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• PS5 restock tracker: How to buy a PlayStation 5 from Walmart, Target and more - CNET

  04-08-2021 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Trying to get a PS5? Here's where to find one this week.
  
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• PS5 shortage might be over as Sony secures more chips - CNET

  04-08-2021 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  Some good news for those still looking for the new console.
  
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• Iraq reclaims 17,000 looted ancient artifacts held in the US - CNET

  04-08-2021 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Thousands of items were being held by the Museum of the Bible, which was founded by the family that owns Hobby Lobby, and Cornell University.
  
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• Black Hat: This is how a naive NSA staffer helped build an offensive UAE security branch

  04-08-2021 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  If that job offer looks too good to be true, something else may be afoot.
  
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• Best internet service provider in San Antonio 2021

  04-08-2021 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  We break down our top picks for internet providers in San Antonio.
  
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• Child tax credit problems? Your top 5 payment questions answered - CNET

  04-08-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've got eligibility concerns or payment problems, you can use the IRS tools for help. We'll explain what to do.
  
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• Uber's Q2 top expectations, but paying drivers weighs on profit

  04-08-2021 22:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Uber said its "take rate" declined on rides as it had to spend to bring drivers back to work.
  
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• Scientists tweak daddy long legs genes to create daddy short legs - CNET

  04-08-2021 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  Genetically engineering the leggy spiders could help unlock the secrets of how they develop such long gams in the first place.
  
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• T-Mobile will shut down Sprint's 4G LTE network on June 30, 2022 - CNET

  04-08-2021 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  The latest step in the merging of the carriers.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine scientist Sarah Gilbert now a Barbie doll - CNET

  04-08-2021 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Mattel miniaturized five other frontline coronavirus workers too.
  
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• Roku Q2 results, outlook beat expectations, profit on Player turns negative on supply chain issues

  04-08-2021 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Roku said it had to absorb higher costs in its Player hardware, hurting its profit margin.
  
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• Etsy Q2 results top expectations, shares fall on light guidance

  04-08-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Etsy's growth rate is leveling off after its facemask-fueled sales boom in 2020.
  
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• HBO Max adds 'Batman: The Audio Adventures' to podcast lineup - CNET

  04-08-2021 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The podcast will feature some big-name actors.
  
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• Western Digital beats Q4 expectations with growth across categories

  04-08-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Demand for notebook and desktop HDDs was better than expected, helping to drive solid revenue growth in Western Digital's Client Devices category.
  
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• GoDaddy's Q2 revenue tops expectations, profit falls short, outlook in-line

  04-08-2021 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  GoDaddy's revenue growth was strongest in domain registration versus hosting.
  
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• Proposed bill would provide tax credit for used electric cars - Roadshow

  04-08-2021 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  The Affordable EVs for Working Families Act could provide used EV buyers with a couple grand back in their pockets at tax time.
  
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• This one-off McLaren Speedtail, named Albert, took 12 weeks to paint - Roadshow

  04-08-2021 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  Its complicated livery was inspired by one of the original Speedtail prototypes.
  
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• EV tax credits could expand to used car purchases: What to know - Roadshow

  04-08-2021 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  A new bill could provide a couple thousand dollars back for used EV buyers when filing their taxes.
  
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• Best personal loans for August 2021 - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're consolidating debt or financing home improvements, these flexible loans offer competitive interest rates and repayment terms.
  
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• Spectrum vs. Verizon Fios: Which is the better bet for high-speed home internet? - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  Spectrum and Verizon offer internet service in many of the same areas throughout the Northeast. Here's all you need to know when choosing between the two.
  
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• Amazon Games' New World delayed to end of September - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  Gamers will have to wait a bit longer before partaking in the new MMO experience.
  
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• Best robo-advisors for August 2021 - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Is 2021 the year you start investing? Try it out with one of the best robo-advisors available right now.
  
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• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq reservations open next month - Roadshow

  04-08-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The electric SUV will be ready for hand-raisers on Sept. 18.
  
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• The Suicide Squad's David Dastmalchian is comic book movie royalty - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, he discusses playing Polka-Dot Man and his personal connection to the character that James Gunn didn't even know about during casting.
  
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• A guide to all the Dune terminology you need to know - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Want to take your friends to see the Dune movie and don't want them to be lost the whole time? This guide should help.
  
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• Protect Grindr and other online spaces for gay people. Lives depend on it - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apps like Grindr have become a popular way to meet, but their most vulnerable users must be protected from outing and potential harassment.
  
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• Protect Grindr and other online space for gay people. Lives depend on it - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apps like Grindr have become a popular way to meet, but their most vulnerable users must be protected from outing and potential harassment.
  
