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• Biden administration rolls out 'final extension' on student loan repayment pause - CNET

  06-08-2021 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  The pause now ends Jan. 31, 2022.
  
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• Here's why your iPhone may never be made in the USA - CNET

  06-08-2021 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  "Made in America" is rare, even though polls show Americans want it.
  
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• Unopened 1985 Super Mario Bros. video game sells for record $2 million - CNET

  06-08-2021 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  You could be rich, too, if only you'd left your toys unopened and never used them to have a fun childhood.
  
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• Google planning a new Silicon Valley campus with hardware research and development wing - CNET

  06-08-2021 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Just this week, the smartphone manufacturer said it will ditch Qualcomm processors in the Pixel 6 lineup and instead use silicon made in-house.
  
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• How to watch Fortnite Rift Tour starring Ariana Grande - CNET

  06-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Listen to some songs from the pop star while experiencing something crazy.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021: Will you have to repay? Use this IRS tool to check - CNET

  06-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  This year's child tax credit eligibility is tricky. Not sure if you need to opt out? We'll explain.
  
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• HBO Max: 20 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to watch tonight.
  
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• HBO Max: 10 best films to stream tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  A little film called The Suicide Squad arrived this week.
  
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• Hulu: The 10 best films to see tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  A ton of new films arrived this week.
  
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• Hulu: 38 of the best TV series to binge-watch tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to watch tonight.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 30 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Watch S.O. Z. Soldiers or Zombies now.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: 25 best films to see tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here are this week's highlights.
  
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• Netflix: The 50 best TV series stream tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some great options to watch tonight.
  
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• Netflix: 40 of the best movies to see tonight - CNET

  06-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Watch The Swarm now.
  
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• Olympics on Peacock: How to stream the US men's basketball gold-medal game and everything else - CNET

  06-08-2021 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  Peacock streams some of the Olympics, and most of it is free -- but you need a paid subscription to watch the US men's basketball team play for gold Friday night. Here are the important things to know.
  
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• Volkswagen teases electric ID 5 GTX ahead of Munich debut - Roadshow

  06-08-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  VW's ID 5 electric hatchback is largely related to the ID 4, but it won't be coming to the US.
  
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• Elon Musk shows off fully stacked SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy rocket - CNET

  06-08-2021 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  It's a "dream come true" for the SpaceX founder who has his sights set on Mars.
  
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• US consumer watchdog criticises Facebook's NYU ban claim

  06-08-2021 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, the FTC criticises the social network for inaccurate statements.
  
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• Breakthrough COVID cases and fully vaccinated people: Here's the latest - CNET

  06-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Evidence from the CDC shows the delta variant is transmissible in fully vaccinated people who get infected. But that's not a reason to question vaccines, experts say.
  
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• The Suicide Squad: All the classic songs and awful deaths, ranked - CNET

  06-08-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  We've ranked the new DC movie's music and horrifying violence by how much they make us want to dance or vomit. Enjoy!
  
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• Ericsson appoints new president for Latin America

  06-08-2021 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Rodrigo Dienstmann will lead the firm's 5G strategy in the southern part of the region as countries prepare for the roll-out of the fifth-generation spectrum.
  
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• Disney Plus: How to stream Jungle Cruise, Black Widow and everything else - CNET

  06-08-2021 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Plus is streaming Jungle Cruise and Black Widow at the same time they're in theaters, plus lots of other movies and shows. Here are the most important things to know.
  
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• China cracks down on celebrity online culture

  06-08-2021 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weibo is to remove a list ranking celebrities by popularity on social media amid state criticism.
  
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• Child tax credit questions? The latest next week's payment date, missing checks and more - CNET

  06-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is it too late to opt out? How much will parents get each month? When is the next payment date? We have the answers.
  
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• 2022 Lexus GX 460 gets a big tech upgrade - Roadshow

  06-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Lexus' rugged SUV gets a new Black Line trim, too.
  
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• Asus ZenBook 13 (2021)

  06-08-2021 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Asus ZenBook 13 looks gorgeous from edge to edge with some serious power and outstanding battery life, but some minor performance issues and limited ports hold it back from running away with the title.
  
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• Pokemon Go developer responds to fan outcry over changes - CNET

  06-08-2021 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Niantic rolled back pandemic-related PokeStop and gym range increases in the US and New Zealand.
  
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• Developers, DevOps, and cybersecurity: The top tech talent employers are looking for now

  06-08-2021 17:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Demand for developers and other skilled tech workers is skyrocketing as businesses follow through with digital transformation plans spurred by the pandemic.
  
