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• Advance child tax credit payment less than expected? Calculate your total here - CNET

  17-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your recent child tax credit payment doesn't add up, use our calculator to crunch the numbers.
  
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• ‘Lightbulb moment’: the battery technology invented in a Brisbane garage that is going global

  17-07-2021 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Dominic Spooner’s startup Vaulta is working on a reusable battery casing to create less waste and a lighter productAs some of the world’s largest companies invest billions to advance battery technology, Dominic Spooner has been working at solving the next problem: the impact of unwieldy – and environmentally unfriendly – battery casings.Spooner runs his lightweight battery casing technology firm Vaulta from a shared garage in Brisbane’s north. “Batteries will
  
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• IONOS Ecommerce Website Builder

  17-07-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IONOS also offers an e-commerce website builder filled with features and flexible customisation features.
  
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• NBA Finals 2021: How to watch, stream Bucks vs. Suns Game 5 tonight on ABC - CNET

  17-07-2021 21:00 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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• Majority of Covid misinformation came from 12 people, report finds

  17-07-2021 20:34 via theguardian.com
  
  CCDH finds ‘disinformation dozen’ have combined following of 59 million people across multiple social media platformsThe vast majority of Covid-19 anti-vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories originated from just 12 people, a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) cited by the White House this week found. Related: ‘They’re killing people’: Biden slams Facebook for Covid disinformation Continue reading...
  
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• Whipped lemonade: The creamy, tangy TikTok drink tastes even better than it looks. Here's how to make it - CNET

  17-07-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  This summer's viral drink is here and it's a milky, zesty delight. So pucker up, buttercup.
  
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• Secret Netflix codes: A trick for getting out of the endless scroll of movies - CNET

  17-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is Netflix recommending the same thing over and over? Use this hidden feature to get better suggestions for TV shows and movies to watch next.
  
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• Child tax credit payments FAQ: Everything you didn't know to ask - CNET

  17-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first advance monthly payment to qualifying parents went out this week. But this year's child tax credit is anything but straightforward. We'll explain.
  
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• Opting out of child tax credit checks: 3 reasons why you might want to before Aug. 2 - CNET

  17-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Worried about owing the IRS next year? Saving for a big expense? Complicated custody situation? Unenrolling from the monthly child tax credit payments might be a solution.
  
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• Millions of unemployment tax refunds coming: IRS timeline, tax transcripts and more - CNET

  17-07-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS is issuing 4 million refunds on 2020 unemployment compensation in the latest round. We'll explain who qualifies, when to expect your money and how to check online.
  
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• 16 funniest Ted Lasso quotes: Tea is 'garbage water,' and God hates tie scores - CNET

  17-07-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  Jason Sudeikis and his team return for a second season on July 23, so catch up on Ted's all-American wit and wisdom.
  
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• Didn't get your child tax credit payment this week? Here's what to do - CNET

  17-07-2021 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you haven't received your child tax credit payment in your bank account, we've got you covered. Follow these steps to your money.
  
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• Coming soon: The 2022 Nissan Frontier - Roadshow

  17-07-2021 17:01 via cnet.com
  
  Production of Nissan's hotly anticipated midsize truck has commenced.
  
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• The BBC’s interviewer found himself on a sticky wicket with Google’s CEO

  17-07-2021 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Amol Rajan’s questioning failed to get behind the defences of Sundar Pichai’s ‘nice guy’ media image Last weekend, in what the BBC clearly regarded as important news, the corporation announced that its media editor, Amol Rajan, had been granted an interview with Sundar Pichai, the current CEO of Alphabet (which basically means Google). It was billed as “the first of a series of interviews with global figures”. If the boss of Google counts as a global figure, o
  
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• Child tax credit issues already? What to know about payment problems and more - CNET

  17-07-2021 16:20 via cnet.com
  
  If you're eligible but didn't receive your first advance check, or you got a check but didn't think you were eligible, we can help answer your burning questions.
  
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• Get discount car rentals, 80% off a VPN and summer fashion with these July coupon codes - CNET

  17-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Score summer savings whether you're throwing get-togethers, planning a vacation or just updating your closet.
  
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• These are the best cars under $40,000 - Roadshow

  17-07-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let the price of cars keep you out of a very good car or SUV.
  
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• Spilled wine, pizza grease, stinky cat pee: How to clean your couch of stains and odor - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to clean your couch to remove unsightly stains and funky odors.
  
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• Spielberg's AI at 20: The best film about the afterlife of gadgets - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Look beyond Pinocchio, and see the future of tech products outliving humanity. It rings truer than ever.
  
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• Rails in the Rockies: A tour around the Colorado Railroad Museum - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Nearly a century and a half of locomotives, railcars and cabooses are at this great museum near Denver.
  
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• Private Internet Access deal: Get two years on up to 10 devices for just $70

  17-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you can have some of the best online protection available without sacrificing your connection speeds with a $15 store credit thrown in.
  
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• Mile-high historic trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Exploring this gem of a train museum, from engine to caboose.
  
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• Lectric XP 2.0 hands-on: $1,100 folding e-bike video - Roadshow

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  An affordable entry-level electric bike with great features built in.
  
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• Home safety tips: Protecting against fires, mold and other hazards - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your family safer with this quick checklist.
  
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• Amazon has a twisted, clever new idea that you really may not love

  17-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Tech companies want to make the world a better place. But look what Amazon wants to do to your neighborhood now.
  