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• Volume of cyber intrusion activity globally jumped 125%: Accenture

  04-08-2021 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The security company found that 54% of all ransomware or extortion victims were companies with annual revenues between $1 billion and $9.9 billion.
  
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• TCL 6-Series 2021 8K QLED TV review

  04-08-2021 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Though it doesn't outshine the best 8K TVs from other manufacturers, the TCL 6-Series 8K offers us a glimpse of what an affordable 8K TV looks like.
  
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• 9 Amazon features you don't know about that'll help you save - CNET

  04-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  You already know the basic perks: Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime's free shipping. But there are other bonuses that can help you save big bucks.
  
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• Bob had a bad night: IoT mischief takes neighbourly revenge to the next level in a capsule hotel

  04-08-2021 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  When you hand over control of capsule bedrooms to guests, you also offer them the means to troll others.
  
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• Bob had a bad night: IoT mischief in a capsule hotel takes neighborly revenge to the next level

  04-08-2021 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  When you hand over control of capsule bedrooms to guests, you also offer them the means to troll others.
  
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• Perseid meteor shower 2021 is nearing its peak: How to watch the show - CNET

  04-08-2021 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  The Perseids will peak on the night of Aug. 11, but you can catch them blazing across the sky right now. Here's how.
  
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• Best cybersecurity certification 2021: Pro courses

  04-08-2021 20:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Cybersecurity certifications can help you get your foot in the door into what has fast become an industry with a high demand for skilled staff. Here is how to get started.
  
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• Taylor Wimpey profits show what a waste Sunak’s stamp duty giveaway was | Nils Pratley

  04-08-2021 20:15
  
  The housebuilder and its rivals did not need help from the taxpayer to get through the pandemicFrom where Rishi Sunak sits, he might regard Taylor Wimpey’s bumper set of first-half figures as a triumph of policymaking. The chancellor threw subsidies at the housing market during the pandemic in the form of stamp duty holidays and probably hoped to see what has now materialised: record house completions and the UK’s third largest builder talking about profit upgrades and “excelle
  
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• Microsoft reaches limit of Windows 365 trials after Monday's release - CNET

  04-08-2021 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  The hybrid workspace is still available for businesses to purchase.
  
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• Zoom might owe you money. Here's how to claim your payment from the video chat app - CNET

  04-08-2021 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Zoom will pay $85 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated users privacy rights -- and you might be eligible for a payment.
  
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• Scientists solve mystery of missing supernovas - CNET

  04-08-2021 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Turns out exploding stars can be pretty sneaky.
  
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• Your house is worth more than what you paid for it: Here are 4 ways to tap into your home equity - CNET

  04-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Skyrocketing prices are giving homeowners lots of options.
  
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• Where's your missing IRS tax refund money? Here's why it may be late and how to track it - CNET

  04-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you still waiting on your federal tax refund? Don't fret -- we can help you track your money using the IRS online tools.
  
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• The best internet service providers in El Paso

  04-08-2021 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Here we break down the best internet service providers in El Paso, Texas. We've selected the best features of each of our top three choices to help you decide which service is right for you
  
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• Best internet service provider in El Paso 2021

  04-08-2021 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Here we break down the best internet service providers in El Paso, Texas. We've selected the best features of each of our top three choices to help you decide which service is right for you
  
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• New York Auto Show canceled due to COVID-19 -- again - Roadshow

  04-08-2021 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Show organizers pulled the plug due to the increased spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
  
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• AI-fueled app Natural offers new interface for consumer transactions

  04-08-2021 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  A new app aims to bring more benefits of AI and machine learning to machine learning to consumes more directly, starting with a range of streamlined transactions.
  
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• Biden extends eviction ban. What renters need to know about new 60-day order from the CDC - CNET

  04-08-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Unlike the first country-wide ban on evictions, the new extension from the Biden administration targets areas where COVID-19 cases are rapidly increasing.
  
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• New Beachbody MYX II aims to be a full home gym in bike form - CNET

  04-08-2021 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  It's a bike but it's also a full body workout system, which is a solid upgrade over the competition.
  
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• The Suicide Squad hits HBO Max on Thursday: How to watch, how much it'll cost - CNET

  04-08-2021 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know to watch James Gunn's blood-spattered DC entry.
  
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• Scientists about to launch Blob the slime mold into space - CNET

  04-08-2021 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Let's see how Blob behaves in microgravity.
  
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Save up to $100 on new M1 iPad Pro - CNET

  04-08-2021 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  You can save $50 on the new 11-inch iPad Pro or $100 on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro based Apple's new M1 chip. The lower-cost and still highly capable iPad Air is also discounted.
  
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• Amazon unveils programs for unsold merchandise after blowback - CNET

  04-08-2021 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  The e-commerce giant plans to let third-party sellers mark returned items as "used" for customers to buy.
  
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