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• Child tax credit: Tax refunds could bring another $1,800 per child - CNET

  05-02-2022 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The final payment of the child tax credit will arrive with this year's tax refunds. Learn how it works.
  
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• Joe Rogan apologizes for racial slurs as podcast episodes vanish from Spotify - CNET

  05-02-2022 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Videos of the comedian using racial slurs in past shows are circulating widely on social media.
  
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• Deal alert: Snag a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse for its lowest price yet (update: expired)

  05-02-2022 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  One of our top picks for the best mouse sees a rare discount that makes it an even greater bargain.
  
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• 70 episodes of Joe Rogan's podcast vanish from Spotify as new controversy emerges - CNET

  05-02-2022 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Videos of the comedian using racial slurs in past shows are circulating widely on social media.
  
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• What's the new women-only sport debuting at the 2022 Winter Olympics? - CNET

  05-02-2022 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Winter Games are adding seven new events in 2022, most of which further the IOC's goal of gender equity in the Olympics.
  
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• How long can you wear an N95 mask? - CNET

  05-02-2022 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Pharmacies are now giving out free N95 masks. Learn where to get them and how long they last.
  
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• Tech giants targeted in harmful content crackdown

  05-02-2022 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sending genuinely harmful communications will become illegal if the bill becomes law.
  
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• Amazon Prime will soon cost $140: Here's how to lock in the $120 rate for another year - CNET

  05-02-2022 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The popular subscription service is raising prices. Learn how to save money before it happens.
  
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• Worried about losing Wordle? Here are some alternatives, just in case

  05-02-2022 20:00
  
  New owner the New York Times says the hit game will (initially) remain free, but we look at some back up options if it ends up behind a paywallThe New York Times acquisition of Wordle has left devotees of the mega-hit word guessing game fearful that it will – like the newspaper’s crossword and other puzzles – end up locked behind a paywall, despite the Times’ assurances to the contrary.While it’s unlikely that any other game will achieve the viral success of Wordle,
  
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• Best gaming laptop for 2022 - CNET

  05-02-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Our picks of the best gaming laptops for when it's time to play.
  
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• Download Wordle to keep playing it free forever - CNET

  05-02-2022 19:05 via cnet.com
  
  Wordle is still free, but it's been purchased by the New York Times. Learn how to keep the current version on your computer or phone.
  
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• Best car dryer for 2022 - Roadshow

  05-02-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for an air blower, chamois, towel or squeegee to use as a car dryer, we have our top picks for each.
  
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• Feed everyone and save over 50% on this one-day air fryer deal - CNET

  05-02-2022 17:37 via cnet.com
  
  Save $80 and upgrade your kitchen tools to make everyday cooking less of a hassle with this 8-quart digital air fryer.
  
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• Hatchful Logo Maker

  05-02-2022 17:30 via techradar.com
  
  Hatchful’s logo maker service claims to help you ‘create professional logos in seconds’. Let’s put that to the test.
  Hatchful offers you a list of business styles to choose from (Image credit: Hatchful)
  Getting started
  The process starts simply enough, asking you to ‘choose your business space’, and to help you along with that, it displays 12 large thumbnails, ranging from Fashion, to Tech, to Pets. If your business doesn’t match any of them, you have &l
  
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• Spotify’s attempt to play the Facebook game over Joe Rogan won’t wash | John Naughton

  05-02-2022 17:00
  
  Founder Daniel Ek’s bid to make the anti-vaxxer controversy go away ignores the fact that it is paying the US comedian to appear on its service Two decades ago, the late and much-lamented David Bowie said something that was eerily prophetic. “Music itself,” he observed, “is going to become like running water or electricity.” His point was that in 2002 we were still carrying our music in little bottles called iPods, just as Victorian travellers in India carried bottl
  
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• Get your geek on with this fantastic T-shirt sale: two for $12 - CNET

  05-02-2022 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  Celebrate your favorite fandoms with this super secret special shirt deal at Woot today.
  
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• Get your geek on with this fan-tastic 2 for $12 shirt sale - CNET

  05-02-2022 16:07 via cnet.com
  
  Celebrate your favorite fandoms with this super secret special shirt deal at Woot today.
  
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• How to pick the perfect running shoes - CNET

  05-02-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't compromise your training with the wrong running shoes. Use these tips to find the perfect pair, regardless of your training level and foot type.
  
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• 'Buy now, pay later': How Affirm, Afterpay, PayPal's Pay in 4 and Klarna work - CNET

  05-02-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  BNPL installment plans can help you stretch out payments for things you need now -- but there are risks.
  
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• Best showerhead for 2022 - CNET

  05-02-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  A great showerhead will make your morning routine more refreshing. We help you sort through the options to find one that'll help make getting clean feel wonderful.
  
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• Best online flower delivery to send blooms to your boo on Valentine's Day - CNET

  05-02-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sending flowers for Valentine's Day? We tested the top online florists in 2022 to find the best in bloom.
  
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• Amp up your creative skills with this $30 Adobe Creative Cloud training bundle - CNET

  05-02-2022 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Get lifetime access to over 93 hours of educational content on Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and more to learn everything you need to know for your next project.
  
