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• FDA set to give Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine full approval next week, report says - CNET

  20-08-2021 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  The shot is currently being given in the US under an emergency use authorization.
  
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• 9 great reads from CNET this week: Bezos vs. NASA, California movies, Facebook VR, more - CNET

  20-08-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Why Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is suing NASA (hint: SpaceX), what's so great about making movies and TV shows in California, where you might run into Mark Zuckerberg and much more.
  
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• GM preparing to replace 2017-2022 Bolt battery packs at a cost of over $1 billion - Roadshow

  20-08-2021 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  This is a step up from the two recalls already issued over possible pack fires.
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases and accessories

  20-08-2021 23:26 via zdnet.com
  
  A naked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 can be a smashed one. The following cases and accessories will protect yours in case of a sudden blow or fall.
  
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• Bachelorette finalist Justin Glaze reflects on his new life as a meme - CNET

  20-08-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Glaze stole Katie Thurston's season with his facial expressions, now seen on GIFs everywhere. "Can Justin PLEASE be the Bachelor??? I need a whole season with these faces," says one fan.
  
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• Tesla's building a robot video - CNET

  20-08-2021 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk introduced the world to Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot with a prototype coming next year. It'll be powered by the same technology that is in Tesla's self-driving vehicles.
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 cases and accessories

  20-08-2021 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Your Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of the best cell phones to ever hit the market. Protect it and enhance it with these cases and accessories.
  
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• T-Mobile hack exposed tens of millions. How to protect your personal data after any breach - CNET

  20-08-2021 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  This week's T-Mobile hack made a slew of personal data vulnerable, including Metro customers. Here are some steps you can take to help keep your finances safe.
  
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• Education Department will forgive $5.8 billion in loans for some students - CNET

  20-08-2021 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  More than 332,000 borrowers will have their debt discharged.
  
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• Jeff Bezos apparently installed a soft-serve machine in his Beverly Hills mansion - CNET

  20-08-2021 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Living the dream.
  
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• Meet the man behind Tveeder, the no-frills live TV transcript that became an Australian media hero

  20-08-2021 22:00
  
  Beloved by journalists and increasingly used by a wider public, Tveeder is still run from Franco Trimboli’s Melbourne bedroom, in his spare time, out of his own pocketOn any given day, Franco Trimboli’s hobby makes the news.During office hours the 42-year-old who lives in suburban Melbourne is a coder, digital designer and project manager for the educational branch of the jobs website Seek. Continue reading...
  
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• IRS unemployment tax refund status: The latest on payment schedule, transcripts and more - CNET

  20-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Still waiting to get your refund check? Here's the latest update from the IRS. We'll also show you how to look for clues that your money is coming.
  
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• Hulu: 39 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Nine Perfect Strangers, starring Nicole Kidman, is streaming now.
  
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• Best credit cards for back-to-school shopping - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Check items off your list while optimizing cash-back rewards and welcome bonus offers.
  
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• Hulu: 10 of the best films to see tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  We Broke Up, starring Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper, hits Hulu this weekend.
  
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• HBO Max: 21 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  The season 3 premiere of Hard is streaming now.
  
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• HBO Max: 12 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Reminiscence, a sci-fi starring Hugh Jackman, is streaming now.
  
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• Halo Infinite won't launch with campaign co-op, Forge - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Developer 343 Industries says it'll still have a single-player campaign and multiplayer.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 31 best TV shows to watch tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here are this week's highlights.
  
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• These 15 IT certifications have the best ROI

  20-08-2021 21:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Number one on the list was the Google Certified Professional Data Engineer, which the survey found can bring in $171,749 annually.
  
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• Amazon Prime Video: The 25 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Annette, starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver, is streaming now.
  
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• Here are mortgage rates for Aug. 20, 2021: Rates fall - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Several major mortgage rates decreased today. Find out how this might impact you if you're shopping for a home loan.
  
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• Netflix: 50 of the best TV series to stream tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The Chair, starring Sandra Oh, is streaming now.
  
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• 4th stimulus check update: $2,000 petition, $1,000 for teachers, Golden State payments - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Congress might not approve another stimulus check this year. But other aid, including advance child tax credit payments and California stimulus checks, could be coming your way.
  
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• Nine Perfect Strangers: Nicole Kidman gives me strong 'what did I just watch?' vibes - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  The latest miniseries adaptation of a Liane Moriarty book (this one one Hulu) is kind of a dud.
  
