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• Next week's child tax credit: 3 quick ways to know if you qualify - CNET

  05-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Parents will have extra money to spend (or save) with the first advance child tax credit check July 15. Do you know if your family qualifies?
  
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• NASA Mars helicopter pulls off 'most nerve-wracking flight since Flight 1' - CNET

  05-07-2021 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Ingenuity's ninth flight pushes the little chopper to its limits.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 25 best TV series to watch this week - CNET

  05-07-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  A comedy drama and a crime thriller are your worthwhile viewing choices this week.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 22 best films to stream this week - CNET

  05-07-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Our Friend, starring Jason Segel and Dakota Johnson, arrives this week.
  
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• Netflix: The 50 best TV series to binge this week - CNET

  05-07-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Catch season 2 of Biohackers this week.
  
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• Netflix: The 40 best films to stream this week - CNET

  05-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A superhero action flick and a horror based on R.L. Stine's books arrive this week.
  
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• Child tax credit countdown: 10 days to calculate how much money you'll get - CNET

  05-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will your family receive an advance payment of $300 per kid on July 15? Use this calculator to find out your child tax credit total for 2021-2022.
  
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• July 4 best TV deals: Save big on models from LG, Insignia, Samsung, Toshiba and Vizio - CNET

  05-07-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Some of our favorite TVs are still on sale at Amazon and Best Buy.
  
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• Chinese-owned firm acquires UK’s largest semiconductor manufacturer

  05-07-2021 20:13 via theguardian.com
  
  Tory MP Tom Tugendhat raises concerns about deal in light of global computer chip shortageThe UK’s largest producer of semiconductors has been acquired by the Chinese-owned manufacturer Nexperia, prompting a senior Tory MP to call for the government to review the sale to a foreign owner during an increasingly severe global shortage of computer chips.Nexperia, a Dutch firm owned by China’s Wingtech, said on Monday that it had taken full control of Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), the UK&rsquo
  
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• How to watch Chris Pratt's new sci-fi action movie, The Tomorrow War - CNET

  05-07-2021 20:09 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 the movie.
  
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• Best jack stands for 2021 - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're doing any serious automotive repairs, you're probably going to need a set of jack stands. Don't do any work without them!
  
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• Pro-Trump social media site Gettr hacked - CNET

  05-07-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  User profiles defaced with pro-Palestinian message in brief hack.
  
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• July 4 Best Buy sales are still happening today, including $80 dash cams - CNET

  05-07-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Many of the holiday weekend Best Buy sales are still going strong.
  
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• 4th stimulus payment? What to know about $2,000 check petition and more relief money - CNET

  05-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new round of stimulus checks might not be on the table for 2021, but a petition calling for recurring payments has collected 2.5 million signatures.
  
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• How to download iOS 15 on your iPhone: The public beta is here, and you can install it now - CNET

  05-07-2021 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  The first public beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are here. We'll tell you where and how to install the new software for iPhone and iPad.
  
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• Unemployment tax refund delayed? What to know (and do) about your IRS money - CNET

  05-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Millions are waiting for their tax refund on 2020 unemployment benefits. Here's how to check on your money without calling the IRS.
  
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• Porsche forms new supercar maker Bugatti-Rimac in joint venture deal - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Volkswagen will relinquish direct control of Bugatti as Porsche and Rimac take controlling stakes in the new company.
  
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• July 4 Best Buy sales are still around today, including $80 dash cams - CNET

  05-07-2021 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Many of the holiday weekend Best Buy sales are still going strong.
  
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• WOW home internet review: Cable internet done just a bit better - CNET

  05-07-2021 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  These three letters may not be as familiar as AT&T or Cox, but this cable internet provider is a key player in several states.
  
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• Brazilian government to sell technology companies in the second half of 2022

  05-07-2021 17:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The privatization of Serpro and Dataprev is set to take place alongside the presidential campaign next year; organizations raise concerns in relation to a potential sale to the private sector.
  
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• Child tax credit FAQ: Advance payment dates, opt out deadlines, eligibility rules and more - CNET

  05-07-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Already marked July 15 on your calendar? Here's what to know about the 2021 child tax credit schedule, payment amounts and IRS portals.
  
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• The Harmon Kardon SoundSticks 3 are down to $100 right now (save $109) - CNET

  05-07-2021 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  The SoundSticks 4 has some slight improvements over this model but it's also $200 more.
  
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• Harman Kardon SoundSticks 3 are just $100 right now (save $109) - CNET

  05-07-2021 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  The newer SoundSticks 4 have slight improvements over this model, but they're also $200 more.
  
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• This is what 6G could look like - CNET

  05-07-2021 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  One of the Qualcomm researchers behind 5G offers a glimpse at a key element of the next-next generation of wireless technology. It's more than speed.
  
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• Tom Barker obituary

  05-07-2021 16:29 via theguardian.com
  
  My grandfather Tom Barker, who has died of cancer aged 84, was a pivotal figure in mechanical engineering. He collaborated with some of the world’s best architects, putting heat, sound, light and air at the forefront of design. As director of Ove Arup & Partners (now Arup Group), the global engineering company, he was known for his work on the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Lloyd’s building in London, among many others.Tom led Arup’s engineering group for 26 years, design
  
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• I got to design my dream Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  When you can spec your Bugatti literally however you want, why not go crazy?
  