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• The best online cooking classes for Valentine's Day - CNET

  05-02-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Forgo the snow and expensive tasting menu with these online cooking classes for Valentine's Day.
  
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• Nonfungible Tidbits: This week in bitcoin, crypto and NFTs - CNET

  05-02-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Jimmy Butler, Picasso NFTs and bitcoin mice.
  
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• Learn the essentials of artificial intelligence from scratch for just $20

  05-02-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Even if you have no tech experience, this bundle of 10 e-books can teach you enough to give you a solid foundation on everything from business to games.
  
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• How to choose a snow blower: Say goodbye to shoveling

  05-02-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're buying your first snow blower or replacing one you already have, it can be difficult to know what kind to buy. I'll be breaking down major features and differences to help you know where to start.
  
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• Get lifetime training that could help you switch careers or get promoted for $89

  05-02-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You don't have to go back to school or pay high tuition fees in order to train for a new career. All you need are reasonably priced self-paced courses.
  
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• Best Girl Scout cookies: All 12 flavors, ranked - CNET

  05-02-2022 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  I taste tested every flavor of Girl Scout cookies so you don't have to. You'll thank me later.
  
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• Who's eligible for the child tax credit and what it means this tax season - CNET

  05-02-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The enhanced child tax credit gives parents a tax refund boost. Find out if you're eligible and how advance payments will affect this year's taxes.
  
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• What are secured credit cards and why are they easier to get? - CNET

  05-02-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Secured credit cards could be a stepping stone to a better credit card -- but you'll need some capital first.
  
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• Kaws: New Fiction review – an art show where you brush shoulders with virtual visitors

  05-02-2022 14:00
  
  Serpentine North Gallery, London
  This hybrid show of physical and digital works by US artist Brian Donnelly – also viewable in the video game Fortnite – could not be more of the momentFor decades, artists have worked across physical and digital canvases, especially in public installations, where a virtual component can lend a futuristic frisson to traditional works. The current brouhaha about NFTs – digital artworks to which proof of ownership can be bought, assigning currently
  
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• Bifacial solar panels boost efficiency, but not on your roof - CNET

  05-02-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Putting solar panels on a pergola? Bifacial panels could be a perfect fit.
  
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• 9 great reads from CNET this week: Spotify, Wordle, Porsche and more - CNET

  05-02-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  What's next for Spotify in its Joe Rogan crisis, how Wordle struck just the right note, what it's like driving a '56 Porsche 356, and lots more to dig into.
  
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• Fortune 500 service provider says ransomware attack led to leak of more than 500k SSNs

  05-02-2022 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Morley Companies said 521,046 people were affected by a data breach that resulted from a ransomware attack.
  
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• You should change the way you charge your smartphone

  05-02-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It feels like the modern way to charge modern devices.
  
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• You should change the way you charge you smartphone

  05-02-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It feels like the modern way to charge modern devices.
  
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• Why you need to pay your credit card balance now and how to do it - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the Federal Reserve set to raise interest rates for the first time since 2018, keeping a balance on your cards will cost you more money. Here's how to pay off that debt and save.
  
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• Southwest Airlines made a huge change, separating the haves from the have nots

  05-02-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You thought you'd never see this day? Well, here it seems to be.
  
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• PS5 M.2 storage drives tested: Samsung vs. Seagate vs. Corsair - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's easy to add extra storage to your PlayStation 5, but does it matter which drive you use?
  
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• PS5 M.2 drives compared and tested video - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The PS5 can now expand its internal storage. Dan Ackerman pits some of the bigger brand names against each other to see if there's much difference between them.
  
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• Meta's value plunges and Amazon sets price hike for Prime membership video - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  In this week's top stories, shares of Meta dropped over 26% and Amazon raises fee for Prime subscribers. Also, Pfizer seeks emergency-use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5.
  
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• Meta Quest? I'm not ready to give up the name Oculus yet - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Here's why the Facebook-made (I mean Meta) VR headset will always be Oculus to me.
  
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• If you're Gen X, you need to hear this financial advice - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This one's for all the latchkey kids out there.
  
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• How to measure TV size - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Trying to figure out just how large a screen you can get? We'll walk you through the process of measuring your space for a new TV.
  
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• For technology skills, cloud is the common denominator

  05-02-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  AWS executive's advice to aspiring tech professionals: 'The skills needed often more closely align with the type of company or place you work, not simply the role you're in'
  
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• Besides the iPhone SE 3, Apple still needs to release these products in 2022 - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next Apple event may be sooner than we thought, and we're starting to get a better idea of what we might see.
  
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• Before the big game, change these TV picture settings - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can dramatically upgrade your viewing experience by making just a few quick tweaks.
  
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• 3 companies control many big-name VPNs: What you need to know - CNET

  05-02-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  As VPNs continue to consolidate, it's getting harder to tell who controls your privacy.
  
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• I'm done binge-watching: Why I'm all in on the slow-watch - CNET

  05-02-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I enjoy appointment television viewing better, and you just might, too.
  
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• Best music streaming service for 2022 - CNET

  05-02-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  With new features like podcasts and spatial music, competition between Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music is keener than ever.
  
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