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• Ziply Fiber home internet review: So far, so good - CNET

  13-07-2021 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Since acquiring networks in the Northwest from Frontier Communications last year, Ziply Fiber has largely impressed with simple pricing and gigabit speeds.
  
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• Twitter will let you change who can reply to a tweet, even after you send it - CNET

  13-07-2021 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  It's a way to control unwanted chatter, the company says.
  
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• The impact of Apple’s sideloading philosophy on developers

  13-07-2021 23:22 via zdnet.com
  
  On June 23, Apple unleashed messaging to explain why users should only install Apple-approved apps through its App Store on iOS.
  
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• ACMA proposes statement of expectations for how telcos interact with vulnerable customers

  13-07-2021 23:21 via zdnet.com
  
  A majority of telcos included in an ACMA audit provided little information about oversight arrangements to ensure sales reps are interacting with vulnerable consumers appropriately.
  
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• Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine is something else - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  This is luxurious and excellent.
  
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• Deadpool makes first MCU appearance in this Free Guy reaction video - CNET

  13-07-2021 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  We get a taste of how the snarky character feels about his new counterparts.
  
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• Thursday's child tax credit check for $250 or $300? Calculate your total now - CNET

  13-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Unsure of how much your first payment of the child tax credit will be? Use this quick calculator to figure out your total (and more).
  
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• Telstra Purple finds less than half of Aussie businesses are equipped for cloud migration

  13-07-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian executives say the lack of skills and concerns around security are the main reasons why they remain hesitant.
  
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• Cybersecurity organizations announce new first responder credentialing program

  13-07-2021 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance are working together to certify first responders for cyber incidents.
  
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• Tax refund delays, IRS TREAS 310 and how you can track your money, explained - CNET

  13-07-2021 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Want to know where your tax refund is? We'll tell you how to track it. Also, here's the latest on IRS backlogs and the unemployment tax break.
  
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• Biden delivered speech on voting rights Tuesday - CNET

  13-07-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The president called challenges to voting rights unpatriotic but not unprecedented in a speech that criticized his predecessor's lie about a stolen election and the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the voting rights act.
  
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• Biden calls voting restrictions 'unpatriotic' but 'not unprecedented' - CNET

  13-07-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  The president criticizes his predecessor's lie about a stolen election and the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the voting rights act.
  
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• Snag this 3-piece cast-iron skillet set for only $25 - CNET

  13-07-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, get money-saving codes from Home Depot for July and take 20% off selected items or up to 10% off kitchenware.
  
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• Quiet Place Part 2 on Paramount Plus: How to watch it and everything else to know - CNET

  13-07-2021 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Paramount Plus just started streaming A Quiet Place Part 2 at no extra cost. Here's everything to know about it, the app itself and what else you can watch there.
  
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• Facebook's groups to highlight experts - CNET

  13-07-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The social network has been trying to combat misinformation by elevating authoritative sources.
  
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• Lego and Volkswagen team up on nostalgia-fueled T2 Camper Van kit - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The 2,207-piece kit drops in August with a fabric pop-up roof tent, a fully modeled kitchenette and working steering.
  
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• Emmys 2021 nominations full list: The Mandalorian, The Crown lead the pack - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Hit shows from Ted Lasso to The Queen's Gambit to WandaVision stack this year's competition. See the full list of nominees.
  
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• Best free website builder 2021: Easy-to-use top picks

  13-07-2021 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  A good website builder will provide a 'what-you-see-is-what-you-get' editing interface with an easy-to-use interface, plenty of asset storage, and a good image editor. Most of the apps on this list offer the whole package.
  
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• FASTVPS

  13-07-2021 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russia's FASTVPS offers reliable VPS and dedicated server hosting at a bargain price.
  
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• New lambda variant of COVID: What you should know - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  The lambda variant is the latest to be dubbed a "variant of interest" by the WHO. Is it worth being worried about in the US?
  
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• PS5 restock tracker: How to buy PlayStation 5 from Target, Amazon, Walmart and more - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Trying to get a PS5? Here's where to look this week.
  
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• Mazda MX-30 plug-in hybrid complete with rotary generator still on - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Mazda confirmed with Roadshow the rotary generator will still be onboard the PHEV when it launches, contrary to previous reports.
  
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• Disney Plus: How to stream Black Widow, Loki's episode 6 finale and everything else - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  Loki's finale episode lands tonight, and Black Widow is streaming now (but there's a catch). Here's what to know about streaming them, newly Emmy-nominated titles and everything else on Disney Plus.
  
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• This medieval new weight-loss device works by locking your jaw - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  The diet industry takes a step into the Dark Ages with a new way to wire your jaw shut.
  
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• 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S puts the 'sports' back in Sportster - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Harley appears to have a real rival for Indian's awesome FTR1200 on its hands here.
  
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• HBO Max: Space Jam is coming but In the Heights is gone. Here's what to know - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max is the only place to stream Emmy nominated Flight Attendant and Hacks, as well as big-screen movies the same time they're in theaters like Space Jam soon. Here's everything to know.
  
