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• Child tax credit 2021: Monday's opt out deadline, September payment, IRS updates - CNET

  29-08-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next advance monthly payment comes mid-September. But if you want to update your info or unenroll, you need to act now.
  
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• Stimulus check update: Cash for families, Golden State payments and other relief money - CNET

  29-08-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Next month, families could get up to $300 per child and Californians could collect a $600 payment. Here's the latest on stimulus money coming to you.
  
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• Don't panic! If you forgot your Mac password, you can still get back in - CNET

  29-08-2021 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to regain access to your Apple computer after getting locked out.
  
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• Google Nest: 7 commands you should be using every day - CNET

  29-08-2021 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Your Google smart speaker can make your life simpler with commands for temperature control, alarm settings and more.
  
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• 3 reasons to opt out of monthly child tax credit payments today - CNET

  29-08-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Monday is the last day to unenroll before the September payment. Here's what to do if you want to skip the remaining advance checks this year.
  
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• 5 exciting phones to look out for this year: iPhone 13, Galaxy S22, Pixel 6 and more - CNET

  29-08-2021 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  We can't wait to see these upcoming smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft.
  
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• Our iPhone 13 wish list: 7 rumors about Apple's new iPhone we hope come true - CNET

  29-08-2021 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  We can't wait to see if the iPhone 13 features a bigger battery, higher refresh rate, a LTPO display, an upgraded camera sensor and more.
  
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• FutureLearn learning platform

  29-08-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FutureLearn is a good platform for those looking to earn certificates online but the lack of smartphone apps is a major downside.
  
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  29-08-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FutureLearn is a good platform for those looking to earn certificates online but the lack of smartphone apps is a major downside.
  
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• Sunday deal: Kindle Paperwhite drops to $71, its lowest price ever - CNET

  29-08-2021 18:27 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's waterproof Paperwhite e-book reader hits a new low.
  
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• Want better TV? Change these 9 TV picture settings today (you'll thank us later) - CNET

  29-08-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  You can find the best TV picture settings for your needs by adjusting the color, brightness, picture mode and more.
  
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• Need an at-home COVID PCR test kit? Just use DoorDash - CNET

  29-08-2021 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  You can order a COVID-19 test online through DoorDash and get same-day delivery. Here's how to do it.
  
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• The federal eviction moratorium is over. What renters need to know - CNET

  29-08-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The recent Supreme Court decision means millions of people may be threatened with eviction. We'll explain what it means and what resources are available.
  
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• Apple iPhone 13 to reportedly feature satellite connectivity - CNET

  29-08-2021 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  Hardware will allow it to make calls and send texts in areas lacking cellular coverage, according to an analyst's note.
  
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• Facebook is the AOL of 2021

  29-08-2021 17:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The 1990s had a word for being trapped inside a manipulative notion of human contact: AOL. Facebook and its ilk are the rebirth of that limited vision.
  
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• Security camera hacking: Here's how to stop it from happening to you - CNET

  29-08-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hackers can compromise your home security and privacy. A few basic measures can make it a lot harder for them.
  
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• How many child tax credit payments are left? Important dates parents should know - CNET

  29-08-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The monthly checks for the enhanced credit will dry up sooner than you think. Here's a rundown of payment dates and deadlines to opt out.
  
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• Hurricane Ida can knock out power for weeks. Experts offer these tips to survive. - CNET

  29-08-2021 16:02 via cnet.com
  
  Ida is an extremely dangerous storm. You need the right gear and a game plan to stay in touch in the aftermath.
  
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• The best indoor home security cameras on the market in 2021 - CNET

  29-08-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want to keep an eye on the babysitter or your furry friend while you're away? We've got you covered with our list of best indoor security cameras available now.
  
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• Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color review

  29-08-2021 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color is one of the first color ereaders, but it has some issues when it comes to the basics.
  
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• COVID vaccine mandates: Who are they for? We'll explain. - CNET

  29-08-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now that the Pfizer vaccine has full FDA approval, government agencies and other institutions are requiring vaccination. Here's what we know today.
  
