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• 3 quick ways to see if you qualify for the next child tax credit payment - CNET

  25-07-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first advance monthly payment already went out to eligible families. It's not too late to make sure your household is on the list for next month's money.
  
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• Tick cases are on the rise: What to know about checking your dog - CNET

  25-07-2021 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  Ticks are tiny and can easily go unseen in your dog's thick fur, making their way into your home on potentially onto you. We'll tell you what to do.
  
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• Still didn't get your child tax credit payment? Try doing these things - CNET

  25-07-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you qualify but didn't receive your child tax credit money, there are steps you can take before next month's payment.
  
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• Why your IRS tax refund hasn't come and how to track it - CNET

  25-07-2021 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  The struggle is real for millions of taxpayers who still haven't seen their income tax refunds or unemployment refunds. We can help.
  
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• August child tax credit: Here's how to get the right payment amount - CNET

  25-07-2021 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Was July's child tax credit payment less than you expected? Use our calculator to compare the numbers before next month's check.
  
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• Here's why your IRS tax refund hasn't come and how to track it - CNET

  25-07-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The struggle is real for millions of taxpayers who still haven't seen their income tax refunds or unemployment refunds. We can help.
  
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• 8x8 Virtual Office Pro VoIP service review

  25-07-2021 17:42 via techradar.com
  
  Read our review of the latest all-in-one communications platform from 8x8: the 8x8 X Series. The name Virtual Office Pro has been retired by 8x8. With 128 patents under its belt and over 40,000 customers, 8x8 is a force to be reckoned with in the cloud-based communications department. 
  Please noteThis is our all-in-one roundup looking at the 8x8 Virtual Office Pro VoIP service. On this page, after our brief intro, you’ll find (a) an overview of the available pricing plans&nb
  
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• Unenroll from monthly child tax credit checks using this IRS portal. We'll show you how - CNET

  25-07-2021 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  An online tool lets parents manage and opt out of the advance payments this year. Plus, it can offer clues about missing checks.
  
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• Emmanuel Macron ‘pushes for Israeli inquiry’ into NSO spyware concerns

  25-07-2021 16:26 via theguardian.com
  
  French president reportedly spoke to Naftali Bennett to ensure ‘proper investigation’ after Pegasus projectEmmanuel Macron has reportedly spoken to the Israeli prime minister, Naftali Bennett, to ensure that the Israeli government is “properly investigating” allegations that the French president could have been targeted with Israeli-made spyware by Morocco’s security services.In a phone call, Macron expressed concern that his phone and those of most of his cabinet c
  
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• What do COVID breakthrough infections mean for the fully vaccinated? We'll explain - CNET

  25-07-2021 15:40 via cnet.com
  
  As coronavirus variants spread, breakthrough cases will go up. But experts say that's not a reason to question vaccines. Here's what we know right now.
  
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• Cryptocurrencies could lead to ‘limitless’ losses for UK government

  25-07-2021 15:32 via theguardian.com
  
  Experts warn of danger of untraceable funds if companies accepting payments in cryptos go bustThe government could face “limitless” losses as a result of businesses that accept payments in untaxed and untraceable cryptocurrencies going bust, an insolvency expert has warned.A growing number of companies, including the ethical cosmetics firm Lush and office-sharing firm WeWork, have begun taking payments for goods and services in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, alongside debit paymen
  
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• High-tech cars and cracked windshields don't mix well - Roadshow

  25-07-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Driver-assist technologies have turned windshields into way more than a piece of glass.
  
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• The day I thought Amazon had sent me a bomb

  25-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What would you do when a mysterious package appears on your doorstep?
  
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• Self-driving cars: A full explainer on what it'll take to reach autonomy - Roadshow

  25-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get the down low on self-driving cars so you can understand where they are today, and where they may be headed tomorrow.
  
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• Google Software Engineering Manager Prep bundle: Get this training package for just $40

  25-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There's no longer any need to limit yourself to the number of tech skills you can learn, or the time it takes to learn them.
  
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• Alexa finally gets a new name and voice: How to change them up on your Amazon Echo - CNET

  25-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now there's a masculine-sounding option and you can call your device Ziggy. Plus, you can mix and match.
  
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• Pet disaster prep: How to keep animals safe during a wildfire evacuation - CNET

  25-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take these steps to protect your pets if you live in an area prone to wildfires.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga review: A first-class 2-in-1 for business travelers - CNET

  25-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If size and weight in a work laptop matter most to you, the X1 Titanium Yoga is great, if not entirely perfect.
  
