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• Save $150 on a Budget-Friendly 40-inch TCL Smart TV - CNET

  22-05-2022 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  The TCL 3-Series is one of the best value no-frills smart TVs out there, and right now you can pick it up for half off.
  
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• Solar Panel Scams: How to Avoid Them and the Biggest Red Flags - CNET

  22-05-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  It takes just a little homework to dodge a shady solar sales pitch.
  
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• 'Top Gun: Maverick' on Streaming Instead of Theaters? 'Never,' Says Jerry Bruckheimer - CNET

  22-05-2022 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The blockbuster Hollywood producer also shares why the long-awaited Top Gun sequel took so long, and why he believes it isn't a war film.
  
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• NASA's Voyager 1 Space Probe From the '70s Troubled by Mysterious Glitch - CNET

  22-05-2022 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The farthest spacecraft from Earth is beaming back weird telemetry data.
  
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• Your Brain Operates at the Edge of Chaos, but That's Not a Bad Thing - CNET

  22-05-2022 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  We derive a wealth of benefits from teetering between calmness and mayhem.
  
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• This Ultra-Affordable 11-Inch Asus Chromebook is Just $99 at Best Buy - CNET

  22-05-2022 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Save $120 on this portable and budget-friendly Chromebook that’s built for the web-based basics.
  
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• Tether pays out $10bn in withdrawals since start of crypto crash

  22-05-2022 19:00
  
  Pace of withdrawals in May means ‘stablecoin’ company effectively dealing with slow-motion bank runTether, the multibillion dollar “stablecoin” that functions as the largest bank in the cryptocurrency economy, has paid out $10bn (£8bn) in withdrawals since the crypto crash started in early May.The pace of withdrawals means the company is effectively dealing with a slow-motion bank run, as depositors seek to move their cash to more heavily regulated stablecoins. Cont
  
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• Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer With These Air Conditioning Tips - CNET

  22-05-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are 6 savvy tactics you can use to save money and stay cool.
  
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• Save $60 on a Pair of Compact Beats Solo3 On-Ear Headphones - CNET

  22-05-2022 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  These travel-friendly on-ear headphones have a lot to offer for just $140 — as long as you don’t mind them in rose gold.
  
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• Apple iOS 15.5 Update: Every New Feature That Hit Your iPhone - CNET

  22-05-2022 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  You can download iOS 15.5 now, but here's what to know before you do.
  
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• Why Clearing the Cache and Cookies on Your Android Phone Is a Good Idea - CNET

  22-05-2022 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  Does your phone use Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet? If so, we'll show you how to boost your privacy (and maybe even speed, too).
  
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• Beat the Heat With Up to 52% Off Refurb Ninja Creami Ice Cream Makers - CNET

  22-05-2022 17:33 via cnet.com
  
  A perfect gadget for the hot summer days ahead.
  
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• Google Doodle Marks Wrestling Great Gama Pehlwan's 144th Birthday - CNET

  22-05-2022 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Indian wrestler was undefeated in a career that spanned more than 50 years.
  
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• Get 8 More Free COVID Tests: How to Order Yours in Less Than 2 Minutes - CNET

  22-05-2022 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  Another round of free at-home COVID test kits are available through the government. Here's how to order and track yours with USPS.
  
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• Ukrainian man loses life savings in ‘stablecoin’ crypto slump

  22-05-2022 16:44
  
  Yuri Popovich invested in the supposedly safe cryptocurrency to protect against risks of the invasionA Ukrainian man who converted almost all his family’s money into the crypto “stablecoin” terra in April in an effort to protect against the risks of invasion or currency collapse has lost almost $10,000 (£8,000) after its sudden demise.“It was impossible and unsafe to store funds in the form of banknotes,” said Yuri Popovich, who lives in Kyiv. Cryptocurrencies
  
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• Baby Formula Shortage: We Know Exactly What's Causing it, and it Isn't Inflation - CNET

  22-05-2022 16:35 via cnet.com
  
  The shortage dates back to February, but when will it end? And, why did it start?
  
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• Social Security Payment Schedule: Here's When You'll Get Your Money in May - CNET

  22-05-2022 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not sure when your next Social Security check will arrive, we'll explain how it works.
  
