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• Child tax credit woes? Why parents are facing delays, missing payments, wrong amounts - CNET

  15-08-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still experiencing payment problems, you're not alone. We'll explain some of the typical hurdles for families this year.
  
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• Is organic really better? Top food myths that should die on the vine - CNET

  15-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Organic food has a reputation of being cleaner and healthier, but that's not entirely true. Here's what the label really means.
  
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• T-Mobile investigating claim of stolen personal data for sale - CNET

  15-08-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  More than 100 million reportedly affected.
  
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• Troubled Boeing Starliner headed back to factory, further delaying NASA launch - CNET

  15-08-2021 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  A persistent valve problem remains after the issue scrubbed a second launch attempt earlier this month.
  
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• Pixel 6 is coming, but should you buy a Google Pixel 3, 4 or 5 instead? - CNET

  15-08-2021 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  If you need to replace your Google Pixel smartphone now, choosing the right one may be a challenge.
  
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• Help! My clean clothes smell bad. How to kill mold in your washing machine. - CNET

  15-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are five tips to keep your washing machine and your clothes free from that icky mildew smell.
  
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• ‘They should be worried’: will Lina Khan take down big tech?

  15-08-2021 18:07
  
  Within weeks of Khan’s appointment as FTC chair, Facebook and Amazon asked that she be recused from antitrust investigationsLina Khan has some of the biggest companies in the world shaking in their boots.The 32-year-old antitrust scholar and law professor in June became the youngest person in history and the most progressive in more than a decade to be appointed as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Continue reading...
  
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• What to know when travel goes bad: Flight delays, lost luggage, airline reimbursements - CNET

  15-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll walk you though common travel ordeals and how to get free travel vouchers and refunds. And what is an "act of God" anyway?
  
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• Dump these spoiled, rotten foods from your fridge now - CNET

  15-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your fridge stinks, some of these foods may be the culprit.
  
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• IRS child tax credit update portal: Use it to opt out, check payment status and more - CNET

  15-08-2021 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Need to manage your upcoming payments or update your bank details? We'll show you what the online portals are for and how to use them.
  
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• Ticks are on the rise, and these bloodsucking vampires are bad news for your pets: What to do - CNET

  15-08-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ticks are a big deal for humans and pets this summer. But there are ways to keep them away. We'll explain.
  
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• How artist Ben Grosser is cutting Mark Zuckerberg down to size

  15-08-2021 16:00
  
  The artist and social media critic on his work subverting the manipulative practices of Facebook, Instagram and TwitterWhen the history of the first decades of this century comes to be written, there will be few more telling artworks than Ben Grosser’s film Order of Magnitude. In the 47 minute video, Grosser, a digital artist and professor of new media at the University of Illinois, has spliced together every public instance in which Mark Zuckerberg has talked of “more” and &ld
  
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• Everything to know about your August child tax credit payment and beyond - CNET

  15-08-2021 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Curious about the status of this month's check and what happens next? We'll explain the 2021 payment schedule, opt out deadlines, IRS portals and more.
  
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• Game (voice)over: actors turn to video game work during pandemic

  15-08-2021 15:25
  
  Demand for voice actors increases, providing relief for workers whose other sources of income has dried upCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt was not only audiences that turned to video games during the pandemic. With theatres closed, and TV and film production on hiatus, British actors chose work they could do from isolation – and the booming gaming industry was ready to fill the gap.“The minute the pandemic hit, it was just everyone asking me: &lsqu
  
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• Cisco's Webex and the most thoughtful, disturbing feature you've ever seen

  15-08-2021 15:20 via zdnet.com
  
  This could be wonderful. This could be disastrous. This could make or break careers. Or, at least, egos.
  
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• This clever kitchen brand has improved all the tools you use most - CNET

  15-08-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  File all of Dreamfarm's innovations under "why didn't I think of that?"
  
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• Debit cards for kids: Everything you need to know plus top picks - CNET

  15-08-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Teach your kids about money -- while keeping them safe.
  
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• How to clear cache on iPhone and instantly speed up your smartphone - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Why you should clear your iPhone cache and exactly how to do it in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
  
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• Tired of annoying and intrusive spam calls? Here's how to keep robocalls at a minimum - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Even with new steps taken by the government to limit robocalls, they're far from a thing of the past. Here's every method you can try to stop them.
  
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• Substack jumps into comic publishing with comics from Scott Snyder, Molly Knox Ostertag - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The service offers Substack Pro packages to comics creators as it expands beyond its core newsletter platform.
  
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• Solar panel pros and cons: What you need to know before you buy - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are solar panels worth it? We've made a pros and cons list for you.
  
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• Secret Netflix codes: Make the streaming algorithm work for you with this hidden trick - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't get stuck in the endless scroll of Netflix recommendations. You can use genre codes to easily find your new favorite show or movie.
  
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• Is ivermectin a treatment for COVID-19? What you should know about this controversial drug - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is this a miracle pill or a sham?
  
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• I showed a Galaxy S20 user Samsung's new folding phones: Strong opinions ensued

  15-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung is confidently striding toward the foldable era. But what do its regular, loyal Galaxy users think? I asked one.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G vs. Flip 5G vs. Flip video - CNET

  15-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  What are the differences between Samsung's latest Flip phone and its predecessors? Actually, quite a flippin' lot.
  