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• 8 quality phones under $200: Our favorite budget phones that deliver lots for the price - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need great a phone for $200 or less? Take a look at this list of our favorite affordable picks.
  
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• 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale tested, Aston Martin Valhalla revealed and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the most important stories from the week ending July 17.
  
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• The future of gas stations: Do EVs dismantle local pumps? - Roadshow

  17-07-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  The answer is a lot more complicated than the number of EVs sold.
  
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• Six essential artificial intelligence capabilities leveraged by the digital giants

  17-07-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Smart AI doesn't happen in a vacuum. It requires smart people with access to computing power.
  
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• iOS 15: Start and stop screen recordings for video games with your Xbox or PS controller, here's how - CNET

  17-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  With iOS 15, Apple made it easier for mobile players to capture your gameplay.
  
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• A teenager heads to space and LG's rollable TV hits the US market video - CNET

  17-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, a teenager joins the crew of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space flight. Also, TikTok surpasses 3 billion app downloads, and LG's rollable TV is for sale for $100,000.
  
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• Biden says Covid-19 misinformation is 'killing people' – video

  17-07-2021 12:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Joe Biden says social media platforms such as Facebook 'are killing people' for allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccines to be posted.'Look, the only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated. And they’re killing people,' the US president told reporters at the White House on Friday.‘They’re killing people’: Biden slams Facebook for Covid disinformation Continue reading...
  
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• Whipped lemonade is the sip of summer. Here's how to make the viral TikTok drink at home - CNET

  17-07-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Pucker up, buttercup. Summer's viral drink is here and it's a creamy, dreamy delight.
  
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• iOS 15 hidden features on iPhone: Here's what Apple didn't tell you - CNET

  17-07-2021 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  We uncovered new tips and tools we're loving on the iPhone so far.
  
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• Was your child tax credit check less than expected? Calculate your total here - CNET

  17-07-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make sure your child tax credit payment adds up with our calculator. We'll show you how.
  
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• Do I look cheugy in this? What can a gen Z makeover teach me about life?

  17-07-2021 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  With a new generation fuelling fashion, protest and popular culture, is it time for millennials like me to move over? A panel of young trailblazers give me a glow up – and some lessons in activismI am sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing a bucket hat, trying to be chill. I rest my chin in my hands and try to think chill thoughts, which is hard, because I am wearing mint flatform Crocs, studded with pineapples and watermelons, and a fluffy green knit that feels more like a pet than a
  
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• Stop Google tracking your location

  17-07-2021 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Of course, the settings you need to accomplish this have been buried deep. But there's how to find them.
  
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• Heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures: Why overheating kills and how to recognize the signs - CNET

  17-07-2021 11:15 via cnet.com
  
  Deaths from extreme temperatures are set to rise. Know the signs so you can avoid heat exhaustion or worse.
  
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• The BMW M2 Competition is still one fun sports car - Roadshow

  17-07-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The M2 Competition does not live in the CS' shadow.
  
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• Child tax credit and direct deposit: What to know about setting it up, fixing errors, payment schedule - CNET

  17-07-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  See an error with your banking details? Fix it now to get your money next month.
  
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• Social Warming by Charles Arthur review – a coolly prosecutorial look at social media

  17-07-2021 10:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Social media giants contribute to global conflicts and allow misinformation. How have they gained so much control, and what is that doing to our lives?It’s good to remember that every time Mark Zuckerberg claims that he founded Facebook in order to connect people or build communities, he is somehow forgetting that he first created the site in order to enable himself and his fellow dorm-dwellers to rate Harvard’s young women on their looks. But then, Zuckerberg has never been the shar
  
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• The finest camping kit for your outdoor adventures

  17-07-2021 07:00
  
  Whether you’re happiest in a bivvy or there under sufferance, WIRED has the finest gear to help you get the most from your time under canvas
  
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• Meet the serial killers of The Sims

  17-07-2021 07:00
  
  It’s a game that encourages people to ‘get a life’ – build a house, make a Sim and fulfil their dreams. So why are so many players intent on murder?
  
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• Meet the brutal serial killers of The Sims

  17-07-2021 07:00
  
  It’s a game that encourages people to ‘get a life’ – build a house, make a Sim and fulfil their dreams. So why are so many players intent on murder?
  
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• It’s time for Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri to swear

  17-07-2021 07:00
  
  Voice assistants need speak to us in the same way we talk to them
  
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• Child tax credit: You'll need an ID.me account to manage your IRS payments. How to set it up - CNET

  17-07-2021 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  Set up an account now with the IRS to track your payment, manage your August check, change personal information and more. We'll explain.
  
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• 4th stimulus check? Here's the latest on $2,000 payment petition and 2021 relief money - CNET

  17-07-2021 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new batch of stimulus checks from Congress is unlikely, but a petition for ongoing pandemic relief payments is getting broad support.
  
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• Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation to start filming in November - CNET

  17-07-2021 04:50 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix's take on the popular animated series heads into production.
  
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• Amazon convinced Apple to remove review detector Fakespot from the App Store - CNET

  17-07-2021 04:23 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon says the app is inaccurate and creates security risks. Fakespot says Amazon is scared of its app exposing fake reviews.
  
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• Are you eligible for early child tax credit payments? See if you qualify - CNET

  17-07-2021 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of families qualify for the extra cash, but do you? Here's how to check.
  
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