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• Simone Biles at Olympics 2021: How to watch her events, start times - CNET

  24-07-2021 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  Simone Biles is up for a total of six gold medals. Here's when and where you can watch her gymnastics events.
  
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• Still no sign of your child tax credit payment? Here's what to do - CNET

  24-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get help with any child tax credit issues now before the next check is sent.
  
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• Deepfake version of young Paul McCartney reveals himself to be... Beck? - CNET

  24-07-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  The former Beatle, who's 79, gets de-aged to become a much younger man in Find My Way video.
  
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• Asus takes its Chromebooks upscale with new CX9, Flip CX5 laptops

  24-07-2021 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  High performance -- and price -- are the hallmarks of the new Chromebooks, with 11th-generation Intel Core processors inside and a starting price of $749.99 for CX9 and a whopping $1,049.99 for the Flip CX5.
  
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• 2021 iPhone photography awards – in pictures

  24-07-2021 22:00
  
  The 14th annual iPhone photography awards offer glimpses of beauty, hope and the endurance of the human spirit. Out of thousands of submissions, photojournalist Istvan Kerekes of Hungary was named the grand prize winner for his image Transylvanian Shepherds. In it, two rugged shepherds traverse an equally rugged industrial landscape, bearing a pair of lambs in their arms. Continue reading...
  
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• 4th stimulus update: The latest on $2,000 petition, $1,000 for teachers and $600 in California - CNET

  24-07-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you what relief aid has already been approved for 2021 and what money is -- and isn't -- on the table.
  
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• VW Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept has a tuner's edge - Roadshow

  24-07-2021 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Volkswagen has created an aftermarket-esque higher-performance version of its two-row SUV.
  
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• Netflix will soon stream games to your phone. When it's coming, what games, more - CNET

  24-07-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix plans to bring games to its service in the near future. We'll tell you what to know and what it could mean for the at-home entertainment industry.
  
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• Opt out of advance child tax credit checks? 3 reasons to do it before Aug. 2 - CNET

  24-07-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The monthly payments can help families now, but tax experts warn that some or all of the credit might have to paid back to the IRS. Here's how to avoid that.
  
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• OnePlus unveils the Nord 2 5G video - CNET

  24-07-2021 17:04 via cnet.com
  
  OnePlus showed off its new Nord 2 5G phone at a live virtual event. The Nord 2 comes in three colors and has a 50-megapixel triple camera.
  
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• 2021 advance child tax credit FAQ: Opt out deadlines, payment schedule and more - CNET

  24-07-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Still unsure about when the next payment arrives or how to unenroll? We have the answers.
  
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• Ted Lasso season 2: Everything to know to watch the Apple TV Plus show - CNET

  24-07-2021 15:32 via cnet.com
  
  Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV Plus with its second-season premiere Friday. But this streaming service is a little different from the rest. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Peacock TV: How to stream the Olympics, what sports you can watch (and everything else) - CNET

  24-07-2021 15:21 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming app has TV, movies and Olympics, too. Most Olympics programming will be free on Peacock, but you can't stream everything there. Here are the important things to know.
  
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• Tokyo Olympics: Watch and stream the games this weekend in 4K HDR - CNET

  24-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Tokyo Olympics are underway right now. Here's how you can watch the games in 4K on FuboTV, YouTube TV, cable or satellite.
  
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• A workout playlist trick that's backed by science: Find the right BPM - CNET

  24-07-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  High-tempo, high-intensity music can keep you motivated and help you exercise longer.
  
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• iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: The latest rumors about Apple's new iPhone lineup - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  We don't know the exact specs of the iPhone 13 yet, but here's how the rumors about Apple's new iPhone stack up next to the iPhone 12.
  
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• Old review: M Night Shyamalan opts for schlock over substance - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:05 via cnet.com
  
  Blue Lagoon meets Cocoon in beach-based body horror that doesn't know what to do with its chilling premise.
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 track test, Mercedes-Benz going all EV and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the biggest stories from the week ending July 24.
  
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• McDonald's quietly solved a serious problem and claimed it was nothing

  24-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Without technology and everything that supports it, you wouldn't get a Big Mac. Sometimes, though, you have to wonder what's really going on at your local McDonald's.
  
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• Freedom Phone: Why you should avoid it and what else to know - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's basically a bunch of old hardware and unsubstantiated promises. Here's everything we know (very little) and don't (so much).
  
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• Fastest VPN deal: Get lifetime protection for 10 devices for only $25

  24-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you can permanently provide the ultimate security for up to 10 devices simultaneously at blazingly fast speeds.
  
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• Credit card balance transfers: How they work and if they're worth it - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Balance transfer cards can help you save money on high-interest debt -- but there are risks, too.
  
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• Boxabl aims to build foldable homes in 90 minutes - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Boxabl's foldable homes cost $50K and set up fast. And one's rumored to be inhabited by a certain space mogul out in Boca Chica, Texas.
  
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• Best gaming TV: Low input lag and high picture quality - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Any delay between your controller and the game can kill you. These are the TVs that minimize lag and maximize picture quality.
  
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• Air frying vs. oven baking: What's the best way to cook? - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Air fryers are inexpensive and trendy, but could an oven still be your best bet for crispy wings and perfect mozzarella sticks?
  
