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• T-Mobile announces a $200 5G smartphone - CNET

  01-07-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  It's the carrier's lowest price yet for a 5G-connected phone.
  
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• The Tomorrow War review: Chris Pratt sci-fi flick a good time (but a long time) - CNET

  01-07-2021 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The time-twisting, alien-blasting action film streams on Amazon Prime Video starting Friday.
  
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• Child tax credit: How to opt out of monthly payments before the next deadline - CNET

  01-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The deadline to opt out of July's child tax credit payment has passed, but there's still time to unenroll ahead of the August check.
  
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• The Tomorrow War starring Chris Pratt: How to watch, when it unlocks - CNET

  01-07-2021 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  It's hard to ask for a better way to start July than with Pratt in an alien-blasting action flick. Here's how to watch when the movie lands Friday.
  
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• Apple's iOS 15 beta is here, but watch out for these bugs - CNET

  01-07-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  You can download the iOS 15 beta now, but your iPhone may face problems with Finder, the App Store and your camera.
  
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• Brutal US-Canada heat wave summed up in one staggering satellite image - CNET

  01-07-2021 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  A satellite mission logged a high land surface temperature of 156 degrees Fahrenheit in Washington state.
  
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• What you need to know about new E911 laws to ensure telephony compliance

  01-07-2021 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Enterprise telephony administrators are reminded to evaluate their systems for possible upgrades to comply with new 911 access laws.
  
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• See if you're eligible for child tax credit money with this new IRS tool. Here's how to use it - CNET

  01-07-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The rules that qualify you for the child tax credit are a bit confusing, depending on the ages of your kids and how many you have. This new IRS tool can help.
  
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• You can download iOS 15 beta on your iPhone or iPad right now. Here's how - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Apple released the first public beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. We'll tell you where and how to install the new software for iPhone and iPad.
  
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• Watch the flying car prototype that successfully flew for 35 minutes - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Stefan Klein's AirCar invention made it from Nitra to Bratislava, Slovakia.
  
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• Watch the flying car prototype that flew for 35 minutes - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Stefan Klein's AirCar invention made it from Nitra to Bratislava, Slovakia.
  
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• New social media app reportedly has ties with Trump administration - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  The network looks remarkably like Twitter.
  
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• New social media app reportedly has ties to Trump administration - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  The network, called Gettr, has a look similar to Twitter's.
  
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• Trump Organization charged with tax crimes - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Lawyers for the former president's company have pleaded not guilty to charges related to tax evasion and larceny, reports say.
  
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• The Fiat 500X Yachting is ideal for your Italian coastal vacation home - Roadshow

  01-07-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  This special edition has a roll-back cloth sunroof and yacht-inspired trimmings.
  
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• Fiat 500X Yachting has a cloth sunroof and real wood trim - Roadshow

  01-07-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Only 500 of this yacht-inspired special edition will be sold, and it won't come to the US.
  
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• Amazon adds new corporate values as Jeff Bezos prepares to depart - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The company's leadership principles get new additions regarding being a good employer and embracing corporate responsibility.
  
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• What SPF sunscreen should you use? - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  SPF 30? 50? 100? What those numbers mean and what the experts recommend.
  
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• The Tomorrow War review: Chris Pratt sci-fi flick is a good time (but a long time) - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The time-twisting, alien-blasting action film streams on Amazon Prime Video starting Friday.
  
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• Child tax credit FAQ: 2021 payment dates, eligibility, unenrollment deadlines, IRS portals - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  July 15 is only the first of the several dates to mark on your calendar. Here are the other child tax credit payment dates to know, along with payment amounts, eligibility rules and more.
  
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• Chainsaws, vacuums and forceps: The dark, brutal history of birth technology - CNET

  01-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Technology has shaped the very way we come into the world.
  
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• Robinhood files to go public - CNET

  01-07-2021 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  The company plans to trade under the symbol HOOD on the Nasdaq.
  
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• Today's Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act debate: Here's what the decision means - CNET

  01-07-2021 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  The highest US court backed a law that has been criticized for restricting voters at the ballot box. Here's what we know.
  
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• Best rewards credit cards for July 2021 - CNET

  01-07-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Earn cash back, travel points, welcome bonuses and more with these credit cards.
  
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• Will child tax credit money affect your taxes in 2022? Here's what we know - CNET

  01-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will you have to pay taxes on the child tax credit? We'll explain that and more.
  
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• MacOS Monterey compatibility: Find out if your computer can run Apple's new OS - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  MacOS 12 is now available to download as a public beta, so long as you have one of these supported laptops or desktops.
  
