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• Cloud computing's destiny: operating as a single global computer, enabled by serverless

  10-07-2021 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The next phase for cloud is coalescing public and private data centers across the globe into a 'single infinitely powerful computer' that is easy to access and use. IBM has a roadmap.
  
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• Hooray! This IRS tool will tell you if you qualify for child tax credit payments - CNET

  10-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll show you how to use the online Eligibility Assistant to see if you'll get a child tax credit check next Thursday.
  
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• WTF are pasta chips? What to know about the viral TikTok fad and recipe - CNET

  10-07-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  You can make the crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth hors d'oeuvre with as little as four ingredients.
  
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• Tax refund delays, IRS TREAS 310 deposits and tracking your money, explained - CNET

  10-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We have the scoop on what's causing the IRS backlog and how to check your tax refund online. Plus, we'll give you an update on the unemployment tax break.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy leak: Phones, watches, earbuds appear set for August 2021 Unpacked event - CNET

  10-07-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Well-known leaker Evan Blass gives an all-around look at purported new gadgets from Samsung.
  
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• How much child tax credit money will you get next week? Calculate your total here - CNET

  10-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't know what your first payment will be July 15, use this calculator. We'll help you figure out your child tax credit total for 2021 and 2022 (and more).
  
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• How a Coen brothers classic influenced Black Widow - CNET

  10-07-2021 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Director Cate Shortland talks about making a superhero feel human and offers insight into Marvel Studios' inner workings.
  
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• Virgin Galactic launching Richard Branson to space: Why you should care - CNET

  10-07-2021 18:47 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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• IRS child tax credit portals: Check eligibility, add bank info, opt out and more - CNET

  10-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Payments for the 2021 child tax credit go out next week. Have you gone online to register or see if you qualify?
  
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• Get these excellent new AirPods Pro alternative earbuds for only $35 - CNET

  10-07-2021 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Edifier TWS 330NB, a very good set of active noise canceling earbuds, are 30% off on Amazon and a real bargain.
  
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• Windows 11: What to know about the beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more - CNET

  10-07-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Windows 11 is coming soon. These are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.
  
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• Do I need a COVID booster? Pfizer says yes, but CDC, FDA warn it's too soon to know - CNET

  10-07-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  As delta variant cases climb, the question is how to protect yourself from the dominant COVID-19 strain. Here's what to know about the debate over vaccine boosters.
  
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• Do I need a COVID booster? Pfizer says yes, but CDC and FDA warn too soon to know - CNET

  10-07-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  As delta variant cases climb, the question is how to protect yourself from the dominant COVID-19 strain. Here's what to know about the debate over vaccine boosters.
  
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• Child tax credit FAQ: What to know before your first payment in 5 days - CNET

  10-07-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do I qualify for the 2021 child tax credit? What's the advance payment schedule? What are the IRS portals for? How do I opt out? We've got all the answers.
  
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• The Shelby Ford F-150 is a true muscle truck - Roadshow

  10-07-2021 15:52 via cnet.com
  
  With 775 horsepower, this truck means business.
  
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• Finally, unemployment tax refunds hit bank accounts. What to know about your IRS money - CNET

  10-07-2021 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Did you get a IRS TREAS 310 deposit this week? Or are you still waiting for your tax refund on unemployment benefits? We've done the legwork so you don't have to.
  
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• Missed the child tax credit deadline for direct deposit? Here's your next shot to add it - CNET

  10-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want the child tax credit money next year? We'll explain how to get it.
  
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• iOS 14.6 draining your iPhone battery? Here's how to fix it - CNET

  10-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iOS 14.6 brought new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, but users are reporting a problem with battery life. Here's how to fix it.
  
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• Hybrid, electric or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles: Which is the best for you? - Roadshow

  10-07-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Below, you'll find Roadshow's guide to everything that has to do with electrified motoring.
  
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• You're spending too much on streaming TV. These credit card tricks get you the most cash back - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and other streaming services can quickly add up to a large bill. Here's how you can save with some strategic credit card tricks.
  
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• The MacOS Monterey public beta is here. Here's how to download it - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll walk you through how to download the MacOS 12 public beta now.
  
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• Southwest Airlines doesn't treat all customers the same and many don't realize

  10-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You go online, you look at the schedule and the fares, and you book, right? Well, in the case of Southwest it's a little more complicated than that. Especially if you're traveling on business.
  
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• New to Apple TV Plus? Here are 9 of its coolest hidden features - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  How to get a free trial, download episodes, turn on subtitles and dark mode and more on Apple TV Plus.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler 4xe, a new Dodge electric muscle car and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the biggest stories from the week ending July 10.
  
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• Home security checklist: 9 tips for keeping your house safe from break-ins - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your house safe and your wallet intact with a few simple steps.
  
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• Flying high at the Wings Over the Rockies air museum - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From a super rare B-1A to an even rarer Incom T-65B, this museum in Denver has a lot on display. Here's a look around.
  
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• Fast bombers and sleek fighters at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From an ultra-rare B-1A bomber to air and space fighters, Denver's Wings Over the Rockies Museum is a fascinating place. Here's a look around.
  
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• Cold brew versus Japanese-style iced coffee: Which is best? - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  What's the best way to make iced coffee at home: hot bloomed or cold brewed?
  
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• Black Widow review: Marvel serves up thrilling family bonding (James Bond-ing) - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From '90s flashback to post-credits scene, Scarlett Johansson's MCU comeback sees Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz and David Harbour on winning form.
  
