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• HBO Max streams new movies in theaters right now (but not Spiral) - CNET

  16-05-2021 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Those Who Wish Me Dead is the latest movie on Max at the same time as theaters, but Spiral, made by a different studio, isn't. Here's what to know.
  
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• Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest, Mosquito Coast: WTF is Apple TV Plus? - CNET

  16-05-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Apple TV Plus shows have big budgets, star power and (sometimes) critical acclaim -- but what is it? Here are the important things to know.
  
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• Android 12's first public beta arrives Tuesday. 4 features we think you'll love - CNET

  16-05-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  The first public beta is expected to launch during the opening keynote of Google I/O when it kicks off Tuesday.
  
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• Child and dependent care credit: How to get $16,000 back for child care expenses - CNET

  16-05-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you pay for your child's day care, after-school programs or a babysitter, you could get thousands back from the new child care tax credit -- but you have to start this year.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 24 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  16-05-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Watch Amazon's Oscar winner and Emmy contender.
  
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• The Woman in the Window review: Shallow Netflix thriller loses the plot - CNET

  16-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amy Adams stars in a strange psychological thriller that fails to live up to its promise.
  
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• Stimulus checks: 'Plus-up' payment status, IRS schedule update, everything else to know - CNET

  16-05-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week, another batch of stimulus payments is going out from the IRS. Here's how to see the status of your check as part of the American Rescue Plan.
  
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• Stowaway ending explained and all your questions answered - CNET

  16-05-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  So how did Michael end up on board the ship? Here are a few answers to the Netflix sci-fi's biggest questions.
  
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• Netflix: The 58 best TV shows to watch this weekend - CNET

  16-05-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix is bursting at the seams with fantastic TV shows, including a host of great sci-fi entries.
  
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• Did you toss the IRS letter about your third stimulus check? Here's why it's important - CNET

  16-05-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  If you got a third stimulus payment, you should have received a letter from the IRS with President Joe Biden's signature. We'll tell you what to do if you treated it like junk mail.
  
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• Netflix: The 40 best movies to watch this weekend - CNET

  16-05-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  From sci-fi to comedy-romance, Netflix has a lot for you to choose from.
  
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• Are you eligible for the 2021 child tax credit? Income limit rules and more - CNET

  16-05-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know about eligibility for the child tax credit before the IRS starts sending out advance payments in July.
  
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• IRS owes millions in unclaimed tax refunds. Here's your last chance to claim your money - CNET

  16-05-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You need to check with the IRS by Monday, May 17, to see you qualify for some of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 income tax refunds.
  
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• AT&T, Discovery reportedly in talks to combine media assets - CNET

  16-05-2021 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Deal would create entertainment giant to challenge Netflix and Disney Plus, Bloomberg reports.
  
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• Save up to $100 filling in your Wi-Fi dead zones during this Rockspace router sale - CNET

  16-05-2021 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  Choose a 3-piece whole-home mesh router or one of two Wi-Fi range extenders.
  
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• Child tax credit calculator: See if you'll get $500, $3,000 or $3,600 per kid - CNET

  16-05-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Need a quick estimate of how much money you can receive in monthly payments with the advance child tax credit in 2021? We can help.
  
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• When can I expect my income tax refund? Track your money with IRS tools - CNET

  16-05-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Did you file your 2020 income tax return? Are you still waiting for your IRS refund? Use these tools to track its status.
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers - CNET

  16-05-2021 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Another busy week for restocks. What stores will have some PS5s next week?
  
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• Who qualifies as a dependent for the child tax credit 2021? We'll explain - CNET

  16-05-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your kids must meet these eligibility requirements for you to receive the advance child tax credit payment of up to $3,600 per child.
  
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• Solar panels: How long will it take before you start making money? - CNET

  16-05-2021 17:49 via cnet.com
  
  Solar panels are expensive. Use this guide to calculate how long it will take to pay them off.
  
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• Google I/O 2021: What developers can expect on Android 12, TensorFlow, Material Design

  16-05-2021 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Android 12, Chrome OS and TensorFlow are all getting sessions at Google I/O 2021. Here are a few themes to ponder.
  
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• IRS now sending $10,200 refund to millions for unemployment taxes. Will you get the tax break check? - CNET

  16-05-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you paid taxes on unemployment benefits you received in 2020, the IRS may owe you a tax refund. Here's why.
  
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• AAPI Heritage Month: What it is and what you can do today - CNET

  16-05-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. We'll tell you why it's important, where to learn more and how you can take part.
  
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• When will the child tax credit payments be issued? Payment timeline, other details to know - CNET

  16-05-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's when you'll get the 2021 child tax credit checks and how much you can expect.
  
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• Own an Apple TV and an iPhone with Face ID? They can make your TV better - CNET

  16-05-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple new color balance feature works well in our tests, but how well depends on your TV.
  
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• This is the new MacBook Air? I hear screams (of anger, as well as joy)

  16-05-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Renderings emerge of the supposed M2 MacBook Air. Some customers may be rendered insensate.
  