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• Andy Jassy becomes Amazon CEO as scrutiny over labor, antitrust practices grows - CNET

  05-07-2021 15:37 via cnet.com
  
  An architect of cloud juggernaut Amazon Web Services will serve as the face of Amazon as he takes over for Jeff Bezos on Monday.
  
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• Will federal unemployment benefits be reinstated or extended? Here's what we know - CNET

  05-07-2021 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Jobless workers in Maryland, Texas and Indiana have all filed lawsuits to reinstate enhanced unemployment benefits. Could other states follow?
  
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• Best July 4 sales and deals you can still get right now - CNET

  05-07-2021 15:29 via cnet.com
  
  The fireworks have come and gone, but many of the holiday sales remain.
  
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• Save real money on gas by taking some tips from hypermilers - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hypermiling isn't just for the hybrid crowd -- you can use it to slash fuel consumption on your car.
  
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• Gas prices are soaring, here's how to turn back the tide at the pump video - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to buy a new car to get much better mileage, you just need these driving skills.
  
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• Microsoft's famous blue screen of death gets a new colour in Windows 11

  05-07-2021 14:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft changes its visual language for fatal operating system errors.
  
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• iPhone screenshots: The button combo that works on iPhone 12, iPhone 11 and beyond - CNET

  05-07-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  We tell you exactly which buttons to press, and when, no matter which iPhone model you have.
  
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• Gang behind huge cyber-attack demands $70m in Bitcoin

  05-07-2021 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The authors of a "colossal" ransomware attack demand the sum in Bitcoin in return for a key to unlock all files.
  
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• How to take long exposure photos with just your iPhone - CNET

  05-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've got a recent iPhone then you're all set to take those dreamy long exposure shots of waterfalls and rivers.
  
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• 8 of the best photo-editing apps for your iPhone and Android phone - CNET

  05-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  These awesome free and paid photo-editing apps open up endless creative opportunities for your phone photography.
  
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• 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is still an off-road champ - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Wrangler's new plug-in hybrid powertrain doesn't compromise traditional Jeep ruggedness.
  
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• Kaseya ransomware supply chain attack: What you need to know

  05-07-2021 13:45 via zdnet.com
  
  A ransomware gang is demanding a huge payment after a major software supply chain attack. Here is everything we know so far.
  
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• Using Skype for Business Online? Get ready to say goodbye to it soon

  05-07-2021 13:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Millions have moved from Skype for Business Online to Teams, and time is running out for those still using it.
  
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• Agile development and Agile management: Four ways it can change how your business works, forever

  05-07-2021 13:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Flexible leadership and empowered teams are the hallmarks of Agile management. It's a concept that's increasingly popular - and not just in software development.
  
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• Opera browser review

  05-07-2021 12:57 via techradar.com
  
  Opera was founded in 1995, which makes it one of the oldest browsers (even older than Chrome and Edge), which adds to its credibility. While its earlier versions were known to be slow and featureless, the recent updates have put it on par with the competitors. In fact, in some areas, such as performance and security, Opera has surpassed other popular browsers with its consistent and remarkable service. If you’re planning to give Opera another try or have yet to experience it, read thi
  
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• Kaseya ransomware attack: US launches investigation as gang demands giant $70 million payment

  05-07-2021 12:19 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA warns businesses to enable and enforce multi-factor authentication for all accounts - not just privileged admin accounts.
  
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• Smart cities to the hyperloop: This region is investing in a tech-led transport revolution

  05-07-2021 11:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Middle East is seeing a flurry of startup activity that, when combined with large-scale government investment, could deliver transformative economic, environmental and human benefits.
  
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• 'The ocean is on fire again': Mud volcano explodes, lighting up the Caspian Sea - CNET

  05-07-2021 09:55 via cnet.com
  
  An eruption south of the Azeri capital sent fire streaming into the night sky on Sunday. A mud volcano has been pinned as the culprit.
  
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• This simple drone mistake could cost you of thousands of dollars

  05-07-2021 09:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Remember that there's a huge difference between flying recreationally and flying commercially.
  
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• Didi barred from China appstores amidst government cybersecurity review

  05-07-2021 08:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese ride-sharing app has been ordered off appstores after it was put under a cybersecurity review, just days after it made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.
  
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• Venu 2 review: can Garmin make a good smartwatch?

  05-07-2021 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Fitness firm’s new Apple Watch-rival looks the part and tracks loads of data but lacks some real smartsGarmin’s latest device aims to beat the Apple Watch and rivals at their own game, offering longer battery life and better fitness tracking in a more traditional touchscreen smartwatch body.The Venu 2 comes in either 40mm or 45mm models, costs from £349.99 ($399.99/A$629) and is compatible with both Android and iPhones connecting via Bluetooth. Continue reading...
  
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• 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 review: An old truck with a few new tricks - Roadshow

  05-07-2021 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's long in the tooth, but the Canyon AT4 staves off irrelevance with a decent ride and solid off-road capability.
  
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• Star Wars: The Bad Batch release dates -- When does episode 11 hit Disney Plus? - CNET

  05-07-2021 07:27 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what time to watch the next episode of the Star Wars series.
  
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• The UK's booster shots can't come at the cost of first doses elsewhere

  05-07-2021 07:00
  
  The NHS is working up plans to deliver more than 30 million third doses, but the majority of the world is still waiting for their first shots
  
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