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• Maine's new facial recognition law bans the tech in schools, limits police use - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Supporters say it's the toughest set of statewide regulations on facial recognition in the US.
  
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• Maine just enacted the country's toughest restrictions on facial recognition - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  A new state law limits police use of facial recognition technology, and prohibits the tech in most areas of government, including in public schools.
  
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• The MacOS Monterey public beta has arrived. Here's how to download it - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  You can download the MacOS 12 public beta now. We'll walk you through how to do it.
  
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• Google releases new open-source security software program: Scorecards

  01-07-2021 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  How safe is that open-source software in the Git library, the one with the questionable history? Scorecard 2.0 can quickly tell you just how secure, or not, it really is.
  
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• William and Harry unveil Diana statue for mom's birthday: 'We remember her love' - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  On what would have been their late mother's 60th birthday, the princes reunite to pay tribute to her. And all eyes are on their relationship.
  
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• Hughesnet satellite internet review: Does dependability trump speed? - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  For Americans in rural and underserved areas, slower satellite internet may be the only option. Here's what to expect from the country's biggest provider.
  
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• Will you get a child tax credit payment July 15? 3 ways to find out - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Does your household qualify for the first child tax credit payment? If you don't know, don't worry -- we've got a few ways to help you figure it out.
  
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• NSA, FBI warn of ongoing brute force hacking campaign tied to Russian military

  01-07-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Russian military intelligence tied to the group Fancy Bear are using brute force techniques to infiltrate the networks of government and private sector organizations, a joint advisory from US and UK cybersecurity agencies said.
  
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• Mint Mobile's 'Bobby Bonilla Day' promotion offers 25 years of service for $2,500 - CNET

  01-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Who knew Ryan Reynolds and his wireless company were such big baseball fans?
  
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• Supreme Court says Arizona voting restrictions don't discriminate. Here's what the ruling means - CNET

  01-07-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The highest US court backed a law that's criticized for restricting voters at the ballot box. Here's what we know.
  
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• Google Pixel Buds A-Series

  01-07-2021 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google’s latest Pixel Buds cut out touch controls but offer better bass response at a fraction of the cost of the Google Pixel Buds 2.
  
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• Moon-bound NASA manikin gets new name honoring Apollo 13 trailblazer - CNET

  01-07-2021 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  The public has spoken. Thankfully, it didn't say Moony McMoonface.
  
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• With Windows 11, Microsoft is firing back at Apple - CNET

  01-07-2021 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's always sold itself as the anti-Microsoft. Now Windows 11 is the anti-Apple.
  
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• Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut hits PS5, PS4 next month - CNET

  01-07-2021 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Owners of the PS4 original will be able to upgrade, for a price.
  
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• New kind of visual illusion makes you see shimmering rays - CNET

  01-07-2021 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  The "Scintillating Starburst" will make you see the light.
  
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• NASA preps 'more complex and riskier' Hubble Space Telescope fix - CNET

  01-07-2021 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  Hubble's fate may lie with whether the telescope's backup hardware is working right.
  
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• Mini built the Urbanaut concept in real life and it's still super funky - Roadshow

  01-07-2021 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  We don't know if it'll be a future car from Mini or not, but the brand went all-out making it a cool place to hang out.
  
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• Ford F-150 returns to Rocket League with patriotic cues for the Fourth of July - Roadshow

  01-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a little red, white and blue action on your Rocket League machine of choice, the F-150 has you covered.
  
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• Mint Mobile's 'Bobby Bonilla Day' promotion offers 25 years of service for $100 a year - CNET

  01-07-2021 17:57 via cnet.com
  
  Who knew Ryan Reynolds' wireless company was such big baseball fans?
  
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• Best VPN in 2021: The top VPN services reviewed and compared

  01-07-2021 17:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Virtual private networks are essential to staying safe online, especially for remote workers and businesses. Here are your top choices in VPN service providers and how to get set up fast.
  
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• Eternals explained: Everything to know about Marvel movie's new heroes - CNET

  01-07-2021 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  The 26th Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is coming in November.
  
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• Aeronautics pioneer Wally Funk to join Jeff Bezos on first crewed Blue Origin flight - CNET

  01-07-2021 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  Funk was a member of the "Mercury 13" group of women who underwent the same testing as NASA astronauts, but never went to space.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 12 handsets have already hit a 100 million in sales

  01-07-2021 17:46 via zdnet.com
  
  New research shows that consumers are flocking to buy the Cupertino giant's new devices.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 12 handsets have already hit 100 million in sales

  01-07-2021 17:46 via zdnet.com
  
  New research shows that consumers are flocking to buy the Cupertino giant's new devices.
  
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