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• Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent

  17-06-2021 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site.
  
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• A PS5 restock will happen at Sony's PlayStation Direct today (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  17-06-2021 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Hopefully, people who wanted it were able to snag one.
  
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• Destiny Toaster is the holiday gift for the Guardian in your life - CNET

  17-06-2021 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  Start your morning off right.
  
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• Still no third stimulus check? Track your money now with this online tool - CNET

  17-06-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still missing your third payment, use the IRS Get My Payment tool. It's easy to use and free for everyone.
  
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• Tamagotchi smartwatch will let you live your '90s dream - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can wear your electronic pet on your wrist, and use the touchscreen to pet it.
  
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• How to get access to Prime Day deals for free, even if you're not a Prime member

  17-06-2021 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  We look at a number of ways you can save on Amazon Prime, including ways you can shop Prime Day without paying for a Prime membership.
  
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• You can now subscribe to podcasts ad-free on Apple. Here's how - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:47 via cnet.com
  
  With Apple Podcast Subscriptions, you'll be able to buy subscriptions to your favorite shows and grouped podcast channels to get extra perks. We'll walk you through how it works.
  
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• CEOs of Arm and NVIDIA discuss controversial merger: ‘Independence doesn’t equate to strength’

  17-06-2021 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Arm CEO Simon Segars said NVIDIA’s support would allow them to meet increased market demand.
  
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• Best streaming service deals for Prime Day - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  The monthly cost for subscriptions to Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu and others can really add up. These deals can help you save.
  
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• Best Prime Day board game and tabletop game deals: Save on Pandemic, Scythe and D&D guidebooks - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, and we're already seeing huge discounts on everything from Kickstarter darlings to classic tabletop RPGs.
  
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• Adobe beats Q2 expectations with growth across core clouds

  17-06-2021 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Adobe beat top and bottom-line expectations for the quarter, with cash flows from operations hitting a record $1.99 billion.
  
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• Low-code and no-code ready for sophisticated application development? It depends

  17-06-2021 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Business-side developers 'often see more innovative, and sometimes simplistic, solutions than what might come from an IT perspective.' But IT still needs to stand by.
  
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• Best mesh and Wi-Fi router deals while you wait for Prime Day - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day and competing sales are less than a week away. Here are some of the best prices for routers from Netgear, TP-Link and more available now.
  
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• A PS5 restock will happen at Sony's PlayStation Direct today - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Here's another chance to get a new PlayStation.
  
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• Naomi Osaka drops out of Wimbledon - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The withdrawal follows Osaka's exit from the French Open last month.
  
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• Juneteenth is now officially a US holiday. What that means and how to celebrate - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  President Biden just signed the Juneteenth bill, making it the first new federal holiday since 1983. We'll explain how the holiday got its start, what it signifies and how you can observe the day.
  
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• We've seen iOS 15, but there are still a bunch of missing features - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple unveiled iOS 15 at WWDC, and while the operating system got some cool new bells and whistles, Apple didn't deliver everything in terms of other features and hardware we were expecting.
  
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• Stimulus check update: Track your IRS money status, plus-up payments and more - CNET

  17-06-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  This month, stimulus check payments from the IRS amounted to $4.3 billion. Here's how to track your $1,400 check and get the money you're due.
  
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• Microsoft rolls out Visual Studio 2022 Preview 1

  17-06-2021 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The first preview build of the coming 64-bit version of Microsoft's Visual Studio IDE are now available for download.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series restock happening at Walmart today (Update: Sold out) - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  That was fast.
  
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• Naomi Osaka reportedly drops out of Wimbledon - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  It follows Osaka's exit from the French Open last month.
  
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• How much internet speed do you need? 73% of us have no clue - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  A new survey from Allconnect adds that two in five Americans don't even know what speed they're paying for.
  
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• PS5 and Xbox Series restock happening at Walmart today - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your chance of getting one.
  
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• NASA wants your help naming a dummy headed to the moon - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Ace? Wargo? Montgomery? NASA's "moonikin" will let the agency collect data on how the journey might impact a real human body.
  
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• Mortgage rates for June 17, 2021: Rates creep up - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Today, major mortgage rates saw a slight increase. Find out what this means for you if you're in the market for a home loan.
  
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• iOS 15 is on the way, but will your iPhone be compatible? Check this list - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple launched a developer version of iOS 15 at WWDC, which is out now ahead of its full launch this fall. We'll tell you if your phone will be compatible with Apple's latest software.
  