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• Experiencing slow Wi-Fi? It could be caused by internet throttling. Here's how to tell - CNET

  25-07-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Internet service providers throttling your connection could really slow down your internet speed, but you may be able to fix the problem at home with a VPN.
  
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• How to share Outlook calendar on your desktop, laptop and phone - CNET

  25-07-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Sharing your Outlook calendar with co-workers can make coordinating meetings a little easier. Here's how to do it.
  
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• Apple AirPods Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM4: I used both earbuds for a month - CNET

  25-07-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  These excellent wireless earbuds go head to head on sound quality, noise canceling and battery life.
  
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• The easy way to connect your PS4 or Xbox controller to your iPhone - CNET

  25-07-2021 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  Using a controller from your PlayStation or Xbox makes playing Apple Arcade games so much better. Here's how to pair it with your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and AppleTV.
  
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• Panasonic JZ2000 4K OLED TV

  25-07-2021 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Panasonic JZ2000 OLED TV is a force to be reckoned with, with a custom panel and incredible sound system that make it a self-contained home cinema.
  
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• Jeanette Winterson: ‘The male push is to discard the planet: all the boys are going off into space’

  25-07-2021 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The writer’s new essay collection covers 200 years of women and science, from Mary Shelley to AI. She discusses burning books and the ensuing Twitter storm, the end of her marriage, and why a move into politics could be nextThere’s a disconcerting silence outside Jeanette Winterson’s London pied-a-terre. It’s the morning after the night before, when she travelled across London after dinner with her publisher to scenes of football fans setting the city alight with their cu
  
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• Galaxy S21 FE rumors: Samsung's cheaper high-end phone could be coming back - CNET

  25-07-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Fan Edition, redux?
  
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• iOS 14.7 lets you change iPhone app icons. Here's how to make your home screen 'aesthetic' - CNET

  25-07-2021 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  You can give your iPhone a makeover in iOS 14.7 by changing the look, names, size and color of your app icons.
  
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• Streaming TV money-saving hack: Maximize your credit card points - CNET

  25-07-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're going to be spending a bundle every month on streaming services, you might as well get cash back.
  
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• Swapping from Android to iPhone shows me what my friends really think - CNET

  25-07-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: iMessage and FaceTime are nice, but are they really a necessity?
  
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• Buy an iPhone 12 now or wait for the iPhone 13? How to choose what's best for you - CNET

  25-07-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 13 could be coming in September, but does it make sense to wait for Apple's newest iPhone or buy last year's iPhone 12? Here's how to tell what's the best decision for you.
  
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• Apple Watch 7 rumors: The new smartwatch could be coming in September - CNET

  25-07-2021 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we've heard so far about the Apple Watch series 7's possible release date, price, colors and new health features.
  
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• Which Dyson vacuum should you buy?

  25-07-2021 07:00
  
  If your heart’s set on buying a Dyson, make sure you choose the right one for your home, floors and budget
  
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• The best fantasy movies to get lost in

  25-07-2021 07:00
  
  Strange creatures! Magical worlds! Jar-Jar Binks!
  
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• How to stay entertained for 10 days if you get pinged

  25-07-2021 07:00
  
  From mastering alien instruments to rejecting reality, make that time at home really count
  
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• What happens to federal unemployment benefits after the summer? Here's what we know - CNET

  25-07-2021 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  Millions of Americans have already lost their unemployment benefits, and millions more will be cut off in early September. Could jobless pandemic programs ever be reinstated?
  
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• Audi RS Q E-Tron is a Dakar-bound, electrified off-roader - Roadshow

  25-07-2021 00:18 via cnet.com
  
  This wild-looking machine is built for dominating the desert and doing it efficiently.
  
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• San Diego Comic-Con: Which superhero is most neurotic? Writers weigh in - CNET

  25-07-2021 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  Even caped (and uncaped) crusaders get the blues.
  
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• 2022 Mercedes EQS is one slippery luxury car - Roadshow

  25-07-2021 00:01 via cnet.com
  
  With a drag coefficient of just 0.20 in the right spec, the electric EQS is all about efficiency.
  
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• 4 million unemployment refunds in July: IRS timeline, tax transcripts and more - CNET

  25-07-2021 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS sent another round of refunds to taxpayers on 2020 unemployment compensation. We'll tell you who qualifies, when to expect your money and how to check online.
  
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