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• Best Labor Day sales: Deals on LG OLED TV, Weber grill, Dyson vacuum, laptops and more - CNET

  04-09-2021 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  End the summer with big savings this Labor Day weekend.
  
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• Child tax credit problems? What to do about delays, missing payments, wrong amounts - CNET

  04-09-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some eligible families are still waiting for the first two checks. Here's the latest on the delays.
  
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• Netflix: The 41 best movies to watch tonight - CNET

  04-09-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Worth, starring Michael Keaton, is streaming now.
  
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• COVID vaccine boosters: When is it time for that extra shot? Here's what we know - CNET

  04-09-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Officials set an initial Sept. 20 date for vaccine booster shots. We'll update you on the White House's booster plan and tell you what's happening with each vaccine.
  
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• Facebook AI puts 'primates' label on video of Black men, in what firm calls 'unacceptable' error - CNET

  04-09-2021 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  The news comes as social networks grapple with racist content and critics attack automated systems over bias.
  
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• Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport

  04-09-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport are expensive but they justify their price with their gorgeous design and materials.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021: Monthly payment dates, opt-out deadlines, IRS portal details - CNET

  04-09-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next advance check comes Sept. 15. We'll tell you how many payments are left, how to unenroll and how to use the portals to update your info.
  
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• Millions lose federal unemployment benefits and $300 bonus this weekend. What to know - CNET

  04-09-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  With enhanced pandemic aid expiring by Labor Day, more than 11 million people will get a smaller unemployment check or completely lose jobless benefits.
  
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• It's Labor Day weekend. Here's what you might not know about the holiday's origins - CNET

  04-09-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Labor Day isn't just a day off or a time to stop wearing white. It's a fascinating piece of US history that sparked its own traditions.
  
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• Don't wait until Prime Day -- try this Amazon shopping trick to get deals year-round - CNET

  04-09-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  This one hack, along with a few tips, can save you a lot of money on almost anything.
  
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• Unemployment tax break refund: How to check your IRS transcript for clues - CNET

  04-09-2021 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to know about 2020 unemployment tax refunds -- plus how to see when your refund money might be coming.
  
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• Why the industry should heed China’s crackdown on video game players | Alex Hern

  04-09-2021 17:00
  
  While the west is unlikely to follow the three-hour gaming limit for children, developers would be unwise to dismiss it too quicklyBeing a parent can feel, at times, like leading an authoritarian nation of one. You control what your subject can read, who they can speak to and what they can do; you deal with periodic revolts against your rule and occasionally engage in a simulacrum of democratic decision-making while knowing that you control the outcome.But for all that authoritarian leaders like
  
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• Best portable jump starter 2021

  04-09-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With a portable jump starter, you don't have to worry about getting stuck with a dead battery or waiting for someone to jump your car. Here are six of the best options to consider.
  
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• What is an NFT? Everything to know about the expensive digital tokens taking over cryptocurrency - CNET

  04-09-2021 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  NFTs are tied to all types of art, but that doesn't mean you own it. We'll explain.
  
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• Still waiting for child tax credit payments? Start here to find your missing check - CNET

  04-09-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are steps you can take now if you're eligible for advance checks but still waiting.
  
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• Best Labor Day mattress deals: Discounts from Casper, GhostBed, Tuft & Needle, Tempur-Pedic and more - CNET

  04-09-2021 15:52 via cnet.com
  
  Labor Day mattress sales are here, so now's a great time to upgrade your sleeping situation.
  
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• Best Labor Day sales: Save $1,100 on a Razer laptop, $500 on an LG OLED TV, $400 on a Weber pellet grill - CNET

  04-09-2021 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  End the summer with big savings.
  
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• Best Labor Day sales: Save $1,000 on Razer laptop, $500 on LG OLED TV, $400 on a Weber pellet grill and more - CNET

  04-09-2021 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  End the summer with big savings.
  
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• IRS phone number: How to get details about your child tax credit check - CNET

  04-09-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're hunting down a child tax credit check or fixing a wrong-amount error, we'll tell you all the ways to get in touch with the IRS.
  
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• Amazon lockers, an amenity in many places, prompt pushback in others - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  The company installed lockers in parks and unmonitored at a convenience store, blocking walkways and tempting criminals.
  
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• Shang-Chi review: Comedy and kung fu makes the MCU feel new - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:14 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel's usual strengths (and flaws) can't stop Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings feeling entertainingly fresh.
  
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• Turn your old iPad into a new smart home hub for your kids. Here's how - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dust off your old tablet, because it's about to come in handy around the house.
  
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• SimpliSafe Home Security review: Still king - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In 2021, SimpliSafe still balances solid performance with appealing prices.
  
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• Meet our long-term Tesla Model Y, Genesis going all EV and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look back at the biggest stories from the week ending Sept. 4.
  
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• McDonald's or Chick-fil-A? Soon you may have to publicly declare allegiance

  04-09-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There's a new technological way of speeding up drive-thru orders. It comes, though, with a certain cost.
  
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• Grab this 5-year subscription to one of the most popular VPNs for only $30 during this Labor Day Sale

  04-09-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You simply can't beat getting the peace of mind of not having to worry about your online privacy and security for several years for only $6 a year.
  
