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• RuPaul's Drag Race joins Brady Bunch to re-create classic Jan episode - CNET

  23-06-2021 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Wig out with a mashup episode where Barry Williams steps into the role of Mike Brady, and Kylie Sonique Love plays Jan.
  
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• Scientists charge 3,000-year-old shark with fatal attack on prehistoric man - CNET

  23-06-2021 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  And they're able to piece together the man's dying moments in astonishing detail.
  
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• House Judiciary Committee debates antitrust legislation to rein in Big Tech - CNET

  23-06-2021 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  The bills are designed to curb the power of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and other tech giants.
  
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• Waiting on your IRS tax refund? Check the status of your money and see why there's a delay - CNET

  23-06-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  With ongoing IRS delays, you may have to wait more than 21 days to get your tax refund. You can check the status of your money and see common reasons for delays. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• Next generation business applications are scalable, composable and intelligent

  23-06-2021 22:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Delivering value at the speed of need.
  
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• iPhone 13 rumors: A buzzy new render gives us clues about its camera bump - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 13 secrets keep spilling as we get closer to the fall Apple event. Here's everything we know so far.
  
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• Cruise ships are back in business, but new rules mean changes - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Masks won't be required, but some cruises will mandate vaccinations and additional restrictions for nonvaccinated passengers.
  
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• iOS 14.7 will give the iPhone a few cool new features. Here's what we know about it - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Bug fixes and new features arrive on iPhones soon with the iOS 14.7 upgrade. We've got release date rumors and everything else you should know.
  
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• Best Prime Day Echo deals still available: Echo Show 5 for $60, Echo Show 8 for $80 - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  It's Alexapalooza at Prime Day 2021, with the deepest discounts we've ever seen on a number of Alexa smart speakers and displays.
  
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• Have you seen the cartoon app everyone's using on Facebook lately? What we know about it - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Voila AI artist, the app that turns you into a Pixar-worthy cartoon avatar, is taking over social media. But should you trust it?
  
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• Siri's 4 new voices: Here's where to find them and how to make the switch - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's smart assistant no longer defaults to a female voice. As of iOS 14.5 you can choose from a few brand-new voice options.
  
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• Will iPhone SE 3 keep the retro design and add 5G? All the rumors so far - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Apple might give the iPhone SE 3 a glow-up... or maybe not. Here's what we're hearing.
  
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• Child tax credit: Non-tax filing parents can still get next month's payments - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Parents who didn't file their taxes can still get child tax credit payments with the new IRS tools. Here's what you can do now.
  
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• Microsoft prepares Windows 11 for a post-pandemic world - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is offering its first major Windows update in six years on Thursday. Here's why.
  
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• Why I decided to ditch my iPhone case and let my phone go naked - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  I'll still put my iPhone 12 in a case occasionally, but most of the time, it's going commando.
  
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• App Store collapse? Sideloading spells the end of Apple's walled garden

  23-06-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Should Apple open up its App Store before it is forced to do so by regulatory action and antitrust litigation? Allowing sideloaded appsonto the iOS platform is fraught with problems -- but has some potential benefits too.
  
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• Antivirus pioneer John McAfee reportedly found dead in prison

  23-06-2021 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  According to a Spanish newspaper, McAfee was found dead in a prison cell on Wednesday while awaiting extradition to the US.
  
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• Microsoft Windows 11 launch: How to watch live here on June 24 - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant is planning what it says is the biggest upgrade to Windows in a decade. We'll know more soon.
  
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• John McAfee, 75, dies in Spanish prison, reports say - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The antivirus-software pioneer's extradition to the US had been authorized by a Spanish court earlier Wednesday.
  
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• More unemployment tax refunds are due, but when? Here's what we know - CNET

  23-06-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you are waiting on the "mid-June" round of refunds for taxes paid on 2020 unemployment benefits, keep an eye on your bank account. We'll explain the timeline and more.
  
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• Paramount Plus review: A nostalgic CBS All Access replacement that can't beat Netflix - CNET

  23-06-2021 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  A low price and tons of content, including Star Trek and iCarly, cater to existing fans, but other services offer more new, original TV and movies.
  
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• Microsoft says Windows 11 will delight several parts of your body

  23-06-2021 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft wants customers to believe its latest operating system will be a multi-sensory wonder. I wonder what that means.
  
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• Peacock, Amazon reach deal to add streaming app to Fire TV devices - CNET

  23-06-2021 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  With a month to go until Peacock becomes the US streaming home for the Olympics, NBCUniversal's streaming service makes its way onto Amazon's popular Fire TV streaming platform.
  
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• Virginia Union University gifts students multiple Apple devices for smart campus program - CNET

  23-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new STEM campaign welcomes the freshman class of 2025 with a bang.
  
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• Should I unenroll from the child tax credit? 3 reasons you might want to - CNET

  23-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the first child tax credit payment going out July 15, some families might prefer a one-time $3,600 payout in 2022 instead. Here's what you need to know about the new IRS portal.
  