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• Will the iPhone 13 get a stylish new look? Apple's upcoming iPhone could come in a few snazzy colors - CNET

  29-08-2021 15:20 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 13 is rumored to get an updated design with pink, matte black and bronze color options.
  
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• Brooks Ghost 14

  29-08-2021 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A comfortable, dependable neutral shoe that’s carbon neutral too.
  
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• 5 new phones we're most excited to see soon: iPhone 13, Galaxy S22, Pixel 6 and more - CNET

  29-08-2021 14:55 via cnet.com
  
  Call us impatient, but we can't wait to get our hands on these upcoming smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft.
  
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• Donda: Kanye West finally drops new album on Spotify, Apple Music - CNET

  29-08-2021 14:50 via cnet.com
  
  Originally slated for a July 2020 release, the much-delayed Donda has arrived (for real).
  
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• iPhone 13 could be worth the wait: 7 rumored upgrades we're looking forward to most - CNET

  29-08-2021 14:38 via cnet.com
  
  Some rumors about Apple's upcoming iPhone sound very promising. Here's what we hope comes true.
  
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• Best car for tech lovers in 2021 - Roadshow

  29-08-2021 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to buy a Tesla to get a ton of technology in your new car. Check out our picks.
  
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• Subscribe to a car like your phone: A car subscription explainer - Roadshow

  29-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You're not relegated to buying or leasing these days. You can subscribe to a car just like your smartphone
  
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• Microsoft sent me a peculiar email and I'd like to stop laughing

  29-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Is this really how Redmond wants to build loyalty? It appears so.
  
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• Home security cameras: The best cheap options of 2021 - CNET

  29-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Top-shelf safety without the top-shelf price tag.
  
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• Floating wind turbines could open up vast ocean tracts for renewable power

  29-08-2021 14:00
  
  Technology could help power a clean energy transition if it can overcome hurdles of cost, design and opposition from fishingIn the stormy waters of the North Sea, 15 miles off the coast of Aberdeenshire, in Scotland, five floating offshore wind turbines stretch 574 feet (175 metres) above the water. The world’s first floating windfarm, a 30 megawatt facility run by the Norwegian company Equinor, has only been in operation since 2017 but has already broken UK records for energy output.While
  
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• Exploring the Saab Heritage Car Museum - Roadshow

  29-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A unique museum in an unexpected location features beautifully-maintained classics from a lost but not forgotten brand.
  
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• A bit of Sweden in South Dakota: The Saab Heritage Car Museum - Roadshow

  29-08-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  An amazing collection of classic Saabs in an unlikely place.
  
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• Don’t suffer a messy iPhone home screen another minute. Here’s a quick way to get it under control - CNET

  29-08-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Decluttering and rearranging your iPhone or iPad apps one by one can be tedious. This tip speeds up the process.
  
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• VPN Unlimited deal: Save 80% on a lifetime subscription for 5 devices

  29-08-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There's no longer any reason to continue stressing out about the security of your identity and your most confidential data online when powerful protection is so affordable.
  
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• Furnace buying guide: Plan ahead for the cooler months - CNET

  29-08-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need a new furnace? Here's everything you need to know as we head into fall.
  
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• Ancestry vs. 23 and Me: Which DNA testing kit is best for tracing your family's roots? - CNET

  29-08-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the two popular DNA testing kits' stack up in terms of cost, privacy and (of course) the results.
  
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• 7 ways you can take screenshots in Windows 10 and Windows 11 - CNET

  29-08-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's easy to capture all or part of your Windows 10 or 11 screen with a few keystrokes. Here's how.
  