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• ‘Phones are like a scab we know we shouldn’t pick’: the truth about social media and anxiety

  22-05-2022 16:00
  
  Although connecting with friends online has positive benefits for mental health, overdoing screen time can lead to a catastrophic emotional crashMost people think that phones are a bad thing for anxiety. Parents, in particular, believe phones are terrible for the mental health of children, teenagers and young adults. So, what is the truth? While I was writing my book You Don’t Understand Me, which addresses the mental health of teenage girls and young women, I felt I had to get to the bott
  
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• Learn coding from scratch for only $25

  22-05-2022 15:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Get 57 hours of hands-on training in Python, Java, Tailwind, and Sass to qualify for entry-level programmer positions
  
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• Learn JavaScript with no coding experience for just $40

  22-05-2022 14:10 via zdnet.com
  
  JavaScript runs almost all of the apps you use on the web, so it's a great skill to develop if you want to land a programming job
  
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• Should You Go Solar if You Live on the East Coast: What You Want to Know - CNET

  22-05-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From New York to Florida, solar holds potential.
  
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• Save Money on Microsoft Office: Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Free - CNET

  22-05-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can access Microsoft 365 programs without spending a dime, but there are caveats.
  
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• Need Your Dishes to Dry ASAP? Use This Dishwasher Trick - CNET

  22-05-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This tip will help save you time when you need to use the dishes in your dishwasher now -- plus it's eco-friendly.
  
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• MultiVersus Hands-On: Surprisingly Delightful, Engaging and Complex - CNET

  22-05-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's something irresistibly fun about the game, thanks to its wild roster and strategic gameplay.
  
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• I tried Google's new job interview practice tool and I want to cry

  22-05-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google wants to help you succeed in interviews. Its new tool, though, makes me wonder how interviews are conducted these days.
  
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• Battery Backup vs. Generator: Which Backup Power Source Is Best for You? - CNET

  22-05-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep the lights on with one of these backup power sources.
  
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• 8 First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Programs - CNET

  22-05-2022 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Exploring the loan options available to you as a first-time homebuyer can help you save money on a mortgage.
  
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• YouTube removes more than 9,000 channels relating to Ukraine war

  22-05-2022 12:07
  
  Exclusive: Platform takes ‘unprecedented action’ to address content guideline violations since invasionRussia-Ukraine war: latest updatesYouTube has taken down more than 70,000 videos and 9,000 channels related to the war in Ukraine for violating content guidelines, including removal of videos that referred to the invasion as a “liberation mission”.The platform is hugely popular in Russia, where, unlike some of its US peers, it has not been shut down despite hosting conte
  
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• Gas Could Reach $6.20 a Gallon This Summer, Analysts Warn. When Will the Price Go Down? - CNET

  22-05-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The start of summer driving season on Memorial Day will see even greater demand, according to JPMorgan, and higher prices at the pump.
  
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• Can Abba recreate the feel of a concert using digital versions of themselves 41 years after their last set?

  22-05-2022 12:00
  
  This week the supergroup begin seven months of gigs in a purpose-built London arena… with the band members elsewhereJust over 41 years ago, Abba played their last concert together. It wasn’t a live show for salivating fans, but a short set for Swedish TV. A highlight was their recent hit Super Trouper, a song about the sad, endless grind of being on tour.“All I do is eat and sleep and sing / Wishing every show was the last show,” sang Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid
  
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• Can Abba really recreate the feel of a live concert using holograms 41 years after their last set?

  22-05-2022 12:00
  
  This week the supergroup begin seven months of gigs in a purpose-built London arena… with the band members elsewhereJust over 41 years ago, Abba played their last concert together. It wasn’t a live show for salivating fans, but a short set for Swedish TV. A highlight was their recent hit Super Trouper, a song about the sad, endless grind of being on tour.“All I do is eat and sleep and sing / Wishing every show was the last show,” sang Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid
  
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• NASCAR 2022: How to Watch, Livestream the NASCAR All Star Race - CNET

  22-05-2022 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to watch the racin' and rubbin' on FS1 this Sunday.
  
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• Flights and Hotels Are Pricier Than Ever: 6 Savvy Travel Tips to Save You Money - CNET

  22-05-2022 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let expensive travel costs ruin your vacation plans. Here's what you can do besides stay home.
  
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• Become a Grill Master This Summer: 5 Grilling Tricks You Need to Know - CNET

  22-05-2022 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before you get grilling, don't forget these important steps.
  
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• Delta Air Lines just gave customers something they never believed possible

  22-05-2022 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Naturally, it's all thanks to a lovely new algorithm.
  
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• NASA Voyager 1 Space Probe From '70s Troubled by Mysterious Glitch - CNET

  22-05-2022 01:43 via cnet.com
  
  The farthest spacecraft from Earth is beaming back weird telemetry data.
  
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• NBA Playoffs 2022: How to Watch, Stream Heat vs. Celtics Eastern Conference Finals Today - CNET

  22-05-2022 00:05 via cnet.com
  
  The NBA playoffs continue Saturday night.
  
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• 5 Inexpensive Ways to Tech Out Your Patio - CNET

  22-05-2022 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  Turn your backyard into a smart tech oasis this summer.
  
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