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• Harvey Guillén says filming Werewolves Within felt like comedy camp - CNET

  23-06-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The What We Do in the Shadows star was on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast to discuss playing Guillermo, being in a comedy-horror film based on a video game, and Christopher Guest movies.
  
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• Best Instant Pot deals still live for Prime Day 2021: The 6-quart Viva is just $59 - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, more tempting multicooker deals from around the web.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day boosts e-commerce everywhere compared to last year - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon says Roombas, Instant Pots and a Waterpiks were among the best selling products in the US.
  
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• Harrison Ford hurts shoulder on Indiana Jones 5 set, filming works around him - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  Disney says filming will continue around Ford.
  
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• Subway tuna sandwich lab results: The controversy explained - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  A New York Times report about the sandwich chain's tuna sandwiches has raised eyebrows. Here's why people are talking about it.
  
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• Want to dip a toe into 3D printing? Get a Creality Ender printer starting at just $140 - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  You can also get the Pro model for $190. Either way, it's an awfully affordable gateway into this amazing hobby.
  
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• Scientists identify star systems where aliens could watch Earth - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Location, location, location. It matters whether you're looking for a house -- or for humans.
  
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• The best air fryer deals stick kickin' for Prime Day 2021 - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's big sale is finito but if you're' hunting for a cheap air fryer oven, the jig's not up yet.
  
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• Best air fryer deals still kickin' for Prime Day 2021 - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's big sale is finito but if you're hunting for a cheap air fryer oven, the jig's not up yet.
  
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• Beloved author R.L. Stine finds new generation to terrify with Fear Street - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The horror author talks Fear Street on Netflix and how podcasts can improve children's literacy.
  
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• Will you receive the first child tax credit payment next month? 3 ways to find out - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you expecting a child tax credit check on July 15? Here are three ways to know whether you're eligible for the payments in 2021.
  
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• Spectrum home internet service review: Keeping it simple - CNET

  23-06-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Charter Communications' home internet service, available to over 33% of the population, aims to win you over by cutting to the chase.
  
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• Prime Day laptop deals still available: Big savings on MacBook Air, Lenovo, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and more - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day sale is drawing to a close, but we're still seeing great discounts on laptops from the likes of Apple, Lenovo, Gateway and Acer.
  
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• Best Prime Day iPad deals still available: Save $79 on the iPad Air - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Don't miss these stellar Prime Day deals on Apple's iPads, from the 2020 iPad Air to the newest iPad Pro.
  
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• iPhone 14 could be the lowest priced yet, and bring back TouchID, Apple analyst Kuo predicts - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The 6.7-inch version of the phone will get a major price drop, according to a new report.
  
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• iPhone 14 could be lowest priced yet, bring back Touch ID, Apple analyst Kuo predicts - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The 6.7-inch version of the phone will get a major price drop, says a new report.
  
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• Greta Lee Jackson: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen on the internet

  23-06-2021 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  We ask connoisseurs of comedy to provide a tasting plate from the smorgasbord of laughs. Greta Lee Jackson serves up this oneHello! I’m Greta Lee Jackson. You might know me from being in my activewear or having a massive go at celebrities during the pandemic. I’m a comedy content maker, meaning I try to make funny clips for TV and the internet. Having said that, I’m fairly confident that nothing I make will ever come close to the level of comedy that the following pieces of con
  
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• Ant trapped in ancient amber with parasitic mushroom stuck in its butt - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  That's one way to go down in history.
  
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• Morgan Stanley to ban unvaccinated people from New York office - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  The system will rely on self-attesting.
  
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• SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service expects global coverage this fall - CNET

  23-06-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Starlink president says continuous coverage is likely by around September
  
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• 2022 Infiniti QX60 unveiled with a much-needed interior overhaul - Roadshow

  23-06-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The redesigned three-row crossover has slick looks and a new infotainment setup.
  
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• Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 review

  23-06-2021 18:54 via techradar.com
  
  Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060: One minute review
  The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 remains one of the best budget-y GPUs you can get, even though it has been overshadowed by the RTX 3060 and the RTX 3060 Ti, and the new Nvidia RTX 4060 and Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti are likely just a few months away. Still, it is hardly the meager, plasticky middle child of Nvidia’s GPU lineup, this GPU brings quite a few things to the table. Not only has it mastered Full HD and QHD gaming, but it also lets you bask in
  
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• Spider-Man meets Pope Francis, slings him a Marvel face mask - CNET

  23-06-2021 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Spider-Man, Spider-Man, he showed up at the Vatican.
  
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• NBA playoffs: Watch, stream Hawks vs. Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals on TNT - CNET

  23-06-2021 18:51 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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• Prime Day deal still available: Get our best value Wi-Fi extender for $25 - CNET

  23-06-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  You won't find a cheaper way to enlarge your home's Wi-Fi footprint than this.
  
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