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• Peacock is casting for a Pride and Prejudice-inspired dating show - CNET

  14-07-2021 23:31 via cnet.com
  
  Find your very own Mr. Darcy.
  
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• Hot space stuff: NASA growing chile peppers on the ISS - CNET

  14-07-2021 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  The hardest part is waiting several months to eat them.
  
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• Drug overdose deaths hit all-time record number in 2020 - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Experts see the global pandemic as another catalyst for the already surging public health crisis.
  
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• Thousands of Twitter likes call for Clippy's comeback in Microsoft 365 - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's favorite office assistant could join 365 as an emoji.
  
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• NASA tracks down possible cause of Hubble Space Telescope glitch - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  After over a month in safe mode, there's a new sense of hope for Hubble.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro at lowest prices yet - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  You'll find the big discounts on Apple's latest MacBooks right now on Amazon.
  
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• 3 easy ways to see if you qualify for Thursday's IRS child tax credit payment - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure if you qualify for the child tax credit coming July 15? You may be in for a surprise this week.
  
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• Two VR games are now at the Harry Potter NYC Store, and here's how they work - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  If you've got $34 and some free time in NYC, there's some virtual reality waiting for you.
  
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• UK government aims to decarbonize domestic transportation by 2050 - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  A ban on gasoline- and diesel-powered heavy delivery vehicles is a cornerstone of the scheme to reach net zero carbon emissions.
  
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• Child tax credit and direct deposit: How to set it up, fix problems, when your payments will arrive - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  If there's an error with your banking details, make sure you fix it as soon as possible to get your money.
  
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• Google details recent malware campaigns amid uptick in zero-day attacks

  14-07-2021 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Google researchers discovered four zero-days that were used as part of three targeted malware campaigns that exploited previously unknown flaws in Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and WebKit.
  
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• Amazon's Kindle Vella lets you buy serialized stories 1 'episode' at a time - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Think "novella." The new reading feature in the Kindle app gives you short 600 to 5,000 word installments you can read on your mobile gadget.
  
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• Amazon's Kindle Vella is tailored for reading on the go - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  It's available in the Kindle iOS app and is designed to let you read serialized stories one "episode" at a time.
  
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• Quantum Computing Inc. to list on Nasdaq, expand Qatalyst visibility

  14-07-2021 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The move will give QCI more visibility for its flagship Qatalyst platform.
  
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• Hawk Host

  14-07-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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• Child tax credit: Will you get $250 or $300 tomorrow? Calculate your total here - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make sure the child tax credit amount you get tomorrow is correct using our calculator.
  
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• SonicWall releases urgent notice about 'imminent' ransomware targeting firmware

  14-07-2021 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  SonicWall told some customers that they needed to disconnect some products "immediately."
  
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• Lego Volkswagen T2 Camper Van kit revealed - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  This will be Lego's third major Creators Kit based on a classic VW of the 1960s and '70s.
  
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• Child tax credit checks start tomorrow. Do you qualify? Here's how to check - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to wait until tomorrow to see if you qualify for advanced child tax credits. Use the Eligibility Assistant tool. We'll show you how.
  
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• Students' poop powers university building in South Korea - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  When they do their business in the "BeeVi" toilet, volunteers earn digital currency.
  
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• iOS 14.7 release date: Looks like the next iPhone update is coming soon. Here's what to expect - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Bug fixes and new features will soon arrive on iPhones with the iOS 14.7 upgrade. We've got release date rumors and everything else you should know now that a final beta version has been released.
  
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• Apple drops radical Safari tab changes in new MacOS Monterey beta - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  A new beta version of MacOS restores the old way browser tabs work.
  
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• Evil's Mike Colter is Paul Giamatti in a leading man's body - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The actor behind Marvel's Luke Cage discusses season 2 of his Paramount Plus show Evil on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast.
  
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• LG's rollable OLED TV is coming to the US for a whopping $100,000 - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  Roll over, flat screen. Make room for "the future of TV."
  
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• Don't expect to see Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic the Tiger King any time soon - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Looks like no one's roaring to watch a show about the Tiger King these days. Amazon has shelved plans for an original series on the 2020 phenomenon.
  