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• Free Guy won't stream on HBO Max soon, sorry - CNET

  06-08-2021 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  HBO Max has become linked to the idea of streaming new movies when they hit theaters. But next weekend's big release Free Guy won't be available there.
  
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• Windows 365: Can you install Windows 11 on a Cloud PC?

  06-08-2021 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft latest subscription service lets you run a Windows 10 PC in the cloud. What happens if you try to install a Windows 11 Insider Preview on that device? I took the plunge.
  
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• This $10 smart bowl and scale will make cooking so much fun - CNET

  06-08-2021 17:03 via cnet.com
  
  You're just a measly $10 away from being a total science boss in the kitchen.
  
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• Opt out of the monthly $300 child tax credit payment? Why you'd want to unenroll - CNET

  06-08-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thinking of unenrolling from the monthly payments? Here are three reasons why you should.
  
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• Honor Earbuds 2 Lite

  06-08-2021 16:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Honor Earbuds 2 Lite are a solid, affordable pair of buds.
  
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• The Suicide Squad on HBO Max: Everything to know about it, other movies and the app - CNET

  06-08-2021 16:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Suicide Squad is now on HBO Max, the same time it's in theaters. Here's what to know about streaming it and other movies and shows there.
  
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• Suicide Squad on HBO Max: Everything to know about it, other movies and the app - CNET

  06-08-2021 16:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Suicide Squad is on HBO Max now, the same time it's in theaters. Here's everything to know about streaming it and other movies and shows there.
  
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• Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser's immersive weekend will cost you at least $4,809 - CNET

  06-08-2021 16:38 via cnet.com
  
  The two-night Disney World hotel attraction sounds like an amazing Star Wars experience to be sure, but a pricey one.
  
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• Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G

  06-08-2021 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Another affordable phone from the Xiaomi sub-brand, though it's nothing that we haven't seen before.
  
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• Huawei revenue sees biggest ever fall

  06-08-2021 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Revenue from its consumer business, which includes phones, fell by nearly half.
  
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• Apple Arcade tops 200 games: Super Leap Day, Monster Hunter Stories and Super Stickman Golf 3 out now - CNET

  06-08-2021 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade added three more games on Friday, passing a big milestone.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Over 200 games you can play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV - CNET

  06-08-2021 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade has over 200 games you can play right now for only $5 a month, and new ones are added nearly every week.
  
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• Best back-to-school cars for 2021 - Roadshow

  06-08-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Got a kid going back to school this fall? We've chosen our favorites for your fave student -- all at under $25,000.
  
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• 4th stimulus check status: $2,000 petition, $1,000 payment for teachers, $600 for Californians - CNET

  06-08-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's the stimulus relief aid that's been approved for this year, plus what extra money is and isn't on the agenda.
  
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• People are chatting through your Microsoft Teams call? It's probably a good sign

  06-08-2021 15:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's remote work app investigation finds you should just let people chat in text while on a video meeting.
  
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• United Airlines will require staff to be vaccinated - CNET

  06-08-2021 15:48 via cnet.com
  
  The mandate won't apply to passengers.
  
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• Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones are down to $189 (all-time low) - CNET

  06-08-2021 15:46 via cnet.com
  
  Save a cool $100 on a very serious pair of noise-canceling headphones.
  
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• 39 of the best Amazon Prime series right now

  06-08-2021 15:34
  
  WIRED picks the best Amazon Prime shows from what's new on Amazon Prime UK. Featuring Clarkson's Farm, The Boys, Futurama and more
  
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• New Stranger Things teaser shows chilling glimpse of season 4 - CNET

  06-08-2021 15:33 via cnet.com
  
  The new season of Netflix hit series comes out in 2022.
  
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• SafeSleeve Detachable case for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Anti-radiation case with RFID wallet

  06-08-2021 15:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Our mobile phones have become the central computing device for daily life, but that also means we have them in our hands and pockets all of the time. SafeSleeve's latest case provides protection from radiation while also securing your credit cards carried in the wallet.
  
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• Govee Lyra: a constellation of lights in a stunning light bar (plus an Alexa hack)

  06-08-2021 15:11 via zdnet.com
  
  New smart light bar adds lots of character and fun to any room.
  
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• Current refinance rates on Aug. 6, 2021: Rates slide - CNET

  06-08-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several key refinance rates were down today.
  
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