The remastered trilogy collection simultaneously makes you wistful for a bygone era and gets you hyped for the beloved sci-fi series' future.
  
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• IRS will send refunds to 7.3 million who got unemployment checks. Will you get a $10,200 tax break? - CNET

  14-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Did you pay taxes on unemployment benefits you received in 2020? If so, the IRS may owe you a tax refund. We'll explain why.
  
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• LG's announces pricing, availability for 2021 soundbars - CNET

  14-05-2021 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  LG's has four soundbars for sale right now starting at $179 and including HDMI connectivity and Bluetooth
  
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• Starlink explained: Everything you should know about Elon Musk's satellite internet venture - CNET

  14-05-2021 17:33 via cnet.com
  
  The billionaire SpaceX CEO is launching satellites into orbit and promising to deliver high-speed broadband internet to as many users as possible.
  
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• HBO Max: Friends reunion, movie premieres, how to stream 'free,' and everything else - CNET

  14-05-2021 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max is finally releasing its long-delayed Friends reunion, and the latest big-screen hitting Max the same day as theaters is Those Who Wish Me Dead. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Best smartwatch 2021: Apple Watch and more top picks

  14-05-2021 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  It's been six years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it's pretty clear to most that Apple's wearable is the best smartwatch available. It requires an iPhone, though, so Android phone owners need a different companion... and there are plenty of good options available.
  
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• Fisker's $30,000 EV project will be built in US with Foxconn - Roadshow

  14-05-2021 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  With US production confirmed, Fisker is working at full speed to secure a site and land supplier contracts through Foxconn.
  
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