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• The best California king mattresses of 2021 - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Get the scoop on how big a California king really is, and find out which brand has the best one for your needs.
  
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• Best VPN 2021: Top VPNs reviewed and compared

  14-07-2021 20:13 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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• Tax refund delays, IRS TREAS310 and tracking your money - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you know where your tax refund is? We'll explain how you can track it. Also, here's the latest on IRS backlogs and the unemployment tax break.
  
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• NBA Finals 2021: How to watch, stream Suns vs. Bucks Game 4 tonight on ABC - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Fans can watch the game live on Sling TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV or AT&T TV with no cable subscription required.
  
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• Twitter is getting rid of disappearing fleets - CNET

  14-07-2021 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  Fleets will no longer be available starting Aug. 3.
  
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• Facebook plans to give out $1B to creators through 2022 - CNET

  14-07-2021 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg says new programs will reward creators for content they make on Facebook and Instagram.
  
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• Artificial intelligence will soon be assisting your platform migrations

  14-07-2021 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  'We as humans were not built to go and look through 1.5 million lines of code and understand what business functions are buried in there.'
  
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• Microsoft announces Windows 365, a subscription cloud PC

  14-07-2021 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Microsoft has announced a new cloud PC technology where users stream their PC to any device.
  
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• Microsoft adds new 'Cloud for Sustainability' bundle to its specialty cloud list

  14-07-2021 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is bundling together tools and templates for customers who care about trying to achieve environmental sustainability and marketing the package as 'Cloud for Sustainability.'
  
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• Child tax credit portal: How to opt out with the IRS, set up direct deposit, see eligibility and more - CNET

  14-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  On Thursday, the first monthly child tax credit check goes out. Here's how to use the IRS portals to see if you're eligible and manage your payments.
  
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• Android 12 Beta 3 arrives: What's new?

  14-07-2021 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google just released the third public beta of Android 12 as the official launch gets near.
  
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• 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI, R finally land in America to up the hot hatch ante - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  VW's banner performance hatchbacks are back and ready to launch with fair prices to boot.
  
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• Fish drop: Why Utah is dumping loads of fish out of an airplane - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Wildlife officials promise this is "quicker and less stressful for the fish."
  
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• Jeep Wrangler's Ford Bronco-fighting Xtreme Recon Package adds $4,000 to the cost - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  This optional package specifically one-ups the Bronco's crawl ratio to make for a more capable off-road SUV.
  
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• Best mobile tech 2021: A gadget pro's top travel picks

  14-07-2021 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Matthew Miller has traveled around the US with most of this gear while capturing key moments of his trips and even relaxing at the beach. Here is his best mobile tech for travel that ensures he keeps going and is fully geared up on his adventures.
  
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• Right to repair: What Biden's order means for your broken tech - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  The next time your dishwasher breaks or you crack the screen on your phone, you just might be the one fixing it instead of spending a fortune on an authorized repair.
  
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Save $100 on a new M1 iPad Pro - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  The latest iPad Pro models are discounted on Amazon.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3: Everything we know about Star Wars show's Disney Plus future - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  A Disney Plus special will go behind the scenes of the season 2 finale in August.
  
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• Windows 10 and 11 move to the cloud with Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Windows 365 takes the OS to the cloud for the hybrid work era, so businesses can stream the full Windows experience on personal or corporate devices.
  
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• TikTok hits 3 billion downloads - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  And becomes the first non-Facebook mobile app to break the record.
  
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• This wearable device turns your sweaty finger into a battery - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  Nope, that's not a Band-Aid.
  
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• Fun FaceTime date idea: Try Apple's new SharePlay feature in iOS 15 - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  Go beyond Netflix Party and share just about any streaming TV or music with your date.
  
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• Monthly child tax credit unenrollment: Why some people are opting out and how to do so - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you missed the July unenrollment deadline, you may want to unenroll by the next one for August. We'll tell you why.
  
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• 10 Minute Mail temporary email

  14-07-2021 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Find out whether or not this temporary email service could be right for you in our complete 10 Minute Mail review.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021 on now: How to watch the celestial fireworks - CNET

  14-07-2021 17:53 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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