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• How to opt out of the 2021 child tax credit - CNET

  17-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The monthly payments will start on July 15, but some families may rather receive a lump sum in 2022 instead.
  
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• How one snail species survived a nasty predator's killing spree - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  The world's smallest computer helps scientists solve a mystery.
  
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• Black Widow early reactions: Thrilling film on par with 'Bond at his best' - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to launch with raves for Florence Pugh, comparisons to famed spy franchises.
  
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• Best Prime Day AirPods deals: AirPods Max still $50 off - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  The latest, greatest Apple headphones see their first discounts in the days before Prime Day sales officially start.
  
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• Supreme Court rejects latest attempt to repeal Obamacare - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of Americans have health coverage through the Affordable Care Act. The Supreme Court decided to leave the law intact, ruling against the 18 states that challenged it.
  
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• Walmart's answer to Prime Day: These deals on Beats, robot vacuums and more are available now - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The noise cancelling Beats Pro Solo are only $149 while a two-pack of TP-Link mesh routers are $79. Plus get a Lidar-powered smart robot vacuum for $310, only at Walmart.
  
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• PS5 restock update: How to buy PlayStation 5 from PlayStation Direct, Walmart and other major retailers - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Two restocks are happening today.
  
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• Biden administration's new broadband map shows stark digital divide - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  The publicly available interactive map differs greatly from the FCC's flawed broadband maps, showing far more unconnected and underconnected communities in the US.
  
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• When are the child tax credit payments going out? Dates you need to know - CNET

  17-06-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  When will your family's payment for up to $300 per month for each kid arrive? We'll explain payment schedule, amounts, eligibility and more.
  
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• Google announces $50 million in grants for HBCUs - CNET

  17-06-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  The money is headed to 10 historically black colleges and universities to help support scholarships, invest in infrastructure, and develop curriculum.
  
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• Keep Amazon's Jeff Bezos from coming back to Earth, online petition begs - CNET

  17-06-2021 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Another petition is urging the billionaire to buy and eat the Mona Lisa. Ciao?
  
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• FCC proposes more restrictions on Huawei, ZTE equipment - CNET

  17-06-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The moves are meant to protect US networks and supply chains.
  
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• Hey, parents! Your child tax credit money may be on the way if you got this IRS letter - CNET

  17-06-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of families across the US have started receiving important information about child tax credit payments, which start a month from now. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQS owners get 2 years of free Electrify America charging -- sort of - Roadshow

  17-06-2021 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  EQS drivers get two years' worth of free 30-minute sessions at Electrify America stations.
  
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• Google backs Linux project to make Android, Chrome OS harder to hack - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  The search giant is working to allow Rust code in the Linux kernel, a major technological and cultural shift after decades using only C.
  
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• NASA test dummy for moon mission needs your help picking a name - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Ace? Wargo? Montgomery? NASA's "moonikin" will let the agency collect data on how the journey might impact a real human body.
  
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• GPS rules everything. Thursday's satellite launch keeps its upgrade rolling - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:17 via cnet.com
  It's a lot more than just driving directions. Managed by the US Space Force, GPS factors into a huge amount of the high-tech world we live in.
  
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• New IRS portal for child tax credit can be confusing. We break down how it works - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The first child tax credit portal is now open for nonfilers. With the first advance payments starting in July, parents will also soon be able change their household details. We'll explain.
  
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• Early Prime Day Apple MacBook deals: MacBook Pro M1 at lowest price yet with $200 discount - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering big discounts on Apple's new MacBook Pro and smaller savings on the new MacBook Air.
  
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• Early Prime Day Apple MacBook deals: MacBook Pro M1 at lowest price yet with $199 discount - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering big discounts on Apple's new MacBook Pro and smaller savings on the new MacBook Air.
  
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• NBA playoffs: Watch, stream Nets vs. Bucks tonight on ESPN - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Today's game is streaming live on Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and AT&T TV.
  
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• 'Perplexing' murder hornet marks first US sighting of the insect in 2021 - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:06 via cnet.com
  
  The murder hornet invasion isn't over, and this particular insect is a mystery.
  
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• China launches three astronauts to new space station: What to know - CNET

  17-06-2021 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Three astronauts arrived at China's Tianhe module, the core piece of its new space station.
  
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• The biggest investment in database history, the biggest social network ever, and other graph stories from Neo4j

  17-06-2021 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A $325 million Series F funding round, bringing Neo4j's valuation to over $2 billion. A social network of 3 billion people, distributed across 1000 servers. The latter is a demo; the former is not. But both are real signs that the graph market and Neo4j are getting huge.
  
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