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• ESP32 course bundle deal: Create your own platforms for only $50

  15-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've been wanting to move on to something other than Arduino, then now's the time to master ESP32.
  
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• How safe is my car? Find out with a couple easy steps - Roadshow

  15-08-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Find out how safe your car, SUV or truck is with a few clicks.
  
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• Google Home Routines can be annoying and tedious. Here's how to avoid that - CNET

  15-08-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Simplify and streamline your morning Routine and enjoy the start of your day. After all, your Google Home profile is no good if you don't use it.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 3 ongoing review: Less like a prototype, but still weird - CNET

  15-08-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung made a lot of small tweaks and refinements, including lowering the price by $200. It's a bigger upgrade than you might realize.
  
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• Apple Watch 7 rumors: The new smartwatch could debut with the iPhone 13 and AirPods 3 - CNET

  15-08-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Every bit of gossip we've heard about Apple's 2021 smartwatch.
  
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• The ultimate grill buying guide: How to buy the best grill for you - CNET

  15-08-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for a new grill this tailgate season, here's how to narrow down your options.
  
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• Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 review: A complete Chromebook 2-in-1 tablet package - CNET

  15-08-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Asus' 10.5-inch two-in-one Chromebook builds on the best parts of Lenovo's Duet but it needs some polish to help justify its higher price.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 13 could see a new design and snazzy color options - CNET

  15-08-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone 13 is rumored to debut in September and could arrive with a new look.
  
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• AirPods Pro vs. Echo Buds 2: How the wireless earbuds compare after weeks of use - CNET

  15-08-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how Apple's and Amazon's noise-canceling earbuds stack up in the long-term.
  
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• Windows 11: What you need to know about the beta, new features and more - CNET

  15-08-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's big Windows 11 update is on the way. Here's what you need to know about features and timing.
  
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• What are the best TV picture settings for you? 9 tips to boost your image quality - CNET

  15-08-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can adjust your color, brightness, picture mode and more to fit your needs. Here's how to do it.
  
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• Lamborghini Countach, Acura Integra, Chevy Bolt EUV and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  15-08-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the biggest stories from the week ending Aug. 14.
  
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• Could the iPhone 13 be buttonless? Apple may even kill the on/off button - CNET

  15-08-2021 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Is it time to write an obituary for iPhone buttons? Here's what the latest iPhone 13 rumors say.
  
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• Windows 11 won't be free if you don't have Windows 10. Don't worry, we found a way to get it - CNET

  15-08-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can still get Windows 10 for free -- and you'll need it in order to get the free Windows 11 upgrade later this year.
  
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• Windows 11 will be free to download. Here's how to get Microsoft's new OS - CNET

  15-08-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can try out an early version of Windows 11 now, or wait until the general release later this year.
  
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• NASCAR 2021: How to watch the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard today without cable - CNET

  15-08-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on NBC on Sunday.
  
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• Should you still buy an iPhone 12? The iPhone 13 may not be best for everyone - CNET

  15-08-2021 10:30 via cnet.com
  
  Since Apple's new iPhone 13 is coming soon, does it make even sense to buy an iPhone 12 now? Here's what to consider.
  
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• Android 12 is still in beta, but will your phone be compatible? - CNET

  15-08-2021 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The latest Android update is coming soon. Here's how to tell if your phone can handle Google's newest mobile OS.
  
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• ‘They should be worried’: how FTC chair Lina Khan plans to tackle big tech

  15-08-2021 07:00
  
  Within weeks of her appointment to the commission, Facebook and Amazon asked that she be recused from antitrust investigationsLina Khan has some of the biggest companies in the world shaking in their boots.The 32-year-old antitrust scholar and law professor in June became the youngest person in history and the most progressive in more than a decade to be appointed as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Continue reading...
  
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• The best tents for any budget in 2021

  15-08-2021 07:00
  
  Face it, you’re going camping whether you like it or not, so be prepared with one of the finest tents available
  
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• LG’s Signature OLED R is a rolling marvel with a snag

  15-08-2021 07:00
  
  And we’re not talking about the rollable TV’s £100,000 price tag, either
  
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• IRS unemployment refund status: Payment schedule, tax transcripts and more - CNET

  15-08-2021 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  More refunds for 2020 unemployment compensation are scheduled to arrive this summer. Here's what to know about your IRS money.
  
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• 4th stimulus payment: Update on $2,000 petition, $1,000 for teachers, $600 for Californians - CNET

  15-08-2021 01:30 via cnet.com
  
  A fourth stimulus payment isn't in the cards right now. But other relief money may be coming your way this year.
  
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• Despite healthy orders, can Just Eat deliver on share price growth?

  15-08-2021 01:05
  
  Brits didn’t ditch pizza and curry takeaways after lockdown ended, but delivery firms’ valuations don’t reflect thisOrdering a takeaway and sitting down with a box set was the height of entertainment for most people during successive coronavirus lockdowns – and this served up bumper sales and profits for a string of food delivery companies.But now that restaurants, cafes and other hospitality venues have reopened, will consumers lose their taste for ordering and go back t
  
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• Cars under $40,000: Check our top picks - Roadshow

  15-08-2021 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  New cars can cost a lot of money, but slide into a fantastic new car under $40,000 with what we chose as the best options.
  
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