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• 10 best movies to watch on HBO Max - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Tenet and Wonder Woman 1984 are among these best picks.
  
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• 24 of the best movies to see on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon has on offer an Oscar winner and an Emmy contender.
  
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• Netflix: The 58 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix is bursting at the seams with fantastic TV shows from a ton of genres.
  
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• 24 best TV shows to binge-watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's has a stack of shows from multiple different countries.
  
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• Netflix: The 40 best movies to watch this evening - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  From sci-fi to comedy-romance, Netflix has a lot for you to choose from tonight.
  
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• The Woman in the Window review: Disappointing Netflix thriller loses the plot - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amy Adams stars in a shallow psychological thriller that doesn't live up to its promise.
  
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• Child and dependent care credit: Will you get $8,000 or $16,000 for child care expenses? - CNET

  15-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you pay for your kid to attend day care, after-school programs or have a babysitter? If so, you could get thousands back from the new child care tax credit -- but you have to start this year.
  
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• Twitter to call subscription service Twitter Blue, charge $2.99 a month, report says - CNET

  15-05-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  The tiered service will also let you make collections of fave tweets, so you can find them when you want to, says tipster Jane Manchun Wong.
  
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• Tesla crash driver posted videos of himself riding without hands on wheel

  15-05-2021 21:49 via theguardian.com
  
  Steven Hendrickson, 35, killed earlier this month in fatal crashAuthorities say car may have been operating in autopilot modeThe driver of a Tesla car in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.The 5 May crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles east of Los Angeles, is also under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra
  
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• Preakness Stakes 2021: Post time, TV schedule, how to watch horse racing without cable - CNET

  15-05-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable to watch the second leg of the Triple Crown today on NBC.
  
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• AAPI Heritage Month: What it is and what you can do - CNET

  15-05-2021 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month. We'll tell you why it's important, where to learn more and how you can take part.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Where we think you'll be able to find a console - CNET

  15-05-2021 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Keep an eye out for small Xbox Series X and S restocks this weekend.
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Walmart, Amazon and other retailers - CNET

  15-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Another busy week for restocks. What stores will have some PS5s next week?
  
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• Mass Effect: Legendary Edition remasters your 2007 gaming nostalgia magnificently - CNET

  15-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The remastered trilogy collection simultaneously makes you wistful for a bygone era of video games and gets you hyped for the beloved sci-fi series' future.
  
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• IRS owes millions in unclaimed tax refunds. You have 2 days to claim your money - CNET

  15-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  By Monday, 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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• Pink iPhone 13 rumor might not be so far-fetched after all - CNET

  15-05-2021 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  A dubious photo of an apparent pink iPhone 13 made the rounds on Twitter recently and, actually, this rumor could come true.
  
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• 2 reasons not to roll back from iOS 14.5 to iOS 14.4 (and 1 reason it’s impossible) - CNET

  15-05-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Going back to an older version of iOS or iPadOS is possible, but it's not easy or recommended.
  
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• When will the IRS send my income tax refund? How to track your money - CNET

  15-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Already filed your 2020 income tax return? Still haven't received your refund? We'll tell you how to use IRS tools to track its status.
  
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• When is the best time to buy a new TV? Here's how to get a good deal - CNET

  15-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't need a new TV right now, holding off a few months could save you hundreds of dollars.
  
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• Own an Apple TV and an iPhone with Face ID? Try calibrating your TV right now - CNET

  15-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's free and it can improve color accuracy. But how well does it work?
  
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• Best ways to upgrade your TV and home theater - CNET

  15-05-2021 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Our top maintenance and upgrade tips, from free and easy to weekend projects.
  
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• Xbox Series X restock: Where we think you'll find a console - CNET

  15-05-2021 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  Keep an eye out for small Xbox restocks this weekend.
  
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• Hacked US energy pipeline on track to restore full service but shortages persist

  15-05-2021 18:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Gas station outages in Washington and south-eastern statesColonial Pipeline reportedly paid hackers $5m ransom Federal officials have said America’s largest energy pipeline is on track to fully restore service following a ransomware attack by a group of cybercriminals. Related: Welcome to DarkSide – and the inexorable rise of ransomware | John NaughtonContinue reading...
  
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• Pipeline hack update: Colonial reopens across the map, ransomware payment - CNET

  15-05-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  The major East Coast pipeline is again serving all of its markets.
  
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• Mass Effect director hopes Legendary Edition changes your feelings about the infamous ending - CNET

  15-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Project director Mac Walters and character and environment director Kevin Meek talk about the trilogy conclusion that broke the internet back in 2012 and the possibility of multiplayer making a return.
  
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• Best pillow top mattresses for 2021 - CNET

  15-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A pillow top mattress gives the support of an innerspring bed with the comfort of a thick, soft cushion. Here are the best ones you can buy.
  
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• Framework's modular laptop available to pre-order starting at $999

  15-05-2021 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest attempt to offer a fully upgradeable notebook computer edges closer to the market, with a fully DIY version available from $749.
  
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• It's always a starry, starry night with this $24 Tomshine Star Night Light Projector - CNET

  15-05-2021 17:06 via cnet.com
  
  Save 30% on a projector that can shine 10 colored light patterns on your walls and ceiling.
  