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• New stimulus check in the works? What we know about the 4th payment debate - CNET

  16-05-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will Congress send one more stimulus check? Here's what to know about the status of a fourth stimulus payment.
  
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• Best meal delivery deals in 2021: Daily Harvest, Sunbasket, Home Chef and more - CNET

  16-05-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Try all the best meal-delivery services for next to nothing with these new-subscriber deals.
  
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• A pink iPhone 13 rumor is going around Twitter, and we're hopeful - CNET

  16-05-2021 14:58 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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• If you don't want a bone-dry yard this summer, here's what you need to know - CNET

  16-05-2021 14:32 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your lawn looking great year-round with our handy guide.
  
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• My favorite Google Maps tricks you'll use regularly - CNET

  16-05-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Use these Google Maps tips for every trip you make this summer.
  
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• iPhone 13 release date rumors: Here's when we think Apple will unveil the new phone - CNET

  16-05-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple hasn't announced when the iPhone 13 will arrive, but we can take an educated guess based on the past and on new rumors. Here's everything we've heard.
  
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• Google suddenly pushes a little-known Pixel feature and it's marvelous

  16-05-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Did you know your Pixel had this? Did you know any phone had this? Google now wants you to know about it.
  
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• Daniel Kahneman: ‘Clearly AI is going to win. How people are going to adjust is a fascinating problem’

  16-05-2021 14:00
  
  The Nobel-winning psychologist on applying his ideas to organisations, why we’re not equipped to grasp the spread of a virus, and the massive disruption that’s just round the cornerDaniel Kahneman, 87, was awarded the Nobel prize in economics in 2002 for his work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making. His first book, Thinking, Fast and Slow, a worldwide bestseller, set out his revolutionary ideas about human error and bias and how those traits might be recognised and miti
  
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• Alexa has a new, hidden superpower: Transforming into a security camera - CNET

  16-05-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Echo Show smart displays have a new setting that lets them behave more like traditional security cameras. Here's how to use it.
  
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• Windows 10 update is coming soon: Make sure you know these top tips and tricks first - CNET

  16-05-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Learn Windows 10 hacks like taking a screenshot, setting up taskbar shortcuts and saving battery on your PC before the May 2021 update is released. Here's what to know.
  
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• New child tax credit 2021: 5 key things for parents who share custody - CNET

  16-05-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will both parents get a child tax credit payment for one kid? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Marvel's Eternals explained: Everything you need to know about the Phase 4 MCU movie - CNET

  16-05-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first footage got us hyped ahead of the 25th Marvel Cinematic Universe movie's November release.
  
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• Best ways to improve your TV and home theater - CNET

  16-05-2021 12:54 via cnet.com
  
  Our top maintenance and upgrade tips, from free and easy to weekend projects.
  
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• Common Windows 10 problems, solved: Simple fixes for the biggest annoyances - CNET

  16-05-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dealing with uncontrollable scrolling, update issues or the cursor moving on its own? We've got solutions for these and lots more Microsoft Windows 10 problems.
  
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• 5 things HBO Max should change if it wants to beat Netflix - CNET

  16-05-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max has a lot to offer, but the streaming service isn't perfect yet. Here are a few suggestions that would make it worth the price.
  
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• NASCAR 2021: How to watch the Drydene 400 today without cable - CNET

  16-05-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on FS1.
  
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• iPhone 13 is coming, but I want the purple iPhone 12. What should I do? - CNET

  16-05-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  We're a little past the probable halfway point between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, and Apple goes and releases a pretty new purple color.
  
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• Do you qualify for the 2021 child tax credit? Income limit rules and more - CNET

  16-05-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to know about eligibility for the child tax credit before the IRS starts sending out advance payments in July.
  
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• AirTags durability test: Is it even possible to destroy one of Apple's trackers? - CNET

  16-05-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  We dropped, washed and froze one of Apple's new AirTags trackers to see just how much abuse they could handle.
  
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• Best MacBook for 2021 - CNET

  16-05-2021 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  The MacBook line offers three distinct choices: the 13-inch Air, 13-inch Pro and 16-inch Pro. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
  
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• Best Chromebook 2021 - CNET

  16-05-2021 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.
  
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• The best hiking backpacks for mooches, walks and mountain adventures

  16-05-2021 07:00
  
  Whether you’re heading to the hills for overnight adventure or just like a ramble, WIRED has the best backpacks for all your walking needs
  
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• Stimulus checks still going out: Plus-up payment status, IRS schedule, everything else to know - CNET

  16-05-2021 06:30 via cnet.com
  
  This week, another batch of stimulus payments is going out from the IRS. Here's how to track the status of your check as part of the American Rescue Plan.
  
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• You could miss out on 4 things if you don't file your income tax return by May 17 - CNET

  16-05-2021 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS tax deadline is Monday. Here's why it matters for your tax refund, stimulus check and the expanded child tax credit.
  
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