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• Virgin Galactic's launching Richard Branson to space: Why you should care - CNET

  09-07-2021 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  This Sunday, a flight 17 years in the making will carry the billionaire and a full crew from the New Mexico desert to the edge of space.
  
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• Apple TV Plus: How to cancel (and what's coming up, in case you want to keep it) - CNET

  09-07-2021 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Apple TV Plus has started charging many existing customers for the first time. Here's what you need to know to cancel, plus the new shows that are coming in case you're considering keeping it.
  
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• Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin: See how his journey to space is taking flight - CNET

  09-07-2021 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson are battling it out in a billionaires' race to space. Here's how Bezos' rocket-powered ride is shaping up.
  
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• WitcherCon: Netflix series gets new trailer, release date, video game content - CNET

  09-07-2021 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  The popular game will receive content based on the popular series that was based on the popular novel. Plus, the show gets a new trailer.
  
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• The Suicide Squad blasting into theaters, HBO Max a day early, on Aug. 5 - CNET

  09-07-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  The much-anticipated James Gunn movie arrives on the director's birthday.
  
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• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game to get content based on Netflix show - CNET

  09-07-2021 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  The popular game will receive content based on the popular series that was based on the popular novel. Plus, the show gets a new trailer.
  
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• Biden signs order pushing for scrutiny of tech giants, right to repair and more - CNET

  09-07-2021 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  From mergers to surveillance, the president wants rules to keep tech in check.
  
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• NHS Covid app settings changing to send fewer alerts

  09-07-2021 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alterations to take place amid fears that millions would be asked to isolate as people mixed more.
  
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• Hayao Miyazaki's Future Boy Conan gets remastered North American release - CNET

  09-07-2021 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  The post-apocalyptic adventure anime TV series consists of 26 episodes.
  
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• Black Widow on Disney Plus: WTF is Premier Access and everything else to know - CNET

  09-07-2021 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Black Widow is available to stream now, the same day it hits theaters -- but there's a catch. Here's what to know about Black Widow, Premier Access and everything else on Disney Plus.
  
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• Cooler Master SK622 Mini Keyboard

  09-07-2021 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Cooler Master SK622’s host of features combined with its good performance makes it a decent contender, though perhaps only for non-competitive gamers.
  
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• Easy Virtual Security VPN

  09-07-2021 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Easy Virtual Security is a small VPN provider only available via eBay.
  
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• Black Widow isn't on HBO Max, sorry - CNET

  09-07-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max has become closely linked to streaming new movies on the same day they hit theaters -- but Marvel's Black Widow is over on Disney Plus.
  
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• Best laptop deals: Save $150 on an M1 MacBook, $699 on an HP Pavilion and more - CNET

  09-07-2021 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  For back-to-school or working from home, you can find big price cuts on laptops from Apple, Acer, Gateway, HP, Lenovo and MSI.
  
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• Razer Blade 14

  09-07-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Razer Blade 14 is an ultraportable gaming laptop that brings high-end gaming performance to a laptop that’s easy to carry around.
  
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• In-person learning should be a priority for schools this fall, CDC says - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The agency tweaks its guidance to emphasize the importance of classroom learning for K-12 students.
  
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• Hayao Miyazaki's debut series gets remastered North American release - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Post-apocalyptic adventure anime TV series Future Boy Conan consists of 26 episodes.
  
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• Wells Fargo is closing your personal line of credit account. Here's what happens next - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Why the bank says it plans to "simplify" offerings, and what that means for customers.
  
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• Hulu: The 10 best movies to see tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar hits the streamer this week.
  
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• Hulu: 38 best TV series to stream tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The complete second season of lauded comedy This Way Up premieres this week.
  
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• Contabo

  09-07-2021 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Contabo is a budget-friendly German web hosting provider with plenty of experience and a global network of data centers.
  
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• COVID booster shots for the delta variant: Why Pfizer says yes despite CDC, FDA caution - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Cases of the coronavirus delta variant are climbing, raising questions about the best way to protect against the now-dominant COVID-19 strain.
  
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• HBO Max: The 17 best TV shows to stream tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  A couple of new shows premiere this week, including the Gossip Girl sequel series.
  
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• HBO Max: The 10 best movies to see tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Shiva Baby, starring Rachel Sennott and Dianna Agron, hits the streamer this week.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 25 best TV series to watch tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 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: 22 best films to stream tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Our Friend, starring Jason Segel and Dakota Johnson, arrives this week.
  
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• Netflix: 50 best TV series to binge tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Catch season 2 of Biohackers this week.
  