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• Welcome to DarkSide – and the inexorable rise of ransomware | John Naughton

  15-05-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The hacking of a US gas pipeline is proof that cybercrime is now a major industry – with its own trading markets and even CSROn Friday 7 May, Colonial, the quaintly named operator of the pipeline that brings 45% of the US east coast’s gasoline and jet fuel from Texas to New York, announced that it had been hacked. My initial assumption was that this was Russian retaliation for the Biden administration’s punitive cyber-attacks on Russia in response to the SolarWinds hack. After
  
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• Record metals boom may threaten transition to green energy

  15-05-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Demand and prices are soaring for minerals essential to the construction of low-carbon infrastructureThe commodities boom ignited by China’s post-Covid recovery, and stoked by the global move to green energy, broke price records last week even as fears about inflation stalked the markets. But it also risks triggering a rush on metals and minerals that could derail climate action.Iron ore reached the apex of a super-rally that drove prices to $237.57 a tonne in New York on Wednesday. The re
  
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• NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2021: First-round matchups, how to watch today without cable - CNET

  15-05-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's the best time of year for hockey fans.
  
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• Don't get rid of that IRS letter about your third stimulus check. Here's why - CNET

  15-05-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  After your third stimulus payment, look out for a letter in the mail from the IRS with President Joe Biden's signature. We'll tell you why you should think twice before tossing it.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2021: The biggest deals we expect to see this year - CNET

  15-05-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is coming, so maybe don't buy any of these things just yet.
  
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• Top weekend deals: $12 smart plug 4-pack, $56 gaming desk, $110 robot vac and more - CNET

  15-05-2021 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  Also on tap: The ultimate Belgian-waffle maker for $50 (save $20).
  
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• Artificial intelligence taking over DevOps functions, survey confirms

  15-05-2021 16:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Latest GitLab survey finds one-year surge in automated aspects of DevOps. But is there a risk of over-automating?
  
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• Save your inner child 30% off this all-terrain remote controlled car - CNET

  15-05-2021 16:36 via cnet.com
  
  This rugged RC buggy can reach 37mph and is exactly the toy you wanted when you were a kid.
  
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• When will the child tax credit payments start? Here's a timeline and what you should know - CNET

  15-05-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll explain how soon you should receive the 2021 child tax credit checks and how much you can expect to get.
  
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• Lawn care 101: How to keep your lawn green and beautiful - CNET

  15-05-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your lawn looking great year-round with our handy guide.
  
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• BTUs: The most important air conditioner term you may be overlooking - CNET

  15-05-2021 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Learn why British Thermal Units matter when you're shopping for a new AC unit.
  
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• Universal basic income would pay a lot of people, but that's just half the story - CNET

  15-05-2021 15:11 via cnet.com
  
  CNET Now What finds that how UBI would be spent and what might be taken away in exchange are the most interesting parts of any plan.
  
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• The best butt exercises for strong and toned glutes - CNET

  15-05-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Build a bigger butt with these great glute moves.
  
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• Info on 4th stimulus check: How you could receive another round of money in 2021 - CNET

  15-05-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is Washington planning to send one more check? That's the goal of a petition aimed at Congress. And the goal of some members of Congress, too. Here's what to know about the status of a fourth payment.
  
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• Do I really need to use a VPN on my phone? Yes, and it only takes 10 minutes to set up - CNET

  15-05-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sorry, but you probably shouldn't be using public Wi-Fi on your iPhone or Android device without a VPN.
  
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• Tesla in fatal California crash may have been in autopilot mode, officials say

  15-05-2021 14:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Man, 35, was killed earlier this month when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on a freewayA Tesla car involved in a fatal crash on a southern California freeway last week may have been operating on autopilot, according to the California highway patrol.The 5 May crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles east of Los Angeles, is also under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is the 29th case involving a Tesla that the federal agency has investigated. Co
  
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• Wyze to hike up camera prices starting May 18. Is that a deal breaker? - CNET

  15-05-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  The company known for its budget-friendly security cameras is still one of the best values in tech, but you might not know it from the new controversy.
  
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• 6 Google Maps tricks you'll need when traveling this summer - CNET

  15-05-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Don't get lost on your road trip. Follow these Google Maps tips now.
  
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• Travel tech: the best gadgets to pack on your holiday this summer

  15-05-2021 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Technology can help make your trip more fun. Here’s a guide to the most useful gearSummer is rapidly approaching and with it the possibility of getting away, whether within the UK or to one of the countries on the green list.It’s 2021 and holidays no longer mean leaving all your worldly possessions behind but your phone, tablet, e-reader, headphones and even your smartwatch all need to be kept ticking. To keep them charged, organised and ready to go, here’s a quick guide to the
  
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• Southwest Airlines keeps insulting me and I think I've had enough

  15-05-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You'd think that most big companies -- especially lovable ones -- had worked out how to use technology to their advantage. Not quite, it seems.
  
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• Marvel's Eternals explained: Everything we know about the MCU Phase 4 movie - CNET

  15-05-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A sizzle reel gives us our first footage ahead of the 25th Marvel Cinematic Universe movie's November release.
  
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• Hydrogen, solar and wind: How this ship creates its own energy video - CNET

  15-05-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We went on board the Energy Observer, a repurposed racing catamaran that's 100% energy-independent, producing its own power with hydrogen and solar technologies.
  
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