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• Child tax credit: You'll need an ID.me account to manage upcoming payments - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Heads up! It's too late to opt out of Thursday's check, but you can set up an account to manage your August check, personal information and more. We'll explain.
  
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• Amazon rolls out encryption for Ring doorbells

  13-07-2021 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Privacy advocates have been asking for Amazon to encrypt its popular Ring doorbells audio and video traffic, and Amazon is finally delivering it.
  
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• Unenroll from monthly child tax credit checks: Why some people are opting out and how to do it - CNET

  13-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you missed the July deadline, you may want to unenroll by the next one. We'll explain why.
  
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• Harley-Davidson debuts its super rowdy 2021 Sportster S - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  This isn't your dad's old Sportster, thanks to the use of H-D's awesome 121 hp Revolution Max engine.
  
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• 'Red flags going off': Beware verification scams on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - CNET

  13-07-2021 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Scammers are falsely promising verification for money or personal information.
  
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• Best Samsung phone 2021: Galaxy S21, Fold, Note & more

  13-07-2021 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung offers a range of smartphones with the A-series, S-series, Note line, and foldable Android phones. The focus used to be on the high-end flagships, but lately, Samsung has been releasing mid-range phones that make one question whether the flagships are worth hundreds more. These are our picks for the best Samsung phones in 2021.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021: How to watch the celestial fireworks - CNET

  13-07-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  "The best meteor shower of the year" is just getting warmed up as the Perseids build toward a mid-August peak.
  
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• Emmy-nominated The Mandalorian told two stories and nailed 'em both - CNET

  13-07-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The Emmys shortlist rewards sci-fi shows The Boys, WandaVision and The Mandalorian.
  
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• Apple launches $99 MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 - CNET

  13-07-2021 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  It works with all four iPhone 12 models.
  
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• Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country safety probe opened - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  NHTSA disclosed the probe this past Friday as it looks into complaints the minivans' sliding doors do not open.
  
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• Apple MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 12 is here

  13-07-2021 20:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The $99 accessory uses magnets to hold itself to the back of your iPhone while wireless charging the battery.
  
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• Microsoft July 2021 Patch Tuesday: 117 vulnerabilities, Pwn2Own Exchange Server bug fixed

  13-07-2021 20:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Over 100 CVEs, many of which lead to RCE, have been tackled this month.
  
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• REvil websites down after governments pressured to take action following Kaseya attack

  13-07-2021 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Biden said last week that he expected the Russian government to "act" if given information on who and where ransomware actors are.
  
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• IRS child tax credit portals: Opt out, set up direct deposit, confirm eligibility and more - CNET

  13-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  In just two days, the first monthly child tax credit check is going out. Have you registered online to manage your payments?
  
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• Comic-Con is virtual again: When SDCC starts, how to attend from home for free - CNET

  13-07-2021 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  SDCC 2021 includes panels on Rick and Morty, Star Wars, Adventure Time and more. Plus, compete in cosplay competitions without getting up from your couch.
  
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• Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable

  13-07-2021 19:51 via theguardian.com
  
  Outage means victims of Russia-linked cybercrime ring cannot pay ransom and can remain unnamedWebsites run by the ransomware gang REvil suddenly became unreachable on Tuesday.Ransomware gang websites can be unreliable, and it was unclear whether the site’s disappearance was a momentary fluke or whether the hackers had been taken offline. Continue reading...
  
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• Orbits explained: It's hard to get into space -- but nifty once you're there - CNET

  13-07-2021 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  As Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos quibble over where exactly space begins, let's think about Isaac Newton and how we go about sending things whirling around the Earth.
  
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• 3 easy ways for small businesses to accept credit cards

  13-07-2021 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Accepting credit card payments for your small business is easy with these three easy steps.
  
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• Your child tax credit money comes this week: Payment details, repayment penalty, what to know - CNET

  13-07-2021 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is sending out the first of seven checks that most people with kids are getting early this year. It's anything but straightforward. We'll explain.
  
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• The new Opel Astra is a rad plug-in-hybrid German hatchback - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  The sixth-gen Astra debuts for Europe with Stellantis underpinnings and lots of new tech.
  
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• New Opel Astra hatchback debuts with 'Vizor' face and hybrid powertrains - Roadshow

  13-07-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  It shares its platform with other Stellantis-brand cars like the Peugeot 308 and DS 4.
  
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• Instagram's new security checkup helps you recover your account - CNET

  13-07-2021 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  The photo-sharing social network now has steps to walk you through securing your information in case you've been hacked.
  
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• Get Klipsch speakers up to 50% off: R-51M for $145, save $70 on Cinema 400 - CNET

  13-07-2021 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Klipsch is having its Christmas in July event with discounts on some of CNET's favorite audio gear.
  
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• Emmys 2021 nominations: The Mandalorian, The Crown lead with 24 nods each - CNET

  13-07-2021 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Hit shows from Ted Lasso to The Queen's Gambit to WandaVision stack this year's competition. See the full list of nominees.
  
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