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• 9 great reads from CNET this week: X-59 aircraft, phone upgrades, Bond villains and more - CNET

  10-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Among the topics we brought you: designing a supersonic aircraft that loses the boom, holding onto your phone for more than two years and rating the best Bond villain lairs.
  
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• Best affordable cars and SUVs for 2021 - Roadshow

  10-07-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  A cool car doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some great options from across the automotive spectrum.
  
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• No face masks needed for fully vaccinated kids and teachers? New update in the ongoing debate - CNET

  10-07-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC doubled down on COVID-19 safety recommendations that contradict the World Health Organization. We'll explain what's going on.
  
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• Heat wave death concerns rise with historic temperatures. Why heat kills and what to do - CNET

  10-07-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Deaths from extreme temperatures are already growing. Know the signs to help keep from overheating.
  
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• Nerdytec Couchmaster Cycon 2 review: A gaming command center for your couch - CNET

  10-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's big, but if you want to game with a keyboard and mouse away from a desk, the Cycon 2 is worth it.
  
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• Branson blasts off this weekend, and Trump sues over censorship video - CNET

  10-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, billionaire Richard Branson will launch into space to test commercial space tourism. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump sues social media companies over censorship, and TikTok debuts its job-finding feature.
  
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• Vancouver judge’s decision over Huawei finance chief may deepen US-China row

  10-07-2021 12:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Judge refuses to admit new evidence that might have helped Meng Wanzhou avoid extradition to USThe prospect of a deepening diplomatic row between the US and China has grown after a Canadian judge refused to admit new evidence that might have helped the Huawei chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, avoid extradition to the US.The arrest of Meng, the daughter of the Chinese telecommunication company’s billionaire founder, has prompted a sharp deterioration in relations between Canada, the US
  
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• These three simple tips will keep your iPhone safe from hackers

  10-07-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Do these three things, and you'll be more secure and better protected than 99% of iPhone users.
  
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• FinTok: how TikTok is helping young people use cash wisely

  10-07-2021 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  It’s not just jokes and emojis – the video-sharing platform can help users learn how to manage moneySea shanties and viral dance trends have helped make TikTok a hit since the start of the pandemic. In 2020, the social media app, which allows users to create and share one or more 60-second films soundtracked with music clips, surpassed 2bn global downloads.In the financial world, TikTok has a reputation for promoting volatile cryptocurrencies and activist investing – interest i
  
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• Best small phones to buy in 2021 - CNET

  10-07-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for an iPhone or Android phone that's small enough to hold? These are your best choices.
  
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• ‘Where else can I make a month’s rent in two days?’: the unlikely stars of OnlyFans

  10-07-2021 11:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Clarita needed to put herself through nursing school; Lex wanted to boost his income as a labourer – now they are erotic influencers on the subscriber siteIn many ways, Lex Lederman, 28, is a classic American family man. He owns a farm in New Hampshire, where he lives with his wife and three children (plus a sizable company of chickens, pigs and geese). He’s teaching himself home renovation (plumbing, electrics, how to lay floors) and regularly helps out with homeless food charities,
  
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• 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: A driver's car for passengers too - Roadshow

  10-07-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  With its combination of practicality, style and unimpeachable quality, the 911 is a car you don't even have to drive to love.
  
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• Richard Branson’s quest: to boldly go where no billionaire has gone before

  10-07-2021 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Successful flight on Virgin Galactic craft would mark the next phase of space tourism race with Jeff BezosIt does not often rain in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Nevertheless, Sir Richard Branson is likely to feel nervous as he checks the weather forecast on Sunday morning: if there are blue skies ahead then the British entrepreneur is likely to become the richest person ever to venture into space.Branson and his team – two pilots and three other “mission specialists” – will st
  
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• The wild economics of building a £50 Android smartphone

  10-07-2021 07:00
  
  How do you make the world’s cheapest smartphone? There’s a simple answer
  
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• The UK’s right to repair law already needs repairing

  10-07-2021 07:00
  
  The new law to tackle e-waste and planned obsolescence is here but it’s missing some key parts
  
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• Bezos and Branson are going to space! Or maybe not

  10-07-2021 07:00
  
  The billionaire space race is on. And the squabble over where space begins says a lot about the levels of hubris
  
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• O-T Fagbenle in Black Widow is like a flirty Q from James Bond - CNET

  10-07-2021 06:15 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel's newest film opens Friday. During an interview on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, The Handmaid's Tale actor discusses his Black Widow character, Rick Mason.
  
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• Black Widow: Does the post-credits scene undo the film, and more WTF questions - CNET

  10-07-2021 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what we're wondering about the MCU's Marvel-ous return to the big screen.
  
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• ‘We expect them to act’: Biden presses Putin on ransomware groups, hints at retaliation

  10-07-2021 04:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Joe Biden’s hour-long phone call with the Russian leader suggests growing impatience over attacks disrupting US sectorsJoe Biden has increased pressure on Vladimir Putin to move against ransomware groups operating from Russia, warning the United States is prepared to respond if cyberhacks are not stopped.The two leaders held an hour-long phone call on Friday, their first since they discussed ransomware attacks at a summit in Geneva on 16 June. Biden’s message to Putin in the call was
  
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• UFC 264 Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier: Start time, how to watch, fight card - CNET

  10-07-2021 03:40 via cnet.com
  
  UFC 264 is so close now. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Could federal unemployment benefits be restored in your state? What to know - CNET

  10-07-2021 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Workers in Indiana, Maryland, Texas and Ohio sued their states for ending jobless benefits early. We'll explain why states canceled unemployment programs and which are reinstating them.
  
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