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• Netflix: 40 best films to stream tonight - CNET

  09-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  A superhero action flick and a horror based on R.L. Stine's books arrives this week.
  
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• Biden executive order pushes for scrutiny of tech giants - CNET

  09-07-2021 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  From mergers to surveillance, the president wants rules to keep tech in check.
  
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• MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby 2021: Starters, participants, how to watch and more - CNET

  09-07-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Baseball's annual Midsummer Classic is set for Tuesday, but don't miss the Home Run Derby the night before.
  
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• Unemployment tax refund delay: Here's what to know about your IRS money - CNET

  09-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to call the IRS to check on the status of your unemployment tax refund money. We'll explain what to do.
  
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• Netmap VPN

  09-07-2021 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Netmap has a few tricks up its sleeve, but can’t unblock Netflix or BBC iPlayer.
  
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• Sorry, your cat hated having you at home during lockdown - CNET

  09-07-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Having their humans home more was mostly paw-sitive for dogs, but some cats wished you'd just leave already, a survey says.
  
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• WooCommerce ecommerce platform

  09-07-2021 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Got a WordPress blog? Want to add an online store to it? The WooCommerce plugin might just be what you’ve been looking for.
  
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• Volvo V60 and V90 wagons discontinued for 2022 - Roadshow

  09-07-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Thankfully, it's just the standard versions. The Cross Country and Polestar Engineered models will live on.
  
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• Mortgage rates for July 9, 2021: Rates drop - CNET

  09-07-2021 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  A few major mortgage rates decreased today. Here's what that means if you're shopping for a home loan.
  
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• How to watch Virgin Galactic launch Richard Branson to the edge of space - CNET

  09-07-2021 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Richard Branson will fly on VSS Unity Sunday. Here's when and how you can follow live.
  
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• Microsoft pays staff $1,500 for work in pandemic

  09-07-2021 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech firm says the payment is a symbol of appreciation for what has been a challenging year.
  
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• First child tax credit check coming in less than a week. Here's how much money you'll get - CNET

  09-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you know how much money your family will get per kid on July 15? Use this calculator to find out your child tax credit total for 2021 and 2022.
  
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• Anker Nebula Solar Portable

  09-07-2021 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Anker Nebula Solar Portable can’t do everything, but it’s still a sleek, smart gadget with a few tricks up its sleeve.
  
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• US logs hottest June on record after 'exceptional heat waves' - CNET

  09-07-2021 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  After 127 years of record keeping, 2021 set a troubling new high for temperatures in the US.
  
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• Biden seeks return of net neutrality, greater competition among ISPs in executive order - CNET

  09-07-2021 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  ISPs have the advantage over consumers with few broadband options. President Biden's executive order encourages the FCC to level the playing field.
  
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• Sony Xperia 10 III

  09-07-2021 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Sony Xperia 10 III is built to last, but thanks to its terrible cameras you might not want it to.
  
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• Drive a Tesla in the latest PUBG Mobile update - CNET

  09-07-2021 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  The popular shooter allows players to build a Tesla Model Y and drive it in Autopilot mode on the highways of Erangel.
  
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• Honda's the latest to refuse lease buyouts to rivals, following GM's lead - Roadshow

  09-07-2021 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Want to sell your Honda lease to Carvana, Vroom, CarMax or any other rival dealer? Tough luck.
  
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• Star Wars Cantina Showdown playset lets you re-create iconic New Hope scene - CNET

  09-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: Hasbro is releasing a Black Series update of the classic '90s Power of the Force set, featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dr. Evazan and Ponda Baba.
  
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• 4th stimulus payment update: $2,000 check petition and 2021 relief money - CNET

  09-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Another batch of stimulus checks isn't a shoo-in, but a petition calling for recurring payments has collected over 2.5 million signatures. Here's what you should know.
  
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• American Express rolls out ‘Digital Receipts’ feature for Amazon purchases

  09-07-2021 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Consumers told the company in a survey that they would be less likely to dispute charges if provided with a digital receipt.
  
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• Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann talks Aventador's end and Bugatti's future - Roadshow

  09-07-2021 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  The times, they are a changing, and this week we got wind of some major shifts for two of the greatest automakers. I spoke with Lamborghini CEO and Bugatti president Stephan Winkelmann to get his thoughts.
  
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• Score a 6-quart multicooker for $25 (all-time-low price) - CNET

  09-07-2021 17:38 via cnet.com
  
  Pressure cookers are a total secret weapon in the kitchen, and this is as low as they go.
  
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