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• Why OnlyFans had second thoughts on banning sexually explicit content

  29-08-2021 11:07
  
  Site announced last week it was suspending adult content, only to quickly change its mindFor five days, it looked as if one of Britain’s most successful tech startups was on the verge of a make-or-break gamble, one that would either see it burst on to the global stage or destroy its billion-dollar business.OnlyFans, a self-described “subscription social network”, announced last week that it would ban sexually explicit content from October. The ban was a shock because, behind th
  
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• ‘The smartest person in any room anywhere’: in defence of Elon Musk, by Douglas Coupland

  29-08-2021 11:00
  
  He’s the Silicon Valley Übermensch, the maverick boss of Tesla and SpaceX who wants us to colonise Mars and who can wipe out billions of dollars with a single tweet. So what’s not to love?It’s interesting whenever Elon Musk’s name comes up and people begin discussing his accomplishments, such as the reinvention of money, automobiles and space travel, there’s always someone who says: “Yeah, but I hear he can be a real dick.”Take that, Elon. Continue
  
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• Is deep-sea mining a cure for the climate crisis or a curse?

  29-08-2021 11:00
  
  Trillions of metallic nodules on the sea floor could help stop global heating, but mining them may damage ocean ecologyIn a display cabinet in the recently opened Our Broken Planet exhibition in London’s Natural History Museum, curators have placed a small nugget of dark material covered with faint indentations. The blackened lump could easily be mistaken for coal. Its true nature is much more intriguing, however.The nugget is a polymetallic nodule and oceanographers have discovered trilli
  
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• Galaxy S21 FE rumors: Samsung's budget-friendly phone may have 6GB of RAM, YouTube Premium - CNET

  29-08-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  A Snapdragon 888 chip and four months of YouTube Premium might come with Samsung's lower-priced Galaxy S21 phone. Here's everything we've heard about the Galaxy S21 FE's price, release date and specs so far.
  
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• Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley: How much will they make? - CNET

  29-08-2021 10:32 via cnet.com
  
  Jake Paul says he's taking a pay cut.
  
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• Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley: Start time, how to watch, full fight card - CNET

  29-08-2021 10:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight is today! Here's what you need to know...
  
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• The best TVs for gaming in 2021

  29-08-2021 07:00
  
  Time to start thinking about your TV as a gaming monitor too
  
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• The best mobile games you can play right now

  29-08-2021 07:00
  
  Forget next-gen consoles, there's plenty of gaming to be done on your phone. Here’s our pick of some of the best free and paid iOS and Android games
  
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• ‘People wanted to believe’: reporter who exposed Theranos on Elizabeth Holmes’ trial

  29-08-2021 07:00
  
  As blood testing startup founder’s fraud trial looms, John Carreyrou says hero worship is still a problem in Silicon ValleyThe unraveling of Theranos began with a 2015 article in the Wall Street Journal that revealed how the revolutionary technology promoted by the blood testing startup wasn’t exactly what it seemed. Over the proceeding months, the reporter John Carreyrou exposed how the testing devices the Silicon Valley darling said could perform a variety of medical tests with jus
  
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• Elizabeth Holmes: from Silicon Valley’s female icon to disgraced CEO on trial

  29-08-2021 07:00
  
  Once the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire, the former head of Theranos is facing fraud charges and possible jail timeThe rise and fall of the blood testing startup Theranos turned the tech world upside down and captured the attention of millions beyond Silicon Valley, inspiring multiple books, documentaries and a television series.Theranos set out to revolutionize the medical testing space, reaching a valuation of $10bn before the capabilities of its core technology were revea
  
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• Child tax credit problems? What to do about missing payments and wrong amounts - CNET

  29-08-2021 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're still experiencing payment issues or waiting for your money, you're not alone. We'll explain some common hurdles for parents.
  
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• Liquid Web review

  29-08-2021 02:38 via techradar.com
  
  The story of Liquid Web began in 1997 with one man by the name of Jim Geiger and his dream to create “the most loved hosting provider in the world”. Nowadays, it employs more than 500 on-site hosting professionals and serves over 500,000 customers in more than 150 countries across the world.As its founder likes to emphasize, Liquid Web puts its focus on meeting the needs of small and mid-size businesses while keeping the customer at the center of its strategy. Specialized in fully ma
  
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