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• Ghost of Tsushima: Directors’ Cut review – rich treasures on a new island

  04-09-2021 14:00
  
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  This expansion of last year’s hit offers a wider range of missions and side quests to its samurai warfareThe Japanese island of Tsushima was, until last year’s Ghost of Tsushima, part of an obscure archipelago that few could pinpoint on a map. So much has the video game raised the island’s profile, through the story of how its 13th-century inhabitants resisted the invading Mongols, that the island’s mayor has made its developers
  
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• Children of Men turns 15, and it destroys me in a whole new way today - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  On my first date with my now-husband, we went to the movies and saw Children of Men. Fifteen years later, we have a child of our own, and the movie seems so different.
  
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• Best unlimited phone plan in 2021 - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Choosing a phone plan isn't easy. Hopefully, this will help.
  
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• Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Table is weirdly charming video - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This board-gaming coffee table ended up being a lot more fun than I expected.
  
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• Arcade1Up Infinity Game Table review: The digital board game coffee table you didn't know you needed - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This mashup of tablet, console and metal legs reveals the weird charms of gaming furniture.
  
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• 9 great reads from CNET: Amazon lockers, Russia's internet, movie magic and more - CNET

  04-09-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The strange case of Amazon lockers that show up in unexpected places. The troubling saga of the fight for internet freedom in Russia. The clever AI software that makes movie battles super-realistic. All that and much more.
  
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• The next Game of Thrones? Dune and more fantasy classics heading for screens - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:50 via cnet.com
  
  Dune, The Wheel of Time or Amazon's billion-dollar Lord of the Rings -- which of these epic sci-fi and fantasy novel adaptations will be your next obsession?
  
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• Become a grill master this weekend: 5 grilling tricks you should know - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:35 via cnet.com
  
  Before you get grilling, don't forget these important steps.
  
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• YouTube TV vs. Hulu Plus Live TV: How to choose the best live TV streaming service for you - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  The scale tips in favor of YouTube TV, but Hulu may be the better for you. Here's how cord-cutters can decide between these premium live TV options.
  
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• The best cheap new cars in 2021 - Roadshow

  04-09-2021 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Cheap doesn't mean crappy. These are the best cars and SUVs you can buy that are big on value.
  
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• Dune review: Stirring and weird sci-fi epic cuts off just as it's getting good - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:27 via cnet.com
  
  Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and coming to theaters and HBO Max in October, Denis Villeneuve's epic star-studded adaptation leaves too much hanging.
  
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• The best VPN for the UK 2021

  04-09-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There are many good reasons why Brits could benefit from a Virtual Private Network (VPN), but it's not a simple choice to make given the amount of data a VPN provider can collect about you. Here are five that we think are worth considering in the UK.
  
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• Tesla's Cybertruck is further delayed, ABBA releases new music and virtual concert plans video - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, Apple postpones features intended to scan for child abuse, and Tesla's Cybertruck won't hit the road anytime soon. Meanwhile, ABBA is back with new music and a concert experience after a 40-year break.
  
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• Prove me wrong: iPhones cases aren't really all they're cracked up to be - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  You should free your iPhone from its case already. My iPhone 12 Pro Max occasionally wears a cover, but the majority of the time it's caseless. Here's why.
  
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• Improve your TV's speech with these 3 tricks (get rid of annoying muffled dialogue for good) - CNET

  04-09-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to dump those incomprehensible voices and make your flatscreen TV more understandable.
  
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• Hybrid, electric or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles: Understand if one is right for you - Roadshow

  04-09-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a hybrid, EV or even a fuel-cell car, read our buyer guide to see which one is best for you.
  
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• Get ready for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

  04-09-2021 12:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't be one those people that just smash the install button and hope for the best!
  
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• Change these browser settings immediately to protect your privacy in Chrome, Firefox and more - CNET

  04-09-2021 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Five minutes gives you better internet privacy. Make these browser adjustments right now in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox and Brave.
  
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• Valorant: How to get started with Riot's tactical shooter - CNET

  04-09-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about getting into Riot's latest game.
  
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• Apple's 2021 iPhone 13 event: When is it and what can we expect to see? - CNET

  04-09-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  We hope to see the iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7 and AirPods 3 sometime this month during Apple's next event.
  
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• Apple AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: All the major differences we expect to see - CNET

  04-09-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's rumored AirPods 3 could look a lot more like the AirPods Pro. The question is whether they'll sound more like them.
  
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• iPhone 13 Mini will probably be Apple's last Mini for a while - CNET

  04-09-2021 11:45 via cnet.com
  
  Reports suggest that the long-term future of Mini phones looks iffy after Apple's iPhone 12 Mini struggled to gain traction.
  
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• Best Samsung phones to buy in 2021 - CNET

  04-09-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy phone line is vast, here are the best options from the Galaxy S21 to the cheaper Galaxy phones.
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: An avant-garde fuel-sipper - Roadshow

  04-09-2021 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  With aggressively creased bodywork and a diamond-faceted grille, this Hyundai Elantra looks like no other hybrid out there.
  
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