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• Michelle Obama calls on women to show their power through voting - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  The former first lady says women must stand up to threats against voting rights to ensure their voices are heard.
  
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• Install an M.2 SSD in your PS5 with a heatsink upgrade video - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Sony has released detailed specs and instructions for adding an M.2 SSD to your PlayStation 5. It depends on a beta version of the system software for now, but the steps for installing the drive will stay the same. Bonus: Learn how to swap the heatsink on your SSD too!
  
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• Netflix: 40 best films to see tonight - CNET

  20-08-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sweet Girl, starring Jason Momoa, is streaming now.
  
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• Antarctic iceberg has dramatic close shave with unstable ice shelf - CNET

  20-08-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Strong winds caused the massive A-74 iceberg to brush up against the Brunt Ice Shelf.
  
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• 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 reveal set for October - Roadshow

  20-08-2021 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  The latest super 'Vette will potentially break more barriers for the nameplate this fall.
  
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• Scientists discover a 'break' in one of Milky Way's arms - CNET

  20-08-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  NASA says it's "like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood."
  
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• Afghanistan crisis: How to help refugees and their families - CNET

  20-08-2021 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Afghan citizens are fearing for their lives as the Taliban seize control of the country. Here are some organizations helping out.
  
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• Millions received a child tax credit payment last Friday. Still waiting? Track your money online - CNET

  20-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS glitch is one of the reasons some parents are still waiting for the extra money.
  
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• Laptop vs. Chromebook: How are they different and which works better for you - CNET

  20-08-2021 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  Today's Chromebooks can replace your Mac or Windows laptop, but they're still not for everyone. Find out here if a Chromebook is right for you.
  
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• T-Mobile hack and SIM swap fraud: How to prevent your phone number from being stolen - CNET

  20-08-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you’re not a T-Mobile customer, SIM swap fraud is real and something everyone should take steps to avoid.
  
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• How does NordVPN work? Plus how to set it up & use it

  20-08-2021 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  NordVPN is one of our higher-rated VPNs, and we've had a number of chances to get to know the company. Here's everything you need to get it, install it, configure it, and use it successfully.
  
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• Have your 2022 Ford Explorer ST with RWD or all show, no go with new ST Line - Roadshow

  20-08-2021 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to go home with four-wheel drive any longer when shopping the ST, and a new Explorer ST Line races things up without the added oomph.
  
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• Reminiscence review: Hugh Jackman falls for femme fatale in engaging thriller - CNET

  20-08-2021 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Inception meets Chinatown in this entertaining near-future noir in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.
  
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• China passes sweeping data privacy law, to go into effect Nov. 1 - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  The law reportedly will make it harder for tech companies to collect and use personal information.
  
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• China passes sweeping data privacy law that goes into effect Nov. 1 - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  The law will reportedly make it harder for tech companies to collect and use personal information.
  
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• 2022 Hyundai Elantra N will overboost to 286 hp - Roadshow

  20-08-2021 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Its 2.0-liter engine normally puts out 276 hp, but dual-clutch models can add a little more with the press of a button.
  
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• China's Mars rover outlasts its life expectancy, keeps on going - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  The more Mars rovers, the merrier.
  
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• Galaxy S21 FE rumors: Samsung's budget-friendly phone could look like the Galaxy S21 - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  New 3D renders of the Galaxy S21 FE were shared on Twitter. Here's everything we've heard about the Galaxy S21 FE's price, release date and specs so far.
  
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• iPhone 13 release date: We may see Apple's new smartphone in September - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  We don't know for sure yet, but the iPhone 13 could make an appearance next month.
  
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• HostArmada

  20-08-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HostArmada may be new on the web hosting scene but this provider delivers and then some.
  
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• Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure and Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls coming to Apple Arcade - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Arcade has a massive catalog of games to play, and more arrive almost every week. Here's a list of games we're looking forward to.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review

  20-08-2021 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a limited hardware upgrade, but its software is a huge deal.
  
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• 26 of the best shows on Disney+ right now

  20-08-2021 18:27
  
  Looking for what to watch on Disney+? Here are best Disney+ shows available now and some new ones coming soon
  
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• Greek robot Persephone leads tourists though caves, speaks 33 languages - CNET

  20-08-2021 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  The multilingual robot is the world's first to be used as tour guide in a cave.
  
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• Microsoft's Windows Server 2022 is rolling out to mainstream users

  20-08-2021 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's next version of Windows Server, designated as a Long Term Servicing Channel Release, is now available to customers.
  
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