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• 9 great reads from CNET this week: Jeff Bezos, Lina Khan, Dune and more - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  What to make of billionaires in space, what to know about the new head of the FTC, what we spotted watching a bit of the movie Dune and much more.
  
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• $50K for a foldable tiny house? The Boxabl dream explained video - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Boxabl's dream for the future of housing involves foldable, stackable, modular housing units that come off the assembly line in just 90 minutes.
  
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• 2021 iPhone Photography Awards: Take a look at these stunning winning photos - CNET

  24-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  With an iPhone 7 in hand, the winner of the 2021 iPhone Photography Award took this beautiful picture, reminding us you don't always need the latest Apple device or iPhone 13 to take quality photos.
  
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• The best SUV under $35,000 in 2021 - Roadshow

  24-07-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  These are our favorite SUVs and crossovers that undercut the average new car price big time.
  
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• Best unlimited phone data plan in 2021 - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Choosing a phone plan isn't easy. Hopefully, this can help.
  
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• COVID breakthrough infections: What we know about vaccinated people getting coronavirus - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  New coronavirus variants complicate the situation as COVID-19 infections continue to spread. If you're fully vaccinated, here's what we know right now.
  
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• The Tokyo Olympics begin, Moderna vaccine approved for younger Europeans video - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, the Olympic Games officially began in Tokyo. Here's how to stream them. Also, the EU approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds and Google Maps now provides crowd prediction for mass transit.
  
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• Labor Day 2021: When is it and why are you supposed to stop wearing white? - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The September holiday's history is in two men with strikingly similar names. What to know about Labor Day customs and when it falls from now until 2026.
  
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• Galaxy A52 5G review: A feature-packed $500 phone video - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's budget phone is filled with smart compromises that keep the price low and the features bountiful.
  
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• FaceTime gets an upgrade in iOS 15. Here are 6 new features you can try with friends - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  FaceTime gets a Zoom-like update with the addition of screen sharing, call scheduling, background blurring and more that you can try in the iOS 15 public beta.
  
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• Best Chromebook 2021: 8 best Chromebooks starting under $300 - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.
  
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• Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021 - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  When 13 inches is too small and 17 is too big, a 14- or 15-inch laptop from a company such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple or Acer may be just right.
  
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• Android 12: Is your phone compatible? - CNET

  24-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out if your phone will have the chops to handle Google's latest mobile OS.
  
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• The iPhone 13 could launch Sept. 14 with iOS 15 and 1TB of storage - CNET

  24-07-2021 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is rumored to include a larger battery, a high refresh rate LTPO display, a larger camera sensor and more for the next iPhone.
  
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• Biden, FTC: You have the right to repair your tech. Why that's good news for people who break their phones - CNET

  24-07-2021 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  The government is getting involved in the fight for your right to repair that broken tech yourself. Here's what we know.
  
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• Turning off this iOS feature can help you save money on cellular data usage

  24-07-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you don't have an unlimited data plan, you might want to turn this feature off.
  
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• Instagram can spare your eyes from unwanted 'sexy' selfies, videos, more. Turn on the new setting now - CNET

  24-07-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Avoid "sensitive" content on Instagram with these three in-app options.
  
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• Sucks to be him! How Henry the vacuum cleaner became an accidental design icon

  24-07-2021 11:00
  
  Henry is a fixture in millions of homes – including 10 Downing Street – despite almost no advertising. Meet the man behind a curiously British success storyIn March this year, photos of the government’s glitzy new briefing room, where Boris Johnson’s new media chief was set to host daily press conferences, leaked to the media. The centrepiece of a “presidential” approach to communications, it was already controversial for its cost to taxpayers of £2.6m.
  
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• Mini truck battle: Ford Maverick vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz video - Roadshow

  24-07-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new small, affordable trucks are here! Let's see how they stack up against each other.
  
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• Apple's fall event 2021: When is it and what do we expect? - CNET

  24-07-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's next event could be just a few months away and we're expecting new Apple products like the iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7 and more.
  
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• Smart security: how to keep your home safe while you’re away

  24-07-2021 10:00
  
  Tech options to deter would-be intruders, and let you monitor your house from anywhereWith the prospect of trips out and holidays finally on the cards, over the next few weeks many of us will be leaving our houses unattended for the first time in months. So now is the time to think about making your home a bit more secure.In addition to the basics, there is a range of DIY tech that may help to deter would-be intruders and allow you to keep an eye on your home from almost anywhere in the world. C
  
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• OnePlus Nord 2: A great 5G phone for a reasonable price - CNET

  24-07-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new OnePlus Nord 2 offers 5G connectivity, a powerful processor, dual rear cameras and speedy charging for an affordable £399 starting price.
  
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• Why Burberry and Gucci are betting on mini-games

  24-07-2021 07:00
  
  The rampant growth of WeChat mini-game retail is attracting the attention of luxury brands
  
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• Inside the strange, wobbly jelly revival

  24-07-2021 07:00
  
  Jelly is finding favour among an increasingly discerning audience of grown-ups seeking a more subtle and sophisticated taste sensation
  
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• All the data WhatsApp and Instagram send to Facebook

  24-07-2021 07:00
  
  When combined The Facebook Companies know a huge amount about you
  
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